AM video on fiber in CATV systems: need and implementation

Author

Chiddix, James A. ; Laor, Herzel ; Pangrac, David M. ; Williamson, Louis D. ; Wolfe, Ronald W.

Author_Institution

American Television & Commun. Corp., Stamford, CT, USA

Volume

8

Issue

7

fYear

1990

fDate

9/1/1990 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

1229

Lastpage

1239

Abstract

Limitations of current CATV (cable television) system architecture are described. A hybrid optical fiber/coaxial cable architecture is introduced, and the performance levels necessary for the optical portions of that system are explored. Optical device performance is outlined as it applies to such a hybrid system, and various optical components with the potential to be used in such a system are examined. It is concluded that the hybrid fiber backbone/coaxial distribution architecture outlined meets a number of needs within the CATV industry. It provides a means of significantly improving the operation of CATV plant while laying the foundation of future evolution

Keywords

amplitude modulation; cable television; coaxial cables; optical fibres; optical links; video signals; CATV industry; CATV plant; CATV systems; cable television; distribution architecture; hybrid architecture; hybrid system; optical components; optical device performance; optical fiber/coaxial cable architecture; system architecture; Cable TV; Coaxial cables; Coaxial components; Costs; Frequency; Optical devices; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber devices; Optical network units; Power system reliability;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Selected Areas in Communications, IEEE Journal on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0733-8716

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/49.59122

Filename

59122