Title :
An overview of cable modem technology and market perspectives
Author :
Dutta-Roy, Amitava
fDate :
6/1/2001 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Cable modem technology enables its users to access the Internet at line speeds of some 300 kb/s and above. It utilizes coaxial cables entering subscribers´ premises to simultaneously deliver cable TV programs, access the Internet, and also provide voice telephony. This overview article describes the basic technology, its standardization, and the huge potential market worldwide
Keywords :
Internet; cable television; coaxial cables; modems; standardisation; telephony; 300 kbit/s; Internet; cable TV programs; cable modem market; cable modem technology; coaxial cables; line speeds; standardization; voice telephony; Application specific integrated circuits; Cable TV; Central office; Coaxial cables; Coaxial components; ISDN; Internet telephony; Modems; Switches;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
