Title :
Cable television broadband network architectures
Author :
Donaldson, Gary ; Jones, Doug
fDate :
6/1/2001 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Fiber-deep network topologies will allow broadband service delivery to become a reality. This article discusses optical technology being deployed by the cable industry to support broadband. Included is a discussion of the current network and plans for the next-generation network, driving fiber even closer to the-subscriber
Keywords :
broadband networks; cable television; hybrid fibre coax networks; television networks; HFC infrastructure; RF subcarrier links; broadband service delivery; cable industry; cable television broadband network architectures; coaxial cable TV networks; fiber-deep network topologies; hybrid fiber-coax cable TV networks; linear lightwave technology; mini fiber node; next-generation network; optical technology; power domain node; Broadband communication; Cable TV; Coaxial cables; Hybrid fiber coaxial cables; Ice; Network topology; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber networks; Optical films; Particle beam optics;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
