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Cable TV networks are undergoing a massive Cable TV networks are undergoing a massive transformation, from simply broadcasting analog TV channels to providing sophisticated, two-way interactive services from high-speed Internet access to video-on-demand. In this book, one of the field's leading experts reviews every technology, protocol, and application associated with the CATV revolution -- and previews the migration path from today's two-way hybrid fiber/coax networks to the awesome capacities of tomorrow's DWDM fiber networks. KEY TOPICS: Ovadia begins by introducing today's two-way HFC cable networks, and comparing them to competing access technologies such as DSL, Fiber-in-the-Loop, DBS, and MMDS. He introduces key fiber-optics transmission technologies, including directly and externally modulated laser transmitters, optical receivers, and Erbium-doped optical fiber amplifiers (EDFAs). Next, he reviews the hardware architecture of emerging CATV networks, describes next-generation enhancements to cable modems and digital set-top boxes, and providing budget-link analyses for set-top boxes in real-world HFC network environments. Finally, Ovadia discusses the DOCSIS cable modem protocols, as well as key emerging applications such as electronic program guides (EPGs), Internet-based applications, video-on-demand (VOD), e-mail, and e-commerce. MARKET: For engineers, scientists, cable TV and fiber optics professionals, managers, students, and others seeking to understand existing and emerging cable TV technologies and applications. transformation, from simply broadcasting analog TV channels to providing sophisticated, two-way interactive services from high-speed Internet access to video-on-demand. In this book, one of the field's leading experts reviews every technology, protocol, and application associated with the CATV revolution -- and previews the migration path from today's two-way hybrid fiber/coax networks to the awesome capacities of tomorrow's DWDM fiber networks. KEY TOPICS: Ovadia begins by introducing today's two-way HFC cable networks, and comparing them to competing access technologies such as DSL, Fiber-in-the-Loop, DBS, and MMDS. He introduces key fiber-optics transmission technologies, including directly and externally modulated laser transmitters, optical receivers, and Erbium-doped optical fiber amplifiers (EDFAs). Next, he reviews the hardware architecture of emerging CATV networks, describes next-generation enhancements to cable modems and digital set-top boxes, and providing budget-link analyses for set-top boxes in real-world HFC network environments. Finally, Ovadia discusses the DOCSIS cable modem protocols, as well as key emerging applications such as electronic program guides (EPGs), Internet-based applications, video-on-demand (VOD), e-mail, and e-commerce. MARKET: For engineers, scientists, cable TV and fiber optics professionals, managers, students, and others seeking to understand existing and emerging cable TV technologies and applications.

Detalles del artículo

• Páginas : 446
• Editorial : Prentice Hall
• Idioma : Inglés
• Fecha de Publicación : 01/04/2001
• ISBN: 9780130864215
• Nº Volúmenes : 1
• País de Publicación : Estados Unidos