Modern cable TV broadband network design, construction, commissioning and maintenance

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Publish Date: 2001-09-01
Features: This book provides a detailed introduction to the design, construction, testing, and maintenance methods of modern cable TV broadband integrated networks. From a practical perspective, it offers in-depth yet accessible discussions on relatively newer technical issues such as optical cable transmission and distribution systems, the Internet, IP networks, multimedia broadband networks, SDH networks, ATM networks, HFC networks, AHFC networks, SDV networks, IDV networks, and interactive television networks. The book is divided into six chapters:
Chapter 1 outlines the overall picture of modern cable TV broadband integrated networks, giving readers a clear understanding of the structure, principles, functions, features, and multimedia technologies involved in broadband networks. It also includes a brief analysis of traditional cable TV systems and the development of cable TV.
Chapter 2 introduces the headend systems, focusing primarily on the discussion of in-channel headends, intelligent headends, and scrambling and descrambling systems.
Chapter 3 explains the transmission and distribution systems, highlighting the different transmission effects and characteristics of three distinct media: optical cables, microwaves, and coaxial cables.
Chapter 4 covers the structures, functions, and scalability and flexibility of various broadband networks for conducting multiple services.
Chapter 5 presents the design basis and methods for the systems and networks within modern cable TV broadband integrated networks (including design examples).
Chapter 6 discusses the construction, testing, and maintenance techniques for the systems and networks in modern cable TV broadband integrated networks.
This book is suitable for professionals working in broadcasting and communication technologies, as well as serving as a textbook for cable TV training courses or reference material for students and faculty in related fields at colleges and universities.