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The Micro Packet ONP: Leveraging Today’s Optical Network for Next-Generation Ethernet Access
October 12, 2010 6:53 am | by Fujitsu | White PapersEthernet has become the most popular interface to attach end-users to the range of Ethernet and IP network services. Ethernet is simple, lower cost and familiar and, therefore, easy for end users to own and operate Click here!. A single Ethernet jack can support multiple connections and a wide range of access bandwidths. This enables end-users to grow connectivity and bandwidth easily over time.
Remote Storage DVR Technology
October 12, 2010 5:23 am | by SeaChange | White PapersIn late June 2009, the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for a next-generation technology that could revolutionalize the TV industry. In a landmark decision, the nation's highest court dismissed legal challenges to the Remote Storage Digital Video Recorder (RS-DVR), enabling broadband providers to put all the time-shifting capabilities of a traditional digital video recorder (DVR) into a network-based environment.
See the Picture: How the Set-top Box Tuner Impacts Cable Video Quality
October 11, 2010 1:00 pm | by Microtune | White PapersThe transition to digital TV and high-definition TV has made consumers much more aware of the quality of their video and any interruptions to its delivery. The current economic downturn has the potential to drive demand higher for in-home entertainment, including increased use of video-on-demand (VOD) services. With consumers spending more time looking at their TV screen, this could be good news for cable multiple service operators (MSOs)—as long as they can deliver the quality of service that consumers expect.
F-connector cross-reference chart - 2010
September 30, 2010 8:03 pm | by CED Magazine | WallchartsThe connectors listed are the manufacturer’s recommendations based on various parameters such as pull strength, aesthetics, ease of assembly, cable trim specifications, etc.
Cell backhaul: Ongoing opportunity
September 30, 2010 8:00 pm | by CED Magazine | WallchartsCellular or mobile backhaul is an ongoing opportunity.
Fiber topology comparison - 2010-2011
August 31, 2010 8:00 pm | by CED Magazine | WallchartsA CED wallchart comparing different fiber topologies from top vendors.
Frequecy allocations - 2010-2011
July 31, 2010 8:00 pm | WallchartsCED's annual frequency allocations wallchart, with help from the Federal Communications Commission.
Proof of concept: Dynamic ad insertion
June 30, 2010 8:00 pm | by CED Magazine | WallchartsCanoe Ventures and CableLabs have linked their respective Innovation Lab and AdLab.
MSO business services
April 30, 2010 8:00 pm | by CED Magazine | WallchartsFor years, telcos have been the dominant force in providing business services to SMBs and large enterprises.
Shining a light on PON
March 14, 2010 8:00 pm | by CED Magazine | WallchartsThere are multiple advantages associated with passive optical networks.
Shopping for Universal Edge QAMs
January 31, 2010 7:00 pm | by CED Magazine | WallchartsThe demand for Universal Edge QAMs will continue to ramp up over the coming years.
Switched digital video architectures
October 31, 2009 8:00 pm | by CED Magazine | WallchartsThis wallchart features SDV architectures from Arris, BigBand, Cisco, Harmonic and Motorola.
