Title :
New architectures for CATV networks
Author :
Boskovic, A. ; da Silva, V.L. ; Yadlowsky, M.J. ; Harris, D.O.
Author_Institution :
Photonics Res. & Test Center, Corning Inc., Somerset, NJ, USA
Abstract :
New architectures for CATV networks are explored and compared in terms of fiber and amplifiers savings. A computer model was developed to compare the performance and find the optimum placement of amplifiers in the proposed architectures.
Keywords :
cable television; multiplexing; optical fiber amplifiers; optical fiber subscriber loops; optimization; semiconductor optical amplifiers; telecommunication traffic; CATV network architectures; computer model; optimum amplifier placement; Bandwidth; Bidirectional control; HDTV; Internet; Photonics; Protection; TV; Telecommunication traffic; Testing; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference, 2000
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-630-3
DOI :
10.1109/OFC.2000.868343
