Title :
The First Canadian Fibre-Optic CATV Trunking System
Author :
Monteith, Donald G. ; Cotten, Whitworth W. ; Patisaul, C. Richard
Author_Institution :
Cablesystems Engineering
fDate :
4/1/1979 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The economic and technical criteria which guided the design and development of the first operational fibre-optic cable TV trunking system in North America are presented. A description is given of system hardware with emphasis on unique technical advancements. System parameters, test results and digital data transmission capabilities are discussed.
Keywords :
Cable TV; Coaxial cables; Costs; Fiber optics; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber testing; Power cables; Power generation economics; System testing;
Journal_Title :
Cable Television, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TCATV.1979.285776
