DOCSIS 4.0 Archives

3 04, 2023

Cable Operators’ Mastering the DOCSIS 3.1 to 4.0 Transition for Next-Level Networks!

Mia Colabrese2023-04-04T08:47:51-04:00April 3rd, 2023|

Welcome to the future of lightning-fast internet connectivity! In this video, Brady Volpe and John Downey will dive into the exciting world of DOCSIS 3.1 and DOCSIS 4.0, showcasing how cable operators can harness these game-changing technologies to provide unparalleled speeds and robust networks for their customers. We'll explore the key differences between the two versions, reveal the technical advancements that make DOCSIS 4.0 a true revolution in the broadband landscape, and share valuable insights on how cable operators can seamlessly transition from DOCSIS 3.1 to 4.0. Join

13 03, 2023

Signal Level

Mia Colabrese2023-05-01T16:11:17-04:00March 13th, 2023|

Signal Level 101: Learning the Basics with Brady Volpe and Ron Hranac Welcome to our YouTube show where we are joined by two renowned experts, Brady Volpe and Ron Hranac, as we explore the fascinating world of signal level, current and voltage, and power! I am your host, Brady Volpe, and together with Ron Hranac, we will start by answering the question "What is signal level?" Ron will explain how signal level is measured and how it relates to the strength of the signal being transmitted. He will

29 01, 2023

What is a dB?

Mia Colabrese2023-05-01T16:12:26-04:00January 29th, 2023|

What is a dB? RF and Cable Basics :: Brady Volpe and Ron Hranac discuss RF and cable basics in a new series designed to help those who are interested in understanding RF and Cable TV technology a little better. In this first episode we cover what is a decibel (dB). This is a fundamental unit of measure that every person working in the cable industry should understand. To learn more, watch this episode 0:00 Intro 4:30 The Decibel Primer Beginning 5:13 What is a Logarithm 9:15 Question

19 07, 2022

Full Band Capture Troubleshooting by Impairment Type

Mia Colabrese2022-07-20T14:29:56-04:00July 19th, 2022|

In this episode Brady Volpe of Nimble This and The Volpe Firm, and John Downey (of Cisco) discuss portions of the document "Understanding Cable Network RF Spectrum Displays". This document, created by CableLabs and SCTE Working Group 7 (WG7) is a masterpiece of understanding full band capture (FBC) and the impairments found with FBC. We have covered FBC before, but we have not gotten deep into each impairment type. We go much further in this episode and give you a preview into the soon to be release WG7 document.

6 06, 2022

Technology Questions Answered SNR, OFDMA and more

Mia Colabrese2022-07-01T10:42:53-04:00June 6th, 2022|

In this episode Brady Volpe of Nimble This and The Volpe Firm, and John Downey (of Cisco) answer viewers questions about upstream SNR / Diplex filters / OFDMA / ICFR Want to know what might be interesting and useful to you? Join in on the discussion and ask questions in the chat in another power hour of cable and the discussion on all things DOCSIS and beyond. Give us a thumbs up if you like her content. The discussion is on all things DOCSIS. Tips, suggestions and recommendations. Another

14 04, 2022

Cable Next Gen Highlights, DOCSIS 3.1, DOCSIS 4.0 Roadmap

Mia Colabrese2022-06-06T08:49:12-04:00April 14th, 2022|

In this episode Brady Volpe of Nimble This and The Volpe Firm, and John Downey (of Cisco) talk the latest technologies and trends in the Cable industry, especially around DOCSIS 3.1 and 4.0. We will be focused on key topics from Light Readings Next-Gen Technologies & Strategies. Want to know what might be interesting and useful to you? Join in on the discussion and ask questions in the chat in another power hour of cable and the discussion on all things DOCSIS and beyond. Give us a thumbs up

2 04, 2021

The Road to DOCSIS 4.0

Mia Colabrese2021-08-15T11:49:09-04:00April 2nd, 2021|

The Road to DOCSIS 4.0. Another power hour of cable with Brady Volpe and John Downey CMTS Technical Leader at Cisco and special guest Jeff Finkelstein Executive Director of Advanced Technology of COX Communications. How to go from sub-split, to targeted mid-split or high-split, then finally to ultra-high-split and 1.8 GHz. Ask any questions you may have in our live chat. The discussion is on all things DOCSIS 4.0. The Road to DOCSIS 4.0: General intro General overview of the history of DOCSIS and the road to DOCSIS

6 01, 2021

OFDMA 204 MHz Upstream

Mia Colabrese2021-08-15T16:13:35-04:00January 6th, 2021|

Another power hour of cable with Brady Volpe and John Downey CMTS Technical Leader at Cisco, explore 204 MHz in OFDMA deeper with a brief overview of the differences between OFDMA and OFDM. Also with a discussion on LEO satellites Starlink by SpaceX and answer more questions from our listeners. The discussion is on all things DOCSIS. OFDMA 204 MHz Upstream: General intro Low Earth Satellites and the internet Supports gaming Back scatter More satellites than since the dawn of satellites Do subscribe and hit the thumbs

8 12, 2020

Virtualization a Deeper Dive Special Series Part Three

Mia Colabrese2021-08-15T16:14:33-04:00December 8th, 2020|

Follow part 3 of this series on cloud native virtualization of DOCSIS and broadband networks? Brady Volpe and Asaf Matatyaou, Vice President, Solutions and Product Management, Cable Edge Business at Harmonic, explore this topic as it is becoming a big focus in the way we deploy and manage our networks through cloud native virtualization. In this second installment we focus more on practical applications of virtualized CMTSs and answer more questions from our listeners. Part 1 of this series: https://youtu.be/IKbVYHYvrEc Part 2 of this series: https://youtu.be/eJVy573ASyM and

26 10, 2020

PNM services and benefits to Cable Operators

Mia Colabrese2021-08-15T16:25:05-04:00October 26th, 2020|

This is episode 66 of Get Your Tech On, our show on All Things DOCSIS. I'm Brady Volpe, Founder of The Volpe Firm and Nimble This. Join in the conversation with Brady Volpe as he explores the many ways cable operators can benefit from PNM and services. With John Downey CMTS Technical Leader at Cisco and special guests Todd Gingrass, CCI’s VP of Solution Architectures, and Bill Halvorsen, a CCI Customer Solution Architect. Join in with to discuss how PNM Services can help operators uncover the hidden