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Brady Volpe and John Downey dive into the SCTE TechExpo24 paper, “HFC – The Gift That Keeps on Giving?” by Dr. L. Alberto Campos and CableLabs. Get ready for an exciting breakdown of the current state of HFC networks and architectures—this is one episode you won’t want to miss!

We’re kicking things off with a discussion on tap values and the mystery of why they start high and go lower. Ever wondered what the most common tap value is? Tune in to find out!

Then, we’ll dig into power vs. efficiency, what fiber segmentation really means, and the evolution from long cascades of amplifiers. Curious about terms like Node+6, Node+2, and Node+0?

We’ve got you covered on what these mean and why the industry is shifting in this direction. Looking ahead, we’ll explore how DOCSIS 4.0 is pushing us into higher frequency ranges—yes, even up to 3.0 GHz—and what this means for your plant equipment.

Get ready for some eye-opening insights! We’ll also break down the difference between analog amplifiers and RPDs/R-MAC PHY, complete with diagrams.

Plus, a fascinating question: could we someday have a single tap value for every tap in the cascade? Dr. Campos and his team think so, and we’ll tell you why. And let’s talk F-Connectors—used since the 1950s, but can they handle frequencies up to 1.8 GHz or even 3 GHz? We’ve got the data that might surprise you.

Finally, we’ll discuss DOCSIS 4.0 system bandwidth and what CPE equipment can actually handle. This section alone is packed with revelations you won’t want to miss.

Download the paper here:

👉 https://www.nctatechnicalpapers.com/Paper/2024/WLINE03_Campos_6537_paper Or use the Bit.ly short link: https://bit.ly/HFC_gift 👉 PNM Live! Video: https://youtu.be/9J3IqKlMNzg

👉 SCTE TechExpo24 Technical Papers: https://www.nctatechnicalpapers.com/Paper/2024 #DOCSIS #TechExpo24

#AI #vCMTS #CableTechnology #DOCSIS4.0 #Amplifiers #BroadbandSpeeds #CableTech #SmartAmplifiers

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