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A Simple Look at Complex Numbers

By Ron Hranac – Complex numbers really do have significance in cable technology. We may not deal with complex numbers very often, but they certainly play a role in what goes on under the hood.

DOCSIS 3.1 Supercharges RF Impairment Detection in HFC Networks with Advanced Techniques Like Never Before

By Brady Volpe – Read how DOCSIS 3.1 has changed PNM!

Redefining Fiber Optics How Hollow Core Fiber is Pushing the Boundaries

By Steve Harris – The fiber consists of a core and a surrounding cladding layer. The cladding has a lower refractive index than the core. Learn why.

Embracing Proactive Network Maintenance with AI

By Brady Volpe – The shift from reactive to proactive, and ultimately predictive, network maintenance is essential for the future of our industry. By embracing AI-driven PNM within the DOCSIS framework, we can anticipate and prevent issues

Fiber Optic Safety

By Steve Harris – Lasers play a crucial role in various optical systems, each type offering distinct characteristics suited to different applications.

AI: Shaping the Broadband Workforce of the Future

By Maria Popo – By harnessing AI’s predictive insights to preemptively manage network issues and optimize system health, technicians can proactively identify and mitigate potential network issues.

The Error Era: Rethinking Codeword Calculation with OFDM and SC-QAM

By Brady Volpe – Did you know the formula for codeword errors are different for SC-QAM and OFDM(A)?

How Cable Will Conquer the Unknowns of DOCSIS 4.0

By Mike O’Dell – I am a big fan of coaxial cable. When properly installed and maintained, it is an incredibly reliable delivery medium with excellent behavioral performance.

Reliable and Efficient Fiber Optic Networks

By Steve Harris – The implementation of best practices has proven instrumental for operators, leading to improvements in OpEx through the reduction of truck rolls, call center customer calls, and streamlined service responses to construction failures. To initiate a program tailored to your workforce and aligned with specific job role descriptions, please reach out to us at cap@scte.org.

Estimating OFDM Capacity in DOCSIS 3.1 / 4.0

By Brady Volpe – You can now perform rough estimates of the OFDM channel or feel free to download my Python estimator, which is based on the work done by Karthik Sundaresan in his SCTE Expo paper.

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