AI: Cable’s Secret Weapon for 10G Reliability
By Brady Volpe – Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a lab curiosity for cable operators—it’s quietly rewriting the rules of DOCSIS operations.
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Beyond the Metrics: Empowering DOCSIS Networks for a Resilient Future
By Brady Volpe – Read how DOCSIS 3.1 has changed PNM!
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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!
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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
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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)?
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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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Streamlined Operations and Superior QoE: The PMA-PNM Connection in DOCSIS 3.1
By Brady Volpe – DOCSIS 3.1 modems have ushered in a new era of high-speed connectivity. However, ensuring their consistent performance brings new challenges
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The Proactive and Reactive Power of DOCSIS PNM Tools
By Brady Volpe – From a reactive perspective, cable operators can use PNM tools to resolve subscriber issues more efficiently. A classic scenario involves resource utilization.
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Beyond the Cheetah
By Brady Volpe – The cable industry hopes to deliver Internet so fast even your dog can’t catch it. Beyond fast broadband internet services. DOCSIS 3.1 has a lot of potential and we haven’t even scratched the surface yet, but DOCSIS 4.0 is fast on its heels. Let’s take a closer look.
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Are Staples in Coax Cable Impacting My DOCSIS speed?
By Brady Volpe – I recently posted a YouTube short about how staples in coaxial cable can cause micro-reflections and interfere with subscriber modems. The video was well-received, and I received a lot of feedback, including real-world experiences and questions.
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