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Bartlett, Eugene R.. Cable Communications Technology. McGraw-Hill Professional, 2005.

Cable Communications Technology

Authors: Eugene R. Bartlett

Published:  October 2005

eISBN: 9780071589130 0071589139 | ISBN: 9780071457811
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  • Contents
  • About the Author
  • Acknowledgments
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1 Introduction to Cable Communications Systems
  • Objectives
  • 1.1 Cable Television History
  • 1.2 Changes in Plant Design and Development
  • 1.3 Changes in CATV Regulations and Requirements
  • Summary
  • Questions
  • Problems
  • Chapter 2 Coaxial Cable Systems and Networks
  • Objectives
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 The Cable Distribution Plant
  • 2.3 System Testing/Proof of Performance
  • Summary
  • Questions
  • Problems
  • Chapter 3 Headends and Signal Processing
  • Objectives
  • 3.1 The Headend
  • 3.2 Headend Electronic Equipment
  • 3.3 Headend Powering and Monitoring
  • 3.4 Satellite Systems
  • 3.5 Microwave Systems Applications
  • Summary
  • Questions
  • Problems
  • Chapter 4 Fiber-Optic Technology in Cable Systems
  • Objectives
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Fiber-Optic Trunking and Cable Television Applications
  • 4.3 Fiber-Optic Construction and Installations
  • 4.4 Aerial Electronic Equipment
  • Summary
  • Questions
  • Problems
  • Chapter 5 Digital Technology and Cable System Applications
  • Objectives
  • 5.1 A Short History of Digital Communications
  • 5.2 Present Data Communications Systems
  • 5.3 Telephone Systems and Digital Technology
  • 5.4 Digital Video and HDTV
  • Summary
  • Questions
  • Problems
  • Chapter 6 Subscriber Installation and Terminal Devices
  • Objectives
  • 6.1 The Subscriber Drop
  • 6.2 Subscriber Converters
  • Summary
  • Questions
  • Problems
  • Chapter 7 Cable Plant Testing and Maintenance Procedures
  • Objectives
  • 7.1 Instruments and Measurements
  • 7.2 Cable System Tests and Measurements
  • 7.3 Headend and Hub Testing
  • 7.4 Fiber-Optic Plant
  • 7.5 Digital Signal Testing
  • 7.6 Typical System Problems and Solutions
  • Summary
  • Questions
  • Problems
  • Chapter 8 Cable System Network Design Considerations
  • Objectives
  • 8.1 Types of Cable Communication Networks
  • 8.2 Optical-Fiber Applications
  • 8.3 The Interconnect Process
  • Summary
  • Questions
  • Appendix A: Proof and Discussion of Pertinent Equations
  • Appendix B: Transmission Line Calculations
  • Appendix C: Coaxial Cable System Powering
  • Appendix D: Broadband Noise Combining
  • Appendix E: Cascaded Amplifier Theory
  • Appendix F: Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems
  • Glossary
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • F
  • G
  • H
  • I
  • J
  • L
  • M
  • N
  • O
  • P
  • Q
  • R
  • S
  • T
  • V
  • W
  • References
  • Index