PRACTICAL CABLE COMMUNICATIONS
Cable Communications Technology provides a fast track to hands-on mastery of the technical side of broadband cable. Written by an insider in this rapidly growing field, who is also a talented teacher, Eugene R. Bartlett's text lays out the practical instructions and explanations needed by those who make cable systems work. Perfect for engineers and technicians looking to update and expand their cable capabilities, this comprehensive tutorial is also the ideal text for educational courses and training programs. Each chapter opens with objectives and closes with worked examples and Q&A's for self-testing.
THE TOOLS TO UNDERSTAND, BUILD, INSTALL, SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN COMMUNICATIONS CABLE
Fundamentals of broadband cable
Coaxial systems and networks
DSP (digital signal processing) for cable systems and networks
Headend procedures and techniques, including powering
Fiber optics--essentials and how-to's
Cable modems
Hooking up subscribers and terminal devices
VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol)
Testing and maintenance procedures
Typical problems and solutions
Network and system design considerations
INSIDE: HANDS-ON CABLE ESSENTIALS
Introduction to Cable CommunicationsCoaxial Cable Systems and NetworksHeadends and Signal ProcessingFiber-Optic Technology in Cable SystemsDigital Technology and Cable System ApplicationsSubscriber Installation and Terminal DevicesCable Plant Testing and Maintenance ProceduresCable System Network Design Considerations