Cable's network design for multimedia applications

Stephen D. Dukes

doi:10.1117/12.139291

2 February 1993 Cable's network design for multimedia applications

Stephen D. Dukes

Proceedings Volume 1786, Fiber Networks for Voice, Video, and Multimedia Services; (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.139291
Event: Fibers '92, 1992, Boston, MA, United States

Abstract

Today's cable network is migrating from the traditional tree-and-branch topology originally designed for point-to-multipoint video entertainment to a distributed star, tree-and-branch topology with a robust, dynamic capability for a wide range of applications beyond video entertainment. One of the major research efforts at CableLabs is focused on leveraging this newly-evolving topology so that it can support multimedia applications. The cable network is positioned to deliver digital signals which will reside above analog spectrum and to provide analog and digital fiber within the same sheath. This will allow the transparent transport of multimedia applications. This paper addresses the transport and interface requirements for multimedia applications; the regional hub concept, which provides connectivity to regional and national networks; the attributes of interactivity and bi-directionality in cable's network design; and reliability and system performance over cable's infrastructure.

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Stephen D. Dukes "Cable's network design for multimedia applications", Proc. SPIE 1786, Fiber Networks for Voice, Video, and Multimedia Services, (2 February 1993); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.139291

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