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Agilent Technologies and Zoom Telephonics Collaborate on Automated Test Suite for Cable Modems

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Agilent Technologies, a leading technology company, has partnered with Zoom Telephonics to develop an advanced test suite that accelerates the standards certification of Zoom's cable modems. The new system simplifies the testing process, reducing the time required for Zoom to deliver new cable modem designs to market. This collaboration aims to ensure seamless compatibility between Zoom's cable modems and head-end equipment from any manufacturer, as mandated by the DOCSIS certification standards.

Key Takeaways:

  • The partnership between Agilent Technologies and Zoom Telephonics aims to reduce the time required for Zoom to deliver new cable modem designs to market through automated testing.
  • The test suite will enable pre-testing of Zoom's products for DOCSIS (data over cable service interface specification) certification before submission to Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. (CableLabs).
  • The DOCSIS certification process requires suppliers to complete self-testing of their products and have them evaluated by multiple cable system operators.
  • The test solution provides complete PHY/MAC design verification and a documentation package of test results for submission to CableLabs.
  • The partnership reflects Agilent's growing involvement in the deployment of broadband cable services.
  • Zoom Telphonics believes the test system will enable earlier introductions of new feature sets and cost-effective designs.
  • The test suite is expected to improve Zoom's ability to deliver new cable modem designs by automating tests used in both R&D and production.

Statistics:

  • The DOCSIS certification process involves multiple steps, including self-testing of products, evaluation by multiple cable system operators, and submission to CableLabs for certification.
  • The test suite is expected to improve Zoom's ability to deliver new cable modem designs by automating tests used in both R&D and production.
  • Agilent's Service Test Division has collaborated with companies in the cable industry to optimize the deployment of interactive cable services.

Sources:

  • Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A)
  • Zoom Telephonics Inc. (NASDAQ:ZOOM)
  • Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. (CableLabs)
  • DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification)
  • Agilent Technologies Official Website: www.agilent.com
  • Zoom Telephonics Official Website: www.zoom.com

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