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ANTEC Showcases Complete HFC Broadband Solutions for MSOs at Cable 2000

Strategic Insights

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ANTEC, a leader in the hybrid fiber/coaxial (HFC) broadband transport industry, will demonstrate its comprehensive range of products and solutions for MSOs at the National Cable Television Association's (NCTA) Cable 2000 show. The company will showcase its complete line of optronics and RF equipment, outside plant products, distributed products, and Cornerstone(R) Super Access(TM) voice and data broadband network solutions.

Key Takeaways:

  • ANTEC will demonstrate its complete HFC broadband solutions for MSOs at the NCTA's Cable 2000 show.
  • The company's vision-dome theater will present "Bringing Broadband Home," ANTEC's projection of broadband's growth and development over the next decade.
  • Exhibits will focus on new and existing products and their migration path into IP telephony.
  • ANTEC's Laser Link(R) 1550 nm Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) Transplex Transport System has been enhanced to include the highest performing externally modulated transmitter in the industry.
  • The system allows signals to travel 20 to 25 kilometers further than any other transmitter, reducing amplifiers for operators and lowering capital costs.
  • ANTEC's Proteus(TM) Scaleable Node offers a low-cost base configuration for initial network deployment, growing with the network as operators add interactive services.
  • The MicroNode(TM) combines advanced hybrid technology and compact design in a cost-effective package, driving fiber optics deeper into the network.
  • With one to four high-gain outputs, MicroNode provides enough coverage to replace two to three traditional RF amplifiers.
  • ANTEC's Total System Power (TSP) offers a huge leap forward in reliability, flexibility, scaleability, cost-effectiveness, and performance.
  • TSP's dual module design enables operators to upgrade to standby power as their needs change.
  • Arris Interactive, ANTEC's venture with Nortel Networks, makes ANTEC the leading supplier of HFC cable telephony and Internet access solutions.
  • ANTEC is the only company that can provide complete solutions today that will migrate into IP telephony tomorrow.

Statistics:

  • ANTEC's Laser Link(R) 1550 nm DWDM Transplex Transport System can extend signals 20-25 kilometers further than other transmitters.
  • The system allows for doubled wavelengths from 8 to 16.
  • ANTEC's Proteus(TM) Scaleable Node offers a low-cost base configuration for initial network deployment.
  • MicroNode(TM) is a cost-effective solution that combines advanced hybrid technology and compact design, driving fiber optics deeper into the network.

Sources:

  • ANTEC Corp. press release, April 26, 2000
  • ANTEC Corp. website, www.antec.com
  • National Cable Television Association (NCTA) website, www.ncta.com

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