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Download or read book Modern Cable Television Technology written by Walter S. Ciciora and published by Morgan Kaufmann. This book was released on 1999 with total page 920 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW EDITION NOW AVAILABLE! ISBN 1-55860-828-1 Based on a tutorial workshop, this book overviews the technical details involved in a cable system. A complete descriptive reference of a cable television system. This book is the most up-to-date and comprehensive reference available on cable television technologies. It covers issues not addressed in any other book such as modern headend design, reliability calculations, modern architecture, and equipment interface. * Summarizes key standards including DOCSIS, DVS, NRSS, DSWG, EIA-542, and IS-23 * Explains digital cable, analog cable, data on cable, telephone on cable, and headend practices * Features distribution systems, from drops through fiber optics and covering everything from basic principles to network architectures * Includes coverage of digital video compression, digital modulation techniques, subjective video quality expectations, and consumer electronic equipment interface issues