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 Communications
• Coaxial Cable Systems and Networks
• Headends and Signal Processing
• Fiber-Optic Technology in Cable Systems
• Digital Technology and Cable System Applications
• Subscriber Installation and Terminal Devices
• Cable Plant Testing and Maintenance Procedures
• Cable System Network Design Considerations