By simplifying wiring for up to 5 headends, a fifth acts as a spare for the active 4. Both the release 4.0 software and the new chassis will be available in Q'4 of this year. Micronetics Introduces Cable Modem Tester Micronetics Wireless has introduced a cable modem tester, known as the CNG- CATV, that simulates cable network impairments by injecting a broadband test signal onto the data stream, allowing evaluation of the transmission performance. The tester covers the downstream from 50 to 860 MHz. MMDS and LMDS networking can also be tested by injecting the test signal into the signal path of the radio links.
Testing is conducted within a controlled, repeatable environment.
The modules can be custom configured based on system size. The IP interface module support routing and management of the IP traffic. Full production of the CAS 2000 is slated for Q'3. The study finds that U.S. MSOs served 1.45 cable modem subs at the end of 1999. The firm projects subs to grow to nearly 11.7 million by the end of 2004.