DSA DOCSIS signal analyzer

DOCSIS Signal Analyzer

Cutting-edge DOCSIS signal analysis for upstream and downstream

The DSA DOCSIS signal analyzer offers real-time, instrumentation-grade SC-QAM and OFDM DOCSIS receiving capabilities.  The DSA has a comprehensive spectrum analyzer and an intuitive touchscreen interface—designed to efficiently handle upstream and downstream signal analysis.  
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Versatile applications of the DOCSIS signal analyzer

Key measurements for complete cable RF analysis 
  • Facilitates crucial measurements like long-term bit error rate (BER) testing and channel analysis 
  • Offers diverse MER measurements over time for in-depth signal evaluation
  • Includes advanced modes for dynamic in-plant network assessments 

DSA DOCSIS signal analyzer solutions

Enhancing network performance and equipment quality

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Cable operators

DOCSIS signal analysis through the DSA provides cable operators with unparalleled insights into network performance. This detailed understanding helps pinpoint and resolve specific issues, providing a more robust and dependable customer experience. 

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HFC equipment validation  

The DSA is crucial for characterizing equipment such as Remote PHY, RF amplifiers, taps/splitters in hybrid fibre-coaxial (HFC) networks. Its capability for high-fidelity, long-term BER testing ensures that these components maintain signal integrity and don’t degrade network quality. 

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Cable modem manufacturers 

The combined use of the DSA and SFD enables cable modem manufacturers to test DOCSIS 3.0 and 3.1 modems at various signal levels. 

This process offers a comprehensive summary of RF performance, serving as a critical production verification step to guarantee the shipment of high-quality products. 

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Precision signal generation with the SFD DOCSIS signal generator

DOCSIS Signal Generator

High-fidelity RF signal generation for critical testing

The SFD is a high-fidelity SC-QAM and OFDM downstream and upstream RF generator. It’s designed for scenarios where channel quality is paramount, offering real-time, accurate testing capabilities.
 
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Versatile testing applications of the SFD

Expanding testing horizons
  • Ideal for generating high-quality upstream and downstream carriers, crucial for transmission medium testing
  • Supports a range of testing applications, including DOCSIS 4.0, with live-streamed data and testing up to 1.8GHz
  • Capable of generating analog video and CW and applying channel impairments and distortions for comprehensive evaluations
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Set-top box (STB) and cable modem validation

Maximizing performance across network and equipment  

The SFD provides a reliable channel for testing and validating STB and cable modem products, enhancing development accuracy. When used with the DSA, it becomes a powerful tool for DOCSIS cable modem ranging validation in manufacturing. 

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Hybrid fibre-coaxial (HFC) equipment validation

Optimal testing channel 

Essential for characterizing HFC network equipment, the SFD offers an optimal testing channel, RF amplifiers and taps and splitters ensuring thorough network component validation.  

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HFC operators

HFC network operators can leverage the SFD to generate burst upstream carriers for network segments and analyze performance using the DSA, facilitating enhanced network management.  

AureLink—DOCSIS 4.0 Remote PHY test platform

 Flexible FPGA-based solution for FDD and FDX  


Our AureLink Remote PHY test platform utilizes established Calian technology to offer a feature rich platform to validate DOCSIS 4.0 cable modems. This platform facilitates interoperability in frequency division duplex (FDD) and full duplex DOCSIS (FDX) networks, ensuring standards based end-to-end network communication. 

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