TR 101 196 : 1.1.1

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Foreword
1 Scope
2 References
3 Abbreviations
4 System model
5 Protocol stack model
6 Specification outline
   6.1 Bit rates and framing
   6.2 Lower physical layer
   6.3 MAC layer specification
7 Network architecture and services
   7.1 Examples of services
   7.2 Examples of networks with interactive services
   7.3 Possible links between servers and HFC networks
   7.4 Frequency use
   7.5 Impairments analysis
   7.6 Dimensioning of networks
8 Tools provided by the physical and MAC layer
   8.1 Capabilities and grades of NIU
   8.2 Upstream frequencies dynamic allocation
   8.3 Initialization and set-up
9 Connections management
   9.1 Connection protocol and bandwidth assignment
   9.2 Interface between MAC and medium higher layers (ATM)
   9.3 Disconnection protocol
10 Simulation of error performance and error handling
   10.1 Error performance of the physical layer
   10.2 Traffic
   10.3 Error handling
History

Hybrid Fibre Coax (HFC) networks are a sub-class of Cable Television (CATV) networks in which the subscribers are divided into groups by using optical transmission technology in the trunk network. The CATV infrastructures can support the implementation of the Return Channel for interactive services suitable for DVB broadcasting systems. CATV can be used to implement interactive services in the DVB environment, providing a bi-directional communication path between the user terminal and the service provider.