TC CABLE Working Group 2 (WG2)
Terms of Reference HFC Distribution, Installation, Operational Best Practices
Approved by TC at CABLE#20
Responsibility
- Collection and definition of requirements related to physical
architecture, deployment and operation of HFC networks, including but not
limited to headend equipment and cabling, outside plant, in home wiring, and
customer premises equipment
- Development and maintenance of operational framework for RF cable systems
- Assessment of changes in frequency allocations and spectrum management with
regard to its impact on the electromagnetic environment for HFC networks
- Assessment of works by ITU, IEC, ISO, CEPT/ECC with regard to their impact on
HFC network operation, frequency allocation and spectrum management
- Review and comment on issues discussed within EMC WP as they relate to HFC networks
- Addressing of installation and interference issues stemming from field
experience and development of methods for mitigating them
Areas of activity
- Creation, development and maintenance of Standards and other ETSI deliverables
related to the area of responsibility, specifically
o
HFC network infrastructure and distribution
o
Physical HFC plant technologies and characteristics
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Frequency and spectrum management within HFC networks
- Establishment of operational guidelines to share experiences and promote best
practices
- Review and contribution to activities of other ETSI Technical Bodies and
external organizations requiring expertise in HFC networks