Abstract: A method and test instrument for validating one or more out of band (OOB) channels in a CATV network, particularly one having a Remote PHY architecture. The method and test instrument may quickly and efficiently determine if an OOB channel is carrying valid data and is therefore “active.

Abstract: A method and test instrument for validating one or more out of band (OOB) channels in a CATV network, particularly one having a Remote PHY architecture. The method and test instrument may quickly and efficiently determine if an OOB channel is carrying valid data and is therefore “active.

Abstract: A method and test instrument for validating MPEG content in a CATV network, particularly one having a Remote PHY architecture.

Abstract: A method, an apparatus and a system for determining stress on a low density parity check (LDPC) process for a network using orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM).

Abstract: A method and test instrument for validating MPEG content in a CATV network, particularly one having a Remote PHY architecture.

Abstract: A method and test instrument for validating one or more out of band (OOB) channels in a CATV network, particularly one having a Remote PHY architecture. The method and test instrument may quickly and efficiently determine if an OOB channel is carrying valid data and is therefore “active.

Abstract: A test instrument can be coupled to a test point and measure signals in the network. The test instrument may determine whether the test instrument is connected to a cable of the network and provide notification if the test instrument is not connected to a cable. The test instrument may also detect when it is connected to a customer premises that has been previously been tested through reflected signal signatures.

Abstract: A method, an apparatus and a system for determining stress on a low density parity check (LDPC) process for a network using orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM).

Abstract: A method and test instrument for validating MPEG content in a CATV network, particularly one having a Remote PHY architecture.

Abstract: A method, an apparatus and a system for determining stress on a low density parity check (LDPC) process for a network using orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM).

Abstract: A method, an apparatus and a system for determining stress on a low density parity check (LDPC) process for a network using orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM).

Abstract: A test instrument can be coupled to a test point and measure signals in the network. The test instrument may determine whether the test instrument is connected to a cable of the network and provide notification if the test instrument is not connected to a cable. The test instrument may also detect when it is connected to a customer premises that has been previously been tested through reflected signal signatures.

Abstract: The testing device of the present invention includes an RF input for connecting to a subscriber network, which has been disconnected from a communication network, for receiving ingress RF signals leaked into the subscriber network from outside sources. The device includes a signal processor for scanning the RF signals for power levels at a plurality of frequencies, and generating power level signals based at least in part on the power levels. Ideally, the power levels are compared to a threshold power level representing an acceptable amount of ingress, and a pass/fail indicator is displayed based on whether the power levels exceed the threshold power level.

Abstract: A home network testing device includes an input port with any one or more of a variety of different connectors for receiving different types of communication cables, e.g. coaxial cable, telephone cable, and electrical cable; and a testing apparatus section with a variety of different testing apparatuses for testing for the presence of different forms of home networks, e.g. MoCA, HomePlug, and HPNA. The present invention uses discrete components to analyze the physical layer in the time domain, looking for a specifically timed RF power pulse that is characteristic of and different in each of the network protocols.

Abstract: A system for identifying elements in a cable network utilizing frequency domain reflectometry includes initial filtering stages to remove noise, second and third harmonics and side lobes, and subsequent identification stages to identify and display various elements, e.g. splitters, barrels and opens, in the cable network and their relative positions.

Abstract: An apparatus that includes a coupling, a signal level measurement circuit, a communication circuit and a processing circuit. The coupling is configured to connect to and received broadband RF signals from a coaxial cable termination of a communication network. The signal level measurement circuit is operably coupled to the coupling, and is operable to generate signal level measurements regarding a first set of the broadband RF signals. The communication circuit operable to obtain voice over internet protocol data packets from a second set of broadband RF signals. The processing circuit is operably connected to the communication circuit, and is operably connected to receive signal level measurements from the signal level measurement circuit. The processing circuit is operable to obtain diagnostic data relating to the second set of broadband RF signals.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a coupling, a diagnostic circuit, a cable modem circuit, a display, and a processing circuit. The coupling is configured to connect to a coaxial cable termination of a communication network, and is operable to receive broadband RF signals. The diagnostic circuit is operably coupled to the coupling to receive a first RF signal, and is operable to obtain diagnostic information regarding the first RF signal. The cable modem circuit is operably coupled to the coupling to receive a second RF signal, and is operable to generate data packets from the second RF signal. The cable modem is further operable to generate an RF transmission signal, the RF transmission signal including transmission data packets. The processing circuit is connected to the cable modem circuit and is operable to execute a web browser. The web browser is operable to cause the display to display information obtained from the data packets.