Acterna Launches New Handheld Cable Modem Installation Meter; New High-Speed Data Meter Increases The Number Of Cable Modem Installs Per Day.Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers GERMANTOWN, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 2001 Acterna (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ACTR ACTR American Council of Teachers of Russian ACTR Actuator ACTR Association for Canadian Theatre Research ACTR A Christmas To Remember ACTR Assistant Contract Technical Representative (NMCI liaison) ), the industry leader in cable network test and management solutions, today announced the introduction of the Acterna Digital Service Activation Meter (DSAM DSAM Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota DSAM Diploma in Small Animal Medicine DSAM Deputy Sheriff's Association of Michigan (Lansing, MI) DSAM Defense Supply Agency Manual ), offering the cable modem installer a comprehensive cable services and DOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS measurement package in a single meter. The DSAM enables cable installers, regardless of skill and experience levels, to increase the speed and efficiency at which they deploy high-speed data services. Using exclusive digital signal processing See DSP. Digital Signal Processing - (DSP) Computer manipulation of analog signals (commonly sound or image) which have been converted to digital form (sampled). and integrated DOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS chipset technology, the meter communicates with the network's cable modem termination system A cable modem termination system or CMTS is equipment typically found in a cable company's headend, or at cable company hubsite and is used to provide high speed data services, such as cable internet or Voice over IP, to cable subscribers. (CMTS (Cable Modem Termination System) A computerized device that enables cable modems to send and receive packets over the Internet. It inserts IP packets from the Internet into MPEG frames and transmits them to the cable modems via an RF signal. ) to exercise a cable modem installation from the subscriber's location. The Acterna DSAM uses the DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification) A cable modem standard from the CableLabs research consortium (www.cablelabs.com), which provides equipment certification for interoperability. protocol and modulation formats to perform tests in-band and in-service, without the need for a separate test carrier. The Acterna DSAM also provides a suite of analog and digital tests such as signal level, miniscan, upstream ingress spectrum view and quadrature amplitude modulation See QAM. Quadrature Amplitude Modulation - (QAM) A method for encoding digital data in an analog signal in which each combination of phase and amplitude represents one of sixteen four bit patterns. This is required for fax transmission at 9600 bits per second. (QAM (1) (Quality Assessment Measurement) A system used to measure and analyze voice transmission. (2) (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation) A modulation technique that employs both phase modulation (PM) and amplitude modulation (AM). ) quality parameters (MER/EVM and pre/post FEC BER (1) (Basic Encoding Rules) A set of encoding rules for ASN.1 notation, which is a method for defining data structures. See ASN.1. (2) (Bit Error Rate) The average number of bits transmitted in error. See BERT. 1. ). And with the one-button combo autotest feature, even a novice installer can perform all tests in the same way, in the shortest amount of time. The completely new enclosure weighs less than 3 pounds (1.4 kg), but is designed to take the rough handling and environmental elements expected from a field instrument. "Acterna's new Digital Service Activation Meter provides cable operators with the tool they need to efficiently meet subscriber demand for high-speed data services," said Dave Holly, general manager, Cable Networks Division. "With the unique `autotest' function, the difficulties associated with successful installs are eliminated, helping cable operators increase deployment rates and assure market leadership." About Acterna Cable Network Solutions Acterna is the world's leading provider of cable network test and management solutions designed to help cable operators meet demand and enhance the reliability and performance of their networks and services. Deployed around the world, Acterna's cable solutions comprise the industry's broadest portfolio of products that support cable operators through the network life cycle, from building the network to deploying and managing advanced services. Acterna actively develops testing solutions for all emerging cable testing and network management services through corporate R&D labs, dedicated to technological advancement and excellence for all of Acterna's lines of business. About Acterna Acterna is the world's second largest communications test company, focused entirely on providing test and management equipment, software, systems and services. With presence in 80 countries, Acterna helps customers develop, install, and maintain their optical, cable, data/Internet, access and wireless networks. Acterna is the world leader in optical and cable networks. Acterna is a subsidiary of Acterna Corporation (NASDAQ:ACTR). Information about Acterna can be found on the Web at www.acterna.com. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION on Acterna's products and services, call 800/638-2049, or visit the Acterna Web site at www.acterna.com. All company or product names mentioned in this press release may be trademarks of their respective companies. |
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