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Triple-play Solution Offerings for Cable Providers

Triple-play Solution Offerings for Cable Providers. Broadband Access Product Marketing. Agenda. Business Analysis Technology Options and Comparison UTStarcom GEPON Solutions Case Studies Conclusion. The Background. Converging domains of Data, Voice and Video

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Triple-play Solution Offerings for Cable Providers

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  1. Triple-play Solution Offerings forCable Providers Broadband Access Product Marketing UTStarcom Confidential

  2. Agenda • Business Analysis • Technology Options and Comparison • UTStarcom GEPON Solutions • Case Studies • Conclusion UTStarcom Confidential

  3. The Background • Converging domains of Data, Voice and Video • Telcos foray into the world of Video by embracing IPTV and FTTH Strategies • Cable Companies foray into the domain of Voice and Data using the Cable network as a Data Pipe UTStarcom Confidential

  4. Cable Industry Market Trends • Cable Operators considering FTTH/FTTB for Greenfield deployments • Facing strong competition – Telcos are now offering or plan to offer triple-play service over fiber • DOCSIS 3.0 migration slower than expected • Fiber is perceived as the ultimate access pipe to home • Cable Operators want to increase service penetration • Convert the video-only subscribers to triple-play w/o investing money in upgrading the existing wiring • NG Video distribution • Based on Edge-QAM technology • IPTV may be adopted by select operators • NG Voice • Currently supported using Packet Cable 1.5 standard over DOCSIS • Specialized softswitch gateways are used; Connection to PSTN via v5 trunks • Going forwarded, it will be SIP or MGCP based • Content transport • Using MSTP and RPR devices over carrier-grade Ethernet networks • OSS integration to play a major role in adopting new technologies for existing networks UTStarcom Confidential

  5. Market Data • More 350 million cable subscribers worldwide, 60 million have cable modem (broadband access)  Huge potential for triple play • 54% of world’s broadband cable lines are installed in North America. The region is followed by Western Europe with 18% and Asia-Pacific with 16% Source: Point Topic UTStarcom Confidential

  6. Cable Triple Play – Service Offering • Residential subscribers (Typical service offering) • Provided over Coax cable • High-Speed Internet (HSI) • Offered via cable modem • Up to 6 Mbps downstream / 1 Mbps upstream • Mostly best effort (performance may deteriorate in peak hours as subscription increases) • TV • Analog TV  About 70 channels (no need for STB) • Digital TV via STB  200 or more channels • About 10 HD Channels • Interactive Channel Guide • Near Video on Demand (VoD)  On-demand channels • No time shift  DVRs can be used to record programs • Voice • Offered via cable modem • Provided over IP • Built-in SLAs for voice • No support for lifeline (power failure at home means no service) • Not as reliable as Telco voice • Business Subscribers • Provided over Coax cable • Mostly targeted on SOHO / Small Enterprises • Double play service (Voice and HSI) has more utility for the businesses • Price seems to be the major motivation for switching PC Analog TV Cable Modem Phone Coax Cable (From operator) STB Digital TV (SD, HD) Cable Triple Play Service UTStarcom Confidential

  7. Cable Triple Play – Network Approach Source: • Advanced cable networks based on HFC design • Use of return-path for interactive services such as channel guide, video-on-demand etc. • Traditional networks support both analog and digital TV transmission • No support for interactive services • Data services offered using CableLabs standard DOCSIS • Offered over HFC Network • Protocol between CMTS and Cable modem • DOCSIS 2.0 can support up to 40/30Mbps (DOCSIS 3.0 160/120 Mbps) • Typically one CMTS is shared between 300~500 users PacketCable DOCSIS CableHome Video Headend CM CM CMTS CM CM CM Cable Operator network CMTS CM CM Internet CM CM CMTS CM Soft Switch CM Aggregation Network Access Network Headend CPE Fiber Fiber Coax CMTS O/E CM UTStarcom Confidential

  8. TV Service Relationships with all major studios  Access to contents Rich experience in providing TV service Interactive TV services using return-path in a HFC network Huge customer base Reliable service Data Service Higher data rates than DSL Voice Service Bundled with TV and high-speed data service TV Service No real-time VoD No network PVR Limited interactive services (some operators only offer one-way service) Advanced multimedia services such as online gaming may not be possible Data Service Operators with NO HFC network are not able to offer data services  Many operators are in this category Some operators offering Ethernet over Cat-5, however it has very high OPEX Scalability issue with CMTS for higher bandwidths (20 Mbps or higher)  Demand for higher bandwidth continues to grow Telcos are deploying fiber to the premises  Coax can’t complete with Fiber access No SLA guarantees for business users Voice Service Reliability issues  Not competitive with Telco voice service Operators with NO data network can’t offer voice services Other Multimedia services Not enough dedicated bandwidth Key Challenges for Cable Providers Strengths Challenges UTStarcom Confidential

  9. Agenda • Business Analysis • Technology Options and Comparison • GEPON Technology – NOW and Future • GEPON vs. GPON • GEPON vs. Active Ethernet • UTStarcom GEPON Solutions • Case Studies • Conclusion UTStarcom Confidential

  10. The Technology Debate • The hottest topic among carriers hoping to provide FTTH services is the debate on the technology choice • The major contenders in the race are • GEPON or EPON • GPON • P2P or Active Ethernet • What will determine the result is • Market Success • Technical Advantages • Technology Roadmap UTStarcom Confidential

  11. Technologies and Targeted Applications Cable Industry still debating! UTStarcom Confidential

  12. Comparison at glance UTStarcom Confidential

  13. CAPEX & OPEX Comparison • GEPON is both low on CAPEX and OPEX • P2P has much higher OPEX because of active electronics in the field; Also two fibers are needed to offer triple play services • GPON has high CAPEX - Infrastructure Cost - Fiber (Material) - Fiber Installation - Labor - Customer Acquisition CAPEX GPON P2P GEPON OPEX - Manpower - Equipment Mtce. - Truck-roll repairs - Power for CO/RO UTStarcom Confidential

  14. Agenda • Business Analysis • Technology Options and Comparison • GEPON Technology – NOW and Future • GEPON vs. GPON • GEPON vs. Active Ethernet • UTStarcom GEPON Solutions • Case Studies • Conclusion UTStarcom Confidential

  15. GEPON Technology Overview NB GEPON Access Network Structure CC: Cross Connect Voice NB: Narrow Brand ONU BB: Broad Brand Upstream (TDMA) Data Up to 1:64 Splitter ration CC Video OLT GbE ONU BB Voice Access Node Downstream (Broadcast 802.3 frames) ONU Data 0-20 Km physical reach range UTStarcom Confidential

  16. GEPON Technology Overview (Contd.) GEPON Overview OLT ONU EPON Down Stream 1490nm 1 . 25 Gbps EPON Up Stream 1310nm 1 . 25 Gbps 10 km – 20 km UTStarcom Confidential

  17. GEPON based RF Video Overlay Solution Overlay / Broadcast Video: PSTN POTS EPON Subsystem FE/GE • 1490nm DS Data • 1310nm US Data • 1550nm Video OLT 1:N Splitter IPTV IP Network WDM WDM RF 1550nm Video RF TV EDFA RF enabled ONU Media network Video Transmitter • Leverages existing CATV infrastructure • Reduced IP bandwidth requirement • Easy inside-home wiring CATV/DBS UTStarcom Confidential

  18. Cable Return Path • No common standard to carry return path • QPSK encoded signal is most common mechanism • Solution exists for transporting this return path over PON fiber • Other implementation is based on CMTS • Return path is sent over coax in DOCSIS spectrum • STB has built-in cable modem • New installations using IP based return path from STB • Expected to work transparently on iHFC product • Best approach to provide interactive service is IPTV Common Mechanism for Return Path Triple-Play ONU Single Fiber IP Link (Return Path) Data Conversion Device Coax (RF Video) QPSK (5 ~ 40 MHZ) Return Path Existing STB UTStarcom Confidential

  19. GEPON Value Proposition • Supports bandwidth-intensive, high margin applications • Smooth migration to triple play (video / voice / data) • Seamless Integration with IP/Ethernet Core Network • Provides strict quality of service support • Ability to provide guaranteed QoS / SLA on each flow • Guaranteed minimum bandwidth • Controlled maximum bandwidth • Market trends forecast higher EPON subscribers by 2010 than GPON subscribers (3X) – which will translate into much cheaper EPON MAC chips and transceivers Simplifies Migration to New revenue generating services UTStarcom Confidential

  20. GEPON – The Future • IEEE P802.3av Task Force - 10Gb/s Ethernet Passive Optical Network (10GEPON) • As Ethernet evolves from GE to 10GE, EPON physical interfaces will evolve to 10GEPON • IEEE 802.3 Work Group has approved the “10Gbps PHY for EPON” Study group with the following Objectives • Provide physical layer specifications:– • PHY for PON, 10 Gbps downstream/1 Gbps upstream, single SM fiber • PHY for PON, 10 Gbps downstream/10 Gbps upstream, single SM fiber • Define up to 3 classes of PMD. Define PMD(s) to operate with split ratios of 16 and 32, and with distances of 10 or 20 km. Investigate split ratios of 64 and 128. • Support subscriber access networks using point to multipoint topologies on optical fiber • PHY(s) to have a BER better than or equal to 10-12 at the PHY service interface GEPON : A Future-proof Technology UTStarcom Confidential

  21. Key Operators’ Expectation from 10G EPON • World’s largest EPON network operator - NTT and Taiwanese incumbent CHT has the following expectations from 10G EPON: UTStarcom Confidential

  22. 10G EPON Feasibility Study Completed Source: IEEE 10GEPON Call for Interest,; Denver May 2006 UTStarcom Confidential

  23. Migration from 1G EPON Objectives Possible Solution Source: IEEE 10GEPON Proceedings,; Denver May 2006 UTStarcom Confidential

  24. 10G EPON Wavelength Plan • Objectives • Backward compatible with 1G EPON • Allow for co-existence of 1G EPON for smooth migration • Continue to support 1550nm for RF Video Overlay • Proposals • Downstream: 1574nm ~ 1580nm • Upstream: 1260nm ~ 1360 nm • Still under study Source: IEEE 10GEPON Proceedings,; Geneva May 2007 UTStarcom Confidential

  25. 10G EPON Timeline and Conclusion • Most of the studies are complete • First technical draft to be released in July 2007 • Standard to be ratified by May 2009 “10G EPON” is ultra-high-bandwidth, simple, and cost-effective FTTx solution for next-generation broadband networks Source: IEEE UTStarcom Confidential

  26. Agenda • Business Analysis • Technology Options and Comparison • GEPON Technology – NOW and Future • GEPON vs. GPON • GEPON vs. Active Ethernet • UTStarcom GEPON Solutions • Case Studies • Conclusion UTStarcom Confidential

  27. Why GEPON? • Key Benefits • Low Risk • Low CAPEX and OPEX • Built for Ethernet Infrastructure GEPON: “Perfect Fit for Cable Industry” WHY? Simplicity Proven Technology Cost Advantage “GePON is still the dominant [FTTH] technology, and this trend will not change in the next two years,” Dittberner said Source: Telephonyonline.com UTStarcom Confidential

  28. Cable Services and GEPON • Cable MSO Services • All IP-based • Voice over IP • RF Video or IPTV • High Speed Internet Access • In future, multimedia services also to be IP-based • E.g., Online Gaming, Movie/Music download, etc. GEPON GPON • Simple Technology like EP2P with PON efficiency • Ethernet based architecture • End-to-end bandwidth efficiency • Cost Effective • Designed by Telcos for Telcos • Complex mechanism to accommodate ATM and TDM transport  Useless feature for Cable MSO • Still very expensive UTStarcom Confidential

  29. GEPON Market Success • Proven deployment success • GEPON accounts for 66% of all PON deployments in 2005 • Continuing growth in worldwide demand – 5 million lines deployed by 2006. • 10 million lines installed CO Capacity. • Many major carriers including SBB, NTT and Korea Telecom have announced EPON deployments. • Larger Manufacturing Base • EPON has a much larger base of system and component manufacturers. • Marked decrease in price of systems and optics since the IEEE 802.3ah was standardized in 2004 UTStarcom Confidential

  30. End-to-end Bandwidth Efficiency • Factors to consider • Backhaul for all multi-play applications (voice, video, data, gaming, etc.) HAS to be IP • Ethernet links to the network in multiple of 1Gbps or 10Gbps • End-to-end efficiency should be compared instead of just between OLT and ONU • Both GEPON and GPON support up to 64 splits per OLT 1x GE 3x GE GEPON OLT GPON OLT 900 Mbps 2300 Mbps / 1150 Mbps • Symmetrical IP uplinks • Ethernet based design • Effective throughput: • 960 Mbps (DS); 900 Mbps (US) • Per OLT • 1GE uplink (complete non-blocking) • Uplink efficiency (US): 91% • Uplink efficiency (DS): 96% • Under-utilized & asymmetric IP uplinks • SDH/SONET based design • Effective throughput: • 2300 Mbps (DS); 1150 Mbps (US) • Per OLT • 3GE uplink (complete non-blocking) • Uplink efficiency (US): 38% • Uplink efficiency (DS): 76% UTStarcom Confidential

  31. Agenda • Business Analysis • Technology Options and Comparison • GEPON Technology – NOW and Future • GEPON vs. GPON • GEPON vs. Active Ethernet • UTStarcom GEPON Solutions • Case Studies • Conclusion UTStarcom Confidential

  32. Simplicity of Ethernet based architecture Single fiber to home (premise) Reuse of existing RF video infrastructure Use of 1550nm for RF video transport – Needs WDM triplexer Easy to expand; Planning is much easier Triple Play (FTTH) Service Model GEPON Based Triple Play Solution Active Ethernet Based Triple Play Solution - Local Power and backup - Remote Site or Outdoor Cabinet - Added Maintenance IP Network IP Network Single Fiber for Triple-Play Optical Fiber (100 base FX) CO CO RO 1:N PON Splitter GEPON OLT ME Switch EPON Link Cu GE Optical Fiber (RF Video) Optical GE Fiber Ring WDM Optical Fiber EDFA L2/L3 Aggregation Switch L2/L3 Aggregation Switch 1:N PON Splitter Video Headend Video Transmitter Video Headend Video Transmitter • Two fibers to each home – one for data/voice, other for RF Video • Optical FE based access to each home • RF distribution plant can’t be reused for data/voice, however no need for WDM triplexer • Higher CAPEX and very high OPEX UTStarcom Confidential

  33. Simplicity of Ethernet based architecture One time investment in outside plant; Low OPEX RF Overlay support Reuse of existing RF video infrastructure Easy to expand; Planning is much easier Fiber sharing allows for optimum bandwidth allocation to each subscriber Connection to aggregation device using inexpensive Cu GE FTTH Service Model GEPON Based FTTH Solution Active Ethernet Based FTTC/FTTH Solution IP Network IP Network CO CO Cat5e/Cat6 (FE/GE) RO 1:N PON Splitter GEPON OLT ME Switch EPON Link Very Expensive Optics (SFP) Cu GE Optical Fiber Optical GE Fiber Ring Optical Fiber (FE/GE) L2/L3 Aggregation Switch L2/L3 Aggregation Switch - Local Power and backup - Remote Site or Outdoor Cabinet - Added Maintenance Business Business < 20Km < 20Km < 100m (Cu) • Significant OPEX spending on Active Ethernet outside plant (OSP) • Expansion needs more OPEX and very good planning • Cat5e/Cat6 has limited reach (only up to 100m) • Fiber access (GE/FE) using Active Ethernet solution is very expensive • Additional GE ports and SFPs are needed on L2/L3 switch to terminate the ring UTStarcom Confidential

  34. Common architecture for FTTH and FTTB applications RF overlay support Reuse of existing RF Video infrastructure Low-cost MDU/MTU ONU for each building Easier network expansion Flexibility to offer MDU/MTU service from same optical infrastructure – can serve via existing cat5/cat6 MDU/MTU Service Model GEON Based FTTB Solution Active Ethernet Based FTTB Solution IP Network IP Network CO CO GEPON OLT 1:N PON Splitter Optical Fiber Cu GE Optical GE Fiber Ring EPON Link ME Switch L2/L3 Aggregation Switch L2/L3 Aggregation Switch MDU/MTU Power Backup is essential MDU/MTU ONU Power Backup is optional • More expensive MDU/MTU units • Optical fiber ring reliability is low because of active components – Building-node failure will have network-wide impact • Network expansion still a challenge, especially when a new node to inserted in an active (operational) ring UTStarcom Confidential

  35. Triple Play service over existing coax • Reuse of existing coax for providing triple-play service • FTTH may not be viable for all customers • FTTB based architecture – 60 subscribers per CLT • IP VoD can be supported by providing 2 CNUs to the customer Building RF Video over coax CNU Video Headend IP Network MDU/MTU CO iHFC CLT (basement) GEPON OLT 1:N PON Splitter Cu GE EPON Link L2/L3 Aggregation Switch Optical Fiber UTStarcom Confidential

  36. PROS Very low cost terminal equipment for Cat5/Cat6 access Ubiquitous availability of end user equipment with Ethernet interfaces and customer familiarity Overall simple system – end to end CONS Higher fiber plant cost No support for RF overlay Much Higher OPEX Network expansion is expensive Power backup mandatory for ME nodes Higher cost and larger interfaces in Upstream Routers (higher CAPEX at CO) PROS PON reduces CAPEX Accommodates a large number of FTTx users efficiently Significant OPEX savings Reduces the footprint and power consumption of central office equipment Reduces outside-plant deployment and repair cost Support for CATV using RF overlay Reuse of existing video distribution infrastructure Knowledge/skill already exists for optical installation CONS Relatively higher cost of Customer Premise Equipment PON vs. Active EthernetTechnology Advantages/Disadvantages Active Ethernet PON UTStarcom Confidential

  37. Agenda • Business Analysis • Technology Options and Comparison • UTStarcom GEPON Solutions • Fiber-access Products • Coax-access Products • Case Studies • Conclusion UTStarcom Confidential

  38. End-to-end Triple Play Solution Phone (via ATA) PC IPTV • Common Network architecture for FTTH and FTTB applications • Support for all types of access  Fiber, Twisted-pair, Cat-5, or Coax FTTB Application (Cat5 Access) ONU 2024 Internet Optical Fiber Phone PC IPTV CATV FTTH Application (Fiber Access) EDFA & WDM 1:N PON Splitter Soft Switch EPON Link ONU 804 CNU BBS 4000 (GEPON OLT) Phone (Via ATA) PC IPTV CATV IPTV FTTB Application (Coax Access) RF Video Feed (Coax) Encoder CLT 2060 (iHFC) Phone PC IPTV CATV Video Headend FTTB Application (Coax & Twisted-pair Access) GE iAN8K B120 (VoIP & ADSL2+) ONU 3004 UTStarcom Confidential

  39. Solution Overview Fiber access to customer premises (FTTH/FTTP) EPON based data access (30 Mbps guaranteed) Two options for TV service Video over RF overlay IPTV over EPON Voice services over IP (EPON link) Key Applications Fiber access  Higher and guaranteed bandwidth triple play applications in HFC network with DOCSIS (Use EPON for data services ) Greenfield fiber deployments UTStarcom Solutions for Cable Providers UTStarcom offers multiple solutions to Cable Operators to compete with the Telcos in providing a best in class data solution Fiber access: GEPON with RF overlay PC ONU FE POTS Phone Optical Fiber (From operator) Coax STB Digital/Analog TV (SD, HD) Cable Triple Play Service (over Fiber) UTStarcom Confidential

  40. GEPON w/ RF Overlay – Network Solution IPTV • Optional RF overlay or IPTV service • Built-in RF function in ONU RollingStream Aggregation PON Access Cat5/Coax Access GEPON OLT Internet ONU Soft Switch 1310nm Cable Operator IP network GEPON OLT ONU 1490nm ONU GEPON OLT WDM ONU 1550nm Video Headend O/E UTStarcom Confidential

  41. Solution Overview Coax to subscriber premises Data service via EPON (to CLT) and Home PNA3.0 (CLT to CPE) Up to 90Mbps (160Mbps in near future) shared between 15 subscribers Two options for TV service RF Video (multiplexed in CTS) IPTV over EPON Voice services over IP (EPON Link) Key Applications Triple play service in existing non-HFC cable networks UTStarcom Solutions for Cable Providers UTStarcom offers multiple solutions to Cable Operators to compete with the Telcos in providing a best in class data solution Coax access: iHFC with HPNA3.0 PC Coax From operator CNU POTS Phone ATA Coax STB Digital/Analog TV (SD, HD) Cable Triple Play Service (over Coax) UTStarcom Confidential

  42. iHFC with HPNA 3.0 – Network Solution IPTV • Optional RF overlay or IPTV service • Built-in GEPON ONU function in CLT • CLT provides RF multiplexing function RollingStream Aggregation (Fiber) Home PNA (Coax) CableHome CNU CNU iHFC CLT Internet CNU CNU Soft Switch Cable Operator IP network iHFC CLT CNU GEPON OLT CNU CNU iHFC CLT CNU CNU Coax Video Headend UTStarcom Confidential

  43. Agenda • Business Analysis • Technology Options and Comparison • UTStarcom GEPON Solutions • Fiber-access Products • Coax-access Products • Case Studies • Conclusion UTStarcom Confidential

  44. BBS1000+ and BBS4000(PON Product Lines) UTStarcom Confidential

  45. GEPON Product Overview 20 km, 1:32 splits or 10 km, 1:64 splits CORE NETWORK CENTRAL OFFICE CUSTOMER PREMISE FIBER DISTRIBUTION STB IPTV IPTV System PSTN STB IPTV Media Gateway (Optional) WDM Coupler ONU OLT 1:n STB IPTV 1:n 1,490nm Data Network 1,310nm Optical Distribution Network IP TV/Video HeadEnd 1:n STB IPTV 1,550nm STB IPTV ONU Analog Video HeadEnd (Optional) Key Features Key Differentiators • 1.25Gbps downstream/upstream • IEEE 802.3ah compliant • Triple play ready • IP over Ethernet • Market Leader • Partnership with GEPON MAC Chip Vendor and Optical Transceiver • L2/L3 switching and QOS UTStarcom Confidential

  46. UTStarcom PON Hardware Platforms BBS 1000+ BBS 4000 • 1RU High, 19” standard chassis • 6 slots: • 1 control slot for GSM board( 4 SFP GE uplink) • 2 slots for PON board (8 SFP OLT PON ports) • 1 slot for Fan unit • 2 power slot for 1 AC power supply or 2 DC power supply for redundancy • 32/64 ONUs connection per OLT port, Up to 256/512 subscribes per unit, 20/10Km • Advanced L2/L3 switch and routing functions • 12 GE line speed non- blocking switching • Hot swappable capability for every board • Fan unit alarm, and Loop back support • Certification – MIC, FCC,VCCI , CE and UL • 9RU High, 19” Wide and vertical type Chassis • Switch capacity: 96Gbps full duplex • 12 line card slots, 2 CSM slots, 2 Power slots • Up to 44 ports GEPON ports, Up to 1408 Subscribers Per Unit (Assuming 1:32 split) • Flexible Concentration Ratio by uplink and access modules flexible configuration • Redundancy: CSM, Power supply, PON Interfaces • All modules Hot Pluggable • Layer2/Layer3 switching • IP Routing -- Static routing, OSPF • IP Multicast • IGMP snooping, IGMP proxy, PIM-SM • Controllable multicasting • Certification – MIC, FCC,VCCI , CE and UL UTStarcom Confidential

  47. Video Service – RF Overlay Video RF Mux • Network Capable of Supporting All Types • of Video Services: • Analog Broadcast • Digital Broadcast and HDTV • Video On Demand Analog Encoders Analog Broadcast No STB required Analog Channels ONT Coax Digital Encoders FTTx Access Receivers Digital Broadcast STB required OLT1 Digital Channels ONT OLT8 Video optical transmitter BBS Private Network HT5800=EDFA+WDM Coax Broadcast and VOD STB required IP Network Network VOD Server VOD ONT Ethernet Coax Router Ethernet Leverages cable economies of scale and offers full suite of services UTStarcom Confidential

  48. RF Overlay Technology • Video distribution technology in PON systems using a dedicated 1550 nm wavelength in downstream direction to carry CATV analog radio-frequency (RF) signal, including traditional analog TV, and RF-modulated digital TV • Closely resembles traditional cable delivery method • No any requirement of change on current video receiving equipments and connection. • It supports both analog TV and digital TV. • It’s a practical choice before IPTV really matures • Return-path for interactive TV services can be provided over IP UTStarcom Confidential

  49. RF Overlay Frequency Range • RF Overlay supports the whole CATV frequency Range: 50Mhz – 870 Mhz. • NTSC: 50 MHz --- 750 MHz (with 6 MHz separation) • PAL: 50 MHz --- 870 MHz (with 8 MHz separation) • QAM frequency range from 476 MHz to 870 MHz • Analog TV frequency range from 54 MHz to 476 MHz • Typically loading 80 NTSC channels with 33 QAM channels. UTStarcom Confidential

  50. RF Overlay Solution with Return Path PC TV EDFA Central Office/ Head end 1550nm Ethernet Cable Return Path Return Path Return Path 1490nm Ethernet Cable 1310nm OLT WDM (1550/1490/1310) ONU 1490nm Fiber 1310nm LAN Fiber Return Path TV Cable Return Path Video Server/DB Ethernet Cable STB Fiber Video Stream TV Cable Giga Ethernet Broadcast Tx 1550nm Video Transmit TV Cable Fiber Residence UTStarcom Confidential

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