85 MHz Return Bandwidth

Upgrade Project
Field Trial Canmore, AB
November 14, 2013
Project Outline

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1. Background Why the need for speed?
2. Spectrum Allocation
3. STB and OOB Modulation
4. New Modems and Interference
5. Plant Setup
6. Deployment
7. Field Trial

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Increased upstream data rates and data throughput.

Offsets node split costs (node splits will continue)
- Average cost $33,690 per node split
- Average cost $22,400 per node upgrade

Node splits do not increase date rates.

Return bandwidth follows the forward bandwidth with 4.5:1 ratio

If data consumption ratios decrease due to market needs, return bandwidth
upgrades will need to occur earlier

Return Upgrade Drivers

35% CAGR U/S

Increased upstream
data channels.

Increased service
tiers through higher
channel bonding

Quicker deployment
than node split

Purchase newest
technology

Additional tool to
alleviate congestion

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Compounded Annual Growth Rate

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Return Bandwidth - Internet Usage CAGR
35% CAGR
Return
Upgrade
820 Mbps
420 Mbps
100 Mbps
50 Mbps
Node Split
150 HP
Node Split
300 HP
Convergence
120 Mbps
595 HP
Normalized to average node with 595 HP
Black Maximum data rate
Red Congestion limit
Blue Current data rate
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Proposed Spectrum

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Proposed Cross-over

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Set-Top-Box OOB Modulation

Set-top Category OOB Tuning Capability Model Family Percentage
Motorola Fixed DCT2000 P1-P6
5.80%
Core
Agile, Manual
DCT2000 P7-P9
Set-top DCT2500 5.60%
DCT700 45.90%
Motorola Advanced Set-top Agile, Manual
Non-PVR (DCT) 5.30%
PVR (DCT) 11.20%
Motorola Agile, Manual Thin Client (DCX) 17.10%
CableCARD Agile, Automatic ATX/Vecima 0.01%
Agile, Auto before Gateway/HD Guide 1.50%
Pace Agile, Automatic All Models 7.60%
Total 100%
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Set-Top-Box Firmware Problems


Limited OOB frequencies available

Many STB models do not re-hunt having already established carrier lock

Unable to seamlessly trigger a mass re-hunt command to all STB that are
locked on the existing OOB carrier

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Motorola Firmware Changes

Customer Feature Request Motorola

Fixed Frequency
No Options but to Discontinue & Replace
Feature Add by Firmware Update to Agile Models
Shorten OOB Lock Loss Timeout to 10 minutes
Hunt only higher OOB Frequency range every 10 minutes
This will include all carriers including and above 104.2 MHz
2-3 sec hold per carrier
Place 104.20 at top of re-hunt list
Re-using original scan algorithm:
104.20, 116.25, 110.25, 107.40, 107.25, 75.25, 72.75, 92.25,
98.25, 103.75 MHz
Sit on LKC between hunts
CableCARD Hosts (ATX/Vecima and DSG, excluding Thin Client)
If OOB needed, they will re-hunt via a powercycle (worst case)


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Set-Top-Box Upgrade


DCX3510 Replaces
- DCT3416, DCT6416, DCX3400

DCX3200 P3 Replaces
- DCT700, DCT2000, DCT2500, DCT3400, DCT 6200, DCX3200

Media Player, Media Gateway to Remain (DSG enabled)

Pace STB to be Monitored (re-hunt after 3 hours)
- DC758D Summit, TDC776D Aspen, TDC770D Whistler


Return Bandwidth Upgrade
Modem Transmit Levels

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Modem Maximum Tx Power (64 QAM)
DOCSIS 2.0 54 dBmV for Single Channel
DOCSIS 3.0 57 dBmV for Single Channel
DOCSIS 3.0 54 dBmV for Dual Bonded Channels
DOCSIS 3.0 51 dBmV for Three or Four Bonded Channels

Modem Return Signal Level @ UGP
10 dBmv/MHz
For 3.2 MHz Bandwidth the signal level will be 15 dBmV
For 6.4 MHz Bandwidth the signal level will be 18 dBmV
Cable Modems

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Most devices have a downstream
bandwidth starting at 88 MHz

Only 4 devices with bandwidth
lower than 88 MHz

SBG6782 to be used with 85
MHz return


Vendors Models
Operating Frequency range
Downstream Upstream
Cisco
DPC3825 (Docsis 3.0) 88 to 1002MHz 5 to 42MHz
DPQ2160 (Docsis 2.0) 54 to 1002MHz 5 to 42MHz
Motorola
SB5102 (Docsis 2.0) 88 to 860 MHz 5 to 42MHz
SB5101 (Docsis 2.0) 88 to 860 MHz 5 to 42MHz
SB5100 (Docsis 2.0) 88 to 860 MHz 5 to 42MHz
SB5120 (Docsis 2.0) 88 to 860 MHz 5 to 42MHz
SB6120 (Docsis 3.0) 108 to 1002 MHz 5 to 42MHz
SBV5220 (DPT) 88 to 860 MHz 5 to 42MHz
SBG6782 (Docsis 3.0) 88 to 1002 MHz 5 to 42 MHz
DCX3510 (Set top)
54 to 1002 MHz
(video and audio)
DCX3200 P2(Set top)
DCX3200 P3(Set top)
54 to 1002 MHz
(video and audio)
SMC
SMCD3GN (Docsis 3.0) 88 to 1002MHz 5 to 42MHz
SMC8014WN (Docsis 2.0) 108 to 867MHz 5 to 42MHz
ARRIS
M5225G(Gateway) 88 to 1002MHz 5 to 42MHz
TM602G (DPT) 88 to 1002MHz 5 to 42MHz
TM402G (DPT) 88 to 860MHz 5 to 42MHz
TM502G (DPT) 88 to 860 MHz 5 to 42 MHz
TM504G (DPT) 88 to 860MHz 5 to 42MHz
Trilithic Meter 860DSPi (D2.0) 91 to 857MHz 5 to 42 MHz
860DSPi_4x4 (D3.0) 88 to 1000 MHz 5 to 42 MHz
860DSPi_8x4 (D3.0) 88 to 1000 MHz 5 to 42 MHz
Power plant monitor CM Alpha DPM(D2.0) 91 to 857MHz 5 to 42MHz
Alpha DSM3(D2.0) 91 to 857MHz 5 to 42MHz
Alpha IDH2(D2.0) 91 to 857MHz 5 to 42MHz
Alpha IDH3(D2.0) 91 to 857MHz 5 to 42MHz
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Potential Interference

Tap
Minimum acceptable subscriber
tap levels are:
17 dBmV at 860 MHz
10 dBmV at 50 MHz

CPE
Acceptable DOCSIS signal levels
for Internet, Phone and Gateway are:
-10 dBmV to +10 dBmV U/S
+35 dBmV to +50 dBmV D/S

Acceptable DOCSIS signal levels
for DSG enabled Set-Top-Boxes are:
-10 dBmV to +10 dBmV U/S
+35 dBmV to +53 dBmV D/S


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Plant Design Minumum Levels

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Minimum Tap Levels
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Interference Analysis

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Splitter - Port-to-Port Isolation
SV4G 4-Port
SV3G 3-Port
SV2G 2-Port
SGHMQK-2 2-Port
SGHMQK-3 3-Port
SGH-4-T 4-Port
Forward
Bandwidth
42 - 85 MHz
Isolation > 38 dB
Commscope Splitters

SV4G 4 Port
SV3G 3 Port
SV3G 2 Port

BGI Splitters

SGH-4-T 4 Port
SGHMQK-3 3 Port
SGHMQK-2 2 Port
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Interference Analysis Path 1

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Interference Analysis

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Tap Return Loss
RMS 23 4-Port
RMS 20 4-Port
RMS 17 4-Port
RMS 14 4-Port
RMS 11 4-Port
RMS 8 4-Port
Motorola 23 4-Port
Motorola 20 4-Port
Motorola 17 4-Port
Motorola 14 4-Port
Motorola 10 4-Port
Motorola 7 4-Port

Forward
Bandwidth
40 - 85 MHz
RL > 24 dB
RMS Taps

RMS 7423MKTS 4 Port
RMS 7420MKTS 4 Port
RMS 7417MKTS 4 Port
RMS 7414MKTS 4 Port
RMS 7411MKTS 4 Port
RMS 7408MKTS 4 Port

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Interference Analysis Path 2

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Interference Analysis

Motorola Taps

FFT 23P T-JP 4 Port
FFT 20P T-JP 4 Port
FFT 17P T-JP 4 Port
FFT 14P T-JP 4 Port
FFT 11P T-JP 4 Port
FFT 7P T-JP 4 Port

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Tap Port-Port Isolation
RMS 23 4-Port
RMS 20 4-Port
RMS 17 4-Port
RMS 14 4-Port
RMS 11 4-Port
RMS 8 4-Port
Motorola 23 4-Port
Motorola 20 4-Port
Motorola 17 4-Port
Motorola 14 4-Port
Motorola 10 4-Port
Motorola 7 4-Port
Forward
Bandwidth
40 - 85 MHz
Isolation > 24 dB
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Interference Analysis Path 3

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Plant Design







Tap levels must be a minimum of:
10 dBmV at 50 MHz D/S

Tap levels must be a maximum of:
44 dBmV at 50 MHz U/S



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Cable Modem Testing

NIDC testing w/ 85 MHz DOCSIS 3.0 Modem

Legacy Modems
Tested with no signal degradation

DOCSIS Enabled STB (DCX3200 P3, DCX3510)
29.6 & 25.6 dBmV interference signal level going offline
SCTE standard is 20 dBmV
Burst mode interference


Bandstop Filter Application

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Filter Design
Pass legacy DOCSIS upstream transmissions
Group Delay is minimal
Combined filtering with STB input filter
STB - High Pass Filter
Bandstop Filter
Bandstop Filter Specifications

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Manufacturer: Eagle Comtronics
Part Number: EZNF-1F-6

Bandstop: 40.0 - 95 MHz

Return Loss: Minimum 10 dB
Rejection: Minimum 48 dB



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Figure #1: EZNF-1F-6 Bandstop Filter
Frequency Response
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Amplifier Upgrades





Diplexer
Port 1 & Port 2
Diplexer
Port 3 & Port 4 & Output
Return Equalizer
Diplexer
Diplexer
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Canmore Node CN2

217 HP, 77 Phone Modems, 110 Data Modems

Upgrading all OOB Modulated STB, 170 units in 110 residences
- After DNU upgrade
- DSG Enabled
- Customer Care (80% go/no-go)

Upgrade Hub
- OOB Modulation 104.2 MHz
- Forward/Return Rewiring
- CMTS
- Return Sweep

Change Out Plant Actives
- Harmonic node, 2 Trunk amps, 10 Line Extender amps

RBU Field Trial Phase 1 Plan

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Deployment

The upgrade will be focused around a node by node deployment.

We will upgrade actives in three steps as shown in the diagram
1. Hub serving area
2. Node serving area
3. Trunk serving area









Teams will start the upgrade by replacing the node active and then
systematically replacing all trunk serving areas until the entire node is
complete. Plant sweep will be carried out at the same time. Removed
actives will be brought back to a central location and sorted based on
upgradability or usability in other locations


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Select Modem Installation (1-3 Modems)

Test & Evaluate Signal (Channel bonding, bandwidth, levels)

Check Potential Interference

Modem Deployment (30 Modems)

Plant evaluation
- Interference
- Data Through-put
- Data Rates (115 Mbps)

RBU Field Trial Phase 2 Plan