Introducing BrigthtPath – The FTTH Solution That Fits Perfectly Within Existing HFC Architectures

The BrightPath FTTH system leverages traditional Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC) architectures, using products that are easy to understand and install, and that work seamlessly as an extension of an existing HFC network. The BrightPath system is installed at the same location as HFC equipment in a new build area. By incorporating a series of taps to manage bi-directional transmissions, signal levels can be optimized, allowing a node to serve up to 256 homes. The transmission received at the subscriber location is the same as in other parts of the HFC network, so all of the customer premise equipment (CPE) is fully compatible. Additionally, the BrightPath system is transparent to the operator’s provisioning and management system.

 BrightPath^® is a simple and cost effective fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) alternative to existing passive optical network (PON) designs for greenfield applications. The strength of the architecture is that it can be applied as needed within a hybrid fiber-coax (HFC) network, leaving the operator’s current service model intact. Analog and digital services for video, voice and data match existing protocols in both the forward and reverse path.
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