Star-Switched Networks In Cable Television (1985)
By John Simons, Times Fiber Communications, Inc.
A star-switched system design for a cable television network is a departure from the conventional tree-and-branch network design in that it eliminates a large percentage of trunk-and-feeder cable and electronics by replacing them with a drop star network. Costly converter equipment is placed outside of the subscribers' homes. As a result of relocating the converter equipment, the cable operator has a simple and virtually theft-proof service system. A star-switched system has far-reaching economic and performance benefits for the cable system operator at a cost that is competitive with a conventional system.
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