The choice of architecture and transmission technology for signal delivery from primary hub rings to clusters of coaxial buses with 125 to 500 homes passed per bus is a subject of an ongoing debate. This paper presents an analysis of the several transmission technologies suitable for these links, and namely:
The impact of the following factors on the results of the analysis are considered:
The results of the analysis can be used in selecting a solution suitable to a particular set of requirements and a size of the system. The authors also present their vision of the future and TCI's technology of choice at this point in time.