Modern cable television technology

"Modern Cable Television Technology summarizes key standards including DOCSIS, DVS, NRSS, DSWG, EIA-542, and IS-23; explains digital cable, analog cable, data on cable, telephone on cable, and headend practices; features distribution systems, from drops through fiber optics, and covers everything from basic principles to network architectures; and includes coverage of digital video compression, digital modulation techniques, subjective video quality expectations, and consumer electronic equipment interface issues."--BOOK JACKET.