Universal Edge QAM
Superior Universal Edge QAM enables cable operators to manage transition to digital services
The explosion of the digital video market over the last 10 years promises to be a great opportunity for cable operators. In order to be successfully positioned to realize future opportunities, sophisticated cable operators are now adopting technology that will speed their migration to digital services, maximizing revenues by providing higher quality at lower cost. A superior Universal Edge QAM is imperative in preparing cable operators for present and future success. The right Universal Edge QAM will provide higher reliability, greater performance, and increased redundancy, in order to ensure subscriber satisfaction. It will support a variety of migration plans, allowing operators greater flexibility to deal with future demands, opportunities and network architectures. And it will allow operators to seamlessly add capacity at will to accommodate future demand. Today, more and more cable operators are turning to ARRIS for a Universal Edge QAM that can successfully take them into the future of digital video.
ARRIS provides leading Universal Edge QAM solution
The ARRIS D5™ Universal Edge QAM (UEQ) solution supports Digital Broadcast and Switched Digital Video applications -fastt growing segments of the digital revolution. As a 2 rack unit (RU) modular device with a superior design that delivers digital video in a highly dense and redundant package, the D5 UEQ is a highly cost-effective solution. It allows for the deployment of QAM channels in 8-channel increments, with a single unit capacity of 48 channels. Consequently, cable operators can expand capacity as needed, as the D5 Universal Edge QAM can ingest up to 1,488 simultaneous MPEG-2 transport streams, delivering unparalleled density. This allows operator to pay-as-they-go for expanded capacity, reducing the cost of overhead and acquisition. The ARRIS Universal Edge QAM product also simplifies migration to increased digital programming by aggregating key edge technologies. With a best-in-class downstream density and highly flexible modular design, the D5 enables operators to grow and change the mix of analog video and digital service alternatives at a pace appropriate for their network, perfectly positioning them to take advantage of future growth opportunities.
Beyond Universal Edge QAM: additional offerings from ARRIS
As global communications company focused on solutions for broadband networks and commercial services for cable TV operators, ARRIS also delivers solutions for cable telephony and VoIP equipment; fixed mobile convergence solutions; broadband wireless modem technology; T1/E1 EMTA modems; and high-speed internet deployments in multiple dwelling units such as hotels.
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