Next-gen DOCSIS platform to be demonstrated at International CES

DOCSIS3.1 delivers up to 5Gb/s downstream and 2Gb/s upstream, improved network capacity and energy efficiency, as well as lower latency to offer outstanding end-user experiences. Backward compatibility with legacy DOCSIS 3.0 network equipment provides operators with smooth migration paths.

As operators plan to trial and introduce DOCSIS 3.1 equipment to their networks during 2015, ST is among the first to demonstrate a working platform. The demonstrations highlight flawless interoperability with infrastructure equipment from major vendors, as well as successful integration of the RDK-B broadband-enabled software stack. The emerging RDK-B open-source distribution managed by RDK LLC contains common components that streamline data-gateway product development while preserving freedom to innovate through easy integration of additional services.

RDK-B gateway software will be the subject of a demonstration, showing speed tests with detailed performance data including main-processor loading under various operating conditions. Also on display will be DOCSIS 3.1 real-time communication over a standard COAX cable with a third party cable modem termination system, down-streaming data over a single 96MHz channel using orthogonal frequency division multiplexing modulation with sub-carrier modulated in QAM4096, and up-stream communication over a 80Mhz channel modulated in QAM1024.

“Service providers will want to introduce DOCSIS 3.1 equipment quickly and seamlessly into their networks and our “First-Time-Right” methodology and successful demonstration proves that we are on course to deliver the mature and certified solutions the industry needs to roll out compliant cable gateways to subscribers throughout North America and Europe when they are ready,” said Philippe Notton, Group Vice President and General Manager, Consumer Product Division, STMicroelectronics.