A Short Term Course on Broadband Communication Networks for Cable, Satellite and Wireless
For
Professionals, Engineers, Technicians, Students, Entrepreneurs,
IPTV/CATV & Broadband Network Service Provider, Operators / Installers
 
 

Broadband Communication Networks
for Cable, Satellite & Wireless

  •  Introduction to the Course
    Broadband communication networks are new upcoming & growing fields in industry and are of complex as well as hi-tech in nature. There is a scarcity of skilled and trained manpower presently in the field. The objective of this course is to train technicians, engineers and professionals so that they acquire necessary knowledge to handle their jobs proficiently. There are excellent job opportunities available in this field.
  •  Topics to be Covered
  •  Signal fundamentals, Frequency Spectrum & Modulation Technology
  • Fundamentals & types of signals, Frequency Spectrum
  • Modulation, why it is required and different types of modulation.
  •  Fundamentals of Network including HFC, FO, Ethernet
  • Primary components of HFC network
  • Basics of optical fiber & signal delivery over the AM fiber optic link
  • Signal delivery over the coaxial distribution network
  •  Elements of Coaxial & HFC networks
  • Elements of HFC networks-CMTS, Modulator, Upconverter, Combiner/Spilter, Optical transmitter, coupler & receiver, Bridger
    amplifier, Line extender amplifier, taps & splitter, ethernet switch, cable Modem, optical return path transmitter & receiver
  • Elements of Coaxial networks - structure & electrical characteristics of coaxial cable, system powering, bidirectionality, subscriber taps & other passive devices used (splitters, directional couplers etc.)
  •  Laying & Installation of coaxial cables
  • Cable laying techniques overhead & under ground cable laying
  •  Measurement Equipments & measurement of network parameters
  • Measurement Equipments such as Signal Level Meter, Spectrum Analyzer, OTDR etc.
  • Different network parameters, their importance & measurement methods
  •  CATV Headends
  • History & background of CATV in India
  • Planning consideration for a CATV network
  • Concept & design of Analog & Digital headend
  •  Return Path for Two-way Communication
  • Bi-directional CATV system requirement & frequency allocation
  • Reverse Path design & implementation, signal level measurement, gain & balancing of reverse path
  •  Preventive Maintenance & Repair of network equipment
  • Requirement & tips for preventive maintenance
  • C/N, CTB & CSO measurement
  • Maintaining & managing a network
  •  Introduction to Cable Modem & CMTS
  • Cable modem basics, block diagram & types of cable modem
  • Cable modem termination system (CMTS)
  • Frequency Spectrum for cable modem upstream & downstream frequencies, transmission rates & bandwidth
  • Cable Modem Standards MCNS/DOCSIS/DVB/DAVIC
  •  Future Broadband Networks Technology
  • IPTV headends & ADSL / DSL networks.
  • Choisepad based headends and netway solutions.
  • Tripple play services - why , how & where ?
  • Satellite Broadband networks.
  • Wimax Broadband networks.
  •  Technicians, Students, Engineers, Professionals, Dealers/Distributors, Repair mechanics, DTH Installers, Cable TV technicians, Entrepreneurs .
  • Students - ITI, Diploma and Engineering Students
  • Technicians - CATV ,Wireless & IPTV operators
  • Engineers - Working in Broadband communication field.
  • Professionals - Broadband network operators / Service providers, CATV MSOs.
  • Dealers/Distributors - CATV equipment dealers, STB dealers, wireless equipment dealers
  • Entrepreneurs - Those who are in IPTV & Broadband Networks
  • This course will provide you good knowledge in Broadband communication field such as CATV/IPTV/IP Networks/Ethernet Networks, Netways etc. This opens prospects for you to become repair / maintenance technician, operator/installer, engineer/manager to get employed in highly paid Broadband network service provider companies like BSNL/MTNL/Reliance Infocomm/Tata Tele Services/Airtel etc.
  • Broadband communication networks is an advanced technology field
    and its scope has expanded to the extent that govt. is considering its reach upto village level and provide triple play.
  • Aksha Broadband is a service planned in Andhra Pradesh to take triple play (TV, voice & Internet) upto village level.
  • Many govt. organizations, Telcos and MSOs are expanding broadband communication networks services.
  • Digitalization of CATV Services to be completed by 2010 in India.
  • Broadband communication networks are available over cable (F.O. & HFC), Satellite and Wireless.
  • Knowledge base to be created as there is a lack of skilled & trained manpower.
  • Prospects of business & jobs are very high in this field.
  • Highly experienced faculty from academic & practical field will provide the training.
  • 90 million TV sets and 50 million Cables and Satellite homes in India.
  • 200 TV channels presently and expansion to take place upto 500-1000
  • 50,000 Cable operators.
  • TELCOS (Reliance, BSNL, MTNL & Airtel) launching IPTV services.
  • Triple play services are the bottom line for Broadband.
  • Satellite and Wireless Broadband being launched by a no. of companies.
  • Broadband distribution like Netway (Hexa play) & Ethernet (Triple play) have been planned by many CATV operators, MSOs and broadband networks service providers.
  • Broadband networks planned in all states in India to deliver Triple play.
  • English / Hindi / Gujarati
  • All Candidates will have to undergo a test and will be given a certificate on
    successful completion.
  • FOR REGISTRATION PLEASE CONTACT

    National Institute of Communication & Information Technology
    B-33, GIDC Electronics Estate Zone, Sector-25, Gandhinagar-382 044 (Gujarat).
    Phone : (079) 32920101 Fax : (079) 23240585.
    E-mail: info@nicitindia.org
    Website : www.nicitindia.org