Maricopa Community Colleges  TLT159   20046-20076 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/27/04
TLT159 20046-20076 L+L 3 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Broadband Network Technical Operations
Broadband network operation considerations. Emphasis on signal transmission problem identification and correction. Covers normal system operation parameter identification, distortion identification, and active and passive device operation information. Includes power supply and network print interpretation information.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
TLT159   20046-20076 Broadband Network Technical Operations
1. Monitor signal levels by means of pilot carrier. ( I )
2. Explain the operation of passive devices in broadband networks. (II)
3. Calculate the signal loss associated with passive devices. (III)
4. Describe the functions of active devices on a broadband network. (IV)
5. Identify AC power supply considerations. (V)
6. Interpret broadband network mapping conventions. (VI)
7. Compare self-calculated signal degradation values with objective value specification guidelines. (VII)
8. Describe the effect of distortions on a broadband network. (VIII)
9. Cite signal level parameters on a broad band network. (IX)
10. Identify network problems associated with voltage. (X)
11. Troubleshoot common network signal delivery problems. (XI)
12. Cite signal leakage concerns. (XII)
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TLT159   20046-20076 Broadband Network Technical Operations
    I. Pilot Carrier Usage Concerns
        A. Identification
        B. Amplifier Reference
        C. Adjustment Considerations
      II. Passive Device Operation
          A. Power Inserter Operation
          B. Splitter Concerns
          C. Directional Coupler Operation
        III. Signal Loss Calculation
            A. Loss Terminology
              1. Through Loss
              2. Tap Loss
            B. Isolation
            C. Loss Calculation Operations
              1. Chart Usage
              2. Loss At Frequency
          IV. Active Device Functioning Information
              A. Broadband Amplifier Purpose
              B. Hybrid Operations
                1. Push -Pull
                2. Power Doubling
              C. Diplex Filters
              D. Amplifier Schematic Interpretation
              E. DC Power Concerns
              F. Pad Selection
              G. Equalizer Selection
            V. AC Power Supply Concerns
                A. Purposes
                B. Component Identification
                C. Transformers
                  1. Purposes
                  2. Induction
                D. Ferro-Resonant Power Supply Operation
                E. Capacitance
                F. Root Mean Square Calculation
              VI. Network Print Interpretation
                  A. Active Symbols
                  B. Passive Symbols
                  C. Tap Notation
                  D. Locative Symbols
                    1. Ariel
                    2. Underground
                  E. Other Symbols
                VII. Signal Degradation Issues
                    A. Carrier To Noise Considerations
                      1. Definition
                      2. Value Calculation
                      3. Value Comparison
                    B. Carrier To Distortion Considerations
                      1. Definition
                      2. Value Calculation
                      3. Value Comparison
                  VIII. Distortion Concerns
                      A. Definition
                      B. Power Transfer Curve Explanation
                      C. Typology
                        1. Non-Linear
                        2. Second Order Distortion
                        3. Third Order Distortion
                      D. Path Distortion Identification
                        1. Cause Identification
                        2. Effect Identification
                    IX. Signal Level Parameter Specification
                        A. Input Parameters
                        B. Output Parameters
                        C. Tap Specifications
                      X. Network Voltage Problem Identification Procedures
                          A. Multi Meter Usage
                          B. Short Identification
                          C. Device Testing Operations
                            1. Active Devices
                            2. Passive Devices
                          D. Short Isolation Practices
                          E. Sheath Current Issues
                            1. Explanation
                            2. Inductive Ammeter Usage
                          F. Capacitive Coupling Concerns
                        XI. Troubleshooting Operations
                            A. Signal Level Meter Usage
                            B. Time Domain Reflectometer Usage
                            C. Picture Problem Identification
                              1. Analog Problems
                              2. Digital Problems
                            D. Maintenance Procedures
                            E. Troubleshooting Best Practices Identification
                          XII. Signal Leakage Issues
                              A. Ingress
                              B. Egress
                              C. Cumulative Leakage Index
                                1. Specifications
                                2. Parameters
                              D. Antenna Considerations
                                1. Antenna Typology
                                2. Element Length Calculations
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