TNS Product Overview

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Headend Optics
OmniStar GX2Optical Broadband Transmission
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OmniStar GX2Optical Broadband Transmission
Platform
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OmniStar GX2Optical Broadband Transmission
Platform
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OmniStar GX2Optical Broadband Transmission
Platform

• GigaHertz broadband platform!
• Forward-path modules capable of operating from 47
  MHz to 1 GHz bandwidth
• Universal chassis allows configuration
  flexibility
• Highest module density available in the industry,
  accommodating 16 application modules in a 4
  Rack-Unit high chassis
• All modules plug in from the front with
  plug-n-play operation
• AC DC power options
• Broadcast and Narrowcast RF inputs
• Integrated network management capability

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OmniStar GX2Optical Broadband Transmission
Platform

• Low power consumption
• Open Ethernet SNMP interface
• Every module has PowerPC microcontroller for
  highly integrated design and sophisticated
  functionality.
• Web browser capability for local status
  monitoring and control
• Shelf Display Unit available for local status
  monitoring and control
• High level 1550 Broadcast Tx performance

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OmniStar GX2Optical Broadband Transmission
Platform
16 Hot-Swappable Modules
Shelf Display Unit on Door
Hinged Door To protect Fiber
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OmniStar GX2Optical Broadband Transmission
Platform
CONTROL MODULE W/ ETHERNET
FIELD REPLACEABLE FANS (on modules)
CONFIGURABLE BACKPLANE WITH BLIND-MATE RF
CONNECTORS
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Fibre Management
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Intelligence Everywhere

• Every OmniStar GX2 module has a PowerPC
  microcontroller
• Same microcontroller used in luxury automobiles
• only available internally to Motorola
• PowerPC is a single-chip design with flash
  memory, random access memory, and many
  Analog/Digital converters.
• Manufacturing test data and user manuals are
  stored in non-volatile memory
• Allows sophisticated control functions
• Highly-integrated design saves space and power

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Application Module Overview

• All forward-path specifications use 79 channels
  320MHz digital at 6dB
• All modules have electronic birth certificates
• All modules include electronic user manuals
• Application modules contain field-replaceable
  fans
• Most modules operate from 20C to 65C

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Application Modules

• Forward-Path Receiver
• Dual Return-Path Receiver
• Digital Return-Path Receiver
• Optical Switch
• RF Switch
• Forward-Path Amplifier
• Return-Path Amplifier

• 1310nm Forward-Path Transmitter
• 1550nm DM Forward-Path Transmitter
• 1550nm DM Return-Path Transmitter
• 1550nm Externally Modulated Broadcast Transmitter
  
• Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifiers

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OmniStar GX2Optical Broadband Transmission
Platform
Field- replaceable Fans
Status LED
Blind- mateable G-connectors (Hidden)
RF Test Points (2 Shown)
Optical Connectors (1 Shown)
Power Data Connector
Retaining Thumb Screw
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LM1000 1310nm Broadcast Transmitters

• Directly-Modulated 1310nm forward-path
  Transmitter that operates from 47MHz to 1 GHz
• Output Powers from 2dBm to 15dBm with 1dB steps
• 2 RF Test Points RF input and Laser input
• Performance CNR 54/53, CSO 66, CTB 70test
  conditions are 77ch 320MHz digital at 6db

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EM1000 1550nm Broadcast Transmitters

• Externally-Modulated 1550nm forward-path
  Transmitter that operates from 47MHz to 1 GHz in
  3-wide module
• Minimum Output Powers of 7dBm and 9dBm
• SBS suppression up to 18dBm available
• RF Input Test Point
• Performance CNR 52.5, CSO 66, CTB 66test
  conditions are 77ch 320MHz digital at 6db in
  65km link with 17dBm EDFA

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DM1000 TSD Transmitters

• Directly-Modulated Targeted Services Transmitter
  that operates up to 1 GHz
• Provides up to 100 MHz Modulation Bandwidth for
  TSD Content (16 QAM TSD channels).
• 24 ITU wavelengths available
• 8dBm Output Power
• SBS Suppression, up to 17 dBm possible, allows
  longer transport distances.
• 2 RF Test Points RF input and Laser input

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DM200 Return-Path Transmitters

• Directly-Modulated Return-Path Transmitter that
  operates from 5 MHz to 200 MHz
• Provides 50 MHz Modulation Bandwidth for TSD
  Content (8 QAM TSD channels).
• 8dBm Output Power
• 24 ITU wavelengths available
• 2 RF Test Points RF input and Laser input

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RX200 RX1000 Receivers, OA100 Erbium-Doped
Fiber Amplifiers

• RX1000 (forward-path) has operational bandwidth
  from 47MHz to 1GHz
• RX200BX2 is a dual return-path receiver in a
  1-wide module

• EDFAs with Optical output powers of 13 dBm,
  16dBm, 18 dBm, 21dBm and 24dBm
• Adjustable output power
• Isolated input and output
• Low noise performance

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Optical Switch and Power supplies

• Full redundancy for both AC and/or DC
• Initial AC supply is power factor corrected

• Optical Switch with wide dynamic range. Operates
  with input power of 15dBm to 20dBm

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Firmware/Network Management Capabilities

• Automatic Module Discovery
• Application modules carry all necessary
  information (Bitmaps, Java applets) for Network
  Management. No upgrade to existing hardware and
  software is required when introducing new
  modules.
• Automatic Module Configuration
• When enabled by user, new module is updated by
  Control Module with pre-stored settings when
  inserted into slot.

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Embedded Features

• Embedded Hardware/Firmware in all application
  modules
• Control Module Design Features
• Ethernet SNMP Capability
• Local Browser-Style Interface via Local Ethernet
  Port
• Quick Swap Module Configuration
• No upgrade to existing hardware and software is
  necessary when introducing new modules.
• New module is updated by Control Module with
  pre-stored settings when inserted into slot.

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STATUS MONITORING CONTROL VIA WEB BROWSER
OmniStar GX2
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STATUS MONITORING CONTROL VIA WEB BROWSER
OmniStar GX2
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Production Schedule