CONTENTS

 1     Scope
 2     Fundamental types of hybrid fibre/copper networks
 3     Physical elements of hybrid fibre/copper networks
        3.1     Optical elements
                  3.1.1     Optical cables
                  3.1.2     Optical connectors
                  3.1.3     Optical amplifiers
                  3.1.4     Optical splitters
        3.2     Electrical and copper elements
                  3.2.1     HFC-S networks
                  3.2.2     HFC-C networks
 4     Installation
        4.1     HFC-S networks
        4.2     HFC-C networks
                  4.2.1     Coaxial cables
                  4.2.2     Cabinets
                  4.2.3     Indoor installation
Appendix I - Questionnaire on Question 13/6 Access facilities using hybrid fibre/copper networks
        I.1     Introduction
        I.2     Topology
        I.3     Cable construction
        I.4     Components for CATV networks
        I.5     Cable installation
        I.6     Cabinet installation
Appendix II - Italian experience on HFC-C networks
       II.1     Introduction
       II.2     The HFC-C project
       II.3     Network infrastructure for Italy
       II.4     Coaxial network design
       II.5     Evolution towards all optical networks
Appendix III - Indonesia's experience on HFC-C networks Access facilities using hybrid fibre/copper networks
      III.1     Introduction
      III.2     Background
      III.3     Network topology
                III.3.1     Transport network topology
                III.3.2     Access network topology
                III.3.3     Coaxial network topology
      III.4     Cable construction
                III.4.1     Optical cabling
                III.4.2     Coaxial cabling
      III.5     Bandwidth allocation
      III.6     System configuration
                III.6.1     Headend
                III.6.2     Distribution hub
                III.6.3     Fibre node
                III.6.4     Amplifier (active component)
                III.6.5     Passive component
      III.7     Powering system
                III.7.1     Powering system in coaxial cable
      III.8     Outside plant (OSP)
                III.8.1     Pole
                III.8.2     Cabinet
      III.9     Standardization
     III.10     Coaxial network planning tool
     III.11     Component for coaxial HFC-C networks
     III.12     Legend