Multiple Access Unit for HFC & PON Applications

About the Product

The PBN Multiple Access Unit (MAU) is a networking device designed for high density apartment buildings, where existing coaxial cabling is used for local distribution.

The MAU functions as a receive-only or a bi-directional HFC optical node, together with an EPON-ONU uplink and a master unit for Ethernet Packets over Coaxial cable (PoC), all together in one small and sturdy enclosure.

The MAU is well suited for HFC networks. It provides high performance CATV delivery together with controlled high-speed broadband data access. Different configurations can be used to allow the MAU to function as a line extender, optical node, optical receiver, EPON-ONU, and PoC platform (Packets over Coax).

The unit integrates three distinct technologies: Ethernet Passive Optical Networks (EPON), Packets over Coax (PoC), and conventional Hybrid Fibre Coax (HFC) cable television, including options for new or existing full duplex DOCSIS deployments.

CATV, Fast Ethernet and VoIP telephony are all supported. The CATV and the packet data signals are sharing one single coaxial cable for in-house distribution.

The MAU integrates all of these technologies into one advanced and flexible networking solution.

Features

• Advanced GaAs FET hybrid technology provides excellent performance.
• Service access over an IEEE802.3ah compliant GEPON system, shared with up to 32 MAU units per OLTM.
• High performance CATV full bandwidth analogue cable television 45~870 MHz.
• Suits NTSC, PAL, DVB-C, DVB-T, SD (Standard Definition) and HD (High Definition) television standards.
• Optional RF return path optical transmitter, with 4.5 MHz pilot, and with FSK node status monitoring to suit RPQRM headend return path receivers.
• Option for an integrated MoCA 1.1 compliant Packet over Coax (PoC) master unit. Model POC-L for 50 Mbps at 2~30 MHz. Model POC-H for 130 Mbps at a 1000 MHz carrier with 50 MHz RF channel bandwidth. Supports up to 31 PoC CPE units per MAU using coaxial CATV cabling.
• Network monitoring and management via PBN NMS3 software.
• Both the HFC portion and the PoC master can also be managed via a web browser. No specialised software required.