CommScope's DOCSIS 4.0 Speeds at CableLabs Interop Event

CommScope reached downstream speeds of 16 Gbps at CableLabs’ DOCSIS .0 and DAA Technology Interop, showcasing the possibilities of DOCSIS networks.

A CommScope press release recently announced that the company achieved “record-breaking downstream speeds” at the CableLabs DOCSIS 4.0 and DAA Technology Interop event last month in Louisville, Colorado.

Going beyond 16 Gbps

Utilizing a setup of 258-1794 MHz downstream and 10-204 MHz upstream powered by the company’s vCCAP Evo virtual CCAP platform, it reached downstream speeds of 16.25 Gbps across two DOCSIS 4.0 modems from different manufacturers and chipsets. CommScope also stated that the results showed that DOCSIS 4.0 could deliver fiber-like speeds without the need of new FTTH builds.

“Our team pushed DOCSIS 4.0 beyond its limits, and these results show the potential our customers have to get maximum performance from their existing networks,” said Guy Sucharczuk, SVP and president of Access Network Solutions at CommScope.

Flexibility and interoperability

The company also noted that this achievement in speed while using multiple vendors’ CPE devices and chipsets also highlights interoperability. CommScope’s DOCSIS .0 products include the DC2182 node and RD1710-U2 Unified Remote PHY Device (RPD).