SCTE Broadband Distribution Specialist …

1 SCTE Broadband SCTE Broadband Distribution Specialist Distribution Specialist Distribution Specialist Distribution Specialist Certification PrepCertification PrepPresentaion GoalsPresentaion Goals Answer the question "why certify?" Answer the question "why certify?" Getting Started in SCTE CertificationGetting Started in SCTE Certification Getting Started in SCTE CertificationGetting Started in SCTE Certification Prepare Getting Certified Staying Certified Overview BDS SCTE Certification Overview BDS SCTE Certification HFC Network SegmentsHFC Network SegmentsHubHubMaster HeadendTelecomCenterTelecomCenterDistrib utionDistributionTransportTransportPremi sesPremisesHubHubBroadband Premises Broadband Premises Specialist (BPS) Specialist (BPS) ((REVISEDREVISED) )

2 Technology, Systems, Technology, Systems, RequirementsRequirements Premises DevicesPremises Devices InstallationInstallation Troubleshooting and Troubleshooting and Troubleshooting and Troubleshooting and MaintenanceMaintenance StandardsStandards SafetySafetyThe revised BPS Certifications include 3 Lines of Business:The revised BPS Certifications include 3 Lines of Business:Video Video Voice Voice DataDataBroadband Premises Installer (BPI) and Technician (BPT) Broadband Premises Installer (BPI) and Technician (BPT) Broadband Premises Expert (BPE) Broadband Premises Expert (BPE) Broadband Distribution Broadband Distribution Specialist (BDS) Specialist (BDS)

3 System ArchitecturesSystem Architectures Distribution ComponentsDistribution Components Signal TypesSignal Types Signal TypesSignal Types Troubleshooting and Troubleshooting and MaintenanceMaintenance ConstructionConstruction SafetySafetyBroadband Transport Broadband Transport Specialist (BTS) Specialist (BTS) Fiber Optic Theory Fiber Optic Theory Optical Optical Transport Transport SystemsSystemsHubSystemsSystems Link Performance Link Performance Troubleshooting and Troubleshooting and MaintenanceMaintenance Alternative Transport Alternative Transport SystemsSystemsHubHubBroadband Broadband TelecomCenterTelecomCenterSpecialist (BTCS) Specialist (BTCS)

4 Baseband Signals Baseband Signals Signal Reception Signal Reception Channel EquipmentChannel Equipment Channel EquipmentChannel Equipment Tests and Tests and MeasurementsMeasurements Facilities FacilitiesEndorsements:Endorsements:Vide oVideoVoiceVoiceDataDataMaster HeadendSCTE CertificationsSCTE CertificationsMaster HeadendHubHubHubMaster HeadendTelecomCenterDistributionTranspor tPremisesBroadband Broadband Telecomm Telecomm Center Center SpecialistSpecialistBroadband Broadband Transport Transport SpecialistSpecialistBroadband Broadband Distribution Distribution SpecialistSpecialistBroadband Broadband Premises Premises Specialist (x3) Specialist (x3)BCT/E Certification (will be retired)BCT/E Certification (will be retired)Why Certify?

5 Why Certify?Certification Benefits Benefits Individuals Individuals Our industry Our industryWhy Certify?Why Certify?What What certification does certification does for for an individualan individual Professional certification demonstrates Professional certification demonstrates solid knowledgesolid knowledge Demonstrates Demonstrates drive, selfdrive, self--discipline, discipline, Demonstrates Demonstrates drive, selfdrive, self--discipline, discipline, professionalismprofessionalism Career advancement Career advancement Consistency Consistency -- transportabletransportableWhy Certify?

6 Why Certify?What What certification does certification does for our for our industryindustry SCTE certifications raise the bar on SCTE certifications raise the bar on technical knowledgetechnical knowledge Certification provides a competitive Certification provides a competitive Certification provides a competitive Certification provides a competitive advantageadvantage Certification inspires the confidence of Certification inspires the confidence of your customersyour customersGetting StartedGetting Started Preparing to Certify

7 Preparing to Certify Getting Certified Getting Certified Staying CertifiedStaying Certified Staying CertifiedStaying CertifiedPreparing to CertifyPreparing to Certify Study Guides Study Guides Exam TopicsExam Topics Books, Manuals, and Books, Manuals, andPersonalized Prep GuidesPersonalized Prep Guides Jones/NCTI CoursesJones/NCTI Courses Jones/NCTI CoursesJones/NCTI Courses Corporate Universities Corporate Universities SCTE Bookstore SCTE Bookstore Study Groups Study Groups Individual Mentors Individual MentorsGetting CertifiedGetting Certified Online Online 50 question multiple 50 question multiple--choice examschoice exams (DVEP currently 100 questions)(DVEP currently 100 questions)

8 Immediate feedbackImmediate feedback Immediate feedbackImmediate feedback Fee per examFee per exam Example Exam Page (next slide) Example Exam Page (next slide)Staying CertifiedStaying Certified Certification Valid for Three Years Certification Valid for Three Years To Maintain Certification Status: To Maintain Certification Status: Retake exam Earn Recertifications Units (RUs) Earn Recertifications Units (RUs)BDS SectionsBDS SectionsDistribution ComponentsDistribution ComponentsMaintenance & TroubleshootingMaintenance & TroubleshootingSafety & ConstructionSafety & ConstructionSafety & ConstructionSafety & ConstructionSignal TypesSignal TypesSystem ArchitecturesSystem ArchitecturesUnderstanding FrequenciesUnderstanding Frequencies17 The Radio Frequency (RF) The Radio Frequency (RF)

9 Spectrum Spectrum Each electromagnetic wave has an associated Each electromagnetic wave has an associated wavelength and frequency which are inversely wavelength and frequency which are inversely related by a simple mathematical formula:related by a simple mathematical formula:Frequency (f) x Wavelength ( ) = Speed of Light Frequency (f) x Wavelength ( ) = Speed of Light (c)(c)18(c)(c) The speed of light is a fixed numberThe speed of light is a fixed number----299,792,458 meters/second or 186, 299,792,458 meters/second or 186, miles/second in a in a vacuum.

10 Electromagnetic waves with high frequencies Electromagnetic waves with high frequencies have short wavelengths and waves with low have short wavelengths and waves with low frequencies have long wavelengths. frequencies have long wavelengths. HertzHertz RF signals are typically depicted as RF signals are typically depicted as sinusoidal (sine) waves that vary in amplitude sinusoidal (sine) waves that vary in amplitude over A frequency of one cycle per second is called A frequency of one cycle per second is called a hertz.