Technetix, a leading provider of innovative broadband technology solutions, is pleased to announce a successful trial of its Direction Neutral Network (DNN) technology in an N+2 configuration with a prominent Tier 1 operator in Europe. The trial, conducted in May 2023, marks an important milestone in demonstrating DNN capability in a real-world network environment with actual cable lengths.
The performance and reliability of Technetix’s Direction Neutral Network (DNN) access technology were validated in a practical environment. The tested equipment included a third-party Distributed Access Architecture (DAA) node, a complete DNN network, a 1.8 GHz multitap, and third-party DOCSIS modems. The trial tested two DOCSIS 4.0 modems and one DOCSIS 3.1 modem, demonstrating the backward compatibility of the solution.
The trial results were very positive. DNN technology demonstrated impressive download speeds of 15 Gbps (nearly double that of XGS-PON) and upload speeds of nearly 2 Gbps, enabling end users to experience ultra-fast data transfer speeds. The complete system demonstrated the capability to operate a network at 16kQAM, a remarkable achievement that sets a new industry standard.
A unique feature of Technetix’s DNN networks is that they have no duplexer filter or guard band. This means operators can use “flexi-split” and the elimination of a crossover zone provides MSOs with more premium spectrum. The successful trial represents a technological milestone for the industry, as it guarantees our customers seamless high-speed connectivity.
“I am very proud of what everyone who has worked on this development has accomplished: achieving 16kQAM without BER in a complete 1.8 GHz network,” says Jan Ariesen, Director of Technology at Technetix. “I have been working in the broadband industry for 40 years and have witnessed many network upgrades throughout my career. The continuous need to increase frequency and change splits has forced network operators to perform many renovations to upgrade their network. DNN technology brings flexibility and freedom to operators and allows them to touch the network only once.”