Recent Achievements in the SCTE Standards Program

New Standards

The dedication and collaboration of our subcommittees and working groups have led to the successful completion of numerous new standards this year, advancing our industry forward.

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Network Equipment, Network Operations, Reliability

• SCTE 290 2024: Service and Network Reliability Measurements and Use Cases
  Provides measurement definitions and discusses their relation to service and network reliability, emphasizing tracking and interpreting statistics. This operational practice aids broadband providers in achieving high availability and reliability, reducing costs, and improving network performance through shared practices and industry collaboration.
• SCTE 283 2023: Information Model for Smart Broadband Amplifiers
  An information model to be used for all amplifier communications in broadband communications networks. The standard aims to unify communication methods for amplifiers across broadband networks, particularly beneficial for DOCSIS 4.0 networks, enhancing compatibility and operational efficiency for system operators and equipment vendors.
• SCTE 285 2023: DOCSIS 3.1 RxMER PNM Test Validation
  Provides a diverse set of new test features to quickly and accurately characterize the effects of HFC impairments on the OFDM signals, to optimize throughput and reliability of service. The standard offers procedures for operators to evaluate the accuracy of cable modems’ RxMER measurements, ensuring efficient network operation through accurate data interpretation.
• SCTE 289 2024: Operational Practice for Building and Using Calibrated Leaks
  Outlines two methods for calibrating signal leakage detection equipment: using a directly-connected RF signal source and a calibrated field strength method. These methods ensure the accuracy of signal leakage measurements, which is crucial for maintaining cable network integrity and complying with FCC rules.

Business Continuity

• SCTE 286 2023: Operational Practices for Gaining Access to Incident Areas
  Guidelines for safely accessing and exiting incident areas, emphasizing collaboration with local authorities, such as police, public works, and governmental agencies, to ensure authorized passage. It outlines operational practices for technicians navigating disaster zones, ensuring safety and efficiency in restoring critical infrastructure like broadband networks. This standard supports service continuity and infrastructure resilience during emergencies.
• SCTE 291 2024: Broadband Provider Business Impact Analysis Process
  A framework for conducting a business impact analysis (BIA) for cable operators. It focuses on evaluating the effects of operational disruptions and identifying recovery time objectives. The BIA supports business continuity planning by assessing risks and mitigation strategies related to facilities, technology, and personnel.

Energy Efficiency

• SCTE 287 2023: Right-Sizing Outside Plant Power Supplies
  Focuses on optimizing the placement and sizing of ferroresonant power supplies to enhance energy efficiency for cable broadband providers. By right-sizing power supplies, providers can reduce operational costs and Scope 2 emissions through decreased transmission loss and extended runtimes.__PRESENT

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Download SCTE Approved Standards

All documents are consensus developed and SCTE Engineering Committee approved SCTE standards. Many of these standards have been approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and are so designated.

Electronic copies of approved SCTE standards are complimentary and available free of charge to the public.

Significant Progress / Nearly Completed Standards

Our dedicated members have made substantial progress on several important standards that are nearing completion.

• Best Practices for Migrating to DOCSIS 4.0
  Offers guidelines for cable operators planning and executing the transition to DOCSIS 4.0. It includes tests and measurements to optimize HFC networks, addresses challenges like CPE interference, and provides methods for RF network characterization. It helps operators determine DOCSIS 4.0 profiles, capacity, and signal placement.
• Smart Amplifiers
  Enables standardized communication methods between amplifiers and nodes, including updates and new standards for the physical layer, media access control, and information models. It focuses on designing cost-effective communication methods to enhance network reliability and improve customer experience.
• Updates to the Recommended Practices for Coaxial Cable and Optical Fiber Construction and Testing
  These updated recommendations guide the construction and testing of high-speed cable and fiber networks, essential as the industry expands services, especially to rural areas. With increased construction, efficient and safe techniques are crucial, along with workforce training to manage network expansions. The manuals cover project management, cable handling, placement, enclosures, bonding, splicing, and testing, providing comprehensive guidance for project managers, designers, and technicians.
• Updates to SCTE Digital Video Standards
  The Digital Video Subcommittee (DVS) is recognized for its Emmy® Award-winning ad insertion technology and continues to advance with low latency DASH transport, event-based cuing, and FAST service integration in MVPD ecosystems. These efforts support broadcasters and distributors in meeting consumer demand for cutting-edge video services.

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