How Harmonic is advancing the fiber broadband opportunity

Harmonic is well known in the cable industry as a key supplier of DOCSIS equipment. However, as the cable and telecom industry continues to expand its fiber reach, Harmonic has been taking a more active role in developing fiber-based broadband products.

With many of its cable operator customers being in a transition phase, Harmonic is offering products that enable a DOCSIS-to-PON migration. One example of this move is the SeaStar Optical Node, which allows broadband connectivity for lower-density multi-dwelling units (MDUs). The node converts existing in-building coax cabling into a high-speed broadband conduit. 

We recently caught up with Hy Huynh, vice president of fiber products at Harmonic, to talk about the evolving fiber broadband landscape.

Key Moments in This Episode Opening 0:05 Introduction Broadband Pulse host Sean Buckley introduces Hy Huynh, vice president of fiber products at Harmonic. 0:37  Fiber broadband How Harmonic is positioning itself within the fiber broadband space.

4:00  Open Optical Network Terminals (ONTs) Harmonic is integrating its platforms with third-party ONTs and expanding use cases. 7:40 Cable's FTTH migration  How Harmonic can help cable MSOs gracefully migrate from HFC to all fiber. 12:19 Harmonic’s SeaStar Optical Node Harmonic's SeaStar allows service providers to provide fiber-like broadband speeds in lower-density multi-dwelling units (MDUs). 16:49 PON technology coexistence Service providers can advance to 25G and above while accommodating 1 and 10G PON. 19:12 Final thoughts Hy Huynh shares final thoughts about fiber broadband trends About the Podcast  In the Lightwave Broadband Pulse podcast, we address the key issues affecting the optical and broadband industry segments. Join us every week for insights from industry leaders on these topics. Visit our website at www.lightwave.com and click on our podcast site at www.broadbandpulse.podbean.com.