The Layer 1 Lounge
AOI's new podcast series dives deep into the evolving intersection of HFC broadband architectures and next-generation AI infrastructure. Episodes will explore the technical challenges and opportunities shaping high-capacity, low-latency networks—from DOCSIS 4.0 evolution and fiber deep strategies to the optical demands driven by AI workloads. We tackle complex questions head-on, break down emerging standards and deployment models, and bring candid insights from engineers, operators, and innovators across the ecosystem. This series is designed for network architects, broadband engineers, and technical leaders across MSOs, telecom, and data center providers who are navigating the convergence of HFC and fiber-rich architectures. Also relevant for infrastructure strategists, product leaders, and hyperscaler teams focused on scaling AI workloads and optimizing optical interconnect performance.
Episodes
The cable industry is deep into DOCSIS 4.0 deployments at 1.8 GHz, so why are engineers already talking about 3 GHz? AOI's Corey Chapman, Head of Product Management for Broadband, breaks down what it actually takes to push HFC networks to 3 GHz: the physics of signal loss, amplifier architecture tradeoffs, energy efficiency constraints, and the industry consensus still being built.
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In this podcast episode, Todd McCrum, SVP and GM of AOI's Broadband Business, breaks down what cable operators are really focused on in 2026, and why network intelligence is becoming just as critical as raw bandwidth.
From DOCSIS 4.0 spectrum planning to AI-driven predictive maintenance, Todd covers the trends reshaping how cable operators approach network investment. With AOI's unique vertical integrati...
In the debut episode of The Layer 1 Lounge, AOI Chief Financial and Strategy Officer Stefan Murry joins live from OFC 2026 in Los Angeles to explain how the company's optical transceivers stand out in the rapidly growing AI data center market.
AOI was among the first companies to purpose-build optical transceivers specifically for data centers, a bet made over 13 years ago that is now paying off as hyper...
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