Introduction to Carrier-to-Noise: Learning the Basics with Brady Volpe and Ron Hranac

Join cable industry veteran Ron Hranac and host Brady Volpe in this must-watch video on "Introduction to Carrier-to-Noise: Learning the Basics." This video is a comprehensive guide to understanding Carrier-to-Noise Ratio (CNR) and how it works in real-world applications. We'll cover everything from Thermal Noise to Noise Figure to Practical CNR measurements and much more. If you're looking to gain a deeper understanding of this critical component in the world of cable technology, this video is a must-watch! So grab your notebooks and get ready to learn from two of the best in the business.

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Ron's Bio:
Ron Hranac, a 50 year veteran of the cable industry, who has worked for cable operators and vendors during his career. He is a Fellow Member of the SCTE and co-founder and Assistant Board Member of the organization’s Rocky Mountain Chapter, Ron was inducted into the Society’s Hall of Fame in 2010, is a co-recipient of the Chairman’s Award, an SCTE Member of the Year, and is a member of the Cable TV Pioneers Class of 1997. He received the Society’s Excellence in Standards award at Cable-Tec Expo 2016. He was recipient of the European Society for Broadband Professionals’ 2016 Tom Hall Award for Outstanding Services to Broadband Engineering, and was named winner of the 2017 David Hall Award for Best Presentation. He has published hundreds of articles and papers, and has been a speaker at numerous international, national, regional, and local conferences and seminars.
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0:00 Intro
2:10 Intro to Carrier to Noise Ratio
8:43 CNR Number Crunching
12:08 Thermal Noise
22:10 CNR and Thermal Noise
25:10 The Perfect Amplifier
26:30 The Real World
27:43 Noise Figure
29:35 Combining Like CNR
35:09 Combining Unlike CNR
39:07 Practical CNR Measurements
47:49 CNR vs RxMER (MER)
52:20 Want to Learn More?
53:00 Q&A

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