May 9, 2008

CableLabs Certifies Six Modems, Qualifies Three CMTSs

Modems and headend gear for DOCSIS 3.0, from multiple supplying companies, were found during a recently concluded test wave to comply with CableLabs specifications. CableLabs has certified DOCSIS 3.0 cable modems to Ambit, Arris, Cisco, Motorola for two modems; and SMC. This represents the first certification of DOCSIS 3.0 cable modems. CableLabs also awarded "full" qualification status for CMTSs to Casa Systems for two devices. This is the first qualification of a DOCSIS 3.0 CMTS representing "full" or complete compliance with all requirements of the DOCSIS 3.0 specification for headends. Motorola received bronze qualification for its CMTS.