Press Release
Trilithic’s Media Contact:
Karalee Slayton
Director Marketing &
Communications
317 423-6604
kslayton@trilithic.com
Product Release: ADIA Ingress Analysis Suite
Indianapolis, Indiana (Friday June 23, 2006): Trilithic is pleased to introduce the new ADIA™ return
path interference analysis application, specifically designed for convenient and efficient upstream
performance history analysis over periods as long as a year. ADIA collects ingress/impulse noise data
from hub and headend Trilithic Guardian II installations, building a data base for analysis to aid
management decision making. The system provides the ability to see ingress outbreak persistence and
severity over time, as well as recurring and long-term intermittent ingress problems on selected nodes.
Suitability of specific frequencies and bands to carry services can also be determined based on the
statistical likelihood of disturbances in any portion of the return band.
The ADIA analysis suite provides all of the recommended tools, as specified in the NCTA Recommended
Practices1 for evaluating return path performance and for tracking performance changes over time.
Engineers use Trilithic’s ADIA to quickly analyze selected frequency ranges over specific time periods.
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The maximum/minimum/average noise, ingress and traffic levels for all frequencies between 375
kHz and 65 MHz.
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The Average Discrete Interfering Signal Probability – calculates the average probability that a
node will exceed configured thresholds over a user-specified time interval. The ADISP is useful
as a “Figure of Merit” test for a node’s overall performance.
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Ingress Threshold Probability – plots the % unavailability vs. frequency and threshold for each
frequency over a user specified time period.
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Specific Frequency Discrete Interfering Signal Probability – calculates the DISP at specific
frequencies as the percent of threshold violations for each of the four user thresholds for each
time increment.
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Specific Channel Discrete Interfering Signal Probability – similar to Specific Frequency Discrete
Ingress Probability, this function allows analysis to be performed in user-selectable bandwidths
ADIA graphs, "waterfall" diagrams and tabular results are useful for threat and trend recognition. Data for
several nodes may be displayed simultaneously, with data for any selected node highlighted. All graphs
and reports may be stored and later recalled without reloading the original compressed data.
ABOUT TRILITHIC: Trilithic, Inc. is an industry leader providing telecommunications solutions for major Broadband and RF &
Microwave markets around the world. Comprised of three major divisions: Broadband Instruments & Systems offers test, analysis
and quality management solutions for the major cable television systems around the world. The RF & Microwave Components
Division provides various components and custom subsystems for companies specializing in cellular, military and other wireless
applications. The E.A.S. Division is a leading supplier of government-mandated Emergency Alert Systems used by HFC service
providers in the United States.
Trilithic has continuously expanded its manufacturing capabilities to accommodate the greater demand for its products, both through
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NCTA Recommended Practices for Measurements on Cable Television Systems, 2 Edition, Supplement on Upstream Transport
Issues, October, 1997, paragraph 3.6
Trilithic, Inc., 9710 Park Davis Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46235
(317) 895-3600 (317) 895-3613 (800) 344-2412 www.trilithic.com
streamlining design and development and automating manufacturing and test procedures. Trilithic provides a broad product base of
over 1500 measurement products and communications components to thousands of customers around the world. The company’s
state-of-the-art 120,000 Square Foot worldwide headquarters is located in Indianapolis Indiana. As an ISO 9001:2000 certified
company with over 40 years of collective expertise in engineering and custom assembly, Trilithic is dedicated to providing quality
products, services and communications solutions that meet and exceed their customers’ expectations. For More information about
Trilithic, please visit www.trilithic.com .
Trilithic, Inc.
9710 Park Davis Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(800) 344-2412
www.trilithic.com
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Trilithic, Inc., 9710 Park Davis Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46235
(317) 895-3600 (317) 895-3613 (800) 344-2412 www.trilithic.com