Cisco Multi-Stream CableCARD Module
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Glossary
DCD
downstream channel descriptor. A DSG address table used within the DOCSIS MAC
Management Message to manage the DSG tunnel.
Management Message to manage the DSG tunnel.
DCM
digital content manager. An MPEG processing device that is capable of supporting
extremely high numbers of video stream processing.
extremely high numbers of video stream processing.
DCT
Display Channel Table.
DOCSIS®
Data over cable service interface specification. This specification defines interface
requirements for cable modems involved in high-speed data distribution over cable
television system networks. This standard was developed by CableLabs in North
America and approved by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
requirements for cable modems involved in high-speed data distribution over cable
television system networks. This standard was developed by CableLabs in North
America and approved by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
DSG
DOCSIS set-top gateway.
ECM
Entitlement Control Message. System-wide information that “unlocks” an encrypted
service by transmitting control words. Each ECM is unique for each service. An ECM
enables cryptographic partitioning so that different Entitlement Agents (EAs) can
selectively grant access to their own services.
service by transmitting control words. Each ECM is unique for each service. An ECM
enables cryptographic partitioning so that different Entitlement Agents (EAs) can
selectively grant access to their own services.
EID
Entitlement ID. A 32-bit number that identifies a pay-per-view (PPV) event to the
secure micro. Each package has an EID.
secure micro. Each package has an EID.
HID
Hub ID. A unique value that identifies individual hubs in a stack of hubs.