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CEO Interview: Phil McKinney of Cablelabs – Lightning in a Bottle

EE Times Current · 18 Mar 2022 · 54m

What this episode covers

Phil McKinney, CEO of CableLabs, explains the industry's transition from 1G to symmetrical 10G broadband, highlighting Comcast's 4G demonstration using Broadcom silicon and the strategic importance of latency, security, and reliability. He details how CableLabs is fostering innovation through the 10G Challenge and exploring emerging applications like 3-D light-field displays for volumetric storytelling. McKinney also discusses his philosophy on 'ethical innovation' and the psychological barriers to creativity, such as the fear of failure and educational conformity.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
CableLabs, Comcast, Broadcom, Cox
Products
light-field displays
Also
DOCSIS 4.0

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