Synchronization Solutions

PTP / IEEE1588

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The Emerging Standard for Synchronization

IEEE 1588 (also known as Precision Time Protocol or PTP) is the emerging standard for extending precise timing and synchronization to the network edge, over packet networks.  A key application is Wireless Backhaul, to cost-effectively scale wireless data bandwidth.

Overview / Benefits

Carrier Ethernet and Packet Optical Network infrastructures provide higher capacity and greater flexibility than traditional network transport based on TDM circuits.

Without IEEE 1588 and PTP, packet networks cannot transport precise timing and frequency synchronization signals – an essential requirement for Voice, CBR and Wireless applications.

PTP enables delivery of high quality sync signals over the packet network, reducing the need for synchronization elements at wireless base stations and other remote sites.

Products

Symmetricom's unique portfolio of PTP products and Empowered services together form the gold standard for providing precise timing and synchronization over next generation, packet-based IP networks:

Empowered Value-Add

Our Sync Experts combine advanced skills and training with real-world experience.
To get the most from your Sync products, Empowered can help you:

  • Explore and explain your available options to support sync requirements with the latest packet-based network elements
  • Plan technology trials of PTP, with analysis tools, and skills to evaluate trial results
  • Determine what type and mix of PTP Solutions to support your deployment scenario, meet sync service requirements, redundancy and service quality goals
  • Source and implement the right solution for your needs, with engineering and Design Support, Turn-Key Installation, and Cut-over Assistance
  • Provide the ongoing technical and maintenance support you need

Empowered and Symmetricom have been leading lab trials and field deployments of PTP technology since its beginnings.  We have the skills, experience and resources you need to engineer, furnish and install cost-effective PTP Solutions for any application.