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Timing and synchronization - 1588 PTP, SyncE and RF absolute time error test solution

Overview
EXFO’s timing and synchronization test solution validates 5G network time synchronization accuracy over fiber or over the air, with support for 1588v2 PTP, SyncE and RF absolute time error testing.
Timing and synchronization - 1588 PTP, SyncE and RF absolute time error test solution

Key features

  • 1588v2 PTP validation with high accuracy PDV and Time Error measurements. SyncE protocol validation
  • Built-in high precision GNSS receiver for accuracy down to the nanosecond [+/- 5 ns]
  • Easy-to-configure test application for measuring one- way latency, Time Error and Wander
  • Validate timing and synchronization without connecting to network equipment (i.e., over the air)
  • Easy to set up, easy to configure making it simpler to obtain over-the-air timing and synchronization measurements
  • Absolute time error measurements for multiple PCIs can be taken simultaneously and are available at a glance

Key Specifications

Technical specifications
TA-SYNCTA-SYNC-PREMIUM
GNSS receiver
Receiver type72-channel GPS/QZSS L1 C/A, GLONASS L10F, BeiDou B1, SBAS L1 C/A: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN Galileo E1B/C184-channel GPS L1C/A L2C, GLONASS L1OF L2OF, GALILEO E1B/C E5b, BeiDou B1I B2I, QZSS L1C/A L2C, SBAS L1C/A: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN
Timing stability≤ 20 ns 1-sigma (clear sky)≤ 5 ns 1-sigma (clear sky)
Time-pulse jitter (ns)±11±4
Time-mark resolution (ns)218
Supported antennaActiveActive
Holdover
Time errorNot supported≤ 100 ns over 1 hour, ≤ 300 ns over 2 hoursa
Frequency stabilityNot supported±0.5 ppb over temperature
Interfaces
Antenna (input)SMA, 50 Ω ± 5 %, active antenna up to 5 VSMA, 50 Ω ± 5 %, active antenna up to 5 V
PPS (input)SMB, 50 Ω ± 5 %, unbalancedSMB, 50 Ω ± 5 %, unbalanced
EXT CLK (input/output)SMB, 50 Ω ± 5 %, (1 PPS, 10 MHz) or 75 Ω ± 5 %, (2 MHz)SMB, 50 Ω ± 5 %, (1 PPS, 10 MHz) or 75 Ω ± 5 %, (2 MHz)
a. Typical values.
General specifications
TA-SYNCTA-SYNC-PREMIUM
Size (H x W x D)25 mm x 56 mm x 100 mm (1 in x 2 ¼ in x 4 in)25 mm x 56 mm x 100 mm (1 in x 2 ¼ in x 4 in)
Weight0.070 kg (0.154 lb)0.088 kg (0.194 lb)
Temperature (operating)0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Temperature (storage)–40 °C to 70 °C (–40 °F to 158 °F)–40 °C to 70 °C (–40 °F to 158 °F)
Relative humidity≤ 95 % non-condensing≤ 95 % non-condensing