1588v2

IEEE standard 1588v2, or 1588-2008, defines timestamp distribution between a clock master and a slave, whereby the timing information is originated at a Grandmaster clock function that is usually traceable to a Primary Reference Clock (PRC) or Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). It offers high accuracy, with HW-based timestamping support and fractional nanosecond precision. Although it can be implemented end-to-end, support of IEEE1588v2 by intermediate network elements (“boundary clocks” and “transparent clocks”) ensures better performance.

RAD's 1588v2 Solutions

RAD’s ACE-3220 cell-site gateway is designed with standard 1588v2 capabilities, to support mobile operators and transport providers in their migration to all-IP RANs (radio access networks). Featuring a full range of highly accurate, standard synchronization options, the ACE-3220 allows operators to transition their backhaul networks to packet technology by minimizing the risk of inaccuracies, such as packet delay, delay variation and packet loss. 1588v2 functionality will be added to other products in the ACE cell-site gateway product family as well as in RAD’s ETX Carrier Ethernet demarcation devices.

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