Microsemi has doubled the Precision Time Protocol (PTP) client capacity of its TimeProvider 2700 PTP grandmaster (GM) clock that provides synchronization to LTE Networks. The TimeProvider 2700 now provides simultaneous hardware time stamping support of up to 128 PTP clients, resulting in a significant cost benefit using a single GM clock.
The higher capacity further facilitates ease of deployment as installed TimeProvider 2700s can be upgraded to greater client capacity without additional hardware. Microsemi said this significantly improves scalability and easily accommodates future network growth for PTP capacity expansion while minimizing future hardware investment or replacements. The capability to support up to 128 PTP clients also extends to Microsemi’s TimeProvider 2300 Edge Boundary Clock.
“Microsemi is the world’s standard for time and we are committed to continuing to develop timing solutions from the network core to the edge,” said Barry Dropping, director, product management of Microsemi’s Frequency & Timing division. “As new technologies and standards such as LTE Advanced and small cells are deployed, we are dedicated to providing our customers solutions that will leverage their existing network investment to meet their evolving needs.”
