Timing ICs Archives - 5G Technology World https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/category/active-components/timing-ics/ Covering 5G technology, systems, infrastructure and wireless design and development. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:06:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.4 https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Timing ICs Archives - 5G Technology World https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/category/active-components/timing-ics/ 32 32 Timing module extends the life of legacy network equipment https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/timing-module-extends-the-life-of-legacy-network-equipment/ https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/timing-module-extends-the-life-of-legacy-network-equipment/#respond Tue, 04 Jun 2024 01:08:37 +0000 https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/?p=19724 Microchip Technology announces the new TimeProvider XT Extension System, a fan-out shelf used with redundant TimeProvider 4100 grandmasters to migrate legacy BITS/SSU equipment to a modular and resilient architecture. The TimeProvider XT provides operators with a clear path to replace existing SONET/SDH frequency synchronization equipment while adding timing and phase, essential for 5G networks. As…

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]]> https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/timing-module-extends-the-life-of-legacy-network-equipment/feed/ 0 Open RAN networks pass the time https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/open-ran-networks-pass-the-time/ https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/open-ran-networks-pass-the-time/#respond Tue, 04 Apr 2023 09:00:45 +0000 https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/?p=18921 Network elements must meet certain frequency, phase, and time requirements to ensure proper end-to-end network operation. Synchronization architectures defined by the O-RAN alliance dictate how Open RAN equipment can meet these requirements. Open RAN continues to attract interest from service providers looking to reduce cost, improve competition, and drive technology innovation. The desire for a…

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]]> https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/open-ran-networks-pass-the-time/feed/ 0 How timing propagates in a 5G network https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/how-timing-propagates-in-a-5g-network/ https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/how-timing-propagates-in-a-5g-network/#respond Tue, 28 Mar 2023 04:22:06 +0000 https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/?p=18907 5G's high speeds place extreme demands on the components that maintain accurate time. Compliance with industry timing standards calls for accuracy in the face of temperature changes, shock, and vibration.

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]]> https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/how-timing-propagates-in-a-5g-network/feed/ 0 Synchronizer keeps 5G networks on time https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/synchronizer-keeps-5g-networks-on-time/ https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/synchronizer-keeps-5g-networks-on-time/#respond Tue, 21 Feb 2023 20:49:08 +0000 https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/?p=18805 The Zyntai network time synchronizer from Net Insight picks up where precision-time servers leave off. Without timing and synchronization, networks would simply not run; data would never arrive at its destination. That’s where network timing products come in. At MWC 2023, Swedish network equipment vendor Net Insight will demonstrate Zyntai Time Node and Zyntai Director,…

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]]> https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/synchronizer-keeps-5g-networks-on-time/feed/ 0 RF over fiber: overcoming an inherent transmission-line problem, part 1 https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/rf-over-fiber-overcoming-an-inherent-transmission-line-problem-pt-1/ https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/rf-over-fiber-overcoming-an-inherent-transmission-line-problem-pt-1/#comments Mon, 19 Sep 2022 11:07:21 +0000 https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/?p=18553 Optical fiber can carry analog RF signals from antenna to receiver with far less loss than coaxial cables.

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]]> https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/rf-over-fiber-overcoming-an-inherent-transmission-line-problem-pt-1/feed/ 2 ICs and software synchronize Open RAN networks https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/ics-and-software-synchronize-open-ran-networks/ https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/ics-and-software-synchronize-open-ran-networks/#respond Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:52:59 +0000 https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/?p=18550 The Si55xx and Si540x timing ICs from Skyworks work in tandem with AccuTime software to provide low-jitter clocks and IEEE 1588 PTP fronthaul sync. In networks, timing is everything. Without solid, accurate timing and synchronization, data gets lost. Skyworks has introduced ICs that work with its software to address the timing relative to 5G radios…

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]]> https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/ics-and-software-synchronize-open-ran-networks/feed/ 0 Synchronizing 5G networks brings timing challenges https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/synchronizing-5g-networks-brings-timing-challenges/ https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/synchronizing-5g-networks-brings-timing-challenges/#respond Tue, 31 May 2022 04:09:50 +0000 https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/?p=18213 Frequency synchronization in the radio access network (RAN) minimizes disturbances at the air interface, ensures mobile handover between radio base stations, and fulfills legal and regulatory requirements associated with a frequency license.

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]]> https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/synchronizing-5g-networks-brings-timing-challenges/feed/ 0 How timing sources synchronize open RAN networks https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/how-timing-sources-synchronize-open-ran-networks/ https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/how-timing-sources-synchronize-open-ran-networks/#respond Mon, 24 May 2021 04:04:27 +0000 https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/?p=17393 IEEE 1588 PTP and SyncE protocols keep radio units, switches, and distribution units in sync.

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]]> https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/how-timing-sources-synchronize-open-ran-networks/feed/ 0 Low-power TCXO improves IoT battery life https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/low-power-tcxo-improves-iot-battery-life/ https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/low-power-tcxo-improves-iot-battery-life/#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:36:09 +0000 https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/?p=17312 The SiT5008 from SiTime goes to 60 MHz, draws 3.5 mA, and features a standby mode.

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]]> https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/low-power-tcxo-improves-iot-battery-life/feed/ 1 IEEE 1588 adds timing performance while reducing cost and risk https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/ieee-1588-adds-timing-performance-while-reducing-cost-and-risk/ https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/ieee-1588-adds-timing-performance-while-reducing-cost-and-risk/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2020 14:00:48 +0000 https://www.5gtechnologyworld.com/?p=16589 GPS and GNSS have been the standards for network timing, but they have security issues. A Master clock and IEEE 1588 reduces the risk and lowers installation costs. Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) provide the critical primary reference clocks that networks need to correctly operate and seamlessly coordinate the flow of voice, data and video…

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