Network synchronization unit

Timing and synchronization - 1588 PTP and SyncE test solution Simple-to-use, highly accurate and fastest set-up time in the industry. EXFO’s timing and synchronization solution validates the accuracy of 5G network time synchronization. Key features 1588v2 PTP validation with high accuracy PDV and Time Error measurements SyncE protocol validation Wander measurement and analysis Built-in high precision GNSS receiver for accuracy down to the nanosecond [+/- 5 ns] High-accuracy GNSS receiver slashes test set-up time to under 20 minutes Easy-to-configure test application for measuring one- way latency, Time Error and Wander Description 5G timing and synchronization requirements are tighter and more demanding than in any previous wireless generation. Every network element needs perfect synchronization for 5G to deliver on its promised ultra-high-performance requirements. To ensure that a network’s timing and synchronization is accurate, 5G relies on network synchronization based on IEEE’s 1588 PTP (Precision Time Protocol). This guarantees that an Ethernet network’s timing and synchronization is consistent and accurate across every network element. Between equipment failures, incorrect configuration and network issues, many different factors can increase time error in the network or cause problems delivering 1588 PTP. That’s why it’s of paramount importance to test and validate network time synchronization.