XR7 PTP

Introduction

XR7 PTP is an IEEE 1588-2008 compliant implementation of the Precision Time Protocol for clock synchronization over IP and Ethernet. The implementation is written in pure C language, and it is ready to be used in Linux-based systems. Hardware and operating system specific details are hidden behind an abstraction layer, so that porting to other operating systems and environments is relatively easy.

XR7 Software Flyer

Features

  • IEEE 1588-2008 compatible
  • Master, slave and boundary clock functionality
  • One-step and two-step clock
  • IEEE 1588 Default Profile
  • IEEE 1588 Power Profile
  • Best Master Clock (BMC) selection algorithm
  • Asymmetry corrections
  • Adjustable message transmission intervals
  • PTP Domain support
  • Interface for adjusting local on-board oscillator
  • GNU/Linux operating system support

Implementation

XR7 PTP implementation is divided into a common part and a system-specific part, which makes it easier to port to different operating systems and hardware environments. The common part remains the same for all environments, and contains most functionality, including PTP message transfer, Best Master Clock selection protocol and clock adjustment algorithm. The system-specific part provides standard interfaces for the common part, through which it can gain access to various hardware and operating systems. With XR7 PTP, it is possible to achieve nanosecond class accuracy in time synchronization over a packet-based network.

Technologies

  • Time synchronization is critical in networks e.g. for security, system control and problem solving. PTP IEEE 1588-2008 enables precise synchronization of device clocks in packet-based networks. Devices are automatically synchronized to the most accurate clock in the network. The protocol supports system wide synchronization with minimal network and local clock computing resources.

Technical Specifications

Standard compliance
IEEE 1588-2008
Supported profiles
IEC 61850-9-3
IEEE C37.238-2011
PTP default
ITU-T G.8275.1
ITU-T G.8265.1
Operating systems
Linux, NIOS
Programming language
C
Clock types
Master, slave and boundary clocks
End-to-end and peer-to-peer modes
One-step and two-step operations
Other features
Best Master Clock (BMC) algorithm
Configurable asymmetry and PHY corrections
Adjustable message transmission intervals
When used with Flexibilis
switch products
One-step clock support
Transparent clock support
Synchronization accuracy
Synchronization accuracy is mostly dependent on the hardware, but nanosecond class accuracy can be achieved.