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TimeProvider 500 ®

IEEE 1588-2008 (PTP v2) Translator

The Symmetricom® TimeProvider® 500 backhaul without compromising quality

Key Features is a standalone Precision Time Protocol of service or performance. Designed to
• Standalone IEEE 1588-2008 client (PTP) client that enables network service deliver cost-effective synchronization for
• High quality crystal oscillator providers to accelerate the upgrade of Next Generation Networks, TimeProvider
• Advanced timing algorithm their existing network infrastructure to 500 is a compact and easy way to provide
• PTP performance metrics
accommodate next-generation, packet- synchronization at mobile base transceiver
• TOD and phase support
• SNMP proxy management
based timing and synchronization solutions. station (BTS) sites and in metropolitan area
• VLAN support TimeProvider 500 translates the IEEE 1588- network (MAN) or access networks.
2008 protocol into T1/E1, 1PPS, 10MHz
Key Benefits and Time of Day (TOD) output signals for TimeProvider 500 is fully interoperable
• Eliminates need for GPS at BTS/nodeB synchronization of legacy network devices. with Symmetricom’s TimeProvider
locations 5000, TimeHub 5500 and SSU 2000 PTP
• Filters accumulated packet delay As a standalone device, TimeProvider 500
variation of multi-hop networks enables seamless migration of wireless Grandmaster products and with third party
• PTP performance analysis base stations, DSLAMs, LTE equipment and PTP grandmasters that comply with the
• End-to-end solution with Symmetricom
other end-point network devices to PTP, IEEE 1588-2008 standard. When deployed
PTP grandmasters
providing immediate cost savings and a with Symmetricom’s grandmasters and
Applications quick return on investment (ROI). TimePictra Element Management System,
• Ethernet backhaul for wireless TimeProvider 500 delivers complete end-
• PTP over microwave Designed with a high quality crystal to-end visibility into the operation and
• PTP over SHDSL oscillator and advanced timing algorithms, performance of all PTP clients located
• WiMax the TimeProvider 500 enables Ethernet within the network.
• Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN)
network access devices to meet the
• Passive Optical Networks (PON) TimeProvider 500 provides a rich set of
synchronization requirements of 2G and 3G
• Circuit Emulation Services metrics such as PDV, minTDev and MAFE.
mobile base stations—even in multi-hop,
high jitter environments. TimeProvider These metrics enable service providers
500 allows network operators to achieve to conduct detailed PTP traffic analysis,
the same level of precise timing and measure signal quality at remote sites and
synchronization over IP/packet-based optimize overall PTP network performance.
networks that were previously provided by
TimeProvider 500 comes equipped with a
traditional TDM circuits.
single 100Base-T PTP port, 2 configurable
TimeProvider 500 enables service providers T1/E1/1PPS ports and a dedicated
to lower operating costs by rapidly sinusoidal 10 MHz port for synchronizing
migrating away from TDM to Ethernet network elements.

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TimeProvider 500

TimeProvider 5000
..
.. Typical application using
PTP Grandmaster Clock
.. the TimeProvider 5000
.. Grandmaster Clock and
..
Node B/BTS
.. TimeProvider 500 PTP
.. Translators to provide
Ethernet
.. precise timing and
Ethernet Sync
Reference .. frequency for remote
..
.. base stations over an
Remote Management TimeProvider 500
.. Ethernet backhaul
IEEE 15888 Management Node B/BTS .. network infrastructure.
and Performance Metrics
Radio Node Controller/
Sync
Base Station Controller Ethernet
Reference

Ethernet Network
TimeProvider 500

Specifications
.. ..
INPUT .. Transport includes microwave, SHDSL, or TDM .. PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• 1 port, RJ-45, 10/100Base-T Ethernet .. over packet .. • Size: 216.7mm W X 203.2mm D X 41.4mm H (8.53 in W
.. • Fractional Frequency Offset: ‹ 5ppb .. X 8.00 in D X 1.63 in H)
• IEEE 1588-2008 (PTP v2) .. ..
.. .. • Options 19” rack mountable, 1 RU 19” rack side-by-
HOLDOVER PERFORMANCE
OUTPUTS .. .. side mountable, 1RU
.. • Aging performance compliant with G.812 Type III ..
• 2048 kHz - G.703/13 compliant and GR-1244 stratum 3E requirements • Weight: 870g (1.9 lbs)
.. ..
• 1544 kHz - Square wave 3.2Vpp .. ..
.. PROTOCOL .. POWER REQUIREMENTS
• E1/DS1 framer output .. ..
Line code: • IEEE 1588-2008 • -48VDC (operating range: -40VDC to -72VDC)
.. ..
E1: HDB3 .. • T1 (1.544 Mbps and 1.544 MHz) .. • 5.3W typical
DS1: AMI with B8ZS .. ..
Frame format .. • E1 (2.048 Mbps and 2.048 MHz) .. EMISSIONS/IMMUNITY
E1: Double-frame or multi-frame .. • DHCP ..
.. .. • FCC Part 15 Class B
DS1: D4 (F12) or ESF (F24)
.. • TELNET .. • ICES-003 Class B
Alarm indication signal: AIS .. ..
CRC: Yes .. .. • VCCI Class A
LEDs
Signaling mechanism: CAS, CCS .. .. • AS/NZS CISPR Class B
Compliance: G.703/5/9 .. • Power on ..
.. • Sync status .. • ETSI 300 386 Class B
• G.823/G.824 sync interface compliant .. ..
• Outputs active • EN 55022/24 Class B
• 10MHz/1PPS .. ..
.. • Power alarms .. • KN 55022/24 Class B
• TOD messaging via serial port .. ..
.. .. • EMC Immunity meets criteria
PTP OVER PACKET SUPPORT .. MANAGEMENT AND DIAGNOSTICS .. - EN61000
.. • SNMP Proxy via TimeProvider 5000 .. - 4-2 ESD
• IEEE 1588-2008 .. .. - 4-3 Radiated immunity
• Unicast/multicast (hybrid) .. • CLI based configuration using local craft port .. - 4-4 Electrical fast transient
.. • Console port for local management .. - 4-5 Surge
• ITU-T G.8261 compliant .. ..
• Telnet - 4-6 Conducted immunity
.. ..
CONNECTORS .. • Logging .. • GR-1089-CORE sections 2 and 3
E1/T1/1PPS outputs .. ..
.. 1. Configuration log ..
• 2 BNC (co-axial) 2. Event log ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
.. ..
• 2 RJ-48C (differential) .. .. • Operating temperature: -5°C to +65°C
• Firmware remotely upgradable
• 1 RS-232 .. . • Storage temperature: -40°C to +70°C
.. • Configuration save/restore – non volatile configuration ..
• 1 Ethernet 100Base-T .. .. • Operating humidity: 5% to 95% relative humidity
• Factory default reset ..
• BNC for sinusoidal 10 MHZ .. .. • ETSI EN 300 019-2-1
.. • System administrator password protection
..
• Redundant - 48DC power connectors .. .. • ETSI EN 300 019-2-2
.. • Hardware and firmware version query
.. .. • ETSI EN 300 019-2-3
TYPICAL TIMING PERFORMANCE • LEDs and system status ..
.. .. • ETSI EN 300 019-2-4
Advanced G.8261-based tests (more severe conditions) .. • IEEE 1588 V2 PTP client status
• Fractional Frequency Offset: ‹ 1ppb .. .. • ETS 300 753
• IEEE 1588 V2 PTP network status and performance ..
• 1PPS Output (compared with Grandmaster .. statistics .. • GR-63-CORE sections 4.1, 4.3, 4.4
1PPS): ‹ ±3μs .. ..
.. • IPDV
G.8261-based tests (5 switches) .. .. REGULATORY
• Fractional Frequency Offset: ‹ 1ppb ..
• PTP metrics ..
.. • UL • CE mark
• 1PPS Output (compared with Grandmaster .. ..
.. • cUL • RoHS, 6 of 6
1PPS): ‹ ±1μs ..
. • CB scheme

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