OSA 5581C GPS

Synchronization Receiver

TELECOM NETWORKS

PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION

TIME & FREQUENCY

Telecom networks which are out of synchronization often suffer from bit errors and slow transmission rates.
Without precise timing, transmissions can lose some information during transport, particularly in the realm
of optical transport data networks and broadband systems. As new standards emerge in the world of mobile
telecommunications and digital broadcasting, the high quality of the synchronization signal becomes
increasingly important for cellular operators and media centres.

The OSA 5581C GPS is a GPS synchronization receiver and distributor specially designed to eliminate these
problems. All critical parts in the OSA 5581C GPS, including the GPS input and holdover unit, can be
duplicated to ensure high availability.

Precision, Stability, Innovation, Support

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Synchronization Receiver

Input & Holdover

The OSA 5581C GPS can be equipped with dual redundant GPS input and holdover
modules to provide unparalleled reliability. Each module features one GPS
receiver and one auxiliary input reference accepting E1 or T1 signals or an auto
detected frequency (1.544, 2.048, 5 or 10 MHz). Thanks to its modularity, the
equipment can also be configured with only one GPS input and holdover module
for lower cost applications. Upgrading to a fully-redundant dual channel solution
at a later stage is made possible by simply inserting the necessary modules in
their respective slots. In cases where all GPS signals and external sync inputs are
lost, the internal oscillator enters into holdover mode to deliver both frequency
and time-of-day information autonomously. In holdover mode, the frequency
outputs shows a frequency drift better than 1x10E-10/day (OCXO) or 5x10-11/
month (Rubidium), exceeding Stratum 3 or Stratum 2 standards, respectively.

Output and re-timing

Besides featuring a top-quality GPS receiver with holdover capability, the OSA
5581C GPS also provides, in the same box, synchronization distribution and/or
re-timing, avoiding the need for separate equipment (and additional management
connections). It can provide up to 64 outputs synchronization signals in telecom
formats (E1, T1 and/or various frequencies), up to 24 E1/T1 re-timing channels or a
combination of outputs with or without SSM and re-timing.

Timecode
The OSA 5581C GPS can be fitted with an NTP module to become a Stratum 1 NTP
server providing accurate, GPS-referenced time information on IP networks, and
further taking advantage of the existing dual redundant GPS reference. To add
NTP functionality you just have to fit an NTP module in your OSA 5581C GPS.
Compare this elegant approach with the burden of installing another separate
GPS receiver with its expensive GPS antenna and cabling. Moreover, you also
benefit from the high quality oscillator in case of GPS failure. In addition to NTP,
other timing protocols are available on request (such as IRIB-B format).

Management
The OSA 5581C GPS is manageable in two different ways:
 Locally, through the RS-232 port using the OSA Local Manager for 5581C, a
graphical, intuitive, windows-based application
 Remotely, through TCP/IP connection to the network management center, by
using Oscilloquartz’ professional Management System SyncView™Plus.
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Applications
There are many applications for the OSA 5581C GPS:
 It is ideal as a low cost ITU-T G.811 Primary Reference Clock.
 Its excellent internal oscillators attenuate the GPS-specific jitter and wander
and deliver a frequency signal complying to ITU-T G.811, even under harsh
temperature conditions.
 A GPS receiver used as the central PRC of an SDH or SONET-based synchroni-
zation network is required to have a high availability for these applications.
The Dual GPS receiver configuration is the appropriate solution.

OSA 5581C GPS can also be used as a telecom node clock to synchronize networks
based primarily on GPS as a means to distribute synchronization. Node clocks
distribute synchronization to all telecom equipment in their building or node, e.g.
ADMs and DXCs in SDH or SONET networks, digital switches, ATM switches. ITU-T
G.811 performance is a prerequisite in nodes with international switches.
A GPS-based synchronization distribution does not require the same complex
synchronization distribution plan, as it is the case with conventional SDH– or
SONET-based master/slave distribution. A distributed synchronization plan
architecture greatly simplifies the design and the maintenance of the
synchronization networks. The OSA 5581C is also an excellent reference for SyncE.

Some telecom equipments also require time-of-day information for e.g. billing and
time-stamping. The OSA 5581C GPS provides all the necessary output time signals.
The UTC-locked phase signal is useful in mobile networks, where base
transceiver stations can be frame synchronized for better handover performances.
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Physical dimensions (HxWxD): Input:

 ETSI: 6U (266x535x240)mm  Up to 2 x GPS inputs
 19”: 3U (133x483x270)mm  Up to 2 x auxiliary inputs (choice of):
2.048 MHz  1 MHz
2.048 Mbit/s (E1)  1.544 MHz
Power: 1.544 Mbit/s (T1)   5 MHz

 Up to 2 power supplies in any combination of : 64/8 Kbit/s (CC)   10 MHz

 36-60 VDC
65-132 VAC


 150-265 VAC
Oscillators, GPS input and holdover
module:
Time-code output:  GPS-x1-A: Rubidium
 GPS-x1-B: Oven-controlled Oscillator OCXO
 Network Time Protocol (RFC 1305)/SNTP(RFC2030)
 IRIG-B
Performance when locked to GPS
Antenna cables: signal:
 10, 20, 60 and 120m. cable  1 PPS within ± 50 ns from UTC (peak-to-peak)
 Longer distance: contact your OSA representative  Sync output compliant to:
ITU-T G.811 Primary Reference Clock
Telcordia GR-2830-Core Stratum 1
Output signals:  ADEV: <10E-12 (<20’000 seconds)

 1 PPS, locked to UTC

1 2
 Up to 64 (32 protected) output selectable in groups of 16 among :
Holdover performance
2.048 MHz  64/8Kbit/s (CC)
(with Rubidium-based GPS-x1-A input module):
2.048 Mbit/s(E1) with SSM  5 MHz
 Long term stability:
1.544 Mbit/s(T1) with SSM  10 MHz
± 5E-11/month (after 3 months of continous operation)
± 5E-10/year

Re-timing:  Frequency stability: ± 1E-10 pp (-5°C to +55°C)

 Retiming of up to 24 traffic-carrying E1/T1 signals

Holdover performance:
(with OCXO-based GPS-x1-B input module):
Management:  Long term stability:

 Local Manager through RS-232 connection ± 1E-10/day (after 30 days of continous operation)

 Remotely manageable through any IP network via the ± 2E-8/year

SyncViewTMPlus Synchronization Management System  Frequency stability: ± 6E-10 pp (-5°C to +55°C)

1
For certain types of connectors, maximum number of outputs
is 48.
2
E1 output cards cannot be mixed with T1 or CC output cards
in the same equipment.

Subject to change without prior notice.

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