Microsemi Precision Time Protocol client capacity increased to four times to provide enhanced synchronization performance for LTE networks

     Microsemi Corporation, a leading provider of differentiated semiconductor technology solutions in terms of power consumption, security, reliability and performance, announced the TimeProvider 2700 PTP Master Clock (GM) and TimeProvider for LTE networks The Precision Time Protocol (PTP) capacity of the 2300 edge master clock is quadrupled. The device now provides concurrent hardware timestamp support for up to 512 PTP clients, resulting in significant cost advantages with a single GM clock. In addition, the clock is now supported by the International Telecommunication Union Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T) G.8275.1 PTP Phase synchronization specification to meet stringent synchronization requirements.

     Microsemi Corporation's enhanced TimeProvider 2700/2300 clock product raises the bar for available client capacity from 128 PTP clients to 512 for a single PTP GM device targeting the LTE market. Additional G.8275.1 PTP phase specification support can be implemented with new software updates, providing an ideal option for customers in the communications market looking to upgrade their LTE networks with the latest synchronization features. Both upgrades are available for new and deployed TimeProvider 2700/2300 clock products without the need for additional hardware.

     Barry Dropping, Director of product management for Microsemi Corporation's Frequency and Timing division, said: "As the market leader in high-value PTP master clocks, we are excited to release clock products with higher client capacity, which further enhances the ease of deployment of TimeProvider 2700/2300 clock products, resulting in significant scalability and future network growth capabilities for customers." "The additional G.8275.1 PTP phase specification not only increases flexibility and performance, but also comes with Meco Semi Timing PTP chipset support to complement other MECo Semi products and provide a complete end-to-end timing solution."

     As the scale of LTE networks expands with the increasing number of base stations and small cell deployments around the world, Megasome's 512 PTP client capacity meets evolving client density requirements. Our clock devices are able to handle a larger number of clients at full PTP information rates without the possibility of compromising end-to-end accuracy; Other alternative solutions may limit the PTP timing information rate when the number of clients is large. As more Microsemi Corporation customers require G.8275.1 PTP phase synchronization specification support when planning LTE-TDD and LTE-A network deployments, the latest feature enhancements in the Metro-Semi TP2300/2700 family will help ensure continued network growth.

     According to the Global Mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), a total of 79 operators have released, deployed or trialled LTE Advanced technology in their networks. The GSA Association also said that 21 operators have launched LTE Advanced carrier aggregation in 14 countries. With IEEE 1588 solutions deployed in more than 350 networks worldwide, and through its SyncWorld Ecosystem Program, Mesome is committed to providing the industry's most comprehensive synchronization solution for 4G/LTE networks.

     The Microsemi Corporation TimeProvider clock product family is the industry's first optimized synchronization solution to provide precise time from the system's core layer network to the network edge, support fast switching to Ethernet mobile backhaul, and enhance the mobile service experience for end users. The TimeProvider family has full support for ITU-approved frequency and phase synchronization PTP specifications, as well as excellent client capacity scalability, allowing wireless operators to seamlessly forward migrate their networks to ensure high quality service for LTE and small cell deployments.