Microchip TimeProvider2300 IEEE 1588 PTP 4G/LTE networks Grandmaster Clock

Overview

Microsemi's Edge Master Clocks are advanced IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) products that are scaled and optimized for deployment at or near the mobile network edge solutions that evolve the synchronization distribution architecture without retrofit of existing backhaul equipment or reengineering the network. Microsemi's TimeProvider ® 2700 Edge Grandmaster Clock and TimeProvider ® 2300 Edge Boundary Clock are a new type of IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) equipment designed for deployment in the mobile backhaul network, at macro base station sites, or small cell aggregation locations. These Edge Master Clocks are optimized to enable economic deployment of small cells and meet the stringent timing and synchronization requirements of 4G/LTE networks following the approach recommended in the ITU-T G.8275.2 standard for partial on-path support.

TimeProvider 2300 Edge Boundary Clock

The TimeProvider 2300 PTP Boundary Clock provides two gigabit Ethernet interfaces in a combo port configuration supporting use of either copper or optical connections. They are configured as one PTP input port and one PTP output port. Synchronous Ethernet is supported on both ports. Models are available to support up to 512 PTP clients; all operating at the full 128 messages per second rate. Client capacity can be increased in the field with software license options. The TimeProvider 2300 is available with either an OCXO or rubidium oscillator; each delivering a different level of phase and frequency holdover performance and allowing operators to better optimize their network SLAs. The TimeProvider 2300 includes a programmable 10 MHz or 1 PPS BNC port and a PPS+TOD RS422 on an RJ45 connection. Models with either dual DC or a single AC power input are available. An option for E1/T1 input/output is also available

Benefits

Sync solution for the mobile network edge: 4G/LTE and small cells

No change out or upgrade of network hardware

Mitigates impact of backhaul noise, packet delay variation, and load asymmetry

Synchronization protection for high network availability

Preserves current MPLS network engineering

Protected Synchronization

As tighter synchronization becomes more essential to the normal operation of the network (Inter-Cell Interference Coordination, for example) the negative impact of losing synchronization becomes more significant. Rubidium oscillators provide a way to protect synchronization by delivering best-in-class holdover performance (phase timing of ±1.5 µsec for up to 24 hours). Often seen as expensive upgrades for individual macro base stations, rubidium oscillators in an advanced gateway clock are now more affordable as their cost is amortized across an entire cluster of small cells and co-located macro base stations.

TimeProvider 2300 Equipment

TimeProvider 2300 PTP gateway clock provides two gigabit Ethernet interfaces in a combo port configuration supporting use of either copper or optical connections. They are configured as one PTP input port and one PTP output port. Synchronous Ethernet is supported on both ports. Models and options are available to support 8 to 512 PTP clients.

 

Specifications

Model Number:  TimeProvider 2300

Brand:  Microchip

Alt Part Number(s):  TimeProvider 2300

Product Type:  Grandmaster Clock  

 

PTP Output

PTP output client capacity: 8 in basic models, with options for 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, or 512 clients

Up to 128 messages per second per client

ITU-T G.8265.1

Telecom-2008

ITU-T G.8275.1

ITU-T G.8275.2

Default Profile (Layer 3 multicast, IEEE 1588-2008) (optional)

VLAN (802.1Q, 802.1p), up to 64 unique VLANs

PTP Input

PTP profiles

ITU-T G.8265.1

Telecom 2008

ITU-T G.8275.1

ITU-T G.8275.2

The multi-sync function uses both PTP and a frequency input

Network Support

IPv4 management support

HTTP/HTTPS/SSL

ICMP (RFC 792)

DHCP Client (RFC2131)

IEEE 1588-2008 PTP (IPv4 or IPv6)

IEEE 802.1Q, 802.1p VLAN filtering/tagging

EMC Compliance

FCC Part 15 (Class A)

AS/NZS CISPR22 (Class A)

EN55022 (Class A)

KN55022 (Class A)

ICES 003 (Class A)

VCCI (Class A)

EU 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive

EN 300 386 Telecommunications Network Equipment (EMC)

Safety Compliance

UL/CSA 60950-1 (2nd edition)

CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 (2nd edition)

IEC 60950-1 CB Scheme (2nd edition)

EN60950-1 (2nd edition)

CE Mark

Management and Security

SNMP v2c, v3 traps

SYSLOG CLI, local (serial) and remote (telnet/SSH)

Web interface (HTTP/HTTPS)

Multi-level user access

Ability to disable management interfaces

Remote software upgrade and rollback

Models and Options

TimeProvider 2300 edge boundary clock

8 PTP client capacity, upgradeable

Rack mount ears and screws

Power supply models: AC or DC

Oscillator models: OCXO or Rubidium

SW license options

Key Features

TimeProvider 2300: IEEE 1588 PTP advanced, standalone Boundary Clock enabling partial on-path

Supports all the ITU-approved PTP profiles for frequency and phase synchronization with optional IPv6 support

Mitigates impact of backhaul noise, packet delay variation, and asymmetry

Support for 8 to 512 PTP clients (field expandable)

Gigabit Ethernet interfaces

Synchronous Ethernet

E1/T1, input or output

10 MHz, PPS, and TOD output

DC or AC power

TimePictra Synchronization Management System support

Power

DC power models:  38.4 VDC to –72 VDC

AC power models:   90 VAC to 264 VAC, 50/60 Hz

OCXO model DC supply:  20 W (max), 17 W (typical)

Rubidium model DC supply:  28 W (max), 20 W (typical)

OCXO model AC supply:  43 W (max), 37 W (typical)

Rubidium model AC supply:  60 W (max), 43 W (typical)

Output Voltage:  208 - 230 V AC

Protocols:  Web, SNMP, Telnet

Height:  1.73"

Width:  17.24"

Depth:  9.30"

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