Microchip TimeProvider4100 5G Protect Critical Infrastructure Networks TimeProvider

Overview

The TimeProvider® 4100 1.0 introduced the concept of a gateway clock, a new class of synchronization product that accepts multiple inputs from Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE), and 1588 PTP and E1/T1 digital transmission links, and distributes timing flows to multiple endpoints such as base stations. A gateway clock benefits from multiple layers of protection leveraging other assets in the core of the network. TimeProvider 4100 is a best-in-class 1588 grandmaster complemented by extensive port fan-out for PTP, Network Time Protocol (NTP), SyncE, and legacy building integrated timing supplies (BITS). With multiple ports for current, legacy, and future networks that can be connected to multiple base stations for 4G and 5G deployments, the device offers customers a cost-effective solution that can be easily adapted for a wide variety of use cases.

Flexible Architecture

A key aspect of TimeProvider 4100 is its rich base platform with support for PTP, NTP, and legacy frequency timing applications. The clock features 4 BITS ports (E1/T1), 2 x 1PPS /ToD ports, 2 x 1PPS/10 MHz ports, 1 GNSS port, and 1 craft port. Complementing its standard advanced feature set, TimeProvider 4100 offers two internal optional expansion modules. The first module adds 16 E1/T1 synchronization ports to the device. The second, new module adds ports to enable 10GE support and increased 1GE fan-out, all in addition to supporting 100M Fast Ethernet.

Multiple Operation Modes

Mode of Operation is an essential capability focused on which of the multiple inputs can be used as synchronization reference. The unit can still behave as a fully functional grandmaster from an outputs standpoint and also has the capability to monitor various kinds of inputs, but a key set of specific inputs can be used as a reference for a specific Operation mode. Various Operation modes will be introduced over time on TimeProvider 4100.

Best-of-Breed Server Clock

The TimeProvider 4100 server is a best-in-class 1588 grandmaster complemented by extensive port fan-out for PTP, Network Time Protocol (NTP), SyncE, and legacy Building Integrated Timing Supplies (BITS). With multiple ports for current, legacy, and future networks that can be connected to multiple base stations for 4G and 5G deployments, the device is a cost-effective solution that can be easily adapted for a wide variety of use cases. The TimeProvider 4100 series is an industry-leading grandmaster clock with a base model that offers multiple PTP profiles per unit, supporting IEEE 1588 v2 frequency, time, and phase profiles such as Telecom 2008, G.8265.1, G.8275.1 and G.8275.2. The TimeProvider 4100 series SyncE supports enhanced ESMC via extended QL TLV formats per ITU-T G.8264 Amendment 1 (03/2018) Clause 11.3.1.2. It now supports enhanced SSM codes, cascaded eEECs (G.8262.1) add other extensions provided by the latest Quality Level (QL) Threshold Limit Value format.

 

Specifications

Model Number:  TimeProvider 4100

Brand:  Microchip

Alt Part Number(s):  TimeProvider 4100

Product Type:  Networks

 

PTP Client (PTP Input)

Two PTP clients in MD HPBC mode of operation

Profiles: Telecom-2008, ITU-T G.8265.1, ITU-T G.8275.1, and ITU-T G.8275.2

(ITU-T G.8275.1/2) and G-BMCA 1.0 (Global Best Master Clock Algorithm)

Timing Services: PTP Client (PTP input)

Profile: Telecom-2008

Profile: ITU-T G.8265.1

Profile: ITU-T G.8275.1

Profile: ITU-T G.8275.2

BMCA and alternate BMCA support

Time and Frequency Accuracy

PRTC: fully compliant with ITU-T G.8272

Frequency accuracy: conforms with ITU-T G.811

Frequency output accuracy: <1 x 10–12 at 1 day locked to GPS

Network Support

IPv4 and IPv6 (PTP and management)

HTTP/HTTPS/SSL

ICMP (RFC 792)

DHCP client (RFC2131)

IEEE 1588v2 PTP

IEEE 802.1Q, 802.1p VLAN filtering/tagging

 DSCP, SSHv2

Oscillator

Standard oscillator:  Mini-OCXO

Oscillator upgrade options:  OCXO and Rubidium GNSS

Constellations: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, and Galileo QZSS ready, SBAS support

Management

Separate management port from the other forms of traffic (PTP Grand Master, NTP server)

In-band management (from the PTP client interface)

IPv4 or IPv6 support for management traffic

FCAPS on the Microsemi TimePictra platform

Internal log, SNMP traps (v2 and v3), CLI through SSHv2

Safety Compliance

UL 62368-1

CAN/CSA-22.2 No. 62368-1

IEC 62368-1

EN 62368-1

Safety Directive 2014/35/EU

CE mark

Physical Interfaces

2 × Gigabit Ethernet—Shielded RJ45, 100/1000 BaseT Ethernet

6 × Gigabit Ethernet SFP cages—ports support either:

SFP (optical), 1000 BaseX SFP (electrical), 1000 BaseT

4 x E1/T1: 2 × input/output ports + 2x output ports over balanced RJ48c

16 × E1/T1 output ports over balanced RJ48c connectors, 120 Ω/100 Ω impedance.

2 × ToD/1PPS input/output over RS-422 RJ45 connectors, 100 Ω impedance

Key Features

High capacity: 1,000 PTP unicast clients at 128 PPS

Patented enhanced APTS with Automatic Asymmetry Compensation (AAC)

Zero-trust security grandmaster with strong differentiated timing security

EEE 1588v2 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) grandmaster SyncE

NTP Reflector with the highest capacity and NTP Daemon (NTPd) adds NTP MD5 authentication

GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, and Galileo)—and SBAS support

Primary Reference Time Clock (PRTC) Class A and Class B

Reliable Fanless Passive Thermal Operation

Oscillator options—mini OCXO, OCXO, and Rubidium (Rb)

IPv6/IPv4 on all ports including Management (OAM)

Standard base unit with 8 Ethernet ports, 4 E1/T1 ports, 1 craft port, 2 × 1PPS/ ToD ports, 2 × 1PPS/10 MHz ports

Power

DC power models:  38.4 VDC to –72 VDC

Power consumption: OCXO model

DC supply: 20 Watts (max), 17 Watts (typical)

DC supply: 28 Watts (max), 20 Watts  

Output Voltage:  208 - 230 V AC

Protocols:  Web, SNMP, Telnet

Height:  1.73"

Width:  17.24"

Depth:  9.30"

*Product descriptions, images, and part numbers are subject to change and may not accurately reflect manufacturer product alterations. For the latest and most precise information, kindly refer to the manufacturer's website and use the item's manufacturer part number.