Achieving Sub-ns Synchronization in Ethernet Networks

摘要

Time-sensitive networks (TSN) in Ethernet are improving computer-based measurements from sub-microsecond to sub-nanosecond precision. By using message-based protocols that synchronize clocks, it is possible to generate this required precision signaling locally. This solution is scalable from within the same node to multiple nodes throughout the world. To fulfill the more demanding needs of test and measurement applications, IEEE 1588 has been developed, which is able to provide sub-microsecond performance.