OSA-3230 Cesium Clock0 pages
OSA 3230 Cesium Clock
The OSA 3230 as G.811 Reference Clock Source using Digital Cesium technology
Features
Performances exceeding ITU-T G.811 / Stratum 1
PRC
Accuracy better than ±1x10-12 during entire life
Long life 10 years cesium tube
Extremely compact size — 3U high (5.24'') —
less than 8” depth, compatible with ETSI and 19''
standards
Front or Rear access connectors (depending on
configuration)
Single 10 MHz output
Programmable 1 / 5 / 10 MHz TTL output
Redundant DC power supply inputs
Remote control and monitoring via RS232 (fully
manageable locally and remotely) using
SyncView Plus management system.
Optional Ethernet Timing output module
Telecommunication networks require highly accurate clocks for the effective transmission of digital
signals. One of the primary objectives of telecommunication networks is to guarantee, at the connection
between different networks, a slip rate of less than one slip in 72 days.
Meeting these stringent specifications requires the
implementation of a Primary Reference Clock (PRC) that
must generate signals with an accuracy better than 1E-11, at
all times. Generally, this is achieved using Cesium clock
technology, often combined with GPS receivers as backup
sources. Unlike off-air receivers, Cesium clocks are
autonomous, self-contained primary references immune
from external influences.
Highlights
The OSA 3230 Cesium Clock is specifically designed and produced with the latest technology to serve
complex applications where an extremely accurate reference signal is needed in a minimum size.
The OSA 3230 Cesium Clock offers a unique set of operational features and performance, including
greatly enhanced and easy integration into industrial, professional time and frequency host systems.
With its long life cesium tube, the OSA3230 will meet the requirements where G.811 performances are
needed over a long period of time.
Applications
Primary Reference Source for PRC system requiring a signal conform to G.811/ Stratum 1
Wireline / Wireless Operators
Railways / Energy Companies
Utilities
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