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TimeProvider® 4100

The TimeProvider® 4100 is a gateway clock, a new class of synchronization product that accepts multiple inputs from Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), Synchronous Ethernet (SynE), and 1588 PTP Grandmaster Clock and E1/T1 digital transmission links, and distributes timing flows to multiple end points such as base stations. A gateway clock benefits from multiple layers of protection leveraging other assets in the core of the network.

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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 Technology
The TimeProvider 4100 supports legacy and new technologies such as Frequency, Phase, E1/T1, IEEE 1588. Additionally, it handles different modes of operation: Gateway Clock, HP BC, ePRTC.
State of the Art
The TimeProvider 4100 supports existing and future standards/trends, including 1588 Phase profiles, and PRTC compliance. It is a modern platform with the latest electronics - FPGA.
Resilient Solution
Capable to manage more than one PRS. As a back up to GNSS, the TimeProvider 4100 handles also PTP Input, APTS, AAC. Available with MiniOCXO, OCXO, or Rubidium oscillator, and dual DC power inputs.
Management
Provides monitoring for PTP, 1pps, and a presentation GUI. Compatible with TimePictra platform that provides full FCAPS for monitoring and management of customer's Sync Portfolio available.

TimeProvider® 4100

  • IEEE 1588v2 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) grandmaster
  • SyncE
  • NTP Reflector with 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
  • Enhanced PRTC (ePRTC) ITU-T G.8272.1, 30ns
    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
  • Optional internal expansion module with 16 E1/T1 ports for a total of 20 E1/T1 outputs per unit
  • Optional internal expansion module with 4 SFP and 4 SFP+ for 10G support, 100M Fast Ethernet, and 1G fanout
  • Support for multiple IEEE 1588v2 profiles per unit
  • Support for: Management and Client and client or master
  • Support for high-performance multidomain boundary clock with class C and D accuracy (new operation mode)
  • High performance: 790 PTP unicast clients at 128 PPS and NTPr 20,000 tps per port, for a total of 160,000 tps per unit and NTPd at 500 tps on 3 ports for a total of 1,500 tps per unit
  • Fully supports ITU-T profiles for phase synchronization: G.8275.1 and G.8275.2
  • Fully supports ITU-T profiles for frequency synchronization: G.8265.1, Telecom 2008 and default
  • ITU-T G.8273.4 APTS with enhanced automatic asymmetry compensation over multiple network variations
  • Monitoring and measurement capabilities
  • TimePictra® synchronization management system support
  • Telecommunication Industries
  • Cable Industries
  • Critical Infrastructure
  • Enterprise

Learn About Our TimeProvider® 4100 Series

Critical infrastructure communication networks require highly accurate, resilient and secure IEEE® 1588-compliant grandmasters for precise time and synchronization to avoid interferences and to optimize the wireless spectrum. Our TimeProvider 4100 series is an innovative and flexible hardware platform with unique differentiating software options and multiple operation modes that you can deploy at core sites, aggregation sites, fronthaul or backhaul. Our TP4100 is an investment in a platform that will evolve with industry needs. Watch our video to learn about version 2.3 of the TimeProvider 4100 series.

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Product Highlights

In the virtual Primary Reference Time Clock (vPRTC) architecture, to minimize the dependency on GNSS, receivers are only required in the core enhanced Primary Reference Timing Clock (ePRTC) sites where they can be protected and monitored to shield the network from the risk of GNSS jamming or spoofing threats.

The TP4100 ensures redundancy via bi-directional east and west timing flows to local source clocks in aggregation sites with 100 ns of accuracy.

You can configure our TP4100 clock in the following ways:

  • In ePRTC operation mode to provide 30 ns accuracy at the source of timing chain
  • As a high-performance boundary clock to deliver high accuracy over a secure optical network
  • As a gateway clock on the protected PTP southbound timing flow towards 5G Remote Radio Heads (RRHs)

About Syncworks


For over two decades, Syncworks has built a reputation as a trusted partner for the telecom, cable and utility industries. Flawless execution in providing worldclass synchronization solutions tailored for their customer’s success starts with great products. As a value-added Microchip Diamond Partner, they can offer customers a seamless installation. Their one-of-a-kind SyncCare and Field Services ensure that every customer’s network equipment is supported 24/7. The warehouse is also ready to ship retired timing equipment like Symmetricom, Datum, Telecom Solutions, and Microsemi brands. For more information, contact [email protected] or call (904) 280-1234.