About the Book
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 37. Chapters: Time-division multiplexing, Isochronous, Synchronizing, Asynchronous communication, Master frequency generator, Frame synchronization, Time transfer, Synchronism, Asynchrony, Extended superframe, Jitter, Double-ended synchronization, Plesiochronous, Variable-length buffer, Time code ambiguity, Bilateral synchronization, Coasting mode, Bit stuffing, Self-synchronizing code, Principal clock, Reference clock, Genlock, Jam sync, Precision Time Protocol, Ignition timing, Non-blocking algorithm, Zarafa, Pound-Drever-Hall technique, Asynchronous system, Pilottone, Data buffer, Asynchronous serial communication, Clock synchronization, Oscillator sync, Funambol, Z-push, Self-clocking signal, BookmarkSync, Cristian's algorithm, Control track, Synchronization in telecommunications, DIN sync, Syncword, Asynchronous Communication Mechanism, Timetable, MIDI beat clock, Timing mark, Synchronizer, Globally asynchronous locally synchronous, G.8261, Anisochronous, Drift, Trusted time, Wander, Framing, Deterministic jitter, Synchronous Ethernet, G.8262, Multisync, Homochronous. Excerpt: The Precision Time Protocol (PTP) is a protocol used to synchronize clocks throughout a computer network. On a local area network it achieves clock accuracy in the sub-microsecond range, making it suitable for measurement and control systems. PTP was originally defined in the IEEE 1588-2002 standard, officially entitled "Standard for a Precision Clock Synchronization Protocol for Networked Measurement and Control Systems." In 2008 a revised standard, IEEE 1588-2008 was released. This new version, also known as PTP Version 2, improves accuracy, precision and robustness but is not backwards compatible with the original 2002 version. "IEEE 1588 is designed to fill a niche not well served by either of the two dominant protocols, NTP and GPS. IEEE 1588 is d...
