Nokia Siemens Networks, Symmetricom Sync-Up Base Stations

April 1, 2008
Nokia Siemens Networks and Symmetricom are teaming up to introduce the industry’s first open-standard timing-over-packet solution to synchronize base stations over packet-based backhaul networks. The new solution will meet the challenge of keeping network

Nokia Siemens Networks and Symmetricom are teaming up to introduce the industry’s first open-standard timing-over-packet solution to synchronize base stations over packet-based backhaul networks. The new solution will meet the challenge of keeping network bandwidth capacity on pace with the demand for data applications, according to the companies.

An important component of the Nokia Siemens Networks timing-over-packet solution is Symmetricom’s TimeProvider 5000. TimeProvider 5000 distributes a network reference clock to a large number of base stations. The base station’s ability to synchronize its radio frequency based on that received clock is an equally important component of the solution. Timing-over-packet is an open and “future-proof” solution, based on IEEE 1588 version 2. It addresses the synchronization requirements of both today as well as forthcoming 3GPP long-term evolution (LTE) wireless networks. Nokia Siemens Networks is demonstrating the solution at CTIA Apr. 1-3.

“While packet-based backhaul networks are actually being deployed, the issue of synchronization so far has stopped mobile operators from entirely replacing their existing TDM network, leading to hybrid network architectures,” said Dirk Lindemeier, responsible for mobile backhaul solutions at Nokia Siemens Networks. “Our backhaul solution is a straight-forward approach to a true packet-based network.”

Nokia Siemens Networks
www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com

Symmetricom
www.symmetricom.com

Sponsored Recommendations

Highly Integrated 20A Digital Power Module for High Current Applications

March 20, 2024
Renesas latest power module delivers the highest efficiency (up to 94% peak) and fast time-to-market solution in an extremely small footprint. The RRM12120 is ideal for space...

Empowering Innovation: Your Power Partner for Tomorrow's Challenges

March 20, 2024
Discover how innovation, quality, and reliability are embedded into every aspect of Renesas' power products.

Article: Meeting the challenges of power conversion in e-bikes

March 18, 2024
Managing electrical noise in a compact and lightweight vehicle is a perpetual obstacle

Power modules provide high-efficiency conversion between 400V and 800V systems for electric vehicles

March 18, 2024
Porsche, Hyundai and GMC all are converting 400 – 800V today in very different ways. Learn more about how power modules stack up to these discrete designs.

Comments

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of Electronic Design, create an account today!