TV Technology

Tektronix Launches New Reference Generator at IBC2012

BEAVERTON, ORE.—At IBC2012, Tektronix will introduce the SPG8000 Master Sync and Master Clock Reference Generator that combines the company’s sync pulse generator (SPG) and master clock reference ...
EDN

VCXO makes inexpensive dual-clock reference

This Design Idea describes an inexpensive circuit to generate two extremely high-quality, crystal-clock-reference-signals, one of which is a PWM-controlled VCXO (voltage-controlled crystal oscillator) ...
Hackaday

Turning A Quartz Clock Module Into A Time Reference

If you’re looking for a 1-second time reference, you’d probably just grab a GPS module off the shelf and use the 1PPS output. As demonstrated by [InazumaDenki], though, an old quartz clock module can ...
Electronic Design

SDRs as a Reference and Common Clock Source for GNSS Timing Apps

What SDRs are and why they’re important to GNSS timing systems. How SDR clock distribution ensures that various functions of a GNSS system are properly synchronized. Integration of ground stations, ...
Seeking Alpha

VIAVI Launches Cesium-less ePRTC360+ Enhanced Primary Reference Time Clock as Alternative to Cesium-Accuracy Holdover Clock

Only alternative to Cesium clocks to meet ITU-T G.8272.1 drift standard, with no time limit and at a fraction of the cost The international ITU-T G.8272.1 standard stipulates that Enhanced Primary ...
Electronic Design

Timing Decisions 101: Oscillator or Clock?

The basic considerations when choosing a timing solution for today’s technologies. The difference between a crystal oscillator and an integrated clock device. Use cases and performance factors for ...