Microsemi Corporation's innovative TimeProvider 5000 system

     Microsemi Corporation has announced the release of software version 2.2 of the award-winning TimeProvider 5000, which supports the ITU-T G.8275.1 Phase synchronization specification through software upgrades and license keys. The new software version now supports Synchronous Ethernet and the IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) phase specification. The PTP phase specification will help Microsemi customers use the available spectrum more efficiently and provide a more reliable network. Microsemi's innovative TimeProvider 5000 is deployed in more than 200 PTP frequency synchronization networks around the world and is now able to support the new PTP phase synchronization specification.

     The software upgrade, which is available for both Meko Semi's widely installed and newly deployed devices, allows operators to leverage and extend their installed PTP master clocks to support the new ITU phase-synchronous telecommunications specification.

     According to the Global Mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), A total of 79 operators have introduced, deployed or are trialling LTE Advanced(LTE-A) technology in their networks. Twenty-one operators have launched LTE-A carrier aggregation technology in 14 countries.

     Phil Mann, General Manager and Vice President of Microsemi's Frequency and Time Clock division, said: "Microsemi is the world's clock standards company, which reflects our commitment to delivering clock solutions from the core of the network to the edge. As the industry deploys new technologies and standards such as LTE-A and small cells, we are fully committed to providing customers with solutions that leverage their existing network investments to meet future evolution needs."

     Microsemi fully supports the new ITU-T G.8275.1 phase specification in the TimeProvider 5000 core and TimeProvider 2000 series edge PTP master clock products. Enables wireless carrier networks to seamlessly transition to ensure their LTE-A and small cell sites are deployed and provide high-quality service. "The implementation of a phase-synchronous network requires planning synchronization and clock from the endpoint to the later design, and Microsemi's flexible PTP solution portfolio and TimePictra synchronization management platform provide operators with the necessary synchronization infrastructure to implement LTE-A and small cell services."