Systems and methods for precise time synchronization with optical modules
US10313103B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 24, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2011/0045
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An optical module for use in an optical system, the optical module implementing Precision Time Protocol (PTP) clock functionality therein. The optical module includes an electrical interface with the optical system; circuitry connected to the electrical interface and configured to implement a plurality of functions of functionality; an optical interface connected to the circuitry; and timing circuitry connected to the electrical interface and one or more of the plurality of functions, wherein the timing circuitry is configured to implement the PTP clock functionality.
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