Systems and methods for precise time synchronization with optical modules
US11646864B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 18, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2039 |
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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 is disclosed, 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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