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Precise clock synchronization over optical fiber

US8600239B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 1, 2011
Grant dateDec 3, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04J3/0667
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A clock at a first network element that is connected to a second network element over first and second optical links that are physically distinct from each other is aligned using optical timing signals having different wavelengths. Transit delays between the first and second network elements may be determined using the same optical timing signals.

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