IEEE 1588 v2.1 PTP SW & HW
IEEE 1588 PTP Solution Overview
Comcores IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) Solution is a high quality and high performance time synchronization solution, which includes both hardware and software components. The PTP solution is fully compliant with IEEE 1588 v2.1 and IEEE 1588 v2 standards and enables time synchronization across multiple devices. The solution supports IEEE 802.1AS profile making it ideal for TSN applications. Comcores timing solution supports IEEE 1588 PTP profiles such as IEEE Default and Peer-to-Peer, as well as ITU-T G.8275.1 and ITU-T G.8275.2 profiles.
The fully autonomously operated IP includes XGMII and GMII interfaces. User configuration allows easy configuration for various synchronization methods.
The PTP solution has been tested successfully on Xilinx ZCU102 development board as well as at system level thus enabling a fast-track solution for getting started with high performance time synchronization.
Time synchronization is crucial in many applications and industries, such as Wireless, Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial, and many others. Phase alignment method allows sub-nanosecond precision and enables even the most demanding applications, for example, 5G networks (Delivering timing accuracy in 5G networks whitepaper).
Block Diagram
Key Features
Delivers Performance
- High synchronization accuracy down to 3 ns
- Supports PTP profiles defined in the standard (1588 default, default 802.1AS, etc.)
Highly Configurable
- Configurable for many operating modes
- Automatically calculates point-to-point latency
- Has programmable eMAC and PHY ingress and egress latency
- Supports GMII/XGMII interfaces
Silicon Agnostic
- Designed in VHDL and targeting any RTL implementation like ASICs, ASSPs and FPGAs
Easy to use
- Easy integration with MAC/PCS solutions
- Pre-integrated with Altera or Xilinx Ethernet MAC cores; services available for integrating with other 3rd party eMAC cores
- Complete reference designs for Altera and Xilinx, incl sample application software
- Platform independent software
Profiles Supported by the PTP IP
Profile Name
Default Delay Request-Response
Default Peer-to-Peer
Precision time protocol telecom profile for phase/time synchronization with full timing support from the network
Precision time protocol telecom profile for time/phase synchronization with partial timing support from the network
IEEE Std 802.1AS
Defining Document
IEEE Std 1588-2019
IEEE Std 1588-2019
G.8275.1
G.8275.2
IEEE Std 802.1AS-2020
Application
Generic
Generic
Telecommunication
Telecommunication
Audio/Video, Industrial Automation, Automotive
Standards Development Organization
IEEE
IEEE
ITU-T
ITU-T
IEEE
Deliverables
The IP core comes deeply verified and with an extensive documentation that, among others, includes User Manual and AUTOSAR compliance report. The product comes with a Software Stack. The core will by default come in an encrypted format. Source code option is available.
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What Comcores IP will do for you
Proven Quality
Solid process and predictability
Strong verification
Faster Time-to-Market
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Tremendous investments in research
Know-How
Long-term experience in communication protocols
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