Symmetricom Inc. has rolled out a new precision time protocol (PTP) translator for network-service providers and equipment manufacturers. The TimeProvider 500 IEEE 1588-2008 PTP Translator accelerates the upgrade of existing network infrastructures to accommodate next generation, packet-based timing and synchronization over Ethernet backhaul.

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The TimeProvider 500 is currently being rolled out by an undisclosed North American wireless provider. It eliminates the need for a native, embedded PTP client solution in basestations and other end-point devices—allowing for rapid deployment of Ethernet backhaul with quick ROI.

“The TimeProvider 500 enables network operators to dramatically reduce their operating costs by enabling immediate migration from a traditional TDM backhaul infrastructure to Ethernet backhaul without compromising quality of service,” says Gurdip Jande, senior vice president of Marketing at Symmetricom. “Ready for immediate deployment to wireless carriers, the TimeProvider 500 does not require a forklift upgrade to existing base station equipment, resulting in lower Capex and Opex expenditures while increasing network bandwidth.”

For a peek at the TimeProvider 500, you can visit Symmetricom’s booth at the International CTIA Wireless conference in Las Vegas, Nevada in April. Symmetricom will also be hosting a panel titled, “Synchronization Keeps Ethernet Backhaul on Time.”