New device targets precise IEEE 1588 GrandMaster clocks
28 May 2008
Design Automation
Precise time with nanosecond accuracy, synchronised to UTC, in the past required expensive cesium or rubidium clocks.
With the advent of IEEE 1588 in combination with GPS, synchronised time to nanosecond accuracy can now be a commodity for use in distributed systems. IEEE 1588, the Precision Time Protocol (PTP), is finding its way into a variety of applications. For each application there is a need for a timekeeper at large, the GrandMaster or GM for short. Various accurate time sources are used, and the IM3240 microcontroller from Imsys leverages the accuracy of GPS and its ability to provide precise time.
The DK4-3240 development kit, when connected to a GPS receiver with a pulse per second (PPS) signal, is targeted at rapid development of a PTP GrandMaster. All necessary hardware and software is included and the small form-factor and design quality of the platform enables compact design and OEM prototyping.
The functionality of the system is delivered by the IM3240, a dedicated controller for time synchronised applications whose features stem from the ability to analyse and act on gate level, in realtime. With the ability to sustain almost 20 Mbps of IP dataflow while running the IEEE 1588 protocol, the controller offers an excellent performance/energy ratio. It embeds a complete software platform including IEEE 1588 protocol, realtime operating system, Flash file system, TCP/IP stack and FTP and Web server.
For more information visit www.imsystech.com
Further reading:
Quad-Apollo MxFE reference design
Design Automation
The Quad-Apollo MxFE reference design exemplifies a complete, high-performance platform for every-element direct-RF sampling digital beamforming using Analog Devices’ Apollo mixed-signal front-end technology.
Read more...
MIKROE signs multi-year deal with Renesas
Dizzy Enterprises
Design Automation
MIKROE has signed a multi-year MCU development tool support deal with Renesas, which commits MIKROE to providing development tools for 500 of Renesas’ most popular MCUs.
Read more...
Future Electronics and SnapMagic announce CAD model integration to support faster design cycles
Future Electronics
Design Automation
Engineers can now download verified symbols, footprints, and 3D models directly from supported product pages, enabling a smoother transition from component selection to PCB layout.
Read more...
Pulsonix 14.0 advances design
Design Automation
Pulsonix’s latest PCB design software platform further strengthens simulation and brings significant enhancements in mechanical-electrical 3D integration, smarter comparison tools, and enhanced usability features.
Read more...
Silicon Labs’ Simplicity AI-enabled SDK
Design Automation
Silicon Labs recently unveiled a new way it is helping developers and their AI agents collaborate through its Simplicity AI SDK.
Read more...
Accelerate development of AI-enabled embedded systems
Design Automation
ADI’s CodeFusion Studio (CFS) is a modern embedded software development platform aimed at accelerating the creation of AI-enabled embedded systems.
Read more...
STM32CubeIDE for Visual Studio Code
Design Automation
STM32CubeIDE has moved from prerelease to official release marking a milestone in the deployment of STM32CubeIDE for Visual Studio Code.
Read more...
Siemens’ software selected for verification and validation
ASIC Design Services
Design Automation
Siemens Digital Industries Software recently announced that Veloce Strato CS and Veloce proFPGA CS have been deployed at Arm, a longtime user of Veloce, as part of its design flow for Arm Neoverse Compute Subsystems.
Read more...
Enhanced graphics on STM32U3
Design Automation
ST has introduced a new program designed specifically for users working with its mainstream STM32 MCUs, including STM32C0, U0, WBA, and U3 series.
Read more...
Semicon Summit 2025 - Dubai: Direct access to global chipmakers, built for Africa’s engineering needs
Design Automation
[Sponsored] The future of South Africa’s technology ecosystem depends on deeper integration with global supply chains and tighter alignment with semiconductor manufacturers. That alignment takes presence, interaction, and shared focus on real systems.
Read more...
printer friendly version