Introducing the most compact sync solution for energy and broadcast networks

1. Introducing the most compact sync solution for energy and broadcast networks Nir Laufer, Ulrich Kohn October 2019 Seamlessly transition to highly accurate PTP timing

2. © 2019 ADVA Optical Networking. All rights reserved.22 Synchronization is key in many applications Radio access networks Highly accurate phase and frequency synchronization for efficient use of spectrum Migration from NTP- to PTP-based timing for increased timestamping accuracy Financial trading Digital cable networks Timing distribution to remote PHY devices in digital infrastructure deployments Higher accuracy and uncompromised reliability for mission critical applications Power utilities Data center infrastructure Common and precise time basis for synchronization of distributed data bases Keeping cameras, mixers, recorders and monitors tightly synchronized Broadcast networks New solution New solution

4. © 2019 ADVA Optical Networking. All rights reserved.44 SDI is a synchronous, broadcast- specific transport technology SDI monolithically integrates video signals, framing and timing into hardware, creating complexity and inflexibility challenges with synchronizing audio and video Evolve towards IP network with flexible processing of video and audio and ancillary data Towards standard IP transport of video, audio, ancillary data as well as time Drivers for IP in broadcasting networks Mobile studio Production studio Local TV station Legacy SDI transport IP transport Ethernet/IP at appliances SDI at appliances Mobile studio Local TV station

5. © 2019 ADVA Optical Networking. All rights reserved.5555 © 2019 ADVA Optical Networking. All rights reserved. Confidential. SMPTE 2059 uses PTP IP packets to do the job traditional SPGs do PTP (SMPTE 2059) replaces SPG Sync pulse generator (SPG) SDI Frame synchronizer Remote Onsite Video router SDI Video processing Video server Sync pulses SDI Simplification with IP PTP Grandmaster Frame synchronizer Remote Onsite Video processing Video server Video router Packet network Media, control and timing SMPTE: Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers; pronounced “simp-tee”

6. © 2019 ADVA Optical Networking. All rights reserved.66 What synchronization problems need to be solved? Avoid frame losses caused by faster sending than receiving; make: f1 = f2 Asynchronous IP transport Asynchronous IP transport HDR proc. Video Audio Dolby surround (16 video, 5 audio).Subtitles Production f1 f2 < f1 Enable distributed processing of audio and video; make: t1 = t2 = t3 = t4 = t5 = t6 Deliver precise time over packet networks despite jitter and (asymmetric) delay t1 t2 t3 t4 t5 t6 Asynchronous IP transport time Time Drop

7. © 2019 ADVA Optical Networking. All rights reserved.77 Step 1: Synchronizing broadcasting devices Step 2: Backup with network-based delivery Combining GNSS-based and network-based timing for best performance Seamlessly introducing PTP in broadcasting networks • Installing very compact grandmasters • Satellite-based timing at any site • Backed up by network-based PTP • Use SMPTE ST 2059-2 /AES67 PTP profiles • Central, redundant high-performance grandmasters • Sync-aware network devices (TC, BC) • Potential use of telecom profiles (G.8275.1/2) OSA 5405 OSA 5401

9. © 2019 ADVA Optical Networking. All rights reserved.99 Synchronization accuracy requirements Bulk metering Customer premises metering SCADA: supervisory control and data acquisition Frequency measurement Event recorder Fault localization Synchrophasor: voltage/current with accurate phase 1s 1ms 1µs IRIG NTP PTP Inter-range instrumentation group (IRIG) time codes; Oct 1960: ASCII coded date/time information on sub-carrier

10. © 2019 ADVA Optical Networking. All rights reserved.1010 GNSS outages need to be mitigated with network-based synchronization delivery IEEE 1588 necessary for IEC 61850 substation automation and IEEE C37.118 synchrophasor PTP profiles: IEC/IEEE 61850-9-3 IEEE C37.238-2011 IEEE C37.238-2017 As synchronization is mission-critical, real-time information about sync quality is vital Moving from 1ms to 1µs time accuracy requires NTP to be replaced by PTP Challenges Increasing accuracy GNSS vulnerability Lack of visibility Standardization

11. © 2019 ADVA Optical Networking. All rights reserved.1111 IRIG and PPS provide time information GNSS as highly accurate local time reference Network Time Protocol (NTP) provides ms precision to appliances GNSS time reference Currently applied solutions meet neither accuracy nor availability requirements Substation synchronization - today Migration to Ethernet Protection relay RTU/ SCADA IEDEvent recorder HMI Substation switch IRIG-B, PPS NTP server GPS clock NTP IRIG time codes; Oct 1960: ASCII coded date/time information on sub-carrier

12. © 2019 ADVA Optical Networking. All rights reserved.1212 Precision time protocol for sub-µs timing accuracy Converging PTP, NTP and IRIG-B into single solution Mitigating GNSS outages with network-based backup for highest availability Assuring business continuity by monitoring sync quality SFP-based OSA 5401 or integrated receiver OSA 5405 Highest accuracy and best availability with satellite- and network-based timing Substation synchronization – tomorrow Protection relay RTU/ SCADA IEDEvent recorder HMI Substation switch IRIG-B, PPS PTP grandmaster PTP, NTP ePRTCWAN OSA 5405 OSA 5401

13. © 2019 ADVA Optical Networking. All rights reserved.1313 Highly-accurate timing delivery and assurance with the smallest footprint on the market Multiple fallback options for extended holdover Syncjack™ technology for in-service sync monitoring Small form-factor pluggable (SFP) with integrated PTP grandmaster, NTP server and GNSS receiver Configurable to operate in PTP grandmaster, boundary clock, slave clock and APTS modes Supporting power, broadcast and telecom PTP profiles Product description Key benefits Enabling PTP synchronization in the most space-restrictive environments SFP-based PTP/NTP server with built-in GNSS receiver OSA 5401 – product overview Smallest PTP/NTP server in the world !

14. © 2019 ADVA Optical Networking. All rights reserved.1414 Unique indoor dual GNSS antenna No clear sky view needed Simple installation and maintenance without RF cable feeds (powered over Ethernet) Dual GNSS antenna with receiver and PTP grandmaster Ruggedized outdoor variant for wall, pole and cabinet mount on the roof or at street level Small footprint variant for indoor window or wall mounting Supporting power, broadcast and telecom PTP profiles Product description Key benefits Enabling precise synchronization everywhere In-/outdoor smart GNSS antenna with integrated receiver and PTP grandmaster OSA 5405 Series – product overview

15. © 2019 ADVA Optical Networking. All rights reserved.1515 Precise timing is essential for an increasing number of markets, now including power and broadcast Oscilloquartz has added power and broadcast profile to its most compact grandmasters Easy upgrade of existing broadcast and energy networks with SFP-based solution OSA 5401 OSA 5405 grandmaster with integrated GNSS receiver and antenna for even the most challenging environments with limited sky view Unique jamming and spoofing prevention Unique synchronization portfolio supports broadcasting and energy networks Summary

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