Title :
Synchronization over Ethernet and IP in next-generation networks [Guest Editorial]
Author :
Bregni, Stefano ; Subrahmanyan, Ravi
fDate :
2/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Network synchronization deals with the distribution of time and frequency over a network of clocks, including clocks spread over a wide area. The goal is to align the time and frequency scales of all the clocks by using the communications capacity of links between nodes.
Keywords :
IP networks; clocks; local area networks; next generation networks; packet switching; synchronisation; telecommunication links; Ethernet; IP networks; clock; communication link capacity; network synchronization; next generation networks; Ethernet networks; Mobile communication; Next generation networking; Special issues and sections; Synchronization;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MCOM.2011.5706320