Highly accurate synchronization of system time in distributed systems with IEEE 1588
IEEE 1588 is a standard to synchronize the clocks of distributed devices in a network. Current protocol versions are based on the specification IEEE 1588-2008, also called 1588 V2. Depending on the hardware and topology used, accuracy down to a two-digit nanosecond range can be achieved. With an increasing number of devices providing hardware support for IEEE 1588, also the number of applications grows…