IEEE 1588 IEC 61588 First edition 2004-09 IEC/IEEE International Standard - Precision clock synchronization protocol for networked measurement and control systems
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Scope
A protocol is provided in this standard that enables precise synchronization of clocks in measurement and control systems implemented with technologies such as network communication, local computing, and distributed objects. The protocol is applicable to systems communicating via packet networks. Heterogeneous systems are enabled that include clocks of various inherent precision, resolution, and s...