ANSI/IEEE 1588:2008
Standard for a Precision Clock Synchronization Protocol for Networked Measurement and Control Systems

Standard No.

ANSI/IEEE 1588:2008

Release Date

2008

Published By

American National Standards Institute （ANSI)

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ANSI/IEEE 1588:2008

Scope

This standard specifies a protocol enabling 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. The protocol enables heterogeneous systems that include clocks of various inherent precision, resolution and stability to synchronize.

ANSI/IEEE 1588:2008 history

• 2008 ANSI/IEEE 1588:2008 Standard for a Precision Clock Synchronization Protocol for Networked Measurement and Control Systems