Key facts
- VIAVI Solutions Inc. has launched the µPNT GDO-1000.
- The device is a GNSS-disciplined oscillator for precision timing.
- It is designed for size, weight, and power-constrained platforms.
- The oscillator offers microsecond-class 24-hour holdover.
- It features an ultra-compact design, weighing under 4 grams.
Precision timing is crucial for various applications, including telecommunications, data centers, and autonomous systems. Devices that require highly accurate and stable timing, especially in environments with limited space and power, benefit from specialized components like GNSS-disciplined oscillators. These oscillators leverage Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals for accurate timekeeping and maintain that accuracy even when satellite signals are temporarily lost.