Oscilloquartz Unveils Synchronization Solution to Enable the Small Cell Era
May 23 2017 - 3:01AM
Ultra-Compact OSA 5405 SyncReach(TM) Features
Industry's Only Dual Antenna GNSS Technology for Both Indoor and
Outdoor Deployment
Neuchâtel, Swizerland. May 23, 2017.
Oscilloquartz, an ADVA Optical Networking company, today launched
the OSA 5405 SyncReach(TM), an integrated PTP grandmaster and GNSS
receiver with a patent-pending dual antenna and receiver to enable
the mass roll out of small cells. The new technology has been
specifically engineered to provide accurate and affordable phase
synchronization for the rapidly growing small cell market and meet
the stringent timing requirements of 4.5G and 5G connectivity. With
the OSA 5405 operators can migrate from legacy GNSS RF antennas and
cables to standard, cost-effective copper and fiber Ethernet
cabling, reducing capital expenditure and operating expenses.
Available in both indoor and outdoor variants, the OSA 5405 can be
deployed in the most challenging environments, including urban
canyons where GPS signals fail. The OSA 5405's miniscule form
factor also enables it to be positioned on indoor windows to avoid
multipath signal interference from objects within the building.
"We're at the start of a new era. With the
internet of things (IoT) connecting more wireless devices and 5G
just around the corner, small cells will have a big role to play.
This market is set to grow exponentially in the next few years.
Small cells will soon be everywhere and that makes precise
synchronization essential. Operators urgently need a way to
reliably and affordably deliver new levels of phase accuracy," said
Gil Biran, general manager, Oscilloquartz. "We've created our OSA
5405 to effectively deliver small cell synchronization in any
environment and eliminate all restrictions. Our new technology
radically simplifies GNSS antenna installation. The use of PTP
removes the need to compensate for cable delay and extends the
reach of GNSS. It enables operators to forget about archaic and
expensive RF cables and use simple copper cabling or optical fiber
for longer distances. And with variants that can be positioned in
almost any location, it provides strictly accurate timing precisely
where it's needed."
The compact design and power-over-Ethernet
capabilities of the indoor- or outdoor-mounted OSA 5405 enable
synchronization right at the edge of the mobile network. This
creates dramatic reductions in complexity and power requirements as
well as lower costs for installation and operation. Another key
feature of the new technology is IP connectivity. This means that
synchronization becomes another element of the internet of things.
The OSA 5405's highly precise GNSS-sourced synchronization is
supported by network-based Sync-E and PTP backups. In high-rise
buildings it can also deliver synchronization recovered from the
GNSS smart receiver over optical fiber. The ADVA FSP Network
Manager with comprehensive Syncjack(TM) assurance guarantees
efficient operation. What's more, the OSA 5405 uses a unique dual
GNSS antenna and receiver algorithm to mitigate interference from
multipath signals that can affect accuracy, particularly in urban
canyons.
"Make no mistake; the launch of our OSA 5405 is
a major milestone in the progress towards mass-scale small cell
deployment. With its plug-and-play simplicity, miniscule form
factor and multiple timing functions in a single device, this is a
key technology for 5G networks and the IoT. Currently deployed in
trials with major carriers, it will shortly be available to all
operators looking to harness next-generation synchronization
precisely where it's needed," commented Nir Laufer, product line
director, Oscilloquartz. "What we're providing here is
unprecedented efficiency, flexibility and simplicity. We have the
version with ruggedized housing for outdoor installations and the
indoor variant for deployment on the inside of windows. Our OSA
5405 makes accurate and affordable small cell synchronization
available for all networks. And it doesn't just deliver on cost.
Improvements to reliability and precision significantly improve
customer experience. It also boasts the smallest available size and
power footprint, making this the greenest small cell
synchronization technology on the market."
Watch this video for information on the OSA
5405: http://adva.li/osa5405-video.
Further details are also available in these
slides: http://adva.li/osa5405-slides.
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About OscilloquartzOscilloquartz is a
pioneer in time and frequency synchronization. We design,
manufacture and deploy end-to- end synchronization systems that
ensure the delivery and assurance of highly precise timing
information over next-generation packet and legacy networks. As an
ADVA Optical Networking company, we're creating new opportunities
for tomorrow's networks. For more information, please visit us at:
www.oscilloquartz.com.
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Networking is a company founded on innovation and driven to help
our customers succeed. For over two decades, our technology has
empowered networks across the globe. We're continually developing
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industry and creates new business opportunities. It's these open
connectivity solutions that enable our customers to deliver the
cloud and mobile services that are vital to today's society and for
imagining new tomorrows. Together, we're building a truly connected
and sustainable future. For more information on how we can help
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