Ravensburg, Germany – March 4, 2008 - Real-Time Systems announced the availability of its IEEE 1588 stack for the Microsoft Windows Real-Time Extension RTX 8.1 from Ardence. The RTS IEEE 1588 software stack is a full Master and Slave implementation and allows to highly-accurately synchronize distributed real-time clocks over standard Ethernet. Possible maximum jitter in the nanosecond range can be achieved if supported by hardware or as low as 15 microseconds worst case if used with standard network interfaces (NICs) in dedicated mode.
The product is available in source code.The RTS IEEE 1588 Master and Slave software stack incorporates the full specification and functionality of the Precision Clock Synchronization Protocol for Networked Measurement and Control Systems (PTP). Through PTP, multiple devices are automatically synchronized with the most accurate clock found in a packet-based network – typically Ethernet. The RTS protocol stack automatically determines the most accurate clock, otherwise known as the Grand Master Clock. During operation and after initial synchronization, the PTP real-time clocks are constantly adjusted by exchanging timing messages.
The RTS implementation uses statistical techniques to further reduce residual fluctuations. Because the RTS IEEE 1588 protocol stack supports the PTP hot-pluggable functionality requirement, devices may join or leave the network at any time. The software is simple, administration free and requires minimal resources of host components or networks. To monitor, tune and analyze a PTP network, third party open source tools are available for free. The RTS IEEE 1588 stack includes all servo algorithms, regulators, filters, PTP-Clock based on hardware timer and direct Timer access.
The RTS IEEE 1588 Software Protocol Stack is available with source code to qualified customers.Real-Time Systems GmbH, a Microsoft Embedded Partner and General Member of the Intel Communications Alliance expect wide use of this solution in the medical, industrial automation, defense / aerospace and test and measurement markets.
About Real-Time Systems GmbH:
Real-Time Systems GmbH is a leading provider of real-time virtualization and operating system technology, engineering services and products for embedded and real-time systems. With an extensive knowledge in quality software design, Real-Time Systems GmbH provides a competitive advantage to their customers. Their in-house teams of specialists collaborate with customers at any stage of the project development cycle, helping them to develop platform software (BSP), device drivers, and applications. Real-Time Systems GmbH is privately held and maintains its corporate headquarters in Ravensburg, Germany with partners in Europe, USA and Asia.