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Thunderbolt PTP Grandmaster Clock GM330

The Protempis Thunderbolt™ PTP GM330 Grandmaster Clock is designed for a variety of communication and next-gen data networks including private 4G/5G, O-RAN, small cell, and others that require phase synchronization. The product features an integration of: • GNSS time source • PTP synchronization • 40-gigabit line rate switching • 4 optical/copper 10-gigabit ports and 2 1-gigabit ethernet ports PTP Sync Highlights: • 128-4K+ clients, depending on PTP profile & transaction rate • All major PTP profiles supported GNSS Highlights: • Dual band (L1 & L5) enhances stability and security (spoofing & jamming resilience). • Provides continuous availability of UTC traceable time for phase synchronization • Employs industry-leading Protempis GNSS performance, and world class holdover technology General: • ½ 1U Rack • Power: AC, DC, or POE+(option, coming soon) • Supports indoor and outdoor deployments with an extended operating temperature range (-40 to +70 C)

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Protempis is a leading provider of advanced GNSS-based time and synchronization solutions, formerly known as Trimble Time and Frequency. The company offers a comprehensive range of products that ensure accurate time synchronization for critical infrastructure in telecommunications, finance, data centers, industrial automation, and the energy sector.

Their product portfolio includes GNSS receivers, disciplined clocks, PTP Grandmaster clocks, smart antennas, and NTP time servers. One of their flagship products is the Thunderbolt™ GM330, a PTP Grandmaster clock designed to meet the demands of modern communication networks such as 5G, O-RAN, and private wireless systems. This device integrates GNSS time sourcing, PTP synchronization, and high-performance network switching in a compact format.

The company is known for its reliability, with a mean time between failures (MTBF) of over 1,000,000 hours for its GPS/GNSS disciplined clocks. Their FreqOut™ architecture delivers atomic clock-like performance at a fraction of the cost, eliminating the need for expensive rubidium clocks.

Protempis serves a wide range of industries including aerospace, finance, healthcare, industrial automation, and telecommunications. Their solutions are designed to meet strict timing requirements, ensuring operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

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