Maxiva GNSS-PTP ensures precision for broadcast and telecom facilities.
GatesAir, a Thomson Broadcast subsidiary specializing in wireless content delivery, is set to debut its timing and signal reference solution, Maxiva GNSS-PTP, at IBC. This standalone 1RU solution is designed to provide high-precision 10MHz and 1 PPS reference signals to essential components in the signal chain, such as transmitters, networking, and studio equipment. GatesAir will showcase this innovation.
The Maxiva GNSS-PTP is tailored to the latest navigation technologies in second-generation Global Navigation Satellite Systems. It supports all primary global satellite constellations (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS). Each GNSS-PTP device can feed up to twelve 10 MHz and 1 PPS references, eliminating the need for a separate timing source in each component. This approach significantly cuts down on equipment costs and installation time, offering a centralized yet highly redundant point of failure for engineers.
The inclusion of the Precision Time Protocol v2 (PTP) enhances reliability and flexibility. Users can prioritize PTP as a primary source or set it as a backup to one of the GNSS receivers. The PTP module can operate as a master or slave, providing reliable timing and frequency reference to 12 external devices.
GatesAir has also enriched the user experience with an integrated web interface, allowing easy selection of frequency bands for each GNSS system and automatic or manual timing source configuration. The interface also provides visual aids, including tracking maps, satellite status, and signal quality.
