Critical Infrastructure
At Safran, we have a proven track record of delivering the right products, solutions and support to the critical infrastructure and test systems of the world’s largest companies. From precision timing and synchronization, to advanced GNSS and PNT simulation, to testing and measurement, Safran is your trusted partner for networks and systems that are too big, or too critical, to fail. With Safran, you’ll meet your project goals with confidence.
Use Cases
Timing and Synchronization in Process Control
In the process control industry, precise timing and synchronization are critical for maintaining the efficiency and safety of operations.
High Accuracy Timing for Managed Service Providers
Improve monitoring capability, including accuracy and precision within their infrastructures and democratize high resolution time-based services to their client communities.
High Accuracy Timing for Exchanges
Improve accuracy and precision to and within their matching networks, provide better transparency to exchange participants, high resolution timestamping for network latency monitoring and the ability to monetize time distribution as a service to market participants
High Accuracy Timing For Electronic Trading
Problem We Solve Improve accuracy and precision within and between co-located trading locations, electronic trading decisions, data science, back testing and real time latency monitoring. Why it is Important How We Solve it The WR-Z16 is a standalone device with 16 SFP connectors which provides sub-nanosecond accuracy time over plug-and-play optical fiber links. The WR-Z16…
Cost-Effective GNSS Receiver Testing & Simulation
Simulation is an ideal way to test the proper operation of devices, systems and software that is reliant on Global Navigation Satellite Signals.
Multi-Antenna GNSS Simulation for Automotive Applications
Safran’s Skydel GPS/GNSS Simulators enable cost-effective, scalable multi-antenna testing for automotive applications.
Case Studies
Long Distance White Rabbit High Accuracy time over fiber link
The White Rabbit (WR) link covers an approximate distance of 1,350 km (840 miles) and was deployed in collaboration with Optiver US, a financial company, to connect Chicago and New Jersey trading locations.
Deutsche Börse deploys White Rabbit solution
The German exchange deployed White Rabbit to improve accuracy and precision for internal timestamping via FPGA based switches.
White Rabbit for Finance
White Rabbit is an ultra-accurate IEEE 1588 (PTP) implementation that achieves sub-nanosecond accuracy. Designed for use in avionics, telecommunications, space, defence and scientific facilities, White Rabbit has become the gold standard for time distribution within electronic trading networks.Deployed by electronic trading firms in the finance sector to improve accuracy and precision within and between trading…
White Rabbit Technologies to enhance 5G capabilities for Mobile Backbone
White Rabbit Technologies to enhance 5G capabilities for Mobile Backbone.
Safran’s GSG-8 Advanced Simulator Drives R&D Testing for Stellantis (formerly FCA – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles)
Discover how the flexible and scalable GSG-8 platform delivered a cost-effective and high-end precision GNSS testing to the automotive industry.
Safran Serves as Global Supplier to Emerson for Critical Infrastructure Distributed Control Systems
Safran has been working with Emerson since 2013, providing resilient timing and synchronization solutions for their plant automation systems. The Safran-Emerson relationship has expanded over the years, encompassing many business units and spanning multiple continents.
News
Safran Electronics & Defense Spain – WR & UKRI Contract
We are proud to announce that in January 2024, Safran Electronics & Defense Spain signed a contract for the supply of a timing and triggering system based on White Rabbit with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
Safran Electronics & Defense Introduces New WROX Card
The latest Option Card for SecureSync enhances Safran’s Navigation & Timing offerings by integrating White Rabbit capabilities, enabling ultra-precise network time distribution. ROCHESTER, New York – May 1, 2024 – Safran Electronics & Defense announces WROX, a new option card for the SecureSync time server that incorporates White Rabbit technology and enables a new level of…
Skydel 23.8 Has Dropped. Get it Now.
In our third major release of the year, Safran has added more power, more features, and more functionality to Skydel, its flagship GNSS simulation engine.
