Timing and Sync

Defense and commercial industries worldwide need precision timing to support critical network operations.

Network accuracy, security, compliance, and best practices all require the resilient time synchronization provided by Safran’s portfolio of network time servers & solutions.

Whenever accuracy, safety, security and reliability are critical, Safran leads the way.

Why You Need A Network Time Server

Time is critical for transactions across computer networks. Many events on the network need accurate time to initiate and control processes, and complete transactions such as authentication. Accurate time for time stamps and log files is also very important for billing systems, network diagnostics, digital forensics, high-reliability databases and process analysis.

Yet clocks in electronic devices are not designed for accuracy. A typical clock can drift more than one hour in a year. The solution is to employ network time synchronization.

Time synchronization is an important criterion for efficient network operations. A network time synchronization implementation is simple and relies on a network time server as a network master clock. The characteristics of a network time server determine the security, reliability, and accuracy as well as the ease of manageability of the network time application.

Accurate, Secure Timing

GNSS / GPS Time Servers

The most secure timing available, the SecureSync GNSS / GPS time server is built on a platform of configurable capability components, either by hardware, software or system integration, to offer precisely what you need at the lowest cost of ownership.

Safran fully supports the implementation of PTP (IEEE-1588v2) for applications that require microsecond accuracy on networks and devices.

Find out why we’re the world leader in Resilient timing.

SecureSync® Time and Frequency Reference System

Sub-Nanosecond Timing

White Rabbit is a collaborative project including CERN (the European Organization for Nuclear Research), GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research and other partners from universities and industry to develop a fully deterministic Ethernet-based network for general purpose data transfer and sub-nanosecond accuracy time transfer.

Follow the White Rabbit

Mobile Mission Rugged Timing

A low SWaP, high performance GPS master clock and network time server that delivers accurate, software configurable time and frequency signals.

VersaSync Rugged GPS Time & Frequency Reference System

All-in-One PNT

GNSS / GPS Network Time Server, Navigation System, and Master Clock

VersaPNT is next-generation resilient position, navigation, and timing in a small, rugged package. GNSS performance is augmented with advanced alternative PNT technologies to ensure your system is always ready to perform accurately and reliably.

VersaPNT Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Solution

GPS/GNSS Alternative

As an encrypted signal 1000x stronger than GNSS, STL is an ideal solution for augmenting GPS or other GNSS constellations for resiliency and security or as a standalone indoor solution when roof access isn’t an option.

Learn about the STL Option

Resilient Timing and Cybersecurity

Interference Detection and Mitigation (IDM) is becoming a larger cybersecurity issue with the reliance on GPS/GNSS signals carrying the burden of making them an attractive vector of attack. Safran’s suite of IDM Solutions will protect your time and location data in any environment.

Cybersecurity Solutions

M-Code

From timing to testing and simulation, Safran is at the forefront of developing encrypted signal solutions for M-Code and PRS.

M-Code Solutions

Timing Boards

Synchronize one or more computer- or instrument chassis-based systems to a time code, providing accurate timing, time stamps for external events, time-based interrupts, and time & frequency reference signals to other devices. Our TSync line provides board-level timing ideal for domain controllers and other embedded applications. Available in PCIe and VPX. Includes Windows and Linux drivers.

Explore TSync

NetClock GPS NTP Server

Network Time Protocol Server for Small Applications

High performance GPS NTP Time Server for small networks which only require one 10/100 network port and TCXO internal clock.

Explore NetClock

Case Studies

The world’s most critical applications rely on Safran solutions. Check out some of our case studies, and reach out when you are ready to discuss how Safran can solve your PNT challenges.

Defense Network Upgrades - Precision Time Synchronization

Why Choose Safran

We are the Reference
With the most extensive PNT portfolio in the world, we are leading the world in Resilient Timing, Atomic Clocks, and Aircraft Beacons, while disrupting the landscape of GNSS Simulation.
We are Everywhere
Safran is trusted by Government Agencies, Militaries, and Critical Infrastructure Customers in over 80 countries around the world and has the most Atomic Clocks in Space.
Built-to-Order
When customization counts, we are the leader in delivering ruggedized, field-tested form factors and configurations for your application. No matter the complexity or requirements, contact us today to talk about it. We love a challenge.
The Best Support. Period.
No, really! Our support team is your support team. We see each ticket through with a personal touch and world-class expertise.