IEC 61588:2021
Precision Clock Synchronization Protocol for Networked Measurement and Control Systems
Abstract
IEC 61588:2021 defines a network protocol, the Precision Time Protocol (PTP), enabling accurate and precise synchronization of the real-time clocks of devices in networked distributed systems. The protocol is applicable to systems where devices communicate via networks, including Ethernet. The standard allows multicast communication, unicast communication or both. The standard specifies requirements for mapping the protocol to specific network implementations and defines such mappings, including User Datagram Protocol (UDP)/Internet Protocol (IP versions 4 and 6), and layer-2 IEEE 802.3 Ethernet.
Additional information
Publication type | International Standard |
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Publication date | 2021-06-08 |
Edition | 3.0 |
Available language(s) | English |
TC/SC | TC 65/SC 65C - Industrial networksrss |
ICS | 43.060.50 - Electrical and electronic equipment. Control systems |
Stability date | 2026 |
Pages | 499 |
File size | 6848 KB |
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