Synchronization Solution For 5G ORAN

Open networking and open APIs prevents vendor lock-in and enables innovation.
Lifecycle Service Orchestration (LSO) enables automation and orchestration of timing.

Accurate time availability in a 5G TDD network is a key function that needs to work properly despite of influences on the network. The in-network alternative to GNSS/GPS, PTP with Full Timing Support (FTS), requires that every network element is PTP enabled and interworking. Therefore, timing needs to be independent of network components, network capacity and network layers. This will effectively allow virtualization and cloud solutions.

Availability of accurate time everywhere in a 5G TDD network is crucial to assure service availability, security and reliability. Even though time is a key network fundamental, it should not be a main concern and certainly not an obstacle that prevents growth and development. Synchronization needs to be built on guiding principles for the Internet which is the only way to build scalable network solutions.