Patent ID: 6763016
Filing Date: 2004-07-13
Classification: H04J,H04Q

Abstract:
A system for distributing a synchronization signal in a telecommunications network, comprising:a timing generator operable to provide a synchronization signal comprising timing and control signals; a lower level distribution module coupled to the timing generator, the lower level distribution module operable to receive and distribute the synchronization signal; an intermediate level distribution module coupled to the timing generator and to the lower level distribution module, the intermediate level distribution module operable to receive and distribute the synchronization signal; an upper level distribution module coupled to the timing generator and to the intermediate level distribution module, the upper level distribution module operable to receive and distribute the synchronization signal; a bus control module coupled to the lower level distribution module, the bus control module operable to receive and distribute the synchronization signal; and a plurality of cards coupled to the bus control module, each card operable to receive the synchronization signal and to synchronize based on the timing signals.