IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP)

IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) is a technology that synchronizes the clocks of different devices in a network to very high accuracy. It ensures all devices have the same time, often within a few microseconds, which is essential for applications like telecommunications, power systems, and industrial automation. PTP works by exchanging timing messages between a master clock and several slave clocks, measuring delays, and adjusting clocks accordingly. This coordinated timing improves the reliability and performance of complex systems that depend on precise, synchronized operations.