The software upgrade is for both Microsemi's extensive installed base and new network deployments and allows operators to leverage and extend their installed base of PTP grandmaster clocks to support the new ITU Telecom profile for phase synchronization.

According to the Global Mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), 79 carriers in total have launched, have deployed or are trialing LTE Advanced technologies in their networks. The GSA also said 21 operators have launched LTE Advanced carrier aggregation in 14 countries.

With full support of the new ITU-T G.8275.1 phase profiles across its TimeProvider 5000 core and TimeProvider 2000 series edge PTP grandmaster clocks, Microsemi enables wireless operators to seamlessly migrate their networks forward to assure high quality of service for LTE-A and small cell deployments.

Preparing networks for phase synchronization requires engineering synchronization and timing from the end points back, and Microsemi's flexible PTP solutions portfolio along with its TimePictra synchronization management platform provide operators with essential synchronization infrastructure to enable LTE-A and small cell services.

The TimeProvider 5000 is an IEEE 1588 PTP grandmaster that enables communications service providers to build a stable, robust and reliable network infrastructure. An NTP server option and expansion shelf capabilities that include Synchronous Ethernet and an advanced PTP profile make this timing and synchronization system capable of supporting network needs today and in the future.

A carrier-grade design with flexible capabilities is vital to enable circuit to packet network migration for high-speed data services and wireless backhaul, and to deliver 3G, 4G/LTE and LTE Advanced wireless, as well as broadband multimedia to the network edge and customer premise.