ptpd
An open-source implementation of the Precision Time Protocol (PTP) version 2 for microsecond-level clock synchronization over Ethernet LANs.
What is ptpd?
PTPd is an open-source implementation of the Precision Time Protocol (PTP) version 2 that provides microsecond-level clock synchronization for Ethernet LAN-connected computers. It solves the problem of precise time coordination in instrumentation and control systems where traditional time protocols like NTP are insufficiently accurate.
Engineers and developers working with instrumentation systems, industrial control systems, telecommunications equipment, or any application requiring precise time synchronization over local networks.
Developers choose PTPd because it's a standards-compliant, open-source implementation of IEEE 1588-2008 that achieves microsecond precision without proprietary hardware or software dependencies, making it suitable for specialized timing applications.
Overview
PTPd official source - master branch a.k.a. trunk
Use Cases
Best For
- Synchronizing clocks in industrial control systems with microsecond precision
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