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This section provides an overview for time servers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 30 time server manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked time server companies as of December, 2024: 1.Veracity USA Inc., 2.Tekron International Limited, 3.Orolia.
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A Time Server is a server that distributes current time information over a TCP/IP network such as the Internet.
It uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to synchronize time between servers and to provide accurate current time information to clients. Each client PC can use this protocol to communicate with the Time Server and obtain the current time.
In addition, not only the client PCs, but also routers and other network devices on the network obtain time data from the Time Server in order to synchronize their operations with the correct time.
By synchronizing the time of devices on the network with the Time Server, all devices in the system can be recorded at the same time, and logs between devices can be matched.
Time Servers are used to provide time data to devices that require accurate time.
IT systems require accurate time synchronization. For example, in an environment with multiple servers, accurate time synchronization is required between those servers.
Time stamps in log files will be accurate, making troubleshooting easier.
In security measures, for example, accurate recording of login times makes it easier to detect and investigate unauthorized logins.
Accurate time synchronization is also necessary for business. For example, international transactions require accurate time synchronization since there are exchanges and banks in different countries.
Accurate time synchronization is also essential for online shopping. Accurate time synchronization is essential because of the large number of time-related transactions, such as orders and payments.
Accurate time synchronization is also necessary in the scientific and technical fields. Astronomy, meteorology, and other observations require accurate time synchronization. Accurate recording of these observations enables more accurate forecasting and analysis.
As described above, Time Servers are used in a wide variety of applications. Accurate time synchronization is needed not only in IT systems and business, but also in scientific and technical fields. The accurate time information provided by Time Servers contributes to a wide variety of situations.
Time Servers typically share time information using the NTP (Network Time Protocol) protocol, which is a protocol for time synchronization over TCP/IP networks and provides various functions to achieve accurate time synchronization.
In NTP, a client requests time information from a Time Server. The Time Server sends the accurate time information it holds to the client. This time information includes accurate time information obtained from a high-precision clock such as an atomic clock or GPS. The client reflects the received time information in its own clock to achieve accurate time synchronization.
NTP also allows the client to retrieve time information from multiple Time Servers if there are multiple. This allows for more accurate time synchronization. In addition, NTP provides functions to compensate for network delays and clock errors that occur in time synchronization. This allows for more accurate time synchronization.
NTP is operated in a hierarchical structure for the purpose of load balancing. Stratums are numbered 0, 1, 2, and so on, and the larger the number, the further away from the main Time Server, and thus the larger the error.
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Veracity USA Inc., established in 2005, based in Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland, is a manufacturer of IP video surveillance products for IP transmission, video storage, video wall display controllers and integrated security management software. The company’s product portfolio includes POE Switches, Power over Ethernet, Long Range Extenders, and Ethernet over Coax devices for IP video installers. It is based in the UK with offices in the USA, Middle East, India and South East Asia and distribution in over 50 countries. Products are used in military bases, power and water utilities, transportation hubs, stadiums and prisons, and safe-city systems.
Brandywine Communications is a time and frequency products manufacturer that was established in Tustin, California in 1995. The company’s product lineup includes clock timers and displays, GPS time servers, network time protocol devices, and time code equipment for converting or distributing time codes. It also offers PTP grandmaster clocks for precision time protocol operations, along with custom design and engineering services for unique projects. The company’s products are commonly used by clients in the transportation, space exploration, and armed forces sectors, including by the United States Navy, Army, and Air Force.
Microchip Technology Incorporated was incorporated in 1989 and is headquartered in Chandler, Arizona. The company is a developer and manufacturer of control solutions for global markets including the automotive, industrial, communications, human-machine interface, and connectivity industries. The company’s products include microcontrollers, field-programmable gate array products, MOSFET and radio frequency products, and both wired and wireless communications products. The company’s services include wafer foundry and assembly services, test subcontracting manufacturing services, development tools for enabling system designers to program microcontrollers and processors, and timing system products.
Galleon Systems Ltd, based in Chicago, United States, is a manufacturer of time synchronization products and software. The company product catalog includes NTP server clocks, GPS time servers and ethernet clocks, which are used in traffic, military, education and general consumer applications sectors to help receive and synchronize accurate time. Also, the company has partnered with Exhol, an online exhibition platform for B2B businesses to connect with prospects. Other partners include Microsoft, Nasdaq, HP and Fujitsu.
TimeMachines is an American precision time protocol (PTP) products and accessories manufacturer that was established in Lincoln, Nebraska in 2008. The company primarily produces PTP GPS time servers, network time synchronization (NTP) GPS time servers, and NTP power over ethernet (PoE) digital clock displays. It also offers WiFi digital clock displays, NTP PoE digital timers, and GPS-RF splitters for sending GPS signals to multiple devices. The company’s products are commonly used in government and intelligence agencies, military installations, and police as well as public safety offices.
Microsemi Corporation was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California. Microsemi is a subsidiary of Microchip Technology Incorporated. Microsemi is a provider of semiconductor and system solutions for aerospace, communications, data center, and industrial markets. A few of Microsemi’s product lines include high-performance and radiation-hardened analog mixed-signal integrated circuits, FPGAs, power management products, timing and synchronization devices, and RF solutions. Microsemi’s technological strengths are in connectivity, energy efficiency, miniaturization, power management, and security.
NetBunner is a manufacturer of integrated chips based in San Jose, United States, since 1998. The company's chips are embedded with programs like C/C++ compiler, debugger, TCP/IP stack and Real-Time Operating System (RTOS). The products are used in cloud computing, AI, sensor fusion and Internet of Things (IoT). The company also offers technical support like firmware updates, comprehensive tools and libraries. It has partnered with technology partners, distributors and consultants like NXP, Mouser Electronics and Professional Software Associates (PSA) to offer services to its customers and develop new technology.
Masterclock, Inc. established in 1994 in St. Charles, MO, USA, is a manufacturer and supplier of timekeeping products. The company's product range includes Master Clocks, NTP Servers, PC Cards, Digital Clocks, and Distribution Amplifiers. These are utilized in diverse applications like television studios and spacecraft launch operations. The primary industries served are Aerospace and Defense, Media, Commercial Enterprise, and Automation. In addition to its product offerings, the company provides integrated timing solutions and time code products.
Acquisys, established in 2000 and headquartered in Ile-de-France, France, is a manufacturer that specializes in modular instrumentation and offers solutions for data acquisition, testing and measurement, signal switching, and time-frequency. The company offers a wide range of products, including PCI, PCI Express, PMC, XMC, and FMC mezzanine cards. It also offers classic instrumentation products such as GPIB, LAN, LXI, and more. Its products are modular, which means that they can be easily configured and reconfigured to meet the specific needs of the user. Furthermore, it serves industries such as electronics, telecommunications, aerospace and defense, medical, and more.
Meinberg Funkuhren GmbH & Co KG., established in 1979, is a manufacturer headquartered in Bad Pyrmont, Germany, specializing in electronical devices for time and frequency synchronization. The company offers its IMS (Intelligent Modular Synchronization) series and microSync series of compact synchronization solutions. It also provides the LANTIME series of network time protocol (NTP) server appliances, along with peripheral component interconnect (PCI), PCI express, and universal serial bus (USB) radio clocks. Moreover, the company develops grandmaster and slave clocks, supporting Precision Time Protocol version 2 (PTPv2). These products find applications in various settings including finance and trading, power transmission, and smart grid timing.
Aimil Limited stands as a manufacturer and supplier of instrumentation products and services, headquartered in New Delhi, India. Its extensive product line serves various industries and comprises concrete testing equipment such as meters, and absorption test apparatus; hydraulic equipment, vital for power control in hydraulic systems; and medical equipment for diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Its specialized offerings find utility in construction, manufacturing, laboratories, and power and chemical plants, making it a pivotal player in delivering tailored instrumentation solutions.
Bodet, founded in 1868, and based in Trèmentines, France, is a manufacturer of time displays. The company’s products include station clocks, audio systems, LED displays and time synchronization, used in fuel stations, schools, industries, airports and hospitals. It offers training at the customer's site and remotely through webinars and videos. The company also manufactures Profil 930L, a clock that uses organic photovoltaic cells, has a patented storage system and can adapt to any environment.
Safran is a designer and manufacturer of defense systems and equipment established in 2006 and headquartered in West Henrietta, New York. The company’s product portfolio includes GPS & GNSS simulators, timing & synchronization, atomic clocks & oscillators, inertial navigation systems, and emergency locator beacons. Its products are used in the defense sector for naval, ground forces, & airborne operations, in aerospace for general, commercial, & rotary aviation, and in critical infrastructure such as finance, science & metrology, public safety, data centers, and railways.
Masibus Automation And Instrumentation Pvt. Ltd., established in 1975 and based in Gujarat, India, is a manufacturer and supplier of industrial automation and instrumentation solutions. The company's product portfolio includes process controllers, data acquisition devices, digital indicators, process indicators, and various other automation instruments. These products find applications in various industries, including manufacturing, chemical processing, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and transportation and logistics. The company has maintained a global footprint in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and far East countries.
Leo Bodnar Electronics Ltd, based in Northamptonshire, UK, is a manufacturer and supplier of appliances,electrical and electronic products. The company's product catalog includes SimSteering Force Feedback, cables, load cell amplifiers, potentiometers and GPS antennas. The products are used in electronics, communication and automotive industries to measure unknown voltages, capture and convert signals from load cells and receive radio signals from satellites. The company's controllers are compatible with Mac and Windows computers.
Phoenix Contact is headquartered in Blomberg, Germany, originally founded in 1923. Phoenix Contact’s Israeli subsidiary was founded in 2006 and located in Quadima Tzoran. Phoenix Contact provides tools and components for e-mobility, power, infrastructure, process industry, production manufacturing, system manufacturing, and others. Phoenix Contact’s product lines include automate including cloud computing, connect including PCB terminal blocks, “mark, assemble, and install” including hand tools, “supply, charge, and protect” including power distributors, and “switch, measure, and monitor” including relays and optocouplers.
Synchbueno, established in 2015 and based in Nanjing, China, is a manufacturer and supplier of time synchronization products. The company's product range includes GPS NTP time servers, GPS IRIG-B time servers, and Beidou time servers, supporting high-accuracy time synchronization for different applications. The company serves aerospace, defense, media, commercial enterprise, automation, and other industries. It also provides support, distribution, technical consultation, and customization services. The company collaborates with universities and complies with international standards.
Oscilloquartz, established in 1949 in Saint-Blaise, NE, is a manufacturer and supplier of time and frequency synchronization systems. The company's product range includes Cesium clocks, PTP grandmaster clocks, GNSS clocks, and NTP servers. These products play a critical role in ensuring precise timing information across both next-generation packet and legacy networks. Industries served by the company include Mobile network operators, Defense, Fixed network operators, IoT, and Finance. In addition to its core products, the company offers synchronization monitoring, SONET/SDH network synchronization, network management systems, and professional services.
Tekron International Limited, established in 2002 in Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand, is a manufacturer and supplier of precision timing equipment. The company's product range includes GridTime 3000 GNSS Time Server, TCG 01-G GNSS Timing Generator, TCG 02-G GNSS Timing Generator, TTM 01-G Compact GNSS Clock, and NTS 02-G Multiport Network Time Server. These are used in various settings like power substations, spacecraft, and self-driving cars. Key industries served are Power, Telecommunications, Enterprise & Industrial, and Services & Consulting. Additionally, the company offers interoperability, durability assurance, security measures, and technical consultation.
Time Tools Limited, was established in 2002, is a supplier and source of highly precise time references for synchronizing computers and computer network infrastructure, headquartered in the UK. The company offers a wide range of products, including compact GPS NTP time servers, Rackmount GPS NTP servers, Multi-GNSS NTP servers, and ethernet NTP synchronized PoE digital and analog IP wall clocks. These products provide organization-wide access to a legally traceable time reference. Its products are designed to provide accurate time references to computer networks and can accurately synchronize any NTP or SNTP compatible system.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Veracity USA Inc. |
7.1%
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| 2 | Tekron International Limited |
4.7%
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| 3 | Orolia |
4.7%
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| 4 | PHOENIX CONTACT |
4.7%
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| 5 | Masterclock, Inc |
4.3%
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| 6 | Aimil |
4.3%
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| 7 | Shenzhen Sunpn Technology Co.,Ltd |
4.0%
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| 8 | Valcomm Technologies Inc |
4.0%
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| 9 | TimeTools Limited |
3.8%
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| 10 | Brandywine Communications |
3.6%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the time server page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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11 | 44.0% |
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Germany
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3 | 12.0% |
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India
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3 | 12.0% |
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United Kingdom
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3 | 12.0% |
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China
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2 | 8.0% |
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France
|
1 | 4.0% |
Japan
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1 | 4.0% |
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Switzerland
|
1 | 4.0% |
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Harada Sangyo Co., Ltd.
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■Features ・Time accuracy (TOD) 15ns from UTC (1 sigma) / (GPS tracking) <15ns ・Holdover ±1.5us>12 hours@25℃ (after 7 days) ・Supports variou...
Horiuchi Electronic Design Co., Ltd.
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■Features Compatible with NTP (Network Time Protocol), it provides stable "STRATUM 1" time synchronization over the local network. Public servers o...
ANEOS Corporation
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Receives standard time from GPS satellites, converts the standard time to Japan time, and displays it on the LCD of the clock device. It has a LAN ...
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S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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■Summary ・ES-150U is a master clock switcher that monitors the output of two ESE master clocks and automatically switches the signal in case of an...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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■Summary ・ES-292 outputs IRIG-B time code based on time information from GPS radio waves. -The unit is designed for use in ground mobile applicati...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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■Summary HD-491/SD is an HD and SD SDI timecode decoder/generator. Decodes SDI signal RP-188 or D-VITC and outputs SMPTE/EBU LTC time code. It also...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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■Summary ・ES-270U/LX-270U reads IRIG (A, B, E), NASA-36, XR3, 2,137 time codes and displays the data in 9 digits. ・Time code input format is auto...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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■Summary ・3-phase second clock driver ・Receives RS-485 S3B format serial BCD time code and generates DC24V 3-phase pulse ・Three-phase pulse outp...
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■Summary ES-295 is an IRIG timecode generator/translator. It receives GPS signals, calibrates the main unit's clock, and also functions as an NTP t...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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■Summary The HD-455/SD/1 reads SMPTE/EBU timecode and inserts the read timecode and 30 user-defined characters (alphanumeric characters) into the H...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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■Summary ・ES-270U/LX-270U reads time codes such as IRIG (A, B, E), NASA-36, XR3, 2,137, etc. and displays the data in 9 digits/6 digits. ・Time co...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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■Summary TSC-218 outputs various time signals required by clock systems. Receives the signal (1PPS [pulse per second], TC90, serial real time code)...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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■Summary The HD-488E is an HD SDI compatible SMPTE timecode generator, reader, and video character inserter. The standard time code can be selected...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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■Summary ES-295 is an IRIG timecode generator/translator. If there is no IRIG input, the IRIG-A, B, and G signals are generated internally, and whe...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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■Summary ES-272U/9, ES-272U/6 reads the time code of IRIG (A,B,E), NASA-36, XR3 or 2,137 signals and displays the data in 9 digits/6 digits. Displa...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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Overview ■ES-710 series Time Comparators The ES-710 series is an event controller with 2 events and 2 outputs. Reads SMPTE and ESE time codes and o...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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■Summary ES-456UE is an SMPTE/EBU timecode display that supports wide range reading. Display hours, minutes, seconds and frame data on 14mm tall LE...
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■Summary The ES-267 reads SMPTE/EBU timecode and inserts the timecode into the composite video signal as VITC (SMPTE/EBU Vertical Interval Time Cod...
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■Summary ES-279U/9, ES-279U/6 reads the time code of IRIG (A, B, E), NASA-36, XR3 or 2,137 signals and displays the data in 9 digits/6 digits. Disp...
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■Summary The ES-730 series is an event controller that supports up to 100 events where event settings can be made using keypad input. The standard...
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■Summary ・ES-496 reads the VITC time code of the VIDEO signal and displays it on the main display. ・Rack mount type ・You can temporarily stop th...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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■Summary The ES-269 reads VITC timecode and outputs SMPTE timecode (LTC). Timecode locks to the video signal. Two BNCs are video input and through ...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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■Summary ・ES-979 is (Julian Day) ・Time code reader display that displays hours, minutes, and seconds ・Can read time codes of IRIG (A, B, E), NAS...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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■Summary ・The ES-740 series is an event controller that supports up to 100 events and allows event settings to be made via PC input. ・Install the...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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■Summary The ES-491E reads the VITC time code of the NTSC VIDEO signal and displays it on the main display. You can pause the display using the hol...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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■Summary ES-276U is an IRIG timecode reader/generator. The output time can be set by operating a switch on the front panel, or locked by reading th...
S.C. Alliance Co., Ltd.
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■Summary The HD-275/SD/1 reads the IRIG timecode and inserts the IRIG time information and 30 user-defined characters (alphanumeric characters) int...
BKtel Pacific Rim Co., Ltd.
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■Summary The TM2500C inherits the proven accuracy and reliability of the TM2000B and uses advanced measurement and processing of the OCXO output to...
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■Summary ・ES-110 generates highly accurate 10MHz and 1PPS signals based on GPS signals. ・Outputs 10MHz sine wave and square wave ・1PPS signal is...
