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    Check out articles about oscillators and other time-related technologies.
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    Although many take time for granted, timing is a fundamental keystone of modern technology and the electronic ecosystem.
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    Jan. 28, 2025
    A lot of people don't realize how closely connected timing is with performance in logic-based digital systems.
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    Synchronization of clocks across the network is becoming standardized. Check out the TSN-specific articles in this TechXchange.
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    Feb. 28, 2024
    Precision timing is critical to all connected embedded systems, from the board level to the network to the cloud, as all those involved must be synchronized.
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    Oct. 30, 2023
    The PCIe Precision Time Measurement protocol enhances time synchronization within distributed systems. This article outlines what’s required for its proper implementation.

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