Ars Technica

Windows feature that resets system clocks based on random data is wreaking havoc

WWV signals can be difficult to tune outside of certain hours and weather conditions. It's also fairly difficult to find WWV recievers that can easily plug into computers that aren't expensive bespoke ...
EDN

LTC Design Note: Robust 10MHz reference clock input protection circuit and distributor for RF systems

RF instruments and wireless transceivers often feature an input for an external reference clock, such as the ubiquitous 10MHz reference input port found on RF instruments. Many of these same systems ...
EDN

Optimizing clock trees to meet performance and system cost targets

Hardware design in high-performance applications such as communications systems, wireless infrastructure, servers, broadcast video, and test and measurement equipment is becoming increasingly complex ...
Electronic Design

Bulletproof Your System Timing With Programmable Clocks

Ever wondered how much timing margin your system really has? You’ve probably asked some questions along these lines, such as: Does my crystal really need 20 parts-per-million (ppm) accuracy? What if ...
Electronic Design

Smooth Clock Switching for a Redundant Clock Source

Clock redundancy is required for many of today’s data-communication, networking, and computer systems. Any interruption due to component or board-level failure, or even simply regular system ...