Synchronization Subcommittee

SYNC develops and recommends standards and prepares technical reports related to telecommunications network technology pertaining to network synchronization interfaces. The interfaces are between United States Telecommunications Networks, some of which are associated with other Telecommunications Networks. SYNC focuses on those functions and characteristics necessary to define and establish synchronization between networks and also on areas concerned with network phase/time characteristics that require theoretical, analytical and empirical investigations to ensure that standards and reports meet the highest norms of technical integrity and completeness. SYNC also prepares recommendations on related subject matter under consideration in various North American and international standards organizations.

The scope of the work undertaken by SYNC includes the concept, definition, analysis and documentation of matters pertaining to synchronization between carriers. This includes how synchronization is provided between carriers, and network phase/time characteristics at asynchronous and synchronous interfaces. Although the standards produced by OPTXS describe network interfaces, equipment specifications are also examined to ensure the feasibility and correctness of the network interface requirements. All theoretical and analytical work necessary to support the documented results is generated or coordinated by SYNC. This requires close liaison with other OPTXS Subcommittees and approved liaison with other ATIS Committees.

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