Wireless Clock Synchronization for S-Parameter Measurement

Pairs of test equipment that require a synchronized clock will generally be wired to the same clock reference and operate over short distances. When paired devices need to operate over large distances, clock synchronization can be a major hindrance due to price and scalability issues. Indoors, reliable clocks like GPS-Disciplined Oscillators become unavailable, and Internet Timing Protocols like Network Timing Protocol and Precision Time Protocol lack accuracy.

Our method of wireless clock synchronization will allow for indoor measurements such as S-parameter measurements. It will incorporate two devices consisting of a 10 MHz clock receiver, Phase-Locked Loop module, and amplifier to generate synchronized clocks.