- Adtran has unveiled the OSA 3200 SP and OSA 3250 ePRC models, expanding its Oscilloquartz atomic clock portfolio with cost-effective optical cesium solutions.
- The new models aim to modernize synchronization infrastructure in telecom, defense, and data center networks while reducing operational complexity and cost.
- The solutions promise a 10-year service life and incorporate advanced optical pumping technology to replace aging magnetic cesium clocks.
Adtran (ADTN, Financial) has expanded its Oscilloquartz atomic clock portfolio with the introduction of the OSA 3200 SP and OSA 3250 ePRC models. These new solutions leverage optical pumping technology to enhance network timing management across telecom, defense, data center, and metrology networks, aiming to reduce total costs and extend service life.
The OSA 3200 SP is tailored for cost-optimized PRC-class cesium clock applications, while the OSA 3250 ePRC offers enhanced holdover capabilities suitable for PNT applications. Both models feature a compact physics package enabled by patented technology, ensuring simplified maintenance and a typical lifetime of 10 years, which is two years longer than traditional magnetic cesium clocks.
Adtran's new models share over 95% of their electronics with the firm's high-end OSA 3300 and 3350 models, which helps minimize operational risk and streamline inventory. The designs include a laser component placement outside the vacuum chamber and integrated support for SNMPv3, SSH, and syslog, alongside compatibility with Adtran's Mosaic Sync Director for centralized network control.
The move to optical cesium clocks is set to provide reliability and manageability at a lower cost, meeting the evolving needs of sectors such as telecom operators, power utilities, and transportation. By leveraging these advanced technologies, Adtran continues to offer scalable, sustainable timing solutions adaptable to new market demands.
