PCI Express Clocks
PCI Express is the latest implementation of the PCI bus, which is only software-compatible with other PCI bus specifications.
- Product Summary
- Product Details
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- Models: GPS183PEX (12-channel GPS), GNS183PEX (72-channel multi-GNSS: GPS/Galileo/GLONASS/BeiDou), PZF180PEX (DCF77), TCR180PEX / TCR180PEX-EL (IRIG/AFNOR/IEEE1344/C37.118 time code)
- GPS183PEX: 12-channel GPS C/A-code receiver, synchronization time max. 1 minute under normal conditions, up to 25 minutes on first initialization
- GNS183PEX: configurable to use up to three satellite systems simultaneously from GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, and BeiDou
- Pulse output accuracy: <±100 ns with standard TCXO, <±50 ns with optional OCXO
- Form factor: standard and low-profile PCIe card options (GNS183PEX: 68.90 mm x 150 mm)
- Interface: PCI Express (PCIe x1 on GNS183PEX)
- Connectors: BNC/SMA for antenna, BNC for AM timecode output, 9-pin D-Sub for programmable signals, RS-232 serial port
- Time code output: IRIG-B (multiple variants), IEEE1344, C37.118, AFNOR formats
- Serial communication: 300–19,200 baud, Meinberg Standard, NMEA, and other time string formats
- GNS183PEX: battery-backed RAM with 10-year data retention, signal generation independent of host system
- Operating temperature: 0–50°C; humidity: max. 85% (at 30°C, non-condensing)
- Software: drivers for Windows, Linux, and FreeBSD; Meinberg API and SDK
- RoHS compliant
- 3-year warranty
- Turns the computer into a standalone Stratum 1 time source without needing an external server Standard and low-profile form factors fit a wide range of server chassis Options from single-GNSS (GPS183PEX) to multi-GNSS (GNS183PEX: GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou) Pulse output accuracy down to ±50 ns with the optional OCXO oscillator Distributes time to legacy equipment via IRIG, 1PPS, and serial time strings Easy software integration via Windows/Linux/FreeBSD drivers and the Meinberg API/SDK
Product Summary
- Models: GPS183PEX (12-channel GPS), GNS183PEX (72-channel multi-GNSS: GPS/Galileo/GLONASS/BeiDou), PZF180PEX (DCF77), TCR180PEX / TCR180PEX-EL (IRIG/AFNOR/IEEE1344/C37.118 time code)
- GPS183PEX: 12-channel GPS C/A-code receiver, synchronization time max. 1 minute under normal conditions, up to 25 minutes on first initialization
- GNS183PEX: configurable to use up to three satellite systems simultaneously from GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, and BeiDou
- Pulse output accuracy: <±100 ns with standard TCXO, <±50 ns with optional OCXO
- Form factor: standard and low-profile PCIe card options (GNS183PEX: 68.90 mm x 150 mm)
- Interface: PCI Express (PCIe x1 on GNS183PEX)
- Connectors: BNC/SMA for antenna, BNC for AM timecode output, 9-pin D-Sub for programmable signals, RS-232 serial port
- Time code output: IRIG-B (multiple variants), IEEE1344, C37.118, AFNOR formats
- Serial communication: 300–19,200 baud, Meinberg Standard, NMEA, and other time string formats
- GNS183PEX: battery-backed RAM with 10-year data retention, signal generation independent of host system
- Operating temperature: 0–50°C; humidity: max. 85% (at 30°C, non-condensing)
- Software: drivers for Windows, Linux, and FreeBSD; Meinberg API and SDK
- RoHS compliant
- 3-year warranty
Product Details
Turns the computer into a standalone Stratum 1 time source without needing an external server
Standard and low-profile form factors fit a wide range of server chassis
Options from single-GNSS (GPS183PEX) to multi-GNSS (GNS183PEX: GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou)
Pulse output accuracy down to ±50 ns with the optional OCXO oscillator
Distributes time to legacy equipment via IRIG, 1PPS, and serial time strings
Easy software integration via Windows/Linux/FreeBSD drivers and the Meinberg API/SDK
Brief overview of PCI Express Clocks
PCI Express is the latest implementation of the PCI bus, which is only software-compatible with other PCI bus specifications.
Teknoa helps organizations with product selection, technical positioning, integration and after-sales support for Meinberg solutions.
Time, frequency, NTP/PTP and synchronization
Meinberg solution context
Meinberg provides reliable time sources for critical infrastructure through LANTIME NTP servers, IMS modular systems, microSync products, PTP grandmaster clocks, GNSS and IRIG synchronization solutions.
Positioned for accurate time distribution, log integrity and compliance in energy, telecom, finance, defense, broadcasting, data center and industrial automation projects.
Official manufacturer source Meinberg Teknoa guide
Product family / related solutions
- LANTIME time servers
- IMS modular synchronization platform
- microSync compact grandmaster systems
- GNSS antenna and receiver options
Use cases
- Critical log and event timestamping
- Industrial synchronization with PTP grandmaster clocks
- Reliable time distribution in finance and telecom networks
Selection criteria
- NTP/PTP comparison
- GNSS antenna and holdover scenarios
- IEEE 1588 profile selection
- LANTIME, IMS and microSync differences