Time & Frequency Distribution
Whether in scientific research, communication networks, navigation systems, or large-scale sensor arrays, many of today’s most advanced systems rely on perfectly synchronized clocks and stable frequency references. Distributing these signals over long distances with highest precision ensures consistent performance, enables new technologies, and connects systems across laboratories, cities, or even continents. As prime examples, accelerator facilities use timing systems and stabilized fiber links to distribute a laser or RF signal to multiple end-stations with very high accuracy and stability.
Whether in scientific research, communication networks, navigation systems, or large-scale sensor arrays, many of today’s most advanced systems rely on perfectly synchronized clocks and stable frequency references. Distributing these signals over long distances with highest precision ensures consistent performance, enables new technologies, and connects systems across laboratories, cities, or even continents. As prime examples, accelerator facilities use timing systems and stabilized fiber links to distribute a laser or RF signal to multiple end-stations with very high accuracy and stability.
Product Solutions
Enabling Technologies for Optical Timing Distribution
By combining cutting-edge laser technology with a well-coordinated, fully integrated design, Menlo’s time and frequency distribution solutions set new standards for precision time and frequency distribution, making it the ideal choice for applications requiring absolute synchronization and stability!
Femtosecond Accuracy Over Kilometers with Menlo’s
Optical Timing System
How We Synchronize Oscillators Over Kilometers with Femtosecond Accuracy:
Ensure Reliable Timing in Noisy Environments with Menlo’s
EMI-Immune Fiber Links
How We Tackle Electromagnetic Interference in Timing Transmission:
Enabling Technologies for Optical Frequency Distribution
Behind every breakthrough lies a set of technologies that make it possible. These innovations tackle critical challenges and turn ambitious ideas into high-performance solutions for our customers.
Compare Optical Clocks Across Countries with Menlo’s
Long-Distance Fiber Transfer
How We Compare Optical Clocks Over Long Distances:
Surpass GNSS Limits with Menlo’s
Ultra-Stable Optical Frequency Transfer
How We Tackle Insufficient GNSS Frequency Transfer for Optical Clock Comparison:
Simplify Setup and Maximize Reliability with Menlo’s
Fully Integrated System Design
How We Tackle Multi-Vendor Systems Complicating Setup and Operation:
Product Solutions
Explore our solutions enabling next-generation precision in optical timing synchronization, long-distance frequency transfer, and ultra-stable clock distribution.
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Fundamentals
As with timing distribution, frequency distribution through free-space optical links is gaining increasing attention, particularly for applications like satellite communication. While this approach faces additional challenges from atmospheric turbulence or environmental changes, advances in active stabilization and signal correction techniques are steadily pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether over fiber or through the air, ultra-stable frequency distribution is enabling a new era of precision in fields ranging from telecommunications and metrology to navigation and fundamental science.
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Whether you’re working on a research project, developing a new product, or looking to optimize your setup, our experts are here to support you. We provide tailored advice on system integration, laser configuration, and application-specific requirements across a wide range of fields.