Radio & Power/Utilities
Precise time is necessary in a number of applications. Radio stations both need accurate time within the studio and transmission environments. Specifically when programs are networked, synchronization between elements of the network is essential. Radio transmitters also require stable frequency references provided by ESE’s Frequency Standard product family. Precise time can also be used as a low cost solution to the location of faults on long distance power lines. Traditionally this task was carried out by visual inspection of overhead power cables, either from the ground or using helicopters. Using time tagging to measure the 'reflection' of a signal sent down a suspect line can pinpoint faults to within a few feet, and it is much more cost-effective. The scientific community also uses time to calibrate instruments. ESE provides the very precise time and stable frequency as references for the calibration of oscillators and timepieces.