Microchip, equipped with signal anomaly detection SW
SyncServer S600 Series Time Server Unveiled
Protecting the integrity of timing and frequency output


Network infrastructure requires continuous, accurate timing information from time servers to operate reliably. However, time servers are generally vulnerable to cyber threats. In response, Microchip announced on the 23rd a solution that integrates BlueSky™ signal anomaly detection software into its SyncServer® S600 Series time servers.

The new Stratum 1 device, with BlueSky's intelligent jamming and spoofing detector, continuously monitors local GPS satellite status and verifies GPS and local RF signal integrity to ensure validity. If anomalies are detected, an alert is sent, and if necessary, the sync server device switches to another timing source or the internal oscillator.

It also includes logging, charting, and measurement tools that analyze local RF events over time and the characteristics of local GPS satellite signals. This supports correlation, troubleshooting, identification, and correction of local signal anomalies.

The solution is optionally available through the SyncServer v4.1 software release. This release supports features built into Microchip's BlueSky GNSS Firewall solution for third-party GPS receivers and critical infrastructure.