Date of Award
2026-05-01
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Computer Science
Advisor(s)
Christoph Q. Lauter
Second Advisor
Martin Kumm
Abstract
This thesis explores the design of synchronization mechanisms that allow multiple FPGA boards to operate as if they were a single coherent timing domain. The solutions span three layers: a software PLL for E1 telecommunication links, a PCIe-based timestamp exchange protocol, and a hardware-level multi-FPGA mesh architecture. Across these layers, the work demonstrates that practical, low-cost synchronization can achieve sub-microsecond accuracy without the burden of specialized hardware such as GPSDOs or White Rabbit infrastructure. Experiments show stable alignment within the nanosecond-microsecond range, validating the feasibility of the proposed methods for SDR and telecom applications.
Language
en
Provenance
Received from ProQuest
Copyright Date
2026-05
File Size
94 p.
File Format
application/pdf
Rights Holder
Christina Alicia Alejandra Carreon Jimenez
Recommended Citation
Carreon Jimenez, Christina Alicia Alejandra, "Timing And Synchronization: Software And Hardware Approaches For Precision Maximizing" (2026). Open Access Theses & Dissertations. 4647.
https://scholarworks.utep.edu/open_etd/4647