Time synchronization apparatus and a method thereof using a global positioning system of a satellite

Abstract

A time synchronization apparatus and a method using a GPS (Global Positioning System) of a satellite. An oscillator oscillates a frequency required for a Global Positioning System of a satellite. A counter generates an internal 1 pps by counting the oscillating frequency of the oscillator. A comparator outputs a phase difference by comparing the phase of the internal 1 pps outputted from the counter and the phase of the 1 pps signal received by the Global Positioning System. A buffer stores the phase difference comparison output of the comparator. A first controller corrects the phase difference of the internal 1 pps outputted from the counter. A second controller corrects an oscillating frequency outputted from the oscillator and the phase difference of the output frequency of the first controller. A microprocessor synchronizes time using the tracing state signals of the Global Positioning System detected from the Global Positioning System and the phase difference comparison output stored in the buffer and for providing the phase difference correction signals to the first controller and the second controller for the correction of the phase difference and for outputting the frequency error value. A digital/analog converter converts the error value outputted from the microprocessor unit into the digital/analog signals and transmits the converted signals to the operating control signals of the oscillator for adjusting the oscillating frequency of the oscillator.

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