RFC 1589: A Kernel Model for Precision Timekeeping
In plain English — editorial summary, not part of the RFC
This memorandum describes an engineering model which implements a precision time-of-day function for a generic operating system. The model is based on the principles of disciplined oscillators and phase-lock loops (PLL) often found in the engineering literature. This memo provides information for the Internet community. This memo does not specify an Internet standard of any kind.
Document record
- Document ID
- RFC1589
- Published
- March 1994
- Authors
- D. Mills
- Status
- INFORMATIONAL
- Stream
- Legacy
- Area
- —
- Pages
- 37
- Also known as
- —
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