SEMATECH DOC ID #: 06024736A-ENG

Title: Using Network Time Protocol (NTP): Introduction and Recommended Practices

Author(s): Gino Crispieri;Harvey Wohlwend;Ya-Shian Li;

Document date: 02/27/2006

Descriptor(s): computer software;factory automation;time synchronization;data communications;automated data collection;

Abstract:  This report from the MFGM031M project provides an introduction to
Network Time Protocol (NTP) as well as recommendations for
architecting an NTP infrastructure to meet the timing demands of
next-generation semiconductor manufacturing applications. It is
intended to help factory network administrators and equipment
engineers understand the key factors in designing an NTP network
or equipment clock module.