About the SXT-D GNSS Disciplined Oscillator Plus

The SXT-D GNSS Disciplined Oscillator Plus (GNSSDO+) is our highest-performance timing and frequency reference designed for engineers, researchers, and organizations that demand exceptional frequency stability, holdover performance, and traceable time. Built around the Septentrio mosaic-T module and a Rakon STP3593LF Double-Oven OCXO, it delivers industry-leading timing performance out of the box and achieves incredible accuracy when paired with a Fugro AtomiChron® subscription.

With an Allan Deviation of 4×10⁻¹⁵ over 20000 seconds, the SXT GNSSDO is a high-powered, economical choice for your next timing project, whether you're researching quantum systems, securing financial infrastructure, or synchronizing networks.

Out of the box, the SXT-D GNSSDO+ Provides:
  • High-precision GNSS timing (no subscription required)
    Multi-frequency GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou timing with <5 ns time-pulse precision and exceptional resilience against jamming and spoofing through Septentrio AIM+ technology.
  • Ultra-stable 10 MHz frequency output The onboard Rakon STP3593LF Double-Oven OCXO provides exceptional frequency stability, temperature performance, and holdover capability, making it ideal for demanding laboratory, telecom, and scientific applications.
  • Superior holdover performance
    When GNSS signals become unavailable, the Double-Oven OCXO maintains highly stable frequency output, minimizing drift and preserving synchronization for extended periods.
  • Event timestamping <20 ns
    Capture, log, and correlate time-critical events with exceptional precision using the dedicated SMA event input.
  • Built-in control and remote access
    An integrated ESP32-WROVER provides a web console, Ethernet connectivity, USB-to-Ethernet capability, logging, display control, and remote configuration without requiring a separate host system.
  • Flexible power and deploymentUSB-C, Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), or external DC power options plus a rugged aluminum enclosure make the GNSSDO+ suitable for laboratories, telecommunications facilities, server rooms, and field installations.
What You Unlock with AtomiChron®

A Fugro AtomiChron® subscription transforms the GNSSDO+ into a reference-grade timing source previously accessible only through cesium clocks or hydrogen masers.

  • Sub-nanosecond accuracy (<1 ns)
    AtomiChron® delivers timing corrections over encrypted L-band, allowing the SXT-D GNSSDO+ to achieve <1 ns timing accuracy for quantum systems, metrology, advanced networks, and financial timestamping applications.
  • Frequency stability approaching hydrogen masers
    The combination of AtomiChron corrections and the SXT-D GNSSDO+'s Double-Oven OCXO provides frequency stability approaching hydrogen maser performance without the cost, power consumption, or maintenance requirements.
  • Authenticated, spoof-resistant timing
    Corrections include Navigation Message Authentication (NMA), helping protect against non-genuine GNSS signals and timing attacks in critical infrastructure environments.
  • No Internet dependency
    All corrections are delivered via encrypted L-band broadcast, allowing even air-gapped systems to achieve top-of-the-line timing accuracy.
  • Global coverage and reliability
    A worldwide network of ground stations and multi-continental service availability ensures highly reliable correction delivery and traceable timing performance.
Please Note

The mosaic-T firmware (4.14.4) supports RTCM input for RTK Rover positioning. However, RTCM output is not supported. You cannot use the mosaic-T as an RTK Base.

Included in the Box

  • Cased Timing Device

  • L1/L2/L5 Antenna

  • Interface, USB, CAT 6 & SMA to BNC Cables

  • Power Supply and Cable

  • 32GB microSD Card (Class 10)

  • 4 silicon bumpers

Top-tier frequency stability.

With an Allan Deviation below 1E-14 at 10000 seconds with AtomiChron® enabled, the GNSSDO+ is a perfect time and frequency solution for your lab or remote equipment.

Technical Specifications

GNSS Details

Reception:
  • L1
  • L2
  • L5
  • E6
GNSS Constellations:
  • GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Galileo
  • BeiDou

Timing Details

Timing Module:

mosaic-T from Septentrio

Oscillator:

Rakon STP3593LF (Double-Oven OCXO) @ disciplined 10MHz output

Time Pulse Precision

5ns out of the box. <1ns w/ Fugro Atomichron® subscription.

Fugro AtomiChron® is a global, real-time, precise clock synchronisation and authentication service based on GNSS, for applications that require resilient, accurate and reliable time and frequency approaching hydrogen maser performance. Learn more here.

Device Details


Weight:

1.1lbs

Dimensions:

18.6 x 4.1

Power Options

  • USB-C
  • Power Over Ethernet (PoE)
  • External DC power

Communications

An integrated ESP32-WROVER provides a web console, USB-to-Ethernet capability, logging, and configuration without needing a separate microcontroller or host.

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Back of Device

Who should use a GNSS Disciplined Oscillator?

Precision Timing Use Cases

Quantum and Physics Laboratories

Sub-nanosecond timing in a research or laboratory setting can lead to important research breakthroughs, especially in the quantum field.

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Precision Metrology

Because the speed of light is a fundamental constant, precise time measurements lead to ultra-precise distance measurements.

Telecom and Network Operations

Cellular networks and data centers rely on precise timing for synchronization and data protection.

Critical Infrastructure

Power utilities, financial institutions, and transportation systems rely on precise timing for synchronization and navigation.

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Security

Precise timestamps can provide authentication and replay protection as well as provide forensic insight to data breaches and hacks.

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Navigation

Using satellite navigation, a 1-nanosecond error translates to about 30 centimeters of location error. Accurate timing maintains GNSS data integrity.

FAQs

Please read our FAQs page for more general information.

What's the difference between the SXT and the SXT-D?

The SXT and SXT-D share the same GNSS timing engine and timing accuracy. The difference is the oscillator: the SXT uses a Super-TCXO, while the SXT-D uses a Double-Oven OCXO for significantly better frequency stability and holdover performance during GNSS outages.

What exactly is a GNSS Disciplined Oscillator (GNSSDO)?

A GNSS Disciplined Oscillator (GNSSDO) combines a local precision oscillator with GNSS timing signals to create a highly stable and accurate time and frequency reference. The GNSS receiver continuously corrects the oscillator, providing long-term accuracy while maintaining short-term stability.

What is the difference between a GNSSDO and an atomic clock?

A GNSSDO derives its long-term accuracy from GNSS satellites, while an atomic clock generates its own reference using atomic transitions. A GNSSDO can achieve excellent accuracy and stability at a fraction of the cost, power consumption, and maintenance requirements of traditional atomic clocks.

How accurate are GNSS Disciplined Oscillators?

GNSSDOs can provides better than 5 ns timing precision using multi-frequency GNSS signals. In the case of SparkPNT's SXT and SXT-D, the real magic come with a Fugro AtomiChron® subscription, timing accuracy can be improved to better than 1 ns by sending timing correction data to the device.

Sub-nanosecond timing accuracy means the timing error is less than one billionth of a second relative to a reference timescale.

What is event timestamping?

Event timestamping records the precise time that an external event occurs. The SXT and SXT-D can timestamp events with better than 20 ns accuracy out of the box using the dedicated EventA input.

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