Jericho Receivers Launches Software Defined Atomic Clock – ATSC 3.0 Broadcast GPS-Independent Timing
CEA Group (CEA) is pleased to continue its collaboration and representation of this revolutionary technology for the communications industry.
Jericho Receivers, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of All 6G, LLC, today announced the commercial launch of its Software-Defined Atomic Clock (SDAC). The solution intelligently fuses multiple independent time references — including the ATSC 3.0 Broadcast platform — to deliver atomic-clock-grade timing that remains accurate even when GNSS signals are jammed, spoofed, or unavailable.
Unlike traditional systems that rely on “holdover” mode during satellite outages — where the device keeps its own internal time as best it can, making time drift inevitable — the Jericho SDAC continuously cross-references GNSS, terrestrial ATSC 3.0/BPS signals, and network-based precision time protocols. This multi-source architecture provides robust, real-time resilience for mission-critical applications.
“ATSC 3.0 was designed from the ground up to support advanced applications far beyond traditional video delivery, including precise time transfer and positioning through the Broadcast Positioning System,” said Madeleine Noland, President of ATSC. “We are thrilled to see Jericho Receivers’ software-defined atomic clock harness the power of the ATSC 3.0 standard as a critical terrestrial complement. This deployment underscores broadcasting’s vital role in building a more resilient national timing infrastructure.”
