The short version
Hardware timing system for sub-nanosecond distributed synchronization.
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White Rabbit
Hardware timing system for sub-nanosecond distributed synchronization.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-05-25
Last seen:2026-05-25
Times seen:1
Website:ohwr.org
Why it caught our attention
The thread centered on real timing hardware, measured precision, and systems-level impact.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-05-25
Editorial paraphrase
Comments cited ~10 ps jitter over 50 km fiber and pointed readers to the White Rabbit synchronization docs.
Original threadWhite Rabbit – sub-nanosecond synchronization for large distributed systems