IEEE 1588 specifies the Precision Time Protocol (PTP) used to transfer time through a network so that everything in the network operates in a synchronized manner.
The IEEE 802.3 standards family added two Ethernet standard amendments to meet the need for expanded high-speed broadband services and industry applications.
With the launch of three new study groups, the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet Working Group continues to drive the ongoing adoption of Ethernet across industries.