Timekeeping6 min read
Why a clock needs a frequency reference
Setting a clock and keeping it on time are different jobs. Its oscillator supplies the ticks, while comparisons with a frequency reference show whether those ticks make honest seconds.
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Setting a clock and keeping it on time are different jobs. Its oscillator supplies the ticks, while comparisons with a frequency reference show whether those ticks make honest seconds.