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Furuno Electric plans to release the RCB-100 GNSS timing receiver in November 2026, packaging carrier-grade time synchronization performance into a standard RCB form factor designed for simpler integration into low-volume equipment.
The receiver draws on technology developed for Furuno’s GT-100 GNSS module, which has built an established track record in base station and telecom infrastructure markets. The RCB-100 delivers nanosecond-level accuracy and interference resilience against jamming and spoofing in a format that eliminates the need for dedicated RF circuit design or PCB-level module mounting. Instead, the unit installs with screws and a mating connector, and uses a standard SMB antenna connector to minimize RF line design work.
Furuno said the design addresses a persistent barrier for equipment manufacturers: the higher the required GNSS performance, the greater the engineering overhead required for integration — a challenge particularly acute for low-volume products where a custom design is not cost-effective.
Target applications for the RCB-100 include telecommunications base stations, time servers, data center systems, financial trading systems, power grid infrastructure, and broadcasting equipment — sectors where precise time synchronization underpins critical operations.
The company plans to extend the RCB-100’s reach as part of a broader lineup designed to bring carrier-grade timing to a wider range of critical infrastructure equipment.
