Time and frequency measurements
Accurate time and frequency measurements are a prerequisite for the correct use of measuring instruments and systems. METAS offers the necessary calibration services and advice for business, industry and research in this area.
Time and frequency measurements in everyday life
Measuring time and frequency plays an important role in our day-to-day lives. In order for clocks to function correctly, activities to be coordinated over time and means of transport to be synchronised, time and frequency must be measured with sufficient accuracy. This requires measuring instruments and sources whose accuracy is checked and validated by comparing them with high-precision reference times and frequencies.
Our services in the field of time and frequency measurements
We offer the following calibration services:
- Calibration of measuring instruments (e.g. frequency and pulse generators as well as frequency and time interval counters used in industry and calibration laboratories, among others)
- Calibration of reference watches for the watchmaking industry that enable the necessary traceability in production chains
- Calibration and validation of high-precision atomic clocks by comparing them with Swiss time UTC(CH)
A detailed overview of our services in the area of time and frequency measurement can be found in our services catalogue:
Is the service you are looking for not listed on the website? Please do not hesitate to contact us so that we can work together to find a customised solution to your problem.
Measuring methods and technologies
At METAS, we realise and disseminate the official Swiss time. As a result of this realisation, highly accurate and internationally recognised reference frequencies and times are available, which are used for the calibration of measuring instruments and sources.
Quality and expertise
You can find information on the quality of our services on the “Integrated Management System” page.
Enquiry and contact
Laboratory Photonics, Time and Frequency
Federal Institute of Metrology METAS
Lindenweg 50
3003 Bern-Wabern
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Realisation and dissemination of Swiss time
METAS is responsible for the realisation and dissemination of the official Swiss time, UTC(CH). With our atomic clocks, we make an important contribution to the generation of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).