The SyncServer S80 Is Gone. Here’s What Comes Next.
Microchip discontinued the SyncServer S80 in September 2025, leaving a lot of engineers and integrators looking for a reliable outdoor NTP source. If that’s you, take a look at the NetBurner NTP1061: a new self-contained outdoor time server that handles 20× the throughput at a fraction of the cost, all from that same standard PoE cable.
Here’s how they stack up:
| Feature | Microchip SyncServer S80 | NetBurner NTP1061 |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Discontinued (Sept 2025) | New — shipping May 2026 |
| Stratum | Stratum 1 | Stratum 1 |
| Satellite Support | GPS & GLONASS | All major GNSS constellations |
| Timestamp Accuracy | < 100 ns | < 1 µs |
| Power | PoE | PoE |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Ethernet |
| IP Rating | Ruggedized outdoor | IP65 |
| Operating Temp | Outdoor-rated | −40 °C to +85 °C |
| Size / Weight | Larger, wall-mountable | 13 × 6 cm, ~100 g |
| Dynamic / Mobile Use | Yes (automotive, sea modes) | Stationary |
| Security | NTP Reflector hardware firewall | HTTPS web interface |
| Management | CLI over SSH v2 | Web-based GUI |
| Network Protocols | IPv4, IPv6, NTP, SNMP, DHCP | IPv4, IPv6, NTP, SNTP, DHCP |
| Approx. Price | $2,695 | $299 |
Ready to Replace Your S80?
For your everyday deployments like security cameras, enterprise networks, industrial automation, and telecom, the NTP1061 delivers the accuracy you need with a simpler installation and a price that can’t be beat. Plug in one PoE cable, give it a view of the sky, and your entire network has sub-millisecond precise time.