This makes the PC a stratum-1 time source. Note that because the PPS signal does not specify the time, but merely the start of a second, one must combine the PPS functionality with another time source that provides the full date and time in order to ascertain the time both accurately and precisely.
The PC is classified as a stratum-1 time source. It's important to note that because the PPS signal does not specify precise times but only marks the start of seconds, one must combine its functionality with another time source that provides full date and time information for accurate and precise timing.