Time-sensitive networking: from theory to practice

Abstract

Time-critical communication is emerging as a cornerstone of nextgeneration networked systems, poised to revolutionize a variety of vertical industries, including industrial automation, autonomous driving, aerospace, healthcare, professional audio/video, and smart grids. These applications demand ultra-reliable communication with stringent requirements such as bounded latency, high reliability, and minimal packet loss. The need to meet these demands has led to the development of IEEE 802.1 Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN), a family of standards that equips Ethernet-based networks with tools and mechanisms to ensure time-sensitive communication.