Avb
AVB, short for Audio Video Bridging, is a family of networking standards developed under IEEE 802.1 to enable deterministic, time‑synchronized transmission of audio and video over Ethernet. The goal is to provide low latency, minimal jitter, and guaranteed bandwidth for media streams within local networks, reducing the need for dedicated, purpose‑built media networks. The AVB specification set originally centered on IEEE 802.1BA, with supporting standards that address timing, resource reservation, and traffic control.
Key components include IEEE 802.1AS for clock synchronization (based on generalized PTP), IEEE 802.1Qav for traffic
Development and adoption: AVB emerged from collaboration among hardware vendors, integrators, and broadcasters in the 2000s
Applications: AVB is used in professional audio, video production, broadcasting, and stage systems to enable synchronized
See also: Time-Sensitive Networking, IEEE 802.1 standards, Avnu Alliance.