TSNbased

TSNbased is a term used to describe systems or solutions that are built upon or heavily utilize Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN). TSN is a set of IEEE 802 standards that enable deterministic communication over standard Ethernet networks. This means that TSN can guarantee the timely delivery of data packets, a crucial requirement for many industrial, automotive, and other time-critical applications.

A TSNbased system aims to leverage these guarantees for enhanced performance and reliability. Instead of relying on traditional best-effort Ethernet, which can experience unpredictable delays, TSNbased solutions introduce mechanisms like traffic shaping, frame preemption, and synchronized time. These features allow for the co-existence of different traffic types with varying latency requirements on a single network infrastructure. For example, high-priority control messages can be prioritized over less time-sensitive data like video streams, ensuring that critical commands arrive within their deadlines.

The adoption of TSNbased architectures is growing as industries seek more flexible and cost-effective alternatives to proprietary fieldbuses. By using standard Ethernet hardware with TSN capabilities, companies can achieve the deterministic performance needed for real-time control and synchronization without the expense of specialized networking equipment. This approach also simplifies network design and management, as a single, unified network can handle both operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) traffic. Examples of TSNbased applications include industrial automation, autonomous driving systems, and synchronized sensor networks.