Time-sensitive networking (TSN)

Time-sensitive Networking (TSN) is a set of standards that ensures real-time, deterministic communication over standard Ethernet networks. It allows devices to send critical data precisely when needed, minimizing delays and avoiding data loss. This is essential for applications like industrial automation, autonomous vehicles, and professional audio/video systems, where timely data delivery is crucial for safety and performance. TSN achieves this through technologies like precise time synchronization, traffic scheduling, and traffic shaping, creating reliable, predictable network behavior suitable for demanding, time-sensitive operations.