A Survey on the Current State of Time-sensitive Networks Standardization

Time-sensitive Networking (TSN) is an extension of the Ethernet, defined by a set of standards developed and maintained by the IEEE 802.1 Time-sensitive Networking Task Group. TSN aims to provide a framework for real-time and deterministic networks. This paper provides a comprehensive and up-to-date survey on the current state of TSN standardization. In particular, we analyze each published standard to provide an overview of the main technical ideas. Where applicable, we provide the gist of the most significant research papers, discuss the current problems and provide future research directions for each standard. This study aims to be an introductory paper for new researchers and a source of ideas for future research for fellow researchers.