Analysis of Ethernet AVB for automotive networks using Network Calculus

Future functions of vehicles to make driving safer, more comfortable and more exciting rely on suitable in-vehicle networks. Legacy Ethernet extended by AVB to meet recent and future requirements is discussed as a proper candidate. Investigation of its forwarding, synchronization and resource reservation mechanisms are an important prerequisite for the object: The progressive vehicle integration unleashing its whole potential as an in-vehicle network. This paper focuses on AVB's forwarding policy by using Network Calculus as a theory for calculating worst case delays.

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