IEEE P802.1AS/D7.0-2018 Draft Standard for Local and Metropolitan Area Networks - Timing and Synchronization for Time-Sensitive Applications (IEEE Computer Society)
IEEE - The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers@ Inc.
Scope
This standard specifies the protocol and procedures used to ensure that the synchronization requirements are met for time-sensitive applications@ such as audio@ video@ and video@ time-sensitive control@ across networks for example@ IEEE 802.3TM and similar media This includes the maintenance of synchronized time during normal operation and following addition@ removal@ or failure of network components and network reconfiguration. It specifies the use of IEEE 1588TM specifications where applicable in the context of IEEE Std 802.1DTM 1QTM Synchronization to an externally provided timing signal (e.g.@ a recognized timing standard such as UTC or TAI) is not part of this standard but is not precluded Purpose This standard enables systems to meet the respective jitter@ wander@ andtime-synchronization requirements for time-sensitive applications. This includes applications that involve multiple streams delivered to multiple endpoints. To facilitate the widespread use of packet networks for these applications@ synchronization information is one of the components needed at each network element where time-sensitive application data are mapped or demapped or a time-sensitive function is performed. This standard leverages the work of the IEEE 1588 Working Group by developing the additional specifications needed to address these requirements