TSN enabled 5G Non Public Network for Smart Systems

Abstract

Ultra-Reliable Low Latency Communication(URLLC) is the current requirement of today’s vertical industry as per 3GPP 5G standard such as smart or automotive industry, smart vehicle, smart home, remote surgery for eHealth and cloud robotics for Industry 4.0. These systems are based upon network infrastructure which will handle time critical data traffic. In Release 16, 3GPP has made an integration of the 5G system with IEEE 802.1 working group specifications covering Time Sensitive Networking (TSN). Organizations are presently utilizing this standard in their applications over different wired and wireless networks like ethernet, fiber and 5G networks. In this paper the authors have presented their successful utilization of TSN in their 5G 28 GHz radio link and tested the radio link with different use cases. They are also exploring the different systems available with them starting with PC processor and bluestacks / chromecast software to launch their applications over 5G link. Further, they are exploring the use of multiprocessor based equipments for the upgradation of their system. The inclusion of NPN(Non Public Network) in Release 16 encourages the developers/users to implement their smart 5G network without taking any resources from MNOs (Mobile Network Operator). The authors are emulating NPN and TSN assisted 5G catering for smart system like smart home and vehicle.