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TSN Box 3.2

Part of the TSN CoreSolution simulation and measurement application for component and system testing, and automotive network development and industrial automation.

 

As industries continue to evolve towards more interconnected and intelligent systems, measurement and restnet-simulation solutions like TSN-Box become increasingly important. With its advanced features and capabilities, TSN-Box is well-positioned to drive innovation in automotive and industrial networking, paving the way for next generations smarter, more efficient, and more reliable operations.


The TSN Box 3.2 is an advanced tool designed for the development of automotive networks, particularly focusing on the emerging zonal architectures. It also plays a crucial role in the planning and analysis of contemporary field bus systems in industrial automation, especially those based on OPC-UA/TSN.

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Usage

This device is a versatile and high-precision tool that supports a wide range of applications in the TSN Ethernet domain.

 

Its use cases can be broadly categorized into two main areas:

  1. Signal Analysis/TAP Device:
    The TSN Box acts as a transparent connection in existing Ethernet networks, enabling detailed analysis. It features a unique DUT-sync capability that precisely correlates packet timestamps and network-based presentation timestamps. Furthermore, it can timestamp other inputs like SMA events or digital/analog audio inputs, facilitating comprehensive analysis using TSN Tools or Wireshark.
  2. Signal Generation:
    The TSN Box is equipped with various features for generating time-sensitive signals, useful for RESTNet emulation or in-depth testing. It supports functionalities like gPTP master/slave, AVB audio and video, cyclic Qbv traffic, SOME/IP, and time-sensitive PCAPNG replay, easily handling complex scenarios.

Front TSN Box 3.2

Back TSN Box 3.2

                   
TSN Systems' TSN-Box represents a significant leap forward in time-sensitive networking. By offering measurement and simulation solutions to enable precise synchronization, low latency, traffic shaping and policing and high reliability, it addresses the critical needs of modern automotive design, industrial networking verification and quality control.

 

As industries embrace the network transformation, the TSN-Box stands as a testament to the potential of advanced networking technologies to revolutionize automotive and industrial operations.
                                     

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Specifications

Multi-functional AVB/TSN Device

  • Multi-port TAP, DUT sync feature, packet filtering, 8ns time stamp precision, 802.1Qbu support 
  • gPTP Master/Slave with failure injection, 1PPS out
  • AVB Talker/Listener, IEEE 1722 AVTP/1733, CRF, media clock recovery, failure insertion, audio matrix/mixer & tone generator, Qav shaping
  • TSN Qbv Talker/Listener 
  • TSN pcapng player with dynamic time stamp refresh mechanism
  • SOME/IP controller, entity
  • REST-API

 

Hardware Interfaces

  •  4x 100 BASE-T1, 2x 100/1000BASE-T1, 2x 100/1000BASE-T
  • 1x CAN/CAN-FD
  • BNC Sync 1x in/1x out, SMA High speed 2x in/2x out, GPIO 2x in/2x out
  • 1000BASE-T Host port, USB3 Host, 2x USB2 Host
  • Digital audio TOSLINK/ADAT optical 2x in/2x out, 48kHz, 2ch/8ch each

 

P7/8 PHY modules 100/1000 BASE-T 

  • Dual speed twin port Ethernet 100/1000 BASE-T PHY module with RJ45 connector for industrial or laboratory applications
  • Replaces P7/8 100/1000 BASE-T1 PHY modules on TSN Box 3.1 if equipped

 

P5/6 PHY modules 100/1000 BASE-T1

  • Dual speed twin port Automotive Ethernet 100/1000 BASE-T1 PHY module
  • Replaces P5/6 100/1000 BASE-T PHY modules on TSN Box 3.1 if equipped

 

Digital Audio 16in/16out Option

  • Software module, 2x 8 channel digital audio in, 2x 8 channel digital audio out
  • 48kHz, 16/20/24bit, TOSLINK/ADAT format in combination with TSN Box 3.1 digital card
  • Digital audio mixer/matrix, signal generator, CRF clock output

 

Digital Audio 8in/8out Option

  • Software module, 1x 8 channel digital audio in, 1x 8 channel digital audio out
  • 48kHz, 16/20/24bit, TOSLINK/ADAT format in combination with TSN Box 3.1 digital card
  • Digital audio mixer/matrix, signal generator, CRF clock output
Physical Parameters   
   Dimensions 169 x 208 x 75mm
   Maximum Envelope with Connectors & Feet190 x 208 x 85mm
   Weight 3,4 kg 
   Input Voltage 10 - 15VDC 
   Power consumption23W
   Temperature Range0 - 70 °C 
     
Interfaces & Connectors   
 General Interfaces No. 
   USB2.0  2 
   USB3.0  1 
   1Gb/s Ethernet  1 
   USB Serial Terminal      1 
   Front Panel Reset1 
   Firmware Recovery Button      1 
 GPIO & Sync   
   Isolated Input 2 
   Isolated Outputs (open-collector)     2 
   Output Power (12V non-isolated)1 
   High-speed GPI (SMA, 50Ω load impedance)      2 
   High-speed GPO (SMA, 50Ω source impedance)      2 
   BNC SYNC Module  
 TSN Box Native Audio   
   48 kHz, 24 Bit   
   Analog Audio Ports (8x Stereo Connectors)       8 
   Input Channels 8 
   Outputs Channels       8 
   Digital Audio (TOSLINK Connectors)         4 
   Input Channels (ADAT) 16 
   Input Channels (S/PDIF)4 
   Output Channels  (ADAT)16 
   Output Channels (S/PDIF)4 
 Ethernet   
   2 x Dual 1Gb/s Modules (100/1000Mb/s T1)1 
   Quad 100Mb/s Module 1 
   10BASE-T1S Module 1 
 CAN/CAN-FD Module   
   CAN/CAN-FD ports2 
 LIN Module   
   LIN Capture ports2 

 

Do you need advice on our products and configuration options?
Please feel free to contact us:
info (at) tsn.systems+49 661 410 951 80

Further information

 

➔ TSN Box 3.2 is part of TSN CoreSolution 3

 

➔ Overview of all TSN products