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do not slow down cycle times and the allocated the sector allow businesses to mix time-critical data
parts are fitted correctly on the right models, at the for high-performance, high-speed motion control
right time, in a traceable manner. with slower, less time-dependent traffic, for example
Automotive companies can use TSN to build for machine vision process monitoring.
production lines that ensure short cycle times, as Furthermore, manufacturers are given the
the technology combines advanced synchronisation opportunity to integrate auxiliary systems into their
with traffic prioritisation capabilities. The latter process and associated networks.
allow the network to deliver time-critical traffic Ultimately, semiconductor producers can
exactly when needed, while allowing less critical enhance flexibility in their network architecture and
traffic to co-exist on the network. Consequently, in their processes.
total cost of ownership can be reduced, since While TSN offers a number of advantages to
multiple types of network can now be combined manufacturers per se, it provides a comprehensive
onto a single hierarchy. The end result is higher solution when combined with an open network
performance, lowered costs and simplified technology that offers high bandwidth. In this way,
maintenance. This finally translates into better businesses are able to handle the large volume of
quality vehicles. data that modern Industry 4.0 applications will
generate. As a result, they can further enhance
4. Higher levels of integration for semiconductor network reliability, productivity and quality
manufacturing: Synchronicity and traffic assurance strategies.
prioritisation are also key to combining different An example of an industrial network offering
types of process control on one network and these paired capabilities is CLPA’s CC-Link IE TSN.
effectively handling different recipes and activities This is the first open Ethernet technology to merge
across multiple machines and stations. gigabit bandwidth and key TSN functionalities, time
For example, TSN can support the synchronisation and traffic prioritisation. By relying
semiconductor industry, which is characterised by on this cutting-edge network technology,
numerous processing stages, all requiring process, manufacturers from any sector can find a key
discrete and motion control, along with integration solution to boost their processes.
of robots and IT systems. TSN-based networks for eu.cc-link.org