Ethernet AV and Beyond.pptVIP

Ethernet AV? and Beyond Agenda What is Ethernet AV? Why is it needed? Where will it be used? How does it work? How will Broadcom support it? Beyond? What is Ethernet AV? Simple enhancement to IEEE 802.1 bridges to support streaming QoS 2 ms guaranteed latency through 7 bridges Admission controls (reservations) for guaranteed bandwidth Precise timing and synchronization services for timestamps and media coordination 1μs absolute synchronization between devices jitter less than 100ns, filterable down to 100ps Trade group to provide trademark “enforcement” of otherwise optional features Require useful bridge performance, network management, PoE management, auto-configuration features Why is it needed? (1) Common IT-oriented networks have inadequate QoS controls All use 802.1 “priority” (actually, “traffic class”) Ethernet is the best … but it’s easy for the customer to misconfigure or overload … no guarantees Wireless has inadequate bandwidth and excessive delays for whole-home coverage … 802.11n and UWB work for non-critical applications, or short range … latencies through multiple A/Ps may be too much for interactive applications … no guarantees … and we still need a backbone for the wireless attachment points Why is it needed? (2) Proposed CE-based networks need new media or are expensive MoCA requires coax everywhere, and is not cheap, and does not carry power, and has modest performance … but it’s part of the solution Power line is not cheap, has modest performance, is susceptible to interference, and is blocked by protection circuits … but it’s part of the solution 1394b/c long distance has limited developer base infrastructure, is not cheap … but even this is part of the solution Digital Home Media Distribution Where will Ethernet AV be used? Backbone for home The “Gold Standard” Highest quality/lowest cost way to interconnect wireless A/Ps “Perfect” QoS, requires the least customer interaction Within the entertainment cluster Trivial wiring, no configuration