Avnu Alliance has developed a new certification program to enhance the testing and certification process for network switches across market segments.

The program supports certification for devices according to the IEEE’s SA’s 802.1.BA profile for Audio Video Bridgings (AVB) as a part of the IEEE Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN), which is a group of IEEE 802.1 standards.

With this certification, network product manufacturers in various industries can ensure that their devices comply with the core AVB/TSN standards that provide improved synchronisation, low latency and reliability for switched Ethernet networks.

“We are excited to announce the updated Switch Certification program. The modifications implemented in the testing process will improve and speed up device certification, ensuring compliance with AVB/TSN standards and enhancing interoperability among platforms to provide cost-effective and superior market solutions,” Avnu Alliance president Dave Cavalcanti says.

The tests have been rewritten to adopt a functional approach and primarily assess the switch’s performance within a functional system in addition to evaluating conformance with the IEEE specifications. Therefore, the Avnu 802.1BA Switch Certification program will launch with an extensive ‘Pilot Phase’, during which conditional certifications will be granted.

Newly certified devices under the Pilot Phase will undergo a final certification once the full set of tests is established, ensuring the highest standards of performance and reliability.

Prominent audio networking companies, including d&b audiotechnik, L-Acoustics, Luminex, and Meyer Sound, SoC manufacturers such as NXP Semiconductors, Analog Devices and Intel and design, emulation and test solutions provider Keysight Technologies are actively supporting Avnu Alliance’s Switch Certification Program.