Asynchronous Traffic Shaping and Redundancy: Avoiding Unbounded Latencies in In-Car Networks

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Contributors

  • Teresa Lübeck - , Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (Author)
  • Philipp Meyer - , Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (Author)
  • Timo Häckel - , Chair of Distributed and Networked Systems, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (Author)
  • Franz Korf - , Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (Author)
  • Thomas C. Schmidt - , Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (Author)

Abstract

Time-Sensitive Networking enhances Ethernet-based In-Vehicle Networks (IVNs) with real-time capabilities. Different traffic shaping algorithms have been proposed for time-critical communication, of which the Asynchronous Traffic Shaper (ATS) is an upcoming candidate. However, recent research has shown that ATS can introduce unbounded latencies when shaping traffic from non-FIFO systems. This impacts the applicability of ATS in IVNs, as these networks often use redundancy mechanisms, i.e. Frame Replication and Elimination for Reliability (FRER), that can cause non-FIFO behavior. In this paper, we approach the problem of accumulated delays from ATS by analyzing the scenarios that generate latency and by devising placement and configuration methods for ATS schedulers to prevent this behavior. We evaluate our approach in a simulation environment and show how it prevents conditions of unbounded delays. In an IVN simulation case study, we demonstrate the occurrence of unbounded latencies in a realistic scenario and validate the effectiveness of our solutions in avoiding them.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2025 IEEE Vehicular Networking Conference (VNC)
EditorsAna Aguiar, Takamasa Higuchi, Susana Sargento, Alexey Vinel, Agon Memedi
PublisherIEEE
Number of pages8
ISBN (electronic)979-8-3315-2437-1
ISBN (print)979-8-3315-2438-8
Publication statusPublished - 4 Jun 2025
Peer-reviewedYes

Publication series

SeriesIEEE Vehicular Networking Conference (VNC)
ISSN2157-9865

Conference

Title16th IEEE Vehicular Networking Conference
Abbreviated titleVNC 2025
Conference number16
Duration2 - 4 June 2025
Website
LocationCálem Cellars
CityPorto
CountryPortugal

External IDs

Scopus 105010765045
ORCID /0000-0002-8343-0625/work/199964135

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Keywords

  • Delays, Real-time systems, Redundancy, Reliability, Time factors, Simulation, In-Vehicle Networks, Frame Replication and Elimination, Asynchronous Traffic Shaping