
Compact platform for developing, testing, and integrating TSN-AVB features. Supports real time communication with IEEE compliant synchronization, stream configuration and network monitoring
- 1000BASE-T1 Single-pair Ethernet
- PPS / FSYNC Port
(Supported only when using PHY-based time sync) - DC Barrel Jack
- Line Out Jack
- Micro USB OTG Host Port
- CAN Port [CANL:CANH]
- Dual USB 3.0 Ports
- Mini Display Port
- USB Type-C Port
Purpose
Developers can use the Excelfore platform to build automotive IP network applications related to AVB, TSN, SOME IP, DoIP and other protocols. The current SW provides common use cases for effective evaluation and test of AVB-TSN based Endpoints.
Benefits
- Customer talker/listener products can be tested for monitoring the performance by connecting with the kit
- Shorten time to development and deployment
Hardware Features
- Processor / SoC Texas Instruments TDA4VM
- Architecture 64-bit Arm
- Memory 4 GB LPDDR4
- Onboard Storage 16 GB eMMC
- Operating System Linux (Debian-based)
- Networking 1 × DP83TG721: 1000BASE-T1 Ethernet
1 × RJ45: 1000BASE-T Ethernet (internal) - Power Source 12V DC (input via barrel jack)
Key Features
TSN Features available on the Tool
Switch Protocol Sets
➤ 802.1AS gPTP clock synchronisation
➤ 802.1Qat MVRP/MSRP, VLAN and Bandwidth reservation
➤ 802.1Qav Credit Based Shaper
➤ 802.1Qbv Time Aware Shaper
➤ IEEE1722 avtp video/audio/control data stream
➤ YANG(RFC7950) format configuration
Hardware Key Security
➤ The Excelfore TSN Endpoint Tool is secured with a hardware key to ensure authorized access and system integrity.
➤ To obtain the appropriate key, please contact your Excelfore representative. When submitting a request, please include the tool’s serial number (located at the bottom of the device).

TSN Features Supported in this Gateway
Switch Protocol Sets
➤ 802.1AS gPTP clock synchronisation
➤ 802.1Qat MVRP/MSRP, VLAN and Bandwidth reservation
➤ 802.1Qav Credit Based Shaper
➤ 802.1Qbv Time Aware Shaper
➤ 802.1Qbv Time Aware Shaper
➤ IEEE1722 avtp video/audio/control data stream
➤ IEEE1722 MAAP MAC Address Acquisition Protocol
➤ 802.1Q-2022, MRP External Control
➤ 802.1Q-2022, Clause 46 TSN configuration
➤ YANG(RFC7950) format configuration
➤ Netconf(RFC6241) server/client for the configuration
Purpose
Developers can use the Excelfore platform to build automotive IP network applications related to AVB, TSN, SOME IP, DoIP and other protocols.
Benefits
● Customer talker/listener products can be tested for monitoring the performance by connecting with the kit.● Shorten time to development and deployment
Use Cases
● Dynamic Configuration Management using Yang DB with NetConf configuration management software.● AVB stack and API● Can write an application to mange the switch config as desired on a reference platform.● Easily portable to other embedded platforms
TSN Features Supported on this Kit
Switch Protocol Sets
➤ 802.1AS gPTP clock synchronisation
➤ 802.1Qat MVRP/MSRP, VLAN and Bandwidth reservation
➤ 802.1Qav Credit Based Shaper
➤ 802.1Qbv Time Aware Shaper
➤ 802.1Qbv Time Aware Shaper
➤ IEEE1722 avtp video/audio/control data stream
➤ IEEE1722 MAAP MAC Address Acquisition Protocol
➤ 802.1Q-2022, MRP External Control
➤ 802.1Q-2022, Clause 46 TSN configuration
➤ YANG(RFC7950) format configuration
➤ Netconf(RFC6241) server/client for the configuration

Evaluation Kit Platforms
End Stations
Bridge
➤ Linux Kernel 5.x or above, X86 PC with single i226 network card.
➤ BeagleBone AI-64: TI TDA4-VM
➤ Available Later (on demand) NXP i.MX 8 Evaluation board, MCIMX8M-EVKB
➤ Linux Kernel 6.x X86 PC with four i226 network cards
➤ Available Later (on demand) NXP goldbox

Feedback and Issue Report
Some of the supported features are dependent on the platform hardware
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At Excelfore, we provide standards-based solutions with powerful tools to drive faster in-vehicle and cloud integrations.
Through Leaders in Automotive Connectivity
From the first AVNU-certified AVB protocol stacks, to the first implementation of a full eSync OTA stack, Excelfore leads the way in connected technologies.