NXP, LS1028A AP, i.MX RT1170 MCU
Integration of CC-Link IE TSN protocol into the processor


On the 25th, NXP announced a TSN solution for industrial automation that supports the 'CC-Link IE TSN (Time-Sensitive Networking)' protocol.

The CC-Link IE TSN protocol, which implements real-time performance through time division in the CC-Link IE protocol, enables multiple networks to coexist on the same trunk line, realizing real-time data collection and high-speed, high-precision motion control.

NXP, in collaboration with port industrial automation GmbH, has implemented the CC-Link IE TSN Layer-2 stack on the 'LS1028A' industrial application processor (AP) and the 'i.MX RT1170' crossover MCU.

The port provides the CC-Link IE TSN master station stack, remote station stack, and ICC (Industrial Communication Creator) tool for configuring the remote stack to enable integration of the CC-Link IE TSN protocol with the LS1028A AP for high-performance control functions and the i.MX RT1170 MCU for time control functions.

The LS1028A AP, consisting of two 64-bit Arm® Cortex®-A72 cores supporting CC-Link IE TSN, and the i.MX RT1170 MCU, consisting of Cortex-M7 and Cortex-M4 cores, can be deployed in the factory via the port.

Meanwhile, NXP announced that it has joined the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) to strengthen its CC-Link IE TSN support product line.