Precision Control with TSN on PolarFire SoC

Ultra‑Reliable, Real‑Time Control Over Standard Ethernet

Discover deterministic, real‑time industrial control with Microchip’s TSN‑enabled PolarFire SoC platform. The DU2565 solution leverages Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) capabilities on the PolarFire® SoC FPGA to deliver precise, predictable communication for advanced industrial automation. Combining a hardened RISC‑V processor subsystem with reliable FPGA fabric, this platform enables seamless integration of real‑time control, synchronized networking, and secure data handling in modern industrial environments.

Key Features

Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) Capability

1 Gbps TSN Ethernet endpoint for deterministic communication. Supports IEEE standards including: Time-aware scheduling (802.1Qbv) Precision Time Protocol – PTP (802.1AS / 1588) Frame preemption (802.1Qbu) Per-stream filtering and policing (802.1Qci)

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Integrated RISC‑V SoC Architecture 64-bit multi-core RISC‑V subsystem for Linux + real-time co‑execution. Deterministic L2 memory subsystem ensures reliable real-time behavior.

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PGA Fabric for Customizable Control Logic

25K–460K logic elements with ultra-low power consumption.

High‑speed transceivers up to 12.7 Gbps for demanding industrial designs.

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Linux-Based TSN Software Stack

Full Linux drivers, TSN stack, and integrated OPC UA for secure industrial communication.

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Industrial-Grade Security

Physically Unclonable Function (PUF), side‑channel‑resistant crypto hardware, and secure boot.

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Electrification is reshaping our world - and real-time, reliable data is powering this shift. Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) is redefining Ethernet performance with deterministic, low‑latency communication essential for next‑generation industrial systems.

Discover how Microchip is leading this transformation by combining TSN with OPC UA on its low‑power PolarFire® SoC FPGAs—unlocking smarter, more efficient, and highly responsive manufacturing using today’s existing Ethernet infrastructure.

Dive into the whitepaper to explore how this breakthrough accelerates sustainable electrification and mission‑critical industrial innovation.

Benefits

Deterministic Real-Time Performance

TSN ensures guaranteed bandwidth, low jitter, and precise timing—critical for closed-loop industrial control and synchronized machinery.

Secure & Reliable Operation

Built‑in hardware security blocks and SEU‑immune configuration provide robust protection in mission‑critical environments.

Low Power, High Efficiency

PolarFire SoC FPGAs deliver the lowest power consumption in their class, enabling cooler, more energy‑efficient industrial edge systems.

Flexible System Integration

Combine Linux-based applications with real-time deterministic control workloads on one chip — reducing system cost and complexity.

Applications

Industrial Automation & Control

Motion control Machine coordination Factory network synchronization

Robotics & Smart Machines

Real-time communication between robot components

Deterministic networking for collaborative robots

Industrial Networking Equipment

TSN gateways

Edge connectivity modules

Medical & Imaging Systems

Low-latency data streaming between imaging modules