Comparative Analysis of 5G and Wi-Fi Integration with TSN for Industrial Applications

Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) standards have enabled deterministic Ethernet solutions, providing low-latency, reliable communication critical for Industry 4.0 applications. With industrial environments increasingly incorporating wireless solutions, the integration of TSN over 5G and Wi-Fi has emerged as a key research focus. This paper provides a comparative analysis of the integration of 5 G and Wi-Fi with TSN, evaluating latency, reliability, scalability, synchronization, mobility support, and implementation complexity. The simulation results identify the conditions under which 5G+TSN or Wi-Fi+TSN offers superior performance, offering clear recommendations for the selection of technology adapted to industrial use cases.