A data-driven simulation framework for logical 5G-TSN bridges

The integration of Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) into 5G systems is essential to support emerging real-time mobile applications. As part of this effort, 3GPP has introduced the concept of logical 5G TSN bridges, which implement the same functionality as wired TSN bridges, such as the Time-aware Shaper (IEEE 802.1Qbv). The port-to-port delay characteristics of logical 5G bridges, however, are fundamentally different to those of wired TSN bridges. In this paper, we present an open-source OMNeT++/INET-based simulation framework with date plane models to simulate the characteristic packet delay of logical 5G bridges including novel 6G concepts such as Packet Delay Correction (PDC) as well as control plane models to simulate the dynamic behavior of converged 5G/TSN networks.