# Software-Defined Networks Supporting Time-Sensitive In-Vehicular Communication

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/1903.08039 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/1903.08039/

## Key facts

- Cited by 1 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 19 Mar 2019.

## Built on by (most cited first, 1 of 1)

- [Safeguarding connected autonomous vehicle communication: Protocols, intra- and inter-vehicular attacks and defenses](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2502.04201/) (2025)

## Abstract (arXiv)

Future in-vehicular networks will be based on Ethernet. The IEEE Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) is a promising candidate to satisfy real-time requirements in future car communication. Software-Defined Networking (SDN) extends the Ethernet control plane with a programming option that can add much value to the resilience, security, and adaptivity of the automotive environment. In this work, we derive a first concept for combining Software-Defined Networking with Time-Sensitive Networking along with an initial evaluation. Our measurements are performed via a simulation that investigates whether an SDN architecture is suitable for time-critical applications in the car. Our findings indicate that the control overhead of SDN can be added without a delay penalty for the TSN traffic when protocols are mapped properly.