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Murata Manufacturing completes world's first demonstration of TSN over 5G with 122 nanosecond synchronization
Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Murata Manufacturing and its partners have successfully demonstrated the world's first Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) over 5G connection. The demonstration achieved an average time synchronization error of 122 nanoseconds, validating 5G's potential for high-precision industrial synchronization.
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Murata Manufacturing has achieved a major milestone by completing the world’s first demonstration of Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) over a 5G network. In collaboration with ORC Manufacturing, the trial reached an average time synchronization error of just 122 nanoseconds, proving that wireless systems can match the precision of wired Ethernet. This breakthrough utilizes 3GPP Release 16 standards to deliver the ultra-high-precision timing required for advanced industrial automation and synchronized machinery.
This development is a critical catalyst for the Industry 4.0 supply chain, facilitating the shift toward fully "untethered" smart factories. By enabling microsecond-level coordination for autonomous robots and production lines without physical cabling, the technology significantly reduces infrastructure costs and enhances factory agility. For investors, this validates the commercial readiness of 5G URLLC (Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communications) and positions Murata Manufacturing as a primary enabler of the next generation of high-speed, wireless industrial infrastructure.
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