IEEE Std 1722-2016 PDF
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Full title and description
IEEE Std 1722-2016 — IEEE Standard for a Transport Protocol for Time-Sensitive Applications in Bridged Local Area Networks. The standard specifies the transport protocol, data encapsulations, synchronization and presentation-time procedures, and device-control mechanisms to enable interoperable, low-latency audio, video and control streams over IEEE 802-based bridged LANs.
Abstract
IEEE 1722-2016 defines a Layer‑2 transport protocol for time-sensitive media streaming (audio, video and associated control data) on bridged local area networks that provide Quality of Service suitable for deterministic delivery. It includes packet formats, timing/synchronization methods, diagnostic counters and procedures enabling interoperability among end stations, and incorporates a corrigendum correcting AES3 stream format fields.
General information
- Status: Superseded Standard — originally published 2016 and subsequently superseded by IEEE 1722-2025.
- Publication date: Published December 16, 2016 (ANSI approved July 28, 2017).
- Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), IEEE Computer Society.
- ICS / categories: 35.110 — Networking (time-sensitive networking / AVB / TSN topics).
- Edition / version: IEEE Std 1722-2016 (edition incorporates Corrigendum 1).
- Number of pages: 233 pages.
Scope
This standard specifies the Layer‑2 transport protocol and associated procedures to enable time‑sensitive media streaming over bridged IEEE 802 networks. It covers stream encapsulation formats, timing and presentation-time synchronization mechanisms, QoS/latency considerations, diagnostic counters, and control primitives necessary for interoperability of audio/video and related control applications on LANs that support AVB/TSN features. The 2016 edition also incorporates a corrigendum addressing specific stream-format fields.
Key topics and requirements
- Layer‑2 packet formats and stream encapsulation for time‑sensitive audio/video streams.
- Presentation-time and synchronization procedures to align media playout across end stations.
- Procedures to leverage IEEE 802 QoS/TSN capabilities (latency, bandwidth reservation, scheduling).
- Diagnostic counters and monitoring fields for reliability and troubleshooting.
- Interoperability rules and requirements to integrate with AVB/TSN ecosystem and related standards (e.g., IEC 61883 formats, AES3 stream considerations updated by corrigendum).
- Security-related considerations noted in metadata (references to encryption/AES and public-key methods appear in keyword/context guidance).
Typical use and users
Engineers, system architects and product teams building professional audio/video equipment, broadcast and live-production systems, pro‑AV network devices, audio-over‑IP and media‑over‑LAN solutions, and manufacturers of networked end stations or switches that must interoperate in time‑sensitive media environments. Also used by integrators, test labs, and standards/program managers defining TSN/AVB deployments.
Related standards
Closely related IEEE and industry standards include IEEE Std 1722.1 (device discovery, connection management and control — AVDECC family), earlier IEEE Std 1722-2011 (previous edition), IEEE 802.1AS (time synchronization), IEEE 802.1Q/TSN suite (traffic shaping, scheduling, QoS), IEC 61883 (media format heritage) and SMPTE ST 2022-6 (SDI over IP contexts). The 2016 edition was later superseded by IEEE 1722-2025.
Keywords
IEEE 1722, AVB, TSN, time-sensitive networking, audio/video transport, Layer 2 transport, synchronization, presentation time, AVDECC, IEC 61883, AES3, QoS, bridged LAN, deterministic media streaming.
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: IEEE Std 1722-2016 is a Layer‑2 transport standard that defines packet formats, timing and control procedures for deterministic, time‑sensitive audio, video and control streams across bridged IEEE 802 local area networks.
Q: What does it cover?
A: It covers stream encapsulation and packet formats, synchronization and presentation‑time procedures, diagnostic counters, and interoperability requirements to operate over AVB/TSN-enabled bridged LANs. The 2016 edition also incorporated a corrigendum updating AES3 stream-format text.
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: Device and system vendors, AV/network engineers, integrators, test labs and standards practitioners working on professional audio/video, broadcast, live production, and any application requiring deterministic media delivery over LANs.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: IEEE 1722-2016 has been superseded by a later revision (IEEE 1722-2025). Users implementing new systems should consult the 2025 revision for the most current normative requirements; legacy systems may still reference the 2016 text where applicable.
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: Yes — it is part of the IEEE 1722 family and the wider AVB/TSN ecosystem. Companion documents include IEEE 1722.1 (device discovery/AVDECC), earlier 1722-2011, and multiple IEEE 802.1 TSN/AVB standards that provide the underlying QoS and time-synchronization services.
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: AVB, TSN, time-sensitive networking, Layer‑2 transport, audio/video streaming, synchronization, presentation time, AVDECC, IEC 61883, AES3, QoS, bridged LAN.