Avnu launches switch certification program for Milan-AVB networks

Avnu Alliance on Sept. 23 launched a refreshed switch certification program centered on the Milan-AVB profile, aiming to speed interoperable converged networking in pro AV and other sectors. The program is backward compatible with prior AVB switches and is designed to expand to industrial and aerospace TSN profiles.

Why it matters: - Avnu Alliance’s new certification program is meant to make converged networks easier to deploy across pro AV, industrial, aerospace and defense systems. - The program is designed to improve interoperability, deterministic performance and reliability for Ethernet switches used in time-sensitive applications. - Avnu says the updated framework gives manufacturers a more scalable path to certification as converged networking expands beyond audio-video.

What happened: - Avnu Alliance announced the launch of a new Switch Certification program supporting the Milan-AVB Profile on Sept. 23, 2026. - The program starts with the Milan-AVB profile and is built around reusable TSN components plus profile-specific conformance and interoperability testing. - Avnu said the certification approach is modular and intended to support profile-agnostic TSN components across multiple markets. - Previously certified Avnu switches remain fully supported under the new, backward-compatible program. - Switches that meet Milan AVB Profile requirements are now eligible to display the Milan logo. - Avnu invites switch manufacturers to participate through Avnu Alliance membership.

The details: - The Milan-AVB profile is the first supported profile in the new certification program. - The profile addresses requirements defined in the IEEE 802.1BA AVB specification for Ethernet switches. - Work is already underway to support additional TSN profiles, including industrial automation based on IEC/IEEE 60802 and aerospace based on 802.1DP. - Avnu said the framework can extend to other converged networking building blocks, including additional IEEE 1588 precision time synchronization profiles. - The updated test suite is aligned directly to Milan compliance requirements. - The certification process includes evaluation of real-world performance requirements. - Interoperability testing incorporates issues reported from the field. - The certification process is intended to be more streamlined while keeping Avnu’s compliance and interoperability rigor. - Avnu said the Milan-AVB profile is the first validated implementation within the framework. - Avnu’s certification mark is intended to signal interoperability and reliability in real deployments. - The company’s announcement included a link for more information: More information.

Between the lines: - The launch signals a shift from a broader AVB-focused switch certification model to a more modular, profile-based approach. - That structure could make it easier for Avnu to scale certification into adjacent markets without rebuilding the entire testing framework each time. - The emphasis on field-reported issues suggests Avnu is trying to tighten the link between lab validation and actual deployment behavior. - Member quotes from Adamson and Luminex frame certification as a practical tool for more stable deployments and stronger end-user confidence.

What's next: - Avnu said additional profiles are already in development, including industrial and other sectors. - The organization expects the Milan-AVB launch to serve as the foundation for broader ecosystem growth. - Manufacturers that want the Milan logo will need to meet the profile’s certification requirements through the new program. - Avnu says the program will continue to evolve as more converged networking profiles are added.