A hierarchical set of software layers that allows a device to communicate over a network by processing data through specific protocols in a structured sequence.
In the entertainment lighting industry: a robust protocol stack is essential for handling real time control data like Art-Net, Sig-Net or sACN alongside management protocols like RDMnet. Developing a custom stack from scratch is often a complex and time consuming process that can introduce security vulnerabilities.
Some manufacturers choose preassembled and maintained protocol stacks like QubiCore which serves as a professional, licensable lighting network stack for their devices. It provides a secure by design framework with built-in support for multiple protocols and the Sig-Net security framework: allowing manufacturers to meet the requirements of the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) without rewriting legacy code.
