Packet switching apparatus using pipeline controller

摘要: A high-speed, high-capacity, asynchronous transfer mode packet switching system comprises electronic and optical components. The may be a high-capacity multiple-gigabit-per-second controlled by relatively low-speed controller operating at one hundred megabit-per-second rates. plurality of N input lines. Each the lines carries succession data packets or cells to system. is switch in time slots cell periods predetermined duration. laser transmitter producing separate distinct carrier frequency identifying its associated responsive each transmitters are connected an star coupler which series tunable receivers. There receiver for output Groups receivers inputs small modules. tuned controller. header information incoming produces control having, example, activity, priority, source information. pipelined through sent appropriate where they indicate coming out should tuned, thereby causing receptive transmitters.