Martin P. Clark
Abstract
This chapter explains the principles of the three basic types of switching: circuit switching, packet-switching and cell switching. It covers the theory of the switching matrix, full and limited availability, switch architectures (‘Time’ Switches and ‘Space’ Switches) and the various types of switch technology: Strowger, crossbar, reed relay and digital switching.
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This chapter explains the principles of the three basic types of switching: circuit switching, packet-switching and cell switching. It covers the theory of the switching matrix, full and limited availability, switch architectures (‘Time’ Switches and ‘Space’ Switches) and the various types of switch technology: Strowger, crossbar, reed relay and digital switching.
Key concepts: Crossbar switch, LAN switching, Fast packet switching, Cut-through switching, Circuit switching, Switching time, Network switch, Crossover switch