Title :
Why fast packet switching?
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Queen´´s Univ., Kingston, Ont., Canada
fDate :
4/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Asynchronous transfer mode (ATM), selected for broadband integrated services digital networks and receiving much standardization activity, is discussed. ATM is a packet switching technique with minimal functionality in the network and hence is often called fast packet switching. In transmission, statistical multiplexing replaces the time-division multiplexing of the synchronous transfer mode. The operation of ATM switches is described.<>
Keywords :
B-ISDN; asynchronous transfer mode; packet switching; telecommunication standards; ATM switches; asynchronous transfer mode; broadband integrated services digital networks; fast packet switching; standardization activity; statistical multiplexing; Asynchronous transfer mode; Bandwidth; Bit rate; Communication switching; Copper; Delay; Packet switching; Switches; Switching circuits; Time division multiplexing;
Journal_Title :
Potentials, IEEE
