Title :
Practical Multistage Space-Time Switching Networks
Author :
Beesley, John H.
Author_Institution :
Standard Telephone and Radio AG, Zurich, Switzerland
fDate :
8/1/1973 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper discusses PCM switching networks using combined space-time (ST) nonblocking switches in multistage arrays. The interplay between switch, network, and path-search characteristics is considered and the networks chosen for the Swiss system IFS-1 are described.
Keywords :
PCM systems; Telephone switching systems; Availability; Communication switching; Investments; Joining processes; Phase change materials; Seminars; Signal design; Switches; Telecommunication traffic; Telephony;
Journal_Title :
Communications, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TCOM.1973.1091772
