A Time-Division Data Switch

Modern carrier systems have evolved in which all transmission is digital and channels are obtained by time-division multiplexing. A time-division switch, which, as a consequence of this environment is very simply configured, is presented. Random access memories and shift registers are employed in a configuration which differs from the time division switch canonical form. In this switch both space and time transfers are performed simultaneously in an identical manner. The structure allows short setup time with high call setup capacity, yet the hardware implementation is simple and highly regular.