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Asynchronous transfer mode packet switch

  • US 5,636,210 A
  • Filed: 08/02/1995
  • Issued: 06/03/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/02/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An asynchronous transfer mode packet switch for routing packets between a plurality of communication devices, said packet switch comprising:

  • a plurality of input ports for receiving packets from a plurality of communication devices;

    a plurality of output ports for delivering the received packets to a plurality of communication devices; and

    routing means for routing the packets from said input ports to said output ports, said routing means includinga quantity of buffer groups equal to the quantity of said input ports for receiving and storing the packets from said input ports before delivery to said output ports, each of said buffer groups including a plurality of buffers for preventing packet blocking and packet loss within said routing means;

    a buffer management module for allocating said buffers to the packets.

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