Data packet switching system for communication network node, has input modules organizing packets into data blocks that are organized into data groups, which are switched to output ports based on information representing group size

摘要

The system has input modules (IM1-IMn), each connected to a switching matrix (1) and a controller (2). Each module has processing units for organizing packets into digital data blocks and for transferring the blocks towards the matrix. Each block is organized into multiple digital data groups. The groups are switched towards respective destination output ports according to information representing size of each group of the blocks.