摘要 |
Data switching apparatus for a digital data transmission system includes user interface means (12) operable to connect external users (11) to the apparatus. Routing means (13) is operable to determine, from control information received with data from a source user, the destination to which the data should be sent. The routing means (13) includes means for separating the control information from the data. A switching matrix (17) is operable to set up connection between the source user and the destination user and master control means (18) operable to control the operation of the switching matrix (17) according to a set of preset priorities. |