Timing reference for scheduling data traffic on multiple ports

摘要

The reference comprises a timer to generate a clock pulse based on the data rate of the output port having the fastest data rate. A counter counts the clock pulses continuously following an initialization event. An increment unit compares dynamically the accumulated number of clock pulses with predetermined increments for each calender based on the assigned data rate. A threshold unit controls the transmission of data traffic from each calender, in response to the increment unit output.