摘要 |
<p>A switching arrangement (100) comprising a crossbar array of crosspoint elements (107-11) where each column of crosspoint elements, is associated with its own control ring mechanism (105-1). The enabling of the individual crosspoint elements of a column and the subsequent transmission of packets are effected rapidly in response to a token, e.g., a single enable bit, that is circulated on the associated control ring.</p> |