Pulse code modulated, time division multiplex switching network

摘要

A pulse code modulation, time division multiplex (PCM/TDM) switching network is used in tandem exchanges for connecting receive and transmit trunks and for allocating receive time slots to time slots to be used on the transmit trunks is described. A storage is assigned to each pair of associated receive and transmit trunks. The storage includes storage areas which are selectively connectable to the associated pairs of trunks. A storage location used for a call is seized sequentially during each sampling pulse frame with data coming in over the receive trunk as well as with data outgoing over the transmit trunk. Inputs and outputs of the storage areas not connectable to the trunks are combined with coordinated inputs or outputs of the storage areas of other similar storages. Information output and input likewise takes place selectively over the combined inputs or outputs.