Design of a broadcast packet switching network

1 June 1988

journal article
Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Transactions on Communications

Vol. 36 (6) , 734-743
https://doi.org/10.1109/26.2794

Abstract

An overview is given of a system designed to handle a heterogeneous and dynamically changing mix of applications. It is based on fiber-optic transmission systems and high-performance packet switching and can handle applications ranging from low-speed data to voice to full-rate video. A novel feature is a flexible multipoint connection capability suitable for broadcast and conferencing applications. The architecture of a switching systems that can be used to support this network is described.

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