Packet switching multiplexer - uses multiple stage transputers to provide required cross coupling

摘要

The packet multiplexer (MUXP), in part of a computer controlled packet switch exchange, has an output to cross connection field of packet switched vehicle (P5N). In particular, the packet multiplexer (MUXP) comprises two symmetrical halves, constructed from serial transputer stages, with each half connected to from coupling fields (PSNQ, PSN1). The transputes are converted in such a way that each stage is connected to two transputers of the previous stage to form a tunnel network. ADVANTAGE - Reduction is no. of circuits required.