Method and apparatus for using adaptive switches for...

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2007-03-06

2007-03-06

Vu, Huy D. (Department: 2616)

Multiplex communications

Pathfinding or routing

Through a circuit switch

C370S258000, C370S465000, C370S400000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10000496

ABSTRACT:
An interconnection architecture allows a digital system to be sold with a switched or ring topology interconnection fabric that can evolve into a point-to-point interconnection fabric as the computer system is expanded, and is capable of supporting high and low end computer systems with a single design. In accordance with the present invention, unique point-to-point interconnections are provided between each pair of modules. In one embodiment, a functional unit is coupled to an adaptive 1-of-N switch, which in turn is coupled to the interconnection fabric to form a switched topology. In a second embodiment, modules are coupled to a full 3×3 switch that fronts an adaptive 2-of-N switch. The second embodiment can be coupled into a ring or switched topology, and can be used to provide additional bandwidth and redundancy.

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