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N.times.M round robin order arbitrating switching matrix system

US4991084A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 5, 1988
Grant dateFeb 5, 1991
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F13/14
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An N.times.M matrix adapted to couple N inputs from N processor to M basic storage modules is disclosed. The system includes arbitrators and gating means for each output responsive to request signals for simultaneously coupling data from a plurality of processors to requested basic storage modules under arbitrator control.

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