Configuration controller for establishing timing signals of a communications network
US5523998A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 16, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/433
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for establishing timing signals of a communications network includes a plurality of ports and an internal trunk circuit for interconnecting trunk segments and lobes of the network. A speed detection circuit connected to each of said plurality of ports, are provided for sensing a plurality of timing signals, there being one timing signals sensed at each of the plurality of ports. The apparatus establishes a timing signal on the internal trunk equal to the timing signal senses at a majority of the ports to enable a majority of the nodes connected to a majority of the plurality of lobe ports to transport communications signals via the network.
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