Integrated multi-fabric digital cross-connect timing architecture
US5526359A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04J2203/0089
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A timing architecture for integrating broadband, wideband, and narrowband subsystems (14-18) employs a broadband time base (100) having a first frequency, a wideband time base (102) having a second frequency, and a narrowband time base (104) having a third frequency. The broadband, wideband and narrowband time bases (100-104) are independent from one another when the integrated subsystems (14-18) are not co-located. Frequency justification is provided at the interfaces between the broadband and wideband time bases (100, 102), and between the wideband and narrowband time bases (102, 104). Phase alignment circuitry and methods are used to adjust the phases of signals wherever signal multiplexing and redundant equipment switching are provided within the time bases (100-104).
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