Backplane architecture for providing both loop repeater and multiplexed mode connectivity in the same equipment shelf
US6396844B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2213/13322
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
To provide either or both multiplexed and non-multiplexed (loop repeater) mode communications in the same equipment shelf between a network and plural subscriber circuits, a multi-mode backplane architecture includes a network interface multiplexer that provides time division multiplexed signal connectivity and point-to-point multiplexed signal connectivity between the network and line circuit access modules, to which the subscriber circuits are selectively ported. Each of a plurality of non-multiplexed interface connectors is configured for external connection to non-multiplexed communication links of the network and non-multiplexed communication links of the subscriber circuits. A plurality of access module card slots receive line circuit access modules that are individually programmable to provide a selected one of a plurality of diverse modes of telecommunication connectivity between the network and a subscriber circuit. The line circuit access modules have input/output multiplexers that selectively provide connectivity between its signal processor line and signal paths of the network interface multiplexer, and signal paths of a plurality of point-to-point communication ports o…
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