Data network elements, crossbars, and methods providing coupling between remote PHY and MAC devices
US8780927B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L45/10
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A crossbar may be coupled between a plurality of PHY devices configured to provide physical layer functions according to an Open Systems Interconnection, OSI, model and a plurality of MAC devices configured to provide data link layer functions according to the OSI model. First data couplings may be provided through the crossbar between the plurality of PHY devices and the plurality of MAC devices during a first time period. Second data couplings may be provided through the crossbar between the plurality of PHY devices and the plurality of MAC devices during a second time period, with the first and second data couplings being different. Related network elements, interfaces, and networks are also discussed.
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