Switch components and multiple data rate non-blocking switch network utilizing the same

Abstract From the Canadian patent

A switching component preferably in integrated circuit form is provided. The switching component has a plurality of inlet and outlet data ports with associated inlet and outlet clock ports, a clock regenerator and a flip flop for each outlet data port, and a switch matrix for coupling each inlet data port and its associated inlet clock port to any outlet data port and its associated outlet clock port. The clock regeneration means obtains the clock signal exiting the switching core and regenerates the clock signal waveshape. The flip-flop causes data exiting the switching core to be clocked out of the switching component synchronously with its associated regenerated clock signal according to …