Improved throughput is realized in a packet cross-connect switch by including an addressable memory unit in each of a plurality of input ports for storing packets and by allowing each of a plurality of output ports to address directly any one of the input ports to obtain a particular packet stored therein,...http://www.google.de/patents/US5001706?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5001706 - Packet cross connect switch system including improved throughput
