A parallel packet switch (PPS) is a switch in which the memories run slower than the line rate. Arriving packets are spread (or load-balanced) packet-by-packet over multiple slower-speed packet switches. It is already known that with a speedup of , a PPS can theoretically mimic a FCFS output-queued (OQ) switch. However, the theory relies on a centralized packet scheduling algorithm that is esse...

Batteries are interconnected in series and/or parallel to meet wide-range power or energy demands various industrial applications. To pursue the benefits of multiple connection structures one system, reconfigurable battery systems (RBSs) have recently emerged for safe and efficient operation, extended storage, delivery, etc. Switches essential elements enable system reconfiguration, but selecti...

A packet switch with parallel switching planes is a parallel packet switch (PPS). A PPS can scale-up to larger aggregate capacity and faster line speeds than can a single plane. It is an open problem to design a PPS that is feasible to implement using multiple lower speed packet switches. Many solutions proposed previously are essentially impractical because of high communication complexity. In...

This paper contains an analytical method for the failure analysis of a matrix configuration of switches in series and parallel. The concept is to use lower voltage and current rating switches in series and parallel to attain the higher ratings needed in power engineering applications. The analysis is based on probability state transition. A discussion of voltage and current snubbing is given. R...