Switching Techniques for Voice and Data Communications in Integrated Service Data Networks.

Switching techniques applicable for integrated processing of voice and data communications are reviewed. After examining general characteristics of different types of traffic offered to an integrated network, a quantitative evaluation of the performance that each technique is capable of offering is presented. Particular attention is paid to the study of problems connected with the use of packet switching for voice communications and to the more significant developments of traditional techniques (circuit and packet) indicated in recent literature.