What Does Crossbar Switch Mean?
A crossbar switch, as part of a crossbar topology, channels data or signals between two different points in a network. The crossbar setup is a matrix where each crossbar switch runs between two points, in a design that is intended to hook up each part of an architecture to every other part. Crossbar design can be used in networking and in the construction of chips or electronic setups.
Techopedia Explains Crossbar Switch
In chip design, crossbar switches replaced a traditional bus system where linear connections were established. By switching a linear connection to a matrix connection, crossbar setups revolutionized the capacity of these systems and decreased latency and bottlenecks. Now, a system called “network on chip” has replaced both bus and crossbar designs.
