Switch blocks are fundamental switch components in reconfigurable interconnection networks such as FPGA routing networks and circuit switching communication networks. A switch block consists of a set of terminals usually partitioned into some sides, and programmable switches joining terminals on different sides, it is used to implement various routing requirements through reconfiguring its switches. This dissertation presents a combinatorial design technique to tackle the connection topology design problem for a wide assortment of switch blocks including hyper-universal switch blocks and universal switch blocks. We prove that large switch blocks can be constructed by a finite number of prime switch blocks, and show how to design the prime switch blocks and how to combine them into large switch blocks. We demonstrate the design scheme by examining and designing in detail the commonly used 4^sided switch blocks, as well as the generic universal switch blocks. / Graduate

In 2000, the Lesotho telecommunications sector underwent a fundamental change in structure, from that of monopoly to one of competition. A new regulatory regime was introduced and a regulatory agency, the Lesotho Telecommunications Authority was established to promote telecommunications development and to safeguard competition. The 2000 legal framework supports competition but fails to adequately minimise the regulatory risk. The new regime also failed to facilitate improved or satisfactory sector performance. The Lesotho regulatory framework addresses most internationally recognised telecommunications regulatory issues, but most areas needs improvement if sector performance and investor perception is to be enhanced. Firstly, the Government must give the regulatory Authority functional independence. Secondly, the Authority must revisit various policy areas. For instance universal access policy and programmes that bring affordable services to the rural and urban populations alike must be developed and implemented; complimentary policies that encourage the use of the services and investment in the sector, like investment, consumer protection and competition policies must be adopted; alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, especially for disputes between the regulator and service providers must be introduced and preferred in the sector. The challenge is to bring telecommunication services to all communities including low-income families and communities in rural and mountainous areas. Thus whatever policies are adopted, universal access and improved sector performance should be a guiding goal which must be pursued rigorously.

Thesis (M.E.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Electrical Engineering, 1980. / Typescript (photocopy).

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Applied Mathematics, 1981.

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Oregon, 2008. / Typescript. Includes vita and abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 81-88). Also available online.

Thesis (Ph.D.) - University of Glasgow, 2006. / Ph.D. thesis submitted to the Department of Computing Science, University of Glasgow, 2006. Includes bibliographical references. Print version also available.

Thesis (M.S.) -- Middle East Technical University, 2004. / Keywords: Discrete quantization filter, sequential Importance resampling filter, extended kalman filter, stochastic calculus, monte carlo.

Thesis (M.S.) -- Middle East Technical University, 2004. / Keywords: range ambiguity, Doppler ambiguity, clutter rejection, PRI jittering, genetic algorithm, improvement factor

Project (M.S.)--Brigham Young University. Dept. of Instructional Psychology and Technology, 2005. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 44-45).

Thesis (M.S.)--Public Policy, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2006. / Dr. Klein, Hans, Committee Member ; Dr. Bozeman, Barry, Committee Member ; Dr. Havick, John, Committee Chair.