Multi-functional Device for Communications Networks and Methods and Systems Utilizing Same

The present subject matter relates to methods, circuitry and equipment providing a multi-functional, cost effective, media independent, open platform device for communication services using differential signaling interfaces. The methods, circuitry and equipment comprise a plurality of input amplifiers, output amplifiers, and retimers. A non-blocking cross-point switch may be used to switch any differential signals from the cross-point switch input to output. The device aggregates communication services from a plurality of lower service capacity connectors and interfaces to a single higher capacity connector and interfaces. The device can establish a demarcation point with a single device capable of supporting any communication services, any physical media interfaces, from any location: