An ATM switch including a multi-port memory is described. The multi-port memory having a dynamic random access memory (DRAM) and a plurality of input and output serial access memories (SAMs). Efficient, flexible transfer circuits and methods are described for transferring ATM data between the SAMs and...http://www.google.com/patents/US6081528?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6081528 - Shared buffer memory architecture for asynchronous transfer mode switching and multiplexing technology