Switching Networks can be classified as follows.

Single-stage networks are characterized by a single stage of switching elements which are connected to the inputs and outputs of a switching network.
Extended switching matrix
Funnel-type network
Shuffle exchange network

Multi-stage networks contain several stages which are interconnected by a certain link pattern are sub-divided as follows.
Single-path networks(Banyan networks)
Multiple-path networks

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