Mechanical Input/Output Selector

A mechanical input/output selector system, comprising:

• a mechanical input/output selector comprising
• a first terminal for a first transmission line,
• a plurality of second terminals for a plurality of second transmission lines;
• a first displacement device operable to selectively position the first terminal proximate to any one of the plurality of second terminals, and
• a second displacement device operable to move the first terminal relative to the plurality of second terminals to alternately connect and disconnect the first terminal and one of the plurality of second terminals;
• and
• a control system to control operation of the first and second displacement devices.

A method for facilitating input/output selection, comprising:

• providing a mechanical input/output selector comprising
• a first terminal for a first transmission line,
• a plurality of second terminals for a plurality of second transmission lines,
• a first displacement device operable to selectively position the first terminal proximate to any one of the plurality of second terminals, and
• a second displacement device operable to move the first terminal relative to the plurality of second terminals to alternately connect and disconnect the first terminal and one of the plurality of second terminals;
• and
• facilitating control of the first and second displacement devices.