Translational switching system and signal distribution system employing same

A translational switch system, comprising:

• a first translational switch having one or more inputs configured to receive a respective one or more first input signals, a first plurality of outputs, and a second plurality of outputs, the first translational switch configured to switchably output a first frequency version of the first input signal to any of the first plurality of outputs, and to switchably output a second frequency version of the first input signal to any of the second plurality of outputs;
• a second translational switch having one or more inputs configured to receive a respective one or more second input signals, a first output, and a second output, the second translational switch configured to switchably output a first frequency version of the second input signal to the first output, and to switchably output a second frequency version of the second input signal to the second output;
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• a signal bus coupled between the first and second translational switch, the signal bus having a first bus line coupled to a first one of the first plurality of outputs of the first translational switch, and to the first output of the second translational switch and a second bus line coupled to a first one of the second plurality of outputs of the first translational switch, and to the second output of the second translational switch.