This document provides an overview of electronic private automatic branch exchange (EPABX) systems. It discusses the history of PBX systems and how they have evolved from manual switchboards operated by telephone operators to modern digital and IP-based systems. It describes the typical components of an EPABX system, including the switching network, control cards, telephone stations, outside telephone trunk lines, and power supply. Current trends in EPABX technology include the adoption of voice over IP (VoIP) and ISDN systems. The document also briefly discusses the use of small EPABX systems in homes and small businesses.