Medium access control protocol chip for a broadband communication network including high level system simulations

Abstract

A Medium Access Control protocol chip is presented capable for central control of a tree structurcd broadband commuiiicatioii network wit11 bitrates up to 622 Mbit/s yicldiiig optimal utilization of tlie availublc baridwidth as well as fully flexible and fair baiidwidtli allocation. Tlie performance is proved by high level systcm simiilatioiis using VHDL.