Recommendation ITU-T J.198.3 (01/2024) MAC layer specification for third-generation HiNoC Summary History FOREWORD Table of Contents 1 Scope 2 References 3 Definitions 3.1 Terms defined elsewhere 3.2 Terms defined in this Recommendation 4 Abbreviations and acronyms 5 Conventions 6 MAC layer structure 7 MAC layer frame types 7.1 Overview 7.2 Signalling frame 7.3 Control frame 7.4 Data frame 7.5 Encapsulation of HiMAC3.0 frames into PHY layer frames 7.6 Bit and octet transmission order 8 Convergence sublayer 8.1 Function of the CS 8.2 Address learning/forwarding table generation 8.3 Priority mapping 8.4 Data frame framing/deframing 9 Common part sublayer 9.1 Media access control and channel allocation 9.1.1 Overview 9.1.2 Pd cycle and MAP cycle 9.1.3 Allocation of MAP cycle 9.1.4 Channel bonding 9.1.5 Profile group transmission mechanism 9.2 Node admission 9.2.1 Overview 9.2.2 Step 1 9.2.3 Step 2 9.2.4 Step 3 9.2.5 Step 4 9.2.6 Step 5 9.2.7 Step 6 9.2.8 Steady state 9.3 Link maintenance 9.4 Node quitting/deletion 9.4.1 Overview 9.4.2 Active quitting of the NHM/HM 9.4.3 Passive quitting of the NHM/HM 9.5 Network synchronization and ranging 9.6 Power control 10 Compatibility with HiNoC 2.0 Annex A Format of MAC layer frames A.1 Signalling frame format A.1.1 Downlink signalling frame format A.1.2 Uplink signalling frame format A.2 Control frame format A.3 Data frame format Annex B MAC layer constants Bibliography