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jonathang
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5 years ago

Replacing Aloha with a Near Perfect Universal MAC

Aloha is a predecessor of Ethernet which has a maximum theoretical efficiency near 50%. Distributed Queuing Switch Architecture was invented for cable TV as a ~100% universal MAC for simultaneous sy...
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Deshi_Intel
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5 years ago

HI,


I found extra hidden note in system that may reflect your question asked here

  • The question I have is, which FPGA developer kit/boards would we use to swap out the lower data link (MAC) layer, so to run a novel or hybrid "dual MAC"?


I presume you are developing this "dual MAC" IP yourself and is looking for existing Intel FPGA dev kit that's able to support it ? Correct me if my understanding is wrong.

  • Unfortunately I am not clear on the design requirement and spec of this IP since this is not IP solution provided by Intel. Therefore, I won't be able to advise you further on which Intel FPGA dev kit board will suit your application.


However, we do have website link that showcase all available dev kit board with detail user guide doc that explained on the capability of the dev kit board.


Thanks.


Regards,

dlim


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    jonathang
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    5 years ago

    DQ is a novel solution but it is not a custom solution since it would become a defacto standard that Intel would include in its products without needing to collaborate with standards bodies.

    There has never been a near-perfect universal MAC, so if someone came to Intel with a big idea and needed help, it is hoped that Intel would understand the "brighter light bulb" that would be an effective doubling in throughput, as well as the resulting societal impact. Again, we are talking about gaining back the best features of circuit switching in a packet switched framework.

    Perhaps we can kick this up to a product manager since the support I need is for Intel products to support a novel MAC with a proven migration path for any IEEE 802.x.x. The Cyclone V would probably be a good fit per the Mathworks site, so then the only thing you'd need from me is the intellectual property I'm attempting to contribute.

    A Google Research Award from Vint Cerf, an IoT World Cup for security, and an IEEE Award for the first demonstration should count for something? If not, then I give up and DQ will just continue to sit on the shelf. Conversely, I'd prefer DQ become a global IoT standard without winners and losers in the chip space.