Multi-threading processor architecture for wireless LAN MAC controller

This work suggests a multi-threading processor architecture for a wireless LAN MAC protocol controller. By adopting a multi-threading technique, not only can overall throughput be increased but also context switching time can be eliminated. In the wireless communication environment, wherein tiny events must be handled simultaneously, the multi-threading architecture can be effective. The proposed architecture is designed to be simple so that its design complexity is not significantly increased compared with conventional embedded processors. Thus, it can be used as a MAC layer controller, targeting mobile wireless LAN products.