Jul 262009
The MAC is responsible for dynamic resource allocation under the control of RRC layer.
Using relative priorities betweeservices, MAC does
1. mapping between logical and the transport channels
2. transport format selection
3. priority handling of data flow
4. UE identification management to facilitate transactions such as random access and the use of downlink common channels
5. data ciphering when RLC is operating in transparent mode
6. traffic volume measurement (monitor the buffer levels for the different RLC instances)
