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Logical Sub-Block Services<br />

n<br />

The Physical Layer Logical sub-block performs the<br />

following<br />

l Symbol encoding/decoding<br />

– Per ANSI X3.230-1994, clause 11, and IEEE 802.3z,<br />

36.2.4<br />

• Encoding allows for 12 special symbols used for framing and Link<br />

management<br />

• Used for Link Transmitting<br />

– Adding framing symbols to symbol encoded packet, feeding packet<br />

byte stream to the appropriate Physical Layer Lane<br />

• Used for Receiving<br />

– Receiving serial byte stream from device’s receive port, stripping<br />

framing symbols, decoding received packet, and passing packet to<br />

the Data Link Layer<br />

l<br />

Link initialization, training, and status state rules<br />

l<br />

Link error recovery<br />

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