 is set up and capable of processing additional input or generating output.</p>

</dd>
<dt id="finaled">finaled</dt>
<dd>

<p>This state represents the MAC when it has generated output.</p>

</dd>
<dt id="freed">freed</dt>
<dd>

<p>This state is entered when the MAC is freed. It is the terminal state for all life-cycle transitions.</p>

</dd>
</dl>

<h2 id="State-Transition-Diagram">State Transition Diagram</h2>

<p>The usual life-cycle of a MAC is illustrated:</p>

<img src="img/mac.png">

<h2 id="Formal-S