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Contents
1. Overview
5. Uplink Timing
6. Random Access
7. Deployment
8. Counters
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Overview
Channel type
Transport channels connect the MAC layer and the physical
layer to transmit service data from the MAC layer and higher
layers. Transport channels are classified based on the type of
transmitted data and the method of data transmission over
the air interface.
Downlink transport channels include:
BCH
DL-SCH
PCH
Uplink transport channels include:
UL-SCH
RACH
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Overview
Channel type
Physical channels host functions such as coding, modulation, multi-
antenna processing, and mapping from signals to appropriate
physical time-frequency resources. Based on the mapping, an
upper-layer transport channel can provide services to one or more
physical channels at the physical layer.
Downlink physical channels include:
PBCH
PDCCH
PDSCH
Uplink physical channels include:
PUCCH
PUSCH
PRACH
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Overview
Channel mapping (uplink)
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Overview
Channel mapping (downlink)
Downlink physical
channel
PHY PBCH PDSCH PDCCH
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Overview
Uplink/downlink physical channel resource mapping
Example: C band 30 kHz subcarrier
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Overview
Channel management involves uplink and downlink
channel resource management (such as PDCCH, PUCCH,
and SRS), uplink timing, and random access.
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Contents
1. Overview
5. Uplink Timing
6. Random Access
7. Deployment
8. Counters
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PDCCH
According to New Radio (NR) specifications, the PDCCH
occupies the first one to three symbols of a slot in the time
domain and supports full bandwidths in the frequency
domain.
The figure on the right shows the PDCCH. Each grid
represents an RE.
A control channel element (CCE) is the smallest resource unit for PDCCH symbol
PDCCH transmissions. One CCE contains six resource element RE
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PDCCH Resource Management
PDCCH resource management involves:
PDCCH time-frequency resources
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PDCCH Time-Frequency Resources
5G RAN2.0:
• PDCCH position in the time domain: The PDCCH is mapped to the downlink slot and self-contained slot
(transmitting uplink and downlink symbols). By default, the PDCCH starts from the first symbol. The current
version supports one or two symbols, which can be specified by the NRDUCellPdcch.OccupiedSymbolNum
parameter.
• PDCCH position in the frequency domain: mapped to full bandwidths in granularity of CCEs by default. When
the PDSCH rate-match function is effective, the PDCCH and PDSCH share symbols and the frequency-
domain range occupied by each PDCCH symbol for a cell can be configured using the
NRDUCellPdcch.OccupiedRbNum parameter.
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PDCCH Aggregation Level Selection
Start
DCI
CQI
2. The gNodeB calculates the downlink
RS SINR based on the CQI.
SINRrs
End
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PDCCH Aggregation Level Selection
If the PDCCH BLER is less than the target BLER, the gNodeB lowers
the aggregation level to reduce the PDCCH resource usage.
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PDCCH Resource Allocation
Common search space and UE-specific search space are involved on a PDCCH. Common search space corresponds
to common message scheduling. UE-specific search space corresponds to UE-specific data scheduling.
The number of blind detections in the common search space is predefined by the protocol. The UE-specific search
space is configured through signaling messages. The number of blind detections cannot exceed the upper limit defined
in the protocol.
The gNodeB allocates CCE resources to UEs. The start resource position is determined based on the protocol-defined
candidate position (such as UeId, slotNumber, PDCCH blind detection range), aggregation level, and number of blind
detections.
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PDCCH Parameters
NRDUCellPdcch.UlMaxCcePct
Parameter name: Uplink Maximum CCE Percentage
NRDUCellPdcch.OccupiedSymbolNum
Parameter name: Occupied Symbol Number
Recommended value: 1SYM. Configure this parameter based on the cell load.
NRDUCellPdcch.OccupiedRbum
Parameter name: Occupied RB Number
Recommended value: 0 (indicating full bandwidths). Configure this parameter depending on application
scenarios.
NRDUCellRsvdParam.RsvdU8Param15
Parameter name: Reserved U8 Parameter 15
Recommended value: 3 (the actual value is 0.015 and the configuration step is 0.005). Configure this
parameter depending on application scenarios.
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Question
Which of the following are PDCCH aggregation levels?
A: 2
B: 4
C: 6
D: 8
A: 3
B: 6
C: 12
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6. Random Access
7. Deployment
8. Counters
Short
Short delay Scheduling determines bits to be
structure 2 1–2 HARQ+CSI+/SR QPSK
transmitted.
Long Deep
structure coverage
QPSK/π/2- Scheduling determines bits to be
3, 4 4–14 HARQ+CSI+/SR
BPSK transmitted.
In 19A:
Short structure: one symbol in format 0 and format 2
Long structure: 10/11/12/13/14 symbols in format 1 and format 3. The number of symbols in a long
PUCCH depends on the number of remaining symbols in the uplink timeslot after symbols for the
short PUCCH and SRS symbols are allocated.
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PUCCH Resource Allocation
The gNodeB allocates resource sets (a maximum of four sets) to a UE through
the higher-layer RRC IE. Each resource set includes eight PUCCH resources,
with each including configuration information such as the time-frequency position,
index ID, start symbol, and symbol quantity.
In format 2 and format 3, each resource includes the number of RBs.
In format 1 and format 4, each resource includes code division multiplexing information.
The gNodeB allocates one set of idle PUCCH resources to a UE to send HARQ
based on PDSCH scheduling, and sends DCI to inform the UE of the resource
set index ID.
The gNodeB allocates fixed time-frequency resources to the UE for sending SRs.
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HARQ-ACK
A UE uses a HARQ-ACK to report whether PDSCH decoding
succeeds.
If the UE successfully receives data from the gNodeB, it sends an ACK.
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Static SRI Reservation
A UE uses an SRI to request an uplink bandwidth from the
gNodeB.
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CSI (CQI/PMI/RI)
CSI (CQI/PMI/RI) indicates downlink channel quality. The
gNodeB controls CSI reporting of UEs. UEs report CSI to
the gNodeB over the PUSCH in event-triggered mode.
CQI: whether CQI is included in CSI is determined by the
gNodeB.
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PUCCH Parameters
NRDUCellPucch.StructureType
Parameter name: Structure Type
Recommended value: LONG_STRUCTURE. Configure this parameter depending on application
scenarios.
NRDUCellPucch.Format3RbNum
Parameter name: Format3 RB Number
Recommended value: 4RB. Configure this parameter depending on application scenarios.
NRDUCellPucch.Format1RbNum
Parameter name: Format1 RB Number
Recommended value: 4RB. Configure this parameter depending on application scenarios.
NRDUCellPucch.SrPeriod
Parameter name: SR Period
Recommended value: SLOT40. Configure this parameter depending on application scenarios.
NRDUCellPucch.HfRxBeamNum
Parameter name: HF Receive Beam Number
Recommended value: BEAM2. Configure this parameter depending on application scenarios. The value
of this parameter can be automatically configured in the future.
NRDUCellPucch.ShortPucchSymbolNum
Parameter name: Short PUCCH Symbol Number
Recommended value: SYMBOL1. Configure this parameter depending on application scenarios.
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Question
Is the following statement true or false: QPSK is applied on
the PUCCH in an NR system?
Answer: true
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5. Uplink Timing
6. Random Access
7. Deployment
8. Counters
codebook Uplink SU-MIMO/MU-MIMO UEs weight data to be transmitted based on the PMI.
The gNodeB performs uplink link adaptive (LA) based on the SRS
and sends the result to the UE to instruct the UE to send data.
Uplink beam management This function is used to select optimal receive beams on the gNodeB.
Uplink timing
antennaSwitching Downlink SU-MIMO/MU- The gNodeB weights data to be transmitted based on the SRS
MIMO weight.
The gNodeB performs downlink LA based on the SRS and uses the
LA result to send data.
Downlink beam management This function is used to select optimal transmit beams on the gNodeB for
serving downlink channels.
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SRS Type
SRSs are classified into periodic, aperiodic, and semi-persistent SRSs.
Periodic SRS
After receiving periodic SRS resource configuration data, a UE periodically sends
SRSs.
Semi-persistent SRS
After receiving semi-persistent SRS resource configuration data, a UE periodically
sends SRSs only when the MAC CE is activated.
Aperiodic SRS
After receiving aperiodic SRS resource configuration data, a UE sends SRSs
according to the DCI.
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Cell-specific SRS Slot Configuration
A cell-specific SRS slot includes time-domain resources used by all UEs in a cell
to transmit SRSs. In an NR system, the gNodeB obtains the number and positions
of slots for SRSs in a radio frame according to the timeslot allocation, and the
number and positions of SRS symbols available in the SRS slots.
FDD
• When uplink spectrum sharing is disabled, slots 0 and 5 in a radio frame can be
configured for sending SRSs, which are transmitted over symbol 13 of these slots.
• When uplink spectrum sharing is enabled, slots in a radio frame for sending SRSs
are automatically adjusted based on the number of UEs. SRSs are transmitted
over symbol 13 of these slots.
TDD
• 4:1 low frequency: Self-contained slots in a radio frame can be configured for
sending SRSs. Self-contained slots are numbered 3, 8, 13, and 18. SRSs are
transmitted over symbols 12 and 13 of these slots.
• 4:1 high frequency: Uplink only slots in a radio frame can be configured for
sending SRSs. Uplink only slots are numbered 14 and 54. SRSs are transmitted
over symbols 10, 11, 12, and 13 of these slots.
• 8:2 low frequency: Self-contained slots in a radio frame can be configured for
sending SRSs. Self-contained slots are numbered 7 and 17. SRSs are transmitted
over symbols 10, 11, 12, and 13 of these slots.
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UE-specific SRS Bandwidth
The UE-specific SRS bandwidth configurations include SRS bandwidths that can
be allocated to UEs in a cell. 3GPP specifications define a maximum of four SRS
bandwidths. The gNodeB selects a bandwidth configuration from the four
configurations. In this version, BW0 (depth = 1) or BW1 (depth = 2) is configured
for aperiodic SRSs. Aperiodic SRSs use BW2 (depth = 3) by default.
The following is an SRS bandwidth tree, indicating that the SRS bandwidths for
UEs in a cell can be 32 RBs, 16 RBs, 8 RBs, or 4 RBs.
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UE-specific SRS Bandwidth Configuration
Bandwidth CSRS NRLoCellRsvdParam.Rs When this parameter is set to 255, CSRS is
configuration of vdU8Param58 the one corresponding to the maximum
periodic SRSs bandwidth of the UE-specific periodic SRS
(bandwidth for BSRS = 0) that is less than
and most close to the UE's BWP.
BSRS NRLoCellRsvdParam.Rsv When this parameter is set to 255, BSRS is 2.
dU8Param59
Bandwidth CSRS - CSRS is the one corresponding to the maximum
configuration of bandwidth of the UE-specific periodic SRS
aperiodic SRSs (bandwidth for BSRS = 0) that is less than and
most close to the UE's BWP.
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UE-specific SRS Parameter Delivery
UE-specific SRS parameters are carried in RRC signaling messages. Parameters related
to both periodic SRSs and aperiodic SRSs are contained in the same set of RRC signaling.
Periodic SRSs can be directly sent whereas aperiodic SRSs are triggered by DCI.
In the NR system, multiple SRS resource sets can be configured for a UE and an SRS
resource set can contain multiple SRS resources. Resource configuration data of both
periodic SRSs and aperiodic SRSs is sent to UEs through the same set of RRC signaling
messages. Resources are configured in different sets with the resource type indicating
periodic or aperiodic.
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SRS Parameters
Param1WithParamId97 (SRS period)
Value range: SL5, SL10, SL20, SL40, SL80, SL160, SL320, SL640, SL1280
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If the gNodeB does not receive the TA value reported by Layer 1 within the TA
delivery period, the gNodeB instructs the UE to send an SRS to ensure that the
TA is obtained.
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Uplink Timing–Process
No difference between high and
low frequencies
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Uplink Timing–TA Timer Configuration
SCS = 15 kHz
1 subframe = 1 ms
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Uplink Timing–TA Timer Configuration
SCS = 30 kHz
UE Moving Speed Standard TA Extended TA Final TA
km/h Timer/ms Timer/ms Timer/SF
SCS = 60 kHz
UE Moving Speed Extended TA
Standard TA Timer/ms Final TA Timer/SF
km/h Timer/ms
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Uplink Timing–TA Timer Configuration
SCS = 120 kHz
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Uplink Timing–Related Parameters
NRLoCellUlTaConfig
Parameter name: Uplink Time Alignment Timer
(UlTimeAlignmentTimer)
Recommended value:
10240SF(10240 Subframes) if the UE's mobility speed is 30 km/h
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6. Random Access
7. Deployment
8. Counters
Random access provides the following benefits (5G RAN2.0 does not
support beam recovery.):
2. Requesting resources
3. Requesting SIs
4. Beam recovery
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Random Access Scenarios and Types
The following are random access scenarios and types. In 5G RAN2.0, case 8 is supported.
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Contention-based Random Access
Contention-based random access process
Contention resolution is completed
through Msg3 and Msg4.
1. Msg3 includes the UE Contention
Resolution Identity (CRI), which is the TMSI
of the UE or a 48-bit random number. The
CRI varies with UEs.
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Non-contention-based Random Access
Non-contention-based random access process
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PRACH Position in the Time Domain–
1/2
• When a UE initiates random access by sending signals on the PRACH, the specific
time-domain position is determined by the frame number, subframe number, slot
number, and occasion number. See the following figure.
Frame for
… … … …
Subframe for
PRACH
0 1 2 3 5 6 7 8
PRACH occasion
PRACH slot
839 1.25 15 6
839 1.25 30 3
839 1.25 60 2
839 5 15 24
System
Initial BWP
bandwidth 839 5 30 12
839 5 60 6
PRACH
139 15 15 12
139 15 30 6
PUCCH
139 15 60 3
139 30 15 24
139 30 30 12
139 30 60 6
139 60 60 12
139 60 120 6
139 120 60 24
139 120 120 12
The PRACH is located at the lowest frequency of the initial BWP and is staggered from the common PUCCH.
UE A UE B
gNodeB
UE A CP Sequence
UE B CP Sequence
Delay for UE B
resulting from gNodeB access window
the distance
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Preamble Format
14 preamble formats are available for the NR system, including 10 short sequences and four
long sequences. For short sequences, 15, 30, 60, or 120 kHz SCS is supported. The sub-6
GHz band supports short sequences and long sequences. The mmWave supports only short
sequences. 5G RAN2.0 supports format 0 and C2.
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PUCCH–Deployment
Run the MML command MOD NRLOCELLPUCCH to
configure the number of RBs used for format 3 and
structure type.
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SRS–Deployment
Run the MML command MOD NRLOCELLSRS to set the
SRS switch, UE-specific SRS period, and SNR threshold
for triggering aperiodic SRSs.
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TA–Deployment
Run the MML command MOD NRLOCELLULTACONFIG
to configure the TA timer length (default value: 10240SF).
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Counter Description
L.ChMeas.CCE.UL Number of PDCCH CCEs used for
Used uplink DCI
Number of PDCCH CCEs used for
L.ChMeas.CCE.DLUsed
downlink DCI
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PRACH–Counters
Counter Description
N.RA.Contention.Att Number of random preamble receptions
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