5G NR User Plane Latency
The definition of user plane latency as per 3GPP TR 38.913, is “the time to successfully deliver an application layer packet/message from the radio protocol L2/L3 SDU entering point to […]
5G – What Makes It Different & How Does It Impact Your Business – Mark Hearn CEO Network Control
You may see ads from your cell provider touting the coming of 5G, and you’re wondering what it is and what makes this different from the previous versions of cellular […]
5G NR Control Plane Latency
The latency performance of a communication system is analyzed for both control plane and user plane. In this post lets discuss about control plane latency. The definition of control plane […]
Dual Connectivity (DC) Definition, Protocol Architecture, DC and CA Comparison
Dual Connectivity Dual connectivity (DC) is a 3GPP Release 12 feature for small cell enhancement. Similar to carrier aggregation (CA), it aims to utilize the radio resource within multiple carriers […]
5G End to End KPI – Accessibility, Integrity and Utilization
A Key Performance Indicator (KPI) is a measurable value that demonstrates how effectively a network is serving the user. In simple terms we can say KPIs describe the fitness level […]
5G Key Performance Indicator Definitions Template by 3GPP
3GPP specification TS 28.554 has given a template for end to end KPIs of 5G System. This template is valid for for both NR-Radio Access Network and Core Network. Below […]
What parameters impact the EVM of transmitter chain ?
The error vector magnitude or EVM is a measure used to quantify the performance of a digital radio transmitter or receiver. A signal sent by an ideal transmitter or received by a receiver would have all constellation […]
Virtual Network Function (VNF) Definition, Architecture and Design
A Network Function (NF) is an element within a network with well defined external interfaces and functional behavior e.g. DHCP , Firewall, SAE Gateway, MME, eNodeB. Virtual Network Function (VNF) […]
Virtual Network’s Most Common Definitions
Life Cycle Management (LCM) : LCM is a set of functions required to manage the instantiation, maintenance and termination of a Virtual Network Function (VNF) or Network Service (NS). Network […]
NFV Management and Orchestration [MANO] Key Performance Indicators [KPIs]
NFV management and orchestration (MANO) systems are being developed to meet the agile and flexible management requirements of virtualized network services in 5G Networks. Regarding this, ETSI ISG NFV has […]