Category: Wireless Testing
5G NR pdcch-ConfigSIB1 – ControlResourceSetZero & SearchSpaceZero
In 5G, during initial network access, a UE does a completes a band scan for SSB decodes the PBCH. The PBCH provides sufficient information lo allow the UE to proceed […]
Helm – What is it in Telco Cloud ?
In 5G, RAN and Core the whole telecom is moving toward cloudification based on CNFs (Container Network Function) based deployment using Kubernetes (k8s) and MNOs are implemented CI/CD with every […]
5G SA Handover – Inter gNB-DU and Intra gNB-CU Handover
Mobility (Handover) in an important feature in any telecom generation and so it is in 5G. The basic handover procedure remains same as it was in legacy networks, i.e. UE […]
VoNR Control Plane KPIs – Key Performance Indicator
To make a Voice Call in 5G Network, it requires 5G RAN, 5G Core and IMS network and the feature is known as Voice over New Radio (VoNR). In this […]
5G RAN and 5GC Network Slice Signaling
Network Slicing is considered as one of the key feature by 3GPP in 5G. A network slice can be looked as a logical end-to-end network that can be dynamically created. […]
5G NR Cell Global Identity (NCGI) Planning and Calculations
In 5G, NR Cell Global Identifier (NCGI) is used to identify NR cells globally and similar to ECGI (EUTRA Cell Global Identifier ) in 4G LTE. The NCGI is constructed […]
5G Authentication and Key Management 5G-AKA
Secure communication in any cellular network can be achieved with help of AKA procedure. AKA is Authentication and Key Management procedure which involve mutual authentication between User Device and the […]
Open RAN Management Plane (M-plane) for Open Radio Unit
In ORAN, the O-RU management functions to set parameters are done over the M-Plane. The management functions includes O-RU software management, fault management etc. Regarding this, O-RAN fronthaul specifications prescribe […]
5G NR-PDCCH Channel Overview and Processing
The physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) in NR carries Downlink Control Information (DCI). In this post we will understand how PDCCH operates by describing its physical layer structure, and the […]
5G NR HO Setup: Handover Testing in Cabled Setup
Handover, or handoff in 5G NR or 4G LTE happens when a Data/Voice call is transferred from one cell to the an adjacent cell as the Mobile user moves through […]