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...
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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...
Dual Connectivity, 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),...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
NFV Management and Orchestration Key Performance Indicators
NFV Management and Orchestration NFV management and orchestration (MANO) systems are being developed to meet the agile and flexible management...
Robust Header Compression – ROHC
ROHC is a header compression protocol/algorithm that can be used compress the header of different IP packets. In normal case...