At which layer is downlink data split implemented over the NR air interface in the NSA Option 3x architecture?
Answer : B
Downlink data split over the NR air interface in the NSA Option 3x architecture is implemented at the medium access control (MAC) layer. The MAC layer is responsible for the management of data transmission over the air interface, including segmentation and reassembly of data packets, scheduling of transmission resources, and error correction. The other layers (RLC, PDCP, and physical) are not involved in the implementation of downlink data split.
Preliminary results for multi-service support in link solution adaptation
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3GPP NR Sidelink Transmissions Toward 5G V2X
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journal of ict standardization - 3gpp
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In the Non-Stand-Alone (NSA) Option 3x architecture, the control plane functions are handled by the 4G LTE network (EPC), while the user plane functions are handled by the 5G NR network. Data split is a technique that allows to split the user plane data between the 4G LTE and 5G NR networks.
The MAC (Medium Access Control) layer is responsible for controlling the access to the shared wireless medium, and it is where the downlink data split is implemented. In this architecture, the MAC layer in the 5G NR network receives the downlink data from the 4G LTE network and sends it to the physical layer for transmission.
E2E network device update is required for the evolution from 5G NSA networking to SA networking.
Answer : A
End-to-end (E2E) network device update is required for the evolution from 5G Non-Stand-Alone (NSA) networking to Stand-Alone (SA) networking. In 5G NSA networking, the control plane functions are handled by the 4G LTE network, while the user plane functions are handled by the 5G NR network. In contrast, in 5G SA networking, the control plane and user plane functions are handled by the 5G NR network alone. So, to evolve from 5G NSA to 5G SA, all the network devices including Radio Access Network (RAN), Core Network (CN) and Transport Network (TN) need to be updated with 5G SA capable software and hardware.
It is important to note that 5G SA provides more flexibility, control and autonomy for network operation and management, However, it also requires a higher level of complexity and more resources to operate.
Which of the following 5G massive MIMO scenarios is more suitable for high rise office building coverage?
Answer : C
H110V6 refers to a scenario where there are 110 horizontal and 6 vertical antenna elements installed on the gNodeB, which is ideal for providing coverage in high-rise office buildings. The high number of horizontal antenna elements allows for high-density deployment, which can improve the coverage and capacity of the network in these types of environments.
'H110V6 can be used to cover high-rise buildings, such as office buildings and hotels, which have complex indoor environments. The high number of horizontal antenna elements can provide strong coverage and capacity.' in Huawei official website.
The RSRP value of the test terminal can be viewed on the GENEX Probe. Which of the following test results indicate good signal quality?
Answer : B
'The RSRP value of the test terminal can be viewed on the GENEX Probe. A RSRP value of between -60dBm and -90dBm indicates good signal quality. Lower values indicate weaker signals, while higher values indicate stronger signals.'
SSB GSCN is the center frequency number of an NR cell.
Answer : A
SSB GSCN is the center frequency number of an NR cell. SSB GSCN stands for 'SS block group-specific cell number' and is used to identify the center frequency of an NR cell. This value is used in combination with the operating bandwidth of the cell to determine the physical layer resource grid for the cell. As such, it is important for the correct SSB GSCN to be configured for the cell in order to ensure the correct channel coding.
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GTI 5G Device Power Consumption White Paper
https://www.gtigroup.org/d/file/Resources/rep/2019-07-05/cbf7810256b4c312c460863fcb77bd58.pdf
In 5G NR, the SSB (Secondary Synchronization Signal Block) is used to provide the time and frequency synchronization information to the mobile devices. It is transmitted in the frequency domain and it consists of two parts: the SSB GSCN (Secondary Synchronization Signal Block - Group and Sequence Number) and the SSB MIB (Secondary Synchronization Signal Block - Master Information Block).
The SSB GSCN is a unique identifier that indicates the center frequency number of the cell. It is used to identify the cell and to determine the frequency offset of the cell with respect to the carrier frequency.
So, the statement is true, SSB GSCN is the center frequency number of an NR cell. It's worth noting that the SSB MIB contains other system information such as the system bandwidth, the transmission bandwidth configuration, and the number of symbols in a slot.
Which of the following NR slot configurations are defined in 3GPP specifications? (Choose All that Apply)
Answer : A, B, C, D
1. Mixed slot is a slot configuration in which at least one downlink/uplink symbol is present, while other symbols can be flexibly configured for downlink or uplink transmission. This allows for a more efficient use of resources and better support for different types of services. B. Flexible-slot is a slot configuration in which all symbols are flexibly configured for downlink or uplink transmission. This allows for a more efficient use of resources and better support for different types of services. C. Downlink-only slot is a slot configuration in which all symbols are dedicated for downlink transmission, This configuration is mainly used for downlink-centric services such as video streaming or software downloads. D. Uplink-only slot is a slot configuration in which all symbols are dedicated for uplink transmission, this configuration is mainly used for uplink-centric services such as voice calls or video conferencing.
5G inherits the frame structure of 4G, but the slot length can be adjusted based on different SCSs. Which of the following is not a 5G slot length?
Answer : B
5G inherits the frame structure of 4G, but the slot length can be adjusted based on different subcarrier spacings (SCSs). The 5G slot length can be adjusted from 0.25ms to 1ms, with each slot containing one or more symbols.
The shorter the slot length, the higher the frequency and the less the coverage, but it allows for more efficient use of resources and higher data rates. The longer the slot length, the lower the frequency, the better the coverage, but it's less efficient in terms of resource usage and data rate.
So, the correct answer is B. 10ms, is not a 5G slot length. It's worth noting that the 5G standard defines several slot lengths, and the choice of slot length depends on the specific use case and the requirements of the service being supported.