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1. Introduction Channel coding is one of the most fundamental building blocks of the 5G NR physical layer. It directly determines: Block Error Rate (BLER) Throughput at high MCS Latency predictability UE power consumption Hardware scalability in gNB and UE Unlike LTE, which relied almost exclusively on Turbo codes, 5G NR deliberately replaced Turbo codes with Low Density Parity Check (LDPC) codes for data channels and Polar codes for control channels.   LDPC Coding Chain in 5

1.      Introduction The RRC_INACTIVE state represents a fundamental architectural innovation in 5G New Radio (NR), introduced to address critical latency and signaling overhead challenges that plagued LTE networks. In LTE, frequent transitions between RRC_IDLE and RRC_CONNECTED states created substantial network signaling load and introduced latency penalties during service resumption, particularly problematic for modern smartphone usage patterns characterized by frequent sm

1. Introduction & scope Release-17 was intended as the first major consolidation/evolution step after Rel-16: adding new vertical and architectural capability without a full redesign. Release-17 contains both PHY-centric items (RAN1) and higher layer/procedural items (RAN2, RAN3), plus RF/test requirement updates (RAN4) and conformance/OAM items (RAN5). This article focuses on the RAN WGs (RAN1–RAN5) and practical implementation details drawn from the 3GPP work items and tech

1. Introduction Radio Access Networks are becoming more software-driven, disaggregated, and automation-centric. To handle the complexity of dense deployments, Massive MIMO, spectrum fragmentation, and diverse traffic profiles, operators are moving toward intelligent control loops in the RAN.This is where O-RAN Alliance’s RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) architecture—featuring rApps (non-real time, >1 second) and xApps (near-real time, 10 ms–1 s)—comes into play. These applica

1) Introduction The 5G NR gNB split architecture divides the base station into functional entities — Central Unit (CU) , Distributed Unit (DU) , and Radio Unit (RU)  — to optimize deployment flexibility, scalability, and performance. This functional split enables c entralized control and distributed radio processing, allowing operators to balance latency-sensitive tasks at the edge (DU/RU) with higher-layer functions centralized (CU). The split reduces fronthaul bandwidth dem

Introduction O-RAN (Open Radio Access Network) represents a paradigm shift in mobile network design, transforming traditional, vendor-locked RAN systems into open, interoperable, and intelligent ecosystems. It disaggregates hardware and software components, virtualizes RAN functions, and introduces open interfaces and AI/ML-driven automation for optimization and orchestration . The O-RAN architecture decouples the traditional base station into:   O-CU (Central Unit): Located

1. Introduction Link adaptation is a core feature in 5G NR that enables dynamic adjustment of transmission parameters — mainly the Modulation and Coding Scheme (MCS) — based on real-time wireless channel conditions. This process ensures optimal throughput and reliability for each User Equipment (UE) by adapting to mobility, interference, fading, and changing network scenarios. Modern 5G networks advance beyond 4G LTE by employing smarter, faster, and more flexible link adapta

Introduction to 5G QoS Framework Quality of Service (QoS) is a fundamental networking mechanism that is essential for both 5G and LTE...

A detailed set of parameter and procedure adaptations in 5G NTN ensures successful attach, random access, AMF selection, Mobility and UE...

Downlink and uplink timing synchronization between the UE and gNB in a 5G NR Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) introduces several unique...

Introduction The integration of Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) into the 5G ecosystem represents a significant evolution, aiming to...

Introduction Spectral Efficiency Spectral efficiency is the net data rate per unit bandwidth, usually measured in bit/s/Hz; it reflects...

What is CSI-RS and why it’s used Channel State Information Reference Signal (CSI-RS) is a configurable downlink reference signal used by...

Sounding Reference Signal (SRS)  is an uplink reference signal transmitted by the UE that enables the gNB to estimate uplink channel...

Certificate Management Protocol version 2 (CMPv2) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) callhome procedures form the cornerstone of secure...

1. Introduction DMRS (Demodulation Reference Signals) are UE-specific reference signals in 5G NR that provide essential channel...

Introduction In 5G NR, Radio Network Temporary Identifiers (RNTIs) are pivotal for distinguishing UEs (User Equipments), groups of UEs,...

Introduction   What is PUCCH in 5G NR? The Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH) in 5G New Radio (NR) is the channel through which the...

Introduction At its core, frequency domain resource allocation involves dividing the available radio spectrum into smaller, manageable...

1. Introduction to HARQ HARQ  (Hybrid Automatic Repeat reQuest) is a critical error control method used in wireless systems like LTE and...