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RRC_INACTIVE State in 5G NR
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

Venkateshu Kamarthi
Nov 29, 202511 min read


Link Adaptation in 5G NR
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

Venkateshu Kamarthi
Oct 14, 20255 min read


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

Venkateshu Kamarthi
Aug 14, 202511 min read


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

Venkateshu Kamarthi
Jul 26, 20257 min read


Understanding FFT and IFFT in OFDM
1. Introduction Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) is a powerful modulation technique used in modern wireless...

Venkateshu Kamarthi
Jun 19, 20254 min read


5G Core Network Architecture: Components & their functional descriptions
Introduction The transition from 4G to 5G is not just a generational shift in radio technology but a complete transformation of the core...

Venkateshu Kamarthi
May 29, 20257 min read


UE Power ON and Cell Selection in 5G Standalone (SA)
In a 5G SA network, when the User Equipment (UE) powers on, it must detect, synchronize with, and evaluate a serving cell before...

Venkateshu Kamarthi
May 19, 20255 min read


5G PDCCH: Structure, DCI Formats, Resource Scheduling, and Comparison with 4G LTE
The Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH) is a cornerstone of 5G New Radio (NR) and 4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) systems, serving as...

Venkateshu Kamarthi
Apr 22, 20256 min read


5G NR Synchronization Signal Block (SSB) - Time/Frequency location
Introduction The Synchronization Signal Block (SSB) is a fundamental component of 5G New Radio (NR) systems, enabling user equipment (UE)...

Venkateshu Kamarthi
Apr 16, 20258 min read
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