5G UL Tx Switching Technical Training
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In this course, we look at the motivation, benefits, and implications of the UL Tx switching features defined in 3GPP Release 16 through Release 18. UL Tx switching can improve 5G Uplink performance in terms of uplink throughput, spectral efficiency, and uplink coverage. We explore how the UL Tx switching feature boosts uplink performance with respect to the UE’s capabilities. Finally, we evaluate the factors and recommendations for deploying this feature.
Course Outline:
- Motivations and use cases for UL Tx switching
- Release 16 switching options (switchedUL and dualUL) and triggers
- Comparison of Uplink performance between UL Tx switching, UL CA, and SUL
- Release 16 UL Tx switching period, location, and cost
- Release 17 UL Tx switching enhancements
- Intra-band 3CC CA for Release 17 UL Tx switching
- Release 17 switching cases (2 Tx to 2 Tx)
- Determination of 1-port/2-port UL transmissions for Release 17 UL Tx switching
- Release 18 UL Tx switching cases and switching periods
- Release 18 UL Tx switching interworking between SUL and UL CA
- Release 18 support of single switching
- UE capability for UL Tx switching for Release 16, 17, and 18
- Adaptive switching configuration and scheduling between UL Tx switch, UL CA, and Non-CA
- Deployment recommendations for UL Tx switching
Why Take This course?
- Explore the UL Tx switching feature in 3GPP Release 16, 17, and 18 and learn how it helps improve 5G performance.
- Compare UL performance between UL Tx switching, UL CA, and SUL.
- Acquire skills from experts at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. who are currently working to implement the integration of UL Tx switching capabilities in 5G networks and UEs.
Who Should Take This Course?
- This course is geared toward the following:
- Network Engineers
- RF Engineers
- System Engineers
Before enrolling in this course, you should complete or ensure you understand the content in the following courses: