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WCDMA Handover
Principle and
Relevant Parameters
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Foreword
Why mobile systems need handover?

It is decided by the characters of mobile system:

The mobility of UE
The mobile system is composed by cells which the coverage

ability is limited.
Providing the continuous service in mobile system is the basic

element in QoS.
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Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Know the basic definitions of Handover
The algorithms of handover decision
The handover flow
The parameters of handover
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Contents
1. Introduction of Handover
2. Measurement of Handover
3. The Basic Handovers
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The Purpose of Handover

Providing the continuous service in mobile system is the

basic element in QoS
The load balance: sharing the resource
The hierarchy divided by speed and service: high efficiency

of using resource
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Handover is a basic function of a cellular mobile network. The purpose of handover is

to ensure that a UE in CELL_DCH state is served continuously when it moves.
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The Basic Concepts of Handover

Active Set
maximum ratio combination
Monitored Set
selection combination
Detected set
The soft handover gain
Radio Link (RL)
CPICH
Radio Link Set

(RLS)
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Active set : Cells, which belong to the active set. User information is sent from all these cells.
In FDD, the cells in the active set are involved in soft handover. In TDD the active set always
comprises one cell only. The UE shall only consider active set cells included in the variable
CELL_INFO_LIST for measurement; i.e. active set cells not included in the CELL_INFO_LIST
shall not be considered in any event evaluation and measurement reporting.
Monitored set :Cells, which are not included in the active set, but are included in the
CELL_INFO_LIST belong to the monitored set.
Detected set : Cells detected by the UE, which are neither in the CELL_INFO_LIST nor in the
active set belong to the detected set. Reporting of measurements of the detected set is only
applicable to intra-frequency measurements made by UEs in CELL_DCH state.
RL: Radio link between NodeB and UE.
RLS: Radio link set. The RLs from same NodeB.
Combination way: For soft handover, the uplink signals are combined in RNC. The RNC will
select one best signal to process. We call this selective combination. For softer handover, the
uplink signals are combined in the RAKE receiver of NodeB. It is maximum ratio combination.
Soft handover gain: We have introduced in Coverage Planning.
CPICH: Common Pilot Channel. UE measure the signal strength of CPICH for handover
decision.
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The Categories of Handover

According to the signaling characters

Soft handover (softer handover)
Hard handover
According to the properties of source cell and target cell:

Intra-frequency handover
Inter-frequency handover
Inter-RAT handover (UMTS GSM/GPRS)
According to the purpose of handover:

Based on Coverage
Based on Noncoverage
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The unique signaling of soft handover is Active Set Update, and the unique signaling
of hard handover is Physical Channel Reconfiguration.
Soft handover include soft handover and softer handover. It is depended on if the two
(or three) RLs belong to one NodeB.
The handover based on load is load control algorithm.
The handover based on mobility of UE is for HCS handover.
The handover based on service: for example, the handover between R99 and
HSDPA.
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The Characters of Different Handover

Comparison between soft handover and hard handover:
Item
The number of RLs in
Soft Handover
Hard Handover
Several
One
No
Yes
Only happened
Can be happened in Intra-
between Intra-
frequency cells or Inter-frequency
frequency cells
cells
active set after handover

Interruption during
handover
The frequencies of cells
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The maximum number of RL is 3. This value can be changed. But this function need
the UE to support. Normally, the active set supported by UE is fixed 3 and can not be
changed.
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The Characters of Different Handover

Comparison between soft handover and softer handover :
Item
UL combination
Soft Handover
Softer Handover
Signal combined in
Signal combined in NodeB by
RNC by selective
combination
DL combination
Signal combined in
Signal combined in UE by
UE by maximum ratio
combination
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During softer handover, the uplink signaling are combined in

NodeB by maximum ratio combination, but during soft
handover they are combined in RNC by selective
combination
Compare to later one, the maximum ratio combination can
get more gain. So the performance of maximum ratio
combination is better
Since softer handover is completed in NodeB, it do not
consume transport resource of Iub
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Soft Handover
RNC
NodeB 1
NodeB 2
Cell A
Cell B
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It is soft handover. During the handover, two radio links are connected with UE, and
data in each RL are same. So the UE can combine the data in RAKE receiver. But the
control part are different for downlink.
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Softer Handover
RNC
NodeB
Cell A
Cell B
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It is softer handover. The cells in active set belong to one NodeB. The NodeB use the
RAKE receiver to combine the data in HULP board. Then send the data to WFMR
board in RNC.
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Hard Handover
RNC
NodeB 1
NodeB 2
Cell A
Cell B
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It is hard handover. The UE disconnect the original radio link, then connect to the
target cell. It happened in intra-frequency, inter-frequency and inter-RAT.
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Three Steps of Handover

The following figure shows handover
procedure (measurement quality set to
PCPICH Ec/No)
Measure the CPICH Ec/N0 of the serving cell and
its neighboring cells as well as the relative time
difference between the cells
Measurement
Measurement phase
Decision
No
Are handover criteria satisfied?
Yes
Execution
Perform a handover and update relative parameters
Decision phase
Execution phase
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In the measurement phase, the UE takes measurement according to the

MEASUREMENT CONTROL message received from the RNC. The UE sends related
measurement reports to the RNC according to the rules defined in the
MEASUREMENT CONTROL message when the event triggering conditions are met.
After receiving the intra-frequency measurement report from the UE, the RNC decides
whether to go to the execution phase, depending on the information in the report.
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2.1 Measurement Control and Measurement Report
2.2 Measurement Phase
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Measurement Control
UE
UTRAN
MEASUREMENT CONTROL
Measurement Control, normal case
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If the UE setup a RRC connection or trigger the 1D event, the UTRAN will send the measurement
control to UE. The measurement control include the algorithm of measurement and handover, for
example, the intra-frequency handover criteria, and how to report.
The latter message includes the following measurement control information:
1. Measurement identity: A reference number that should be used by the UTRAN when setting
up, modifying or releasing the measurement and by the UE in the measurement report.
2. Measurement command: One out of three different measurement commands.
-Setup: Setup a new measurement.
-Modify: Modify a previously defined measurement, e.g. to change the reporting criteria.
-Release: Stop a measurement and clear all information in the UE that are related to that
measurement.
3. Measurement type: One of the types listed above describing what the UE shall measure.
Presence or absence of the following control information depends on the measurement type.
4. Measurement objects: The objects the UE shall measure, and corresponding object
information.
5. Measurement quantity: The quantity the UE shall measure. This also includes the filtering of
the measurements.
6. Reporting quantities: The quantities the UE shall include in the report in addition to the
quantities that are mandatory to report for the specific event.
7. Measurement reporting criteria: The triggering of the measurement report, e.g. periodical or
event-triggered reporting.
8. Measurement Validity: Defines in which UE states the measurement is valid.

9. Measurement reporting mode: This specifies whether the UE shall transmit the measurement
report using AM or UM RLC.

10. Additional measurement identities: A list of references to other measurements. When this
measurement triggers a measurement report, the UE shall also include the reporting quantities for the
measurements referenced by the additional measurement identities.
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Measurement Report
UE
UTRAN
MEASUREMENT REPORT
Measurement Control, normal case
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The purpose of the measurement reporting procedure is to transfer
measurement results from the UE to UTRAN.

Based on the algorithm in measurement control, the UE will measure the
signal strength and check if it meet the requirement of all event. If it meet the
requirement of any event, UE will send the measurement report to UTRAN to
trigger the handover. The most important information in the measurement are
the PSC and the CPICH Ec/No of the target cell, and the triggered event.
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2.1 Measurement Control and Measurement Report
2.2 Measurement Phase
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Measurement Model
parameters
parameters
Layer 1
filtering
Layer 3
filtering
C
C'
Evaluation
of reporting
criteria
A is measurement value at the physical layer
B is the measurement value after layer 1 filtering at physical layer.

The value goes from the physical layer to high layer
C is measurement after processing in the layer3 filter
C is another measurement value
D is measurement report information sent on the radio interface or

Iub interface
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Measurement Quantity
Ec/No
RSCP
CPICH signal quality
CPICH signal level
RSSI
GSM cell signal level
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The measurement quantity of intra-frequency or inter-frequency measurement can be

Ec/No (dB) or RSCP (dBm) of a common pilot channel .
For inter-RAT measurement ,GSM cell RSSI is used.
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Measurement Quantity Configuration

IntraFreqMeasQuantity
Parameter name: Intra-frequency measure quantity
The default value of this parameter is Ec/No
InterFreqMeasQuantity
Parameter name: Inter-frequency measure quantity
The default value of this parameter is Both
MeasQuantityOf3A
Parameter name: 3A Measure Quantity
The default value of this parameter is RSCP
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IntraFreqMeasQuantity
Parameter name: Intra-frequency measurement quantity
Value range: CPICH_Ec/No, CPICH_RSCP .
Content: Measurement value used in intrafrequency measurement .
The recommended value of this parameter is CPICH_EC/NO
Set this parameter through SET INTRAFREQHO, query it through LST

INTRAFREQHO.
InterFreqMeasQuantity
Parameter name: Inter-frequency measurement quantity
Value range: CPICH_Ec/No, CPICH_RSCP, BOTH .
Content: Measurement quantity used in coverage-based inter-frequency

measurement .
The recommended value of this parameter is BOTH.
Set this parameter through SET INTERFREQHOCOV, query it through LST

INTERFREQHOCOV.
MeasQuantityOf3A
Parameter name: 3A Measure Quantity
Value range: CPICH_Ec/No, CPICH_RSCP.
Content: Measurement quantity used in coverage-based inter-RAT measurement .
The recommended value of this parameter is CPICH_RSCP.
Set this parameter through SET INTERRATHOCOV, query it through
SET INTERRATHOCOV.
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Layer 3 filtering
Fn = (1 a ) Fn 1 + a M n
Where:
Fn is the new measurement value after filtering.
Fn-1 is the last measurement value after filtering.
Mn is the latest measurement value from the physical layer.
a = 1/2(k/2)
(k is set to Intra-freq meas L3 filter coeff)
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The greater this parameter is ,the stronger the smoothing effect on the signal will be ,
and the stronger the fast fading resistance capability will be , but the weaker the
tracing capability of the signal change will be.
When k = 0, that is, a is set to 1, no layer 3 filtering is performed.
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Layer 3 filtering coefficient

FilterCoef
Parameter name: Intra-frequency measurement filter coefficient
The default value of this parameter is D3
InterFreqFilterCoef
Parameter name: Inter-frequency measure filter coefficient
InterRATFilterCoef
Parameter name: Inter-RAT filter coefficient
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FilterCoef
Parameter name: Intra-frequency measurement filter coefficient
Value range: 0~19.
Content: L3 filtering coefficient for intra-frequency measurement. The greater this parameter is, the greater the
smoothing effect and the higher the anti fast fading capability, but the lower the signal change tracing capability.
The recommended value of this parameter is 3
Set this parameter through SET INTRAFREQHO, query it through LST INTRAFREQHO.
InterFreqFilterCoef
Parameter name: Inter-frequency measurement filter coefficient
Value range: 0~19.
Set this parameter through SET INTERFREQHOCOV, query it through LST INTERFREQHOCOV.
InterRATFilterCoef
Parameter name: Inter-RAT measurement filter coefficient
Value range: 0~19.
Set this parameter through SET INTERRATHOCOV, query it through LST INTERRATHOCOV.
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Measurement Report Mode

Periodic Report
Event Trigger Report
Event to Periodic Report
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According to the Measurement Control , UE will report the measurement results to

UTRAN by event trigger report or periodic report.
If the UE report a measurement report triggered by Event ,the UE will wait for response
from UTRAN, if there is no any response after a specific period, to avoid
measurement report loss, the event reporting can be turned to periodical report.
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3.1 Soft Handover
3.2 Intra-frequency Hard Handover
3.3 Inter-frequency Hard Handover
3.4 Inter-RAT Hard Handover
3.5 Blind Handover
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3.1 Soft Handover
3.5 Blind Handover
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Brief Introduction of Soft Handover

Characters of Soft Handover

During handover, UE has several RLs with different cells
The handover among different cells which are in same RLS can be
softer handover
Signals from each RL will be combined in UL and DL.
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Soft handover:
selective combination in uplink

Maximum ratio combination in downlink
Softer handover
Maximum ratio combination in uplink and downlink
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Brief Introduction of Soft Handover

Advantages
Soft handover gain
Decrease the possibility of call drop
Disadvantages
More resource needed in downlink
it way cause side-effect
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Advantages
Because of the signal combination, the combination gain can overcome some of the path
loss
During the handover, UE has several RLs with the network, call drop caused by pingpong handover can be avoided
Disadvantages
Soft handover will occupy more resource ,such as CE, Iub transmission, especially for
the code resources for BE service
When the downlink power from different cells are not balanced, it will cause side-effect in
downlink.
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Measurement of Soft Handover

Measurement quantity
CPICH RSCP
CPICH Ec/No
Reporting mode
Periodic reporting
Event trigger reporting
Event trigger reporting to Periodic reporting
Event type
1A,1B,1C,1D,1F
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Normally, the soft handovers are triggered by 1A,1B,1C events in the Measurement
report signaling, UTRAN will make decisions according to these events
1D event will trigger new measurement control.
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Soft Handover Measurement Events

Event
1A
Description
The PCPICH quality of the cells in the monitored set enters the reporting range .
This indicates that the quality of a cell is close to the quality of the best cell . A
relative high combined gain can be achieved when the cell is added to the active
set
1B
The PCPICH quality of the cells in the active set leaves the reporting range. This
indicates that quality of a cell is much worse than the quality of the best cell. The
cell should not stay in the active set
1C
A non-active PCPICH becomes better than an active PCPICH. This indicates that
the quality of a cell is close to the quality of the best cell. In addition ,the number of
cells in the active set has reached the maximum value. The cell replaces the worst
cell in the active set ; thus achieving a higher combined gain
1D
Event of the change of the best cell
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Actually ,we can consider Events are the suggestions from the UE:
1A means UE suggests to add a radio link,
1B means UE suggests to remove a radio link,
1C means UE suggests to exchange a radio link
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The Trigger Algorithm of 1A Event

Event 1A is triggered on the basis of the following formula
10 LogM
New
NA
+ CIO New W 10 Log M i + (1 W ) 10 LogM

i =1

Best
( R1a H 1 a / 2 ),
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Mnew is the measurement value of the cell in the reporting range

CIOnew is cell individual offset of the cell in the reporting range . It is set
for the neighboring cell
W is the weight value
Mi is the measurement value of the cell in the active set
NA is the number of cells in the current active set
Mbest is the measurement value of the best cell in the active set
R1a is the reporting range or relative threshold of soft handover. The threshold
parameters of CS and PS service are CS service 1A event relative
threshold , PS service 1A event relative threshold respectively
H1a is 1A hysteresis , the hysteresis value of event 1A
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Example of 1A Event
A: signal curve of the best cell in the active set

B: signal curve of a cell in the monitoring set
C: The 1A curve
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Key parameters of 1A Event

INTRARELTHDFOR1ACS
Parameter name: CS service 1A event relative threshold
The default value of this parameter is 6 ( 3dB )
INTRARELTHDFOR1APS
Parameter name: PS service 1A event relative threshold
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INTRARELTHDFOR1ACS
Parameter name: CS service 1A event relative threshold
Value range: 0~14.5; step: 0.5
Content: The CS service relative threshold of the event 1A. It is easier to
trigger event 1A if the value increases. It is harder to trigger event 1A if the

value decreases.
The recommended value of this parameter is 6 (3dB)
INTRAFREQHO.
INTRARELTHDFOR1ACS
Parameter name: PS service 1A event relative threshold
Content: The PS service relative threshold of the event 1A. It is easier to
trigger event 1A if the value increases. It is harder to trigger event 1A if the

value decreases.
INTRAFREQHO.
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Key parameters of 1A Event

HYSTFOR1A
Parameter name: 1A event hysteresis
The default value of this parameter is 0( 0dB )
TRIGTIME1A
Parameter name: 1A event trigger delay time
The default value of this parameter is D320 ( 320ms )
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HYSTFOR1A
Parameter name: 1A event hysteresis
Value range: 0~7.5dB; step: 0.5
Content: The hysteresis value of the event 1A. This parameter value is
related to the slow fading characteristic. The greater this parameter is set, the
less ping-pong effect and misjudgement can be caused. However, in this case,
the event cannot be triggered in time.
The recommended value of this parameter is 0 ( 0dB )
INTRAFREQHO.
TRIGTIME1A
Value range: 0, 10, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 160, 200, 240, 320, 640, 1280,
2560, 5000 ms
Content: The trigger delay time of the event 1A. This parameter value is
smaller the misjudgement probability, but the lower the response speed of the
event to the measured signal changes.
The recommended value of this parameter is D320 ( 320ms )
INTRAFREQHO.
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The Trigger Algorithm of 1B Event

Event 1B is triggered on the basis of the following formula
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10 LogM Old + CIOOld W 10 Log M i + (1 W ) 10 LogM Best ( R1b + H 1b / 2),

i =1

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Mold is the measurement value of the cell that becomes worse

CIOold is cell individual offset of the cell in the reporting range . It is set for
the neighboring cell
W is the weight value
Mi is the measurement value of the cell in the active set
NA is the number of cells in the current active set
Mbest is the measurement value of the best cell in the active set
R1b is the reporting range or relative threshold of soft handover. The threshold
parameters of CS and PS service are CS service 1B event relative
threshold , PS service 1B event relative threshold respectively
H1b is 1B hysteresis , the hysteresis value of event 1B
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Example of 1B Event

B: signal curve of a cell in the monitoring set
C: The 1B curve
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Key parameters of 1B Event

INTRARELTHDFOR1BCS
Parameter name: CS service 1B event relative threshold
INTRARELTHDFOR1BPS
Parameter name: PS service 1B event relative threshold
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INTRARELTHDFOR1BCS
Parameter name: CS service 1B event relative threshold
Content: The CS service relative threshold of the event 1B. It is easier to
trigger event 1B if the value decreases. It is harder to trigger event 1B if the

value increases.
INTRAFREQHO.
INTRARELTHDFOR1BCS
Parameter name: PS service 1B event relative threshold
Content: The PS service relative threshold of the event 1B. It is easier to
trigger event 1B if the value increases. It is harder to trigger event 1B if the

value decreases.
INTRAFREQHO.
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HYSTFOR1B
Parameter name: 1B event hysteresis
TRIGTIME1B
Parameter name: 1B event trigger delay time
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HYSTFOR1B
Content: The hysteresis value of the event 1B. This parameter value is
INTRAFREQHO.
TRIGTIME1B
Value range: 0, 10, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 160, 200, 240, 320, 640, 1280,
2560, 5000 ms
Content: The trigger delay time of the event 1B. This parameter value is
INTRAFREQHO.
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The Trigger Algorithm of 1C Event

Event 1C is triggered on the basis of the following formula
10 LogM New + CIONew 10 LogM InAS + CIOInAS + H1c / 2,

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Mnew is the measurement value of the cell in the reporting range

CIOnew is cell individual offset of the cell in the reporting range . It is set
for the neighboring cell
M inAS is the measurement value of the worst cell in the active set
CIOInAS is cell individual offset of the worst cell in the active set
H1c is 1C hysteresis , the hysteresis value of event 1C
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Example of 1C Event

B: signal curve of a cell in the active set
C: signal curve of the worst cell in the active set
D: signal curve of a cell in the monitoring set
E: The 1C curve
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Key parameters of 1C Event

HYSTFOR1C
Parameter name: 1C event hysteresis
TRIGTIME1C
Parameter name: 1C event trigger delay time
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HYSTFOR1C
Parameter name: 1C event hysteresis
Content: The hysteresis value of the event 1C. This parameter value is
INTRAFREQHO.
TRIGTIME1C
Value range: 0, 10, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 160, 200, 240, 320, 640, 1280,
2560, 5000 ms
Content: The trigger delay time of the event 1C. This parameter value is
INTRAFREQHO.
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The Trigger Algorithm of 1D Event

Event 1D is triggered on the basis of the following formula
10 LogM New 10 LogM InAS + H1c / 2,
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MNotbest is the measurement value of a cell that is not best cell
M inAS is the measurement value of the worst cell in the active set
H1d is 1D hysteresis , the hysteresis value of event 1D
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Example of 1D Event

B: signal curve of a cell in the active set or monitoring set
C: Th1D curve
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Key parameters of 1D Event

HYSTFOR1D
Parameter name: 1D event hysteresis
TRIGTIME1D
Parameter name: 1D event trigger delay time
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HYSTFOR1D
Content: The hysteresis value of the event 1D. This parameter value is
INTRAFREQHO.
TRIGTIME1D
Value range: 0, 10, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 160, 200, 240, 320, 640, 1280,
2560, 5000 ms
Content: The trigger delay time of the event 1D. This parameter value is
INTRAFREQHO.
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Other key parameters for SHO

Weight
Parameter name: Weighted factor
The default value of this parameter is 0
SHOQualmin
Parameter name: Min quality THD for SHO
The default value of this parameter is -24(-24 dB)
CELLINDIVIDALOFFSET
Parameter name: Cell offset
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Weight

Parameter name: Weighted factor
Value range: 0~2
Content: This parameter is used to define the soft handover relative threshold based
on the measured value of each cell in the active set. The greater this parameter is set,
the higher the soft handover relative threshold. When this parameter is set as 0, the
soft handover relative threshold is only for the best cell in the active set.
The recommended value of this parameter is 0.
SHOQualmin
Parameter name: Min quality THD for SHO
Value range: -24~0;
Content: minimum quality threshold for soft handover .
The recommended value of this parameter is -24 (-24dB)
CELLINDIVIDALOFFSET

Parameter name: Cell offset
Value range: -10~10 dB;
Content: Offset of cell CPICH measurement value. The offset is added to the
measurement quantity before the UE evaluates if an event has occurred. In handover
algorithms, this parameter is used for moving the border of a cell.
Set this parameter through ADD INTRAFREQNCELL, query it through LST
INTRAFREQNCELL.
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Contents
3.1 Soft Handover
3.5 Blind Handover
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Brief Introduction of Intra-Frequency Handover

Characters of Intra-Frequency Handover

During handover, UE has only one RL with one cell
Switch off the RL with the original cell, then setup the RL with target
cell
The frequency of source cell and target cell are same
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In some cases ,UE want to take soft handover according to the intra-frequency
measurement, but RNC dont allow the UE to take this soft handover cause there is
no IUR interface between 2 RNCs or the service rate is higher than a threshold, then
the UE has to ask for hard handover based on the measurement.
During the intra-frequency hard handover, the RNC will ask the UE to switch off the
RL with the original cell and setup the RL with the target cell, so there is a gap during
this procedure.
Intra-Frequency Handover is always triggered by 1D event.
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Brief Introduction of Intra-Frequency Handover

Advantages
Enhance the usage efficiency of the OVSF code and hardware
Disadvantages
High call drop possibility because of the intra-frequency

interference
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Cause there is only 1 RL for the UE, OVSF code resources ,CE resources DL tx
power resources and IUB resources can be saved
During the hard handover, the frequency of the original cell and target cell are the
same, so when the UE want to setup the RL with the target cell, the original cell will
cause DL interference to the UE.
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Key parameters of Intra-frequency Hard handover

BEBITRATETHD
Parameter name: BE service handover rate threshold
The default value of this parameter is 384k
The Parameters about 1D Event
Time to trigger
Hysteresis
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BEBITRATETHD
Parameter name: BE service handover rate threshold
Value range: 8k,
16k, 32k, 64k, 128k, 144k, 256k, 384k
Content: The bit rate threshold used to determine whether to perform

soft handover for the Best Effort (BE) service on DCH. When the
maximum bit rate of the BE service is lower than or equal to this
threshold, the system will perform soft handover for this user to
guarantee the service quality. If the maximum bit rate of the BE
service is higher than the threshold, the system will perform intrafrequency hard handover for this user to avoid the too great effect of
soft handover on the system capacity. .
The recommended value of this parameter is 384k.
Set this parameter through SET
HOCOMM, query it through SET HOCOMM.
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Contents
3.1 Soft Handover
3.5 Blind Handover
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Brief Introduction of Inter-Frequency Handover

Characters of Soft Handover

The frequency of original cell and source cell are different
There is only one RL for the UE
The compressed mode is needed
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If the frequency of the original cell and target cell are different, the soft handover is
impossible.
In a WCDMA FDD system, the UE in CELL_DCH state sends and receives signals
continuously in uplink and downlink channels. If the UE in this case needs to measure
the pilot signal strength of an inter-frequency WCDMA or GSM cell, and it has only
mono-frequency receiver, the UE must use the compressed mode technique.
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Compressed Mode
Purpose
Measure the inter-frequency cell or Inter-RAT cell under FDD mode
Categories
Downlink compressed mode
Uplink compressed mode
Realization Methods
SF/2
Higher layer scheduling
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In order to realize inter-frequency and inter-RAT measurement , WCDMA system

introduces compressed mode .
In DL, during compressed mode ,UE receiver can test signal from other frequency. In
order to avoid the effect cause by UE transmitter, compress mode is also used in UL.
The compressed mode includes two types, spreading factor reduction (SF/2) and high
layer approaches. The usage of type of compressed mode is decided by the RNC
automatically, according to spreading factor used in uplink or downlink.
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Measurement of Inter-frequency Handover

CPICH RSCP
CPICH Ec/No
Reporting mode
Periodic reporting
Event trigger reporting
Event trigger reporting to Periodic reporting
Event type
2B,2C,2D,2F
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Inter-frequency handover is also based on measurement. Similar with soft handover,

measurement quantity include CPICH RSCP or Ec/No
UE can report the measurement result when event triggered ,then RNC performs
handover decision. Or the UE periodically reports the inter-frequency measurement
report, and the RNC decides the handover after evaluation.
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Inter-frequency Handover Measurement Events

Event
2D
Description
When the current signal quality is lower than the preset threshold , the
UTRAN enables the compressed mode and starts inter-frequency
measurement
2F
When the current signal quality is higher than the preset threshold, the
UTRAN disables the compressed mode and stops inter-frequency
measurement
2B
When the current signal frequency is lower than the preset threshold and
the signal quality of an inter-frequency neighbouring cell is higher than
the preset threshold , the UTRAN trigger an inter-frequency handover
based on coverage
2C
The estimated quality of a inter-frequency neighbor cell is higher than the

preset threshold
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During the movement, UE can detect the severing cell signal is getting worse, then
the UE will report a 2D event to trigger compress mode, and then the UE can
measure the signals of inter-frequency neighbors. During the measurement period, if
the serving cell signal recovers, UE will report a 2F event to stop compress mode,
that is to stop the inter-frequency measurement.
During the compress mode ,UE can measure the inter-frequency cell signal, and 2B
and 2C event may be triggered.
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Event 2D is triggered on the basis of the following formula
QUsed TUsed 2d H2d / 2
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QUsed is the measured quality of the cell that uses the current frequency.
TUsed2d is the absolute quality threshold of the cell that uses the current
frequency. Based on the service type (CS or PS) and measurement quantity
(CPICH Ec/No or RSCP), this threshold can be configured as Inter-freq CS
measure start Ec/No THD, Inter-freq PS measure start Ec/No THD, Inter-freq
CS measure start RSCP THD, Inter-freq PS measure start RSCP THD
respectively.
H2d is the event 2D hysteresis value 2D hysteresis.

After the conditions of Event 2D are fulfilled and maintained until the 2D event
trigger delay time is reached, the UE reports the Event 2D measurement
report message.
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Key parameters of of 2D Event

InterFreqCSThd2DEcN0
Parameter name: Inter-freq CS measure start Ec/No THD
The default value of this parameter is -14 dB
InterFreqPSThd2DEcN0
Parameter name: Inter-freq PS measure start Ec/No THD
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InterFreqCSThd2DEcN0
Parameter name: Inter-freq CS measure start Ec/No THD
Value range: -24~0dB;
Content: For CS domain services, when Ec/No is used as the measurement quantity
for inter-frequency measurement, the RNC sends the signaling to activate
compressed mode and start inter-frequency measurement, if the UE reports the event
2D when the measured value is smaller than the value of this parameter.
The recommended value of this parameter is -14dB
INTERFREQHOCOV, query it through LST
INTERFREQHOCOV.
InterFreqPSThd2DEcN0
Content: For
PS domain services, when Ec/No is used as the measurement quantity

INTERFREQHOCOV.
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Key parameters of of 2D Event

InterFreqCSThd2DRSCP
Parameter name: Inter-freq CS measure start RSCP THD
The default value of this parameter is -95 dBm
InterFreqPSThd2DRSCP
Parameter name: Inter-freq PS measure start RSCP THD
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InterFreqCSThd2DRSCP
Parameter name: Inter-freq CS measure start RSCP THD
Value range: -115~-25dBm;
Content: For CS domain services, when RSCP is used as the measurement quantity
INTERFREQHOCOV.
Content: For
PS domain services, whenRSCP is used as the measurement quantity for

inter-frequency measurement, the RNC sends the signaling to activate compressed
mode and start inter-frequency measurement, if the UE reports the event 2D when the
measured value is smaller than the value of this parameter.
INTERFREQHOCOV.
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Key parameters of 2D Event

HYSTFOR2D
TRIGTIME2D
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HYSTFOR2D
Value range: 0
to 14.5 dB, step: 0.5
Content: The value of this parameter is relevant to the slow fading

characteristic. The larger the value of this parameter, the less the ping-pong
effect and the fewer the decision mistakes. In this case, however, the event
2D might not be triggered in time.
INTERFREQHOCOV.
TRIGTIME2D
Value range: 0, 10, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 160, 200, 240, 320, 640, 1280, 2560,
5000 ms
characteristic. The larger the value of this parameter, the lower the incorrect
decision probability, but the slower the response of the event 2D to
measurement signal change.
INTERFREQHOCOV.
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The Trigger Algorithm of 2F Event

Event 2F is triggered on the basis of the following formula
QUsed TUsed 2 f + H 2 f / 2
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frequency.
TUsed2F is the absolute quality threshold of the cell that uses the current
current
(CPICH Ec/No
Ec/No or RSCP), this threshold can be configured as InterInter-freq CS
measure start Ec/No
Ec/No THD, InterInter-freq PS measure start Ec/No
Ec/No THD, InterInter-freq
CS measure start RSCP THD, InterInter-freq PS measure start RSCP THD
respectively.
H2F is the event 2F hysteresis value 2F hysteresis.

hysteresis.
After the conditions of Event 2F are fulfilled and maintained until
until the 2F event
trigger delay time is reached, the UE reports the Event 2F measurement
measurement report
message.
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Key parameters of 2F Event

InterFreqCSThd2FEcN0
Parameter name: Inter-freq CS measure stop Ec/No THD
InterFreqPSThd2FEcN0
Parameter name: Inter-freq PS measure stop Ec/No THD
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InterFreqCSThd2FEcN0
Parameter name: Inter-freq CS measure stop Ec/No THD
Value range: -24~-0dB;
Content: For CS domain services, when Ec/No is used as the measurement quantity
for inter-frequency measurement, the RNC sends the signaling to deactivate
compressed mode and stop inter-frequency measurement, if the UE reports the event
2F when the measured value is larger than the value of this parameter. .
INTERFREQHOCOV.
InterFreqPSThd2FEcN0
Content: For
PS domain services, when Ec/No is used as the measurement quantity

2F when the measured value is larger than the value of this parameter.
INTERFREQHOCOV.
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InterFreqCSThd2FRSCP
Parameter name: Inter-freq CS measure stop RSCP THD
InterFreqPSThd2FRSCP
Parameter name: Inter-freq PS measure stop RSCP THD
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InterFreqCSThd2FRSCP
Parameter name: Inter-freq CS measure stop RSCP THD
2F when the measured value is larger than the value of this parameter. .
The recommended value of this parameter is -92dBm
INTERFREQHOCOV.
InterFreqPSThd2FRSCP
Value range: -115~-25dB;
Content: For
PS domain services, when RSCP is used as the measurement quantity

2F when the measured value is larger than the value of this parameter.
INTERFREQHOCOV.
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HYSTFOR2F
Parameter name: 2F event hysteresis
TRIGTIME2F
Parameter name: 2F event trigger delay time
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HYSTFOR2F
Parameter name: 2F event hysteresis
Value range: 0
to 14.5 dB, step: 0.5

characteristic. The larger the value of this parameter, the less the ping-pong
effect and the fewer the decision mistakes. In this case, however, the event
2F might not be triggered in time.
INTERFREQHOCOV.
TRIGTIME2F
Value range: 0, 10, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 160, 200, 240, 320, 640, 1280, 2560,
5000 ms
decision probability, but the slower the response of the event 2F to
INTERFREQHOCOV.
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The Trigger Algorithm of 2B Event
Event 2B is triggered on the basis of the following formula
QNonused TNonused2b + H2b / 2
, and
QUsed TUsed 2b H2b / 2
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QNoused is the measured quality of the cell that uses other frequency.
TNoused2b is the absolute quality threshold of the cell that uses other frequency.
Based on the service type (CS or PS) and measurement quantity (CPICH
Ec/No or RSCP), this threshold can be configured as Inter-freq CS target
frequency trigger Ec/No THD, Inter-freq PS target frequency trigger Ec/No
THD, Inter-freq CS target frequency trigger RSCP THD, And Inter-freq PS
target frequency trigger RSCP THD respectively.
TUsed2d is the absolute quality threshold of the cell that uses the current
(CPICH Ec/No or RSCP), this threshold can be configured as Inter-freq CS
measure start Ec/No THD, Inter-freq PS measure start Ec/No THD, Inter-freq
CS measure start RSCP THD, Inter-freq PS measure start RSCP THD
respectively.
H2b is the event 2B hysteresis value 2B hysteresis.
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InterFreqCovHOCSThdEcN0
Parameter name: Inter-freq CS target frequency trigger Ec/No THD
InterFreqCovHOPSThdEcN0
Parameter name: Inter-freq PS target frequency trigger Ec/No THD
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InterFreqCovHOCSThdEcN0
Content: For CS domain services,

- If the value of [Inter-frequency measure report mode] is EVENT_TRIGGER, this
parameter is used to set the measurement control on the event 2B. The quality of the
target frequency being higher than this threshold is necessary to the triggering of the
event 2B.
- If the value of [Inter-frequency measure report mode] is PERIODICAL_REPORTING,
this parameter is used to evaluate inter-frequency handovers at the RNC.
INTERFREQHOCOV.
InterFreqCovHOPSThdEcN0
Parameter name: Inter-freq PS target frequency trigger Ec/No THD
Content: - If the value of [Inter-frequency measure report mode] is EVENT_TRIGGER,

this parameter is used to set the measurement control on the event 2B. The quality of
the target frequency being higher than this threshold is necessary to the triggering of
the event 2B.
- If the value of [Inter-frequency measure report mode] is PERIODICAL_REPORTING,
this parameter is used to evaluate inter-frequency handovers at the RNC.
INTERFREQHOCOV.
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InterFreqCovHOCSThdRSCP
Parameter name: Inter-freq CS target frequency trigger RSCP THD
InterFreqCovHOPSThdRSCP
Parameter name: Inter-freq PS target frequency trigger RSCP THD
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InterFreqCovHOCSThdRSCP
Parameter name: Inter-freq CS target frequency trigger RSCP THD
INTERFREQHOCOV.
Content: For
PS domain services, whenRSCP is used as the measurement quantity for

inter-frequency measurement, the RNC sends the signaling to activate compressed
mode and start inter-frequency measurement, if the UE reports the event 2D when the
measured value is smaller than the value of this parameter.
INTERFREQHOCOV.
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IFHOUsedFreqCSThdEcN0
Parameter name: Inter-freq CS Used frequency trigger Ec/No THD
The default value of this parameter is -12dB
IFHOUsedFreqPSThdEcN0
Parameter name: Inter-freq PS Used frequency trigger Ec/No THD
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IFHOUsedFreqCSThdEcN0
Parameter name: Inter-freq CS Used frequency trigger Ec/No THD
Value range: -24~0
dB
Content: For CS domain services, if the value of [Inter-frequency measure

report mode] is EVENT_TRIGGER, this parameter is used to set the
measurement control on the event 2B. The quality of the used frequency
being lower than this threshold is necessary to the triggering of the event 2B .
The recommended value of this parameter is -12 dB
INTERFREQHOCOV.
IFHOUsedFreqPSThdEcN0
Parameter name: Inter-freq PS Used frequency trigger Ec/No THD
Value range: -24~0 dB
Content: For PS domain services, if the value of [Inter-frequency measure

The recommended value of this parameter is -12 dB
INTERFREQHOCOV.
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IFHOUsedFreqCSThdRSCP
Parameter name: Inter-freq CS Used frequency trigger RSCP THD
The default value of this parameter is -92dBm
IFHOUsedFreqPSThdRSCP
Parameter name: Inter-freq PS Used frequency trigger RSCP THD
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IFHOUsedFreqCSThdRSCP
Parameter name: Inter-freq CS Used frequency trigger RSCP THD
Value range: -115~-25
dBm
Content: For CS domain services, if the value of [Inter-frequency measure

The recommended value of this parameter is -92 dBm
INTERFREQHOCOV.
IFHOUsedFreqPSThdRSCP
Parameter name: Inter-freq PS Used frequency trigger RSCP THD
Value range: -115~-25 dBm
Content: For PS domain services, if the value of [Inter-frequency measure

The recommended value of this parameter is -92 dBm
INTERFREQHOCOV.
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HYSTFOR2B
TRIGTIME2B
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HYSTFOR2B
Value range: 0
to 14.5 dB, step: 0.5
The value of this parameter is relevant to the slow fading characteristic. The
larger the value of this parameter, the less the ping-pong effect and the fewer
the decision mistakes. In this case, however, the event 2B might not be
triggered in time.
INTERFREQHOCOV.
TRIGTIME2B
Value range: 0, 10, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 160, 200, 240, 320, 640, 1280, 2560,
5000 ms
decision probability, but the slower the response of the event 2B to
The recommended value of this parameter is D0 (0ms )
INTERFREQHOCOV.
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Event 2C is triggered on the basis of the following formula
QNon used TNon used 2c + H 2c / 2
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QNoused is the measured quality of the cell that uses other frequency.
TNoused is the absolute quality threshold of the cell that uses other frequency.
Inter-freq measure target frequency trigger Ec/No THD.
H2c is the event 2C hysteresis value 2C hysteresis.
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Key parameters of 2C Event

InterFreqNCovHOThdEcN0
Hystfor2C
Parameter name: 2C hysteresis
The default value of this parameter is 6 (3dB)
TrigTime2C
The default value of this parameter is D640 (640ms)
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InterFreqNCovHOThdEcN0
Content: This parameter is used to set measurement control on the event 2C. The event 2C is
triggered when the signal quality of the target frequency is above this threshold .
Set this parameter through SET INTERFREQHONCOV, query it through LST

INTERFREQHONCOV.
Hystfor2C
Value range: 0 to 14.5dB, step: 0.5 ;
Content: The event 2C is applied to non-coverage-based inter-frequency hard handover

scenarios where inter-frequency measurement needs to be started. The event 2C is reported
when the estimated quality of a non-used frequency is above a certain threshold. For details
about the event 2C, refer to the 3GPP TS 25.331. The value of this parameter is relevant to the
slow fading characteristic. The larger the value of this parameter, the less the ping-pong effect
and the fewer the decision mistakes. In this case, however, the event 2C might not be triggered
in time .

INTERFREQHONCOV.
TrigTime2C
Value range: 0, 10, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 160, 200, 240, 320, 640, 1280, 2560, 5000 ms;
Content: The value of this parameter is relevant to the slow fading characteristic. The larger the
value of this parameter, the lower the incorrect decision probability, but the slower the response
of the event 2C to measurement signal change.
The recommended value of this parameter is D640 (640ms)

INTERFREQHONCOV.
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Contents
3.1 Soft Handover
3.5 Blind Handover
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Brief Introduction of Inter-RAT Handover

Characters of Inter-RAT Handover

Based on handover directions, inter-RAT handover is of two

types:
UMTS->GSM handover
UMTS->GSM coverage-based handover
UMTS->GSM load-based handover
UMTS->GSM service-based handover
GSM->UMTS handover
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Inter-RAT handover refers to the handover between different systems, such as UMTS
and GSM, which use different radio access technologies (RAT).
Based on handover directions, inter-RAT handover is of two types:

UMTS->GSM handover (mainly described in this lecture)
GSM->UMTS handover
Based on triggering causes, UMTS->GSM handover includes:

The coverage of UMTS is discontinuous at the very beginning. On the

border, if the signal quality of UMTS rather than GSM is poor and if all
services of the UE are supported by GSM, UMTS->GSM coveragebased handover is triggered.
If the load of UMTS rather than GSM is heavy and all services of the
UE are supported by GSM, UMTS->GSM load-based handover is
triggered.
Based on layered services, traffic of different classes is handed over to

different systems. For example, when an Adaptive Multi Rate (AMR)
speech service is requested, this call could be handed over to GSM.
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Advantages
For coverage, it can solve the problems from one system to

another system
For capacity, it can enhance the utilizing efficiency of old

equipments(2G->3G)
Disadvantages
The flow is complicated, and it demands higher compatibility for

equipments
Demands more complicated UE
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UMTS->GSM Handover Triggering Conditions

The CPICH Ec/N0 or CPICH RSCP of the UMTS cell to which the UE
connects is lower than the corresponding threshold. In addition, there is
a GSM cell whose GSM carrier RSSI is higher than the preset
threshold.
The load of the UMTS cell to which the UE connects is higher than the
threshold.
When a service is established, the Core Network (CN) requests a

handover of the service to GSM.
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CPICH_Ec/N0
CPICH_RSCP
BOTH
Reporting mode
PERIODICAL_REPORTING
EVENT_TRIGGER
Event type
2D, 2F
3A, 3C
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CPICH_Ec/N0 is valid when the InterInter-RAT measurement chooses

PERIODICAL_REPORTING Mode or EVENT_TRIGGER Mode.
CPICH_RSCP is valid when the InterInter-RAT measurement chooses
PERIODICAL_REPORTING Mode or EVENT_TRIGGER Mode.
BOTH is valid when the InterInter-RAT measurement chooses

PERIODICAL_REPORTING Mode.
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Inter-RAT Handover Measurement Events

Event
2D
Description
When the signal quality of the currently used frequency is lower than the preset
threshold, the RNC enables the compressed mode and starts inter-RAT
measurement.
2F
When the signal quality of the currently used frequency is higher than the preset
threshold, the RNC disables the compressed mode and stops inter-RAT
measurement.
3A
When the signal quality of the currently used UMTS frequency is lower than the
preset threshold while the signal quality of any other system is higher than the
preset threshold, the RNC triggers UMTS->GSM handover based on coverage.
3C
When the signal quality of any other system is higher than the preset threshold,
the RNC triggers UMTS->GSM handover based on load or service.
2D Event: initiate GSM measurement
2F Event: stop GSM measurement
3A Event: based on coverage
3C Event: based on non-coverage
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Event 2D is triggered on the basis of the following formula:
Q Used TUsed2d - H 2d / 2
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QUsed is the measurement value of the cell at the currently used frequency.
TUsed2d is the absolute quality threshold of the cell at the currently used frequency.
Based on CS or PS services, CPICH Ec/No, or RSCP measurement quantity, it can
be Inter-RAT CS measure start Ec/No THD, Inter-RAT PS measure start Ec/No THD,
Inter-RAT CS measure start RSCP THD, or Inter-RAT PS measure start RSCP THD.
H2d is 2D hysteresis, the hysteresis value of event 2D.
When the conditions for event 2D are met and maintained in time-to-trigger specified
in 2D event trigger delay time, the UE sends the measurement report of Event 2D.
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Key Parameters of 2D Event

INTERRATCSTHD2DECNO
Parameter name: Inter-RAT CS measure start Ec/No THD
The default value of this parameter is -14 ( -14 dB )
INTERRATPSTHD2DECNO
Parameter name: Inter-RAT PS measure start Ec/No THD
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INTERRATCSTHD2DECNO
Parameter name: Inter-RAT CS measure start Ec/No THD [dB]
Value range: -24~0
Physical unit: dB
Content: For CS domain services, when Ec/No is used as the measurement quantity for interRAT measurement, the RNC sends the signaling to activate compressed mode and start interRAT measurement, if the UE reports the event 2D when the measured value is smaller than the
value of this parameter.
The recommended value of this parameter is -14 ( -14 dB ).
INTERRATPSTHD2DECNO
Parameter name: Inter-RAT PS measure start Ec/No THD [dB]
Value range: -24~0
Physical unit: dB
Content: For PS domain services, when Ec/No is used as the measurement quantity for interRAT measurement, the RNC sends the signaling to activate compressed mode and start interRAT measurement, if the UE reports the event 2D when the measured value is smaller than the
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INTERRATCSTHD2DRSCP
Parameter name: Inter-RAT CS measure start RSCP THD
The default value of this parameter is -100 ( -100 dBm )
INTERRATPSTHD2DRSCP
Parameter name: Inter-RAT PS measure start RSCP THD
The default value of this parameter is -110 (-110 dBm )
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INTERRATCSTHD2DRSCP
Parameter name: Inter-RAT CS measure start RSCP THD [dB]
Physical unit: dBm
Content: For CS domain services, when RSCP is used as the measurement quantity for interRAT measurement, the RNC sends the signaling to activate compressed mode and start interRAT measurement, if the UE reports the event 2D when the measured value is smaller than the
INTERRATPSTHD2DRSCP
Parameter name: Inter-RAT PS measure start RSCP THD [dB]
Physical unit: dBm
Content: For PS domain services, when RSCP is used as the measurement quantity for interRAT measurement, the RNC sends the signaling to activate compressed mode and start interRAT measurement, if the UE reports the event 2D when the measured value is smaller than the
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HYSTFOR2D
Parameter name: 2D hysteresis
The default value of this parameter is 4 ( 2 dB )
TRIGTIME2D
The default value of this parameter is D320 (320 ms )
HYSTFOR2D
Parameter name: 2D hysteresis[0.5dB]
Value range: 0~29
Physical value range: 0~14.5, step: 0.5
Physical unit: dB
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value of this parameter, the less the ping-pong effect and the fewer the decision mistakes. In
this case, however, the event 2D might not be triggered in time.
The recommended value of this parameter is 4 ( 2 dB ).
TRIGTIME2D

Parameter name: 2D event trigger delay time[ms]

Value range: D0, D10, D20, D40, D60, D80, D100, D120, D160, D200, D240, D320, D640,
D1280, D2560, D5000
Physical value range: 0, 10, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 160, 200, 240, 320, 640, 1280, 2560,
5000
Physical unit: ms
of the event 2D to measurement signal change.
The recommended value of this parameter is D320 ( 320ms ).
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Event 2F is triggered on the basis of the following formula:
Q Used TUsed2f + H 2f / 2
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TUsed2f is the absolute quality threshold of the cell at the currently used frequency.
be Inter-RAT CS measure start Ec/No THD, Inter-RAT PS measure start Ec/No THD,
Inter-RAT CS measure start RSCP THD, or Inter-RAT PS measure start RSCP THD.
H2f is 2F hysteresis, the hysteresis value of event 2F.
When the conditions for event 2F are met and maintained in time-to-trigger specified
in 2F event trigger delay time, the UE sends the measurement report of Event 2F.
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Key Parameters of 2F Event

INTERRATCSTHD2FECNO
Parameter name: Inter-RAT CS measure stop Ec/No THD
INTERRATPSTHD2FECNO
Parameter name: Inter-RAT PS measure stop Ec/No THD
INTERRATCSTHD2FECNO
Parameter name: Inter-RAT CS measure stop Ec/No THD [dB]
Value range: -24~0
Physical unit: dB
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Content: For CS domain services, when Ec/No is used as the measurement quantity for
inter-RAT measurement, the RNC sends the signaling to deactivate compressed mode
and stop inter-RAT measurement, if the UE reports the event 2F when the measured
value is larger than the value of this parameter.
INTERRATPSTHD2FECNO
Parameter name: Inter-RAT PS measure stop Ec/No THD [dB]
Value range: -24~0
Physical unit: dB
Content: For PS domain services, when Ec/No is used as the measurement quantity for
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INTERRATCSTHD2FRSCP
Parameter name: Inter-RAT CS measure stop RSCP THD
INTERRATPSTHD2FRSCP
Parameter name: Inter-RAT PS measure stop RSCP THD
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INTERRATCSTHD2FRSCP
Parameter name: Inter-RAT CS measure stop RSCP THD [dBm]
Physical unit: dBm
Content: For CS domain services, when RSCP is used as the measurement quantity for
The recommended value of this parameter is -97 ( -97 dBm ).
INTERRATPSTHD2FRSCP
Parameter name: Inter-RAT PS measure stop RSCP THD [dBm]
Physical unit: dBm
Content: For PS domain services, when RSCP is used as the measurement quantity for
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HYSTFOR2F
Parameter name: 2F hysteresis
TRIGTIME2F
The default value of this parameter is D1280 (1280 ms )
HYSTFOR2F
Parameter name: 2F hysteresis[0.5dB]
Value range: 0~29
Physical unit: dB
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this case, however, the event 2F might not be triggered in time.
TRIGTIME2F

Parameter name: 2F event trigger delay time[ms]

D1280, D2560, D5000
5000
Physical unit: ms
of the event 2F to measurement signal change.
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The Trigger Algorithm of 3A Event

Event 3A is triggered on the basis of the following formula:
Q Used TUsed3a + H 3a / 2
M OtherRat + CIOOtherRat TOtherRat + H 3a / 2
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TUsed is the absolute quality threshold of the cell at the currently used frequency.
be Inter-RAT CS Used frequency trigger Ec/No THD, Inter-RAT PS Used frequency
trigger Ec/No THD, Inter-RAT CS Used frequency trigger RSCP THD, or Inter-RAT
PS Used frequency trigger RSCP THD.
MOtherRat is the measurement value of the cell (in another RAT) in the reporting range.
CIOOtherRat is cell individual offset, the offset value of the cell (in another RAT) in the
reporting range.
TOtherRat is the absolute inter-RAT handover threshold. Based on CS or PS services, it

can be Inter-RAT CS handover decision THD or Inter-RAT PS handover decision
THD.
H3a is 3A hysteresis, the hysteresis value of event 3A.
When the conditions for event 3A are met and maintained in time-to-trigger specified
in 3A event trigger delay time, the UE sends the measurement report of event 3A.
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Key Parameters of 3A Event

IRHOUSEDFREQCSTHDECNO
Parameter name: Inter-RAT CS Used frequency trigger Ec/No

THD
IRHOUSEDFREQPSTHDECNO
Parameter name: Inter-RAT PS Used frequency trigger Ec/No

THD
IRHOUSEDFREQCSTHDECNO
Parameter name: Inter-RAT CS Used frequency trigger Ec/No THD [dB]
Value range: -24~0
Physical unit: dB
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Content: For CS domain services, when Ec/No is used as the measurement quantity for
inter-RAT measurement and the value of [Inter-RAT report mode] is
EVENT_TRIGGER, this parameter is used to set measurement control on the event
3A. The event 3A is triggered, when the quality of the currently used UTRAN frequency
is below this threshold and the [Inter-RAT CS handover decision THD] is reached.
IRHOUSEDFREQPSTHDECNO
Parameter name: Inter-RAT PS Used frequency trigger Ec/No THD [dB]
Value range: -24~0
Physical unit: dB
Content: For PS domain services, when Ec/No is used as the measurement quantity for

is below this threshold and the [Inter-RAT PS handover decision THD] is reached.
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IRHOUSEDFREQCSTHDRSCP
Parameter name: Inter-RAT CS Used frequency trigger RSCP

THD
Parameter name: Inter-RAT PS Used frequency trigger RSCP

THD
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Parameter name: Inter-RAT CS Used frequency trigger RSCP THD [dBm]
Physical unit: dBm
Content: For CS domain services, when RSCP is used as the measurement quantity for

is below this threshold and the [Inter-RAT CS handover decision THD] is reached.
Parameter name: Inter-RAT PS Used frequency trigger RSCP THD [dBm]
Physical unit: dBm
Content: For PS domain services, when RSCP is used as the measurement quantity for
is below this threshold and the [Inter-RAT PS handover decision THD] is reached.
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INTERRATCOVHOCSTHD
Parameter name: Inter-RAT CS handover decision THD
The default value of this parameter is 16 ( -95 dBm )
INTERRATCOVHOPSTHD
Parameter name: Inter-RAT PS handover decision THD
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INTERRATCOVHOCSTHD

Parameter name: Inter-RAT CS handover decision THD [dBm]

Value range: 0~63

Physical value range: -110~-48 (The value 1 corresponds to the physical value -110, 2 to 109, ..., 63 to -48.)

Physical unit: dBm

Content: For CS domain services,
- If the value of [Inter-RAT report mode] is EVENT_TRIGGER, this parameter is used to set the
measurement control on the event 3A. The event 3A is triggered, when the quality of the cell
with the target frequency is higher than this threshold and the threshold of the used frequency
quality of the corresponding measurement quantity is reached.
- If the value of [Inter-RAT report mode] is PERIODICAL_REPORTING, this parameter is used
to evaluate coverage-based inter-RAT handovers at the RNC.
Note that the value 0 means the physical value is smaller than -110 dBm.

The recommended value of this parameter is 16 ( -95 dBm ).

INTERRATCOVHOPSTHD

Parameter name: Inter-RAT PS handover decision THD [dBm]

Value range: 0~63

Physical value range: -110~-48 (The value 1 corresponds to the physical value -110, 2 to 109, ..., 63 to -48.)

Physical unit: dBm

Content: For PS domain services,
- If the value of [Inter-RAT report mode] is EVENT_TRIGGER, this parameter is used to set the
measurement control on the event 3A. The event 3A is triggered, when the quality of the cell
with the target frequency is higher than this threshold and the threshold of the used frequency
quality of the corresponding measurement quantity is reached.
- If the value of [Inter-RAT report mode] is PERIODICAL_REPORTING, this parameter is used
to evaluate coverage-based inter-RAT handovers at the RNC.
Note that the value 0 means the physical value is smaller than -110 dBm.

The recommended value of this parameter is 16 (-95 dBm ).

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HYSTFOR3A
Parameter name: 3A hysteresis
TRIGTIME3A
The default value of this parameter is D0 ( 0 ms )
HYSTFOR3A
Parameter name: 3A hysteresis[0.5dB]
Value range: 0~15
Physical unit: dB
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this case, however, the event 3A might not be triggered in time.
TRIGTIME3A

Parameter name: 3A event trigger delay time[ms]

D1280, D2560, D5000
5000
Physical unit: ms
of the event 3A to measurement signal change.
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CELLINDIVIDALOFFSET
Parameter name: Cell individual offset
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CELLINDIVIDALOFFSET
Parameter name: Cell individual offset [dB]
Value range: -50~50
Physical unit: dB
Content: This parameter is used in inter-RAT handover decision. The larger the parameter, the
higher the handover priority of the GSM cell. The smaller the parameter, the lower the handover
priority of the GSM cell.
Set this parameter through ADD GSMNCELL, query it through LST GSMNCELL.
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Event 3C is triggered on the basis of the following formula:
M OtherRat + CIOOtherRat TOtherRat + H 3c / 2
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MOtherRat is the measurement value of the cell (in another RAT) in the reporting range.
CIOOtherRat is cell individual offset, the offset value of the cell (in another RAT) in the
reporting range.
TOtherRat is the absolute inter-RAT handover threshold. Based on CS or PS services, it

can be Inter-RAT CS handover decision THD or Inter-RAT PS handover decision
THD.
H3c is 3C hysteresis, the hysteresis value of event 3C.
When the conditions for event 3C are met and the delay requirement specified by the
3C event trigger delay time parameter can be satisfied, the UE sends the
measurement report of event 3C.
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Key Parameters of 3C Event

INTERRATNCOVHOCSTHD
Parameter name: Inter-RAT CS handover decision THD
INTERRATNCOVHOPSTHD
Parameter name: Inter-RAT PS handover decision THD
INTERRATNCOVHOCSTHD
Parameter name: Inter-RAT CS handover decision THD [dBm]
Value range: 0 to 63
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Physical value range: -110 to -48 (The value 1 corresponds to the physical value -110, 2 to 109, ..., 63 to -48)
Physical unit: dB
Content: This parameter is used to set measurement control on the event 3C. The event 3C is
triggered when the quality of the target frequency is higher than this threshold. Note that the
value 0 means the physical value is smaller than -110 dBm.
Set this parameter through SET INTERRATHONCOV, query it through LST INTERRATHONCOV.
INTERRATNCOVHOPSTHD
Parameter name: Inter-RAT PS handover decision THD [dBm]
Physical value range: -110 to -48 (The value 1 corresponds to the physical value -110, 2 to 109, ..., 63 to -48)
Physical unit: dB
Content: The event 3C is triggered when the quality of the target frequency is higher than this
threshold. Note that the value 0 means the physical value is smaller than -110 dBm.
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HYSTFOR3C
TRIGTIME3C
The default value of this parameter is D640 ( 650 ms )
HYSTFOR3C
Parameter name: 3C hysteresis[0.5dB]
Value range: 0~15
Physical unit: dB
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value of this parameter, the less the ping-pong effect and the fewer decision mistakes. In this
case, however, the event 3C might not be triggered in time.
TRIGTIME3C

Parameter name: 3C event trigger delay time[ms]

D1280, D2560, D5000
5000
Physical unit: ms
of the event 3C to measurement signal change.
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PENALTYTIMEFORINTERRATHO
Parameter name: Inter-RAT handover failure penalty timer

length
The default value of this parameter is 30 ( 30 s )
INTERRATHOATTEMPTS
Parameter name: Inter-RAT handover max attempt times
The default value of this parameter is 16
PENALTYTIMEFORINTERRATHO
Parameter name: Inter-RAT handover failure penalty timer length [s]
Physical unit: s
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Content: An inter-RAT handover to a GSM cell may fail due to the heavy load of the GSM cell.
Therefore, in the period of time specified by this parameter, inter-RAT handover requests are
not sent to the GSM cell.
The recommended value of this parameter is 30 ( 30 s ).
INTERRATHOATTEMPTS
Parameter name: Inter-RAT handover max attempt times
Physical unit: times
Content: This parameter specifies the maximum number of attempts for the RNC to perform
inter-RAT handovers after a non-coverage-based inter-RAT handover failure. For later
handover attempts, target cells must be selected. Ensure that the target cells have not been
tried but satisfy the handover conditions. No matter the inter-RAT handover failure penalty timer
expires or not.
The recommended value of this parameter is 16.
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INTERRATMEASTIME
Parameter name: Inter-RAT measure timer length [s]
The default value of this parameter is 60 ( 60 s )
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INTERRATMEASTIME
Parameter name: Inter-RAT measure timer length [s]
Physical unit: s
Content: After inter-RAT measurement starts, if no inter-RAT handover is performed when this
timer expires, the inter-RAT measurement is stopped. In addition, the compressed mode is
deactivated, if any. The value 0 indicates the timer is not to be enabled.
The recommended value of this parameter is 60 ( 60 S ).
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Contents
3.1 Soft Handover
3.5 Blind Handover
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Blind Handover Measurement

Blind handover means UE can directly handover to the

neighboring cell without measuring it.
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If the serving frequency signal is getting worse quickly, but UE can not trigger a interfrequency measurement and hard handover in time, blind handover might be used to
save the call.
In Huawei implementation, blind handover can be triggered by intra-frequency

measurement event 1F.
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10 LogMOld T1 f H1 f / 2
Where:
MOld is the measurement value of the cell signal that becomes

worse
T1f is the absolute threshold of event 1F.
H1f is the hysteresis value of event 1F.
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For different intra-frequency measurement quantity, the threshold T1f are set to 1F
Event Absolute EcNo Threshold, 1F Event Absolute RSCP Threshold respectively.
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Measurement
Quantity
Cell 1
1F Trigger
Delay Time
Absolute
Threshold T1f
Hysteresis
H1f /2
Time
Reporting
event 1F
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If the signal quality of a cell in the active set is worse than T1f - H1f /2 , and last for a
certain time 1F Event Trigger Delay Time, then UE reports event 1F.
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Key Parameters of Event 1F

INTRAABLTHDFOR1FECNO
Parameter name: 1F event absolute EcNo threshold
The recommended value is -24 dB
INTRAABLTHDFOR1FRSCP
Parameter name: 1F event absolute RSCP threshold
The recommended value is -115 dBm
INTRAABLTHDFOR1FECNO
Parameter name: 1F event absolute EcNo threshold
Value range: -24 to 0
Physical value range: -24 to 0 dB. Step: 1
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Content: The absolute EcNo threshold of the event 1F.It is easier to trigger event 1F if
the value increases. It is harder to trigger event 1F if the value decreases.
Recommended value: -24
INTRAABLTHDFOR1FRSCP
Parameter name: 1F event absolute RSCP threshold
Value range: -115 to 25
Physical value range: -115 to 25 dB. Step: 1
Content: The absolute RSCP threshold of the event 1F.It is easier to trigger event 1F if
the value increases. It is harder to trigger event 1F if the value decreases.
The recommended value is -115 dBm
For RNC level, set these two parameter through SET INTRAFREQHO, query them
through LST INTRAFREQHO, and modify them through SET INTRAFREQHO
For cell level, set these two parameter through ADD CELLINTRAFREQHO, query them
through LST CELLINTRAFREQHO, and modify them through MOD
CELLINTRAFREQHO.
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Key Parameters of Event 1F

HYSTFOR1F
The recommended value is 8, namely 4 dB
TRIGTIME1F
The recommended value is D640, namely 640 ms
HYSTFOR1F
Physical value range: 0 to 7.5 dB. Step: 0.5

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Content: The hysteresis value of the event 1F. This parameter value is related to the
slow fading characteristic. The greater this parameter is set, the less ping-pong effect
and misjudgement can be caused. However, in this case, the event cannot be triggered
in time.
Recommended value: 8
TRIGTIME1F


Value range: D0, D10, D20, D40, D60, D80, D100, D120, D160, D200, D240, D320,
D640, D1280, D2560, D5000
Physical value range: 0, 10, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 160, 200, 240, 320, 640, 1280,
2560, 5000 ms
Content: The trigger delay time of the event 1F. This parameter value is related to the
slow fading characteristic. The greater this parameter is set, the smaller the
misjudgement probability, but the lower the response speed of the event to the
measured signal changes.
Recommended value: D640
For RNC level, set these two parameter through SET INTRAFREQHO, query them
through LST INTRAFREQHO, and modify them through SET INTRAFREQHO
For cell level, set these two parameter through ADD CELLINTRAFREQHO, query them
through LST CELLINTRAFREQHO, and modify them through MOD
CELLINTRAFREQHO.
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Blind Handover Decision

After receiving event 1F of best cell from UE, the RNC

would check if blind handover neighbor is configured for the
cell.
If multiple blind handover neighbors are configured, the

RNC would perform blind handover to the target cell with
the highest priority
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When we configure the inter-frequency neighbor cell or GSM neighbor cell, two
parameters of blind handover is included: Blind Handover Flag and Blind Handover
Priority.
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BLINDHOFLAG
Parameter name: Blind handover flag
The default value is FALSE
BLINDHOPRIO
Parameter name: Blind handover Priority
The value is set according to actual situation.
BLINDHOFLAG
Parameter name: Blind handover flag
Value range: FALSE, TRUE
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Content: This parameter indicates whether the neighboring cell is the target cell for
blind handovers. If the value is TRUE, blind handovers can be performed to the
neighboring cell.
Default value: FALSE
BLINDHOPRIO
Parameter name: Blind handover Priority
Content: The value 0 indicates the highest priority, and 30 the lowest. A neighboring
cell of a cell must have a unique priority.
It is suggested 0 to 15 assigned to the neighboring cells superposed to the cell
specified by [CELLID]. The success rate of handovers to these cells can be guaranteed.
Neighboring cells with priorities from 16 to 30 can be performed with blind handovers,
but the handovers may fail.
Recommended value (default value): none
Set these two parameter through ADD INTERFREQNCELL or ADD GSMNCELL, query
them through LST INTERFREQNCELL or LST GSMNCELL, and modify them through
MOD INTERFREQNCELL or MOD GSMNCELL.
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Why mobile systems need handover?

It is decided by the characters of mobile system:

The mobile system is composed by cells which the coverage

Providing the continuous service in mobile system is the basic

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Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Know the basic definitions of Handover

The algorithms of handover decision

The handover flow

The parameters of handover

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The Purpose of Handover

Providing the continuous service in mobile system is the

The load balance: sharing the resource

The hierarchy divided by speed and service: high efficiency

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Handover is a basic function of a cellular mobile network. The purpose of handover is

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The Basic Concepts of Handover

maximum ratio combination

The soft handover gain

Radio Link (RL)

Radio Link Set

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RL: Radio link between NodeB and UE.

RLS: Radio link set. The RLs from same NodeB.

Soft handover gain: We have introduced in Coverage Planning.

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The Categories of Handover

According to the signaling characters

Soft handover (softer handover)

According to the properties of source cell and target cell:

Inter-RAT handover (UMTS GSM/GPRS)

According to the purpose of handover:

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The handover based on load is load control algorithm.

The handover based on mobility of UE is for HCS handover.

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The Characters of Different Handover

Comparison between soft handover and hard handover:

Can be happened in Intra-

frequency cells or Inter-frequency

active set after handover

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The Characters of Different Handover

Comparison between soft handover and softer handover :

Signal combined in NodeB by

maximum ratio combination

maximum ratio combination

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During softer handover, the uplink signaling are combined in

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