Massive MIMO NR

Manage Massive MIMO NR
User Guide
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Contents
Contents
1 Manage Massive MIMO Related Concepts 1
2 Massive MIMO Mid-Band 3

2.1 Overview 3
2.2 Parameters for Massive MIMO Mid-Band 4
2.3 Supported CSI-RS Port and Codebook Configurations 5
2.4 Scheduling in Mid-Band 7
3 Massive MIMO High-Band 12

3.1 Overview 12
3.2 Parameters for Massive MIMO High-Band 13
3.3 Scheduling in High-Band 13
4 Monitoring Massive MIMO Performance 20

4.1 Performance of Massive MIMO Mid-Band 20
4.2 Performance of Massive MIMO High-Band 20
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Manage Massive MIMO Related Concepts
1 Manage Massive MIMO Related Concepts
AAS A base station antenna system where the amplitude

and/or phase between antenna elements is continually
adjusted resulting in an antenna pattern that varies in
response to short term changes in the radio environment
and the users that are to be served.
Active Mode Coverage

Describes the minimum signal level where the service can
be maintained at a given quality criterion.
Broadcast Beam or Cell Shape

The broadcast beam is used to transmit and receive
common control channels. The broadcast beam defines
the cell coverage boundary and is used for mobility
related measurements.
EIRP In relation to a radio communications device, means the

Effective Radiated Power of the device relative to an
Isotropic antenna.
EIS Effective Isotropic Sensitivity is the Effective uplink

Sensitivity of the device relative to an Isotropic antenna.
Idle Mode Coverage

Describes the minimum signal level for which RRC setup
is successful, and where a paging message can be
detected by the UE.
Occupied Bandwidth
In relation to a radio communications transmitter, means
the width of a frequency band having upper and lower
limits that are necessary to contain 99% of the true mean
power of the transmitter's emission at any time.
RSRP The average received power over the resource elements

in each frame that carries the cell-specific reference
signals. Reference signals from Antenna Transmit Port 0,
and Antenna Transmit Port 1 if available, are used. This
measure is used in both RRC_CONNECTED and idle
modes, notably for cell selection, reselection, and
handover. See 3GPP TS 36.214.
RSSI The average total received power in all sub-carriers over

the system bandwidth. It is measured only in OFDM
symbols containing cell-specific reference signals. It
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includes the power from co-channel serving and non-

serving cells (inter-cell interference), adjacent channel
interference, and thermal noise. See 3GPP TS 36.214.
SINR The Signal is the power of the wanted signal. The Noise is
the thermal noise power, and the Interference is the sum
of the inter-cell interference power and any external
interference power. The power levels are the average
levels of the resource elements over which user data is
transmitted. SINR measurements are not specified in
3GPP. This means that any SINR measurements done by
the UE can deviate from the above definition.
Traffic Beams An AAS can simultaneously transmit multiple traffic

beams within the coverage area of the cell shape. The
traffic beams have a narrower vertical and horizontal
beam-width than the broadcast beam meaning that the
EIRP of the traffic beam in the direction of the user is
higher than the EIRP of the broadcast beam.
TRP The Total Radiated Power is the integral of the power

transmitted in different directions over the entire
radiation sphere. It is measured considering the
combination of all radiating elements on an antenna
panel or individual device.
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Massive MIMO Mid-Band
2 Massive MIMO Mid-Band
For a complete overview of the Massive MIMO Mid-Band feature, see Massive
MIMO Mid-Band.
2.1 Massive MIMO Mid-Band Overview

The Massive MIMO Mid-Band enables flexible cell coverage with cell
shaping and common channel beamforming.
Access Type: NR
Feature Identity: FAJ 121 4911
Value Package Name: Massive MIMO Mid-Band Enabler
Value Package Identity: FAJ 801 4004
Node Type: Baseband Radio Node
Licensing: Licensed feature. One license for each
node.
Summary
Common channel beamforming is used for cell shaping. Cell shaping provides
flexible cell coverage for different environments. Capacity and data rate coverage
are enhanced by beamforming.
In the downlink, Massive MIMO supports single-user MIMO with up to four

layers. Both horizontal and vertical beamforming are supported. Codebook-
based beamforming is implemented for better coverage and higher single user
peak rate.
Downlink Single-User MIMO

Downlink single-user MIMO is implemented in NR as part of the Massive MIMO
feature. With downlink single-user MIMO, the antenna transmits more than one
beam to a UE at the same time.
In poor radio conditions, good coverage can be provided by using only one beam.
Downlink single-user MIMO provides higher peak rates for users with good radio
conditions.
The single-user peak rate increases proportionally with the number of layers.
With four layers, the peak rate reaches close to four times the peak rate with a
single layer.
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The antenna array TX power is split between the beams. This means that more
beams equal less power for each beam.
Additional Information
For more information, see the following documentation:
— 3GPP TS 38.213 Release 15
2.2 Parameters for Massive MIMO Mid-Band

The Massive MIMO Mid-Band feature introduces the CommonBeamforming
MO class containing configuration parameters related to common
beamforming.
Table 1 Parameters
Parameter Type Description
CommonBeamforming.coverageShape Introduce See MOM
d description.
CommonBeamforming.digitalTilt Introduce See MOM
d description.
CommonBeamforming.digitalPan Introduce See MOM
d description.
CommonBeamforming.usedCoverageShape Introduce See MOM
d description.
CommonBeamforming.usedDigitalTilt Introduce See MOM
d description.
CommonBeamforming.usedDigitalPan Introduce See MOM
d description.
CommonBeamforming.cbfMacroTaperType Introduce See MOM
d description.
NRCellDU.csiRsConfig8P Introduce See MOM
d description.
d description.
d description.
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2.3 Supported CSI-RS Port and Codebook Configurations
Single-User MIMO Configurations

The supported, configurable combinations of the following feature characteristics
are categorized:
— Coverage shape
— The number of CSI-RS ports
— The codebook configuration setting in radios using single-user MIMO
The following configuration status options are used:
Preferred A safe and standard configuration considering

performance impact.
Non-standard A functional configuration where optimal performance is

not guaranteed.
Infeasible A configuration not possible for one of the following

reasons:
— It is not available for the given radio unit type.
— The target coverage shape is not achievable by the

CSI-RS port and codebook configuration setting.
Note: In CSI-RS configurations, N1 can be larger than N2. In such cases, the
N1 ports are automatically assigned either to the azimuth orientation, or
the elevation orientation. The CommonBeamforming.coverageShape
attribute sets the orientation type. Different configurations with the
same N1 and N2 values have the same outcome.
For example, the MACRO_1 coverage shape uses 8 CSI-RS ports. In this
case, there is no difference if the
NRCellDU.csiRsConfig8P.csiRsControl8Ports struct is set
FOUR_ONE_N1AZ or FOUR_ONE_N1EL.
Table 2 Single-Mode AIR 6488 Single-User MIMO Configuration Options

Coverage Shape CSI-RS Ports Codebook Configuration
Configuration Status
Macro 8 (2,2) Preferred
Macro 8 (4,1) Preferred (Default)
Macro 16 (4,2) Non-standard
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Hotspot 8 (2,2) Non-standard
Hotspot 8 (4,1) Preferred
Highrise 8 (2,2) Preferred
Highrise 8 (4,1) Non-standard
Highrise 16 (8,1) Infeasible
Highrise 32 (8,2) Infeasible
Table 3 Split-Mode AIR 6488 Single-User MIMO Configuration Options

Macro 8 (4,1) Preferred (default)
Table 4 AIR 3239 Single-User MIMO Configuration Options

Macro 8 (4,1) Preferred (default)
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2.4 Scheduling in Mid-Band

For more information on scheduling in mid-band, see Scheduler.
2.4.1 Scheduling Algorithm
Summary
Resource-fair scheduling is used. There are connected UEs in the network and
multiple downlink and uplink scheduling candidates are sent to the Scheduler.
For the downlink, scheduling candidates are based on downlink buffer status. For
the uplink, UEs are scheduled either based on PUCCH scheduling request, BSR, or
prescheduling.
NR PDCCH Link Adaptation

The functionality allocates as few CCEs as possible for DCI transmission in user-
specific control signaling. Capacity increases in terms of SEs each TTI around the
cell center. Using the largest aggregation level allows for an increase in PDCCH
coverage.
NR RU Intelligent Temperature Handling

This function enables the radio unit to regulate the temperature preemptively.
This allows the operation to continue even when ambient temperature or load
exceeds operational limits.
If the radio unit detects that the internal temperature exceeds a threshold, it
requests the gNodeB to limit scheduling intensity in downlink. This limit is based
on the temperature in the radio unit.
The NR RU Intelligent Temperature Handling function ensures that the Scheduler

does not exceed the PDSCH resources provided by the radio unit. Traffic
conditions can make the PDSCH slot use exceed the set maximum. In such cases,
the gNodeB forcefully blanks, that is, delays the scheduling of some PDSCH slots.
In this way, it conforms to the set limit. The
NRCellDU.pmRadioPdschEmptySlotsForced PM counter is stepped for each
forcefully blanked slot.
The radio unit uses the blank slots to lower energy. It utilizes the Micro Sleep Tx
feature. Reduced energy consumption lowers the temperature of the radio unit
over time.
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2.4.2 Scheduling Request
A scheduling request is used by the UE for requesting PUSCH resources for a

new PUSCH transmission.
In NR, the scheduling request is configured on the logical channel level, not on
the UE level as in LTE.
The MAC entity can be configured with zero, one, or more scheduling requests. A
scheduling request configuration consists of a set of PUCCH resources for
scheduling requests across different BWPs and cells. For each logical channel,
one PUCCH resource is configured per BWP for scheduling requests.
2.4.3 Scheduling Channels
The feature uses different resources in the downlink and the uplink channel.
Table 5 Resources for Downlink and Uplink Scheduling

Direction Resources Description
— PDSCH resources Downlink scheduling
(PRBs and symbols) resides entirely in the
node.
Downlink — PDCCH resources
— CSI-RS(1)
— PUSCH resources In uplink, both the node
(PRBs and symbols) and the UE are involved
Uplink in the scheduling
— PUCCH resources procedure.
(1) CSI-RS is only used for purpose of TRS
2.4.4 Data Transmission
The feature only supports a specific set of Time Division Duplex (TDD)
patterns.
In TDD, downlink and uplink are transmitted on the same frequency band. The
resources are divided in time on slot level between the uplink and the downlink.
The following TDD patterns are supported with special slot configurations for
each pattern:
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— 3 downlink + 1 uplink (default)
— 4 downlink + 1 uplink
— 4 downlink + 1 uplink + 3 downlink + 2 uplink
— 4 downlink + 2 uplink + 4 downlink
Slot number
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
3DL + 1UL DL DL S UL DL DL S UL DL DL S UL DL DL S UL DL DL S UL
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
4DL + 2UL + 4DL
(LTE TDD Co-existence) DL DL S UL UL DL DL DL DL DL DL S UL UL DL DL DL DL
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
4DL + 1UL DL DL DL S UL DL DL DL S UL DL DL DL S UL DL DL DL S UL
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
4DL + 1UL + 3DL + 2UL DL DL DL S UL DL DL S UL UL DL DL DL S UL DL DL S UL UL
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
8DL + 2UL
(LTE TDD Co-existence) DL DL DL DL DL DL DL S UL UL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL S UL UL
Slot in the 4DL + 2UL + 4DL TDD pattern that can either be a downlink slot
or a special slot.
L0002278D
Figure 1 Supported TDD Patterns
A special slot can contain the following symbols:

— Downlink
— Uplink
— Guard
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11:3:0 (11DL:3G:0UL) 3:8:3 (3DL:8G:3UL)

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL UL UL UL
10:2:2 (10DL:2G:2UL) 6:4:4 (6DL:4G:4UL)

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL DL UL UL DL DL DL DL DL DL UL UL UL UL
4:6:4 (4DL:6G:4UL)
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
DL DL DL DL UL UL UL UL
6:8:0 (6DL:8G:0UL) 0:10:4 (0DL:10G:4UL)
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
DL DL DL DL DL DL UL UL UL UL
L0002277D
Figure 2 Supported Special Slot Configurations
Table 6 Supported Combinations of TDD Patterns and Special Slot

Configurations
TDD Pattern Special Slot Radio Type Supported
Configuration Deployment
3+1 (DDSU) 11:3:0 eCPRI, CPRI NSA, SA
4+1 (DDDSU) 10:2:2 eCPRI, CPRI NSA, SA
4+1 (DDDSU) 11:3:0 eCPRI, CPRI NSA, SA
4+1+3+2
10:2:2 eCPRI, CPRI NSA, SA
(DDDSUDDSUU)
4+1+3+2
11:3:0 eCPRI, CPRI NSA
(DDDSUDDSUU)
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TDD Pattern Special Slot Radio Type Supported

Configuration Deployment
4+2+4
(DDDSUUDDDD)
4+2+4
4:6:4 eCPRI, CPRI NSA
(DDDSUUDDDD)
4+2+4
(DDDSUUDDDD)
4+2+4
{6:8:0, 0:10:4} eCPRI, CPRI NSA
(DDSSUUDDDD)
Note: The NRCellDU.tddUlDlPattern and the

NRCellDU.tddSpecialSlotPattern attributes must be validated, when
they are entered in the NRCellDU MO. Validation ensures that the
chosen combination is allowed. In addition, the
NRCellDU.tddLteCoexistence attribute must be validated to ensure
that the configured patterns are permitted to coexist with LTE.
2.4.5 Scheduling Priority
The scheduler determines which UEs are assigned resources in each slot of
each cell.
Scheduling is based on the scheduling weight attached to the PRBs. The user
with the longer scheduling delay is to be scheduled earlier.
HARQ
In NR, HARQ for both downlink and uplink is the following:
Asynchronous — No predefined timing for retransmissions occurs.
— The number of HARQ processes is explicitly indicated

in DCI.
Adaptive HARQ retransmission requires an uplink grant or a

downlink assignment.
HARQ ACK is sent on PUCCH and multiplexed on PUSCH, with or without uplink
SCH.
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3 Massive MIMO High-Band
For a complete overview of the Massive MIMO Mid-Band feature, see Massive
MIMO High-Band.
3.1 Massive MIMO High-Band Overview

The Massive MIMO High-Band feature introduces a multi-antenna system
with directional beamforming on mmW bands.
Access Type: NR
Feature Identity: FAJ 121 4910
Value Package Name: NR High-Band Base Package
Value Package Identity: FAJ 801 4002/5H
Node Type: Baseband Radio Node
Licensing: Basic feature. No license is required.
Summary
The Massive MIMO High-band feature uses the 28-GHz and 39-GHz mmW
bands, and supports analog beamforming with single-user MIMO. The following
functions are supported:
— Horizontal and vertical beamforming
— Up to two layers in uplink and downlink
— Beam management to find and dynamically maintain the beam pair

between the UE and the gNodeB
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Massive MIMO High-Band
3.2 Parameters for Massive MIMO High-Band

The Massive MIMO High-Band feature introduces the CommonBeamforming
MO class containing configuration parameters related to common
beamforming.
Table 7 Parameters
Parameter Type Description
CommonBeamforming.co Introduced See MOM description.
verageShape
CommonBeamforming.di Introduced See MOM description.
gitalTilt
CommonBeamforming.di Introduced See MOM description.
gitalPan
CommonBeamforming.us Introduced See MOM description.
edCoverageShape
CommonBeamforming.us Introduced See MOM description.
edDigitalTilt
CommonBeamforming.us Introduced
edDigitalPan
CommonBeamforming.cb Introduced See MOM description.
fMacroTaperType
3.3 Scheduling in High-Band

For more information on scheduling in high-band, see Scheduler.
3.3.1 Scheduling Algorithm
Summary
Resource-fair scheduling is used. Multiple downlink and uplink scheduling
candidates are sent to the high-band scheduler. In the downlink, scheduling
candidates are based on downlink buffer status. In the uplink, devices are
scheduled either based on PUCCH SR, BSR, or prescheduling.
Link Adaptation
Link adaptation determines the amount of data that can be scheduled and the
conditions of scheduling. Such conditions include, for example, the used MCS, the
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number of layers and precoding. Link adaptation occurs in case of each

component carrier when carrier aggregation is used.
Downlink decisions on the amount of scheduled data are based on reports from
the UE. These reports provide the gNodeB information on channel quality and
suggested scheduling rank. The gNodeB schedules a symbol containing CSI-RS
and CSI-IM for measurements in the downlink and corresponding resources for
reporting in the uplink. In addition to the reported CQI and scheduling rank, the
gNodeB also compensates for the HARQ NACK ratio. Compensation occurs on
original transmissions when selecting the MCS.
In the uplink, decision on the number of layers is based on the following

information:
— The rank reported by the UE, which is treated as an upper limitation
— Measured SINR and SINR difference between the layers
In case of single-layer transmissions, the SINR difference determines the layer to

use.
Decisions on the amount of scheduled data are based on the following

information:
— SINR measured on the used layer in case of single-layer transmissions
— The average SINR over two layers, in case of two-layer transmissions
All SINR measurements occur on PUSCH DMRS on each layer.
To support open loop power control in the uplink, the following attributes can be
set:
— NRCellDU.pZeroNomPuschGrant
— NRCellDU.pZeroNomPucch
Downlink Component Aggregation

Downlink component aggregation allows for optimal downlink throughput and
carrier utilization. All downlink slots can use all carriers both for new data
transmission and retransmission purposes. The same downlink scheduling
priority is assigned to new data transmissions and retransmissions. New data
and retransmission data are co-scheduled with the following characteristics:
— In the same slot
— For the same UE candidate
— On different carriers
In this way, the scheduling utilization of the number of used carriers can be
increased. Additionally, fair slot distribution can be secured among devices with
pending downlink data but different HARQ NACK or downlink transmission rates.
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Downlink component aggregation is supported with the available TDD patterns.
NR RU Intelligent Temperature Handling

This function enables the radio unit to regulate the temperature preemptively.
This allows the operation to continue even when the ambient temperature or the
load exceeds operational limits.
If the radio unit detects that the internal temperature exceeds a threshold, it
requests the gNodeB to limit scheduling intensity in downlink. This limit is based
on the temperature in the radio unit.
The NR RU Intelligent Temperature Handling function ensures that the high-

band scheduler does not exceed the PDSCH resources provided by the radio unit.
Traffic conditions can make the PDSCH slot use exceed the set maximum. In such
cases, the gNodeB forcefully blanks, that is, delays the scheduling of some
PDSCH slots. In this way, it conforms to the set limit. The
NRCellDU.pmRadioPdschEmptySlotsForced PM counter is stepped for each
forcefully blanked slot.
The radio unit uses the blank slots to lower energy output. It utilizes the Micro
Sleep Tx feature. Reduced energy consumption lowers the temperature of the
radio unit over time.
3.3.2 Scheduling Request
A scheduling request configuration consists of a set of PUCCH resources for

scheduling requests across different BWPs and cells. A scheduling request is
used by the UE for requesting PUSCH resources for a new PUSCH
transmission.
In NR, the scheduling request is configured on the Logical Channel level, not on
the UE level as in LTE.
However, the Scheduler High-Band feature does not support scheduling requests
in the current release.
3.3.3 Scheduling Priority
The scheduler determines which UEs are assigned resources in each slot of
each cell.
Scheduling is based on the scheduling weight attached to the PRBs. The user
with the longer scheduling delay is to be scheduled earlier.
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HARQ
In NR, HARQ for both downlink and uplink is the following:
Asynchronous — No predefined timing for retransmissions occurs.
— The number of HARQ processes is explicitly indicated

in DCI.
Adaptive HARQ retransmission requires an uplink grant or a

downlink assignment.
HARQ ACK is sent on PUCCH and multiplexed on PUSCH, with or without uplink
SCH.
3.3.4 Scheduling Channels
The feature uses different resources in the downlink and the uplink channel.
Table 5 Resources for Downlink and Uplink Scheduling

Direction Resources Description
— PDSCH resources Downlink scheduling
(PRBs and symbols) resides entirely in the
node.
Downlink — PDCCH resources
— CSI-RS(1)
— PUSCH resources In uplink, both the node
(PRBs and symbols) and the UE are involved
Uplink in the scheduling
— PUCCH resources procedure.
(1) CSI-RS is only used for purpose of TRS
3.3.5 Beam Management
The high-band scheduler is involved in beam management for resource and

report scheduling.
The following procedures are included in beamforming:
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Procedure Description
Beam establishment SSB (Synchronization Signal and
PBCH Block) sweep and access
through PRACH. In this procedure
gNodeB wide-beams are used.
Beam refinement and tracking on the — Aperiodic CSI-RS narrow beam
gNodeB side sweep to find the best beam.
— SSB measurement report to find

best SSB
— Trigger to switch from wide to

narrow beam or switch to a
different narrow beam
Beam refinement and tracking on the The UE can use SSB, Tracking
UE side Reference Signal (TRS) or aperiodic
CSI-RS in the currently used beam to
evaluate new UE beams.
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gNodeB wide-beams 0 1 2
gNodeB narrow-beams 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
gNodeB 2
P1: established in wide-beam 1
6
7
8
gNodeB
P2: gNodeB refined narrow-beam 6
6
7
8
gNodeB
P3: UE refined to narrow-beam
L0002428A
Figure 3 Example of Beam Refinement from Wide to Narrow Beam
Beam Establishment
The same wide-beam that is used during initial setup phase.
Beam Refinement and Tracking on the gNodeB Side

After the finalization of the random access procedure, the beam refinement is
triggered. CSI resources and CSI reports are scheduled, one for each narrow
beam in the selected wide beam. The gNodeB sets the CSI request field to the
aperiodic trigger state entry corresponding to the selected wide beam. The
narrow beam CSI resources are split into two different resource sets which are
scheduled in two consecutive downlink slots. A corresponding CSI Report is
scheduled on the uplink, containing the best three RSRP measurement results for
each resource set, as well as a best SSB measurement. The CSI-RS resource
indicator (CRI) with the best RSRP measurement result of both reports is then
used when triggering link adaptation measurement and starting data scheduling
afterward.
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Narrow-beam tracking is performed within the current wide-beam and the same
procedure as for beam refinement is executed for CSI resource and CSI report
scheduling. The best SSB is measured. When a new best SSB is found, a Channel
State Information Reference Signal (CSI-RS) narrow beam measurement is
performed within that SSB.
Beam Refinement and Tracking on the UE Side

The UE can perform beam refinement based on SSB and TRS. There are three
symbols with DMRS in every SSB period. During this time, the UE can evaluate
three beams. Aperiodic CSI-RS can be scheduled for the UE to perform UE beam
refinement.
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4 Monitoring Massive MIMO Performance
4.1 Performance of Massive MIMO Mid-Band

The Massive MIMO Mid-Band feature is associated with performance
management entities related to transmissions and distribution.
KPIs
This feature has no associated KPIs.
Counters
— NRCellDU.pmRadioUeRepCqi64QamRank1Distr
— NRCellDU.pmRadioUeRepRankDistr
Events
This feature has no associated events.
4.2 Performance of Massive MIMO High-Band

The Massive MIMO High-Band feature has no associated KPIs, Counters or
Events.
KPIs
This feature has no associated Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
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Monitoring Massive MIMO Performance
Counters
This feature has no associated counters.
Events
This feature has no associated counters.
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1 Manage Massive MIMO Related Concepts 1

2 Massive MIMO Mid-Band 3

3 Massive MIMO High-Band 12

4 Monitoring Massive MIMO Performance 20

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1 Manage Massive MIMO Related Concepts

AAS A base station antenna system where the amplitude

Active Mode Coverage

Broadcast Beam or Cell Shape

EIRP In relation to a radio communications device, means the

EIS Effective Isotropic Sensitivity is the Effective uplink

Idle Mode Coverage

RSRP The average received power over the resource elements

RSSI The average total received power in all sub-carriers over

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includes the power from co-channel serving and non-

Traffic Beams An AAS can simultaneously transmit multiple traffic

TRP The Total Radiated Power is the integral of the power

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2 Massive MIMO Mid-Band

2.1 Massive MIMO Mid-Band Overview

In the downlink, Massive MIMO supports single-user MIMO with up to four

Downlink Single-User MIMO

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2.2 Parameters for Massive MIMO Mid-Band

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2.3 Supported CSI-RS Port and Codebook Configurations

Single-User MIMO Configurations

— The number of CSI-RS ports

— The codebook configuration setting in radios using single-user MIMO

The following configuration status options are used:

Preferred A safe and standard configuration considering

Non-standard A functional configuration where optimal performance is

Infeasible A configuration not possible for one of the following

— The target coverage shape is not achievable by the

Table 2 Single-Mode AIR 6488 Single-User MIMO Configuration Options

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Coverage Shape CSI-RS Ports Codebook Configuration

Table 3 Split-Mode AIR 6488 Single-User MIMO Configuration Options

Table 4 AIR 3239 Single-User MIMO Configuration Options

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Coverage Shape CSI-RS Ports Codebook Configuration

2.4 Scheduling in Mid-Band

2.4.1 Scheduling Algorithm

NR PDCCH Link Adaptation

NR RU Intelligent Temperature Handling

The NR RU Intelligent Temperature Handling function ensures that the Scheduler

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2.4.2 Scheduling Request

A scheduling request is used by the UE for requesting PUSCH resources for a

2.4.3 Scheduling Channels

Table 5 Resources for Downlink and Uplink Scheduling

2.4.4 Data Transmission

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— 3 downlink + 1 uplink (default)

— 4 downlink + 1 uplink + 3 downlink + 2 uplink

— 4 downlink + 2 uplink + 4 downlink

4DL + 1UL + 3DL + 2UL DL DL DL S UL DL DL S UL UL DL DL DL S UL DL DL S UL UL

Figure 1 Supported TDD Patterns