Use of Physical Cell Identity (PCI)

On Designing 4G LTE Network in

West Balikpapan
Maria Ulfah, S.T.,M.T
Politeknik Negeri Balikpapan
Background
1. Needs a network equalization so that all smartphone
users in Balikpapan in particular can feel this
technology.
2. To avoid interference between one with other cells
Theory
LTE Architecture Physical Cell Identity (PCI)
• Characteristics:
1. Collision-free
2. Confusion-free
Methodology
Results_1

Site e-Node B Without PCI Site e-Node B Using PCI

Results_2
Item Without PCI Using PCI
Signal Level -72.23 dBm -72.23 dBm
C / (N+I) 2.78 dB 2.83 dB
Throughput 7.738,97 Kbps 7.802,24 Kbps
RSRP -72.23 dBm -72.23 dBm
BLER 0,03 dBm 0,03 dBm
CONCLUSIONS
Usage of PCI method has same effect :
1. Parameter C / (N + I) makes an increase of 0.05 dB from 2.78 dB
to 2.83 dB
2. Parameters throughput PCI increase of 0.064 Kbps from a value
of 7,738.97 Kbps to 7,802.24 Kbps.
3. BLER value after PCI usage did not increase by 0.03 dBm
4. Best signal level and RSRP parameters have no change of value
both before and after PCI usage.