WCDMA System Overview
WCDMA System Overview
Course ContentsCourse Contents
Chapter 1 WCDMA SystemWCDMA System
Chapter 2 WCDMA ServicesWCDMA Services
Chapter 3 WCDMA System Structure
Chapter 4 WCDMA RAN Interface & Procedure
Chapter 5 WCDMA Basic Signaling Flow
WCDMA SYSTEMWCDMA SYSTEM We have 3 generations: 1stG analog cellular mobile communication, ex:
AMPS (advanced mobile phone system) uses 800MHZ north& south America &TACS( Total access communication system) uses 900MHZ Britain.
Disadvantages: no high speed services, limited types of services etc..
To Solve this disadvantages 2ndG was developed. 2ndG ex: DAMPS or IS-54 of USA using 800MHZ &
the IS-95 (CDMA mode) European using 800 or 1900MHZ.
2ndG designed as the TDMA support 64kbps, the GSM system uses FDD (Frequency Division Duplex) &TDMA modes and each carriers 8 channels 200KHZ B.W.
Advantages: transmission of voice& low speed data service.
2.5G address the medium rate data transmission includes GPRS.
3rdG system can provide multiple kinds of high quality multimedia service and implement global roaming and CDMA has a very large capacity which is 10 times than analog.
3rdG has 2 standardization: 3GPP(3rdG partner project) &3GPP2.
3GPP: it adopts the WCDMA technologies to construct a new RAN and a core switching network.
3GPP2:its adopts the cdma2000 is applied for radio access.
3rdG consist of a family concept: network part &radio interface part.
The comparison between the three major technical systems:System: WCDMA cdma2000 TD-SCDMAChip rate: 3.84Mcps Nx1.2288Mcps 1.28McpsSignal bandwidth:5MHZ Nx1.25MHZ 1.6MHZInheritance from: GSM narrowband CDMA GSMAir interface: WCDMA IS-95 WCDMACore network: GSM MAP ANSI-41 GSM MAP (Mobile Application Part)Using countries: Europe &Japan USA& Korea China
NOTE: ( N= 1, 3, 6, 9, 12)
Course ContentsCourse Contents
Chapter 1 WCDMA SystemWCDMA System
Chapter 2 WCDMA ServicesWCDMA Services
Chapter 3 WCDMA System Structure
Chapter 4 WCDMA RAN Interface & Procedure
Chapter 5 WCDMA Basic Signaling Flow
WCDMA SERVICESWCDMA SERVICES There are many features of 3G services such as: Compatible backward with all the services
provided by GSM. The concept of multimedia service introduced. The real time service such as voice generally
have the QoS requirement. The typical service of 3G are CAMEL phase3
intelligent service needs to implement in UMTS &phase 2 needs to implement in providing the prepaid service &support services such as forwarding calls etc…
In 3G improvement of location &application of the system structure, LCS is very attractive, types of LCS:
Public security service (ex: emergency calls) Location based charging (ex: some LA’s set as
discount area) Enhanced call routing (ex:enables to the
nearest service point, gas station)
Location based information service (ex: deliver msg. to user advertisements in to attract customers)
Mobile yellow page (ex: same as ECR) Network enhancing services (ex: roaming
user that can use 3G system from other mobile network).
In 3G multimedia service is the first to be developed with a little bandwidth, voice service is the first to be developed with the use of high compression ratio MP3, types of services:
Circuit real time multimedia service: The implementation of multimedia service in the circuit domain.
Packet real time multimedia service: Multimedia service in the packet domain is mainly implemented via the SIP (Session Initiation protocol).
Non real time multimedia message service: This service is called MMS (Multimedia Message Service), a natural development of SMS.
UMTS Traffic ClassUMTS Traffic Class
Conversational
Streaming
Interactive
Background
UMTS Traffic ClassUMTS Traffic Class
Traffic class Conversational class Streaming class Interactive class Background- Preserve timerelation (variation)between informationentities of the stream
- Requestresponse pattern
- Destination is notexpecting the datawithin a certain time
Conversationalpattern (stringent andlow delay )
- Preserve payloadcontent
- Preserve payloadcontent
Example of theapplication
- voice,videotelephone
VOD, Web broadcast - Web browsing,network games
- backgrounddownload of emails
Fundamentalcharacteristics
- Preserve timerelation (variation)between informationentities of the stream
Course ContentsCourse Contents
Chapter 1 WCDMA SystemWCDMA System
Chapter 2 WCDMA ServicesWCDMA Services
Chapter 3 WCDMA System Structure
Chapter 4 WCDMA RAN Interface & Procedure
Chapter 5 WCDMA Basic Signaling Flow
UMTS ArchitectureUMTS Architecture
Uu lu
USIM
ME
Cu
Node B
Node B
Node B
Node BRNC
RNC
lub lur
MSC/VLR GMSC
SGSN GGSN
HLR
PLMN PSTN ISDN,etc
INTERNET
External NetworksCNUTRANUE
UMTS Network Elements Structure
WCDMA System ArchitectureWCDMA System Architecture
Iu
UTRAN
UEUu
UTRAN : UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access NetworkCN : Core NetworkUE : User Equipment
CN
UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) is the 3rdG mobile telecommunication system by using the WCDMA air interface technology, including RAN &CN. UMTS system consist of UTRAN( UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network), CN &UE.
RAN used to process all radio related functions. CN used to process all voice calls and data
connections &implement the function of external network switching &routing, CN is divided into CS which covers MSC,VLR,IWF &GMSC, &PS which provides packet data services for subscriber including the SGSN &GGSN.
UTRAN System ArchitectureUTRAN System Architecture
RNS
RNC
RNS
RNC
Core Network
Node B Node B Node B Node B
Iu Iu
Iur
Iub IubIub Iub
UTRAN is divided into RNC (radio network controller) it implements connection establishment modulation/demodulation and Node B is the base station of WCDMA system.
UE is divided into ME &USIM (UMTS subscriber module).
R99 network structure has considered the 2G/3G compatibility so as to support the smooth transition of GSM/GPRS/3G, its main function includes MSC,VLR,HLR,AUC,EIR,GMSC,SGSN,GGSN.
R4 the function entities (SGSN &GGSN) of the PS domain remain unchanged. But have MSC server, GMSC server, CS-MGW( Circuit switched media gateway) &T-SGW( Transport signaling Gateway).
RAN InterfacesRAN Interfaces
VMSC/VLRIu-CS
GsSGSN
GMSC GGSN
BSS RNC
BTS BTS NODE B NODE B
Iu-PSA Gb
Abis Iub
Um Uu
Common Protocol Model of UTRAN Common Protocol Model of UTRAN InterfacesInterfaces
ApplicationProtocol
DataStream(s)
ALCAP(s)
TransportNetwork
Layer
Physical Layer
SignallingBearer(s)
TransportUser
NetworkPlane
Control Plane User Plane
TransportUser
NetworkPlane
Transport NetworkControl Plane
RadioNetwork
Layer
SignallingBearer(s)
DataBearer(s)
The principle of interface protocol architecture is the logical mutual-independence between layers and planes. Protocol layers of a specified protocol version, or even all layers in a plane can be modified if required in the future.
Basic NotionsBasic Notions
UE Working Mode and State Serving RNC 、 Drift RNC and Control RNC Source RNC and Target RNC
UE statesUE states
CELL_DCH CELL_FACH
CELL_PCHURA_PCH
IDLE
DEAD - Scanning networks (PLMN)- ”Camp on” cell
- Monitor paging channel- cell re-selection
- Dedicated Channel- Radio bearers Transmission Services - upper layer Signaling
trigger (CN)
- Reduce action , DTX , and save power
RRC connection
SRNC/DRNCSRNC/DRNC
In WCDMA system , notion of SRNC/DRNC is introduced because the existence of Iur Interface
In brief, the RNC directly connected to CN and controlling all the UE’s resources is called SRNC(serving RNC) of this UE
The RNC with no connection to CN but only providing resources for UE is called DRNC(Drift RNC) of this UE
A UE in connection state has at least and only one SRNC, but can has 0 or multiple DRNCs
CN
SRNC DRNCIu Iur
Source RNC/Target RNCSource RNC/Target RNC
SRNC Relocation is the process of switching the SRNC of a specific UE.
Source RNC is the SRNC before SRNC Relocation and Target
RNC is the SRNC after SRNC Relocation Source RNC and Target RNC refer to different RNCs during a
SRNC Relocation process
CNCN
Source RNC
TargetRNC
ServingRNC
Iu IuIur RNC
UTRAN Interface Protocols and UTRAN Interface Protocols and FunctionsFunctions
Iu Interface
Iur Interface
Iub Interface
Uu Interface
Iu Interface System StructureIu Interface System Structure
Core Network (CN)UTRAN
Node B
Node B
Node B
Node B
RNC
Iu Interface
Iu-CS
CSDomain
PSDomain
Iu-PS
RNC
Iu-CS Interface Protocol Stack StructureIu-CS Interface Protocol Stack Structure
Q.2150.1
Q.2630.1
RANAP Iu UP ProtocolLayer
TransportNetwork
Layer
Physical Layer
TransportUser
NetworkPlane
Control Plane User Plane
TransportUser
NetworkPlane
Transport NetworkControl Plane
RadioNetwork
Layer
ATM
SSCOP
AAL5
SSCOP
SSCF-NNI
AAL2AAL5
MTP3bMTP3b
SCCP
SSCF-NNI
Iu-PS Interface Protocol Stack StructureIu-PS Interface Protocol Stack Structure
SSCF-NNI
SSCOP
AAL5
IP
SCTP
SCCP
SSCF-NNI
MTP3-BM3UA
RANAPIu UP Protocol
Layer
TransportNetwork
Layer
Physical Layer
TransportUser
NetworkPlane
Control Plane User Plane
TransportUser
NetworkPlane
Transport NetworkControl Plane
RadioNetwork
Layer
ATM
AAL5
IP
UDP
GTP-U
Physical Layer
ATM
Iu Interface Functions(1)Iu Interface Functions(1) Mobility Management
– Location Area Report– SRNS Relocation– Hard handover between RNCs and inter-system handover
Radio Access Bearer ( RAB ) Management– Establishment, Modification and Release of RAB
Iu data transmission– normal data transmission– abnormal data transmission– Transparent transmission of UE-CN connection information
Iu Interface Functions(2)Iu Interface Functions(2)
– Paging– Iu Release– Security Mode Control– Overload Control– Common UE ID ( IMSI ) Management– Iu Signaling Trace Management– Iu Interface Abnormality Management
UTRAN Interfaces Protocols and UTRAN Interfaces Protocols and FunctionsFunctions
Iu Interface Iur Interface Iub Interface Uu Interface
Iur Interface Protocol Stack Structure Iur Interface Protocol Stack Structure
SSCF-NNI
SSCOP
MTP3-B
AAL5
IP
SCTP
SCCP
AAL5
SSCF-NNI
STC (Q.2150.1)
RNSAP Iur DataStream(s)
TransportNetwork
Layer
Physical Layer
TransportUser
NetworkPlane
Control Plane User Plane
TransportUser
NetworkPlane
Transport NetworkControl Plane
RadioNetwork
Layer
ATM
ALCAP(Q.2630.1)
AAL2
SSCF-NNI
SSCOP
MTP3-B
IP
SCTPSSCF-NNI
M3UA M3UA
Iur Interface Functions(1)Iur Interface Functions(1) Support Basic Mobility Functions between RNCs
– Support SRNC relocation– Cell Update and URA Update between RNCs– Paging between RNCs– Protocol Error Report
Channel Functions– Establish, Modify or Release Dedicated Channels in
DRNC during handover– Transmission of DCH TB(Transmission Block) on Iur– Management of RL(Radio Link) in DRNS by Dedicated
Measurement Procedure and Filter Control– RL Management , Compressed Mode Management
UTRAN Interfaces Protocols and FunctionsUTRAN Interfaces Protocols and Functions
Iu Interface
Iur Interface
Iub Interface
Uu Interface
Iub Interface Protocol StackIub Interface Protocol Stack
Node BApplication Part
(NBAP)
AAL Type 2
ALCAP
TransportLayer
Physical Layer
RadioNetworkLayer
Radio NetworkControl Plane
TransportNetwork
Control Plane
DCH
FP
RAC
H FP
ATM
DSCH
FP
AAL Type 5
User Plane
SSCF-UNI
SSCOP
AAL Type 5
SSCF-UNI
SSCOP
Q.2630.1
Q.2150.2
FACH
FP
PCH FP
USCH
FP
CPCH FP
Iub Interface Functions(1)Iub Interface Functions(1)
Common Functions– Common Transport Channel Management– Iub Common Channel Data Transmission– Logical O&M of Node B ( maintenance functions such as
cell configuration Management , Fault Management , Block Management, etc. )
– System Information Management– Common Measurement– Resource Verification– Abnormality Management– Timing and Synchronization Management
Iub Interface Functions(2)Iub Interface Functions(2)
Dedicated Functions– Dedicated Transport Channel Management – Radio Link(RL) Monitoring – Dedicated Measurement Management– Timing and Synchronization Management– Up-link outer loop Power Control– Iub Dedicated Data transmission– Balance on down-link power drifting– Compressed Mode Control
UTRAN Interfaces Protocols and FunctionsUTRAN Interfaces Protocols and Functions
Iu Interface
Iur Interface
Iub Interface
Uu Interface
Uu Interface Protocol Stack StructureUu Interface Protocol Stack Structure
L3
cont
rol
cont
rol
cont
rol
cont
rol
LogicalChannels
TransportChannels
C-plane signalling U-plane information
PHY
L2/MAC
L1
RLC
DCNtGC
L2/RLC
MAC
RLCRLC
RLCRLC
RLCRLC
RLC
Duplication avoidance
UuS boundary
BMC L2/BMC
RRCcontrol
PDCPPDCP L2/PDCP
DCNtGC
Uu InterfaceUu Interface
Channel StructurePhysical ChannelTransport ChannelLogical Channel
Physical Channel StructurePhysical Channel Structure
Dedicated Physical Channel
– DPDCH: Dedicated Physical Data Channel
– DPCCH: Dedicated Physical Control Channel Common Physical Channel
– Uplink: • PRACH: Physical Random Access Channel• PCPCH: Physical Common Packet Channel
– Downlink: • CCPCH: Common Control Physical Channel• SCH: Synchronization Packet Channel• PDSCH: Physical Downlink Shared Channel• PICH: Paging Indicator Channel• CPICH: Common Pilot Channel
Transport Channel StructureTransport Channel Structure
Dedicated Transport Channel– DCH
Common Transport Channel– BCH: Broadcast Channel(Downlink)
– PCH: Paging Channel(Downlink)
– FACH: Forward Access Channel(Downlink)
– RACH: Random Access Channel(Uplink)
– CPCH: Common Packet Channel(Uplink, Optional)
– DSCH: Downlink Shared Channel(Downlink, Optional)
Transport/Physical Channel MappingTransport/Physical Channel MappingTransport Channels
DCH
RACH
CPCH
BCH
FACH
PCH
DSCH
Physical Channels
Dedicated Physical Data Channel (DPDCH)
Dedicated Physical Control Channel (DPCCH)
Physical Random Access Channel (PRACH)
Physical Common Packet Channel (PCPCH)
Common Pilot Channel (CPICH)
Primary Common Control Physical Channel (P-CCPCH)
Secondary Common Control Physical Channel (S-CCPCH)
Synchronisation Channel (SCH)
Physical Downlink Shared Channel (PDSCH)
Acquisition Indicator Channel (AICH)
Access Preamble Acquisition Indicator Channel (AP-AICH)
Paging Indicator Channel (PICH)
CPCH Status Indicator Channel (CSICH)
Collision-Detection/Channel-Assignment Indicator
Channel (CD/CA-ICH)
Logical Channel StructureLogical Channel Structure
Control Channels– BCCH: Broadcast Control Channel
– PCCH: Paging Control Channel(Downlink)
– DCCH: Dedicated Control Channel(bi-directional) Traffic Channels
– CCCH: Common Control Channel(bi-directional)
– DTCH: Dedicated Traffic Channel(bi-directional)
– CTCH: Common Traffic Channel(Downlink)
Logical/Transport Channel MappingLogical/Transport Channel Mapping
BCH PCH DSCHFACHRACH DCH
BCCH-SAP
DCCH-SAP
CCCH-SAP
PCCH-SAP
DTCH-SAP
TransportChannels
MAC SAPs
FAUSCH USCH(TDD only)
CPCH(FDD only)
CTCH-SAP
SHCCH-SAP(TDD only)
Uu Interface ProtocolUu Interface Protocol
L3: Network Layer – RRC: Radio Resource Control
L2: Data Link Layer– PDCP: Packet Data Convergence Protocol
– RLC: Radio Link Control Protocol
– MAC: Medium Access Control Protocol
– BMC: Broadcast/Multicast Control L1: Physical Layer
Uu Interface L1 Functions(1)Uu Interface L1 Functions(1) Multiplexing of transport channels and de-multiplexing of
encoded composite channels Mapping of encoded composite transport channels on physical
channels Macro-diversity distribution/combining and soft handover
execution Error detection on transport channels and indication to higher
layers FEC encoding/decoding and interleaving/de-interleaving of
transport channels Rate matching of coded transport channels to physical channels
Uu Interface L1 Functions(2)Uu Interface L1 Functions(2)
closed-loop power control open-loop power control Modulation and spreading/demodulation and de-spreading
of physical channels Synchronization between frequency and time (chip, bit,
slot, frame) Radio characters measurements (FER, SIR, Interference
power) and indication to higher layers Compressed mode support Diversity of Transmission/Receiving
Course ContentsCourse Contents
Chapter 1 WCDMA SystemWCDMA System
Chapter 2 WCDMA ServicesWCDMA Services
Chapter 3 WCDMA System Structure
Chapter 4 WCDMA RAN Interface & Procedure
Chapter 5 WCDMA Basic Signaling Flow
BASIC SIGNALING PROCEDURESBASIC SIGNALING PROCEDURES
We have two stratum signaling procedures: Access stratum: such as RRC( radio resource
control) &RANAP( radio access network application protocol) layers refer to the procedures of which radio access stratum equipment such as RNC &NodeB.
Non-access stratum: refer to the procedure in which only UE &CN participate. The UE may operates in one or two modes: Idle mode & Connected mode. After being switched on the UE operates in Idle mode and is identified as non-access stratum such as IMSI, TMSI or P-TMSI. UTRAN doesn’t save the information of the UE in this mode.
After establishing an RRC connection the UE shifts from the idle mode to the connected mode,
UMTS ArchitectureUMTS Architecture
Uu lu
USIM
ME
Cu
Node B
Node B
Node B
Node BRNC
RNC
lub lur
MSC/VLR GMSC
SGSN GGSN
HLR
PLMN PSTN ISDN,etc
INTERNET
External NetworksCNUTRANUE
UMTS Network Elements Structure
Radio resource management procedures:Radio resource management procedures: RRC connection setup procedure: each UE
has one RRC connection only. When the non access layer of the UE requests to establish a signaling connection in the idle mode the UE will initiate the RRC connection.
Signaling setup procedure: after the RRC connection between the UE and the UTRAN is successfully setup the UE sets up signaling connection with the CN via the RNC .
RAB establishment: Radio Access Bearer refers to the user plane bearer that is used to transfer voice, data &multimedia services between UE &CN.
Call release procedure: is a procedure that the RRC connection release procedure it falls into two types: UE initiated release &CN initiated release. The difference between the two release types lies in who sends the call release request message of the upper layer first, though the final resource release is initiated by the CN.
Hand over procedure: when the cell or the mode (TDD/FDD) used by the UE changes.
SRNS (serving radio network subsystem): the RNC relocation refers to that the SRNC of the UE changes from one RNC to another RNC, it is divided into two cases based on UE location at the time of relocation: static relocation (UE not involved) & associated relocation (UE involved).
Call overall ProceduresCall overall ProceduresNetwork side Start1 、 Initialize equipment2 、 Process system
broadcast
Step 1Handset Power on1 、 cell reselection2 、 Location registration3 、 Waiting for call
Step 2Paging UE
Step 3RRC connection
Establish
Step 4NAS signaling
connection establish
Step 5RAB set up1 、 synchronous set up2 、 asynchronous set up
Step 6RAB/RB modification
Step 6Transport channel
reconfiguration
Step 6Physical channel reconfiguration
Step 6Soft/hard handover
Step 6URA update
Step 6Cell update
Step 6Handover with GSM
Step 7RRC connection
release
Step 8Waiting for call again1 、 cell selection2 、 wait for call
Originating Call Procedure (1)Originating Call Procedure (1)
Downlink Synchronisation
UE Node BServing RNS
ServingRNC
DCH-FPDCH-FP
RRCRRC CCCH : RRC Connection Request
NBAP Radio Link Setup ResponseNBAP
NBAP Radio Link Setup Request
CCCH : RRC Connection Setup
Start RX
Start TX
RRC
RLC
RRCDCCH : RRC Connection Setup Complete
DCH-FPDCH-FPUplink Synchronisation
NBAP
Q.AAL2Q.AAL2
Q.AAL2 Establish Request
Establish Confirm
Inital Direct Transfer
CN
DCCH :RRC
RLC
RRC
RRC
RRC
Q.AAL2
DCCH : RRC Connection Setup Complete ack
Inital Direct Transfer
Originating Call Procedure (2)Originating Call Procedure (2)
Inital Direct Transfer
RRC
RANAPRANAP
UE Node BServing RNS
ServingRNC CN
Initial UE Message
RANAPRANAP
DCCH
Direct Transfer
RANAPRANAP Direct Transfer
:
Direct Transfer DCCH ::
Direct Transfer DCCH ::
RRCDownlink
RRC
RRC
Uplink
RRC
RRC
RRC
(CM Service Request)
(CM Service Accept)
(Setup)
DCCH :
DCCH : Downlink
Uplink
Direct Transfer
Direct Transfer RRCRRC
RRC
RRC
RRC
RANAPRANAP Direct Transfer
(Call Proceeding)
Inital Direct Transfer
Originating Call Procedure (3)Originating Call Procedure (3)
UE Node BServing RNS
ServingRNC CN
DCCH :
DCCH : Downlink
Uplink
Direct Transfer
Direct Transfer RRCRRC
RRC
RRC
RRCRAB Assignment Request
RANAPRANAPEstablishment( )
Q.AAL2Q.AAL2
Q.AAL2 Establish Request
Establish Confirm
Q.AAL2
NBAPPrepare NBAP
Radio Link Reconfiguration
NBAPRadio Link ReconfigurationNBAP Ready
Originating Call Procedure (4)Originating Call Procedure (4)
UENode B
Serving RNS ServingRNC
CN
DCCH : Radio Bearer Setup
DCCH : Radio Bearer Setup Complete
Q.AAL2Q.AAL2
Q.AAL2 Establish Request
Establish Confirm
Q.AAL2
Downlink Synchronisation
Uplink Synchronisation
Radio Link Reconfiguration
NBAP
NBAP
NBAP
NBAP
NBAP
NBAP
Apply new transport format set
RRC
RRC
RRC
RRC
RAB Assignment ResponseRANAP RANAPEstablishment( )
Commit
DCCH : Radio Bearer Setup Complete ackRLCRLC
Originating Call Procedure (5)Originating Call Procedure (5)
UENode B
Serving RNS ServingRNC
CN
RRC
RANAPRANAP Direct Transfer
RRC
RANAPRANAP Direct Transfer
(Alerting)
(Connect)
RRC
RRC
RANAPRANAP Direct Transfer
(Connect Acknowledge)
RRC
RANAPRANAP Direct Transfer
(Rlease Complete)
RANAPRANAP Direct Transfer (Release)
RANAPRANAP Direct Transfer (Disconnect)
RRC
DCCH ::
DCCH ::
Downlink
Uplink
Direct Transfer
Direct Transfer
RRC
RRC
DCCH :: Downlink
DCCH :: Downlink
Direct Transfer RRC
DCCH :: UplinkRRC Direct Transfer
Direct Transfer RRC
DCCH :: Uplink Direct Transfer RRC
Originating Call Procedure (6)Originating Call Procedure (6)
UENode B
Serving RNS ServingRNC
CN
RANAPRANAP
RANAPRANAP
Iu Release Command
Iu Release Complete
Q.AAL2Q.AAL2
Q.AAL2Q.AAL2 Release Request
Release Complete
Q.AAL2Q.AAL2
Q.AAL2Q.AAL2 Release Request
Release Complete
DCCH : RRC Connection
DCCH : RRC Connection
Release
ReleaseComplete
NBAP Radio Link Deletion
NBAP Radio Link Deletion
NBAP
NBAPComplete
Soft Handover Illustration (Intra Soft Handover Illustration (Intra RNC)RNC)
Before Soft Handover After Soft Handover
CN
SRNC
NodeBNodeB
CN
SRNC
NodeBNodeB
CN
SRNC
NodeBNodeB
During Soft Handover
Soft Handover Flow (Intra RNC add branch)Soft Handover Flow (Intra RNC add branch)
Decision to setupnew RL
7. DCCH : Active Set Update Complete
6.DCCH: Active Set Update Command
UE Node B(new) SRNC
NBAP1. Radio Link Setup RequestNBAP
NBAP2. Radio Link Setup ResponseNBAP
3 ALCAP Iub Data Transport Bearer Setup
Start RX description
DCH-FP4. Downlink SynchronizationDCH-FP
DCH-FP5.Uplink SynchronizationDCH-FP
Start RX description
RRC
RRC
RRC
RRC
Soft Handover Flow (Intra-RNC delete branch)Soft Handover Flow (Intra-RNC delete branch)
Decision to deletea RL
2. DCCH : Active Set Update Complete
1.DCCH: Active Set Update Command
UE Node B(old) SRNC
NBAP3. Radio Link Deletion RequestNBAP
NBAP4. Radio Link Deletion ResponseNBAP
RRC
RRC
RRC
RRC
Stop RX and Tx
5 ALCAP Iub Transport Bearer release
Soft Handover Illustration (Inter-RNC)Soft Handover Illustration (Inter-RNC)
Before Soft Handover After Soft Handover
Radio Link(RL) is added and deleted simultaneously
CN
SRNC RNC
NodeB NodeBNodeB
CN
SRNC RNC
NodeB NodeBNodeB
Soft Handover Flow (Inter-RNC)Soft Handover Flow (Inter-RNC)
7. Uplink Synchronization
RNSAP RNSAP1. Radio Link Setup Request
Start TX description
RNSAP RNSAP
4. Radio Link SetupResponse
NBAP NBAP2. Radio Link Setup Request
NBAP NBAP3. Radio Link Setup Response
Start RX description
Decision to setupnew RL and
release old RL
NBAP 10. Radio Link Deletion Request
NBAP NBAP11. Radio Link Release Response
Stop RX and TX
12. ALCAP Iub Data Transport Bearer Release
RRCRRC 9. DCCH : Active Set Update Complete
RRCRRC 8. DCCH: Active Set Update Command
[Radio Link Addition & Deletion]
NBAP
UE Node BDrift RNS
Node BServing RNS
Drift RNC Serving RNC
ALCAP Iur Bearer Setup5. ALCAP Iub Data Transport Bearer Setup
DCH-FPDCH-FP
DCH-FPDCH-FP
6. Downlink Synchronization
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