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The document provides an overview of key concepts in cellular networks, including Physical Cell Identity (PCI), Reference Signal Received Power (RSRP), Reference Signal Received Quality (RSRQ), and Signal-to-Interference-plus-Noise Ratio (SINR). It also discusses handover processes, Circuit-Switched FallBack (CSFB), Fast Return to LTE (FRLTE), Single Radio Voice Call Continuity (SRVCC), and Packet Switched HandOver (PSHO). These concepts are essential for understanding mobile connectivity and ensuring seamless communication in LTE and 5G networks.

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Drive Test Overview

The document provides an overview of key concepts in cellular networks, including Physical Cell Identity (PCI), Reference Signal Received Power (RSRP), Reference Signal Received Quality (RSRQ), and Signal-to-Interference-plus-Noise Ratio (SINR). It also discusses handover processes, Circuit-Switched FallBack (CSFB), Fast Return to LTE (FRLTE), Single Radio Voice Call Continuity (SRVCC), and Packet Switched HandOver (PSHO). These concepts are essential for understanding mobile connectivity and ensuring seamless communication in LTE and 5G networks.

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DRIVE TEST

OVERVIEW
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1-PCI (Physical Cell Identity)
Physical Cell Identity is a unique identifier assigned to each cell in a
cellular network, such as LTE or 5G. It is used to identify the physical
cell site and distinguish it from other cells in the network.

PCI is typically a 3-digit value (0-503) and is broadcast by the cell via
the Physical Broadcast Channel (PBCH). It is used by mobile devices
to:

1. Identify the serving cell and neighboring cells


2. Perform handovers and cell reselection
3. Determine the cell's location and coverage

PCI is an important parameter in cellular networks, as it enables


mobile devices to connect to the correct cell and ensure seamless
communication.
2-RSRP (Reference Signal Received Power)
• RSRP is a measure of the signal strength received by a mobile device from a cell
in a cellular network, such as LTE or 5G. It represents the power of the reference
signals transmitted by the cell and received by the device.
• RSRP is measured in decibel milliwatts (dBm) and is always a negative value.
The closer the value is to 0, the stronger the signal.
• Here are some general guidelines for interpreting RSRP values:
- Excellent signal strength: RSRP ≥ -80 dBm
- Good signal strength: -80 dBm > RSRP ≥ -90 dBm
- Fair signal strength: -90 dBm > RSRP ≥ -100 dBm
- Poor signal strength: -100 dBm > RSRP ≥ -110 dBm
- Very poor signal strength: RSRP < -110 dBm
3-RSRQ (Reference Signal Received Quality)
• RSRQ is a measure of the quality of the reference signals received by a mobile
device from a cell in a cellular network
• Here are some general guidelines for interpreting RSRQ values:

- Good quality: RSRQ ≥ -5 Db


- Fair quality: -10 dB ≤ RSRQ < -5 dB
- Poor quality: -15 dB ≤ RSRQ < -10 dB
- Very poor quality: RSRQ < -15 dB
4-SINR (Signal-to-Interference-plus-Noise Ratio)
• SINR is typically expressed in decibels (dB) and is a key performance indicator
(KPI) in wireless communication systems
• SINR takes into both the signal strength and the level of interference and noise
present in the system.
•A higher SINR value indicates a better signal quality, while a lower value
indicates a poorer signal quality.
• Here are some general guidelines for interpreting SINR values:
- Good signal quality: SINR ≥ 10 dB
- Fair signal quality: 5 dB ≤ SINR < 10 dB
- Poor signal quality: 0 dB ≤ SINR < 5 dB
- Very poor signal quality: SINR < 0 dB
4-HANDOVER
• Handover in LTE (Long-Term Evolution) is the process of transferring a mobile
device's connection from one cell to another while maintaining continuity of
service.
• There are several types of handovers in LTE:
- Intra-LTE handover: Handover between two LTE cells within the same network
or cell
- Inter-LTE handover: Handover between two LTE cells in different networks or
cell
5-CSFB (Circuit-Switched FallBack)
• CSFB (Circuit-Switched FallBack) is a technology used in LTE networks to enable
voice calls and SMS services over the circuit-switched domain of the network. It
allows LTE devices to fall back to a 2G or 3G network for voice calls when the
LTE network does not support voice services.
• Here's how CSFB works:
-If the LTE network does not support voice services, the device falls back to a 2G
or 3G network.
-The device establishes a circuit-switched connection with the 2G or 3G network.
The voice call is then transmitted over the circuit-switched network.
CSFB is used in LTE networks because LTE is a packet-switched technology,
which is not optimized for voice services
6-Fast Return to LTE (FRLTE)
FRLTE is a feature in wireless communication networks that enables a quick
return to LTE (Long-Term Evolution) connectivity after a device has been
switched to a different radio access technology (RAT), such as UMTS (Universal
Mobile Telecommunications System) or GSM (Global System for Mobile
6-SRVCC (Single Radio Voice Call Continuity)
• SRVCC (Single Radio Voice Call Continuity) is a technology that enables a
seamless handover of voice calls from an LTE network to a 2G or 3G network,
and vice versa, without interrupting the call. This ensures that voice calls
remain connected even when a user moves from an LTE coverage area to an
area with only 2G or 3G coverage, or vice versa.
• SRVCC is valuable because it:
- Ensures call continuity: SRVCC maintains the call connection even when the
user moves between different network technologies.
- Prevents call drops: SRVCC eliminates the risk of call drops due to handovers
between networks.
- Provides a seamless user experience: SRVCC ensures that users do not
experience any interruption or degradation in call quality during handovers.
- Supports voice call quality: SRVCC maintains the quality of voice calls, even
when handovers occur.
7-PSHO (Packet Switched HandOver)
• PSHO (Packet Switched HandOver) is a technology used in mobile
networks to handover voice calls and data from one network to another
in packet-switched networks, while maintaining the call and data
continuity.
• PSHOis essential for voice calls and data that originate in LTE networks
and need to be handed over to 2G/3G networks, and vice versa.

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