What is physical layer in 5G NR?

PHY layer sits at the bottom of the 5G NR protocol stack, interfacing to MAC sublayer higher up via transport channels . It provides its services to MAC and is configured by RRC . PHY supports downlink ( gNB -to- UE ), uplink ( UE -to- gNB ) and sidelink ( UE -to- UE ) communications.

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What does 5G NR means?

5G New Radio (NR) is the global standard for a unified, more capable 5G wireless air interface. It will deliver significantly faster and more responsive mobile broadband experiences, and extend mobile technology to connect and redefine a multitude of new industries.

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What is PDCP discard timer?

A PDCP layer sets a timer and discards a PDCP SDU upon expiration of the timer . The timer may be set upon receiving the PDCP SDU from an upper layer or upon submitting the PDCP SDU to a lower layer for transmission. The timer and a radio link control (RLC) discard timer may be coordinated.

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