What are the functions of RRC?

The major functions of the RRC protocol include connection establishment and release functions , broadcast of system information, radio bearer establishment, reconfiguration and release, RRC connection mobility procedures, paging notification and release and outer loop power control.

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What is RRC and NAS messages?

The RRC is the highest layer in the control plane of the Access Stratum (AS). The RRC also transfers messages of the Non-Access Stratum (NAS), which is located above the RRC layer. NAS messages are used to control communications between a UE and the Evolved Packet Core (EPC).

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What is PRB in 5G?

PRBs are the resource blocks which are used for actual transmission/reception . A set of PRBs belongs to and form a BWP. PRBs for a specific subcarrier configuration defined within a BWP are numbered from 0 to (size of BWP – 1). Each BWP has its own set of PRBs.5 Kas 2019

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What are FR1 and FR2 bands?

FR1 defines bands in the sub-6 GHz spectrum (although 7125 MHz is the maximum) and FR2 defines bands in the mmWave spectrum . Because of the higher carrier frequencies in FR2, it has a higher maximum bandwidth. Bandwidths include 5-100 MHz (FR1) and 50/100/200/400 MHz (FR2).

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