Objectives
After completing this course, the learner will be able to:
■ Identify the driving factors for 5G R17 enhancements
■ Describe 5G R17 coverage improvement features
■ Explain 5G R17 UE battery power-saving features
■ Describe 5G R17 RedCap and Multi-USIM devices
■ Describe 5G R17 network-focused enhancements
■ Explain 5G R17 network capabilities - NTN and MBS
Outline
1. 5G R17 Enhancements - What and Why?
1.1 Drivers for 5G R17 enhancements
1.2 Device-focused features in 5G roadmap
1.3 Network-focused features in 5G roadmap
2. Uplink Coverage Improvement Features
2.1 Enhanced PUSCH Repetition Type A
2.2 PUSCH Repetition Type A for Msg 3
2.3 Dynamic PUCCH repetition indication
2.4 PUSCH process over Multiple Slots (TBoMS)
Exercise: Knowledge check
3. RedCap (NR-Light) and Multi-USIM devices
3.1 5G R17 - RedCap device - What and Why?
3.2 UE complexity reduction features
3.3 5G network support for RedCap devices
3.4 5G R17 Multi-USIM UE - What and Why?
3.5 Paging enhancements for MUSIM devices
3.6 Network switching for MUSIM devices
Exercise: Knowledge check
4. 5G R17 UE Battey Power Saving Features
4.1 Power-efficient paging reception
4.2 Small data transmission in inactive mode
4.3 Relaxed RLM/BFD measurements
4.4 Reduced PDCCH monitoring for active UE
Exercise: Knowledge check
5. 5G R17 Network Performance Enhancements
5.1 Network slicing enhancements
5.2 MEC network enhancements
5.3 Private 5G network enhancements
Exercise: Knowledge check
6. Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN)
6.1 NTN - what and why?
6.2 Platforms for Non-Terrestrial Network
6.3 Satellite-based 5G network architecture
6.4 Opportunities and challenges for 5G NTN
6.5 NTN 5G NR air interface capabilities
6.6 NTN use cases
Exercise: Knowledge check
7. 5G Multicast Broadcast Service (5G MBS)
7.1 5G MBS - what and why?
7.2 5G MBS architecture
7.3 5G MBS use cases
Exercise: Knowledge check