LTE FDD

CSI-RS (Basic Downlink)

For Waveform Playback (ARB) capability.

This topic describes the settings of the CSI-RS node when the carrier is Basic Downlink.

State

Power

CSI-RS Antenna Configuration

Number of CSI-RS Antenna Ports

CSI-RS Antenna Port

CSI-RS Configuration

CSI-RS Subframe Configuration (I_CSI-RS)

CSI-RS Periodicity (T_CSI-RS)

CSI-RS Subframe Offset (Delta_CSI-RS)

State

Turns State on or off.

SCPI Command

[:SOURce]:RADio:LTEFdd:WAVeform[:ARB]:CCARrier<channel>:DLINk:CSIRs:STATe ON|OFF|1|0

[:SOURce]:RADio:LTEFdd:WAVeform[:ARB]:CCARrier<channel>:DLINk:CSIRs:STATe?

SCPI Example

RADio:LTEFdd:WAVeform:CCARrier:DLINk:CSIRs:STATe ON

RADio:LTEFdd:WAVeform:CCARrier:DLINk:CSIRs:STATe?

Dependencies

 

Preset

0

State Saved

Yes

Initial S/W Revision

A.20.01

Power

Set a value, in dB for the Power.

SCPI Command

[:SOURce]:RADio:LTEFdd:WAVeform[:ARB]:CCARrier<channel>:DLINk:CSIRs:POWer <real>

[:SOURce]:RADio:LTEFdd:WAVeform[:ARB]:CCARrier<channel>:DLINk:CSIRs:POWer?

SCPI Example

RADio:LTEFdd:WAVeform:CCARrier:DLINk:CSIRs:POWer 0

RADio:LTEFdd:WAVeform:CCARrier:DLINk:CSIRs:POWer?

Dependencies

 

Preset

0

State Saved

Yes

Min

-60

Max

20

Initial S/W Revision

A.20.01

CSI-RS Antenna Configuration

SCPI Command

[:SOURce]:RADio:LTEFdd:WAVeform[:ARB]:CCARrier<channel>:DLINk:CSIRs:ANTenna:CONFig AUTO|MANual

[:SOURce]:RADio:LTEFdd:WAVeform[:ARB]:CCARrier<channel>:DLINk:CSIRs:ANTenna:CONFig?

SCPI Example

RADio:LTEFdd:WAVeform:CCARrier:DLINk:CSIRs:ANTenna:CONFig AUTO

RADio:LTEFdd:WAVeform:CCARrier:DLINk:CSIRs:ANTenna:CONFig?

Preset

AUTO

State Saved

Yes

Initial S/W Revision

A.20.01

Number of CSI-RS Antenna Ports

Selects the number of antenna ports for CSI-RS signals.

This setting should be <= Total Number of Antennas.

Ref: 3GPP TS 36.211.

SCPI Command

[:SOURce]:RADio:LTEFdd:WAVeform[:ARB]:CCARrier<channel>:DLINk:CSIRs:ANTenna:COUNt?

SCPI Example

RADio:LTEFdd:WAVeform:CCARrier:DLINk:CSIRs:ANTenna:COUNt?

Notes

In case CSI-RS Antenna Configuration is Auto, this setting is automatically set by software as follows and is set read-only.

In case CSI-RS Antenna Configuration is Manual, you can change this setting manually.

Dependencies

Read-only when CSI-RS Antenna Configuration is Auto

Preset

1

State Saved

Yes

Min

N/A

Max

N/A

Initial S/W Revision

A.20.01

CSI-RS Antenna Port

Selects the antenna port for CSI-RS transmission. Available selections depend on Number of CSI-RS Antenna Ports.

Ref: 3GPP TS 36.211.

SCPI Command

[:SOURce]:RADio:LTEFdd:WAVeform[:ARB]:CCARrier<channel>:DLINk:CSIRs:ANTenna:PORT?

SCPI Example

RADio:LTEFdd:WAVeform:CCARrier:DLINk:CSIRs:ANTenna:PORT?

Notes

Available choices for this setting are as follows.

  • Number of CSI-RS Antenna Ports = 1 then CSI-RS Antenna Port = Port 15.

  • Number of CRS Antenna Ports = 2 then CSI-RS Antenna Port = Port 15, 16.

  • Number of CSI-RS Antenna Ports = 4 then CSI-RS Antenna Port = Port 15, 16, 17, 18.

  • Number of CSI-RS Antenna Ports = 8 then CSI-RS Antenna Port = Port 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22.

In case CSI-RS Antenna Configuration is Auto, this setting is automatically set by software as follows and is set read-only.

  • CSI-RS Antenna Port is same as ((Antenna Port) mod (Number of CSI-RS Antenna Ports)) + 15.

In case CSI-RS Antenna Configuration is Manual, you can change this setting manually.

Dependencies

Read-only when CSI-RS Antenna Configuration is Auto

Preset

Port 15

State Saved

Yes

Initial S/W Revision

A.20.01

CSI-RS Configuration

Sets CSI-RS configuration index.

Reference: 3GPP TS 36.211

SCPI Command

[:SOURce]:RADio:LTEFdd:WAVeform[:ARB]:CCARrier<channel>:DLINk:CSIRs:CONFig <integer>

[:SOURce]:RADio:LTEFdd:WAVeform[:ARB]:CCARrier<channel>:DLINk:CSIRs:CONFig?

SCPI Example

RADio:LTEFdd:WAVeform:CCARrier:DLINk:CSIRs:CONFig 0

RADio:LTEFdd:WAVeform:CCARrier:DLINk:CSIRs:CONFig?

Notes

Normal CP: 0-19 (1-2 ports), 0-9 (4 ports), 0-4 (8 ports).

Extended CP: 0-15 (1-2 ports), 0-7 (4 ports), 0-3 (8 ports).

Dependencies

Range coupled to Number of CSI-RS Antenna Ports and Cyclic Prefix.

FDD and Normal CP case:

  • 0-19: 1 or 2 CSI-RS

  • 0-9: 4 CSI-RS

  • 0-4: 8 CSI-RS

FDD and Extended CP case:

  • 0-15: 1 or 2 CSI-RS

  • 0-7: 4 CSI-RS

  • 0-3: 8 CSI-RS

Preset

0

State Saved

Yes

Min

0

Max

19

Initial S/W Revision

A.20.01

CSI-RS Subframe Configuration (I_CSI-RS)

Sets CSI-RS Subframe Configuration index which defines both CSI-RS Periodicity and CSI-RS Subframe Offset.

Reference: 3GPP TS 36.211

SCPI Command

[:SOURce]:RADio:LTEFdd:WAVeform[:ARB]:CCARrier<channel>:DLINk:CSIRs:SUBFrame:CONFig <integer>

[:SOURce]:RADio:LTEFdd:WAVeform[:ARB]:CCARrier<channel>:DLINk:CSIRs:SUBFrame:CONFig?

SCPI Example

RADio:LTEFdd:WAVeform:CCARrier:DLINk:CSIRs:SUBFrame:CONFig 0

RADio:LTEFdd:WAVeform:CCARrier:DLINk:CSIRs:SUBFrame:CONFig?

Notes

Subframes containing CSI reference signals shall satisfy (10 * SFN + Floor(Slot# / 2) - Delta_CSI-RS) mod T_CSI-RS = 0.

CSI-RS Subframe Configuration has the range up to 14.
I_CSI-RS 0-4: T_CSI-RS=5 subframes, Delta=I_CSI-RS.

I_CSI-RS 5-14: T_CSI-RS=10 subframes, Delta=I_CSI-RS - 5.

Dependencies

Sets CSI-RS Periodicity (T_CSI-RS) and CSI-RS Subframe Offset (Delta_CSI-RS).

Preset

0

State Saved

Yes

Min

0

Max

154

Initial S/W Revision

A.20.01

CSI-RS Periodicity (T_CSI-RS)

Displays the CSI-RS Periodicity. Automatically set by CSI-RS Subframe Configuration.

Reference: 3GPP TS 36.211

SCPI Command

[:SOURce]:RADio:LTEFdd:WAVeform[:ARB]:CCARrier<channel>:DLINk:CSIRs:PERiodicity?

SCPI Example

RADio:LTEFdd:WAVeform:CCARrier:DLINk:CSIRs:PERiodicity?

Notes

Subframes containing CSI reference signals shall satisfy (10 * SFN + Floor(Slot# / 2) - Delta_CSI-RS) mod T_CSI-RS = 0.

CSI-RS Periodicity has the range up to 10.

I_CSI-RS = 0 to 4 case, T_CSI-RS = 5

I_CSI-RS = 5 to 14 case, T_CSI-RS = 10

Dependencies

This is a read-only setting automatically set by CSI-RS Subframe Configuration (I_CSI_RS).

Preset

5

State Saved

Yes

Min

N/A

Max

N/A

Initial S/W Revision

A.20.01

CSI-RS Subframe Offset (Delta_CSI-RS)

Displays the CSI-RS Subframe Offset. Automatically set by CSI-RS Subframe Configuration.

Reference: 3GPP TS 36.211

SCPI Command

[:SOURce]:RADio:LTEFdd:WAVeform[:ARB]:CCARrier<channel>:DLINk:CSIRs:SUBFrame:OFFSet?

SCPI Example

RADio:LTEFdd:WAVeform:CCARrier:DLINk:CSIRs:SUBFrame:OFFSet?

Notes

Subframes containing CSI reference signals shall satisfy (10 * SFN + Floor(Slot# / 2) - Delta_CSI-RS) mod T_CSI-RS = 0.

CSI-RS Subframe Offset has the range limitation up to 9.

I_CSI-RS = 0 to 4 case, Delta_CSI-RS = I_CSI-RS

I_CSI-RS = 5 to 14 case, Delta_CSI-RS = I_CSI-RS - 5

Dependencies

This is a read-only setting automatically set by CSI-RS Subframe Configuration (I_CSI_RS).

Preset

0

State Saved

Yes

Min

N/A

Max

N/A

Initial S/W Revision

A.20.01

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