LTE TDD

CSI-RS Downlink (Basic TDD)

For Waveform Playback (ARB) capability.

This topic describes the settings of the Downlink > CSI-RS node for a Basic TDD carrier.

CSI-RS State

CSI-RS Power

CSI-RS Antenna Configuration

Number of CSI-RS Antenna Ports

CSI-RS Antenna Port

CSI-RS Configuration

CSI-RS Subframe Configuration

CSI-RS Periodicity

CSI-RS Subframe Offset

CSI-RS State

Enables or disables CSI-RS generation.

SCPI Command

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

[:SOURce]:RADio:LTETdd:WAVeform[:ARB]:CCARrier<channel>:DL:CSIRs:STATe?

SCPI Example

RADio:LTETdd:WAVeform:CCARrier:DL:CSIRs:STATe ON

RADio:LTETdd:WAVeform:CCARrier:DL:CSIRs:STATe?

Preset

Off

State Saved

Yes

Initial S/W Revision

A.20.01

CSI-RS Power

Sets the power level, in dB for the CSI reference signals.

See 3GPP TS 36.213.

SCPI Command

[:SOURce]:RADio:LTETdd:WAVeform[:ARB]:CCARrier<channel>:DL:CSIRs:POWer <integer>

[:SOURce]:RADio:LTETdd:WAVeform[:ARB]:CCARrier<channel>:DL:CSIRs:POWer?

SCPI Example

RADio:LTETdd:WAVeform:CCARrier:DL:CSIRs:POWer 0.000

RADio:LTETdd:WAVeform:CCARrier:DL:CSIRs:POWer?

Preset

0.000 dB

State Saved

Yes

Min

-60.000 dB

Max

20.000 dB

Initial S/W Revision

A.20.01

CSI-RS Antenna Configuration

Selects whether Number of CSI-RS Antenna Ports and CSI-RS Antenna Port are set automatically (Auto) or manually (Manual).

SCPI Command

[:SOURce]:RADio:LTETdd:WAVeform[:ARB]:CCARrier<channel>:DL:CSIRs:APORt:CONFig AUTO|MANual

[:SOURce]:RADio:LTETdd:WAVeform[:ARB]:CCARrier<channel>:DL:CSIRs:APORt:CONFig?

SCPI Example

RADio:LTETdd:WAVeform:CCARrier:DL:CSIRs:APORt:CONFig AUTO

RADio:LTETdd:WAVeform:CCARrier:DL:CSIRs:APORt:CONFig?

Notes

When Auto, Number of CSI-RS Antenna Ports and CSI-RS Antenna Port are read-only.

Dependencies

Controls read/write state of Number of CSI-RS Antenna Ports and CSI-RS Antenna Port.

Preset

AUT

State Saved

Yes

Initial S/W Revision

A.20.01

Number of CSI-RS Antenna Ports

Sets the number of antenna ports for CSI-RS transmission.

When Auto, set to the same value as Total Number of Antennas.

See 3GPP TS 36.211.

SCPI Command

[:SOURce]:RADio:LTETdd:WAVeform[:ARB]:CCARrier<channel>:DL:CSIRs:APORt:COUNt P1|P2|P4|P8

[:SOURce]:RADio:LTETdd:WAVeform[:ARB]:CCARrier<channel>:DL:CSIRs:APORt:COUNt?

SCPI Example

RADio:LTETdd:WAVeform:CCARrier:DL:CSIRs:APORt:COUNt P1

RADio:LTETdd:WAVeform:CCARrier:DL:CSIRs:APORt:COUNt?

Notes

Read-only when CSI-RS Antenna Configuration is Auto. Must be equal to or less than Total Number of Antennas.

Dependencies

Controlled by CSI-RS Antenna Configuration.

Controls the available CSI-RS Antenna Port selections.

Also affects the valid range of CSI-RS Configuration.

Preset

P1

State Saved

Yes

Initial S/W Revision

A.20.01

CSI-RS Antenna Port

Sets the virtual antenna port for CSI-RS transmission.

When Auto, set to Antenna Port mod Number of CSI-RS Antenna Ports, offset to the CSI-RS port range (15+).

See 3GPP TS 36.211.

SCPI Command

[:SOURce]:RADio:LTETdd:WAVeform[:ARB]:CCARrier<channel>:DL:CSIRs:APORt PORT15|PORT16|PORT17|PORT18|PORT19|PORT20|PORT21|PORT22

[:SOURce]:RADio:LTETdd:WAVeform[:ARB]:CCARrier<channel>:DL:CSIRs:APORt?

SCPI Example

RADio:LTETdd:WAVeform:CCARrier:DL:CSIRs:APORt PORT15

RADio:LTETdd:WAVeform:CCARrier:DL:CSIRs:APORt?

Notes

Read-only when CSI-RS Antenna Configuration is Auto.

Auto value = (Antenna Port mod Number of CSI-RS Antenna Ports) + 15.

Dependencies

Controlled by CSI-RS Antenna Configuration.

Available port selections depend on Number of CSI-RS Antenna Ports.

Preset

PORT15

State Saved

Yes

Initial S/W Revision

A.20.01

CSI-RS Configuration

Sets the CSI-RS configuration index defining the location of CSI-RS within a PRB.

See 3GPP TS 36.211 Table 6.10.5.2-1.

SCPI Command

[:SOURce]:RADio:LTETdd:WAVeform[:ARB]:CCARrier<channel>:DL:CSIRs:CONFig <integer>

[:SOURce]:RADio:LTETdd:WAVeform[:ARB]:CCARrier<channel>:DL:CSIRs:CONFig?

SCPI Example

RADio:LTETdd:WAVeform:CCARrier:DL:CSIRs:CONFig 0

RADio:LTETdd:WAVeform:CCARrier:DL:CSIRs:CONFig?

Range

Valid range depends on Number of CSI-RS Antenna Ports and Cyclic Prefix.

TDD Normal CP:

  • 0-31 (P1/P2)

  • 0-9 and 20-25 (P4)

  • 0-4 and 20-22 (P8)

TDD Extended CP:

  • 0-27 (P1/P2)

  • 0-7 and 16-21 (P4)

  • 0-3 and 16-18 (P8)

Dependencies

Controls CSI-RS Periodicity and CSI-RS Subframe Offset.

Preset

0

State Saved

Yes

Min

0

Max

31

Initial S/W Revision

A.20.01

CSI-RS Subframe Configuration

Sets the CSI-RS subframe configuration index (I_CSI-RS, 0-74).

See 3GPP TS 36.211 Table 6.10.5.3-1.

SCPI Command

[:SOURce]:RADio:LTETdd:WAVeform[:ARB]:CCARrier<channel>:DL:CSIRs:SFConfig <integer>

[:SOURce]:RADio:LTETdd:WAVeform[:ARB]:CCARrier<channel>:DL:CSIRs:SFConfig?

SCPI Example

RADio:LTETdd:WAVeform:CCARrier:DL:CSIRs:SFConfig 0

RADio:LTETdd:WAVeform:CCARrier:DL:CSIRs:SFConfig?

Dependencies

Controls CSI-RS Periodicity and CSI-RS Subframe Offset.

Preset

0

State Saved

Yes

Min

0

Max

74

Initial S/W Revision

A.20.01

CSI-RS Periodicity

Query only

Displays the CSI-RS periodicity in subframes.

See 3GPP TS 36.211 Table 6.10.5.3-1.

SCPI Command

[:SOURce]:RADio:LTETdd:WAVeform[:ARB]:CCARrier<channel>:DL:CSIRs:PERiodicity?

SCPI Example

RADio:LTETdd:WAVeform:CCARrier:DL:CSIRs:PERiodicity?

Dependencies

Read-only.

Derived from CSI-RS Subframe Configuration.

  • CSI-RS Subframe Configuration = 0-4: CSI-RS Periodicity = 5

  • CSI-RS Subframe Configuration = 5-14: CSI-RS Periodicity = 10

  • CSI-RS Subframe Configuration = 15-34: CSI-RS Periodicity = 20

  • CSI-RS Subframe Configuration = 35-74: CSI-RS Periodicity = 40 (subframes)

Preset

5

State Saved

Yes

Min

5

Max

40

Initial S/W Revision

A.20.01

CSI-RS Subframe Offset

Query only

Displays the CSI-RS subframe offset.

See 3GPP TS 36.211 Table 6.10.5.3-1.

SCPI Command

[:SOURce]:RADio:LTETdd:WAVeform[:ARB]:CCARrier<channel>:DL:CSIRs:SFOFf?

SCPI Example

RADio:LTETdd:WAVeform:CCARrier:DL:CSIRs:SFOFf?

Dependencies

Read-only.

Derived from CSI-RS Subframe Configuration.

  • I=0-4: Delta=I

  • I=5-14: Delta=I-5

  • I=15-34: Delta=I-15

  • I=35-74: Delta=I-35

Preset

0

State Saved

Yes

Initial S/W Revision

A.20.01

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