Dynamic Radio Bearer Control (DRBC) is an algorithm that allocates radio resources efficiently based on subscriber requirements and system resource utilization. It uses parameters like DRBC Switch to control initial channel allocation and rate/channel switching. Measurement events like 4A/4B trigger switching based on traffic volume. Transmitted power and quality metrics also factor into switching decisions. DRBC supports R99, HSDPA, and HSUPA networks and algorithms.
Dynamic Radio Bearer Control (DRBC) is an algorithm that allocates radio resources efficiently based on subscriber requirements and system resource utilization. It uses parameters like DRBC Switch to control initial channel allocation and rate/channel switching. Measurement events like 4A/4B trigger switching based on traffic volume. Transmitted power and quality metrics also factor into switching decisions. DRBC supports R99, HSDPA, and HSUPA networks and algorithms.
Dynamic Radio Bearer Control (DRBC) is an algorithm that allocates radio resources efficiently based on subscriber requirements and system resource utilization. It uses parameters like DRBC Switch to control initial channel allocation and rate/channel switching. Measurement events like 4A/4B trigger switching based on traffic volume. Transmitted power and quality metrics also factor into switching decisions. DRBC supports R99, HSDPA, and HSUPA networks and algorithms.
Dynamic Radio Bearer Control (DRBC) is an algorithm that allocates radio resources efficiently based on subscriber requirements and system resource utilization. It uses parameters like DRBC Switch to control initial channel allocation and rate/channel switching. Measurement events like 4A/4B trigger switching based on traffic volume. Transmitted power and quality metrics also factor into switching decisions. DRBC supports R99, HSDPA, and HSUPA networks and algorithms.
allocate resource efficiently to make full use of it in system running state, according to subscriber requirement and system resource utilization.
How DRBC works?
Parameter DRBC Switch(DrbcSwch) is used to
start or stop service dynamic rate and channel switching algorithm.
If DrbcSwch is ON, the function works, including initial
channel allocation, rate and channel switching and so on. If DrbcSwch is OFF, after initial rate and channel for service is allocated, it will never happen switching before service release.
Initial Channel Allocation
Initial channel allocation is related to cell and UE
RRC connection can be set through parameter InitRrcOnDch:
Forced to DCH and Using Normal Speed Signaling
Forced to DCH and Using High Speed Signaling (default) Forced to FACH Not Forced, Using Normal Speed Signaling on CellDCH State Not Forced, Using High Speed Signaling on Cell-DCH State
Initial Channel Allocation - Service
Conversation
Streaming
Interactive & Background
DL MaxBR >= Rfach or UL MaxBR >= Rrach Y
FACH DCH
Initial Rate Calculation
If the DRBC switch DrbcSwch is set to OFF, the DCH initial
rate = min(max (highest rate level of DBRC, GBR), MaxBR). If the DRBC switch DrbcSwch is ON, the DCH initial rate = min (max (min (lowest rate level of DBRC, DCH rate limitation), GBR), MaxBR). The uplink and downlink DRBC rate levels are configured by UlRateAdjLev[MAX_NUM_RATE_ADJUST] DlRateAdjLev[MAX_NUM_RATE_ADJUST]. The DCH rate limitation:
NRT servive of uplink DCH rate limitation is NrtMaxUlRateDch,
downlink DCH rate limitation is NrtMaxDlRateDch; RT service of uplink DCH rate limitation is RtMaxUlRateDch, downlink DCH rate limitation is RtMaxDlRateDch.
Initial Channel Allocation - Concurrent Service
Current service New service
DCH
DCH
New service Requires DCH
FACH New service Requires FACH
FACH
FACH
Initial Channel Allocation - Concurrent Service
Concurrent Service Rate Calculation
The calculation is similar as only single service.
absolute threshold which is related to DCH increasing rate triggered when measured traffic value is smaller than an absolute threshold which is related to DCH decreasing rate
Event 4B0
triggered when measured traffic value is 0. 4B0 event is
an special case of 4B.
Time to Trigger and Pending Time
Time
Time to Trigger and Pending Time are used to
prevent triggering too frequently. Pending Time is a time for shielding in the same event reporting.
UL TxP Related Events
Event 6A1, 6B1
used for UL decreasing rate
when 6A1 is reported, UE is considered as a high transmitted power status, and the uplink rate can be decreased. when 6B1 is reported, UE is not in a high transmitted power status, and UL decreasing rate will be stopped.
Event 6A2, 6B2
used to check whether UE TxP is in a low level
when 6B2 is reported, UE is considered as a low transmitted power status, and the UL rate can be increased. when 6A2 is reported, UE is not in a low transmitted power status, and UL increasing rate will stopped.
UL TxP Related Events
In this example, Time To Trigger=0
DL D-TCP Related Events
DL D-TCP stands for downlink Transmitted Carrier
Power for dedicated channel of single UE, which is measured by NodeB. It acts as one of the factors to trigger decreasing rate. Meanwhile, it is also a restriction for increasing rate. Event A and B
If the DL D-TCP measurement value is larger than a
upper threshold, event A will be triggered. Rate will be decreased, the DL D-TCP for the UE is considered as a high transmitted power status. Otherwise the DL D-TCP for the UE is considered as a low transmitted power status.
RRC connection is the same as the R99. For the setup of RAB, the signaling channel is selected by the following principles:
The low-speed bearer signaling DL DCH/UL DCH is
selected if there is DL DCH/UL DCH bearer service. All services are on the DL HS-DSCH/UL DCH. If both UTRAN and UE support F-DPCH, the signaling is on the DL HS-DSCH/UL DCH. Otherwise, the signaling is mapped to DCH/DCH low rate signaling.
Initial Channel Allocation - Service
Conversational
streaming 2 1
I/B 3 2
FACH DCH
HS-DSCH
Initial Channel Allocation - Concurrent Service
I/B+I/B All services use same channel type FACH
DCH I/B+S or S+S All services use same channel type
HS-DSCH
Initial Channel Allocation - Concurrent Service
C C+I/B Different services go to different channel
I/B DCH
I/B+C or S+C or I/B+S+C
Different services go to different channel
S/I/B
HS-DSCH
HSDPA Channel Switching
Measurement and Events
Based on downlink channel quality
1F event: DL HS-DSCH -> DL DCH
1E event & traffic volume E4A: DCH-> HS-DSCH
Mobility-based channel switching
the source cell supports HSDPA, but the target cell only supports R99
Measurement and Events
HSDPA support
CELL_DCH(DL HS-DSCH/UL DCH)<->CELL_FACH
CELL_DCH (DL HS-DSCH)<->DL DCH
switching triggered by traffic (dual directions)
Triggered by traffic DCH->HS-DSCH Triggered by pilot channel quality HS-DSCH->DCH Switching triggered by mobility (dual directions)
CELL_DCH (DL HS-DSCH/UL DCH)<->URA_PCH
CELL_DCH (DL HS-DSCH/UL DCH)->IDLE
Pilot Channel Quality Measurement
The channel quality measurement is for the switching from
HS-DSCH to DCH. The Event 1E and Event 1F are used. The channel quality measurement CQ is performed on P-CPICH. If the UE supports HS-DSCH, or ,UE are using DCH and the best cell in active set support HS-DSCH, the measurement is initiated.
Pilot Channel Quality Measurement
1E event when the pilot signaling quality is
larger than an absolute threshold (ThreshUsedFreq) and this condition lasts for a moment (TrigTime), event 1E will be reported. 1F event when the pilot signaling quality is lower than an absolute threshold (ThreshUsedFreq) and this condition lasts for a moment (TrigTime), event 1F will be reported.
The signaling channel allocation process upon the RRC
connection setup is the same as the R99 policy. For the setup of RAB allocation service, the signaling channel switching complies with the following principles:
The low-speed bearer signaling DL DCH/UL DCH is selected if
there is DL DCH/UL DCH bearer service. If all the services are on the DL HS-DSCH/UL DCH: If both the system and UE support F-DPCH, the signaling is on the DL HSDSCH/UL DCH; otherwise, the signaling is mapped to DCH/DCH low rate signaling. If all the services are on the DL HS-DSCH/UL E-DCH: If both the system and UE support F-DPCH, the signaling is on the DL HSDSCH/UL E-DCH; otherwise, the signaling is mapped to DCH/DCH low rate signaling.
Initial Channel Allocation - Service
conversational
streaming 3
I/B
1 3
FACH DL DCH/UL DCH
DL HS-DSCH/
DL HS-DSCH/
UL DCH
UL E-DCH
Initial Channel Allocation - Concurrent Service
I/B+I/B All services use same channel type
FACH
DCH
DL HS-DSCH/ UL DCH
I/B+S OR
All services use same channel type
S+S
DL HS-DSCH/ UL E-DCH
Initial Channel Allocation - Concurrent Service
I/B C+I/B Different services go to different channel
