5G Network Performance Calculator
Calculation Assumptions and References
Key Assumptions
- Perfect channel conditions and ideal radio environment
- Full resource block utilization
- Maximum MIMO rank achieved for configured layers
- Optimal beam management and alignment for FR2
- No interference from neighboring cells
- Equal distribution of resources among CPEs
- Overhead calculations include:
- Control channels (PDCCH, PUCCH)
- Reference signals (CSI-RS, SRS, DMRS)
- Guard bands and guard periods
- HARQ retransmissions
- Scheduling overhead
- TDD switching overhead
3GPP References
- TS 38.211: Physical channels and modulation
- TS 38.213: Physical layer procedures for control
- TS 38.214: Physical layer procedures for data
- TS 38.101-1: User Equipment radio transmission and reception; Part 1: Range 1 Standalone
- TS 38.101-2: User Equipment radio transmission and reception; Part 2: Range 2 Standalone
- TS 38.104: Base Station radio transmission and reception
- TS 38.133: Requirements for support of radio resource management
Important Notes
- Real-world performance may vary significantly based on deployment conditions
- Results represent theoretical peak rates under optimal conditions
- FR2 calculations include additional considerations for beam management and atmospheric conditions
- Slot formats follow 3GPP TS 38.213 specifications
- Resource block calculations align with 3GPP numerology definitions