08-Inter-Frequency Handover

RAN Feature Description Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 8 Inter-Frequency Handover.........................................................................................8-1

8.1 Introduction to Inter-Frequency Handover.........................................................................8-1
8.1.1 Definition................................................................................................................ 8-1
8.1.2 Purposes................................................................................................................ 8-1
8.1.3 Terms and abbreviations........................................................................................ 8-1
8.2 Availability......................................................................................................................... 8-2
8.2.1 Network Elements Involved....................................................................................8-2
8.2.2 Software Releases.................................................................................................8-3
8.3 Impact............................................................................................................................... 8-3
8.3.1 On System Performance........................................................................................ 8-3
8.3.2 On Other Features.................................................................................................. 8-3
8.4 Technical Description........................................................................................................ 8-3
8.4.1 Inter-Frequency Handover Configuration Model.....................................................8-3
8.4.2 Overview of Inter-Frequency Handover..................................................................8-5
8.4.3 Handover Procedure.............................................................................................. 8-6
8.4.4 Inter-Frequency Handover Measurement...............................................................8-7
8.4.5 Inter-Frequency Handover Decision and Execution.............................................8-31
8.4.6 Signaling Procedure for Inter-Frequency Handover Within One RNC..................8-37
8.4.7 Signaling Procedure for Inter-Frequency Handover Between RNCs....................8-39
8.5 Capabilities..................................................................................................................... 8-41
8.6 Implementation............................................................................................................... 8-41
8.6.1 Enabling Inter-Frequency Handover.....................................................................8-41
8.6.2 Reconfiguring Inter-Frequency Handover Parameters.........................................8-42
8.6.3 Disabling Inter-Frequency Handover....................................................................8-45
8.7 Maintenance Information................................................................................................. 8-45
8.7.1 MML Commands.................................................................................................. 8-45
8.7.2 Alarms.................................................................................................................. 8-46
8.7.3 Counters............................................................................................................... 8-46
8.8 References...................................................................................................................... 8-46
Huawei Technologies Proprietary
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RAN Feature Description List of Figures
List of Figures
Figure 8-1 Inter-Frequency Handover configuration model (1).............................................8-4

Figure 8-6 The cell with highest CPICH RSCP in the latest measurement report is chosen to
handover...................................................................................................................... 8-33
Figure 8-7 Inter-frequency handover between NodeBs within an RNC...............................8-37
Figure 8-8 Signaling procedure for inter-frequency handover between NodeBs within an RNC
..................................................................................................................................... 8-38
Figure 8-9 Inter-frequency hard handover between RNCs.................................................8-39
Figure 8-10 Signaling procedure for inter-frequency hard handover between RNCs..........8-40
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RAN Feature Description Llist of Tables
List of Tables
Table 8-1 NEs required for inter-frequency handover............................................................8-2

Table 8-2 RAN products and related versions.......................................................................8-3
Table 8-3 Phases of inter-frequency handover......................................................................8-7
Table 8-4 Procedures for inter-frequency handover measurement and decision..................8-8
Table 8-5 Functions of events in inter-frequency handover.................................................8-10
Table 8-6 Recommended Thresholds for Event 2D/2F/2B/2C.............................................8-26
Table 8-7 Commands for reconfiguring RNC oriented inter-frequency handover parameters. 8-
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Table 8-8 Commands for reconfiguring cell oriented inter-frequency handover parameters. . .8-
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Table 8-9 MML commands related to inter-frequency handover..........................................8-45
Table 8-10 Counters of inter-frequency handover...............................................................8-46
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RAN Feature Description Chapter 8 Inter-Frequency Handover
Chapter 8 Inter-Frequency Handover
8.1 Introduction to Inter-Frequency Handover

8.1.1 Definition
See section 7.1 "Introduction to Handover."
8.1.2 Purposes
Inter-frequency handover provides supplementary coverage in inter-frequency

networking cells to share the load.
8.1.3 Terms and abbreviations
I. Terms
Term Description
BE service Best effort service, that is, interactive service or background service
Ping-pong Frequent handovers between cells due to changes in signal quality

effect or improper parameter settings
In the compressed mode, some timeslots in one or more

Compressed
continuous physical frames do not send data. This mode applies to
mode
inter-frequency measurement.
II. Abbreviations
Abbreviation Full Spelling
3G 3rd Generation
3GPP 3rd Generation Partnership Project
ALCAP Access Link Control Application Part
BE Best Effort
CN Core Network
DL Downlink
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Abbreviation Full Spelling
DRNC Drift RNC
DS-CDMA Direct-Sequence Code Division Multiple Access
FDD Frequency Division Duplex
HO Handover
IE Information Element
MS Mobile Station
PC Power Control
RB Radio Bearer
RL Radio Link
RNC Radio Network Controller
RRM Radio Resource Management
SHO Soft HandOver
SIR Signal to Interference Ratio
SRNC Serving RNC
TPC Transmit Power Control
UL Uplink
UE User Equipment
UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications System
UTRAN UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network
WCDMA Wideband Code Division Multiple Access
8.2 Availability
8.2.1 Network Elements Involved
The realization of inter-frequency handover depends on the cooperation of the UE,

the NodeB, and the RNC. Table 1.1 shows the Network Elements (NEs) required for
inter-frequency handover.
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Table 1.1 NEs required for inter-frequency handover
MSC
UE NodeB RNC MGW SGSN GGSN HLR
Server
√ √ √ – – – – –
Note:
 –: not required
 √: required
 Note:
This chapter describes only the availability of the NodeB and the RNC.
8.2.2 Software Releases
Table 1.2 describes the versions of the RAN products that support the inter-
frequency handover.
Table 1.2 RAN products and related versions
Product Version
RNC BSC6800 V100R002 and later releases
DBS3000 V100R006 and later releases
BTS3812A V100R005 and later releases

NodeB
BTS3812E V100R005 and later releases
BTS3806 V100R002 and later releases
8.3 Impact
8.3.1 On System Performance
One of the impacts to the system is compressed mode. Because the inter-frequency
handover is implemented in compressed mode, when there are too many users on
the verge of the cell, the system downlink capacity and the uplink coverage are
reduced.
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Another impact is the affection to the quality of service for time-delay-sensitive

services
since the fact that hard handover will introduce handover delay.
8.3.2 On Other Features
None.
8.4 Technical Description

8.4.1 Inter-Frequency Handover Configuration Model
The configuration model for Inter-Frequency Handover is as show in Figure 1.2,

Figure 1.3, Figure 1.4, Figure 1.5 and Figure 1.6.
RNC
RadioClass
GlobalParaClass NeighbourClass CellClass
INTERFREQHOCOV .Class INTERFREQNCELL .Class CELLINTERFREQHONCOV.Class
INTERFREQHONCOV .Class CELLINTERFREQHOCOV.Class
INTRAFREQHO.Class CELLINTRAFREQHO.Class
CMCF.Class CELLCMCF.Class
Figure 1.2 Inter-Frequency Handover configuration model (1)
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CELLINTERFREQHOCOV .Class INTERFREQHOCOV .Class
Inter-frequency measure report mode Inter-freq CS target frequency trigger Ec/No THD
Inter-freq PS target frequency trigger Ec/No THD

Inter-frequency measure quantity
Inter-frequency measure filter coeff Inter-freq CS target frequency trigger RSCP THD
Weight for Used frequency Inter-freq PS target frequency trigger RSCP THD
Inter-freq CS measure start Ec/No THD Inter-freq CS Used frequency trigger Ec/No THD
Inter-freq PS measure start Ec/No THD Inter-freq PS Used frequency trigger Ec/No THD
Inter-freq CS measure start RSCP THD Inter-freq CS Used frequency trigger RSCP THD
Inter-freq PS measure start RSCP THD Inter-freq PS Used frequency trigger RSCP THD
2D hysteresis 2B hysteresis
2D event trigger delay time 2B event trigger delay time
Inter-freq CS measure stop Ec/No THD Inter-frequency measure periodical rpt period
Inter-freq PS measure stop Ec/No THD Inter-freq measure timer length
Inter-freq CS measure stop RSCP THD HHO event trigger delay time
Inter-freq PS measure stop RSCP THD Inter-freq handover min access RSCP THD
2F hysteresis Inter-freq handover min access Ec/No THD
2F event trigger delay time HHO hysteresis
CELLINTERFREQHONCOV.Class INTERFREQNCELL.Class
INTERFREQHONCOV.Class Cell offset
Blind handover flag

Inter-frequency measure filter coeff
Inter-freq measure target frequency trigger Ec/No THD Blind handover Priority
2C hysteresis
2C event trigger delay time
Inter-freq measure timer length
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INTRAFREQHO.Class
CELLINTRAFREQHO.Class
1F event absolute EcNo threshold
1F event absolute RSCP threshold
1F hysteresis
1F event trigger delay time
CMCF.Class
CELLCMCF.Class
DL SF threshold
UL SF threshold
8.4.2 Overview of Inter-Frequency Handover
I. Handover Types
Based on handover triggering causes, inter-frequency handover includes the

following types:
 Inter-frequency handover based on coverage
The UE might leave the coverage of the current frequency during the movement
of the UE. In this case, the RNC needs to trigger an inter-frequency handover
based on coverage to avoid call drop.
 Inter-frequency handover based on load
To balance the loads between inter-frequency concentric cells, the RNC would
choose some UEs to do inter-frequency handover according to user and service
priorities.
 Inter-frequency handover based on speed
When the Hierarchical Cell Structure (HCS) is used, cells are divided into
different layers according to their coverage. Marco cell corresponds to large
coverage and low priority and Micro cell corresponds to small coverage and high
priority. Inter-frequency handover can be triggered by UE speed estimation
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algorithm of the HCS. The UE with high speed is handed over to a cell with
larger coverage to reduce the frequency of handover, while the UE with low
speed is handed over to a cell with smaller coverage and larger capacity to
improve the system capacity. For detailed information, see chapter 20 HCS
Handover.
II. Handover Triggering Conditions
The inter-frequency handover triggering conditions are as follows:
Inter-frequency
Triggering Conditions
Handover Type
UE Reporting of event 2D or periodically measurement

reporting
Handover based on
When receiving event 1F, the RNC will decide to try a
coverage
blind handover to inter-frequency cell if a blind handover
neighboring cell is available.
Load could be shared by inter-frequency cells.

Handover based on
Estimation decision from Load Reshuffling (LDR)
load
Algorithm Module.
Handover based on
estimation decision of Estimation decision of the UE speed in HCS
the UE speed in HCS
Blind handover triggered by 1F event is only used in specific wireless environment in

order to avoid call drop or influence of compressed mode. This also save inter-
frequency measurement time when inter frequency measurement report from the UE
could not be received by the RNC.
8.4.3 Handover Procedure
Inter-frequency handover procedure includes the following three phases:

2) Handover measurement
3) Handover decision
4) Handover execution
Table 1.1 describes the phases of different types of inter-frequency handovers.
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Table 1.1 Phases of inter-frequency handover
Inter-Frequency Inter-Frequency Inter-Frequency

Phase Handover Based on Handover Based on Handover Based
Coverage Load on Speed
The HCS speed

estimation
algorithm initiates
The UE reports event a handover
2D. Then the RNC procedure.
enables the If the handover is
compressed mode from a micro cell
and starts inter- to another macro
frequency cell, and blind
measurement. handover
Handover
Periodical reporting - condition is
measurement
mode or event fulfilled, the RNC
reporting mode can performs blind
be used. handover to the
When receiving event target cell.
1F, the RNC will Otherwise, the
decide to try a blind RNC enables the
handover. compressed
mode and starts
inter-frequency
measurement.
After UE reports event

2B, the RNC performs
handover decision. The UE reports
The RNC performs
Or the UE periodically event 2C. Then
load reshuffling
Handover reports the inter- the RNC
algorithm and then
decision frequency performs
performs blind
measurement report, handover
handover decision.
and the RNC decides decision.
the handover after
evaluation.
The RNC initiates a The RNC initiates

Handover The RNC initiates a
blind handover to the a handover
execution handover procedure.
target cell. procedure.
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8.4.4 Inter-Frequency Handover Measurement
I. Measurements Procedures
Table 1.2 describes the procedures for inter-frequency handover measurement.
Table 1.2 Procedures for inter-frequency handover measurement and decision
Handover type Measurements Procedures
After receiving an event 2D report message, the RNC

performs the following procedures:
1) Decides an inter-frequency handover measurement
based on coverage.
2) Starts controlling periodical or event 2B triggered
Inter-frequency measurement reporting.
handover based on The inter-frequency reporting mode can be event
coverage reporting or periodical reporting, and this mode is
configured as Inter-frequency measure report mode.
3) Decides to initiate an inter-frequency handover based
on measurement reports from the UE.
If event 2F is received, the RNC will stop inter-frequency

handover measurement.
Inter-frequency
handover based on N/A
load balancing
Inter-frequency The RNC starts the inter-frequency measurement or inter-

handover based on system measurement for a UE after the handover based on
HCS speed HCS speed estimation is triggered.
estimation After receiving a event 2C report message, the RNC
decides to initiate an inter-frequency handover.
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Parameter name Inter-frequency measure report mode
Parameter ID InterFreqReportMode
GUI range Periodical_ reporting, Event_trigger
Physical range& unit None.
Default value Periodical_reporting
Optional / Mandatory Optional
ADD CELLINTERFREQHOCOV / MOD

MML command
CELLINTERFREQHOCOV / SET INTERFREQHOCOV
Description:
Inter-frequency measurement reporting mode. "Periodical_reporting" represents
periodical reporting mode. "Event_trigger" represents event-triggered reporting
mode.
The event 2B/2D/2F or periodical measurement in inter-frequency handover can use

CPICH Ec/N0 or RSCP as the measurement quantity. The parameter is configured as
Inter-frequency measure quantity. The event 2C only uses CPICH Ec/N0 as the
measurement quantity.
Parameter name Inter-frequency measure quantity
Parameter ID InterFreqMeasQuantity
GUI range CPICH_Ec/No, CPICH_RSCP
Physical range& unit None
Default value CPICH_RSCP

MML command
Description:
Measurement quantity used in coverage-based inter-frequency measurement in
event (2B/2D/2F)–triggered and periodical reporting modes.
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II. Measurement Model and L3 Filtering Coefficient
The model for inter-frequency measurement is the same as that for intra-frequency
measurement, for details, refer to corresponding part in intra-frequency handover.
The L3 filtering coefficient of the measurement value is configured as Inter-
frequency measure filter coeff, and the value is configured based on the type of the
inter-frequency handover. The frequency weighting factor used to calculate the
current frequency is configured as Weight for Used frequency.
Parameter name Inter-frequency measure filter coeff
Parameter ID InterFreqFilterCoef
D0, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8, D9, D11, D13, D15,
GUI range
D17, D19
Physical range& unit 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19
Default value D3

MML command
Description:
L3 filtering coefficient for inter-frequency measurement. The greater this parameter
is, the greater the smoothing effect and the higher the anti fast fading capability,
but the lower the signal change tracing capability.
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Parameter name Inter-frequency measure filter coeff
Parameter ID InterFreqFilterCoef
D0, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8, D9, D11, D13, D15,
GUI range
D17, D19
Physical range& unit 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19
Default value D3
ADD CELLINTERFREQHONCOV / MOD

MML command CELLINTERFREQHONCOV / SET
INTERFREQHONCOV
Description:
L3 filtering coefficient for inter-frequency measurement. The greater this parameter
is, the greater the smoothing effect and the higher the anti fast fading capability,
but the lower the signal change tracing capability.
Parameter name Weight for Used frequency
Parameter ID WeightForUsedFreq
GUI range 0–20
Physical range& unit 0–2; step: 0.1
Default value 0

MML command
Description:
Weight used for computing frequency general quality. The more this parameter is,
the higher the calculated general quality of an active set. When this parameter is 0,
the general quality of the active set is the quality of the best cell in it.
III. Measurement Events
Table 1.3 describes the functions of events in inter-frequency handover.
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Table 1.3 Functions of events in inter-frequency handover
Event Function
When the current signal quality is lower than the preset threshold, the
Event 2D system enables the compressed mode and starts inter-frequency
measurement.
When the current signal quality is higher than the preset threshold, the
Event 2F system disables the compressed mode and stops inter-frequency
measurement.
When the current signal frequency is lower than the preset threshold
and the signal quality of an inter-frequency neighboring cell is higher
Event 2B
than the preset threshold, the system triggers an inter-frequency
handover based on coverage.
The estimated quality of the cell that uses other frequency is higher
Event 2C
than the preset threshold.
IV. Triggering of Event 2D
Event 2D
QUsed  TUsed 2 d  H 2 d / 2
Where,
 QUsed is the measured quality of the cell that uses the current frequency.
 TUsed2d is the absolute quality threshold of the cell that uses the current frequency.
Based on the service type (CS or PS) and measurement quantity (CPICH Ec/No
or RSCP), this threshold can be configured as Inter-freq CS measure start
Ec/No THD, Inter-freq PS measure start Ec/No THD, Inter-freq CS measure
start RSCP THD, Inter-freq PS measure start RSCP THD respectively.
 H2d is the event 2D hysteresis value 2D hysteresis.
After the conditions of Event 2D are fulfilled and maintained until the 2D event
trigger delay time is reached, the UE reports the Event 2D measurement report
message.
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Parameter name Inter-freq CS measure start Ec/No THD
Parameter ID InterFreqCSThd2DEcN0
GUI range –24–0
Physical range& unit –24–0 (dB)
Default value -16

MML command
Description:
If the CS service uses Ec/No as measurement item, when the measurement value
is lower than this threshold, the UE reports event 2D; the RNC sends a signaling to
enable compressed mode and start inter-frequency measurement.
Parameter name Inter-freq PS measure start Ec/No THD
Parameter ID InterFreqPSThd2DEcN0
GUI range –24–0
Default value -16

MML command
Description:
If the PS service uses Ec/No as measurement item, when the measurement value
is lower than this threshold, the UE reports event 2D; the RNC sends a signaling to
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Parameter name Inter-freq CS measure start RSCP THD
Parameter ID InterFreqCSThd2DRSCP
GUI range –115 to –25
Physical range& unit –115 to –25 (dBm)
Default value -95

MML command
Description:
If the CS service uses RSCP as measurement item, when the measurement value
is lower than this threshold, the UE reports event 2D; the RNC sends a signal to
Parameter name Inter-freq PS measure start RSCP THD
Parameter ID InterFreqPSThd2DRSCP
Default value -95

MML command
Description:
If the PS service uses RSCP as measurement item, when the measurement value
is lower than this threshold, the UE reports event 2D; the RNC sends a signal to
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Parameter name 2D hysteresis
Parameter ID Hystfor2D
GUI range 0–29
Physical range& unit 0–14.5; step: 0.5 (dB)
Default value 6

MML command
Description:
Event 2D trigger hysteresis. This parameter value is related to the slow fading
characteristic. The greater this parameter is, the less the ping-pong effect and
misjudgment that can be caused. However, in this case, the event cannot be
triggered in time.
Parameter name 2D event trigger delay time
Parameter ID TrigTime2D
D0, D10, D20, D40, D60, D80, D100, D120, D160,

GUI range
D200, D240, D320, D640, D1280, D2560, D5000
0, 10, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 160, 200, 240, 320, 640,
Physical range& unit
1280, 2560, 5000 (ms)
Default value D640

MML command
Description:
Event 2D trigger delay time. This parameter value is related to the slow fading
characteristic. The greater this parameter is, the smaller the misjudgment
probability is, but the lower the speed of event response to measured signal
changes.
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V. Triggering of Event 2F
Event 2F
QUsed  TUsed 2 f  H 2 f / 2 ,
Where,
 TUsed2fis the absolute quality threshold of the cell that uses the current frequency.
or RSCP), this threshold can be configured as Inter-freq CS measure stop
Ec/No THD, Inter-freq PS measure stop Ec/No THD, Inter-freq CS measure
stop RSCP THD, Inter-freq PS measure stop RSCP THD respectively.
 H2f is the event 2F hysteresis value 2F hysteresis.
After the conditions of Event 2F are fulfilled and maintained until the 2F event trigger
delay time is reached, the UE reports the Event 2F measurement report message.
Parameter name Inter-freq CS measure stop Ec/No THD
Parameter ID InterFreqCSThd2FEcN0
GUI range –24–0
Default value -14

MML command
Description:
If the CS service uses Ec/No as measurement item, when the measurement value
is higher than this threshold, the UE reports event 2F; the RNC sends a signaling
to disable compressed mode and stop inter-frequency measurement.
Configuration Rule and Restriction:
(CS service Inter-freq measure start Ec/No threshold – 2D hysteresis / 2) < (CS
service Inter-freq measure stop Ec/No threshold + 2F hysteresis / 2)
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Parameter name Inter-freq PS measure stop Ec/No THD
Parameter ID InterFreqPSThd2FEcN0
GUI range –24–0
Default value -14

MML command
Description:
If the PS service uses Ec/No as measurement item, when the measurement value
(PS service Inter-freq measure start Ec/No threshold – 2D hysteresis / 2) < (PS
service Inter-freq measure stop Ec/No threshold + 2F hysteresis / 2)
Parameter name Inter-freq CS measure stop RSCP THD
Parameter ID InterFreqCSThd2FRSCP
Default value -90

MML command
Description:
If the CS service uses RSCP as measurement item, when the measurement
value is higher than this threshold, the UE reports event 2F; the RNC sends a
signal to disable compressed mode and stop inter-frequency measurement.
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(CS service Inter-freq measure start RSCP threshold – 2D hysteresis / 2) < (CS
service Inter-freq measure stop RSCP threshold + 2F hysteresis / 2)
Parameter name Inter-freq PS measure stop RSCP THD
Parameter ID InterFreqPSThd2FRSCP
Default value -90

MML command
Description:
If the PS service uses RSCP as measurement item, when the measurement value
(PS service Inter-freq measure start RSCP threshold – 2D hysteresis / 2) < (PS
service Inter-freq measure stop RSCP threshold + 2F hysteresis / 2)
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Parameter name 2F hysteresis
Parameter ID Hystfor2F
GUI range 0–29
Default value 6

MML command
Description:
Event 2F trigger hysteresis. This parameter value is related to the slow fading
triggered in time.
Parameter name 2F event trigger delay time
Parameter ID TrigTime2F
D0, D10, D20, D40, D60, D80, D100, D120, D160, D200,
GUI range
D240, D320, D640, D1280, D2560, D5000
0, 10, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 160, 200, 240, 320, 640,
1280, 2560, 5000 (ms)
Default value D640

MML command
Description:
Event 2F trigger delay time. This parameter value is related to the slow fading
probability, but the lower the speed of event response to measured signal
changes.
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VI. Triggering of Event 2B
Event 2B
QNon used  TNon used 2b  H 2b / 2 , and QUsed  TUsed 2 b  H 2 b / 2
Where
 QNoused is the measured quality of the cell that uses other frequency.
 TNoused2b is the absolute quality threshold of the cell that uses other frequency.
or RSCP), this threshold can be configured as Inter-freq CS target frequency
trigger Ec/No THD, Inter-freq PS target frequency trigger Ec/No THD, Inter-
freq CS target frequency trigger RSCP THD, And Inter-freq PS target
frequency trigger RSCP THD respectively.
 TUsed2d is the absolute quality threshold of the cell that uses the current frequency.
or RSCP), this threshold can be configured as Inter-freq CS measure start
Ec/No THD, Inter-freq PS measure start Ec/No THD, Inter-freq CS measure
start RSCP THD, Inter-freq PS measure start RSCP THD respectively.
 H2b is the event 2B hysteresis value 2B hysteresis.
After the conditions of Event 2B are fulfilled and maintained until the 2B event
trigger delay time is reached, the UE reports the Event 2B measurement report
message.
Parameter name Inter-freq CS target frequency trigger Ec/No THD
Parameter ID InterFreqCovHOCSThdEcN0
GUI range –24–0
Default value -16

MML command
Description:
If CS service inter-frequency handover uses the event-triggered reporting mode,
event 2B might be triggered when the Ec/No value of the target frequency is higher
than this threshold. In the periodical reporting mode, this parameter is used for
handover evaluation on the RNC side.
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Parameter name Inter-freq PS target frequency trigger Ec/No THD
Parameter ID InterFreqCovHOPSThdEcN0
GUI range –24–0
Default value -16

MML command
Description:
If PS service inter-frequency handover uses the event-triggered reporting mode,
event 2B might be triggered when the Ec/No value of the target frequency is higher
Parameter name Inter-freq CS target frequency trigger RSCP THD
Parameter ID InterFreqCovHOCSThdRSCP
Default value -95

MML command
Description:
event 2B might be triggered when the RSCP value of the target frequency is higher
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Parameter name Inter-freq PS target frequency trigger RSCP THD
Parameter ID InterFreqCovHOPSThdRSCP
Default value -95

MML command
Description:
event 2B might be triggered when the RSCP value of the target frequency is higher
Parameter name Inter-freq CS Used frequency trigger Ec/No THD
Parameter ID IFHOUsedFreqCSThdEcN0
GUI range –24–0
Default value -16

MML command
Description:
event 2B might be triggered when the Ec/No value of the used frequency is lower
than this threshold. (Event 2B can be triggered only when the two necessary
conditions can be met at the same time.)
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Parameter name Inter-freq PS Used frequency trigger Ec/No THD
Parameter ID IFHOUsedFreqPSThdEcN0
GUI range –24–0
Default value -16

MML command
Description:
If service inter-frequency handover uses the event-triggered reporting mode, event
2B might be triggered when the Ec/No value of the used frequency is lower than
this threshold. (Event 2B can be triggered only when the two necessary conditions
can be met at the same time.)
Parameter name Inter-freq CS Used frequency trigger RSCP THD
Parameter ID IFHOUsedFreqCSThdRSCP
Default value -95

MML command
Description:
event 2B might be triggered when the RSCP value of the used frequency is lower
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Parameter name Inter-freq PS Used frequency trigger RSCP THD
Parameter ID IFHOUsedFreqPSThdRSCP
Default value -95

MML command
Description:
event 2B might be triggered when the RSCP value of the used frequency is lower
Parameter name 2B hysteresis
Parameter ID Hystfor2B
GUI range 0–29
Default value 6

MML command
Description:
Event 2B trigger hysteresis. This parameter value is related to the slow fading
triggered in time
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Parameter name 2B event trigger delay time
Parameter ID TrigTime2B
D0, D10, D20, D40, D60, D80, D100, D120, D160, D200,
GUI range
D240, D320, D640, D1280, D2560, D5000
0, 10, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 160, 200, 240, 320, 640,
1280, 2560, 5000 (ms)
Default value D640

MML command
Description:
Event 2B trigger delay time. This parameter value is related to the slow fading
changes.
VII. Triggering of Event 2C
Event 2C
QNon used  TNon used 2 c  H 2 c / 2
Where,
 QNoused is the measured quality of the cell that uses other frequency.
 TNoused is the absolute quality threshold of the cell that uses other frequency.
Inter-freq measure target frequency trigger Ec/No THD.
 H2c is the event 2C hysteresis value 2C hysteresis.
After the conditions of Event 2C are fulfilled and maintained until the 2C event
trigger delay time is reached, the UE reports the Event 2C measurement report
message.
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Inter-freq measure target frequency trigger Ec/No

Parameter name
THD
Parameter ID InterFreqCovHOThdEcN0
GUI range –24–0
Default value -16

INTERFREQHONCOV
Description:
When the Ec/No value of the target frequency is higher than this threshold, event
2C can be triggered.
Parameter name 2C hysteresis
Parameter ID Hystfor2C
GUI range 0–29
Default value 6

INTERFREQHONCOV
Description:
Event 2C trigger hysteresis. This parameter value is related to the slow fading
triggered in time
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Parameter name 2C event trigger delay time
Parameter ID TrigTime2C
D0, D10, D20, D40, D60, D80, D100, D120, D160,

GUI range
D200, D240, D320, D640, D1280, D2560, D5000
0, 10, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 160, 200, 240, 320, 640,
1280, 2560, 5000 (ms)
Default value D640

INTERFREQHONCOV
Description:
Event 2C trigger delay time. This parameter value is related to the slow fading
changes.
VIII. Triggering of Event 1F
Event 1F is triggered on the basis of the following formula:
10  LogM Old  T1 f  H 1 f / 2,
Where:
 MOld is the measurement value of the cell that becomes worse
 T1f is an absolute threshold. The threshold parameters for different intra-
frequency measurement quantity are set to 1F event absolute EcNo threshold,
1F event absolute RSCP threshold respectively.
 H1f is 1F hysteresis, the hysteresis value of event 1F.
If the signal quality of a cell not in the active set is worse than T1f - H1f/2 for a certain
time 1F event trigger delay time, the UE reports event 1F.
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Parameter name 1F event absolute EcNo threshold
Parameter ID INTRAABLTHDFOR1FECNO
GUI range -24 ~0
Physical range& unit -24 ~0; step: 1 (dB)
Default value -24
SET INTRAFREQHO / ADD CELLINTRAFREQHO /

MML command
MOD CELLINTRAFREQHO
Description:
The absolute EcNo threshold of the event 1F.It is easier to trigger event 1F if the
value increases.It is harder to trigger event 1F if the value decreases.
Parameter name 1F event absolute RSCP threshold
Parameter ID INTRAABLTHDFOR1FRSCP
GUI range -115~25
Physical range& unit -115~25; step: 1 (dB)
Default value 8

MML command
MOD CELLINTRAFREQHO
Description:
The absolute RSCP threshold of the event 1F.It is easier to trigger event 1F if the
value increases.It is harder to trigger event 1F if the value decreases.
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Parameter name 1F hysteresis
Parameter ID Hystfor1D
GUI range 0–15
Physical range & unit 0–7.5; step: 0.5 (dB)
Default value 8

MML command
MOD CELLINTRAFREQHO
Description:
The hysteresis value of the event 1D. This parameter value is related to the slow
fading characteristic. The greater this value is set, the less ping-pong effect and
misjudgment can be caused. However, in this case, the event cannot be triggered
in time.
Parameter name 1F event trigger delay time
Parameter ID TRIGTIME1F
D0, D10, D20, D40, D60, D80, D100, D120, D160, D200,
GUI range
D240, D320, D640, D1280, D2560, D5000
0, 10, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 160, 200, 240, 320, 640,
1280, 2560, 5000 (ms)
Default value D640

MML command
MOD CELLINTRAFREQHO
Description:
The trigger delay time of the event 1F. This parameter value is related to the slow
fading characteristic. The greater this parameter is set, the smaller the
misjudgment probability, but the lower the response speed of the event to the
measured signal changes.
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IX. Thresholds Summary for Events
Table 1.4 Recommended Thresholds for Event 2D/2F/2B/2C
Default Physical
Event Parameter Name Unit
Value Value
2D Inter-freq CS measure start Ec/No THD -16 -16 dB
Inter-freq PS measure start Ec/No THD -16 -16 dB
Inter-freq CS measure start RSCP THD -95 -95 dBm
Inter-freq PS measure start RSCP THD -95 -95 dBm
2D hysteresis 6 3 dB
2D event trigger delay time D640 640 ms
2F Inter-freq CS measure stop Ec/No THD -14 -14 dB
Inter-freq PS measure stop Ec/No THD -14 -14 dB
Inter-freq CS measure stop RSCP THD -90 -90 dBm
Inter-freq PS measure stop RSCP THD -90 -90 dBm
2F hysteresis 6 3 dB
2F event trigger delay time D640 640 ms
Inter-freq CS target frequency trigger

2B -16 -16 dB
Ec/No THD
Inter-freq PS target frequency trigger Ec/No

-16 -16 dB
THD
Inter-freq CS target frequency trigger RSCP

-95 -95 dBm
THD
Inter-freq PS target frequency trigger RSCP

-95 -95 dBm
THD
Inter-freq CS Used frequency trigger Ec/No

-16 -16 dB
THD
Inter-freq PS Used frequency trigger Ec/No

-16 -16 dB
THD
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Default Physical
Event Parameter Name Unit
Value Value
Inter-freq CS Used frequency trigger RSCP

-95 -95 dBm
THD
Inter-freq PS Used frequency trigger RSCP

-95 -95 dBm
THD
2B hysteresis 6 3 dB
2B event trigger delay time D640 640 ms
Inter-freq measure target frequency trigger

2C -16 -16 dB
Ec/No THD
2C hysteresis 6 3 dB
2C event trigger delay time D640 640 ms
X. Periodical Measurement Reporting
The periodical report mode can be used in coverage-based inter-frequency handover

and is the recommended Inter-frequency measure report mode.
Based on the measurement control message sent by the RNC, the UE periodically
reports the measurement quality of the target cell on the basis of the configured
parameters Inter-frequency measure periodical rpt period and Inter-frequency
measure quantity, and then the RNC makes the handover decision based on the
measurement report and performs the handover procedure.
The advantage of periodical report is that, after the handover fails, the RNC retries
the handover to the same cell after receiving the periodical report from the UE, thus,
the success ratio of inter-frequency handover is improved.
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Parameter name Inter-frequency measure periodical rpt period
Parameter ID PeriodReportInterval
NON_PERIODIC_REPORT,D250, D500, D1000,

GUI range D2000,D3000, D4000,D6000, D8000,D12000, D16000,
D20000, D24000, D28000, D32000, D64000
NON_PERIODIC_REPORT,250, 500, 1000, 2000,3000,

Physical range& unit 4000,6000, 8000,12000, 16000, 20000, 24000, 28000,
32000, 64000 (ms)
Default value D500

MML command
Description:
Inter-frequency measurement reporting interval.
XI. Compressed Mode
In a WCDMA FDD system, the UE in CELL_DCH state sends and receives signals
continuously in uplink and downlink channels. If the UE in this case needs to measure
the pilot signal strength of an inter-frequency WCDMA or GSM cell, and it has only
mono-frequency receiver, the UE must use the compressed mode technique.
This technique increases the transmit capability of physical channel or reduces the
volume of data traffic. Thus, each physical frame can offer 3–7 timeslots for inter-
frequency or inter-RAT cell measurement.
Therefore, the compressed mode is usually used in inter-frequency or inter-RAT
handover. When the corresponding handover algorithm decides a measurement in
the compressed mode based on the capability of the UE, the RNC does as follows:
5) Sends parameters for the compressed mode to the NodeB and UE
6) Sets parameters for inter-frequency or inter-RAT cell measurement control
7) Activates the compressed mode
8) Update measurement control information to UE when needed
The radio network is affected when the UE performs the inter-frequency
measurement in compressed mode for a long time. To avoid this, the system stops
the inter-frequency measurement and disables the compressed mode if no inter-
frequency handover occurs upon expiry of the inter-frequency measurement timer
Inter-freq measure timer length.
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This timer can be configured according to type of the inter-frequency handover, for
example, this timer can be configured as inter-frequency handover based on
coverage or inter-frequency handover based on non-coverage.
Parameter name Inter-freq measure timer length
Parameter ID InterFreqMeasTime
GUI range 0–512
Physical range& unit 0–512 (s)
Default value 60

MML command
Description:
If no inter-frequency handover occurs upon expiry of the inter-frequency
measurement timer, the system stops inter-frequency measurement and disables
the compressed mode if enabled. If this parameter is 0, the system will not start the
inter-frequency measurement timer.
Parameter name Inter-freq measure timer length
Parameter ID InterFreqMeasTime
GUI range 0–512
Physical range& unit 0–512 (s)
Default value 60

INTERFREQHONCOV
Description:
If no inter-frequency handover occurs upon expiry of the inter-frequency
measurement timer, the system stops inter-frequency measurement and disables
the compressed mode if enabled. If this parameter is 0, the system will not start the
inter-frequency measurement timer.
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The compressed mode includes two types, spreading factor reduction (SF/2) and high
layer approaches. The usage of type of compressed mode is decided by the RNC
automatically, according to spreading factor used in uplink or downlink.
> When the downlink spreading factor is greater than or equal to this parameter
value, the SF/2 approach will be preferred. Otherwise, the high layer scheduing will
be preferred.
> When the uplink spreading factor is greater than or equal to this parameter value,
the SF/2 approach will be preferred. Otherwise, the high layer scheduling will be
preferred.
Parameter name DL SF threshold
Parameter ID DLSFTURNPOINT
GUI range D8, D16, D32, D64, D128, D256
Physical range& unit 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256
Default value D64
MML command SET CMCF / ADD CELLCMCF / MOD CELLCMCF
Description:
CM implementation approach selection basis. When the downlink spreading factor
is greater than or equal to this parameter value, the SF/2 approach will be
preferred. Otherwise, the high layer scheduing will be preferred.
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Parameter name UL SF threshold
Parameter ID ULSFTURNPOINT
GUI range D8, D16, D32, D64, D128, D256
Physical range& unit 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256
Default value D64
MML command SET CMCF / ADD CELLCMCF / MOD CELLCMCF
Description:
CM implementation approach selection basis. When the uplink spreading factor is
greater than or equal to this parameter value, the SF/2 approach will be preferred.
Otherwise, the high layer scheduing will be preferred.
8.4.5 Inter-Frequency Handover Decision and Execution
I. Inter-frequency handover based on coverage - Periodical Reporting Mode
After receiving the periodical report of the inter-frequency cell, the RNC starts the
following decision process:
9) Decides whether the quality of the pilot signal of the target cell meet the
requirement of inter-frequency handover.
10) Starts the evaluation for the cells that meet the requirement of the handover and
runs the hard handover time-to-trigger timer.
11) Stops the evaluation of the cells whose quality is below the preset threshold and
stops the hard handover time-to-trigger timer.
12) Selects the cells in turn based on their quality from high to low to initiate inter-
frequency handover in all cells where the hard handover time-to-trigger timer is
timeout. The length of the hard handover time-to-trigger timer is configured as
HHO event trigger delay time.
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Parameter name HHO event trigger delay time
Parameter ID TrigTimeHHO
GUI range 0–64000
Physical range& unit 0–64000 (ms)
Default value 640

MML command
Description:
Hard handover delay time of periodical reporting trigger.
After the RNC decides that the quality of an inter-frequency cell meets the
requirements, it starts the evaluation and run the hard handover time-to-trigger timer
in this cell. The requirements of inter-frequency handover consist of the following two
aspects:
 The CPICH RSCP value and Ec/No value of the inter-frequency cell are both
higher than the minimum access threshold, that is the CPICH RSCP value is
higher than Inter-freq handover min access RSCP THD, and the Ec/No value
is higher than Inter-freq handover min access Ec/No THD.

 The measured value of the inter-frequency cell is Mother_Freq + CIO Tother_Freq + H/2
Where,
 Mother_Freq is the CPICH measurement value of the target cell reported by the UE.
 CIO is the Cell Individual Offset of the target cell Cell offset
 Tother_Freq is the decision threshold for hard inter-frequency handover. Based on
the service type (CS or PS) and measurement quantity (CPICH Ec/No or RSCP),
this threshold can be configured as Inter-freq CS target frequency trigger
Ec/No THD, Inter-freq PS target frequency trigger Ec/No THD, Inter-freq CS
target frequency trigger RSCP THD, And Inter-freq PS target frequency
trigger RSCP THD respectively. This threshold is the same as the quality
threshold of the Event 2B target frequency cell.
 H is the inter-frequency hard handover hystetesis value HHO hysteresis.
Bfore the hard handover time-to-trigger timer used for cell evaluation of inter-
frequency handover is overflow, the RNC stops the evaluation of the cell and stops
the hard handover time-to-trigger timer if it detects that the inter-frequency cell
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measurement result periodically reported by the UE fulfils either of the following

conditions.
 Either the CPICH RSCP value or the Ec/No value of the inter-frequency cell is
lower than the minimum threshold, that is the CPICH RSCP value is lower than
Inter-freq handover min access RSCP THD or the Ec/No value is lower than
Inter-freq handover min access Ec/No THD.
 The measured value of the inter-frequency cell is Mother_Freq + CIO < Tother_Freq - H/2,
where, the parameters are the same as those when the evaluation is started.
There is an example to describe the procedure of evaluating the triggering of inter-
frequency handover.
When RNC receives inter-frequency measurement report form UE, RNC first
evaluates if there are cells full filled the requirements of handover threshold Inter-
freq CS target frequency trigger RSCP THD and hysteresis HHO hysteresis. If
there are, HHO event trigger delay time is started for each cell. If there is not, the
timer will not be started and just wait for the next measurement report.
For each cell in the measurement report, the above evaluation is performed. When
more than 1 cell’s HHO event trigger delay time expire at the same time, the latest
measurement report is used to choose the best inter-frequency cell to handover, i.e.
the cell with highest CPICH RSCP in the latest measurement report is chosen.
CPICH RSCP
Timer for HHO 640 ms

event trigger
HHO delay time start
hysteresis
InterFreqCovH
oCsThdRSCP
HHO event trigger

delay time expire
500 ms and handover
Inter-frequency
neighbour cell1
Start
IF
MR1 MR2 MR3 MR4 MR5 t
Figure 12.1 The cell with highest CPICH RSCP in the latest measurement report is
chosen to handover
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Parameter name Cell offset
Parameter ID CellIndividalOffset
GUI range -20–20
Physical range& unit -10–10; step: 0.5 (dB)
Default value 0
MML command ADD INTERFREQNCELL / MOD INTERFREQNCELL
Description:
Offset of cell CPICH measurement value. The sum of this parameter value and the
actual measured value is used in UE event evaluation. In handover algorithms, this
parameter is used for moving the border of a cell. It is configured according to the
actual environment.
Parameter name Inter-freq handover min access RSCP THD
Parameter ID HHORSCPmin
Default value -115

MML command
Description:
If the coverage-based inter-frequency uses the periodical reporting mode, a
handover to an inter-frequency cell might be allowed only when the RSCP value of
the cell is higher than this threshold.
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Parameter name Inter-freq handover min access Ec/No THD
Parameter ID HHOEcNomin
GUI range –24–0
Default value -16

MML command
Description:
If the coverage-based inter-frequency uses the periodical reporting mode, a
handover to an inter-frequency cell might be allowed only when the Ec/No value of
the cell is higher than this threshold.
Parameter name HHO hysteresis
Parameter ID HystforHHO
GUI range 0–29
Default value 6

MML command
Description:
Hard handover hysteresis of periodical reporting trigger, used for inter-frequency
II. Inter-frequency handover based on coverage - Event Reporting Mode
After receiving the event 2B measurement report of the inter-frequency cell, the RNC
starts the following decision process:
 Combines all the pilot cells that trigger the event 2B to a cell set and orders the
cells by the measurement quality from high to low.
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 Selects the cell in turn from the cell set to perform inter-frequency handover.
III. Inter-frequency based on coverage - Blind handover after Event 1F
After receiving 1F event of best cell from UE, the RNC would check if blind handover
target cell is configured for the best cell in the database, i.e. Blind handover flag and
Blind handover Priority.
If multiple blind handover target cells are configured, the RNC would perform blind
handover to the target cell with the highest priority Blind handover Priority.
To perform blind handover to the target cell, the RNC send PHYSICAL CHANNEL
RECONFIGURATION message to the UE.
Parameter name Blind handover flag
Parameter ID BLINDHOFLAG
GUI range FALSE, TRUE
Physical range& unit FALSE, TRUE
Default value FALSE
MML command ADD INTERFREQNCELL
Description:
Indicating whether to perform blind handover.
Parameter name Blind handover Priority
Parameter ID BLINDHOPRIO
GUI range 0~30
Physical range& unit 0~30
Default value None
MML command ADD INTERFREQNCELL
Description:
The value 0 represents the highest priority. The value range corresponds to only
one cell.
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IV. Inter-frequency handover based on HCS speed estimation
If the handover is from a micro cell to a macro cell, and blind handover condition is
fulfilled, the RNC performs blind handover to the target cell.
If the inter-frequency measurement mode is employed, the RNC starts the inter-
frequency procedure for the cell with best quality in the target cells after receiving the
event 2C from the UE.
V. Inter-frequency handover based on load
The inter-frequency handover based on load is triggered by the LDR module. The
LDR module provides the target cell information for the current cell, and the RNC
performs the handover procedure.
8.4.6 Signaling Procedure for Inter-Frequency Handover Within One RNC
Figure 12.2 shows the inter-frequency handover when a UE moves from NodeB 1 to
NodeB 2 within an RNC.
CN CN
SRNC SRNC
NodeB1 NodeB2 NodeB1 NodeB2
(1) (2)
Figure 12.2 Inter-frequency handover between NodeBs within an RNC
Before the handover, the UE sets up a connection to NodeB 1. After the handover, the
UE sets up a connection to NodeB 2.
Figure 12.3 shows the signaling procedure for inter-frequency handover between
NodeBs within an RNC.
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U NodeB SRN NodeB

UE NodeB2 SRNC NodeB1
E 2 C 1
Decision to setup new

Decision to setup new RL
RL
1. Radio Link Setup Request
Start RX
2. Radio Link Setup Response
3. ALCAP Iub Data Transport Bearer Setup
4.Downlink Synchronization
5.Uplink Synchronization
Start TX
6. DCCH : Physical Channel Reconfiguration
7. DCCH : Physical Channel Reconfiguration Complete
Decision to delete old

Decision to delete old RL
RL
8. Radio Link DeletionRequest
Stop RX and
Stop RX and TX
TX
9.Radio Link Deletion Response
10.ALCAP Iub Data Transport Bearer Release
Figure 12.3 Signaling procedure for inter-frequency handover between NodeBs

within an RNC
As shown in Figure 12.3, NodeB 1 is the source NodeB and NodeB 2 is the target
NodeB. In steps 1–7, a new connection is set up. In steps 8–10, the old connection is
released.
The procedure is as follows:
1) SRNC decides to set up a radio link in a cell of NodeB 2, and sends a Radio Link
Setup Request message to NodeB 2.
2) NodeB 2 configures its physical channel and starts to receive UE signals for UL
synchronization, and then sends a Radio Link Setup Response message to the
DRNC.
3) DRNC sets up an ALCAP Iub Data Transport Bearer to bear the new connection
between the SRNC and NodeB 2.
4) SRNC sends a Downlink Synchronization frame to NodeB 2 through the new
bearer.
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5) NodeB 2 sends an Uplink Synchronization frame to the SRNC through the new
bearer. NodeB 2 starts downlink transmission
6) SRNC sends an RRC message Physical Channel Reconfiguration to the UE
through DCCH.
7) UE responds with an RRC Physical Channel Reconfiguration Complete.
8) SRNC sends an NBAP message Radio Link Deletion Request to NodeB 1.
NodeB 1 stops uplink reception and downlink transmission.
9) NodeB 1 releases radio resources and then sends an NBAP message Radio
Link Deletion Response.
10) SRNC initiates the release of the ALCAP Iub Data Transport Bearer through
ALCAP protocol.
8.4.7 Signaling Procedure for Inter-Frequency Handover Between RNCs
Figure 10.1 shows the procedure for inter-frequency hard handover when a UE
moves from a NodeB to another NodeB between RNCs.
CN CN
SRNC DRNC SRNC DRNC
NodeB1 NodeB2 NodeB1 NodeB2
(1) (2)
Figure 10.1 Inter-frequency hard handover between RNCs
Before the handover, the UE sets up a connection to NodeB 1. After the handover, the
UE sets up a connection to NodeB 2.
Figure 10.2 shows the signaling procedure for inter-frequency handover between
RNCs.
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UE NodeB2 DRNC SRNC NodeB1
Decision to setup new Radio Link
1.Radio Link Setup

2.Radio Link Setup
Requset
Requset
Start Rx
3.Radio Link Setup

4.Radio Link Setup
Response
Response
5. ALCAP Iub Data Transport Bearer Setup
6. ALCAP Iur Data Transport Bearer Setup
7.Radio Link Restore

8.Radio Link
Indicate
Restore Indicate
9. Downlink Synchronization
10. Uplink Synchronization
Start Tx
11. DCCH: Physical Channel Reconfiguration
12. DCCH: Physical Channel Reconfiguration Complete

13. Radio Link Deletion
Request
Stop Rx and Tx
14. Radio Link Deletion

Response
15.ALCAP Iub Data Transport Bearer Release
Figure 10.2 Signaling procedure for inter-frequency hard handover between RNCs
As shown in Figure 10.2, NodeB 1 is the source NodeB and NodeB 2 is the target
NodeB. In steps 1–12, a new connection is set up. In steps 12–15, the old connection
is released.
The procedures are as follows:
1) SRNC decides to set up a radio link in a cell of NodeB 2, and sends a Radio Link
Setup Request message to NRNC.
2) DRNC forwards this Radio Link Setup Request message to NodeB2.
3) NodeB 2 configures its physical channel and starts to receive UE signals for UL
synchronization, and then sends a Radio Link Setup Response message to the
DRNC.
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4) DRNC sends the Radio Link Setup Response message to SRNC.

5) SRNC sets up an ALCAP Iub Data Transport Bearerto bear the new
connectection between NodeB2.
6) SRNC sets up and ALCAP Iur Data Transport Bearer between DRNC.
7) NodeB2 sends an Radio Link Restore Indicate message to DRNC.
8) DRNC sends the Radio Link Restore Indicate message to SRNC.
9) SRNC sends a Downlink Synchronization message to NodeB2.
10) NodeB2 sends a Uplink Synchronization message to SRNC, and NodeB2 starts
downlink transmission.
11) SRNC sends a RRC message Physical Channel Reconfiguration to UE through
DCCH.
12) UE responds the RRC message with a Physical Channel Reconfiguration
Complete message.
13) SRNC sends a NBAP message Radio Link Deletion Request to NodeB1,
NodeB1 stops the uplink receving and downlink transmiting.
14) NodeB1 releases radio resources, and reports the success of the release
through an NBAP message Radio Link Deletion Response.
15) SRNC initiates the release of the Iub Data Transport Bearer through the ALCAP.
8.5 Capabilities
None.
8.6 Implementation
8.6.1 Enabling Inter-Frequency Handover
I. Hardware Installation
This feature does not need extra hardware.
II. Software Installation
This feature does not need extra software.
III. License Update
This feature does no need license.
IV. Data Configuration
To configure the parameters for the inter-frequency handover, perform the following
steps:
16) Execute the ADD INTERFREQNCELL command to ADD INTER-frequency
neighboring cell.
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17) Execute the SET CORRMALGOSWITCH command to turn on inter-frequency

handover switch.
18) Execute the LST INTERFREQHOCOV command to query whether RNC
oriented inter-frequency handover parameters are reasonable. If RNC oriented
inter-frequency handover measurement algorithm parameters need to be
reconfigured, execute the SET INTERFREQHOCOV command.
V. Verification of the Enabled Feature
To verify the enabled inter-frequency handover, perform the following step:

1) Execute the LST INTERFREQNCELL command to query whether the inter-
frequency neighboring cell is configured.
2) Execute the LST CORRMALGOSWITCH command to query whether the state
of the parameters active set quality measurement switch and inter-frequency
handover algorithm switch are ON.
3) If the ADD CELLINTERFREQHOCOV is executed to configure cell oriented
parameters, then, Execute the LST CELLINTERFREQHOCOV command to
query whether the configured cell oriented inter-frequency handover parameters
are reasonable. If not reasonable, Execute the LST INTERFREQHOCOV
command to query RNC oriented inter-frequency handover parameters.
VI. Examples
// (1) Set cell 100 of RNC 9 as an inter-frequency neighboring cell of cell 1.

ADD INTERFREQNCELL: CELLID=1, RNCID=9, NCELLID=100,
READSFNIND=NOT_READ, CELLINDIVIDALOFFSET=0, QOFFSET1SN=0,
QOFFSET2SN=0, TPENALTYHCSRESELECT=D0, BLINDHOFLAG=FALSE;
// (2) Enable the RNC-oriented inter-frequency handover algorithm.

SET CORRMALGOSWITCH:
HOSWITCH=ACT_SET_QUAL_SWITCH-1&INTER_FREQ_HHO_SWITCH-1;
8.6.2 Reconfiguring Inter-Frequency Handover Parameters
I. Parameter Reconfiguration on the RNC Side
The commands for reconfiguring inter-frequency handover parameters on RNC side

fall into the following two categories:
 Table 1.1 shows the commands for reconfiguring RNC oriented inter-frequency
handover parameters.
 Table 1.2 shows the commands for reconfiguring cell oriented inter-frequency
handover parameters.
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Table 1.1 Commands for reconfiguring RNC oriented inter-frequency handover

parameters
Function Command
List RNC oriented connection algorithm switch

LST CORRMALGOSWITCH
parameter
Set RNC oriented connection algorithm switch

SET CORRMALGOSWITCH
parameter
List RNC oriented coverage-based inter-frequency

LST INTERFREQHOCOV
handover measurement algorithm parameter
Set RNC oriented coverage-based inter-frequency

SET INTERFREQHOCOV
handover measurement algorithm parameter
Table 1.2 Commands for reconfiguring cell oriented inter-frequency handover

parameters
Function Command
ADD INTER-frequency neighboring cell ADD INTERFREQNCELL
Modify inter-frequency neighboring cell MOD INTERFREQNCELL
List inter-frequency neighboring cell LST INTERFREQNCELL
Remove inter-frequency neighboring cell RMV INTERFREQNCELL
Add cell oriented coverage-based inter-

frequency handover measurement algorithm ADD CELLINTERFREQHOCOV
parameter
Modify cell oriented coverage-based inter-

frequency handover measurement algorithm MOD CELLINTERFREQHOCOV
parameter
List cell oriented coverage-based inter-

frequency handover measurement algorithm LST CELLINTERFREQHOCOV
parameter
Remove cell oriented coverage-based inter-

frequency handover measurement algorithm RMV CELLINTERFREQHOCOV
parameter
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II. Parameter Reconfiguration on the NodeB Side
None.
III. Parameter Reconfiguration Verification
Execute the LST INTERFREQHOCOV command to query RNC oriented inter-

frequency handover parameter.
IV. Examples
//Reconfigure RNC oriented coverage-based inter-frequency measurement

algorithm parameters.
//(1)List RNC oriented coverage-based inter-frequency measurement
LST INTERFREQHOCOV:;
//(2)Set RNC oriented coverage-based inter-frequency measurement algorithm
parameters.
SET INTERFREQHOCOV: INTERFREQFILTERCOEF=D6, PERIODREPORTINTERVAL=D8000;
//(3)Execute the LST INTERFREQHOCOV command to query whether RNC oriented
coverage-based inter-frequency measurement algorithm parameters are
reconfigured.
LST INTERFREQHOCOV:;
//The output results show that parameters are reconfigured.
//Reconfigure cell oriented coverage-based inter-frequency measurement
//(1)List cell oriented coverage-based inter-frequency measurement
LST CELLINTERFREQHOCOV: CellId=10101, LstFormat=VERTICAL;
//The output results show that cell parameters do not exist.
//(2)Add cell oriented coverage-based inter-frequency measurement
ADD CELLINTERFREQHOCOV: CellId=10101,
InterFreqReportMode=PERIODICAL_REPORTING,
InterFreqMeasQuantity=CPICH_RSCP, InterFreqFilterCoef=D3,
PeriodReportInterval=D500, Hystfor2B=6, Hystfor2D=6, Hystfor2F=6,
HystforHHO=6, WeightForUsedFreq=0, TrigTime2B=D640, TrigTime2D=D640,
TrigTime2F=D640, TrigTimeHHO=640, InterFreqCSThd2DEcN0=-16,
InterFreqCSThd2FEcN0=-14, InterFreqPSThd2DEcN0=-16, InterFreqPSThd2FEcN0=-
14, InterFreqCSThd2DRSCP=-95, InterFreqCSThd2FRSCP=-90,
InterFreqPSThd2DRSCP=-95, InterFreqPSThd2FRSCP=-90,
InterFreqCovHOCSThdEcN0=-16, InterFreqCovHOPSThdEcN0=-16,
InterFreqCovHOCSThdRSCP=-90, InterFreqCovHOPSThdRSCP=-90,
IFHOUsedFreqCSThdEcN0=-16, IFHOUsedFreqPSThdEcN0=-16,
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IFHOUsedFreqCSThdRSCP=-95, IFHOUsedFreqPSThdRSCP=-95, HHOEcNomin=-16,

HHORSCPmin=-115, InterFreqMeasTime=60;
//(3)Execute the LST CELLHSSCCH command to query whether cell oriented
coverage-based inter-frequency measurement algorithm parameters are
reconfigured.
LST CELLINTERFREQHOCOV: CellId=10101, LstFormat=VERTICAL;
//The output results show that the parameters are reconfigured.
8.6.3 Disabling Inter-Frequency Handover
I. Method of Disabling Inter-Frequency Handover
Execute the SET CORRMALGOSWITCH command to turn off RNC oriented inter-
frequency handover switch.
Note that the disabling operation is only applicable to RNC. This operation is not
applicable to cell or NodeB.
II. Verification of the Disabled Feature
Execute the LST CORRMALGOSWITCH command to query the current state of the
algorithm switch. The disabling of inter-frequency handover in RNC succeeds when
the state of the inter-frequency hard handover switch is OFF.
III. Examples
//(1)Turn off inter-frequency handover algorithm switch

SET CORRMALGOSWITCH: HoSwitch=INTER_FREQ_HHO_SWITCH-0;
//(2)Execute the LST CORRMALGOSWITCH command to query whether inter-
frequency handover in RNC is disabled
LST CORRMALGOSWITCH: LstFormat=VERTICAL;
//The output results show that the state of inter-frequency hard handover
switch is OFF.
8.7 Maintenance Information

8.7.1 MML Commands
Table 1.3 shows the commands.
Table 1.3 MML commands related to inter-frequency handover
Command Description
SET CORRMALGOSWITCH Set inter-frequency handover algorithm switch
ADD INTERFREQNCELL ADD INTER-frequency neighboring cell
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Command Description
Set RNC oriented coverage-based inter-

SET INTERFREQHOCOV frequency handover measurement algorithm
parameter
Set cell oriented coverage-based inter-

MOD CELLINTERFREQHOCOV frequency handover measurement algorithm
parameter
Set RNC oriented HCS hierarchical cell

SET HCSHO
parameter
Add cell oriented HCS hierarchical cell

ADD CELLHCSHO
parameter
8.7.2 Alarms
None.
8.7.3 Counters
Table 1.4 lists the counters of inter-frequency handover.
Table 1.4 Counters of inter-frequency handover
Counter Description Measurement Unit
Number of Hard Handover

VS.HHO.Att.RNC HHO.RNC
Requests
Number of Successful Hard

VS.HHO.Succ.RNC HHO.RNC
Handovers
Number of Requested
VS.HHO.InterFreq.AttOut Outgoing Inter-frequency HHO.CELL
Handovers
Number of Successful
VS.HHO.InterFreq.SuccOut Outgoing Inter-frequency HHO.CELL
Handovers
Number of Requested
VS.HHO.InterFreqIn.Att Incoming Inter-frequency HHO.CELL
Handovers
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Number of Successful
VS.HHO.InterFreqIn.Succ Incoming Inter-frequency HHO.CELL
Handovers
8.8 References
 3GPP, 25.331 "RRC Protocol Specification"
 3GPP, 25.931 " UTRAN Functions, Examples on Signalling Procedures"
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RAN Feature Description Table of Contents

Chapter 8 Inter-Frequency Handover.........................................................................................8-1

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Figure 8-1 Inter-Frequency Handover configuration model (1).............................................8-4

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Table 8-1 NEs required for inter-frequency handover............................................................8-2

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Chapter 8 Inter-Frequency Handover

8.1 Introduction to Inter-Frequency Handover

See section 7.1 "Introduction to Handover."

Inter-frequency handover provides supplementary coverage in inter-frequency

8.1.3 Terms and abbreviations

Ping-pong Frequent handovers between cells due to changes in signal quality

In the compressed mode, some timeslots in one or more

Abbreviation Full Spelling

3GPP 3rd Generation Partnership Project

ALCAP Access Link Control Application Part

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Abbreviation Full Spelling

DRNC Drift RNC

DS-CDMA Direct-Sequence Code Division Multiple Access

FDD Frequency Division Duplex

RNC Radio Network Controller

RRM Radio Resource Management

SHO Soft HandOver

SIR Signal to Interference Ratio

SRNC Serving RNC

TPC Transmit Power Control

UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications System

UTRAN UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network

WCDMA Wideband Code Division Multiple Access

The realization of inter-frequency handover depends on the cooperation of the UE,

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Table 1.1 NEs required for inter-frequency handover

8.2.2 Software Releases

Table 1.2 RAN products and related versions

RNC BSC6800 V100R002 and later releases

DBS3000 V100R006 and later releases

BTS3812A V100R005 and later releases

BTS3806 V100R002 and later releases

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Another impact is the affection to the quality of service for time-delay-sensitive

8.3.2 On Other Features

8.4 Technical Description

The configuration model for Inter-Frequency Handover is as show in Figure 1.2,

GlobalParaClass NeighbourClass CellClass

INTERFREQHOCOV .Class INTERFREQNCELL .Class CELLINTERFREQHONCOV.Class

INTERFREQHONCOV .Class CELLINTERFREQHOCOV.Class

Figure 1.2 Inter-Frequency Handover configuration model (1)

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CELLINTERFREQHOCOV .Class INTERFREQHOCOV .Class

Inter-freq PS target frequency trigger Ec/No THD

2D event trigger delay time 2B event trigger delay time

Inter-freq PS measure stop Ec/No THD Inter-freq measure timer length

2F hysteresis Inter-freq handover min access Ec/No THD

2F event trigger delay time HHO hysteresis

Figure 1.3 Inter-Frequency Handover configuration model (2)

INTERFREQHONCOV.Class Cell offset

Blind handover flag

2C event trigger delay time

Inter-freq measure timer length

Figure 1.4 Inter-Frequency Handover configuration model (3)

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