Numerology and frame structure for 5G radio access

5G radio access technology is envisioned to operate from sub-1 GHz to 100 GHz using a wide range of deployment options and to support diverse services. This paper proposes OFDM numerology and frame structure for 5G radio access. The numerology is proposed keeping in view realistic propagation channel measurements, mobility, effect of phase noise, and implementation complexity. The frame structure is proposed for both FDD and TDD. The proposed frame structure is flexible, scalable, and fulfills low latency requirements.

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