Functions using logical different channels

Functions using logical different channels

? Network informs the UE about the radio environment. The information is provided through the Broadcast Control Channel (BCCH)

– the code values in the cell and in the neighbouring cells, power levels …

? Paging in order to find out the actual location of the user. Th network request is carried out in the logical channel Paging Control Channel (PCH).

? Task common for all UE residing in the cell. Common Control Channel (CCCH). Since many users may use CCH simultaneously they are identified by U-RNTI ( UTRAN Radio Network Temporary Identity).

? The control information of dedicated and active connection is send in Dedicated Control Channel (DCCH).

? The dedicated user traffic in DL is sent through Dedicated Traffic Channel (DTCH).

? In DL the information to all UE or a specific group of UE in the cell can be transmitted on Common Traffic Channel (CTCH)

Very informative and useful.