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64QAM
64 Quadrature Amplitude Modulation
High-order modulation mapping 6 bits per symbol, standard for mobile broadband under favorable SNR.
Technical Explanation
64QAM encodes 6 bits per symbol across 64 constellation points. It requires approximately 15 dB SINR for clean decoding and serves as the baseline high-throughput modulation for standard 5G smartphones in good radio coverage.
Key Functions
- Encodes 6 bits per complex modulation symbol
- Triple the data rate of QPSK for wideband mobile broadband
- Standard capability across all 3GPP 5G UE release categories
Specifications
3GPP TS 38.211
Interfaces
Uu
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