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Cross-Division Duplex (XDD)

Sub-Band Full Duplex (XDD)

5G-Advanced technology allowing simultaneous transmission and reception within different sub-bands of the same TDD carrier.

Technical Explanation

In conventional TDD, an entire carrier is either Downlink or Uplink at any given moment. Subband Full Duplex (XDD) divides a wide TDD carrier into non-overlapping sub-bands, transmitting Downlink on one subband while simultaneously receiving Uplink on another, slashing uplink latency and extending coverage.

Key Functions

  • Enables simultaneous DL and UL transmission within the same TDD carrier
  • Divides carrier bandwidth into simultaneous non-overlapping DL and UL sub-bands
  • Dramatically reduces TDD uplink latency and boosts cell-edge uplink throughput
Specifications
3GPP TR 38.858
Interfaces
Uu

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