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DMRS Type 2

Demodulation Reference Signal Type 2

DMRS pattern grouping reference subcarriers in pairs supporting up to 12 orthogonal antenna ports for multi-user MIMO.

Technical Explanation

DMRS Type 2 places reference subcarriers in 2 pairs per PRB (4 out of 12 subcarriers per PRB). In single-symbol configuration it supports up to 6 orthogonal antenna ports; in double-symbol configuration it supports up to 12 orthogonal antenna ports, making it ideal for high-density Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO).

Key Functions

  • 2 pairs of subcarriers per PRB (4 subcarriers per PRB)
  • Supports up to 6 ports in single-symbol, 12 ports in double-symbol
  • Optimized for high-order Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) scheduling
Specifications
3GPP TS 38.211
Interfaces
Uu

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