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PRACH Format 2

Long Preamble Format 2

Long preamble format spanning 4 subframes with repeated sequence and extended CP for cell radius up to 30 km.

Technical Explanation

PRACH Format 2 spans 4 subframes (4 ms), featuring a cyclic prefix of 4688 Ts followed by two repeated 839-length Zadoff-Chu sequences. The repetition provides 3 dB energy gain for superior detection sensitivity in noisy rural macro environments.

Key Functions

  • Offers high detection sensitivity via sequence repetition
  • Covers cell radii up to approximately 30 km
  • Maintains 1.25 kHz SCS across 6 PRBs
Specifications
3GPP TS 38.211
Interfaces
Uu

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