Multi-Beam NCR Operation

Technical Explanation

To serve multiple users in different locations, an advanced NCR employs multi-beam phased arrays. Commanded by the gNodeB via SCI, the repeater generates multiple independent spatial beams, redirecting Downlink Stream A toward User 1 sitting in a café while simultaneously pointing Stream B toward User 2 walking down the street.

Key Functions

• Generates multiple simultaneous directional beams from a single repeater unit
• Serves multiple spatially separated users concurrently without time-division bottlenecks
• Coordinates spatial beam directions dynamically based on real-time gNodeB scheduling
• Maximizes spatial reuse and user throughput across extended coverage sectors