RRC States Explained
RRC_IDLE, RRC_INACTIVE, and RRC_CONNECTED explained - how 5G NR radio resource control states work and why RRC_INACTIVE is new in 5G.
This article is a placeholder. Full write-up coming soon.
RRC_IDLE, RRC_INACTIVE, and RRC_CONNECTED explained - how 5G NR radio resource control states work and why RRC_INACTIVE is new in 5G.
What this article will cover
- Overview of RRC and its role in the radio protocol stack
- RRC_IDLE: characteristics and power-saving behavior
- RRC_CONNECTED: active data transfer state
- RRC_INACTIVE: the new 5G state and why it exists
- State transitions and their impact on latency and battery life
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