Step 1 TS synchronization

Accomplished through the search for P-SCH (Primary Synchronization Channel) P-SCH uses 256 bit long code at the beginning of each time slot Each TS is 0.67ms (15 TS make 10ms frame) All cells (Node Bs) in the network use the same P-SCH code

UE may receive PSCH from multiple cells It will key on the strongest one

P-SCH radio frame

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Step 2 Frame synchronization

Accomplished through acquisition of S-SCH S-SCH: 64 codes that consists of 15 code words that remains unique under cyclic shits UE reads decodes 15 time slots and based on the received code, it determines beginning of the frame Decoded S-SCH points to one of 64 groups for PrSC Example: Word that is unique under cyclic shift:

Horse Orseh Rseho Sehor Ehors

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