**What does PCI stand for in the context of 4G LTE and 5G NR?**
In the context of 4G LTE and 5G NR, PCI stands for *Physical Cell ID.*
**What is another term for the Physical Cell ID (PCI)?**
Another term for the Physical Cell ID (PCI) is *PHY-layer cell id.*
**What is a Physical Cell ID (PCI)?**
A PCI is *an identifier used to indicate the physical identity of a cell during the cell selection procedure.*
> **What is the Physical Cell ID (PCI) used for?**
> The PCI is used for *downlink synchronization.*
**What two signals make up a Physical Cell ID (PCI)?**
Two two signals that make up A PCI are the:
1. Primary Synchronization Signal (PSS).
2. Secondary Synchronization Signal (SSS).
> **What is the formula for determining the Physical Cell ID (PCI) based on the PSS and SSS?**
> The formular for determining the Physical Cell ID (PCI) based on the PSS and SSS is: *$PCI=(3\cdot SSS)+PSS$.*
**Between what two numbers can the PSS be in 4G LTE and 5G?**
In 4G LTE and 5G, the PSS can be between *0 and 2.*
> **How is the PSS generated in 4G LTE?**
> In 4G LTE, the PSS is generated *using the Zadoff-Chu sequence.*
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> **How is the PSS generated in 5G?**
> In 5G, the PSS is generated using *an m-sequence.*
**Between what two numbers can the SSS be in 4G LTE?**
In 4G LTE, the SSS can be between *0 and 167.*
> **How is the SSS generated in 4G LTE?**
> In 4G LTE, the SSS is generated *using the concatenation of two m-sequences.*
**Between what two numbers can the SSS be in 5G?**
In 5G, the SSS can be between *0 and 335.*
> **How is the SSS generated in 5G?**
> In 5G, the SSS is generated *using the PN Gold sequence.*