WCDMA AICH (Acquisition Indicator Channel)

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This page describes AICH or Acquisition Indicator Channel with respect to WCDMA/UMTS system.

The Acquisition Indicator channel (AICH) is a physical channel used to carry Acquisition Indicators (AI). Acquisition Indicator AIs corresponds to signature S of the PRACH.

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