Bandwidth part configuration for a communication network

Abstract

Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communication are described. A user equipment (UE) can identify a beam for communicating with a network entity, the beam being associated with a plurality of bandwidth parts (BWPs) including a reference BWP having a first frequency. The UE can receive, from the network entity, a BWP configuration that is based on changing a frequency of at least one BWP of the plurality of BWPs from the first frequency to a second frequency. Additionally or alternatively, the UE can identify a timing threshold associated with a BWP switching operation for the plurality of BWPs associated with the beam. The UE can switch from the first BWP to the second BWP during the timing threshold. The UE can communicate with the network entity in accordance with the BWP configuration or the second BWP.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The following relates generally to wireless communication, and more specifically to reliability enhancements at a user equipment (UE). BACKGROUND

[0002] Wireless communications systems are widely deployed to provide various types of communication content such as voice, video, packet data, messaging, broadcast, and so on. These systems can be capable of supporting communication with multiple users by sharing the available system resources (e.g., time, frequency, and power). Examples of such multiple- access systems include fourth generation (4G) systems such as Long Term Evolution (LTE) systems, LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) systems, or LTE-A Pro systems, and fifth generation (5G) systems which can be referred to as New Radio (NR) systems. These systems can employ technologies such as code division multiple access (CDMA), time division multiple access (TDMA), frequency division multiple access (FDMA), orthogonal FDMA (OFDMA), or discrete Fourier transform spread orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (DFT-S-OFDM). A wireless multiple-access communications system can include one or more base stations or one or more network access nodes, each simultaneously supporting communication for multiple communication devices, which can be otherwise known as user equipment (UE). SUMMARY

[0003] A method of wireless communication is described at a UE. The method can include identifying a beam for communicating with a network entity, the beam being associated with a set of bandwidth parts (BWPs) including a reference BWP having a first frequency, receiving a BWP configuration for the set of BWPs, the BWP configuration based on changing a frequency of at least one BWP of the set of BWPs from the first frequency to a second frequency, and communicating with the network entity in accordance with the BWP configuration.

[0004] An apparatus for wireless communication at a UE is described. The apparatus can include a processor, memory coupled with the processor, and instructions stored in the memory. The instructions can be executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to identify a beam for communicating with a network entity, the beam being associated with a set of bandwidth parts (BWPs) including a reference BWP having a first frequency, receive a BWP configuration for the set of BWPs, the BWP configuration based on changing a frequency of at least one BWP of the set of BWPs from the first frequency to a second frequency, and communicate with the network entity in accordance with the BWP configuration.

[0005] Another apparatus for wireless communication at a UE is described. The apparatus can include means for identifying a beam for communicating with a network entity, the beam being associated with a set of BWPs including a reference BWP having a first frequency; receiving a BWP configuration for the set of BWPs, the BWP configuration being based on changing a frequency of at least one BWP of the set of BWPs from the first frequency to a second frequency; and communicating with the network entity in accordance with the BWP configuration.

[0006] A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication at a UE is described. The code can include instructions executable by a processor to identify a beam for communicating with a network entity, the beam being associated with a set of BWPs including a reference BWP having a first frequency; receive a BWP configuration for the set of BWPs, the BWP configuration being based on changing a frequency of at least one BWP of the set of BWPs from the first frequency to a second frequency; and communicate with the network entity in accordance with the BWP configuration.

[0007] In some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer- readable medium described herein, receiving the BWP configuration can include operations, features, means, or instructions for identifying that the BWP configuration for each BWP of the set of BWPs can be determined independently of the reference BWP, and receiving the BWP configuration for each BWP of the set of BWPs.

[0008] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer- readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for receiving an indication from the network entity that the BWP configuration can be determined independently of the reference BWP, where receiving the BWP configuration for each BWP of the set of BWPs can be based on the received indication.

[0009] In some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer- readable medium described herein, receiving the BWP configuration can include operations, features, means, or instructions for receiving the BWP configuration for a set containing the set of BWPs on the beam.

[0010] In some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer- readable medium described herein, receiving the BWP configuration can include operations, features, means, or instructions for receiving a first BWP configuration for a first set containing the set of BWPs on a first beam, the first beam being used for communicating with a network entity, and receiving a second BWP configuration on a second beam, the second beam being different from the first beam.

[0011] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means for, or instructions for determining that the second BWP configuration can be usable for a second set of BWP sets associated with the second beam and can be based on a reference BWP, the first set of BWP sets including the reference BWP.

[0012] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means for, or instructions for determining that a first IE associated with the reference BWP can be the same as a second IE associated with a BWP of the second set of BWP sets, where the second BWP configuration includes an identifier corresponding to the reference BWP.

[0013] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means for, or instructions for determining that the first IE and the second IE can be the same based on an absence of a second information element (IE).

[0014] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means for, or instructions for receiving a message from a network entity indicating that the first IE and the second IE can be the same, where determining that the first IE and the second IE can be the same can be based on the message.

[0015] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means for, or instructions for receiving, in the second BWP configuration, an indication of a difference between a first frequency and a second frequency, the second frequency being associated with the second set of BWP sets, and an identifier corresponding to the reference BWP.

[0016] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means for, or instructions for receiving, from a network entity, an indicator corresponding to a BWP configuration, where receiving the second BWP configuration on the second beam can be based on the received indicator.

[0017] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means for, or instructions for receiving the BWP configuration via a RRC signaling message, a SIB, or both.

[0018] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means for, or instructions for receiving, from the network entity, an indication of a difference between the first frequency and the second frequency, the indication including an integer multiple, a beam identifier, a synchronization signal block (SSB) index, or a combination.

[0019] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means for, or instructions for receiving, from the network entity, an indication of a difference between the first frequency and the second frequency, the indication including an integer multiple, a beam identifier, a synchronization signal block (SSB) index, or a combination.

[0020] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means for, or instructions for receiving, from the network entity, a configuration corresponding to a mapping of the indication to a difference between the first frequency and the second frequency.

[0021] In some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein, identifying the beam can include operations, features, means for, or instructions for identifying a SSB index, a cell identifier, a beam identifier, or a combination thereof.

[0022] A method of wireless communication is described. The method can include identifying a timing threshold associated with a BWP switching operation of a set of BWPs associated with a beam for communicating with a network entity, the BWP switching operation including switching from a first BWP of the set of BWPs to a second BWP of the set of BWPs, switching from the first BWP of the set of BWPs to the second BWP of the set of BWPs during the timing threshold, and communicating with the network entity in accordance with the second BWP based on the switching.

[0023] An apparatus for wireless communication at a UE is described. The apparatus can include a processor, memory coupled with the processor, and instructions stored in the memory. The instructions can be executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to identify a timing threshold associated with a BWP switching operation of a set of BWPs associated with a beam for communicating with a network entity, the BWP switching operation including switching from a first BWP of the set of BWPs to a second BWP of the set of BWPs, switch from the first BWP of the set of BWPs to the second BWP of the set of BWPs during the timing threshold, and communicate with the network entity in accordance with the second BWP based on the switching.

[0024] Another apparatus for wireless communication at a UE is described. The apparatus can include means for identifying a timing threshold associated with a BWP switching operation of a set of BWPs associated with a beam for communicating with a network entity, the BWP switching operation including switching from a first BWP of the set of BWPs to a second BWP of the set of BWPs; switching from the first BWP of the set of BWPs to the second BWP of the set of BWPs during the timing threshold; and communicating with the network entity in accordance with the second BWP based on the switching.

[0025] A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication at a UE is described. The code can include instructions executable by a processor to identify a timing threshold associated with a BWP switching operation of a set of BWPs associated with a beam for communicating with a network entity, the BWP switching operation including switching from a first BWP of the set of BWPs to a second BWP of the set of BWPs; switch from the first BWP of the set of BWPs to the second BWP of the set of BWPs during the timing threshold; and communicate with the network entity in accordance with the second BWP based on the switching.

[0026] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for receiving an indication from the network entity to perform the BWP switching operation, where switching from the first BWP to the second BWP can be based on the indication.

[0027] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for receiving an indication from the network entity of the timing threshold associated with the BWP switching operation.

[0028] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for determining a first difference between a first frequency associated with the first BWP and a second frequency associated with the second BWP, the timing threshold based on the first difference between the first frequency and the second frequency.

[0029] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for determining a second difference between a first set of parameters associated with the first BWP and a second set of parameters associated with the second BWP, the timing threshold based on the second difference between the first set of parameters and the second set of parameters.

[0030] A method of wireless communication is described. The method can include transmitting, to a UE, an indication of a BWP configuration corresponding to a set of BWPs associated with beams for communicating with the UE, the BWP configuration based on changing a frequency of the set of BWPs from a first frequency associated with a reference BWP to a second frequency; and communicating with the UE in accordance with the BWP configuration.

[0031] An apparatus for wireless communication at a network entity is described. The apparatus can include a processor, memory coupled with the processor, and instructions stored in the memory. The instructions can be executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to transmit, to a UE, an indication of a BWP configuration corresponding to a set of BWPs associated with beams for communicating with the UE, the BWP configuration based on changing a frequency of the set of BWPs from a first frequency associated with a reference BWP to a second frequency; and communicate with the UE in accordance with the BWP configuration.

[0032] Another apparatus for wireless communication at a network entity is described. The apparatus can include means for transmitting, to a UE, an indication of a BWP configuration corresponding to a set of BWPs associated with beams for communicating with the UE, the BWP configuration based on changing a frequency of the set of BWPs from a first frequency associated with a reference BWP to a second frequency; and communicating with the UE in accordance with the BWP configuration.

[0033] A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication at a network entity is described. The code can include instructions executable by a processor to transmit, to a UE, an indication of a BWP configuration corresponding to a set of BWPs associated with beams for communicating with the UE, the BWP configuration based on changing a frequency of the set of BWPs from a first frequency associated with a reference BWP to a second frequency; and communicate with the UE in accordance with the BWP configuration.

[0034] In some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer- readable medium described herein, transmitting the BWP configuration can include operations, features, means, or instructions for determining the BWP configuration for each BWP in the set of BWPs independently of the reference BWP, and transmitting the BWP configuration for each BWP in the set of BWPs.

[0035] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer- readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for transmitting, to the UE, an indication that the BWP configuration can be determined independently of the reference BWP, where transmitting the BWP configuration for each BWP in the set of BWPs can be based on the indication.

[0036] In some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer- readable medium described herein, transmitting the BWP configuration can include operations, features, means, or instructions for transmitting the BWP configuration on the beam with a set containing the set of BWPs.

[0037] In some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer- readable medium described herein, transmitting the BWP configuration can include operations, features, means, or instructions for transmitting a first BWP configuration on a first beam for a first set of BWPs containing the set of BWPs, the first beam being used for communicating with the UE, and transmitting a second BWP configuration on a second beam, the second beam being different than the first beam.

[0038] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer- readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for determining that the second BWP configuration can be for a second set of BWPs associated with the second beam and can be based on a reference BWP, the first set of BWPs containing the reference BWP.

[0039] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer- readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for determining that a first IE associated with the reference BWP can be the same as a second IE associated with a BWP in the second set of BWPs, wherein the second BWP configuration includes an identifier corresponding to the reference BWP.

[0040] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer- readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for determining that the first IE and the second IE can be the same based on an absence of the second IE.

[0041] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer- readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for transmitting a message to the UE indicating that the first IE and the second IE can be the same, wherein determining that the first IE and the second IE can be the same can be based on the message.

[0042] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer- readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means, or instructions for transmitting, in the second BWP configuration, an indication of a difference between a first frequency and a second frequency, the second frequency being associated with the second set of BWPs containing the set of BWPs, and an identifier corresponding to the reference BWP.

[0043] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means for, or instructions for transmitting, to the UE, an indicator corresponding to the BWP configuration, where receiving the second BWP configuration can be based on the received indicator.

[0044] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means for, or instructions for transmitting the BWP configuration via a radio resource control (RRC) signaling message, a system information block (SIB), or both.

[0045] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means for, or instructions for transmitting, to the UE, an indication of a reference BWP, the indication including a BWP identifier, a beam identifier, or both.

[0046] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means for, or instructions for transmitting, to the UE, an indication of a difference between the first frequency and the second frequency, the indication including an integer multiple, a beam identifier, an SSB index, or a combination.

[0047] Some examples of the method, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer-readable medium described herein can further include operations, features, means for, or instructions for transmitting, to the UE, a configuration corresponding to a mapping of the indication to a difference between the first frequency and the second frequency.

[0048] A method of wireless communication is described. The method can include transmitting, to a UE, an indication of a BWP switching operation to perform for a set of BWPs associated with a beam used to communicate with the UE, the BWP switching operation including switching from a first BWP of the set of BWPs to a second BWP of the set of BWPs during a timing threshold, and communicating with the UE in accordance with the second BWP based on transmitting the indication.

[0049] An apparatus for wireless communication at a network entity is described. The apparatus can include a processor, memory coupled with the processor, and instructions stored in the memory. The instructions can be executable by the processor to cause the apparatus to transmit, to a UE, an indication of a BWP switching operation to perform for a set of BWPs associated with a beam used to communicate with the UE, the BWP switching operation including switching from a first BWP of the set of BWPs to a second BWP of the set of BWPs during a timing threshold, and communicate with the UE in accordance with the second BWP based on transmitting the indication.

[0050] Another apparatus for wireless communication at a network entity is described. The apparatus may include means for: transmitting to a UE an instruction to perform a BWP handover operation for a set of BWPs associated with a beam used for communication with the UE, the BWP handover operation including switching from a first BWP in the set to a second BWP in the set during a timing threshold period; and communicating with the UE based on the second BWP upon transmitting the instruction.

[0051] A non-transient computer-readable medium is described, storing code for wireless communication at a network entity. The code may include instructions executable by a processor to: transmit to a UE an instruction to perform a BWP handover operation for a set of BWPs associated with a beam used for communication with the UE, the BWP handover operation including switching from a first BWP in the set to a second BWP in the set during a timing threshold period; and, based on transmitting the instruction, to communicate with the UE according to the second BWP.

[0052] Some examples of the methods, apparatus (devices) and non-transient computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, means or instructions for transmitting to the UE an indication of a timing threshold associated with a BWP handover operation.

[0053] Some examples of the methods, apparatus (devices) and non-transient computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, means or instructions for: determining a first difference between a first frequency associated with a first BWP and a second frequency associated with a second BWP, and a timing threshold based on the first difference between the first and second frequencies.

[0054] Some examples of the methods, apparatus (devices) and non-transient computer-readable media described herein may further include operations, features, means or instructions for: determining a second difference between a first set of parameters associated with a first BWP and a second set of parameters associated with a second BWP, and a timing threshold based on the second difference between the first set of parameters and the second set of parameters. Attached Figure Description

[0055] Figures 1 to 3 Examples of wireless communication systems that support BWP configuration for communication networks according to various aspects of this disclosure are explained.

[0056] Figure 4 and 5 An example of the process flow for BWP configuration for a communication network, based on various aspects of this disclosure, is explained.

[0057] Figure 6 and7 FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of a device that supports BWP configuration for communication networks in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure.

[0058] Figure 8 FIG. 3 shows a block diagram of a communications manager that supports BWP configuration for communication networks in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure.

[0059] Figure 9 FIG. 4 shows a diagram of a system including a device that supports BWP configuration for communication networks in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure.

[0060] Figure 10 And 11 FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of a device that supports BWP configuration for communication networks in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure.

[0061] Figure 12 FIG. 3 shows a block diagram of a communications manager that supports BWP configuration for communication networks in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure.

[0062] Figure 13 FIG. 4 shows a diagram of a system including a device that supports BWP configuration for communication networks in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure.

[0063] Figures 14 to 18 FIG. 5 shows a flow diagram illustrating a method of supporting BWP configuration for communication networks in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0064] In some cases, a UE and a network entity can use one or more beams associated with one or more BWPs to transmit control information or data messages. In some examples, the network entity can be an example of a satellite or a base station. The network entity and the UE can be thousands of kilometers apart and electromagnetic waves can take some time to propagate the distance between the satellite and the UE. The distance traveled by the transmissions can cause significant signal degradation due to, for example, atmospheric effects, interference from other radio frequency sources, signal attenuation due to vegetation or structures, etc. Moreover, due to the high mobility of the UE relative to the network entity, the UE can frequently switch beams. In some cases, one or more BWPs can be configured for each beam of the UE. Thus, the UE can use multiple BWP configurations corresponding to BWPs associated with new beams in a beam switching procedure, which can result in high signaling at the UE and inefficient resource allocation (e.g., due to BWP configuration signaling in a cell search operation).

[0065] In some examples, the UE can receive one or more configurations for BWPs from a network entity. In some cases, the BWPs can be initial BWPs. For example, the network entity can configure multiple initial downlink BWPs, multiple initial uplink BWPs, or both, for each cell, where each cell can include one or more beams. In some cases, the BWP configuration can include a BWP configuration for each BWP associated with a beam. In some other cases, the BWP configuration (e.g., including a downlink BWP or uplink BWP configuration) can correspond to a reference BWP. In some cases, the reference BWP can be within the beam. Additionally or alternatively, the reference BWP can be associated within a different beam. In some cases, the different beam can be from the network entity or another network entity.

[0066] In some examples, the network entity can indicate a frequency shift corresponding to a downlink BWP associated with the beam and a reference downlink BWP, an identifier of the reference downlink BWP, or both. Additionally or alternatively, the network entity can configure an initial BWP (e.g., an uplink BWP, a downlink BWP, or both) for the beam and can use the configuration as a reference to configure initial BWPs for one or more other beams by a frequency shift. For example, the UE can apply the frequency shift to a reference initial BWP to derive an initial BWP for a new beam. In some examples, the BWP configuration can configure multiple BWPs according to a frequency shift. For example, the network entity can transmit a frequency shift indicator, an indication of the one or more reference BWPs, or both. In some cases, the network entity can include the frequency shift indicator, the indication of the one or more reference BWPs, or both, in the BWP configuration. In some cases, the UE can apply the frequency shift (e.g., indicated in the BWP configuration) to the one or more reference BWPs to derive a new BWP. In some examples, the network entity can transmit an indication to the UE about whether a BWP associated with the BWP configuration is independently configured or configured with reference to one or more other BWPs.

[0067] In some cases, the UE can switch from one or more old BWPs to one or more new BWPs within a BWP switching delay. For example, the UE can switch from an old initial BWP to a new initial BWP within a switching delay. In some examples, the BWP switching delay can be based on a UE capability, a subcarrier spacing, a difference between the old BWP and the new BWP, or a combination. In some cases, the network entity can indicate a configuration for the BWP switching delay to the UE in the BWP configuration. In some other examples, the configuration for the BWP switching delay can be inferred by the UE and the network entity based on rules that map BWP switching operations to one or more groups, each representing a level of difference in BWPs involved in the BWP switching operation.

[0068] Aspects of the disclosure are initially described in the context of a wireless communication system. Additional aspects are described relative to process flows. Aspects of the disclosure are further illustrated by and described with reference to apparatus diagrams, system diagrams, and flow charts related to BWP configuration for communication networks.

[0069] Figure 1 An example of a wireless communication system 100 that supports default satellite beams for communication networks is illustrated in accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure. The wireless communication system 100 can include one or more base stations 105, one or more UEs 115, and a core network 130. In some examples, the wireless communication system 100 can be an LTE network, an LTE-A network, an LTE-A Pro network, or a NR network. In some examples, the wireless communication system 100 can support enhanced broadband communications, ultra-reliable (e.g., mission critical) communications, low latency communications, communications with low-cost and low-complexity devices, or any combination thereof.

[0070] The base stations 105 can be dispersed throughout the geographic area 100 and can be of different forms or have different capabilities. The base stations 105 and the UEs 115 can wirelessly communicate via one or more communication links 125. Each base station 105 can provide a coverage area 110 over which

[0071] The UEs 115 can be dispersed throughout the coverage areas 110 of the wireless communication system 100, and each UE 115 can be stationary or mobile, or both at different times. The UEs 115 can be devices in different forms or having different capabilities. Some example UEs 115 are illustrated in FIG. 1. The UEs 115 described herein can be able to communicate with various types of devices, such as other UEs 115, base stations 105, or network equipment (e.g., core network nodes, relay devices, integrated access and backhaul (IAB) nodes, or other network equipment), as shown in FIG. 1. Figure 1 Some example UEs 115 are illustrated in FIG. 1. The UEs 115 described herein can be able to communicate with various types of devices, such as other UEs 115, base stations 105, or network equipment (e.g., core network nodes, relay devices, integrated access and backhaul (IAB) nodes, or other network equipment), as shown in FIG. 1. Figure 1 Some example UEs 115 are illustrated in FIG. 1. The UEs 115 described herein can be able to communicate with various types of devices, such as other UEs 115, base stations 105, or network equipment (e.g., core network nodes, relay devices, integrated access and backhaul (IAB) nodes, or other network equipment), as shown in FIG. 1.

[0072] The base stations 105 can communicate with the core network 130, or with one another, or both. For example, the base stations 105 can interface with the core network 130 through one or more backhaul links 160 (e.g., via an SI, N2, N3, or other interface). The base stations 105 can communicate with one another over the backhaul links 160 (e.g., via an X2, Xn, or other interface) either directly (e.g., direct

[0073] One or more of the base stations 105 described herein can include or can be referred to as a base transceiver station, a radio base station, an access point, a radio transceiver, a NodeB, an eNodeB (eNB), a next-generation NodeB or giga-NodeB (either of which can be referred to as a gNB), a Home NodeB, a Home eNodeB, or other suitable terminology.

[0074] A UE 115 can include or can be referred to as a mobile device, a wireless device, a remote device, a handheld device, or a subscriber device, or some other suitable terminology, where the “device” can also be referred to as a unit, a station, a terminal, or a client, among other examples. A UE 115 can also include or can be referred to as a personal electronic device such as a cellular phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a tablet computer, a laptop computer, or a personal computer. In some examples, a UE 115 can include or be referred to as a wireless local loop (WLL) station, an Internet of Things (IoT) device, an Internet of Everything (IoE) device, or a machine type communications (MTC) device, among other examples, which can be implemented in various objects such as appliances or vehicles, meters or other equipment, among other examples.

[0075] The UEs 115 described herein can be able to communicate with various types of devices, such as other UEs 115 that can sometimes act as relays or Figure 1 network equipment including base stations 105 and customer premises equipment, as shown in FIG. 1.

[0076] UE 115 and base station 105 can wirelessly communicate with each other via one or more communication links 125 on one or more carriers. The term "carrier" can refer to a set of radio frequency spectrum resources having a defined physical layer structure for supporting communication link 125. For example, a carrier for communication link 125 may include a portion of a radio spectrum band (e.g., BWP) operating according to one or more physical layer channels for a given radio access technology (e.g., LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, NR). Each physical layer channel may carry acquisition signaling (e.g., synchronization signals, system information), control signaling coordinating carrier operation, user data, or other signaling. Wireless communication system 100 may support communication with UE 115 using carrier aggregation or multi-carrier operation. UE 115 may be configured to have multiple downlink component carriers and one or more uplink component carriers according to a carrier aggregation configuration. Carrier aggregation can be used in conjunction with both frequency division duplex (FDD) and time division duplex (TDD) component carriers.

[0077] The signal waveform transmitted on the carrier may include multiple subcarriers (e.g., using multi-carrier modulation (MCM) techniques, such as orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) or discrete Fourier transform extended OFDM (DFT-S-OFDM)). In a system employing MCM, a resource element may include a symbol period (e.g., the duration of a modulation symbol) and a subcarrier, where the symbol period and subcarrier spacing are inversely related. The number of bits carried by each resource element may depend on the modulation scheme (e.g., the order of the modulation scheme, the code rate of the modulation scheme, or both). Thus, the more resource elements the UE 115 receives and the higher the order of the modulation scheme, the higher the data rate the UE 115 can achieve. Wireless communication resources can refer to a combination of radio frequency spectrum resources, temporal resources, and spatial resources (e.g., spatial layers or beams), and using multiple spatial layers can further improve the data rate or data integrity of communication with the UE 115.

[0078] The time interval of base station 105 or UE 115 can be expressed as a multiple of a basic time unit, such as the sampling period T. s =1 / (Δf) max ·N f ) seconds, where Δf max This can represent the maximum supported subcarrier spacing, while N f This can represent the maximum supported Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) size. The time interval of the communication resources can be organized according to radio frames, each with a specified duration (e.g., 10 milliseconds (ms)). Each radio frame can be identified by a System Frame Number (SFN) (e.g., ranging from 0 to 1023).

[0079] Each frame can include a plurality of sequentially numbered subframes or slots, and each subframe or slot can have the same duration. In some examples, a frame can be divided (e.g., in the time domain) into subframes, and each subframe can be further divided into a number of slots. Alternatively, each frame can include a variable number of slots, and the number of slots can depend on the subcarrier spacing. Each slot can include a number of symbol periods (e.g., depending on the length of the cyclic prefix prepended to each symbol period). In some wireless communication systems 100, a slot can be further divided into a plurality of mini-slots containing one or more symbols. Excluding the cyclic prefix, each symbol period can contain one or more (e.g., N f ) sampling periods. The duration of a symbol period can depend on the subcarrier spacing or the operating band.

[0080] A subframe, a slot, a mini-slot, or a symbol can be the smallest scheduling unit (e.g., in the time domain) of the wireless communications system 100 and can be referred to as a transmission time interval (TTI). In some examples, the TTI duration (e.g., the number of symbol periods in a TTI) can be variable. Additionally or alternatively, the smallest scheduling unit of the wireless communications system 100 can be dynamically selected (e.g., in bursts of shortened TTIs (sTTIs)).

[0081] Physical channels can be multiplexed on a carrier according to various techniques. A physical control channel and a physical data channel can be multiplexed on a downlink carrier, for example, using one or more of time division multiplexing (TDM) techniques, frequency division multiplexing (FDM) techniques, or hybrid TDM-FDM techniques. A control region (e.g., a control resource set (CORESET)) for a physical control channel can be defined by a number of symbol periods and can extend across the system bandwidth or a subset of the system bandwidth of the carrier. One or more control regions (e.g., CORESETs) can be configured for a set of UEs 115. For example, one or more of the UEs 115 can monitor or search the control region for control information according to one or more search space sets, and each search space set can include one or more control channel candidates arranged in an aggregation level of one or more of the control channel candidates in a cascaded manner. An aggregation level for a control channel candidate can refer to a number of control channel resources (e.g., control channel elements (CCEs)) associated with encoded information for a control information format having a given payload size. A search space set can include common search space sets configured for sending control information to multiple UEs 115 and UE-specific search space sets configured for sending control information to a specific UE 115.

[0082] In some examples, a base station 105 can be movable and therefore provide communication coverage for a moving geographic coverage area 110. In some examples, different geographic coverage areas 110 associated with different technologies can overlap, but the different geographic coverage areas 110 can be supported by the same base station 105. In other examples, overlapping geographic coverage areas 110 associated with different technologies can be supported by different base stations 105. The wireless communications system 100 can include, for example, a heterogeneous network in which different types of the base stations 105 provide coverage for various geographic coverage areas 110 using the same or different radio access technologies.

[0083] The wireless communications system 100 can be configured to support ultra-reliable communications or low-latency communications, or various combinations thereof. For example, the wireless communications system 100 can be configured to support ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC) or mission critical communications. UEs 115 can be designed to support ultra-reliable, low-latency, or mission critical functions (e.g., mission critical function). Ultra-reliable communications can include private communication or group communication and can be supported by one or more mission critical services such as mission critical push-to-talk (MCPTT), mission critical video (MCVideo), or mission critical data (MCData). Support for mission critical functions can include prioritization of services, and mission critical services can be used for public safety or general commercial applications. The terms ultra-reliable, low-latency, mission critical, and ultra-reliable low- latency can be used interchangeably herein.

[0084] In some examples, UEs 115 can also be able to communicate directly with other UEs 115 using a device-to-device (D2D) communication link 135 (e.g., using a peer-to-peer (P2P) or D2D protocol). One or more UEs 115 utilizing D2D communications can be within the geographic coverage area 110 of a base station 105. Other UEs 115 in such a group can be outside the geographic coverage area 110 of a base station 105, or be otherwise unable to receive transmissions from a base station 105. In some examples, groups of UEs 115 communicating via D2D communications can utilize a one-to-many (1:M) system in which each UE 115 transmits to every other UE 115 in the group. In some examples, a base station 105 facilitates the D2D communications between UEs 115 by transmitting

[0085] The core network 130 can provide user authentication, access authorization, tracking, Internet Protocol (IP) connectivity, and other access, routing, or mobility functions. The core network 130 can be an evolved packet core (EPC) or 5G core (5GC), which can include at least one control plane entity that manages access and mobility (e.g., a mobility management entity (MME), an access and mobility management function (AMF)) and at least one user plane entity that routes packets or interconnects to external networks (e.g., a serving gateway (S-GW), a Packet Data Network (PDN) gateway (P-GW), or a user plane function (UPF)). The control plane entity can manage non-access stratum (NAS) functions such as mobility, authentication, and bearer management for UEs 115 served by base stations 105 associated with the core network 130. User IP packets can be transferred through the user plane entity, which can provide IP address allocation as well as other functions. The user plane entity can be connected to the network operators IP services 150. The operators IP services 150 can include access to the Internet, Intranet, IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), or a Packet-Switched Streaming Service.

[0086] Some of the network devices, such as a base station 105, can include subcomponents such as an access network entity 140, which can be an example of an access node controller (ANC). Each access network entity 140 can communicate with UEs 115 through one or more other access network transmission entities 145, which can be referred to as radio heads, smart radio heads, or transmission / reception points (TRPs). Each access network transmission entity 145 can include one or more antenna panels. In some configurations, various functions of each access network entity 140 or base station 105 can be distributed across various network devices (e.g., radio heads and ANCs) or consolidated into a single network device (e.g., a base station 105).

[0087] The wireless communications system 100 can operate using one or more frequency bands, from 300 Megahertz (MHz) to 300 Gigahertz (GHz). In some cases, the 300 MHz to 3 GHz band is known as the ultra-high frequency (UHF) band, or decimeter band, since the wavelengths range from approximately one decimeter (approximately 12 inches) to one meter (approximately 3 feet). In some cases, the 3 GHz to 30 GHz band is known as the super-high frequency (SHF) band, or centimeter band, since the wavelengths range from approximately one centimeter to three centimeters (approximately 6 inches). In some cases, the 30 GHz to 300 GHz band is known as the extremely high frequency (EHF) band, or millimeter band, since the wavelengths range from approximately a millimeter to a centimeter (approximately 6 inches). Thus, the wireless communications system 100 can employ frequencies at the extreme high frequency band, such as millimeter wave lengths (6 inches to 1 mm). In some cases, this range can also be referred to as the millimeter wave (mmW) band. The super-high frequency (SHF) and extremely high frequency (EHF) bands are also collectively known as the millimeter wave (mmW) band since their frequencies are on the order of 1 mm of wavelength. Thus, the wireless communications system 100 can employ high frequencies (e.g., in the mmW band) to transmit and receive data.

[0088] The electromagnetic spectrum is often subdivided based on frequency / wavelength into various classes, bands, channels, etc. In 5G NR, two initial operating bands have been identified as frequency range designations FR1 (410 MHz - 7.125 GHz) and FR2 (24.25 GHz - 52.6 GHz). The frequencies between FR1 and FR2 are often referred to as mid-band frequencies. Although a portion of FR1 is greater than 6 GHz, FR1 is often referred to (interchangeably) as a “Sub-6 GHz” band in various documents and articles. A similar nomenclature issue sometimes occurs with respect to FR2, which is often referred to (interchangeably) as a “millimeter wave” band in various documents and articles, despite being different from the extremely high frequency (EHF) band (30 GHz - 300 GHz) which is designated as a “millimeter wave” band by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU).

[0089] With the above aspects in mind, unless specifically stated otherwise, it should be understood that the term “Sub-6 GHz” or the like if used herein, can broadly represent frequencies that can be less than 6 GHz, can be within FR1, or can include mid-band frequencies. Further, unless specifically stated otherwise, it should be understood that the term “millimeter wave” or the like if used herein, can broadly represent frequencies that can include mid-band frequencies, can be within FR2, or can be within an EHF band.

[0090] Wireless communications system 100 can utilize both licensed and unlicensed radio frequency spectrum bands. For example, wireless communications system 100 can employ License Assisted Access (LAA), LTE-Unlicensed (LTE-U) radio access technology, or NR technology in an unlicensed frequency band such as the 5 GHz industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) band. When operating in unlicensed frequency bands, devices such as base stations 105 and UEs 115 can employ carrier sensing for collision detection and avoidance. In some examples, operations in unlicensed frequency bands can be based on a carrier aggregation configuration in conjunction with operations in a licensed frequency band (e.g., LAA). Operations in unlicensed spectrum can include downlink transmissions, uplink transmissions, P2P transmissions, or D2D transmissions, among other examples.

[0091] The base stations 105 or UEs 115 can be equipped with multiple antennas, which can be used to employ techniques such as transmit diversity, receive diversity, multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) communications, or beamforming. The antennas of a base station 105 or UE 115 can be co-located within one or more antenna assemblies or antenna panels. In some examples, the antennas of a base station 105 can be located at different geographic locations. A base station 105 can have an antenna array with a number of rows and columns of antenna ports that the base station 105 can use for beamforming. Similarly, a UE 115 can have one or more antenna arrays that can support various MIMO or beamforming operations. Additionally or alternatively, antenna panels can support radio frequency beamforming for signals transmitted via antenna ports.

[0092] Beamforming, which can also be referred to as spatial filtering, directional transmission, or directional reception, is a signal processing technique that can be used at a transmitting device or a receiving device (e.g., a base station 105, a UE 115) to shape or steer a beam of energy in the manner of fan or lobe in a specific spatial direction. Beamforming can be achieved by combining the signals communicated by antennas of the array in a way such that signals at particular orientations experience constructive interference while others experience destructive interference. The combination of signals can be done in such a way that signals at different orientations experience different phase shifts. The signal

[0093] The wireless communications system 100 includes base stations 105, UEs 115, satellites 120, and a core network 130. In some examples, the wireless communications system 100 can be a LTE network, an LTE-A network, an LTE-A Pro network, or a NR network. In some cases, wireless communications system 100 can support enhanced broadband communications, ultra-reliable (e.g., mission critical) communications, low latency communications, or communications with low-cost and low-complexity devices.

[0094] The wireless communications system 100 can also include one or more satellites 120. The satellites 120 can communicate with base stations 105 (also referred to as gateways in an NTN) and UEs 115 (or other high-altitude or terrestrial communication devices). The satellites 120 can be any suitable type of communication satellite configured to relay communications between different end nodes in the wireless communications system. The satellites 120 can be examples of space satellites, balloons, dirigibles, airplanes, drones, unmanned aerial vehicles, etc. In some examples, the satellites 120 can be in a geosynchronous or geostationary orbit, a low earth orbit, or a medium earth orbit. The satellites 120 can be multi-beam satellites configured to provide service for multiple service beam coverage areas in a predefined geographic service area. The satellites 120 can be at any distance from the earth’s surface. The satellites 120 can be high-altitude platform stations (HAPS), e.g., balloons.

[0095] In some cases, a cell can be provided or established by a satellite 120 as part of a non-terrestrial network. In some cases, the satellite 120 can perform the functions of a base station 105, acting as a bent pipe satellite, or can act as a regenerative satellite, or a combination thereof. In other cases, the satellite 120 can be an example of a smart satellite or an intelligent satellite. For example, a smart satellite can be configured to perform more functions than a regenerative satellite (e.g., can be configured to perform particular algorithms in addition to the algorithms used in a regenerative satellite, reprogrammed, etc.). A bent pipe transponder or satellite can be configured to receive signals from a ground station and transmit those signals to a different ground station. In some cases, a bent pipe transponder or satellite can amplify signals or convert from an uplink frequency to a downlink frequency. A regenerative transponder or satellite can be configured to relay signals as a bent pipe transponder or satellite, but can also perform other functions using onboard processing. Examples of those other functions can include demodulating received signals, decoding received signals, re-encoding signals to be transmitted, or modulating signals to be transmitted, or a combination thereof. For example, a bent pipe satellite (e.g., satellite 120) can receive signals from a base station 105 and can relay the signal to a UE 115 or a base station 105, or vice versa. According to one or more aspects of the present disclosure, a UE 115 can communicate with a cell provided or established by a satellite 120 (e.g., via a base station 105 or a satellite 120 performing the functions of a base station 105) according to an identified default set containing one or more beams based on expiration of an inactivity timer, which can enhance communication reliability.

[0096] In some cases, the UE 115 and a network entity can use one or more beams associated with one or more BWPs to communicate control information or data messages. In some examples, the network entity can be an example of a satellite 120. In some cases, the network entity can be an example of a base station 105. The satellite 120, or the network entity, can be thousands of kilometers away from the UE 115 and electromagnetic waves can take some time to propagate the distance between the satellite 120 and the UE 115. The distance traveled by the transmissions can result in significant signal degradation due to, for example, atmospheric effects, interference from other radio frequency sources, signal attenuation due to vegetation or structures, etc. Moreover, due to the high mobility of the UE 115 relative to the network entity, the UE 115 can frequently switch beams. In some cases, one or more BWPs can be configured for each beam of the UE 115. Thus, the UE 115 can use multiple BWP configurations corresponding to BWPs associated with a new beam in a beam switching procedure, which can result in high signaling at the UE 115 and inefficient resource allocation (e.g., due to BWP configuration signaling in a cell search operation).

[0097] In some examples, the UE 115 can receive one or more configurations for BWPs from a network entity. In some cases, the BWPs can be initial BWPs. For example, the network entity can configure multiple initial downlink BWPs, multiple initial uplink BWPs, or both, for each cell, where each cell can include one or more beams. Each beam can have an initial downlink BWP and an initial uplink BWP, but can share an initial downlink BWP, an initial uplink BWP, or both, with another beam. In some cases, the BWP configurations can include a BWP configuration for each BWP associated with a beam. In some other cases, the BWP configurations (e.g., including a downlink BWP or uplink BWP configuration) can correspond to a reference BWP. In some cases, the reference BWP can be within the beam. Additionally or alternatively, the reference BWP can be associated within a different beam. In some cases, the different beam can be from the network entity or another network entity.

[0098] In some cases, the network entity can indicate a frequency shift corresponding to a downlink BWP associated with the beam and a reference downlink BWP, an identifier of the reference downlink BWP, or both. Additionally or alternatively, the network entity can configure an initial BWP (e.g., an uplink BWP, a downlink BWP, or both) for the beam and can use the configuration as a reference to configure an initial BWP for one or more other beams by a frequency shift. For example, the UE 115 can apply the frequency shift to a reference initial BWP to derive an initial BWP for a new beam. In some examples, the BWP configuration can configure multiple BWPs according to a frequency shift. For example, the network entity can transmit a frequency shift indicator, an indication of the one or more reference BWPs, or both. In some cases, the network entity can include the frequency shift indicator, the indication of the one or more reference BWPs, or both, in the BWP configuration. In some cases, the UE 115 can apply the frequency shift (e.g., indicated in the BWP configuration) to the one or more reference BWPs to derive a new BWP. In some examples, the network entity can transmit an indication to the UE 115 regarding whether a BWP associated with the BWP configuration is independently configured or configured with reference to one or more other BWPs.

[0099] In some cases, the UE 115 can switch from one or more old BWPs to one or more new BWPs within a BWP switching delay. For example, the UE 115 can switch from an old initial BWP to a new initial BWP within a switching delay. In some examples, the BWP switching delay can be based on a UE capability, a subcarrier spacing, a difference between the old BWP and the new BWP, or a combination. In some cases, the network entity can indicate a configuration for the BWP switching delay to the UE 115 in the BWP configuration. In some other examples, the configuration for the BWP switching delay can be inferred by the UE 115 and the network entity based on rules that map BWP switching operations to one or more groups, each representing a level of difference in BWPs involved in the BWP switching operation.

[0100] Figure 2 An example of a wireless communications system 200 that supports BWP configuration for communication networks in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure is illustrated. In some examples, wireless communications system 200 can implement aspects of wireless communications system 100. Wireless communications system 200 can include a network entity 220 and a UE 215, which can be examples of the UEs 115 described with reference to Figure 1 The network entity 220 can be a satellite (e.g., satellite 120) but the network entity can be a base station as Figure 1 described with reference to FIG. 1. In some examples, the network entity 220 can be a satellite (e.g., satellite 120) but the network entity can be a base station as Figure 1The described examples of base stations 105. The network entity 220 can also be an example of a low earth orbit satellite 120 or other type of satellite 120. As such, the wireless network 200 can be an example of an NTN, a terrestrial network, or a combination of an NTN and a terrestrial network.

[0101] In some wireless communication environments, beam switching can be frequent relative to other environments. In some cases, as Figure 2 As illustrated in FIG. 2, the network entity 220 can communicate with the UE 215 via a beam 230, which can be a directional beam. The beam 230 can have a beam footprint 235 (e.g., a coverage area of the beam 230). For example, the network entity 220 can communicate with the UE 215 via the beam 230-a. Additionally or alternatively, the network entity 220 can communicate using the beam 230-b or the beam 230-c. In some examples, the UE 215 can derive a beam footprint shape (e.g., a hexagon, a circle, an ellipse, etc.) based on a shape and structure of an antenna associated with the beam 230. In some other examples, the UE 215 can derive a beam size based on one or more power levels associated with the beam 230. The shape and size of the footprint can depend on a distance of the transmitting device (e.g., the network entity 220) from the earth’s surface, a transmission angle, and the like. Moreover, depending on the transmission angle and distance of the transmitting device, adjacent footprints can have different shapes and sizes. In some cases, the beam footprints 235 can overlap. The beam footprints 235 can be small relative to a speed of the network entity 220. In some other examples, the beam switching frequency can depend on a mobility of the UE 215, a mobility of the base station (e.g., with reference to the base station 105) in combination with the UE 215, or both. The network entity can configure each beam 230 from a satellite as a cell with an initial BWP per beam (e.g., an initial uplink BWP, an initial downlink BWP, or a pair of uplink and downlink BWPs). Figure 1 Each pattern of beam footprints 235 in FIG. 2 can represent a different initial BWP. In some cases, in addition to the initial BWP, each beam 230 can also be associated with one or more BWPs that the UE 215 and the network 220 can use to communicate. When the beam footprint 235 moves or the UE 215 moves, the network (e.g., the network entity 220) can signal the UE 215 which BWP to utilize. Figure 2

[0102] ​In some cases, one or more BWPs can be configured for each beam 230 (e.g., satellite beam) of a UE 215. Each beam 230 can be configured with an initial uplink bandwidth part and an initial downlink bandwidth part. Each beam 230 can also be configured with a default uplink bandwidth part and a default downlink bandwidth part for the UE 215. Additional bandwidth parts can be configured per satellite beam. As referred to herein, a network entity 220 can configure a BWP in a beam 230 for a UE 215. The UE 215 can switch BWPs during a BWP switching operation. There can be two types of BWP switching operations. In an inter-beam switching, the UE 215 can switch from a BWP in a beam 230 to a BWP in a different beam 230 (e.g., switch from a BWP in beam 230-a to a BWP in beam 230-b). For example, if the UE 215 moves from a beam footprint 235 associated with beam 230-a to a beam footprint 235 associated with beam 230-b, the UE can switch from a BWP in beam 230-a to a BWP in beam 230-b. In an intra-beam BWP switching, the UE 215 can switch from a BWP to a different BWP in the same beam 230. For example, if the UE 215 performs a BWP switching operation without leaving the beam footprint 235 associated with beam 230-a, the UE 215 can switch from a BWP associated with beam 230-a to another BWP associated with beam 230-a. In some examples, the network entity 220 can configure the one or more beams 230 as a single cell. In some other examples, the network entity 220 can configure the one or more beams 230 as separate cells or multiple cells. That is, each cell can include one or more beams 230 corresponding to a beam footprint 235.

[0103] In some examples, the UE 215 can determine the beam 230 to use for communications based on monitoring of a broadcast message from the satellite 220. For example, the satellite 220 can broadcast one or more SSBs to one or more UEs 215. The UE 215 can detect the SSB, which can include a master information block (MIB), a SIB (e.g., a first type SIB (SIB1)), or both. The UE 215 can decode the MIB to identify one or more parameters that can be used to detect and decode the SIB1. For example, the one or more parameters can include a bandwidth, a control resource set (CORESET), a search space, other parameters related to resource allocation, or a combination associated with the SIB1. In some examples, the SIB1 can include location information (e.g., a pointer) corresponding to a second type SIB (SIB2). The SIB2 can include one or more configurations for a BWP associated with a beam 230 for communicating with the network entity 220. Additionally, or alternatively, the UE 215 can receive RRC signaling indicating one or more configurations for a BWP associated with the beam 230.

[0104] Due to the high mobility of the UE 215 relative to the network entity 220, the UE 215 can frequently switch BWP associated with one or more beams 230. As Figure 2 As illustrated in the middle, the UE 215 can traverse seven different beam footprints 235 and can perform multiple BWP switching operations based on traversing across the beam footprints 235. For example, the UE 215 can perform a BWP switching operation to switch from a BWP associated with the beam 230-a, the beam 230-b, or both, based on the BWP configuration and the trajectory of the UE 215. Additionally, or alternatively, the UE 215 can switch to a different cell based on traversing the beam footprints 235. For example, the beam footprints 235 associated with the beam 230-a, the beam 230-b, and the beam 230-c can be associated with a first cell, whereas other beam footprints 235 can be associated with a different cell. Additionally, or alternatively, the beam footprints 235 associated with the beam 230-a, the beam 230-b, and the beam 230-c can be associated with different cells.

[0105] In some cases, the UE 215 can switch beams 230 within a coverage area of the network entity 220 or when moving from a first coverage area to a second coverage area. For example, the UE 215 can move from a beam footprint 235 associated with beam 230-a to a beam footprint 235 associated with beam 230-b. In such examples, the UE 215 can be communicating with the network entity 220 on BWP 2 and can switch from beam 230-a to beam 230-b when entering the beam footprint 235 of beam 230-b. As a result of the beam switch, the UE 215 can also switch from BWP 2 to BWP 1. Similarly, the UE 215 can switch from beam 230-b to another beam 230. The beam switch can be a result of movement of the UE 215, movement or switching of the network entity 220, or a combination thereof. In some examples, the UE 215 can switch from beam 230-a to beam 230-b based on a beam selection or beam refinement procedure, or based on detected interference or degraded signal quality on beam 230-a.

[0106] In some cases, the UE 215 can use multiple BWP configurations 240 corresponding to BWPs associated with a new beam in a BWP switching procedure, which can result in high signaling and inefficient resource allocation at the UE 215 (e.g., due to BWP configuration signaling in a cell search operation). In some examples, the UE 215 can receive one or more configurations for BWPs from the network entity 220 (e.g., after performing a beam switch operation from beam 230-a to beam 230-b). The UE 215 can receive a BWP configuration corresponding to a BWP in beam 230-a, a BWP in a different beam 230 such as beam 230-b, or a BWP in a beam 230 from a different network entity 220. The BWP configuration can include a frequency shift (e.g., based on a reference BWP) or a time delay associated with a BWP switching procedure.

[0107] Figure 3 An example of a wireless communications system 300 that supports BWP configurations for communication networks in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure is illustrated. In some examples, the wireless communications system 300 can implement aspects of wireless communications system 100, wireless communications system 200, or both. The wireless communications system 300 can include a network entity 320, a UE 315, beams 330, beam footprints 335, and communication links 325, which can be examples of a UE 115, a UE 215, a network entity 220, a beam 230, a beam footprint 235, and a communication link 125, respectively, as described with reference to FIGs. 1 and 2. The network entity 320 can be a satellite (e.g., a satellite 110, a satellite 210), a base station (e.g., a base station 105, a base station 205), or a combination thereof. Figure 1 and 2 Figure 1 ​of satellite 120), but the network entity can be an example of a base station 105 as described with reference to Figure 1 The network entity 320 can also be an example of a low Earth orbit satellite 120 or other type of satellite 120. As such, the wireless network 300 can be an example of an NTN, a terrestrial network, or a combination of an NTN and a terrestrial network.

[0108] In some cases, the coverage area 310 of the network entity 320 can include a plurality of beam footprints 335 corresponding to one or more beams 330 configured at the network entity 320 for communication with one or more UEs 315. For example, the network entity 320 can use a plurality of antennas to form one or more beams 330 (e.g., narrow beams) for communication with one or more UEs 315. The beams 330 can operate on different frequency intervals (e.g., different BWPs) to reduce interference between beams 330. That is, the beam 330-a can operate using a different BWP than the beam 330-b. In some examples, the network entity 320 can communicate with the UE 315 using the beam 330 via one or more communication links 325. For example, the network entity 320 can transmit a message including control information to the UE 315 via the communication link 325-a, which can be used for downlink communications, while the UE 315 and the network entity can communicate using the communication link 325-b, which can be used for uplink or downlink communications. The network entity 320 and the UE 315 can use the beam 330-a for both uplink and downlink communications.

[0109] The network entity 320 and the UE 315 can be thousands of kilometers apart and electromagnetic waves can take some time to propagate the distance between the network entity 320 and the UE 315. The propagation delay of an NTN can be many orders of magnitude larger than the propagation delay of a terrestrial network. As an example, the network entity 320 can be in an orbit, such as a low Earth orbit, a medium Earth orbit, other non-geostationary orbit, or a geostationary orbit. In any of these examples, the network entity 320 can be thousands of kilometers from the Earth, and thus can be thousands of kilometers from the UE 315. Each transmission via the communication link 325 (e.g., the communication link 325-a, the communication link 325-b, or both) between the network entity 320 and the UE 315 can thus travel that distance from the Earth to the network entity 320 and back to the Earth. The distance traveled by the transmissions can result in significant signal degradation due to, for example, atmospheric effects, interference from other radio frequency sources, signal attenuation due to vegetation or structures, and the like.

[0110] Further, due to the high mobility of the UE 315 relative to the network entity 320, the UE 315 can frequently switch BWP associated with one or more beams 330. For example, the UE 315 can perform a BWP switching operation to switch from a BWP associated with beam 330-a, beam 330-b, or both, based on the BWP configuration 340. In some examples, the BWP configuration 340 can include information such as a frequency location and bandwidth, a subcarrier spacing, a cyclic prefix duration, a control resource set (CORESET), a search space for a downlink control channel (e.g., a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH)), a time domain resource allocation for a downlink shared channel (e.g., a start time and a duration of a physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH)), or a combination. The information in the BWP configuration can occupy a relatively large number of bits in a message. In some cases, the UE 315 can use multiple BWP configurations 340 corresponding to a BWP associated with a new beam in a beam switching procedure, which can result in a high signaling amount and inefficient resource allocation at the UE 315 (e.g., due to BWP configuration signaling in a cell search operation).

[0111] In some examples, the UE 315 can receive one or more configurations for a BWP from the network entity 320 (e.g., after performing a beam switching operation from beam 330-a to beam 330-b). For example, the UE 315 can receive the BWP configuration 340 from the network entity 320 via the communication link 325-a. The UE 315 can receive a BWP configuration corresponding to a BWP in beam 330-a, a BWP in a different beam 330 such as beam 330-b, or a BWP in a beam from a different network entity 320. The network entity 320 can transmit the bandwidth part configuration 340 using a SIB1, another SIB, or an RRC message.

[0112] In some cases, a BWP can be an initial BWP. For example, the network entity 320 can configure multiple initial downlink BWPs, multiple initial uplink BWPs, or both, for each cell, where each cell can include one or more beams 330. Each beam 330 can have an initial downlink BWP and an initial uplink BWP, but can share an initial downlink BWP, an initial uplink BWP, or both, with another beam 330. For example, beam 330-b can share an initial BWP with beam 330-c at a relatively low interference (e.g., because beam 330-b and beam 330-c are relatively far apart).

[0113] In some cases, the BWP configuration 340 can include a BWP configuration 340 for each BWP associated with the beam 330-b. In some other cases, the BWP configuration 340 (e.g., including a downlink BWP or uplink BWP configuration) can correspond to a reference BWP. In some cases, the reference BWP can be within the beam 330-a. For example, a downlink BWP, an uplink BWP, or both, of the beam 330-a can be configured with reference to another downlink BWP, another uplink BWP, or both, of the beam 330-a. Additionally, or alternatively, the reference BWP can be associated within a different beam 330 (e.g., the beam 330-b). In some cases, the different beam can be from a different network entity 320 Figure 2 The network entity 320 or another network entity 320 illustrated in FIG. 3. That is, one or more BWPs associated with the beam 330-a from the network entity 320 can be configured with reference to another BWP associated with a beam 330 from a different network entity 320. In some examples, the network entity 320 can determine that a downlink BWP has the same IEs as an IE corresponding to a reference downlink BWP. The network entity 320 can refrain from transmitting these IEs to the UE 315 in the BWP configuration 340 and can indicate an identifier of the reference downlink BWP and can additionally indicate which IEs are the same.

[0114] In some cases, the network entity 320 can indicate a frequency shift (e.g., a difference in frequency between a downlink BWP associated with the beam 330-b and a reference downlink BWP), an identifier of the reference downlink BWP, or both, corresponding to the downlink BWP associated with the beam 330-b and the reference downlink BWP. For example, the network entity 320 can indicate that the BWPs associated with the beam 330-b are obtained by shifting one or more reference BWPs in the BWP configuration 340 by a frequency. Additionally, or alternatively, the network entity 320 can configure an initial BWP (e.g., an uplink BWP, a downlink BWP, or both) for the beam 330-a and can use the configuration as a reference to configure the initial BWP for one or more other beams 330 (e.g., the beam 330-b) by a frequency shift. For example, the UE 315 can apply the frequency shift to a reference initial BWP to derive an initial BWP for a new beam 330. The network entity 320, the UE 315, or both, can identify a beam 330 by an SSB index, a cell identifier, or a beam identifier. The UE 315 can identify the network entity 320 (e.g., a satellite) by a cell identifier or a satellite identifier.

[0115] In some examples, the BWP configuration 340 can configure multiple BWPs according to a frequency shift. For example, the network entity 320 can transmit a frequency shift indicator, an indication of the one or more reference BWPs, or both, via DCI, a MAC-CE, or RRC signaling. In some cases, the network entity 320 can include the frequency shift indicator, the indication of the one or more reference BWPs, or both, in the BWP configuration 340. In some examples, the frequency shift indicator can include an integer that corresponds to a frequency shift when multiplied by a frequency unit, a beam identifier from which the UE 315 can derive the frequency shift, an SSB index (e.g., in cases where the SSBs are transmitted on a frequency interval for a respective beam 330), or a combination. In some cases, the indication of the one or more reference BWPs can include a BWP identifier of a reference BWP in a same beam 330 (e.g., beam 330-b), a BWP identifier of a reference BWP in a different beam 330 (e.g., beam 330-a), a beam identifier of the different beam 330, or a combination. In some cases, the UE 315 can apply the frequency shift (e.g., indicated in the BWP configuration 340) to the one or more reference BWPs to derive a new BWP (e.g., a BWP associated with beam 330-b, beam 330-a, or both (in cases where the UE 315 switches BWPs)).

[0116] In some examples, the network entity can transmit, to the UE 315, an indication of whether a BWP associated with the BWP configuration is independently configured or configured with reference to one or more other BWPs (e.g., associated with a same beam 330 or a different beam 330). In some cases, the network entity 320 can include the indication in the BWP configuration 340. In some other cases, the network entity 320 can include the indication in a separate message and can transmit the message via the communication link 325-a.

[0117] In some cases, the UE 315 can switch from one or more old BWPs to one or more new BWPs within a BWP switch delay. For example, the UE 315 can switch from an old initial BWP to a new initial BWP within the switch delay. In some examples, the BWP switch delay can be based on UE capability, subcarrier spacing, differences between the old and new BWPs, or a combination. For example, the duration of the BWP switch delay can depend on differences between the old and new BWPs in frequency, subcarrier spacing, cyclic prefix duration, CORESET, search space, and the like. In some cases, if the old and new BWPs differ in frequency, the switch delay can be relatively short when compared to switch delays for cases where the BWPs differ in multiple parameters (e.g., subcarrier spacing, cyclic prefix duration, CORESET, search space, and the like). In some examples, the UE 315 can be configured with multiple values for the BWP switch delay based on subcarrier spacing. In some cases, the network entity 320 can indicate a configuration for the BWP switch delay to the UE 315 in the BWP configuration 340. In some other examples, the configuration for the BWP switch delay can be inferred by the UE 315 and the network entity 320 based on rules that map BWP switch operations to one or more groups, each representing a level of difference in BWPs involved in the BWP switch operation.

[0118] In some examples, the network entity 320 and the UE 315 can communicate via the communication link 325-b based on the BWP configuration 340 or using a BWP switch operation with one or more BWPs associated with the beam 330-b.

[0119] Figure 4 An example of a process flow 400 that supports BWP configuration for communication networks in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure is illustrated. In some examples, process flow 400 can implement aspects of wireless communication system 100 or 200. Process flow 400 can illustrate an example of a BWP configuration procedure at a UE 415 and a network entity 420. Alternative examples can implement alternatives to the following, where some processes are executed in a different order than described or not at all. In some cases, processes can include additional features than those mentioned below, or further processes can be added.

[0120] At 425, the network entity 420 can determine one or more BWP configurations. For example, the network entity 420 can determine a BWP configuration for each of the plurality of BWPs independently of a reference BWP. In some other examples, the network entity 420 can determine one or more BWP configurations independently of a reference BWP.

[0121] At 430, the UE 415 can identify a beam for communicating with the network entity 420. In some cases, the beam can be associated with a plurality of BWPs, including a reference BWP having a reference frequency. In some examples, the UE 415 can identify a SSB index, a cell identifier, a beam identifier, or a combination.

[0122] At 435, the network entity 420 can transmit an indication that a BWP configuration is determined independent of a reference BWP. The indication can correspond to the BWP configuration. In some cases, the UE 415 can receive an indication of a reference BWP from the network entity 420, which can include a BWP identifier, a beam identifier, or both.

[0123] At 440, the UE 415 can receive one or more BWP configurations for the plurality of BWPs. In some cases, the BWP configuration can be based on changing a frequency of at least one BWP of the plurality of BWPs from a reference frequency to a different frequency. In some examples, the UE 415 can receive the BWP configuration based on receiving the indication at 435. In some cases, the plurality of BWPs can be downlink BWPs, uplink BWPs, or both. In some cases, a BWP of the plurality of BWPs can be an initial BWP. In some examples, the UE 415 can receive a BWP configuration for a set of BWPs including the plurality of BWPs on the beam. The set of BWPs can include uplink BWPs, downlink BWPs, or both. In some cases, the UE 415 can receive a first BWP configuration for a first set of BWPs including a plurality of BWPs on a first beam and a second BWP configuration for a second set of BWPs including a plurality of BWPs on a second beam different from the first beam. The UE 415 can determine that the second BWP configuration is based on a reference BWP, the second set including the reference BWP. The UE 415 or the network 420 can determine that a first IE associated with the reference BWP is the same as a second IE associated with a BWP of the second set. The second BWP configuration can include an identifier corresponding to the reference BWP. In some cases, the second beam can be used for communicating with the network entity 420 or a different network entity. In some cases, the network entity 420 can transmit the one or more BWP configurations via RRC signaling, a SIB, or both.

[0124] At 445, the UE 415 can receive an indication of a difference (e.g., a frequency shift) between a reference frequency and a different frequency, which can be associated with a second set of BWPs including a plurality of BWPs. In some cases, the indication can include an integer multiple, a beam identifier, a SSB index, or a combination.

[0125] At 450, the UE 415 can identify that a BWP configuration for each of the plurality of BWPs is determined independently of a reference BWP (e.g., based on the indication at 435). The UE 415 can receive the BWP configuration for each of the plurality of BWPs. In some cases, the UE 415 can receive a configuration corresponding to a mapping of the indication to a frequency shift.

[0126] At 455, the UE 415 and the network entity 420 can communicate in accordance with the one or more BWP configurations. The network entity 420 and the UE 415 can be associated with an NTN.

[0127] Figure 5 An example of a process flow 500 that supports BWP configuration for communication networks in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure is illustrated. In some examples, process flow 500 can implement aspects of wireless communication system 100 or 200. Process flow 400 can illustrate an example of a BWP configuration procedure at a UE 515 and a network entity 520. Alternative examples can implement alternatives to the following, where some processes are executed in a different order than described or not at all. In some cases, the processes can include additional features than those mentioned below, or further processes can be added.

[0128] At 525, the UE 515 can identify a timing threshold (i.e., a switching delay) associated with a BWP switching operation of a plurality of BWPs associated with a beam for communicating with the network entity 520. The BWP switching operation can include switching from a first BWP to a second BWP of the plurality of BWPs. In some cases, the BWPs of the plurality of BWPs can be initial BWPs.

[0129] At 530, the network entity 520 can transmit an indication to the UE 515 to perform the BWP switching operation. At 535, the network entity 520 can transmit an indication of the timing threshold associated with the BWP switching operation.

[0130] At 540, the UE 515, the network entity 520, or both can determine a first difference between frequencies associated with the first BWP and the second BWP, a second difference between parameters associated with the first BWP and the second BWP, or both. In some cases, the parameters can include a subcarrier spacing, a cyclic prefix duration, a CORESET, a search space, or a combination. The timing threshold can be based on the first difference and the second difference. For example, the timing threshold can be greater based on the second difference (e.g., where there is a difference in parameters and frequencies).

[0131] At 545, the UE 515 can switch from the first BWP to the second BWP during the timing threshold. Switching from the first BWP to the second BWP can be based on the indication from 530.

[0132] At 550, the UE 515 and the network entity 520 can communicate according to a second BWP configuration based on the switching operation. In some cases, the UE 515 and the network entity 520 can be associated with an NTN.

[0133] Figure 6 A block diagram 600 of a device 605 that supports BWP configuration for communication networks in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The device 605 can be an example of aspects of a UE 115 as described herein. The device 605 can include a receiver 610, a communications manager 615, and a transmitter 620. The device 605 can also include a processor. Each of these components can be in communication with one another (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0134] The receiver 610 can receive information such as packets, user data, or control information associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, and information related to BWP configuration for communication networks, etc.). Information can be passed on to other components of the device 605. The receiver 610 can be an example of aspects of the transceiver 920 described with reference to FIG. 9. The receiver 610 can utilize a single antenna or a set of antennas. Figure 9

[0135] The communications manager 615 can identify a beam for communicating with a network entity, the beam being associated with a set of BWPs including a reference BWP having a first frequency; receive a BWP configuration for the set of BWPs, the BWP configuration being based on changing a frequency of at least one BWP of the set of BWPs from the first frequency to a second frequency; and communicate with the network entity according to the BWP configuration. The communications manager 615 can also identify a timing threshold associated with a BWP switching operation of a set of BWPs associated with a beam for communicating with a network entity, the BWP switching operation including switching from a first BWP of the set of BWPs to a second BWP of the set of BWPs; switch from the first BWP of the set of BWPs to the second BWP of the set of BWPs during the timing threshold; and communicate with the network entity according to the second BWP based on the switching. The communications manager 615 can be an example of aspects of the communications manager 910 described herein.

[0136] ​The actions performed by the communication manager 615 as described herein can support improvements in communication. In one or more aspects, a UE can receive one or more BWP configurations for communicating with a network entity. Receiving the BWP configurations can enable techniques for reducing signaling overhead in the system by improving the efficiency of beam switching operations. For example, the UE can use a frequency shift or switching delay signaled in the BWP configurations to determine a BWP to switch to for communicating with the network entity.

[0137] Based on receiving one or more BWP configurations as described herein, a processor of a UE (e.g., a processor of the receiver 610, the communication manager 615, the transmitter 620, or a combination thereof) can improve the efficiency of communications in the system. For example, the BWP switching techniques described herein can utilize an indicator from a network entity including BWP configuration information, which can enable reduced signaling overhead and power savings (e.g., by reducing cell search operations), among other benefits.

[0138] The communication manager 615, or its sub-components, can be implemented in hardware, code (for example, software or firmware) executed by a processor, or any combination thereof. If implemented in code executed by a processor, the functions of the communication manager 615, or its sub-components can be executed by a general-purpose processor, a DSP, an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) or other programmable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof designed to perform the functions described in the present disclosure.

[0139] The communication manager 615, or its sub-components, can be physically located at various positions, including being distributed so that functions of the

[0140] The transmitter 620 can transmit signals generated by other components of the device 605. In some examples, the transmitter 620 can be collocated with a receiver 610 in a transceiver module. For example, the transmitter 620 can be an example of aspects of the transceiver 920 described with reference to FIG. 9. The transmitter 620 can utilize a single antenna or a set of antennas. Figure 9

[0141] Figure 7 ​A block diagram 700 of a device 705 that supports BWP configuration for communication networks in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The device 705 can be an example of aspects of a device 605 or a UE 115 as described herein. The device 705 can include a receiver 710, a communications manager 715, and a transmitter 745. The device 705 can also include a processor. Each of these components can be in communication with one another (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0142] The receiver 710 can receive information such as packets, user data, or control information associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, and information related to BWP configuration for communication networks, etc.). Information can be passed on to other components of the device 705. The receiver 710 can be an example of aspects of the transceiver 920 described with reference to Figure 9 The transmitter 745 can transmit signals generated by other components of the device 705. In some examples, the transmitter 745 can be collocated with the receiver 710 in a transceiver module. For example, the transmitter 745 can be an example of aspects of the transceiver 920 described with reference to

[0143] The communications manager 715 can be an example of aspects of the communications manager 615 as described herein. The communications manager 715 can include a beam component 720, a BWP component 725, a configuration component 730, a timing threshold component 735, and a switching operation component 740. The communications manager 715 can be an example of aspects of the communications manager 910 described herein.

[0144] The beam component 720 can identify a beam for communicating with a network entity, the beam being associated with a set of BWPs including a reference BWP having a first frequency. The BWP component 725 can receive a BWP configuration for the set of BWPs, the BWP configuration being based on changing a frequency of at least one BWP of the set of BWPs from the first frequency to a second frequency. The configuration component 730 can communicate with the network entity in accordance with the BWP configuration.

[0145] The timing threshold component 735 can identify a timing threshold associated with a BWP switching operation of a set of BWPs associated with a beam for communicating with a network entity, the BWP switching operation including switching from a first BWP of the set of BWPs to a second BWP of the set of BWPs. The switching operation component 740 can switch from the first BWP of the set of BWPs to the second BWP of the set of BWPs during the timing threshold. The BWP component 725 communicates with the network entity in accordance with the second BWP based on the switching.

[0146] The transmitter 745 can transmit signals generated by other components of the device 705. In some examples, the transmitter 745 can be collocated with the receiver 710 in a transceiver module. For example, the transmitter 745 can be an example of aspects of the transceiver 920 described with reference to Figure 9Examples of aspects of the described transceiver 920. The transmitter 745 can utilize a single antenna or a set of antennas.

[0147] Figure 8 A block diagram 800 showing a communications manager 805 that supports BWP configuration for communication networks in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure. The communications manager 805 can be an example of aspects of the communications manager 615, the communications manager 715, or the communications manager 910 described herein. The communications manager 805 can include a beam component 810, a BWP component 815, a configuration component 820, a reference component 825, a frequency component 830, a timing threshold component 835, a switching operation component 840, and a parameter component 845. Each of these modules can communicate, directly or indirectly, with one another (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0148] The beam component 810 can identify a beam for communicating with a network entity, the beam being associated with a set of BWPs including a reference BWP having a first frequency. In some examples, the beam component 810 can identify a SSB index, a cell identifier, a beam identifier, or a combination thereof.

[0149] The BWP component 815 can receive a BWP configuration for the set of BWPs, the BWP configuration being based on changing a frequency of at least one BWP of the set of BWPs from the first frequency to a second frequency. In some cases, the set of BWPs is a downlink BWP, an uplink BWP, or both. In some cases, one BWP of the set of BWPs is an initial BWP. In some examples, the configuration component 820 can identify the BWP configuration for each BWP of the set of BWPs is determined independent of the reference BWP. In some examples, the configuration component 820 can receive the BWP configuration for each BWP of the set of BWPs. In some examples, the configuration component 820 can receive an indication from the network entity that the BWP configuration is determined independent of the reference BWP, where receiving the BWP configuration for each BWP of the set of BWPs is based on the received indication.

[0150] In some examples, the configuration component 820 can receive, on the beam, a BWP configuration for a set of sets of BWPs including the set of BWPs. In some examples, the configuration component 820 can receive, on a first beam, a first BWP configuration for a first set of BWPs including the set of BWPs, the first beam being used for communicating with the network entity. In some examples, the configuration component 820 can receive a second BWP configuration on a second beam, the second beam being different from the first beam. The reference component 825 can determine that the second BWP configuration is for a second set of BWPs including the set of BWPs associated with the second beam and is based on the reference BWP, the first set of BWPs including the set of BWPs including the reference BWP.

[0151] In some examples, the configuration component 820 can receive, from the network entity, an indicator corresponding to the BWP configuration, where receiving the second BWP configuration on the second beam is based on the received indicator. In some cases, the network entity is a first network entity and the second beam is used for communicating with a second network entity different from the first network entity. In some cases, the second beam is used for communicating with the network entity. In some examples, the configuration component 820 can receive the BWP configuration via a RRC signaling message, a SIB, or both. In some examples, the reference component 825 can receive, from the network entity, an indication of a reference BWP, the indication including a BWP identifier, a beam identifier, or both.

[0152] In some examples, the reference component 825 can determine that a first information element associated with a reference BWP is the same as a second information element associated with a BWP in a second set of BWP sets that includes the BWP set, where the second BWP configuration includes an identifier corresponding to the reference BWP. In some examples, the reference component 725 can make the determination based on an absence of the second information element associated with the BWP in the second set of BWP sets that includes the BWP set. In some examples, the reference component 725 can make the determination based on an indicator that indicates which information elements associated with the BWP in the second set of BWP sets that includes the BWP set are the same as the reference BWP. In some examples, the reference component 825 can receive, in the second BWP configuration, an indication of a difference between a first frequency and a second frequency, the second frequency being associated with the second set of BWP sets, and the identifier corresponding to the reference BWP. The frequency component 830 can receive, from the network entity, an indication of a difference between a first frequency and a second frequency, the indication including an integer multiple, a beam identifier, an SSB index, or a combination.

[0153] The configuration component 820 can communicate with the network entity in accordance with the BWP configuration. In some cases, the UE and the network entity are associated with an NTN (NTN).

[0154] The timing threshold component 835 can identify a timing threshold associated with a BWP switching operation of a set of BWPs associated with a beam for communicating with a network entity, the BWP switching operation including switching from a first BWP in the set of BWPs to a second BWP in the set of BWPs. In some examples, the timing threshold component 835 can receive, from the network entity, an indication of the timing threshold associated with the BWP switching operation. In some examples, the switching operation component 840 can receive, from the network entity, an indication to perform the BWP switching operation, where switching from the first BWP to the second BWP is based on the indication.

[0155] The switching operation component 840 can switch from a first BWP of the set of BWPs to a second BWP of the set of BWPs during the timing threshold. In some examples, the frequency component 830 can determine a first difference between a first frequency associated with the first BWP and a second frequency associated with the second BWP, the timing threshold based on the first difference between the first frequency and the second frequency.

[0156] The parameter component 845 can determine a second difference between a first set of parameters associated with the first BWP and a second set of parameters associated with the second BWP, the timing threshold based on the second difference between the first set of parameters and the second set of parameters. In some cases, the first set of parameters and the second set of parameters include a subcarrier spacing, a cyclic prefix duration, a control resource set, a search space, or a combination thereof. In some examples, the frequency component 830 can receive, from the network entity, a configuration of a mapping corresponding to the indication to a difference between the first frequency and the second frequency. In some cases, the timing threshold is greater based on the second difference. In some examples, the BWP component 815 can communicate with the network entity in accordance with the second BWP based on the switching.

[0157] Figure 9 A diagram illustrates a system 900 including a device 905 that supports BWP configuration for communication networks in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure. The device 905 can be an example of or include the components of device 605, device 705, or a UE 115 as described herein. The device 905 can include components for bi-directional voice and data communications including components for transmitting and receiving communications, including a communications manager 910, an I / O controller 915, a transceiver 920, an antenna 925, memory 930, and a processor 940. These components can be in electronic communication via one or more buses (e.g., bus 945).

[0158] The communications manager 910 can identify a beam for communicating with a network entity, the beam being associated with a set of BWPs including a reference BWP having a first frequency; receive a BWP configuration for the set of BWPs, the BWP configuration based on changing a frequency of at least one BWP of the set of BWPs from the first frequency to a second frequency; and communicate with the network entity in accordance with the BWP configuration. The communications manager 910 can also identify a timing threshold associated with a BWP switching operation of a set of BWPs associated with a beam for communicating with a network entity, the BWP switching operation including switching from a first BWP of the set of BWPs to a second BWP of the set of BWPs; switch from the first BWP of the set of BWPs to the second BWP of the set of BWPs during the timing threshold; and communicate with the network entity in accordance with the second BWP based on the switching.

[0159] The I / O controller 915 can manage input and output signals for the device 905. The I / O controller 915 can also manage peripherals not integrated into the device 905. In some cases, the I / O controller 915 can represent a physical connection or port to MS- or another known operating system. In other cases, the I / O controller 915 can represent a modem, a keyboard, a mouse, a touchscreen, or similar device, or interaction with such a device. In some cases, the I / O controller 915 can be implemented as part of a processor. In some cases, a user can interact with the device 905 via the I / O controller 915 or via hardware components controlled by the I / O controller 915.

[0160] The transceiver 920 can communicate bi-directionally, via one or more antennas, wired, or wireless links as described above. For example, the transceiver 920 can represent a wireless transceiver and can communicate bi-directionally with another wireless transceiver. The transceiver 920 can also include a modem to modulate the packets and provide the modulated packets to the antennas for transmission, and to demodulate packets received from the antennas.

[0161] In some cases, the wireless device can include a single antenna 925. However, in some cases the device can have more than one antenna 925, which can be capable of concurrently transmitting or receiving multiple wireless transmissions.

[0162] The memory 930 can include random access memory (RAM) and read-only memory (ROM). The memory 930 can store computer-readable, computer-executable code 935 including instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to perform various functions described herein. In some cases, the memory 930 can contain, among other computer-readable code 935, a basic I / O system (BIOS), which can control basic hardware or software operation such as the interaction with peripheral components or devices.

[0163] The processor 940 can include an intelligent hardware device, (e.g., a general- purpose processor, a digital signal processor (DSP), a central processing unit (CPU), a microcontroller, an ASIC, an FPGA, a programmable logic device, a discrete gate or transistor logic component, a discrete hardware component, or any combination thereof). In some cases, the processor 940 can be configured to operate a memory array using a memory controller. In other cases, a memory controller can be integrated into the processor 940. The processor 940 can be configured to execute computer-readable instructions stored in a memory (e.g., the memory 930) to cause the device 905 to perform various functions (e.g., functions or tasks supporting BWP configuration for a communication network).

[0164] Code 935 can include instructions for implementing aspects of the present disclosure including instructions for supporting wireless communications. Code 935 can be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium such as system memory or other type of memory. In some cases, code 935 can not be directly executable by the processor 940 but can cause a computer (e.g., when compiled and executed) to perform functions described herein.

[0165] Figure 10 A block diagram 1000 of a device 1005 that supports BWP configuration for communication networks in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The device 1005 can be an example of aspects of a base station 105 as described herein. The device 1005 can include a receiver 1010, a communication manager 1015, and a transmitter 1020. The device 1005 can also include a processor. Each of these components can be in communication with one another (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0166] The receiver 1010 can receive information such as packets, user data, or control information associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, and information related to BWP configuration for communication networks, etc.). Information can be passed on to other components of the device 1005. The receiver 1010 can be an example of aspects of the transceiver 1320 described with reference to FIG. 13. The receiver 1010 can utilize a single antenna or a set of antennas. Figure 13

[0167] The communication manager 1015 can transmit, to a UE, an indication of a BWP configuration corresponding to a set of BWPs associated with a beam used for communications with the UE, the BWP configuration based on changing a frequency of the set of BWPs from a first frequency associated with a reference BWP to a second frequency; and communicate with the UE in accordance with the BWP configuration. The communication manager 1015 can also transmit, to a UE, an indication of a BWP switching operation to perform for a set of BWPs associated with a beam used for communications with the UE, the BWP switching operation including switching from a first BWP of the set of BWPs to a second BWP of the set of BWPs during a timing threshold; and communicate with the UE in accordance with the second BWP based on transmitting the indication. The communication manager 1015 can be an example of aspects of the communication manager 1310 described herein.

[0168] ​The communications manager 1015, or its sub-components, can be implemented in hardware, code (e.g., software or firmware) executed by a processor, or any combination thereof. If implemented in code executed by a processor, the functions of the communications manager 1015, or its sub-components can be executed by a general-purpose processor, a DSP, an ASIC, an FPGA or other programmable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof designed to perform the functions described in the present disclosure.

[0169] The communications manager 1015, or its sub-components, can be physically located in various places in the apparatus including but not limited to centralized computing devices, decentralized computing devices, or a mix thereof. In some examples, the communications manager 1015, or its sub-components, can be a separate and distinct component in accordance with various aspects of the present disclosure. In some examples, the communications manager 1015, or its sub-components, can be combined with one or more other hardware components, including but not limited to an input / output (I / O) component, a transceiver, a network server, another computing device, one or more other components described in the present disclosure, or a combination thereof in accordance with various aspects of the present disclosure.

[0170] The transmitter 1020 can transmit signals generated by other components of the device 1005. In some examples, the transmitter 1020 can be collocated with a receiver 1010 in a transceiver module. The transmitter 1020 can be an example of aspects of the transmitter 1320 described with reference to FIG. 1. The transmitter 1020 can utilize a single antenna or a set of antennas. Figure 13

[0171] Figure 11 FIG. 11 shows a block diagram of a device 1105 that supports BWP configuration for communication networks in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure. The device 1105 can be an example of aspects of a device 1005 or a base station 105 as described herein. The device 1105 can include a receiver 1110, a communications manager 1115, and a transmitter 1135. The device 1105 can also include a processor. Each of these components can be in communication with one another (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0172] The receiver 1110 can receive information such as packets, user data, or control information associated with various information channels (e.g., control channels, data channels, and information related to BWP configuration for communication networks, etc.). Information can be passed on to other components of the device 1105. The receiver 1110 can be an example of aspects of the transceiver 1320 described with reference to FIG. 1. The receiver 1110 can utilize a single antenna or a set of antennas. Figure 13

[0173] ​​The communications manager 1115 can be an example of aspects of the communications manager 1015 as described herein. The communications manager 1115 can include a BWP component 1120, a configuration component 1125, and a switch operation component 1130. The communications manager 1115 can be an example of aspects of the communications manager 1310 described herein.

[0174] The BWP component 1120 can transmit, to a UE, an indication of a BWP configuration corresponding to a set of BWPs associated with beams for communicating with the UE, the BWP configuration based on changing a frequency of the set of BWPs from a first frequency associated with a reference BWP to a second frequency. The configuration component 1125 can communicate with the UE in accordance with the BWP configuration.

[0175] The switch operation component 1130 can transmit, to a UE, an indication to perform a BWP switch operation for a set of BWPs associated with beams for communicating with the UE, the BWP switch operation including switching from a first BWP of the set of BWPs to a second BWP of the set of BWPs during a timing threshold. The BWP component 1120 can communicate with the UE in accordance with the second BWP based on transmitting the indication.

[0176] The transmitter 1135 can transmit signals generated by other components of the device 1105. In some examples, the transmitter 1135 can be co-located with a receiver 1110 in a transceiver module. For example, the transmitter 1135 can be an example of aspects of the transceiver 1320 described with reference to FIG. 13. The transmitter 1135 can utilize a single antenna or a set of antennas. Figure 13

[0177] Figure 12 A block diagram 1200 of a communications manager 1205 that supports BWP configuration for communication networks in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The communications manager 1205 can be an example of aspects of a communications manager 1015, a communications manager 1115, or a communications manager 1310 described herein. The communications manager 1205 can include a BWP component 1210, a configuration component 1215, a reference component 1220, a frequency component 1225, a switch operation component 1230, a timing threshold component 1235, and a parameter component 1240. Each of these modules can communicate, directly or indirectly, with one another (e.g., via one or more buses).

[0178] ​The BWP component 1210 can transmit, to a UE, an indication of a BWP configuration corresponding to a set of BWPs associated with a beam for communicating with the UE, the BWP configuration based on changing a frequency of the set of BWPs from a first frequency associated with a reference BWP to a second frequency. In some cases, the set of BWPs is a downlink BWP, an uplink BWP, or both. In some cases, one of the set of BWPs is an initial BWP. In some cases, the UE and the network entity are associated with an NTN (NTN).

[0179] In some examples, the configuration component 1215 can determine the BWP configuration for each BWP in the set of BWPs independently of the reference BWP. In some examples, the configuration component 1215 can transmit the BWP configuration for each BWP in the set of BWPs. In some examples, the configuration component 1215 can transmit, on the beam, a BWP configuration for a set containing the set of BWPs. In some examples, the configuration component 1215 can transmit, on a first beam, a first BWP configuration for a first set containing the set of BWPs, the first beam for communicating with the UE. In some examples, the configuration component 1215 can transmit, on a second beam, a second BWP configuration, the second beam different from the first beam.

[0180] In some examples, the frequency component 1225 can determine a first difference between a first frequency associated with a first BWP and a second frequency associated with a second BWP, the timing threshold based on the first difference between the first frequency and the second frequency. The frequency component 1225 can transmit, to the UE, an indication of the difference between the first frequency and the second frequency, the indication comprising an integer multiple, a beam identifier, an SSB index, or a combination. The parameter component 1240 can determine a second difference between a first set of parameters associated with the first BWP and a second set of parameters associated with the second BWP, the timing threshold based on the second difference between the first set of parameters and the second set of parameters. In some cases, the first set of parameters and the second set of parameters comprise a subcarrier spacing, a cyclic prefix duration, a control resource set, a search space, or a combination thereof. In some examples, the frequency component 1225 can transmit, to the UE, a configuration corresponding to a mapping of the indication to the difference between the first frequency and the second frequency.

[0181] In some examples, the configuration component 1215 can determine that the second BWP configuration is for a second set of BWP sets associated with a second beam and based on a reference BWP, the first set of BWP sets includes the reference BWP. In some examples, the configuration component 1215 can transmit, to the UE, an indicator corresponding to the BWP configuration, where receiving the second BWP configuration is based on the received indicator. In some examples, the configuration component 1215 can transmit, to the UE, an indication that the BWP configuration is determined independent of the reference BWP, where receiving the BWP configuration for each BWP in the set of BWPs is based on the received indication.

[0182] The reference component 1220 can determine that a first information element associated with a reference BWP is the same as a second information element associated with a BWP in a second set of BWP sets, where the second BWP configuration includes an identifier corresponding to the reference BWP. In some examples, the reference component 1220 can transmit, to the UE, an indication of the reference BWP, the indication including a BWP identifier, a beam identifier, or both.

[0183] In some examples, the configuration component 1215 can transmit the BWP configuration via a RRC signaling message, a SIB, or both. In some examples, the configuration component 1215 can transmit, in the second BWP configuration, an indication of a difference between a first frequency and a second frequency, the second frequency being associated with the second set of BWP sets, and the identifier corresponding to the reference BWP.

[0184] The configuration component 1215 can communicate with the UE in accordance with the BWP configuration.

[0185] The switch operation component 1230 can transmit, to the UE, an indication to perform a BWP switch operation for a set of BWPs associated with a beam used to communicate with the UE, the BWP switch operation including switching from a first BWP in the set of BWPs to a second BWP in the set of BWPs during a timing threshold.

[0186] The timing threshold component 1235 can transmit, to the UE, an indication of a timing threshold associated with the BWP switch operation. In some cases, the timing threshold is greater based on the second difference. In some examples, the BWP component 1210 can communicate with the UE in accordance with the second BWP based on transmitting the indication.

[0187] Figure 13A diagram illustrating a system 1300 including a device 1305 that supports BWP configuration for communication networks in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The device 1305 can be an example of or include the components of device 1005, device 1105, or a base station 105 as described herein. The device 1305 can include components for bi-directional voice and data communications including components for transmitting and receiving communications, including a communications manager 1310, a network communications manager 1315, a transceiver 1320, an antenna 1325, memory 1330, a processor 1340, and an inter-station communications manager 1345. These components can be in electronic communication via one or more buses (e.g., bus 1350).

[0188] The communications manager 1310 can transmit, to a UE, an indication of a BWP configuration corresponding to a set of BWPs associated with a beam for communicating with the UE, the BWP configuration based on changing a frequency of the set of BWPs from a first frequency associated with a reference BWP to a second frequency; and communicate with the UE in accordance with the BWP configuration. The communications manager 1310 can also transmit, to a UE, an indication to perform a BWP switching operation for a set of BWPs associated with a beam for communicating with the UE, the BWP switching operation including switching from a first BWP of the set of BWPs to a second BWP of the set of BWPs during a timing threshold; and communicate with the UE in accordance with the second BWP based on transmitting the indication.

[0189] The network communications manager 1315 can manage communications with a core network (e.g., via one or more wired backhaul links). For example, the network communications manager 1315 can manage the transfer of data communications for client devices, such as one or more UEs 115.

[0190] The transceiver 1320 can communicate bi-directionally, via one or more antennas, wired, or wireless links as described above. For example, the transceiver 1320 can represent a wireless transceiver and can communicate bi-directionally with another wireless transceiver. The transceiver 1320 also can include a modem to modulate the packets and to provide the modulated packets to the antennas for transmission, and to demodulate packets received from the antennas.

[0191] In some cases, the wireless device can include a single antenna 1325. However, in some cases the device can have more than one antenna 1325, which can be capable of concurrently transmitting or receiving multiple wireless transmissions.

[0192] Memory 1330 can include RAM, ROM, or a combination thereof. Memory 1330 can store computer-readable code 1335 including instructions that, when executed by a processor (e.g., processor 1340), cause the device to perform various functions described herein. In some cases, memory 1330 can include, inter alia, a BIOS that can control basic hardware or software operation such as the interaction with peripheral components or devices.

[0193] Processor 1340 can include an intelligent hardware device, (e.g., a general- purpose processor, a DSP, a CPU, a microcontroller, an ASIC, an FPGA, a programmable logic device, a discrete gate or transistor logic component, a discrete hardware component, or any combination thereof). In some cases, processor 1340 can be configured to operate a memory array. In some cases, a memory controller can be integrated into processor 1340. Processor 1340 can be configured to execute computer-readable instructions stored in a memory (e.g., memory 1330) to cause the device 1305 to perform various functions (e.g., functions or tasks for supporting BWP configuration for a communication network).

[0194] Inter-station communications manager 1345 can manage communications with other base station 105, and can include a controller or scheduler for controlling

[0195] Code 1335 can include instructions to implement aspects of the present disclosure, including instructions to support wireless communications. Code 1335 can be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium such as system memory or other type of memory. In some cases, code 1335 can not be directly executable by the processor 1340 but can cause a computer (e.g., when compiled and executed) to perform functions described herein.

[0196] Figure 14 A method 1400 that supports BWP configuration for a communication network in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure is illustrated. The operations of method 1400 can be implemented by a UE 115 or its components as described herein. For example, the operations of method 1400 can be performed by a communications manager as described with reference to Figures 6 to 9 FIG. 13 as described with reference to FIG. 13. In some examples, a UE can execute a set of instructions to control the functional elements of the UE to perform the functions described below. Additionally or alternatively, the UE can perform aspects of the functions described below using special-purpose hardware.

[0197] At 1405, the UE can identify a beam for communicating with a network entity, the beam being associated with a set of BWPs including a reference BWP having a first frequency. The operations of 1405 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1405 can be performed by a beam component as described with reference to Figures 6 to 9 FIG. 19.

[0198] At 1410, the UE can receive a BWP configuration for the set of BWPs, the BWP configuration based on changing a frequency of at least one BWP of the set of BWPs from the first frequency to a second frequency. The operations of 1410 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1410 can be performed by a BWP component as described with reference to Figures 6 to 9 FIG. 19.

[0199] At 1415, the UE can communicate with the network entity in accordance with the BWP configuration. The operations of 1415 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1415 can be performed by a configuration component as described with reference to Figures 6 to 9 FIG. 19.

[0200] Figure 15 A method 1500 that supports BWP configuration for communication networks is shown, in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure. The operations of method 1500 can be implemented by a UE 115 or its components as described herein. For example, the operations of method 1500 can be performed by a communications manager as described with reference to Figures 6 to 9 FIG. 19. In some examples, a UE can execute a set of instructions to control its functional elements to perform the functions described below. Additionally or alternatively, the UE can perform aspects of the functions described below using special-purpose hardware.

[0201] At 1505, the UE can identify a beam for communicating with a network entity, the beam being associated with a set of BWPs including a reference BWP having a first frequency. The operations of 1505 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1505 can be performed by a beam component as described with reference to Figures 6 to 9 FIG. 19.

[0202] At 1510, the UE can identify that one BWP of the set of BWPs is an initial BWP. The operations of 1510 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1510 can be performed by a BWP component as described with reference to Figures 6 to 9 FIG. 19.

[0203] At 1515, the UE can receive a BWP configuration for the set of BWPs, the BWP configuration based on changing a frequency of at least one BWP of the set of BWPs from a first frequency to a second frequency. The operations of 1515 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1515 can be performed by a BWP component as described with reference to Figures 6 to 9 FIG. 17.

[0204] At 1520, the UE can communicate with the network entity in accordance with the BWP configuration. The operations of 1520 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1520 can be performed by a configuration component as described with reference to Figure 16 FIG. 17.

[0205] Figures 6 to 9 A method 1600 that supports BWP configuration for communication networks is described in connection with FIG. 17. The operations of method 1600 can be implemented by a UE 115 or its components as described herein. For example, the operations of method 1600 can be performed by a communications manager as described with reference to Figures 6 to 9 FIG. 17. In some examples, a UE can execute a set of instructions to control its functional elements to perform the functions described below. Additionally or alternatively, the UE can perform aspects of the functions described below using special-purpose hardware.

[0206] At 1605, the UE can identify a timing threshold associated with a BWP switching operation of a set of BWPs associated with a beam for communicating with a network entity, the BWP switching operation including switching from a first BWP of the set of BWPs to a second BWP of the set of BWPs. The operations of 1605 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1605 can be performed by a timing threshold component as described with reference to Figures 6 to 9 FIG. 17.

[0207] At 1610, the UE can switch from the first BWP of the set of BWPs to the second BWP of the set of BWPs during the timing threshold. The operations of 1610 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1610 can be performed by a switching operation component as described with reference to Figures 6 to 9 FIG. 17.

[0208] At 1615, the UE can communicate with the network entity in accordance with the second BWP based on the switching. The operations of 1615 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1615 can be performed by a BWP component as described with reference to Figure 17 FIG. 17.

[0209] Figures 10 to 13A flow diagram illustrating a method 1700 that supports BWP configuration for communication networks in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The operations of method 1700 can be implemented by a base station 105 or its components as described herein. For example, the operations of method 1700 can be performed by a communications manager as described with reference to Figures 10 to 13 FIGS. 13-16. In some examples, a base station can execute a set of instructions to control the functional elements of the base station to perform the functions described below. Additionally or alternatively, the base station can perform aspects of the functions described below using special-purpose hardware.

[0210] At 1705, the base station can transmit, to a UE, an indication of a BWP configuration corresponding to a set of BWPs associated with beams for communicating with the UE, the BWP configuration based on changing a frequency of the set of BWPs from a first frequency associated with a reference BWP to a second frequency. The operations of 1705 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1705 can be performed by a BWP component as described with reference to Figures 10 to 13 FIGS. 13-16. In some examples, a base station can execute a set of instructions to control the functional elements of the base station to perform the functions described below. Additionally or alternatively, the base station can perform aspects of the functions described below using special-purpose hardware.

[0211] At 1710, the base station can communicate with the UE in accordance with the BWP configuration. The operations of 1710 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1710 can be performed by a configuration component as described with reference to Figure 18 FIGS. 13-16. In some examples, a base station can execute a set of instructions to control the functional elements of the base station to perform the functions described below. Additionally or alternatively, the base station can perform aspects of the functions described below using special-purpose hardware.

[0212] Figures 10 to 13 A flow diagram illustrating a method 1800 that supports BWP configuration for communication networks in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure is shown. The operations of method 1800 can be implemented by a base station 105 or its components as described herein. For example, the operations of method 1800 can be performed by a communications manager as described with reference to Figures 10 to 13 FIGS. 13-16. In some examples, a base station can execute a set of instructions to control the functional elements of the base station to perform the functions described below. Additionally or alternatively, the base station can perform aspects of the functions described below using special-purpose hardware.

[0213] At 1805, the base station can transmit, to a UE, an indication of a BWP switching operation to perform for a set of BWPs associated with beams for communicating with the UE, the BWP switching operation including switching from a first BWP of the set of BWPs to a second BWP of the set of BWPs during a timing threshold. The operations of 1805 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1805 can be performed by a switching operation component as described with reference to Figures 10 to 13 FIGS. 13-16. In some examples, a base station can execute a set of instructions to control the functional elements of the base station to perform the functions described below. Additionally or alternatively, the base station can perform aspects of the functions described below using special-purpose hardware.

[0214] At 1810, the base station can communicate with the UE according to the second BWP based on transmitting the indication. The operations of 1810 can be performed according to the methods described herein. In some examples, aspects of the operations of 1810 can be performed by a BWP component as described with reference to FIGs. ​

[0215] Example 1: A method for wireless communication at a user equipment (UE), comprising: identifying a beam for communicating with a network entity, the beam being associated with a plurality of bandwidth parts including a reference bandwidth part having a first frequency; receiving a bandwidth part configuration for the plurality of bandwidth parts, the bandwidth part configuration being based at least in part on changing a frequency of at least one of the plurality of bandwidth parts from the first frequency to a second frequency; and communicating with the network entity according to the bandwidth part configuration.

[0216] Example 2: The method of example 1, receiving the bandwidth part configuration comprises: identifying that the bandwidth part configuration for each of the plurality of bandwidth parts is determined independently of the reference bandwidth part; and receiving the bandwidth part configuration for each of the plurality of bandwidth parts.

[0217] Example 3: The method of example 1 or 2, further comprising: receiving an indication from the network entity that the bandwidth part configuration is determined independently of the reference bandwidth part, wherein receiving the bandwidth part configuration for each of the plurality of bandwidth parts is based at least in part on the received indication.

[0218] Example 4: The method of any one of examples 1-3, wherein the plurality of bandwidth parts are downlink bandwidth parts.

[0219] Example 5: The method of any one of examples 1-3, wherein the plurality of bandwidth parts are uplink bandwidth parts.

[0220] Example 6: The method of any one of examples 1-5, wherein one of the plurality of bandwidth parts is an initial bandwidth part.

[0221] Example 7: The method of any one of examples 1-6, receiving the bandwidth part configuration comprises: receiving the bandwidth part configuration for a set containing the plurality of bandwidth parts on the beam.

[0222] Example 8: The method of any one of examples 1-7, wherein the set containing the plurality of bandwidth parts includes uplink bandwidth parts.

[0223] Example 9: The method of any one of examples 1-7, wherein the set containing the plurality of bandwidth parts includes downlink bandwidth parts.

[0224] ​Example 10: The method of any of examples 1-6, receiving the bandwidth part configuration comprises: receiving a first bandwidth part configuration for a first set of multiple bandwidth parts on a first beam, the first beam being used for communicating with a network entity; and receiving a second bandwidth part configuration on a second beam, the second beam being different from the first beam.

[0225] Example 11: The method of example 10, further comprising: determining that the second bandwidth part configuration is for a second set of multiple bandwidth parts associated with the second beam and the first set of multiple bandwidth parts includes a reference bandwidth part based at least in part on the reference bandwidth part.

[0226] Example 12: The method of example 10 or 11, further comprising: determining that a first information element associated with the reference bandwidth part is the same as a second information element associated with a bandwidth part of the second set of multiple bandwidth parts, wherein the second bandwidth part configuration includes an identifier corresponding to the reference bandwidth part.

[0227] Example 13: The method of any of examples 10-12, further comprising: determining that the first information element and the second information element are the same based at least in part on an absence of the second information element.

[0228] Example 14: The method of examples 10-12, further comprising: receiving a message from the network entity indicating that the first information element and the second information element are the same, wherein determining that the first information element and the second information element are the same is based at least in part on the message.

[0229] Example 15: The method of example 10 or 11, further comprising: receiving, in the second bandwidth part configuration, an indication of a difference between a first frequency and a second frequency and the identifier corresponding to the reference bandwidth part, the second frequency being associated with the second set of multiple bandwidth parts.

[0230] Example 16: The method of any of examples 1-15, further comprising: receiving an indicator corresponding to the bandwidth part configuration from the network entity, wherein receiving the second bandwidth part configuration on the second beam is based at least in part on the received indicator.

[0231] Example 17: The method of any of examples 1-16, wherein the second beam is used for communicating with the network entity.

[0232] Example 18: The method of any of examples 1-16, wherein the network entity is a first network entity and the second beam is used for communicating with a second network entity different from the first network entity.

[0233] Example 19: The method of any of Examples 1-18, further comprising: receiving the bandwidth part configuration via a radio resource control signaling message, a system information block, or both.

[0234] Example 20: The method of any of Examples 1-19, further comprising: receiving, from a network entity, an indication of a reference bandwidth part, the indication comprising a bandwidth part identifier, a beam identifier, or both.

[0235] Example 21: The method of any of Examples 1-20, further comprising: receiving, from the network entity, an indication of a difference between a first frequency and a second frequency, the indication comprising an integer multiple, a beam identifier, a synchronization signal block index, or a combination.

[0236] Example 22: The method of any of Examples 1-21, further comprising: receiving, from the network entity, a configuration of a mapping corresponding to the indication of a difference between a first frequency and a second frequency.

[0237] Example 23: The method of any of Examples 1-22, wherein identifying the beam comprises: identifying a synchronization signal block index, a cell identifier, a beam identifier, or a combination thereof.

[0238] Example 24: The method of any of Examples 1-23, wherein the UE and the network entity are associated with a non-terrestrial network (NTN).

[0239] Example 25: A method for wireless communication at a user equipment (UE), comprising: identifying a timing threshold associated with a bandwidth part switching operation of a plurality of bandwidth parts associated with a beam for communicating with a network entity, the bandwidth part switching operation comprising switching from a first bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts to a second bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts; switching from the first bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts to the second bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts during the timing threshold; and communicating with the network entity according to the second bandwidth part based at least in part on the switching.

[0240] Example 26: The method of Example 25, wherein a bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts is an initial bandwidth part.

[0241] Example 27: The method of either of Examples 25 or 26, further comprising: receiving, from a network entity, an indication to perform the bandwidth part switching operation, wherein switching from the first bandwidth part to the second bandwidth part is based at least in part on the indication.

[0242] Example 28: The method of any of Examples 25-27, further comprising: receiving, from the network entity, an indication of the timing threshold associated with the bandwidth part switching operation.

[0243] Example 29: The method of any of examples 25 through 28, identifying the timing threshold comprises determining a first difference between a first frequency associated with the first bandwidth part and a second frequency associated with the second bandwidth part, the timing threshold based at least in part on the first difference between the first frequency and the second frequency.

[0244] Example 30: The method of example 29, further comprising determining a second difference between a first set of parameters associated with the first bandwidth part and a second set of parameters associated with the second bandwidth part, the timing threshold based at least in part on the second difference between the first set of parameters and the second set of parameters.

[0245] Example 31: The method of example 29 or 30, wherein the timing threshold is larger based at least in part on the second difference.

[0246] Example 32: The method of any of examples 29 through 31, wherein the first set of parameters and the second set of parameters comprise a subcarrier spacing, a cyclic prefix duration, a control resource set, a search space, or a combination thereof.

[0247] Example 33: The method of any of examples 25 through 32, wherein the UE and the network entity are associated with a non-terrestrial network (NTN).

[0248] Example 34: A method for wireless communication at a network entity, comprising: transmitting, to a user equipment (UE), an indication of a bandwidth part configuration corresponding to a plurality of bandwidth parts associated with a beam used to communicate with the UE, the bandwidth part configuration based at least in part on changing a frequency of the plurality of bandwidth parts from a first frequency associated with a reference bandwidth part to a second frequency; and communicating with the UE in accordance with the bandwidth part configuration.

[0249] Example 35: The method of example 34, transmitting the bandwidth part configuration comprises: determining a bandwidth part configuration for each of the plurality of bandwidth parts independently of the reference bandwidth part; and transmitting the bandwidth part configuration for each of the plurality of bandwidth parts.

[0250] Example 36: The method of example 34 or 35, further comprising: transmitting, to the UE, an indicator that the bandwidth part configuration is determined independently of the reference bandwidth part, wherein transmitting the bandwidth part configuration for each of the plurality of bandwidth parts is based at least in part on the indicator.

[0251] Example 37: The method of any of examples 34 through 36, wherein the plurality of bandwidth parts are downlink bandwidth parts.

[0252] Example 38: The method of any of examples 34 through 36, wherein the plurality of bandwidth parts are uplink bandwidth parts.

[0253] Example 39: The method of any of examples 34 through 38, wherein a bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts is an initial bandwidth part.

[0254] Example 40: The method of any of examples 34 through 39, transmitting the bandwidth part configuration comprises transmitting, on the beam, a bandwidth part configuration for a set including the plurality of bandwidth parts.

[0255] Example 41: The method of any of examples 34 through 40, wherein the set including the plurality of bandwidth parts comprises uplink bandwidth parts.

[0256] Example 42: The method of any of examples 34 through 40, wherein the set including the plurality of bandwidth parts comprises downlink bandwidth parts.

[0257] Example 43: The method of any of examples 34 through 39, transmitting the bandwidth part configuration comprises: transmitting, on a first beam, a first bandwidth part configuration for a first set including the plurality of bandwidth parts, the first beam being for communicating with the UE; and transmitting, on a second beam, a second bandwidth part configuration, the second beam being different than the first beam.

[0258] Example 44: The method of example 43, further comprising: determining that the second bandwidth part configuration is for a second set including the plurality of bandwidth parts associated with the second beam and that the first set including the plurality of bandwidth parts includes a reference bandwidth part based at least in part on the reference bandwidth part.

[0259] Example 45: The method of example 43 or 44, further comprising: determining that a first information element associated with the reference bandwidth part is the same as a second information element associated with a bandwidth part of the second set including the plurality of bandwidth parts, wherein the second bandwidth part configuration includes an identifier corresponding to the reference bandwidth part.

[0260] Example 46: The method of any of examples 43 through 45, further comprising: determining that the first information element and the second information element are the same based at least in part on an absence of the second information element.

[0261] Example 47: The method of examples 43 through 45, further comprising: transmitting, to the UE, a message indicating that the first information element and the second information element are the same, wherein determining that the first information element and the second information element are the same is based at least in part on the message.

[0262] Example 48: The method of example 43 or 44, further comprising: transmitting, in the second bandwidth part configuration, an indication of a difference between the first frequency and the second frequency and an identifier corresponding to the reference bandwidth part, the second frequency being associated with a second set of the plurality of bandwidth parts.

[0263] Example 49: The method of any one of examples 34-48, further comprising: transmitting, to the UE, an indicator corresponding to the bandwidth part configuration, wherein receiving the second bandwidth part configuration is based at least in part on the received indicator.

[0264] Example 50: The method of any one of examples 34-49, transmitting the bandwidth part configuration via a radio resource control signaling message, a system information block, or both.

[0265] Example 51: The method of any one of examples 34-50, transmitting, to the UE, an indication of the reference bandwidth part, the indication comprising a bandwidth part identifier, a beam identifier, or both.

[0266] Example 52: The method of any one of examples 34-51, further comprising: transmitting, to the UE, an indication of a difference between the first frequency and the second frequency, the indication comprising an integer multiple, a beam identifier, a synchronization signal block index, or a combination.

[0267] Example 53: The method of any one of examples 34-52, further comprising: transmitting, to the UE, a configuration corresponding to a mapping of the indication to a difference between the first frequency and the second frequency.

[0268] Example 54: The method of any one of examples 34-53, wherein the UE and the network entity are associated with a non-terrestrial network (NTN).

[0269] Example 55: A method for wireless communication at a network entity, comprising: transmitting, to a user equipment (UE), an indication to perform a bandwidth part switching operation for a plurality of bandwidth parts associated with beams used to communicate with the UE, the bandwidth part switching operation comprising switching from a first bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts to a second bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts during a timing threshold; and communicating with the UE according to the second bandwidth part based at least in part on transmitting the indication.

[0270] Example 56: The method of example 55, wherein a bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts is an initial bandwidth part.

[0271] Example 57: The method of example 55 or 56, further comprising: transmitting, to the UE, an indication of a timing threshold associated with the bandwidth part switching operation.

[0272] Example 58: The method of any of Examples 55 through 57, further comprising determining a first difference between a first frequency associated with the first bandwidth part and a second frequency associated with the second bandwidth part, the timing threshold based at least in part on the first difference between the first frequency and the second frequency.

[0273] Example 59: The method of Example 58, further comprising determining a second difference between a first set of parameters associated with the first bandwidth part and a second set of parameters associated with the second bandwidth part, the timing threshold based at least in part on the second difference between the first set of parameters and the second set of parameters.

[0274] Example 60: The method of Example 58 or 59, wherein: the timing threshold is larger based at least in part on the second difference.

[0275] Example 61: The method of any of Examples 58 through 60, wherein the first set of parameters and the second set of parameters comprise a subcarrier spacing, a cyclic prefix duration, a control resource set, a search space, or a combination thereof.

[0276] Example 62: The method of any of Examples 55 through 61, wherein the UE and the network entity are associated with a non-terrestrial network (NTN).

[0277] Example 63: An apparatus for use in a method of wireless communication according to any of Examples 1-22.

[0278] Example 64: An apparatus for wireless communication, comprising a processor; and a memory coupled to the processor, the processor and the memory configured to perform the method of any of Examples 1 through 22.

[0279] Example 65: An apparatus for wireless communication, comprising a processor; and a memory coupled to the processor, the processor and the memory configured to perform the method of any of Examples 23 through 31.

[0280] Example 66: An apparatus for wireless communication, comprising a processor; and a memory coupled to the processor, the processor and the memory configured to perform the method of any of Examples 32 through 50.

[0281] Example 67: An apparatus for wireless communication, comprising a processor; and a memory coupled to the processor, the processor and the memory configured to perform the method of any of Examples 51 through 58.

[0282] Example 68: An apparatus comprising at least one means for performing a method of any of Examples 1 through 22.

[0283] Example 69: An apparatus comprising at least one means for performing a method of any of Examples 23 to 31.

[0284] Example 70: An apparatus comprising at least one means for performing a method of any of Examples 32 to 50.

[0285] Example 71 : An apparatus comprising at least one means for performing a method of any of Examples 51 to 58.

[0286] Example 72: A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication, the code comprising instructions executable by a processor to perform a method of any of Examples 1 to 22.

[0287] Example 73: A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication, the code comprising instructions executable by a processor to perform a method of any of Examples 23 to 31.

[0288] Example 74: A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication, the code comprising instructions executable by a processor to perform a method of any of Examples 32 to 50.

[0289] Example 75: A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing code for wireless communication, the code comprising instructions executable by a processor to perform a method of any of Examples 51 to 58.

[0290] It should be noted that the methods described herein describe possible implementations, and that the operations and steps can be rearranged or otherwise modified and that other implementations are possible. Further, aspects from two or more of the methods can be combined.

[0291] Although aspects of an LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, or NR system can be described for purposes of example, and LTE, LTE-A, LTE-A Pro, or NR terminology can be used in much of the description, aspects of the described techniques can be applicable to other communication systems, including other cellular communications systems not explicitly mentioned herein. For example, the described techniques can be applicable to various other wireless communication systems, such as Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11 (Wi-Fi), IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX), IEEE 802.20, Flash-OFDM, and others.

[0292] Information and signals described herein can be represented using any of a variety of different technologies and techniques. For example, data, instructions, commands, information, signals, bits, symbols, and chips that can be referenced throughout the description can be represented by voltages, currents, electromagnetic waves, magnetic fields or particles, optical fields or particles, or any combination thereof.

[0293] The various illustrative blocks and components described in connection with the disclosure herein can be implemented or performed with a general-purpose processor, a DSP, an ASIC, a CPU, a FPGA or other programmable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof designed to perform the functions described herein. The general-purpose processor can be a microprocessor, but in the alternative, the processor can be any processor, controller, microcontroller, or state machine. The processor can also be implemented as a combination of computing devices (e.g., a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor, multiple microprocessors, one or more microprocessors in conjunction with a DSP core, or any other such configuration).

[0294] The functions described herein can be implemented in hardware, software executed by a processor, firmware, or any combination thereof. If implemented in software executed by a processor, the functions can be stored on or transmitted over as one or more instructions or code on a computer-readable medium. Other examples and implementations are within the scope of the disclosure and appended claims. For example, due to the nature of software, functions described herein can be implemented using software executed by a processor, hardware, firmware, hardwiring, or combinations of any of these. Features implementing functions can also be physically located at various positions, including being distributed such that portions of functions are implemented at different physical locations.

[0295] Computer-readable media includes both non-transitory computer storage media and communication media including any medium that facilitates transfer of a computer program from one place to another. A non-transitory storage medium can be any available medium that can be accessed by a general purpose or special purpose computer. By way of example, and not limitation, non-transitory computer-readable media can include RAM, ROM, electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), flash memory, compact disk (CD) ROM or other optical disk storage, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other non-transitory medium that can be used to carry or store desired program code means in the form of instructions or data structures and that can be accessed by a general-purpose or special-purpose computer, or a general-purpose or special-purpose processor. Also, any connection is properly termed a computer-readable medium. For example, if the software is transmitted from a website, server, or other remote source using a coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, digital subscriber line (DSL), or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio, and microwave, then the coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, DSL, or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio, and microwave are included in the definition of computer-readable medium. Disk and disc, as used herein, include CD, laser disc, optical disc, digital versatile disc (DVD), floppy disk and Blu-ray disc where disks usually reproduce data magnetically, while discs reproduce data optically with lasers. Combinations of the above are also included within the scope of computer-readable media.

[0296] As used herein, including in the claims “or” as used in a list of items (for example, a list of items prefaced by a phrase such as “at least one of’ or “one or more of’) indicates an inclusive list such that, for example, a list of at least one of A, B, or C means A or B or C or AB or AC or BC or ABC (i.e., A and B and C). Also, as used herein, the phrase “based on” shall not be construed as a reference to a closed set of conditions. For example, an example step that is described as “based on condition A” can be based on both a condition A and a condition B without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In other words, as used herein, the phrase “based on” shall be construed in the same manner as the phrase “based at least in part on.”

[0297] In the drawings, like reference numerals refer to items of like functionality. In addition, the particular features, structures, or characteristics can be shown in various drawings with an adjunct letter following the reference numeral and a dashed line to indicate like reference numerals for like features among different drawings. The description can apply to any one of the like features, regardless of the adjunct letter or other subsequent reference numerals, where only the first reference numeral is used in the specification.

[0298] The description set forth herein, in connection with the appended drawings, describes example configurations and does not represent all the examples that can be implemented or that are within the scope of the claims. The term “example” used herein means “serving as an example, instance, or illustration,” and not “preferred” over other examples. The detailed description includes specific details for the purpose of providing an understanding of the described techniques. These techniques, however, can be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to avoid obscuring the concepts of the described examples.

[0299] The description herein is presented to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the disclosure. Various modifications to the disclosure will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein can be applied to other variations without departing from the scope of the disclosure. Thus, the disclosure is not to be limited to the examples and designs described herein but is to be accorded the broadest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A method for wireless communication at a user equipment (UE), comprising: identifying a first beam for communicating with a network entity, the first beam being associated with a plurality of bandwidth parts including a reference bandwidth part having a first frequency, wherein the network entity is a non-terrestrial network entity; receiving a bandwidth part configuration for the plurality of bandwidth parts, the bandwidth part configuration being based at least in part on a frequency of at least one bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts changing from the first frequency to a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is associated with a second beam different from the first beam; receiving an indication of a frequency shift between the first frequency and the second frequency, wherein the frequency shift is applied to the reference bandwidth part to derive a reference bandwidth part for the second beam; and communicating with the network entity in accordance with the bandwidth part configuration.

2. The method of claim 1, receiving the bandwidth part configuration comprising: identifying a respective bandwidth part configuration for each bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts independently of the reference bandwidth part; and receiving the bandwidth part configuration for each bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts.

3. The method of claim 2, further comprising: receiving a second indication that the bandwidth part configuration is identified independently of the reference bandwidth part, wherein the bandwidth part configuration for each bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts is received based at least in part on the second indication.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein the plurality of bandwidth parts are downlink bandwidth parts.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein the plurality of bandwidth parts are uplink bandwidth parts.

6. The method of claim 1, wherein a bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts is an initial bandwidth part.

7. The method of claim 1, receiving the bandwidth part configuration comprising: receiving the bandwidth part configuration for one or more bandwidth parts of the plurality of bandwidth parts on the first beam.

8. The method of claim 7, wherein the one or more bandwidth parts of the plurality of bandwidth parts include uplink bandwidth parts.

9. The method of claim 7, wherein the one or more bandwidth parts of the plurality of bandwidth parts include downlink bandwidth parts.

10. The method of claim 1, receiving the bandwidth part configuration comprising: receiving a first bandwidth part configuration for one or more first bandwidth parts of the plurality of bandwidth parts on the first beam, the first beam being used for communicating with the network entity; and receiving a second bandwidth part configuration on the second beam.

11. The method of claim 10, further comprising: identifying the second bandwidth part configuration is for one or more second bandwidth parts of the plurality of bandwidth parts associated with the second beam and based at least in part on the reference bandwidth part, the one or more first bandwidth parts of the plurality of bandwidth parts including the reference bandwidth part. ​ ​ ​ 12. The method of claim 11, further comprising: identifying that a first information element associated with the reference bandwidth part is the same as a second information element associated with a bandwidth part of the one or more second bandwidth parts of the plurality of bandwidth parts, wherein the second bandwidth part configuration comprises an identifier corresponding to the reference bandwidth part.

13. The method of claim 12, further comprising: identifying that the first information element and the second information element are the same based at least in part on an absence of the second information element.

14. The method of claim 12, further comprising: receiving a message indicating that the first information element and the second information element are the same, wherein the first information element is identified as being the same as the second information element based at least in part on the message.

15. The method of claim 11, further comprising: receiving, in the second bandwidth part configuration, an indication of a difference between the first frequency and the second frequency and an identifier corresponding to the reference bandwidth part, the second frequency being associated with the one or more second bandwidth parts of the plurality of bandwidth parts.

16. The method of claim 10, further comprising: receiving an indicator corresponding to the bandwidth part configuration, wherein the second bandwidth part configuration is received on the second beam based at least in part on the indicator.

17. The method of claim 10, wherein the second beam is used for communicating with the network entity.

18. The method of claim 10, wherein the network entity is a first network entity and the second beam is used for communicating with a second network entity different from the first network entity.

19. The method of claim 1, further comprising: receiving the bandwidth part configuration via a radio resource control signaling message, a system information block, or both.

20. The method of claim 1, further comprising: receiving a second indication of the reference bandwidth part, the second indication comprising a bandwidth part identifier, a beam identifier, or both.

21. The method of claim 1, further comprising: receiving a second indication of a difference between the first frequency and the second frequency, the second indication comprising an integer multiple, a beam identifier, a synchronization signal block index, or a combination.

22. The method of claim 1, further comprising: receiving a configuration corresponding to a mapping of the indication to a difference between the first frequency and the second frequency.

23. The method of claim 1, wherein identifying the first beam comprises: identifying a synchronization signal block index, a cell identifier, a beam identifier, or a combination thereof.

24. The method of claim 1, wherein the UE and the network entity are associated with a non-terrestrial network (NTN).

25. A method for wireless communication at a user equipment (UE), comprising: identifying a timing threshold associated with a bandwidth part switching operation for a plurality of bandwidth parts associated with a beam for communicating with a network entity, the bandwidth part switching operation including switching from a first bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts to a second bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts, identifying the timing threshold comprising determining a first difference between a first frequency associated with the first bandwidth part and a second frequency associated with the second bandwidth part, the timing threshold based at least in part on the first difference between the first frequency and the second frequency; switching from the first bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts to the second bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts during the timing threshold; and communicating with the network entity according to the second bandwidth part based at least in part on the switching.

26. The method of claim 25, wherein a bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts is an initial bandwidth part.

27. The method of claim 25, further comprising: receiving an indication to perform the bandwidth part switching operation, wherein switching from the first bandwidth part to the second bandwidth part is based at least in part on the indication.

28. The method of claim 25, further comprising: receiving an indication of the timing threshold associated with the bandwidth part switching operation.

29. The method of claim 25, further comprising: determining a second difference between a first set of parameters associated with the first bandwidth part and a second set of parameters associated with the second bandwidth part, the timing threshold based at least in part on the second difference between the first set of parameters and the second set of parameters.

30. The method of claim 29, wherein the timing threshold is greater based at least in part on the second difference.

31. The method of claim 29, wherein the first set of parameters and the second set of parameters comprise a subcarrier spacing, a cyclic prefix duration, a control resource set, a search space, or a combination thereof.

32. The method of claim 25, wherein the UE and the network entity are associated with a non-terrestrial network (NTN).

33. A method for wireless communication at a network entity, comprising: transmitting a first indication of a bandwidth part configuration corresponding to a plurality of bandwidth parts associated with a first beam for communicating with a user equipment (UE), the bandwidth part configuration changing a frequency of the plurality of bandwidth parts from a first frequency associated with a reference bandwidth part to a second frequency based at least in part on a frequency shift, wherein the second frequency is associated with a second beam that is different from the first beam; transmitting a second indication of the frequency shift between the first frequency and the second frequency, wherein the frequency shift is applied to the reference bandwidth part to derive a reference bandwidth part for the second beam; and communicating with the UE according to the bandwidth part configuration.

34. The method of claim 33, transmitting the bandwidth part configuration comprises: ​ determining a respective bandwidth part configuration for each of the plurality of bandwidth parts independently of the reference bandwidth part; and transmitting the bandwidth part configuration for each of the plurality of bandwidth parts.

35. The method of claim 34, further comprising: transmitting a third indication that the bandwidth part configuration is identified independently of the reference bandwidth part, wherein transmitting the bandwidth part configuration for each of the plurality of bandwidth parts is based at least in part on the third indication.

36. The method of claim 33, wherein the plurality of bandwidth parts are downlink bandwidth parts.

37. The method of claim 33, wherein the plurality of bandwidth parts are uplink bandwidth parts.

38. The method of claim 33, wherein one of the plurality of bandwidth parts is an initial bandwidth part.

39. The method of claim 33, transmitting the bandwidth part configuration comprises: transmitting a bandwidth part configuration for one or more of the plurality of bandwidth parts on the first beam.

40. The method of claim 39, wherein the one or more of the plurality of bandwidth parts comprise uplink bandwidth parts.

41. The method of claim 39, wherein the one or more of the plurality of bandwidth parts comprise downlink bandwidth parts.

42. The method of claim 33, transmitting the bandwidth part configuration comprises: transmitting a first bandwidth part configuration for one or more first bandwidth parts of the plurality of bandwidth parts on the first beam, the first beam used for communicating with the UE; and transmitting a second bandwidth part configuration on the second beam.

43. The method of claim 42, further comprising: identifying the second bandwidth part configuration is for one or more second bandwidth parts of the plurality of bandwidth parts associated with the second beam and is based at least in part on the reference bandwidth part, the one or more first bandwidth parts of the plurality of bandwidth parts comprising the reference bandwidth part.

44. The method of claim 43, further comprising: identifying a first information element associated with the reference bandwidth part is the same as a second information element associated with a bandwidth part of the one or more second bandwidth parts of the plurality of bandwidth parts, wherein the second bandwidth part configuration comprises an identifier corresponding to the reference bandwidth part.

45. The method of claim 44, further comprising: identifying the first information element and the second information element are the same based at least in part on an absence of the second information element.

46. The method of claim 44, further comprising: transmitting a message indicating the first information element and the second information element are the same, wherein the first information element is identified as being the same as the second information element based at least in part on the message.

47. The method of claim 43, further comprising: ​ transmitting, in the second bandwidth part configuration, an indication of a difference between the first frequency and the second frequency, the second frequency being associated with the one or more second bandwidth parts of the plurality of bandwidth parts, and an identifier corresponding to the reference bandwidth part.

48. The method of claim 42, further comprising: transmitting an indicator corresponding to a bandwidth part configuration, wherein the second bandwidth part configuration is received based at least in part on the indicator.

49. The method of claim 33, further comprising: transmitting the bandwidth part configuration via a radio resource control signaling message, a system information block, or both.

50. The method of claim 33, further comprising: transmitting a third indication of the reference bandwidth part, the third indication comprising a bandwidth part identifier, a beam identifier, or both.

51. The method of claim 33, further comprising: transmitting a second indication of a difference between the first frequency and the second frequency, the second indication comprising an integer multiple, a beam identifier, a synchronization signal block index, or a combination.

52. The method of claim 33, further comprising: transmitting a configuration corresponding to a mapping of the second indication to a difference between the first frequency and the second frequency.

53. The method of claim 33, wherein the UE and the network entity are associated with a non-terrestrial network (NTN).

54. A method for wireless communication at a network entity, comprising: transmitting an indication to perform a bandwidth part switching operation for a plurality of bandwidth parts associated with a first beam for communicating with a user equipment (UE), the bandwidth part switching operation comprising switching from a first bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts to a second bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts during a timing threshold; determining a first difference between a first frequency associated with the first bandwidth part and a second frequency associated with the second bandwidth part, the timing threshold based at least in part on the first difference between the first frequency and the second frequency; and communicating with the UE according to the second bandwidth part based at least in part on transmitting the indication.

55. The method of claim 54, wherein a bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts is an initial bandwidth part.

56. The method of claim 54, further comprising: transmitting an indication of the timing threshold associated with the bandwidth part switching operation.

57. The method of claim 54, further comprising: determining a second difference between a first set of parameters associated with the first bandwidth part and a second set of parameters associated with the second bandwidth part, the timing threshold based at least in part on the second difference between the first set of parameters and the second set of parameters.

58. The method of claim 57, wherein the timing threshold is greater based at least in part on the second difference. ​ 59. The method of claim 57, wherein the first set of parameters and the second set of parameters comprise a subcarrier spacing, a cyclic prefix duration, a control resource set, a search space, or a combination thereof.

60. The method of claim 54, wherein the UE and the network entity are associated with a non-terrestrial network (NTN).

61. An apparatus for wireless communication at a user equipment (UE), comprising: one or more memories; and one or more processors coupled with the one or more memories and configured to cause the UE to: identify a first beam for communicating with a network entity, the first beam being associated with a plurality of bandwidth parts including a reference bandwidth part having a first frequency, wherein the network entity is a non-terrestrial network entity; receive a bandwidth part configuration for the plurality of bandwidth parts, the bandwidth part configuration based at least in part on a frequency of at least one bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts changing from the first frequency to a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is associated with a second beam different from the first beam; receive an indication of a frequency shift between the first frequency and the second frequency, wherein the frequency shift is applied to the reference bandwidth part to derive a reference bandwidth part for the second beam; and communicate with the network entity in accordance with the bandwidth part configuration.

62. The apparatus of claim 61, wherein to receive the bandwidth part configuration, the one or more processors are configured to cause the UE to: identify a respective bandwidth part configuration for each bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts independently of the reference bandwidth part; and receive the bandwidth part configuration for each bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts.

63. The apparatus of claim 62, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to cause the UE to: receive a second indication that the bandwidth part configuration is identified independently of the reference bandwidth part, wherein the bandwidth part configuration for each bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts is received based at least in part on the second indication.

64. The apparatus of claim 61, wherein the plurality of bandwidth parts are downlink bandwidth parts.

65. The apparatus of claim 61, wherein the plurality of bandwidth parts are uplink bandwidth parts.

66. The apparatus of claim 61, wherein one of the plurality of bandwidth parts is an initial bandwidth part.

67. The apparatus of claim 61, wherein to receive the bandwidth part configuration, the one or more processors are configured to cause the UE to: receive the bandwidth part configuration for one or more bandwidth parts of the plurality of bandwidth parts on the first beam.

68. The apparatus of claim 67, wherein the one or more bandwidth parts of the plurality of bandwidth parts comprise uplink bandwidth parts.

69. The apparatus of claim 67, wherein the one or more bandwidth parts of the plurality of bandwidth parts comprise downlink bandwidth parts. ​ 70. The apparatus of claim 61, wherein to receive the bandwidth part configuration, the one or more processors are configured to cause the UE to: receive, on the first beam, a first bandwidth part configuration for one or more first bandwidth parts of the plurality of bandwidth parts, the first beam being used for communicating with the network entity; and receive, on the second beam, a second bandwidth part configuration.

71. The apparatus of claim 70, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to cause the UE to: identify that the second bandwidth part configuration is for one or more second bandwidth parts of the plurality of bandwidth parts associated with the second beam and is based at least in part on the reference bandwidth part, the one or more first bandwidth parts of the plurality of bandwidth parts including the reference bandwidth part.

72. The apparatus of claim 71, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to cause the UE to: identify that a first information element associated with the reference bandwidth part is the same as a second information element associated with a bandwidth part of the one or more second bandwidth parts of the plurality of bandwidth parts, wherein the second bandwidth part configuration includes an identifier corresponding to the reference bandwidth part.

73. The apparatus of claim 72, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to cause the UE to: identify that the first information element and the second information element are the same based at least in part on an absence of the second information element.

74. The apparatus of claim 72, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to cause the UE to: receive a message indicating that the first information element and the second information element are the same, wherein the first information element is identified to be the same as the second information element based at least in part on the message.

75. The apparatus of claim 71, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to cause the UE to: receive, in the second bandwidth part configuration, an indication of a difference between the first frequency and a second frequency associated with the one or more second bandwidth parts of the plurality of bandwidth parts and the identifier corresponding to the reference bandwidth part.

76. The apparatus of claim 70, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to cause the UE to: receive an indicator corresponding to the bandwidth part configuration, wherein the second bandwidth part configuration is received on the second beam based at least in part on the indicator.

77. The apparatus of claim 70, wherein the second beam is used for communicating with the network entity.

78. The apparatus of claim 70, wherein the network entity is a first network entity and the second beam is used for communicating with a second network entity different from the first network entity.

79. The apparatus of claim 61, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to cause the UE to: receiving the bandwidth part configuration via radio resource control signaling messages, system information blocks, or both.

80. The apparatus of claim 61, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to cause the UE to: receive a second indication of the reference bandwidth part, the second indication comprising a bandwidth part identifier, a beam identifier, or both.

81. The apparatus of claim 61, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to cause the UE to: receive a second indication of a difference between the first frequency and the second frequency, the second indication comprising an integer multiple, a beam identifier, a synchronization signal block index, or a combination.

82. The apparatus of claim 61, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to cause the UE to: receive a configuration corresponding to a mapping of the indication to a difference between the first frequency and the second frequency.

83. The apparatus of claim 61, wherein to identify the first beam, the one or more processors are configured to cause the UE to: identify a synchronization signal block index, a cell identifier, a beam identifier, or a combination thereof.

84. The apparatus of claim 61, wherein the UE and the network entity are associated with a non-terrestrial network (NTN).

85. An apparatus for wireless communication at a user equipment (UE), comprising: one or more memories; and one or more processors coupled with the one or more memories and configured to cause the UE to: identify a timing threshold associated with a bandwidth part switching operation of a plurality of bandwidth parts associated with beams for communicating with a network entity, the bandwidth part switching operation comprising switching from a first bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts to a second bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts, identifying the timing threshold comprising determining a first difference between a first frequency associated with the first bandwidth part and a second frequency associated with the second bandwidth part, the timing threshold based at least in part on the first difference between the first frequency and the second frequency; switch from the first bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts to the second bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts during the timing threshold; and communicate with the network entity according to the second bandwidth part based at least in part on the switching.

86. The apparatus of claim 85, wherein a bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts is an initial bandwidth part.

87. The apparatus of claim 85, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to cause the UE to: receive an indication to perform the bandwidth part switching operation, wherein switching from the first bandwidth part to the second bandwidth part is based at least in part on the indication.

88. The apparatus of claim 85, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to cause the UE to: receive an indication of the timing threshold associated with the bandwidth part switching operation.

89. The apparatus of claim 85, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to cause the UE to: determine a second difference between a first set of parameters associated with the first bandwidth part and a second set of parameters associated with the second bandwidth part, the timing threshold based at least in part on the second difference between the first set of parameters and the second set of parameters.

90. The apparatus of claim 89, wherein the timing threshold is greater based at least in part on the second difference.

91. The apparatus of claim 89, wherein the first set of parameters and the second set of parameters comprise a subcarrier spacing, a cyclic prefix duration, a control resource set, a search space, or a combination thereof.

92. The apparatus of claim 85, wherein the UE and the network entity are associated with a non-terrestrial network (NTN).

93. An apparatus for wireless communication at a network entity, comprising: one or more memories; and one or more processors coupled with the one or more memories and configured to cause the network entity to: transmit a first indication of a bandwidth part configuration corresponding to a plurality of bandwidth parts associated with a first beam for communicating with a user equipment (UE), the bandwidth part configuration based at least in part on a change in frequency of the plurality of bandwidth parts from a first frequency associated with a reference bandwidth part to a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is associated with a second beam that is different from the first beam; transmit a second indication of a frequency shift between the first frequency and the second frequency, wherein the frequency shift is applied to the reference bandwidth part to derive a reference bandwidth part for the second beam; and communicate with the UE in accordance with the bandwidth part configuration.

94. The apparatus of claim 93, wherein to transmit the bandwidth part configuration, the one or more processors are configured to cause the network entity to: determine a respective bandwidth part configuration for each of the plurality of bandwidth parts independently of the reference bandwidth part; and transmit the bandwidth part configuration for each of the plurality of bandwidth parts.

95. The apparatus of claim 94, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to cause the network entity to: transmit a third indication that the bandwidth part configuration is identified independently of the reference bandwidth part, wherein transmitting the bandwidth part configuration for each of the plurality of bandwidth parts is based at least in part on the third indication.

96. The apparatus of claim 93, wherein the plurality of bandwidth parts are downlink bandwidth parts.

97. The apparatus of claim 93, wherein the plurality of bandwidth parts are uplink bandwidth parts.

98. The apparatus of claim 93, wherein one of the plurality of bandwidth parts is an initial bandwidth part.

99. The apparatus of claim 93, wherein to transmit the bandwidth part configuration, the one or more processors are configured to cause the network entity to: transmit a first indication of a bandwidth part configuration corresponding to a plurality of bandwidth parts associated with a first beam for communicating with a user equipment (UE), the bandwidth part configuration based at least in part on a change in frequency of the plurality of bandwidth parts from a first frequency associated with a reference bandwidth part to a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is associated with a second beam that is different from the first beam; transmit, on the first beam, a bandwidth part configuration for one or more of the plurality of bandwidth parts.

100. The apparatus of claim 99, wherein the one or more of the plurality of bandwidth parts comprise uplink bandwidth parts.

101. The apparatus of claim 99, wherein the one or more of the plurality of bandwidth parts comprise downlink bandwidth parts.

102. The apparatus of claim 93, wherein to transmit the bandwidth part configuration, the one or more processors are configured to cause the network entity to: transmit, on the first beam, a first bandwidth part configuration for one or more first bandwidth parts of the plurality of bandwidth parts, the first beam being used for communications with the UE; and transmit, on the second beam, a second bandwidth part configuration.

103. The apparatus of claim 102, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to cause the network entity to: identify that the second bandwidth part configuration is for one or more second bandwidth parts of the plurality of bandwidth parts associated with the second beam and is based at least in part on the reference bandwidth part, the one or more first bandwidth parts of the plurality of bandwidth parts comprising the reference bandwidth part.

104. The apparatus of claim 103, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to cause the network entity to: identify that a first information element associated with the reference bandwidth part is the same as a second information element associated with a bandwidth part of the one or more second bandwidth parts of the plurality of bandwidth parts, wherein the second bandwidth part configuration comprises an identifier corresponding to the reference bandwidth part.

105. The apparatus of claim 104, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to cause the network entity to: identify that the first information element and the second information element are the same based at least in part on an absence of the second information element.

106. The apparatus of claim 104, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to cause the network entity to: transmit a message indicating that the first information element and the second information element are the same, wherein the first information element is identified as being the same as the second information element based at least in part on the message.

107. The apparatus of claim 103, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to cause the network entity to: transmit, in the second bandwidth part configuration, an indication of a difference between the first frequency and a second frequency associated with the one or more second bandwidth parts of the plurality of bandwidth parts and the identifier corresponding to the reference bandwidth part.

108. The apparatus of claim 102, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to cause the network entity to: transmit an indicator corresponding to a bandwidth part configuration, wherein the second bandwidth part configuration is received based at least in part on the indicator.

109. The apparatus of claim 93, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to cause the network entity to: transmit the bandwidth part configuration via a radio resource control signaling message, a system information block, or both.

110. The apparatus of claim 93, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to cause the network entity to: transmit a third indication of the reference bandwidth part, the third indication comprising a bandwidth part identifier, a beam identifier, or both.

111. The apparatus of claim 93, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to cause the network entity to: transmit a second indication of a difference between the first frequency and the second frequency, the second indication comprising an integer multiple, a beam identifier, a synchronization signal block index, or a combination.

112. The apparatus of claim 93, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to cause the network entity to: transmit a configuration corresponding to a mapping of the second indication to a difference between the first frequency and the second frequency.

113. The apparatus of claim 93, wherein the UE and the network entity are associated with a non-terrestrial network (NTN).

114. An apparatus for wireless communication at a network entity, comprising: one or more memories; and one or more processors coupled with the one or more memories and configured to cause the network entity to: transmit an indication to perform a bandwidth part switching operation for a plurality of bandwidth parts associated with a first beam for communicating with a user equipment (UE), the bandwidth part switching operation comprising switching from a first bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts to a second bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts during a timing threshold; determine a first difference between a first frequency associated with the first bandwidth part and a second frequency associated with the second bandwidth part, the timing threshold based at least in part on the first difference between the first frequency and the second frequency; and communicate with the UE according to the second bandwidth part based at least in part on transmitting the indication.

115. The apparatus of claim 114, wherein a bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts is an initial bandwidth part.

116. The apparatus of claim 114, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to cause the network entity to: transmit an indication of the timing threshold associated with the bandwidth part switching operation.

117. The apparatus of claim 114, wherein the one or more processors are further configured to cause the network entity to: determine a second difference between a first set of parameters associated with the first bandwidth part and a second set of parameters associated with the second bandwidth part, the timing threshold based at least in part on the second difference between the first set of parameters and the second set of parameters.

118. The apparatus of claim 117, wherein the timing threshold is greater based at least in part on the second difference. ​ 119. The apparatus of claim 117, wherein the first set of parameters and the second set of parameters comprise a subcarrier spacing, a cyclic prefix duration, a control resource set, a search space, or a combination thereof.

120. The apparatus of claim 114, wherein the UE and the network entity are associated with a non-terrestrial network (NTN).

121. A computer-readable medium storing computer executable code, including instructions executable by a processor to implement a method for wireless communication as claimed in any of claims 1-24.

122. A computer-readable medium storing computer executable code, including instructions executable by a processor to implement a method for wireless communication as claimed in any of claims 25-32.

123. A computer-readable medium storing computer executable code, including instructions executable by a processor to implement a method for wireless communication as claimed in any of claims 33-53.

124. A computer-readable medium storing computer executable code, including instructions executable by a processor to implement a method for wireless communication as claimed in any of claims 54-60.

125. An apparatus for wireless communication at a user equipment (UE), comprising: means for identifying a first beam for communicating with a network entity, the first beam being associated with a plurality of bandwidth parts including a reference bandwidth part having a first frequency, wherein the network entity is a non-terrestrial network entity; means for receiving a bandwidth part configuration for the plurality of bandwidth parts, the bandwidth part configuration being based at least in part on a change in frequency of at least one bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts from the first frequency to a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is associated with a second beam different from the first beam; means for receiving an indication of a frequency shift between the first frequency and the second frequency, wherein the frequency shift is applied to the reference bandwidth part to derive a reference bandwidth part for the second beam; and means for communicating with the network entity in accordance with the bandwidth part configuration.

126. The apparatus of claim 125, means for receiving the bandwidth part configuration comprising: means for identifying a respective bandwidth part configuration for each of the plurality of bandwidth parts independently of the reference bandwidth part; and means for receiving the bandwidth part configuration for each of the plurality of bandwidth parts.

127. The apparatus of claim 125, wherein the plurality of bandwidth parts are downlink bandwidth parts.

128. The apparatus of claim 125, wherein the plurality of bandwidth parts are uplink bandwidth parts.

129. The apparatus of claim 125, wherein a bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts is an initial bandwidth part.

130. The apparatus of claim 125, means for receiving the bandwidth part configuration comprising: ​ ​ means for receiving the bandwidth part configuration for one or more of the plurality of bandwidth parts on the first beam.

131. The apparatus of claim 130, wherein the one or more of the plurality of bandwidth parts comprise uplink bandwidth parts.

132. The apparatus of claim 130, wherein the one or more of the plurality of bandwidth parts comprise downlink bandwidth parts.

133. The apparatus of claim 125, means for receiving the bandwidth part configuration comprises: means for receiving a first bandwidth part configuration for one or more first bandwidth parts of the plurality of bandwidth parts on the first beam, the first beam being used for communicating with the network entity; and and means for receiving a second bandwidth part configuration on the second beam.

134. The apparatus of claim 133, further comprising: means for identifying that the second bandwidth part configuration is for one or more second bandwidth parts of the plurality of bandwidth parts associated with the second beam and based at least in part on the reference bandwidth part, the one or more first bandwidth parts of the plurality of bandwidth parts comprising the reference bandwidth part.

135. The apparatus of claim 134, further comprising: means for identifying that a first information element associated with the reference bandwidth part is the same as a second information element associated with a bandwidth part of the one or more second bandwidth parts of the plurality of bandwidth parts, wherein the second bandwidth part configuration comprises an identifier corresponding to the reference bandwidth part.

136. The apparatus of claim 135, further comprising: means for identifying that the first information element and the second information element are the same based at least in part on an absence of the second information element.

137. The apparatus of claim 135, further comprising: means for receiving a message indicating that the first information element and the second information element are the same, wherein the first information element is identified as being the same as the second information element based at least in part on the message.

138. The apparatus of claim 134, further comprising: means for receiving, in the second bandwidth part configuration, an indication of a difference between the first frequency and a second frequency associated with the one or more second bandwidth parts of the plurality of bandwidth parts and an identifier corresponding to the reference bandwidth part.

139. The apparatus of claim 133, further comprising: means for receiving an indicator corresponding to the bandwidth part configuration, wherein the second bandwidth part configuration is received on the second beam based at least in part on the indicator.

140. The apparatus of claim 133, wherein the second beam is used for communicating with the network entity.

141. The apparatus of claim 133, wherein the network entity is a first network entity and the second beam is used for communicating with a second network entity different from the first network entity.

142. The apparatus of claim 125, further comprising: means for receiving the bandwidth part configuration via a radio resource control signaling message, a system information block, or both.

143. The apparatus of claim 125, further comprising: means for receiving a second indication of the reference bandwidth part, the second indication comprising a bandwidth part identifier, a beam identifier, or both.

144. The apparatus of claim 125, further comprising: means for receiving a second indication of a difference between the first frequency and the second frequency, the second indication comprising an integer multiple, a beam identifier, a synchronization signal block index, or a combination.

145. The apparatus of claim 125, further comprising: means for receiving a configuration corresponding to a mapping of the indication to a difference between the first frequency and the second frequency.

146. The apparatus of claim 125, means for identifying the first beam comprises: means for identifying a synchronization signal block index, a cell identifier, a beam identifier, or a combination thereof.

147. The apparatus of claim 125, wherein the UE and the network entity are associated with a non-terrestrial network (NTN).

148. An apparatus for wireless communication at a user equipment (UE), comprising: means for identifying a timing threshold associated with a bandwidth part switching operation associated with a first bandwidth part for communicating with a network entity, the bandwidth part switching operation comprising switching from a first bandwidth part of a plurality of bandwidth parts to a second bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts; means for switching from the first bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts to the second bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts during the timing threshold; means for determining a first difference between a first frequency associated with the first bandwidth part and a second frequency associated with the second bandwidth part, the timing threshold based at least in part on the first difference between the first frequency and the second frequency; and means for communicating with the network entity in accordance with the second bandwidth part based at least in part on the switching.

149. The apparatus of claim 148, wherein a bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts is an initial bandwidth part.

150. The apparatus of claim 148, further comprising: means for receiving an indication to perform the bandwidth part switching operation, wherein switching from the first bandwidth part to the second bandwidth part is based at least in part on the indication.

151. The apparatus of claim 148, further comprising: means for receiving an indication of the timing threshold associated with the bandwidth part switching operation.

152. The apparatus of claim 148, further comprising: means for determining a second difference between a first set of parameters associated with the first bandwidth part and a second set of parameters associated with the second bandwidth part, the timing threshold based at least in part on the second difference between the first set of parameters and the second set of parameters.

153. The apparatus of claim 152, wherein the timing threshold is larger based at least in part on the second difference.

154. The apparatus of claim 152, wherein the first set of parameters and the second set of parameters comprise a subcarrier spacing, a cyclic prefix duration, a control resource set, a search space, or a combination thereof.

155. The apparatus of claim 148, wherein the UE and the network entity are associated with a non-terrestrial network (NTN).

156. An apparatus for wireless communication at a network entity, comprising: means for transmitting a first indication of a bandwidth part configuration corresponding to a plurality of bandwidth parts associated with a first beam for communicating with a user equipment (UE), the bandwidth part configuration based at least in part on a change in frequency of the plurality of bandwidth parts from a first frequency associated with a reference bandwidth part to a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is associated with a second beam that is different from the first beam; means for transmitting a second indication of a frequency shift between the first frequency and the second frequency, wherein the frequency shift is applied to the reference bandwidth part to derive a reference bandwidth part for the second beam; and means for communicating with the UE in accordance with the bandwidth part configuration.

157. The apparatus of claim 156, transmitting the bandwidth part configuration comprises: means for determining a respective bandwidth part configuration for each of the plurality of bandwidth parts independently of the reference bandwidth part; and means for transmitting the bandwidth part configuration for each of the plurality of bandwidth parts.

158. The apparatus of claim 157, further comprising: means for transmitting a third indication that the bandwidth part configuration is identified independently of the reference bandwidth part, wherein transmitting the bandwidth part configuration for each of the plurality of bandwidth parts is based at least in part on the third indication.

159. The apparatus of claim 156, wherein the plurality of bandwidth parts are downlink bandwidth parts.

160. The apparatus of claim 156, wherein the plurality of bandwidth parts are uplink bandwidth parts.

161. The apparatus of claim 156, wherein one of the plurality of bandwidth parts is an initial bandwidth part.

162. The apparatus of claim 156, means for transmitting the bandwidth part configuration comprises: means for transmitting a bandwidth part configuration for one or more of the plurality of bandwidth parts on the first beam.

163. The apparatus of claim 162, wherein the one or more of the plurality of bandwidth parts comprise uplink bandwidth parts.

164. The apparatus of claim 162, wherein the one or more of the plurality of bandwidth parts comprise downlink bandwidth parts.

165. The apparatus of claim 156, means for transmitting the bandwidth part configuration comprising: means for transmitting a first bandwidth part configuration for one or more first bandwidth parts of the plurality of bandwidth parts on the first beam, the first beam being used for communicating with the UE; and means for transmitting a second bandwidth part configuration on the second beam.

166. The apparatus of claim 165, further comprising: means for identifying that the second bandwidth part configuration is for one or more second bandwidth parts of the plurality of bandwidth parts associated with the second beam and is based at least in part on the reference bandwidth part, the one or more first bandwidth parts of the plurality of bandwidth parts comprising the reference bandwidth part.

167. The apparatus of claim 166, further comprising: means for identifying that a first information element associated with the reference bandwidth part is the same as a second information element associated with a bandwidth part of the one or more second bandwidth parts of the plurality of bandwidth parts, wherein the second bandwidth part configuration comprises an identifier corresponding to the reference bandwidth part.

168. The apparatus of claim 167, further comprising: means for identifying that the first information element and the second information element are the same based at least in part on an absence of the second information element.

169. The apparatus of claim 167, further comprising: transmitting a message indicating that the first information element and the second information element are the same, wherein the first information element is identified as being the same as the second information element based at least in part on the message.

170. The apparatus of claim 166, further comprising: means for transmitting, in the second bandwidth part configuration, an indication of a difference between the first frequency and a second frequency associated with the one or more second bandwidth parts of the plurality of bandwidth parts and an identifier corresponding to the reference bandwidth part.

171. The apparatus of claim 165, further comprising: means for transmitting an indicator corresponding to the bandwidth part configuration, wherein the second bandwidth part configuration is received based at least in part on the indicator.

172. The apparatus of claim 156, further comprising: means for transmitting the bandwidth part configuration via a radio resource control signaling message, a system information block, or both.

173. The apparatus of claim 156, further comprising: means for transmitting a third indication of the reference bandwidth part, the third indication comprising a bandwidth part identifier, a beam identifier, or both.

174. The apparatus of claim 156, further comprising: ​ means for transmitting a second indication of a difference between the first frequency and the second frequency, the second indication comprising an integer multiple, a beam identifier, a synchronization signal block index, or a combination.

175. The device of claim 156, further comprising: means for transmitting a configuration of a mapping corresponding to the second indication to a difference between the first frequency and the second frequency.

176. The device of claim 156, wherein the UE and the network entity are associated with a non-terrestrial network (NTN).

177. A device for wireless communication at a network entity, comprising: means for transmitting an indication to perform a bandwidth part switching operation for a plurality of bandwidth parts associated with a first beam used to communicate with a user equipment (UE), the bandwidth part switching operation comprising switching from a first bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts to a second bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts during a timing threshold; means for determining a first difference between a first frequency associated with the first bandwidth part and a second frequency associated with the second bandwidth part, the timing threshold based at least in part on the first difference between the first frequency and the second frequency; and means for communicating with the UE according to the second bandwidth part based at least in part on transmitting the indication.

178. The device of claim 177, wherein a bandwidth part of the plurality of bandwidth parts is an initial bandwidth part.

179. The device of claim 177, further comprising: means for transmitting an indication of the timing threshold associated with the bandwidth part switching operation.

180. The device of claim 177, further comprising: means for determining a second difference between a first set of parameters associated with the first bandwidth part and a second set of parameters associated with the second bandwidth part, the timing threshold based at least in part on the second difference between the first set of parameters and the second set of parameters.

181. The device of claim 180, wherein the timing threshold is greater based at least in part on the second difference.

182. The device of claim 180, wherein the first set of parameters and the second set of parameters comprise a subcarrier spacing, a cyclic prefix duration, a control resource set, a search space, or a combination thereof.

183. The device of claim 177, wherein the UE and the network entity are associated with a non-terrestrial network (NTN).

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