Note that (e.g., depending on the applicable standard version and/or implementation choices), LAA may be used for downlink communication and/or uplink communication. For example, according to some embodiments, LAA release 13 may include standard specification details for using a SCell for downlink transmissions, while LAA release 14 may include standard specification details for using a SCell for both downlink and uplink transmissions. Other versions having similar or different supported features are also possible.
FIG. 7 shows an example of possible LAA control and data scheduling in an example Release 13 scenario 700. As shown, an eNB may communicate with a wireless device using three CCs in the example scenario of FIG. 7. The CCs may include a Pcell and one Scell that operate in licensed LTE spectrum, as well as one LAA Scell that operates in unlicensed 5 GHz spectrum. The eNB may make use of an LBT procedure and (e.g., if needed) a reservation signal prior to performing 1-10 μs of communication on the LAA Scell. A further LBT procedure may again be performed prior to performing additional downlink communication on the LAA Scell.