For a self-contained base DL scheduling timeline 1209c, DL control channels 1211c are mapped to the initial part of a slot 1283e. The DL control channels 1211c schedule DL shared channels 1213b in the same slot 1283e. HARQ-ACKs for the DL shared channels 1213b are reported in UL control channels 1215b, which are mapped at the ending part of the slot 1283e.
For a self-contained base UL scheduling timeline 1209d, DL control channels 1211d are mapped to the initial part of a slot 1283f. The DL control channels 1211d schedule UL shared channels 1217b in the same slot 1283f. For these cases, the slot 1283f may contain DL and UL portions, and there may be a guard period between the DL and UL transmissions.
The use of a self-contained slot may be upon a configuration of self-contained slot. Alternatively, the use of a self-contained slot may be upon a configuration of the sub-slot. Yet alternatively, the use of a self-contained slot may be upon a configuration of shortened physical channel (e.g., PDSCH, PUSCH, PUCCH, etc.).