Link configuration specific modulation and coding scheme (mcs)

A method for wireless communication by a network entity, comprising:

• determining one or more modulation and coding scheme (MCS) parameters to be used for a communication link;
• selecting an MCS index corresponding to the or more MCS parameters, wherein a mapping of the MCS index to the one or more MCS parameters is dependent on a configuration of the communication link;
• generating control information comprising the MCS index;
• and
• transmitting the control information to a user-equipment (UE).

An apparatus for wireless communication by a user-equipment (UE), comprising:

• a memory;
• and
• one or more processor coupled to the memory, the one or more processors and the memory being configured to:
• receive control information indicating a modulation and coding scheme (MCS) index corresponding to one or more MCS parameters to be used for a communication link;
• determine the one or more MCS parameters corresponding to the MCS index, wherein a mapping of the MCS index to the one or more MCS parameters is dependent on a configuration of the communication link;
• and
• communicate via the communication link in accordance with the one or more MCS parameters.

An apparatus for wireless communication by a network entity, comprising:

• a memory;
• and
• one or more processor coupled to the memory, the one or more processors and the memory being configured to:
• determine one or more modulation and coding scheme (MCS) parameters to be used for a communication link;
• select an MCS index corresponding to the or more MCS parameters, wherein a mapping of the MCS index to the one or more MCS parameters is dependent on a configuration of the communication link;
• generate control information comprising the MCS index;
• and
• transmit the control information to a user-equipment (UE).