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47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6A.2.2 In-band Blocking for CA (3DL CA) | 7.6A.2.2.1 Test purpose Same test purpose as in clause 7.6A.2.1. 7.6A.2.2.2 Test applicability This test applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that support 3DL CA. 7.6A.2.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements Minimum requirements are defined in clause 7.6A.2.0. 7.6A.2.2.4 Test description 7.6A.2.2.4.1 Initial conditions Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state. The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, test channel bandwidths and sub- carrier spacing based on NR CA configuration specified in clause 5.5A. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each CA configuration, are shown in table 7.6A.2.2.4.1-1, 7.6A.2.2.4.1-2 or 7.6A.2.2.4.1- 3. The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMC) are specified in Annexes A.2 and A.3. Configuration of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2. Table 7.6A.2.2.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table for 3DL CA Default Conditions Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.1 Normal Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Intra-band contiguous: Mid range for all CCs Inter-band: NOTE 1, NOTE 5 Intra-band contiguous + Inter-band: NOTE 1, NOTE 5 Intra-band non-contiguous + Inter-band, Intra-band non- contiguous, Intra-band contiguous + Intra-band non-contiguous: NOTE 1 with Wgap for intra-band non-contiguous defined in table 7.3A.2.4.1-1 (NOTE 5) Test CC Combination setting (NRB_agg) as specified in Tables 5.5A.1-1, 5.5A.2-1, or tables in clauses 5.5A.3.x for the CA Configuration across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE. Highest NRB_agg, NOTE 1, NOTE 6, NOTE 7 Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1 Lowest for PCC and SCCs Network signalling value NS_01 Unless given by Table 7.3.2.3-4 for the band with active uplink carrier Test Parameters Downlink Configuration Uplink Configuration Test ID CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation SCC1 RB allocation SCC2 RB allocation CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation Default Test Settings for a CA_nXD Configuration (Intra-band contiguous CA) 1 CP- OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 Default Test Settings for a CA_nXA-nYA-nZA Configuration (Inter-band) 1 CP- OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 Default Test Settings for a CA_nXC-nYA, CA_nYA-nXC, CA_nYA-nXB and CA_nXB-nYA Configurations (Intra-band contiguous + Inter-band) 1 CP- OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 Default Test Settings for a CA_nX(2A)-nYA Configurations (Intra-band non-contiguous + Inter-band) 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 1982 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 1 CP- OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 Default Test Settings for a CA_nX(3A) Configuration (Intra-band non-contiguous) 1 CP- OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 Default Test Settings for a CA_nX(A-C) and CA_nX(A-B) Configuration (Intra-band contiguous + Intra-band non-contiguous) 1 CP- OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1: The specific configuration of uplink and downlink are defined in Table 7.3A.2.4.1-1. NOTE 2: CA Configuration Test CC Combination test settings are checked separately for each CA Configuration. NOTE 3: Inter-band: nX,nY,nZ correspond to the different bands in the CA Configuration. E.g. for CA_n1A- n3A-n8A, nX=n1, nY=n3, nZ=n8; Intra-band contiguous + Inter-band: nX,nY correspond to the different bands in the CA Configuration, e.g. for CA_n1C-n3A, nX=n1, nY=n3; Intra-band non- contiguous + Inter-band: nX and nY correspond to the different bands in the CA Configuration. E.g. for CA_n1(2A)-n8A, nX=n1, nY =n8. NOTE 4: In a band where UE supports 4Rx but not supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected and 4Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2a and Table 7.3.2.5-2b) is used in the test requirements. In a band where UE supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 8Rx antennas ports connected and 8Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2e and Table 7.3.2.5-2f) is used in the test requirements. Otherwise, the UE shall be verified with two Rx antenna ports. NOTE 5: Test frequency is set to Mid Range for PCC and SCC with exceptions defined in Table 7.3A.2.4.1-1. For NR band n28, 30MHz test channel bandwidth is tested with Low range test frequencies. NOTE 6: If the UE supports multiple CC Combinations in the CA Configuration with the same NRB_agg, only the combination with the highest NRB_PCC is tested. NOTE 7: For nXA PCC, each of Highest UL and Highest DL shall be selected according to clause 5.5A.3.2. DL channel bandwidth shall be selected first. Table 7.6A.2.2.4.1-2: Void Table 7.6A.2.2.4.1-3: Void 1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508-1 [5] Annex A, Figure A.3.1.4.7 for TE diagram and section A.3.2 for UE diagram. 2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.4.3. 3. Downlink signals for PCC are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2, and C.3.1, and uplink signals according to Annex G.0, G.1, G.2, and G.3.1. 4. The UL and Reference Measurement Channel is set according to Tables 7.6A.2.2.4.1-1. 5. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0. 6. Ensure the UE is in State RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity NR, Connected without release On, Test Mode On and Test Loop Function On according to TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 4.5. Message contents are defined in clause 7.6A.2.2.4.3. 7.6A.2.2.4.2 Test procedure 1. Configure SCC according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2 for all downlink physical channels. 2. The SS shall configure SCC as per TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 5.5.1. Message contents are defined in clause 7.6A.2.2.4.3. 3. SS activates SCC by sending the activation MAC CE (Refer TS 38.321 [18], clauses 5.9, 6.1.3.10). Wait for at least 2 seconds (Refer TS 38.133[19], clause 9.3). 4. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format [1_1] for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Tables 7.6A.2.2.4.1-1, 7.6A.2.2.4.1-2 or 7.6A.2.2.4.1-3 on both SCC and PCC. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 1983 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 5. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format [0_1] for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Tables 7.6A.2.2.4.1-1, 7.6A.2.2.4.1-2 or 7.6A.2.2.4.1-3 on PCC. Since the UL has no payload and no loopback data to send the UE sends uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. 6. Set the parameters of the signal generator for an interfering signal below the measured carrier(s) in Case 1 according to Table 7.6A.2.2.4.2-1, excluding the frequencies where the interferer centre frequency falls within any CC carrier ±(BW/2 + BWInterferer), where BW refers to each CC. 7 Set the downlink signal level according to the Table 7.6A.2.2.4.2-1. Send uplink power control commands to the UE using 1dB power step size to ensure that the UE output power measured by the test system is within the Uplink power control window, defined as -MU to -(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level in table 7.6A.2.2.4.2-1 for at least the duration of the Throughput measurement, where: - MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.3-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW - Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 0.7dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where, the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 38.101-1 [2], Table 6.3.4.3-1 and is 0.7dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified for test case 6.3.4.3 in Table F.1.2-1. - For UEs supporting Tx diversity, the transmit power is measured as the sum of the output power from both UE antenna connectors. 8 Measure the average throughput for the carrier(s) indicated in Table 7.6A.2.2.4.2-1 for duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H.2A. 9 Repeat steps from 6 to 8, using an interfering signal above the measured carrier(s) according to Table 7.6A.2.2.4.2-1 in Case 1 at step 6. 10 Repeat steps from 6 to 9, using interfering signals in Case 2 at step 6 and 9. The ranges of case 2 are covered in steps equal to the interferer bandwidth. 11. Repeat steps 1 to 10 for all component carriers listed in Table 7.6A.2.2.4.2-1. NOTE: The purpose of the Uplink power control window is to ensure that the actual UE output power is no greater than the target power level, and as close as possible to the target power level. The relationship between the Uplink power control window, the target power level and the corresponding possible actual UE Uplink power window is illustrated in Annex F.4.3. Table 7.6A.2.2.4.2-1: Test repetition and measurement configuration CA configuration CA configuration ID in REFSENS Throughput measured on Table with test parameters to select Intra-band contiguous 14 PCC, SCC1, SCC2 7.6A.2.2.5-3 7.6A.2.2.5-3a 7.6A.2.2.5-4 7.6A.2.2.5-4a Inter-band 11 SCC1, SCC2 7.6A.2.2.5-1 7.6A.2.2.5-1a 7.6A.2.2.5-1b 7.6A.2.2.5-2 7.6A.2.2.5-2a 21 31 Intra-band contiguous + Inter-band 12 SCC2 7.6A.2.2.5-1 7.6A.2.2.5-1a 7.6A.2.2.5-1b 7.6A.2.2.5-2 7.6A.2.2.5-2a 22 SCC1, SCC2 7.6A.2.2.5-3 7.6A.2.2.5-3a 7.6A.2.2.5-4 7.6A.2.2.5-4a Intra-band non- contiguous + Inter-band 23 SCC2 7.6A.2.2.5-1 7.6A.2.2.5-1a 7.6A.2.2.5-1b 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 1984 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 7.6A.2.2.5-2 7.6A.2.2.5-2a 33 SCC1, SCC2 7.6A.2.2.5-1 7.6A.2.2.5-1a 7.6A.2.2.5-2 7.6A.2.2.5-2a Intra-band non- contiguous 15 PCC, SCC1, SCC2 7.6A.2.2.5-1 7.6A.2.2.5-1a 7.6A.2.2.5-1b 7.6A.2.2.5-2 7.6A.2.2.5-2a Intra-band contiguous + Intra-band non- contiguous 16 PCC, SCC1, SCC2 7.6A.2.2.5-1 7.6A.2.2.5-1a 7.6A.2.2.5-1b 7.6A.2.2.5-2 7.6A.2.2.5-2a 7.6A.2.2.5-3 7.6A.2.2.5-3a 7.6A.2.2.5-4 7.6A.2.2.5-4a NOTE 1: CA configuration ID as defined in “Default Test Settings for a CA_nXA-nYA-nZA Configuration (Inter-band)” in table 7.3A.2.4.1-1. NOTE 2: CA configuration ID as defined in “Default Test Settings for a CA_nXC-nYA, CA_nYA-nXC, CA_nYA-nXB and CA_nXB-nYA Configurations (Intra-band contiguous + Inter-band)” in table 7.3A.2.4.1-1. NOTE 3: CA configuration ID as defined in “Default Test Settings for a CA_nX(2A)-nYA Configuration (Intra- band non-contiguous + Inter-band)” in table 7.3A.2.4.1-1. NOTE 4: CA configuration ID as defined in “Default Test Settings for a CA_nXD Configuration (Intra-band contiguous)” in table 7.3A.2.4.1-1. NOTE 5: CA configuration ID as defined in “Default Test Settings for a CA_nX(3A) Configuration (Intra-band non-contiguous)” in table 7.3A.2.4.1-1. NOTE 6: CA configuration ID as defined in “Default Test Settings for a CA_nX(A-C) and CA_nX(A-B) Configuration (Intra-band contiguous + Intra-band non-contiguous)” in table 7.3A.2.4.1-1. 7.6A.2.2.4.3 Message Contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.6 with TRANSFORM_PRECODER_ENABLED condition in Table 4.6.3-118 PUSCH-Config. 7.6A.2.2.5 Test requirement The throughput measurement of each carrier derived in test procedure shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1) with parameters specified in Tables below, according to the type of CA. The test requirement of configurations for CA operating band including Band n41 also apply for the corresponding CA operating bands with Band n90 replacing Band n41. Table 7.6A.2.2.5-1: In-band blocking parameters for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz (inter-band, intra-band non-contiguous) RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 5 MHz 10 MHz 15 MHz 20 MHz 25 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 6 6 7 9 10 BWinterferer MHz 5 FIoffset, case 1 MHz 7.5 FIoffset, case 2 MHz 12.5 RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 30 MHz 35 MHz 40 MHz 45 MHz 50 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 11 11.5 12 12.5 13 BWinterferer MHz 5 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 1985 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI FIoffset, case 1 MHz 7.5 FIoffset, case 2 MHz 12.5 RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 60 MHz 70 MHz 80 MHz 90 MHz 100 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 14 14.5 15 15.5 16 BWinterferer MHz 5 FIoffset, case 1 MHz 7.5 FIoffset, case 2 MHz 12.5 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: The interferer consists of the RMC specified in Annexes A.3.2.2 and A.3.3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 and 15 kHz SCS. Table 7.6A.2.2.5-1a: In-band blocking for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz (inter-band, intra-band non-contiguous) NR band Parameter Unit Case 1 Case 2 Case 3 Case 4 Pinterferer dBm -56 -44 -15 -38 Finterferer (offset) MHz - BWChannel_CA/2 – FIoffset, case 1 and BWChannel_CA/2 + FIoffset, case 1 ≤ - BWChannel_CA/2 – FIoffset, case 2 and ≥BWChannel_CA/2 + FIoffset, case 2 - BWChannel_CA/2- 11 n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n18, n20, n25, n26, n28,n34, n38,n39, n40, n41, n483, n50, n51, n53, n65, n66, n70, n74, n75, n76 Finterferer MHz NOTE 2 FDL_low – 15 to FDL_high + 15 n30 Finterferer MHz NOTE 2 FDL_low – 15 to FDL_high + 15 FDL_low – 11 n71 Finterferer MHz NOTE 2 FDL_low – 12 to FDL_high + 15 FDL_low – 12 NOTE 1: The absolute value of the interferer offset Finterferer(offset) shall be further adjusted to ( )SCS SCS F 5 . 0 / interferer + MHz with SCS the sub-carrier spacing of the wanted signal in MHz. The interferer is an NR signal with 15 kHz SCS. NOTE 2: For each carrier frequency, the requirement applies for two interferer carrier frequencies: a: -BWChannel_CA/2 – FIoffset, case 1; b: BWChannel_CA/2 + FIoffset, case 1 NOTE 3: n48 follows the requirement in this frequency range according to the general requirement defined in Clause 7.1. 7.6A.2.2.5-1b: In-band blocking for additional NR operating bands for carrier aggregation with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz (inter-band) NR band Parameter Unit Case 1 Case 2 Pinterferer dBm -56 -44 Finterferer (offset) MHz - BWChannel_CA/2 – FIoffset, case 1 and BWChannel_CA/2 + FIoffset, case 1 ≤ - BWChannel_CA/2 – FIoffset, case 2 and ≥BWChannel_CA/2 + FIoffset, case 2 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 1986 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI n29 Finterferer MHz NOTE 2 FDL_low – 15 to FDL_high + 15 NOTE 1: For certain bands, the unwanted modulated interfering signal may not fall inside the UE receive band, but within the first 15 MHz below or above the UE receive band NOTE 2: For each carrier frequency, the requirement applies for two interferer carrier frequencies: a: -BWChannel_CA/2 – FIoffset, case 1; b: BWChannel_CA/2 + FIoffset, case 1 NOTE 3: The absolute value of the interferer offset Finterferer (offset) shall be further adjusted to ( )SCS SCS F 5 . 0 / interferer + MHz with SCS the sub-carrier spacing of the wanted signal in MHz. The interferer is an NR signal with an SCS equal to that of the wanted signal NOTE 4: BWChannel_CA denotes the channel bandwidth of the wanted signal Table 7.6A.2.2.5-2: In-band blocking parameters for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz (inter-band, intra-band non-contiguous) RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 10 MHz 15 MHz 20 MHz 25 MHz 30 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 6 BWinterferer MHz 10 15 20 25 30 FIoffset, case 1 MHz 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 FIoffset, case 2 MHz 25 37.5 50 62.5 75 RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 35 MHz 40 MHz 45 MHz 50 MHz 60 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 6 BWinterferer MHz 35 40 45 50 60 FIoffset, case 1 MHz 52.5 60 67.5 75 90 FIoffset, case 2 MHz 87.5 100 112.5 125 150 RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 70MHz 80 MHz 90 MHz 100 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 6 BWinterferer MHz 70 80 90 100 FIoffset, case 1 MHz 105 120 135 150 FIoffset, case 2 MHz 175 200 225 250 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: The interferer consists of the RMC specified in Annexes A.3.2.2 and A.3.3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 Table 7.6A.2.2.5-2a: In-band blocking for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz (inter-band, intra-band non-contiguous) NR band Parameter Unit Case 1 Case 2 Pinterferer dBm -56 -44 n77, n78, n79 Finterferer (offset) MHz - BWChannel_CA/2 – FIoffset, case 1 and BWChannel_CA/2 + FIoffset, case 1 ≤ - BWChannel_CA/2 – FIoffset, case 2 and ≥BWChannel_CA/2 + FIoffset, case 2 Finterferer NOTE 2 FDL_low – 3* BWChannel_CA 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 1987 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI to FDL_high + 3* BWChannel_CA NOTE 1: The absolute value of the interferer offset Finterferer(offset) shall be further adjusted to ( )SCS SCS F 5 . 0 / interferer + MHz with SCS the sub-carrier spacing of the wanted signal in MHz. The interferer is an NR signal with an SCS equal to that of the wanted signal. NOTE 2: For each carrier frequency, the requirement applies for two interferer carrier frequencies: a: -BWChannel_CA/2 – FIoffset, case 1; b: BWChannel_CA/2 + FIoffset, case 1 NOTE 3: BWChannel_CA denotes the channel bandwidth of the wanted signal Table 7.6A.2.2.5-3: In-band blocking parameters with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz (intra- band contiguous CA) Rx Parameter Units NR CA bandwidth class B C D Pw in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration, per CC dB REFSENS + CA bandwidth class specific value below 10.0 6 13.8 BWInterferer MHz 20 BWChannel_CA 50 FIoffset, case 1 MHz 30 BWChannel_CA + BWChannel_CA /2 75 FIoffset, case 2 MHz 50 BWInterferer + FIoffset, case 1 125 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: The interferer consists of the Reference measurement channel specified in Annexes A.3.2 and A.3.3 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 and set-up according to Annex C.3.1 Table 7.6A.2.2.5-3a: In-band blocking parameters with FDL_low < 2700 MHz and FUL_low < 2700 MHz (intra-band contiguous CA) Rx Parameter Units NR CA bandwidth class B C Pw in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration, per CC dBm REFSENS + NR CA bandwidth class specific value below 16.0 19.0 BWInterferer MHz 5 5 FIoffset, case 1 MHz 7.5 7.5 FIoffset, case 2 MHz 12.5 12.5 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: The interferer consists of the Reference measurement channel specified in Annexes A.3.2 and A.3.3 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 and set-up according to Annex C.3.1 Table 7.6A.2.2.5-4: In-band blocking with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz (intra-band contiguous CA) NR band Parameter Unit Case 1 Case 2 Pinterferer dBm -56 -44 n77, n78, n79 Finterferer (offset) MHz -Foffset –FIoffset, case 1 and Foffset +FIoffset, case 1 ≤ -Foffset –FIoffset, case 2 and ≥ Foffset +FIoffset, case 2 Finterferer MHz NOTE 2 FDL_low – 3BWchannel CA to FDL_high + 3BWchannel CA NOTE 1: The absolute value of the interferer offset Finterferer(offset) shall be further adjusted to ( )SCS SCS F 5 . 0 / interferer + MHz with SCS the sub-carrier spacing of the carrier closest to the interferer in MHz. The interferer is an NR signal with an SCS equal to that of the closest carrier. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 1988 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI NOTE 2: For each carrier frequency, the requirement applies for two interferer carrier frequencies: a: -Foffset – FIoffset, case 1; b: Foffset + FIoffset, case 1 NOTE 3: BWChannel_CA denotes the aggregated channel bandwidth of the wanted signal Table 7.6A.2.2.5-4a: In-band blocking with FDL_low < 2700 MHz and FUL_low < 2700 MHz (intra-band contiguous CA) NR band Parameter Unit Case 1 Case 2 Case 3 Pinterferer dBm -56 -44 n41, n66, n484, n40 Finterferer (offset) MHz -Foffset –FIoffset, case 1 and Foffset +FIoffset, case 1 ≤ -Foffset –FIoffset, case 2 and ≥ Foffset +FIoffset, case 2 Finterferer MHz NOTE 2 FDL_low – 15 to FDL_high + 15 n71 Finterferer MHz NOTE 2 FDL_low – 12 to FDL_high + 15 FDL_low – 12 NOTE 1: The absolute value of the interferer offset Finterferer (offset) shall be further adjusted to ( )SCS SCS F 5 . 0 / interferer + MHz with SCS the sub-carrier spacing of the carrier closest to the interferer in MHz. The interferer is an NR signal with 15 kHz SCS. NOTE 2: For each carrier frequency, the requirement applies for two interferer carrier frequencies: a: -Foffset – FIoffset, case 1; b: Foffset + FIoffset, case 1 NOTE 3: BWChannel_CA denotes the aggregated channel bandwidth of the wanted signal NOTE 4: n48 follows the requirement in this frequency range according to the general requirement defined in Clause 7.1A. For the UE which supports inter-band CA configuration in Table 7.3A.3.2.3-1, Pinterferer power defined in Table 7.6A.2.2.5-1a and Table 7.6A.2.2.5-2a is increased by the amount given by ΔRIB,c in Table 7.3A.3.2.3-1. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6A.2.3 In-band Blocking for CA (4DL CA) | 7.6A.2.3.1 Test purpose Same test purpose as in clause 7.6A.2.1. 7.6A.2.3.2 Test applicability This test applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that support 4DL CA. 7.6A.2.3.3 Minimum conformance requirements Minimum requirements are defined in clause 7.6A.2.0. 7.6A.2.3.4 Test description 7.6A.2.3.4.1 Initial conditions Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state. The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, test channel bandwidths and sub- carrier spacing based on NR CA configuration specified in clause 5.5A. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each CA configuration, are shown in table 7.6A.2.3.4.1-1. The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMC) are specified in Annexes A.2 and A.3. Configuration of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2. Table 7.6A.2.3.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table for 4DL CA Default Conditions Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.1 Normal Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 NOTE 1, NOTE 6 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 1989 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI Test CC Combination setting (NRB_agg) as specified in Tables 5.5A.1-1, 5.5A.2-1, or tables in clauses 5.5A.3.x for the CA Configuration across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE. Highest NRB_agg, NOTE 1, NOTE 5, NOTE 7 Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1 Lowest for PCC and SCCs Network signalling value NS_01 Unless given by Table 7.3.2.3-4 for the band with active uplink carrier Test Parameters Downlink Configuration Uplink Configuration Test ID CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation SCC1 RB allocation SCC2 RB allocation SCC3 RB allocation CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation Default Test Settings for a CA_nXE Configuration (Intra-band contiguous CA) 1 CP- OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 Default Test Settings for a CA_nXA-nYA-nZA-nRA Configuration (Inter-band) 1 CP- OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 Default Test Settings for a CA_nXC-nYA-ZA and CA_nXB-nYA-ZA Configurations (Intra-band contiguous + Inter-band) 1 CP- OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 Default Test Settings for a CA_nX(2A)-nYA-ZA Configurations (Intra-band non-contiguous 2CC + Inter-band) 1 CP- OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 Default Test Settings for a CA_nX(2A)-nY(2A) Configurations (Intra-band non-contiguous + Intra-band non-contiguous) 1 CP- OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 Default Test Settings for a CA_nX(3A)-nYA Configurations (Intra-band non-contiguous 3CC + Inter-band) 1 CP- OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1: The specific configuration of uplink and downlink are defined in Table 7.3A.3.4.1-1. NOTE 2: CA Configuration Test CC Combination test settings are checked separately for each CA Configuration. NOTE 3: Inter-band: nX, nY, nZ, nR correspond to the different bands in the CA Configuration. E.g. for CA_n1A-n3A-n28A-n78A, nX=n1, nY=n3, nZ=n28, nR=n78; Intra-band contiguous + Inter-band: nX, nY, nZ correspond to the different bands in the CA Configuration, e.g. for CA_n48B-n66A-n70A, nX=n48, nY=n66, nZ=n70; Intra-band non-contiguous 2CC + Inter-band: nX, nY, nZ correspond to the different bands in the CA Configuration. E.g. for CA_n48(2A)-n66A-n70A, nX=n48, nY=n66, nZ=n70. Intra-band non-contiguous 3CC + Inter-band: nX and nY correspond to the different bands in the CA Configuration, e.g., for CA_n66(3A)-n77A, nX=n66, nY=n77. NOTE 4: In a band where UE supports 4Rx but not supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected and 4Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2a and Table 7.3.2.5-2b) is used in the test requirements. In a band where UE supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 8Rx antennas ports connected and 8Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2e and Table 7.3.2.5-2f) is used in the test requirements. Otherwise, the UE shall be verified with two Rx antenna ports. NOTE 5: If the UE supports multiple CC Combinations in the CA Configuration with the same NRB_agg, only the combination with the highest NRB_PCC is tested. NOTE 6: Test frequency is set to Mid Range for PCC and SCC with exceptions defined in Table 7.3A.3.4.1-1. NOTE 7: For nXA PCC, each of Highest UL and Highest DL shall be selected according to clause 5.5A.3.3. DL channel bandwidth shall be selected first. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 1990 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508-1 [5] Annex A, Figure A.3.1.4.7 for TE diagram and section A.3.2 for UE diagram. 2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.4.3. 3. Downlink signals for PCC are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2, and C.3.1, and uplink signals according to Annex G.0, G.1, G.2, and G.3.1. 4. The UL and Reference Measurement Channel is set according to Tables 7.6A.2.3.4.1-1. 5. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0. 6. Ensure the UE is in State RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity NR, Connected without release On, Test Mode On and Test Loop Function On according to TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 4.5. Message contents are defined in clause 7.6A.2.2.4.3. 7.6A.2.3.4.2 Test procedure 1. Configure SCC according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2 for all downlink physical channels. 2. The SS shall configure SCC as per TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 5.5.1. Message contents are defined in clause 7.6A.2.3.4.3. 3. SS activates SCC by sending the activation MAC CE (Refer TS 38.321 [18], clauses 5.9, 6.1.3.10). Wait for at least 2 seconds (Refer TS 38.133[19], clause 9.3). 4. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format [1_1] for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 7.6A.2.3.4.1-1 on both SCC and PCC. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. 5. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format [0_1] for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 7.6A.2.3.4.1-1 on PCC. Since the UL has no payload and no loopback data to send the UE sends uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. 6. Set the parameters of the signal generator for an interfering signal below the measured carrier(s) in Case 1 according to Table 7.6A.2.3.4.2-1, excluding the frequencies where the interferer centre frequency falls within any CC carrier ±(BW/2 + BWInterferer), where BW refers to each CC. 7 Set the downlink signal level according to the Table 7.6A.2.3.4.2-1. Send uplink power control commands to the UE using 1dB power step size to ensure that the UE output power measured by the test system is within the Uplink power control window, defined as -MU to -(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level in table 7.6A.2.2.4.2-1 for at least the duration of the Throughput measurement, where: - MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.3-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW - Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 0.7dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where, the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 38.101-1 [2], Table 6.3.4.3-1 and is 0.7dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified for test case 6.3.4.3 in Table F.1.2-1. - For UEs supporting Tx diversity, the transmit power is measured as the sum of the output power from both UE antenna connectors. 8 Measure the average throughput for the carrier(s) indicated in Table 7.6A.2.3.4.2-1 for duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H.2A. 9 Repeat steps from 6 to 8, using an interfering signal above the measured carrier(s) according to Table 7.6A.2.3.4.2-1 in Case 1 at step 6. 10 Repeat steps from 6 to 9, using interfering signals in Case 2 at step 6 and 9. The ranges of case 2 are covered in steps equal to the interferer bandwidth. 11. Repeat steps 1 to 10 for all component carriers listed in Table 7.6A.2.3.4.2-1. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 1991 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI NOTE: The purpose of the Uplink power control window is to ensure that the actual UE output power is no greater than the target power level, and as close as possible to the target power level. The relationship between the Uplink power control window, the target power level and the corresponding possible actual UE Uplink power window is illustrated in Annex F.4.3. Table 7.6A.2.3.4.2-1: Test repetition and measurement configuration CA configuration CA configuration ID in REFSENS Throughput measured on Table with test parameters to select Intra-band contiguous 1 PCC, SCC1, SCC2, SCC3 7.6A.2.3.5-3 7.6A.2.3.5-3a 7.6A.2.3.5-4 7.6A.2.3.5-4a Inter-band 11 SCC1, SCC2, SCC3 7.6A.2.3.5-1 7.6A.2.3.5-1a 7.6A.2.3.5-1b 7.6A.2.3.5-2 7.6A.2.3.5-2a 21 31 41 Intra-band contiguous + Inter-band 12 SCC2, SCC3 7.6A.2.3.5-1 7.6A.2.3.5-1a 7.6A.2.3.5-1b 7.6A.2.3.5-2 7.6A.2.3.5-2a 22 SCC1, SCC2, SCC3 7.6A.2.3.5-3 7.6A.2.3.5-3a 7.6A.2.3.5-4 7.6A.2.3.5-4a 32 SCC1, SCC2, SCC3 7.6A.2.3.5-3 7.6A.2.3.5-3a 7.6A.2.3.5-4 7.6A.2.3.5-4a Intra-band non- contiguous 2CC + Inter- band 13 SCC2, SCC3 7.6A.2.3.5-1 7.6A.2.3.5-1a 7.6A.2.3.5-1b 7.6A.2.3.5-2 7.6A.2.3.5-2a 23 SCC1, SCC2, SCC3 7.6A.2.3.5-1 7.6A.2.3.5-1a 7.6A.2.3.5-1b 7.6A.2.3.5-2 7.6A.2.3.5-2a 33 SCC1, SCC2, SCC3 7.6A.2.3.5-1 7.6A.2.3.5-1a 7.6A.2.3.5-2 7.6A.2.3.5-2a Intra-band non- contiguous + Intra-band non-contiguous 14 SCC2, SCC3 7.6A.2.3.5-1 7.6A.2.3.5-1a 7.6A.2.3.5-2 7.6A.2.3.5-2a 24 SCC2, SCC3 7.6A.2.3.5-1 7.6A.2.3.5-1a 7.6A.2.3.5-2 7.6A.2.3.5-2a Intra-band non- contiguous 3CC + Inter- band 15 SCC3 7.6A.2.3.5-1 7.6A.2.3.5-1a 7.6A.2.3.5-1b 7.6A.2.3.5-2 7.6A.2.3.5-2a 25 SCC1, SCC2, SCC3 NOTE 1: CA configuration ID as defined in table 7.3A.3.4.1-1. NOTE 2: CA configuration ID as defined in “Default Test Settings for a CA_nXC-nYA-nZA and CA_nXB-nYA- nZA Configurations (Intra-band contiguous + Inter-band)” in table 7.3A.3.4.1-1. NOTE 3: CA configuration ID as defined in “Default Test Settings for a CA_nX(2A)-nYA-nZA Configuration (Intra-band non-contiguous 2CC + Inter-band)” in table 7.3A.3.4.1-1. NOTE 4: CA configuration ID as defined in “Default Test Settings for a CA_nX(2A)-nY(2A) Configuration (Intra-band non-contiguous + Intra-band non-contiguous)” in table 7.3A.2.4.1-1. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 1992 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI NOTE 5: CA configuration ID as defined in “Default Test Settings for a CA_nX(3A)-nYA Configuration (Intra- band non-contiguous 3CC + Inter-band)” in table 7.3A.3.4.1-1. 7.6A.2.3.4.3 Message Contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.6 with TRANSFORM_PRECODER_ENABLED condition in Table 4.6.3-118 PUSCH-Config. 7.6A.2.3.5 Test requirement The throughput measurement of each carrier derived in test procedure shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1) with parameters specified in Tables below, according to the type of CA. Table 7.6A.2.3.5-1: In-band blocking parameters for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz (inter-band, intra-band non-contiguous) RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 5 MHz 10 MHz 15 MHz 20 MHz 25 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 6 6 7 9 10 BWinterferer MHz 5 FIoffset, case 1 MHz 7.5 FIoffset, case 2 MHz 12.5 RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 30 MHz 35 MHz 40 MHz 45 MHz 50 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 11 11.5 12 12.5 13 BWinterferer MHz 5 FIoffset, case 1 MHz 7.5 FIoffset, case 2 MHz 12.5 RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 60 MHz 70 MHz 80 MHz 90 MHz 100 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 14 14.5 15 15.5 16 BWinterferer MHz 5 FIoffset, case 1 MHz 7.5 FIoffset, case 2 MHz 12.5 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: The interferer consists of the RMC specified in Annexes A.3.2.2 and A.3.3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 and 15 kHz SCS. Table 7.6A.2.3.5-1a: In-band blocking for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz (inter-band, intra-band non-contiguous) NR band Parameter Unit Case 1 Case 2 Case 3 Case 4 Pinterferer dBm -56 -44 -15 -38 Finterferer (offset) MHz - BWChannel_CA/2 – FIoffset, case 1 and BWChannel_CA/2 + FIoffset, case 1 ≤ - BWChannel_CA/2 – FIoffset, case 2 and ≥BWChannel_CA/2 + FIoffset, case 2 - BWChannel_CA/2- 11 n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, Finterferer MHz NOTE 2 FDL_low – 15 to FDL_high + 15 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 1993 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI n18, n20, n25, n26, n28,n34, n38,n39, n40, n41, n483, n50, n51, n53, n65, n66, n70, n74, n75, n76 n30 Finterferer MHz NOTE 2 FDL_low – 15 to FDL_high + 15 FDL_low – 11 n71 Finterferer MHz NOTE 2 FDL_low – 12 to FDL_high + 15 FDL_low – 12 NOTE 1: The absolute value of the interferer offset Finterferer (offset) shall be further adjusted to ( )SCS SCS F 5 . 0 / interferer + MHz with SCS the sub-carrier spacing of the wanted signal in MHz. The interferer is an NR signal with 15 kHz SCS. NOTE 2: For each carrier frequency, the requirement applies for two interferer carrier frequencies: a: -BWChannel_CA/2 – FIoffset, case 1; b: BWChannel_CA/2 + FIoffset, case 1 NOTE 3: n48 follows the requirement in this frequency range according to the general requirement defined in Clause 7.1. 7.6A.2.3.5-1b: In-band blocking for additional NR operating bands for carrier aggregation with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz (inter-band) NR band Parameter Unit Case 1 Case 2 Pinterferer dBm -56 -44 Finterferer (offset) MHz - BWChannel_CA/2 – FIoffset, case 1 and BWChannel_CA/2 + FIoffset, case 1 ≤ - BWChannel_CA/2 – FIoffset, case 2 and ≥BWChannel_CA/2 + FIoffset, case 2 n29 Finterferer MHz NOTE 2 FDL_low – 15 to FDL_high + 15 NOTE 1: For certain bands, the unwanted modulated interfering signal may not fall inside the UE receive band, but within the first 15 MHz below or above the UE receive band NOTE 2: For each carrier frequency, the requirement applies for two interferer carrier frequencies: a: -BWChannel_CA/2 – FIoffset, case 1; b: BWChannel_CA/2 + FIoffset, case 1 NOTE 3: The absolute value of the interferer offset Finterferer (offset) shall be further adjusted to ( )SCS SCS F 5 . 0 / interferer + MHz with SCS the sub-carrier spacing of the wanted signal in MHz. The interferer is an NR signal with an SCS equal to that of the wanted signal NOTE 4: BWChannel_CA denotes the channel bandwidth of the wanted signal Table 7.6A.2.3.5-2: In-band blocking parameters for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz (inter-band, intra-band non-contiguous) RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 10 MHz 15 MHz 20 MHz 25 MHz 30 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 6 BWinterferer MHz 10 15 20 25 30 FIoffset, case 1 MHz 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 FIoffset, case 2 MHz 25 37.5 50 62.5 75 RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 40 MHz 50 MHz 60 MHz 70 MHz 80 MHz dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 1994 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dB 6 BWinterferer MHz 40 50 60 70 80 FIoffset, case 1 MHz 60 75 90 105 120 FIoffset, case 2 MHz 100 125 150 175 200 RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 90 MHz 100 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 6 BWinterferer MHz 90 100 FIoffset, case 1 MHz 135 150 FIoffset, case 2 MHz 225 250 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: The interferer consists of the RMC specified in Annexes A.3.2.2 and A.3.3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 Table 7.6A.2.3.5-2a: In-band blocking for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz (inter-band, intra-band non-contiguous) NR band Parameter Unit Case 1 Case 2 Pinterferer dBm -56 -44 n77, n78, n79 Finterferer (offset) MHz - BWChannel_CA/2 – FIoffset, case 1 and BWChannel_CA/2 + FIoffset, case 1 ≤ - BWChannel_CA/2 – FIoffset, case 2 and ≥BWChannel_CA/2 + FIoffset, case 2 Finterferer NOTE 2 FDL_low – 3* BWChannel_CA to FDL_high + 3* BWChannel_CA NOTE 1: The absolute value of the interferer offset Finterferer (offset) shall be further adjusted to ( )SCS SCS F 5 . 0 / interferer + MHz with SCS the sub-carrier spacing of the wanted signal in MHz. The interferer is an NR signal with an SCS equal to that of the wanted signal. NOTE 2: For each carrier frequency, the requirement applies for two interferer carrier frequencies: a: -BWChannel_CA/2 – FIoffset, case 1; b: BWChannel_CA/2 + FIoffset, case 1 NOTE 3: BWChannel_CA denotes the channel bandwidth of the wanted signal Table 7.6A.2.3.5-3: In-band blocking parameters with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz (intra- band contiguous CA) Rx Parameter Units NR CA bandwidth class B C D Pw in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration, per CC dBm REFSENS + CA bandwidth class specific value below 10.0 6 13.8 BWInterferer MHz 20 BWChannel_CA 50 FIoffset, case 1 MHz 30 BWChannel_CA+ BWChannel_CA/2 75 FIoffset, case 2 MHz 50 BWInterferer + FIoffset, case 1 125 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: The interferer consists of the Reference measurement channel specified in Annexes A.3.2 and A.3.3 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 and set-up according to Annex C.3.1 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 1995 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI Table 7.6A.2.3.5-3a: In-band blocking parameters with FDL_low < 2700 MHz and FUL_low < 2700 MHz (intra-band contiguous CA) Rx Parameter Units NR CA bandwidth class B C Pw in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration, per CC dBm REFSENS + NR CA bandwidth class specific value below 16.0 19.0 BWInterferer MHz 5 5 FIoffset, case 1 MHz 7.5 7.5 FIoffset, case 2 MHz 12.5 12.5 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: The interferer consists of the Reference measurement channel specified in Annexes A.3.2 and A.3.3 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 and set-up according to Annex C.3.1 Table7.6A.2.3.5-4: In-band blocking with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz (intra-band contiguous CA) NR band Parameter Unit Case 1 Case 2 Pinterferer dBm -56 -44 n77, n78, n79 Finterferer (offset) MHz -Foffset –FIoffset, case 1 and Foffset +FIoffset, case 1 ≤ -Foffset –FIoffset, case 2 and ≥ Foffset +FIoffset, case 2 Finterferer MHz NOTE 2 FDL_low – 3*BWChannel_CA to FDL_high + 3*BWChannel_CA NOTE 1: The absolute value of the interferer offset Finterferer (offset) shall be further adjusted to ( )SCS SCS F 5 . 0 / interferer + MHz with SCS the sub-carrier spacing of the carrier closest to the interferer in MHz. The interferer is an NR signal with an SCS equal to that of the closest carrier. NOTE 2: For each carrier frequency, the requirement applies for two interferer carrier frequencies: a: -Foffset – FIoffset, case 1; b: Foffset + FIoffset, case 1 NOTE 3: BWChannel_CA denotes the aggregated channel bandwidth of the wanted signal Table 7.6A.2.3.5-4a: In-band blocking with FDL_low < 2700 MHz and FUL_low < 2700 MHz (intra-band contiguous CA) NR band Parameter Unit Case 1 Case 2 Case 3 Pinterferer dBm -56 -44 n41, n66, n484, n40 Finterferer (offset) MHz -Foffset –FIoffset, case 1 and Foffset +FIoffset, case 1 ≤ -Foffset –FIoffset, case 2 and ≥ Foffset +FIoffset, case 2 Finterferer MHz NOTE 2 FDL_low – 15 to FDL_high + 15 n71 Finterferer MHz NOTE 2 FDL_low – 12 to FDL_high + 15 FDL_low – 12 NOTE 1: The absolute value of the interferer offset Finterferer (offset) shall be further adjusted to ( )SCS SCS F 5 . 0 / interferer + MHz with SCS the sub-carrier spacing of the carrier closest to the interferer in MHz. The interferer is an NR signal with 15 kHz SCS. NOTE 2: For each carrier frequency, the requirement applies for two interferer carrier frequencies: a: -Foffset – FIoffset, case 1; b: Foffset + FIoffset, case 1 NOTE 3: BWChannel_CA denotes the aggregated channel bandwidth of the wanted signal NOTE 4: n48 follows the requirement in this frequency range according to the general requirement defined in Clause 7.1A. For the UE which supports inter-band CA configuration in Table 7.3A.3.2.3-1, Pinterferer power defined in Table 7.6A.2.3.5-1a and Table 7.6A.2.3.5-2a is increased by the amount given by ΔRIB,c in Table 7.3A.3.2.3-1. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 1996 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6A.2.4 In-band Blocking for CA (5DL CA) | Editor’s Note: This test is incomplete. The following aspects are not yet determined: - Test configuration table and Test repetition table are FFS. - RefSens test case for 5DL CA is FFS. 7.6A.2.4.1 Test purpose Same test purpose as in clause 7.6A.2.1. 7.6A.2.4.2 Test applicability This test applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that support 5DL CA. 7.6A.2.4.3 Minimum conformance requirements Minimum requirements are defined in clause 7.6A.2.0. 7.6A.2.4.4 Test description 7.6A.2.4.4.1 Initial conditions Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state. The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, test channel bandwidths and sub- carrier spacing based on NR CA configuration specified in clause 5.5A. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each CA configuration, are shown in table 7.6A.2.4.4.1-1. The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMC) are specified in Annexes A.2 and A.3. Configuration of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2. Table 7.6A.2.4.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table for 5DL CA [FFS] 1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508-1 [5] Annex A, Figure A.3.1.4.7 for TE diagram and section A.3.2 for UE diagram. 2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.4.3. 3. Downlink signals for PCC are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2, and C.3.1, and uplink signals according to Annex G.0, G.1, G.2, and G.3.1. 4. The UL and Reference Measurement Channel is set according to Tables 7.6A.2.4.4.1-1. 5. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0. 6. Ensure the UE is in State RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity NR, Connected without release On, Test Mode On and Test Loop Function On according to TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 4.5. Message contents are defined in clause 7.6A.2.2.4.3. 7.6A.2.4.4.2 Test procedure 1. Configure SCC according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2 for all downlink physical channels. 2. The SS shall configure SCC as per TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 5.5.1. Message contents are defined in clause 7.6A.2.4.4.3. 3. SS activates SCC by sending the activation MAC CE (Refer TS 38.321 [18], clauses 5.9, 6.1.3.10). Wait for at least 2 seconds (Refer TS 38.133[19], clause 9.3). 4. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format [1_1] for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 7.6A.2.4.4.1-1 on both SCC and PCC. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 1997 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 5. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format [0_1] for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 7.6A.2.4.4.1-1 on PCC. Since the UL has no payload and no loopback data to send the UE sends uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. 6. Set the parameters of the signal generator for an interfering signal below the measured carrier(s) in Case 1 according to Table 7.6A.2.4.4.2-1, excluding the frequencies where the interferer centre frequency falls within any CC carrier ±(BW/2 + BWInterferer), where BW refers to each CC. 7 Set the downlink signal level according to the Table 7.6A.2.4.4.2-1. Send uplink power control commands to the UE using 1dB power step size to ensure that the UE output power measured by the test system is within the Uplink power control window, defined as -MU to -(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level in table 7.6A.2.2.4.2-1 for at least the duration of the Throughput measurement, where: - MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.3-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW - Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 0.7dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where, the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 38.101-1 [2], Table 6.3.4.3-1 and is 0.7dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified for test case 6.3.4.3 in Table F.1.2-1. - For UEs supporting Tx diversity, the transmit power is measured as the sum of the output power from both UE antenna connectors. 8 Measure the average throughput for the carrier(s) indicated in Table 7.6A.2.4.4.2-1 for duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H.2A. 9 Repeat steps from 6 to 8, using an interfering signal above the measured carrier(s) according to Table 7.6A.2.4.4.2-1 in Case 1 at step 6. 10 Repeat steps from 6 to 9, using interfering signals in Case 2 at step 6 and 9. The ranges of case 2 are covered in steps equal to the interferer bandwidth. 11. Repeat steps 1 to 10 for all component carriers listed in Table 7.6A.2.4.4.2-1. NOTE: The purpose of the Uplink power control window is to ensure that the actual UE output power is no greater than the target power level, and as close as possible to the target power level. The relationship between the Uplink power control window, the target power level and the corresponding possible actual UE Uplink power window is illustrated in Annex F.4.3. Table 7.6A.2.4.4.2-1: Test repetition and measurement configuration [FFS] 7.6A.2.4.4.3 Message Contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.6 with TRANSFORM_PRECODER_ENABLED condition in Table 4.6.3-118 PUSCH-Config. 7.6A.2.4.5 Test requirement The throughput measurement of each carrier derived in test procedure shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1) with parameters specified in Tables below, according to the type of CA. Table 7.6A.2.4.5-1: In-band blocking parameters for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz (inter-band, intra-band non-contiguous) RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 5 MHz 10 MHz 15 MHz 20 MHz 25 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 6 6 7 9 10 BWinterferer MHz 5 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 1998 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI FIoffset, case 1 MHz 7.5 FIoffset, case 2 MHz 12.5 RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 30 MHz 35 MHz 40 MHz 45 MHz 50 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 11 11.5 12 12.5 13 BWinterferer MHz 5 FIoffset, case 1 MHz 7.5 FIoffset, case 2 MHz 12.5 RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 60 MHz 70 MHz 80 MHz 90 MHz 100 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 14 14.5 15 15.5 16 BWinterferer MHz 5 FIoffset, case 1 MHz 7.5 FIoffset, case 2 MHz 12.5 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: The interferer consists of the RMC specified in Annexes A.3.2.2 and A.3.3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 and 15 kHz SCS. Table 7.6A.2.4.5-1a: In-band blocking for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz (inter-band, intra-band non-contiguous) NR band Parameter Unit Case 1 Case 2 Case 3 Case 4 Pinterferer dBm -56 -44 -15 -38 Finterferer (offset) MHz - BWChannel_CA/2 – FIoffset, case 1 and BWChannel_CA/2 + FIoffset, case 1 ≤ - BWChannel_CA/2 – FIoffset, case 2 and ≥BWChannel_CA/2 + FIoffset, case 2 - BWChannel_CA/2-11 n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n18, n20, n25, n26, n28,n34, n38,n39, n40, n41, n483, n50, n51, n53, n65, n66, n70, n74, n75, n76 Finterferer MHz NOTE 2 FDL_low – 15 to FDL_high + 15 n30 Finterferer MHz NOTE 2 FDL_low – 15 to FDL_high + 15 FDL_low – 11 n71 Finterferer MHz NOTE 2 FDL_low – 12 to FDL_high + 15 FDL_low – 12 NOTE 1: The absolute value of the interferer offset Finterferer (offset) shall be further adjusted to ( )SCS SCS F 5 . 0 / interferer + MHz with SCS the sub-carrier spacing of the wanted signal in MHz. The interferer is an NR signal with 15 kHz SCS. NOTE 2: For each carrier frequency, the requirement applies for two interferer carrier frequencies: a: -BWChannel_CA/2 – FIoffset, case 1; b: BWChannel_CA/2 + FIoffset, case 1 NOTE 3: n48 follows the requirement in this frequency range according to the general requirement defined in Clause 7.1. Table 7.6A.2.4.5-1b: In-band blocking for additional NR operating bands for carrier aggregation with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz (inter-band) NR band Parameter Unit Case 1 Case 2 Pinterferer dBm -56 -44 Finterferer (offset) MHz - BWChannel_CA/2 – FIoffset, case 1 ≤ - BWChannel_CA/2 – 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 1999 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI and BWChannel_CA/2 + FIoffset, case 1 FIoffset, case 2 and ≥BWChannel_CA/2 + FIoffset, case 2 n29 Finterferer MHz NOTE 2 FDL_low – 15 to FDL_high + 15 NOTE 1: For certain bands, the unwanted modulated interfering signal may not fall inside the UE receive band, but within the first 15 MHz below or above the UE receive band NOTE 2: For each carrier frequency, the requirement applies for two interferer carrier frequencies: a: -BWChannel_CA/2 – FIoffset, case 1; b: BWChannel_CA/2 + FIoffset, case 1 NOTE 3: The absolute value of the interferer offset Finterferer (offset) shall be further adjusted to ( )SCS SCS F 5 . 0 / interferer + MHz with SCS the sub-carrier spacing of the wanted signal in MHz. The interferer is an NR signal with an SCS equal to that of the wanted signal NOTE 4: BWChannel_CA denotes the channel bandwidth of the wanted signal Table 7.6A.2.4.5-2: In-band blocking parameters for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz (inter-band, intra-band non-contiguous) RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 10 MHz 15 MHz 20 MHz 25 MHz 30 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 6 BWinterferer MHz 10 15 20 25 30 FIoffset, case 1 MHz 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 FIoffset, case 2 MHz 25 37.5 50 62.5 75 RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 40 MHz 50 MHz 60 MHz 70 MHz 80 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 6 BWinterferer MHz 40 50 60 70 80 FIoffset, case 1 MHz 60 75 90 105 120 FIoffset, case 2 MHz 100 125 150 175 200 RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 90 MHz 100 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 6 BWinterferer MHz 90 100 FIoffset, case 1 MHz 135 150 FIoffset, case 2 MHz 225 250 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: The interferer consists of the RMC specified in Annexes A.3.2.2 and A.3.3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 Table 7.6A.2.4.5-2a: In-band blocking for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz (inter-band, intra-band non-contiguous) NR band Parameter Unit Case 1 Case 2 Pinterferer dBm -56 -44 n77, n78, n79 Finterferer (offset) MHz - BWChannel_CA/2 – FIoffset, case 1 and BWChannel_CA/2 + FIoffset, case 1 ≤ - BWChannel_CA/2 – FIoffset, case 2 and ≥BWChannel_CA/2 + FIoffset, case 2 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2000 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI Finterferer NOTE 2 FDL_low – 3* BWChannel_CA to FDL_high + 3* BWChannel_CA NOTE 1: The absolute value of the interferer offset Finterferer (offset) shall be further adjusted to ( )SCS SCS F 5 . 0 / interferer + MHz with SCS the sub-carrier spacing of the wanted signal in MHz. The interferer is an NR signal with an SCS equal to that of the wanted signal. NOTE 2: For each carrier frequency, the requirement applies for two interferer carrier frequencies: a: -BWChannel_CA/2 – FIoffset, case 1; b: BWChannel_CA/2 + FIoffset, case 1 NOTE 3: BWChannel_CA denotes the channel bandwidth of the wanted signal Table 7.6A.2.4.5-3: In-band blocking parameters with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz (intra- band contiguous CA) Rx Parameter Units NR CA bandwidth class B C D Pw in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration, per CC dBm REFSENS + CA bandwidth class specific value below 10.0 6 13.8 BWInterferer MHz 20 BWChannel_CA 50 FIoffset, case 1 MHz 30 BWChannel_CA+ BWChannel_CA/2 75 FIoffset, case 2 MHz 50 BWInterferer + FIoffset, case 1 125 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: The interferer consists of the Reference measurement channel specified in Annexes A.3.2 and A.3.3 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 and set-up according to Annex C.3.1 Table 7.6A.2.4.5-3a: In-band blocking parameters with FDL_low < 2700 MHz and FUL_low < 2700 MHz (intra-band contiguous CA) Rx Parameter Units NR CA bandwidth class B C Pw in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration, per CC dBm REFSENS + NR CA bandwidth class specific value below 16.0 19.0 BWInterferer MHz 5 5 FIoffset, case 1 MHz 7.5 7.5 FIoffset, case 2 MHz 12.5 12.5 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: The interferer consists of the Reference measurement channel specified in Annexes A.3.2 and A.3.3 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 and set-up according to Annex C.3.1 Table 7.6A.2.4.5-4: In-band blocking with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz (intra-band contiguous CA) NR band Parameter Unit Case 1 Case 2 Pinterferer dBm -56 -44 n77, n78, n79 Finterferer (offset) MHz -Foffset –FIoffset, case 1 and Foffset +FIoffset, case 1 ≤ -Foffset –FIoffset, case 2 and ≥ Foffset +FIoffset, case 2 Finterferer MHz NOTE 2 FDL_low – 3*BWChannel_CA to FDL_high + 3*BWChannel_CA 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2001 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI NOTE 1: The absolute value of the interferer offset Finterferer (offset) shall be further adjusted to ( )SCS SCS F 5 . 0 / interferer + MHz with SCS the sub-carrier spacing of the carrier closest to the interferer in MHz. The interferer is an NR signal with an SCS equal to that of the closest carrier. NOTE 2: For each carrier frequency, the requirement applies for two interferer carrier frequencies: a: -Foffset – FIoffset, case 1; b: Foffset + FIoffset, case 1 NOTE 3: BWChannel_CA denotes the aggregated channel bandwidth of the wanted signal Table 7.6A.2.4.5-4a: In-band blocking with FDL_low < 2700 MHz and FUL_low < 2700 MHz (intra-band contiguous CA) NR band Parameter Unit Case 1 Case 2 Case 3 Pinterferer dBm -56 -44 n41, n66, n484,n4 0 Finterferer (offset) MHz -Foffset –FIoffset, case 1 and Foffset +FIoffset, case 1 ≤ -Foffset –FIoffset, case 2 and ≥ Foffset +FIoffset, case 2 Finterferer MHz NOTE 2 FDL_low – 15 to FDL_high + 15 n71 Finterferer MHz NOTE 2 FDL_low – 12 to FDL_high + 15 FDL_low – 12 NOTE 1: The absolute value of the interferer offset Finterferer (offset) shall be further adjusted to ( )SCS SCS F 5 . 0 / interferer + MHz with SCS the sub-carrier spacing of the carrier closest to the interferer in MHz. The interferer is an NR signal with 15 kHz SCS. NOTE 2: For each carrier frequency, the requirement applies for two interferer carrier frequencies: a: -Foffset – FIoffset, case 1; b: Foffset + FIoffset, case 1 NOTE 3: BWChannel_CA denotes the aggregated channel bandwidth of the wanted signal NOTE 4: n48 follows the requirement in this frequency range according to the general requirement defined in Clause 7.1A. For the UE which supports inter-band CA configuration in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.5-1, Pinterferer power defined in Table 7.6A.2.4.5-1a and Table 7.6A.2.4.5-2a is increased by the amount given by ΔRIB,c in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.5-1. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6A.3 Out-of-band blocking for CA | |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6A.3.0 Minimum conformance requirements | |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6A.3.0.1 Out-of-band blocking for Intra-band contiguous CA | For intra-band contiguous carrier aggregation the downlink SCC(s) shall be configured at nominal channel spacing to the PCC. For FDD, the PCC shall be configured closest to the uplink band. All downlink carriers shall be active throughout the test. The UE shall fulfil the minimum requirement in presence of an interfering signal specified in Tables 7.6A.3.0.1-1 and Tables 7.6A.3.0.1-2 being on either side of the aggregated signal. The throughput of each carrier shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1). Table 7.6A.3.0.1-1: Out-of-band blocking parameters for intra-band contiguous CA RX parameter Uni ts CA bandwidth class B C D Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dB m REFSENS + CA bandwidth class specific value below dB 9 9 9 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. Table 7.6A.3.0.1-2: Out of-band blocking for intra-band contiguous CA NR band Parameter Unit Range1 Range 2 Range 3 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2002 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI Pinterferer dBm -45 -30 -15 n41, n485, n66, n71 Finterferer (CW) MHz -60 < f – FDL_low < -15 or 15 < f – FDL_high < 60 -85 < f – FDL_low ≤ -60 or 60 ≤ f – FDL_high < 85 1 ≤ f ≤ FDL_low – 85 or FDL_high + 85 ≤ f ≤ 12750 n77, n78 (NOTE 3) Finterferer (CW) MHz N/A N/A 1 ≤ f ≤ FDL_low – MAX(200,3*BWChannel_CA) or FDL_high+ MAX(200,3*BWChannel_CA) ≤ f ≤ 12750 n79 (NOTE 4) Finterferer (CW) MHz N/A N/A 1 ≤ f ≤ FDL_low – MAX(150,3*BWChannel_CA) or FDL_high + MAX(150,3*BWChannel_CA) ≤ f ≤ 12750 NOTE 1: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm for FInterferer > 6000 MHz. NOTE 2: BWChannel_CA denotes the aggregated channel bandwidth of the wanted signal NOTE 3: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm, for FInterferer > 2700 MHz and FInterferer < 4800 MHz. For BWChannel_CA > 15 MHz, the requirement for Range 1 is not applicable and Range 2 applies from the frequency offset of 3*BWChannel_CA from the band edge. For BWChannel_CA larger than 60 MHz, the requirement for Range 2 is not applicable and Range 3 applies from the frequency offset of 3*BWChannel_CA from the band edge. NOTE 4: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm, for FInterferer > 3650 MHz and FInterferer < 5750 MHz. For BWChannel_CA ≥ 40 MHz, the requirement for Range 2 is not applicable and Range 3 applies from the frequency offset of 3*BWChannel_CA from the band edge. NOTE 5: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm for FInterferer > 2700 MHz and FInterferer < 4800 MHz For interferer frequencies across ranges 1, 2 and 3 in Table 7.6A.3-2, a maximum of { } { } 5, 10 / min 6 / 6, 24 max RB RB N n N n ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ exceptions are allowed for spurious response frequencies in each assigned frequency channel when measured using a step size of )5, 2 / min( channel BW MHz with RB N the number of resource blocks in the downlink transmission bandwidth configuration, BWChannel is the bandwidth of the frequency channel in MHz and n = 1, 2, 3 for SCS = 15, 30, 60 kHz, respectively. For these exceptions, the requirements in subclause 7.7A.1 apply. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6A.3.0.2 Out-of-band blocking for Intra-band non-contiguous CA | For intra-band non-contiguous carrier aggregation with one uplink carrier and two or more downlink sub-blocks, the out-of-band blocking requirements are defined with the uplink configuration in accordance with table 7.3A.0.2.3-1. For this uplink configuration, the UE shall meet the requirements for each sub-block as specified in subclauses 7.6.3 and 7.6A.3.0.1 for one component carrier and two component carriers per sub-block, respectively. The requirements apply with all downlink carriers active. The throughput of each carrier shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1). |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6A.3.0.3 Out-of-band blocking for Inter-band CA | For inter-band carrier aggregation with one component carrier per operating band and the uplink assigned to one NR band, the out-of-band blocking requirements are defined with the uplink active on the band(s) other than the band whose downlink is being tested. The UE shall meet the requirements specified in subclause 7.6.3 for each component carrier while all downlink carriers are active. For inter-band carrier aggregation with component carriers in operating bands < 2.7GHz including n48, and for FDL_Low(j) – 15 MHz ≤ f ≤ FDL_High(j) + 15 MHz, the appropriate adjacent channel selectivity and in-band blocking requirements in the respective subclauses 7.5 and 7.6.2 shall be applied for carrier j. For inter-band carrier aggregation with component carriers in operating bands > 2.7GHz excluding n48, and for FDL_Low(j) – 3* BWChannel ≤ f ≤ FDL_High(j) + 3* BWChannel, the appropriate adjacent channel selectivity and in-band blocking requirements in the respective subclauses 7.5 and 7.6.2 shall be applied for carrier j. FDL_Low(j) and FDL_High(j) denote the respective lower and upper 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2003 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI frequency limits of the operating band containing carrier j, j = 1,…,X, with carriers numbered in increasing order of carrier frequency and X the number of component carriers in the band combination. BWChannel denotes the channel bandwidth of the wanted signal component carrier j. If CW interferer falls in a gap between FDL_High(j) and FDL_Low(j+1) where the corresponding OOB ranges 1 and 2 overlap, then the lower level interferer limit of the overlapping OOB ranges applies. For inter-band carrier aggregation with uplink assigned to two NR bands, the out-of-band blocking requirements specified in subclause 7.6.3 shall be met with the transmitter power for the uplink set to 7 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c for each serving cell c. For the UE which supports inter-band CA configuration in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1, Pinterferer power defined in Table 7.6.3.3-2 and 7.6.3.3-4 is increased by the amount given by ΔRIB,c in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1. For inter-band CA combination listed in Table 7.6A.3.0.3-1, exceptions to the requirement specified in Table 7.6A.3.0.3-2 are allowed when the second order intermodulation product of the lower frequency band UL carrier and the CW interfering signal fully or partially overlaps with the higher frequency band DL carrier. Table 7.6A.3.0.3-1: CA band combination with exceptions allowed CA band combination CA_n8-n78 CA_n28-n78 Table 7.6A.3.0.3-2: Requirement for out-of-band blocking exceptions Parameter Unit Level PInterferer (CW) dBm -441 NOTE 1: The requirement applies when ± − ≤( + )/2, where and are the carrier frequencies for lower frequency band UL and higher frequency band DL, respectively. and are the channel bandwidths configured for lower frequency band UL carrier and higher frequency band DL carrier in MHz, respectively. For all interferer frequency ranges specified in subclause 7.6.3 a maximum of { } { } 5, 10 / min 6 / 6, 24 max RB RB N n N n ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ exceptions are allowed for spurious response frequencies in each assigned frequency channel when measured using a step size of ) 5, 2 / min( channel BW MHz with NRB the number of resource blocks in the downlink transmission bandwidth configuration, BWChannel the bandwidth of the frequency channel in MHz and n = 1, 2, 3 for SCS = 15, 30, 60 kHz, respectively. For these exceptions, the requirements in subclause 7.7 apply. The throughput of each carrier shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1). The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-1 [2] clause 7.6A.3. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6A.3.1 Out-of-band blocking for CA (2DL CA) | 7.6A.3.1.1 Test purpose Out-of-band band blocking for CA is defined for an unwanted CW interfering signal falling more than 15 MHz or 3*BWChannel_CA below or above the UE receive band, at which a given average throughput shall meet or exceed the requirement for the specified measurement channels. For the first 15 MHz or 3* BWChannel_CA below or above the UE receive band the appropriate in-band blocking or adjacent channel selectivity in sub-clause 7.5A and sub-clause 7.6A.2 shall be applied. The lack of out-of-band blocking ability will decrease the coverage area when other e-NodeB transmitters exist (except in the adjacent channels and spurious response). 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2004 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 7.6A.3.1.2 Test applicability This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that supports 2DL CA. 7.6A.3.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 7.6A.3.0. 7.6A.3.1.4 Test description 7.6A.3.1.4.1 Initial conditions Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state. The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, test channel bandwidths and sub- carrier spacing based on NR CA configurations specified in clause 5.5A. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each CA configuration, are shown in table 7.6A.3.1.4.1-1, 7.6A.3.1.4.1-2 or 7.6A.3.1.4.1- 3. The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMC) are specified in Annexes A.2 and A.3 respectively. The details of the OCNG patterns used are specified in Annex A.5. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2. Table 7.6A.3.1.4.1-1: Test configuration table for Intra-band contiguous CA Default Conditions Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508- 1 [5] subclause 4.1 Normal Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Mid range Test CC Combination setting (NRB_agg) as specified in Table 5.5A.1-1 for the CA Configuration across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE. Highest NRB_agg NOTE 3 Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1 Lowest Test Parameters Downlink Configuration Uplink Configuration Test ID CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation SCC RB allocation CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation 1 CP-OFDM QPSK Full RB1 Full RB1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK REFSENS2 NOTE 1: Full RB allocation shall be used per each SCS and channel BW as specified in Table 7.3.2.4.1-2. NOTE 2: REFSENS refers to the single carrier Uplink RB allocation for reference sensitivity according to table 7.3.2.4.1-3. NOTE 3: If the UE supports multiple CC Combinations in the CA Configuration with the same NRB_agg, only the combination with the highest NRB_PCC is tested. NOTE 4: In a band where UE supports 4Rx but not supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected and 4Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2a and Table 7.3.2.5-2b) is used in the test requirements. In a band where UE supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 8Rx antennas ports connected and 8Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2e and Table 7.3.2.5-2f) is used in the test requirements. Otherwise, the UE shall be verified with two Rx antenna ports. Table 7.6A.3.1.4.1-2: Test configuration table for Inter-band CA Default Conditions Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508- 1 [5] subclause 4.1 Normal Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 NOTE 4 Test CC Combination setting (NRB_agg) as specified in Table 5.5A.3.1-1 for the CA Configuration across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE. Highest NRB_agg NOTE 5 NOTE 6 Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1 Lowest Test Parameters Downlink Configuration Uplink Configuration 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2005 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI Test ID CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation SCC RB allocation CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation 1 CP-OFDM QPSK Full RB1 Full RB1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK REFSENS2 NOTE 1: Full RB allocation shall be used per each SCS and channel BW as specified in Table 7.3.2.4.1-2. NOTE 2: REFSENS refers to the single carrier Uplink RB allocation for reference sensitivity according to table 7.3.2.4.1-3. NOTE 3: In a band where UE supports 4Rx but not supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected and 4Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2a and Table 7.3.2.5-2b) is used in the test requirements. In a band where UE supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 8Rx antennas ports connected and 8Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2e and Table 7.3.2.5-2f) is used in the test requirements. Otherwise, the UE shall be verified with two Rx antenna ports. NOTE 4: Test frequency is set to Mid Range for PCC and SCC with exceptions defined in Table 7.3A.1.4.1-2. For NR band n28, 30MHz test channel bandwidth is tested with Low range test frequencies. NOTE 5: If the UE supports multiple CC Combinations in the CA Configuration with the same NRB_agg, only the combination with the highest NRB_PCC is tested. NOTE 6: For nXA PCC, each of Highest UL and Highest DL shall be selected according to clause 5.5A.3.1. DL channel bandwidth shall be selected first. Table 7.6A.3.1.4.1-3: Test configuration table for Intra-band non-contiguous CA Default Conditions Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508- 1 [5] subclause 4.1 Normal Test CC Combination setting (NRB_agg) as specified in Table 5.5A.2-1 for the CA Configuration across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE. NOTE 1, NOTE 3 Test Channel Bandwidths as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Highest NRB_agg for PCC and SCC, NOTE 1 Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1 Lowest Test Parameters Downlink Configuration Uplink Configuration Test ID CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation SCC RB allocation CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation 1 CP-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1: The specific configuration of uplink and downlink are defined in Table 7.3A.1.4.1-3. NOTE 2: In a band where UE supports 4Rx but not supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected and 4Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2a and Table 7.3.2.5-2b) is used in the test requirements. In a band where UE supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 8Rx antennas ports connected and 8Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2e and Table 7.3.2.5-2f) is used in the test requirements. Otherwise, the UE shall be verified with two Rx antenna ports. NOTE 3: If the UE supports multiple CC Combinations in the CA Configuration with the same NRB_agg, only the combination with the highest NRB_PCC is tested. 1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508-1 [5] Annex A, Figure A.3.1.4.7 for TE diagram and section A.3.2 for UE diagram. 2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.4.3. 3. Downlink signals are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2, and C.3.1, and uplink signals according to Annex G.0, G.1, G.2, and G.3.1. 4. The DL and UL Reference Measurement Channels are set according to Table 7.6A.3.1.4.1-1, Table 7.6A.3.1.4.1- 2 or Table 7.6A.3.1.4.1-3. 5. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0. 6. Ensure the UE is in State RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity NR, Connected without release On, Test Mode On and Test Loop Function On according to TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 4.5. Message contents are defined in clause 7.6A.3.1.4.3. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2006 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 7.6A.3.1.4.2 Test procedure 1. Configure SCC according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2 for all downlink physical channels. 2. The SS shall configure SCC as per TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 5.5.1. Message contents are defined in clause 7.6A.3.1.4.3. 3. SS activates SCC by sending the activation MAC CE (Refer TS 38.321 [18], clauses 5.9, 6.1.3.10). Wait for at least 2 seconds (Refer TS 38.133[19], clause 9.3). 4. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 7.6A.3.1.4.1-1, 7.6A.3.1.4.1-2 or 7.6A.3.1.4.1-3 on both PCC and SCC. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. 5. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 7.6A.3.1.4.1-1, 7.6A.3.1.4.1-2 or 7.6A.3.1.4.1-3 on PCC. Since the UE has no payload data to send, the UE transmits uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. 6. Set the parameters of the CW signal generator for an interfering signal below the CA Band for intra-band CA, or below the SCC’s operating band for inter-band CA according to table 7.6A.3.1.5.1-2, 7.6A.3.1.5.3-2 or 7.6A.3.1.5.3-4. The frequency step size is ) 5, 2 / min( channel BW MHz. If CW interferer falls in a gap between FDL_High(j) and FDL_Low(j+1) where the corresponding OOB ranges 1 and 2 overlap, then the lower level interferer limit of the overlapping OOB ranges applies. For the UE which supports inter-band CA configuration in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1, Pinterferer power defined in Table 7.6A.3.1.5.3-2 and 7.6A.3.1.5.3-4 is increased by the amount given by ΔRIB,c in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1. For inter-band CA combination listed in Table 7.6A.3.1.5.3-5, exceptions to the requirement specified in Table 7.6A.3.1.5.3-6 are allowed when the second order intermodulation product of the lower frequency band UL carrier and the CW interfering signal fully or partially overlaps with the higher frequency band DL carrier. 7. Set the downlink signal level according to the table 7.6A.3.1.5.1-1, 7.6A.3.1.5.3-1 or 7.6A.3.1.5.3-3 for both carriers. Send uplink power control commands to the UE using 1dB power step size to ensure that the UE output power measured by the test system is within the Uplink power control window, defined as -MU to -(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level in Table 7.6A.3.1.5.1-1, 7.6A.3.1.5.3-1 or 7.6A.3.1.5.3-3 for at least the duration of the Throughput measurement, where: - MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.3-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW - Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 0.7dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where, the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 38.101-1 [2], Table 6.3.4.3-1 and is 0.7dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified for test case 6.3.4.3 in Table F.1.2-1. - For UEs supporting Tx diversity, the transmit power is measured as the sum of the output power from both UE antenna connectors. 8. Measure the average throughput of SCC for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H.2A for inter-band CA. Measure the average throughput of both carriers for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H.2A for intra-band CA. 9. Record the frequencies for which the throughput doesn't meet the requirements. 10. Repeat steps from 6 to 9, using an interfering signal above the CA Band for intra-band CA, or above the SCC’s operating band for inter-band CA at step 6. 11. For Inter-band CA: Switch the SCell into PCell and repeat steps 1 to 10, except for operating bands without uplink band. NOTE: The purpose of the Uplink power control window is to ensure that the actual UE output power is no greater than the target power level, and as close as possible to the target power level. The relationship between the Uplink power control window, the target power level and the corresponding possible actual UE Uplink power window is illustrated in Annex F.4.3. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2007 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 7.6A.3.1.4.3 Message contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.6 Table 4.6.3-118 with condition TRANSFORM_PRECODER_ENABLED. 7.6A.3.1.5 Test requirement 7.6A.3.1.5.1 Out-of-band blocking for Intra-band contiguous CA Except for the spurious response frequencies recorded in step 9 of test procedure, the throughput measurement derived in the test procedure of each carrier shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1) with parameters specified in Tables 7.6A.3.1.5.1-1 and 7.6A.3.1.5.1- 2. The number of spurious response frequencies recorded in step 9 of test procedure shall not exceed { } { } 5, 10 / min 6 / 6, 24 max RB RB N n N n ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ in each assigned frequency channel when measured using a ) 5, 2 / min( channel BW MHz step size. For these exceptions the requirements of clause 7.7A Spurious Response are applicable. Table 7.6A.3.1.5.1-1: Out-of-band blocking parameters for intra-band contiguous CA RX parameter Uni ts CA bandwidth class B C Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dB m REFSENS + CA bandwidth class specific value below dB 9 9 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. 7.6A.3.1.5.1-2: Out of-band blocking for intra-band contiguous CA NR band Parameter Unit Range1 Range 2 Range 3 Pinterferer dBm -45 -30 -15 n41, n485, n66, n71 Finterferer (CW) MHz -60 < f – FDL_low < -15 or 15 < f – FDL_high < 60 -85 < f – FDL_low ≤ -60 or 60 ≤ f – FDL_high < 85 1 ≤ f ≤ FDL_low – 85 or FDL_high + 85 ≤ f ≤ 12750 n77, n78 (NOTE 3) Finterferer (CW) MHz N/A N/A 1 ≤ f ≤ FDL_low – MAX(200,3*BWChannel_CA) or FDL_high+ MAX(200,3*BWChannel_CA) ≤ f ≤ 12750 n79 (NOTE 4) Finterferer (CW) MHz N/A N/A 1 ≤ f ≤ FDL_low – MAX(150,3*BWChannel_CA) or FDL_high + MAX(150,3*BWChannel_CA) ≤ f ≤ 12750 NOTE 1: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm for FInterferer > 6000 MHz. NOTE 2: BWChannel_CA denotes the aggregated channel bandwidth of the wanted signal NOTE 3: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm, for FInterferer > 2700 MHz and FInterferer < 4800 MHz. For BWChannel_CA > 15 MHz, the requirement for Range 1 is not applicable and Range 2 applies from the frequency offset of 3*BWChannel_CA from the band edge. For BWChannel_CA larger than 60 MHz, the requirement for Range 2 is not applicable and Range 3 applies from the frequency offset of 3*BWChannel_CA from the band edge. NOTE 4: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm, for FInterferer > 3650 MHz and FInterferer < 5750 MHz. For BWChannel_CA ≥ 40 MHz, the requirement for Range 2 is not applicable and Range 3 applies from the frequency offset of 3*BWChannel_CA from the band edge. NOTE 5: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm for FInterferer > 2700 MHz and FInterferer < 4800 MHz 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2008 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI NOTE 6: The test requirement of configurations for CA operating band including Band n41 also apply for the corresponding CA operating bands with Band n90 replacing Band n41. 7.6A.3.1.5.2 Out-of-band blocking for Intra-band non-contiguous CA Except for the spurious response frequencies recorded in step 9 of test procedure, the throughput measurement derived in the test procedure of each carrier shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1) with parameters specified in Tables 7.6A.3.1.5.3-1 and 7.6A.3.1.5.3- 2 for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz and Tables 7.6A.3.1.5.3-3 and 7.6A.3.1.5.3-4 for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz. The test requirement of configurations for CA operating band including Band n41 also apply for the corresponding CA operating bands with Band n90 replacing Band n41. The number of spurious response frequencies recorded in step 9 of test procedure shall not exceed { } { } 5, 10 / min 6 / 6, 24 max RB RB N n N n ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ in each assigned frequency channel when measured using a ) 5, 2 / min( channel BW MHz step size. For these exceptions the requirements of clause 7.7A Spurious Response are applicable. The throughput of each carrier shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1). 7.6A.3.1.5.3 Out-of-band blocking for Inter-band CA Except for the spurious response frequencies recorded in step 9 of test procedure, the throughput measurement derived in the test procedure of SCC shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1) with parameters specified in Tables 7.6A.3.1.5.3-1 and 7.6A.3.1.5.3- 2 for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz and Tables 7.6A.3.1.5.3-3 and 7.6A.3.1.5.3-4 for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz. The test requirement of configurations for CA operating band including Band n41 also apply for the corresponding CA operating bands with Band n90 replacing Band n41. The number of spurious response frequencies recorded in step 9 of test procedure shall not exceed { } { } 5, 10 / min 6 / 6, 24 max RB RB N n N n ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ in each assigned frequency channel when measured using a ) 5, 2 / min( channel BW MHz step size. For these exceptions the requirements of clause 7.7A Spurious Response are applicable. Table 7.6A.3.1.5.3-1: Out-of-band blocking parameters for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 5 MHz 10 MHz 15 MHz 20 MHz 25 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 6 6 7 9 10 RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 30 MHz 35 MHz 40 MHz 50 MHz 50 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 11 11.5 12 12.5 13 RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 60 MHz 70 MHz 80 MHz 90 MHz 100 MHz Power in transmission dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 14 14.5 15 15.5 16 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2009 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI bandwidth configuration NOTE: The transmitter shall be set to 4dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. Table 7.6A.3.1.5.3-2: Out of-band blocking for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz NR band Parameter Unit Range 1 Range 2 Range 3 n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n34, n38, n39, n40, n41, n485, n50, n51, n66, n70, n71, n74, n75, n76 Pinterferer dBm -44 -30 -15 Finterferer (CW) MHz -60 < f – FDL_low < -15 or 15 < f – FDL_high < 60 -85 < f – FDL_low ≤ -60 or 60 ≤ f – FDL_high < 85 1 ≤ f ≤ FDL_low – 85 or FDL_high + 85 ≤ f ≤ 12750 NOTE1: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm for FInterferer > 6000 MHz. NOTE 2: For band 51 the FDL_high of band 50 is applied as FDL_high for band 51. For band 50, the FDL_low of band 51 is applied as FDL_low for band 50. NOTE 3: For band 76 the FDL_high of band 75 is applied as FDL_high for band 76. For band 75, the FDL_low of band 76 is applied as FDL_low for band 75. NOTE 4: For UEs supporting both bands 38 and 41, the FDL_high and FDL_low of band 41 is applied as FDL_high and FDL_low for band 38. NOTE 5: n48 follows the requirement in this frequency range according to the general requirement defined in Clause 7.1. The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm for FInterferer > 2700 MHz and FInterferer < 4800 MHz. NOTE 6: Void. NOTE 7: For UE supporting both bands 25 and 70, the FDL_high of band 70 is applied as FDL_high for band 25, and the FDL_low of band 25 is applied as FDL_low for band 70. Table 7.6A.3.1.5.3-3: Out-of-band blocking parameters for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 10 MHz 15 MHz 20 MHz 40 MHz 50 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 6 7 9 9 9 RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 60 MHz 70 MHz 80 MHz 90 MHz 100 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 9 9 9 9 9 NOTE: The transmitter shall be set to 4dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. Table 7.6A.3.1.5.3-4: Out of-band blocking for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz NR band Parameter Unit Range1 Range 2 Range 3 n77, n78 (NOTE 3) Pinterferer dBm -44 -30 -15 Finterferer (CW) MHz -60 < f – FDL_low ≤ - 3*BWChannel or 3*BWChannel ≤ f – FDL_high < 60 -200 < f – FDL_low ≤ - MAX(60,3*BWChannel) or MAX(60,3*BWChannel) ≤ f – FDL_high < 200 1 ≤ f ≤ FDL_low – MAX(200,3*BWChannel ) or 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2010 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI FDL_high + MAX(200,3*BWChannel ) ≤ f ≤ 12750 n79 (NOTE 4) Finterferer (CW) MHz N/A -150 < f – FDL_low ≤ - MAX(60,3*BWChannel) or MAX(60,3*BWChannel) ≤ f – FDL_high < 150 1 ≤ f ≤ FDL_low – MAX(150,3*BWChannel ) or FDL_high + MAX(150,3*BWChannel ) ≤ f ≤ 12750 NOTE 1: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm for FInterferer > 6000 MHz. NOTE 2: BWChannel denotes the channel bandwidth of the wanted signal NOTE 3: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm, for FInterferer > 2700 MHz and FInterferer < 4800 MHz. For BWChannel > 15 MHz, the requirement for Range 1 is not applicable and Range 2 applies from the frequency offset of 3*BWChannel from the band edge. For BWChannel larger than 60 MHz, the requirement for Range 2 is not applicable and Range 3 applies from the frequency offset of 3*BWChannel from the band edge. NOTE 4: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm, for FInterferer > 3650 MHz and FInterferer < 5750 MHz. For BWChannel ≥ 40 MHz, the requirement for Range 2 is not applicable and Range 3 applies from the frequency offset of 3*BWChannel from the band edge. If CW interferer falls in a gap between FDL_High(j) and FDL_Low(j+1) where the corresponding OOB ranges 1 and 2 overlap, then the lower level interferer limit of the overlapping OOB ranges applies. For the UE which supports inter-band CA configuration in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1, Pinterferer power defined in Table 7.6A.3.1.5.3-2 and 7.6A.3.1.5.3-4 is increased by the amount given by ΔRIB,c in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1. For inter-band CA combination listed in Table 7.6A.3.1.5.3-5, exceptions to the requirement specified in Table 7.6A.3.1.5.3-6 are allowed when the second order intermodulation product of the lower frequency band UL carrier and the CW interfering signal fully or partially overlaps with the higher frequency band DL carrier. Table 7.6A.3.1.5.3-5: CA band combination with exceptions allowed CA band combination CA_n8-n78 CA_n28-n78 Table 7.6A.3.1.5.3-6: Requirement for out-of-band blocking exceptions Parameter Unit Level PInterferer (CW) dBm -441 NOTE 1: The requirement applies when ± − ≤( + )/2, where and are the carrier frequencies for lower frequency band UL and higher frequency band DL, respectively. and are the channel bandwidths configured for lower frequency band UL carrier and higher frequency band DL carrier in MHz, respectively. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6A.3.2 Out-of-band blocking for CA (3DL CA) | 7.6A.3.2.1 Test purpose Out-of-band band blocking for CA is defined for an unwanted CW interfering signal falling more than 15 MHz or 3*BWChannel_CA below or above the UE receive band, at which a given average throughput shall meet or exceed the requirement for the specified measurement channels. For the first 15 MHz or 3*BWChannel_CA below or above the UE receive band the appropriate in-band blocking or adjacent channel selectivity in sub-clause 7.5A and sub-clause 7.6A.2 shall be applied. The lack of out-of-band blocking ability will decrease the coverage area when other e-NodeB transmitters exist (except in the adjacent channels and spurious response). 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2011 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 7.6A.3.2.2 Test applicability This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that supports 3DL CA. 7.6A.3.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 7.6A.3.0. 7.6A.3.2.4 Test description 7.6A.3.2.4.1 Initial conditions Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state. The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, test channel bandwidths and sub- carrier spacing based on NR CA configurations specified in clause 5.5A. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each CA configuration, are shown in Table 7.6A.3.2.4.1-1 or 7.6A.3.2.4.1-2. The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMC) are specified in Annexes A.2 and A.3 respectively. The details of the OCNG patterns used are specified in Annex A.5. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2. Table 7.6A.3.2.4.1-1: Test configuration table for Intra-band contiguous CA Default Conditions Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508- 1 [5] subclause 4.1 Normal Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508- 1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Mid range Test CC Combination setting (NRB_agg) as specified in Table 5.5A.1.1-1 for the CA Configuration across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE. Highest NRB_agg NOTE 3 Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1 Lowest Test Parameters Downlink Configuration Uplink Configuration Test ID CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation SCCs RB allocation CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation 1 CP-OFDM QPSK Full RB1 Full RB1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK REFSENS2 NOTE 1: Full RB allocation shall be used per each SCS and channel BW as specified in Table 7.3.2.4.1-2. NOTE 2: REFSENS refers to the single carrier Uplink RB allocation for reference sensitivity according to Table 7.3.2.4.1-3. NOTE 3: If the UE supports multiple CC Combinations in the CA Configuration with the same NRB_agg, only the combination with the highest NRB_PCC is tested. NOTE 4: In a band where UE supports 4Rx but not supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected and 4Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2a and Table 7.3.2.5-2b) is used in the test requirements. In a band where UE supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 8Rx antennas ports connected and 8Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2e and Table 7.3.2.5-2f) is used in the test requirements. Otherwise, the UE shall be verified with two Rx antenna ports. Table 7.6A.3.2.4.1-2: Test configuration table for Inter-band CA Default Conditions Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508- 1 [5] subclause 4.1 Normal Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508- 1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Inter-band : NOTE 5 Intra-band contiguous + Inter-band: NOTE 5 Intra-band non-contiguous + Inter-band: Max WGap for Intra- band non-contiguous NOTE 5 Test CC Combination setting (NRB_agg) as specified in Tables 5.5A.1-1, 5.5A.2-1, or tables in clauses 5.5A.3.x for the CA Configuration across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE. Highest NRB_agg NOTE 3 NOTE 6 Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1 Lowest 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2012 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI Test Parameters Downlink Configuration Uplink Configuration Test ID CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation SCCs RB allocation CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation 1 CP-OFDM QPSK Full RB1 Full RB1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK REFSENS2 NOTE 1: Full RB allocation shall be used per each SCS and channel BW as specified in Table 7.3.2.4.1-2. NOTE 2: REFSENS refers to the single carrier Uplink RB allocation for reference sensitivity according to Table 7.3.2.4.1-3. NOTE 3: If the UE supports multiple CC Combinations in the CA Configuration with the same NRB_agg, only the combination with the highest NRB_PCC is tested. NOTE 4: In a band where UE supports 4Rx but not supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected and 4Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2a and Table 7.3.2.5-2b) is used in the test requirements. In a band where UE supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 8Rx antennas ports connected and 8Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2e and Table 7.3.2.5-2f) is used in the test requirements. Otherwise, the UE shall be verified with two Rx antenna ports. NOTE 5: Test frequency is set to Mid Range for PCC and SCC with exceptions defined in Table 7.3A.2.4.1-1. For NR band n28, 30MHz test channel bandwidth is tested with Low range test frequencies. NOTE 6: For nXA PCC, each of Highest UL and Highest DL shall be selected according to clause 5.5A.3.2. DL channel bandwidth shall be selected first. Table 7.6A.3.2.4.1-3: Test configuration table for Intra-band non-contiguous CA Default Conditions Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508- 1 [5] subclause 4.1 Normal Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508- 1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 NOTE 1, NOTE 3 Test CC Combination setting (NRB_agg) as specified in Table 5.5A.1.1-1 for the CA Configuration across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE. Highest NRB_agg NOTE 1 Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1 Lowest Test Parameters Downlink Configuration Uplink Configuration Test ID CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation SCCs RB allocation CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation 1 CP-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1: The specific configuration of uplink and downlink are defined in Table 7.3A.2.4.1-1. NOTE 2: In a band where UE supports 4Rx but not supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected and 4Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2a and Table 7.3.2.5-2b) is used in the test requirements. In a band where UE supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 8Rx antennas ports connected and 8Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2e and Table 7.3.2.5-2f) is used in the test requirements. Otherwise, the UE shall be verified with two Rx antenna ports. 1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508-1 [5] Annex A, Figure A.3.1.4.7 for TE diagram and section A.3.2 for UE diagram. 2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.4.3. 3. Downlink signals are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2, and C.3.1, and uplink signals according to Annex G.0, G.1, G.2, and G.3.1. 4. The DL and UL Reference Measurement Channels are set according to Table 7.6A.3.2.4.1-1 or Table 7.6A.3.2.4.1-2. 5. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0. 6. Ensure the UE is in State RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity NR, Connected without release On, Test Mode On and Test Loop Function On according to TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 4.5. Message contents are defined in clause 7.6A.3.2.4.3. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2013 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 7.6A.3.2.4.2 Test procedure 1. Configure SCCs according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2 for all downlink physical channels. 2. The SS shall configure SCCs as per TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 5.5.1. Message contents are defined in clause 7.6A.3.2.4.3. 3. SS activates SCCs by sending the activation MAC CE (Refer TS 38.321 [18], clauses 5.9, 6.1.3.10). Wait for at least 2 seconds (Refer TS 38.133[19], clause 9.3). 4. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 7.6A.3.2.4.1-1 or 7.6A.3.2.4.1-2 on both PCC and SCCs. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. 5. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 7.6A.3.2.4.1-1 or 7.6A.3.2.4.1-2 on PCC. Since the UE has no payload data to send, the UE transmits uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. 6. For the CCs the throughput is measured on according to Table 7.6A.3.2.4.2-1, set the parameters of the CW signal generator for an interfering signal below the CA Band for intra-band CA, or below each SCC’s operating band for inter-band CA (single CC in the measured band) according to Table 7.6A.3.2.5.1-2, 7.6A.3.2.5.2-2 or 7.6A.3.2.5.2-4. The frequency step size is ) 5, 2 / min( channel BW MHz. If CW interferer falls in a gap between FDL_High(j) and FDL_Low(j+1) where the corresponding OOB ranges 1 and 2 overlap, then the lower level interferer limit of the overlapping OOB ranges applies. For the UE which supports inter-band CA configuration in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1, Pinterferer power defined in Table 7.6A.3.2.5.2-2 and 7.6A.3.2.5.2-4 is increased by the amount given by ΔRIB,c in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1. Use the highest ΔRIB,c among CA bands for Pinterferer calculation. For inter-band CA combination listed in Table 7.6A.3.2.5.2-5, exceptions to the requirement specified in Table 7.6A.3.2.5.2-6 are allowed when the second order intermodulation product of the lower frequency band UL carrier and the CW interfering signal fully or partially overlaps with the higher frequency band DL carrier. 7. Set the downlink signal level according to Table 7.6A.3.2.5.1-1, 7.6A.3.2.5.2-1 or 7.6A.3.2.5.2-3 for all carriers. Send uplink power control commands to the UE using 1dB power step size to ensure that the UE output power measured by the test system is within the Uplink power control window, defined as -MU to -(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level in Table 7.6A.3.2.5.1-1, 7.6A.3.2.5.2-1 or 7.6A.3.2.5.2- 3 for at least the duration of the Throughput measurement, where: - MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.3-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW - Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 0.7dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where, the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 38.101-1 [2], Table 6.3.4.3-1 and is 0.7dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified for test case 6.3.4.3 in Table F.1.2-1. - For UEs supporting Tx diversity, the transmit power is measured as the sum of the output power from both UE antenna connectors. 8. Measure the average throughput for the carrier(s) indicated in Table 7.6A.3.2.4.2-1 for duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H.2A. 9. Record the frequencies for which the throughput doesn't meet the requirements and for each frequency, the carriers for which the throughput was not met. 10. Repeat steps 6 to 8 for each recorded frequency-carrier pair, with exception of pairs for which ΔRIB,c is the same as ΔRIB used in Step 6. In Step 6 use only recorded frequencies for interferer placement and use ΔRIB,c relevant to recorded carrier for Pinterferer calculation. Remove the frequency-carrier pairs that meet the throughput requirements from the record. 11. Repeat steps from 6 to 10, using an interfering signal above the CA Band for intra-band CA, or above each SCC’s operating band for inter-band CA at step 6. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2014 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 12. For Inter-band CA: repeat steps 1 to 11 for the CA configuration IDs in REFSENS indicated in Table 7.6A.3.2.4.2-1, except for operating bands without uplink band. NOTE: The purpose of the Uplink power control window is to ensure that the actual UE output power is no greater than the target power level, and as close as possible to the target power level. The relationship between the Uplink power control window, the target power level and the corresponding possible actual UE Uplink power window is illustrated in Annex F.4.3. Table 7.6A.3.2.4.2-1: Test repetition and measurement configuration CA configuration CA configuration ID in REFSENS Throughput measured on Intra-band contiguous 14 PCC, SCC1, SCC2 Inter-band 11 SCC1, SCC2 21 31 Intra-band contiguous + Inter-band 12 SCC2 22 SCC1, SCC2 Intra-band non- contiguous + Inter-band 23 SCC2 33 SCC1, SCC2 Intra-band non- contiguous 15 PCC, SCC1, SCC2 Intra-band contiguous + Intra-band non- contiguous 16 PCC, SCC1, SCC2 NOTE 1: CA configuration ID as defined in “Default Test Settings for a CA_nXA- nYA-nZA Configuration (Inter-band)” in Table 7.3A.2.4.1-1. NOTE 2: CA configuration ID as defined in “Default Test Settings for a CA_nXC- nYA, CA_nYA-nXC, CA_nYA-nXB and CA_nXB-nYA Configurations (Intra-band contiguous + Inter-band)” in Table 7.3A.2.4.1-1. NOTE 3: CA configuration ID as defined in “Default Test Settings for a CA_nX(2A)-nYA Configuration (Intra-band non-contiguous + Inter- band)” in Table 7.3A.2.4.1-1. NOTE 4: CA configuration ID as defined in “Default Test Settings for a CA_nXD Configuration (Intra-band contiguous)” in Table 7.3A.2.4.1-1. NOTE 5: CA configuration ID as defined in “Default Test Settings for a CA_nX(3A) Configuration (Intra-band non-contiguous)” in Table 7.3A.2.4.1-1. NOTE 6: CA configuration ID as defined in “Default Test Settings for a CA_nX(A- C) and CA_nX(A-B) Configuration (Intra-band contiguous + Intra-band non-contiguous)” in Table 7.3A.2.4.1-1. 7.6A.3.2.4.3 Message contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.6 Table 4.6.3-118 with condition TRANSFORM_PRECODER_ENABLED. 7.6A.3.2.5 Test requirement 7.6A.3.2.5.1 Out-of-band blocking for Intra-band contiguous CA Except for the spurious response frequencies recorded in step 9 of test procedure, the throughput measurement derived in the test procedure of each carrier shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1) with parameters specified in Tables 7.6A.3.2.5.1-1 and 7.6A.3.2.5.1- 2. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2015 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI The number of spurious response frequencies recorded in step 9 of test procedure shall not exceed { } { } 5, 10 / min 6 / 6, 24 max RB RB N n N n ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ in each assigned frequency channel when measured using a ) 5, 2 / min( channel BW MHz step size. For these exceptions the requirements of clause 7.7A Spurious Response are applicable. Table 7.6A.3.2.5.1-1: Out-of-band blocking parameters for intra-band contiguous CA RX parameter Uni ts CA bandwidth class D Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dB m REFSENS + CA bandwidth class specific value below dB 9 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. 7.6A.3.2.5.1-2: Out of-band blocking for intra-band contiguous CA NR band Parameter Unit Range1 Range 2 Range 3 Pinterferer dBm -45 -30 -15 n41, n485, n66, n71 Finterferer (CW) MHz -60 < f – FDL_low < -15 or 15 < f – FDL_high < 60 -85 < f – FDL_low ≤ -60 or 60 ≤ f – FDL_high < 85 1 ≤ f ≤ FDL_low – 85 or FDL_high + 85 ≤ f ≤ 12750 n77, n78 (NOTE 3) Finterferer (CW) MHz N/A N/A 1 ≤ f ≤ FDL_low – MAX(200,3*BWChannel_CA) or FDL_high+ MAX(200,3*BWChannel_CA) ≤ f ≤ 12750 n79 (NOTE 4) Finterferer (CW) MHz N/A N/A 1 ≤ f ≤ FDL_low – MAX(150,3*BWChannel_CA) or FDL_high + MAX(150,3*BWChannel_CA) ≤ f ≤ 12750 NOTE 1: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm for FInterferer > 6000 MHz. NOTE 2: BWChannel_CA denotes the aggregated channel bandwidth of the wanted signal NOTE 3: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm, for FInterferer > 2700 MHz and FInterferer < 4800 MHz. For BWChannel_CA > 15 MHz, the requirement for Range 1 is not applicable and Range 2 applies from the frequency offset of 3*BWChannel_CA from the band edge. For BWChannel_CA larger than 60 MHz, the requirement for Range 2 is not applicable and Range 3 applies from the frequency offset of 3*BWChannel_CA from the band edge. NOTE 4: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm, for FInterferer > 3650 MHz and FInterferer < 5750 MHz. For BWChannel_CA ≥ 40 MHz, the requirement for Range 2 is not applicable and Range 3 applies from the frequency offset of 3*BWChannel_CA from the band edge. NOTE 5: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm for FInterferer > 2700 MHz and FInterferer < 4800 MHz. NOTE 6: The test requirement of configurations for CA operating band including Band n41 also apply for the corresponding CA operating bands with Band n90 replacing Band n41. 7.6A.3.2.5.2 Out-of-band blocking for Inter-band CA Except for the spurious response frequencies recorded in step 9 and step 10 of test procedure, the throughput measurement derived in the test procedure of SCCs shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1) with parameters specified in Tables 7.6A.3.2.5.2-1 and 7.6A.3.2.5.2-2 for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz and Tables 7.6A.3.2.5.2-3 and 7.6A.3.2.5.2-4 for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz. The test requirement of configurations for CA operating band including Band n41 also apply for the corresponding CA operating bands with Band n90 replacing Band n41. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2016 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI The number of spurious response frequencies recorded in step 9 and step 10 of test procedure shall not exceed { } { } 5, 10 / min 6 / 6, 24 max RB RB N n N n ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ in each assigned frequency channel when measured using a ) 5, 2 / min( channel BW MHz step size. For these exceptions the requirements of clause 7.7A Spurious Response are applicable. Table 7.6A.3.2.5.2-1: Out-of-band blocking parameters for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 5 MHz 10 MHz 15 MHz 20 MHz 25 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 6 6 7 9 10 RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 30 MHz 35 MHz 40 MHz 45 MHz 50 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 11 11.5 12 12.5 13 RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 60 MHz 70 MHz 80 MHz 90 MHz 100 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 14 14.5 15 15.5 16 NOTE: The transmitter shall be set to 4dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. Table 7.6A.3.2.5.2-2: Out of-band blocking for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz NR band Parameter Unit Range 1 Range 2 Range 3 n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n34, n38, n39, n40, n41, n485, n50, n51, n66, n70, n71, n74, n75, n76 Pinterferer dBm -44 -30 -15 Finterferer (CW) MHz -60 < f – FDL_low < -15 or 15 < f – FDL_high < 60 -85 < f – FDL_low ≤ -60 or 60 ≤ f – FDL_high < 85 1 ≤ f ≤ FDL_low – 85 or FDL_high + 85 ≤ f ≤ 12750 NOTE1: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm for FInterferer > 6000 MHz. NOTE 2: For band 51 the FDL_high of band 50 is applied as FDL_high for band 51. For band 50, the FDL_low of band 51 is applied as FDL_low for band 50. NOTE 3: For band 76 the FDL_high of band 75 is applied as FDL_high for band 76. For band 75, the FDL_low of band 76 is applied as FDL_low for band 75. NOTE 4: For UEs supporting both bands 38 and 41, the FDL_high and FDL_low of band 41 is applied as FDL_high and FDL_low for band 38. NOTE 5: n48 follows the requirement in this frequency range according to the general requirement defined in Clause 7.1. The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm for FInterferer > 2700 MHz and FInterferer < 4800 MHz. NOTE 6: Void. NOTE 7: For UE supporting both bands 25 and 70, the FDL_high of band 70 is applied as FDL_high for band 25, and the FDL_low of band 25 is applied as FDL_low for band 70. Table 7.6A.3.2.5.2-3: Out-of-band blocking parameters for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 10 MHz 15 MHz 20 MHz 40 MHz 50 MHz 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2017 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 6 7 9 9 9 RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 60 MHz 70 MHz 80 MHz 90 MHz 100 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 9 9 9 9 9 NOTE: The transmitter shall be set to 4dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. Table 7.6A.3.2.5.2-4: Out of-band blocking for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz NR band Parameter Unit Range1 Range 2 Range 3 n77, n78 (NOTE 3) Pinterferer dBm -44 -30 -15 Finterferer (CW) MHz -60 < f – FDL_low ≤ - 3*BWChannel or 3*BWChannel ≤ f – FDL_high < 60 -200 < f – FDL_low ≤ - MAX(60,3*BWChannel) or MAX(60,3*BWChannel) ≤ f – FDL_high < 200 1 ≤ f ≤ FDL_low – MAX(200,3*BWChannel ) or FDL_high + MAX(200,3*BWChannel ) ≤ f ≤ 12750 n79 (NOTE 4) Finterferer (CW) MHz N/A -150 < f – FDL_low ≤ - MAX(60,3*BWChannel) or MAX(60,3*BWChannel) ≤ f – FDL_high < 150 1 ≤ f ≤ FDL_low – MAX(150,3*BWChannel ) or FDL_high + MAX(150,3*BWChannel ) ≤ f ≤ 12750 NOTE 1: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm for FInterferer > 6000 MHz. NOTE 2: BWChannel denotes the channel bandwidth of the wanted signal NOTE 3: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm, for FInterferer > 2700 MHz and FInterferer < 4800 MHz. For BWChannel > 15 MHz, the requirement for Range 1 is not applicable and Range 2 applies from the frequency offset of 3*BWChannel from the band edge. For BWChannel larger than 60 MHz, the requirement for Range 2 is not applicable and Range 3 applies from the frequency offset of 3*BWChannel from the band edge. NOTE 4: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm, for FInterferer > 3650 MHz and FInterferer < 5750 MHz. For BWChannel ≥ 40 MHz, the requirement for Range 2 is not applicable and Range 3 applies from the frequency offset of 3*BWChannel from the band edge. If CW interferer falls in a gap between FDL_High(j) and FDL_Low(j+1) where the corresponding OOB ranges 1 and 2 overlap, then the lower level interferer limit of the overlapping OOB ranges applies. For the UE which supports inter-band CA configuration in Table 7.3A.3.5.1.3-5, Pinterferer power defined in Table 7.6A.3.2.5.2-2 and 7.6A.3.2.5.2-4 is increased by the amount given by ΔRIB,c in Table 7.3A.3.5.1.3-1. For inter-band CA combination listed in Table 7.6A.3.2.5.2-5, exceptions to the requirement specified in Table 7.6A.3.2.5.2-6 are allowed when the second order intermodulation product of the lower frequency band UL carrier and the CW interfering signal fully or partially overlaps with the higher frequency band DL carrier. Table 7.6A.3.2.5.2-5: CA band combination with exceptions allowed CA band combination CA_n8-n78 CA_n28-n78 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2018 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI Table 7.6A.3.2.5.2-6: Requirement for out-of-band blocking exceptions Parameter Unit Level PInterferer (CW) dBm -441 NOTE 1: The requirement applies when ± − ≤( + )/2, where and are the carrier frequencies for lower frequency band UL and higher frequency band DL, respectively. and are the channel bandwidths configured for lower frequency band UL carrier and higher frequency band DL carrier in MHz, respectively. 7.6A.3.2.5.3 Out-of-band blocking for Intra-band non-contiguous CA Except for the spurious response frequencies recorded in step 9 of test procedure, the throughput measurement derived in the test procedure of each carrier shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1) with parameters specified in Tables 7.6A.3.2.5.2-1 and 7.6A.3.2.5.2- 2 for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz and Tables 7.6A.3.2.5.2-3 and 7.6A.3.2.5.2-4 for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz. The test requirement of configurations for CA operating band including Band n41 also apply for the corresponding CA operating bands with Band n90 replacing Band n41. The number of spurious response frequencies recorded in step 9 of test procedure shall not exceed { } { } 5, 10 / min 6 / 6, 24 max RB RB N n N n ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ in each assigned frequency channel when measured using a ) 5, 2 / min( channel BW MHz step size. For these exceptions the requirements of clause 7.7A Spurious Response are applicable. The throughput of each carrier shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1). |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6A.3.3 Out-of-band blocking for CA (4DL CA) | 7.6A.3.3.1 Test purpose Out-of-band band blocking for CA is defined for an unwanted CW interfering signal falling more than 15 MHz or 3*BWChannel_CA below or above the UE receive band, at which a given average throughput shall meet or exceed the requirement for the specified measurement channels. For the first 15 MHz or 3*BWChannel_CA below or above the UE receive band the appropriate in-band blocking or adjacent channel selectivity in sub-clause 7.5A and sub-clause 7.6A.2 shall be applied. The lack of out-of-band blocking ability will decrease the coverage area when other e-NodeB transmitters exist (except in the adjacent channels and spurious response). 7.6A.3.3.2 Test applicability This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that supports 4DL CA. 7.6A.3.3.3 Minimum conformance requirements The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 7.6A.3.0. 7.6A.3.3.4 Test description 7.6A.3.3.4.1 Initial conditions Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state. The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, test channel bandwidths and sub- carrier spacing based on NR CA configurations specified in clause 5.5A. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each CA configuration, are shown in Table 7.6A.3.3.4.1-1. The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMC) are specified in Annexes A.2 and A.3 respectively. The details of the 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2019 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI OCNG patterns used are specified in Annex A.5. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2. Table 7.6A.3.3.4.1-1: Test configuration table for Inter-band CA Default Conditions Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.1 Normal Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Inter-band : NOTE 5 Intra-band contiguous + Inter-band: NOTE 5 Intra-band non-contiguous 2CC,3CC + Inter-band: MaxWGap for Intra-band non-contiguous (NOTE 5) Intra-band non-contiguous + Intra-band non-contiguous: MaxWGap for Intra-band non-contiguous (NOTE 5) Test CC Combination setting (NRB_agg) as specified in Tables 5.5A.1-1, 5.5A.2- 1, or tables in clauses 5.5A.3.x for the CA Configuration across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE. Highest NRB_agg NOTE 3 NOTE 6 Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1 Lowest Test Parameters Downlink Configuration Uplink Configuration Test ID CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation SCCs RB allocation CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation 1 CP-OFDM QPSK Full RB1 Full RB1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK REFSENS2 NOTE 1: Full RB allocation shall be used per each SCS and channel BW as specified in Table 7.3.2.4.1-2. NOTE 2: REFSENS refers to the single carrier Uplink RB allocation for reference sensitivity according to Table 7.3.2.4.1-3. NOTE 3: If the UE supports multiple CC Combinations in the CA Configuration with the same NRB_agg, only the combination with the highest NRB_PCC is tested. NOTE 4: In a band where UE supports 4Rx but not supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected and 4Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2a and Table 7.3.2.5-2b) is used in the test requirements. In a band where UE supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 8Rx antennas ports connected and 8Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2e and Table 7.3.2.5-2f) is used in the test requirements. Otherwise, the UE shall be verified with two Rx antenna ports. NOTE 5: Test frequency is set to Mid Range for PCC and SCC with exceptions defined in Table 7.3A.3.4.1-1. For NR band n28, 30MHz test channel bandwidth is tested with Low range test frequencies. NOTE 6: For nXA PCC, each of Highest UL and Highest DL shall be selected according to clause 5.5A.3.3. DL channel bandwidth shall be selected first. 1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508-1 [5] Annex A, Figure A.3.1.4.7 for TE diagram and section A.3.2 for UE diagram. 2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.4.3. 3. Downlink signals are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2, and C.3.1, and uplink signals according to Annex G.0, G.1, G.2, and G.3.1. 4. The DL and UL Reference Measurement Channels are set according to Table 7.6A.3.3.4.1-1. 5. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0. 6. Ensure the UE is in State RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity NR, Connected without release On, Test Mode On and Test Loop Function On according to TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 4.5. Message contents are defined in clause 7.6A.3.3.4.3. 7.6A.3.3.4.2 Test procedure 1. Configure SCCs according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2 for all downlink physical channels. 2. The SS shall configure SCCs as per TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 5.5.1. Message contents are defined in clause 7.6A.3.3.4.3. 3. SS activates SCCs by sending the activation MAC CE (Refer TS 38.321 [18], clauses 5.9, 6.1.3.10). Wait for at least 2 seconds (Refer TS 38.133[19], clause 9.3). 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2020 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 4. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 7.6A.3.3.4.1-1 on both PCC and SCCs. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. 5. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 7.6A.3.3.4.1-1 on PCC. Since the UE has no payload data to send, the UE transmits uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. 6. For the CCs the throughput is measured on according to Table 7.6A.3.3.4.2-1, set the parameters of the CW signal generator for an interfering signal below each SCC’s operating band for inter-band CA according to Table 7.6A.3.3.5.1-2 or 7.6A.3.3.5.1-4. The frequency step size is ) 5, 2 / min( channel BW MHz. If CW interferer falls in a gap between FDL_High(j) and FDL_Low(j+1) where the corresponding OOB ranges 1 and 2 overlap, then the lower level interferer limit of the overlapping OOB ranges applies. For the UE which supports inter-band CA configuration in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1, Pinterferer power defined in Table 7.6A.3.3.5.1-2 and 7.6A.3.3.5.1-4 is increased by the amount given by ΔRIB,c in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1. Use the highest ΔRIB,c among CA bands for Pinterferer calculation. For inter-band CA combination listed in Table 7.6A.3.3.5.1-5, exceptions to the requirement specified in Table 7.6A.3.3.5.1-6 are allowed when the second order intermodulation product of the lower frequency band UL carrier and the CW interfering signal fully or partially overlaps with the higher frequency band DL carrier. 7. Set the downlink signal level according to the Table 7.6A.3.3.5.1-1, or 7.6A.3.3.5.1-3 for all carriers. Send uplink power control commands to the UE using 1dB power step size to ensure that the UE output power measured by the test system is within the Uplink power control window, defined as -MU to -(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level in Table 7.6A.3.3.5.1-1, or 7.6A.3.3.5.1-3 for at least the duration of the Throughput measurement, where: - MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.3-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW - Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 0.7dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where, the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 38.101-1 [2], Table 6.3.4.3-1 and is 0.7dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified for test case 6.3.4.3 in Table F.1.2-1. - For UEs supporting Tx diversity, the transmit power is measured as the sum of the output power from both UE antenna connectors. 8. Measure the average throughput for the carrier(s) indicated in Table 7.6A.3.3.4.2-1 for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H.2A for inter-band CA. 9. Record the frequencies for which the throughput doesn't meet the requirements and for each frequency, the carriers for which the throughput was not met. 10. Repeat steps 6 to 8 for each recorded frequency-carrier pair, with exception of pairs for which ΔRIB,c is the same as ΔRIB used in Step 6. In Step 6 use only recorded frequencies for interferer placement and use ΔRIB,c relevant to recorded carrier for Pinterferer calculation. Remove the frequency-carrier pairs that meet the throughput requirements from the record. 11. Repeat steps from 6 to 10, using an interfering signal above each SCC’s operating band for inter-band CA at step 6. 12. For Inter-band CA: Switch the SCell into PCell and repeat steps 1 to 11 for the CA configuration IDs in REFSENS indicated in Table 7.6A.3.3.4.2-1, except for operating bands without uplink band. NOTE: The purpose of the Uplink power control window is to ensure that the actual UE output power is no greater than the target power level, and as close as possible to the target power level. The relationship between the Uplink power control window, the target power level and the corresponding possible actual UE Uplink power window is illustrated in Annex F.4.3. Table 7.6A.3.3.4.2-1: Test repetition and measurement configuration CA configuration CA configuration ID in REFSENS Throughput measured on 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2021 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI Inter-band 11 SCC1, SCC2, SCC3 21 31 41 Intra-band contiguous + Inter-band 12 SCC2, SCC3 22 SCC1, SCC2, SCC3 32 SCC1, SCC2, SCC3 Intra-band non- contiguous 2CC + Inter- band 13 SCC2, SCC3 23 SCC1, SCC2, SCC3 33 SCC1, SCC2, SCC3 Intra-band non- contiguous + Intra-band non-contiguous 14 SCC2, SCC3 24 SCC2, SCC3 Intra-band non- contiguous 3CC + Inter- band 15 SCC3 25 SCC1, SCC2, SCC3 NOTE 1: CA configuration ID as defined in Table 7.3A.3.4.1-1. NOTE 2: CA configuration ID as defined in “Default Test Settings for a CA_nXC- nYA-nZA and CA_nXB-nYA-nZA Configurations (Intra-band contiguous + Inter-band)” in Table 7.3A.3.4.1-1. NOTE 3: CA configuration ID as defined in “Default Test Settings for a CA_nX(2A)-nYA-nZA Configuration (Intra-band non-contiguous 2CC + Inter-band)” in Table 7.3A.3.4.1-1. NOTE 4: CA configuration ID as defined in “Default Test Settings for a CA_nX(2A)-nY(2A) Configuration (Intra-band non-contiguous + Intra- band non-contiguous)” in Table 7.3A.2.4.1-1. NOTE 5: CA configuration ID as defined in “Default Test Settings for a CA_nX(3A)-nYA Configuration (Intra-band non-contiguous 3CC + Inter- band)” in Table 7.3A.3.4.1-1. 7.6A.3.3.4.3 Message contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.6 Table 4.6.3-118 with condition TRANSFORM_PRECODER_ENABLED. 7.6A.3.3.5 Test requirement 7.6A.3.3.5.1 Out-of-band blocking for Inter-band CA Except for the spurious response frequencies recorded in step 9 and step 10 of test procedure, the throughput measurement derived in the test procedure of SCCs shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1) with parameters specified in Tables 7.6A.3.3.5.1-1 and 7.6A.3.3.5.1-2 for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz and Tables 7.6A.3.3.5.1-3 and 7.6A.3.3.5.1-4 for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz. The test requirement of configurations for CA operating band including Band n41 also apply for the corresponding CA operating bands with Band n90 replacing Band n41. The number of spurious response frequencies recorded in step 9 and step 10 of test procedure shall not exceed { } { } 5, 10 / min 6 / 6, 24 max RB RB N n N n ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ in each assigned frequency channel when measured using a ) 5, 2 / min( channel BW MHz step size. For these exceptions the requirements of clause 7.7A Spurious Response are applicable. Table 7.6A.3.3.5.1-1: Out-of-band blocking parameters for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 5 MHz 10 MHz 15 MHz 20 MHz 25 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 6 6 7 9 10 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2022 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 30 MHz 35 MHz 40 MHz 45 MHz 50 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 11 11.5 12 12.5 13 RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 60 MHz 70 MHz 80 MHz 90 MHz 100 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 14 14.5 15 15.5 16 NOTE: The transmitter shall be set to 4dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. Table 7.6A.3.3.5.1-2: Out of-band blocking for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz NR band Parameter Unit Range 1 Range 2 Range 3 n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n34, n38, n39, n40, n41, n50, n51, n66, n70, n71, n74, n75, n76 Pinterferer dBm -44 -30 -15 Finterferer (CW) MHz -60 < f – FDL_low < -15 or 15 < f – FDL_high < 60 -85 < f – FDL_low ≤ -60 or 60 ≤ f – FDL_high < 85 1 ≤ f ≤ FDL_low – 85 or FDL_high + 85 ≤ f ≤ 12750 NOTE1: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm for FInterferer > 6000 MHz. NOTE 2: For band 51 the FDL_high of band 50 is applied as FDL_high for band 51. For band 50, the FDL_low of band 51 is applied as FDL_low for band 50. NOTE 3: For band 76 the FDL_high of band 75 is applied as FDL_high for band 76. For band 75, the FDL_low of band 76 is applied as FDL_low for band 75. NOTE 4: For UEs supporting both bands 38 and 41, the FDL_high and FDL_low of band 41 is applied as FDL_high and FDL_low for band 38. NOTE 6: Void. NOTE 7: For UE supporting both bands 25 and 70, the FDL_high of band 70 is applied as FDL_high for band 25, and the FDL_low of band 25 is applied as FDL_low for band 70. Table 7.6A.3.3.5.1-3: Out-of-band blocking parameters for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 10 MHz 15 MHz 20 MHz 40 MHz 50 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 6 7 9 9 9 RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 60 MHz 70 MHz 80 MHz 90 MHz 100 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 9 9 9 9 9 NOTE: The transmitter shall be set to 4dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. Table 7.6A.3.3.5.1-4: Out of-band blocking for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz NR band Parameter Unit Range1 Range 2 Range 3 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2023 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI n77, n78 (NOTE 3) Pinterferer dBm -44 -30 -15 Finterferer (CW) MHz -60 < f – FDL_low ≤ -3*BWChannel or 3*BWChannel ≤ f – FDL_high < 60 -200 < f – FDL_low ≤ - MAX(60,3*BWChannel) or MAX(60,3*BWChannel) ≤ f – FDL_high < 200 1 ≤ f ≤ FDL_low – MAX(200,3*BWChannel ) or FDL_high + MAX(200,3*BWChannel ) ≤ f ≤ 12750 n79 (NOTE 4) Finterferer (CW) MHz N/A -150 < f – FDL_low ≤ - MAX(60,3*BWChannel) or MAX(60,3*BWChannel) ≤ f – FDL_high < 150 1 ≤ f ≤ FDL_low – MAX(150,3*BWChannel ) or FDL_high + MAX(150,3*BWChannel ) ≤ f ≤ 12750 NOTE 1: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm for FInterferer > 6000 MHz. NOTE 2: BWChannel denotes the channel bandwidth of the wanted signal NOTE 3: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm, for FInterferer > 2700 MHz and FInterferer < 4800 MHz. For BWChannel > 15 MHz, the requirement for Range 1 is not applicable and Range 2 applies from the frequency offset of 3*BWChannel from the band edge. For BWChannel larger than 60 MHz, the requirement for Range 2 is not applicable and Range 3 applies from the frequency offset of 3*BWChannel from the band edge. NOTE 4: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm, for FInterferer > 3650 MHz and FInterferer < 5750 MHz. For BWChannel ≥ 40 MHz, the requirement for Range 2 is not applicable and Range 3 applies from the frequency offset of 3*BWChannel from the band edge. If CW interferer falls in a gap between FDL_High(j) and FDL_Low(j+1) where the corresponding OOB ranges 1 and 2 overlap, then the lower level interferer limit of the overlapping OOB ranges applies. For the UE which supports inter-band CA configuration in Table 7.3A.3.5.1.3-5, Pinterferer power defined in Table 7.6A.3.3.5.1-2 and 7.6A.3.3.5.1-4 is increased by the amount given by ΔRIB,c in Table 7.3A.3.5.1.3-1. For inter-band CA combination listed in Table 7.6A.3.3.5.1-5, exceptions to the requirement specified in Table 7.6A.3.3.5.1-6 are allowed when the second order intermodulation product of the lower frequency band UL carrier and the CW interfering signal fully or partially overlaps with the higher frequency band DL carrier. Table 7.6A.3.3.5.1-5: CA band combination with exceptions allowed CA band combination CA_n8-n78 CA_n28-n78 Table 7.6A.3.3.5.1-6: Requirement for out-of-band blocking exceptions Parameter Unit Level PInterferer (CW) dBm -441 NOTE 1: The requirement applies when ± − ≤( + )/2, where and are the carrier frequencies for lower frequency band UL and higher frequency band DL, respectively. and are the channel bandwidths configured for lower frequency band UL carrier and higher frequency band DL carrier in MHz, respectively. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6A.3.4 Out-of-band blocking for CA (5DL CA) | Editor’s Note: This test is incomplete. The following aspects are not yet determined: - Test repetition and measurement configuration are FFS. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2024 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 7.6A.3.4.1 Test purpose Out-of-band band blocking for CA is defined for an unwanted CW interfering signal falling more than 15 MHz or 3*BWChannel_CA below or above the UE receive band, at which a given average throughput shall meet or exceed the requirement for the specified measurement channels. For the first 15 MHz or 3*BWChannel_CA below or above the UE receive band the appropriate in-band blocking or adjacent channel selectivity in sub-clause 7.5A and sub-clause 7.6A.2 shall be applied. The lack of out-of-band blocking ability will decrease the coverage area when other e-NodeB transmitters exist (except in the adjacent channels and spurious response). 7.6A.3.4.2 Test applicability This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that supports 5DL CA. 7.6A.3.4.3 Minimum conformance requirements The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 7.6A.3.0. 7.6A.3.4.4 Test description 7.6A.3.4.4.1 Initial conditions Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state. The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, test channel bandwidths and sub- carrier spacing based on NR CA configurations specified in clause 5.5A. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each CA configuration, are shown in Table 7.6A.3.4.4.1-1. The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMC) are specified in Annexes A.2 and A.3 respectively. The details of the OCNG patterns used are specified in Annex A.5. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2. Table 7.6A.3.4.4.1-1: Test configuration table for Inter-band CA Default Conditions Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.1 Normal Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Inter-band : NOTE 5 Intra-band contiguous + Inter-band: NOTE 5 Intra-band non-contiguous + Inter-band: MaxWGap for Intra-band non-contiguous (NOTE 5) Intra-band non-contiguous + Intra-band non-contiguous: MaxWGap for Intra-band non-contiguous (NOTE 5) Test CC Combination setting (NRB_agg) as specified in Tables 5.5A.1-1, 5.5A.2- 1, or tables in clauses 5.5A.3.x for the CA Configuration across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE. Highest NRB_agg NOTE 3 NOTE 6 Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1 Lowest Test Parameters Downlink Configuration Uplink Configuration Test ID CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation SCCs RB allocation CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation 1 CP-OFDM QPSK Full RB1 Full RB1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK REFSENS2 NOTE 1: Full RB allocation shall be used per each SCS and channel BW as specified in Table 7.3.2.4.1-2. NOTE 2: REFSENS refers to the single carrier Uplink RB allocation for reference sensitivity according to Table 7.3.2.4.1-3. NOTE 3: If the UE supports multiple CC Combinations in the CA Configuration with the same NRB_agg, only the combination with the highest NRB_PCC is tested. NOTE 4: In a band where UE supports 4Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected and 4Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2) is used in the test requirements. NOTE 5: Test frequency is set to Mid Range for PCC and SCC with exceptions defined in Table 7.3A.3.4.1-1. For NR band n28, 30MHz test channel bandwidth is tested with Low range test frequencies. NOTE 6: For nXA PCC, each of Highest UL and Highest DL shall be selected according to clause 5.5A.3.3. DL channel bandwidth shall be selected first. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2025 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508-1 [5] Annex A, Figure A.3.1.4.7 for TE diagram and section A.3.2 for UE diagram. 2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.4.3. 3. Downlink signals are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2, and C.3.1, and uplink signals according to Annex G.0, G.1, G.2, and G.3.1. 4. The DL and UL Reference Measurement Channels are set according to Table 7.6A.3.4.4.1-1. 5. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0. 6. Ensure the UE is in State RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity NR, Connected without release On, Test Mode On and Test Loop Function On according to TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 4.5. Message contents are defined in clause 7.6A.3.4.4.3. 7.6A.3.4.4.2 Test procedure 1. Configure SCCs according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2 for all downlink physical channels. 2. The SS shall configure SCCs as per TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 5.5.1. Message contents are defined in clause 7.6A.3.4.4.3. 3. SS activates SCCs by sending the activation MAC CE (Refer TS 38.321 [18], clauses 5.9, 6.1.3.10). Wait for at least 2 seconds (Refer TS 38.133[19], clause 9.3). 4. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 7.6A.3.4.4.1-1 on both PCC and SCCs. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. 5. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 7.6A.3.4.4.1-1 on PCC. Since the UE has no payload data to send, the UE transmits uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. 6. For the CCs the throughput is measured on according to Table 7.6A.3.4.4.2-1, set the parameters of the CW signal generator for an interfering signal below each SCC’s operating band for inter-band CA according to Table 7.6A.3.4.5.1-2 or 7.6A.3.4.5.1-4. The frequency step size is ) 5, 2 / min( channel BW MHz. If CW interferer falls in a gap between FDL_High(j) and FDL_Low(j+1) where the corresponding OOB ranges 1 and 2 overlap, then the lower level interferer limit of the overlapping OOB ranges applies. For the UE which supports inter-band CA configuration in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1, Pinterferer power defined in Table 7.6A.3.4.5.1-2 and 7.6A.3.4.5.1-4 is increased by the amount given by ΔRIB,c in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1. Use the highest ΔRIB,c among CA bands for Pinterferer calculation. For inter-band CA combination listed in Table 7.6A.3.4.5.1-5, exceptions to the requirement specified in Table 7.6A.3.4.5.1-6 are allowed when the second order intermodulation product of the lower frequency band UL carrier and the CW interfering signal fully or partially overlaps with the higher frequency band DL carrier. 7. Set the downlink signal level according to the Table 7.6A.3.4.5.1-1, or 7.6A.3.4.5.1-3 for all carriers. Send uplink power control commands to the UE using 1dB power step size to ensure that the UE output power measured by the test system is within the Uplink power control window, defined as -MU to -(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level in Table 7.6A.3.4.5.1-1, or 7.6A.3.4.5.1-3 for at least the duration of the Throughput measurement, where: - MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.3-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW - Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 0.7dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where, the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 38.101-1 [2], Table 6.3.4.3-1 and is 0.7dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified for test case 6.3.4.3 in Table F.1.2-1. - For UEs supporting Tx diversity, the transmit power is measured as the sum of the output power from both UE antenna connectors. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2026 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 8. Measure the average throughput for the carrier(s) indicated in Table 7.6A.3.4.4.2-1 for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H.2A for inter-band CA. 9. Record the frequencies for which the throughput doesn't meet the requirements and for each frequency, the carriers for which the throughput was not met. 10. Repeat steps 6 to 8 for each recorded frequency-carrier pair, with exception of pairs for which ΔRIB,c is the same as ΔRIB used in Step 6. In Step 6 use only recorded frequencies for interferer placement and use ΔRIB,c relevant to recorded carrier for Pinterferer calculation. Remove the frequency-carrier pairs that meet the throughput requirements from the record. 11. Repeat steps from 6 to 10, using an interfering signal above each SCC’s operating band for inter-band CA at step 6. 12. For Inter-band CA: Switch the SCell into PCell and repeat steps 1 to 11 for the CA configuration IDs in REFSENS indicated in Table 7.6A.3.4.4.2-1, except for operating bands without uplink band. NOTE: The purpose of the Uplink power control window is to ensure that the actual UE output power is no greater than the target power level, and as close as possible to the target power level. The relationship between the Uplink power control window, the target power level and the corresponding possible actual UE Uplink power window is illustrated in Annex F.4.3. Table 7.6A.3.4.4.2-1: Test repetition and measurement configuration [TBD] 7.6A.3.4.4.3 Message contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.6 Table 4.6.3-118 with condition TRANSFORM_PRECODER_ENABLED. 7.6A.3.4.5 Test requirement 7.6A.3.4.5.1 Out-of-band blocking for Inter-band CA Except for the spurious response frequencies recorded in step 9 and step 10 of test procedure, the throughput measurement derived in the test procedure of SCCs shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1) with parameters specified in Tables 7.6A.3.4.5.1-1 and 7.6A.3.4.5.1-2 for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz and Tables 7.6A.3.4.5.1-3 and 7.6A.3.4.5.1-4 for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz. The test requirement of configurations for CA operating band including Band n41 also apply for the corresponding CA operating bands with Band n90 replacing Band n41. The number of spurious response frequencies recorded in step 9 and step 10 of test procedure shall not exceed { } { } 5, 10 / min 6 / 6, 24 max RB RB N n N n ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ in each assigned frequency channel when measured using a ) 5, 2 / min( channel BW MHz step size. For these exceptions the requirements of clause 7.7A Spurious Response are applicable. Table 7.6A.3.4.5.1-1: Out-of-band blocking parameters for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 5 MHz 10 MHz 15 MHz 20 MHz 25 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 6 6 7 9 10 RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 30 MHz 35 MHz 40 MHz 45 MHz 50 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 11 11.5 12 12.5 13 RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2027 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 60 MHz 70 MHz 80 MHz 90 MHz 100 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 14 14.5 15 15.5 16 NOTE: The transmitter shall be set to 4dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. Table 7.6A.3.4.5.1-2: Out of-band blocking for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz NR band Parameter Unit Range 1 Range 2 Range 3 n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n13, n14, n20, n24, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n31, n34, n38, n39, n40, n41, n485, n50, n51, n538, n54, n65, n66, n70, n71, n72, n74, n75, n76, n91, n92, n93, n94, n100, n101, n106 Pinterferer dBm -44 -30 -15 Finterferer (CW) MHz -60 < f – FDL_low < -15 or 15 < f – FDL_high < 60 -85 < f – FDL_low ≤ -60 or 60 ≤ f – FDL_high < 85 1 ≤ f ≤ FDL_low – 85 or FDL_high + 85 ≤ f ≤ 12750 NOTE 1: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm for FInterferer > 6000 MHz. NOTE 2: For band 51 the FDL_high of band 50 is applied as FDL_high for band 51. For band 50, the FDL_low of band 51 is applied as FDL_low for band 50. NOTE 3: For band 76 the FDL_high of band 75 is applied as FDL_high for band 76. For band 75, the FDL_low of band 76 is applied as FDL_low for band 75. NOTE 4: For UEs supporting both bands 38 and 41, the FDL_high and FDL_low of band 41 is applied as FDL_high and FDL_low for band 38. NOTE 5: n48 follows the requirement in this frequency range according to the general requirement defined in Clause 7.1. The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm for FInterferer > 2700 MHz and FInterferer < 4800 MHz. NOTE 6: Void. NOTE 7: For UE supporting both bands 25 and 70, the FDL_high of band 70 is applied as FDL_high for band 25, and the FDL_low of band 25 is applied as FDL_low for band 70. NOTE 8: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm for FInterferer > 2580 MHz and FInterferer < 2775 MHz. NOTE 9: For SDL bands, requirements shall be applied only for CA band combination cases. Table 7.6A.3.4.5.1-3: Out-of-band blocking parameters for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 10 MHz 15 MHz 20 MHz 40 MHz 50 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 6 7 9 9 9 RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 60 MHz 70 MHz 80 MHz 90 MHz 100 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 9 9 9 9 9 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2028 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI NOTE: The transmitter shall be set to 4dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. Table 7.6A.3.4.5.1-4: Out of-band blocking for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz NR band Parameter Unit Range1 Range 2 Range 3 n77, n78 (NOTE 3) Pinterferer dBm -44 -30 -15 Finterferer (CW) MHz -60 < f – FDL_low ≤ -3*BWChannel or 3*BWChannel ≤ f – FDL_high < 60 -200 < f – FDL_low ≤ - MAX(60,3*BWChannel) or MAX(60,3*BWChannel) ≤ f – FDL_high < 200 1 ≤ f ≤ FDL_low – MAX(200,3*BWChannel ) or FDL_high + MAX(200,3*BWChannel ) ≤ f ≤ 12750 n79 (NOTE 4) Finterferer (CW) MHz N/A -150 < f – FDL_low ≤ - MAX(60,3*BWChannel) or MAX(60,3*BWChannel) ≤ f – FDL_high < 150 1 ≤ f ≤ FDL_low – MAX(150,3*BWChannel ) or FDL_high + MAX(150,3*BWChannel ) ≤ f ≤ 12750 NOTE 1: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm for FInterferer > 6000 MHz. NOTE 2: BWChannel denotes the channel bandwidth of the wanted signal NOTE 3: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm, for FInterferer > 2700 MHz and FInterferer < 4800 MHz. For BWChannel > 15 MHz, the requirement for Range 1 is not applicable and Range 2 applies from the frequency offset of 3*BWChannel from the band edge. For BWChannel larger than 60 MHz, the requirement for Range 2 is not applicable and Range 3 applies from the frequency offset of 3*BWChannel from the band edge. NOTE 4: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm, for FInterferer > 3650 MHz and FInterferer < 5750 MHz. For BWChannel ≥ 40 MHz, the requirement for Range 2 is not applicable and Range 3 applies from the frequency offset of 3*BWChannel from the band edge. If CW interferer falls in a gap between FDL_High(j) and FDL_Low(j+1) where the corresponding OOB ranges 1 and 2 overlap, then the lower level interferer limit of the overlapping OOB ranges applies. For the UE which supports inter-band CA configuration in Table 7.3A.3.5.1.3-5, Pinterferer power defined in Table 7.6A.3.4.5.1-2 and 7.6A.3.4.5.1-4 is increased by the amount given by ΔRIB,c in Table 7.3A.3.5.1.3-1. For inter-band CA combination listed in Table 7.6A.3.4.5.1-5, exceptions to the requirement specified in Table 7.6A.3.4.5.1-6 are allowed when the second order intermodulation product of the lower frequency band UL carrier and the CW interfering signal fully or partially overlaps with the higher frequency band DL carrier. Table 7.6A.3.4.5.1-5: CA band combination with exceptions allowed CA band combination CA_n8-n78 CA_n28-n78 Table 7.6A.3.4.5.1-6: Requirement for out-of-band blocking exceptions Parameter Unit Level PInterferer (CW) dBm -441 NOTE 1: The requirement applies when ± − ≤( + )/2, where and are the carrier frequencies for lower frequency band UL and higher frequency band DL, respectively. and are the channel bandwidths configured for lower frequency band UL carrier and higher frequency band DL carrier in MHz, respectively. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2029 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6A.4 Narrow band blocking for CA | |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6A.4.0 Minimum conformance requirements | |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6A.4.0.1 Narrow band blocking for Intra-band contiguous CA | For intra-band contiguous carrier aggregation, the downlink SCC(s) shall be configured at nominal channel spacing to the PCC. For FDD, the PCC shall be configured closest to the uplink band. All downlink carriers shall be active throughout the test. The uplink output power shall be set as specified in Table 7.6A.4.0.1-1 with the uplink configuration. For UE(s) supporting one uplink, the uplink configuration of the PCC shall be in accordance with Table 7.3.2.3-3. The UE shall fulfil the minimum requirement in presence of an interfering signal specified in Table 7.6A.4.0.1-1 being on either side of the aggregated signal. The throughput of each carrier shall be ≥ 95 % of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A3.2 and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1) with parameters specified in Table 7.6A.4.0.1-1. Table 7.6A.4.0.1-1: Narrow-band blocking for intra-band contiguous CA NR band Parameter Unit NR CA bandwidth class B C n41, n66, n48, n71 Pw in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration, per CC dBm REFSENS + NA CA Bandwidth Class specific value below REFSENS + NA CA Bandwidth Class specific value below 16 16 Puw (CW) dBm -55 -55 Fuw (offset forΔf = 15 kHz, 30 kHz) MHz - Foffset – 0.2 / + Foffset + 0.2 - Foffset – 0.2 / + Foffset + 0.2 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set a 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: Reference measurement channel is specified in Annexes A.3.2 and A3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1. NOTE 3: The PREFSENS power level is specified in Table 7.3.2.3-1a, Table 7.3.2.3-1b, Table 7.3.2.3-2 and Table 7.3.2.3-2a for two, four and eight antenna ports, respectively. NOTE 4: The Fuw (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the interferer and shall be further adjusted to 0075 .0 015 .0 0.5 0.015 Finterferer + + MHz to be offset from the sub-carrier raster. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6A.4.0.2 Narrow band blocking for Intra-band non-contiguous CA | For intra-band non-contiguous carrier aggregation with FDL_low < 2700 MHz and FUL_low < 2700 MHz with one uplink carrier and two or more downlink sub-blocks, the narrow band blocking requirements are defined with the uplink configuration in accordance with Table 7.3A.0.2.2-1. For this uplink configuration, the UE shall meet the requirements for each sub-block as specified in subclauses 7.6.4 and 7.6A.4.0.1 for one component carrier and two component carriers per sub-block, respectively. The requirements apply for in-gap and out-of-gap interferers while all downlink carriers are active. The throughput of each carrier shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1). |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6A.4.0.3 Narrow band blocking for Inter-band CA | For inter-band carrier aggregation with one component carrier per operating band and the uplink assigned to one NR band, the narrow band blocking requirements are defined with the uplink active on the band(s) other than the band whose downlink is being tested. The UE shall meet the requirements specified in subclause 7.6.4 for each component carrier while all downlink carriers are active. For the UE which supports inter-band CA configuration in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1, PUW power defined in Table 7.6.4.3-1 is increased by the amount given by ΔRIB,c in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2030 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI The throughput of each carrier shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1). The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-1 [2] clause 7.6A.4. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6A.4.1 Narrow band blocking for CA (2DL CA) | 7.6A.4.1.1 Test purpose Verifies a receiver's ability to receive an NR signal at its assigned CA channel frequencies in the presence of an unwanted narrow band CW interferer at a frequency, which is less than the nominal channel spacing. The lack of narrow-band blocking ability will decrease the coverage area when other e-NodeB transmitters exist (except in the adjacent channels and spurious response). 7.6A.4.1.2 Test applicability This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that supports 2DL CA. 7.6A.4.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 7.6A.4.0. 7.6A.4.1.4 Test description 7.6A.4.1.4.1 Initial conditions Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state. The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, test channel bandwidths and sub- carrier spacing based on NR CA configurations specified in clause 5.5A. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each CA configuration, are shown in Table 7.6A.4.1.4.1-1, 7.6A.4.1.4.1-2 or 7.6A.4.1.4.1-3. The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMC) are specified in Annexes A.2 and A.3 respectively. The details of the OCNG patterns used are specified in Annex A.5. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2. Table 7.6A.4.1.4.1-1: Test configuration table for Intra-band contiguous CA Default Conditions Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508- 1 [5] subclause 4.1 Normal Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Mid range Test CC Combination setting (NRB_agg) as specified in Table 5.5A.1-1 for the CA Configuration across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE. Highest NRB_agg NOTE 3 Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1 Lowest Test Parameters Downlink Configuration Uplink Configuration Test ID CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation SCC RB allocation CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation 1 CP-OFDM QPSK Full RB1 Full RB1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK REFSENS2 NOTE 1: Full RB allocation shall be used per each SCS and channel BW as specified in Table 7.3.2.4.1-2. NOTE 2: REFSENS refers to the single carrier Uplink RB allocation for reference sensitivity according to Table 7.3.2.4.1-3. NOTE 3: If the UE supports multiple CC Combinations in the CA Configuration with the same NRB_agg, only the combination with the highest NRB_PCC is tested. NOTE 4: In a band where UE supports 4Rx but not supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected and 4Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2a and Table 7.3.2.5-2b) is used in the test requirements. In a band where UE supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 8Rx antennas ports connected and 8Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2e and Table 7.3.2.5-2f) is used in the test requirements. Otherwise, the UE shall be verified with two Rx antenna ports. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2031 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI Table 7.6A.4.1.4.1-2: Test configuration table for Inter-band CA Default Conditions Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508- 1 [5] subclause 4.1 Normal Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 NOTE 4 Test CC Combination setting (NRB_agg) as specified in Table 5.5A.3.1-1 for the CA Configuration across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE. Highest NRB_agg NOTE 5 NOTE 6 Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1 Lowest (NOTE 7) Test Parameters Downlink Configuration Uplink Configuration Test ID CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation SCC RB allocation CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation 1 CP-OFDM QPSK Full RB1 Full RB1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK REFSENS2 NOTE 1: Full RB allocation shall be used per each SCS and channel BW as specified in Table 7.3.2.4.1-2. NOTE 2: REFSENS refers to the single carrier Uplink RB allocation for reference sensitivity according to Table 7.3.2.4.1-3. NOTE 3: In a band where UE supports 4Rx but not supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected and 4Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2a and Table 7.3.2.5-2b) is used in the test requirements. In a band where UE supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 8Rx antennas ports connected and 8Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2e and Table 7.3.2.5-2f) is used in the test requirements. Otherwise, the UE shall be verified with two Rx antenna ports. NOTE 4: Test frequency is set to Mid Range for PCC and SCC with exceptions defined in Table 7.3A.1.4.1-2. For NR band n28, 30MHz test channel bandwidth is tested with Low range test frequencies. NOTE 5: If the UE supports multiple CC Combinations in the CA Configuration with the same NRB_agg, only the combination with the highest NRB_PCC is tested. NOTE 6: For nXA PCC, each of Highest UL and Highest DL shall be selected according to clause 5.5A.3.1. DL channel bandwidth shall be selected first. NOTE 7: For cells where T-put measurement is performed, CH BW/SCS shall be according to table 7.6.4.3-1. Table 7.6A.4.1.4.1-3: Test configuration table for Intra-band non-contiguous CA Default Conditions Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508- 1 [5] subclause 4.1 Normal Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 NOTE 1 Test CC Combination setting (NRB_agg) as specified in Table 5.5A.2-1 for the CA Configuration across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE. Highest NRB_agg NOTE 1, NOTE 3 Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1 Lowest (NOTE 4) Test Parameters Downlink Configuration Uplink Configuration Test ID CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation SCC RB allocation CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation 1 CP-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1: The specific configuration of uplink and downlink are defined in Table 7.3A.1.4.1-3. NOTE 2: In a band where UE supports 4Rx but not supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected and 4Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2a and Table 7.3.2.5-2b) is used in the test requirements. In a band where UE supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 8Rx antennas ports connected and 8Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2e and Table 7.3.2.5-2f) is used in the test requirements. Otherwise, the UE shall be verified with two Rx antenna ports.NOTE 3: If the UE supports multiple CC Combinations in the CA Configuration with the same NRB_agg, only the combination with the highest NRB_PCC is tested. NOTE 4: For cells where T-put measurement is performed, CH BW/SCS shall be according to table 7.6.4.3-1. 1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508-1 [5] Annex A, Figure A.3.1.4.7 for TE diagram and section A.3.2 for UE diagram. 2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.4.3. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2032 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 3. Downlink signals are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2, and C.3.1, and uplink signals according to Annex G.0, G.1, G.2, and G.3.1. 4. The DL and UL Reference Measurement Channels are set according to Table 7.6A.4.1.4.1-1, Table 7.6A.4.1.4.1- 2 or Table 7.6A.4.1.4.1-3. 5. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0. 6. Ensure the UE is in State RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity NR, Connected without release On, Test Mode On and Test Loop Function On according to TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 4.5. Message contents are defined in clause 7.6A.4.1.4.3. 7.6A.4.1.4.2 Test procedure 1. Configure SCC according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2 for all downlink physical channels. 2. The SS shall configure SCC as per TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 5.5.1. Message contents are defined in clause 7.6A.4.1.4.3. 3. SS activates SCC by sending the activation MAC CE (Refer TS 38.321 [18], clauses 5.9, 6.1.3.10). Wait for at least 2 seconds (Refer TS 38.133[19], clause 9.3). 4. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 7.6A.4.1.4.1-1, 7.6A.4.1.4.1-2 or 7.6A.4.1.4.1-3 on both PCC and SCC. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. 5. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 7.6A.4.1.4.1-1, 7.6A.4.1.4.1-2 or 7.6A.4.1.4.1-3 on PCC. Since the UE has no payload and no loopback data to send, the UE transmits uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. 6. Set the parameters of the CW signal generator for an interfering signal below the CA Band for intra-band CA, or below the SCC’s operating band for inter-band CA according to Table 7.6A.4.1.5.1-1 for for intra-band contiguous CA or 7.6.4.5-1 otherwise . For the UE which supports inter-band CA configuration in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1, PUW power defined in Table 7.6.4.5-1is increased by the amount given by ΔRIB,c in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1. 7. Set the downlink signal level for both carriers according to 7.6A.4.1.5.1-1 or 7.6.4.5-1. Send uplink power control commands to the UE using 1dB power step size to ensure that the UE output power measured by the test system is within the Uplink power control window, defined as -MU to -(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level in Table 7.6A.4.1.5.1-1 or 7.6.4.5-1 for at least the duration of the Throughput measurement, where: - MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.3-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW - Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 0.7dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where, the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 38.101-1 [2], Table 6.3.4.3-1 and is 0.7dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified for test case 6.3.4.3 in Table F.1.2-1. - For UEs supporting Tx diversity, the transmit power is measured as the sum of the output power from both UE antenna connectors. 8. Measure the average throughput of SCC for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H.2A for inter-band CA. Measure the average throughput of both carriers for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H.2A for intra-band CA. 9. Repeat steps from 6 to 8, using an interfering signal above the CA Band for intra-band CA, and between PCC’s and SCC’s wanted signal for intra-band non-contiguous CA, or above the SCC’s operating band for inter-band CA at step 6. 10. For Inter-band CA: Switch the SCell into PCell and repeat steps 1 to 9, except for operating bands without uplink band. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2033 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI NOTE: The purpose of the Uplink power control window is to ensure that the actual UE output power is no greater than the target power level, and as close as possible to the target power level. The relationship between the Uplink power control window, the target power level and the corresponding possible actual UE Uplink power window is illustrated in Annex F.4.3. 7.6A.4.1.4.3 Message contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.6 Table 4.6.3-118 with condition TRANSFORM_PRECODER_ENABLED. 7.6A.4.1.5 Test requirement 7.6A.4.1.5.1 Narrow band blocking for Intra-band contiguous CA The throughput of each carrier shall be ≥ 95 % of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A3.2 and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL- signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1) with parameters specified in Table 7.6A.4.1.5.1-1. Table 7.6A.4.1.5.1-1: Narrow-band blocking for intra-band contiguous CA NR band Parameter Unit NR CA bandwidth class B C n41, n48, n66, n71 Pw in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration, per CC dBm REFSENS + NA CA Bandwidth Class specific value below REFSENS + NA CA Bandwidth Class specific value below 16 16 Puw (CW) dBm -55 -55 Fuw (offset forΔf = 15 kHz, 30 kHz) MHz - Foffset – 0.2 / + Foffset + 0.2 - Foffset – 0.2 / + Foffset + 0.2 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set a 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: Reference measurement channel is specified in Annexes A.3.2 and A3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1. NOTE 3: The PREFSENS power level is specified in Table 7.3.2.3-1a, Table 7.3.2.3-1b, Table 7.3.2.3-2 and Table 7.3.2.3-2a for two, four and eight antenna ports, respectively. NOTE 4: The Fuw (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the interferer and shall be further adjusted to 0075 .0 015 .0 0.5 0.015 Finterferer + + MHz to be offset from the sub-carrier raster. NOTE 5: The test requirement of configurations for CA operating band including Band n41 also apply for the corresponding CA operating bands with Band n90 replacing Band n41. 7.6A.4.1.5.2 Narrow band blocking for Intra-band non-contiguous CA For intra-band non-contiguous carrier aggregation with FDL_low < 2700 MHz and FUL_low < 2700 MHz with one uplink carrier and two downlink carriers, the narrow band blocking requirements are defined with the uplink configuration in accordance with Table 7.3A.0.2.2-1. The UE shall meet the requirements for each carrier as specified in subclause 7.6.4 for each component carrier respectively. The requirements apply for in-gap and out-of-gap interferers while all downlink carriers are active. The throughput of each carrier shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1) with parameters specified in Table 7.6.4.5-1. The test requirement of configurations for CA operating band including Band n41 also apply for the corresponding CA operating bands with Band n90 replacing Band n41. 7.6A.4.1.5.3 Narrow band blocking for Inter-band CA For inter-band carrier aggregation with one component carrier per operating band and the uplink assigned to one NR band, the narrow band blocking requirements are defined with the uplink active on the band(s) other than the band whose downlink is being tested, i.e. the requirements are tested only for the SCell downlink. The throughput of each carrier, when operated as SCC, shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1) with parameters specified in Table 7.6.4.5-1. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2034 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI The test requirement of configurations for CA operating band including Band n41 also apply for the corresponding CA operating bands with Band n90 replacing Band n41. For the UE which supports inter-band CA configuration in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1, PUW power defined in Table 7.6.4.5-1 is increased by the amount given by ΔRIB,c in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6A.4.2 Narrow band blocking for CA (3DL CA) | 7.6A.4.2.1 Test purpose Verifies a receiver's ability to receive an NR signal at its assigned CA channel frequencies in the presence of an unwanted narrow band CW interferer at a frequency, which is less than the nominal channel spacing. The lack of narrow-band blocking ability will decrease the coverage area when other e-NodeB transmitters exist (except in the adjacent channels and spurious response). 7.6A.4.2.2 Test applicability This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that supports 3DL CA. 7.6A.4.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 7.6A.4.0. 7.6A.4.2.4 Test description 7.6A.4.2.4.1 Initial conditions Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state. The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, test channel bandwidths and sub- carrier spacing based on NR CA configurations specified in clause 5.5A. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each CA configuration, are shown in Table 7.6A.4.2.4.1-1. The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMC) are specified in Annexes A.2 and A.3 respectively. The details of the OCNG patterns used are specified in Annex A.5. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2. Table 7.6A.4.2.4.1-1: Test configuration table for 3DL CA Default Conditions Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508- 1 [5] subclause 4.1 Normal Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Inter-band : NOTE 5 Intra-band contiguous + Inter-band: NOTE 5 Intra-band non-contiguous, Intra-band non-contiguous + Inter- band: MaxWGap for Intra-band non-contiguous (NOTE 5) Test CC Combination setting (NRB_agg) as specified in Tables 5.5A.1-1, 5.5A.2-1, or tables in clauses 5.5A.3.x for the CA Configuration across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE. Highest NRB_agg NOTE 3 NOTE 6 Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1 Lowest (NOTE 7) Test Parameters Downlink Configuration Uplink Configuration Test ID CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation SCCs RB allocation CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation 1 CP-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2035 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI NOTE 1: The specific configuration of uplink and downlink are defined in Table 7.3A.2.4.1-1. NOTE 2: Void. NOTE 3: If the UE supports multiple CC Combinations in the CA Configuration with the same NRB_agg, only the combination with the highest NRB_PCC is tested with exceptions defined in Table 7.3A.2.4.1-1. NOTE 4: In a band where UE supports 4Rx but not supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected and 4Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2a and Table 7.3.2.5-2b) is used in the test requirements. In a band where UE supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 8Rx antennas ports connected and 8Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2e and Table 7.3.2.5-2f) is used in the test requirements. Otherwise, the UE shall be verified with two Rx antenna ports. NOTE 5: Test frequency is set to Mid Range for PCC and SCCs with exceptions defined in Table 7.3A.2.4.1- 1. For NR band n28, 30MHz test channel bandwidth is tested with Low range test frequencies. NOTE 6: For nXA PCC, each of Highest UL and Highest DL shall be selected according to clause 5.5A.3.2. DL channel bandwidth shall be selected first. NOTE 7: For cells where T-put measurement is performed, CH BW/SCS shall be according to table 7.6.4.3-1. 1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508-1 [5] Annex A, Figure A.3.1.4.7 for TE diagram and section A.3.2 for UE diagram. 2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.4.3. 3. Downlink signals are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2, and C.3.1, and uplink signals according to Annex G.0, G.1, G.2, and G.3.1. 4. The DL and UL Reference Measurement Channels are set according to Table 7.6A.4.2.4.1-1 or Table 7.6A.4.2.4.1-2. 5. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0. 6. Ensure the UE is in State RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity NR, Connected without release On, Test Mode On and Test Loop Function On according to TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 4.5. Message contents are defined in clause 7.6A.4.2.4.3. 7.6A.4.2.4.2 Test procedure 1. Configure SCCs according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2 for all downlink physical channels. 2. The SS shall configure SCCs as per TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 5.5.1. Message contents are defined in clause 7.6A.4.2.4.3. 3. SS activates SCCs by sending the activation MAC CE (Refer TS 38.321 [18], clauses 5.9, 6.1.3.10). Wait for at least 2 seconds (Refer TS 38.133[19], clause 9.3). 4. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 7.6A.4.2.4.1-1 on both PCC and SCCs. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. 5. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 7.6A.4.2.4.1-1 on PCC. Since the UE has no payload and no loopback data to send, the UE transmits uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. 6. Set the parameters of the CW signal generator for an interfering signal below each SCC’s operating band for inter-band CA according to Table 7.6.4.5-1, excluding the frequencies where the interferer centre frequency falls within any CC carrier ±(BW/2 + BWGB,Channel), where BW refers to each CC. For the UE which supports inter- band CA configuration in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1, PUW power defined in Table 7.6.4.5-1is increased by the amount given by ΔRIB,c in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1. 7. Set the downlink signal level for all carriers according to Table 7.6.4.5-1. Send uplink power control commands to the UE using 1dB power step size to ensure that the UE output power measured by the test system is within the Uplink power control window, defined as -MU to -(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level in Table 7.6.4.5-1 for at least the duration of the Throughput measurement, where: - MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.3-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW - Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 0.7dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where, the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2036 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 38.101-1 [2], Table 6.3.4.3-1 and is 0.7dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified for test case 6.3.4.3 in Table F.1.2-1. - For UEs supporting Tx diversity, the transmit power is measured as the sum of the output power from both UE antenna connectors. 8. Measure the average throughput of SCCs for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H.2A for inter-band CA. 9. Repeat steps from 6 to 8, using an interfering signal above each SCC’s operating band for inter-band CA at step 6. 10. For Inter-band CA: Switch the SCell into PCell as per corresponding test IDs defined in Table 7.3A.2.4.1-1 and repeat steps 1 to 9, except for operating bands without uplink band. NOTE: The purpose of the Uplink power control window is to ensure that the actual UE output power is no greater than the target power level, and as close as possible to the target power level. The relationship between the Uplink power control window, the target power level and the corresponding possible actual UE Uplink power window is illustrated in Annex F.4.3. 7.6A.4.2.4.3 Message contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.6 Table 4.6.3-118 with condition TRANSFORM_PRECODER_ENABLED. 7.6A.4.2.5 Test requirement 7.6A.4.2.5.1 Narrow band blocking for Inter-band CA For inter-band carrier aggregation with one component carrier per operating band and the uplink assigned to one NR band, the narrow band blocking requirements are defined with the uplink active on the band(s) other than the band whose downlink is being tested, i.e. the requirements are tested only for the SCell downlink. The throughput of each carrier, when operated as SCC, shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1) with parameters specified in Table 7.6.4.5-1. The test requirement of configurations for CA operating band including Band n41 also apply for the corresponding CA operating bands with Band n90 replacing Band n41. Table 7.6A.4.2.5.1-1: Void For the UE which supports inter-band CA configuration in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1, PUW power defined in Table 7.6.4.5-1 is increased by the amount given by ΔRIB,c in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6A.4.3 Narrow band blocking for CA (4DL CA) | 7.6A.4.3.1 Test purpose Verifies a receiver's ability to receive an NR signal at its assigned CA channel frequencies in the presence of an unwanted narrow band CW interferer at a frequency, which is less than the nominal channel spacing. The lack of narrow-band blocking ability will decrease the coverage area when other e-NodeB transmitters exist (except in the adjacent channels and spurious response). 7.6A.4.3.2 Test applicability This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that supports 4DL CA. 7.6A.4.3.3 Minimum conformance requirements The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 7.6A.4.0. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2037 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 7.6A.4.3.4 Test description 7.6A.4.3.4.1 Initial conditions Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state. The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, test channel bandwidths and sub- carrier spacing based on NR CA configurations specified in clause 5.5A. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each CA configuration, are shown in Table 7.6A.4.3.4.1-1. The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMC) are specified in Annexes A.2 and A.3 respectively. The details of the OCNG patterns used are specified in Annex A.5. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2. Table 7.6A.4.3.4.1-1: Test configuration table for 4DL CA Default Conditions Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508- 1 [5] subclause 4.1 Normal Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Inter-band : NOTE 5 Intra-band contiguous + Inter-band: NOTE 5 Intra-band non-contiguous 2CC,3CC + Inter-band: MaxWGap for Intra-band non-contiguous (NOTE 5) Intra-band non-contiguous + Intra-band non-contiguous: MaxWGap for Intra-band non-contiguous (NOTE 5) Test CC Combination setting (NRB_agg) as specified in Tables 5.5A.1-1, 5.5A.2-1, or tables in clauses 5.5A.3.x for the CA Configuration across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE. Highest NRB_agg NOTE 3 NOTE 6 Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1 Lowest (NOTE 7) Test Parameters Downlink Configuration Uplink Configuration Test ID CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation SCCs RB allocation CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation 1 CP-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1: The specific configuration of uplink and downlink are defined in Table 7.3A.3.4.1-1. NOTE 2: Void. NOTE 3: If the UE supports multiple CC Combinations in the CA Configuration with the same NRB_agg, only the combination with the highest NRB_PCC is tested. NOTE 4: In a band where UE supports 4Rx but not supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected and 4Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2a and Table 7.3.2.5-2b) is used in the test requirements. In a band where UE supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 8Rx antennas ports connected and 8Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2e and Table 7.3.2.5-2f) is used in the test requirements. Otherwise, the UE shall be verified with two Rx antenna ports. NOTE 5: Test frequency is set to Mid Range for PCC and SCC with exceptions defined in Table 7.3A.3.4.1-1. For NR band n28, 30MHz test channel bandwidth is tested with Low range test frequencies. NOTE 6: For nXA PCC, each of Highest UL and Highest DL shall be selected according to clause 5.5A.3.3. DL channel bandwidth shall be selected first. NOTE 7: For cells where T-put measurement is performed, CH BW/SCS shall be according to table 7.6.4.3-1. 1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508-1 [5] Annex A, Figure A.3.1.4.7 for TE diagram and section A.3.2 for UE diagram. 2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.4.3. 3. Downlink signals are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2, and C.3.1, and uplink signals according to Annex G.0, G.1, G.2, and G.3.1. 4. The DL and UL Reference Measurement Channels are set according to Table 7.6A.4.3.4.1-1 or Table 7.6A.4.3.4.1-2. 5. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2038 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 6. Ensure the UE is in State RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity NR, Connected without release On, Test Mode On and Test Loop Function On according to TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 4.5. Message contents are defined in clause 7.6A.4.3.4.3. 7.6A.4.3.4.2 Test procedure 1. Configure SCCs according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2 for all downlink physical channels. 2. The SS shall configure SCCs as per TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 5.5.1. Message contents are defined in clause 7.6A.4.3.4.3. 3. SS activates SCCs by sending the activation MAC CE (Refer TS 38.321 [18], clauses 5.9, 6.1.3.10). Wait for at least 2 seconds (Refer TS 38.133[19], clause 9.3). 4. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 7.6A.4.3.4.1-1 on both PCC and SCCs. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. 5. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 7.6A.4.3.4.1-1 on PCC. Since the UE has no payload and no loopback data to send, the UE transmits uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. 6. Set the parameters of the CW signal generator for an interfering signal below each SCC’s operating band for inter-band CA according to Table 7.6.4.5-1, excluding the frequencies where the interferer centre frequency falls within any CC carrier ±(BW/2 + BWGB,Channel), where BW refers to each CC. For the UE which supports inter- band CA configuration in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1, PUW power defined in Table 7.6.4.5-1 is increased by the amount given by ΔRIB,c in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1. 7. Set the downlink signal level for all carriers according to Table 7.6.4.5-1. Send uplink power control commands to the UE using 1dB power step size to ensure that the UE output power measured by the test system is within the Uplink power control window, defined as -MU to -(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level in Table 7.6.4.5-1 for at least the duration of the Throughput measurement, where: - MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.3-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW - Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 0.7dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where, the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 38.101-1 [2], Table 6.3.4.3-1 and is 0.7dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified for test case 6.3.4.3 in Table F.1.2-1. - For UEs supporting Tx diversity, the transmit power is measured as the sum of the output power from both UE antenna connectors. 8. Measure the average throughput of SCCs for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H.2A for inter-band CA. 9. Repeat steps from 6 to 8, using an interfering signal above each SCC’s operating band for inter-band CA at step 6. 10. For Inter-band CA: Switch the SCell into PCell as per corresponding test IDs defined in Table 7.3A.3.4.1-1 and repeat steps 1 to 9, except for operating bands without uplink band. NOTE: The purpose of the Uplink power control window is to ensure that the actual UE output power is no greater than the target power level, and as close as possible to the target power level. The relationship between the Uplink power control window, the target power level and the corresponding possible actual UE Uplink power window is illustrated in Annex F.4.3. 7.6A.4.3.4.3 Message contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.6 Table 4.6.3-118 with condition TRANSFORM_PRECODER_ENABLED. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2039 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 7.6A.4.3.5 Test requirement 7.6A.4.3.5.1 Narrow band blocking for Inter-band CA For inter-band carrier aggregation with one component carrier per operating band and the uplink assigned to one NR band, the narrow band blocking requirements are defined with the uplink active on the band(s) other than the band whose downlink is being tested, i.e. the requirements are tested only for the SCell downlink. The throughput of each carrier, when operated as SCC, shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1) with parameters specified in Table 7.6.4.5-1. The test requirement of configurations for CA operating band including Band n41 also apply for the corresponding CA operating bands with Band n90 replacing Band n41. Table 7.6A.4.3.5.1-1: Void For the UE which supports inter-band CA configuration in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1, PUW power defined in Table 7.6.4.5-1 is increased by the amount given by ΔRIB,c in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6A.4.4 Narrow band blocking for CA (5DL CA) | Editor’s Note: This clause is incomplete. The following aspects are either missing or not yet determined: - RefSens test case for 5DL CA is FFS - Out-of-band blocking test case is FFS 7.6A.4.4.1 Test purpose Verifies a receiver's ability to receive an NR signal at its assigned CA channel frequencies in the presence of an unwanted narrow band CW interferer at a frequency, which is less than the nominal channel spac7ing. The lack of narrow-band blocking ability will decrease the coverage area when other e-NodeB transmitters exist (except in the adjacent channels and spurious response). 7.6A.4.4.2 Test applicability This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that supports 5DL CA. 7.6A.4.4.3 Minimum conformance requirements The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 7.6A.4.0. 7.6A.4.4.4 Test description 7.6A.4.4.4.1 Initial conditions Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state. The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, test channel bandwidths and sub- carrier spacing based on NR CA configurations specified in clause 5.5A. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each CA configuration, are shown in Table 7.6A.4.4.4.1-1. The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMC) are specified in Annexes A.2 and A.3 respectively. The details of the OCNG patterns used are specified in Annex A.5. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2. Table 7.6A.4.4.4.1-1: Test configuration table for 5DL CA Default Conditions Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508- 1 [5] subclause 4.1 Normal 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2040 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Inter-band : NOTE 5 Intra-band contiguous + Inter-band: NOTE 5 Intra-band non-contiguous + Inter-band: MaxWGap for Intra- band non-contiguous (NOTE 5) Intra-band non-contiguous + Intra-band non-contiguous: MaxWGap for Intra-band non-contiguous (NOTE 5) Test CC Combination setting (NRB_agg) as specified in Tables 5.5A.1-1, 5.5A.2-1, or tables in clauses 5.5A.3.x for the CA Configuration across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE. Highest NRB_agg NOTE 3 NOTE 6 Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1 Lowest Test Parameters Downlink Configuration Uplink Configuration Test ID CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation SCCs RB allocation CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation 1 CP-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1: The specific configuration of uplink and downlink are defined in Table 7.3A.4.4.1-1. NOTE 2: Void. NOTE 3: If the UE supports multiple CC Combinations in the CA Configuration with the same NRB_agg, only the combination with the highest NRB_PCC is tested. NOTE 4: In a band where UE supports 4Rx but not supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected and 4Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2a and Table 7.3.2.5-2b) is used in the test requirements. In a band where UE supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 8Rx antennas ports connected and 8Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2e and Table 7.3.2.5-2f) is used in the test requirements. Otherwise, the UE shall be verified with two Rx antenna ports. NOTE 5: Test frequency is set to Mid Range for PCC and SCC with exceptions defined in Table 7.3A.3.4.1-1. For NR band n28, 30MHz test channel bandwidth is tested with Low range test frequencies. NOTE 6: For nXA PCC, each of Highest UL and Highest DL shall be selected according to clause 5.5A.3.3. DL channel bandwidth shall be selected first. 1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508-1 [5] Annex A, Figure A.3.1.4.7 for TE diagram and section A.3.2 for UE diagram. 2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.4.3. 3. Downlink signals are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2, and C.3.1, and uplink signals according to Annex G.0, G.1, G.2, and G.3.1. 4. The DL and UL Reference Measurement Channels are set according to Table 7.6A.4.4.4.1-1 or Table 7.6A.4.4.4.1-2. 5. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0. 6. Ensure the UE is in State RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity NR, Connected without release On, Test Mode On and Test Loop Function On according to TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 4.5. Message contents are defined in clause 7.6A.4.4.4.3. 7.6A.4.4.4.2 Test procedure 1. Configure SCCs according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2 for all downlink physical channels. 2. The SS shall configure SCCs as per TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 5.5.1. Message contents are defined in clause 7.6A.4.4.4.3. 3. SS activates SCCs by sending the activation MAC CE (Refer TS 38.321 [18], clauses 5.9, 6.1.3.10). Wait for at least 2 seconds (Refer TS 38.133[19], clause 9.3). 4. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 7.6A.4.4.4.1-1 on both PCC and SCCs. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. 5. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 7.6A.4.4.4.1-1 on PCC. Since the UE has no payload and no loopback data to send, the UE transmits uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2041 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 6. Set the parameters of the CW signal generator for an interfering signal below each SCC’s operating band for inter-band CA according to Table 7.6.4.5-1, excluding the frequencies where the interferer centre frequency falls within any CC carrier ±(BW/2 + BWGB,Channel), where BW refers to each CC. For the UE which supports inter- band CA configuration in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1, PUW power defined in Table 7.6.4.5-1 is increased by the amount given by ΔRIB,c in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1. 7. Set the downlink signal level for all carriers according to Table 7.6.4.5-1. Send uplink power control commands to the UE using 1dB power step size to ensure that the UE output power measured by the test system is within the Uplink power control window, defined as -MU to -(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level in Table 7.6.4.5-1 for at least the duration of the Throughput measurement, where: - MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.3-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW - Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 0.7dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where, the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 38.101-1 [2], Table 6.3.4.3-1 and is 0.7dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified for test case 6.3.4.3 in Table F.1.2-1. - For UEs supporting Tx diversity, the transmit power is measured as the sum of the output power from both UE antenna connectors. 8. Measure the average throughput of SCCs for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H.2A for inter-band CA. 9. Repeat steps from 6 to 8, using an interfering signal above each SCC’s operating band for inter-band CA at step 6. 10. For Inter-band CA: Switch the SCell into PCell as per corresponding test IDs defined in Table 7.3A.3.4.1-1 and repeat steps 1 to 9, except for operating bands without uplink band. NOTE: The purpose of the Uplink power control window is to ensure that the actual UE output power is no greater than the target power level, and as close as possible to the target power level. The relationship between the Uplink power control window, the target power level and the corresponding possible actual UE Uplink power window is illustrated in Annex F.4.3. 7.6A.4.4.4.3 Message contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.6 Table 4.6.3-118 with condition TRANSFORM_PRECODER_ENABLED. 7.6A.4.4.5 Test requirement 7.6A.4.4.5.1 Narrow band blocking for Inter-band CA For inter-band carrier aggregation with one component carrier per operating band and the uplink assigned to one NR band, the narrow band blocking requirements are defined with the uplink active on the band(s) other than the band whose downlink is being tested, i.e. the requirements are tested only for the SCell downlink. The throughput of each carrier, when operated as SCC, shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1) with parameters specified in Table 7.6.4.5-1. The test requirement of configurations for CA operating band including Band n41 also apply for the corresponding CA operating bands with Band n90 replacing Band n41. For the UE which supports inter-band CA configuration in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1, PUW power defined in Table 7.6.4.5-1 is increased by the amount given by ΔRIB,c in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6B Blocking characteristics for NR-DC | For inter-band NR-DC configurations, the blocking characteristics for the corresponding inter-band CA configuration as specified in clause 7.6A applies. Note: For NR-DC testing, replace CA by NR-DC, PCC by PCell, and SCC by PSCell in clause 7.6A. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2042 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6C Blocking characteristics for SUL | |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6C.1 General | |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6C.2 In-band blocking for SUL | 7.6C.2.1 Test purpose Same test purpose as in clause 7.6.2.1. 7.6C.2.2 Test applicability This test applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that support SUL operating on the SUL bands. 7.6C.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements For SUL operation, the in-band blocking requirement for downlink bands specified in clause 7.6.2.3 shall be met. The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-1 [2] clauses 7.6C.2. 7.6C.2.4 Test description Same test description as specified in clause 7.6.2.4 with following exceptions: Instead of table 5.3.5-1 use Table 5.5C-1 Instead of table 7.6.2.4.1-1 use Table 7.6C.2.4-1. Table 7.6C.2.4-1: Test Configuration Table Default Conditions Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.1 Normal Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Mid range for both SUL carrier and Non-SUL carrier Test Channel Bandwidths as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Lowest, Mid, Highest for Non-SUL carrier For SUL band: n80: 30 MHz n81: 20 MHz n82: 20 MHz n83: 20 MHz n84: 20 MHz n86: 40 MHz n95: 15 MHz Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1 15kHz for SUL carrier and lowest SCS for Non-SUL carrier Test Parameters Test ID DL Configuration UL Configuration SUL Configuration Mod'n RB allocation N/A Mod'n RB allocation 1 CP-OFDM QPSK Full RB (NOTE 1) DFT-s-OFDM QPSK REFSENS (NOTE 1) NOTE 1: The specific configuration of SUL and DL are defined in Table 7.3C.2.4.1-1. NOTE 2: Test Channel Bandwidths are checked separately for each SUL band combination, the applicable channel bandwidths are specified in Table 5.5C-1. NOTE 3: DFT-s-OFDM PI/2 BPSK test applies only for UEs which supports half Pi BPSK in FR1. NOTE 4: In a band where UE supports 4Rx but not supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected and 4Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2a and Table 7.3.2.5-2b) is used in the test requirements. In a band where UE supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 8Rx antennas ports connected and 8Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2e and Table 7.3.2.5-2f) is used in the test requirements. Otherwise, the UE shall be verified with two Rx antenna ports. - Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508-1 [5] Annex A, Figure A.3.1.4.8 for TE diagram and section A.3.2 for UE diagram. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2043 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI - The parameter setting for the cell are set up according to the TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.4.3. - Downlink signals are initially setup according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2 and uplink signals according to Annex G.0, G.1, G.2, and G.3.0 with consideration of supplementary uplink physical channels. Message contents in initial conditions are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.6.1.1.2 ensuring UL/SUL indicator in Table 4.3.6.1.1.2-1 with condition SUL, subclause 4.6 ensuring Tables 4.6.1-28 with condition SUL AND (RF OR RRM), 4.6.3-14 with condition SUL_SUL for SUL carrier, and Table 4.6.3-167 with condition PUSCH_PUCCH_ON_SUL, additionally the following exception shown in Table 7.6C.2.4-2 is considered. Table 7.6C.2.4-2: PUSCH-Config Derivation Path: TS 38.508-1 [5], Table 4.6.3-118 with condition TRANSFORM_PRECODER_ENABLED Table 7.6C.2.4-3: Void 7.6C.2.5 Test requirement Same test requirement specified in clause 7.6.2.5 for downlink bands shall be met for in-band blocking testing for SUL. 7.6C.2_1 Inband Blocking for SUL with DL CA 7.6C.2_1.1 Inband Blocking for SUL with 2 DL CA Editor’s Note: No test points defined for Inband Blocking for SULwith inter-band 2 DL CA testing. The testing is covered by 7.6.2 and 7.6C.2. 7.6C.2_1.1.1 Test purpose Same test purpose as in clause 7.6A.2.1. 7.6C.2_1.1.2 Test applicability This test applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that support SUL operating on the SUL bands and intra- band contiguous 2DL CA. 7.6C.2_1.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements For SUL operation with downlink CA, the in-band blocking requirement for downlink bands specified in clause 7.6A.2.0 shall be met. The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-1 [2] clauses 7.6C.2. 7.6C.2_1.1.4 Test description 7.6C.2_1.1.4.1 Initial conditions Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state. The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, test channel bandwidths and sub- carrier spacing based on NR CA configuration specified in clause 5.5A. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each SUL configuration, are shown in Table 7.6C.2_1.1.4.1-1 for SUL with intra-band contiguous DL CA or Table 7.6C.2_1.1.4.1-2 for SUL with inter-band DL CA. The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMC) are specified in Annexes A.2 and A.3. Configuration of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2. Table 7.6C.2_1.1.4.1-1: Test configuration table for SUL configuration with Intra-band contiguous CA Default Conditions Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.1 Normal Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Mid range for both SUL carrier and Non-SUL carrier 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2044 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI Test Channel Bandwidths as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Highest NRB_agg for downlink bands For SUL band: n80: 30 MHz n81: 20 MHz n82: 20 MHz n83: 20 MHz n84: 20 MHz n86: 40 MHz n95: 15 MHz Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5- 1 15kHz for SUL carrier and lowest for Non-SUL carrier Test Parameters Downlink Configuration Uplink Configuration SUL Configuration Test ID CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation SCC RB allocation N/A CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation 1 CP-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK NOTE 2 NOTE 1: The specific downlink configuration is defined in Table 7.3A.1.4.1-1. NOTE 2: The specific SUL configuration is defined in Table 7.3C.2.4.1-1a. NOTE 3: In a band where UE supports 4Rx but not supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected and 4Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2a and Table 7.3.2.5-2b) is used in the test requirements. In a band where UE supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 8Rx antennas ports connected and 8Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2e and Table 7.3.2.5-2f) is used in the test requirements. Otherwise, the UE shall be verified with two Rx antenna ports. For SUL configuration with inter-band DL CA: No testing need to be performed since the testing has been covered in test case 7.6.2 and 7.6C.2. For band combination CA_nX_nY-nZ, test the inband blocking of SUL configuration or NR band as listed in Table 7.6C.2_1.1.4.1-2. Table 7.6C.2_1.1.4.1-2: Test band combinations and configuration Band configuration Verifying in-band blocking of SUL configurations/ NR band Subtest case Table with test parameters to select CA_n1A_n78A-n80A SUL_n78-n80 7.6C.2 Table 7.6C.2.4-1 n1 7.6.2 Table 7.6.2.4.1-1 CA_n1A_n78A-n84A SUL_n78-n84 7.6C.2 Table 7.6C.2.4-1 n1 7.6.2 Table 7.6.2.4.1-1 CA_n3A_n78A-n80A SUL_n78-n80 7.6C.2 Table 7.6C.2.4-1 n3 7.6.2 Table 7.6.2.4.1-1 CA_n28A_n41A-n83A SUL_n41-n83 7.6C.2 Table 7.6C.2.4-1 n28 7.6.2 Table 7.6.2.4.1-1 CA_n28A_n79A-n83A SUL_n79A-n83A 7.6C.2 Table 7.6C.2.4-1 n28 7.6.2 Table 7.6.2.4.1-1 CA_n41A_n79A-n83A SUL_n79A-n83A 7.6C.2 Table 7.6C.2.4-1 n41 7.6.2 Table 7.6.2.4.1-1 - Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508-1 [5] Annex A, Figure A.3.1.4.10 for TE diagram and section A.3.2 for UE diagram. - The parameter setting for the cell are set up according to the TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.4.3. - Downlink signals are initially setup according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2 and uplink signals according to Annex G.0, G.1, G.2, and G.3.0 with consideration of supplementary uplink physical channels. Message contents in initial conditions are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.6.1.1.2 ensuring UL/SUL indicator in Table 4.3.6.1.1.2-1 with condition SUL, subclause 4.6 ensuring Tables 4.6.1-28 with condition SUL AND (RF OR RRM), 4.6.3-14 with condition SUL_SUL for SUL carrier, and Table 4.6.3-167 with condition PUSCH_PUCCH_ON_SUL, additionally the following exception shown in Table7.6C.2_1.1.4.1-3 is considered. Table 7.6C.2_1.1.4.1-3: PUSCH-Config Derivation Path: TS 38.508-1 [5], Table 4.6.3-118 with condition TRANSFORM_PRECODER_ENABLED 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2045 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 7.6C.2_1.1.4.2 Test procedure For SUL configuration with intra-band contiguous DL CA: 1. Configure SCC according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2 for all downlink physical channels. 2. The SS shall configure SCC as per TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 5.5.1. Message contents are defined in clause 7.6C.2_1.1.4.1. 3. SS activates SCC by sending the activation MAC CE (Refer TS 38.321 [18], clauses 5.9, 6.1.3.10). Wait for at least 2 seconds (Refer TS 38.133[19], clause 9.3). 4. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 7.6C.2_1.1.4.1-1 on both SCC and PCC. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. 5. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 7.6C.2_1.1.4.1-1 on SUL. Since the UL has no payload and no loopback data to send the UE sends uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. 6. Set the parameters of the signal generator for an interfering signal below the aggregated component carriers in Case 1 according to Tables 7.6A.2.1.5.1-1 and 7.6A.2.1.5.1-2 or Tables 7.6A.2.1.5.1-1a and 7.6A.2.1.5.1-2a as appropriate depending on NR band. 7. Set the downlink signal level on both carriers according to the Table 7.6A.2.1.5.1-1, 7.6A.2.1.5.1-1a or 7.6A.2.1.5.3-1, 7.6A.2.1.5.3-1a as appropriate. Send uplink power control commands to the UE using 1dB power step size to ensure that the UE output power measured by the test system is within the Uplink power control window, defined as -MU to -(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level in Table 7.6A.2.1.5.1-1, 7.6A.2.1.5.1-1a or 7.6A.2.1.5.3-1, 7.6A.2.1.5.3-1a for at least the duration of the Throughput measurement, where: - MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.3-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW - Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 0.7dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where, the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 38.101-1 [2], Table 6.3.4.3-1 and is 0.7dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified for test case 6.3.4.3 in Table F.1.2-1. 8. Measure the average throughput of both carriers for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H.2A. 9. Repeat steps from 6 to 8, using an interfering signal above the wanted signal in Case 1 at step 6. 10. Repeat steps from 6 to 9, using interfering signals in Case 2 at step 6 and 9. The ranges of case 2 are covered in steps equal to the interferer bandwidth. 12. Repeat steps from 6 to 10, using interfering signals in Case 3 as applicable at step 6and 9. The ranges of case 3 are covered in steps equal to the interferer bandwidth. NOTE: The purpose of the Uplink power control window is to ensure that the actual UE output power is no greater than the target power level, and as close as possible to the target power level. The relationship between the Uplink power control window, the target power level and the corresponding possible actual UE Uplink power window is illustrated in Annex F.4.3. 7.6C.2_1.1.5 Test requirement Same test requirement specified in 7.6A.2.1.5.1 shall be met for downlink bands for SUL configuration with intra-band contiguous DL CA. Same test requirement specified in clause 7.6C.2.5 or 7.6.2.5 for each band or band combinations listed in Table 7.6C.2_1.1.4.1-2 shall be met for inband blocking testing for SUL configuration with inter-band DL CA. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2046 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 7.6C.2_1.2 Inband Blocking for SUL with 3 DL CA Editor’s Note: No test points defined for Inband Blocking for SULwith inter-band 3 DL CA testing. The testing is covered by 7.6A.2 and 7.6C.2. 7.6C.2_1.2.1 Test purpose Same test purpose as in clause 7.6A.2.2. 7.6C.2_1.2.2 Test applicability This test applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that support SUL operating on the SUL bands and 3DL CA. 7.6C.2_1.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements For SUL operation with downlink CA, the in-band blocking requirement for downlink bands specified in clause 7.6A.2.0 shall be met. The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-1 [2] clauses 7.6C.2. 7.6C.2_1.2.4 Test description For SUL configuration with inter-band DL CA: No testing need to be performed since the testing has been covered in test case 7.6A.2 and 7.6C.2. For band combination CA_nX_nY-nZ with one NUL band configured with 2DL CA, test the inband blocking of SUL configuration or NR bands as listed in Table 7.6C.2_1.2.4.1-2. Table 7.6C.2_1.2.4-1: Test band combinations and configuration Band configuration Verifying in-band blocking of SUL configurations/ NR band Subtest case Table with test parameters to select CA_n41C_n79A-n83A n41C 7.6A.2.1 Table 7.6A.2.1.4.1-1 SUL_n79A-n83A 7.6C.2 Table 7.6C.2.4-1 7.6C.2_1.2.5 Test requirement Same test requirement specified in clause 7.6C.2.5 or 7.6A.2.1.5.1 for each downlink band or band combinations shall be met for inband blocking testing for SUL configuration with 3DL CA. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6C.3 Out-of-band blocking for SUL | 7.6C.3.1 Test Purpose Same test purpose as in clause 7.6.3.1. 7.6C.3.2 Test applicability This test applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that support SUL operating on the SUL bands. 7.6C.3.3 Minimum conformance requirements For SUL operation, the out-of-band blocking requirement for downlink bands specified in clause 7.6.3 shall be met. For operation band combination listed in Table 7.6C.3.3-1, exceptions to the requirement specified in Table 7.6C.3.3-2 are allowed when the second order intermodulation product of the SUL carrier and the CW interfering signal fully or partially overlaps with the DL carrier. Table 7.6C.3.3-1: SUL operating band combination with exceptions allowed NR Band combination for SUL SUL_n78-n81 SUL_n78-n82 SUL_n78-n83 SUL_n79-n81 SUL_n79-n83 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2047 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI Table 7.6C.3.3-2: Requirement for out-of-band blocking exceptions Parameter Unit Level PInterferer (CW) dBm -441 NOTE 1: The requirement applies when | ± − | ≤( + )/2, where and are the channel bandwidths configured for SUL and DL (victim) bands in MHz, respectively. For all interferer frequency ranges specified in clause 7.6.3 a maximum of { } { } 5, 10 / min 6 / 6, 24 max RB RB N n N n ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ exceptions are allowed for spurious response frequencies in each assigned frequency channel when measured using a step size of ) 5, 2 / min( CBW MHz with NRB the number of resource blocks in the downlink transmission bandwidth configuration, CBW the bandwidth of the frequency channel in MHz and n = 1, 2, 3 for SCS = 15, 30, 60 kHz, respectively. For these exceptions, the requirements in clause 7.7 apply. The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-1 [2] clauses 7.6C.3. 7.6C.3.4 Test description Same test description as specified in clause 7.6.3.4 with following exceptions: Instead of table 5.3.5-1 use Table 5.5C-1 Instead of table 7.6.3.4.1-1 use Table 7.6C.3.4-1. Table 7.6C.3.4-1: Test Configuration Table Default Conditions Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.1 Normal Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Mid range for SUL carrier One frequency chosen arbitrarily from low or high range for Non-SUL carrier Test Channel Bandwidths as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Lowest, Mid, Highest for Non-SUL carrier For SUL band: n80: 30 MHz n81: 20 MHz n82: 20 MHz n83: 20 MHz n84: 20 MHz n86: 40 MHz n95: 15 MHz Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1 15kHz for SUL carrier and lowest for Non-SUL carrier Test Parameters Test ID DL Configuration UL Configuration SUL Configuration Mod'n RB allocation N/A Mod'n RB allocation 1 CP-OFDM QPSK Full RB (NOTE 1) DFT-s-OFDM QPSK REFSENS (NOTE 1) NOTE 1: The specific configuration of SUL and DL are defined in Table 7.3C.2.4.1-1. NOTE 2: Test Channel Bandwidths are checked separately for each SUL band combination, the applicable channel bandwidths are specified in Table 5.5C-1. NOTE 3: DFT-s-OFDM PI/2 BPSK test applies only for UEs which supports half Pi BPSK in FR1. NOTE 4: In a band where UE supports 4Rx but not supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected and 4Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2a and Table 7.3.2.5-2b) is used in the test requirements. In a band where UE supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 8Rx antennas ports connected and 8Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2e and Table 7.3.2.5-2f) is used in the test requirements. Otherwise, the UE shall be verified with two Rx antenna ports. - Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508-1 [5] Annex A, Figure A.3.1.4.9 for TE diagram and section A.3.2 for UE diagram. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2048 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI - The parameter setting for the cell are set up according to the TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.4.3. - Downlink signals are initially setup according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2 and uplink signals according to Annex G.0, G.1, G.2, and G.3.0 with consideration of supplementary uplink physical channels. Message contents in initial conditions are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.6.1.1.2 ensuring UL/SUL indicator in Table 4.3.6.1.1.2-1 with condition SUL, subclause 4.6 ensuring Tables 4.6.1-28 with condition SUL AND (RF OR RRM), 4.6.3-14 with condition SUL_SUL for SUL carrier, and Table 4.6.3-167 with condition PUSCH_PUCCH_ON_SUL, additionally the following exception shown in Table 7.6C.3.4-2 is considered. Table 7.6C.3.4-2: PUSCH-Config Derivation Path: TS 38.508-1 [5], Table 4.6.3-118 with condition TRANSFORM_PRECODER_ENABLED Table 7.6C.3.4-3: Void 7.6C.3.5 Test Requirement For SUL operation, the out-of-band blocking requirement for downlink bands specified in clause 7.6.3.5 shall be met. For operation band combination listed in Table 7.6C.3.5-1, exceptions to the requirement specified in Table 7.6C.3.5-2 are allowed when the second order intermodulation product of the SUL carrier and the CW interfering signal fully or partially overlaps with the DL carrier. Table 7.6C.3.5-1: SUL operating band combination with exceptions allowed NR Band combination for SUL SUL_n78-n81 SUL_n78-n82 SUL_n78-n83 SUL_n79-n81 SUL_n79-n83 Table 7.6C.3.5-2: Requirement for out-of-band blocking exceptions Parameter Unit Level PInterferer (CW) dBm -441 NOTE 1: The requirement applies when | ± − | ≤( + )/2, where and are the channel bandwidths configured for SUL and DL (victim) bands in MHz, respectively. For all interferer frequency ranges, a maximum of { } { } 5, 10 / min 6 / 6, 24 max RB RB N n N n ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ exceptions are allowed for the spurious response frequencies recorded in the final step of test procedure in each assigned frequency channel when measured using a step size of ) 5, 2 / min( CBW MHz with NRB the number of resource blocks in the downlink transmission bandwidth configuration, CBW the bandwidth of the frequency channel in MHz and n = 1, 2, 3 for SCS = 15, 30, 60 kHz, respectively. For these exceptions, the requirements in clause 7.7 apply. 7.6C.3_1 Out-of-band blocking for SUL with DL CA 7.6C.3_1.1 Out-of-band Blocking for SUL with 2 DL CA Editor’s Note: No test points defined for Out-of-band Blocking for SULwith inter-band 2 DL CA testing. The testing is covered by 7.6.3 and 7.6C.3 7.6C.3_1.1.1 Test purpose Same test purpose as in clause 7.6.3.1. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2049 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 7.6C.3_1.1.2 Test applicability This test applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that support SUL operating on the SUL bands and intra- band contiguous 2DL CA. 7.6C.3_1.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements For SUL operation with downlink CA, the out-of-band blocking requirement for downlink bands specified in clause 7.6A.3 shall be met. For operation band combination listed in Table 7.6C.3_1.1.3-1, exceptions to the requirement specified in Table 7.6C.3_1.1.3-2 are allowed when the second order intermodulation product of the SUL carrier and the CW interfering signal fully or partially overlaps with the DL carrier. Table 7.6C.3_1.1.3-1: SUL operating band combination with exceptions allowed NR Band combination for SUL SUL_n78-n81 SUL_n78-n82 SUL_n78-n83 SUL_n79-n81 SUL_n79-n83 Table7.6C.3_1.1.3-2: Requirement for out-of-band blocking exceptions Parameter Unit Level PInterferer (CW) dBm -441 NOTE 1: The requirement applies when | ± − | ≤( + )/2, where and are the channel bandwidths configured for SUL and DL (victim) bands in MHz, respectively. For all interferer frequency ranges specified in clause 7.6.3 a maximum of { } { } 5, 10 / min 6 / 6, 24 max RB RB N n N n ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ exceptions are allowed for spurious response frequencies in each assigned frequency channel when measured using a step size of )5, 2 / min( channel BW MHz with NRB the number of resource blocks in the downlink transmission bandwidth configuration, BWChannel the bandwidth of the frequency channel in MHz and n = 1, 2, 3 for SCS = 15, 30, 60 kHz, respectively. For these exceptions, the requirements in clause 7.7 apply. The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-1 [2] clauses 7.6C.3. 7.6C.3_1.1.4 Test description 7.6C.3_1.1.4.1 Initial conditions Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state. The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, test channel bandwidths and sub- carrier spacing based on NR CA configurations specified in clause 5.5A. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each CA configuration, are shown in Table 7.6C.3_1.1.4.1-1 for SUL with intra-band contiguous DL CA or Table 7.6C.3_1.1.4.1-2 for SUL with inter-band DL CA. The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMC) are specified in Annexes A.2 and A.3 respectively. The details of the OCNG patterns used are specified in Annex A.5. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2. Table 7.6C.3_1.1.4.1-1: Test configuration table for SUL configuration with Intra-band contiguous CA Default Conditions Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.1 Normal 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2050 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Mid range for SUL carrier One frequency chosen arbitrarily from low or high range for Non-SUL carrier Test Channel Bandwidths as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Highest NRB_agg for downlink bands For SUL band: n80: 30 MHz n81: 20 MHz n82: 20 MHz n83: 20 MHz n84: 20 MHz n86: 40 MHz n95: 15 MHz Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5- 1 15kHz Test Parameters Downlink Configuration Uplink Configuration SUL Configuration Test ID CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation SCC RB allocation N/A CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation 1 CP-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK NOTE 2 NOTE 1: The specific downlink configuration is defined in Table 7.3A.1.4.1-1. NOTE 2: The specific SUL configuration is defined in Table 7.3C.2.4.1-1a. NOTE 3: In a band where UE supports 4Rx but not supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected and 4Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2a and Table 7.3.2.5-2b) is used in the test requirements. In a band where UE supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 8Rx antennas ports connected and 8Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2e and Table 7.3.2.5-2f) is used in the test requirements. Otherwise, the UE shall be verified with two Rx antenna ports. For SUL configuration with inter-band DL CA: No testing need to be performed since the testing has been covered in test case 7.6.3 and 7.6C.3. For band combination CA_nX_nY-nZ, test the out-of-band blocking of SUL configuration or NR band as listed in Table 7.6C.3_1.1.4.1-2. Table 7.6C.3_1.1.4.1-2: Test band combinations and configuration Band configuration Verifying out-of-band blocking of SUL configurations/ NR band Subtest case Table with test parameters to select CA_n1A_n78A-n80A SUL_n78-n80 7.6C.3 Table 7.6C.3.4-1 n1 7.6.3 Table 7.6.3.4.1-1 CA_n1A_n78A-n84A SUL_n78-n84 7.6C.3 Table 7.6C.3.4-1 n1 7.6.3 Table 7.6.3.4.1-1 CA_n3A_n78A-n80A SUL_n78-n80 7.6C.3 Table 7.6C.3.4-1 n3 7.6.3 Table 7.6.3.4.1-1 CA_n28A_n41A-n83A SUL_n41-n83 7.6C.3 Table 7.6C.3.4-1 n28 7.6.3 Table 7.6.3.4.1-1 CA_n28A_n79A-n83A SUL_n79A-n83A 7.6C.3 Table 7.6C.3.4-1 n28 7.6.3 Table 7.6.3.4.1-1 CA_n41A_n79A-n83A SUL_n79A-n83A 7.6C.3 Table 7.6C.3.4-1 n41 7.6.3 Table 7.6.3.4.1-1 - Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508-1 [5] Annex A, Figure A.3.1.4.10 for TE diagram and section A.3.2 for UE diagram. - The parameter setting for the cell are set up according to the TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.4.3. - Downlink signals are initially setup according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2 and uplink signals according to Annex G.0, G.1, G.2, and G.3.0 with consideration of supplementary uplink physical channels. Message contents in initial conditions are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.6.1.1.2 ensuring UL/SUL indicator in Table 4.3.6.1.1.2-1 with condition SUL, subclause 4.6 ensuring Tables 4.6.1-28 with condition SUL AND (RF OR RRM), 4.6.3-14 with condition SUL_SUL for SUL carrier, and Table 4.6.3-167 with condition PUSCH_PUCCH_ON_SUL, additionally the following exception shown in Table7.6C.3_1.1.4.1-3 is considered. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2051 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI Table 7.6C.3_1.1.4.1-3: PUSCH-Config Derivation Path: TS 38.508-1 [5], Table 4.6.3-118 with condition TRANSFORM_PRECODER_ENABLED 7.6C.3_1.1.4.2 Test procedure For SUL configuration with intra-band contiguous DL CA: 1. Configure SCC according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2 for all downlink physical channels. 2. The SS shall configure SCC as per TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 5.5.1. Message contents are defined in clause 7.6A.3.1.4.3. 3. SS activates SCC by sending the activation MAC CE (Refer TS 38.321 [18], clauses 5.9, 6.1.3.10). Wait for at least 2 seconds (Refer TS 38.133[19], clause 9.3). 4. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 7.6C.3_1.1.4.1-1 on both PCC and SCC. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. 5. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 7.6C.3_1.1.4.1-1 on SUL. Since the UE has no payload data to send, the UE transmits uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. 6. Set the parameters of the CW signal generator for an interfering signal below the CA Band for intra-band CA, or below the SCC’s operating band for inter-band CA according to Table 7.6A.3.1.5.1-2, 7.6A.3.1.5.3-2 or 7.6A.3.1.5.3-4. The frequency step size is ) 5, 2 / min( channel BW MHz. If CW interferer falls in a gap between FDL_High(j) and FDL_Low(j+1) where the corresponding OOB ranges 1 and 2 overlap, then the lower level interferer limit of the overlapping OOB ranges applies. 7. Set the downlink signal level according to the Table 7.6A.3.1.5.1-1, 7.6A.3.1.5.3-1 or 7.6A.3.1.5.3-3 for both carriers. Send uplink power control commands to the UE using 1dB power step size to ensure that the UE output power measured by the test system is within the Uplink power control window, defined as -MU to -(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level in Table 7.6A.3.1.5.1-1, 7.6A.3.1.5.3-1 or 7.6A.3.1.5.3-3 for at least the duration of the Throughput measurement, where: - MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.3-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW - Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 0.7dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where, the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 38.101-1 [2], Table 6.3.4.3-1 and is 0.7dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified for test case 6.3.4.3 in Table F.1.2-1. 8. Measure the average throughput of both carriers for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H.2A for intra-band CA. 9. Record the frequencies for which the throughput doesn't meet the requirements. 10. Repeat steps from 6 to 9, using an interfering signal above the CA Band for intra-band CA at step 6. NOTE: The purpose of the Uplink power control window is to ensure that the actual UE output power is no greater than the target power level, and as close as possible to the target power level. The relationship between the Uplink power control window, the target power level and the corresponding possible actual UE Uplink power window is illustrated in Annex F.4.3. 7.6C.3_1.1.5 Test requirement Same test requirement specified in 7.6A.3.1.5.1 shall be met for downlink bands for SUL configuration with intra-band contiguous DL CA with following exception: Table 7.6C.3_1.1.5-1: SUL operating band combination with exceptions allowed NR Band combination for SUL SUL_n78-n81 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2052 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI SUL_n78-n82 SUL_n78-n83 SUL_n79-n81 SUL_n79-n83 Table 7.6C.3_1.1.5-2: Requirement for out-of-band blocking exceptions Parameter Unit Level PInterferer (CW) dBm -441 NOTE 1: The requirement applies when | ± − | ≤( + )/2, where and are the channel bandwidths configured for SUL and DL (victim) bands in MHz, respectively. Same test requirement specified in clause 7.6C.3.5 or 7.6.3.5 for each band or band combinations listed in Table 7.6C.3_1.1.4-1 shall be met for out-of-band blocking testing for SUL configuration with inter-band 2DL CA. 7.6C.3_1.2 Out-of-band Blocking for SUL with 3 DL CA Editor’s Note: No test points defined for Out-of-band Blocking for SULwith inter-band 3 DL CA testing. The testing is covered by 7.6A.3 and 7.6C.3 7.6C.3_1.2.1 Test purpose Same test purpose as in clause 7.6A.3.2. 7.6C.3_1.2.2 Test applicability This test applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that support SUL operating on the SUL bands and 3DL CA. 7.6C.3_1.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements Same minimum requirements as in subclause 7.6C.3_1.1.3. 7.6C.3_1.2.4 Test description For SUL configuration with inter-band DL CA: No testing need to be performed since the testing has been covered in test case 7.6A.3 and 7.6C.3. For band combination CA_nX_nY-nZ with one NUL band configured with 2DL CA, test the out-of-band blocking of SUL configuration or NR bands as listed in Table 7.6C.3_1.1.4-1. Table 7.6C.3_1.2.4-1: Test band combinations and configuration Band configuration Verifying out-of-band blocking of SUL configurations/ NR band Subtest case Table with test parameters to select CA_n41C_n79A-n83A n41C 7.6A.3.1 Table 7.6A.3.1.4.1-1 SUL_n79A-n83A 7.6C.3 Table 7.6C.3.4-1 7.6C.3_1.2.5 Test requirement Same test requirement specified in subclause 7.6C.3.5 or 7.6A.3.1.5.1 for each band or band combinations listed in Table 7.6C.3_1.2.4-1 shall be met for out-of-band blocking testing for SUL configuration with inter-band 3DL CA. 7.6D Blocking characteristics for UL MIMO |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6D.1 General | The blocking characteristic for UL MIMO is a measure of the receiver's ability of an UE that support UL MIMO to receive a wanted signal at its assigned channel frequency in the presence of an unwanted interferer on frequencies other than those of the spurious response or the adjacent channels, without this unwanted input signal causing a degradation of the performance of the receiver beyond a specified limit. The blocking performance shall apply at all frequencies except those at which a spurious response occur. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2053 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI For UE with two transmitter antenna connectors in closed-loop spatial multiplexing scheme, the minimum requirements specified in subclause 7.6 shall be met with the UL MIMO configurations described in sub-clause 6.2D.1. For UL MIMO, the parameter PCMAX_L is defined as the total transmitter power over the two transmit antenna connectors. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6D.2 In-band blocking for UL MIMO | 7.6D.2.1 Test purpose In-band blocking for UL MIMO is defined for an unwanted interfering signal falling into the range from 15MHz below to 15MHz above the receive band of an UE that support UL MIMO, with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz, or into the range from 3CBW below to 3CBW above the receive band of an UE that support UL MIMO, with FDL_high < 3300 MHz and FUL_high < 3300 MHz, at which the relative throughput shall meet or exceed the requirement for the specified measurement channels. The lack of in-band blocking ability will decrease the coverage area when other g-NodeB transmitters exist (except in the adjacent channels and spurious response). 7.6D.2.2 Test applicability This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that support UL MIMO on FDD bands. 7.6D.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements For UE with two or four transmitter antenna connectors in closed-loop spatial multiplexing scheme, the minimum requirements specified in subclause 7.6 shall be met with the UL MIMO configurations described in sub-clause 6.2D.1. For UL MIMO, the parameter PCMAX_L is defined as the total transmitter power over the two or four transmit antenna connectors. The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-1 [2] clause 7.6D. 7.6D.2.4 Test description 7.6D.2.4.1 Initial conditions Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state. The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, test channel bandwidths and sub- carrier spacing based on NR operating bands specified in table 5.3.5-1. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each combination of channel bandwidth and sub-carrier spacing, are shown in table 7.6D.2.4.1-1. The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMC) are specified in Annexes A.2 and A.3. The details of the OCNG patterns used are specified in Annex A.5. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2. Table 7.6D.2.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table Default Conditions Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.1 Normal Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Mid range Test Channel Bandwidths as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Lowest, Mid, Highest Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1 Lowest Test Parameters Downlink Configuration Uplink Configuration Test ID Mod'n RB allocation Mod'n RB allocation 1 CP-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 CP-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1: The specific configuration of uplink and downlink are defined in Table 7.3D.2.4.1-1. NOTE 2: In a band where UE supports 4Rx but not supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected and 4Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2a and Table 7.3.2.5-2b) is used in the test requirements. In a band where UE supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 8Rx antennas ports connected and 8Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2e and Table 7.3.2.5-2f) is used in the test requirements. Otherwise, the UE shall be verified with two Rx antenna ports. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2054 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 1. Connect the SS and interfering source to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508-1 [5] Annex A, in Figure A.3.1.4.4 for TE diagram and section A.3.2 for UE diagram. 2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.4.3. 3. Downlink signals are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2, C.3.1, and uplink signals according to Annex G.0, G.1, G.2, G.3.1. 4. The DL and UL Reference Measurement channels are set according to Table 7.6D.2.4.1-1. 5. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0. 6. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity NR, Connected without release On , Test Mode On and Test Loop Function On according to TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 4.5. Message content are defined in clause 7.6D.2.4.3. 7.6D.2.4.2 Test procedure Same test procedure as specified in 7.6.2.4.2 with the following exception: - The transmit power is measured as the sum of the output power from all UE antenna connectors. 7.6D.2.4.3 Message contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.6 ensuring Table 4.6.3-182 with condition 2TX_UL_MIMO. 7.6D.2.5 Test requirement Same test requirement as specified in 7.6.2.5. Table 7.6D.2.5-1: Void 7.6D.2_1 In-band blocking for SUL with UL MIMO 7.6D.2_1.1 Test purpose Same test purpose as in clause 7.6D.2.1. 7.6D.2_1.2 Test applicability This test applies to all types of NR UE release 17 and forward that support SUL and UL MIMO operating on the SUL bands. 7.6D.2_1.3 Minimum conformance requirements Same as in clause 7.6D.2.3. 7.6D.2_1.4 Test description 7.6D.2_1.4.1 Initial conditions Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state. The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, test channel bandwidths and sub- carrier spacing based on NR operating bands specified in table 5.3.5-1. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each combination of channel bandwidth and sub-carrier spacing, are shown in table 7.6D.2_1.4.1-1. The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMC) are specified in Annexes A.2 and A.3. The details of the OCNG patterns used are specified in Annex A.5. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2. Table 7.6D.2_1.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table Default Conditions 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2055 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.1 Normal Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Mid range for SUL and NUL With following exceptions: SUL_n78-n80: High in band n78 Test Channel Bandwidths as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Lowest, Mid, Highest for Non-SUL carrier For SUL band: n80: 30 MHz n84: 20 MHz n95: 15 MHz Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1 15kHz for SUL carrier Lowest for Non-SUL carrier Test Parameters Downlink Configuration Uplink Configuration Test ID Mod'n RB allocation Mod'n RB allocation 1 CP-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 CP-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1: The specific configuration of uplink and downlink are defined in Table 7.3.2.4.1-2. NOTE 2: In a band where UE supports 4Rx but not supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected and 4Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2a and Table 7.3.2.5-2b) is used in the test requirements. In a band where UE supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 8Rx antennas ports connected and 8Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2e and Table 7.3.2.5-2f) is used in the test requirements. Otherwise, the UE shall be verified with two Rx antenna ports. 1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508-1 [5] Annex A, Figure A.3.1.1.5 for TE diagram and section A.3.2 for UE diagram. 2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.4.3. 3. Downlink signals are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2, and uplink signals according to Annex G.0, G.1, G.2 and G.3.0 with consideration of supplementary uplink physical channels. 4. The UL Reference Measurement Channel is set according to Table 7.6D.2_1.4.1-1. 5. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0. 6. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity NR, Connected without release On , Test Mode On and Test Loop Function On according to TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 4.5. Message content are defined in clause 7.6D.2_1.4.3. 7.6D.2_1.4.2 Test procedure Same test procedure as specified in 7.6.2.4.2. 7.6D.2_1.4.3 Message contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.6.1.1.2 ensuring UL/SUL indicator in Table 4.3.6.1.1.2-1 with condition SUL, subclause 4.6 ensuring Table 4.6.1-28 with condition SUL AND (RF OR RRM), Tables 4.6.3-14 with condition SUL_SUL for SUL carrier, Table 4.6.3-167 with condition PUSCH_PUCCH_ON_SUL, and Table 4.6.3-182 with the condition 2TX_UL_MIMO. 7.6D.2_1.5 Test requirement Same test requirement as specified in 7.6D.2.5. 7.6D.2_2 In-band blocking for UL MIMO for UE supporting 4Tx 7.6D.2_2.1 Test purpose Same test purpose as in clause 7.6D.2.1. 7.6D.2_2.2 Test applicability This test case applies to all types of NR Power Class 1.5 UE release 18 and forward that support 4-layer codebook based UL MIMO on FDD bands. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2056 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 7.6D.2_2.3 Minimum conformance requirements For UE with four transmitter antenna connectors in closed-loop spatial multiplexing scheme, the minimum requirements specified in subclause 7.6 shall be met with the UL MIMO configurations described in sub-clause 6.2D.1. For UL MIMO, the parameter PCMAX_L is defined as the total transmitter power over the four transmit antenna connectors. The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-1 [2] clause 7.6D. 7.6D.2_2.4 Test description 7.6D.2_2.4.1 Initial conditions Same test description as specified in clause 7.6D.2.4.1 with following exceptions: 1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508-1 [5] Annex A, Figure A.3.1.4.4a for TE diagram and clause A.3.2 for UE diagram. 7.6D.2_2.4.2 Test procedure Same test procedure as specified in 7.6D.2.4.2 with following exceptions: 2. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 7.6.2.4.1-1. Since the UL has no payload and no loopback data to send the UE sends uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. The PDCCH DCI format 0_1 is specified with the condition 4TX_UL_MIMO in 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.6.1.1.2. 7.6D.2_2.4.3 Message contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.6 ensuring Table 4.6.3-182 with condition 4TX_UL_MIMO. 7.6D.2_2.5 Test requirement Same test requirement as specified in 7.6.2.5. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6D.3 Out-of-band blocking for UL MIMO | 7.6D.3.1 Test purpose Out-of-band blocking for UL MIMO is defined for an unwanted CW interfering signal falling more than 15 MHz below or above the receive band of an UE that support UL MIMO, with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz, or falling more than 3CBW below or above the receive band of an UE that support UL MIMO, with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz, at which a given average throughput shall meet or exceed the requirement for the specified measurement channels. The lack of out-of-band blocking ability will decrease the coverage area when other g-NodeB transmitters exist (except in the adjacent channels and spurious response). 7.6D.3.2 Test applicability This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that support UL MIMO on FDD bands. 7.6D.3.3 Minimum conformance requirements For UE with two or four transmitter antenna connectors in closed-loop spatial multiplexing scheme, the minimum requirements specified in subclause 7.6 shall be met with the UL MIMO configurations described in sub-clause 6.2D.1. For UL MIMO, the parameter PCMAX_L is defined as the total transmitter power over the two or four transmit antenna connectors. The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-1 [2] clause 7.6D. 7.6D.3.4 Test description 7.6D.3.4.1 Initial conditions Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2057 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, test channel bandwidths and sub- carrier spacing based on NR operating bands specified in table 5.3.5-1. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each combination of channel bandwidth and sub-carrier spacing, are shown in table 7.6D.3.4.1-1. The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMC) are specified in Annexes A.2 and A.3. The details of the OCNG patterns used are specified in Annex A.5. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2. Table 7.6D.3.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table Default Conditions Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.1 Normal Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 One frequency chosen arbitrarily from low or high range Test Channel Bandwidths as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Lowest, Mid, Highest Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1 Lowest Test Parameters Downlink Configuration Uplink Configuration Test ID Mod'n RB allocation Mod'n RB allocation 1 CP-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 CP-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1: The specific configuration of uplink and downlink are defined in Table 7.3D.2.4.1-1. NOTE 2: In a band where UE supports 4Rx but not supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected and 4Rx REFSENS requirement ((Table 7.3.2.5-2a and Table 7.3.2.5-2b) is used in the test requirements. In a band where UE supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 8Rx antennas ports connected and 8Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2e and Table 7.3.2.5-2f) is used in the test requirements. Otherwise, the UE shall be verified with two Rx antenna ports. 1. Connect the SS and interfering source to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508-1 [5] Annex A, in Figure A.3.1.4.5 for TE diagram and section A.3.2 for UE diagram. 2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.4.3. 3. Downlink signals are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2, C.3.1, and uplink signals according to Annex G.0, G.1, G.2, G.3.1. 4. The DL and UL Reference Measurement channels are set according to Table 7.6D.3.4.1-1. 5. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0. 6. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity NR, Connected without release On , Test Mode On and Test Loop Function On according to TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 4.5. Message content are defined in clause 7.6D.3.4.3. 7.6D.3.4.2 Test procedure Same test procedure as specified in 7.6.3.4.2. 7.6D.3.4.3 Message contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.6 ensuring Table 4.6.3-182 with condition 2TX_UL_MIMO. 7.6D.3.5 Test requirement Same test requirement as specified in 7.6.3.5. Table 7.6D.3.5-1: Void 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2058 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 7.6D.3_1 Out-of-band blocking for SUL with UL MIMO 7.6D.3_1.1 Test purpose Same test purpose as in clause 7.6D.3.1. 7.6D.3_1.2 Test applicability This test applies to all types of NR UE release 17 and forward that support SUL and UL MIMO operating on the SUL bands. 7.6D.3_1.3 Minimum conformance requirements Same minimum conformance requirements as specified in 7.6D.3.3 7.6D.3_1.4 Test description 7.6D.3_1.4.1 Initial conditions Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state. The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, test channel bandwidths and sub- carrier spacing based on NR operating bands specified in table 5.3.5-1. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each combination of channel bandwidth and sub-carrier spacing, are shown in table 7.6D.3_1.4.1-1. The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMC) are specified in Annexes A.2 and A.3. The details of the OCNG patterns used are specified in Annex A.5. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2. Table 7.6D.3_1.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table Default Conditions Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.1 Normal Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Mid range for SUL carrier One frequency chosen arbitrarily from low or high range for Non-SUL carrier With following exceptions: SUL_n78-n80: High in band n78 Test Channel Bandwidths as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Lowest, Mid, Highest for Non-SUL carrier For SUL band: n80: 30 MHz n84: 20 MHz n95: 15 MHz Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1 15kHz for SUL carrier Lowest for Non-SUL carrier Test Parameters Downlink Configuration Uplink Configuration Test ID Mod'n RB allocation Mod'n RB allocation 1 CP-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 CP-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1: The specific configuration of uplink and downlink are defined in Table 7.3.2.4.1-2. NOTE 2: In a band where UE supports 4Rx but not supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected and 4Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2a and Table 7.3.2.5-2b) is used in the test requirements. In a band where UE supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 8Rx antennas ports connected and 8Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2e and Table 7.3.2.5-2f) is used in the test requirements. Otherwise, the UE shall be verified with two Rx antenna ports. 1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508-1 [5] Annex A, Figure A.3.1.1.5 for TE diagram and section A.3.2 for UE diagram. 2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.4.3. 3. Downlink signals are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2, and uplink signals according to Annex G.0, G.1, G.2 and G.3.0 with consideration of supplementary uplink physical channels. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2059 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 4. The UL Reference Measurement Channel is set according to Table 7.6D.3_1.4.1-1. 5. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0. 6. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity NR, Connected without release On , Test Mode On and Test Loop Function On according to TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 4.5. Message content are defined in clause 7.6D.3_1.4.3. 7.6D.3_1.4.2 Test procedure Same test procedure as specified in 7.6.3.4.2. 7.6D.3_1.4.3 Message contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.6.1.1.2 ensuring UL/SUL indicator in Table 4.3.6.1.1.2-1 with condition SUL, subclause 4.6 ensuring Table 4.6.1-28 with condition SUL AND (RF OR RRM), Tables 4.6.3-14 with condition SUL_SUL for SUL carrier, Table 4.6.3-167 with condition PUSCH_PUCCH_ON_SUL, and Table 4.6.3-182 with the condition 2TX_UL_MIMO. 7.6D.3_1.5 Test requirement Same test requirement as specified in 7.6.3.5. 7.6D.3_2 Out-of-band blocking for UL MIMO for UE supporting 4Tx 7.6D.3_2.1 Test purpose Out-of-band blocking for UL MIMO is defined for an unwanted CW interfering signal falling more than 15 MHz below or above the receive band of an UE that support UL MIMO, with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz, or falling more than 3CBW below or above the receive band of an UE that support UL MIMO, with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz, at which a given average throughput shall meet or exceed the requirement for the specified measurement channels. The lack of out-of-band blocking ability will decrease the coverage area when other g-NodeB transmitters exist (except in the adjacent channels and spurious response). 7.6D.3_2.2 Test applicability This test case applies to all types of NR Power Class 1.5 UE release 18 and forward that support 4-layer codebook based UL MIMO on FDD bands. 7.6D.3_2.3 Minimum conformance requirements For UE with four transmitter antenna connectors in closed-loop spatial multiplexing scheme, the minimum requirements specified in subclause 7.6 shall be met with the UL MIMO configurations described in sub-clause 6.2D.1. For UL MIMO, the parameter PCMAX_L is defined as the total transmitter power over the four transmit antenna connectors. The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-1 [2] clause 7.6D. 7.6D.3_2.4 Test description 7.6D.3_2.4.1 Initial conditions Same conditions as specified in clause 7.6D.3.4.1 with following exceptions: 1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508-1 [5] Annex A, Figure A.3.1.4.5a for TE diagram and clause A.3.2 for UE diagram. 7.6D.3_2.4.2 Test procedure Same test procedure as specified in 7.6D.3.4.2 with following exceptions: 2. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 7.6.3.4.1-1. Since the UE has no payload data to send, the UE transmits uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. The PDCCH DCI format 0_1 is specified with the condition 4TX_UL_MIMO in 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.6.1.1.2. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2060 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 7.6D.3_2.4.3 Message contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.6 ensuring Table 4.6.3-182 with condition 4TX_UL_MIMO. 7.6D.3_2.5 Test requirement Same test requirement as specified in 7.6.3.5. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6D.4 Narrow band blocking for UL MIMO | 7.6D.4.1 Test purpose Narrow band blocking for UL MIMO is defined for a receiver's ability of an UE that supports UL MIMO to receive a NR signal at its assigned channel frequency in the presence of an unwanted narrow band CW interferer at a frequency, which is less than the nominal channel spacing, at which a given average throughput shall meet or exceed the requirement for the specified measurement channels. The lack of narrow-band blocking ability will decrease the coverage area when other g-NodeB transmitters exist (except in the adjacent channels and spurious response). 7.6D.4.2 Test applicability This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that support UL MIMO on FDD bands. 7.6D.4.3 Minimum conformance requirements For UE with two or four transmitter antenna connectors in closed-loop spatial multiplexing scheme, the minimum requirements specified in subclause 7.6 shall be met with the UL MIMO configurations described in sub-clause 6.2D.1. For UL MIMO, the parameter PCMAX_L is defined as the total transmitter power over the two or four transmit antenna connectors. The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-1 [2] clause 7.6D. 7.6D.4.4 Test description 7.6D.4.4.1 Initial conditions Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state. The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, test channel bandwidths and sub- carrier spacing based on NR operating bands specified in table 5.3.5-1. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each combination of channel bandwidth and sub-carrier spacing, are shown in table 7.6D.4.4.1-1. The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMC) are specified in Annexes A.2 and A.3. The details of the OCNG patterns used are specified in Annex A.5. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2. Table 7.6D.4.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table Default Conditions Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.1 Normal Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Mid range Test Channel Bandwidths as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Lowest, Mid, Highest Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1 Lowest Test Parameters Downlink Configuration Uplink Configuration Test ID Mod'n RB allocation Mod'n RB allocation 1 CP-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 CP-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2061 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI NOTE 1: The specific configuration of uplink and downlink are defined in Table 7.3D.2.4.1-1. NOTE 2: In a band where UE supports 4Rx but not supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected and 4Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2a and Table 7.3.2.5-2b) is used in the test requirements. In a band where UE supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 8Rx antennas ports connected and 8Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2e and Table 7.3.2.5-2f) is used in the test requirements. Otherwise, the UE shall be verified with two Rx antenna ports. 1. Connect the SS and interfering source to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508-1 [5] Annex A, in Figure A.3.1.4.5 for TE diagram and section A.3.2 for UE diagram. 2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.4.3. 3. Downlink signals are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2, C.3.1, and uplink signals according to Annex G.0, G.1, G.2, G.3.1. 4. The DL and UL Reference Measurement channels are set according to Table 7.6D.4.4.1-1. 5. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0. 6. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity NR, Connected without release On , Test Mode On and Test Loop Function On according to TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 4.5. Message content are defined in clause 7.6D.4.4.3. 7.6D.4.4.2 Test procedure Same test procedure as specified in 7.6.4.4.2 with the following exception: - The transmit power is measured as the sum of the output power from all UE antenna connectors. 7.6D.4.4.3 Message contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.6 ensuring Table 4.6.3-182 with condition 2TX_UL_MIMO. 7.6D.4.5 Test requirement Same test requirement as specified in 7.6.4.5. Table 7.6D.4.5-1: Void 7.6D.4_1 Void 7.6D.4_2 Narrow band blocking for UL MIMO for UE supporting 4Tx 7.6D.4_2.1 Test purpose Same test purpose as in clause 7.6D.4.1. 7.6D.4_2.2 Test applicability This test case applies to all types of NR Power Class 1.5 UE release 18 and forward that support 4-layer codebook based UL MIMO on FDD bands. 7.6D.4_2.3 Minimum conformance requirements Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 7.6D.4.3. 7.6D.4_2.4 Test description 7.6D.4_2.4.1 Initial conditions Same test procedure as specified in 7.6D.4.4.1 with following exceptions: 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2062 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508-1 [5] Annex A, Figure A.3.1.4.5a for TE diagram and clause A.3.2 for UE diagram. 7.6D.4_2.4.2 Test procedure Same test procedure as specified in 7.6D.4.4.2 with following exceptions: 2. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 7.6.4.4.1-1. Since the UE has no payload and no loopback data to send, the UE transmits uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. The PDCCH DCI format 0_1 is specified with the condition 4TX_UL_MIMO in 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.6.1.1.2. 7.6D.4_2.4.3 Message contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.6 ensuring Table 4.6.3-182 with condition 4TX_UL_MIMO. 7.6D.4_2.5 Test requirement Same test requirement as specified in 7.6.4.5. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6E Blocking characteristics for V2X | |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6E.1 General | The blocking characteristic is a measure of the receiver's ability to receive a wanted signal at its assigned channel frequency in the presence of an unwanted interferer on frequencies other than those of the spurious response or the adjacent channels, without this unwanted input signal causing a degradation of the performance of the receiver beyond a specified limit. The blocking performance shall apply at all frequencies except those at which a spurious response occurs. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6E.2 In-band blocking for V2X | |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6E.2.0 Minimum conformance requirements | 7.6E.2.0.1 General When UE is configured for NR V2X reception non-concurrent with NR uplink transmissions for NR V2X operating bands specified in Table 5.2E.1-1, the throughput of the wanted signal shall be ≥ 95 % of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex A.7.2 with parameters specified in Table 7.6E.2.0.1-1 and Table 7.6E.2.0.1-2. The relative throughput requirement shall be met for any SCS specified for the channel bandwidth of the wanted signal. Table 7.6E.2.0.1-1: In-band blocking parameters for NR V2X RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 10 MHz 20 MHz 30 MHz 40 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm PREFSENS_V2X + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 6 9 11 12 BWinterferer MHz 10 FIoffset, case 1 MHz 15 FIoffset, case 2 MHz 25 NOTE 1: The interferer is QPSK modulated PUSCH containing data and reference symbols. Normal cyclic prefix is used. Table 7.6E.2.0.1-2: In-band blocking for NR V2X NR band Parameter Unit Case 1 Case 2 n47 Pinterferer dBm -44 -44 Finterferer (offset) MHz -BW/2 – FIoffset, case 1 and BW/2 + FIoffset, case 1 ≤ -BW/2 – FIoffset, case 2 and ≥ BW/2 + FIoffset, case 2 Finterferer MHz NOTE 2 FDL_low – 30 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2063 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI to FDL_high + 30 NOTE 1: For certain bands, the unwanted modulated interfering signal may not fall inside the UE receive band, but within the first 15 MHz below or above the UE receive band. NOTE 2: For each carrier frequency the requirement is valid for two frequencies: a. the carrier frequency -BW/2 – FIoffset, case 1 and b. the carrier frequency +BW/2 + FIoffset, case 1 NOTE 3: FInterferer range values for unwanted modulated interfering signal are interferer centre frequencies NOTE 4: The absolute value of the interferer offset Finterferer (offset) shall be further adjusted to ( )SCS SCS F 5.0 / interferer + MHz with SCS the sub-carrier spacing of the wanted signal in MHz. The interferer is an NR signal with 15 kHz SCS. 7.6E.2.0.2 In-band blocking for V2X concurrent operation For the inter-band concurrent NR V2X operation, the requirements specified in clause 7.6E.2.0.1 shall apply for the NR sidelink reception in the operating bands in Table 5.2E.2-1 and the requirements specified in clause 7.6.2 shall apply for the NR downlink reception in licensed band while all downlink carriers are active. The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-1 [2] clause 7.6E.2. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6E.2.1 In-band blocking for V2X / non-concurrent operation | 7.6E.2.1.1 Test Purpose In-band blocking is defined for an unwanted interfering signal falling into the range from 30MHz below to 30MHz above the V2X band, at which the relative throughput shall meet or exceed the requirement for the specified measurement channels. The lack of in-band blocking ability will decrease the coverage area when other Sidelink transmitters exist (except in the adjacent channels and spurious response). 7.6E.2.1.2 Test Applicability This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 16 and forward that support NR V2X sidelink communication. 7.6E.2.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 7.6E.2.0.1. 7.6E.2.1.4 Test Description 7.6E.2.1.4.1 Initial conditions Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state. The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, and channel bandwidths based on V2X operating bands specified in Table 5.2E.1-1 and Table 5.3.5-1. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each channel bandwidth, and are shown in Table 7.6E.2.1.4.1-1. The details of the V2X reference measurement channels (RMCs) are specified in Annex A.7.2 and the GNSS configuration in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.11. Table 7.6E.2.1.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table Initial Conditions Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508-1[5] subclause 4.1 Normal Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Mid range Test Channel Bandwidths as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Lowest, Highest Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1 Lowest Test Parameters for Channel Bandwidths V2X Configuration to Receive 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2064 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI Test ID Modulation PSSCH RB allocation 1 CP-OFDM QPSK Full RB (NOTE 1) NOTE 1: The specific configuration is defined in Table 7.3E.2.4.1-2. 1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors and connect the GNSS simulator to the UE GNSS RX antenna connector as shown in TS 38.508-1 [5] Annex A, Figure A.3.1.9.1a for TE diagram and section A.3.2.7 for UE diagram. 2. The parameter settings for the NR sidelink transmission over PC5 are pre-configured according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.10. Message content exceptions are defined in clause 7.6E.2.1.4.3. 3. The V2X reference measurement channel is set according to Table 7.6E.2.1.4.1-1. 4. The GNSS simulator is configured for Scenario #1: static in Geographical area #1, as defined in TS 38.508-1 [5] Table 4.11.2-2. Geographical area #1 is also pre-configured in the UE. 5. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0. 6. Ensure the UE is in State Out_of_Coverage with generic procedure parameters Sidelink On, Test Loop Function On with UE test loop mode E closed for Receive Mode according to TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 4.5. 7. Trigger the UE to reset UTC time. (NOTE: The UTC time reset may be performed by MMI or AT command (+CUTCR).) 8. The GNSS simulator is triggered to start step 1 of Scenario #1 to simulate a location in the centre of Geographical area #1. Wait for the UE to acquire the GNSS signal and start to transmit. 7.6E.2.1.4.2 Test procedure 1. The UE starts to perform the NR V2X sidelink communication according to SL-V2X-Preconfiguration and to schedule the V2X RMC according to Table 7.6E.2.1.4.1-1. Set the downlink signal level according to Table 7.6E.2.1.5-1. 2. Set the parameters of the signal generator for an interfering signal below the wanted signal in Case 1 according to Tables 7.6E.2.1.5-1 and 7.6E.2.1.5-2. 3. Measure the average throughput for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H. 4. Repeat step 3, using an interfering signal above the wanted signal in Case 1 at step 2. 5. Repeat step 3, using interfering signals in Case 2 at step2 and 4. The ranges of case 2 are covered in steps equal to the interferer bandwidth. The test frequencies are chosen in analogy to Table 7.6E.2.1.5-2. 7.6E.2.1.4.3 Message contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.6. 7.6E.2.1.5 Test Requirement When UE is configured for NR V2X reception non-concurrent with NR uplink transmissions for NR V2X operating bands specified in Table 5.2E.1-1, the throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.7.2 with parameters specified in Tables 7.6E.2.1.5-1 and 7.6E.2.1.5-2. Table 7.6E.2.1.5-1: In-band blocking parameters for NR V2X RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 10 MHz 20 MHz 30 MHz 40 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm PREFSENS_V2X + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 6 9 11 12 BWinterferer MHz 10 FIoffset, case 1 MHz 15 FIoffset, case 2 MHz 25 NOTE 1: The interferer is QPSK modulated PUSCH containing data and reference symbols. Normal cyclic prefix is used. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2065 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI Table 7.6E.2.1.5-2: In-band blocking for NR V2X NR band Parameter Unit Case 1 Case 2 n47 Pinterferer dBm -44 -44 Finterferer (offset) MHz -BW/2 – FIoffset, case 1 and BW/2 + FIoffset, case 1 ≤ -BW/2 – FIoffset, case 2 and ≥ BW/2 + FIoffset, case 2 Finterferer MHz NOTE 2 FDL_low – 30 to FDL_high + 30 NOTE 1: For certain bands, the unwanted modulated interfering signal may not fall inside the UE receive band, but within the first 15 MHz below or above the UE receive band. NOTE 2: For each carrier frequency the requirement is valid for two frequencies: a. the carrier frequency -BW/2 – FIoffset, case 1 and b. the carrier frequency +BW/2 + FIoffset, case 1 NOTE 3: FInterferer range values for unwanted modulated interfering signal are interferer centre frequencies NOTE 4: The absolute value of the interferer offset Finterferer (offset) shall be further adjusted to ( )SCS SCS F 5.0 / interferer + MHz with SCS the sub-carrier spacing of the wanted signal in MHz. The interferer is an NR signal with 15 kHz SCS. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6E.2.2 In-band blocking for V2X / concurrent operation | 7.6E.2.2.1 Test Purpose Same test purpose as specified in 7.6.2.1 and 7.6E.2.1.1 for concurrent operation. 7.6E.2.2.2 Test Applicability No test case details are specified for inter-band concurrent operation. The In-band blocking requirements for V2X / concurrent operation apply and are tested in clauses 7.6.2 for NR downlink reception and 7.6E.2.1 for NR sidelink reception. 7.6E.2.2.3 Void 7.6E.2.2.4 Void 7.6E.2.2.5 Void |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6E.3 Out-of-band blocking for V2X | |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6E.3.0 Minimum conformance requirements | 7.6E.3.0.1 General For NR V2X bands out-of-band band blocking is defined for an unwanted CW interfering signal falling outside a frequency range 30 MHz below or above the UE receive band. When UE is configured for NR V2X reception non- concurrent with NR uplink transmissions for NR V2X operating bands specified in Table 5.2E.1-1, the throughput of the wanted signal shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.7.2 with parameters specified in Table 7.6E.3.0.1-1 and Table 7.6E.3.0.1-2. The relative throughput requirement shall be met for any SCS specified for the channel bandwidth of the wanted signal. For interferer frequencies across ranges 1, 2 and 3 in Table 7.6E.3.0.1-2, a maximum of { } { } 5 , 10 / min 6 / 6 , 24 max RB RB N n N n ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ exceptions are allowed for spurious response frequencies in each assigned frequency channel when measured using a step size of )5, 2 / min( channel BW MHz with RB N the number of resource blocks in the transmission bandwidth configuration, BWChannel the bandwidth of the frequency channel in MHz and n = 1, 2, 3 for SCS = 15, 30, 60 kHz, respectively. For these exceptions, the requirements in clause 7.7E.0.1 apply. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2066 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI Table 7.6E.3.0.1-1: Out-of-band blocking parameters for NR V2X RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 10 MHz 20 MHz 30 MHz 40 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm PREFSENS_V2X + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 6 9 11 12 NOTE: Reference measurement channel is A.7.2. Table 7.6E.3.0.1-2: Out of-band blocking for NR V2X NR band Parameter Units Range 1 Range 2 Range 3 n47 Pinterferer dBm -44 -30 -15 Finterferer (CW) MHz FDL_low -30 to FDL_low -60 FDL_low -60 to FDL_low -85 FDL_low -85 to 1 MHz FDL_high +30 to FDL_high + 60 FDL_high +60 to FDL_high +85 FDL_high +85 to +12750 MHz NOTE 1: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm for FInterferer > 4400 MHz. 7.6E.3.0.2 Out-of-band blocking for V2X concurrent operation For the inter-band concurrent NR V2X operation, the requirements specified in clause 7.6E.3.0.1 shall apply for the NR sidelink reception in Band n47 and the requirements specified in clause 7.6.3 shall apply for the NR downlink reception in licensed band while all downlink carriers are active. The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-1 [2] clause 7.6E.3. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6E.3.1 Out-of-band blocking for V2X / non-concurrent operation | 7.6E.3.1.1 Test Purpose Out-of-band blocking for V2X is defined for an unwanted CW interfering signal falling more than 30 MHz below or above the V2X band, at which a given average throughput shall meet or exceed the requirement for the specified measurement channels in aggregated signals. For the first 30 MHz below or above the V2X band the appropriate in-band blocking or adjacent channel selectivity in sub-clause 7.5E and sub-clause 7.6E.2 shall be applied. The lack of out-of-band blocking ability will decrease the coverage area when other e-NodeB transmitters exist (except in the adjacent channels and spurious response). 7.6E.3.1.2 Test Applicability This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 16 and forward that support NR V2X sidelink communication. 7.6E.3.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 7.6E.3.0.1. 7.6E.3.1.4 Test Description 7.6E.3.1.4.1 Initial conditions Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state. The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, and channel bandwidths based on V2X operating bands specified in Table 5.2E.1-1 and Table 5.3.5-1. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each channel bandwidth, and are shown in Table 7.6E.3.1.4.1-1. The details of the V2X reference measurement channels (RMCs) are specified in Annex A.7.2 and the GNSS configuration in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.11. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2067 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI Table 7.6E.3.1.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table Initial Conditions Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508-1[5] subclause 4.1 Normal Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Mid range Test Channel Bandwidths as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Lowest, Highest Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1 Lowest Test Parameters for Channel Bandwidths V2X Configuration to Receive Test ID Modulation PSSCH RB allocation 1 CP-OFDM QPSK Full RB (NOTE 1) NOTE 1: The specific configuration is defined in Table 7.3E.2.4.1-2. 1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors and connect the GNSS simulator to the UE GNSS RX antenna connector as shown in TS 38.508-1 [5] Annex A, Figure A.3.1.9.1a for TE diagram and section A.3.2.7 for UE diagram. 2. The parameter settings for the NR sidelink transmission over PC5 are pre-configured according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.10. Message content exceptions are defined in clause 7.6E.3.1.4.3. 3. The V2X reference measurement channel is set according to Table 7.6E.3.1.4.1-1. 4. The GNSS simulator is configured for Scenario #1: static in Geographical area #1, as defined in TS 38.508-1 [5] Table 4.11.2-2. Geographical area #1 is also pre-configured in the UE. 5. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0. 6. Ensure the UE is in State Out_of_Coverage with generic procedure parameters Sidelink On, Test Loop Function On with UE test loop mode E closed for Receive Mode according to TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 4.5. 7. Trigger the UE to reset UTC time. (NOTE: The UTC time reset may be performed by MMI or AT command (+CUTCR).) 8. The GNSS simulator is triggered to start step 1 of Scenario #1 to simulate a location in the centre of Geographical area #1. Wait for the UE to acquire the GNSS signal and start to transmit. 7.6E.3.1.4.2 Test procedure 1. The UE starts to perform the NR V2X sidelink communication according to SL-V2X-Preconfiguration and to schedule the V2X RMC according to Table 7.6E.3.1.4.1-1. Set the downlink signal level according to Table 7.6E.3.1.5-1. 2. Set the parameters of the CW signal generator for an interfering signal below the wanted signal according to Table 7.6E.3.1.5-2. The frequency step size is )5, 2 / min( channel BW MHz with BWChannel the bandwidth of the frequency channel in MHz. 3. Measure the average throughput for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H. Record the frequencies for which the throughput doesn't meet the requirements. 4. Repeat step 2 and 3, using an interfering signal above the wanted signal at step 2. 7.6E.3.1.4.3 Message contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.6. 7.6E.3.1.5 Test Requirement Except for the spurious response frequencies recorded at the final step of test procedure, the throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.7.2 with parameters specified in Tables 7.6E.3.1.5-1 and 7.6E.3.1.5-2. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2068 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI For Table 7.6E.3.1.5-2 in frequency range 1, 2 and 3, the number of spurious response frequencies recorded in the final step of test procedure shall not exceed { } { } 5, 10 / min 6 / 6, 24 max RB RB N n N n ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ in each assigned frequency channel when measured using a )5, 2 / min( channel BW MHz step size with RB N the number of resource blocks in the transmission bandwidth configuration, BWChannel the bandwidth of the frequency channel in MHz and n = 1, 2, 3 for SCS = 15, 30, 60 kHz. For these exceptions the requirements of subclause 7.7E.1 spurious response are applicable. Table 7.6E.3.1.5-1: Out-of-band blocking parameters for NR V2X RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 10 MHz 20 MHz 30 MHz 40 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm PREFSENS_V2X + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 6 9 11 12 NOTE: Reference measurement channel is A.7.2. Table 7.6E.3.1.5-2: Out of-band blocking for NR V2X NR band Parameter Units Range 1 Range 2 Range 3 n47 Pinterferer dBm -44 -30 -15 Finterferer (CW) MHz FDL_low -30 to FDL_low -60 FDL_low -60 to FDL_low -85 FDL_low -85 to 1 MHz FDL_high +30 to FDL_high + 60 FDL_high +60 to FDL_high +85 FDL_high +85 to +12750 MHz NOTE 1: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm for FInterferer > 4400 MHz. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6E.3.2 Out-of-band blocking for V2X / concurrent operation | 7.6E.3.2.1 Test Purpose Same test purpose as specified in 7.6.3.1 and 7.6E.3.1.1 for concurrent operation. 7.6E.3.2.2 Test Applicability No test case details are specified for inter-band concurrent operation. The Out-of-band blocking requirements for V2X / concurrent operation apply and are tested in clauses 7.6.3 for NR downlink reception and 7.6E.3.1 for NR sidelink reception. 7.6F Blocking characteristics for shared spectrum channel access |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6F.1 General | The blocking characteristic is a measure of the receiver's ability to receive a wanted signal at its assigned channel frequency in the presence of an unwanted interferer on frequencies other than those of the spurious response or the adjacent channels, without this unwanted input signal causing a degradation of the performance of the receiver beyond a specified limit. The blocking performance shall apply at all frequencies except those at which a spurious response occurs. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6F.2 In-band blocking | |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6F.2.1 In-band blocking for shared spectrum channel access | Editor’s note: - MU and TT for >6GHz (band n96) are working assumption based on analysis of single TE vendor. Values will be revisited once analysis from other TE vendors is available. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2069 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6F.2.1.1 Test purpose | In-band blocking is defined for an unwanted interfering signal falling into the UE receive band or into the first 60 MHz below or above the UE receive band, at which the relative throughput shall meet or exceed the requirement for the specified measurement channel. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6F.2.1.2 Test applicability | This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 16 and forward that support NR standalone shared spectrum channel access. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6F.2.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements | In-band blocking (IBB) is defined for an unwanted interfering signal falling into the UE receive band or into the first 60 MHz below or above the UE receive band. The throughput of the wanted signal shall be ≥ 95 % of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.3.2 and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1) with parameters specified in Table 7.6F.2.1.3-1 and Table 7.6F.2.1.3-2. The relative throughput requirement shall be met for any SCS specified for the channel bandwidth of the wanted signal. Table 7.6F.2.1.3-1: In-band blocking parameters for shared access bands RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 20 MHz 40 MHz 60 MHz 80 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 9 12 13.8 15 BWinterferer MHz 20 FIoffset, case 1 MHz 30 FIoffset, case 2 MHz ≥ 50 Table 7.6F.2.1.3-2: In-band blocking for shared access bands Operating band Parameter Unit Case 1 Case 2 Pinterferer dBm -56 -44 Finterferer (offset) MHz -CBW/2 – FIoffset, case 1 and CBW/2 + FIoffset, case 1 ≤ -CBW/2 – FIoffset, case 2 and ≥ CBW/2 + FIoffset, case 2 n46, n96 Finterferer NOTE 2 FDL_low – 3*CBW to FDL_high + 3*CBW, NOTE 4 NOTE 1: The absolute value of the interferer offset Finterferer (offset) shall be further adjusted to ( )SCS SCS F 5 . 0 / interferer + MHz with SCS the sub-carrier spacing of the wanted signal in MHz. The interferer is an NR signal with an SCS equal to that of the wanted signal. NOTE 2: For each carrier frequency, the requirement applies for two interferer carrier frequencies: a: -CBW/2 – FIoffset, case 1; b: CBW/2 + FIoffset, case 1 NOTE 3: CBW denotes the channel bandwidth of the wanted signal. NOTE 4: Interferer carrier frequencies in the frequency range for Case 2 shall be located at discrete frequencies in integer multiples of 20 MHz offset from -CBW/2 – FIoffset, case 2 and CBW/2 + FIoffset, case 2 The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-1 [2] clause 7.6F.2.1. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2070 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6F.2.1.4 Test description | 7.6F.2.1.4.1 Initial conditions Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state. The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, test channel bandwidths and sub- carrier spacing based on NR operating bands supporting operation with shared spectrum channel access. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each combination of channel bandwidth and sub- carrier spacing, are shown in table 7.6F.2.1.4.1-1. The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMC) are specified in Annexes A.2 and A.3. Configuration of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2. Table 7.6F.2.1.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table Default Conditions Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.1 Normal Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Mid range Test Channel Bandwidths as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Lowest, Mid, Highest Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1 Lowest Test Parameters Downlink Configuration Uplink Configuration Test ID Mod'n RB allocation Mod'n RB allocation 1 CP-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1: The specific configuration of uplink and downlink are defined in Table 7.3F.2.4.1-2 and Table 7.3F.2.4.1-3. NOTE 2: In a band where UE supports 4Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected and 4Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3F.2.5-2) is used in the test requirements. 1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508-1 [5] Annex A, in Figure A.3.1.4.1 for TE diagram and section A.3.2 for UE diagram. 2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.4.3. 3. Downlink signals are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2, C.3.1, and uplink signals according to Annex G.0, G.1, G.2, G.3.1. 4. The DL and UL Reference Measurement channels are set according to Table 7.6F.2.1.4.1-1. 5. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0. 6. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity NR, Connected without release On, Test Mode On and Test Loop Function On according to TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 4.5. Message content are defined in clause 7.6F.2.1.4.3. 7.6F.2.1.4.2 Test procedure 1. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 7.6F.2.1.4.1-1. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. 2. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 7.6F.2.1.4.1-1. Since the UL has no payload and no loopback data to send the UE sends uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. 3. Set the parameters of the signal generator for an interfering signal below the wanted signal in according to Tables 7.6F.2.1.5-1 and 7.6F.2.1.5-2. 4. Set the downlink signal level according to Tables 7.6F.2.1.5-1. Send uplink power control commands to the UE using 1dB power step size to ensure that the UE output power measured by the test system is within the Uplink 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2071 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI power control window, defined as -MU to -(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level in Table 7.6F.2.1.5-1 for at least the duration of the Throughput measurement, where: - MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.3-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW. - Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 0.7dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 38.101-1 [2], Table 6.3.4.3-1 and is 0.7dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified for test case 6.3.4.3 in Table F.1.2-1. 5. Measure the average throughput for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H. 6. Repeat steps from 3 to 5, using an interfering signal above the wanted signal in Case 1 at step 3. 7. Repeat steps from 3 to 6, using interfering signals in Case 2 at step 3and 6. The ranges of case 2 are covered in steps equal to the interferer bandwidth. Interferer frequencies should be chosen starting with an offset nearest to the centre frequency and sweep outwards towards the band edges. In order to ensure that full range is tested for interferer frequency, run last test steps at frequency equal to FInterferer range limit defined at the corresponding band edge. NOTE: The purpose of the Uplink power control window is to ensure that the actual UE output power is no greater than the target power level, and as close as possible to the target power level. The relationship between the Uplink power control window, the target power level and the corresponding possible actual UE Uplink power window is illustrated in Annex F.4.3. 7.6F.2.1.4.3 Message contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.6 with TRANSFORM_PRECODER_ENABLED condition in Table 4.6.3-118 PUSCH-Config. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6F.2.1.5 Test requirement | For NR bands supporting shared spectrum channel access, the throughput measurement derived in test procedure shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3 and A.3.2 with parameters specified in Tables 7.6F.2.1.5-1 and Tables 7.6F.2.1.5-2. Table 7.6F.2.1.5-1: In-band blocking parameters for shared access bands RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 20 MHz 40 MHz 60 MHz 80 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 9 12 13.8 15 BWinterferer MHz 20 FIoffset, case 1 MHz 30 FIoffset, case 2 MHz ≥ 50 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3F.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause [6.2F.4]. NOTE 2: The interferer consists of the RMC specified in Annexes A.3.2.2 and A.3.3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 Table 7.6F.2.1.5-2: In-band blocking for shared access bands Operating band Parameter Unit Case 1 Case 2 Pinterferer dBm -56 -44 Finterferer (offset) MHz -CBW/2 – FIoffset, case 1 and ≤ -CBW/2 – FIoffset, case 2 and 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2072 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI CBW/2 + FIoffset, case 1 ≥ CBW/2 + FIoffset, case 2 n46, n96 Finterferer NOTE 2 FDL_low – 3*CBW to FDL_high + 3*CBW, NOTE 4 NOTE 1: The absolute value of the interferer offset Finterferer (offset) shall be further adjusted to ( )SCS SCS F 5 . 0 / interferer + MHz with SCS the sub-carrier spacing of the wanted signal in MHz. The interferer is an NR signal with an SCS equal to that of the wanted signal. NOTE 2: For each carrier frequency, the requirement applies for two interferer carrier frequencies: a: -CBW/2 – FIoffset, case 1; b: CBW/2 + FIoffset, case 1 NOTE 3: CBW denotes the channel bandwidth of the wanted signal NOTE 4: Interferer carrier frequencies in the frequency range for Case 2 shall be located at discrete frequencies in integer multiples of 20 MHz offset from -CBW/2 – FIoffset, case 2 and CBW/2 + FIoffset, case 2 7.6F.2.2 In-band blocking for Intra-band contiguous shared spectrum channel access CA Editor’s note: - MU and TT for >6GHz (band n96) are working assumption based on analysis of single TE vendor. Values will be revisited once analysis from other TE vendors is available. 7.6F.2.2.1 Test purpose In-band blocking for intra-band contiguous shared access CA requirements apply for any SCS specified for the channel bandwidth of the wanted signal. For the test parameters specified, the throughput of each carrier shall be ≥ 95 % of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1). 7.6F.2.2.2 Test applicability This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 16 and forward that support NR standalone intra-band contiguous shared spectrum channel access CA. 7.6F.2.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements In-band blocking (IBB) is defined for an unwanted interfering signal falling into the UE receive band or into the first 60 MHz below or above the UE receive band. The throughput of the wanted signal shall be ≥ 95 % of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.3.2 and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1) with parameters specified in Table 7.6F.2.2.3-1 and Table 7.6F.2.2.3-2. The relative throughput requirement shall be met for any SCS specified for the channel bandwidth of the wanted signal. Table 7.6F.2.2.3-1: In-band blocking parameters for intra-band contiguous shared access CA Parameter Units Shared access CA bandwidth class B, C, D, E, M, N, O Pw in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration, per CC dBm REFSENS + aggregated channel bandwidth value below dB 9 + 10log10(BWChannel_CA/20) BWInterferer MHz 20 FIoffset, case 1 MHz 30 FIoffset, case 2 MHz ≥ 50 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: The interferer consists of the Reference measurement channel specified in Annexes A.3.2 and A.3.3 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 and set-up according to Annex C.3.1 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2073 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI Table 7.6F.2.2.3-2: In-band blocking for intra-band contiguous shared access CA Operating band Parameter Unit Case 1 Case 2 Pinterferer dBm -56 -44 Finterferer (offset) MHz -BWchannel CA/2 –FIoffset, case 1 and BWchannel CA/2 +FIoffset, case 1 ≤ -BWchannel CA/2 –FIoffset, case 2 and ≥ BWchannel CA/2 +FIoffset, case 2 n46 Finterferer MHz NOTE 2 FDL_low – 3* BWchannel CA to FDL_high + 3* BWchannel CA NOTE 4 NOTE 1: The absolute value of the interferer offset Finterferer (offset) shall be further adjusted to ( )SCS SCS F 5 . 0 / interferer + MHz with SCS the sub-carrier spacing of the carrier closest to the interferer in MHz. The interferer is an NR signal with an SCS equal to that of the closest carrier. NOTE 2: For each carrier frequency, the requirement applies for two interferer carrier frequencies: a: -BWchannel CA/2 – FIoffset, case 1; b: BWchannel CA/2 + FIoffset, case 1 NOTE 3: BWchannel CA denotes the aggregated channel bandwidth of the wanted signal NOTE 4: Interferer carrier frequencies in the frequency range for Case 2 shall be located at discrete frequencies in integer multiples of 20 MHz offset from - BWchannel CA /2 – FIoffset, case 2 and BWchannel CA /2 + FIoffset, case 2 The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-1 [2] clause 7.6F.2A.1. 7.6F.2.2.4 Test description 7.6F.2.2.4.1 Initial conditions Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state. The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, test channel bandwidths and sub- carrier spacing based on NR operating bands supporting operation with shared spectrum channel access. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each combination of channel bandwidth and sub- carrier spacing, are shown in table 7.6F.2.2.4.1-1. The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMC) are specified in Annexes A.2 and A.3. Configuration of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2. Table 7.6F.2.2.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table for Intra-band contiguous CA Default Conditions Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.1 Normal Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Mid range Test CC Combination setting (NRB_agg) as specified in Table 5.5A.1-1 for the CA Configuration across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE. Highest NRB_agg, NOTE 1, NOTE 3 Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1 Lowest Test Parameters Downlink Configuration Uplink Configuration Test ID CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation SCC RB allocation CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation 1 CP-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1: The specific configuration of uplink and downlink are defined in Table 7.3A.1.4.1-1. NOTE 2: Void NOTE 3: If the UE supports multiple CC Combinations in the CA Configuration with the same NRB_agg, only the combination with the highest NRB_PCC is tested 1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508-1 [5] Annex A, in Figure A.3.1.4.1 for TE diagram and section A.3.2 for UE diagram. 2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.4.3. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2074 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 3. Downlink signals are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2, C.3.1, and uplink signals according to Annex G.0, G.1, G.2, G.3.1. 4. The DL and UL Reference Measurement channels are set according to Table 7.6F.2.2.4.1-1. 5. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0. 6. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity NR, Connected without release On, Test Mode On and Test Loop Function On according to TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 4.5. Message content are defined in clause 7.6F.2.2.4.3. 7.6F.2.2.4.2 Test procedure 1. Configure SCC according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2 for all downlink physical channels. 2. The SS shall configure SCC as per TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 5.5.1. Message contents are defined in clause 7.6F.2.2.4.3. 3. SS activates SCC by sending the activation MAC CE (Refer TS 38.321 [18], clauses 5.9, 6.1.3.10). Wait for at least 2 seconds (Refer TS 38.133[19], clause 9.3). 4. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 7.6F.2.2.4.1-1 on both SCC and PCC. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. 5. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 7.6F.2.1.4.1-1. Since the UL has no payload and no loopback data to send the UE sends uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. 6. Set the parameters of the signal generator for an interfering signal below the wanted signal in according to Tables 7.6F.2.2.5-1 and 7.6F.2.2.5-2. 7. Set the downlink signal level according to Tables 7.6F.2.2.5-1. Send uplink power control commands to the UE using 1dB power step size to ensure that the UE output power measured by the test system is within the Uplink power control window, defined as -MU to -(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level in Table 7.6F.2.2.5-1 for at least the duration of the Throughput measurement, where: - MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.3-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW. - Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 0.7dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 38.101-1 [2], Table 6.3.4.3-1 and is 0.7dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified for test case 6.3.4.3 in Table F.1.2-1. 8. Measure the average throughput of both carriers for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H. 9. Repeat steps from 3 to 5, using an interfering signal above the wanted signal in Case 1 at step 3. 10. Repeat steps from 3 to 6, using interfering signals in Case 2 at step 3 and 6. The ranges of case 2 are covered in steps equal to the interferer bandwidth. Interferer frequencies should be chosen starting with an offset nearest to the centre frequency and sweep outwards towards the band edges. In order to ensure that full range is tested for interferer frequency, run last test steps at frequency equal to FInterferer range limit defined at the corresponding band edge. NOTE: The purpose of the Uplink power control window is to ensure that the actual UE output power is no greater than the target power level, and as close as possible to the target power level. The relationship between the Uplink power control window, the target power level and the corresponding possible actual UE Uplink power window is illustrated in Annex F.4.3. 7.6F.2.2.4.3 Message contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.6 with TRANSFORM_PRECODER_ENABLED condition in Table 4.6.3-118 PUSCH-Config. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2075 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6F.2.2.5 Test requirement | For NR bands supporting shared spectrum channel access, the throughput measurement derived in test procedure shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3 and A.3.2 with parameters specified in Tables 7.6F.2.2.5-1 and Tables 7.6F.2.2.5-2. Table 7.6F.2.2.5-1: In-band blocking parameters for intra-band contiguous shared access CA Parameter Units Shared access CA bandwidth class B, C, D, E, M, N, O Pw in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration, per CC dBm REFSENS + aggregated channel bandwidth value below dB 9 + 10log10(BWChannel_CA/20) BWInterferer MHz 20 FIoffset, case 1 MHz 30 FIoffset, case 2 MHz ≥ 50 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: The interferer consists of the Reference measurement channel specified in Annexes A.3.2 and A.3.3 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 and set-up according to Annex C.3.1 Table 7.6F.2.2.5-2: In-band blocking for intra-band contiguous shared access CA Operating band Parameter Unit Case 1 Case 2 Pinterferer dBm -56 -44 Finterferer (offset) MHz -BWchannel CA/2 –FIoffset, case 1 and BWchannel CA/2 +FIoffset, case 1 ≤ -BWchannel CA/2 –FIoffset, case 2 and ≥ BWchannel CA/2 +FIoffset, case 2 n46 Finterferer MHz NOTE 2 FDL_low – 3* BWchannel CA to FDL_high + 3* BWchannel CA NOTE 4 NOTE 1: The absolute value of the interferer offset Finterferer (offset) shall be further adjusted to ( )SCS SCS F 5 . 0 / interferer + MHz with SCS the sub-carrier spacing of the carrier closest to the interferer in MHz. The interferer is an NR signal with an SCS equal to that of the closest carrier. NOTE 2: For each carrier frequency, the requirement applies for two interferer carrier frequencies: a: -BWchannel CA/2 – FIoffset, case 1; b: BWchannel CA/2 + FIoffset, case 1 NOTE 3: BWchannel CA denotes the aggregated channel bandwidth of the wanted signal NOTE 4: Interferer carrier frequencies in the frequency range for Case 2 shall be located at discrete frequencies in integer multiples of 20 MHz offset from - BWchannel CA /2 – FIoffset, case 2 and BWchannel CA /2 + FIoffset, case 2 |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6F.3 Out-of-band blocking | Editor’s note: - MU and TT for >6GHz (band n96) are working assumption based on analysis of single TE vendor. Values will be revisited once analysis from other TE vendors is available. 7.6F.3.1 Out-of-band blocking for shared spectrum channel access 7.6F.3.1.1 Test purpose The test purpose is to verify the ability of the UE to receive data with a given average throughput for a specified reference measurement channel, under conditions of low signal level, and with the present of CW interfering signal falling outside a frequency range 60 MHz or greater below or above the UE receive band. 7.6F.3.1.2 Test applicability This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 16 and forward that support NR standalone shared spectrum channel access. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2076 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 7.6F.3.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements Out-of-band band blocking is defined for an unwanted CW interfering signal falling outside a frequency range 60 MHz or greater below or above the UE receive band. The throughput of the wanted signal shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.3.2 and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1) with parameters specified in Table 7.6F.3.1.3-1 and Table 7.6F.3.1.3-2. The relative throughput requirement shall be met for any SCS specified for the channel bandwidth of the wanted signal. Table 7.6F.3.1.3-1: Out-of-band blocking parameters for shared access bands RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 20 MHz 40 MHz 60 MHz 80 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 9 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. Table 7.6F.3.1.3-2: Out of-band blocking for shared access bands Operating band Parameter Unit Range1 Range 2 Range 3 Pinterferer dBm -44 -30 -15 n46, n96 Finterferer (CW) MHz N/A -200 < f – FDL_low ≤ - 3*CBW or 3*CBW ≤ f – FDL_high < 200 1 ≤ f ≤ FDL_low – MAX(200,3*CBW) or FDL_high + MAX(200,3*CBW) ≤ f ≤ 12750 NOTE 1: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm for FInterferer > 4200 MHz. NOTE 2: CBW denotes the channel bandwidth of the wanted signal For interferer frequencies across ranges 1, 2 and 3 in Table 7.6F.3.1.3-2, a maximum of { } { } 5 , 10 / min 6 / 6 , 24 max RB RB N n N n ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ exceptions are allowed for spurious response frequencies in each assigned frequency channel when measured using a step size of ) 5 , 2 / min( CBW MHz with RB Nthe number of resource blocks in the downlink transmission bandwidth configuration, CBW the bandwidth of the frequency channel in MHz and n = 1, 2, 3 for SCS = 15, 30, 60 kHz, respectively. For these exceptions, the requirements in clause 7.7F apply. The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-1 [2] clause 7.6F.3.1 7.6F.3.1.4 Test description 7.6F.3.1.4.1 Initial conditions Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state. The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, and channel bandwidths based on NR operating bands specified in table 5.3.5-1. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each combination of channel bandwidth and sub-carrier spacing are shown in Table 7.6F.3.1.4.1-1. The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMCs) are specified in Annexes A.2 and A.3 respectively. The details of the OCNG patterns used are specified in Annex A.5. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.3. Table 7.6F.3.1.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table Default Conditions 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2077 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.1 Normal Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 One frequency chosen arbitrarily from low or high range Test Channel Bandwidths as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Lowest, Mid, Highest Test SCS as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Lowest Test Parameters Downlink Configuration Uplink Configuration Test ID Mod'n RB allocation Mod'n RB allocation 1 CP-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1: The specific configuration of uplink and downlink are defined in Table Table 7.3F.2.4.1-2 and Table 7.3F.2.4.1-3. NOTE 2: In a band where UE supports 4Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected and 4Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3F.2.5-2) is used in the test requirements. 1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508 [5] Annex A, in Figure A.3.1.4.2 for TE diagram and section A.3.2 for UE diagram. 2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 38.508 [5] subclause 4.4.3. 3. Downlink signals are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2, C.3.1, and uplink signals according to Annex G.0, G.1, G.2, and G.3.1. 4. The UL and DL Reference Measurement channels are set according to Table 7.6F.3.1.4.1-1. 5. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0. 6. Ensure the UE is in State RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity NR, Connected without release On, Test Mode On and Test Loop Function On according to TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 4.5. Message contents are defined in clause 7.6F.3.1.4.2. 7.6F.3.1.4.2 Test Procedure 1. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 7.6F.3.1.4.1-1. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. 2. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 7.6F.3.1.4.1-1. Since the UE has no payload data to send, the UE transmits uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. 3. Set the parameters of the CW signal generator for an interfering signal below the wanted signal according to Table 7.6F.3.1.5- 2. The frequency step size is ) 5, 2 / min( channel BW MHz. 4. Set the downlink signal level according to Table 7.6F.3.1.5-1. Send uplink power control commands to the UE using 1dB power step size to ensure that the UE output power measured by the test system is within the Uplink power control window, defined as -MU to -(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level in Table 7.6F.3.1.5-1 for at least the duration of the Throughput measurement, where: - MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.3-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW - Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 0.7dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where, the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 38.101-1 [2], Table 6.3.4.3-1 and is 0.7dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified for test case 6.3.4.3 in Table F.1.2-1. 5. Measure the average throughput for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H. 6. Record the frequencies for which the throughput doesn't meet the requirements. 7. Repeat steps from 3 to 6, using an interfering signal above the wanted signal at step 3. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2078 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI NOTE: The purpose of the Uplink power control window is to ensure that the actual UE output power is no greater than the target power level, and as close as possible to the target power level. The relationship between the Uplink power control window, the target power level and the corresponding possible actual UE Uplink power window is illustrated in Annex F.4.3. 7.6F.3.1.4.2 Message Contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.6 with TRANSFORM_PRECODER_ENABLED condition in Table 4.6.3-118 PUSCH-Config. 7.6F.3.1.5 Test Requirement For NR bands with shared spectrum channel access, the throughput measurement derived in test procedure shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex A.3.2 and A.3.3 with parameters specified in Table 7.6F.3.1.5-1 and Table 7.6F.3.1.5-2. The number of spurious response frequencies recorded in the final step of test procedure shall not exceed { } { } 5, 10 / min 6 / 6, 24 max RB RB N n N n ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ in each assigned frequency channel when measured using a ) 5, 2 / min( channel BW MHz step size. For these exceptions the requirements of clause 7.7F Spurious Response are applicable. Table 7.6F.3.1.5-1: Out-of-band blocking parameters for shared access bands RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 20 MHz 40 MHz 60 MHz 80 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 9 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3F.2-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2F.4. Table 7.6F.3.1.5-2: Out of-band blocking for shared access bands Operating band Parameter Unit Range1 Range 2 Range 3 Pinterferer dBm -44 -30 -15 n46, n96 Finterferer (CW) MHz N/A -200 < f – FDL_low ≤ - 3*CBW or 3*CBW ≤ f – FDL_high < 200 1 ≤ f ≤ FDL_low – MAX(200,3*CBW) or FDL_high + MAX(200,3*CBW) ≤ f ≤ 12750 NOTE 1: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm for FInterferer > 4200 MHz. NOTE 2: CBW denotes the channel bandwidth of the wanted signal 7.6F.3.2 Out-of-band blocking for shared spectrum channel access CA 7.6F.3.2.1 Test purpose The test purpose for intra-band contiguous shared access CA is to verify the ability of the UE to receive data with a given average throughput for a specified reference measurement channel, under conditions of low signal level, and with the present of CW interfering signal falling outside a frequency range 60 MHz or greater below or above the UE receive band. 7.6F.3.2.2 Test applicability This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 16 and forward that support NR standalone shared spectrum channel access CA. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2079 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 7.6F.3.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements Out-of-band blocking for intra-band contiguous shared access CA requirements are specified in Table 7.6F.3A.1-1. These requirements apply for any SCS specified for the channel bandwidth of the wanted signal. For the test parameters specified in Table 7.6F.3.2.3-1 and Table 7.6F.3.2.3-2, the throughput of each carrier shall be ≥ 95 % of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1). Table 7.6F.3.2.3-1: Out-of-band blocking parameters for intra-band contiguous shared access CA Rx Parameter Units Shared access CA bandwidth class B, C, D, E, M, N, O Pw in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration, per CC dBm REFSENS + CA bandwidth class specific value below dB 9 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3F.2-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. Table 7.6F.3.2.3-2: Out of-band blocking for intra-band contiguous CA Operating band Parameter Unit Range1 Range 2 Range 3 Pinterferer dBm -45 -30 -15 n46 Finterferer (CW) MHz N/A -200 < f – FDL_low ≤ - 3*BWChannel_CA or 3*BWChannel_CA ≤ f – FDL_high < 200 1 ≤ f ≤ FDL_low – MAX(200,3*BWChannel_CA) or FDL_high + MAX(200,3*BWChannel_CA) ≤ f ≤ 12750 NOTE 1: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm, for FInterferer > 4200 MHz. For interferer frequencies across ranges 1, 2 and 3 in Table 7.6F.3.2.3-2, a maximum of { } { } 5 , 10 / min 6 / 6 , 24 max RB RB N n N n ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ exceptions are allowed for spurious response frequencies in each assigned frequency channel when measured using a step size of ) 5 , 2 / min( CBW MHz with RB Nthe number of resource blocks in the downlink transmission bandwidth configuration, CBW the bandwidth of the frequency channel in MHz and n = 1, 2, 3 for SCS = 15, 30, 60 kHz, respectively. For these exceptions, the requirements in clause 7.7F apply. The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-1 [2] clause 7.6F.3A.1 7.6F.3.2.4 Test description 7.6F.3.2.4.1 Initial conditions Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state. The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, and channel bandwidths based on NR operating bands specified in table 5.3.5-1. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each combination of channel bandwidth and sub-carrier spacing are shown in Table 7.6F.3.1.4.1-1. The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMCs) are specified in Annexes A.2 and A.3 respectively. The details of the OCNG patterns used are specified in Annex A.5. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.3. Table 7.6F.3.2.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table for Intra-band contiguous CA Default Conditions Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.1 Normal 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2080 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Mid range Test CC Combination setting (NRB_agg) as specified in Table 5.5A.1-1 for the CA Configuration across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE. Highest NRB_ag (NOTE 3) Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1 Lowest Test Parameters Downlink Configuration Uplink Configuration Test ID CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation SCC RB allocation CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation 1 CP-OFDM QPSK Full RB1 Full RB1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK REFSENS2 NOTE 1: Full RB allocation shall be used per each SCS and channel BW as specified in Table 7.3.2.4.1-2. NOTE 2: REFSENS refers to the single carrier Uplink RB allocation for reference sensitivity according to table 7.3.2.4.1-3. NOTE 3: If the UE supports multiple CC Combinations in the CA Configuration with the same NRB_agg, only the combination with the highest NRB_PCC is tested. NOTE 4: In a band where UE supports 4Rx but not supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected and 4Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2a and Table 7.3.2.5-2b) is used in the test requirements. In a band where UE supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 8Rx antennas ports connected and 8Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2e and Table 7.3.2.5- 2f) is used in the test requirements. Otherwise, the UE shall be verified with two Rx antenna ports. 1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508 [5] Annex A, in Figure A.3.1.4.2 for TE diagram and section A.3.2 for UE diagram. 2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 38.508 [5] subclause 4.4.3. 3. Downlink signals are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2, C.3.1, and uplink signals according to Annex G.0, G.1, G.2, and G.3.1. 4. The UL and DL Reference Measurement channels are set according to Table 7.6F.3.1.4.1-1. 5. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0. 6. Ensure the UE is in State RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity NR, Connected without release On, Test Mode On and Test Loop Function On according to TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 4.5. Message contents are defined in clause 7.6F.3.1.4.2. 7.6F.3.2.4.2 Test Procedure 1. Configure SCC according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2 for all downlink physical channels. 2. The SS shall configure SCC as per TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 5.5.1. Message contents are defined in clause 7.6F.3.2.4.3. 3. SS activates SCC by sending the activation MAC CE (Refer TS 38.321 [18], clauses 5.9, 6.1.3.10). Wait for at least 2 seconds (Refer TS 38.133[19], clause 9.3). 4. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 7.6F.3.2.4.1-1. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. 5. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 7.6F.3.2.4.1-1. Since the UE has no payload data to send, the UE transmits uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. 6. Set the parameters of the CW signal generator for an interfering signal below the wanted signal according to Table 7.6F.3.2.5- 2. The frequency step size is ) 5, 2 / min( channel BW MHz. 7. Set the downlink signal level according to Table 7.6F.3.1.5-1. Send uplink power control commands to the UE using 1dB power step size to ensure that the UE output power measured by the test system is within the Uplink power control window, defined as -MU to -(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level in Table 7.6F.3.2.5-1 for at least the duration of the Throughput measurement, where: 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2081 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI - MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.3-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW - Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 0.7dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where, the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 38.101-1 [2], Table 6.3.4.3-1 and is 0.7dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified for test case 6.3.4.3 in Table F.1.2-1. 8. Measure the average throughput for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H. 9. Record the frequencies for which the throughput doesn't meet the requirements. 10. Repeat steps from 3 to 6, using an interfering signal above the wanted signal at step 3. NOTE: The purpose of the Uplink power control window is to ensure that the actual UE output power is no greater than the target power level, and as close as possible to the target power level. The relationship between the Uplink power control window, the target power level and the corresponding possible actual UE Uplink power window is illustrated in Annex F.4.3. 7.6F.3.2.4.3 Message Contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.6 with TRANSFORM_PRECODER_ENABLED condition in Table 4.6.3-118 PUSCH-Config. 7.6F.3.2.5 Test Requirement For NR bands with shared spectrum channel access, the throughput measurement derived in test procedure shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex A.3.2 and A.3.3 with parameters specified in Table 7.6F.3.2.5-1 and Table 7.6F.3.2.5-2. The number of spurious response frequencies recorded in the final step of test procedure shall not exceed { } { } 5, 10 / min 6 / 6, 24 max RB RB N n N n ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ in each assigned frequency channel when measured using a ) 5, 2 / min( channel BW MHz step size. For these exceptions the requirements of clause 7.7F Spurious Response are applicable. Table 7.6F.3.2.5-1: Out-of-band blocking parameters for intra-band contiguous shared access CA Rx Parameter Units Shared access CA bandwidth class B, C, D, E, M, N, O Pw in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration, per CC dBm REFSENS + CA bandwidth class specific value below dB 9 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3F.2-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. Table 7.6F.3.2.5-2: Out of-band blocking for intra-band contiguous CA Operating band Parameter Unit Range1 Range 2 Range 3 Pinterferer dBm -45 -30 -15 n46 Finterferer (CW) MHz N/A -200 < f – FDL_low ≤ - 3*BWChannel_CA or 3*BWChannel_CA ≤ f – FDL_high < 200 1 ≤ f ≤ FDL_low – MAX(200,3*BWChannel_CA) or FDL_high + MAX(200,3*BWChannel_CA) ≤ f ≤ 12750 NOTE 1: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm, for FInterferer > 4200 MHz. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2082 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6G Blocking characteristics for Tx Diversity | 7.6G.0 General The requirements of blocking characteristics for 2Tx Tx Diversity are tested in clause 7.6. The requirements of blocking characteristics for 4Tx Tx Diversity are tested in clause 7.6G.1 though 7.6G.3. 7.6G.1 In-band blocking for Tx Diversity for UE supporting 4Tx 7.6G.1.1 Test purpose Same as the test purpose given in clause 7.6.2.1. 7.6G.1.2 Test applicability This test case applies to all types of NR Power Class 1.5 UE release 18 and forward that support 4Tx Tx diversity. 7.6G.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements In addition of the minimum conformance requirements given in clause 7.6.2.3, following requirements also apply: For UE supporting Tx diversity, the minimum requirements specified in TS 38.101-1 [2] Table 7.3.2-1a, Table 7.3.2-1b, Table 7.3.2-1d, Table 7.3.2-2 and Table 7.3.2-2a shall be met with Tx diversity configuration described in TS 38.101-1 [2] clause 6.2G.1. For Tx diversity, the parameter PUMAX is defined in TS 38.101-1 [2] clause 6.2G.4 with the sum of the output power from all UE antenna connectors. The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-1 [2] clause 7.6.2 and 7.3G 7.6G.1.4 Test description 7.6G.1.4.1 Initial conditions Same as the initial conditions given in clause 7.6.2.4.1 with following exceptions: - Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508-1 [5] Annex A, in Figure A.3.1.4.4a for TE diagram and clause A.3.2 for UE diagram. 7.6G.1.4.2 Test procedure Same as the test procedure given in clause 7.6.2.4.2 with following exceptions: - Table 7.6.2.5-1, Table 7.6.2.5-2, Table 7.6.2.5-3 and Table 7.6.2.5-4 are replaced by Table 7.6G.1.5-1, Table 7.6G.1.5-2, Table 7.6G.1.5-3 and Table 7.6G.1.5-4, resplectively. - Step 4 is replaced by following steps: 4. Set the downlink signal level according to the table 7.6G.1.5-1 or 7.6G.1.5-3 as appropriate. Send uplink power control commands to the UE using 1dB power step size to ensure that the UE output power measured by the test system is within the Uplink power control window, defined as -MU to -(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level in Table 7.6G.1.5-1 or Table 7.6G.1.5-3 for at least the duration of the Throughput measurement, where: - MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.3-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW. - Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 0.7dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where, the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 38.101-1 [2], Table 6.3.4.3-1 and is 0.7dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified for test case 6.3.4.3 in Table F.1.2-1. - For UEs supporting Tx diversity, the transmit power is measured as the sum of the output power from all UE antenna connectors. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2083 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 7.6G.1.4.3 Message contents Same as the message contents given in clause 7.6.2.4.3. 7.6G.1.5 Test requirement For NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz, the throughput measurement derived in test procedure shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3 and A.3.2 with parameters specified in Tables 7.6G.1.5-1 and 7.6G.1.5-2. Table 7.6G.1.5-1: In-band blocking parameters for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth (MHz) 3 5, 10 15 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 Power in transmission bandwidth configuration3 dBm REFSENS + 6 dB REFSENS + 7 dB REFSENS + (9 + 10log10(BWChannel /20)) dB BWinterferer MHz 3 5 FIoffset, case 1 MHz 4.5 7.5 FIoffset, case 2 MHz 7.5 12.5 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: The interferer consists of the RMC specified in Annexes A.3.2.2 and A.3.3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 and 15 kHz SCS. NOTE 3: 10log10(x) is rounded to the next higher 0.5dB value. Table 7.6G.1.5-2: In-band blocking for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz NR band Parameter Unit Case 1 Case 2 Case 3 Case 4 Case 5 Pinterferer dBm -56 -44 -15 -38 -224 Finterferer (offset) MHz -BWChannel/2 – FIoffset, case 1 and BWChannel/2 + FIoffset, case 1 ≤ -BWChannel/2 – FIoffset, case 2 and ≥ BWChannel/2 + FIoffset, case 2 -BWChannel/2-11 n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n13, n14, n18, n20, n24, n25, n26, n28, n31, n34, n38, n39, n40, n41, n483, n50, n51, n53, n54, n65, n66, n67, n70, n72, n74, n85, n91, n92, n93, n94, n100, n101, n106 Finterferer MHz NOTE 2 FDL_low – 15 to FDL_high + 15 n30 Finterferer MHz NOTE 2 FDL_low – 15 to FDL_high + 15 FDL_low – 11 n71 Finterferer MHz NOTE 2 FDL_low – 12 to FDL_high + 15 FDL_low – 12 n105 Finterferer MHz NOTE 2 FDL_low – 12 to FDL_high + 15 FDL_low – 7 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2084 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI NOTE 1: The absolute value of the interferer offset Finterferer (offset) shall be further adjusted to ( )SCS SCS F 5 . 0 / interferer + MHz with SCS the sub-carrier spacing of the wanted signal in MHz. The interferer is an NR signal with 15 kHz SCS. NOTE 2: For each carrier frequency, the requirement applies for two interferer carrier frequencies: a: -BWChannel/2 – FIoffset, case 1; b: BWChannel/2 + FIoffset, case 1 NOTE 3: n48 follows the requirement in this frequency range according to the general requirement defined in Clause 7.1. NOTE 4: For Band n105 channels overlapping the 612 - 617 MHz frequency range, Pinterferer is modified to -34 dBm. For NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz, the throughput measurement derived in test procedure shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex A.2 and A.3 with parameters specified in Tables 7.6G.1.5-3 and 7.6G.1.5-4. Table 7.6G.1.5-3: In-band blocking parameters for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth (MHz) 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + 6 dB BWinterferer MHz BWChannel FIoffset, case 1 MHz (3/2)*BWChannel FIoffset, case 2 MHz (5/2)*BWChannel NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: The interferer consists of the RMC specified in Annexes A.3.2.2 and A.3.3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1. NOTE 3: For Band n104, the power in transmission bandwidth configuration is REFSENS + 9 dB. Table 7.6G.1.5-4: In-band blocking for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz NR band Parameter Unit Case 1 Case 2 Pinterferer dBm -56 -44 n77, n78, n79, n104 Finterferer (offset) MHz -BWChannel/2 – FIoffset, case 1 and BWChannel/2 + FIoffset, case 1 ≤ -BWChannel/2 – FIoffset, case 2 and ≥ BWChannel/2 + FIoffset, case 2 Finterferer NOTE 2 FDL_low – 3*BWChannel to FDL_high + 3*BWChannel NOTE 1: The absolute value of the interferer offset Finterferer (offset) shall be further adjusted to ( )SCS SCS F 5 . 0 / interferer + MHz with SCS the sub-carrier spacing of the wanted signal in MHz. The interferer is an NR signal with an SCS equal to that of the wanted signal. NOTE 2: For each carrier frequency, the requirement applies for two interferer carrier frequencies: a: -BWChannel/2 – FIoffset, case 1; b: BWChannel/2 + FIoffset, case 1 NOTE 3: BWChannel denotes the channel bandwidth of the wanted signal 7.6G.2 Out-of-band blocking for Tx Diversity for UE supporting 4Tx 7.6G.2.1 Test Purpose Same test purpose as in 7.6.3. 7.6G.2.2 Test Applicability This test applies to all types of NR Power Class 1.5 UE release 18 and forward that support 4Tx Tx diversity. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2085 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 7.6G.2.3 Minimum Conformance Requirements Same as the minimum requirements in 7.6.3.3. 7.6G.2.4 Test Description Same as the test description in 7.6.3.4 with following exceptions: In initial condition: 1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508-1 [5] Annex A, in Figure A.3.1.4.5a for TE diagram and clause A.3.2 for UE diagram. In test procedure: 4. Set the downlink signal level according to the table 7.6.3.5-1 or 7.6.3.5-3. Send uplink power control commands to the UE using 1dB power step size to ensure that the UE output power measured by the test system is within the Uplink power control window, defined as -MU to -(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level in Table 7.6.3.5-1 or Table 7.6.3.5-3 for at least the duration of the Throughput measurement, where: - MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.3-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW - Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 0.7dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where, the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 38.101-1 [2], Table 6.3.4.3-1 and is 0.7dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified for test case 6.3.4.3 in Table F.1.2-1. - For UEs supporting 4Tx Tx diversity, the transmit power is measured as the sum of the output power from all UE antenna connectors. 7.6G.2.5 Test Requirement For NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz, the throughput measurement derived in test procedure shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex A.3.2 and A.3.3 with parameters specified in Tables 7.6G.2.5-1 and 7.6G.2.5-2. For NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz, the number of spurious response frequencies recorded in the final step of test procedure shall not exceed { } { } 5, 10 / min 6 / 6, 24 max RB RB N n N n ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ in each assigned frequency channel when measured using a )5, 2 / min( channel BW MHz step size. For these exceptions the requirements of clause 7.7G.1 Spurious Response are applicable. Table 7.6G.2.5-1: Out-of-band blocking parameters for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz Channel bandwidth Power in transmission bandwidth configuration [dBm] 3 MHz REFSENS + 6.0 dB 5 MHz REFSENS + 6.0 dB 10 MHz REFSENS + 6.0 dB 15 MHz REFSENS + 7.0 dB 20 MHz REFSENS + 9.0 dB 25 MHz REFSENS + 10.0 dB 30 MHz REFSENS + 11.0 dB 35 MHz REFSENS + 11.5 dB 40 MHz REFSENS + 12.0 dB 45 MHz REFSENS + 12.5 dB 50 MHz REFSENS + 13.0 dB 60 MHz REFSENS + 14.0 dB 70 MHz REFSENS + 14.5 dB 80 MHz REFSENS + 15.0 dB 90 MHz REFSENS + 15.5 dB 100 MHz REFSENS + 16.0 dB 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2086 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI NOTE: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3- 3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. Table 7.6G.2.5-2: Out of-band blocking for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz NR band Parameter Unit Range 1 Range 2 Range 3 n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n13, n14, n20, n24, n25, n26, n28, n30, n31, n34, n38, n39, n40, n41, n485, n50, n51, n538, n54, n65, n66, n70, n71, n72, n74, n85, n91, n92, n93, n94, n100, n101, n105, n106 Pinterferer dBm -44 -30 -15 Finterferer (CW) MHz -60 < f – FDL_low < -15 or 15 < f – FDL_high < 60 -85 < f – FDL_low ≤ -60 or 60 ≤ f – FDL_high < 85 1 ≤ f ≤ FDL_low – 85 or FDL_high + 85 ≤ f ≤ 12750 NOTE 1: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm for FInterferer > 6000 MHz. NOTE 2: For band 51 the FDL_high of band 50 is applied as FDL_high for band 51. For band 50, the FDL_low of band 51 is applied as FDL_low for band 50. NOTE 3: For band 76 the FDL_high of band 75 is applied as FDL_high for band 76. For band 75, the FDL_low of band 76 is applied as FDL_low for band 75. NOTE 4: For UEs supporting both bands 38 and 41, the FDL_high and FDL_low of band 41 is applied as FDL_high and FDL_low for band 38. NOTE 5: n48 follows the requirement in this frequency range according to the general requirement defined in Clause 7.1. The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm for FInterferer > 2700 MHz and FInterferer < 4800 MHz. NOTE 6: Void. NOTE 7: For UE supporting both bands 25 and 70, the FDL_high of band 70 is applied as FDL_high for band 25, and the FDL_low of band 25 is applied as FDL_low for band 70. NOTE 8: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm for FInterferer ≥ 2580 MHz and FInterferer < 2775 MHz. NOTE 9: Range 3 shall be tested only with the highest channel bandwidth. For NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz, the throughput measurement derived in test procedure shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex A.3.2 and A.3.3 with parameters specified in Tables 7.6G.2.5-3 and 7.6G.2.5-4. For NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz, the number of spurious response frequencies recorded in the final step of test procedure shall not exceed { } { } 5, 10 / min 6 / 6, 24 max RB RB N n N n ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ in each assigned frequency channel when measured using a )5, 2 / min( channel BW MHz step size. For these exceptions the requirements of clause 7.7G.1 Spurious Response are applicable. Table 7.6G.2.5-3: Out-of-band blocking parameters for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth (MHz) 10 15 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + 6 dB REFSENS + 7 dB REFSENS + 9 dB NOTE: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. Table 7.6G.2.5-4: Out of-band blocking for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz NR band Parameter Unit Range1 Range 2 Range 3 n77, n78 Pinterferer dBm -44 -30 -15 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2087 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI (NOTE 3) Finterferer (CW) MHz -60 < f – FDL_low ≤ - 3*BWChannel or 3*BWChannel ≤ f – FDL_high < 60 -200 < f – FDL_low ≤ - MAX(60,3*BWChannel) or MAX(60,3*BWChannel) ≤ f – FDL_high < 200 1 ≤ f ≤ FDL_low – MAX(200,3*BWChannel) or FDL_high + MAX(200,3*BWChannel) ≤ f ≤ 12750 n79 (NOTE 4) Finterferer (CW) MHz N/A -150 < f – FDL_low ≤ - MAX(60,3*BWChannel) or MAX(60,3*BWChannel) ≤ f – FDL_high < 150 1 ≤ f ≤ FDL_low – MAX(150,3*BWChannel) or FDL_high + MAX(150,3*BWChannel) ≤ f ≤ 12750 n104 (NOTE 6) Finterferer (CW) MHz N/A -150 < f – FDL_low ≤ -MAX(60,3*BWChannel) or MAX(60,3*BWChannel) ≤ f – FDL_high < 150 1 ≤ f ≤ FDL_low – MAX(150,3*BWChannel) or FDL_high + MAX(150,3*BWChannel) ≤ f ≤ 12750 NOTE 1: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm for FInterferer > 6000 MHz. NOTE 2: BWChannel denotes the channel bandwidth of the wanted signal NOTE 3: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm, for FInterferer > 2700 MHz and FInterferer < 4800 MHz. For BWChannel > 15 MHz, the requirement for Range 1 is not applicable and Range 2 applies from the frequency offset of 3*BWChannel from the band edge. For BWChannel larger than 60 MHz, the requirement for Range 2 is not applicable and Range 3 applies from the frequency offset of 3*BWChannel from the band edge. NOTE 4: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm, for FInterferer > 3650 MHz and FInterferer < 5750 MHz. For BWChannel ≥ 40 MHz, the requirement for Range 2 is not applicable and Range 3 applies from the frequency offset of 3*BWChannel from the band edge. NOTE 5: Range 3 shall be tested only with the highest channel bandwidth. NOTE 6: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm, for FInterferer > 5175 MHz. For BWChannel > 60 MHz, the requirement for Range 2 is not applicable and Range 3 applies from the frequency offset of 3*BWChannel from the band edge. The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 2 shall be modified to -33 dBm for the range 5925 – MAX(60,3*CBW) ≤ f < FDL_low - MAX(60,3*CBW). 7.6G.3 Narrow band blocking for Tx Diversity for UE supporting 4Tx 7.6G.3.1 Test Purpose Same test purpose as in 7.6.4.1 7.6G.3.2 Test Applicability This test applies to all types of NR Power Class 1.5 UE release 18 and forward that support 4Tx Tx diversity. 7.6G.3.3 Minimum Conformance Requirements Same as the minimum requirements in 7.6.4.3. 7.6G.3.4 Test Description Same as the test description in 7.6.4.4 with following exceptions: In initial condition: 1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508-1 [5] Annex A, in Figure A.3.1.4.5a for TE diagram and clause A.3.2 for UE diagram. In test procedure: 4. Set the downlink signal level according to the table 7.6G.3.5-1. Send uplink power control commands to the UE using 1dB power step size to ensure that the UE output power measured by the test system is within the Uplink power control window, defined as -MU to -(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level in Table 7.6G.3.5-1 for at least the duration of the Throughput measurement, where: 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2088 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI - MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.3-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW - Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 0.7dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where, the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 38.101-1 [2], Table 6.3.4.3-1 and is 0.7dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified for test case 6.3.4.3 in Table F.1.2-1. - For UEs supporting 4Tx Tx diversity, the transmit power is measured as the sum of the output power from all UE antenna connectors. 7.6G.3.5 Test Requirement The throughput measurement derived in test procedure shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex A.3.2 and A.3.3 with parameters specified in Table 7.6G.3.5-1. Table 7.6G.3.5-1: Narrow-band blocking NR band Parameter Unit Channel Bandwidth (MHz) 3 5 10 15 20 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n13, n14, n18, n20, n24, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n31, n34, n38, n39, n40, n41, n48, n50, n51, n53, n65, n66, n67, n70, n71, n72, n74, n75, n76, n85, n100, n101, n106 Pw dBm PREFSENS + channel-bandwidth specific value below dB 18 16 13 14 16 16 16 Puw (CW) dBm -55 Fuw (offset SCS= 15 kHz) 4 MHz 2 + 0.2 + 0.5 + 0.5 2 + , + 0.5 + 0.5 NA Fuw (offset SCS= 30 kHz)4 MHz NA 2 + , + 0.5 + 0.5 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set a 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2- 3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4 NOTE 2: Reference measurement channel is specified in Annexes A.3.2 and A.3.3 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1. NOTE 3: The PREFSENS power level is specified in Table 7.3.2.3-1a, Table 7.3.2.3-1b, Table 7.3.2.3-2 and Table 7.3.2.3-2a for two, four and eight antenna ports, respectively. NOTE 4: Fuw shall be rounded to half of SCS. NOTE 5: For SDL bands, requirements shall be applied only for CA band combination cases. NOTE: For bands n100 and n101, additional requirements for wideband cab-radio receiver are specified by ETSI TC RT based on ECC Decision (20)02 [29]. 7.6J Blocking characteristics for ATG 7.6J.1 General The blocking characteristic is a measure of the receiver's ability to receive a wanted signal at its assigned channel frequency in the presence of an unwanted interferer on frequencies other than those of the spurious response or the adjacent channels, without this unwanted input signal causing a degradation of the performance of the receiver beyond a specified limit. The blocking performance shall apply at all frequencies except those at which a spurious response occurs. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6J.2 In-band blocking for ATG | Editor’s note: This clause is incomplete. The following aspects are either missing or not yet determined: 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2089 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI - MU are FFS for ATG UEs with more than 2 transmit antenna connectors/ transceiver array boundary (TAB) connectors. - MU already defined are based on preliminary analysis of single TE vendor. Values will be revisited once more detailed analysis, including analysis from other TE vendors, is available. 7.6J.2.1 Test purpose In band blocking is defined for an unwanted interfering signal falling into the range from 15 MHz below to 15 MHz above the UE receive band, with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz, or into an immediately adjacent frequency range up 3*BWChannel below or above the UE receive band, with FDL_low ≥3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz, at which the relative throughput shall meet or exceed the requirement for the specified measurement channel. 7.6J.2.2 Test applicability This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 18 and forward that support NR standalone ATG. 7.6J.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements For NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz, in-band blocking (IBB) is defined for an unwanted interfering signal falling into the UE receive band or into the first 15 MHz below or above the UE receive band. The throughput of the wanted signal shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2 and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL signal as described in Annex A.5) with parameters specified in Table 7.6J.2.3-1 and Table 7.6J.2.3-2. The relative throughput shall be met for any SCS specified for the channel bandwidth of the wanted signal. Table 7.6J.2.3-1: In-band blocking parameters for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth (MHz) 5, 10 15 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 Power in transmission bandwidth configuration3 dBm REFSENS + 6 dB REFSENS + 7 dB REFSENS + (9 + 10log10(BWChannel /20)) dB BWinterferer MHz 5 FIoffset, case 1 MHz 7.5 FIoffset, case 2 MHz 12.5 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2J.2. NOTE 2: The interferer consists of the RMC specified in Annexes A.3.2.2 and A.3.3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 and 15 kHz SCS. NOTE 3 10log10(x) is rounded to the next higher 0.5dB value. Table 7.6J.2.3-2: In-band blocking for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz NR band Parameter Unit Case 1 Case 2 Pinterferer dBm -56 -44 Finterferer (offset) MHz -BWChannel/2 – FIoffset, case 1 and BWChannel/2 + FIoffset, case 1 ≤ -BWChannel/2 – FIoffset, case 2 and ≥ BWChannel/2 + FIoffset, case 2 n1, n3, n34, n39, n41 Finterferer MHz NOTE 2 FDL_low – 15 to FDL_high + 15 NOTE 1: The absolute value of the interferer offset Finterferer (offset) shall be further adjusted to ( )SCS SCS F 5 . 0 / interferer + MHz with SCS the sub-carrier spacing of the wanted signal in MHz. The interferer is an NR signal with 15 kHz SCS. NOTE 2: For each carrier frequency, the requirement applies for two interferer carrier frequencies: a: -BWChannel/2 – FIoffset, case 1; b: BWChannel/2 + FIoffset, case 1 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2090 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI For NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz, in-band blocking (IBB) is defined for an unwanted interfering signal falling into the UE receive band or into an immediately adjacent frequency range up to 3* BWChannel below or above the UE receive band where BWChannel is the bandwidth of the wanted signal. The throughput of the wanted signal shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2 and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1) with parameters specified in Table 7.6J.2.3-3 and Table 7.6J.2.3-4. The relative throughput requirement shall be met for any SCS specified for the channel bandwidth of the wanted signal. Table 7.6J.2.3-3: In-band blocking parameters for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth (MHz) 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + 6 dB BWinterferer MHz BWChannel FIoffset, case 1 MHz (3/2)*BWChannel FIoffset, case 2 MHz (5/2)*BWChannel NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2J.2. NOTE 2: The interferer consists of the RMC specified in Annexes A.3.2.2 and A.3.3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 Table 7.6J.2.3-4: In-band blocking for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz NR band Parameter Unit Case 1 Case 2 Pinterferer dBm -56 -44 n78, n79 Finterferer (offset) MHz -BWChannel/2 – FIoffset, case 1 and BWChannel/2 + FIoffset, case 1 ≤ -BWChannel/2 – FIoffset, case 2 and ≥ BWChannel/2 + FIoffset, case 2 Finterferer NOTE 2 FDL_low – 3*BWChannel to FDL_high + 3*BWChannel NOTE 1: The absolute value of the interferer offset Finterferer (offset) shall be further adjusted to ( )SCS SCS F 5 . 0 / interferer + MHz with SCS the sub-carrier spacing of the wanted signal in MHz. The interferer is an NR signal with an SCS equal to that of the wanted signal. NOTE 2: For each carrier frequency, the requirement applies for two interferer carrier frequencies: a: -BWChannel/2 – FIoffset, case 1; b: BWChannel/2 + FIoffset, case 1 NOTE 3: BWChannel denotes the channel bandwidth of the wanted signal The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-1 [2] clause 7.6J.2 and 7.6.2. 7.6J.2.4 Test description 7.6J.2.4.1 Initial conditions Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state. The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, test channel bandwidths and sub- carrier spacing based on NR operating bands specified in Table 5.3.5-1. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each combination of channel bandwidth and sub-carrier spacing, are shown in Table 7.6J.2.4.1-1. The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMC) are specified in Annexes A.2 and A.3. Configuration of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2091 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI Table 7.6J.2.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table Default Conditions Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.1 Normal Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Mid range Test Channel Bandwidths as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Lowest, Mid, Highest Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1 Lowest Test Parameters Downlink Configuration Uplink Configuration Test ID Mod'n RB allocation Mod'n RB allocation 1 CP-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1: The specific configuration of uplink and downlink are defined in Table 7.3.2.4.1-1. NOTE 2: In a band where UE supports 4Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected and 4Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2) is used in the test requirements. 1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508-1 [5] Annex A, in Figure A.3.1.4.1 for TE diagram and section A.3.2 for UE diagram. 2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.4.3. 3. Downlink signals are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2, C.3.1, and uplink signals according to Annex G.0, G.1, G.2, G.3.1. 4. The DL and UL Reference Measurement channels are set according to Table 7.6J.2.4.1-1. 5. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0. 6. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity NR, Connected without release On, Test Mode On and Test Loop Function On according to TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 4.5. Message contents are defined in clause 7.6J.2.4.3. 7.6J.2.4.2 Test procedure 1. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 7.6J.2.4.1-1. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. 2. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 7.6J.2.4.1-1. Since the UL has no payload and no loopback data to send the UE sends uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. 3. Set the parameters of the signal generator for an interfering signal below the wanted signal in Case 1 according to Tables 7.6J.2.5-1 and 7.6J.2.5-2 or Tables 7.6J.2.5-3 and 7.6J.2.5-4 as appropriate depending on NR band. 4. Set the downlink signal level according to the table 7.6J.2.5-1 or 7.6J.2.5-3 as appropriate. Send uplink power control commands to the UE using 1dB power step size to ensure that the UE output power measured by the test system is within the Uplink power control window, defined as -MU to -(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level in Table 7.6J.2.5-1 or Table 7.6J.2.5-3 for at least the duration of the Throughput measurement, where: - MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.3-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW. - Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 0.7dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 38.101-1 [2], Table 6.3.4.3-1 and is 0.7dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified for test case 6.3.4.3 in Table F.1.2-1. - The transmit power is measured as the sum of power of all antenna connectors (for ATG UE with omni- directional antennas) or of all TAB connectors (for ATG UE with antenna array). 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2092 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 5. Measure the average throughput for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H. 6. Repeat steps from 3 to 5, using an interfering signal above the wanted signal in Case 1 at step 3. 7. Repeat steps from 3 to 6, using interfering signals in Case 2 at step 3and 6. The ranges of case 2 are covered in steps equal to the interferer bandwidth. Interferer frequencies should be chosen starting with an offset nearest to the centre frequency and sweep outwards towards the band edges. In order to ensure that full range is tested for interferer frequency, run last test steps at frequency equal to FInterferer range limit defined at the corresponding band edge. 8. If applicable based on NR band, repeat steps from 3 to 5, using interfering signals in Case 4 at step 3. NOTE: The purpose of the Uplink power control window is to ensure that the actual UE output power is no greater than the target power level, and as close as possible to the target power level. The relationship between the Uplink power control window, the target power level and the corresponding possible actual UE Uplink power window is illustrated in Annex F.4.3. 7.6J.2.4.3 Message contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.6 with TRANSFORM_PRECODER_ENABLED condition in Table 4.6.3-118 PUSCH-Config. 7.6J.2.5 Test requirement For NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz, the throughput measurement derived in test procedure shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3 and A.3.2 with parameters specified in Tables 7.6J.2.5-1 and 7.6J.2.5-2. Table 7.6J.2.5-1: In-band blocking parameters for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth (MHz) 5, 10 15 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 Power in transmission bandwidth configuration3 dBm REFSENS + 6 dB REFSENS + 7 dB REFSENS + (9 + 10log10(BWChannel /20)) dB BWinterferer MHz 5 FIoffset, case 1 MHz 7.5 FIoffset, case 2 MHz 12.5 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2J.2. NOTE 2: The interferer consists of the RMC specified in Annexes A.3.2.2 and A.3.3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 and 15 kHz SCS. NOTE 3: 10log10(x) is rounded to the next higher 0.5dB value. Table 7.6J.2.5-2: In-band blocking for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz NR band Parameter Unit Case 1 Case 2 Pinterferer dBm -56 -44 Finterferer (offset) MHz -BWChannel/2 – FIoffset, case 1 and BWChannel/2 + FIoffset, case 1 ≤ -BWChannel/2 – FIoffset, case 2 and ≥ BWChannel/2 + FIoffset, case 2 n1, n3, n34, n39, n41 Finterferer MHz NOTE 2 FDL_low – 15 to FDL_high + 15 NOTE 1: The absolute value of the interferer offset Finterferer (offset) shall be further adjusted to ( )SCS SCS F 5 . 0 / interferer + MHz with SCS the sub-carrier spacing of the wanted signal in MHz. The interferer is an NR signal with 15 kHz SCS. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2093 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI NOTE 2: For each carrier frequency, the requirement applies for two interferer carrier frequencies: a: -BWChannel/2 – FIoffset, case 1; b: BWChannel/2 + FIoffset, case 1 For NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz, the throughput measurement derived in test procedure shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex A.2 and A.3 with parameters specified in Tables 7.6J.2.5-3 and 7.6J.2.5-4. Table 7.6J.2.5-3: In-band blocking parameters for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth (MHz) 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + 6 dB BWinterferer MHz BWChannel FIoffset, case 1 MHz (3/2)*BWChannel FIoffset, case 2 MHz (5/2)*BWChannel NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2J.2. NOTE 2: The interferer consists of the RMC specified in Annexes A.3.2.2 and A.3.3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 Table 7.6J.2.5-4: In-band blocking for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz NR band Parameter Unit Case 1 Case 2 Pinterferer dBm -56 -44 n78, n79 Finterferer (offset) MHz -BWChannel/2 – FIoffset, case 1 and BWChannel/2 + FIoffset, case 1 ≤ -BWChannel/2 – FIoffset, case 2 and ≥ BWChannel/2 + FIoffset, case 2 Finterferer NOTE 2 FDL_low – 3*BWChannel to FDL_high + 3*BWChannel NOTE 1: The absolute value of the interferer offset Finterferer (offset) shall be further adjusted to ( )SCS SCS F 5 . 0 / interferer + MHz with SCS the sub-carrier spacing of the wanted signal in MHz. The interferer is an NR signal with an SCS equal to that of the wanted signal. NOTE 2: For each carrier frequency, the requirement applies for two interferer carrier frequencies: a: -BWChannel/2 – FIoffset, case 1; b: BWChannel/2 + FIoffset, case 1 NOTE 3: BWChannel denotes the channel bandwidth of the wanted signal |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.6J.3 Out-of-band blocking for ATG | Editor’s note: This clause is incomplete. The following aspects are either missing or not yet determined: - MU are FFS for ATG UEs with more than 2 transmit antenna connectors/ transceiver array boundary (TAB) connectors. 7.6J.3.1 Test Purpose Out-of-band band blocking is defined for an unwanted CW interfering signal falling outside a frequency range 15 MHz below or above the UE receive band, with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz, or falling outside a frequency range up to 3*BWChannel below or from 3*BWChannel above the UE receive band, with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz, at which a given average throughput shall meet or exceed the requirement for the specified measurement channels. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2094 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 7.6J.3.2 Test Applicability This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 18 and forward that support NR standalone ATG. 7.6J.3.3 Minimum Conformance Requirements For NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz out-of-band band blocking is defined for an unwanted CW interfering signal falling outside a frequency range 15 MHz below or above the UE receive band. The throughput of the wanted signal shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2 and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1) with parameters specified in Table 7.6J.3.3-1 and Table 7.6J.3.3-2. The relative throughput requirement shall be met for any SCS specified for the channel bandwidth of the wanted signal. Table 7.6J.3.3-1: Out-of-band blocking parameters for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz Channel bandwidth Power in transmission bandwidth configuration [dBm] 5 MHz REFSENS + 6.0 dB 10 MHz REFSENS + 6.0 dB 15 MHz REFSENS + 7.0 dB 20 MHz REFSENS + 9.0 dB 25 MHz REFSENS + 10.0 dB 30 MHz REFSENS + 11.0 dB 35 MHz REFSENS + 11.5 dB 40 MHz REFSENS + 12.0 dB 45 MHz REFSENS + 12.5 dB 50 MHz REFSENS + 13.0 dB 60 MHz REFSENS + 14.0 dB 70 MHz REFSENS + 14.5 dB 80 MHz REFSENS + 15.0 dB 90 MHz REFSENS + 15.5 dB 100 MHz REFSENS + 16.0 dB NOTE: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3- 3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2J.2. Table 7.6J.3.3-2: Out of-band blocking for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz NR band Parameter Unit Range 1 Range 2 Range 3 n1, n3 n34, n39, n41 Pinterferer dBm -44 -30 -15 Finterferer (CW) MHz -60 < f – FDL_low < -15 or 15 < f – FDL_high < 60 -85 < f – FDL_low ≤ -60 or 60 ≤ f – FDL_high < 85 1 ≤ f ≤ FDL_low – 85 or FDL_high + 85 ≤ f ≤ 12750 NOTE: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm for FInterferer > 6000 MHz. For interferer frequencies across ranges 1, 2 and 3 in Table 7.6J.3.3-2, a maximum of { } { } 5, 10 / min 6 / 6, 24 max RB RB N n N n ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ exceptions are allowed for spurious response frequencies in each assigned frequency channel when measured using a step size of )5, 2 / min( channel BW MHz with RB N the number of resource blocks in the downlink transmission bandwidth configuration, BWChannel is the bandwidth of the frequency channel in MHz and n = 1,2,3 for SCS = 15,30,60 kHz, respectively. For these exceptions, the requirements in subclause 7.7J apply. For NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz out-of-band band blocking is defined for an unwanted CW interfering signal falling outside a frequency range up to 3*BWChannel below or from 3*BWChannel above the UE receive band, where BWChannel is the channel bandwidth. The throughput of the wanted signal shall be ≥ 95% of the 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2095 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2 and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1) with parameters specified in Table 7.6J.3.3-3 and Table 7.6J.3.3-4. The relative throughput requirement shall be met for any SCS specified for the channel bandwidth of the wanted signal. Table 7.6J.3.3-3: Out-of-band blocking parameters for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth (MHz) 10 15 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + 6 dB REFSENS + 7 dB REFSENS + 9 dB NOTE: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2J.2. Table 7.6J.3.3-4: Out of-band blocking for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz NR band Parameter Unit Range1 Range 2 Range 3 n78 (NOTE 3) Pinterferer dBm -44 -30 -15 Finterferer (CW) MHz -60 < f – FDL_low ≤ - 3*BWChannel or 3*BWChannel ≤ f – FDL_high < 60 -200 < f – FDL_low ≤ - MAX(60,3*BWChannel) or MAX(60,3*BWChannel) ≤ f – FDL_high < 200 1 ≤ f ≤ FDL_low – MAX(200,3*BWChannel ) or FDL_high+ MAX(200,3*BWChannel ) ≤ f ≤ 12750 n79 (NOTE 4) Finterferer (CW) MHz N/A -150 < f – FDL_low ≤ - MAX(60,3*BWChannel) or MAX(60,3*BWChannel) ≤ f – FDL_high < 150 1 ≤ f ≤ FDL_low – MAX(150,3*BWChannel ) or FDL_high+ MAX(150,3*BWChannel ) ≤ f ≤ 12750 NOTE 1: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm for FInterferer > 6000 MHz. NOTE 2: BWChannel denotes the channel bandwidth of the wanted signal NOTE 3: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm, for FInterferer > 2700 MHz and FInterferer < 4800 MHz. For BWChannel > 15 MHz, the requirement for Range 1 is not applicable and Range 2 applies from the frequency offset of 3*BWChannel from the band edge. For BWChannel larger than 60 MHz, the requirement for Range 2 is not applicable and Range 3 applies from the frequency offset of 3*BWChannel from the band edge. NOTE 4: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm, for FInterferer > 3650 MHz and FInterferer < 5750 MHz. For BWChannel ≥ 40 MHz, the requirement for Range 2 is not applicable and Range 3 applies from the frequency offset of 3*BWChannel from the band edge. For interferer frequencies across ranges 1, 2 and 3 in Table 7.6J.3.3-4, a maximum of { } { } 5, 10 / min 6 / 6, 24 max RB RB N n N n ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ exceptions are allowed for spurious response frequencies in each assigned frequency channel when measured using a step size of )5, 2 / min( channel BW MHz with RB N the number of resource blocks in the downlink transmission bandwidth configuration, BWChannel the bandwidth of the frequency channel in MHz and n = 1,2,3 for SCS = 15, 30, 60 kHz, respectively. For these exceptions, the requirements in subclause 7.7J apply. NOTE: In 3GPP, the ATG UE out-of-band blocking specification is defined to ensure the telecommunication link and there may be other sources of interference and regulatory issues that need to be considered when designing ATG UE, i.e. avionic equipment. The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-1 [2] clause 7.6J.3 and 7.6.3. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2096 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 7.6J.3.4 Test Description 7.6J.3.4.1 Initial Conditions Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state. The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, and channel bandwidths based on NR operating bands specified in Table 5.3.5-1. All these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each combination of channel bandwidth and sub-carrier spacing, and are shown in Table 7.6J.3.4.1-1. The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMCs) are specified in Annexes A.2 and A.3 respectively. The details of the OCNG patterns used are specified in Annex A.5. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.3. Table 7.6J.3.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table Default Conditions Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.1 Normal Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 One frequency chosen arbitrarily from low or high range Test Channel Bandwidths as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Lowest, Mid, Highest Test SCS as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Lowest Test Parameters Downlink Configuration Uplink Configuration Test ID Mod'n RB allocation Mod'n RB allocation 1 CP-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1: The specific configuration of uplink and downlink are defined in Table 7.3.2.4.1-1. NOTE 2: In a band where UE supports 4Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected and 4Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2) is used in the test requirements. 1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508 [5] Annex A, in Figure A.3.1.4.2 for TE diagram and section A.3.2 for UE diagram. 2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 38.508 [5] subclause 4.4.3. 3. Downlink signals are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2, C.3.1, and uplink signals according to Annex G.0, G.1, G.2, and G.3.1. 4. The UL and DL Reference Measurement channels are set according to Table 7.6J.3.4.1-1. 5. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0. 6. Ensure the UE is in State RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity NR, Connected without release On, Test Mode On and Test Loop Function On according to TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 4.5. Message contents are defined in clause 7.6J.3.4.3. 7.6J.3.4.2 Test Procedure 1. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 7.6J.3.4.1-1. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. 2. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 7.6J.3.4.1-1. Since the UE has no payload data to send, the UE transmits uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. 3. Set the parameters of the CW signal generator for an interfering signal below the wanted signal according to Table 7.6J.3.5-2 or 7.6J.3.5-4. The frequency step size is )5, 2 / min( channel BW MHz. 4. Set the downlink signal level according to the Table 7.6J.3.5-1 or 7.6J.3.5-3. Send uplink power control commands to the UE using 1dB power step size to ensure that the UE output power measured by the test system 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2097 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI is within the Uplink power control window, defined as -MU to -(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level in Table 7.6J.3.5-1 or Table 7.6J.3.5-3 for at least the duration of the Throughput measurement, where: - MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.3-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW - Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 0.7dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 38.101-1 [2], Table 6.3.4.3-1 and is 0.7dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified for test case 6.3.4.3 in Table F.1.2-1. - The transmit power is measured as the sum of power of all antenna connectors (for ATG UE with omni- directional antennas) or of all TAB connectors (for ATG UE with antenna array). 5. Measure the average throughput for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H. 6. Record the frequencies for which the throughput doesn't meet the requirements. 7. Repeat steps from 3 to 6, using an interfering signal above the wanted signal at step 3. NOTE: The purpose of the Uplink power control window is to ensure that the actual UE output power is no greater than the target power level, and as close as possible to the target power level. The relationship between the Uplink power control window, the target power level and the corresponding possible actual UE Uplink power window is illustrated in Annex F.4.3. 7.6J.3.4.3 Message Contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.6 ensuring Table 4.6.3-118 with condition TRANSFORM_PRECODER_ENABLED. 7.6J.3.5 Test Requirement For NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz, the throughput measurement derived in test procedure shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex A.3.2 and A.3.3 with parameters specified in Tables 7.6J.3.5-1 and 7.6J.3.5-2. For NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz, the number of spurious response frequencies recorded in the final step of test procedure shall not exceed { } { } 5, 10 / min 6 / 6, 24 max RB RB N n N n ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ in each assigned frequency channel when measured using a )5, 2 / min( channel BW MHz step size. For these exceptions the requirements of clause 7.7J Spurious Response are applicable. Table 7.6J.3.5-1: Out-of-band blocking parameters for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz Channel bandwidth Power in transmission bandwidth configuration [dBm] 5 MHz REFSENS + 6.0 dB – Rws 10 MHz REFSENS + 6.0 dB – Rws 15 MHz REFSENS + 7.0 dB – Rws 20 MHz REFSENS + 9.0 dB – Rws 25 MHz REFSENS + 10.0 dB – Rws 30 MHz REFSENS + 11.0 dB – Rws 35 MHz REFSENS + 11.5 dB – Rws 40 MHz REFSENS + 12.0 dB – Rws 45 MHz REFSENS + 12.5 dB – Rws 50 MHz REFSENS + 13.0 dB – Rws 60 MHz REFSENS + 14.0 dB – Rws 70 MHz REFSENS + 14.5 dB – Rws 80 MHz REFSENS + 15.0 dB – Rws 90 MHz REFSENS + 15.5 dB – Rws 100 MHz REFSENS + 16.0 dB – Rws NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2098 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3- 3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2J.2. NOTE 2: Rws is the relaxation to apply to the Wanted Signal. Values and conditions defined in Table 7.6J.3.5-5. Table 7.6J.3.5-2: Out of-band blocking for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz NR band Parameter Unit Range 1 Range 2 Range 3 n1, n3, n34, n39, n41 Pinterferer dBm -44 -30 -15 – Rcw Finterferer (CW) MHz -60 < f – FDL_low < -15 or 15 < f – FDL_high < 60 -85 < f – FDL_low ≤ -60 or 60 ≤ f – FDL_high < 85 1 ≤ f ≤ FDL_low – 85 or FDL_high + 85 ≤ f ≤ 12750 NOTE 1: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm for FInterferer > 6000 MHz. NOTE 2: Range 3 shall be tested only with the highest channel bandwidth. NOTE 3: Rcw is the relaxation to apply to the CW. Values and conditions defined in Table 7.6J.3.5-5. For NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz, the throughput measurement derived in test procedure shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex A.3.2 and A.3.3 with parameters specified in Tables 7.6J.3.5-3 and 7.6J.3.5-4. For NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz, the number of spurious response frequencies recorded in the final step of test procedure shall not exceed { } { } 5, 10 / min 6 / 6, 24 max RB RB N n N n ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ in each assigned frequency channel when measured using a )5, 2 / min( channel BW MHz step size. For these exceptions the requirements of clause 7.7J Spurious Response are applicable. Table 7.6J.3.5-3: Out-of-band blocking parameters for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth (MHz) 10 15 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + 6 dB – Rws REFSENS + 7 dB – Rws REFSENS + 9 dB – Rws NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2J.2. NOTE 2: Rws is the relaxation to apply to the Wanted Signal. Values and conditions defined in Table 7.6J.3.5-5. Table 7.6J.3.5-4: Out of-band blocking for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz NR band Parameter Unit Range1 Range 2 Range 3 n78 (NOTE 3) Pinterferer dBm -44 -30 -15 – Rcw Finterferer (CW) MHz -60 < f – FDL_low ≤ - 3*BWChannel or 3*BWChannel ≤ f – FDL_high < 60 -200 < f – FDL_low ≤ - MAX(60,3*BWChannel) or MAX(60,3*BWChannel) ≤ f – FDL_high < 200 1 ≤ f ≤ FDL_low – MAX(200,3*BWChannel ) or FDL_high + MAX(200,3*BWChannel ) ≤ f ≤ 12750 n79 (NOTE 4) Finterferer (CW) MHz N/A -150 < f – FDL_low ≤ - MAX(60,3*BWChannel) or MAX(60,3*BWChannel) ≤ f – FDL_high < 150 1 ≤ f ≤ FDL_low – MAX(150,3*BWChannel ) or FDL_high + MAX(150,3*BWChannel ) ≤ f ≤ 12750 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2099 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI NOTE 1: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm for FInterferer > 6000 MHz. NOTE 2: BWChannel denotes the channel bandwidth of the wanted signal NOTE 3: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm, for FInterferer > 2700 MHz and FInterferer < 4800 MHz. For BWChannel > 15 MHz, the requirement for Range 1 is not applicable and Range 2 applies from the frequency offset of 3*BWChannel from the band edge. For BWChannel larger than 60 MHz, the requirement for Range 2 is not applicable and Range 3 applies from the frequency offset of 3*BWChannel from the band edge. NOTE 4: The power level of the interferer (PInterferer) for Range 3 shall be modified to -20 dBm, for FInterferer > 3650 MHz and FInterferer < 5750 MHz. For BWChannel ≥ 40 MHz, the requirement for Range 2 is not applicable and Range 3 applies from the frequency offset of 3*BWChannel from the band edge. NOTE 5: Range 3 shall be tested only with the highest channel bandwidth. NOTE 6: Rcw is the relaxation to apply to the CW. Values and conditions defined in Table 7.6J.3.5-5. Table 7.6J.3.5-5: Relaxations required Relaxation for CW (Rcw) Relaxation for Wanted Signal (Rws) Condition 9dB 6dB, BW ≤ 10MHz 7dB, BW = 15MHz 9dB, 15MHz < BW ≤ 100MHz For testing Range 3 for ATG UEs with maxOutputPowerATG-r18 greater than 31dBm (greater than PC1). Otherwise, 0dB relaxation required. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.7 Spurious response | Editor’s note: The following aspects are either missing or not yet determined: - MU and TT for f>6GHz are working assumption based on analysis of single TE vendor. Values will be revisited once analysis from other TE vendors is available. 7.7.1 Test Purpose Spurious response is a measure of the ability of the receiver to receive a wanted signal on its assigned channel frequency without exceeding a given degradation due to the presence of an unwanted CW interfering signal at any other frequency for which a response is obtained, i.e. for which the out-of-band blocking limit as specified in subclause 7.6.3 is not met. The lack of the spurious response ability decreases the coverage area when other unwanted interfering signal exists at any other frequency. 7.7.2 Test Applicability This test applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward. 7.7.3 Minimum Conformance Requirements The throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2 and A.3.3(with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1) with parameters for the wanted signal as specified in Table 7.7.3-1 for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz and in Table 7.7.3-1a for NR bands with FDL_high ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_high ≥ 3300 MHz and for the interferer as specified in Table 7.7.3-2. The relative throughput requirement shall be met for any SCS specified for the channel bandwidth of the wanted signal. For operating bands with an unpaired DL part (as noted in Table 5.2-1), the requirements only apply for carriers assigned in the paired part. Table 7.7.3-1: Spurious response parameters for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth (MHz) 3, 5, 10 15 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 Power in transmission dBm REFSENS + 6 dB REFSENS + 7 dB REFSENS + (9 + 10log10(BWChannel /20)) dB 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2100 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI bandwidth configuration2 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: 10log10(x) is rounded to the next higher 0.5dB value. Table 7.7.3-1a: Spurious response parameters for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth (MHz) 10 15 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + 6 dB REFSENS + 7 dB REFSENS + 9 dB NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. Table 7.7.3-2: Spurious response Parameter Unit Level PInterferer (CW) dBm -44 FInterferer MHz Spurious response frequencies The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-1 [2] clause 7.7. 7.7.4 Test Description 7.7.4.1 Initial Conditions The initial conditions shall be the same as in clause 7.6.3.4.1 in order to test spurious responses obtained in clause 7.6.3 under the same conditions. 7.7.4.2 Test Procedure 1. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 7.6.3.4.1-1. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. 2. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 7.6.3.4.1-1. Since the UE has no payload and no loopback data to send, the UE transmits uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. 3. Set the parameters of the CW signal generator for an interfering signal according to Table 7.7.5-2. The spurious frequencies are taken from records in the final step of test procedures in clause 7.6.3.4.2. 4. Set the downlink signal level according to the table 7.7.5-1 or 7.7.5-1a. Send uplink power control commands to the UE using 1dB power step size to ensure that the UE output power measured by the test system is within the Uplink power control window, defined as -MU to -(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level in Table 7.7.5-1 or 7.7.5-1a for at least the duration of the Throughput measurement, where: - MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.3-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW - Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 0.7dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 38.101-1 [2], Table 6.3.4.3-1 and is 0.7dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified for test case 6.3.4.3 in Table F.1.2-1. - For UEs supporting Tx diversity, the transmit power is measured as the sum of the output power from both UE antenna connectors.5. For the spurious frequency, measure the average throughput for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H.2. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2101 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI NOTE: The purpose of the Uplink power control window is to ensure that the actual UE output power is no greater than the target power level, and as close as possible to the target power level. The relationship between the Uplink power control window, the target power level and the corresponding possible actual UE Uplink power window is illustrated in Annex F.4.3. 7.7.4.3 Message Contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.6 ensuring Table 4.6.3-118 with condition TRANSFORM_PRECODER_ENABLED. 7.7.5 Test Requirement The throughput measurement derived in test procedure shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex A.3.2 and A.3.3 with parameters for the wanted signal as specified in Table 7.7.5-1 for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz and in Table 7.7.5-1a for NR bands with FDL_high ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_high ≥ 3300 MHz and for the interferer as specified in Table 7.7.5-2. Table 7.7.5-1: Spurious response parameters for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth (MHz) 3, 5, 10 15 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 Power in transmission bandwidth configuration2 dBm REFSENS + 6 dB REFSENS + 7 dB REFSENS + (9 + 10log10(BWChannel /20)) dB NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: 10log10(x) is rounded to the next higher 0.5dB value. Table 7.7.5-1a: Spurious response parameters for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth (MHz) 10 15 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + 6 dB REFSENS + 7 dB REFSENS + 9 dB NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. Table 7.7.5-2: Spurious response Parameter Unit Level PInterferer (CW) dBm -44 FInterferer MHz Spurious response frequencies 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2102 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI Table 7.7.5-3: Void |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.7A Spurious response for CA | |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.7A.0 Minimum conformance requirements | |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.7A.0.1 Minimum conformance requirements for intra-band contiguous CA | The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-1 [2] clause 7.7A.1. Table 7.7A.0.1-1: Spurious response parameters for intra-band contiguous CA RX parameter Units BW Class B C D Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel specific value below dB 9 9 9 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. Table 7.7A.0.1-2: Spurious response for CA Parameter Unit Level PInterferer (CW) dBm -44 FInterferer MHz Spurious response frequencies |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.7A.0.2 Void | |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.7A.0.3 Minimum conformance requirements for inter-band CA | For inter-band carrier aggregation with one component carrier per operating band and the uplink assigned to one NR band, the spurious response are defined with the uplink active on the band(s) other than the band whose downlink is being tested. The UE shall meet the requirements specified in subclause 7.7 for each component carrier while all downlink carriers are active. For the UE which supports inter-band CA configuration in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1, Pinterferer power defined in Table 7.7.3-2 is increased by the amount given by ΔRIB,c defined in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1. The throughput of each carrier shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2 and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1). The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-1 [2] clause 7.7A.3. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.7A.0.4 Minimum conformance requirements for intra-band non-contiguous CA | For intra-band non-contiguous carrier aggregation with one uplink carrier and two or more downlink sub-blocks, the spurious response requirements are defined with the uplink configuration in accordance with Table 7.3A.0.2.2-1. For this uplink configuration, the UE shall meet the requirements for each sub-block as specified in clauses 7.7 and 7.7A.1 for one component carrier and two component carriers per sub-block, respectively. The requirements apply with all downlink carriers active. The throughput of each carrier shall be ≥ 95 % of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1). 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2103 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.7A.1 Spurious response for CA (2DL CA) | 7.7A.1.1 Test Purpose Spurious response for 2DL CA verifies the receiver's ability to receive a wanted 2DL carrier aggregated signal on its assigned channel frequency without exceeding a given degradation due to the presence of an unwanted CW interfering signal at any other frequency at which a response is obtained i.e. for which the out of band blocking limit as specified in sub-clause 7.6A.3 is not met. The lack of the spurious response ability decreases the coverage area when other unwanted interfering signal exists at any other frequency. 7.7A.1.2 Test Applicability This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that support 2DL CA. 7.7A.1.3 Minimum Conformance Requirements The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 7.7A.0. 7.7A.1.4 Test Description 7.7A.1.4.1 Initial Conditions The initial conditions shall be the same as in clause 7.6A.3.1.4.1 in order to test spurious responses obtained in clause 7.6A.3.1 under the same conditions. 7.7A.1.4.2 Test Procedure 1. Configure SCC according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2 for all downlink physical channels. 2. The SS shall configure SCC as per TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 5.5.1. Message contents are defined in clause 7.7A.1.4.3. 3. SS activates SCC by sending the activation MAC CE (Refer TS 38.321 [18], clauses 5.9, 6.1.3.10). Wait for at least 2 seconds (Refer TS 38.133[19], clause 9.3). 4. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Test Configuration Table 7.6A.3.1.4.1-1, 7.6A.3.1.4.1-2 or 7.6A.3.1.4.1-3 in Clause 7.6A.3 on both PCC and SCC. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. 5. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Test Configuration Table 7.6A.3.1.4.1-1, 7.6A.3.1.4.1-2 or 7.6A.3.1.4.1-3 in Clause 7.6A.3 on both PCC and SCC. Since the UE has no payload data to send, the UE sends uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. 6. Set the parameters of the CW signal generator for an interfering signal according to Table 7.7A.0.1-2. The spurious frequencies are taken from records in the final step of test procedures in clause 7.6A.3 Out-of-band blocking for CA. 7. Set the downlink signal level according to Table 7.7A.0.1-1 for both carriers. Send uplink power control commands to the UE using 1dB power step size to ensure that the UE output power measured by the test system is within the Uplink power control window, defined as -MU to -(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level in Table 7.7A.0.1-1 + (10log(P_LCRB/NRB_alloc) for PCC, 10log(S_LCRB/NRB_alloc) for SCC) for at least the duration of the Throughput measurement, where: - MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.3-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW - Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 0.7dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 38.101-1 [2], Table 6.3.4.3-1 and is 0.7dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified for test case 6.3.4.3 in Table F.1.2-1. - For UEs supporting Tx diversity, the transmit power is measured as the sum of the output power from both UE antenna connectors. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2104 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 8. For each spurious frequency, measure the average throughput for each component carrier for duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H.2A. NOTE: The purpose of the Uplink power control window is to ensure that the actual UE output power is no greater than the target power level, and as close as possible to the target power level. The relationship between the Uplink power control window, the target power level and the corresponding possible actual UE Uplink power window is illustrated in Annex F.4.3. Table 7.7A.1.4.2-1: Void 7.7A.1.4.3 Message Contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.6. 7.7A.1.5 Test Requirement The throughput measurement of each carrier derived in test procedure shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2 and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1) with parameters specified in Table 7.7A.0.1-1 and 7.7A.0.1-2. For the UE which supports inter-band 2DL CA configuration in Table7.3A.0.3.2.1-1, PInterferer power defined in Table 7.7A.0.1-2 is increased by the amount given by ΔRIB,c in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.7A.2 Spurious response for CA (3DL CA) | 7.7A.2.1 Test Purpose Spurious response for 3DL CA verifies the receiver's ability to receive a wanted 3DL carrier aggregated signal on its assigned channel frequency without exceeding a given degradation due to the presence of an unwanted CW interfering signal at any other frequency at which a response is obtained i.e. for which the out of band blocking limit as specified in sub-clause 7.6A.3 is not met. The lack of the spurious response ability decreases the coverage area when other unwanted interfering signal exists at any other frequency. 7.7A.2.2 Test Applicability This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that support 3DL CA. 7.7A.2.3 Minimum Conformance Requirements The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 7.7A.0. 7.7A.2.4 Test Description 7.7A.2.4.1 Initial Conditions The initial conditions shall be the same as in clause 7.6A.3.2.4.1 in order to test spurious responses obtained in clause 7.6A.3.2 under the same conditions. 7.7A.2.4.2 Test Procedure Same test procedure as sub-clause 7.7A.1.4.2 with the following exceptions: Step 1, 2 and 4 of Test Procedure as in clause 7.7A.1.4.2 is replaced by: 1. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Test Configuration Table 7.6A.3.1.4.1-1, 7.6A.3.1.4.1-2 or 7.6A.3.1.4.1-3 in Clause 7.6A.3 on both PCC and SCCs. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. 2. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Test Configuration Table 7.6A.3.1.4.1-1, 7.6A.3.1.4.1-2 or 7.6A.3.1.4.1-3 in Clause 7.6A.3 on both PCC and SCCs. Since the UE has no payload data to send, the UE sends uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. 4. Set the downlink signal level according to Table 7.7A.0.1-1 for both carriers. Send uplink power control commands to the UE using 1dB power step size to ensure that the UE output power measured by the test system 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2105 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI is within the Uplink power control window, defined as -MU to -(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level in Table 7.7A.0.1-1 + (10log(P_LCRB/NRB_alloc) for PCC, 10log(S_LCRB/NRB_alloc) for SCC) for at least the duration of the Throughput measurement, where: - MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.3-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW - Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 0.7dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 38.101-1 [2], Table 6.3.4.3-1 and is 0.7dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified for test case 6.3.4.3 in Table F.1.2-1. - For UEs supporting Tx diversity, the transmit power is measured as the sum of the output power from both UE antenna connectors. 7.7A.2.4.3 Message Contents Same message contents as sub-clause 7.7A.1.4.3. 7.7A.2.5 Test Requirement The throughput measurement of each carrier derived in test procedure shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2 and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1) with parameters specified in Table 7.7A.0.1-1 and 7.7A.0.1-2. For the UE which supports inter-band 3DL CA configuration in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.3-1, PInterferer power defined in Table 7.7A.0.1-2 is increased by the amount given by ΔRIB,c in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.3-1. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.7A.3 Spurious response for CA (4DL CA) | 7.7A.3.1 Test Purpose Spurious response for 4DL CA verifies the receiver's ability to receive a wanted 4DL carrier aggregated signal on its assigned channel frequency without exceeding a given degradation due to the presence of an unwanted CW interfering signal at any other frequency at which a response is obtained i.e. for which the out of band blocking limit as specified in sub-clause 7.6A.3 is not met. The lack of the spurious response ability decreases the coverage area when other unwanted interfering signal exists at any other frequency. 7.7A.3.2 Test Applicability This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that support 4DL CA. 7.7A.3.3 Minimum Conformance Requirements The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 7.7A.0. 7.7A.3.4 Test Description 7.7A.3.4.1 Initial Conditions The initial conditions shall be the same as in clause 7.6A.3.3.4.1 in order to test spurious responses obtained in clause 7.6A.3.3 under the same conditions. 7.7A.3.4.2 Test Procedure Same test procedure as sub-clause 7.7A.2.4.2. 7.7A.3.4.3 Message Contents Same message contents as sub-clause 7.7A.1.4.3. 7.7A.3.5 Test Requirement The throughput measurement of each carrier derived in test procedure shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2 and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2106 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1) with parameters specified in Table 7.7A.0.1-1 and 7.7A.0.1-2.For the UE which supports inter-band 4DL CA configuration in Table 7.3.2_1.3-1 and Table 7.3A.0.3.2.4-1, PInterferer power defined in Table 7.7A.0.1-2 is increased by the amount given by ΔRIB,c in Table 7.3.2_1.3-1 and Table 7.3A.0.3.2.4-1. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.7A.4 Spurious response for CA (5DL CA) | Editor’s Note: This clause is incomplete. The following aspects are either missing or not yet determined: - Test procedure are FFS. - RefSens test case for 5DL CA is FFS - Out-of-band blocking test case for 5DL CA is FFS 7.7A.4.1 Test Purpose Spurious response for 5DL CA verifies the receiver's ability to receive a wanted 5DL carrier aggregated signal on its assigned channel frequency without exceeding a given degradation due to the presence of an unwanted CW interfering signal at any other frequency at which a response is obtained i.e. for which the out of band blocking limit as specified in sub-clause 7.6A.3 is not met. The lack of the spurious response ability decreases the coverage area when other unwanted interfering signal exists at any other frequency. 7.7A.4.2 Test Applicability This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that support 5DL CA. 7.7A.4.3 Minimum Conformance Requirements The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 7.7A.0. 7.7A.4.4 Test Description 7.7A.4.4.1 Initial Conditions The initial conditions shall be the same as in clause 7.6A.3.4.4.1 in order to test spurious responses obtained in clause 7.6A.3.4 under the same conditions. 7.7A.4.4.2 Test Procedure Same test procedure as sub-clause 7.7A.1.4.2 with the following exceptions: Step 1, 2 and 4 of Test Procedure as in clause 7.7A.1.4.2 is replaced by: 1. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Test Configuration Table [FFS] in Clause 7.6A.3 on both PCC and SCCs. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. 2. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Test Configuration Table [FFS] in Clause 7.6A.3 on both PCC and SCCs. Since the UE has no payload data to send, the UE sends uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. 4. Set the downlink signal level according to Table 7.7A.0.1-1 for both carriers. Send uplink power control commands to the UE using 1dB power step size to ensure that the UE output power measured by the test system is within the Uplink power control window, defined as -MU to -(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level in Table 7.7A.0.1-1 + (10log(P_LCRB/NRB_alloc) for PCC, 10log(S_LCRB/NRB_alloc) for SCC) for at least the duration of the Throughput measurement, where: - MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.3-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW - Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 0.7dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2107 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 38.101-1 [2], Table 6.3.4.3-1 and is 0.7dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified for test case 6.3.4.3 in Table F.1.2-1. - For UEs supporting Tx diversity, the transmit power is measured as the sum of the output power from both UE antenna connectors. 7.7A.4.4.3 Message Contents Same message contents as sub-clause 7.7A.1.4.3. 7.7A.4.5 Test Requirement The throughput measurement of each carrier derived in test procedure shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2 and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1) with parameters specified in Table 7.7A.0.1-1 and 7.7A.0.1-2. For the UE which supports inter-band 5DL CA configuration in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.5-1, PInterferer power defined in Table 7.7A.0.1-2 is increased by the amount given by ΔRIB,c in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.5-1. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.7B Spurious response for NR-DC | For inter-band NR-DC configurations, the spurious response for the corresponding inter-band CA configuration as specified in clause 7.7A applies. Note: For NR-DC testing, replace CA by NR-DC, PCC by PCell, and SCC by PSCell in clause 7.7A. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.7C Spurious response for SUL | 7.7C.1 Test Purpose Spurious response is a measure of the ability of the receiver to receive a wanted signal on its assigned channel frequency without exceeding a given degradation due to the presence of an unwanted CW interfering signal at any other frequency for which a response is obtained, i.e. for which the out-of-band blocking limit as specified in subclause 7.6C.3 is not met. The lack of the spurious response ability decreases the coverage area when other unwanted interfering signal exists at any other frequency. 7.7C.2 Test Applicability This test applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that support SUL operating on the SUL bands. 7.7C.3 Minimum Conformance Requirements Same as defined in clause 7.7.3. 7.7C.4 Test Description 7.7C.4.1 Initial Conditions The initial conditions shall be the same as defined in clause 7.6C.3.4 in order to test spurious responses obtained in clause 7.6C.3 under the same conditions. 7.7C.4.2 Test Procedure Same as defined in clause 7.7.4.2 with the following exceptions: - Replace references to Table 7.6.3.4.1-1 by references to Table 7.6C.3.4.1-1. - Replace reference to clause 7.6.3.4.2 by reference to clause 7.6C.3.4.2. 7.7C.4.3 Message Contents Same as defined in clause 7.6C.3.4. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2108 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 7.7C.5 Test Requirement Same as defined in clause 7.7.5. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.7D Spurious response for UL MIMO | 7.7D.1 Test Purpose Spurious response verifies the ability of the UE that support UL MIMO to receive a wanted signal on its assigned channel frequency without exceeding a given degradation due to the presence of an unwanted CW interfering signal at any other frequency at which a response is obtained i.e. for which the out of band blocking for UL MIMO limit as specified in sub-clause 7.6D.3 is not met. The lack of the spurious response ability decreases the coverage area when other unwanted interfering signal exists at any other frequency. 7.7D.2 Test Applicability This test applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that support UL MIMO on FDD bands. 7.7D.3 Minimum Conformance Requirements For UE with two or four transmitter antenna connectors in closed-loop spatial multiplexing scheme, the minimum requirements in Clause 7.7.3 shall be met with the UL MIMO configurations specified in Table 6.2D.1.4.1-1 in Clause 6.2 D.1 UE maximum output power for UL MIMO. For UL MIMO, the parameter PCMAX_L is defined as the total transmitter power over the two or four transmitter antenna connectors. The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-1 [2] clause 7.7D. 7.7D.4 Test Description 7.7D.4.1 Initial Conditions The initial conditions shall be the same as in clause 7.6D.3.4.1 in order to test spurious responses obtained in clause 7.6D.3 under the same conditions. 7.7D.4.2 Test Procedure 1. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Test Configuration Table 7.6D.3.4.1-1 in Clause 7.6D.3. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. 2. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Test Configuration Table 7.6D.3.4.1-1 in Clause 7.6D.3. Since the UE has no payload data to send, the UE transmits uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. The PDCCH DCI format 0_1 is specified with condition 2TX_UL_MIMO in 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.6.1.1.2. 3. Set the parameters of the CW signal generator for an interfering signal according to Table 7.7.5-2. The spurious frequencies are taken from records in the final step of test procedures in clause 7.6D.3.4.2. 4. Set the downlink signal level according to the Table 7.7.5-1 or 7.7.5-1a. Send uplink power control commands to the UE (less or equal to 1dB step size should be used), to ensure that the UE output power is within +0, - 3.4 dB of the target level in table 7.7.5-1a in table 7.7.5-1 for carrier frequency f ≤ 3.0GHz or within +0, -4.0 dB of the target level for carrier frequency 3.0GHz < f ≤ 4.2GHz, for at least the duration of the throughput measurement. The transmit power is measured as the sum of the output power from all UE antenna connectors. 5. For the spurious frequency, measure the average throughput for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H.2. 7.7D.4.3 Message Contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 4.6 ensuring Table 4.6.3-182 with condition 2TX_UL_MIMO. 7.7D.5 Test Requirement Same test requirement as specified in 7.7.5. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2109 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 7.7D_1 Spurious response for SUL with UL MIMO 7.7D_1.1 Test Purpose Same test purpose as in clause 7.7D.1. 7.7D_1.2 Test Applicability This test applies to all types of NR UE release 17 and forward that support SUL and UL MIMO operating on the SUL bands. 7.7D_1.3 Minimum Conformance Requirements Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 7.7D.3. 7.7D_1.4 Test Description 7.7D_1.4.1 Initial Conditions The initial conditions shall be the same as in clause 7.6D.3_1.4.1 in order to test spurious responses obtained in clause 7.6D.3 under the same conditions. 7.7D_1.4.2 Test Procedure 1. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Test Configuration Table 7.6D.3_1.4.1-1 in Clause 7.6D.3_1. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. 2. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Test Configuration Table 7.6D.3_1.4.1-1 in Clause 7.6D.3_1. Since the UE has no payload data to send, the UE transmits uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. The PDCCH DCI format 0_1 is specified with condition 2TX_UL_MIMO in 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.6.1.1.2. 3. Set the parameters of the CW signal generator for an interfering signal according to Table 7.7.5-2. The spurious frequencies are taken from records in the final step of test procedures in clause 7.6D.3_1.4.2. 4. Set the downlink signal level according to the Table 7.7.5-1 or 7.7.5-1a. Send uplink power control commands to the UE (less or equal to 1dB step size should be used), to ensure that the UE output power is within +0, - 3.4 dB of the target level in table 7.7.5-1a in table 7.7.5-1 for carrier frequency f ≤ 3.0GHz or within +0, -4.0 dB of the target level for carrier frequency 3.0GHz < f ≤ 4.2GHz, for at least the duration of the throughput measurement. 5. For the spurious frequency, measure the average throughput for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H.2. 7.7D_1.4.3 Message Contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.6.1.1.2 ensuring UL/SUL indicator in Table 4.3.6.1.1.2-1 with condition SUL, subclause 4.6 ensuring Table 4.6.1-28 with condition SUL AND (RF OR RRM), Tables 4.6.3-14 with condition SUL_SUL for SUL carrier, Table 4.6.3-167 with condition PUSCH_PUCCH_ON_SUL, and Table 4.6.3-182 with the condition 2TX_UL_MIMO. 7.7D_1.5 Test Requirement Same test requirement as specified in 7.7.5. 7.7D_2 Spurious response for UL MIMO for UE supporting 4Tx 7.7D_2.1 Test Purpose Same test purpose as in clause 7.7D.1. 7.7D_2.2 Test Applicability This test applies to all types of NR Power Class 1.5 UE release 18 and forward that support 4-layer codebook based UL MIMO on FDD bands. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2110 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 7.7D_2.3 Minimum Conformance Requirements Same minimum conformance requirements as clause 7.7D.3. 7.7D_2.4 Test Description 7.7D_2.4.1 Initial Conditions The initial conditions shall be the same as in clause 7.7D.4.1 with the following exceptions: 1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508-1 [5] Annex A, Figure A.3.1.4.5a for TE diagram and clause A.3.2 for UE diagram. 7.7D_2.4.2 Test Procedure The test produce shall be the same as in clause 7.7D.4.2 with the following exceptions: 2. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Test Configuration Table 7.6D.3.4.1-1 in Clause 7.6D.3. Since the UE has no payload data to send, the UE transmits uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. The PDCCH DCI format 0_1 is specified with condition 4TX_UL_MIMO in 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.6.1.1.2. 7.7D_2.4.3 Message Contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 4.6 ensuring Table 4.6.3-182 with condition 4TX_UL_MIMO. 7.7D_2.5 Test Requirement Same test requirement as specified in 7.7.5. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.7E Spurious response for V2X | |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.7E.0 Minimum conformance requirements | 7.7E.0.1 General Spurious response is a measure of the receiver’s ability to receive a wanted signal on its assigned channel frequency without exceeding a given degradation due to the presence of an unwanted CW interfering signal at any other frequency for which a response is obtained, i.e. for which the out-of-band blocking limit as specified in clause 7.6E.3.0.1 is not met. When UE is configured for NR V2X reception non-concurrent with NR uplink transmissions for NR V2X operating bands specified in Table 5.2E.1-1, the throughput shall be ≥ 95 % of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.7.2 with parameters for the wanted signal as specified in Table 7.7E.0.1-1 and Table 7.7E.0.1-2 for NR V2X bands. The relative throughput requirement shall be met for any SCS specified for the channel bandwidth of the wanted signal. Table 7.7E.0.1-1: Spurious response parameters for NR V2X RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 10 MHz 20 MHz 30 MHz 40 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm PREFSENS_V2X + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 6 9 11 12 NOTE 1: Reference measurement channel is A.7.2 Table 7.7E.0.1-2: Spurious response for NR V2X Parameter Unit Level PInterferer (CW) dBm -44 FInterferer MHz Spurious response frequencies 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2111 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 7.7E.0.2 Spurious response for V2X concurrent operation For the inter-band concurrent NR V2X operation, the requirements specified in clause 7.7E.0.1 shall apply for the NR sidelink reception in the operating bands in Table 5.2E.2-1 and the requirements specified in clause 7.7 shall apply for the NR downlink reception in licensed band while all downlink carriers are active. The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-1 [2] clause 7.7E. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.7E.1 Spurious response for V2X / non-concurrent operation | 7.7E.1.1 Test Purpose Spurious response for V2X verifies the receiver's ability to receive a wanted aggregated signal on its assigned channel frequency without exceeding a given degradation due to the presence of an unwanted CW interfering signal at any other frequency at which a response is obtained i.e. for which the out of band blocking limit as specified in sub-clause 7.6E.3.1 is not met. The lack of the spurious response ability decreases the coverage area when other unwanted interfering signal exists at any other frequency. 7.7E.1.2 Test Applicability This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 16 and forward that support NR V2X sidelink communication. 7.7E.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 7.7E.0.1. 7.7E.1.4 Test Description 7.7E.1.4.1 Initial conditions The initial conditions shall be the same as in clause 7.6E.3.1.4.1 in order to test spurious responses obtained in clause 7.6E.3.1 under the same conditions. 7.7E.1.4.2 Test procedure 1. The UE starts to perform the NR V2X sidelink communication according to SL-V2X-Preconfiguration and to schedule the V2X RMC according to Table 7.6E.3.1.4.1-1. Set the downlink signal level according to Table 7.7E.1.5-1. 2. Set the parameters of the CW signal generator for an interfering signal according to Table 7.7E.1.5-2. The spurious frequencies are taken from records in the final step of test procedures in clause 7.6E.3.1.4.2. 3. For the spurious frequency, measure the average throughput for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H. 7.7E.1.4.3 Message contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.6. 7.7E.1.5 Test Requirement The throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.7.2 with parameters specified in Tables 7.7E.1.5-1 and 7.7E.1.5-2. Table 7.7E.1.5-1: Spurious response parameters for NR V2X RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 10 MHz 20 MHz 30 MHz 40 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm PREFSENS_V2X + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 6 9 11 12 NOTE 1: Reference measurement channel is A.7.2 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2112 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI Table 7.7E.1.5-2: Spurious response for NR V2X Parameter Unit Level PInterferer (CW) dBm -44 FInterferer MHz Spurious response frequencies |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.7E.2 Spurious response for V2X / concurrent operation | 7.7E.2.1 Test Purpose Same test purpose as specified in 7.7.1 and 7.7E.1.1 for concurrent operation. 7.7E.2.2 Test Applicability No test case details are specified for inter-band concurrent operation. The Spurious response requirements for V2X / concurrent operation apply and are tested in clauses 7.7 for NR downlink reception and 7.7E.1 for NR sidelink reception. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.7F Spurious response for shared spectrum channel access | |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.7F.1 Spurious response for shared spectrum channel access | |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.7F.1.1 Test Purpose | Spurious response verifies the ability of the UE that supports shared spectrum channel access to receive a wanted signal on its assigned channel frequency without exceeding a given degradation due to the presence of an unwanted CW interfering signal at any other frequency at which a response is obtained i.e. for which the out of band blocking for shared spectrum channel access as specified in sub-clause 7.6F.3.1 is not met. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.7F.1.2 Test Applicability | This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 16 and forward that support NR standalone shared spectrum channel access. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.7F.1.3 Minimum Conformance Requirements | For spurious responses, the throughput of the wanted signal shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.3.2 and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1) with parameters specified in Table 7.7F.1.3-1 and Table 7.7F.1.3-2. The relative throughput requirement shall be met for any SCS at any other frequency at which a response is obtained i.e. for which the limit as specified in clause 7.6F.3.1 is not met. Table 7.7F.1.3-1: Spurious response parameters for shared access bands RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 20 MHz 40 MHz 60 MHz 80 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 9 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3F.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. Table 7.7F.1.3-2: Spurious response for shared spectrum channel access Parameter Unit Level PInterferer (CW) dBm -44 FInterferer MHz Spurious response frequencies The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-1 [2] clause 7.7F.1 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2113 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.7F.1.4 Test Description | 7.7F.1.4.1 Initial Conditions The initial conditions shall be the same as in clause 7.6F.3.1.4.1 in order to test spurious responses obtained in clause 7.6F.3.1 under the same conditions. 7.7F.1.4.2 Test Procedure 1. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 7.6F.3.1.4.1-1. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. 2. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 7.6F.3.1.4.1-1. Since the UE has no payload and no loopback data to send, the UE transmits uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. 3. Set the parameters of the CW signal generator for an interfering signal according to Table 7.7F.1.5-2. The spurious frequencies are taken from records in the final step of test procedures in clause 7.6F.3.1.4.2. 4. Set the downlink signal level according to Table 7.7F.1.5-1. Send uplink power control commands to the UE using 1dB power step size to ensure that the UE output power measured by the test system is within the Uplink power control window, defined as -MU to -(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level in Table 7.7F.1.5-1 for at least the duration of the Throughput measurement, where: - MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.3-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW - Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 0.7dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 38.101-1 [2], Table 6.3.4.3-1 and is 0.7dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified for test case 6.3.4.3 in Table F.1.2-1. 5. For the spurious frequency, measure the average throughput for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H.2. NOTE: The purpose of the Uplink power control window is to ensure that the actual UE output power is no greater than the target power level, and as close as possible to the target power level. The relationship between the Uplink power control window, the target power level and the corresponding possible actual UE Uplink power window is illustrated in Annex F.4.3. 7.7F.1.4.3 Message Contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.6 with TRANSFORM_PRECODER_ENABLED condition in Table 4.6.3-118 PUSCH-Config. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.7F.1.5 Test Requirements | The throughput measurement derived in test procedure shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex A.3.2 and A.3.3 with parameters for the wanted signal as specified in Table 7.7F.1.5-1, and for the interferer as specified in Table 7.7F.1.5-2. Table 7.7F.1.5-1: Spurious response parameters for shared access bands RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth 20 MHz 40 MHz 60 MHz 80 MHz Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below dB 9 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3F.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. Table 7.7F.1.5-2: Spurious response for shared spectrum channel access Parameter Unit Level 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2114 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI PInterferer (CW) dBm -44 FInterferer MHz Spurious response frequencies |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.7F.2 Intra-band contiguous shared spectrum channel access CA | Editor’s note: - MU and TT for >6GHz (band n96) are working assumption based on analysis of single TE vendor. Values will be revisited once analysis from other TE vendors is available. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.7F.2.1 Test Purpose | Spurious response for intra-band contiguous shared access CA verifies the ability of the UE that supports shared spectrum channel access to receive a wanted signal on its assigned channel frequency without exceeding a given degradation due to the presence of an unwanted CW interfering signal at any other frequency at which a response is obtained i.e. for which the out of band blocking for shared spectrum channel access as specified in sub-clause 7.6F.3.1 is not met. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.7F.2.2 Test Applicability | This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 16 and forward that support NR standalone shared spectrum channel access CA. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.7F.2.3 Minimum Conformance Requirements | For spurious responses intra-band contiguous shared access CA the throughput of the wanted signal shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.3.2 and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1) with parameters specified in Table 7.7F.2.3-1 and Table 7.7F.2.3-2. The relative throughput requirement shall be met for any SCS at any other frequency at which a response is obtained i.e. for which the limit as specified in clause 7.6F.3.1 is not met. Table 7.7F.2.3-1: Spurious response parameters for intra-band contiguous shared access CA Rx Parameter Units Shared access CA bandwidth class B, C, D, E, I, M, N,O Pw in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration, per CC dBm REFSENS + CA bandwidth class specific value below dB 9 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3F.2-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. Table 7.7F.2.3-2: Spurious response for intra-band contiguous shared access CA Parameter Unit Level PInterferer (CW) dBm -44 FInterferer MHz Spurious response frequencies The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-1 [2] clause 7.7F.1A |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.7F.2.4 Test Description | 7.7F.2.4.1 Initial Conditions The initial conditions shall be the same as in clause 7.6F.3.2.4.1. 7.7F.2.4.2 Test Procedure 1. Configure SCC according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2 for all downlink physical channels. 2. The SS shall configure SCC as per TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 5.5.1. Message contents are defined in clause 7.7F.2.4.3. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2115 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 3. SS activates SCC by sending the activation MAC CE (Refer TS 38.321 [18], clauses 5.9, 6.1.3.10). Wait for at least 2 seconds (Refer TS 38.133[19], clause 9.3). 4. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 7.6F.3.2.4.1-1. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. 5. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 7.6F.3.2.4.1-1. Since the UE has no payload and no loopback data to send, the UE transmits uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. 6. Set the parameters of the CW signal generator for an interfering signal according to Table 7.7F.2.5-2. The spurious frequencies are taken from records in the final step of test procedures in clause 7.6F.3.1.4.2. 7. Set the downlink signal level according to Table 7.7F.2.5-1. Send uplink power control commands to the UE using 1dB power step size to ensure that the UE output power measured by the test system is within the Uplink power control window, defined as -MU to -(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level in Table 7.7F.2.5-1 for at least the duration of the Throughput measurement, where: - MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.3-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW - Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 0.7dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 38.101-1 [2], Table 6.3.4.3-1 and is 0.7dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified for test case 6.3.4.3 in Table F.1.2-1. 8. For the spurious frequency, measure the average throughput for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H.2. NOTE: The purpose of the Uplink power control window is to ensure that the actual UE output power is no greater than the target power level, and as close as possible to the target power level. The relationship between the Uplink power control window, the target power level and the corresponding possible actual UE Uplink power window is illustrated in Annex F.4.3. 7.7F.2.4.3 Message Contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.6 with TRANSFORM_PRECODER_ENABLED condition in Table 4.6.3-118 PUSCH-Config. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.7F.2.5 Test Requirements | The throughput measurement derived in test procedure shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex A.3.2 and A.3.3 with parameters for the wanted signal as specified in Table 7.7F.2.5-1, and for the interferer as specified in Table 7.7F.2.5-2. Table 7.7F.2.5-1: Spurious response parameters for intra-band contiguous shared access CA Rx Parameter Units Shared access CA bandwidth class B, C, D, E, I, M, N,O Pw in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration, per CC dBm REFSENS + CA bandwidth class specific value below dB 9 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3F.2-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. Table 7.7F.2.5-2: Spurious response for intra-band contiguous shared access CA Parameter Unit Level PInterferer (CW) dBm -44 FInterferer MHz Spurious response frequencies 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2116 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.7G Spurious response | 7.7G.0 General The requirements of spurious response for 2Tx Tx Diversity are tested in clause 7.7. The requirements of spurious response for 4Tx Tx Diversity are tested in clause 7.7G.1. 7.7G.1 Spurious response for Tx Diversity for UE supporting 4Tx 7.7G.1.1 Test Purpose Spurious response is a measure of the ability of the receiver to receive a wanted signal on its assigned channel frequency without exceeding a given degradation due to the presence of an unwanted CW interfering signal at any other frequency for which a response is obtained, i.e. for which the out-of-band blocking limit as specified in subclause 7.6G.2 is not met. The lack of the spurious response ability decreases the coverage area when other unwanted interfering signal exists at any other frequency. 7.7G.1.2 Test Applicability This test applies to all types of NR Power Class 1.5 UE release 18 and forward that support 4Tx Tx diversity. 7.7G.1.3 Minimum Conformance Requirements Same as the minimum requirements in 7.7.3. 7.7G.1.4 Test Description Same as the test description in 7.7.4 with following exceptions: In initial condition: 1. The initial conditions shall be the same as in clause 7.6G.3.4 in order to test spurious responses obtained in clause 7.6G.3 under the same conditions. In test procedure: 4. Set the downlink signal level according to the table 7.7G.1.5-1 or 7.7G.1.5-1a. Send uplink power control commands to the UE using 1dB power step size to ensure that the UE output power measured by the test system is within the Uplink power control window, defined as -MU to -(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level in Table 7.7G.1.5-1 or 7.7G.1.5-1a for at least the duration of the Throughput measurement, where: - MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.3-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW - Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 0.7dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 38.101-1 [2], Table 6.3.4.3-1 and is 0.7dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified for test case 6.3.4.3 in Table F.1.2-1. - For UEs supporting 4Tx Tx diversity, the transmit power is measured as the sum of the output power from all UE antenna connectors. 7.7G.1.5 Test Requirement The throughput measurement derived in test procedure shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex A.3.2 and A.3.3 with parameters for the wanted signal as specified in Table 7.7G.1.5-1 for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz and in Table 7.7G.1.5-1a for NR bands with FDL_high ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_high ≥ 3300 MHz and for the interferer as specified in Table 7.7G.1.5-2. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2117 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI Table 7.7G.1.5-1: Spurious response parameters for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth (MHz) 3, 5, 10 15 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 Power in transmission bandwidth configuration2 dBm REFSENS + 6 dB REFSENS + 7 dB REFSENS + (9 + 10log10(BWChannel /20)) dB NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: 10log10(x) is rounded to the next higher 0.5dB value. Table 7.7G.1.5-1a: Spurious response parameters for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth (MHz) 10 15 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + 6 dB REFSENS + 7 dB REFSENS + 9 dB NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. Table 7.7G.1.5-2: Spurious response Parameter Unit Level PInterferer (CW) dBm -44 FInterferer MHz Spurious response frequencies |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.7J Spurious response for ATG | Editor’s Note: This test is incomplete. The following aspects are not yet determined: - MU is FFS for ATG UEs with more than 2 transmit antenna connectors/ transceiver array boundary (TAB) connectors. - MU already defined are based on preliminary analysis of single TE vendor. Values will be revisited once more detailed analysis, including analysis from other TE vendors, is available. 7.7J.1 Test Purpose Spurious response is a measure of the ability of the receiver to receive a wanted signal on its assigned channel frequency without exceeding a given degradation due to the presence of an unwanted CW interfering signal at any other frequency for which a response is obtained, i.e. for which the out-of-band blocking limit as specified in subclause 7.6J.3 is not met. The lack of the spurious response ability decreases the coverage area when other unwanted interfering signal exists at any other frequency. 7.7J.2 Test Applicability This test case applies to all types of NR ATG UE release 18 and forward. 7.7J.3 Minimum Conformance Requirements For ATG UE, the minimum conformance requirements shall be the same as in clause 7.7.3. The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-1 [2] clause 7.7J. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2118 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 7.7J.4 Test Description 7.7J.4.1 Initial Conditions The initial conditions shall be the same as in clause 7.6J.3.4.1 in order to test spurious responses obtained in clause 7.6J.3 under the same conditions. 7.7J.4.2 Test Procedure 1. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 7.6J.3.4.1-1. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. 2. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 7.6J.3.4.1-1. Since the UE has no payload and no loopback data to send, the UE transmits uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. 3. Set the parameters of the CW signal generator for an interfering signal according to Table 7.7J.5-2. The spurious frequencies are taken from records in the final step of test procedures in clause 7.6J.3.4.2. 4. Set the downlink signal level according to the table 7.7J.5-1 or 7.7J.5-1a. Send uplink power control commands to the UE using 1dB power step size to ensure that the UE output power measured by the test system is within the Uplink power control window, defined as -MU to -(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level in Table 7.7J.5-1 or 7.7J.5-1a for at least the duration of the Throughput measurement, where: - MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.3-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW - Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 0.7dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 38.101-1 [2], Table 6.3.4.3-1 and is 0.7dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified for test case 6.3.4.3 in Table F.1.2-1. 5. For the spurious frequency, measure the average throughput for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H.2. NOTE: The purpose of the Uplink power control window is to ensure that the actual UE output power is no greater than the target power level, and as close as possible to the target power level. The relationship between the Uplink power control window, the target power level and the corresponding possible actual UE Uplink power window is illustrated in Annex F.4.3. 7.7J.4.3 Message Contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.6. 7.7J.5 Test Requirement The throughput measurement derived in test procedure shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex A.3.2 and A.3.3 with parameters for the wanted signal as specified in Table 7.7J.5-1 for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz and in Table 7.7J.5-1a for NR bands with FDL_high ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_high ≥ 3300 MHz and for the interferer as specified in Table 7.7J.5-2. Table 7.7J.5-1: Spurious response parameters for ATG UE for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth (MHz) 5, 10 15 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 Power in transmission bandwidth configuration2 dBm REFSENS + 6 dB REFSENS + 7 dB REFSENS + (9 + 10log10(BWChannel /20)) dB NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2J.2. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2119 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI NOTE 2: 10log10(x) is rounded to the next higher 0.5dB value. Table 7.7J.5-1a: Spurious response parameters for ATG UE for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz RX parameter Units Channel bandwidth (MHz) 10 15 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 Power in transmission bandwidth configuration dBm REFSENS + 6 dB REFSENS + 7 dB REFSENS + 9 dB NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2J.2. Table 7.7J.5-2: Spurious response for ATG UE Parameter Unit Level PInterferer (CW) dBm -44 FInterferer MHz Spurious response frequencies |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.8 Intermodulation characteristics | |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.8.1 General | Intermodulation response rejection is a measure of the capability of the receiver to receive a wanted signal on its assigned channel frequency in the presence of two or more interfering signals which have a specific frequency relationship to the wanted signal. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.8.2 Wide band Intermodulation | Editor’s note: The following aspects are either missing or not yet determined: - MU and TT for f>6GHz are working assumption based on analysis of single TE vendor. Values will be revisited once analysis from other TE vendors is available. 7.8.2.1 Test purpose Intermodulation response tests the UE's ability to receive data with a given average throughput for a specified reference measurement channel, in the presence of two or more interfering signals which have a specific frequency relationship to the wanted signal, under conditions of ideal propagation and no added noise. A UE unable to meet the throughput requirement under these conditions will decrease the coverage area when two or more interfering signals exist which have a specific frequency relationship to the wanted signal. 7.8.2.2 Test applicability This test applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward. 7.8.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements The wide band intermodulation requirement is defined using a CW carrier and modulated NR signal as interferer 1 and interferer 2 respectively. The throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2 and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1) with parameters specified in Table 7.8.2.3-1 for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz and Table 7.8.2.3-2 for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz. The relative throughput requirement shall be met for any SCS specified for the channel bandwidth of the wanted signal. For operating bands with an unpaired DL part (as noted in Table 5.2-1), the requirements only apply for carriers assigned in the paired part. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2120 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI Table 7.8.2.3-1: Wide band intermodulation parameters for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz Rx parameter Units Channel bandwidth (MHz) 3 5, 10 15 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 Pw in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration, per CC5 dBm REFSENS + 8 dB REFSENS + 6 dB REFSENS + 7 dB REFSENS + (9 + 10log10(BWChannel /20)) dB PInterferer 1 (CW) dBm -46 PInterferer 2 (Modulated) dBm -46 BWInterferer 2 MHz 3 5 FInterferer 1 (Offset) MHz -BW/2 – 4.5 /+BW/2 + 4.5 -BWchannel/2 – 7.5 / +BWchannel/2 + 7.5 FInterferer 2 (Offset) MHz 2*FInterferer 1 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: Reference measurement channel is specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1). NOTE 3: The modulated interferer consists of the Reference measurement channel specified in Annexes A.3.2.2 and A.3.3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 and 15 kHz SCS. NOTE 4: The Finterferer 1 (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the CW interferer and Finterferer 2 (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the modulated interferer. NOTE 5: 10log10(x) is rounded to the next higher 0.5dB value. Table 7.8.2.3-2: Wide band intermodulation parameters for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz Rx parameter Units Channel bandwidth (MHz) 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 Pw in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration , per CC dBm REFSENS + 6dB PInterferer 1 (CW) dBm -46 PInterferer 2 (Modulated) dBm -46 BWInterferer 2 MHz BWchannel FInterferer 1 (Offset) MHz -2BWchannel / +2BWchannel FInterferer 2 (Offset) MHz 2*FInterferer 1 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: Reference measurement channel is specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1). NOTE 3: The modulated interferer consists of the Reference measurement channel specified in Annexes A.3.2.2 and A.3.3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 and the same SCS as the wanted signal. NOTE 4: The Finterferer 1 (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the CW interferer and Finterferer 2 (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the modulated interferer. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2121 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-1 [2] clause 7.8.2. 7.8.2.4 Test description 7.8.2.4.1 Initial conditions Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state. The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, test channel bandwidths and sub- carrier spacing based on NR operating bands specified in Table 5.3.5-1. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each combination of channel bandwidth and sub-carrier spacing, are shown in Table 7.8.2.4.1-1. The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMC) are specified in Annexes A.2 and A.3. Configuration of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2. Table 7.8.2.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table Default Conditions Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.1 Normal Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Mid range (NOTE 4) Test Channel Bandwidths as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Lowest, Mid, Highest Lowest UL / Lowest DL, Lowest UL / Highest DL (NOTE 3) Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1 Highest Test Parameters Downlink Configuration Uplink Configuration Test ID Mod'n RB allocation Mod'n RB allocation 1 CP-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1: The specific configuration of uplink and downlink are defined in Table 7.3.2.4.1-1. NOTE 2: In a band where UE supports 4Rx but not supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected and 4Rx REFSENS requirement ((Table 7.3.2.5-2a and Table 7.3.2.5-2b) is used in the test requirements. In a band where UE supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 8Rx antennas ports connected and 8Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2e and Table 7.3.2.5-2f) is used in the test requirements. Otherwise, the UE shall be verified with two Rx antenna ports. NOTE 3: Additional test points selected according to asymmetric channel bandwidths specified in clause 5.3.6. DL channel bandwidth shall be selected first. NOTE 4: For NR band n28, 30MHz test channel bandwidth is tested with Low range test frequencies. 1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508-1 [5] Annex A, in Figure A.3.1.4.3 for TE diagram and section A.3.2 for UE diagram. 2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.4.3. 3. Downlink signals are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2, C.3.1 , and uplink signals according to Annex G.0, G.1, G.2, G.3.1. 4. The DL and UL Reference Measurement channels are set according to Table 7.8.2.4.1-1. 5. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0. 6. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity NR, Connected without release On, Test Mode On and Test Loop Function On according to TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 4.5. Message content are defined in clause 7.8.2.4.3. 7.8.2.4.2 Test procedure 1. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 7.8.2.4.1-1. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2122 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 2. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 7.8.2.4.1-1. Since the UE has no payload data to send, the UE transmits uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. 3. Set the Downlink signal level to the value as defined in Table 7.8.2.5-1 or Table 7.8.2.5-2. Send uplink power control commands to the UE using 1dB power step size to ensure that the UE output power measured by the test system is within the Uplink power control window, defined as -MU to -(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level in Table 7.8.2.5-1 or Table 7.8.2.5-2 for at least the duration of the Throughput measurement, where: - MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.3-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW - Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 0.7dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 38.101-1 [2], Table 6.3.4.3-1 and is 0.7dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified for test case 6.3.4.3 in Table F.1.2-1. - For UEs supporting Tx diversity, the transmit power is measured as the sum of the output power from both UE antenna connectors. 4. Set the Interfering signal levels to the values as defined in Table 7.8.2.5-1 or Table 7.8.2.5-2 and frequency below the wanted signal. 5. Measure the average throughput for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H.2. 6. Repeat steps from 3 to 5, using an interfering signal above the wanted signal at step 4. NOTE: The purpose of the Uplink power control window is to ensure that the actual UE output power is no greater than the target power level, and as close as possible to the target power level. The relationship between the Uplink power control window, the target power level and the corresponding possible actual UE Uplink power window is illustrated in Annex F.4.3. 7.8.2.4.3 Message contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.6 with DFT-s-OFDM condition in Table 4.6.3-118 PUSCH-Config. 7.8.2.5 Test requirement The throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex A.3.2 with parameters specified in Table 7.8.2.5-1 or Table 7.8.2.5-2 for the specified wanted signal mean power in the presence of two interfering signals. Table 7.8.2.5-1: Wide band intermodulation parameters for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz Rx parameter Units Channel bandwidth (MHz) 3 5, 10 15 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 Pw in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration, per CC5 dBm REFSENS + 8 dB REFSENS + 6 dB REFSENS + 7 dB REFSENS + (9 + 10log10(BWChannel /20)) dB PInterferer 1 (CW) dBm -46 PInterferer 2 (Modulated) dBm -46 BWInterferer 2 MHz 3 5 FInterferer 1 (Offset) MHz -BW/2 – 4.5 /+BW/2 + 4.5 -BWchannel/2 – 7.5 / +BWchannel/2 + 7.5 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2123 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI FInterferer 2 (Offset) MHz 2*FInterferer 1 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: Reference measurement channel is specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1). NOTE 3: The modulated interferer consists of the Reference measurement channel specified in Annexes A.3.2.2 and A.3.3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 and 15 kHz SCS. NOTE 4: The Finterferer 1 (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the CW interferer and Finterferer 2 (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the modulated interferer. NOTE 5: 10log10(x) is rounded to the next higher 0.5dB value. Table 7.8.2.5-2: Wide band intermodulation parameters for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz Rx parameter Units Channel bandwidth (MHz) 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 Pw in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration , per CC dBm REFSENS + 6dB PInterferer 1 (CW) dBm -46 PInterferer 2 (Modulated) dBm -46 BWInterferer 2 MHz BWchannel FInterferer 1 (Offset) MHz -2BWchannel / +2BWchannel FInterferer 2 (Offset) MHz 2*FInterferer 1 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: Reference measurement channel is specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1). NOTE 3: The modulated interferer consists of the Reference measurement channel specified in Annexes A.3.2.2 and A.3.3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 and the same SCS as the wanted signal. NOTE 4: The Finterferer 1 (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the CW interferer and Finterferer 2 (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the modulated interferer. Table 7.8.2.5-3: Void 7.8A Intermodulation characteristics for CA |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.8A.1 General | |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.8A.2 Wide band Intermodulation for CA | |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.8A.2.0 Minimum conformance requirements | |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.8A.2.0.1 Wide band Intermodulation for Intra-band contiguous CA | Table 7.8A.2.0.1-1: Wide band intermodulation parameters for intra-band contiguous CA with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz Rx parameter Units NR CA bandwidth class BC C D 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2124 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI Pw in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration, per CC dBm REFSENS + 10 REFSENS + 6 REFSENS + 13.8 PInterferer 1 (CW) dBm -46 PInterferer 2 (Modulated) dBm -46 BWInterferer 2 MHz BWChannel_CA20 BWChannel_CA 50 FInterferer 1 (Offset) MHz -Foffset-30 / Foffset+30 -2BWChannel_CA / +2BWChannel_CA -Foffset-75 / Foffset+75 FInterferer 2 (Offset) MHz 2*FInterferer 1 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: Reference measurement channel is specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1). NOTE 3: The modulated interferer consists of the Reference measurement channel specified in Annexes A.3.2.2 and A.3.3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 and the same SCS as the closest carrier. NOTE 4: The Finterferer 1 (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the CW interferer and Finterferer 2 (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the modulated interferer. Table 7.8A.2.0.1-2: Wide band intermodulation parameters for intra-band contiguous CA with FDL_low < 2700 MHz and FUL_low < 2700 MHz Rx parameter Unit s NR CA bandwidth class B C Pw in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration, per CC dBm REFSENS + 16 REFSENS + 19 PInterferer 1 (CW) dBm -46 -46 PInterferer 2 (Modulated) dBm -46 -46 BWInterferer 2 MHz 5 5 FInterferer 1 (Offset) MHz -Foffset-7.5 / Foffset+7.5 -Foffset-7.5 / Foffset+7.5 FInterferer 2 (Offset) MHz 2*FInterferer 1 2*FInterferer 1 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: Reference measurement channel is specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1). NOTE 3: The modulated interferer consists of the Reference measurement channel specified in Annexes A.3.2.2 and A.3.3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 and the same SCS as the 15 kHz SCS. NOTE 4: The Finterferer 1 (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the CW interferer and Finterferer 2 (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the modulated interferer. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.8A.2.0.2 Wide band intermodulation for Intra-band non-contiguous CA | For intra-band non-contiguous carrier aggregation with one uplink carrier and two or more downlink sub-blocks, the wide band intermodulation requirements are defined with the uplink configuration in accordance with Table 7.3A.0.2.3- 1. For this uplink configuration, the UE shall meet the requirements for each sub-block as specified in subclause 7.8.2 and 7.8A.2.0.1 for one component carrier and two component carriers per sub-block, respectively. The requirements apply for out-of-gap interferers while all downlink carriers are active. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2125 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI The throughput of each carrier shall be ≥ 95 % of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1). |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.8A.2.0.3 Wide band Intermodulation for Inter-band CA | For inter-band carrier aggregation with one component carrier per operating band and the uplink assigned to one NR band, the wide band intermodulation requirements are defined with the uplink active on the band(s) other than the band whose downlink is being tested. The UE shall meet the requirements specified in subclause 7.8 for each component carrier while all downlink carriers are active. For the UE which supports inter-band CA configuration in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1, Pinterferer power defined in Table 7.8.2.3-1 and 7.8.2.3-2 is increased by the amount given by ΔRIB,c in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1. The throughput of each carrier shall be ≥ 95 % of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1). The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-1 [2] clause 7.8A.2. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.8A.2.1 Wide band Intermodulation for CA (2DL CA) | 7.8A.2.1.1 Test purpose Intermodulation response tests the UE's ability to receive data with a given average throughput for a specified reference measurement channel, in the presence of two or more interfering signals which have a specific frequency relationship to the wanted signal, under conditions of ideal propagation and no added noise. A UE unable to meet the throughput requirement under these conditions will decrease the coverage area when two or more interfering signals exist which have a specific frequency relationship to the wanted signal. 7.8A.2.1.2 Test applicability This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that supports 2DL CA. 7.8A.2.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 7.8A.2.0. 7.8A.2.1.4 Test description 7.8A.2.1.4.1 Initial conditions Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state. The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, test channel bandwidths and sub- carrier spacing based on NR CA configurations specified in clause 5.5A. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each CA configuration, are shown in Table 7.8A.2.1.4.1-1, 7.8A.2.1.4.1-2 or 7.8A.2.1.4.1-3. The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMC) are specified in Annexes A.2 and A.3 respectively. The details of the OCNG patterns used are specified in Annex A.5. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2. Table 7.8A.2.1.4.1-1: Test configuration table for Intra-band contiguous CA Default Conditions Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508- 1 [5] subclause 4.1 Normal Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Mid range Test CC Combination setting (NRB_agg) as specified in Table 5.5A.1-1 for the CA Configuration across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE. Highest NRB_agg NOTE 3 Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1 Highest Test Parameters 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2126 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI Downlink Configuration Uplink Configuration Test ID CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation SCC RB allocation CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation 1 CP-OFDM QPSK Full RB1 Full RB1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK REFSENS2 NOTE 1: Full RB allocation shall be used per each SCS and channel BW as specified in Table 7.3.2.4.1-2. NOTE 2: REFSENS refers to the single carrier Uplink RB allocation for reference sensitivity according to Table 7.3.2.4.1-3. NOTE 3: If the UE supports multiple CC Combinations in the CA Configuration with the same NRB_agg, only the combination with the highest NRB_PCC is tested. NOTE 4: In a band where UE supports 4Rx but not supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected and 4Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2a and Table 7.3.2.5-2b) is used in the test requirements. In a band where UE supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 8Rx antennas ports connected and 8Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2e and Table 7.3.2.5-2f) is used in the test requirements. Otherwise, the UE shall be verified with two Rx antenna ports. Table 7.8A.2.1.4.1-2: Test configuration table for Inter-band CA Default Conditions Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508- 1 [5] subclause 4.1 Normal Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 NOTE 4 except for the following cases: CA_n48-n77: Low range for PCC in band 77. Test CC Combination setting (NRB_agg) as specified in Table 5.5A.3.1-1 for the CA Configuration across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE. Highest NRB_agg NOTE 5 NOTE 6 Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1 Highest Test Parameters Downlink Configuration Uplink Configuration Test ID CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation SCC RB allocation CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation 1 CP-OFDM QPSK Full RB1 Full RB1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK REFSENS2 NOTE 1: Full RB allocation shall be used per each SCS and channel BW as specified in Table 7.3.2.4.1-2. NOTE 2: REFSENS refers to the single carrier Uplink RB allocation for reference sensitivity according to Table 7.3.2.4.1-3. NOTE 3: In a band where UE supports 4Rx but not supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected and 4Rx REFSENS requirement able 7.3.2.5-2a and Table 7.3.2.5-2b) is used in the test requirements In a band where UE supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 8Rx antennas ports connected and 8Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2e and Table 7.3.2.5-2f) is used in the test requirements. Otherwise, the UE shall be verified with two Rx antenna ports. NOTE 4: Test frequency is set to Mid Range for PCC and SCC with exceptions defined in Table 7.3A.1.4.1-2. For NR band n28, 30MHz test channel bandwidth is tested with Low range test frequencies. NOTE 5: If the UE supports multiple CC Combinations in the CA Configuration with the same NRB_agg, only the combination with the highest NRB_PCC is tested. NOTE 6: For nXA PCC, each of Highest UL and Highest DL shall be selected according to clause 5.5A.3.1. DL channel bandwidth shall be selected first. Table 7.8A.2.1.4.1-3: Test configuration table for Intraband non-contiguous CA Default Conditions Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508- 1 [5] subclause 4.1 Normal Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 NOTE 1 Test CC Combination setting (NRB_agg) as specified in Table 5.5A.2-1 for the CA Configuration across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE. Highest NRB_agg, NOTE 1, NOTE 3 Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1 Highest Test Parameters Downlink Configuration Uplink Configuration 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2127 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI Test ID CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation SCC RB allocation CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation 1 CP-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK NOTE 1 NOTE 1: The specific configuration of uplink and downlink are defined in Table 7.3A.1.4.1-3. NOTE 2: In a band where UE supports 4Rx but not supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected and 4Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2a and Table 7.3.2.5-2b) is used in the test requirements. In a band where UE supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 8Rx antennas ports connected and 8Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2e and Table 7.3.2.5-2f) is used in the test requirements. Otherwise, the UE shall be verified with two Rx antenna ports. NOTE 3: If the UE supports multiple CC Combinations in the CA Configuration with the same NRB_agg, only the combination with the highest NRB_PCC is tested. 1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508-1 [5] Annex A, Figure A.3.1.4.7 for TE diagram and section A.3.2 for UE diagram. 2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.4.3. 3. Downlink signals are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2, and C.3.1, and uplink signals according to Annex G.0, G.1, G.2, and G.3.1. 4. The DL and UL Reference Measurement Channels are set according to Table 7.8A.2.1.4.1-1, Table 7.8A.2.1.4.1- 2 or Table 7.8A.2.1.4.1-3. 5. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0. 6. Ensure the UE is in State RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity NR, Connected without release On, Test Mode On and Test Loop Function On according to TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 4.5. Message contents are defined in clause 7.8A.2.1.4.3. 7.8A.2.1.4.2 Test procedure 1. Configure SCC according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2 for all downlink physical channels. 2. The SS shall configure SCC as per TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 5.5.1. Message contents are defined in clause 7.8A.2.1.4.3. 3. SS activates SCC by sending the activation MAC CE (Refer TS 38.321 [18], clauses 5.9, 6.1.3.10). Wait for at least 2 seconds (Refer TS 38.133[19], clause 9.3). 4. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 7.8A.2.1.4.1-1, 7.8A.2.1.4.1-2 or 7.8A.2.1.4.1-3 on both PCC and SCC. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. 5. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 7.8A.2.1.4.1-1, 7.8A.2.1.4.1-2 or 7.8A.2.1.4.1-3 on PCC. Since the UE has no payload data to send, the UE transmits uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. 6. Set the Interfering signal levels to the values as defined in Table 7.8A.2.1.5.1-1, 7.8A.2.1.5.1-2, 7.8A.2.1.5.3-1 or 7.8A.2.1.5.3-2 and frequency below the CA Band for intra-band CA, or below the SCC’s operating band for inter-band CA according to Table 7.8A.2.1.5.1-1, 7.8A.2.1.5.1-2, 7.8A.2.1.5.3-1 or 7.8A.2.1.5.3-2, using a modulated interferer bandwidth as defined in Annex D of the present document. For the UE which supports inter-band CA configuration in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1, Pinterferer power defined in Table 7.8A.2.1.5.3-1 and 7.8A.2.1.5.3-2 is increased by the amount given by ΔRIB,c in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1. 7. Set the Downlink signal level for PCC and SCC to the value as defined in Table 7.8A.2.1.5.1-1, 7.8A.2.1.5.1-2, 7.8A.2.1.5.3-1 or 7.8A.2.1.5.3-2. Send uplink power control commands to the UE using 1dB power step size to ensure that the UE output power measured by the test system is within the Uplink power control window, defined as -MU to -(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level in Table 7.8A.2.1.5.1-1, 7.8A.2.1.5.1-2, 7.8A.2.1.5.3-1 or 7.8A.2.1.5.3-2 for at least the duration of the Throughput measurement, where: - MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.3-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2128 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI - Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 0.7dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where, the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 38.101-1 [2], Table 6.3.4.3-1 and is 0.7dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified for test case 6.3.4.3 in Table F.1.2-1. - For UEs supporting Tx diversity, the transmit power is measured as the sum of the output power from both UE antenna connectors. 8. Measure the average throughput of SCC for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H.2A for inter-band CA. Measure the average throughput of both carriers for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H.2A for intra-band CA. 9. Repeat steps from 6 to 8, using an interfering signal above the CA Band for intra-band CA, or above the SCC’s operating band for inter-band CA at step 6. 10. For Inter-band CA: Switch the SCell into PCell and repeat steps 1 to 9, except for operating bands without uplink band. NOTE: The purpose of the Uplink power control window is to ensure that the actual UE output power is no greater than the target power level, and as close as possible to the target power level. The relationship between the Uplink power control window, the target power level and the corresponding possible actual UE Uplink power window is illustrated in Annex F.4.3. 7.8A.2.1.4.3 Message contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.6 Table 4.6.3-118 with condition TRANSFORM_PRECODER_ENABLED. 7.8A.2.1.5 Test requirement 7.8A.2.1.5.1 Wide band intermodulation for Intra-band contiguous CA The throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex A.3.2 with parameters specified in Table 7.8A.2.1.5.1-1 or 7.8A.2.1.5.1-2 for the specified wanted signal mean power in the presence of two interfering signals. Table 7.8A.2.1.5.1-1: Wide band intermodulation parameters for intra-band contiguous CA with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz Rx parameter Units NR CA bandwidth class B C Pw in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration, per CC dBm REFSENS + 10 REFSENS + 6 PInterferer 1 (CW) dBm -46 PInterferer 2 (Modulated) dBm -46 BWInterferer 2 MHz 20 BWChannel_CA FInterferer 1 (Offset) MHz -Foffset-30 / Foffset+30 -2BWChannel_CA / +2BWChannel_CA FInterferer 2 (Offset) MHz 2*FInterferer 1 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: Reference measurement channel is specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1). NOTE 3: The modulated interferer consists of the Reference measurement channel specified in Annexes A.3.2.2 and A.3.3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 and the same SCS as the closest carrier. NOTE 4: The Finterferer 1 (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the CW interferer and Finterferer 2 (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the modulated interferer. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2129 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI Table 7.8A.2.1.5.1-2: Wide band intermodulation parameters for intra-band contiguous CA with FDL_low < 2700 MHz and FUL_low < 2700 MHz Rx parameter Unit s NR CA bandwidth class B C Pw in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration, per CC dBm REFSENS + 16 REFSENS + 19 PInterferer 1 (CW) dBm -46 -46 PInterferer 2 (Modulated) dBm -46 -46 BWInterferer 2 MHz 5 5 FInterferer 1 (Offset) MHz -Foffset-7.5 / Foffset+7.5 -Foffset-7.5 / Foffset+7.5 FInterferer 2 (Offset) MHz 2*FInterferer 1 2*FInterferer 1 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: Reference measurement channel is specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1). NOTE 3: The modulated interferer consists of the Reference measurement channel specified in Annexes A.3.2.2 and A.3.3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 and the same SCS as the 15 kHz SCS. NOTE 4: The Finterferer 1 (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the CW interferer and Finterferer 2 (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the modulated interferer. 7.8A.2.1.5.2 Wide band intermodulation for Intra-band non-contiguous CA For intra-band non-contiguous carrier aggregation with one uplink carrier and two downlink carriers, the wide band intermodulation requirements are defined with the uplink configuration in accordance with Table 7.3A.0.2.3-1. For this uplink configuration, the UE shall meet the requirements for each carrier as specified in subclause 7.8.2 for each component carrier respectively. The requirements apply for out-of-gap interferers while all downlink carriers are active. The throughput of each carrier shall be ≥ 95 % of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1) with parameters defined in Table 7.8A.2.1.5.3-1 or 7.8A.2.1.5.3-2. 7.8A.2.1.5.3 Wide band intermodulation for Inter-band CA For inter-band carrier aggregation with one component carrier per operating band and the uplink assigned to one NR band, the wide band intermodulation requirements are defined with the uplink active on the band(s) other than the band whose downlink is being tested. The throughput of each carrier shall be ≥ 95 % of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1) with parameters defined in Table 7.8A.2.1.5.3-1 or 7.8A.2.1.5.3-2. Table 7.8A.2.1.5.3-1: Wide band intermodulation parameters for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz Rx parameter Units Channel bandwidth 5 MHz 10 MHz 15 MHz 20 MHz 25 MHz 30 MHz 40 MHz 50 MHz 60 MHz 80 MHz 90 MHz 100 MHz Pw in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration, per CC dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below 6 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 PInterferer 1 (CW) dBm -46 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2130 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI PInterferer 2 (Modulated) dBm -46 BWInterferer 2 MHz 5 FInterferer 1 (Offset) MHz -BW/2 – 7.5 / +BW/2 + 7.5 FInterferer 2 (Offset) MHz 2*FInterferer 1 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: Reference measurement channel is specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1). NOTE 3: The modulated interferer consists of the Reference measurement channel specified in Annexes A.3.2.2 and A.3.3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 and 15 kHz SCS. NOTE 4: The Finterferer 1 (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the CW interferer and Finterferer 2 (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the modulated interferer. For the UE which supports inter-band CA configuration in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1, Pinterferer power defined in Table 7.8A.2.1.5.3-1 and 7.8A.2.1.5.3-2 is increased by the amount given by ΔRIB,c in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1. Table 7.8A.2.1.5.3-2: Wide band intermodulation parameters for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz Rx parameter Unit s Channel bandwidth 10 MHz 20 MHz 40 MHz 50 MHz 60 MHz 80 MHz 90 MHz 100 MHz Pw in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration , per CC dBm REFSENS + 6 PInterferer 1 (CW) dBm -46 PInterferer 2 (Modulated) dBm -46 BWInterferer 2 MHz BW FInterferer 1 (Offset) MHz -2BW / +2BW FInterferer 2 (Offset) MHz 2*FInterferer 1 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: Reference measurement channel is specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1). NOTE 3: The modulated interferer consists of the Reference measurement channel specified in Annexes A.3.2.2 and A.3.3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 and the same SCS as the wanted signal. NOTE 4: The Finterferer 1 (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the CW interferer and Finterferer 2 (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the modulated interferer. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.8A.2.2 Wide band Intermodulation for CA (3DL CA) | 7.8A.2.2.1 Test purpose Intermodulation response tests the UE's ability to receive data with a given average throughput for a specified reference measurement channel, in the presence of two or more interfering signals which have a specific frequency relationship to the wanted signal, under conditions of ideal propagation and no added noise. A UE unable to meet the throughput requirement under these conditions will decrease the coverage area when two or more interfering signals exist which have a specific frequency relationship to the wanted signal. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2131 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 7.8A.2.2.2 Test applicability This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that supports 3DL CA. 7.8A.2.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 7.8A.2.0. 7.8A.2.2.4 Test description 7.8A.2.2.4.1 Initial conditions Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state. The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, test channel bandwidths and sub- carrier spacing based on NR CA configurations specified in clause 5.5A. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each CA configuration, are shown in Table 7.8A.2.2.4.1-1. The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMC) are specified in Annexes A.2 and A.3 respectively. The details of the OCNG patterns used are specified in Annex A.5. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2. Table 7.8A.2.2.4.1-1: Test configuration table for CA Default Conditions Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508- 1 [5] subclause 4.1 Normal Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Intra-band contiguous: Mid range Inter-band: NOTE 3 Intra-band contiguous + Inter-band: NOTE 3 Intra-band non-contiguous + Inter-band: NOTE 3 Intra-band non-contiguous: NOTE 3 Intra-band contiguous + Intra-band non-contiguous: NOTE 3 MaxWGap for Intra-band non-contiguous NOTE 3 Test CC Combination setting (NRB_agg) as specified in Tables 5.5A.1-1, 5.5A.2-1, or tables in clauses 5.5A.3.x for the CA Configuration across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE. Highest NRB_agg NOTE 4 NOTE 6 Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1 Highest Test Parameters Downlink Configuration Uplink Configuration Test ID CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation SCCs RB allocation CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation Default Test Settings for a CA_nXD Configuration (Intra-band contiguous) 1 CP-OFDM QPSK Full RB1 Full RB1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK REFSENS2 Default Test Settings for a CA_nXA-nYA-nZA Configuration (Inter-band) 1 CP-OFDM QPSK Full RB1 Full RB1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK REFSENS2 Default Test Settings for a CA_nXC-nYA, CA_nYA-nXC, CA_nYA-nXB and CA_nXB-nYA Configurations (Intra-band contiguous + Inter-band) 1 CP-OFDM QPSK Full RB1 Full RB1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK REFSENS2 Default Test Settings for a CA_nX(2A)-nYA Configuration (Intra-band non-contiguous + Inter-band) 1 CP-OFDM QPSK Full RB1 Full RB1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK REFSENS2 Default Test Settings for a CA_nX(3A) Configuration (Intra-band non-contiguous) 1 CP-OFDM QPSK Full RB1 Full RB1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK REFSENS2 Default Test Settings for a CA_nX(A-C) and CA_nX(A-B) Configuration (Intra-band contiguous + Intra-band non-contiguous) 1 CP-OFDM QPSK Full RB1 Full RB1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK REFSENS2 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2132 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI NOTE 1: Full RB allocation shall be used per each SCS and channel BW as specified in Table 7.3A.2.4.1-1. NOTE 2: REFSENS refers to the single carrier Uplink RB allocation for reference sensitivity according to Table 7.3.2.4.1-3. NOTE 3: The specific test frequencies for PCC and SCCs and Wgap for intra-band non-contiguous are defined in Table 7.3A.2.4.1-1. NOTE 4: If the UE supports multiple CC Combinations in the CA Configuration with the same NRB_agg, only the combination with the highest NRB_PCC is tested with exceptions defined in Table 7.3A.2.4.1-1. NOTE 5: In a band where UE supports 4Rx but not supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected and 4Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2a and Table 7.3.2.5-2b) is used in the test requirements. In a band where UE supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 8Rx antennas ports connected and 8Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2e and Table 7.3.2.5-2f) is used in the test requirements. Otherwise, the UE shall be verified with two Rx antenna ports. NOTE 6: For nXA PCC, each of Highest UL and Highest DL shall be selected according to clause 5.5A.3.2. DL channel bandwidth shall be selected first. Table 7.8A.2.2.4.1-2: Void 1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508-1 [5] Annex A, Figure A.3.1.4.7 for TE diagram and section A.3.2 for UE diagram. 2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.4.3. 3. Downlink signals are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2, and C.3.1, and uplink signals according to Annex G.0, G.1, G.2, and G.3.1. 4. The DL and UL Reference Measurement Channels are set according to Table 7.8A.2.2.4.1-1. 5. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0. 6. Ensure the UE is in State RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity NR, Connected without release On, Test Mode On and Test Loop Function On according to TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 4.5. Message contents are defined in clause 7.8A.2.2.4.3. 7.8A.2.2.4.2 Test procedure 1. Configure SCCs according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2 for all downlink physical channels. 2. The SS shall configure SCCs as per TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 5.5.1. Message contents are defined in clause 7.8A.2.2.4.3. 3. SS activates SCCs by sending the activation MAC CE (Refer TS 38.321 [18], clauses 5.9, 6.1.3.10). Wait for at least 2 seconds (Refer TS 38.133[19], clause 9.3). 4. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 7.8A.2.2.4.1-1 on both PCC and SCCs. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. 5. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 7.8A.2.2.4.1-1 on PCC. Since the UE has no payload data to send, the UE transmits uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. 6. Set the Interfering signal levels to the values as defined in Table 7.8A.2.2.5.1-1, 7.8A.2.2.5.1-2, 7.8A.2.2.5.2-1 or 7.8A.2.2.5.2-2 and frequency below the CA Band for intra-band CA, or below each SCC’s operating band for inter-band CA according to Table 7.8A.2.2.5.1-1, 7.8A.2.2.5.1-2, 7.8A.2.2.5.2-1 or 7.8A.2.2.5.2-2, using a modulated interferer bandwidth as defined in Annex D of the present document, excluding the frequencies where the interferer centre frequency falls within any CC carrier ±(BW/2 + BWGB,Channel) for CW interferer or falls within any CC carrier ±(BW/2 + BWInterferer 2) for modulated interferer, where BW refers to each CC. For the UE which supports inter-band CA configuration in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1, Pinterferer power defined in Table 7.8A.2.2.5.2-1 and 7.8A.2.2.5.2-2 is increased by the amount given by ΔRIB,c in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1. 7. Set the Downlink signal level for PCC and SCCs to the value as defined in Table 7.8A.2.2.5.1-1, 7.8A.2.2.5.1-2, 7.8A.2.2.5.2-1 or 7.8A.2.2.5.2-2. Send uplink power control commands to the UE using 1dB power step size to ensure that the UE output power measured by the test system is within the Uplink power control window, defined as -MU to -(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level in Table 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2133 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 7.8A.2.2.5.1-1, 7.8A.2.2.5.1-2, 7.8A.2.2.5.2-1 or 7.8A.2.2.5.2-2 for at least the duration of the Throughput measurement, where: - MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.3-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW - Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 0.7dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where, the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 38.101-1 [2], Table 6.3.4.3-1 and is 0.7dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified for test case 6.3.4.3 in Table F.1.2-1. - For UEs supporting Tx diversity, the transmit power is measured as the sum of the output power from both UE antenna connectors. 8. Measure the average throughput of SCCs for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H.2A for inter-band CA. Measure the average throughput of all carriers for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H.2A for intra-band CA. 9. Repeat steps from 6 to 8, using an interfering signal above the CA Band for intra-band CA, or above the each SCC’s operating band for inter-band CA at step 6. 10. For Inter-band CA: Switch the SCell into PCell and repeat steps 1 to 9, except for operating bands without uplink band. NOTE: The purpose of the Uplink power control window is to ensure that the actual UE output power is no greater than the target power level, and as close as possible to the target power level. The relationship between the Uplink power control window, the target power level and the corresponding possible actual UE Uplink power window is illustrated in Annex F.4.3. 7.8A.2.2.4.3 Message contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.6 Table 4.6.3-118 with condition TRANSFORM_PRECODER_ENABLED. 7.8A.2.2.5 Test requirement 7.8A.2.2.5.1 Wide band intermodulation for Intra-band contiguous CA The throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex A.3.2 with parameters specified in Table 7.8A.2.2.5.1-1 or 7.8A.2.2.5.1-2 for the specified wanted signal mean power in the presence of two interfering signals. Table 7.8A.2.2.5.1-1: Wide band intermodulation parameters for intra-band contiguous CA with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz Rx parameter Units NR CA bandwidth class B C D Pw in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration, per CC dBm REFSENS + 10 REFSENS + 6 REFSENS + 13.8 PInterferer 1 (CW) dBm -46 PInterferer 2 (Modulated) dBm -46 BWInterferer 2 MHz 20 BWChannel_CA 50 FInterferer 1 (Offset) MHz -Foffset-30 / Foffset+30 -2BWChannel_CA / +2BWChannel_CA -Foffset-75 / Foffset+75 FInterferer 2 (Offset) MHz 2*FInterferer 1 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: Reference measurement channel is specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1). 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2134 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI NOTE 3: The modulated interferer consists of the Reference measurement channel specified in Annexes A.3.2.2 and A.3.3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 and the same SCS as the closest carrier. NOTE 4: The Finterferer 1 (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the CW interferer and Finterferer 2 (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the modulated interferer. Table 7.8A.2.2.5.1-2: Wide band intermodulation parameters for intra-band contiguous CA with FDL_low < 2700 MHz and FUL_low < 2700 MHz Rx parameter Unit s NR CA bandwidth class B C Pw in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration, per CC dBm REFSENS + 16 REFSENS + 22 PInterferer 1 (CW) dBm -46 -46 PInterferer 2 (Modulated) dBm -46 -46 BWInterferer 2 MHz 5 5 FInterferer 1 (Offset) MHz -Foffset-7.5 / Foffset+7.5 -Foffset-7.5 / Foffset+7.5 FInterferer 2 (Offset) MHz 2*FInterferer 1 2*FInterferer 1 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: Reference measurement channel is specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1). NOTE 3: The modulated interferer consists of the Reference measurement channel specified in Annexes A.3.2.2 and A.3.3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 and the same SCS as the 15 kHz SCS. NOTE 4: The Finterferer 1 (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the CW interferer and Finterferer 2 (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the modulated interferer. 7.8A.2.2.5.2 Wide band intermodulation for Inter-band CA For inter-band carrier aggregation with one component carrier per operating band and the uplink assigned to one NR band, the wide band intermodulation requirements are defined with the uplink active on the band(s) other than the band whose downlink is being tested. The throughput of each carrier shall be ≥ 95 % of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1) with parameters defined in Table 7.8A.2.2.5.2-1 or 7.8A.2.2.5.2-2. Table 7.8A.2.2.5.2-1: Wide band intermodulation parameters for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz Rx parameter Units Channel bandwidth 5 MHz 10 MHz 15 MHz 20 MHz 25 MHz 30 MHz 40 MHz 50 MHz 60 MHz 80 MHz 90 MHz 100 MHz Pw in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration, per CC dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below 6 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 PInterferer 1 (CW) dBm -46 PInterferer 2 (Modulated) dBm -46 BWInterferer 2 MHz 5 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2135 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI FInterferer 1 (Offset) MHz -BW/2 – 7.5 / +BW/2 + 7.5 FInterferer 2 (Offset) MHz 2*FInterferer 1 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: Reference measurement channel is specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1). NOTE 3: The modulated interferer consists of the Reference measurement channel specified in Annexes A.3.2.2 and A.3.3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 and 15 kHz SCS. NOTE 4: The Finterferer 1 (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the CW interferer and Finterferer 2 (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the modulated interferer. For the UE which supports inter-band CA configuration in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1, Pinterferer power defined in Table 7.8A.2.2.5.2-1 and 7.8A.2.2.5.2-2 is increased by the amount given by ΔRIB,c in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1. Table 7.8A.2.2.5.2-2: Wide band intermodulation parameters for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz Rx parameter Unit s Channel bandwidth 10 MHz 20 MHz 40 MHz 50 MHz 60 MHz 80 MHz 90 MHz 100 MHz Pw in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration , per CC dBm REFSENS + 6 PInterferer 1 (CW) dBm -46 PInterferer 2 (Modulated) dBm -46 BWInterferer 2 MHz BW FInterferer 1 (Offset) MHz -2BW / +2BW FInterferer 2 (Offset) MHz 2*FInterferer 1 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: Reference measurement channel is specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1). NOTE 3: The modulated interferer consists of the Reference measurement channel specified in Annexes A.3.2.2 and A.3.3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 and the same SCS as the wanted signal. NOTE 4: The Finterferer 1 (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the CW interferer and Finterferer 2 (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the modulated interferer. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.8A.2.3 Wide band Intermodulation for CA (4DL CA) | 7.8A.2.3.1 Test purpose Intermodulation response tests the UE's ability to receive data with a given average throughput for a specified reference measurement channel, in the presence of two or more interfering signals which have a specific frequency relationship to the wanted signal, under conditions of ideal propagation and no added noise. A UE unable to meet the throughput requirement under these conditions will decrease the coverage area when two or more interfering signals exist which have a specific frequency relationship to the wanted signal. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2136 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 7.8A.2.3.2 Test applicability This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that supports 4DL CA. 7.8A.2.3.3 Minimum conformance requirements The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 7.8A.2.0. 7.8A.2.3.4 Test description 7.8A.2.3.4.1 Initial conditions Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state. The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, test channel bandwidths and sub- carrier spacing based on NR CA configurations specified in clause 5.5A. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each CA configuration, are shown in Table 7.8A.2.3.4.1-1. The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMC) are specified in Annexes A.2 and A.3 respectively. The details of the OCNG patterns used are specified in Annex A.5. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2. Table 7.8A.2.3.4.1-1: Test configuration table for Inter-band CA Default Conditions Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508- 1 [5] subclause 4.1 Normal Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.1 Inter-band : Mid range for PCC and SCCs (NOTE 5) Intra-band contiguous + Inter-band: Mid range for PCC and SCCs (NOTE 5) Intra-band non-contiguous 2CC,3CC + Inter-band: Mid range for PCC and SCCs with maxWGap for Intra-band non- contiguous (NOTE 5) Intra-band non-contiguous + Intra-band non-contiguous: MaxWGap for Intra-band non-contiguous (NOTE 5) Test CC Combination setting (NRB_agg) as specified in Tables 5.5A.1-1, 5.5A.2-1, or tables in clauses 5.5A.3.x for the CA Configuration across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE. Highest NRB_agg NOTE 3 NOTE 6 Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1 Highest Test Parameters Downlink Configuration Uplink Configuration Test ID CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation SCCs RB allocation CC Mod'n PCC RB allocation 1 CP-OFDM QPSK Full RB1 Full RB1 DFT-s-OFDM QPSK REFSENS2 NOTE 1: Full RB allocation shall be used per each SCS and channel BW as specified in Table 7.3.2.4.1-2. NOTE 2: REFSENS refers to the single carrier Uplink RB allocation for reference sensitivity according to Table 7.3.2.4.1-3. NOTE 3: If the UE supports multiple CC Combinations in the CA Configuration with the same NRB_agg, only the combination with the highest NRB_PCC is tested. NOTE 4: In a band where UE supports 4Rx but not supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected and 4Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2a and Table 7.3.2.5-2b) is used in the test requirements. In a band where UE supports 8Rx, the test shall be performed only with 8Rx antennas ports connected and 8Rx REFSENS requirement (Table 7.3.2.5-2e and Table 7.3.2.5-2f) is used in the test requirements. Otherwise, the UE shall be verified with two Rx antenna ports. NOTE 5: Test frequency is set to Mid Range for PCC and SCC with exceptions defined in Table 7.3A.3.4.1-1. For NR band n28, 30MHz test channel bandwidth is tested with Low range test frequencies. NOTE 6: For nXA PCC, each of Highest UL and Highest DL shall be selected according to clause 5.5A.3.3. DL channel bandwidth shall be selected first. 1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508-1 [5] Annex A, Figure A.3.1.4.7 for TE diagram and section A.3.2 for UE diagram. 2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.4.3. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2137 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 3. Downlink signals are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2, and C.3.1, and uplink signals according to Annex G.0, G.1, G.2, and G.3.1. 4. The DL and UL Reference Measurement Channels are set according to Table 7.8A.2.3.4.1-1. 5. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0. 6. Ensure the UE is in State RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity NR, Connected without release On, Test Mode On and Test Loop Function On according to TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 4.5. Message contents are defined in clause 7.8A.2.3.4.3. 7.8A.2.3.4.2 Test procedure 1. Configure SCCs according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2 for all downlink physical channels. 2. The SS shall configure SCCs as per TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 5.5.1. Message contents are defined in clause 7.8A.2.3.4.3. 3. SS activates SCCs by sending the activation MAC CE (Refer TS 38.321 [18], clauses 5.9, 6.1.3.10). Wait for at least 2 seconds (Refer TS 38.133[19], clause 9.3). 4. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 7.8A.2.3.4.1-1 on both PCC and SCCs. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. 5. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 7.8A.2.3.4.1-1 on PCC. Since the UE has no payload data to send, the UE transmits uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. 6. Set the Interfering signal levels to the values as defined in Table 7.8A.2.3.5.2-1 or Table 7.8A.2.3.5.1-2 and frequency below each SCC’s operating band for inter-band CA according to Table 7.8A.2.3.5.2-1 or Table 7.8A.2.3.5.1-2, using a modulated interferer bandwidth as defined in Annex D of the present document, excluding the frequencies where the interferer centre frequency falls within any CC carrier ±(BW/2 + BWGB,Channel) for CW interferer or falls within any CC carrier ±(BW/2 + BWInterferer 2) for modulated interferer, where BW refers to each CC. For the UE which supports inter-band CA configuration in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1, Pinterferer power defined in Table 7.8A.2.3.5.1-1 and 7.8A.2.3.5.1-2 is increased by the amount given by ΔRIB,c in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1. 7. Set the Downlink signal level for PCC and SCCs to the value as defined in Table 7.8A.2.3.5.2-1 or Table 7.8A.2.3.5.1-2. Send uplink power control commands to the UE using 1dB power step size to ensure that the UE output power measured by the test system is within the Uplink power control window, defined as -MU to -(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level in Table 7.8A.2.3.5.2-1 or Table 7.8A.2.3.5.1- 2 for at least the duration of the Throughput measurement, where: - MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.3-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW - Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 0.7dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where, the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 38.101-1 [2], Table 6.3.4.3-1 and is 0.7dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified for test case 6.3.4.3 in Table F.1.2-1. - For UEs supporting Tx diversity, the transmit power is measured as the sum of the output power from both UE antenna connectors. 8. Measure the average throughput of SCCs for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H.2A for inter-band CA. 9. Repeat steps from 6 to 8, using an interfering signal above the each SCC’s operating band for inter-band CA at step 6. 10. For Inter-band CA: Switch the SCell into PCell and repeat steps 1 to 9, except for operating bands without uplink band. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2138 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI NOTE: The purpose of the Uplink power control window is to ensure that the actual UE output power is no greater than the target power level, and as close as possible to the target power level. The relationship between the Uplink power control window, the target power level and the corresponding possible actual UE Uplink power window is illustrated in Annex F.4.3. 7.8A.2.3.4.3 Message contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.6 Table 4.6.3-118 with condition TRANSFORM_PRECODER_ENABLED. 7.8A.2.3.5 Test requirement 7.8A.2.3.5.1 Wide band intermodulation for Inter-band CA For inter-band carrier aggregation with one component carrier per operating band and the uplink assigned to one NR band, the wide band intermodulation requirements are defined with the uplink active on the band(s) other than the band whose downlink is being tested. The throughput of each carrier shall be ≥ 95 % of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1) with parameters defined in Table 7.8A.2.3.5.1-1 or 7.8A.2.3.5.1-2. Table 7.8A.2.3.5.1-1: Wide band intermodulation parameters for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz Rx parameter Units Channel bandwidth 5 MHz 10 MHz 15 MHz 20 MHz 25 MHz 30 MHz 40 MHz 50 MHz 60 MHz 80 MHz 90 MHz 100 MHz Pw in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration, per CC dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below 6 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 PInterferer 1 (CW) dBm -46 PInterferer 2 (Modulated) dBm -46 BWInterferer 2 MHz 5 FInterferer 1 (Offset) MHz -BW/2 – 7.5 / +BW/2 + 7.5 FInterferer 2 (Offset) MHz 2*FInterferer 1 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: Reference measurement channel is specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1). NOTE 3: The modulated interferer consists of the Reference measurement channel specified in Annexes A.3.2.2 and A.3.3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 and 15 kHz SCS. NOTE 4: The Finterferer 1 (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the CW interferer and Finterferer 2 (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the modulated interferer. For the UE which supports inter-band CA configuration in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1, Pinterferer power defined in Table 7.8A.2.3.5.1-1 and 7.8A.2.3.5.1-2 is increased by the amount given by ΔRIB,c in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1. Table 7.8A.2.3.5.1-2: Wide band intermodulation parameters for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz Rx parameter Unit s Channel bandwidth 10 MHz 20 MHz 40 MHz 50 MHz 60 MHz 80 MHz 90 MHz 100 MHz Pw in Transmission Bandwidth dBm REFSENS + 6 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2139 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI Configuration , per CC PInterferer 1 (CW) dBm -46 PInterferer 2 (Modulated) dBm -46 BWInterferer 2 MHz BW FInterferer 1 (Offset) MHz -2BW / +2BW FInterferer 2 (Offset) MHz 2*FInterferer 1 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: Reference measurement channel is specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1). NOTE 3: The modulated interferer consists of the Reference measurement channel specified in Annexes A.3.2.2 and A.3.3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 and the same SCS as the wanted signal. NOTE 4: The Finterferer 1 (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the CW interferer and Finterferer 2 (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the modulated interferer. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.8A.2.4 Wide band Intermodulation for CA (5DL CA) | Editor’s Note: This test is incomplete. The following aspects are not yet determined: - Test configuration table is FFS. 7.8A.2.4.1 Test purpose Intermodulation response tests the UE's ability to receive data with a given average throughput for a specified reference measurement channel, in the presence of two or more interfering signals which have a specific frequency relationship to the wanted signal, under conditions of ideal propagation and no added noise. A UE unable to meet the throughput requirement under these conditions will decrease the coverage area when two or more interfering signals exist which have a specific frequency relationship to the wanted signal. 7.8A.2.4.2 Test applicability This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that supports 5DL CA. 7.8A.2.4.3 Minimum conformance requirements The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 7.8A.2.0. 7.8A.2.4.4 Test description 7.8A.2.4.4.1 Initial conditions Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state. The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, test channel bandwidths and sub- carrier spacing based on NR CA configurations specified in clause 5.5A. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each CA configuration, are shown in Table 7.8A.2.4.4.1-1. The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMC) are specified in Annexes A.2 and A.3 respectively. The details of the OCNG patterns used are specified in Annex A.5. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2. Table 7.8A.2.4.4.1-1: Test configuration table for Inter-band CA [FFS] 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2140 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508-1 [5] Annex A, Figure A.3.1.4.7 for TE diagram and section A.3.2 for UE diagram. 2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.4.3. 3. Downlink signals are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2, and C.3.1, and uplink signals according to Annex G.0, G.1, G.2, and G.3.1. 4. The DL and UL Reference Measurement Channels are set according to Table 7.8A.2.4.4.1-1. 5. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0. 6. Ensure the UE is in State RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity NR, Connected without release On, Test Mode On and Test Loop Function On according to TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 4.5. Message contents are defined in clause 7.8A.2.4.4.3. 7.8A.2.4.4.2 Test procedure 1. Configure SCCs according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2 for all downlink physical channels. 2. The SS shall configure SCCs as per TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 5.5.1. Message contents are defined in clause 7.8A.2.4.4.3. 3. SS activates SCCs by sending the activation MAC CE (Refer TS 38.321 [18], clauses 5.9, 6.1.3.10). Wait for at least 2 seconds (Refer TS 38.133[19], clause 9.3). 4. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 7.8A.2.4.4.1-1 on both PCC and SCCs. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. 5. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 7.8A.2.4.4.1-1 on PCC. Since the UE has no payload data to send, the UE transmits uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. 6. Set the Interfering signal levels to the values as defined in Table 7.8A.2.4.5.2-1 or Table 7.8A.2.4.5.1-2 and frequency below each SCC’s operating band for inter-band CA according to Table 7.8A.2.4.5.2-1 or Table 7.8A.2.4.5.1-2, using a modulated interferer bandwidth as defined in Annex D of the present document, excluding the frequencies where the interferer centre frequency falls within any CC carrier ±(BW/2 + BWGB,Channel) for CW interferer or falls within any CC carrier ±(BW/2 + BWInterferer 2) for modulated interferer, where BW refers to each CC. For the UE which supports inter-band CA configuration in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1, Pinterferer power defined in Table 7.8A.2.4.5.1-1 and 7.8A.2.4.5.1-2 is increased by the amount given by ΔRIB,c in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1. 7. Set the Downlink signal level for PCC and SCCs to the value as defined in Table 7.8A.2.4.5.2-1 or Table 7.8A.2.4.5.1-2. Send uplink power control commands to the UE using 1dB power step size to ensure that the UE output power measured by the test system is within the Uplink power control window, defined as -MU to -(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level in Table 7.8A.2.4.5.2-1 or Table 7.8A.2.4.5.1- 2 for at least the duration of the Throughput measurement, where: - MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.3-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW - Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 0.7dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where, the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 38.101-1 [2], Table 6.3.4.3-1 and is 0.7dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified for test case 6.3.4.3 in Table F.1.2-1. - For UEs supporting Tx diversity, the transmit power is measured as the sum of the output power from both UE antenna connectors. 8. Measure the average throughput of SCCs for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H.2A for inter-band CA. 9. Repeat steps from 6 to 8, using an interfering signal above the each SCC’s operating band for inter-band CA at step 6. 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2141 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 10. For Inter-band CA: Switch the SCell into PCell and repeat steps 1 to 9, except for operating bands without uplink band. NOTE: The purpose of the Uplink power control window is to ensure that the actual UE output power is no greater than the target power level, and as close as possible to the target power level. The relationship between the Uplink power control window, the target power level and the corresponding possible actual UE Uplink power window is illustrated in Annex F.4.3. 7.8A.2.4.4.3 Message contents Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.6 Table 4.6.3-118 with condition TRANSFORM_PRECODER_ENABLED. 7.8A.2.4.5 Test requirement 7.8A.2.4.5.1 Wide band intermodulation for Inter-band CA For inter-band carrier aggregation with one component carrier per operating band and the uplink assigned to one NR band, the wide band intermodulation requirements are defined with the uplink active on the band(s) other than the band whose downlink is being tested. The throughput of each carrier shall be ≥ 95 % of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1) with parameters defined in Table 7.8A.2.4.5.1-1 or 7.8A.2.4.5.1-2. Table 7.8A.2.4.5.1-1: Wide band intermodulation parameters for NR bands with FDL_high < 2700 MHz and FUL_high < 2700 MHz Rx parameter Units Channel bandwidth 5 MHz 10 MHz 15 MHz 20 MHz 25 MHz 30 MHz 40 MHz 50 MHz 60 MHz 80 MHz 90 MHz 100 MHz Pw in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration, per CC dBm REFSENS + channel bandwidth specific value below 6 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 PInterferer 1 (CW) dBm -46 PInterferer 2 (Modulated) dBm -46 BWInterferer 2 MHz 5 FInterferer 1 (Offset) MHz -BW/2 – 7.5 / +BW/2 + 7.5 FInterferer 2 (Offset) MHz 2*FInterferer 1 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: Reference measurement channel is specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1). NOTE 3: The modulated interferer consists of the Reference measurement channel specified in Annexes A.3.2.2 and A.3.3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 and 15 kHz SCS. NOTE 4: The Finterferer 1 (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the CW interferer and Finterferer 2 (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the modulated interferer. For the UE which supports inter-band CA configuration in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1, Pinterferer power defined in Table 7.8A.2.4.5.1-1 and 7.8A.2.4.5.1-2 is increased by the amount given by ΔRIB,c in Table 7.3A.0.3.2.1-1. Table 7.8A.2.4.5.1-2: Wide band intermodulation parameters for NR bands with FDL_low ≥ 3300 MHz and FUL_low ≥ 3300 MHz Rx parameter Units Channel bandwidth 3GPP TS 38.521-1 version 19.2.0 Release 19 2142 ETSI TS 138 521-1 V19.2.0 (2025-11) ETSI 10 MHz 20 MHz 40 MHz 50 MHz 60 MHz 80 MHz 90 MHz 100 MHz Pw in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration, per CC dBm REFSENS + 6 PInterferer 1 (CW) dBm -46 PInterferer 2 (Modulated) dBm -46 BWInterferer 2 MHz BW FInterferer 1 (Offset) MHz -2BW / +2BW FInterferer 2 (Offset) MHz 2*FInterferer 1 NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4dB below PCMAX_L,f,c at the minimum UL configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3-3 with PCMAX_L,f,c defined in clause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: Reference measurement channel is specified in Annexes A.2.2, A.2.3, A.3.2, and A.3.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1). NOTE 3: The modulated interferer consists of the Reference measurement channel specified in Annexes A.3.2.2 and A.3.3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.1.1/A.5.2.1 and the same SCS as the wanted signal. NOTE 4: The Finterferer 1 (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the CW interferer and Finterferer 2 (offset) is the frequency separation of the centre frequency of the carrier closest to the interferer and the centre frequency of the modulated interferer. |
47427c363b8cb3a33a525cec081286b5 | 138 521-1 | 7.8B Intermodulation characteristics for NR-DC | For inter-band NR-DC configurations, the intermodulation characteristics for the corresponding inter-band CA configuration as specified in clause 7.8A applies. Note: For NR-DC testing, replace CA by NR-DC, PCC by PCell, and SCC by PSCell in clause 7.8A. |
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