6.5 Transmit signal quality
36.1013GPPEvolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA)Release 18TSUser Equipment (UE) radio transmission and reception
6.5.1 Frequency error
The UE modulated carrier frequency shall be accurate to within ±0.1 PPM observed over a period of one time slot (0.5 ms) compared to the carrier frequency received from the E-UTRA Node B
6.5.1A Frequency error for CA
For inter-band carrier aggregation with uplink assigned to two E-UTRA bands, the frequency error requirements defined in subclause 6.5.1 shall apply on each component carrier with all component carriers active.
For intra-band contiguous carrier aggregation the UE modulated carrier frequencies per band shall be accurate to within ±0.1 PPM observed over a period of one timeslot compared to the carrier frequency of primary component carrier received from the E-UTRA in the corresponding band.
For intra-band non-contiguous carrier aggregation the requirements in Section 6.5.1 applies per component carrier.
6.5.1B Frequency error for UL-MIMO
For UE(s) supporting UL-MIMO, the UE modulated carrier frequency at each transmit antenna connector shall be accurate to within ±0.1 PPM observed over a period of one time slot (0.5 ms) compared to the carrier frequency received from the E-UTRA Node B.
6.5.1D Frequency error for ProSe
The UE modulated carrier frequency for ProSe sidelink transmissions shall be accurate to within ±0.1 PPM observed over a period of one time slot (0.5 ms) compared to the carrier frequency received from the synchronization source. The synchronization source can be E-UTRA Node B or a ProSe UE transmitting sidelink synchronization signals.
When UE is configured for simultaneous E-UTRA ProSe sidelink and E-UTRA uplink transmissions for inter-band E-UTRA ProSe / E-UTRA bands specified in Table 5.5D-2, the requirements in subclause 6.5.1D apply for ProSe transmission and the requirements in subclause 6.5.1 apply for uplink transmission.
6.5.1E Frequency error for UE category M1 and M2
For category M1 and M2 TDD UEs and FD-FDD UEs, the frequency error requirements in Clause 6.5.1 apply.
For category M1 and M2 HD-FDD UEs and for continuous uplink transmissions of duration ≤ 64 ms, the frequency error requirements in Clause 6.5.1 apply.
For category M1 and M2 HD-FDD UEs and for continuous uplink transmissions of duration > 64 ms, the UE modulated carrier frequency shall be accurate to within the limits in Table 6.5.1E-1 observed over a period of one time slot (0.5 ms) compared to the carrier frequency received from the E-UTRA Node B.
Table 6.5.1E-1: Frequency error requirement for HD-FDD UE category M1 and M2
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Carrier frequency [GHz] |
Frequency error [ppm] |
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≤1 |
±0.2 |
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>1 |
±0.1 |
6.5.1F Frequency error for UE category NB1 and NB2
For UE category NB1 and NB2, the UE modulated carrier frequency shall be accurate to within the following limits
Table 6.5.1F-1: Frequency error requirement for UE category NB1 and NB2
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Carrier frequency [GHz] |
Frequency error [ppm] |
|
≤1 |
±0.2 |
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>1 |
±0.1 |
Observed over a period of one time slot (0.5 ms for 15 kHz sub-carrier spacing and 2 ms excluding the 2304Ts gap for 3.75 kHz sub-carrier spacing) and averaged over 72/LCtone slots (where LCtone = {1, 3, 6, 12} is the number of sub-carriers used for the transmission), compared to the carrier frequency received from the E-UTRA Node B.
6.5.1G Frequency error for V2X Communication
The UE modulated carrier frequency for V2X sidelink transmissions shall be accurate to within ±0.1 PPM observed over a period of one time slot (0.5 ms) compared to the absolute frequency in case of using GNSS synchronization source. The same requirements applied over a period of one time slot (0.5 ms) compared to the relative frequency in case of using the E-UTRA Node B or V2X UE sidelink synchronization signals.
When UE is configured for simultaneous E-UTRA V2X sidelink and E-UTRA uplink transmissions for inter-band E-UTRA V2X / E-UTRA bands specified in Table 5.5G-2, the requirements in subclause 6.5.1G apply for V2X sidelink transmission and the requirements in subclause 6.5.1 apply for the E-UTRA uplink transmission.
For V2X UE supporting Transmit Diversity, if the UE transmits on two antenna connectors at the same time, the UE modulated carrier frequency at each transmit antenna connector shall be accurate to within ±0.1 PPM observed over a period of one time slot (0.5 ms) in case of using GNSS synchronization source. The same requirements applied over a period of one time slot (0.5 ms) compared to the relative frequency in case of using the E-UTRA Node B or V2X UE sidelink synchronization signals.
If the UE transmits on one antenna connector at a time, the requirements for single carrier shall apply to the active antenna connector.
6.5.2 Transmit modulation quality
Transmit modulation quality defines the modulation quality for expected in-channel RF transmissions from the UE. The transmit modulation quality is specified in terms of:
– Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) for the allocated resource blocks (RBs)
– EVM equalizer spectrum flatness derived from the equalizer coefficients generated by the EVM measurement process
– Carrier leakage
– In-band emissions for the non-allocated RB
All the parameters defined in subclause 6.5.2 are defined using the measurement methodology specified in Annex F.
6.5.2.1 Error Vector Magnitude
The Error Vector Magnitude is a measure of the difference between the reference waveform and the measured waveform. This difference is called the error vector. Before calculating the EVM the measured waveform is corrected by the sample timing offset and RF frequency offset. Then the carrier leakage shall be removed from the measured waveform before calculating the EVM.
The measured waveform is further modified by selecting the absolute phase and absolute amplitude of the Tx chain. The EVM result is defined after the front-end IDFT as the square root of the ratio of the mean error vector power to the mean reference power expressed as a %.
The basic EVM measurement interval in the time domain is one preamble sequence for the PRACH, and as specified in Table 6.5.2.1-1 for the PUCCH and PUSCH in the time domain. When the PUSCH or PUCCH transmission slot or subslot is shortened due to multiplexing with SRS, the EVM measurement interval is reduced by one symbol, accordingly. Likewise, when the PUSCH starting position is modified or when second last symbol is the ending symbol of the PUSCH subframe for Frame Structure Type 3, the EVM measurement interval is reduced accordingly. The PUSCH or PUCCH EVM measurement interval is also reduced when the mean power, modulation or allocation between slots or subslots is expected to change. In the case of PUSCH transmission, the measurement interval is reduced by a time interval equal to the sum of 5 μs and the applicable exclusion period defined in subclause 6.3.4, adjacent to the boundary where the power change is expected to occur. The PUSCH exclusion period is applied to the signal obtained after the front-end IDFT. In the case of PUCCH transmission with power change, the PUCCH EVM measurement interval is reduced by one symbol adjacent to the boundary where the power change is expected to occur.
Table 6.5.2.1-1: Measurement interval for EVM
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TTI pattern |
Measurement interval |
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Subframe |
7OS |
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Slot |
7OS |
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Subslot |
2OS, 3OS |
6.5.2.1.1 Minimum requirement
The RMS average of the basic EVM measurements for 10 subframes excluding any transient period for the average EVM case, and 60 subframes excluding any transient period for the reference signal EVM case, for the different modulations schemes shall not exceed the values specified in Table 6.5.2.1.1-1 for the parameters defined in Table 6.5.2.1.1-2. For EVM evaluation purposes, [all PRACH preamble formats 0-4 and] all PUCCH formats 1, 1a, 1b, 2, 2a and 2b are considered to have the same EVM requirement as QPSK modulated.
Table 6.5.2.1.1-1: Minimum requirements for Error Vector Magnitude
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Parameter |
Unit |
Average EVM Level |
Reference Signal EVM Level |
|
QPSK or BPSK |
% |
17.5 |
17.5 |
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16 QAM |
% |
12.5 |
12.5 |
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64 QAM |
% |
8 |
8 |
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256 QAM |
% |
3.5 |
3.5 |
Table 6.5.2.1.1-2: Parameters for Error Vector Magnitude
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Parameter |
Unit |
Level |
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UE Output Power |
dBm |
≥ -40 |
|
UE Output Power for 256 QAM |
dBm |
≥ -30 |
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Operating conditions |
Normal conditions |
6.5.2.2 Carrier leakage
Carrier leakage is an additive sinusoid waveform that has the same frequency as a modulated waveform carrier frequency. The measurement interval is one slot in the time domain.
6.5.2.2.1 Minimum requirements
The relative carrier leakage power is a power ratio of the additive sinusoid waveform and the modulated waveform. The relative carrier leakage power shall not exceed the values specified in Table 6.5.2.2.1-1.
Table 6.5.2.2.1-1: Minimum requirements for relative carrier leakage power
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Parameters |
Relative limit (dBc) |
Applicable frequencies |
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Output power >10 dBm |
-28 |
Carrier center frequency < 1 GHz |
|
-25 |
Carrier center frequency ≥ 1 GHz |
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0 dBm ≤ Output power ≤10 dBm |
-25 |
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-30 dBm ≤ Output power ≤0 dBm |
-20 |
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-40 dBm ≤ Output power < -30 dBm (NOTE 1) |
-10 |
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NOTE 1: The requirement in this power range is not applicable for V2X sidelink transmission for E-UTRA V2X operating bands specified in Table 5.5G-1. |
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6.5.2.3 In-band emissions
The in-band emission is defined as the average across 12 sub-carrier and as a function of the RB offset from the edge of the allocated UL transmission bandwidth. The in-band emission is measured as the ratio of the UE output power in a non–allocated RB to the UE output power in an allocated RB.
The basic in-band emissions measurement interval is defined over one slot in the time domain. When the PUSCH or PUCCH transmission slot is shortened due to multiplexing with SRS, the in-band emissions measurement interval is reduced by one SC-FDMA symbol, accordingly. Likewise, when the PUSCH starting position is modified or when the second last symbol is the ending symbol of the PUSCH sub-frame for Frame Structure Type 3, the in-band emissions measurement interval is reduced accordingly.
6.5.2.3.1 Minimum requirements
The relative in-band emission shall not exceed the values specified in Table 6.5.2.3.1-1.
Table 6.5.2.3.1-1: Minimum requirements for in-band emissions
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Parameter description |
Unit |
Limit (NOTE 1) |
Applicable Frequencies |
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General |
dB |
For Frame Structure Type 1 and Frame Structure Type 2:
For Frame Structure Type 3, 10 MHz and 20 MHz channel bandwidths: |
Any non-allocated (NOTE 2) |
|
|
IQ Image |
dB |
-28 |
Image frequencies when carrier center frequency < 1 GHz and Output power > 10 dBm |
Image frequencies (NOTES 2, 3) |
|
-25 |
Image frequencies when carrier center frequency < 1 GHz and Output power ≤ 10 dBm |
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-25 |
Image frequencies when carrier center frequency ≥ 1 GHz |
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Carrier leakage |
dBc |
-28 |
Output power > 10 dBm and carrier center frequency < 1 GHz |
Carrier frequency (NOTES 4, 5) |
|
-25 |
Output power > 10 dBm and carrier center frequency ≥ 1 GHz |
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-25 |
0 dBm ≤ Output power ≤10 dBm |
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-20 |
-30 dBm ≤ Output power ≤ 0 dBm |
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-10 |
-40 dBm ≤ Output power < -30 dBm (NOTE 12) |
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NOTE 1: An in-band emissions combined limit is evaluated in each non-allocated RB. For each such RB, the minimum requirement is calculated as the higher of PRB – 30 dB and the power sum of all limit values (General, IQ Image or Carrier leakage) that apply. PRB is defined in NOTE 10. NOTE 2: The measurement bandwidth is 1 RB and the limit is expressed as a ratio of measured power in one non-allocated RB to the measured average power per allocated RB, where the averaging is done across all allocated RBs. For Frame Structure Type 3 and 20 MHz channel bandwidth, the requirement applies for QPSK, 16QAM and 64QAM modulation with NOTE 3: The applicable frequencies for this limit are those that are enclosed in the reflection of the allocated bandwidth, based on symmetry with respect to the centre carrier frequency, but excluding any allocated RBs. For Frame Structure Type 3 with 20 MHz channel bandwidth, the applicable frequency is NOTE 4: The measurement bandwidth is 1 RB and the limit is expressed as a ratio of measured power in one non-allocated RB to the measured total power in all allocated RBs. For Frame Structure Type 3 and 20 MHz channel bandwidth, the requirement applies for QPSK, 16QAM and 64QAM modulation with NOTE 5: The applicable frequencies for this limit are those that are enclosed in the RBs containing the DC frequency if NOTE 6: NOTE 7: NOTE 8: NOTE 9: NOTE 10: [NOTE 11: For V2V-V2X waveforms, the requirements are applied when PSSCH and PSCCH are adjacent in frequency. The limit values (General, IQ Image or Carrier leakage) of each channel is calculated separately as Pgeneral, PSSCH, PIQ, PSSCH, PLO, PSSCH, Pgeneral, PSCCH, PIQ, PSCCH, PLO, PSCCH ,respectively. In-band emissions combined limit is evaluated in each non-allocated RB. For each such RB, the minimum requirement is calculated as the higher of PRB, PSSCH – 30 dB and the PsumIBE.SSCH, where PsumIBE.SSCH is the linear sum of Pgeneral, PSSCH, PIQ, PSSCH, PLO, PSSCH, Pgeneral, PSCCH, PIQ, PSCCH, PLO, PSCCH.] NOTE 12: The requirement in this power range is not applicable for V2X sidelink transmission for E-UTRA V2X operating bands specified in Table 5.5G-1. |
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for any non-allocated RB and
in the uplink scheduling grant with 
specified in [6]. For Frame Structure Type 3 and 10 MHz channel bandwidth in Band 49, the requirement applies for QPSK, 16QAM and 64QAM modulation with 
for any non-allocated RB and
in the uplink scheduling grant.
for QPSK, 16QAM and 64QAM modulation. For Frame Structure Type 3 and 10 MHz channel bandwidth in Band 49, the applicable frequency is 
for QPSK, 16QAM and 64QAM modulation.
in the uplink scheduling grant. For Frame Structure Type 3 and 10 MHz channel bandwidth in Band 49, the requirement applies for QPSK, 16QAM and 64QAM modulation with
in the uplink scheduling grant.
is odd, or in the two RBs immediately adjacent to the DC frequency if 
is even, but excluding any allocated RB.
is the Transmission Bandwidth (see Figure 5.6-1).
is the Transmission Bandwidth Configuration (see Figure 5.6-1).
is the limit specified in Table 6.5.2.1.1-1 for the modulation format used in the allocated RBs.
is the starting frequency offset between the allocated RB and the measured non-allocated RB (e.g. 
or 
for the first adjacent RB outside of the allocated bandwidth.
is the transmitted power per 180 kHz in allocated RBs, measured in dBm.NOTE: For Frame Structure 3 and operations in Band 46, in-band emissions requirements are not specified for the 10 MHz channel bandwidth.
6.5.2.4 EVM equalizer spectrum flatness
The zero-forcing equalizer correction applied in the EVM measurement process (as described in Annex F) must meet a spectral flatness requirement for the EVM measurement to be valid. The EVM equalizer spectrum flatness is defined in terms of the maximum peak-to-peak ripple of the equalizer coefficients (dB) across the allocated uplink block. The basic measurement interval is the same as for EVM.
6.5.2.4.1 Minimum requirements
The peak-to-peak variation of the EVM equalizer coefficients contained within the frequency range of the uplink allocation shall not exceed the maximum ripple specified in Table 6.5.2.4.1-1 for normal conditions. For uplink allocations contained within both Range 1 and Range 2, the coefficients evaluated within each of these frequency ranges shall meet the corresponding ripple requirement and the following additional requirement: the relative difference between the maximum coefficient in Range 1 and the minimum coefficient in Range 2 must not be larger than 5 dB, and the relative difference between the maximum coefficient in Range 2 and the minimum coefficient in Range 1 must not be larger than 7 dB (see Figure 6.5.2.4.1-1).
The EVM equalizer spectral flatness shall not exceed the values specified in Table 6.5.2.4.1-2 for extreme conditions. For uplink allocations contained within both Range 1 and Range 2, the coefficients evaluated within each of these frequency ranges shall meet the corresponding ripple requirement and the following additional requirement: the relative difference between the maximum coefficient in Range 1 and the minimum coefficient in Range 2 must not be larger than 6 dB, and the relative difference between the maximum coefficient in Range 2 and the minimum coefficient in Range 1 must not be larger than 10 dB (see Figure 6.5.2.4.1-1).
Table 6.5.2.4.1-1: Minimum requirements for EVM equalizer spectrum flatness (normal conditions)
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Frequency range |
Maximum ripple [dB] |
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FUL_Meas – FUL_Low ≥ 3 MHz and FUL_High – FUL_Meas ≥ 3 MHz (Range 1) |
4 (p-p) |
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FUL_Meas – FUL_Low < 3 MHz or FUL_High – FUL_Meas < 3 MHz (Range 2) |
8 (p-p) |
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NOTE 1: FUL_Meas refers to the sub-carrier frequency for which the equalizer coefficient is evaluated NOTE 2: FUL_Low and FUL_High refer to each E-UTRA frequency band specified in Table 5.5-1 |
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Table 6.5.2.4.1-2: Minimum requirements for EVM equalizer spectrum flatness (extreme conditions)
|
Frequency range |
Maximum Ripple [dB] |
|
FUL_Meas – FUL_Low ≥ 5 MHz and FUL_High – FUL_Meas ≥ 5 MHz (Range 1) |
4 (p-p) |
|
FUL_Meas – FUL_Low < 5 MHz or FUL_High – FUL_Meas < 5 MHz (Range 2) |
12 (p-p) |
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NOTE 1: FUL_Meas refers to the sub-carrier frequency for which the equalizer coefficient is evaluated NOTE 2: FUL_Low and FUL_High refer to each E-UTRA frequency band specified in Table 5.5-1 |
|
f
FUL_High
FUL_High – 3(5) MHz
< 4(4) dBp-p
Range 1
Range 2
max(Range 1)-min(Range 2) < 5(6) dB
max(Range 2)-min(Range 1) < 7(10) dB
< 8(12) dBp-p
Figure 6.5.2.4.1-1: The limits for EVM equalizer spectral flatness with the maximum allowed variation of the coefficients indicated (the ETC minimum requirement within brackets).
6.5.2A Transmit modulation quality for CA
For inter-band carrier aggregation with uplink assigned to two E-UTRA bands, the requirements shall apply on each component carrier as defined in clause 6.5.2 with all component carriers active. If two contiguous component carriers are assigned to one E-UTRA band, the requirements in subclauses 6.5.2A.1, 6.5.2A.2, and 6.5.2A.3 apply for those component carriers.
The requirements in this clause apply with PCC and SCC in the UL configured and activated: PCC with PRB allocation and SCC without PRB allocation and without CSI reporting and SRS configured.
6.5.2A.1 Error Vector Magnitude
For the intra-band contiguous and non-contiguous carrier aggregation, the Error Vector Magnitude requirement should be defined for each component carrier. Requirements only apply with PRB allocation in one of the component carriers. Similar transmitter impairment removal procedures are applied for CA waveform before EVM calculation as is specified for non-CA waveform in sub-section 6.5.2.1.
When a single component carrier is configured Table 6.5.2.1.1-1 apply.
The EVM requirements are according to Table 6.5.2A.1-1 if CA is configured in uplink with the parameters defined in Table 6.5.2.1.1-2.
Table 6.5.2A.1-1: Minimum requirements for Error Vector Magnitude
|
Parameter |
Unit |
Average EVM Level per CC |
Reference Signal EVM Level |
|
QPSK or BPSK |
% |
17.5 |
17.5 |
|
16 QAM |
% |
12.5 |
12.5 |
|
64 QAM |
% |
8 |
8 |
|
256 QAM |
% |
3.5 |
3.5 |
6.5.2A.2 Carrier leakage for CA
Carrier leakage is an additive sinusoid waveform that is confined within the aggrecated transmission bandwidth configuration. The carrier leakage requirement is defined for each component carrier and is measured on the component carrier with PRBs allocated. The measurement interval is one slot in the time domain.
6.5.2A.2.1 Minimum requirements
The relative carrier leakage power is a power ratio of the additive sinusoid waveform and the modulated waveform. The relative carrier leakage power shall not exceed the values specified in Table 6.5.2A.2.1-1.
Table 6.5.2A.2.1-1: Minimum requirements for Relative Carrier Leakage Power
|
Parameters |
Relative Limit (dBc) |
|
Output power >0 dBm |
-25 |
|
-30 dBm ≤ Output power ≤0 dBm |
-20 |
|
-40 dBm ≤ Output power < -30 dBm |
-10 |
6.5.2A.3 In-band emissions
6.5.2A.3.1 Minimum requirement for CA
For intra-band contiguous carrier aggregation bandwidth class B, C and D, the requirements in Table 6.5.2A.3.1-1 and 6.5.2A.3.1-2 apply within the aggregated transmission bandwidth configuration with both component carrier (s) active and one single contiguous PRB allocation of bandwidth 
at the edge of the aggregated transmission bandwidth configuration.
The inband emission is defined as the interference falling into the non allocated resource blocks for all component carriers. The measurement method for the inband emissions in the component carrier with PRB allocation is specified in annex F. For a non allocated component carrier a spectral measurement is specified.
For intra-band non-contiguous carrier aggregation the requirements for in-band emissions should be defined for each component carrier. Requirements only apply with PRB allocation in one of the component carriers according to Table 6.5.2.3.1.
Table 6.5.2A.3.1-1: Minimum requirements for in-band emissions (allocated component carrier)
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Parameter |
Unit |
Limit |
Applicable Frequencies |
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|
General |
dB |
|
Any non-allocated (NOTE 2) |
|
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IQ Image |
dB |
-25 |
Exception for IQ image (NOTE 3) |
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Carrier leakage |
dBc |
-25 |
Output power > 0 dBm |
Exception for Carrier frequency (NOTE 4) |
|
-20 |
-30 dBm ≤ Output power ≤ 0 dBm |
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-10 |
-40 dBm ≤ Output power < -30 dBm |
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NOTE 1: An in-band emissions combined limit is evaluated in each non-allocated RB. For each such RB, the minimum requirement is calculated as the higher of PRB – 30 dB and the power sum of all limit values (General, IQ Image or Carrier leakage) that apply. PRB is defined in NOTE 9. The limit is evaluated in each non-allocated RB. NOTE 2: The measurement bandwidth is 1 RB and the limit is expressed as a ratio of measured power in one non-allocated RB to the measured average power per allocated RB, where the averaging is done across all allocated RBs NOTE 3: Exceptions to the general limit are allowed for up to NOTE 4: Exceptions to the general limit are allowed for up to two contiguous non-allocated RBs. The measurement bandwidth is 1 RB and the limit is expressed as a ratio of measured power in the non-allocated RB to the measured total power in all allocated RBs. NOTE 5: NOTE 6: NOTE 7: NOTE 8: NOTE 9: NOTE 10: For V2X intra-band contiguous multi-carrier operation the in-band emission requirement (General, IQ Image or Carrier leakage) of each channel is calculated separately as Pgeneral, PSSCH,c(i), PIQ, PSSCH,c(i), PLO, PSSCH,c(i), Pgeneral, PSCCH,c(i), PIQ, PSCCH,c(i), PLO, PSCCH,c(i) for each carrier respectively. In-band emissions combined limit for the aggregated bandwidth is evaluated in each non-allocated RB. For each such RB, the minimum requirement is calculated as the PsumIBE.CA, where PsumIBE.CA is the linear sum of Pgeneral, PSSCH,c(i), PIQ, PSSCH,c(i), PLO, PSSCH,c(i), Pgeneral, PSCCH,c(i), PIQ, PSCCH,c(i), PLO, PSCCH,c(i) for all carriers. |
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+1 RBs within a contiguous width of 
+1 non-allocated RBs. The measurement bandwidth is 1 RB.
is the Transmission Bandwidth (see Figure 5.6-1) not exceeding 
is the Transmission Bandwidth Configuration (see Figure 5.6-1) of the component carrier with RBs allocated.
is the limit specified in Table 6.5.2.1.1-1 for the modulation format used in the allocated RBs.
is the starting frequency offset between the allocated RB and the measured non-allocated RB (e.g. 
or 
for the first adjacent RB outside of the allocated bandwidth).
is the transmitted power per 180 kHz in allocated RBs, measured in dBm.Table 6.5.2A.3.1-2: Minimum requirements for in-band emissions (not allocated component carrier)
|
Para-meter |
Unit |
Meas BW NOTE 1 |
Limit |
remark |
Applicable Frequencies |
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|
General |
dB |
BW of 1 RB (180KHz rectangular) |
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The reference value is the average power per allocated RB in the allocated component carrier |
Any RB in the non allocated component carrier. The frequency raster of the RBs is derived when this component carrier is allocated with RBs |
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IQ Image |
dB |
BW of 1 RB (180KHz rectangular) |
-25 NOTE 2 |
The reference value is the average power per allocated RB in the allocated component carrier |
The frequencies of the The frequency raster of the RBs is derived when this component carrier is allocated with RBs |
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|
Carrier leakage |
dBc |
BW of 1 RB (180KHz rectangular) |
NOTE 3 |
The reference value is the total power of the allocated RBs in the allocated component carrier |
The frequencies of the up to 2 non-allocated RBs are unknown. The frequency raster of the RBs is derived when this component carrier is allocated with RBs |
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|
-25 |
Output power > 0 dBm |
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-20 |
-30 dBm ≤ Output power ≤ 0 dBm |
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-10 |
-40 dBm ≤ Output power < -30 dBm |
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NOTE1: Resolution BWs smaller than the measurement BW may be integrated to achieve the measurement bandwidth. NOTE 2: Exceptions to the general limit is are allowed for up to NOTE 3: Two Exceptions to the general limit are allowed for up to two contiguous non-allocated RBs NOTE 4: NOTES 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 from Table 6.5.2A.3.1-1 apply for Table 6.5.2A.3.1-2 as well. NOTE 5: NOTE 6: For V2X intra-band contiguous multi-carrier operation the in-band emission requirement (General, IQ Image or Carrier leakage) of each channel is calculated separately as Pgeneral, PSSCH,c(i), PIQ, PSSCH,c(i), PLO, PSSCH,c(i), Pgeneral, PSCCH,c(i), PIQ, PSCCH,c(i), PLO, PSCCH,c(i) for each carrier respectively. In-band emissions combined limit for the aggregated bandwidth is evaluated in each non-allocated RB. For each such RB, the minimum requirement is calculated as the PsumIBE.CA, where PsumIBE.CA is the linear sum of Pgeneral, PSSCH,c(i), PIQ, PSSCH,c(i), PLO, PSSCH,c(i), Pgeneral, PSCCH,c(i), PIQ, PSCCH,c(i), PLO, PSCCH,c(i) for all carriers. |
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contiguous non-allocated RBs are unknown.
+1 RBs within a contiguous width of 
+1 non-allocated RBs.
for measured non-allocated RB in the non allocated component carrier may take non-integer values when the carrier spacing between the CCs is not a multiple of RB.6.5.2B Transmit modulation quality for UL-MIMO
For UE supporting UL-MIMO, the transmit modulation quality requirements are specified at each transmit antenna connector.
If UE is configured for transmission on single-antenna port, the requirements in subclause 6.5.2 apply.
The transmit modulation quality is specified in terms of:
– Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) for the allocated resource blocks (RBs)
– EVM equalizer spectrum flatness derived from the equalizer coefficients generated by the EVM measurement process
– Carrier leakage (caused by IQ offset)
– In-band emissions for the non-allocated RB
6.5.2B.1 Error Vector Magnitude
For UE with two transmit antenna connectors in closed-loop spatial multiplexing scheme, the Error Vector Magnitude requirements specified in Table 6.5.2.1.1-1 which is defined in subclause 6.5.2.1 apply at each transmit antenna connector. The requirements shall be met with the UL-MIMO configurations specified in Table 6.2.2B-2.
6.5.2B.2 Carrier leakage
For UE with two transmit antenna connectors in closed-loop spatial multiplexing scheme, the Relative Carrier Leakage Power requirements specified in Table 6.5.2.2.1-1 which is defined in subclause 6.5.2.2 apply at each transmit antenna connector. The requirements shall be met with the UL-MIMO configurations specified in Table 6.2.2B-2.
6.5.2B.3 In-band emissions
For UE with two transmit antenna connectors in closed-loop spatial multiplexing scheme, the In-band Emission requirements specified in Table 6.5.2.3.1-1 which is defined in subclause 6.5.2.3 apply at each transmit antenna connector. The requirements shall be met with the uplink MIMO configurations specified in Table 6.2.2B-2.
6.5.2B.4 EVM equalizer spectrum flatness for UL-MIMO
For UE with two transmit antenna connectors in closed-loop spatial multiplexing scheme, the EVM Equalizer Spectrum Flatness requirements specified in Table 6.5.2.4.1-1 and Table 6.5.2.4.1-2 which are defined in subclause 6.5.2.4 apply at each transmit antenna connector. The requirements shall be met with the UL-MIMO configurations specified in Table 6.2.2B-2.
6.5.2D Transmit modulation quality for ProSe
The requirements in this clause apply to ProSe sidelink transmissions.
When UE is configured for simultaneous E-UTRA ProSe sidelink and E-UTRA uplink transmissions for inter-band E-UTRA ProSe / E-UTRA bands specified in Table 5.5D-2, the requirements in subclause 6.5.2D apply for ProSe transmission and the requirements in subclause 6.5.2 apply for uplink transmission.
6.5.2D.1 Error Vector Magnitude
For ProSe sidelink physical channels PSDCH, PSCCH, PSSCH, and PSBCH, the Error Vector Magnitude requirements shall be as specified for PUSCH in subclause 6.5.2.1 for the corresponding modulation and transmission bandwidth. When ProSe transmissions are shortened due to transmission gap of 1 symbol at the end of the subframe, the EVM measurement interval is reduced by one symbol, accordingly.
For PSBCH the duration over which EVM is averaged shall be 24 subframes.
This requirement is not applicable for ProSe physical signals PSSS and SSSS.
6.5.2D.2 Carrier leakage
The requirements of subcaluse 6.5.2.2 shall apply for ProSe transmissions.
6.5.2D.3 In-band emissions
For ProSe sidelink physical channels PSDCH, PSCCH, PSSCH, and PSBCH, the In-band emissions requirements shall be as specified for PUSCH in subclause 6.5.2.3 for the corresponding modulation and transmission bandwidth. When ProSe transmissions are shortened due to transmission gap of 1 symbol at the end of the subframe, the In-band emissions measurement interval is reduced by one symbol, accordingly.
6.5.2D.4 EVM equalizer spectrum flatness for ProSe
The requirements of subcaluse 6.5.2.4 shall apply for ProSe transmissions.
6.5.2E Transmit modulation quality for category M1 and M2
6.5.2E.1 Error Vector Magnitude
The Error Vector Magnitude is defined in section 6.5.2.1.
6.5.2E.2 Carrier leakage
Carrier leakage is an additive sinusoid waveform that has the same frequency as a modulated waveform carrier frequency. For UE of UL Categories M1 and M2, the sinusoid waveform may lie at the center of the narrowband assigned for transmission. The measurement interval is one slot in the time domain.
6.5.2E.2.1 Minimum requirements
The relative carrier leakage power is a power ratio of the additive sinusoid waveform and the modulated waveform. The relative carrier leakage power at the center of the channel bandwidth or the center of the narrowband assigned for transmission shall not exceed the values specified in Table 6.5.2.2.1-1.
6.5.2E.3 In-band emissions
The in-band emission is defined in clause 6.5.2.3 and measurement condition specified in Annex F.
6.5.2E.3.1 Minimum requirements
The relative in-band emission when the center carrier frequency is either at the center of channel bandwidth or at the center of the narrowband assigned for transmission shall not exceed the values specified in Table 6.5.2E.3.1-1
Table 6.5.2E.3.1-1: Minimum requirements for in-band emissions
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Parameter description |
Unit |
Limit (NOTE 1) |
Applicable Frequencies |
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General |
dB |
Any non-allocated Subcarrier Group within the subPRB allocation (NOTE 11,12,13) |
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Any non-allocated (NOTE 2) |
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IQ Image |
dB |
-28 |
Image frequencies when carrier center frequency < 1 GHz and Output power > 10 dBm |
Image frequencies (NOTES 2, 3) |
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-25 |
Image frequencies when carrier center frequency < 1 GHz and Output power ≤ 10 dBm |
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-25 |
Image frequencies when carrier center frequency ≥ 1 GHz |
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Carrier leakage |
dBc |
-28 |
Output power > 10 dBm and carrier center frequency < 1 GHz |
Carrier frequency (NOTES 4, 5) |
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-25 |
Output power > 10 dBm and carrier center frequency ≥ 1 GHz |
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-25 |
0 dBm ≤ Output power ≤10 dBm |
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-20 |
-30 dBm ≤ Output power ≤ 0 dBm |
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-10 |
-40 dBm ≤ Output power < -30 dBm |
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NOTE 1: An in-band emissions combined limit is evaluated in each non-allocated RB. For each such RB, the minimum requirement is calculated as the higher of PRB – 30 dB and the power sum of all limit values (General, IQ Image or Carrier leakage) that apply. PRB is defined in NOTE 10. NOTE 2: The measurement bandwidth is 1 RB and the limit is expressed as a ratio of measured power in one non-allocated RB to the measured average power per allocated RB, where the averaging is done across all allocated RBs. NOTE 3: The applicable frequencies for this limit are those that are enclosed in the reflection of the allocated bandwidth, based on symmetry with respect to the centre carrier frequency, but excluding any allocated RBs. For UE of UL Categories M1 and M2, the applicable frequencies shall alternatively include those found by reflection on the center of the assigned narrowband, but excluding any allocated RBs. NOTE 4: The measurement bandwidth is 1 RB and the limit is expressed as a ratio of measured power in one non-allocated RB to the measured total power in all allocated RBs. NOTE 5: The applicable frequencies for this limit are those that are enclosed in the RBs containing the DC frequency if NOTE 6: NOTE 7: NOTE 8: NOTE 9: NOTE 10: NOTE 11: The measurement bandwidth is 1 subcarrier group ( [3] subcarrier per subcarrier group) and the limit is expressed as a ratio of measured power in one non-allocated subcarrier group to the measured total power in all allocated subcarrier. NOTE 12: is the starting frequency offset between the allocated subcarrier group and the measured non-allocated subcarrier group (e.g. =-1 for the first adjacent subcarrier group outside the allocated subcarrier group.) NOTE 13: is the Transmission bandwidth (number of subcarrier group). |
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is odd, or in the two RBs immediately adjacent to the DC frequency if 
is even, but excluding any allocated RB. For UE of UL Categories M1 and M2, the applicable frequencies shall alternatively be the centre frequency of the supported 6RBs.
is the Transmission Bandwidth (see Figure 5.6-1).
is the Transmission Bandwidth Configuration (see Figure 5.6-1).
is the limit specified in Table 6.5.2.1.1-1 for the modulation format used in the allocated RBs.
is the starting frequency offset between the allocated RB and the measured non-allocated RB (e.g. 
or 
for the first adjacent RB outside of the allocated bandwidth.
is the transmitted power per 180 kHz in allocated RBs, measured in dBm.6.5.2F Transmit modulation quality for Category NB1 and NB2
6.5.2F.1 Error Vector Magnitude
The RMS average of the basic EVM measurements for 240/LCtone slots excluding any transient period for the average EVM case, where LCtone = {1, 3, 6, 12} is the number of subcarriers for the category NB1 and NB2 transmission, for the different modulations schemes shall not exceed the values specified in Table 6.5.2.1.1-1 for the parameters defined in Table 6.5.2.1.1-2. For EVM evaluation purposes, both NPRACH formats are considered to have the same EVM requirement as QPSK modulated.
6.5.2F.2 Carrier leakage
Carrier leakage is an additive sinusoid waveform that has the same frequency as a modulated waveform carrier frequency. The measurement interval is one slot in the time domain. The relative carrier leakage power is a power ratio of the additive sinusoid waveform and the modulated waveform. The relative carrier leakage power of category NB1 or NB2 UE shall not exceed the values specified in Table 6.5.2F.2-1.
Table 6.5.2F.2-1: Minimum requirements for relative carrier leakage power
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Parameters |
Relative limit (dBc) |
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0 dBm ≤ Output power |
-25 |
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-30 dBm ≤ Output power ≤ 0 dBm |
-20 |
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-40 dBm ≤ Output power < -30 dBm |
-10 |
6.5.2F.3 In-band emissions
The in-band emission is defined as a function of the tone offset from the edge of the allocated UL transmission tone(s) within the transmission bandwidth configuration. The in-band emission is measured as the ratio of the UE output power in a non–allocated tone to the UE output power in an allocated tone. The basic in-band emissions measurement interval is defined over one slot in the time domain.
The category NB1 and NB2 UE relative in-band emission shall not exceed the values specified in Table 6.5.2F.3-1.
Table 6.5.2F.3-1: Minimum requirements for in-band emissions
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Parameter description |
Unit |
Limit (NOTE 1) |
Applicable Frequencies |
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General |
dB |
max { 20 ∙ log 10 EVM − 10 ∙ log 10(Ntone / LCtone), |
Any non-allocated (NOTE 2, 10) |
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IQ Image |
dB |
-25 |
Image frequencies (NOTES 2, 3) |
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Carrier leakage |
dBc |
-25 |
0 dBm ≤ Output power |
Carrier frequency (NOTES 4, 5) |
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-20 |
-30 dBm ≤ Output power ≤ 0 dBm |
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-10 |
-40 dBm ≤ Output power < -30 dBm |
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NOTE 1: An in-band emissions combined limit is evaluated in each non-allocated tone. For each such tone, the minimum requirement is calculated as the higher of Ptone – 30 dB and the power sum of all limit values (General, IQ Image or Carrier leakage) that apply. Ptone is defined in NOTE 9. NOTE 2: The measurement bandwidth is 1 tone and the limit is expressed as a ratio of measured power in one non-allocated tone to the measured average power per allocated tone, where the averaging is done across all allocated tones. NOTE 3: The applicable frequencies for this limit are those that are enclosed in the reflection of the allocated bandwidth, based on symmetry with respect to the centre carrier frequency, but excluding any allocated tones. NOTE 4: The measurement bandwidth is 1 tone and the limit is expressed as a ratio of measured power in one non-allocated tone to the measured total power in all allocated tones. NOTE 5: The applicable frequencies for this limit are those that are enclosed in the tones containing the DC frequency if NOTE 6: NOTE 7: NOTE 8: NOTE 9: NOTE 10: EVM is the limit specified in Table 6.5.2.1.1-1 for the modulation format used in the allocated tones. |
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is odd, or in the two tones immediately adjacent to the DC frequency if 
is even, but excluding any allocated tone.
is the Transmission Bandwidth (tones).
is the Transmission Bandwidth Configuration (tones).
is the starting frequency offset between the allocated tone and the measured non-allocated tone. (e.g. 
or 
for the first adjacent tone outside of the allocated bandwidth.
is the transmitted power per 3.75 kHz or 15 kHz in allocated tones, measured in dBm.6.5.2G Transmit modulation quality for V2X Communication
The requirements in this clause apply to V2X sidelink transmissions.
When UE is configured for simultaneous E-UTRA V2X sidelink and E-UTRA uplink transmissions for inter-band E-UTRA V2X / E-UTRA bands specified in Table 5.5G-2, the requirements in subclause 6.5.2G apply for V2X sidelink transmission and the requirements in subclause 6.5.2 apply for the E-UTRA uplink transmission.
For V2X UE supporting Transmit Diversity, if the UE transmits on two antenna-connectors at the same time, the transmit modulation quality requirements for single carrier shall apply to each transmit antenna connector.
If V2X UE transmits on one-antenna connector at a time, the requirements specified for single carrier apply to the active antenna connector.
6.5.2G.1 Error Vector Magnitude
For V2X physical channels PSCCH, PSSCH and PSBCH, the Error Vector Magnitude requirements shall be as specified for PUSCH in subclause 6.5.2.1 for the corresponding modulation and transmission bandwidth.
For V2X sidelink physical channels PSCCH, PSSCH and PSBCH, the Error Vector Magnitude requirements shall be as specified separately for PSSCH and PSCCH for the corresponding modulation and transmission bandwidth. The measurement period for EVM of PSSCH and PSCCH is 15 subframes. The measurement period for reference signal EVM is 30 subframes. When V2X transmissions are shortened due to transmission gap of 1 symbol at the end of the subframe, the EVM measurement interval is reduced by one symbol, accordingly.
For PSBCH the duration over which EVM is averaged shall be 24 subframes.
For intra-band contiguous multi-carrier operation the EVM requirement shall apply for each component carrier.
6.5.2G.2 Carrier leakage
The requirements of subcaluse 6.5.2.2 shall apply for V2X transmissions.
For intra-band contiguous multi-carrier operation the carrier leakage requirement of subcaluse 6.5.2A.2 shall apply.
6.5.2G.3 In-band emissions
For V2X sidelink physical channels PSCCH, PSSCH and PSBCH, the In-band emissions requirements shall be as specified for PUSCH in subclause 6.5.2.3 for the corresponding modulation and transmission bandwidth. When V2X transmissions are shortened due to transmission gap of 1 symbol at the end of the subframe, the In-band emissions measurement interval is reduced by one symbol, accordingly.
For intra-band contiguous multi-carrier operation the in-band emission requirement of subcaluse 6.5.2A.3 shall apply.
6.5.2G.4 EVM equalizer spectrum flatness
The requirements of subcaluse 6.5.2.4 shall apply for V2X transmissions.
For intra-band contiguous multi-carrier operation the EVM equalizer spectrum flatness requirement of subcaluse 6.5.2.4 shall apply for each component carrier.