8.13.1 FDD (CA and DC)

36.1013GPPEvolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA)Release 18TSUser Equipment (UE) radio transmission and reception

The parameters specified in Table 8.13.1-1 are valid for all FDD CA and DC tests unless otherwise stated.

Table 8.13.1-1: Common Test Parameters (FDD)

Parameter

Unit

Value

Inter-TTI Distance

1

Number of HARQ processes per component carrier

Processes

8

Maximum number of HARQ transmission

4

Redundancy version coding sequence

{0,1,2,3} for QPSK and 16QAM

{0,0,1,2} for 64QAM and 256QAM

Number of OFDM symbols for PDCCH per component carrier

OFDM symbols

4 for 1.4 MHz bandwidth, 3 for 3 MHz and 5 MHz bandwidths,

2 for 10 MHz, 15 MHz and 20 MHz bandwidths unless otherwise stated

Cyclic Prefix

Normal

Cell_ID

0

Cross carrier scheduling

Not configured

8.13.1.1 Closed-loop spatial multiplexing performance

8.13.1.1.1 Minimum Requirement Multi-Layer Spatial Multiplexing 4 Tx Antenna Port

The purpose of these tests is to verify the closed loop rank-two performance with frequency selective precoding.

For CA with 2 DL CCs, the requirements are specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-3, based on single carrier requirement specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2, with the addition of the parameters in Table 8.13.1.1.1-1 and the downlink physical channel setup according to Annex C.3.2.

For CA with 3 DL CCs, the requirements are specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-4, based on single carrier requirement specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2, with the addition of the parameters in Table 8.13.1.1.1-1 and the downlink physical channel setup according to Annex C.3.2.

For CA with 4 DL CCs, the requirements are specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-5, based on single carrier requirement specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2, with the addition of the parameters in Table 8.13.1.1.1-1 and the downlink physical channel setup according to Annex C.3.2.

For CA with 5 DL CCs, the requirements are specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-6, based on single carrier requirement specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2, with the addition of the parameters in Table 8.13.1.1.1-1 and the downlink physical channel setup according to Annex C.3.2.

The test coverage for different number of component carriers is defined in 8.1.2.4.

Table 8.13.1.1.1-1: Test Parameters for Multi-Layer Spatial Multiplexing (FRC) for CA

Parameter

Unit

Value

Downlink power allocation

dB

-6

dB

-6 (Note 1)

σ

dB

3

at antenna port

dBm/15kHz

-98

Precoding granularity

PRB

4 for 3MHz and 5MHz CCs, 6 for 10MHz CCs, 8 for 15MHz and 20MHz CCs

PMI delay (Note 2)

ms

8

Reporting interval

ms

1

Reporting mode

PUSCH 1-2

CodeBookSubsetRestriction bitmap

0000000000000000000000000000000011111111111111110000000000000000

CSI request field (Note 3)

‘10’

PDSCH transmission mode

4

Note 1: .

Note 2: If the UE reports in an available uplink reporting instance at subrame SF#n based on PMI estimation at a downlink SF not later than SF#(n-4), this reported PMI cannot be applied at the eNB downlink before SF#(n+4).

Note 3: Multiple CC-s under test are configured as the 1st set of serving cells by higher layers.

Note 4: ACK/NACK bits are transmitted using PUSCH with PUCCH format 1b with channel selection configured for Tests in Table 8.13.1.1.1-3, and with PUCCH format 3 for Tests in Table 8.13.1.1.1-4, Table 8.13.1.1.1-5 and Table 8.13.1.1.1-6.

Note 5: The same PDSCH transmission mode is applied to each component carrier.

Table 8.13.1.1.1-2: Single carrier performance for multiple CA configurations

Band-width

Reference channel

OCNG pattern

Propa-gation condi-tion

Correlation matrix and antenna config.

Reference value

Fraction of maximum throughput (%)

SNR (dB)

2Rx CC

4Rx CC

2Rx CC

4Rx CC

2Rx CC

4Rx CC

1.4MHz

R.14-4 FDD

R.14-4 FDD

OP.1 FDD

EVA5

4×2 Low

4×4 Low

70

10.4

7.5

3MHz

R.14-5 FDD

R.14-5 FDD

OP.1 FDD

EVA5

4×2 Low

4×4 Low

70

9.5

5.1

5MHz

R.14-6 FDD

R.14-6 FDD

OP.1 FDD

EVA5

4×2 Low

4×4 Low

70

9.5

5.2

10 MHz

R.14 FDD

R.14 FDD

OP.1 FDD

EVA5

4×2 Low

4×4 Low

70

10.1

5.7

15MHz

R.14-7 FDD

R.14-7 FDD

OP.1 FDD

EVA5

4×2 Low

4×4 Low

70

10.1

5.6

20MHz

R.14-3 FDD

R.14-3 FDD

OP.1 FDD

EVA5

4×2 Low

4×4 Low

70

10.3

5.6

Table 8.13.1.1.1-3: Minimum performance (FRC) based on single carrier performance for CA with 2 DL CCs

Test num.

CA Band-width combination

Requirement

UE category

1

2×10 MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

2

2×20 MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

3

2×5 MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

4

15MHz+5MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

5

10MHz+5MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

Note 1: The applicability of requirements for different CA configurations and bandwidth combination sets is defined in 8.1.2.6.

Table 8.13.1.1.1-4: Minimum performance (FRC) based on single carrier performance for CA with 3 DL CCs

Test num.

CA Band-width combination

Requirement

UE category

1

3x20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

2

20MHz+20MHz+15MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

3

20MHz+20MHz+10MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

4

20MHz+15MHz+15MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

5

20MHz+15MHz+10MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

6

20MHz+10MHz+10MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

7

15MHz+15MHz+10MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

8

20MHz+10MHz+5MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

9

20MHz+15MHz+5MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

10

10MHz+10MHz+5MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

11

5MHz+5MHz+20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

12

3x10MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

13

5MHz+5MHz+10MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

Note 1: The applicability of requirements for different CA configurations and bandwidth combination sets is defined in 8.1.2.6.

Table 8.13.1.1.1-5: Minimum performance (FRC) based on single carrier performance for CA with 4 DL CCs

Test num.

CA Band-width combination

Requirement

UE category

1

4x20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥8

2

10MHz+20MHz+20MHz+20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥8

3

10MHz+10MHz+20MHz+20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥8

4

5MHz+10MHz+20MHz+20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥8

5

5MHz+10MHz+10MHz+20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥8

6

15+3x20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥8

7

2×15+2x20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥8

8

10+15+2x20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥8

9

3×10+20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥8

10

2×5+2x20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥8

11

2×5+10+20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥8

12

4x10MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥8

NOTE 1: The applicability of requirements for different CA configurations and bandwidth combination sets is defined in 8.1.2.6.

Table 8.13.1.1.1-6: Minimum performance (FRC) based on single carrier performance for CA with 5 DL CCs

Test num.

CA Band-width combination

Requirement

UE category

1

5x20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

8, ≥11

2

15MHz+4x20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

8, ≥11

3

10MHz+4x20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

8, ≥11

4

2x10MHz+3x20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

8, ≥11

5

5MHz+10MHz+3x20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

8, ≥11

6

3x10MHz+2x20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

8, ≥11

7

4x10MHz+20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

8, ≥11

NOTE 1: The applicability of requirements for different CA configurations and bandwidth combination sets is defined in 8.1.2.6.

8.13.1.1.2 Minimum Requirement Multi-Layer Spatial Multiplexing 4 Tx Antenna Port for dual connectivity

For dual connectivity the requirements are specified in Table 8.13.1.1.2-3 for 2DL CCs and Table 8.13.1.1.2-4 for 3DL CCs, based on single carrier requirement specified in Table 8.13.1.1.2-2, with the addition of the parameters in Table 8.13.1.1.2-1 and the downlink physical channel setup according to Annex C.3.2. The purpose of these tests is to verify the closed loop rank-two performance with wideband and frequency selective precoding by using dual connectivity transmission.

Table 8.13.1.1.2-1: Test Parameters for Multi-Layer Spatial Multiplexing (FRC) for dual connectivity

Parameter

Unit

Values

Downlink power allocation

dB

-6

dB

-6 (Note 1)

σ

dB

3

at antenna port

dBm/15kHz

-98

Precoding granularity

PRB

6 for 1.4MHz, 4 for 3MHz and 5MHz CCs, 6 for 10MHz CCs, and 8 for 15MHz CCs and 20MHz CCs

PMI delay (Note 2)

ms

8

Reporting interval

ms

1

Reporting mode

PUSCH 1-2

CodeBookSubsetRestriction bitmap

0000000000000000000000000000000011111111111111110000000000000000

PDSCH transmission mode

4

ACK/NACK transmission

Separate ACK/NACK feedbacks with PUCCH format 1b on the MCG and SCG

CSI feedback

Separate PUSCH feedbacks on the MCG and SCG

Time offset between MCG CC and SCG CC

μs

0 for UE under test supporting synchronous dual connectivity;

334 for UE under test supporting both asynchronous and synchrounous dual connectivity (Note 4)

Note 1: .

Note 2: If the UE reports in an available uplink reporting instance at subrame SF#n based on PMI estimation at a downlink SF not later than SF#(n-4), this reported PMI cannot be applied at the eNB downlink before SF#(n+4).

Note 3: The same PDSCH transmission mode is applied to each component carrier.

Note 4: As defined in TS36.300 [11].

Note 5: If the UE supports both SCG bearer and Split bearer, the SCG bearer is configured.

Table 8.13.1.1.2-2: Single carrier performance for multiple DC configurations

Band-width

Reference channel

OCNG pattern

Propa-gation condi-tion

Correlation matrix and antenna config.

Reference value

Fraction of maximum throughput (%)

SNR (dB)

2Rx CC

4Rx CC

2Rx CC

4Rx CC

2Rx CC

4Rx CC

1.4MHz

R.14-4 FDD

R.14-4 FDD

OP.1 FDD

EVA5

4×2 Low

4×4 Low

70

10.4

7.5

3MHz

R.14-5 FDD

R.14-5 FDD

OP.1 FDD

EVA5

4×2 Low

4×4 Low

70

9.5

5.1

5MHz

R.14-6 FDD

R.14-6 FDD

OP.1 FDD

EVA5

4×2 Low

4×4 Low

70

9.5

5.2

10 MHz

R.14 FDD

R.14 FDD

OP.1 FDD

EVA5

4×2 Low

4×4 Low

70

10.1

5.7

15MHz

R.14-7 FDD

R.14-7 FDD

OP.1 FDD

EVA5

4×2 Low

4×4 Low

70

10.1

5.6

20MHz

R.14-3 FDD

R.14-3 FDD

OP.1 FDD

EVA5

4×2 Low

4×4 Low

70

10.3

5.6

Table 8.13.1.1.2-3: Minimum performance Multi-Layer Spatial Multiplexing (FRC) for dual connectivity with 2 DL CCs

Test num.

Band-width combination

Requirement

UE category

1

2×20 MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.2-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

2

15+20 MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.2-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

3

10+20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.2-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

4

2×15 MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.2-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

5

2×10 MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.2-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥3

6

15+5 MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.2-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥3

7

10+15 MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.2-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

Note 1: The OCNG pattern applies for each CC.

Note 2: The applicability of requirements for different dual connectvity configurations and bandwidth combination sets is defined in 8.1.2.6.

Table 8.13.1.1.2-4: Minimum performance Multi-Layer Spatial Multiplexing (FRC) for dual connectivity with 3DL CCs

Test num.

Band-width combination

Requirement

UE category

1

20+20+15MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.2-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

2

20+15+15MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.2-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

3

3×20 MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.2-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

4

20+20+10 MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.2-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

5

20+15+10 MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.2-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

6

20+10+10 MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.2-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

7

15+15+10 MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.2-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

Note 1: The OCNG pattern applies for each CC.

Note 2: The applicability of requirements for different dual connectvity configurations and bandwidth combination sets is defined in 8.1.2.6.

8.13.1.1.3 Minimum Requirement Multi-Layer Spatial Multiplexing 4 Tx Antenna Port with 256QAM

The purpose of these tests is to verify the closed loop rank-two performance with frequency selective precoding with 256QAM under CA.

For CA with 2 DL CCs, the requirements are specified in Table 8.13.1.1.3-3, based on single carrier requirement specified in Table 8.13.1.1.3-2, with the addition of the parameters in Table 8.13.1.1.3-1 and the downlink physical channel setup according to Annex C.3.2. The test coverage for different number of component carriers is defined in 8.1.2.4.

Table 8.13.1.1.3-1: Test Parameters for Multi-Layer Spatial Multiplexing (FRC) for CA

Parameter

Unit

Value

Downlink power allocation

dB

-6

dB

-6 (Note 1)

σ

dB

3

at antenna port

dBm/15kHz

-98

Precoding granularity

PRB

4 for 3MHz and 5MHz CCs, 6 for 10MHz CCs, 8 for 15MHz and 20MHz CCs

PMI delay (Note 2)

ms

8

Reporting interval

ms

1

Reporting mode

PUSCH 1-2

CodeBookSubsetRestriction bitmap

0000000000000000000000000000000011111111111111110000000000000000

CSI request field (Note 3)

‘10’

PDSCH transmission mode

4

Note 1: .

Note 2: If the UE reports in an available uplink reporting instance at subrame SF#n based on PMI estimation at a downlink SF not later than SF#(n-4), this reported PMI cannot be applied at the eNB downlink before SF#(n+4).

Note 3: Multiple CC-s under test are configured as the 1st set of serving cells by higher layers.

Note 4: ACK/NACK bits are transmitted using PUSCH with PUCCH format 1b with channel selection configured for Tests in Table 8.13.1.1.3-3.

Note 5: The same PDSCH transmission mode is applied to each component carrier.

Table 8.13.1.1.3-2: Single carrier performance for multiple CA configurations

Band-width

Reference channel

OCNG pattern

Propa-gation condi-tion

Correlation matrix and antenna config.

Reference value

Fraction of maximum throughput (%)

SNR (dB)

2Rx CC

4Rx CC

2Rx CC

4Rx CC

2Rx CC

4Rx CC

5MHz

R.72-1 FDD

R.72-1 FDD

OP.1 FDD

EPA5

4×2 Low

4×4 Low

70

23.4

19.3

10 MHz

R.72 FDD

R.72 FDD

OP.1 FDD

EPA5

4×2 Low

4×4 Low

70

21.6

18.0

15MHz

R.72-2 FDD

R.72-2 FDD

OP.1 FDD

EPA5

4×2 Low

4×4 Low

70

21.7

17.4

20MHz

R.72-3 FDD

R.72-3 FDD

OP.1 FDD

EPA5

4×2 Low

4×4 Low

70

21.8

17.5

Table 8.13.1.1.3-3: Minimum performance (FRC) based on single carrier performance for CA with 2 DL CCs

Test num.

CA Band-width combination

Requirement

UE category

1

2×10 MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.3-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

2

2×20 MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.3-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

3

2×5 MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.3-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

4

15MHz+5MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.3-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

5

10MHz+5MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.3-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

Note 1: The applicability of requirements for different CA configurations and bandwidth combination sets is defined in 8.1.2.6.

8.13.1.1.4 Minimum Requirement Four-Layer Spatial Multiplexing 4 Tx Antenna Port

The purpose of these tests is to verify the closed loop rank-four performance with wideband precoding with 4Tx and 4Rx under CA.

For CA with 2 DL CCs, the requirements are specified in Table 8.13.1.1.4-3, based on single carrier requirement specified in Table 8.13.1.1.4-2, with the addition of the parameters in Table 8.13.1.1.4-1 and the downlink physical channel setup according to Annex C.3.2. The test coverage for different number of component carriers is defined in 8.1.2.4.

Table 8.13.1.1.4-1: Test Parameters for Four-Layer Spatial Multiplexing (FRC) for CA

Parameter

Unit

Value

Downlink power allocation

dB

-6

dB

-6 (Note 1)

σ

dB

0

at antenna port

dBm/15kHz

-98

Cell-specific reference signals

Antenna Ports 0,1,2,3

Precoding granularity

PRB

25 for 5MHz CCs, 50 for 10MHz CCs, 75 for 15MHz and 100 for 20MHz CCs

PMI delay (Note 2)

ms

8

Reporting interval

ms

1

Reporting mode

PUSCH 3-1

CodeBookSubsetRestriction bitmap

0xFFFF000000000000

CSI request field (Note 3)

‘10’

PDSCH transmission mode

4

PDSCH rank

4

Note 1: .

Note 2: If the UE reports in an available uplink reporting instance at subrame SF#n based on PMI estimation at a downlink SF not later than SF#(n-4), this reported PMI cannot be applied at the eNB downlink before SF#(n+4).

Note 3: Multiple CC-s under test are configured as the 1st set of serving cells by higher layers.

Note 4: ACK/NACK bits are transmitted using PUSCH with PUCCH format 1b with channel selection

Note 5: The same PDSCH transmission mode is applied to each component carrier.

Table 8.13.1.1.4-2: Single carrier performance for multiple CA configurations

Band-width

Reference channel

OCNG pattern

Propa-gation condi-tion

Correlation matrix and antenna config

Reference value

Fraction of maximum throughput (%)

SNR (dB)

5MHz

R.74-1 FDD

OP.1 FDD

EPA5

4×4 Low

70

14.1

10MHz

R.74 FDD

OP.1 FDD

EPA5

4×4 Low

70

14.9

15MHz

R.74-2 FDD

OP.1 FDD

EPA5

4×4 Low

70

14.3

20MHz

R.74-3 FDD

OP.1 FDD

EPA5

4×4 Low

70

14.4

Table 8.13.1.1.4-3: Minimum performance (FRC) based on single carrier performance for CA with 2 DL CCs

Test num.

CA Band-width combination

Requirement

UE category

1

2×10 MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.4-2 per CC

≥5

2

2×20 MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.4-2 per CC

≥5

3

2×5 MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.4-2 per CC

≥5

4

15MHz+5MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.4-2 per CC

≥5

5

10MHz+5MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.1.4-2 per CC

≥5

Note 1: The applicability of requirements for different CA configurations and bandwidth combination sets is defined in 8.1.2.6.

8.13.1.2 Dual-Layer Spatial Multiplexing (User-Specific Reference Symbols)

8.13.1.2.1 Minimum Requirement Dual-Layer Spatial Multiplexing 2 Tx Antenna Port

For CA with 2 DL CCs, for dual-layer transmission on antenna ports 7 and 8 upon detection of a PDCCH with DCI format 2C, the requirements are specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-3, based on single carrier requirement specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2, with the addition of the parameters in Table 8.13.1.2.1-1 and the downlink physical channel setup according to Annex C.3.2.

For CA with 3 DL CCs, for dual-layer transmission on antenna ports 7 and 8 upon detection of a PDCCH with DCI format 2C, the requirements are specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-4, based on single carrier requirement specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2, with the addition of the parameters in Table 8.13.1.2.1-1 and the downlink physical channel setup according to Annex C.3.2.

For CA with 4 DL CCs, for dual-layer transmission on antenna ports 7 and 8 upon detection of a PDCCH with DCI format 2C, the requirements are specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-5, based on single carrier requirement specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2, with the addition of the parameters in Table 8.13.1.2.1-1 and the downlink physical channel setup according to Annex C.3.2.

For CA with 5 DL CCs, for dual-layer transmission on antenna ports 7 and 8 upon detection of a PDCCH with DCI format 2C, the requirements are specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-6, based on single carrier requirement specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2, with the addition of the parameters in Table 8.13.1.2.1-1 and the downlink physical channel setup according to Annex C.3.2.

The test coverage for different number of component carriers is defined in 8.1.2.4.

Table 8.13.1.2.1-1: Test Parameters for Multi-Layer Spatial Multiplexing (FRC) for CA

Parameter

Unit

Values

Downlink power allocation

dB

0

dB

0 (Note 1)

σ

dB

-3

Cell-specific reference signals

Antenna ports 0 and 1

Cell ID

0

CSI reference signals

Antenna ports 15,16

Beamforming model

Annex B.4.2

CSI-RS periodicity and subframe offset TCSI-RS / CSI-RS

Subframes

5 / 2

CSI reference signal configuration

8

Zero-power CSI-RS configuration

ICSI-RS / ZeroPowerCSI-RS bitmap

Subframes / bitmap

3 /

0010000000000000

at antenna port

dBm/15kHz

-98

Reference Value in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2

Symbols for unused PRBs

OCNG (Note 2)

Number of allocated resource blocks (Note 2)

PRB

50

Simultaneous transmission

No

PDSCH transmission mode

9

Note 1:

Note 2: These physical resource blocks are assigned to an arbitrary number of virtual UEs with one PDSCH per virtual UE; the data transmitted over the OCNG PDSCHs shall be uncorrelated pseudo random data, which is QPSK modulated.

Table 8.13.1.2.1-2: Single carrier performance for multiple CA configurations

Band-width

Reference channel

OCNG pattern

Propa-gation condi-tion

Correlation matrix and antenna config.

Reference value

Fraction of maximum throughput (%)

SNR (dB)

2Rx CC

4Rx CC

2Rx CC

4Rx CC

2Rx CC

4Rx CC

5MHz

R.51-2 FDD

R.51-2 FDD

OP.1 FDD

ETU5

2×2 Low

2×4 Low

70

14.2

9.0

10 MHz

R.51 FDD

R.51 FDD

OP.1 FDD

ETU5

2×2 Low

2×4 Low

70

13.7

8.8

15MHz

R.51-3 FDD

R.51-3 FDD

OP.1 FDD

ETU5

2×2 Low

2×4 Low

70

13.6

8.7

20MHz

R.51-4 FDD

R.51-4 FDD

OP.1 FDD

ETU5

2×2 Low

2×4 Low

70

14.3

8.8

Note 1: The propagation conditions for Cell 1 and Cell 2 are statistically independent.

Note 2: Correlation matrix and antenna configuration parameters apply for each of Cell 1 and Cell 2.

Note 3: SNR corresponds to of Cell 1.

Table 8.13.1.2. 1-3: Minimum performance (FRC) based on single carrier performance for CA with 2 DL CCs

Test num.

CA Band-width combination

Requirement

UE category

1

2×10 MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

2

2×20 MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

3

2×5 MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

4

15MHz+5MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

5

10MHz+5MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

Note 1: The applicability of requirements for different CA configurations and bandwidth combination sets is defined in 8.1.2.6.

Table 8.13.1.2.1-4: Minimum performance (FRC) based on single carrier performance for CA with 3 DL CCs

Test num.

CA Band-width combination

Requirement

UE category

1

3x20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

2

20MHz+20MHz+15MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

3

20MHz+20MHz+10MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

4

20MHz+15MHz+15MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

5

20MHz+15MHz+10MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

6

20MHz+10MHz+10MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

7

15MHz+15MHz+10MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

8

20MHz+10MHz+5MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

9

20MHz+15MHz+5MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

10

10MHz+10MHz+5MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

11

5MHz+5MHz+20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

12

3x10MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

13

5MHz+5MHz+10MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

Note 1: The applicability of requirements for different CA configurations and bandwidth combination sets is defined in 8.1.2.6.

Table 8.13.1.2.1-5: Minimum performance (FRC) based on single carrier performance for CA with 4 DL CCs

Test num.

CA Band-width combination

Requirement

UE category

1

4x20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥8

2

10MHz+20MHz+20MHz+20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥8

3

10MHz+10MHz+20MHz+20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥8

4

5MHz+10MHz+20MHz+20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥8

5

5MHz+10MHz+10MHz+20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥8

6

15+3x20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥8

7

2×15+2x20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥8

8

10+15+2x20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥8

9

3×10+20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥8

10

2×5+2x20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥8

11

2×5+10+20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥8

12

4x10MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥8

NOTE 1: The applicability of requirements for different CA configurations and bandwidth combination sets is defined in 8.1.2.6.

Table 8.13.1.2.1-6: Minimum performance (FRC) based on single carrier performance for CA with 5 DL CCs

Test num.

CA Band-width combination

Requirement

UE category

1

5x20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

8, ≥11

2

15MHz+4x20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

8, ≥11

3

10MHz+4x20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

8, ≥11

4

2x10MHz+3x20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

8, ≥11

5

5MHz+10MHz+3x20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

8, ≥11

6

3x10MHz+2x20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

8, ≥11

7

4x10MHz+20MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.2.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

8, ≥11

NOTE 1: The applicability of requirements for different CA configurations and bandwidth combination sets is defined in 8.1.2.6.

8.13.1.3 Enhanced Performance Requirements Type A Closed-loop spatial multiplexing

8.13.1.3.1 Minimum Requirement Single-Layer Spatial Multiplexing 2 Tx Antenna Port with TM4 interference model (Cell-Specific Reference Symbols)

The purpose of these tests is to verify the closed loop rank-one performance with wideband precoding with two transmit antennas when the PDSCH transmission in the serving cell is interfered by PDSCH of one dominant interfering cell applying transmission mode 4 interference model defined in clause B.5.3. In Table 8.13.1.3.1-1, Cell 1 is the serving cell, and Cell 2 is the interfering cell. The downlink physical channel setup is according to Annex C.3.2 for each of Cell 1 and Cell 2, respectively.

For CA with 2 DL CCs, the requirements are specified in Table 8.13.1.3.1-3, based on single carrier requirement specified in Table 8.13.1.3.1-2, with the addition of the parameters in Table 8.13.1.3.1-1 and the downlink physical channel setup according to Annex C.3.2.

Table 8.13.1.3.1-1: Test Parameters for Single-Layer Spatial Multiplexing (FRC) with TM4 interference model for CA

Parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Cell 2

Downlink power allocation

dB

-3

-3

dB

-3 (Note 1)

-3

σ

dB

0

0

Cell-specific reference signals

Antenna ports 0,1

Antenna ports 0,1

at antenna port

dBm/15kHz

-98

N/A

DIP (Note 2)

dB

N/A

-1.73

Cell Id

0

1

PDSCH transmission mode

6

4

Interference model

N/A

As specified in clause B.5.3

Probability of occurrence of transmission rank in interfering cells

Rank 1

%

N/A

80

Rank 2

%

N/A

20

Precoding granularity

PRB

25 for 5MHz CCs, 50 for 10MHz CCs, 75 for 15MHz and 100 for 20MHz CCs

4 for 5MHz CCs, 6 for 10MHz CCs, 8 for 15MHz and 20MHz CCs

PMI delay (Note 4)

ms

8

N/A

Reporting interval

ms

5

N/A

Reporting mode

PUCCH 1-1

N/A

CodeBookSubsetRestriction bitmap

1111

N/A

Physical channel for CQI reporting

PUSCH (Note 7)

N/A

cqi-pmi-ConfigurationIndex

FDD PCC

2

N/A

FDD SCC

3

N/A

Note 1:

Note 2: The respective received power spectral density of each interfering cell relative to is defined by its associated DIP value as specified in clause B.5.1.

Note 3: Cell 1 is the serving cell. Cell 2 is the interfering cell.

Note 4: If the UE reports in an available uplink reporting instance at subrame SF#n based on PMI estimation at a downlink SF not later than SF#(n-4), this reported PMI cannot be applied at the eNB downlink before SF#(n+4).

Note 5: All cells are time-synchronous.

Note 6: ACK/NACK bits are transmitted using PUSCH with PUCCH format 1b with channel selection configured for tests with 2 CCs.

Note 7: To avoid collisions between CQI reports and HARQ-ACK it is necessary to report both on PUSCH instead of PUCCH. PDCCH DCI format 0 shall be transmitted in downlink SF#1, SF#2, SF#6 and #7 to allow periodic CQI to multiplex with the HARQ-ACK on PUSCH in uplink subframe SF#5 SF#6 SF#0 and SF#1.

Table 8.13.1.3.1-2: Single carrier performance for multiple CA configurations Enhanced Performance Requirement Type A

Band-width

Reference Channel

OCNG Pattern

Propagation Conditions

Correlation Matrix and Antenna Configuration (Note 3)

Reference Value

2Rx CC

4Rx CC

Cell 1

Cell 2

Cell 1

Cell 2

Fraction of Maximum Throughput (%)

SINR (dB) (Note 2)

2Rx CC

4Rx CC

2Rx CC

4Rx CC

5MHz

R.47-1 FDD

R.47-1 FDD

OP.1 FDD

N/A

EVA5

EVA5

2×2 Low

2×4 Low

70

0.8

-3.0

10 MHz

R.47 FDD

R.47 FDD

OP.1 FDD

N/A

EVA5

EVA5

2×2 Low

2×4 Low

70

1.0

-2.7

15MHz

R.47-2 FDD

R.47-2 FDD

OP.1 FDD

N/A

EVA5

EVA5

2×2 Low

2×4 Low

70

0.8

-2.9

20MHz

R.47-3 FDD

R.47-3 FDD

OP.1 FDD

N/A

EVA5

EVA5

2×2 Low

2×4 Low

70

1.1

-2.8

Note 1: The propagation conditions for Cell 1 and Cell 2 are statistically independent.

Note 2: SINR corresponds to of Cell 1 as defined in clause 8.1.1.

Note 3: Correlation matrix and antenna configuration parameters apply for each of Cell 1 and Cell 2.

Table 8.13.1.3.1-3: Minimum performance (FRC) based on single carrier performance for CA with 2 DL CCs

Test num.

CA Band-width combination

Requirement

UE category

1

2×10 MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.3.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

2

2×20 MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.3.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

3

2×5 MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.3.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

4

15MHz+5MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.3.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

5

10MHz+5MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.3.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

Note 1: The applicability of requirements for different CA configurations and bandwidth combination sets is defined in 8.1.2.6.

8.13.1.4 Enhanced Performance Requirement Type A – Single-layer Spatial Multiplexing (User-Specific Reference Symbols)

8.13.1.4.1 Minimum Requirement Enhanced Performance Requirement Type A – Single-layer Spatial Multiplexing with TM9 interference model (User-Specific Reference Symbols)

The purpose of these tests is to verify closed loop rank one performance on one of the antenna ports 7 or 8 without a simultaneous transmission on the other antenna port in the serving cell when the PDSCH transmission in the serving cell is interfered by PDSCH of one dominant interfering cell applying transmission mode 9 interference model defined in clause B.5.4. In 8.13.1.4.1-1, Cell 1 is the serving cell, and Cell 2 is the interfering cell. The downlink physical channel setup is according to Annex C.3.2 for each of Cell 1 and Cell 2, respectively.

For CA with 2 DL CCs, the requirements are specified in Table 8.13.1.4.1-3, based on single carrier requirement specified in Table 8.13.1.4.1-2, with the addition of the parameters in Table 8.13.1.4.1-1 and the downlink physical channel setup according to Annex C.3.2.

Table 8.13.1.4.1-1: Test Parameters for Testing CDM-multiplexed DM RS (single layer) with TM9 interference model for CA

parameter

Unit

Cell 1

Cell 2

Downlink power allocation

dB

0

0

dB

0 (Note 1)

0

σ

dB

-3

-3

Cell-specific reference signals

Antenna ports 0,1

Antenna ports 0,1

CSI reference signals

Antenna ports 15,16

N/A

CSI-RS periodicity and subframe offset TCSI-RS / CSI-RS

Subframes

5 / 2

N/A

CSI reference signal configuration

0

N/A

at antenna port

dBm/15kHz

-98

N/A

DIP (Note 2)

dB

N/A

-1.73

BWChannel

MHz

10

10

Cell Id

0

126

PDSCH transmission mode

9

9

Beamforming model

As specified in clause B.4.3

(Note 4, 5)

N/A

Interference model

N/A

As specified in clause B.5.4

Probability of occurrence of transmission rank in interfering cells

Rank 1

N/A

70

Rank 2

N/A

30

Precoder update granularity

PRB

25 for 5MHz CCs, 50 for 10MHz CCs, 75 for 15MHz and 100 for 20MHz CCs

4 for 5MHz CCs, 6 for 10MHz CCs, 8 for 15MHz and 20MHz CCs

PMI delay (Note 5)

Ms

8

N/A

Reporting interval

Ms

5

N/A

Reporting mode

PUCCH 1-1

N/A

CodeBookSubsetRestriction bitmap

001111

N/A

Symbols for unused PRBs

OCNG (Note 6)

N/A

Simultaneous transmission

No simultaneous transmission on the other antenna port in (7 or 8) used for the input signal under test

N/A

Physical channel for CQI reporting

PUSCH(Note 8)

N/A

cqi-pmi-ConfigurationIndex

FDD PCC

4

N/A

FDD SCC

5

N/A

Note 1:

Note 2: The respective received power spectral density of each interfering cell relative to is defined by its associated DIP value as specified in clause B.5.1.

Note 3: The modulation symbols of the signal under test in Cell 1 are mapped onto antenna port 7 or 8.

Note 4: The precoder in clause B.4.3 follows UE recommended PMI.

Note 5: If the UE reports in an available uplink reporting instance at subrame SF#n based on PMI estimation at a downlink SF not later than SF#(n-4), this reported PMI cannot be applied at the eNB downlink before SF#(n+4).

Note 6: These physical resource blocks are assigned to an arbitrary number of virtual UEs with one PDSCH per virtual UE; the data transmitted over the OCNG PDSCHs shall be uncorrelated pseudo random data, which is QPSK modulated.

Note 7: All cells are time-synchronous.

Note 8: To avoid collisions between CQI reports and HARQ-ACK it is necessary to report both on PUSCH instead of PUCCH. PDCCH DCI format 0 shall be transmitted in downlink SF#3, SF#4, SF#8 and #9 to allow periodic CQI to multiplex with the HARQ-ACK on PUSCH in uplink subframe SF#7, SF#8, SF#2 and #3.

Note 9: ACK/NACK bits are transmitted using PUSCH with PUCCH format 1b with channel selection configured for tests with 2 CCs.

Table 8.13.1.4.1-2: Single carrier performance for multiple CA configurations Enhanced Performance Requirement Type A, CDM-multiplexed DM RS

Band-width

Reference Channel

OCNG Pattern

Propagation Conditions

Correlation Matrix and Antenna Configuration (Note 3)

Reference Value

2Rx CC

4Rx CC

Cell 1

Cell 2

Cell 1

Cell 2

Fraction of Maximum Throughput (%)

SINR (dB) (Note 2)

2Rx CC

4Rx CC

2Rx CC

4Rx CC

5MHz

R.76-1 FDD

R.76-4 FDD

OP.1 FDD

N/A

EVA5

EVA5

2×2 Low

2×4 Low

70

-0.4

-2.0

10 MHz

R.76 FDD

R.76-5 FDD

OP.1 FDD

N/A

EVA5

EVA5

2×2 Low

2×4 Low

70

0.1

-1.8

15MHz

R.76-2 FDD

R.76-6 FDD

OP.1 FDD

N/A

EVA5

EVA5

2×2 Low

2×4 Low

70

-0.2

-1.9

20MHz

R.76-3 FDD

R.76-7 FDD

OP.1 FDD

N/A

EVA5

EVA5

2×2 Low

2×4 Low

70

-0.4

-1.7

Note 1: The propagation conditions for Cell 1 and Cell 2 are statistically independent.

Note 2: SINR corresponds to of Cell 1 as defined in clause 8.1.1.

Note 3: Correlation matrix and antenna configuration parameters apply for each of Cell 1 and Cell 2.

Table 8.13.1.4.1-3: Minimum performance (FRC) based on single carrier performance for CA with 2 DL CCs

Test num.

CA Band-width combination

Requirement

UE category

1

2×10 MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.4.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

2

2×20 MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.4.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

3

2×5 MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.4.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

4

15MHz+5MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.4.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

5

10MHz+5MHz

As specified in Table 8.13.1.4.1-2 per CC depending on either 2Rx CC or 4Rx CC

≥5

Note 1: The applicability of requirements for different CA configurations and bandwidth combination sets is defined in 8.1.2.6.