6.3.2A Minimum Output Power for CA
36.521-13GPPEvolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA)Part 1: Conformance testingRadio transmission and receptionRelease 17TSUser Equipment (UE) conformance specification
6.3.2A.0 Minimum conformance requirements
For intra-band contiguous carrier aggregation, the minimum controlled output power of the UE is defined as the transmit power of the UE per component carrier, i.e., the power in the channel bandwidth of each component carrier for all transmit bandwidth configurations (resource blocks), when the power on both component carriers are set to a minimum value.
For inter-band carrier aggregation with uplink assigned to two E-UTRA bands, the minimum output power is defined per carrier and the requirement is specified in subclause 6.3.2A.2-1. If two contiguous component carriers are assigned to one E-UTRA band, the requirements in subclause 6.3.2A.2-2 apply for those component carriers.
Table 6.3.2A.0-1: Minimum output power
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Channel bandwidth / Minimum output power / Measurement bandwidth |
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1.4 MHz |
3.0 MHz |
5 MHz |
10 MHz |
15 MHz |
20 MHz |
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Minimum output power |
-40 dBm |
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Measurement bandwidth |
1.08 MHz |
2.7 MHz |
4.5 MHz |
9.0 MHz |
13.5 MHz |
18 MHz |
Table 6.3.2A.0-2: Minimum output power for intra-band contiguous and non-contiguous CA UE
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CC Channel bandwidth / Minimum output power / Measurement bandwidth |
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1.4 MHz |
3.0 MHz |
5 MHz |
10 MHz |
15 MHz |
20 MHz |
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Minimum output power |
-40 dBm |
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Measurement bandwidth |
4.5 MHz |
9.0 MHz |
13.5 MHz |
18 MHz |
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The normative reference for this requirement is TS 36.101 [2] clause 6.3.2A.
6.3.2A.1 Minimum Output Power for CA (intra-band contiguous DL CA and UL CA)
6.3.2A.1.1 Test purpose
To verify the UE’s ability to transmit with a broadband output power below the value specified in the test requirement when the power on each component carrier is set to a minimum value.
6.3.2A.1.2 Test applicability
This test case applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 10 and forward that support intra-band contiguous DL CA and UL CA.
6.3.2A.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements
The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 6.3.2A.0.
6.3.2A.1.4 Test description
6.3.2A.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 CC combinations based on E‑UTRA CA configurations specified in table 5.4.2A.1-1. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each CA Configuration, and are shown in table 6.3.2A.1.4.1-1. The details of the uplink reference measurement channels (RMCs) are specified in Annexe A.2. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2.
Table 6.3.2A.1.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table
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Initial Conditions |
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Test Environment as specified in TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.1 |
NC, TL/VL, TL/VH, TH/VL, TH/VH |
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Test Frequencies as specified in TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.3.1 for different CA bandwidth classes, and PCC and SCCs are mapped onto physical frequencies according to Table 6.1-2. |
Low and High range |
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Test CC Combination setting (NRB_agg) as specified in subclause 5.4.2A.1 for the CA Configuration across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE. |
Lowest NRB_agg Highest NRB_agg (Note 2) |
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Test Parameters for CA Configurations |
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CA Configuration / NRB_agg |
DL Allocation |
CC |
UL Allocation |
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PCC |
SCCs |
PCC & SCC RB allocation |
NRB_alloc |
PCC & SCC RB allocations |
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25 |
25 |
QPSK |
50 |
P_25@0 |
S_25@0 |
– |
– |
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25 |
50 |
QPSK |
75 |
P_25@0 |
S_50@0 |
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50 |
50 |
QPSK |
100 |
P_50@0 |
S_50@0 |
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75 |
25 |
QPSK |
100 |
P_75@0 |
P_25@0 |
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75 |
75 |
QPSK |
150 |
P_75@0 |
S_75@0 |
– |
– |
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100 |
25 |
QPSK |
125 |
P_100@0 |
S_25@0 |
– |
– |
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|
100 |
50 |
QPSK |
150 |
P_100@0 |
S_50@0 |
– |
– |
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100 |
75 |
QPSK |
175 |
P_100@0 |
S_75@0 |
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100 |
100 |
QPSK |
200 |
P_100@0 |
S_100@0 |
– |
– |
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Note 1: CA Configuration Test CC Combination settings are checked separately for each CA Configuration, which applicable aggregated channel bandwidths are specified in Table 5.4.2A.1-1 Note 2: 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. |
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1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 36.508 [7] Annex A Figure group A.32 as appropriate.
2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.4.3.
3. Downlink signals for PCC are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1, and C.3.0, and uplink signals according to Annex H.1 and H.3.0.
4. The UL Reference Measurement channel is set according to Table 6.3.2A.1.4.1-1.
5. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0.
6. Ensure the UE is in State 3A-RF according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 5.2A.2. Message contents are defined in clause 6.3.2A.1.4.3.
6.3.2A.1.4.2 Test procedure
1. Configure SCC according to Annex C0, C.1 and Annex C.3.2 for all downlink physical channels.
2. The SS shall configure SCC as per TS 36.508 [7] clause 5.2A.4. Message contents are defined in clause 6.3.2A.1.4.3.
3. SS activates SCC by sending the activation MAC-CE (Refer TS 36.321 [13], clauses 5.13, 6.1.3.8). Wait for at least 2 seconds (Refer TS 36.133, clauses 8.3.3.2).
4. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 6.3.2A.1.4.1-1 on both PCC and SCC. Since the UE has no payload and no loopback data to send the UE sends uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC.
5. Send continuously uplink power control "down" commands in every uplink scheduling information to the UE to ensure that the UE transmits at its minimum output power.
6. Measure the mean transmitted power of each component carrier in the CA configuration of the radio access mode. The period of measurement shall be at least the continuous duration of one sub-frame (1ms). For TDD slots with transient periods are not under test.
6.3.2A.1.4.3 Message contents
Message contents are according to TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.6. In test procedure step 2, for SCC configuration there are no additional message contents.
6.3.2A.1.5 Test requirements
For each component carrier, the minimum output power measured shall not exceed the values specified in Table 6.3.2A.1.5-1.
Table 6.3.2A.1.5-1: Minimum output power for intra-band contiguous CA UE
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CC Channel bandwidth / Minimum output power / Measurement bandwidth |
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1.4 MHz |
3.0 MHz |
5 MHz |
10 MHz |
15 MHz |
20 MHz |
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Minimum output power |
For carrier frequency f ≤ 3.0GHz: ≤ -39 dBm For carrier frequency 3.0GHz < f ≤ 4.2GHz: ≤ -38.7 dBm |
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Measurement bandwidth |
4.5 MHz |
9.0 MHz |
13.5 MHz |
18 MHz |
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Note 1: Different implementations such as FFT or spectrum analyzer approach are allowed. For spectrum analyzer approach the measurement bandwidth is defined as an equivalent noise bandwidth. |
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6.3.2A.2 Minimum Output Power for CA (inter-band DL CA and UL CA)
6.3.2A.2.1 Test purpose
To verify the UE’s ability to transmit with a broadband output power below the value specified in the test requirement when the power on each component carrier is set to a minimum value.
6.3.2A.2.2 Test applicability
This test case applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 11 and forward that support inter-band DL CA and UL CA.
6.3.2A.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements
The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 6.3.2A.0.
6.3.2A.2.4 Test description
6.3.2A.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 CC combinations based on E‑UTRA CA configurations specified in table 5.4.2A.1-2. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each CA Configuration, and are shown in table 6.3.2A.2.4.1-1. The details of the uplink reference measurement channels (RMCs) are specified in Annexe A.2. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2.
Table 6.3.2A.2.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table
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Initial Conditions |
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Test Environment as specified in |
NC, TL/VL, TL/VH, TH/VL, TH/VH |
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Test Frequencies as specified in TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.3.1 for different CA bandwidth classes. |
Low range for PCC and SCC High range for PCC and SCC |
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Test CC Combination setting (NRB_agg) as specified in subclause 5.4.2A.1 for the CA Configuration across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE. |
Lowest NRB for PCC and SCC Highest NRB for PCC and SCC (Note 2) |
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Test Parameters for CA Configurations |
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CA Configuration / NRB_agg |
DL Allocation |
CC |
UL Allocation |
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PCC |
SCCs |
PCC & SCC RB allocation |
NRB_alloc |
PCC & SCC RB allocations |
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6 |
25 |
N/Afor this test |
QPSK |
31 |
P_6@0 |
S_25@0 |
– |
– |
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6 |
50 |
QPSK |
56 |
P_6@0 |
S_50@0 |
– |
– |
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15 |
25 |
QPSK |
12 |
S_4@0 |
P_8@0 |
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25 |
6 |
QPSK |
13 |
P_8@0 |
P_5@0 |
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25 |
15 |
QPSK |
40 |
P_25@0 |
S_15@0 |
– |
– |
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25 |
25 |
QPSK |
50 |
P_25@0 |
S_25@0 |
– |
– |
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|
25 |
50 |
QPSK |
75 |
P_25@0 |
S_50@0 |
– |
– |
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|
25 |
75 |
QPSK |
24 |
P_8@0 |
S_16@0 |
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50 |
50 |
QPSK |
100 |
P_50@0 |
S_50@0 |
– |
– |
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|
50 |
100 |
QPSK |
150 |
P_50@0 |
S_100@0 |
– |
– |
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75 |
75 |
QPSK |
150 |
P_75@0 |
S_75@0 |
– |
– |
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|
75 |
25 |
QPSK |
100 |
P_75@0 |
S_25@0 |
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100 |
75 |
QPSK |
175 |
P_100@0 |
S_75@0 |
– |
– |
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100 |
100 |
QPSK |
200 |
P_100@0 |
S_100@0 |
– |
– |
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Note 1: CA Configuration Test CC Combination settings are checked separately for each CA Configuration, which applicable aggregated channel bandwidths are specified in Table 5.4.2A.1-1. Note 2: 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. |
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1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 36.508 [7] Annex A Figure group A.32 as appropriate.
2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.4.3.
3. Downlink signals for PCC are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1, and C.3.0, and uplink signals according to Annex H.1 and H.3.0.
4. The UL Reference Measurement channel is set according to Table 6.3.2A.2.4.1-1.
5. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0.
6. Ensure the UE is in State 3A-RF according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 5.2A.2. Message contents are defined in clause 6.3.2A.2.4.3.
6.3.2A.2.4.2 Test procedure
1. Configure SCC according to Annex C.0, C.1 and Annex C.3.2 for all downlink physical channels.
2. The SS shall configure SCC as per TS 36.508 [7] clause 5.2A.4. Message contents are defined in clause 6.3.2A.2.4.3.
3. SS activates SCC by sending the activation MAC-CE (Refer TS 36.321 [13], clauses 5.13, 6.1.3.8). Wait for at least 2 seconds (Refer TS 36.133, clauses 8.3.3.2).
4. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 6.3.2A.2.4.1-1 on both PCC and SCC. Since the UE has no payload and no loopback data to send the UE sends uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC.
5. Send continuously uplink power control "down" commands in every uplink scheduling information to the UE to ensure that the UE transmits at its minimum output power.
6. Measure the mean transmitted power of each component carrier in the CA configuration of the radio access mode. The period of measurement shall be at least the continuous duration of one sub-frame (1ms). For TDD slots with transient periods are not under test.
6.3.2A.2.4.3 Message contents
Message contents are according to TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.6. In test procedure step 2, for SCC configuration there are no additional message contents.
6.3.2A.2.5 Test requirements
For each component carrier, the minimum output power measured shall not exceed the values specified in Table 6.3.2A.2.5-1.
Table 6.3.2A.2.5-1: Minimum output power for inter-band CA UE
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CC Channel bandwidth / Minimum output power / Measurement bandwidth |
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1.4 MHz |
3.0 MHz |
5 MHz |
10 MHz |
15 MHz |
20 MHz |
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Minimum output power |
For carrier frequency f ≤ 3.0GHz: ≤ -39 dBm For carrier frequency 3.0GHz < f ≤ 4.2GHz: ≤ -38.7 dBm |
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Measurement bandwidth |
1.08 MHz |
2.7 MHz |
4.5 MHz |
9.0 MHz |
13.5 MHz |
18 MHz |
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Note 1: Different implementations such as FFT or spectrum analyzer approach are allowed. For spectrum analyzer approach the measurement bandwidth is defined as an equivalent noise bandwidth. |
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6.3.2A.3 Minimum Output Power for CA (intra-band non-contiguous DL CA and UL CA)
6.3.2A.3.1 Test purpose
To verify the UE’s ability to transmit with a broadband output power below the value specified in the test requirement when the power on each component carrier is set to a minimum value.
6.3.2A.3.2 Test applicability
This test case applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 11 and forward that support intra-band non-contiguous DL CA and UL CA.
6.3.2A.3.3 Minimum conformance requirements
The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 6.3.2A.0.
6.3.2A.3.4 Test description
6.3.2A.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 CC combinations based on E‑UTRA CA configurations specified in table 5.4.2A.1-3. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each CA Configuration, and are shown in table 6.3.2A.3.4.1-1. The details of the uplink reference measurement channels (RMCs) are specified in Annexe A.2. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2.
Table 6.3.2A.3.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table
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Initial Conditions |
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Test Environment as specified in TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.1 |
NC, TL/VL, TL/VH, TH/VL, TH/VH |
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Test Frequencies as specified in TS36.508 [7] subclause 4.3.1 for different CA bandwidth classes, and PCC and SCCs are mapped onto physical frequencies according to Table 6.1-2. |
Maximum Wgap |
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Test CC Combination setting (NRB_agg) as specified in subclause 5.4.2A.1 for the CA Configuration across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE. |
Lowest NRB for PCC and SCC Highest NRB for PCC and SCC (Note 2) |
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Test Parameters for CA Configurations |
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ID |
CA Configuration / NRB_agg |
Wgap |
DL Allocation |
UL Allocation |
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PCC |
SCCs NRB |
CC MOD |
PCC & SCC |
CC MOD |
PCC NRB_alloc (LCRB @ RBstart) |
CC MOD |
SCC NRB_alloc (LCRB @ RBstart) |
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Test Parameters for CA_4A-4A Configurations |
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1 |
25 |
25 |
35 |
N/A |
N/A |
QPSK |
P_25@0 |
QPSK |
S_25@0 |
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2 |
100 |
100 |
5 |
N/A |
N/A |
QPSK |
P_100@0 |
QPSK |
S_100@0 |
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Note 1: CA Configuration Test CC Combination settings are checked separately for each CA Configuration, which applicable aggregated channel bandwidths are specified in Table 5.4.2A.1-3. Note 2: The carrier centre frequency of PCC in the UL operating band is configured closer to the DL operating band. |
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1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 36.508 [7] Annex A Figure group A.32 as appropriate.
2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.4.3.
3. Downlink signals for PCC are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1, and C.3.0, and uplink signals according to Annex H.1 and H.3.0.
4. The UL Reference Measurement channel is set according to Table 6.3.2A.3.4.1-1.
5. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0.
6. Ensure the UE is in State 3A-RF according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 5.2A.2. Message contents are defined in clause 6.3.2A.3.4.3.
6.3.2A.3.4.2 Test procedure
1. Configure SCC according to Annex C.0, C.1 and Annex C.3.2 for all downlink physical channels.
2. The SS shall configure SCC as per TS 36.508 [7] clause 5.2A.4. Message contents are defined in clause 6.3.2A.3.4.3.
3. SS activates SCC by sending the activation MAC-CE (Refer TS 36.321 [13], clauses 5.13, 6.1.3.8). Wait for at least 2 seconds (Refer TS 36.133, clauses 8.3.3.2).
4. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 6.3.2A.3.4.1-1 on both PCC and SCC. Since the UE has no payload and no loopback data to send the UE sends uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC.
5. Send continuously uplink power control "down" commands in every uplink scheduling information to the UE to ensure that the UE transmits at its minimum output power.
6. Measure the mean transmitted power of each component carrier in the CA configuration of the radio access mode. The period of measurement shall be at least the continuous duration of one sub-frame (1ms). For TDD slots with transient periods are not under test.
6.3.2A.3.4.3 Message contents
Message contents are according to TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.6. In test procedure step 2, for SCC configuration there are no additional message contents.
6.3.2A.3.5 Test requirements
For each component carrier, the minimum output power measured shall not exceed the values specified in Table 6.3.2A.3.5-1.
Table 6.3.2A.3.5-1: Minimum output power for intra-band non-contiguous CA UE
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CC Channel bandwidth / Minimum output power / Measurement bandwidth |
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1.4 MHz |
3.0 MHz |
5 MHz |
10 MHz |
15 MHz |
20 MHz |
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Minimum output power |
For carrier frequency f ≤ 3.0GHz: ≤ -39 dBm For carrier frequency 3.0GHz < f ≤ 4.2GHz: ≤ -38.7 dBm |
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Measurement bandwidth |
4.5 MHz |
9.0 MHz |
13.5 MHz |
18 MHz |
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Note 1: Different implementations such as FFT or spectrum analyzer approach are allowed. For spectrum analyzer approach the measurement bandwidth is defined as an equivalent noise bandwidth. |
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6.3.2A.4 Minimum Output Power for CA (3UL CA)
6.3.2A.4.1 Test purpose
To verify the UE’s ability to transmit with a broadband output power below the value specified in the test requirement when the power on each component carrier is set to a minimum value.
6.3.2A.4.2 Test applicability
This test case applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 13 and forward that support intra-band contiguous or inter-band or intra-band non-contiguous DL CA and UL CA.
6.3.2A.4.3 Minimum conformance requirements
The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 6.3.2A.0.
6.3.2A.4.4 Test description
6.3.2A.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, and CC combinations based on E‑UTRA CA configurations specified in table 5.4.2A.1-1. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each CA Configuration, and are shown in table 6.3.2A.4.4.1-1 & 6.3.2A.4.4.1-2. The details of the uplink reference measurement channels (RMCs) are specified in Annexe A.2. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2.
Table 6.3.2A.4.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table
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Initial Conditions |
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Test Environment as specified in TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.1 |
NC, TL/VL, TL/VH, TH/VL, TH/VH |
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Test Frequencies as specified in TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.3.1 for different CA bandwidth classes, and PCC and SCCs are mapped onto physical frequencies according to Table 6.1-2. |
Low and High range |
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Test CC Combination setting (NRB_agg) as specified in subclause 5.4.2A.1 for the CA Configuration across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE. |
Lowest NRB_agg Highest NRB_agg (Note 2) |
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Test Parameters for CA Configurations |
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CA Configuration / NRB_agg |
DL Allocation |
CC |
UL Allocation |
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PCC |
SCCs |
PCC & SCC RB allocation |
NRB_alloc |
PCC & SCC1 & SCC2 RB allocations |
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6 |
25 |
QPSK |
56 |
P_6@0 |
S_25@0 |
S_25@0 |
– |
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|
6 |
50 |
QPSK |
106 |
P_6@0 |
S_50@0 |
S_50@0 |
– |
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|
25 |
15 |
QPSK |
55 |
P_25@0 |
S_15@0 |
S_15@0 |
– |
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|
25 |
25 |
QPSK |
75 |
P_25@0 |
S_25@0 |
S_25@0 |
– |
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|
25 |
50 |
QPSK |
125 |
P_25@0 |
S_50@0 |
S_50@0 |
– |
|
|
50 |
50 |
QPSK |
150 |
P_50@0 |
S_50@0 |
S_50@0 |
– |
|
|
75 |
75 |
QPSK |
225 |
P_75@0 |
S_75@0 |
S_75@0 |
– |
|
|
100 |
25 |
QPSK |
150 |
P_100@0 |
S_25@0 |
S_25@0 |
– |
|
|
100 |
50 |
QPSK |
200 |
P_100@0 |
S_50@0 |
S_50@0 |
– |
|
|
100 |
75 |
QPSK |
250 |
P_100@0 |
S_75@0 |
S_75@0 |
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100 |
100 |
QPSK |
300 |
P_100@0 |
S_100@0 |
S_100@0 |
– |
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Note 1: CA Configuration Test CC Combination settings are checked separately for each CA Configuration, which applicable aggregated channel bandwidths are specified in Table 5.4.2A.1-1 Note 2: If in the CA Configuration UE supports multiple CC Combinations with the same NRB_agg , only the first of those is tested, according to the order on the Test Configuration Table list. |
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Table 6.3.2A.4.4.1-2: Test Configuration Table with Wgap
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Initial Conditions |
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Test Environment as specified in TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.1 |
NC, TL/VL, TL/VH, TH/VL, TH/VH |
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Test Frequencies as specified in TS36.508 [7] subclause 4.3.1 for different CA bandwidth classes, and PCC and SCCs are mapped onto physical frequencies according to Table 6.1-2. |
Maximum Wgap |
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Test CC Combination setting (NRB_agg) as specified in subclause 5.4.2A.1 for the CA Configuration across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE. |
Lowest NRB for PCC and SCC Highest NRB for PCC and SCC (Note 2) |
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Test Parameters for CA Configurations |
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CA Configuration / NRB_agg |
Wgap |
DL Allocation |
UL Allocation |
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PCC |
SCCs NRB |
CC MOD |
PCC & SCC |
CC MOD |
PCC NRB_alloc (LCRB @ RBstart) |
CC MOD |
SCC NRB_alloc (LCRB @ RBstart) |
CC MOD |
SCC NRB_alloc (LCRB @ RBstart) |
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Test Parameters for CA_XA-XA-XA Configurations |
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1 |
All RBs |
All RBs |
Max |
N/A |
N/A |
QPSK |
Full RBs |
QPSK |
Full RBs |
QPSK |
Full RBs |
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2 |
All RBs |
All RBs |
Max |
N/A |
N/A |
QPSK |
Full RBs |
QPSK |
Full RBs |
QPSK |
Full RBs |
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Note 1: CA Configuration Test CC Combination settings are checked separately for each CA Configuration, which applicable aggregated channel bandwidths are specified in Table 5.4.2A.1-3. Note 2: The carrier centre frequency of PCC in the UL operating band is configured closer to the DL operating band. |
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1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 36.508 [7] Annex A Figure group A.32 as appropriate.
2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.4.3.
3. Downlink signals for PCC are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1, and C.3.0, and uplink signals according to Annex H.1 and H.3.0.
4. The UL Reference Measurement channel is set according to Table 6.3.2A.4.4.1-1 & 6.3.2A.4.4.1-2.
5. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0.
6. Ensure the UE is in State 3A-RF according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 5.2A.2. Message contents are defined in clause 6.3.2A.4.4.3.
6.3.2A.4.4.2 Test procedure
1. Configure SCC according to Annex C.0, C.1 and Annex C.3.2 for all downlink physical channels.
2. The SS shall configure SCC as per TS 36.508 [7] clause 5.2A.4. Message contents are defined in clause 6.3.2A.4.4.3.
3. SS activates SCC by sending the activation MAC-CE (Refer TS 36.321 [13], clauses 5.13, 6.1.3.8). Wait for at least 2 seconds (Refer TS 36.133, clauses 8.3.3.2).
4. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 6.3.2A.4.4.1-1 & 6.3.2A.4.4.1-2 on both PCC and SCC. Since the UE has no payload and no loopback data to send the UE sends uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC.
5. Send continuously uplink power control "down" commands in every uplink scheduling information to the UE to ensure that the UE transmits at its minimum output power.
6. Measure the mean transmitted power of each component carrier in the CA configuration of the radio access mode. The period of measurement shall be at least the continuous duration of one sub-frame (1ms). For TDD slots with transient periods are not under test.
6.3.2A.4.4.3 Message contents
Message contents are according to TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.6. In test procedure step 2, for SCC configuration there are no additional message contents.
6.3.2A.4.5 Test requirements
For each component carrier, the minimum output power measured shall not exceed the values specified in Table 6.3.2A.4.5-1 & 6.3.2A.4.5-2.
Table 6.3.2A.4.5-1: Minimum output power for inter-band CA UE
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CC Channel bandwidth / Minimum output power / Measurement bandwidth |
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1.4 MHz |
3.0 MHz |
5 MHz |
10 MHz |
15 MHz |
20 MHz |
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Minimum output power |
For carrier frequency f ≤ 3.0GHz: ≤ -39 dBm For carrier frequency 3.0GHz < f ≤ 4.2GHz: ≤ -38.7 dBm |
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Measurement bandwidth |
1.08 MHz |
2.7 MHz |
4.5 MHz |
9.0 MHz |
13.5 MHz |
18 MHz |
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Note 1: Different implementations such as FFT or spectrum analyzer approach are allowed. For spectrum analyzer approach the measurement bandwidth is defined as an equivalent noise bandwidth. |
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Table 6.3.2A.4.5-2: Minimum output power for intra-band contiguous and non-contiguous CA UE
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CC Channel bandwidth / Minimum output power / Measurement bandwidth |
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1.4 MHz |
3.0 MHz |
5 MHz |
10 MHz |
15 MHz |
20 MHz |
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Minimum output power |
For carrier frequency f ≤ 3.0GHz: ≤ -39 dBm For carrier frequency 3.0GHz < f ≤ 4.2GHz: ≤ -38.7 dBm |
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Measurement bandwidth |
4.5 MHz |
9.0 MHz |
13.5 MHz |
18 MHz |
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Note 1: Different implementations such as FFT or spectrum analyzer approach are allowed. For spectrum analyzer approach the measurement bandwidth is defined as an equivalent noise bandwidth. |
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6.3.2A.5 Minimum Output Power for CA (4UL CA)
Editor’s Note: This test case is incomplete. The following items are missing or are incomplete:
There is no intra-band combination for CA (4UL CA)
6.3.2A.5.1 Test purpose
To verify the UE’s ability to transmit with a broadband output power below the value specified in the test requirement when the power on each component carrier is set to a minimum value.
6.3.2A.5.2 Test applicability
This test case applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 11 and forward that support inter-band and 4UL CA.
6.3.2A.5.3 Minimum conformance requirements
The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 6.3.2A.0.
6.3.2A.5.4 Test description
6.3.2A.5.4.1 Initial conditions
Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be set up 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 CC combinations based on E‑UTRA CA configurations specified in table 5.4.2A.1-1 and 5.4.2A.1-2. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each CA Configuration, and are shown in table 6.3.2A.5.4.1-1. The details of the uplink reference measurement channels (RMCs) are specified in Annexe A.2. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2.
Table 6.3.2A.5.4.1-1: inter-band CA Test Configuration Table
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Initial Conditions |
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Test Environment as specified in |
NC, TL/VL, TL/VH, TH/VL, TH/VH |
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Test Frequencies as specified in TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.3.1 for different CA bandwidth classes. |
Low range for PCC and SCCs High range for PCC and SCCs (Note 3) |
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Test CC Combination setting (NRB_agg) as specified in subclause 5.4.2A.1 for the CA Configuration across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE. (Note 1) |
Lowest NRB_agg Highest NRB_agg (Note 2) |
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Test Parameters for CA Configurations |
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CA Configuration / NRB_agg |
DL Allocation |
CC |
UL Allocation |
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PCC |
SCCs |
PCC & SCC RB allocation |
NRB_alloc |
PCC & SCCs RB allocations |
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6 |
25 |
N/A for this test |
QPSK |
81 |
P_6@0 |
S_25@0 |
S_25@0 |
S_25@0 |
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6 |
50 |
QPSK |
156 |
P_6@0 |
S_50@0 |
S_50@0 |
S_50@0 |
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25 |
15 |
QPSK |
70 |
P_25@0 |
S_15@0 |
S_15@0 |
S_15@0 |
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25 |
25 |
QPSK |
100 |
P_25@0 |
S_25@0 |
S_25@0 |
S_25@0 |
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25 |
50 |
QPSK |
175 |
P_25@0 |
S_50@0 |
S_50@0 |
S_50@0 |
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50 |
50 |
QPSK |
200 |
P_50@0 |
S_50@0 |
S_50@0 |
S_50@0 |
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75 |
75 |
QPSK |
300 |
P_75@0 |
S_75@0 |
S_75@0 |
S_75@0 |
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100 |
25 |
QPSK |
175 |
P_100@0 |
S_25@0 |
S_25@0 |
S_25@0 |
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100 |
50 |
QPSK |
250 |
P_100@0 |
S_50@0 |
S_50@0 |
S_50@0 |
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100 |
75 |
QPSK |
325 |
P_100@0 |
S_75@0 |
S_75@0 |
S_75@0 |
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100 |
100 |
QPSK |
400 |
P_100@0 |
S_100@0 |
S_100@0 |
S_100@0 |
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Note 1: CA Configuration Test CC Combination settings are checked separately for each CA Configuration, which applicable aggregated channel bandwidths are specified in Table 5.4.2A.1-2. Note 2: 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 3: For Low range use only test points with RBstart=0. For High range use only test points with RBstart=RBmax-LCRB+1. |
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1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 36.508[7] Annex A Figure group A.55 as appropriate.
2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.4.3.
3. Downlink signals for PCC are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1, and C.3.0, and uplink signals according to Annex H.1 and H.3.0.
4. The UL Reference Measurement channel is set according to Table 6.3.2A.5.4.1-1.
5. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0.
6. Ensure the UE is in State 3A-RF according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 5.2A.2. Message contents are defined in clause 6.3.2A.5.4.3.
6.3.2A.5.4.2 Test procedure
1. Configure SCCs according to Annex C.0, C.1 and Annex C.3.0 for all downlink physical channels.
2. The SS shall configure SCCs as per TS 36.508 [7] clause 5.2A.4. Message contents are defined in clause 6.3.2A.5.4.3.
3. SS activates SCCs by sending the activation MAC-CE (Refer TS 36.321 [13], clauses 5.13, 6.1.3.8). Wait for at least 2 seconds (Refer TS 36.133, clauses 8.3.3.2).
4. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 6.3.2A.5.4.1-1 on both PCC and SCCs. Since the UE has no payload and no loopback data to send the UE sends uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC.
5. Send continuously uplink power control "down" commands in every uplink scheduling information to the UE; allow at least 200ms for the UE to reach PUMAX level.
6. Measure the mean transmitted power over all component carriers in the CA configuration of the radio access mode. The period of measurement shall be at least the continuous duration of one sub-frame (1ms). For TDD slots with transient periods are not under test.
6.3.2A.5.4.3 Message contents
Message contents are according to TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.6. In test procedure step 2, for SCCs configuration there are no additional message contents.
6.3.2A.5.5 Test Requirements
For each component carrier, the minimum output power measured shall not exceed the values specified in Table 6.3.2A.5.5-1.
Table 6.3.2A.5.5-1: Minimum output power for inter band 4UL CA test requirements
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CC Channel bandwidth / Minimum output power / Measurement bandwidth |
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1.4 MHz |
3.0 MHz |
5 MHz |
10 MHz |
15 MHz |
20 MHz |
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Minimum output power |
For carrier frequency f ≤ 3.0GHz: ≤ -39 dBm For carrier frequency 3.0GHz < f ≤ 4.2GHz: ≤ -38.7 dBm |
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Measurement bandwidth |
1.08 MHz |
2.7 MHz |
4.5 MHz |
9.0 MHz |
13.5 MHz |
18 MHz |
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Note 1: Different implementations such as FFT or spectrum analyzer approach are allowed. For spectrum analyzer approach the measurement bandwidth is defined as an equivalent noise bandwidth. |
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