6.5.1A Frequency error for CA

36.521-13GPPEvolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA)Part 1: Conformance testingRadio transmission and receptionRelease 17TSUser Equipment (UE) conformance specification

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6.5.1A.0 Minimum conformance requirements

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 both 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.

The normative reference for this requirement is TS 36.101[2] clause 6.5.1A.

6.5.1A.1 Frequency error for CA (intra-band contiguous DL CA and UL CA)

6.5.1A.1.1 Test purpose

This test verifies the ability of both, receiver and the transmitter, to process frequency for intra-band CA correctly.

Receiver: to extract the correct frequency from the stimulus signal, offered by the System simulator, under ideal propagation conditions and low level.

Transmitter: to derive the correct modulated carrier frequency from the results, gained by the receiver.

6.5.1A.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.

6.5.1A.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements

The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 6.5.1A.0.

6.5.1A.1.4 Test description

6.5.1A.1.4.1 Initial condition

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 6.5.1A.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 6.5.1A.1.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table

Initial Conditions
Test Environment as specified in TS 36.508[7] subclause 4.1				NC, TL/VL, TL/VH, TH/VL, TH/VH
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.				Low range, High range
Test CC Combination setting (N_{RB_agg}) as specified in subclause 5.4.2A.1 for the CA Configuration				Lowest N_{RB_agg}Highest N_{RB_agg} (Note 3)
Test Parameters for CA Configurations
CA Configuration / N_{RB_agg}		DL Allocation	UL Allocation
PCC N_RB	SCCs N_RB	PCC & SCC RB allocation	CC MOD	N_{RB_alloc}	PCC & SCC RB allocations (L_CRB @ RB_start)
25	25	N/A	QPSK	25	P_25@0	S_0@0	–	–
25	25		QPSK	50	P_25@0	S_25@0	–	–
25	50		QPSK	25	P_25@0	S_0@0	–	–
25	50		QPSK	75	P_25@0	S_50@0	–	–
50	25		QPSK	50	P_50@0	S_0@0	–	–
50	25		QPSK	75	P_50@0	S_25@0	–	–
50	50		QPSK	50	P_50@0	S_0@0	–	–
50	50		QPSK	100	P_50@0	S_50@0	–	–
75	25		QPSK	75	P_75@0	S_0@0	–	–
75	25		QPSK	100	P_75@0	S_25@0	–	–
75	75		QPSK	129	P_75@0	S_54@0	–	–
75	75		QPSK	150	P_75@0	S_75@0	–	–
75	75		QPSK	75	P_75@0	S_0@0	–	–
100	25		QPSK	125	P_100@0	S_25@0	–	–
100	25		QPSK	50	P_50@0	S_0@0	–	–
100	50		QPSK	150	P_100@0	S_50@0	–	–
100	75		QPSK	175	P_100@0	S_75@0	–	–
100	100		QPSK	200	P_100@0	S_100@0	–	–
100	100		QPSK	130	P_100@0	S_30@0	–	–
100	100		QPSK	75	P_75@0	S_0@0	–	–
100	100		QPSK	100	P_100@0	S_0@0	–	–
100	100		QPSK	50	P_50@0	S_0@0	–	–
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: Depending on CA configurations, only the appropriate Uplink RB allocation value according to table 7.3A.0-1 for UE supporting two uplink carriers is tested per Test CA configuration. Note 3: If the UE supports multiple CC Combinations in the CA Configuration with the same N_{RB_agg}, only the combination with the highest NRB_PCC is tested. Note 4: For the DL signal one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD is used.

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 ULReference Measurement channel is set according to Table 6.5.1A.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 6.5.1A.1.4.3.

6.5.1A.1.4.2 Test procedure

1. Configure SCC according to Annex C0, C.1 and Annex C.3.0 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 6.5.1A.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 6.5.1A.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. Set the Downlink signal level for PCC and SCC to the appropriate REFSENS value defined in 7.3A.2.5. Send continuously uplink power control "up" commands in every uplink scheduling information to the UE to ensure the UE transmits P_UMAX level for at least the duration of the test.

6. Measure the Frequency Error on PCC and SCC using Global In-Channel Tx-Test (Annex E) respectively. For TDD slots with transient periods are not under test.

6.5.1A.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.

6.5.1A.1.5 Test Requirements

The 20 frequency error Δf results per test point must fulfil the test requirement:

|Δf| ≤ (0.1 PPM + 15 Hz) for each test point

where PPM refers to PCC UL frequency.

6.5.1A.2 Frequency error for CA (inter-band DL CA and UL CA)

6.5.1A.2.1 Test purpose

This test verifies the ability of both, receiver and the transmitter, to process frequency for inter-band CA correctly.

Receiver: to extract the correct frequency from the stimulus signal, offered by the System simulator, under ideal propagation conditions and low level.

Transmitter: to derive the correct modulated carrier frequency from the results, gained by the receiver.

6.5.1A.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.

6.5.1A.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements

The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 6.5.1A.0.

6.5.1A.2.4 Test description

6.5.1A.2.4.1 Initial condition

Same as in clause 6.5.1A.1.4.1 with the following exceptions:

– Instead of Table 5.4.2A.1-1🡪 use Table 5.4.2A.1-2 for CA configurations with two bands or Table 5.4.2A.1-2a for CA configurations with three bands.

– Instead of Table 6.5.1A.1.4.1-1 🡪 use Table 6.5.1A.2.4.1-1.

– Instead of clause 6.5.1A.1.4.3 use clause 6.5.1A.2.4.3.

Table 6.5.1A.2.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table

Initial Conditions
Test Environment as specified in TS 36.508[7] subclause 4.1				NC, TL/VL, TL/VH, TH/VL, TH/VH
Test Frequencies as specified in TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.3.1 for different CA bandwidth classes.				Mid range for PCC and SCC
Test CC Combination setting (N_{RB_agg}) as specified in subclause 5.4.2A.1 for the CA Configuration across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE.				Lowest N_RB for PCC and SCC Highest N_RB for PCC and SCC
Network signalling value				NS_01 Unless given by Table 7.3.3-3 for the band with active uplink carrier
Test Parameters for CA Configurations
CA Configuration / N_{RB_agg}		DL Allocation	CC MOD	UL Allocation
PCC N_RB	SCCs N_RB	PCC & SCC RB allocation	CC MOD	N_{RB_alloc}	PCC & SCC RB allocations (L_CRB @ RB_start)
6	25	NA	QPSK	31	P_6@0	S_25@0
6	50		QPSK	56	P_6@0	S_50@0
15	25		QPSK	40	P_15@0	S_25@0
25	6		QPSK	31	S_25@0	P_6@0
25	25		QPSK	50	P_25@0	S_25@0
25	75		QPSK	100	S_25@0	P_75@0
25	50		QPSK	75	P_25@0	S_50@0
50	50		QPSK	100	P_50@0	S_50@0
50	100		QPSK	150	P_50@0	S_100@0
75	25		QPSK	100	P_75@0	S_25@0
75	75		QPSK	150	P_75@0	S_75@0
75	100		QPSK	175	P_75@0	S_100@0
100	50		QPSK	100	P_100@0	S_50@0
100	100		QPSK	200	P_100@0	S_100@0
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: For the DL signal one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD is used.

6.5.1A.2.4.2 Test procedure

Same test procedure as in clause 6.5.1A.1.4.2.

– Instead of Table 6.5.1A.1.4.1-1 🡪 use Table 6.5.1A.2.4.1-1.

– Instead of Table 7.3A.2.5-1 use Table 7.3A.6.5-1.

– Instead of clause 6.5.1A.1.4.3 use clause6.5.1A.2.4.3.

6.5.1A.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.

6.5.1A.2.5 Test requirement

The 20 frequency error Δf results per test point must fulfil the test requirement:

|Δf| ≤ (0.1 PPM + 15 Hz) for each test point

where PPM refers to each CC UL frequency.

6.5.1A.3 Frequency error for CA (intra-band non-contiguous DL CA and UL CA)

6.5.1A.3.1 Test purpose

This test verifies the ability of both, receiver and the transmitter, to process frequency for intra-band non-contiguous CA correctly.

Receiver: to extract the correct frequency from the stimulus signal, offered by the System simulator, under ideal propagation conditions and low level.

Transmitter: to derive the correct modulated carrier frequency from the results, gained by the receiver.

6.5.1A.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.

6.5.1A.3.3 Minimum conformance requirements

The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 6.5.1A.0.

6.5.1A.3.4 Test description

6.5.1A.3.4.1 Initial condition

Same as in clause 6.5.1A.1.4.1 with the following exceptions:

– Instead of Table 5.4.2A.1-1🡪 use Table 5.4.2A.1-3 for CA configurations.

– Instead of Table 6.5.1A.1.4.1-1 🡪 use Table 6.5.1A.3.4.1-1.

– Instead of clause 6.5.1A.1.4.3 🡪 use clause 6.5.1A.3.4.3.

Table 6.5.1A.3.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table

Initial Conditions
Test Environment as specified in TS 36.508[7] subclause 4.1					NC, TL/VL, TL/VH, TH/VL, TH/VH
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.					Refer to test points A: N/A (Range is not relevant), Maximum Wgap
Test CC Combination setting (N_{RB_agg}) as specified in subclause 5.4.2A.1 for the CA Configuration across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE.					Refer to test point Test only test points with Lowest N_RB for PCC and SCC Highest N_RB for PCC and SCC
Test Parameters for CA Configurations
ID	CA Configuration / N_{RB_agg}		W_gap[MHz]	DL Allocation		UL Allocation
	PCC N_RB	SCCs N_RB		PCC & SCC RB allocation		CC MOD	PCC N_{RB_alloc} (L_CRB @ RB_start)	CC MOD	SCC N_{RB_alloc} (L_CRB @ RB_start)
Test Parameters for CA_4A-4A Configurations
1	25	25	35	NA		QPSK	P_25@0	QPSK	S_25@0
2	50	50	25			QPSK	P_50@0	QPSK	S_50@0
3	100	100	5			QPSK	P_100@0	QPSK	S_100@0
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: Depending on CA configurations, only the appropriate Uplink RB allocation value according to table 7.3A.0-4 for UE supporting two uplink carriers is tested per Test CA configuration. Note 3: If the UE supports multiple CC Combinations in the CA Configuration with the same N_{RB_agg}, only the combination with the highest NRB_PCC is tested. Note 4: For the DL signal one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD is used.

6.5.1A.3.4.2 Test procedure

Same test procedure as in clause 6.5.1A.1.4.2 with the following exceptions:

– Instead of Table 6.5.1A.1.4.1-1 🡪 use Table 6.5.1A.3.4.1-1.

– Instead of Table 7.3A.2.5-1 🡪 7.3A.7.5-1.

– Instead of clause 6.5.1A.1.4.3 🡪 use clause 6.5.1A.3.4.3.

6.5.1A.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.

6.5.1A.3.5 Test Requirements

The 20 frequency error Δf results per test point must fulfil the test requirement:

|Δf| ≤ (0.1 PPM + 15 Hz) for each test point

where PPM refers to each CC UL frequency.

6.5.1A.4 Frequency error for CA (3UL CA)

Editor’s Note: This test case is incomplete. The following items are missing or are incomplete:

There is no intra-band non-contiguous combination for CA (3UL CA)

6.5.1A.4.1 Test purpose

This test verifies the ability of both receiver and the transmitter to processes frequency for 3UL CA correctly.

Receiver: to extract the correct frequency from the stimulus signal, offered by the System simulator, under ideal propagation conditions and low level.

Transmitter: to derive the correct modulated carrier frequency from the results, gained by the receiver.

6.5.1A.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 and 3UL CA.

6.5.1A.4.3 Minimum conformance requirements

The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 6.5.1A.0.

6.5.1A.4.4 Test description

6.5.1A.4.4.1 Initial condition

Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested inset 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. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each CA Configuration, and are shown in table 6.5.1A.4.4.1-1 to table 6.5.1A.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 6.5.1A.4.4.1-1: Intra Band Contiguous CA Test Configuration Table

Initial Conditions
Test Environment as specified in TS 36.508[7] subclause 4.1				NC, TL/VL, TL/VH, TH/VL, TH/VH
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.				Low range, High range
Test CC Combination setting (N_{RB_agg}) as specified in subclause 5.4.2A.1 for the CA Configuration				Lowest N_{RB_agg}Highest N_{RB_agg} (Note 3)
Test Parameters for CA Configurations
CA Configuration / N_{RB_agg}		DL Allocation	UL Allocation
PCC N_RB	SCCs N_RB	PCC & SCC RB allocation	CC MOD	N_{RB_alloc}	PCC & SCC1 &SCC2 RB allocations (L_CRB @ RB_start)
25	50	N/A	QPSK	25	P_25@0	S_0@0	S_0@0	–
25	50		QPSK	125	P_25@0	S_50@0	S_50@0	–
50	50		QPSK	50	P_50@0	S_0@0	S_0@0	–
50	50		QPSK	150	P_50@0	S_50@0	S_50@0	–
75	75		QPSK	183	P_75@0	S_54@0	S_54@0	–
75	75		QPSK	225	P_75@0	S_75@0	S_75@0	–
75	75		QPSK	75	P_75@0	S_0@0	S_0@0	–
100	25		QPSK	150	P_100@0	S_25@0	S_25@0	–
100	25		QPSK	50	P_50@0	S_0@0	S_0@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	–
100	100		QPSK	300	P_100@0	S_100@0	S_100@0	–
100	100		QPSK	160	P_100@0	S_30@0	S_30@0	–
100	100		QPSK	75	P_75@0	S_0@0	S_0@0	–
100	100		QPSK	100	P_100@0	S_0@0	S_0@0	–
100	100		QPSK	50	P_50@0	S_0@0	S_0@0	–
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: Depending on CA configurations, only the appropriate Uplink RB allocation value according to table 7.3A.0-1 for UE supporting two uplink carriers is tested per Test CA configuration. Note 3: If the UE supports multiple CC Combinations in the CA Configuration with the same N_{RB_agg}, only the combination with the highest NRB_PCC is tested. Note 4: For the DL signal one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD is used.

Table 6.5.1A.4.4.1-2: Inter Band CA Test Configuration Table

Initial Conditions
Test Environment as specified in TS 36.508[7] subclause 4.1				NC, TL/VL, TL/VH, TH/VL, TH/VH
Test Frequencies as specified in TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.3.1 for different CA bandwidth classes.				Mid range for PCC and SCC
Test CC Combination setting (N_{RB_agg}) as specified in subclause 5.4.2A.1 for the CA Configuration across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE.				Lowest N_RB for PCC and SCC Highest N_RB for PCC and SCC
Network signalling value				NS_01 Unless given by Table 7.3.3-3 for the band with active uplink carrier
Test Parameters for CA Configurations
CA Configuration / N_{RB_agg}		DL Allocation	CC MOD	UL Allocation
PCC N_RB	SCCs N_RB	PCC & SCC RB allocation	CC MOD	N_{RB_alloc}	PCC & SCC RB allocations (L_CRB @ RB_start)
6	25	NA	QPSK	56	P_6@0	S_25@0	S_25@0
6	50		QPSK	106	P_6@0	S_50@0	S_50@0
15	25		QPSK	65	P_15@0	S_25@0	S_25@0
25	25		QPSK	75	P_25@0	S_25@0	S_25@0
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
50	100		QPSK	250	P_50@0	S_100@0	S_100@0
75	75		QPSK	225	P_75@0	S_75@0	S_75@0
75	100		QPSK	275	P_75@0	S_100@0	S_100@0
100	50		QPSK	200	P_100@0	S_50@0	S_50@0
100	100		QPSK	300	P_100@0	S_100@0	S_100@0
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: For the DL signal one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD is used.

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 6.5.1A.4.4.1-1 to 6.5.1A.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 6.5.1A.4.4.3.

6.5.1A.4.4.2 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 6.5.1A.4.4.3

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 6.5.1A.4.4.1-1 to 6.5.1A.4.4.1-2 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. Set the Downlink signal level for PCC and SCCs to the appropriate REFSENS value defined in 7.3A.2.5. Send continuously uplink power control "up" commands in every uplink scheduling information to the UE to ensure the UE transmits P_UMAX level for at least the duration of the test.

6. Measure the Frequency Error on PCC and SCCs using Global In-Channel Tx-Test (Annex E) respectively. For TDD slots with transient periods are not under test.

6.5.1A.4.4.3 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.

6.5.1A.4.5 Test Requirements

The 20 frequency error Δf results per test point must fulfil the test requirement:

|Δf| ≤ (0.1 PPM + 15 Hz) for each test point

where PPM refers to PCC UL frequency.

6.5.1A.5 Frequency error for CA (4UL CA)

6.5.1A.5.1 Test purpose

This test verifies the ability of both receiver and the transmitter to processes frequency for 4UL CA correctly.

Receiver: to extract the correct frequency from the stimulus signal, offered by the System simulator, under ideal propagation conditions and low level.

Transmitter: to derive the correct modulated carrier frequency from the results, gained by the receiver.

6.5.1A.5.2 Test applicability

This test case applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 11 and forward that support 4DL CA and 4UL CA.

6.5.1A.5.3 Minimum conformance requirements

The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 6.5.1A.0.

6.5.1A.5.4 Test description

6.5.1A.5.4.1 Initial condition

Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested inset 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. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each CA Configuration, and are shown in table 6.5.1A.5.4.1-1 to 6.5.1A.5.4.1-2. 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 6.5.1A.5.4.1-1: Intra Band Contiguous CA Test Configuration Table

Initial Conditions
Test Environment as specified in TS 36.508[7] subclause 4.1				NC, TL/VL, TL/VH, TH/VL, TH/VH
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.				Low range, High range
Test CC Combination setting (N_{RB_agg}) as specified in subclause 5.4.2A.1 for the CA Configuration				Lowest N_{RB_agg}Highest N_{RB_agg} (Note 3)
Test Parameters for CA Configurations
CA Configuration / N_{RB_agg}		DL Allocation	UL Allocation
PCC N_RB	SCCs N_RB	PCC & SCCs RB allocation	CC MOD	N_{RB_alloc}	PCC & SCC1 & SCC2 & SCC3 RB allocations (L_CRB @ RB_start)
25	50	N/A	QPSK	25	P_25@0	S_0@0	S_0@0	S_0@0
25	50		QPSK	175	P_25@0	S_50@0	S_50@0	S_50@0
50	50		QPSK	50	P_50@0	S_0@0	S_0@0	S_0@0
50	50		QPSK	200	P_50@0	S_50@0	S_50@0	S_50@0
75	75		QPSK	237	P_75@0	S_54@0	S_54@0	S_54@0
75	75		QPSK	300	P_75@0	S_75@0	S_75@0	S_75@0
75	75		QPSK	75	P_75@0	S_0@0	S_0@0	S_0@0
100	25		QPSK	175	P_100@0	S_25@0	S_25@0	S_25@0
100	25		QPSK	50	P_50@0	S_0@0	S_0@0	S_0@0
100	50		QPSK	250	P_100@0	S_50@0	S_50@0	S_50@0
100	75		QPSK	325	P_100@0	S_75@0	S_75@0	S_75@0
100	100		QPSK	400	P_100@0	S_100@0	S_100@0	S_100@0
100	100		QPSK	190	P_100@0	S_30@0	S_30@0	S_30@0
100	100		QPSK	75	P_75@0	S_0@0	S_0@0	S_0@0
100	100		QPSK	100	P_100@0	S_0@0	S_0@0	S_0@0
100	100		QPSK	50	P_50@0	S_0@0	S_0@0	S_0@0
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: Depending on CA configurations, only the appropriate Uplink RB allocation value according to table 7.3A.0-1 for UE supporting two uplink carriers is tested per Test CA configuration. Note 3: If the UE supports multiple CC Combinations in the CA Configuration with the same N_{RB_agg}, only the combination with the highest NRB_PCC is tested. Note 4: For the DL signal one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD is used.

Table 6.5.1A.5.4.1-2: Inter Band CA Test Configuration Table

Initial Conditions
Test Environment as specified in TS 36.508[7] subclause 4.1				NC, TL/VL, TL/VH, TH/VL, TH/VH
Test Frequencies as specified in TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.3.1 for different CA bandwidth classes.				Mid range for PCC and SCC
Test CC Combination setting (N_{RB_agg}) as specified in subclause 5.4.2A.1 for the CA Configuration across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE.				Lowest N_RB for PCC and SCC Highest N_RB for PCC and SCC
Network signalling value				NS_01 Unless given by Table 7.3.3-3 for the band with active uplink carrier
Test Parameters for CA Configurations
CA Configuration / N_{RB_agg}		DL Allocation	UL Allocation
PCC N_RB	SCCs N_RB	PCC & SCC RB allocation	CC MOD	N_{RB_alloc}	PCC & SCC1 & SCC2 & SCC3 RB allocations (L_CRB @ RB_start)
6	25	N/A	QPSK	81	P_6@0	S_25@0	S_25@0	S_25@0
6	50		QPSK	156	P_6@0	S_50@0	S_50@0	S_50@0
15	25		QPSK	90	P_15@0	S_25@0	S_25@0	S_25@0
25	25		QPSK	100	P_25@0	S_25@0	S_25@0	S_25@0
25	50		QPSK	175	P_25@0	S_50@0	S_50@0	S_50@0
50	50		QPSK	200	P_50@0	S_50@0	S_50@0	S_50@0
50	100		QPSK	350	P_50@0	S_100@0	S_100@0	S_100@0
75	75		QPSK	300	P_75@0	S_75@0	S_75@0	S_75@0
75	100		QPSK	375	P_75@0	S_100@0	S_100@0	S_100@0
100	50		QPSK	250	P_100@0	S_50@0	S_50@0	S_50@0
100	100		QPSK	400	P_100@0	S_100@0	S_100@0	S_100@0
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: For the DL signal one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD/TDD is used.

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 6.5.1A.5.4.1-1 to 6.5.1A.5.4.1-2.

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 6.5.1A.5.4.3.

6.5.1A.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 6.5.1A.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 6.5.1A.5.4.1-1 to 6.5.1A.5.4.1-2 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.

6. Measure the Frequency Error on PCC and SCCs using Global In-Channel Tx-Test (Annex E) respectively. For TDD slots with transient periods are not under test.

6.5.1A.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.

6.5.1A.5 Test Requirements

The 20 frequency error Δf results per test point must fulfil the test requirement:

|Δf| ≤ (0.1 PPM + 15 Hz) for each test point

where PPM refers to PCC UL frequency.