6.5.2B Transmit modulation for UL- MIMO
36.521-13GPPEvolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA)Part 1: Conformance testingRadio transmission and receptionRelease 17TSUser Equipment (UE) conformance specification
6.5.2B.1 Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) for UL- MIMO
6.5.2B.1.1 Test Purpose
The Error Vector Magnitude is a measure of the difference between the reference waveform and the measured waveform. This difference is called the error vector. Before calculating the EVM the measured waveform is corrected by the sample timing offset and RF frequency offset. Then the carrier leakage shall be removed from the measured waveform before calculating the EVM.
The measured waveform is further modified by selecting the absolute phase and absolute amplitude of the Tx chain. The EVM result is defined after the front-end IDFT as the square root of the ratio of the mean error vector power to the mean reference power expressed as a %.
When the PUSCH or PUCCH transmission slot is shortened due to multiplexing with SRS, the EVM measurement interval is reduced by one symbol, accordingly. The PUSCH or PUCCH EVM measurement interval is also reduced when the mean power, modulation or allocation between slots is expected to change. In the case of PUSCH transmission, the measurement interval is reduced by a time interval equal to the sum of 5 μs and the applicable exclusion period defined in subclause 6.3.4, adjacent to the boundary where the power change is expected to occur. The PUSCH exclusion period is applied to the signal obtained after the front-end IDFT. In the case of PUCCH transmission, the PUCCH EVM measurement interval is reduced by one symbol adjacent to the slot boundary.
6.5.2B.1.2 Test applicability
This test case applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 10 and forward that support UL-MIMO.
6.5.2B.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements
For UE with two transmit antenna connectors in closed-loop spatial multiplexing scheme, the Error Vector Magnitude requirements specified in Table 6.5.2.1.1-1 which is defined in sub-clause 6.5.2.1 apply to each transmit antenna connector with the UL-MIMO configurations specified in Table 6.2.2B-2.
The normative reference for this requirement is TS 36.101 [2] clause 6.5.2B.1.1.
6.5.2B.1.4 Test description
6.5.2B.1.4.1 Initial conditions
Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state.
The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, and channel bandwidths based on E-UTRA bands specified in table 5.4.2.1-1. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each channel bandwidth, and are shown in table 6.5.2B.1.4.1-1. The details of the uplink reference measurement channels (RMCs) are specified in Annex A.2. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2.
Table 6.5.2B.1.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table for PUSCH
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Initial Conditions |
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Test Environment (as specified in TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.1) |
NC |
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Test Frequencies (as specified in TS36.508 [7] subclause 4.3.1) |
See Table 6.5.1.4.1-1 |
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Test Channel Bandwidths (as specified in TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.3.1) |
See Table 6.5.1.4.1-1 |
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Test Parameters for Channel Bandwidths |
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Downlink Configuration |
Uplink Configuration |
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Ch BW |
N/A for PUSCH EVM testing |
Mod’n |
RB allocation |
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FDD |
TDD |
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1.4MHz |
QPSK |
6 |
6 |
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1.4MHz |
QPSK |
1 |
1 |
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1.4MHz |
16QAM |
6 |
6 |
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1.4MHz |
16QAM |
1 |
1 |
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3MHz |
QPSK |
15 |
15 |
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3MHz |
QPSK |
4 |
4 |
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3MHz |
16QAM |
15 |
15 |
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3MHz |
16QAM |
4 |
4 |
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5MHz |
QPSK |
25 |
25 |
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5MHz |
QPSK |
8 |
8 |
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5MHz |
16QAM |
25 |
25 |
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5MHz |
16QAM |
8 |
8 |
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10MHz |
QPSK |
50 |
50 |
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10MHz |
QPSK |
12 |
12 |
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10MHz |
16QAM |
50 (Note 3) |
50 (Note 3) |
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10MHz |
16QAM |
12 |
12 |
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15MHz |
QPSK |
75 |
75 |
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15MHz |
QPSK |
16 |
16 |
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15MHz |
16QAM |
75 (Note 3) |
75 (Note 3) |
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15MHz |
16QAM |
16 |
16 |
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20MHz |
QPSK |
100 |
100 |
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20MHz |
QPSK |
18 |
18 |
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20MHz |
16QAM |
100 (Note 3) |
100 (Note 3) |
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20MHz |
16QAM |
18 |
18 |
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Note 1: Test Channel Bandwidths are checked separately for each E-UTRA band, which applicable channel bandwidths are specified in Table 5.4.2.1-1. Note 2: For partial RB allocation, the RBstart shall be RB #0 and RB# (max+1 – RB allocation) of the channel bandwidth. Note 3: Applies only for UE-Categories [FFS]. |
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Table 6.5.2B.1.4.1-2: Test Configuration Table for PUCCH
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Initial Conditions |
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Test Environment as specified in TS 36.508[7] subclause 4.1 |
NC |
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Test Frequencies as specified in TS36.508 [7] subclause 4.3.1 |
See Table 6.5.1.4.1-1 |
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Test Channel Bandwidths as specified in TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.3.1 |
See Table 6.5.1.4.1-1 |
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Test Parameters for Channel Bandwidths |
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Downlink Configuration |
Uplink Configuration |
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Ch BW |
Mod’n |
RB allocation |
FDD: PUCCH format = Format 1a TDD: PUCCH format = Format 1a / 1b |
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FDD |
TDD |
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1.4MHz |
QPSK |
3 |
3 |
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3MHz |
QPSK |
4 |
4 |
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5MHz |
QPSK |
8 |
8 |
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10MHz |
QPSK |
16 |
16 |
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15MHz |
QPSK |
25 |
25 |
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20MHz |
QPSK |
30 |
30 |
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Note 1: Test Channel Bandwidths are checked separately for each E-UTRA band, the applicable channel bandwidths are specified in Table 5.4.2.1-1. |
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1. Connect the SS to the UE to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 36.508 [7] Annex A, Figure A.28.
2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 36.508[7] subclause 4.4.3.
3. Downlink signals are initially set up according to Annex C0, C.1 and C.3.0, and uplink signals according to Annex H.1 and H.3.0.
4. The UL Reference Measurement channels are set according to in Table 6.5.2B.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 6.5.2B.1.4.3.
6.5.2B.1.4.2 Test procedure
Test procedure for PUSCH:
1.1.SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 4 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 6.5.2B.1.4.1-1. Since the UE has no payload data to send, the UE transmits uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC.
1.2 Send continuously uplink power control "up" commands in the uplink scheduling information to the UE until the UE transmits at PUMAX level.
1.3 Measure the EVM and 
using Global In-Channel Tx-Test (Annex E) for each of transmit antenna of the UE.
1.4 Send the appropriate TPC commands in the uplink scheduling information to the UE until UE output power is –36.8dBm ±3.2dB for carrier frequency f ≤ 3.0GHz or -36.5dBm ±3.5 dB for carrier frequency 3.0GHz < f ≤ 4.2GHz.
1.5 Measure the EVM and 
using Global In-Channel Tx-Test (Annex E) for each of transmit antenna of the UE.
Test procedure for PUCCH:
2.1 PUCCH is set according to Table 6.5.2B.1.4.1-2.
2.2 SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1A for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 6.5.2B.1.4.1-2. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. The transmission of PDSCH will make the UE send uplink ACK/NACK using PUCCH. There is no PUSCH transmission.
2.3 SS send appropriate TPC commands for PUCCH to the UE until the UE transmit PUCCH at PUMAX level.
2.4 Measure PUCCH EVM using Global In-Channel Tx-Test (Annex E) for each of transmit antenna of the UE.
2.5 Send the appropriate TPC commands for PUCCH to the UE until the UE transmits PUCCH at -36.8dBm ±3.2dB for carrier frequency f ≤ 3.0GHz or -36.5dBm ±3.5 dB for carrier frequency 3.0GHz < f ≤ 4.2GHz.
2.6 Measure PUCCH EVM using Global In-Channel Tx-Test (Annex E) for each of transmit antenna of the UE.
6.5.2B.1.4.3 Message contents
Message contents are according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 4.6 with the following exceptions:
Table 6.5.2B.1.4.3-1: PUCCH-ConfigDedicated-v1020-DEFAULT
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Derivation Path: TS 36.508 [7] clause 4.6.3, Table 4.6.3-9A: PUCCH-ConfigDedicated-v1020-DEFAULT |
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Information Element |
Value/remark |
Comment |
Condition |
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PUCCH-ConfigDedicated-v1020 ::= SEQUENCE { |
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twoAntennaPortActivatedPUCCH-Format1a1b-r10 |
true |
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} |
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6.5.2B.1.5 Test requirement
The requirements apply to each transmit antenna connector.
The PUSCH EVM derived in E.4.2 shall not exceed 17.5 % for QPSK and BPSK, 12.5% for 16 QAM.
The PUSCH
derived in E.4.6.2 shall not exceed [17.5 %] when embedded with data symbols of QPSK and BPSK, [12,5%] for 16 QAM.
The PUCCH EVM and derived in E.5.9.2 shall not exceed 17.5 %.
6.5.2B.2 Carrier leakage for UL-MIMO
6.5.2B.2.1 Test Purpose
The purpose of this test is to exercise the transmitter of UE that support UL-MIMO to verify its modulation quality in terms of carrier leakage for UL-MIMO.
6.5.2B.2.2 Test applicability
This test case applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 10 and forward that support UL-MIMO.
6.5.2B.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements
For UE with two transmit antenna connectors in closed-loop spatial multiplexing scheme, the Relative Carrier Leakage Power requirements specified in Table 6.5.2.2.3-1 which is defined in subclause 6.5.2.2 apply to each transmit antenna connector with the UL-MIMO configurations specified in Table 6.2.2B.3-2.
The normative reference for this requirement is TS 36.101 clause 6.5.2B.2
6.5.2B.2.4 Test description
6.5.2B.2.4.1 Initial conditions
Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state.
The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, and channel bandwidths based on E-UTRA bands specified in table 5.4.2.1-1. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each channel bandwidth, and are shown in table 6.5.2.2B.4.1-1. The details of the uplink reference measurement channels (RMCs) are specified in Annexes A.2. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2.
Table 6.5.2.2B.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) |
See Table 6.5.1.4.1-1 |
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Test Frequencies (as specified in TS36.508 [7] subclause 4.3.1) |
See Table 6.5.1.4.1-1 |
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Test Channel Bandwidths (as specified in TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.3.1) |
See Table 6.5.1.4.1-1 |
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Test Parameters for Channel Bandwidths |
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Downlink Configuration |
Uplink Configuration |
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Ch BW |
N/A for carrier leakage testing |
Mod’n |
RB allocation |
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FDD |
TDD |
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1.4MHz |
QPSK |
1 |
1 |
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3MHz |
QPSK |
4 |
4 |
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5MHz |
QPSK |
8 |
8 |
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10MHz |
QPSK |
12 |
12 |
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15MHz |
QPSK |
16 |
16 |
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20MHz |
QPSK |
18 |
18 |
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Note 1: Test Channel Bandwidths are checked separately for each E-UTRA band, which applicable channel bandwidths are specified in Table 5.4.2.1-1. Note 2: For partial RB allocation, the RBstart shall be RB #0 and RB# (max +1- RB allocation) of the channel bandwidth. |
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1. Connect the SS to the UE to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 36.508 [7] Annex A, Figure A.28.
2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 36.508[7] subclause 4.4.3.
3. Downlink signals are initially set up according to Annex C0, C.1 and C.3.0, and uplink signals according to Annex H.1 and H.3.0.
4. The UL Reference Measurement channels are set according to in Table 6.5.2B.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 6.5.2B.2.4.3.
6.5.2B.2.4.2 Test procedure
1. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 4 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 6.5.2B.2.4.1-1. Since the UE has no payload and no loopback data to send the UE sends uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC
2. Send the appropriate TPC commands in the uplink scheduling information to the UE until UE output power is 3.2 dBm ±3.2dB for carrier frequency f ≤ 3.0GHz or 3.5dBm ±3.5 dB for carrier frequency 3.0GHz < f ≤ 4.2GHz.
3. Measure carrier leakage using Global In-Channel Tx-Test (Annex E) for each of transmit antenna of the UE. For TDD slots with transient periods are not under test.
4. Send the appropriate TPC commands in the uplink scheduling information to the UE until UE output power is -26.8 dBm ±3.2dB for carrier frequency f ≤ 3.0GHz or -26.5dBm ±3.5 dB for carrier frequency 3.0GHz < f ≤ 4.2GHz.
5. Measure carrier leakage using Global In-Channel Tx-Test (Annex E) for each of transmit antenna of the UE. For TDD slots with transient periods are not under test.
6. Send the appropriate TPC commands in the uplink scheduling information to the UE until UE output power is -36.8dBm ±3.2dB for carrier frequency f ≤ 3.0GHz or -36.5dBm ±3.5 dB for carrier frequency 3.0GHz < f ≤ 4.2GHz.
7. Measure carrier leakage using Global In-Channel Tx-Test (Annex E) for each of transmit antenna of the UE. For TDD slots with transient periods are not under test
6.5.2B.2.4.3 Message contents
Message contents are according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 4.6.
6.5.2B.2.5 Test requirement
The requirements apply to each transmit antenna connector.
Each of the 20 carrier leakage results, derived in Annex E.3.1, shall not exceed the values in table 6.5.2B.2.5-1
Table 6.5.2B.2.5-1: Test requirements for Relative Carrier Leakage Power
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LO Leakage |
Parameters |
Relative Limit (dBc) |
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f ≤ 3.0GHz: 3.2 dBm ±3.2dB 3.0GHz < f ≤ 4.2GHz: 3.5 dBm ±3.5dB |
24.2 |
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f ≤ 3.0GHz: -26.8 dBm ±3.2dB 3.0GHz < f ≤ 4.2GHz: -26.5 dBm ±3.5dB |
19.2 |
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f ≤ 3.0GHz: -36.8dBm±3.2dB 3.0GHz < f ≤ 4.2GHz: -36.5 dBm ±3.5dB |
9.2 |
6.5.2B.3 In-band emissions for non allocated RB for UL-MIMO
6.5.2B.3.1 Test Purpose
The in-band emissions are a measure of the interference falling into the non-allocated resources blocks.
The in-band emission is defined as the average across 12 sub-carrier and as a function of the RB offset from the edge of the allocated UL transmission bandwidth. The in-band emission for UL-MIMO is measured as the ratio of the output power of UE that support UL-MIMO in a non–allocated RB to the output power of UE that support UL-MIMO in an allocated RB. The basic in-band emissions measurement interval is defined over one slot in the time domain. When the PUSCH or PUCCH transmission slot is shortened due to multiplexing with SRS, the in-band emissions measurement interval is reduced by one SC-FDMA symbol, accordingly.
6.5.2B.3.2 Test applicability
This test case applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 10 and forward that support UL-MIMO.
6.5.2B.3.3 Minimum conformance requirements
The relative in-band emission shall not exceed the values specified in Table 6.5.2B.3.3-1.
Table 6.5.2B.3.3-1: Minimum requirements for in-band emissions
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Parameter Description |
Unit |
Limit (Note 1) |
Applicable Frequencies |
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General |
dB |
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Any non-allocated (Note 2) |
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IQ Image |
dB |
-25 |
Image frequencies (Notes 2, 3) |
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Carrier leakage |
dBc |
-25 |
Output power > 0 dBm |
LO frequency (Notes 4, 5) |
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-20 |
-30 dBm ≤ Output power ≤ 0 dBm |
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-10 |
-40 dBm ≤ Output power < -30 dBm |
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Note 1: An in-band emissions combined limit is evaluated in each non-allocated RB. For each such RB, the minimum requirement is calculated as the higher of PRB – 30 dB and the power sum of all limit values (General, IQ Image or Carrier leakage) that apply. PRB is defined in Note 10. Note 2: The measurement bandwidth is 1 RB and the limit is expressed as a ratio of measured power in one non-allocated RB to the measured average power per allocated RB, where the averaging is done across all allocated RBs. Note 3: The applicable frequencies for this limit are those that are enclosed in the reflection of the allocated bandwidth, based on symmetry with respect to the centre carrier frequency, but excluding any allocated RBs. Note 4: The measurement bandwidth is 1 RB and the limit is expressed as a ratio of measured power in one non-allocated RB to the measured total power in all allocated RBs. Note 5: The applicable frequencies for this limit are those that are enclosed in the RBs containing the DC frequency if Note 6: Note 7: Note 8: Note 9: Note 10: |
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is odd, or in the two RBs immediately adjacent to the DC frequency if 
is even, but excluding any allocated RB.
is the Transmission Bandwidth (see Figure 5.4.2-1).
is the Transmission Bandwidth Configuration (see Figure 5.4.2-1).
is the limit specified in Table 6.5.2.1.1-1 for the modulation format used in the allocated RBs.
is the starting frequency offset between the allocated RB and the measured non-allocated RB (e.g. 
or 
for the first adjacent RB outside of the allocated bandwidth.
is the transmitted power per 180 kHz in allocated RBs, measured in dBm.The normative reference for this requirement is TS 36.101 [2] clause 6.5.2B.3.
The in-band emission is defined as the average across 12 sub-carrier and as a function of the RB offset from the edge of the allocated UL transmission bandwidth. The in-band emission is measured as the ratio of the UE output power in a non–allocated RB to the UE output power in an allocated RB. The basic in-band emissions measurement interval is defined over one slot in the time domain.
6.5.2B.3.4 Test description
6.5.2B.3.4.1 Initial conditions
Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state.
The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, and channel bandwidths based on E-UTRA bands specified in table 5.4.2.1-1. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each channel bandwidth, and are shown in table 6.5.2B.3.4.1-1. The details of the uplink reference measurement channels (RMCs) are specified in Annexes A.2. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2.
Table 6.5.2B.3.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table for PUSCH
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Initial Conditions |
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Test Environment (as specified in TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.1) |
See Table 6.5.1.4.1-1 |
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Test Frequencies (as specified in TS36.508 [7] subclause 4.3.1) |
See Table 6.5.1.4.1-1 |
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Test Channel Bandwidths (as specified in TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.3.1) |
See Table 6.5.1.4.1-1 |
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Test Parameters for Channel Bandwidths |
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Downlink Configuration |
Uplink Configuration |
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Ch BW |
N/A for in-band emissions testing |
Mod’n |
RB allocation |
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FDD |
TDD |
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1.4MHz |
QPSK |
1 |
1 |
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3MHz |
QPSK |
4 |
4 |
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5MHz |
QPSK |
8 |
8 |
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10MHz |
QPSK |
12 |
12 |
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15MHz |
QPSK |
16 |
16 |
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20MHz |
QPSK |
18 |
18 |
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Note 1: Test Channel Bandwidths are checked separately for each E-UTRA band, which applicable channel bandwidths are specified in Table 5.4.2.1-1. Note 2: For partial RB allocation, the starting resource block shall be RB #0 and RB# (max+1 – RB allocation) of the channel bandwidth. |
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Table 6.5.2B.3.4.1-2: Test Configuration Table for PUCCH
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Initial Conditions |
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Test Environment as specified in TS 36.508[7] subclause 4.1 |
See Table 6.5.1.4.1-1 |
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Test Frequencies as specified in TS36.508 [7] subclause 4.3.1 |
See Table 6.5.1.4.1-1 |
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Test Channel Bandwidths as specified in TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.3.1 |
See Table 6.5.1.4.1-1 |
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Test Parameters for Channel Bandwidths |
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Downlink Configuration |
Uplink Configuration |
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Ch BW |
Mod’n |
RB allocation |
FDD: PUCCH format = Format 1a TDD: PUCCH format = Format 1a / 1b |
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FDD |
TDD |
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1.4MHz |
QPSK |
3 |
3 |
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3MHz |
QPSK |
4 |
4 |
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5MHz |
QPSK |
8 |
8 |
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10MHz |
QPSK |
16 |
16 |
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15MHz |
QPSK |
25 |
25 |
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20MHz |
QPSK |
30 |
30 |
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Note 1: Test Channel Bandwidths are checked separately for each E-UTRA band, the applicable channel bandwidths are specified in Table 5.4.2.1-1. |
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1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 36.508 [7] Figure A.28.
2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.4.3.
3. Downlink signals 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 channels are set according to in Table 6.5.2B.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 6.5.2B.3.4.3.
6.5.2B.3.4.2 Test procedure
Test procedure for PUSCH:
1.1 SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 4 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 6.5.2B.3.4.1-1. Since the UE has no payload and no loopback data to send the UE sends uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC.
1.2 Send the appropriate TPC commands in the uplink scheduling information to the UE until UE output power is 3.2 dBm ±3.2dB for carrier frequency f ≤ 3.0GHz or 3.5dBm ±3.5 dB for carrier frequency 3.0GHz < f ≤ 4.2GHz.
1.3 Measure In-band emission using Global In-Channel Tx-Test (Annex E) for each of transmit antennas of the UE.
1.4 Send the appropriate TPC commands in the uplink scheduling information to the UE until UE output power is -26.8 dBm ±3.2dB for carrier frequency f ≤ 3.0GHz or -36.5dBm ±3.5 dB for carrier frequency 3.0GHz < f ≤ 4.2GHz.
1.5 Measure In-band emission using Global In-Channel Tx-Test (Annex E) for each of transmit antennas of the UE. For TDD slots with transient periods are not under test.
1.6 Send the appropriate TPC commands in the uplink scheduling information to the UE until UE output power is to -36.8 dBm ±3.2dB for carrier frequency f ≤ 3.0GHz or -36.5dBm ±3.5 dB for carrier frequency 3.0GHz < f ≤ 4.2GHz.
1,7 Measure In-band emission using Global In-Channel Tx-Test (Annex E) for each of transmit antennas of the UE. For TDD slots with transient periods are not under test.
Test procedure for PUCCH:
2.1 PUCCH is set according to Table 6.5.2B.3.4.1-2. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1A for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 6.5.2B.3.4.1-2. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. The transmission of PDSCH will make the UE send uplink ACK/NACK using PUCCH.
2.2 Send the appropriate TPC commands in the uplink scheduling information for PUCCH to the UE until UE output power is 3.2 dBm ±3.2dB for carrier frequency f ≤ 3.0GHz or 3.5dBm ±3.5 dB for carrier frequency 3.0GHz < f ≤ 4.2GHz.
2.3 Measure In-band emission using Global In-Channel Tx-Test (Annex E) for each of transmit antennas of the UE.
2.4 Send the appropriate TPC commands for PUCCH in the uplink scheduling information to the UE until UE output power is -26.8 dBm ±3.2dB for carrier frequency f ≤ 3.0GHz or -26.5dBm ±3.5 dB for carrier frequency 3.0GHz < f ≤ 4.2GHz.
2.5 Measure In-band emission using Global In-Channel Tx-Test (Annex E) for each of transmit antennas of the UE.
2.6 Send the appropriate TPC commands for PUCCH in the uplink scheduling information to the UE until UE output power is to -36.8 dBm ±3.2dB for carrier frequency f ≤ 3.0GHz or -36.5dBm ±3.5 dB for carrier frequency 3.0GHz < f ≤ 4.2GHz.
2.7 Measure In-band emission using Global In-Channel Tx-Test (Annex E) for each of transmit antennas of the UE.
6.5.2B.3.4.3 Message contents
Message contents are according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 4.6 with the following exceptions:
Table 6.5.2B.3.4.3-1: PUCCH-ConfigDedicated-v1020-DEFAULT
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Derivation Path: TS 36.508 [7] clause 4.6.3, Table 4.6.3-9A: PUCCH-ConfigDedicated-v1020-DEFAULT |
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Information Element |
Value/remark |
Comment |
Condition |
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PUCCH-ConfigDedicated-v1020 ::= SEQUENCE { |
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twoAntennaPortActivatedPUCCH-Format1a1b-r10 |
true |
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} |
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6.5.2B.3.5 Test requirement
The requirements apply to each transmit antenna connector.
Each of the 20 In-band emissions results, derived in Annex E.4.3 shall not exceed the corresponding values in Table 6.5.2B.3.5-1.
Table 6.5.2B.3.5-1: Test requirements for in-band emissions
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Parameter Description |
Unit |
Limit (Note 1) |
Applicable Frequencies |
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General |
dB |
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Any non-allocated (Note 2) |
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IQ Image |
dB |
-24.2 |
Image frequencies (Notes 2, 3) |
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Carrier leakage |
dBc |
-24.2 |
Output power > 0 dBm |
LO frequency (Notes 4, 5) |
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-19.2 |
-30 dBm ≤ Output power ≤ 0 dBm |
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-9.2 |
-40 dBm ≤ Output power < -30 dBm |
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Note 1: An in-band emissions combined limit is evaluated in each non-allocated RB. For each such RB, the minimum requirement is calculated as the higher of PRB – 29.2 dB and the power sum of all limit values (General, IQ Image or Carrier leakage) that apply. PRB is defined in Note 10. Note 2: The measurement bandwidth is 1 RB and the limit is expressed as a ratio of measured power in one non-allocated RB to the measured average power per allocated RB, where the averaging is done across all allocated RBs. Note 3: The applicable frequencies for this limit are those that are enclosed in the reflection of the allocated bandwidth, based on symmetry with respect to the centre carrier frequency, but excluding any allocated RBs. Note 4: The measurement bandwidth is 1 RB and the limit is expressed as a ratio of measured power in one non-allocated RB to the measured total power in all allocated RBs. Note 5: The applicable frequencies for this limit are those that are enclosed in the RBs containing the DC frequency if Note 6: Note 7: Note 8: Note 9: Note 10: |
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+0.8
is odd, or in the two RBs immediately adjacent to the DC frequency if 
is even, but excluding any allocated RB.
is the Transmission Bandwidth (see Figure 5.4.2-1).
is the Transmission Bandwidth Configuration (see Figure 5.4.2-1).
is the limit specified in Table 6.5.2.1.1-1 for the modulation format used in the allocated RBs.
is the starting frequency offset between the allocated RB and the measured non-allocated RB (e.g. 
or 
for the first adjacent RB outside of the allocated bandwidth.
is the transmitted power per 180 kHz in allocated RBs, measured in dBm.6.5.2B.4 EVM equalizer spectrum flatness for UL-MIMO
6.5.2B.4.1 Test Purpose
The zero-forcing equalizer correction applied in the EVM measurement process (as described in Annex E) must meet a spectrum flatness requirement for the EVM measurement to be valid. The EVM equalizer spectrum flatness is defined in terms of the maximum peak-to-peak ripple of the equalizer coefficients (dB) across the allocated uplink block variation in dB of the equalizer coefficients generated by the EVM measurement process. The EVM equalizer spectrum flatness requirement does not limit the correction applied to the signal in the EVM measurement process but for the EVM result to be valid, the equalizer correction that was applied must meet the EVM equalizer spectrum flatness minimum requirements. The basic measurement interval is the same as for EVM.
6.5.2B.4.2 Test applicability
This test case applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 10 and forward that support UL-MIMO.
6.5.2B.4.3 Minimum conformance requirements
For UE with two transmit antenna connectors in closed-loop spatial multiplexing scheme, the EVM Equalizer Spectrum Flatness requirements specified in Table 6.5.2B.4.3-1 and Table 6.5.2B.4.3-2 which are defined in sub-clause 6.5.2B.4 apply to each transmit antenna connector with the UL-MIMO configurations specified in Table 6.2.2B.3-2.
The normative reference for this requirement is TS 36.101 clause 6.5.2B.4.
6.5.2B.4.4 Test description
6.5.2B.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 channel bandwidths based on E-UTRA bands specified in table 5.4.2.1-1. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each channel bandwidth, and are shown in table 6.5.2B.4.4.1-1. The details of the uplink reference measurement channels (RMCs) are specified in A.2. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2.
Table 6.5.2B.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) |
See Table 6.5.1.4.1-1 |
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Test Frequencies (as specified in TS36.508 [7] subclause 4.3.1) |
See Table 6.5.1.4.1-1 |
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Test Channel Bandwidths (as specified in TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.3.1) |
See Table 6.5.1.4.1-1 |
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Test Parameters for Channel Bandwidths |
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Downlink Configuration |
Uplink Configuration |
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Ch BW |
N/A for EVM equalizer spectrum flatness testing |
Mod’n |
RB allocation |
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FDD |
TDD |
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1.4MHz |
QPSK |
6 |
6 |
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3MHz |
QPSK |
15 |
15 |
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5MHz |
QPSK |
25 |
25 |
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10MHz |
QPSK |
50 |
50 |
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15MHz |
QPSK |
75 |
75 |
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20MHz |
QPSK |
100 |
100 |
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Note 1: Test Channel Bandwidths are checked separately for each E-UTRA band, which applicable channel bandwidths are specified in Table 5.4.2.1-1. |
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1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 36.508 [7] Figure A.28.
2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.4.3.
3. Downlink signals are initially set up according to Annex C0, C.1 and C.3.0, and uplink signals according to Annex H.1 and H.3.0.
4. The UL Reference Measurement channels are set according to in Table 6.5.2B.4.4.1-1.
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 6.5.2B.4.4.3.
6.5.2B.4.4.2 Test procedure
1. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 4 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 6.5.2B.4.4.1-1. Since the UE has no payload and no loopback data to send the UE sends uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC.
2. Send continuously uplink power control "up" commands in the uplink scheduling information to the UE until the UE transmits at PUMAX level.
3. Measure spectrum flatness using Global In-Channel Tx-Test (Annex E) for each of transmit antennas of the UE. For TDD slots with transient periods are not under test.
6.5.2B.4.4.3 Message contents
Message contents are according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 4.6.
6.5.2B.4.5 Test requirement
The requirements apply to each transmit antenna connector.
Each of the 20 spectrum flatness functions, shall derive four ripple results in Annex E.4.4, The derived results shall not exceed the values in Figure 6.5.2B.4.5-1:
For normal conditions, the maximum ripple in Range 1 and Range 2 shall not exceed the values specified in Table 6.5.2B.4.5-1 and the following additional requirement: the relative difference between the maximum coefficient in Range 1 and the minimum coefficient in Range 2 must not be larger than 6.4 dB, and the relative difference between the maximum coefficient in Range 2 and the minimum coefficient in Range 1 must not be larger than 8.4 dB (see Figure 6.5.2B.4.5-1).
For extreme conditions, the maximum ripple in Range 1 and Range 2 shall not exceed the values specified in Table 6.5.2B.4.5-2 and the following additional requirement: the relative difference between the maximum coefficient in Range 1 and the minimum coefficient in Range 2 must not be larger than 7.4 dB, and the relative difference between the maximum coefficient in Range 2 and the minimum coefficient in Range 1 must not be larger than 11.4 dB (see Figure 6.5.2B.4.5-1).
Table 6.5.2B.4.5-1: Test requirements for EVM equalizer spectrum flatness (normal conditions)
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Frequency Range |
Maximum Ripple [dB] |
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FUL_Meas – FUL_Low ≥ 3 MHz and FUL_High – FUL_Meas ≥ 3 MHz (Range 1) |
5.4 (p-p) |
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FUL_Meas – FUL_Low < 3 MHz or FUL_High – FUL_Meas < 3 MHz (Range 2) |
9.4 (p-p) |
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Note 1: FUL_Meas refers to the sub-carrier frequency for which the equalizer coefficient is evaluated Note 2: FUL_Low and FUL_High refer to each E-UTRA frequency band specified in Table 5.2-1 |
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Table 6.5.2B.4.5-2: Test requirements for spectrum flatness (extreme conditions)
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FUL_Meas – FUL_Low ≥ 5 MHz and FUL_High – FUL_Meas ≥ 5 MHz (Range 1) |
5.4 (p-p) |
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FUL_Meas – FUL_Low < 5 MHz or FUL_High – FUL_Meas < 5 MHz (Range 2) |
13.4 (p-p) |
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Note 1: FUL_Meas refers to the sub-carrier frequency for which the equalizer coefficient is evaluated Note 2: FUL_Low and FUL_High refer to each E-UTRA frequency band specified in Table 5.2-1 |
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Figure 6.5.2B.4.5-1: The limits for EVM equalizer spectrum flatness with the maximum allowed variation of the coefficients indicated (the ETC minimum requirement within brackets)