6.6.1A Occupied bandwidth 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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6.6.1A.0 Minimum conformance requirements

For inter-band carrier aggregation with uplink assigned to two E-UTRA bands the occupied bandwidth is defined per component carrier. Occupied bandwidth is the bandwidth containing 99 % of the total integrated mean power of the transmitted spectrum on assigned channel bandwidth on the component carrier. The occupied bandwidth shall be less than the channel bandwidth specified in Table 6.6.1.3-1.

For intra-band contiguous carrier aggregation the occupied bandwidth is a measure of the bandwidth containing 99 % of the total integrated power of the transmitted spectrum. The OBW shall be less than the aggregated channel bandwidth defined in subclause 5.4.2A.

For intra-band non-contiguous carrier aggregation sub-block occupied bandwidth is defined as the bandwidth containing 99 % of the total integrated mean power of the transmitted spectrum on the sub-block. In case the sub-block consists of one component carrier the occupied bandwidth of the sub-block shall be less than the channel bandwidth specified in Table 6.6.1.3-1.

The normative reference for this requirement is TS 36.101[2] clause 6.6.1A.

6.6.1A.1 Occupied bandwidth for CA (intra-band contiguous DL CA and UL CA)

6.6.1A.1.1 Test purpose

To verify that the UE occupied bandwidth for intra-band contiguous CA for all transmission bandwidth configurations supported by the UE are less than their specific limits

6.6.1A.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.

6.6.1A.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements

The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 6.6.1A.0.

6.6.1A.1.4 Test description

6.6.1A.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 6.6.1A.1.4.1-1. 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 6.6.1A.1.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table

Initial Conditions
Test Environment as specified in TS 36.508[7] subclause 4.1				NC
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.				Mid range
Test CC Combination setting (N_{RB_agg}) as specified in subclause 5.4.2A.1 for the CA Configuration				All
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)
25	25		QPSK	50	P_25@0	P_25@0	–	–
25	50		QPSK	75	P_25@0	P_50@0
25	75		QPSK	100	P_25@0	P_75@0	–	–
25	100	N/A for this test	QPSK	125	P_25@0	S_100@0	–	–
50	50		QPSK	100	P_50@0	P_50@0
50	75		QPSK	125	P_50@0	S_75@0	–	–
50	100		QPSK	150	P_50@0	S_100@0	–	–
75	25		QPSK	100	P_75@0	S_25@0	–	–
75	50		QPSK	125	P_75@0	S_50@0	–	–
75	75		QPSK	150	P_75@0	S_75@0	–	–
75	100		QPSK	175	P_75@0	S_100@0	–	–
100	25		QPSK	125	P_100@0	S_25@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	–	–
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.

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 6.6.1A.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 6.6.1A.1.4.3.

6.6.1A.1.4.2 Test procedure

1. Configure SCC according to Annex C.0, 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 6.6.1A.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 6.6.1A.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. Send continuously uplink power control "up" commands to the UE until the UE transmits at P_UMAX level.

6. Measure the power spectrum distribution over all component carriers within two times or more range over the requirement for Occupied Bandwidth for CA specification centring on the current carrier frequency in CA configuration. The characteristic of the filter shall be approximately Gaussian (typical spectrum analyzer filter). Other methods to measure the power spectrum distribution are allowed. The measuring duration is one active uplink subframe. For TDD slots with transient periods are not under test.

7. Calculate the total power for the total integrated power of the transmitted spectrum within the range of all frequencies measured in ‘6)’ and save this values as "Total Power".

8. Sum up the power upward from the lower boundary of the measured frequency range in ‘6)’ and seek the limit frequency point by which this sum becomes 0,5 % of "Total Power" and save this point as "Lower Frequency".

9. Sum up the power downward from the upper boundary of the measured frequency range in ‘6)’ and seek the limit frequency point by which this sum becomes 0,5 % of "Total Power" and save this point as "Upper Frequency".

10. Calculate the difference ("Upper Frequency" "Lower Frequency" = "Occupied Bandwidth") between two limit frequencies obtained in ‘8)’ and ‘9)’.

6.6.1A.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.

6.6.1A.1.5 Test Requirements

The measured Occupied Bandwidth shall not exceed values of aggregated channel bandwidth as defined in section 5.4.2A for intra-band contiguous carrier aggregation.

6.6.1A.2 Occupied bandwidth for CA (inter-band DL CA and UL CA)

Editor’s note: This test case is not complete for UL LAA. Following aspects are either missing or not yet determined:

– UL RMC is missing in Annex A.

6.6.1A.2.1 Test purpose

To verify that the UE occupied bandwidth for inter-band CA for all transmission bandwidth configurations supported by the UE are less than their specific limits

6.6.1A.2.2 Test applicability

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

The requirements also apply to all types of E-UTRA UE release 14 and forward that support uplink LAA.

6.6.1A.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements

The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 6.6.1A.0.

6.6.1A.2.4 Test description

6.6.1A.2.4.1 Initial condition

Same as in clause 6.6.1A.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 6.6.1A.1.4.1-1 🡪 use Table 6.6.1A.2.4.1-1 or Table 6.6.1A.2.4.1-2.

– Instead of clause 6.6.1A.1.4.3 use clause 6.6.1A.2.4.3.

Table 6.6.1A.2.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table

Initial Conditions
Test Environment as specified in TS 36.508[7] subclause 4.1				NC
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
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	N/Afor this test	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		S_25@0	P_6@0
25	25		QPSK	50	P_25@0	S_25@0	–	–
25	50		QPSK	75	P_25@0	S_50@0	–	–
25	75		QPSK		S_25@0	P_75@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	150	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.

Table 6.6.1A.2.4.1-2: Test Configuration Table for UL LAA

Initial Conditions
Test Environment as specified in TS 36.508[7] subclause 4.1				NC
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
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)
15	100		QPSK	115	P_15@0	S_100@0	–	–
25	100		QPSK	125	P_25@0	S_100@0	–	–
50	100		QPSK	150	P_50@0	S_100@0	–	–
100	100		QPSK	200	P_100@0	S_100@0	–	–
Note 1: CA Configuration Test CC Combination settings are checked separately for each LAA CA Configuration, which applicable aggregated channel bandwidths are specified in Table 5.4.2A.1-2.

6.6.1A.2.4.2 Test procedure

1. Configure SCC according to Annex C.0, 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 6.6.1A.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 (or DCI format 0A for SCC in the case of uplink LAA) for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 6.6.1A.2.4.1-1 or Table 6.6.1A.2.4.1-2 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 "up" commands to the UE until the UE transmits at P_UMAX level.

6. Measure the power spectrum distribution of both PCC and SCC within two times or more range over the requirement for Occupied Bandwidth specification centring on the current carrier frequencies respectively. The characteristic of the filter shall be approximately Gaussian (typical spectrum analyzer filter). Other methods to measure the power spectrum distribution are allowed. The measuring duration is one active uplink subframe. For TDD slots with transient periods are not under test.

7. Calculate the total power for the total integrated power of the transmitted spectrum within the range of all frequencies measured in ‘6)’ and save this values as "Total Power" for both PCC and SCC.

9. Sum up the power downward from the upper boundary of the measured frequency range in ‘3)’ and seek the limit frequency point by which this sum becomes 0,5 % of "Total Power" and save this point as "Upper Frequency" for both PCC and SCC.

10. Calculate the difference ("Upper Frequency" "Lower Frequency" = "Occupied Bandwidth") between two limit frequencies obtained in ‘8)’ and ‘9)’ for both PCC and SCC.

6.6.1A.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.

6.6.1A.2.5 Test Requirements

The measured Occupied Bandwidth for each component carrier shall not exceed values in Table 6.6.1A.2.5-1.

Table 6.6.1A.2.5-1: Occupied channel bandwidth

Occupied channel bandwidth / channel bandwidth

1.4

MHz

3.0

MHz

Channel bandwidth [MHz]

1.4

6.6.1A.3 Occupied bandwidth for CA (intra-band non-contiguous DL CA and UL CA)

6.6.1A.3.1 Test purpose

To verify that the UE occupied bandwidth for intra-band non-contiguous CA for all transmission bandwidth configurations supported by the UE are less than their specific limits

6.6.1A.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.

6.6.1A.3.3 Minimum conformance requirements

The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 6.6.1A.0.

6.6.1A.3.4 Test description

6.6.1A.3.4.1 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.1-3. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each CA configuration, and are shown in table 6.6.1A.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 6.6.1A.3.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table

Initial Conditions
Test Environment as specified in TS 36.508[7] subclause 4.1					NC
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.					Refer to test points A: Low Wgap, 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 points All PCC N_RB = SCC N_RB test points
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	5	NA		QPSK	P_25@0	QPSK	S_25@0
2	50	50	25			QPSK	P_50@0	QPSK	S_50@0
3	75	75	15			QPSK	P_75@0	QPSK	S_100@0
4	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: The carrier centre frequency of PCC in the UL operating band is configured closer to the DL operating band.

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 6.6.1A.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 6.6.1A.3.4.3.

6.6.1A.3.4.2 Test procedure

1. Configure SCC according to Annex C.0, C.1 and Annex C.3.0 for all downlink physical channels except PHICH.

2. The SS shall configure SCC as per TS 36.508 [7] clause 5.2A.4. Message contents are defined in clause 6.6.1A.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 6.6.1A.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 "up" commands to the UE until the UE transmits at P_UMAX level.

6. Measure the power spectrum distribution of each sub-block over all component carriers within the requirement for Occupied Bandwidth for CA specification + 5MHz, centring on the carrier frequency of each sub-block in CA configuration. The characteristic of the filter shall be approximately Gaussian (typical spectrum analyzer filter). Other methods to measure the power spectrum distribution are allowed. The measuring duration is one active uplink subframe. For TDD slots with transient periods are not under test.

7. Calculate the total power for the total integrated power of the transmitted spectrum within the range of all frequencies measured for each sub-block in ‘6)’ and save this values as "Total Power".

8. Sum up the power upward from the lower boundary of the measured frequency range in ‘3)’ and seek the limit frequency point by which this sum becomes 0,5 % of "Total Power" and save this point as "Lower Frequency".

10. Calculate the difference ("Upper Frequency" "Lower Frequency" = "Occupied Bandwidth") between two limit frequencies obtained in ‘8)’ and ‘9’)’ for each sub-block.

6.6.1A.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.

6.6.1A.3.5 Test Requirements

The measured Occupied Bandwidth shall not exceed values of channel bandwidth as defined in section 5.4.2A for intra-band non-contiguous carrier aggregation.

6.6.1A.4 Occupied bandwidth for CA (3DL CA and 3UL CA)

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

-The test applicability needs to be added to TS36.521-2

6.6.1A.4.1 Test purpose

To verify that the UE occupied bandwidth for CA in all transmission bandwidth configurations supported by the UE are less than their specific limits

6.6.1A.4.2 Test applicability

This test case applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 13 and forward that support 3DL CA and 3UL CA.

6.6.1A.4.3 Minimum conformance requirements

The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 6.6.1A.0.

6.6.1A.4.4 Test description

6.6.1A.4.4.1 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, 5.4.2A.1-2 and 5.4.2A.1-2a. 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 for interband and combinations of interband and intraband and in table 6.5.1A.1.4.1-2 for intraband contiguous only. 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 6.6.1A.4.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table for interband and combinations of interband and intraband

Initial Conditions
Test Environment as specified in TS 36.508[7] subclause 4.1				NC
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.				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				Lowest N_RB for PCC and SCCs Highest N_RB for PCC and SCCs
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		QPSK	56	P_6@0	S_25@0	S_25@0	–
6	50	N/A for this test	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.1-1, 5.4.2A.1-2 and 5.4.2A.1-2a.

Table 6.6.1A.4.4.1-2: Test Configuration Table for intraband contiguous only

Initial Conditions
Test Environment as specified in TS 36.508[7] subclause 4.1				NC
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.				Mid range
Test CC Combination setting (N_{RB_agg}) as specified in subclause 5.4.2A.1 for the CA Configuration				All
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)
25	50		QPSK	125	P_25@0	S_50@0	S_50@0
25	100	N/A for this test	QPSK	225	P_25@0	S_100@0	S_100@0	–
50	50		QPSK	150	P_50@0	S_50@0	S_50@0
50	75		QPSK	200	P_50@0	S_75@0	S_75@0	–
50	100		QPSK	250	P_50@0	S_100@0	S_100@0	–
75	50		QPSK	175	P_75@0	S_50@0	S_50@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	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	–
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.1-1.

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 6.6.1A.4.1.4.1-1.

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 6.6.1A.4.1.4.3.

6.6.1A.4.4.2 Test procedure

1. Configure SCC according to Annex C.0, 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 6.6.1A.4.1.4.3

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 6.6.1A.4.1.4.1-1 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 "up" commands to the UE until the UE transmits at P_UMAX level.

7. Calculate the total power for the total integrated power of the transmitted spectrum within the range of all frequencies measured in ‘6)’ and save this value as "Total Power".

10. Calculate the difference ("Upper Frequency" "Lower Frequency" = "Occupied Bandwidth") between two limit frequencies obtained in ‘8)’ and ‘9)’.

6.6.1A.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.

6.6.1A.4.5 Test Requirements

The measured Occupied Bandwidth shall not exceed values of aggregated channel bandwidth as defined in section 5.4.2A.

6.6.1A.5 Occupied bandwidth for CA (4UL CA)

6.6.1A.5.1 Test purpose

To verify that the UE occupied bandwidth for CA in all transmission bandwidth configurations supported by the UE are less than their specific limits

6.6.1A.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.

6.6.1A.5.3 Minimum conformance requirements

The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 6.6.1A.0.

6.6.1A.5.4 Test description

6.6.1A.5.4.1 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. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each CA Configuration, and are shown in table 6.6.1A.5.4.1-1 to 6.6.1A.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 6.6.1A.5.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table for intra-band contiguous CA

Initial Conditions
Test Environment as specified in TS 36.508[7] subclause 4.1				NC
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.				Mid range
Test CC Combination setting (N_{RB_agg}) as specified in subclause 5.4.2A.1 for the CA Configuration				All
Test Parameters for CA Configurations
CA Configuration / N_{RB_agg}		DL Allocation	CC MOD	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 for this test	QPSK	175	P_25@0	S_50@0	S_50@0	S_50@0
25	100		QPSK	325	P_25@0	S_100@0	S_100@0	S_100@0
50	50		QPSK	200	P_50@0	S_50@0	S_50@0	S_50@0
50	75		QPSK	275	P_50@0	S_75@0	S_75@0	S_75@0
50	100		QPSK	350	P_50@0	S_100@0	S_100@0	S_100@0
75	50		QPSK	225	P_75@0	S_50@0	S_50@0	S_50@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	25		QPSK	175	P_100@0	S_25@0	S_25@0	S_25@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
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.

Table 6.6.1A.5.4.1-2: Test Configuration Table for inter-band CA

Initial Conditions
Test Environment as specified in TS 36.508[7] subclause 4.1				NC
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.				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				Lowest N_RB for PCC and SCCs Highest N_RB for PCC and SCCs
Test Parameters for CA Configurations
CA Configuration / N_{RB_agg}		DL Allocation	CC MOD	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)
6	25		QPSK	81	P_6@0	S_25@0	S_25@0	S_25@0
6	50	N/A for this test	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	6		QPSK	43	P_25@0	S_6@0	S_6@0	S_6@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
25	75		QPSK	250	P_25@0	S_75@0	S_75@0	S_75@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	25		QPSK	150	P_75@0	S_25@0	S_25@0	S_25@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.

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 6.6.1A.5.4.1-1 to 6.6.1A.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 6.6.1A.5.1.4.3.

6.6.1A.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 6.6.1A.5.1.4.3

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 6.6.1A.5.1.4.1-1 to 6.6.1A.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.

5. Send continuously uplink power control "up" commands to the UE until the UE transmits at P_UMAX level.

7. Calculate the total power for the total integrated power of the transmitted spectrum within the range of all frequencies measured in ‘6)’ and save this value as "Total Power".

10. Calculate the difference ("Upper Frequency" "Lower Frequency" = "Occupied Bandwidth") between two limit frequencies obtained in ‘8)’ and ‘9)’.

6.6.1A.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.

6.6.1A.5.5 Test Requirements

The measured Occupied Bandwidth shall not exceed values of aggregated channel bandwidth as defined in section 5.4.2A.