6.7A Transmit intermodulation 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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6.7A.0 Minimum conformance requirements

User Equipment(s) transmitting in close vicinity of each other can produce intermodulation products, which can fall into the UE, or eNode B receive band as an unwanted interfering signal. The UE intermodulation attenuation is defined by the ratio of the mean power of the wanted signal to the mean power of the intermodulation product on both component carriers when an interfering CW signal is added at a level below the wanted signal at each of the transmitter antenna port with the other antenna port(s) if any is terminated. Both the wanted signal power and the intermodulation product power are measured through rectangular filter with measurement bandwidth shown in Table 6.7A.0-1.

For inter-band carrier aggregation with uplink assigned to two E-UTRA bands, the requirement is specified in Table 6.7.3-1 which shall apply on each component carrier with both component carriers active.

For intra-band contiguous carrier aggregation the requirement of transmitting intermodulation is specified in Table 6.7A.0-1.

Table 6.7A.0-1: Transmit Intermodulation

CA bandwidth class(UL)	B and C
Interference Signal Frequency Offset	BW_{Channel_CA}	2*BW_{Channel_CA}
Interference CW Signal Level	-40dBc
Intermodulation Product	-29dBc	-35dBc
Measurement bandwidth	BW_{Channel_CA}– 2* BW_GB

The normative reference for this requirement is TS 36.101 [2] clause 6.7.1A.

6.7A.1 Transmit intermodulation for CA (intra-band contiguous DL CA and UL CA)

6.7A.1.1 Test purpose

To verify that the UE transmit intermodulation does not exceed the described value in the test requirement.

The transmit intermodulation performance is a measure of the capability of the transmitter to inhibit the generation of signals in its non linear elements caused by presence of the wanted signal and an interfering signal reaching the transmitter via the antenna.

6.7A.1.2 Test applicability

This test applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 10 and forward that supports intra-band contiguous DL CA and UL CA.

6.7A.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements

The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 6.7A.0.

6.7A.1.4 Test description

6.7A.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 CA configurations specified in table 5.4.2A.1-1. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each channel bandwidth, and are shown in table 6.7A.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 6.7A.1.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table

Initial Conditions
Test Environment as specified in TS 36.508[7] subclause 4.1				Normal
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				Lowest N_{RB_agg}Highest N_{RB_agg} (Note 2)
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	N/A	QPSK	8	P_8@0	S_0@0	–	–
25	50		QPSK	8	P_8@0	S_0@0
50	25		QPSK	8	P_8@0	S_0@0	–	–
50	50		QPSK	12	P_12@0	S_0@0	–	–
75	25		QPSK	8	P_8@0	S_0@0	–	–
75	75		QPSK	16	P_16@0	S_0@0	–	–
100	25		QPSK	8	P_8@0	S_0@0	–	–
100	50		QPSK	12	P_12@0	S_0@0	–	–
100	100		QPSK	18	P_18@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: 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.

1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 36.508 [7] Annex A, Figure group A.37 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. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0.

5. Ensure the UE is in State 3A-RF according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 5.2A.2. Message contents are defined in clause 6.7A.1.4.3.

6.7A.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 6.7A.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 6.7A.1.4.1-1. Since the UE has no payload and no loopback data to send the UE sends uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC.

5. Send continuously uplink power control "up" commands on PCC and SCC to the UE until the UE transmits at its P_UMAX level; allow at least 200ms for the UE to reach PUMAX level.

6. Measure the rectangular filtered mean power of the UE. For TDD slots with transient periods are not under test for the wanted signal and for the intermodulation product.

7. Set the interference signal frequency below F_{CA_low} using the first offset in table 6.7A.0-1.

8. Set the interference CW signal level according to table 6.7A.0-1.

9. Search the intermodulation product signals below and above the aggregated UL carrier, then measure the rectangular filtered mean power of transmitting intermodulation for both signals, and calculate the ratios with the power measured in step 6.

10. Set the interference signal frequency above F_{CA_high} using the first offset in table 6.7A.0-1.

11. Search the intermodulation product signals below and above the aggregated UL carrier, then measure the rectangular filtered mean power of transmitting intermodulation for both signals, and calculate the ratios with the power measured in step 6.

12. Repeat the measurement using the second offset in table 6.7A.0-1.

6.7A.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.

6.7A.1.5 Test requirement

The ratio derived in step 9 and 11, shall not exceed the described value in table 6.7A.1.5-1.

Table 6.7A.1.5-1: Transmit Intermodulation

CA bandwidth class(UL)	B and C
Interference Signal Frequency Offset	BW_{Channel_CA}	2*BW_{Channel_CA}
Interference CW Signal Level	-40dBc
Intermodulation Product	-29dBc	-35dBc
Measurement bandwidth	BW_{Channel_CA}– 2* BW_GB
Note 1: The test requirements do not apply when the interfering signal overlaps with the channel bandwidth of any downlink CC.

6.7A.2 Transmit intermodulation for CA (inter-band DL CA and UL CA)

6.7A.2.1 Test purpose

To verify that the UE transmit intermodulation does not exceed the described value in the test requirement.

6.7A.2.2 Test applicability

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

6.7A.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements

The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 6.7A.0.

6.7A.2.4 Test description

6.7A.2.4.1 Initial conditions

Same as in clause 6.7A.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 6.7A.1.4.1-1 🡪 use Table 6.7A.2.4.1-1.

– Instead of clause 6.7A.1.4.3 🡪 use clause 6.7A.2.4.3.

Table 6.7A.2.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table

Initial Conditions
Test Environment as specified in TS 36.508[7] subclause 4.1				Normal
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_agg} Highest N_{RB_agg} (Note 2, 3)
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	N/A for this test	QPSK	16	P_8@0	S_8@0	–	–
25	50		QPSK	20	P_8@0	S_12@0	–	–


50	25		QPSK	20	P_12@0	S_8@0	–	–
50	50		QPSK	24	P_12@0	S_12@0	–	–
50	75		QPSK	28	P_12@0	S_16@0	–	–
50	100		QPSK	30	P_12@0	S_18@0	–	–
75	25		QPSK	24	P_16@0	S_8@0	–	–
75	50		QPSK	28	P_16@0	S_12@0	–	–
75	75		QPSK	32	P_16@0	S_16@0	–	–
75	100		QPSK	34	P_16@0	S_18@0	–	–
100	50		QPSK	30	P_18@0	S_12@0	–	–
100	75		QPSK	34	P_18@0	S_16@0	–	–
100	100		QPSK	36	P_18@0	S_18@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: 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 3: If in the CA Configuration UE supports CC Combinations with channel BW below 5MHz on at least one CC, these CC Combinations are disregarded for Lowest N_{RB_agg}. Only CC Combinations which have channel BW 5MHz or above on both component carriers are considered for Lowest N_{RB_agg}.

6.7A.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 6.7A.2.4.3

3. SS activates SCC by sending the activation MAC-CE (Refer TS 36.321 [13], clauses 5.13, 6.1.3.8). Wait for at least 2 seconds (Refer TS 36.133, clauses 8.3.3.2).

4. SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 6.7A.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.

5. Send continuously uplink power control "up" commands on PCC and SCC to the UE until the UE transmits at its P_UMAX level; allow at least 200ms for the UE to reach PUMAX level.

6. Measure the rectangular filtered mean power of the UE. For TDD slots with transient periods are not under test for the wanted signal and for the intermodulation product.

7. Set the interference signal frequency below the UL carrier frequency of the PCC using the first offset in table 6.7.3-1.

8. Set the interference CW signal level according to table 6.7.3-1.

9. Search the intermodulation product signals below and above the UL carrier of the PCC, then measure the rectangular filtered mean power of transmitting intermodulation for both signals, and calculate the ratios with the power measured in step 6.

10. Set the interference signal frequency above the UL carrier frequency of the PCC using the first offset in table 6.7.3-1.

11. Search the intermodulation product signals below and above the UL carrier of the PCC, then measure the rectangular filtered mean power of transmitting intermodulation for both signals, and calculate the ratios with the power measured in step 6.

12. Set the interference signal frequency below the UL carrier frequency of the SCC using the first offset in table 6.7.3-1.

13. Search the intermodulation product signals below and above the UL carrier of the SCC, then measure the rectangular filtered mean power of transmitting intermodulation for both signals, and calculate the ratios with the power measured in step 6.

14. Set the interference signal frequency above the UL carrier frequency of the SCC using the first offset in table 6.7.3-1.

15. Search the intermodulation product signals below and above the UL carrier of the SCC, then measure the rectangular filtered mean power of transmitting intermodulation for both signals, and calculate the ratios with the power measured in step 6.

16. Repeat the measurement using the second offset in table 6.7.3-1.

6.7A.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.

6.7A.2.5 Test requirement

The ratio derived in step 9, 11, 13 and 15, shall not exceed the described value in table 6.7A.2.5-1.

Table 6.7A.2.5-1: Transmit Intermodulation

BWChannel (UL)	5MHz		10MHz		15MHz		20MHz
Interference Signal Frequency Offset	5MHz	10MHz	10MHz	20MHz	15MHz	30MHz	20MHz	40MHz
Interference CW Signal Level	-40dBc
Intermodulation Product	-29dBc	-35dBc	-29dBc	-35dBc	-29dBc	-35dBc	-29dBc	-35dBc
Measurement bandwidth	4.5MHz	4.5MHz	9.0MHz	9.0MHz	13.5MHz	13.5MHz	18MHz	18MHz
Note 1: The test requirements do not apply when the interfering signal overlaps with the channel bandwidth of any downlink CC.

6.7A.3

6.7A.4 Transmit intermodulation for CA (3DL CA and 3UL CA)

6.7A.4.1 Test purpose

To verify that the UE transmit intermodulation does not exceed the described value in the test requirement.

The transmit intermodulation performance is a measure of the capability of the transmitter to inhibit the generation of signals in its non-linear elements caused by presence of the wanted signal and an interfering signal reaching the transmitter via the antenna.

6.7A.4.2 Test applicability

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

6.7A.4.3 Minimum conformance requirements

The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 6.7A.0.

6.7A.4.4 Test description

6.7A.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 CA configurations specified in table 5.4.2A.1-1, 5.4.2.A1-2 and 5.4.2.A1-2a. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each channel bandwidth, and are shown in table 6.7A.4.1.4.1-1 for interband and combinations of interband and intraband and in table 6.7A.4.1.4.1-2 for intraband contiguous only. 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 6.7A.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				Normal
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 SCCs
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 2, 3)
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	N/A for this test	QPSK	24	P_8@0	S_8@0	S_8@0	–
25	50		QPSK	32	P_8@0	S_12@0	S_12@0	–
50	25		QPSK	28	P_12@0	S_8@0	S_8@0	–
50	50		QPSK	36	P_12@0	S_12@0	S_12@0	–
50	75		QPSK	44	P_12@0	S_16@0	S_16@0	–
50	100		QPSK	42	P_12@0	S_18@0	S_18@0	–
75	50		QPSK	40	P_16@0	S_12@0	S_12@0	–
75	75		QPSK	48	P_16@0	S_16@0	S_16@0	–
75	100		QPSK	52	P_16@0	S_18@0	S_18@0	–
100	50		QPSK	42	P_18@0	S_12@0	S_12@0	–
100	75		QPSK	50	P_18@0	S_16@0	S_16@0	–
100	100		QPSK	54	P_18@0	S_18@0	S_18@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, 5.4.2.A1-2 and 5.4.2.A1-2a. Note 2: 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.

Table 6.7A.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				Normal
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.				Mid range
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_agg} Highest N_{RB_agg} (Note 2)
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	8	P_8@0	S_0@0	S_0@0	–
50	50		QPSK	12	P_12@0	S_0@0	S_0@0	–
100	25		QPSK	8	P_8@0	S_0@0	S_0@0
75	75		QPSK	16	P_16@0	S_0@0	S_0@0	–
100	50		QPSK	12	P_12@0	S_0@0	S_0@0	–
100	75		QPSK	16	P_16@0	S_0@0	S_0@0
100	100		QPSK	18	P_18@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: 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.

1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 36.508 [7] Annex A, Figure group A.37 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. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0.

5. Ensure the UE is in State 3A-RF according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 5.2A.2. Message contents are defined in clause 6.7A.4.1.4.3.

6.7A.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 6.7A.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 6.7A.4.1.4.1-1 or table Table 6.7A.4.1.4.1-2 respectively. 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 on PCC and SCC to the UE until the UE transmits at its P_UMAX level; allow at least 200ms for the UE to reach PUMAX level.

6. Measure the rectangular filtered mean power of the UE. For TDD slots with transient periods are not under test for the wanted signal and for the intermodulation product.

7. Set the interference signal frequency below F_{CA_low} using the first offset in table 6.7A.0-1.

8. Set the interference CW signal level according to table 6.7A.0-1.

10. Set the interference signal frequency above F_{CA_high} using the first offset in table 6.7A.0-1.

12. Repeat the measurement using the second offset in table 6.7A.0-1.

6.7A.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.

6.7A.4.5 Test requirement

The ratio derived in step 9 and 11, shall not exceed the described value in table 6.7A.4.1.5-2 for interband. For combinations of intra-band and inter-band carrier aggregation with three uplink component carriers (up to two contiguously aggregated carriers per band) transmit intermodulations is defined as follows. For the E-UTRA band supporting one component carrier the requirement specified in Table 6.7A.4.1.5-2 apply. For the E-UTRA band supporting two contiguous component carriers the requirements specified in Table 6.7A.4.1.5-1 apply.

Table 6.7A.4.1.5-1: Transmit Intermodulation for intra-band contiguous part

CA bandwidth class(UL)	B and C
Interference Signal Frequency Offset	BW_{Channel_CA}	2*BW_{Channel_CA}
Interference CW Signal Level	-40dBc
Intermodulation Product	-29dBc	-35dBc
Measurement bandwidth	BW_{Channel_CA}– 2* BW_GB

Table 6.7A.4.1.5-2 : Transmit Intermodulation for inter-band part

BWChannel (UL)	5MHz		10MHz		15MHz		20MHz
Interference Signal Frequency Offset	5MHz	10MHz	10MHz	20MHz	15MHz	30MHz	20MHz	40MHz
Interference CW Signal Level	-40dBc
Intermodulation Product	-29dBc	-35dBc	-29dBc	-35dBc	-29dBc	-35dBc	-29dBc	-35dBc
Measurement bandwidth	4.5MHz	4.5MHz	9.0MHz	9.0MHz	13.5MHz	13.5MHz	18MHz	18MHz
Note 1: The test requirements do not apply when the interfering signal overlaps with the channel bandwidth of any downlink CC.

6.7A.5 Transmit intermodulation for CA (4UL CA)

6.7A.5.1 Test purpose

To verify that the UE transmit intermodulation does not exceed the requirements given in clause 6.7A.5.5.

The transmit intermodulation performance is a measure of the capability of the transmitter to inhibit the generation of signals in its non linear elements caused by the presence of the wanted signal and an interfering signal reaching the transmitter via the antenna.

UEs transmitting in close vicinity of each other can produce intermodulation products, which can fall into the UE, or eNode B receive band as an unwanted interfering signal.

6.7A.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.

6.7A.5.3 Minimum conformance requirements

The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 6.7A.0.

6.7A.5.4 Test description

6.7A.5.4.1 Initial conditions

Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state.

The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, and CC combinations based on E UTRA CA configurations specified in Tables 5.4.2A.1-1 and 5.4.2A.1-2b. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each CA Configuration, and are shown in Table 6.7A.5.4.1-1. The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMCs) are specified in Annexe A.2 and A3. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2.

Table 6.7A.5.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table

Initial Conditions
Test Environment as specified in TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.1				Normal
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.				Mid range
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_agg} Highest N_{RB_agg} (Note 2, 3)
Test Parameters for CA Configurations
CA Configuration / N_{RB_agg}		DL Allocation	CC MOD	UL Allocation
PCC N_RB	3 SCCs N_RB	PCC & SCC1, SCC2 & SCC3 RB allocations	CC MOD	N_{RB_alloc}	PCC & SCC1, SCC2 & SCC3 RB allocations (L_CRB @ RB_start)
25	25	N/A for this test	QPSK	32	P_8@0	S_8@0	S_8@0	S_8@0
25	50		QPSK	44	P_8@0	S_12@0	S_12@0	S_12@0
50	25		QPSK	36	P_12@0	S_8@0	S_8@0	S_8@0
50	50		QPSK	48	S_12@0	S_12@0	S_12@0	S_12@0
50	75		QPSK	60	P_12@0	S_16@0	S_16@0	S_16@0
50	100		QPSK	66	P_12@0	S_18@0	S_18@0	S_18@0
75	50		QPSK	52	P_16@0	S_12@0	S_12@0	S_12@0
75	75		QPSK	64	P_16@0	S_16@0	S_16@0	S_16@0
75	100		QPSK	70	P_16@0	S_18@0	S_18@0	S_18@0
100	50		QPSK	54	P_18@0	S_12@0	S_12@0	S_12@0
100	75		QPSK	66	P_18@0	S_16@0	S_16@0	S_16@0
100	100		QPSK	72	P_18@0	S_18@0	S_18@0	S_18@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 and 5.4.2A.1-2b. Note 2: If in the CA Configuration UE supports multiple CC Combinations with the same N_{RB_agg}, only the combination with the highest NRB_PCC is tested.

1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 36.508 [7] Annex A Figure group A.37 as appropriate.

2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 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. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0.

5. Ensure the UE is in State 3A-RF according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 5.2A.2. Message contents are defined in clause 6.7A.5.4.3.

6.7A.5.4.2 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 6.7A.5.4.3.

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 6.7A.5.4.1-1. Since the UE has no payload and no loopback data to send the UE sends uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC.

5. Send continuously uplink power control "up" commands on PCC and SCC to the UE until the UE transmits at its P_UMAX level; allow at least 200ms for the UE to reach PUMAX level.

6. Measure the rectangular filtered mean power of the UE. For TDD slots with transcient periods are not under test for the wanted signal and for the intermodulation product.

7. Set the interference signal frequency below F_{CA_low} using the first offset in table 6.7A.0-1.

8. Set the interference CW signal level according to table 6.7A.0-1.

10. Set the interference signal frequency above F_{CA_high} using the first offset in table 6.7A.0-1.

12. Repeat the measurement using the second offset in table 6.7A.0-1.

6.7A.5.4.3 Message contents

Message contents are according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 4.6. In test procedure step 2, for SCC configuration there are no additional message contents.

6.7A.5.5 Test requirement

The ratio derived in step 9 and 11, shall not exceed the described value in Table 6.7A.5.5-1 for intra-band contiguous carrier aggregation. The ratio derived in step 9 and 11, shall not exceed the described value in Table 6.7A.5.5-2 for inter-band carrier aggregation. For combinations of intra-band and inter-band carrier aggregation with four uplink component carriers (up to two contiguously aggregated carriers per band) transmit intermodulations is defined as follows. For the E-UTRA band supporting one component carrier the requirements specified in Table 6.7A.5.5-1 apply. For the E-UTRA band supporting contiguous component carriers the requirements specified in Table 6.7A.5.51-2.

Table 6.7A.5.5-1: Transmit Intermodulation for intra-band part (4 UL CA)

CA bandwidth class(UL)	B and C
Interference Signal Frequency Offset	BW_{Channel_CA}	2*BW_{Channel_CA}
Interference CW Signal Level	-40dBc
Intermodulation Product	-29dBc	-35dBc
Measurement bandwidth	BW_{Channel_CA}– 2* BW_GB

Table 6.7A.5.5-2: Transmit Intermodulation for inter-band part (4 UL CA)

BWChannel (UL)	5MHz		10MHz		15MHz		20MHz
Interference Signal Frequency Offset	5MHz	10MHz	10MHz	20MHz	15MHz	30MHz	20MHz	40MHz
Interference CW Signal Level	-40dBc
Intermodulation Product	-29dBc	-35dBc	-29dBc	-35dBc	-29dBc	-35dBc	-29dBc	-35dBc
Measurement bandwidth	4.5MHz	4.5MHz	9.0MHz	9.0MHz	13.5MHz	13.5MHz	18MHz	18MHz
Note 1: The test requirements do not apply when the interfering signal overlaps with the channel bandwidth of any downlink CC.