7.3G Reference sensitivity level for V2X Communication

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

7.3G.0 Minimum conformance requirements

When UE is configured for E-UTRA V2X reception non-concurrent with E-UTRA uplink transmissions for E-UTRA V2X operating bands specified in Table 5.2G-1, the throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.8.2 with parameters specified in Table 7.3G.0-1.

Table 7.3G.0-1: Reference sensitivity of E-UTRA V2X Bands (PC5)

Channel bandwidth

E-UTRA

V2X Band

1.4 MHz
(dBm)

3 MHz
(dBm)

5 MHz
(dBm)

10 MHz
(dBm)

15 MHz
(dBm)

20 MHz
(dBm)

Duplex Mode

47

-90.4

-87.5

HD

NOTE 1: Reference measurement channel is defined in A.8.2.

NOTE 2: The signal power is specified per port.

Table 7.3G.0-1a: Sidelink TX configuration for reference sensitivity of E-UTRA V2X Bands (PC5)

E-UTRA Band / Channel bandwidth / NRB / Duplex mode

E-UTRA V2X Band

1.4 MHz

3 MHz

5 MHz

10 MHz

15 MHz

20 MHz

Duplex Mode

47

50

98

HD

When UE is configured for E-UTRA V2X reception on V2X carrier con-current with E-UTRA uplink and downlink for inter-band E-UTRA V2X / E-UTRA bands specified in Table 5.2G-2 with one or multiple contiguous carriers in V2X sidelink, E-UTRA V2X sidelink throughput for each component carrier shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.8.2 with parameters specified in Table 7.3G.0-2. Also the E-UTRA downlink throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.3.3.2.

For the UE which supports V2X in an operating band as specified in Table 5.2G-2, and the UE also supports a E-UTRA downlink inter-band con-current configuration in Table 7.3.1-1A, the minimum requirement for reference sensitivity in Table 7.3G.0-1 and Table 7.3G.0-2 shall be increased by the amount given in ΔRIB,c in Table 7.3G.0-2a for the corresponding E-UTRA V2X band.

Table 7.3G.0-2: Reference sensitivity for V2X Communication QPSK PREFSENS

Inter-band V2X reception

Channel bandwidth

E-UTRA V2X Band

E-UTRA or V2X band

E-UTRA band

1.4 MHz
(dBm)

3 MHz
(dBm)

5 MHz
(dBm)

10 MHz
(dBm)

15 MHz
(dBm)

20 MHz
(dBm)

Duplex Mode

Band 47

Band 3

3

-101.7

-98.7

-97

-94

-92.2

-91

FDD

47

-90.4

-87.5

HD

Band 47

Band 5

5

-98

-95

FDD

47

-90.4

-87.5

HD

Band 47

Band 7

7

-98

-95

-93.2

-92

FDD

47

-90.4

-87.5

HD

Band 47

Band 8

8

-102.2

-99.2

-97

-94

FDD

47

-90.4

-87.5

HD

Band 47

Band 20

20

-97

-94

-91.2

-90

FDD

47

-90.4

-87.5

HD

Band 47

Band 28

28

-100.2

-98.5

-95.5

-93.7

-91

FDD

47

-90.4

-87.5

HD

Band 47

Band 34

34

-100

-97

-95.2

TDD

47

-90.4

-87.5

HD

Band 47

Band 39

39

-100

-97

-95.2

-94

TDD

47

-90.4

-87.5

HD

Band 47

Band 41

41

-98

-95

-93.2

-92

TDD

47

-90.4

-87.5

HD

Band 47

Band 71

71

-97.2

-94.2

-92

-87.5

FDD

47

-90.4

-87.5

HD

Table 7.3G.0-2A: ΔRIB,c (two bands)

V2X inter-band con-current band Configuration

E-UTRA Band

ΔRIB,c [dB]

V2X_3A-47A

3

0

V2X_5-47

5

0.2

V2X_7A-47A

7

0

V2X_8A-47A

8

0

V2X_20-47

20

0.2

V2X_28A-47A

28

0.2

V2X_34-47

34

0

V2X_39A-47A

39

0

V2X_41A-47A

41

0

V2X_71A-47A

71

0

The reference sensitivity is defined to be met with E-UTRA uplink assigned to one band (that differs from the V2X operating band) and all E-UTRA downlink carriers active. The E-UTRA uplink resource blocks shall be located as close as possible to E-UTRA V2X operating band but confined within the transmission bandwidth configuration for the channel bandwidth (Table 5.4.2-1). The uplink configuration for the E-UTRA operating band is specified in Table 7.3G.0-3 and 7.3G.0-4.

Table 7.3G.0-3: Uplink configuration for REFSENS of E-UTRA V2X Bands(PC5)

Inter-band E-UTRA V2X /E-UTRA configuration

E-UTRA UL band / Channel BW / NRB / Duplex mode

E-UTRA V2X band (PC5)

E-UTRA V2X band (Uu)

E-UTRA V2X UL band (Uu)

Channel Bandwidth (MHz)

NRB

Duplex Mode

47

3

3

10

50

FDD

47

5

5

10

50

FDD

47

7

7

10

50

FDD

47

8

8

10

50

FDD

47

20

20

10

50

FDD

47

28

28

10

50

FDD

47

34

34

10

50

TDD

47

39

39

10

50

TDD

47

41

41

10

50

TDD

47

71

71

10

50

FDD

Table 7.3G.0-4: Sidelink TX configuration for REFSENS of E-UTRA V2X Bands

Inter-band E-UTRA V2X /E-UTRA configuration

E-UTRA UL band / Channel BW / NRB / Duplex mode

E-UTRA V2X band (PC5)

E-UTRA V2X band (Uu)

E-UTRA or V2X band (PC5)

Channel Bandwidth (MHz)

NRB

Duplex Mode

47

3

47

10

50

HD

47

5

47

10

50

HD

47

7

47

10

50

HD

47

8

47

10

50

HD

47

20

47

10

50

HD

47

28

47

10

50

HD

47

34

47

10

50

HD

47

39

47

10

50

HD

47

41

47

10

50

HD

47

71

47

10

50

HD

For intra-band contiguous multi-carrier operation the reference sensitivity requirement specified in Table 7.3G.0-1 shall apply for each component carrier with all carriers active. The requirement is applied for multi-carrier intra-band con-current receptions when 2 carrier transmissions are activated at the same time.

Table 7.3G.0-5: Sidelink TX configuration for REFSENS of E-UTRA V2X Bands for intra-band multi-carrier operation

V2X configuration

50RB+50RB

100RB+50RB

Duplex Mode

PCC

SCC

PCC

SCC

V2X_47B

50

50

N/A

N/A

HD

The normative reference for this requirement is TS 36.101 [2] clause 7.3.1G.

7.3G.1 Reference sensitivity level for V2X Communication / Non-concurrent with E-UTRA uplink transmissions

7.3G.1.1 Test purpose

Verify that UE receives V2X Communication physical channels data with a given average throughput under conditions of low signal level and ideal propagation.

7.3G.1.2 Test applicability

This test case applies to all types of UE that support V2X Sidelink Communication and Band 47.

7.3G.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements

The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 7.3G.0.

7.3G.1.4 Test description

7.3G.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 operating bands specified in table 5.4.2G.1-1. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each channel bandwidth, and are shown in table 7.3G.1.4.1-1. The details of the V2X reference measurement channels (RMCs) are specified in Annex A.8.3 and the GNSS configuration in TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.11.

Table 7.3G.1.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table

Initial Conditions

Test Environment as specified in

TS 36.508[7] subclause 4.1

Normal, TL/VL, TL/VH, TH/VL, TH/VH

Test Frequencies as specified in

TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.3.1

Mid range

Test Channel Bandwidths as specified in

TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.3.1

Lowest, Highest

Test Parameters for Channel Bandwidths

V2X Configuration to Receive

Ch BW

Modulation

PSSCH RB allocation

10MHz

QPSK

48@2

20MHz

QPSK

96@2

1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors and connect the GNSS simulator to the UE GNSS RX antenna connector as shown in TS 36.508 [7] Annex A, Figure A.92.

2. The parameter settings for the V2X sidelink transmission over PC5 are pre-configured according to TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.10.1. Message content exceptions are defined in clause 7.3G.1.4.3.

3. The V2X reference measurement channel is set according to Table 7.3G.1.4.1-1.

3a. The GNSS simulator is configured for Scenario #1: static in Geographical area #1, as defined in TS36.508 [7] Table 4.11.2-2. Geographical area #1 is also pre-configured in the UE.

4. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0.

5. Ensure the UE is in State 5A-V2X in Receive Mode according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 4.5.9. Message content exceptions are defined in clause 7.3G.1.4.3.

6. Trigger the UE to reset UTC time. (NOTE: The UTC time reset may be performed by MMI or AT command (+CUTCR).)

7. The GNSS simulator is triggered to start step 1 of Scenario #1 to simulate a location in the centre of Geographical area #1. Wait for the UE to acquire the GNSS signal and start to transmit.

7.3G.1.4.2 Test procedure

1. The UE starts to perform the V2X sidelink communication according to SL-V2X-Preconfiguration and to schedule the V2X RMC according to Table 7.3G.1.4.1-1.

2. Set the signal level of V2X to the appropriate REFSENS value defined in Table 7.3 G.1.3-1.

3. Measure the average throughput for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex G.2.

7.3G.1.4.3 Message contents

Message contents are according to TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.10.

7.3G.1.5 Test requirements

When UE is configured for E-UTRA V2X reception non-concurrent with E-UTRA uplink transmissions for E-UTRA V2X operating bands specified in Table 5.2G-1, the throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.8.2 with parameters specified in Table 7.3G.1.5-1.

Table 7.3G.1.5-1: Reference sensitivity

Channel bandwidth

E-UTRA

V2X Band

1.4 MHz
(dBm)

3 MHz
(dBm)

5 MHz
(dBm)

10 MHz
(dBm)

15 MHz
(dBm)

20 MHz
(dBm)

Duplex Mode

47

-89

-86.1

TDD

NOTE 1: Reference measurement channel is defined in A.8.2.

NOTE 2: The signal power is specified per port.

7.3G.2 Reference sensitivity level for V2X Communication / Simultaneous E-UTRA V2X sidelink and E-UTRA uplink transmissions

7.3G.2.1 Test purpose

Same as in clause 7.3G.1.1.

7.3G.2.2 Test applicability

This test case applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 14 and forward that support V2X Communication.

7.3G.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements

The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 7.3G.0.

7.3G.2.4 Test description

7.3G.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 operating bands specified in table 5.4.2G.1-1. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each channel bandwidth, and are shown in table 7.3G.2.4.1-1. The details of the V2X reference measurement channels (RMCs) are specified in Annex A.8.3.

Table 7.3G.2.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table

Initial Conditions

Test Environment as specified in

TS 36.508[7] subclause 4.1

Normal, TL/VL, TL/VH, TH/VL, TH/VH

Test Frequencies as specified in

TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.3.1

Low range, Mid range, High range

Test Channel Bandwidths as specified in

TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.3.1

Lowest NRB_agg, Highest NRB_agg

Test Parameters for Channel Bandwidths

Downlink

Uplink Configuration

V2X Configuration

Ch BW

Mod’n

RB allocation

Mod’n

RB allocation

Ch BW

Mod’n

PSSCH RB allocation

1.4 MHz

QPSK

1

QPSK

1

10 MHz

QPSK

48@2

1.4 MHz

QPSK

5

QPSK

5

20 MHz

QPSK

96@2

3 MHz

QPSK

1

QPSK

1

3 MHz

QPSK

4

QPSK

4

5 MHz

QPSK

1

QPSK

1

5 MHz

QPSK

8

QPSK

8

10 MHz

QPSK

1

QPSK

1

10 MHz

QPSK

12

QPSK

12

15 MHz

QPSK

1

QPSK

1

15 MHz

QPSK

16

QPSK

16

20 MHz

QPSK

1

QPSK

1

20 MHz

QPSK

18

QPSK

18

Note 1: V2X con-current band configurations are checked separately for each band configuration, which applicable aggregated channel bandwidths are specified in Table 5.4.2G.1-2.

Note 2: Depending on E-UTRA band, only the appropriate Uplink RB allocation value according to table 7.3G.0-4 is tested per Test Channel Bandwidth. The allocation shall be located as close as possible to the downlink operating band but confined within the transmission bandwidth configuration for the channel bandwidth (Table 5.4.2G.1-2).

1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 36.508 [7] Annex A, Figure A.93a.

2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.4.3. Message content exceptions are defined in clause 7.3G.2.4.3.

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 and V2X Reference Measurement Channels are set according to Table 7.3G.2.4.1-1.

5. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0.

6. Ensure the UE is in State 3A-RF-V2X according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 5.2A.2C. Message content exceptions are defined in clause 7.3G.2.4.3.

7.3G.2.4.2 Test procedure

1. The SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1A for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Tables 7.3G.2.4.1-1 on E-UTRA band. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC.

2. SS simultaneously sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC and V2X scheduling information via PDCCH DCI format 5A for SL_V_RNTI to schedule the V2X RMC according to Table 7.3G.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 and V2X RMCs.

3. Set the signal level of V2X for V2X band and E-UTRA band to the appropriate REFSENS value defined in Table 7.3G.2.5-1.

4. Measure the average throughput for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex G.2.

7.3G.2.4.3 Message contents

Message contents are according to TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.6.

7.3G.2.5 Test requirements

When UE is configured for E-UTRA V2X reception on V2X carrier con-current with E-UTRA uplink for inter-band E-UTRA V2X / E-UTRA bands specified in Table 5.2G-2, E-UTRA V2X sidelink throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.8.2 with parameters specified in Table 7.3G.2.5-1. Also the E-UTRA downlink throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.3.3.2.

For the UE which supports V2X in an operating band as specified in Table 5.2G-2, and the UE also supports a E-UTRA downlink inter-band con-current configuration in Table 7.3.1G-2A, the minimum requirement for reference sensitivity in Table 7.3G.0-1 and Table 7.3G.0-2 shall be increased by the amount given in ΔRIB,c in Table 7.3.1G-2A for the corresponding E-UTRA V2X band.

Table 7.3G.2.5-1: Reference sensitivity for V2X Communication QPSK PREFSENS

Inter-band V2V reception

Channel bandwidth

E-UTRA V2X Band

E-UTRA band

E-UTRA band

1.4 MHz
(dBm)

3 MHz
(dBm)

5 MHz
(dBm)

10 MHz
(dBm)

15 MHz
(dBm)

20 MHz
(dBm)

Duplex Mode

Band 47

Band 3

3

-101

-98

-96.3

-93.3

-91.5

-90.3

TDD-FDD

47

-88.9

-86

Band 47

Band 5

5

-97.3

-94.3

TDD-FDD

47

-88.9

-86

Band 47

Band 7

7

-97.3

-94.3

-92.5

-91.3

TDD-FDD

47

-88.9

-86

Band 47

Band 8

8

-101.5

-98.5

-96.3

-93.3

TDD-FDD

47

-88.9

-86

Band 47

Band 20

20

-96.3

-93.3

-90.5

-89.3

TDD-FDD

47

-88.9

-86

Band 47

Band 28

28

-99.5

-97.8

-94.8

-93

-90.3

TDD-FDD

47

-88.9

-86

Band 47

Band 34

34

-99.3

-96.3

-94.5

TDD-TDD

47

-88.9

-86

Band 47

Band 39

39

-99.3

-96.3

-94.5

-93.3

TDD-TDD

47

-88.9

-86

Band 47

Band 41

41

-97.3

-94.3

-92.5

-91.3

TDD-TDD

47

-88.9

-86

Band 47

Band 71

71

-96.5

-93.5

-91.3

-86.8

TDD-FDD

47

-88.9

-86

7.3G.3 Reference sensitivity level for V2X Communication / Intra-band contiguous multi-carrier operation

7.3G.3.1 Test purpose

Same as in clause 7.3G.1.1.

7.3G.3.2 Test applicability

This test case applies to all types of UE that support Intra-band contiguous multi-carrier operation V2X Sidelink Communication and Band 47.

7.3G.3.3 Minimum conformance requirements

The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 7.3G.0.

7.3G.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 operating bands specified in table 5.4.2G.1-1. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each channel bandwidth, and are shown in table 7.3G.3.4.1-1. The details of the V2X reference measurement channels (RMCs) are specified in Annex A.8.3 and the GNSS configuration in TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.11.

Table 7.3G.3.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table

Initial Conditions

Test Environment as specified in

TS 36.508[7] subclause 4.1

Normal, TL/VL, TL/VH, TH/VL, TH/VH

Test Frequencies as specified in

TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.3.1

Low range, High range

Test CC Combination setting(NRB_agg) as specified in subclause 5.4.2G

Lowest NRB_agg, Highest NRB_agg

Test Parameters for Channel Bandwidths

V2X Multi-carrier Configuration

V2X PSSCH Allocation

CC1
NRB

CC2
NRB

CC1 & CC2
Mod

CC1 and CC2
RB Allocation

50

50

QPSK

48@2+48@2

1. Connect the SS and GNSS simulator to the UE antenna connector as shown in TS 36.508 [7] Annex A, Figure A.89a.

2. The parameter settings for the V2X sidelink communication over PC5 are pre-configured according to TS 36.508 [7] subclause 101.4. Message content exceptions are defined in clause 7.3G.3.4.3.

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 and V2X Reference Measurement Channels are set according to Table 7.3G.3.4.1-1.

4a. The GNSS simulator is configured for Scenario #1: static in Geographical area #1, as defined in TS36.508 [7] Table 4.11.2-2. Geographical area #1 is also pre-configured in the UE.

5. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0.

6. Ensure the UE is in State 5A-V2X according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 4.5.9.

7. Trigger the UE to reset UTC time. (NOTE: The UTC time reset may be performed by MMI or AT command (+CUTCR).)

8. The GNSS simulator is triggered to start step 1 of Scenario #1 to simulate a location in the centre of Geographical area #1. Wait for the UE to acquire the GNSS signal and start to transmit.

7.3G.3.4.2 Test procedure

1. The UE starts to perform the V2X sidelink communication according to SL-V2X-Preconfiguration and to schedule the V2X RMC according to Table 7.3G.3.4.1-1 for 2 carrier intra-concurrent receptions. Since the UE has no payload and no loopback data to send the UE sends uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC.

2. Set the signal level of V2X for each component carrier to the appropriate REFSENS value defined in Table 7.3G.3.5-3.

3. Measure the average throughput for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex G.2 .

7.3G.3.4.3 Message contents

Message contents are according to TS 36.508 [7] subclause 4.6.

7.3G.3.5 Test requirements

When UE is configured for E-UTRA V2X reception non-concurrent with E-UTRA uplink transmissions for E-UTRA V2X operating bands specified in Table 5.2G-1, the throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.8.2 with parameters specified in Table 7.3G.3.5-3.

Table 7.3G.3.5-3: Reference sensitivity for V2X Communication QPSK PREFSENS

Intra-band multi-carrier

Channel bandwidth

E-UTRA V2X Band

E-UTRA V2X Band

E-UTRA band

1.4 MHz
(dBm)

3 MHz
(dBm)

5 MHz
(dBm)

10 MHz
(dBm)

15 MHz
(dBm)

20 MHz
(dBm)

Duplex Mode

Band 47

Band 47

47

-88.9

TDD-TDD

47

-88.9

For intra-band contiguous multi-carrier operation, the above reference sensitivity requirement shall apply for each component carrier with both carriers active. The requirement is applied for 2 carrier intra-concurrent receptions when 2 carrier transmissions are activated at the same time.