8.12 Demodulation of Narrowband IoT
36.521-13GPPEvolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA)Part 1: Conformance testingRadio transmission and receptionRelease 17TSUser Equipment (UE) conformance specification
8.12.1 NPDSCH
8.12.1.1 Half-duplex FDD
Table 8.12.1.1-1: Common Test Parameters
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Parameter |
Unit |
Value |
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Number of HARQ processes per component carrier (Note 2) |
Processes |
1 or 2 |
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Maximum number of HARQ transmission |
4 |
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Cyclic Prefix |
Normal |
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eutraControlRegionSize-r13 |
3 for In-band and N/A for Standalone/Guard-band unless otherwise stated |
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downlinkBitmap-r13 and dl-Gap-r13 |
Not configured |
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dl-GapNonAnchor-r13 and downlinkBitmapNonAnchor-r13 |
Not configured |
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Unused REs or RB (Note 1) |
OCNG |
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OCNG pattern |
NB.OP.1 |
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Note 1: For in-band mode, the REs for transmission of LTE signals including PDCCH, CRS should be filled by OCNG. Note 2: 1 is applicable for both UE Category NB1 and NB2; 2 is only applicable for UE Category NB2 if UE supports it. |
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Table 8.12.1.1-2: Test Parameters of related NPDCCH and NPUSCH format 2 configurations
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Parameter |
Unit |
Value |
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DCI format |
DCI format N1 |
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scheduling delay field ( |
1 for the first HARQ process; 2 for the second HARQ process if configured |
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1 |
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ACK/NACK resource field |
0 |
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Reference channel for NPDCCH |
R.NB.3 for one NRS antenna port; R.NB.4 for two NRS antenna ports |
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0 |
)
(ack-NACK-NumRepetitions)
(npdcch-Offset-USS-r13)8.12.1.1.1 Demodulation of NPDSCH (Cell-Specific Reference Symbols) in In-band mode for category NB1 and NB2
8.12.1.1.1.1 Test purpose
To verify the UE’s ability to receive a predefined test signal, representing a multi-path fading channel that is determined by the SNR with a percentage of the information bit throughput for a specified downlink Reference Measurement Channel (RMC) not falling below a specified value for transmission on two antenna ports.
8.12.1.1.1.2 Test applicability
This test applies to all types of NB-IoT FDD UE release 13 and forward of category NB1.
This test applies to all types of NB-IoT FDD UE release 14 and forward of category NB2.
8.12.1.1.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements
The requirements are specified in Table 8.12.1.1.1.3-2, with the addition of the parameters in Table 8.12.1.1.1.3-1 and the downlink physical channel setup according to Annex C.3.2. The purpose of these tests is to verify the performance.
Table 8.12.1.1.1.3-1: Test Parameters for NPDSCH under In-band
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Parameter |
Unit |
Test 1, 2, 3 |
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Downlink power allocation of LTE signal |
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dB |
-3 |
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dB |
-3(Note 1) |
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σ |
dB |
0 |
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at antenna port
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dBm/15kHz |
-93 (Note 2) |
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dBm/15kHz |
-99 (Note 3) |
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LTE CRS port number (eutra-NumCRS-Ports-r13) |
4 |
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NPDCCH repetition number |
subframe |
8 for Test 1; 16 for Test 2; 128 for Test 3. |
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subframe |
8 for Test 1; 16 for Test 2; 128 for Test 3. |
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4 for Test 1; 2 for Test 2; 1.5 for Test 3 |
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Note 1: .
Note 2: This noise is applied to all subframes from the end of the NPDCCH to the end of the following NPDSCH transmission; Note 3: This noise is applied to all subframes from the end of the NPDSCH to the end of the following NPDCCH transmission. |
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(npdcch-NumRepetitions-r13)
(nPDCCH-startSF-USS-r13)
Table 8.12.1.1.1.3-2: Minimum performance under In-band with 2 NRS ports
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Test number |
Bandwidth |
Carrier Type |
Reference Channel |
Repetition number |
Propagation Condition |
Correlation Matrix and Antenna Configuration |
Reference value |
UE Category |
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Fraction of Maximum Throughput (%) |
SNR (dB) |
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1 |
200kHz |
Anchor |
R.NB.5 FDD |
1 |
EPA5 |
2×1 Low |
70% |
6.9 |
NB1, NB2 |
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2 |
200kHz |
Anchor |
R.NB.5 FDD |
32 |
EPA5 |
2×1 Low |
70% |
-4.8 |
NB1, NB2 |
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3 (Note 1) |
200kHz |
Non-anchor |
R.NB.5-1 FDD |
256 |
ETU1 |
2×1 Low |
70% |
-9.8 |
NB1, NB2 |
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Note 1: Applicable to UE supporting Non-Anchor mode of operation. |
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The normative reference for this requirement is TS 36.101 [2] clause 8.12.1.1.1.
8.12.1.1.1.4 Test description
8.12.1.1.1.4.1 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.
Configurations of NPDSCH and NPDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2.
Test Environment: Normal, as defined in TS 36.508 [7] clause 4.1.
Frequencies to be tested: K.2.1.
Channel Bandwidths to be tested: As specified per test number in Table 8.12.1.1.1.3-2.
EUTRA Bandwidth is 10 MHz, as defined in TS 36.508 [7] clause 4.3.1.1, except for band 31 where 5 MHz bandwidth is used.
1. Connect the SS, the faders and AWGN noise sources to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 36.508 [7] Annex A, Figure A.10 using only main UE Tx/Rx antenna.
2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to Tables 8.12.1.1-1 and 8.12.1.1.1.3-1 as appropriate.
3. Downlink signals are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1 and Annex C.3.2 and uplink signals according to Annex H.0.1, H.1.1, H.2.1 and Annex H.4.2.
4. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0.
5. Ensure the UE is in State 2A-NB with CP CIoT Optimisation according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 8.1.5. Message contents are defined in clause 8.12.1.1.1.4.3.
8.12.1.1.1.4.2 Test procedure
1. SS transmits NPDSCH via NPDCCH DCI format N1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Tables 8.12.1.1.1.3-1 and 8.12.1.1.1.3-2.
2. Set the parameters of the bandwidth, MCS, reference channel, the propagation condition, the correlation matrix, antenna configuration and the SNR according to Table 8.12.1.1.1.5-1 as appropriate.
3. Measure the average throughput for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex G clause G.3. Count the number of NACKs, ACKs and statDTXs on the UL during the test interval and decide pass or fail according to Tables G.3.5 and G.3.6 in Annex G clause G.3.
4. Repeat steps from 1 to 3 for each test interval in Tables 8.12.1.1.1.5-1 as appropriate.
8.12.1.1.1.4.3 Message contents
Message contents are according to TS 36.508 [7] subclause 8.1.6 and clause 8.1.4.3 using condition "Inband_Different" with the following exceptions:
Table 8.12.1.1.1.4.3-1: MasterInformationBlock-NB
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Derivation Path: 36.508 Table 8.1.4.3.2-1: MasterInformationBlock-NB |
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Information Element |
Value/remark |
Comment |
Condition |
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MasterInformationBlock-NB ::= SEQUENCE { |
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systemFrameNumber-MSB-r13 |
A valid value as defined in TS 36.331 [17] |
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hyperSFN-LSB-r13 |
A valid value as defined in TS 36.331 [17] |
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schedulingInfoSIB1-r13 |
2 |
TBS = 208 bits, 16 repetitions |
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systemInfoValueTag-r13 |
0 |
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ab-Enabled-r13 |
FALSE |
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operationModeInfo-r13 CHOICE { |
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inband-DifferentPCI-r13 SEQUENCE { |
Inband_Different |
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eutra-NumCRS-Ports-r13 |
four |
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rasterOffset-r13 |
khz-2dot5 |
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spare |
’00’B |
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} |
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} |
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} |
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Table 8.12.1.1.1.4.3-2: Configure Non-anchor carrier in subtest 3
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Derivation Path: 36.508 Table 8.1.8.2.1.6-1 PhysicalConfigDedicated-NB-DEFAULT |
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Information Element |
Value/remark |
Comment |
Condition |
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PhysicalConfigDedicated-NB-DEFAULT ::= SEQUENCE { |
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carrierConfigDedicated-NB-r13 ::= SEQUENCE { |
Non-anchor carrier |
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dl-CarrierConfig-r13::= SEQUENCE { |
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dl-CarrierFreq-r13 |
Note 1 |
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downlinkBitmapNonAnchor-r13 |
NULL |
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dl-GapNonAnchor-r13 |
NULL |
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} |
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ul-CarrierConfig-r13 ::= SEQUENCE { |
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ul-CarrierFreq-r13 |
Note 1 |
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} |
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} |
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npdcch-ConfigDedicated-r13 |
NPDCCH-ConfigDedicated-NB-DEFAULT |
See subclause 8.1.6.3 in 36.508 |
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npusch-ConfigDedicated-r13 |
NPUSCH-ConfigDedicated-NB-DEFAULT |
See subclause 8.1.6.3 in 36.508 |
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uplinkPowerControlDedicated-r13 |
UplinkPowerControlDedicated-NB-DEFAULT |
See subclause 8.1.6.3 in 36.508 |
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} |
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Note 1: The frequency of the non-anchor carrier is 180KHz higher than the centre of the anchor carrier. |
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8.12.1.1.1.5 Test requirement
Table 8.12.1.1.1.3-1 defines the primary level settings.
The fraction of maximum throughput percentage for the downlink reference measurement channels specified in Annex A clause FFS for each throughput test shall meet or exceed the specified value in Table 8.12.1.1.1.5-1 for the specified SNR including test tolerances for all throughput tests.
Table 8.12.1.1.1.5-1: Test Parameters under In-band with 2 NRS ports
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Test number |
Bandwidth |
Carrier Type |
Reference Channel |
Repetition number |
Propagation Condition |
Correlation Matrix and Antenna Configuration |
Reference value |
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Fraction of Maximum Throughput (%) |
SNR (dB) |
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1 |
200kHz |
Anchor |
R.NB.5 FDD |
1 |
EPA5 |
2×1 Low |
70% |
7.8 |
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2 |
200kHz |
Anchor |
R.NB.5 FDD |
32 |
EPA5 |
2×1 Low |
70% |
-3.9 |
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3 Note 1) |
200kHz |
Non-anchor |
R.NB.5-1 FDD |
256 |
ETU1 |
2×1 Low |
70% |
-8.9 |
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Note 1: Applicable to UE supporting Non-Anchor mode of operation. |
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8.12.1.1.2 Demodulation of NPDSCH (Cell-Specific Reference Symbols) in standalone and Guard-band mode for category NB1 and NB2
8.12.1.1.2.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 8.12.1.1.1.1.
8.12.1.1.2.2 Test applicability
This test applies to all types of NB-IoT FDD UE release 13 and forward of category NB1.
This test applies to all types of NB-IoT FDD UE release 14 and forward of category NB2.
8.12.1.1.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements
The requirements are specified in Table 8.12.1.1.2.3-2, with the addition of the parameters in Table 8.12.1.1.2.3-1 and the downlink physical channel setup according to Annex C.3.2. Using this configuration the fraction of maximum throughput percentage shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements specified in Table 8.12.1.1.2.3-2 for the specified SNR.
Table 8.12.1.1.2.3-1: Test Parameters for NPDSCH under standalone/Guard-band
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Parameter |
Unit |
Test 1, 2 |
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at antenna port
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dBm/15kHz |
-93 (Note 1) |
 |
dBm/15kHz |
-99 (Note 2) |
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NPDCCH repetition number |
subframe |
32 for Test 1; 256 for Test 2. |
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(npdcch-NumRepetitions-r13)
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subframe |
64 for Test 1; 512 for Test 2. |
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1.5 |
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Note 1: This noise is applied to all subframes from the end of the NPDCCH to the end of the following NPDSCH transmission; Note 2: This noise is applied to all subframes from the end of the NPDSCH to the end of the following NPDCCH transmission. |
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(nPDCCH-startSF-USS-r13)Table 8.12.1.1.2.3-2: Minimum performance under standalone/Guard-band with 1 NRS ports
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Test number |
Bandwidth |
Carrier Type |
Reference Channel |
Repetition number |
Propagation condition |
Number of NRS ports |
Reference value |
UE Category |
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Fraction of Maximum Throughput (%) |
SNR (dB) |
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1 |
200kHz |
Anchor |
R.NB.6 FDD |
32 |
EPA5 |
1 |
70% |
-3.4 |
NB1, NB2 |
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2 (Note 1) |
200kHz |
Non-anchor |
R.NB.6-1 FDD |
256 |
ETU1 |
1 |
70% |
-10.2 |
NB1, NB2 |
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Note 1: Applicable to UE supporting Non-Anchor mode of operation. |
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The normative reference for this requirement is TS 36.101 [2] clause 8.12.1.1.2.
8.12.1.1.2.4 Test description
8.12.1.1.2.4.1 Initial conditions
Same initial conditions as in clause 8.12.1.1.1.4.1 with the following exceptions.
– Operation mode: Standalone.
– Instead of Figure A.10🡪 use Figure A.9.
8.12.1.1.2.4.2 Test procedure
1. SS transmits NPDSCH via NPDCCH DCI format N1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Tables 8.12.1.1.2.3-1 and 8.12.1.1.2.3-2.
2. Set the parameters of the bandwidth, MCS, reference channel, the propagation condition, the correlation matrix, antenna configuration and the SNR according to Table 8.12.1.1.2.5-1 as appropriate.
3. Measure the average throughput for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex G clause G.3. Count the number of NACKs, ACKs and statDTXs on the UL during the test interval and decide pass or fail according to Tables G.3.5 and G.3.6 in Annex G clause G.3.
4. Repeat steps from 1 to 3 for each subtest in Table 8.12.1.1.2.5-1 as appropriate.
8.12.1.1.2.4.3 Message contents
Message contents are according to TS 36.508 [7] subclause 8.1.6 with the following exceptions:
Table 8.12.1.1.2.4.3-1: Configure Non-anchor carrier in subtest 2
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Derivation Path: 36.508 Table 8.1.8.2.1.6-1 PhysicalConfigDedicated-NB-DEFAULT |
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Information Element |
Value/remark |
Comment |
Condition |
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PhysicalConfigDedicated-NB-DEFAULT ::= SEQUENCE { |
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carrierConfigDedicated-NB-r13 ::= SEQUENCE { |
Non-anchor carrier |
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dl-CarrierConfig-r13::= SEQUENCE { |
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dl-CarrierFreq-r13 |
Note 1 |
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downlinkBitmapNonAnchor-r13 |
NULL |
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dl-GapNonAnchor-r13 |
NULL |
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} |
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ul-CarrierConfig-r13 ::= SEQUENCE { |
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ul-CarrierFreq-r13 |
Note 1 |
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} |
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} |
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npdcch-ConfigDedicated-r13 |
NPDCCH-ConfigDedicated-NB-DEFAULT |
See subclause 8.1.6.3 in 36.508 |
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npusch-ConfigDedicated-r13 |
NPUSCH-ConfigDedicated-NB-DEFAULT |
See subclause 8.1.6.3 in 36.508 |
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uplinkPowerControlDedicated-r13 |
UplinkPowerControlDedicated-NB-DEFAULT |
See subclause 8.1.6.3 in 36.508 |
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} |
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Note 1: The frequency of Non-anchor carrier is located at 200KHz higher from the centre of the anchor carrier. |
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8.12.1.1.2.5 Test requirement
Table 8.12.1.1.2.3-1 defines the primary level settings.
The fraction of maximum throughput percentage for the downlink reference measurement channels specified in Annex A clause A.3.12.2.1 for each throughput test shall meet or exceed the specified value in Table 8.12.1.1.2.5-1 for the specified SNR including test tolerances for all throughput tests.
Table 8.12.1.1.2.5-1: Test requirements under standalone with 1 NRS ports
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Test number |
Bandwidth |
Carrier Type |
Reference Channel |
Repetition number |
Propagation condition |
Number of NRS ports |
Reference value |
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Fraction of Maximum Throughput (%) |
SNR (dB) |
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1 |
200kHz |
Anchor |
R.NB.6 FDD |
32 |
EPA5 |
1 |
70% |
-2.6 |
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2 (Note 1) |
200kHz |
Non-anchor |
R.NB.6-1 FDD |
256 |
ETU1 |
1 |
70% |
-9.4 |
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Note 1: Applicable to UE supporting Non-Anchor mode of operation. |
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8.12.1.1.3 Demodulation of NPDSCH (Cell-Specific Reference Symbols) in standalone for NB2
8.12.1.1.3.1 Test purpose
To verify the UE’s ability to receive a predefined test signal, representing a multi-path fading channel that is determined by the SNR with a percentage of the information bit throughput for a specified downlink Reference Measurement Channel (RMC) not falling below a specified value for transmission on one antenna port.
8.12.1.1.3.2 Test applicability
This test applies to all types of NB-IoT FDD UE release 14 and forward of category NB2.
8.12.1.1.3.3 Minimum conformance requirements
The requirements are specified in Table 8.12.1.1.3.3-2, with the addition of the parameters in Table 8.12.1.1.3.3-1 and the downlink physical channel setup according to Annex C.3.2. Using this configuration the fraction of maximum throughput percentage shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements specified in Table 8.12.1.1.3.3-2 for the specified SNR.
Table 8.12.1.1.3.3-1: Test Parameters for NPDSCH under Standalone
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Parameter |
Unit |
Test 1 |
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at antenna port
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 |
dBm/15kHz |
-93 (Note 1) |
 |
dBm/15kHz |
-96 (Note 2) |
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NPDCCH repetition number |
subframe |
4 for Test 1 |
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(npdcch-NumRepetitions-r13)
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subframe |
8 for Test 1 |
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(nPDCCH-startSF-USS-r13)
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1.5 |
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Note 1: This noise is applied to all subframes from the end of the NPDCCH to the end of the following NPDSCH transmission; Note 2: This noise is applied to all subframes from the end of the NPDSCH to the end of the following NPDCCH transmission. |
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Table 8.12.1.1.3.3-2: Minimum performance for NPDSCH under Standalone with 1 NRS port
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Test number |
Bandwidth |
Carrier Type |
Reference Channel |
Repetition number |
Propagation condition |
Number of NRS ports |
Reference value |
UE Category |
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Fraction of Maximum Throughput (%) |
SNR (dB) |
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1 |
200kHz |
Non-anchor |
R.NB.7 FDD |
1 |
EPA5 |
1 |
70% |
9.4 |
NB2 |
The normative reference for this requirement is TS 36.101 [2] clause 8.12.1.1.3.
8.12.1.1.3.4 Test description
8.12.1.1.3.4.1 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.
Configurations of NPDSCH and NPDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2.
Test Environment: Normal, as defined in TS 36.508 [7] clause 4.1.
Frequencies to be tested: K.2.1.
Channel Bandwidths to be tested: As specified per test number in Table 8.12.1.1.3.3-2.
EUTRA Bandwidth is 10 MHz, as defined in TS 36.508 [7] clause 4.3.1.1, except for band 31 where 5 MHz bandwidth is used.
1. Connect the SS, the faders and AWGN noise sources to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 36.508 [7] Annex A, Figure A.9 using only main UE Tx/Rx antenna.
2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to Tables 8.12.1.1-1 and 8.12.1.1.3.3-1 as appropriate.
3. Downlink signals are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1 and Annex C.3.2 and uplink signals according to Annex H.0.1, H.1.1, H.2.1 and Annex H.4.2.
4. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0.
5. Ensure the UE is in State 2A-NB with CP CIoT Optimisation according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 8.1.5. Message contents are defined in clause 8.12.1.1.3.4.3.
8.12.1.1.3.4.2 Test procedure
1. SS transmits NPDSCH via NPDCCH DCI format N1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Tables 8.12.1.1.3.3-1 and 8.12.1.1.3.3-2.
2. Set the parameters of the bandwidth, MCS, reference channel, the propagation condition, the correlation matrix, antenna configuration and the SNR according to Table 8.12.1.1.3.5-1 as appropriate.
3. Measure the average throughput for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex G clause G.3. Count the number of NACKs, ACKs and statDTXs on the UL during the test interval and decide pass or fail according to Tables G.3.5 and G.3.6 in Annex G clause G.3.
8.12.1.1.3.4.3 Message contents
Message contents are according to TS 36.508 [7] subclause 8.1.6 with the following exceptions:
Table 8.12.1.1.3.4.3-1: Configure Non-anchor carrier in subtest 1
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Derivation Path: 36.508 Table 8.1.8.2.1.6-1 PhysicalConfigDedicated-NB-DEFAULT |
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Information Element |
Value/remark |
Comment |
Condition |
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PhysicalConfigDedicated-NB-DEFAULT ::= SEQUENCE { |
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carrierConfigDedicated-NB-r13 ::= SEQUENCE { |
Non-anchor carrier |
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dl-CarrierConfig-r13::= SEQUENCE { |
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dl-CarrierFreq-r13 |
Note 1 |
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downlinkBitmapNonAnchor-r13 |
NULL |
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dl-GapNonAnchor-r13 |
NULL |
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} |
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ul-CarrierConfig-r13 ::= SEQUENCE { |
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ul-CarrierFreq-r13 |
Note 1 |
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} |
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} |
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npdcch-ConfigDedicated-r13 |
NPDCCH-ConfigDedicated-NB-DEFAULT |
See subclause 8.1.6.3 in 36.508 |
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npusch-ConfigDedicated-r13 |
NPUSCH-ConfigDedicated-NB-DEFAULT |
See subclause 8.1.6.3 in 36.508 |
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uplinkPowerControlDedicated-r13 |
UplinkPowerControlDedicated-NB-DEFAULT |
See subclause 8.1.6.3 in 36.508 |
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} |
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Note 1: The frequency of Non-anchor carrier is located at 200KHz higher from the centre of the anchor carrier. |
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8.12.1.1.3.5 Test requirement
Table 8.12.1.1.3.3-1 defines the primary level settings.
The fraction of maximum throughput percentage for the downlink reference measurement channels specified in Annex A clause A.3.12.2.1 for each throughput test shall meet or exceed the specified value in Table 8.12.1.1.3.5-1 for the specified SNR including test tolerances for all throughput tests.
Table 8.12.1.1.3.5-1: Test requirements under standalone with 1 NRS ports
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Test number |
Bandwidth |
Carrier Type |
Reference Channel |
Repetition number |
Propagation condition |
Number of NRS ports |
Reference value |
UE Category |
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Fraction of Maximum Throughput (%) |
SNR (dB) |
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1 |
200kHz |
Non-anchor |
R.NB.7 FDD |
1 |
EPA5 |
1 |
70% |
10.2 |
NB2 |
8.12.2 NPDCCH
8.12.2.1 Half-duplex FDD
The parameters specified in Table 8.12.2.1-1 are valid for all half-duplex FDD tests unless otherwise stated.
Table 8.12.2.1-1: Test Parameters for NPDCCH
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Parameter |
Unit |
Single antenna port |
Transmit diversity |
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Narrowband physical layer Cell ID |
0 |
0 |
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dBm/15kHz |
-98 |
-98 |
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Cyclic prefix |
Normal |
Normal |
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Number of CRS ports for in-band deployment mode |
4 |
4 |
|
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NPDCCH starting position (eutraControlRegionSize-r13) (Note 1) |
3 |
3 |
|
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Maximum number of repetitions |
128 for Test 1; 1024 for Test 2. |
64 for Test 1; 512 for Test 2. |
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NPDCCH start subframe |
2 for test1, 1.5 for test2 |
2 for test1, 1.5 for test2 |
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NPDCCH fractional period offset of starting subframe (npdcch-Offset-USS-r13) |
0 |
0 |
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NB-IoT downlink subframe bitmap for anchor carrier (downlinkBitmap-r13) |
Not configured |
Not configured |
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NB-IoT downlink subframe bitmap for non-anchor carrier (downlinkBitmapNonAnchor-r13) |
Not configured |
Not configured |
|
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Downlink gap configuration for anchor carrier (dl-Gap-r13) |
Not configured |
Not configured |
|
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Downlink gap configuration for non-anchor carrier |
Not configured |
Not configured |
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Unused REs or RBs (Note 1) |
OCNG |
OCNG |
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OCNG pattern |
NB.OP.1 |
NB.OP.1 |
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NOTE 1: Applicable only for in-band deployment mode. |
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at antenna port
(npdcch-NumRepetitions-r13)
(npdcch-startSF-USS-r13)
Table 8.12.2.1-2: Test Parameters of related NPDSCH and NPUSCH format 2 configurations
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Parameter |
Unit |
Value |
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Scheduling delay field ()
|
0 |
|
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NPDSCH Repetition number |
1 |
|
|
|
dBm/15kHz |
-98 |
|
(ack-NACK-NumRepetitions-r13)
|
1 |
|
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ACK/NACK resource field |
0 |
|
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Reference channel for NPDSCH |
R.NB.6 and R.NB.6-1 for one NRS antenna port; R.NB.5 and R.NB.5-1 for two NRS antenna ports |
at antenna port for NPDSCH
8.12.2.1.1 Demodulation of NPDCCH single-antenna performance for category NB1 and NB2
8.12.2.1.1.1 Test purpose
This test verifies the demodulation performance of NPDCCH for single-antenna scenario with a given SNR for which the average probability of miss-detection of the Downlink Scheduling Grant, remains below a given reference value.
8.12.2.1.1.2 Test applicability
This test applies to all types of NB-IoT FDD UE release 13 and forward of category NB1.
This test applies to all types of NB-IoT FDD UE release 14 and forward of category NB2.
8.12.2.1.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements
The purpose of these tests is to verify the probability of miss-detection of the Downlink Scheduling Grant (Pm-dsg). The requirements are specified in Table 8.12.2.1.1.3-1, with the parameters in Table 8.12.2.1-1 and the downlink physical channel setup according to Annex C.3.2. The purpose of these tests is to verify the performance.
Table 8.12.2.1.1.3-1: Minimum performance NPDCCH
|
Test number |
Deployment mode |
Repetition number (R) |
Carrier Type |
Reference Channel |
Propagation Condition |
Number of NRS ports |
Reference value |
UE Category |
|
|
Pm-dsg (%) |
SNR (dB) |
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|
1 |
Stand-alone/Guard-band |
128 |
Anchor |
R.NB.3 FDD |
EPA5 |
1 |
1 |
-4.9 |
NB1, NB2 |
|
2 (Note 1) |
Stand-alone/Guard-band |
1024 |
Non-anchor |
R.NB.3 FDD |
ETU1 |
1 |
1 |
-11.4 |
NB1, NB2 |
|
Note 1: Applicable to UE supporting Non-Anchor mode of operation. |
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The normative reference for this requirement is TS 36.101 [2] clause 8.12.2.1.1.
8.12.2.1.1.4 Test description
8.12.2.1.1.4.1 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.
Configurations of NPDSCH and NPDCCH before measurement are specified in C.2.
Test Environment: Normal, as defined in TS 36.508 [7] clause 4.1.
Operation mode: Standalone.
Frequencies to be tested: K.2.1.
Channel Bandwidths to be tested: As specified per test number in Table 8.12.2.1.1.3-1.
1. Connect the SS, the faders and AWGN noise sources to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 36.508 [7] Annex A, Figure A.9 using only main UE Tx/Rx antenna.
2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to Tables 8.12.2.1-1 and 8.12.2.1.1.3-1 as appropriate.
3. Downlink signals are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1 and Annex C.3.2 and uplink signals according to Annex H.0.1, H.1.1, H.2.1 and Annex H.4.2.
4. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0.
5. Ensure the UE is in State 2A-NB with CP CIoT Optimisation according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 8.1.5. Message contents are defined in clause 8.12.2.1.1.4.3.
8.12.2.1.1.4.2 Test procedure
1. SS transmits NPDSCH via NPDCCH DCI format N1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Tables 8.12.2.1-1, 8.12.2.1-2 and 8.12.2.1.1.3-1. The details of NPDCCH are specified in Table A.3.13.1. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC.
2. Set the parameters of the bandwidth, MCS, reference channel, the propagation condition and the SNR according to Tables 8.12.2.1.1.5-1 as appropriate.
3. Measure the Pm-dsg for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex G clause G.4. Count the number of NACKs, ACKs and statDTXs on the UL NPUSCH during each subtest. Pm-dsg is the radio (statDTX)/(NACK +ACK+statDTX). If Pm-dsg is less than the value specified in table 8.12.2.1.1.5-1, UE pass the subtest. Otherwise fail the UE.
4. SS release the connection through State 3A-NB and finally ensure the UE is in State 2A-NB with CP CIoT Optimisation according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 8.1.5. Configure the Non-anchor carrier according to table 8.12.2.1.1.4.3-1.
5. Repeat steps from 1 to 3 for subtest 2 in Table 8.12.2.1.1.5-1 as appropriate.
8.12.2.1.1.4.3 Message contents
Message contents are according to TS 36.508 [7] subclause 8.1.6 with the following exceptions:
Table 8.12.2.1.1.4.3-1: Configure Non-anchor carrier in subtest 2
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Derivation Path: 36.508 Table 8.1.8.2.1.6-1 PhysicalConfigDedicated-NB-DEFAULT |
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Information Element |
Value/remark |
Comment |
Condition |
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PhysicalConfigDedicated-NB-DEFAULT ::= SEQUENCE { |
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carrierConfigDedicated-NB-r13 ::= SEQUENCE { |
Non-anchor carrier |
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dl-CarrierConfig-r13::= SEQUENCE { |
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dl-CarrierFreq-r13 |
Note 1 |
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downlinkBitmapNonAnchor-r13 |
NULL |
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dl-GapNonAnchor-r13 |
NULL |
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|
} |
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ul-CarrierConfig-r13 ::= SEQUENCE { |
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ul-CarrierFreq-r13 |
Note 1 |
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} |
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} |
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npdcch-ConfigDedicated-r13 |
NPDCCH-ConfigDedicated-NB-DEFAULT |
See subclause 8.1.6.3 in 36.508 |
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npusch-ConfigDedicated-r13 |
NPUSCH-ConfigDedicated-NB-DEFAULT |
See subclause 8.1.6.3 in 36.508 |
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uplinkPowerControlDedicated-r13 |
UplinkPowerControlDedicated-NB-DEFAULT |
See subclause 8.1.6.3 in 36.508 |
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} |
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|
Note 1: The frequency of Non-anchor carrier is located at 200KHz higher from the centre of the anchor carrier. |
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8.12.2.1.1.5 Test requirement
For the parameters specified in Tables 8.12.2.1-1 and 8.12.2.1.1.3-1 the average probability of a missed downlink scheduling grant (Pm-dsg) shall be below the specified value in Table 8.12.2.1.1.5-1.
Table 8.12.2.1.1.5-1: Test Parameters for NPDCCH performance
|
Test number |
Deployment mode |
Repetition number (Rmax) |
Operated carrier |
Reference Channel |
Propagation Condition |
Number of NRS ports |
Reference value |
|
|
Pm-dsg (%) |
SNR (dB) |
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|
1 |
Stand-alone |
128 |
Anchor |
R.NB.3 FDD |
EPA5 |
1 |
1 |
-4.1 |
|
2 (Note 1) |
Stand-alone |
1024 |
Non-anchor |
R.NB.3 FDD |
ETU1 |
1 |
1 |
-10.6 |
|
Note 1: Applicable to UE supporting Non-Anchor mode of operation. |
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8.12.2.1.2 Demodulation of NPDCCH Transmit diversity performance for category NB1 and NB2
8.12.2.1.2.1 Test purpose
This test verifies the demodulation performance of NPDCCH for the transmit diversity scenario with a given SNR for which the average probability of misdetection of the Downlink Scheduling Grant, remains below a given reference value.
8.12.2.1.2.2 Test applicability
This test applies to all types of NB-IoT FDD UE release 13 and forward of category NB1.
This test applies to all types of NB-IoT FDD UE release 14 and forward of category NB2.
8.12.2.1.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements
The requirements are specified in Table 8.12.2.1.2.3-1, with the addition of the parameters in Tables 8.12.2.1-1, 8.12.2.1-2 and the downlink physical channel setup according to Annex C.3.2. The purpose of these tests is to verify the performance.
Table 8.12.2.1.2.3-1: Minimum performance NPDCCH
|
Test number |
Deployment mode |
Repetition number (R) |
Carrier Type |
Reference Channel |
Propagation Condition |
Number of NRS ports |
Reference value |
UE Category |
|
|
Pm-dsg (%) |
SNR (dB) |
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|
1 |
In-band |
64 |
Anchor |
R.NB.4 FDD |
EPA5 |
2 |
1 |
-3.9 |
NB1, NB2 |
|
2 (Note 1) |
In-band |
512 |
Non-anchor |
R.NB.4 FDD |
ETU1 |
2 |
1 |
-10.0 |
NB1, NB2 |
|
Note 1: Applicable to UE supporting Non-Anchor mode of operation. |
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The normative reference for this requirement is TS 36.101 [2] clause 8.12.2.1.2.
8.12.2.1.2.4 Test description
8.12.2.1.2.4.1 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.
Configurations of NPDSCH and NPDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2.
Test Environment: Normal, as defined in TS 36.508 [7] clause 4.1.
Operation mode: In-band.
Frequencies to be tested: K.2.1.
Channel Bandwidths to be tested: As specified per test number in Table 8.12.2.1.2.3-1.
EUTRA Bandwidth is 10 MHz, as defined in TS 36.508 [7] clause 4.3.1.1 except for band 31 where 5 MHz bandwidth is used.
1. Connect the SS, the faders and AWGN noise sources to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 36.508 [7] Annex A, Figure A.10 using only main UE Tx/Rx antenna.
2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to Tables 8.12.2.1-1, 8.12.2.1-2 and 8.12.2.1.2.3-1 as appropriate.
3. Downlink signals are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1 and Annex C.3.2 and uplink signals according to Annex H.0.1, H.1.1, H.2.1 and Annex H.4.2.
4. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0.
5. Ensure the UE is in State 2A-NB with CP CIoT Optimisation according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 8.1.5. Message contents are defined in clause 8.12.2.1.2.4.3.
8.12.2.1.2.4.2 Test procedure
1. SS transmits NPDSCH via NPDCCH DCI format N1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Tables 8.12.2.1-1, 8.12.2.1-2 and 8.12.2.1.2.3-1. The details of NPDCCH are specified in Table A.3.13.1. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC.
2. Set the parameters of the bandwidth, MCS, reference channel, the propagation condition and the SNR according to Tables 8.12.2.1.2.5-1 as appropriate.
3. Measure the Pm-dsg for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex G clause G.4. Count the number of NACKs, ACKs and statDTXs on the UL NPUCCH during each subtest. Pm-dsg is the radio (statDTX)/(NACK +ACK+statDTX). If Pm-dsg is less than the value specified in table 8.12.2.1.2.5-1, UE pass the subtest. Otherwise fail the UE.
4. SS release the connection through State 3A-NB and finally ensure the UE is in State 2A-NB with CP CIoT Optimisation according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 8.1.5. Configure the Non-anchor carrier according to table 8.12.2.1.2.4.3-2.
5. Repeat steps from 1 to 3 for subtest 2 in Table 8.12.2.1.2.5-1 as appropriate.
8.12.2.1.2.4.3 Message contents
Message contents are according to TS 36.508 [7] subclause 8.1.6 and clause 8.1.4.3 using condition "Inband_Different" with the following exceptions:
Table 8.12.2.1.2.4.3-1: MasterInformationBlock-NB
|
Derivation Path: 36.508 Table 8.1.4.3.2-1: MasterInformationBlock-NB |
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|
Information Element |
Value/remark |
Comment |
Condition |
|
MasterInformationBlock-NB ::= SEQUENCE { |
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|
systemFrameNumber-MSB-r13 |
A valid value as defined in TS 36.331 [17] |
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hyperSFN-LSB-r13 |
A valid value as defined in TS 36.331 [17] |
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|
schedulingInfoSIB1-r13 |
2 |
TBS = 208 bits, 16 repetitions |
|
|
systemInfoValueTag-r13 |
0 |
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|
ab-Enabled-r13 |
FALSE |
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|
operationModeInfo-r13 CHOICE { |
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inband-DifferentPCI-r13 SEQUENCE { |
Inband_Different |
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|
eutra-NumCRS-Ports-r13 |
four |
||
|
rasterOffset-r13 |
khz-2dot5 |
||
|
spare |
’00’B |
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|
} |
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|
} |
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|
} |
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Table 8.12.2.1.2.4.3-2: Configure Non-anchor carrier in subtest 2
|
Derivation Path: 36.508 Table 8.1.8.2.1.6-1 PhysicalConfigDedicated-NB-DEFAULT |
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|
Information Element |
Value/remark |
Comment |
Condition |
|||
|
PhysicalConfigDedicated-NB-DEFAULT ::= SEQUENCE { |
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|
carrierConfigDedicated-NB-r13 ::= SEQUENCE { |
Non-anchor carrier |
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|
dl-CarrierConfig-r13::= SEQUENCE { |
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|
dl-CarrierFreq-r13 |
Note 1 |
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|
downlinkBitmapNonAnchor-r13 |
NULL |
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|
dl-GapNonAnchor-r13 |
NULL |
|||||
|
} |
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|
ul-CarrierConfig-r13 ::= SEQUENCE { |
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|
ul-CarrierFreq-r13 |
Note 1 |
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|
} |
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|
} |
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|
npdcch-ConfigDedicated-r13 |
NPDCCH-ConfigDedicated-NB-DEFAULT |
See subclause 8.1.6.3 in 36.508 |
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|
npusch-ConfigDedicated-r13 |
NPUSCH-ConfigDedicated-NB-DEFAULT |
See subclause 8.1.6.3 in 36.508 |
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|
uplinkPowerControlDedicated-r13 |
UplinkPowerControlDedicated-NB-DEFAULT |
See subclause 8.1.6.3 in 36.508 |
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|
} |
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|
Note 1: The frequency of the non-anchor carrier is 180KHz higher than the centre of the anchor carrier. |
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8.12.2.1.2.5 Test requirement
For the parameters specified in Tables 8.12.2.1-1, 8.12.2.1-2 and 8.12.2.1.2.3-1 the average probability of a missed downlink scheduling grant (Pm-dsg) shall be below the specified value in Table 8.12.2.1.2.5-1.
Table 8.12.2.1.2.5-1: Test Parameters for NPDCCH performance
|
Test number |
Deployment mode |
Repetition number (Rmax) |
Operated carrier |
Reference Channel |
Propagation Condition |
Number of NRS ports |
Reference value |
|
|
Pm-dsg (%) |
SNR (dB) |
|||||||
|
1 |
In-band |
64 |
Anchor |
R.NB.4 FDD |
EPA5 |
2 |
1 |
-3.0 |
|
2 (Note 1) |
In-band |
512 |
Non-anchor |
R.NB.4 FDD |
ETU1 |
2 |
1 |
-9.1 |
|
Note 1: Applicable to UE supporting Non-Anchor mode of operation. |
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