8.4.3 LAA

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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The parameters specified in Table 8.4.3-1 are valid for all LAA PDCCH tests unless otherwise stated.

Table 8.4.3-1: Common test Parameters for PDCCH

Parameter		Unit	Transmit diversity
Downlink power allocation (Note 1)	PDCCH_RA PHICH_RA OCNG_RA	dB	-3
	PCFICH_RB PDCCH_RB PHICH_RB OCNG_RB	dB	-3
at antenna port		dBm/15kHz	-98
PHICH Ng (Note 1)			1
PHICH duration			Normal
Unused RE-s and PRB-s (Note 2)			OCNG
Cell ID			0
Cyclic prefix			Normal
ACK/NACK feedback mode			Multiplexing
Note 1: In LAA Scell(s), PCFICH_RB, PHICH_RA, and PHICH_RB are not available. Note 2: OCNG is applied only within LAA burst.

8.4.3.1 Transmit Diversity Performance

8.4.3.1.1 LAA PCFICH/PDCCH Transmit Diversity 2×2 with FDD as Pcell

8.4.3.1.1.1 Test purpose

This test verifies the demodulation performance of PCFICH/PDCCH for transmit diversity with a given SNR for which the average probability of miss-detection of the Downlink Scheduling Grant, tested jointly on PDCCH and PCFICH of the specified reference measurement channels in A.3.5.2 remains below a given reference value.

8.4.3.1.1.2 Test applicability

This test applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 13 and forward that support DL LAA with E-UTRA FDD as PCell

8.4.3.1.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements

The average probability of a missed downlink scheduling grant (Pm-dsg) shall be below the specified value in Table 8.4.3.1.1.3-2 for Pcell and in Table 8.4.3.1.1.3-3 for LAA Scell(s), with the addition of the parameters in Table 8.4.3-1, and Table 8.4.3.1.1.3-1. The downlink physical setup is in accordance with Annex C.3.2.

Table 8.4.3.1.1.3-1: Test Parameters for LAA Scell(s)

Parameter	Unit	Value
DMTC Periodicity	ms	80
dmtc-PeriodOffset-r12 ms80-r12		0
Downlink Burst transmission pattern for LAA SCell		As specified in B.8
The number of subframes set (S₁) in a burst		{1,3, 5, 8}
Uniform random number (p) in the burst model		0.5
Occupied OFDM symbols set in the last subframe		{6, 9, 12,14}
timing error relative of LAA SCell to PCell	μs	15
Frequency offset of th i-th LAA SCell relative to PCell	Hz	200
Note 1: The same PDSCH transmission mode is applied to each component carrier. Note 2: The OCNG shall be applied for the non-scheduled OFDM symbols within the burst, and which OFDM symbols are scheduled within the burst is according to UE capability.

Table 8.4.3.1.1.3-2: Single carrier performance for CCs which are not LAA Scells for multiple CA configurations

Test number	Bandwidth	Aggregation level	Reference Channel	OCNG Pattern	Propagation Condition	Antenna configuration and correlation Matrix	Reference value
							Pm-dsg (%)	SNR (dB)
1	10 MHz	4 CCE	R.16_1 FDD	OP.1 FDD	EVA5	2 x 2 Low	1	-0.6

Table 8.4.3.1.1.3-3: Single carrier performance for LAA Scell(s) for multiple CA configurations

Test number	Bandwidth	Aggregation level	Reference Channel	OCNG Pattern	Propagation Condition	Antenna configuration and correlation Matrix	Reference value
Test number	Bandwidth	Aggregation level	Reference Channel	OCNG Pattern	Propagation Condition	Antenna configuration and correlation Matrix	Pm-dsg (%)	SNR (dB)
1	20 MHz	4 CCE	R.3 FS3	OP.1 FS3	EVA5	2 x 2 Low	1	0.2
2	20 MHz	4 CCE	R.3 FS3	OP.1 FS3	EVA5	2 x 2 Low	1	0.2
3	20 MHz	4 CCE	R.3 FS3	OP.1 FS3	EVA5	2 x 2 Low	1	0.3
4	20 MHz	4 CCE	R.3 FS3	OP.1 FS3	EVA5	2 x 2 Low	1	0.1
Note1: UE is required to fulfil only one test among test 1-4 depending on it’s capability for endingDwPTS and secondSlotStartingPosition. For UE don’t support endingDwPTS and secondSlotStartingPosition, it is required to fulfil test 1; For UE don’t support endingDwPTS and support secondSlotStartingPosition, it is required to fulfil test 2; For UE support endingDwPTS and don’t support secondSlotStartingPosition, it is required to fulfil test 3; and For UE support both endingDwPTS and secondSlotStartingPosition, it is required to fulfil test 4.

The normative reference for this requirement is TS 36.101 [2] clause 8.4.3.1.1.1.

8.4.3.1.1.4 Test description

8.4.3.1.1.4.1 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 PDSCH and PDCCH 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: Mid Range, as defined in TS 36.508 [7] clause 4.3.1.1.

Channel Bandwidths to be tested: 10+20 MHz, as defined in TS 36.508 [7] clause 4.3.1.1

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 group A.36 as appropriate.

2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to Table 8.4.3-1.

3. Downlink signals for PCC are initially set up according to Annex C0, C.1 and C.3.2 and uplink signals according to Annex H.1 and H.3.2.

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 8.4.3.1.1.4.3.

8.4.3.1.1.4.2 Test procedure

1. Configure SCC according to Annex C.0, C.1 and Annex C.3.2 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 8.4.3.1.1.4.3

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 transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 2 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 8.4.3.1.1.3-2 for PCC. The details of PDCCH and PDSCH are specified in A.3.5.1. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC.

5. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 2A for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Tables 8.4.3.1.1.3-1 and 8.4.3.1.1.3-3 for SCC. The details of PDCCH and PDSCH are specified in A.3.5.3. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. SS transmits PDCCH DCI format 1C for CC_RNTI in the last two subframes of every burst to indicate number of OFDM symbols in the DwPTS of ending partial subframe if required depending on UE capability according to TS 36.213 clause 13A as described in Table 8.4.3.1.1.3-3.

6. Set the parameters of the reference channel, the propagation condition, the correlation matrix, antenna configuration and the SNR according to Tables 8.4.3.1.1.5-1 and 8.4.3.1.1.5-2 as appropriate.

7. Measure the Pm-dsg separately for PCC and SCC 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 PUCCH during each subtest interval. Pm-dsg is the radio (statDTX)/(NACK +ACK+statDTX). If Pm-dsg is less than the value specified in table 8.4.3.1.1.5-1 for PCC and less than value specified in table 8.4.3.1.1.5-2 for SCC, pass the UE. Otherwise fail the UE.

8.4.3.1.1.4.3 Message contents

Message contents are according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 4.6 with the following exception:

Table 8.4.3.1.1.4.3-1: MeasDS-Config-DEFAULT

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.6.6
Information Element	Value/remark	Comment	Condition
MeasDS-Config-DEFAULT ::= CHOICE {
Release	NULL
setup SEQUENCE {
dmtc-PeriodOffset-r12 CHOICE {
ms80-r12	0
}
ds-OccasionDuration-r12 CHOICE {
durationTDD-r12	2
}
}
}

Table 8.4.3.1.1.4.3-2: PhysicalConfigDedicated-DEFAULT

Derivation Path: 36.331 clause 6.3.2
Information Element	Value/remark	Comment	Condition
PhysicalConfigDedicated-DEFAULT ::= SEQUENCE {
antennaInfo CHOICE {
antennaInfoDedicated ::= SEQUENCE {
transmissionMode	tm4
codebookSubsetRestriction CHOICE {
n2TxAntenna-tm4	111111
}
ue-TransmitAntennaSelection CHOICE {
Release	NULL
}
}
}
}

Table 8.4.3.1.1.4.3-3: PhysicalConfigDedicatedSCell-r10-DEFAULT

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.6.3 Table 4.6.3-6A
Information Element	Value/remark	Comment	Condition
PhysicalConfigDedicatedSCell-r10-DEFAULT ::= SEQUENCE {
nonUL-Configuration-r10 SEQUENCE {
antennaInfo-r10 SEQUENCE {
transmissionMode-r10	tm3
codebookSubsetRestriction-r10 CHOICE {
n2TxAntenna-tm3	11
}
ue-TransmitAntennaSelection CHOICE {
Release	NULL
}
}
}
Laa-ScellConfiguration-r13 SEQUENCE {
subframeStartPosition	‘s0’ or ‘s07’	Depending on UE capability, as described in Table 8.4.3.1.1.3-3
Laa-SCellSubframeConfig	‘00000000’
}
}

8.4.3.1.1.5 Test requirement

For the parameters specified in Table 8.4.3.1.1.3-1 the average probability of a missed downlink scheduling grant (Pm-dsg) shall be below the specified value in Table 8.4.3.1.1.5-1 for PCC and Table 8.4.3.1.1.5-2 for SCC.

Table 8.4.3.1.1.5-1: Single carrier performance for CCs which are not LAA Scells for multiple CA configurations

Test number	Bandwidth	Aggregation level	Reference Channel	OCNG Pattern	Propagation Condition	Antenna configuration and correlation Matrix	Reference value
							Pm-dsg (%)	SNR (dB)
1	10 MHz	4 CCE	R.16_1 FDD	OP.1 FDD	EVA5	2 x 2 Low	1	0.3

Table 8.4.3.1.1.5-2: Single carrier performance for LAA Scell(s) for multiple CA configurations

Test number	Bandwidth	Aggregation level	Reference Channel	OCNG Pattern	Propagation Condition	Antenna configuration and correlation Matrix	Reference value
Test number	Bandwidth	Aggregation level	Reference Channel	OCNG Pattern	Propagation Condition	Antenna configuration and correlation Matrix	Pm-dsg (%)	SNR (dB)
1	20 MHz	4 CCE	R.3 FS3	OP.1 FS3	EVA5	2 x 2 Low	1	1.1
2	20 MHz	4 CCE	R.3 FS3	OP.1 FS3	EVA5	2 x 2 Low	1	1.1
3	20 MHz	4 CCE	R.3 FS3	OP.1 FS3	EVA5	2 x 2 Low	1	1.2
4	20 MHz	4 CCE	R.3 FS3	OP.1 FS3	EVA5	2 x 2 Low	1	1.0
Note1: UE is required to fulfil only one test among test 1-4 depending on it’s capability for endingDwPTS and secondSlotStartingPosition. For UE don’t support endingDwPTS and secondSlotStartingPosition, it is required to fulfil test 1; For UE don’t support endingDwPTS and support secondSlotStartingPosition, it is required to fulfil test 2; For UE support endingDwPTS and don’t support secondSlotStartingPosition, it is required to fulfil test 3; and For UE support both endingDwPTS and secondSlotStartingPosition, it is required to fulfil test 4.

8.4.3.1.2 LAA PCFICH/PDCCH Transmit Diversity 2×2 with TDD as Pcell

8.4.3.1.2.1 Test purpose

8.4.3.1.2.2 Test applicability

This test applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 13 and forward that support DL LAA with E-UTRA TDD as PCell

8.4.3.1.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements

The average probability of a missed downlink scheduling grant (Pm-dsg) shall be below the specified value in Table 8.4.3.1.2.3-2 for Pcell and in Table 8.4.3.1.2.3-3 for LAA Scell(s), with the addition of the parameters in Table 8.4.3-1, and Table 8.4.3.1.2.3-1. The downlink physical setup is in accordance with Annex C.3.2.

Table 8.4.3.1.2.3-1: Test Parameters for LAA Scell(s)

Parameter	Unit	Value
DMTC Periodicity	ms	80
dmtc-PeriodOffset-r12 ms80-r12		0
Downlink Burst transmission pattern for LAA SCell		As specified in B.8
The number of subframes set (S₁) in a burst		{1,3, 5, 8}
Uniform random number (p) in the burst model		0.5
subframeStartPosition		‘s07’
Occupied OFDM symbols set in the last subframe		{6, 9, 12,14}
timing error relative of LAA SCell to PCell	μs	15
Frequency offset of th i-th LAA SCell relative to PCell	Hz	200
Note 1: The same PDSCH transmission mode is applied to each component carrier. Note 2: The OCNG shall be applied for the non-scheduled OFDM symbols within the burst, and which OFDM symbols are scheduled within the burst is according to UE capability.

Table 8.4.3.1.2.3-2: Single carrier performance for CCs which are not LAA Scells for multiple CA configurations

Test number	Bandwidth	Aggregation level	Reference Channel	OCNG Pattern	Propagation Condition	Antenna configuration and correlation Matrix	Reference value
							Pm-dsg (%)	SNR (dB)
1	10 MHz	4 CCE	R.16_1 TDD	OP.1 TDD	EVA5	2 x 2 Low	1	-0.6

Table 8.4.3.1.2.3-3: Single carrier performance for LAA Scell(s) for multiple CA configurations

Test number	Bandwidth	Aggregation level	Reference Channel	OCNG Pattern	Propagation Condition	Antenna configuration and correlation Matrix	Reference value
Test number	Bandwidth	Aggregation level	Reference Channel	OCNG Pattern	Propagation Condition	Antenna configuration and correlation Matrix	Pm-dsg (%)	SNR (dB)
1	20 MHz	4 CCE	R.4 FS3	OP.1 FS3	EVA5	2 x 2 Low	1	0.2
2	20 MHz	4 CCE	R.4 FS3	OP.1 FS3	EVA5	2 x 2 Low	1	0.2
3	20 MHz	4 CCE	R.4 FS3	OP.1 FS3	EVA5	2 x 2 Low	1	0.3
4	20 MHz	4 CCE	R.4 FS3	OP.1 FS3	EVA5	2 x 2 Low	1	0.1
Note1： UE is required to fulfil only one test among test 1-4 depending on it’s capability for endingDwPTS and secondSlotStartingPosition. For UE don’t support endingDwPTS and secondSlotStartingPosition, it is required to fulfil test 1; For UE don’t support endingDwPTS and support secondSlotStartingPosition, it is required to fulfil test 2; For UE support endingDwPTS and don’t support secondSlotStartingPosition, it is required to fulfil test 3; and For UE support both endingDwPTS and secondSlotStartingPosition, it is required to fulfil test 4.

The normative reference for this requirement is TS 36.101 [2] clause 8.4.3.1.2.

8.4.3.1.2.4 Test description

8.4.3.1.2.4.1 Initial conditions