8.7.12 LAA Sustained data rate performance
36.521-13GPPEvolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA)Part 1: Conformance testingRadio transmission and receptionRelease 17TSUser Equipment (UE) conformance specification
8.7.12.1 FDD CA in unlicensed bands
8.7.12.1.1 Minimum conformance requirements (FDD CA in unlicensed bands)
The parameters specified in Table 8.7.12.1.1-1 are valid for all LAA CA SDR tests unless otherwise stated.
Table 8.7.12.1.1-1: Common Test Parameters
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Parameter |
Unit |
FDD CC |
LAA CC |
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Transmission mode |
3 |
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Cyclic prefix |
Normal |
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Cell ID |
0 |
0 |
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Inter-TTI Distance |
1 |
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Number of HARQ processes per component carrier |
Processes |
8 |
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Maximum number of HARQ transmission |
4 |
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Redundancy version coding sequence |
{0,0,1,2} for 64QAM and 256QAM |
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Number of OFDM symbols for PDCCH per component carrier |
OFDM symbols |
1 |
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Cross carrier scheduling |
Not configured |
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Propagation condition |
Static propagation condition (B.1) No external noise sources are applied |
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at antenna port
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dBm/15kHz |
-85 |
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Antenna configuration |
2 layer CC |
2×2 or 2×4 |
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4 layer CC |
4×4 |
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Codebook subset restriction |
2 layer CC |
10 |
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4 layer CC |
1000 |
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Downlink power allocation |
2 layer CC |
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4 layer CC |
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Symbols for unused PRBs |
OP.1 FDD |
TBD |
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= -3dB, 
= -3dB, σ = 0dB
= -6dB, 
= -6dB, σ = 3dBFor UE not supporting 256QAM, the TB success rate shall be higher than 85% when PDSCH are scheduled with FRC in Table 8.7.12.1.1-2 with the downlink physical channel setup according to Annex C.3.2.
For UE supporting 256QAM, the TB success rate shall be higher than 85% when PDSCH are scheduled with FRC in Table 8.7.12.1.1-3 with the downlink physical channel setup according to Annex C.3.2. For UE supporting 256QAM, the requirement with 64QAM is not applicable.
For LAA SCell, per-CC separate FRCs are defined for different UE capability for endingDwPTS and secondSlotStartingPosition.
The TB success rate is defined as 100%*NDL_correct_rx/ (NDL_newtx + NDL_retx), where NDL_newtx is the number of newly transmitted DL transport blocks, NDL_retx is the number of retransmitted DL transport blocks, and NDL_correct_rx is the number of correctly received DL transport blocks. The TB success rate shall be sustained during at least 300 frames.
Table 8.7.12.1.1-2: Per-CC FRC for SDR test (64QAM)
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MIMO layer |
Bandwidth (MHz) |
FDD |
LAA supporting end partial SF |
LAA supporting initial partial SF but not supporting end partial SF |
LAA not supporting both initial and end partial SF |
|
2 layer |
5 |
R.31-6 FDD |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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10 |
R.31-3A FDD |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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15 |
R.31-5 FDD |
N/A |
NA |
NA |
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|
20 |
R.31-4 FDD |
R.6 FS3 |
R.7 FS3 |
R.5 FS3 |
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4 layer |
5 |
R.31-10 FDD |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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10 |
R.31-7 FDD |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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15 |
R.31-8 FDD |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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20 |
R.31-9 FDD |
R.9 FS3 |
R.10 FS3 |
R.8 FS3 |
Table 8.7.12.1.1-3: Per-CC FRC for SDR test (256QAM)
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MIMO layer |
Bandwidth (MHz) |
FDD |
LAA supporting end partial SF |
LAA supporting initial partial SF but not supporting end partial SF |
LAA not supporting both initial and end partial SF |
|
2 layer |
5 |
R.68-3 FDD |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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10 |
R.68-2 FDD |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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15 |
R.68-1 FDD |
N/A |
NA |
NA |
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20 |
R.68 FDD |
R.12 FS3 |
R.13 FS3 |
R.11 FS3 |
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4 layer |
5 |
R.68-7 FDD |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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10 |
R.68-4 FDD |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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15 |
R.68-5 FDD |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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20 |
R.68-6 FDD |
R.15 FS3 |
R.16 FS3 |
R.14 FS3 |
CA configuration, bandwidth combination and MIMO layer on each CC is determined by following procedure.
– Select one CA bandwidth combination among all supported CA configurations with bandwidth combination and MIMO layer on each CC following the equation that leads to largest equivalent aggregated bandwidth among all CA bandwidth combinations supported by UE. Equivalent aggregated bandwidth is defined as
where 
is number of CCs, 
and 
is MIMO layer and bandwidth of CC 
.
– When there are multiple sets of {CA configuration, bandwidth combination, MIMO layer} with same largest aggregated bandwidth, select one among sets with largest number of 4 layer CCs
The normative reference for this requirement is TS 36.101[2] clause 8.7.12.1.
8.7.12.1.2 LAA sustained data rate performance with FDD as Pcell with 2DL CA
8.7.12.1.2.1 LAA sustained data rate performance with FDD PCell with 2DL CA (2Rx)
8.7.12.1.2.1.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 8.7.1.1.
8.7.12.1.2.1.2 Test applicability
This test applies to all types of E-UTRA FDD Release 13 and forward UEs that support LAA with E-UTRA FDD as PCell.
8.7.12.1.2.1.3 Minimum requirements
The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 8.7.12.1.1.
8.7.12.1.2.1.4 Test description
8.7.12.1.2.1.4.1 Initial conditions
For UE not supporting 256QAM, the requirements for LAA Sustained data rate performance with FDD PCell are specified in Table 8.7.12.1.1-2 with the additional parameters specified in Table 8.7.12.1.2.1.4.1-1. The test points are applied to UE category and bandwidth combination with maximum equivalent aggregated bandwidth as specified in Table 8.7.12.1.2.1.4.1-2.
For UE supporting 256QAM, the requirements for LAA Sustained data rate performance with FDD PCell are specified in Table 8.7.12.1.1-3 with the additional parameters specified in Table 8.7.12.1.2.1.4-3.The test points are applied to UE category and bandwidth combination with maximum equivalent aggregated bandwidth as specified in Table 8.7.12.1.2.1.4.1-3.
Table 8.7.12.1.2.1.4.1-1: Test parameters for sustained downlink data rate
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Test |
Bandwidth (MHz) |
MIMO layer |
Antenna configuration |
Equivalent aggr. BW (MHz) |
PDCP SDU size [Octets] 64QAM |
PDCP SDU size [Octets] 256QAM |
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Total |
FDD CC |
LAA CC |
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1 |
40 |
20 |
20 |
2 layer |
2×2 |
80 |
1341 |
1219 |
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2 |
35 |
15 |
20 |
70 |
1142 |
1219 |
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3 |
30 |
10 |
20 |
60 |
1141 |
1218 |
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4 |
25 |
5 |
20 |
50 |
1138 |
1014 |
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Note 1: For 64 QAM, an UE is required to fulfil Sub-test 1-4 depending on UE capabilities of endingDwPTS and secondSlotStartingPosition. For an UE supporting end partial SF, it is required to fulfil Sub-test 1-4 with R.6 FS3; For an UE supporting initial partial SF but not supporting end partial SF, it is required to fulfil Sub-test 1-4 with R.7 FS3; For an UE not supporting both initial and end partial SF, it is required to fulfil Sub-test 1-4 with R.5 FS3. Note 2: For 256 QAM, an UE is required to fulfil Sub-test 1-4 depending on UE capabilities of endingDwPTS and secondSlotStartingPosition. For an UE supporting end partial SF, it is required to fulfil Sub-test 1-4 with R.12 FS3; For an UE supporting initial partial SF but not supporting end partial SF, it is required to fulfil Sub-test 1-4 with R.13 FS3; For an UE not supporting both initial and end partial SF, it is required to fulfil Sub-test 1-4 with R.11 FS3. |
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Table 8.7.12.1.2.1.4.1-2: Test points for sustained data rate (FRC 64QAM)
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Maximum supported equivalent aggr. BW |
Cat. 6, 7 |
Cat. 9, 10 |
Cat. 11, 12 |
DL Cat. 13 |
DL Cat. 15 |
DL Cat. 16 |
DL Cat. 18 |
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Bagg (MHz) |
BW Combination (MHz) |
MIMO layer |
DL Cat. 9, 10 |
DL Cat. 11, 12 |
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FDD CC |
LAA CC |
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|
80 |
20 |
20 |
2 layer |
1 |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
70 |
15 |
20 |
2 |
2 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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|
60 |
10 |
20 |
3 |
3 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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|
50 |
5 |
20 |
4 |
4 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Note 1: Select the largest equivalent aggregated bandwidth supported by the UE as defined in clause 8.7.12.1. Only one test point to be tested. |
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Table 8.7.12.1.2.1.4.1-3: Test points for sustained data rate (FRC 256QAM)
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Maximum supported equivalent aggr. BW |
Cat. 11, 12 |
DL Cat. 13 |
DL Cat. 15 |
DL Cat. 16 |
DL Cat. 18 |
DL Cat. 19 |
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Bagg (MHz) |
BW Combination (MHz) |
MIMO layer |
DL Cat. 11, 12 |
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FDD CC |
LAA CC |
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|
80 |
20 |
20 |
2 layer |
1 |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
70 |
15 |
20 |
2 |
2 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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|
60 |
10 |
20 |
3 |
3 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
|
50 |
5 |
20 |
4 |
4 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Note 1: Select the largest equivalent aggregated bandwidth supported by the UE as defined in clause 8.7.12.1. Only one test point to be tested. |
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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.
Channel Bandwidths to be tested: according to Table 8.7.12.1.2.1.4.1-1 depending on the UE category according to Table 8.7.12.1.2.1.4.1-2 for UE not supporting 256QAM or Table 8.7.12.1.2.1.4.1-3 for UE supporting 256QAM.
1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connector(s) as shown in TS 36.508 [7] Annex A, Figure group A.36 (without using faders and AWGN generators) for UE supporting only 2Rx RF bands on all CC.
2. For UE not supporting 256QAM the parameter settings for the cell are set up according to Table 8.7.12.1.1-1 and Table 8.7.12.1.2.1.4.1-1 depending on the UE category according to Table 8.7.12.1.2.1.4.1-2. For UE supporting 256QAM the parameter settings for the cell are set up according to Table 8.7.12.1.1-1 and Table 8.7.12.1.2.1.4.1-1 depending on the UE category according to Table 8.7.12.1.2.1.4.1-3.
3. Downlink signals for PCC are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1 and Annex 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 4A-RF according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 5.2A.3. Message contents are defined in clause 8.7.12.1.2.1.4.3.
8.7.12.1.2.1.4.2 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 8.7.12.1.2.1.4.3.
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. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.1 (No external noise sources are applied).
5. The SS looks up TBsize in Table 8.7.12.1.2.1.4.1-1 for the tests to be performed.
6. SS sets the counters, NDL_newtx ,NDL_retx, NUL_PDCP, and NDDL_PDCP to 0.
7. For each new DL HARQ transmission the SS generates sufficient PDCP SDUs to fill up the TB in accordance with Table 8.7.12.1.2.1.4.1-1. The SS ciphers the PDCP SDUs, concatenates the resultant PDCP PDUs to form an RLC PDU and then a MAC PDU. The SS transmits the MAC PDU. The SS increments then NDL_newtx by one and NDL_PDCP by the number of new PDCP SDUs (Note 1) included in the sent MAC PDU.
8. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 2C for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC for SCC. Additionally in the last two subframes of every burst SS transmits PDCCH DCI format 1C for CC_RNTI 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 8.7.12.1.2.1.4.1-2 for UE not supporting 256QAM and Table 8.7.12.1.2.1.4.1-3 for UE supporting 256QAM.
9. If PHY requests a DL HARQ retransmission, the SS performs a HARQ retransmission and increments NDL_retx by one.
10. Steps 7 to 9 are repeated at every TTI for at least 300 frames and the SS waits for 300ms to let any HARQ retransmissions and RLC retransmissions to finish.
11. For each PDCP SDU received at the SS, if the content of the data matches that of the truncated version of the original PDCP SDU generated at the SS, the SS increments NUL_PDCP by one
12. The SS calculates the TB success rate as A = 100%*NDL_newtx/ (NDL_newtx + NDL_retx). Measurements are not based on UE feedback but on SS counters instead (NDL_newtx and NDL_retx) in order to validate HARQ feedback received from the UE.
13. The SS calculates the PDCP SDU loss as B = NDL_PDCP – NUL_PDCP
14. The UE passes the test if A > 85% and B = 0.
NOTE 1: In case of RLC PDU retransmission, the number of new required PDCP SDUs is as many as to fill the rest of TB.
8.7.12.1.2.1.4.3 Message contents
Table 8.7.12.1.2.1.4.3-1: CLOSE UE TEST LOOP (in the preamble)
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Derivation Path: 36.509 clause 6.1 |
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Information Element |
Value/remark |
Comment |
Condition |
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Protocol discriminator |
1 1 1 1 |
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Skip indicator |
0 0 0 0 |
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Message type |
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
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UE test loop mode |
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
UE test loop mode A |
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UE test loop mode A LB setup |
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Length of UE test loop mode A LB setup list in bytes |
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 |
Length of one LB setup DRB (3 bytes) |
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LB setup DRB |
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0, 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0, 0 0 0 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q0 |
UL PDCP SDU size = 40 bits (5 bytes) Q4..Q0 = Data Radio Bearer identity number for the default radio bearer. See 36.509 clause 6.1 |
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UE test loop mode B LB setup |
Not present |
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Table 8.7.12.1.2.1.4.3-2: SecurityModeCommand (in the preamble)
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Derivation Path: TS 36.508 clause 4.6.1 table 4.6.1-19 |
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Information Element |
Value/remark |
Comment |
Condition |
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SecurityModeCommand ::= SEQUENCE { |
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criticalExtensions CHOICE { |
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c1 CHOICE{ |
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securityModeCommand-r8 SEQUENCE { |
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securityConfiguration SEQUENCE { |
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cipheringAlgorithm |
eea2 |
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nextHopChainingCount |
Not present |
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} |
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nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {} |
Not present |
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} |
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} |
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} |
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} |
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Table 8.7.12.1.2.1.4.3-3: PhysicalConfigDedicated-DEFAULT
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Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 5.5.1, Table 5.5.1.2-1 |
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Information Element |
Value/remark |
Comment |
Condition |
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PhysicalConfigDedicated-DEFAULT ::= SEQUENCE { |
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antennaInfo CHOICE { |
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explicitValue ::= SEQUENCE { |
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transmissionMode |
tm3 |
Transmission mode 3 |
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codebookSubsetRestriction CHOICE { |
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n2TxAntenna-tm3 |
10 |
2TX |
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} |
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ue-TransmitAntennaSelection CHOICE { |
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Release |
NULL |
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} |
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} |
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} |
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} |
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Table 8.7.12.1.2.1.4.3-4: PhysicalConfigDedicatedSCell-r10-DEFAULT
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Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.6.3 Table 4.6.3-6A |
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Information Element |
Value/remark |
Comment |
Condition |
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PhysicalConfigDedicatedSCell-r10-DEFAULT ::= SEQUENCE { |
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nonUL-Configuration-r10 SEQUENCE { |
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antennaInfo-r10 CHOICE { |
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transmissionMode-r10 |
tm3 |
Transmission mode 3 |
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codebookSubsetRestriction-r10 |
10 |
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ue-TransmitAntennaSelection CHOICE { |
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Release |
NULL |
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} |
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} |
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} |
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} |
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8.7.12.1.2.1.5 Test requirement
The pass fail decision is as specified in the test procedure in clause 8.7.12.1.2.1.4.2.
There are no parameters in the test setup or measurement process whose variation impacts the results so there are no applicable test tolerances for this test.
8.7.12.1.2.2 LAA sustained data rate performance with FDD PCell for 4 layer MIMO (2DL CA)
8.7.12.1.2.2.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 8.7.1.1.
8.7.12.1.2.2.2 Test applicability
This test applies to all types of E-UTRA FDD Release 13 and forward UEs that support LAA with E-UTRA FDD as PCell and supports 4 Rx antenna ports and 4-layer spatial multiplexing.
8.7.12.1.2.2.3 Minimum requirements
The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 8.7.12.1.1.
8.7.12.1.2.2.4 Test description
8.7.12.1.2.2.4.1 Initial conditions
For UE not supporting 256QAM, the requirements are specified in Table 8.7.12.1-2, with the addition of the parameters in Table 8.7.12.1.2.2.4.1-1. The test points are applied to UE category and bandwidth combination with maximum equivalent aggregated bandwidth as specified in Table 8.7.12.1.2.2.4.1-2.
For UE supporting 256QAM, the requirements are specified in Table 8.7.12.1.1-3, with the addition of the parameters in Table 8.7.12.1.2.2.4.1-1. The test points are applied to UE category and bandwidth combination with maximum equivalent aggregated bandwidth as specified in Table 8.7.12.1.2.2.4.1-3.
Table 8.7.12.1.2.2.4.1-1: Test parameters for sustained downlink data rate (4 layers MIMO)
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Test |
Bandwidth (MHz) |
MIMO layer |
Antenna configuration |
Equivalent aggr. BW (MHz) |
PDCP SDU size [Octets] 64QAM |
PDCP SDU size [Octets] 256QAM |
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Total |
FDD CC |
LAA CC |
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|
1 |
20 |
20 |
– |
4 layer |
4X4 |
160 |
1455 |
1408 |
|
20 |
– |
20 |
4 layer |
4X4 |
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2 |
15 |
15 |
– |
4 layer |
4X4 |
140 |
1455 |
1408 |
|
20 |
– |
20 |
4 layer |
4X4 |
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3 |
10 |
10 |
– |
4 layer |
4X4 |
120 |
1455 |
1408 |
|
20 |
– |
20 |
4 layer |
4X4 |
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4 |
20 |
20 |
– |
2 layer |
2×2 |
120 |
1341 |
1355 |
|
20 |
– |
20 |
4 layer |
4X4 |
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5 |
20 |
20 |
– |
4 layer |
4X4 |
120 |
1341 |
1355 |
|
20 |
– |
20 |
2 layer |
2×2 |
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6 |
15 |
15 |
– |
2 layer |
2×2 |
110 |
1142 |
1341 |
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20 |
– |
20 |
4 layer |
4X4 |
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7 |
5 |
5 |
– |
4 layer |
4X4 |
100 |
1455 |
1408 |
|
20 |
– |
20 |
4 layer |
4X4 |
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8 |
10 |
10 |
– |
2 layer |
2×2 |
100 |
1141 |
1218 |
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20 |
– |
20 |
4 layer |
4X4 |
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9 |
15 |
15 |
– |
4 layer |
4X4 |
100 |
1341 |
1355 |
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20 |
– |
20 |
2 layer |
2×2 |
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10 |
5 |
5 |
– |
2 layer |
2×2 |
90 |
1138 |
1014 |
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20 |
– |
20 |
4 layer |
4X4 |
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11 |
10 |
10 |
– |
4 layer |
4X4 |
80 |
1341 |
1355 |
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20 |
– |
20 |
2 layer |
2×2 |
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12 |
5 |
5 |
– |
4 layer |
4X4 |
60 |
1341 |
1355 |
|
20 |
– |
20 |
2 layer |
2×2 |
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Note 1: For 64 QAM, an UE is required to fulfil Sub-test 1-12 depending on UE capabilities of endingDwPTS and secondSlotStartingPosition. For an UE supporting end partial SF, it is required to fulfil Sub-test 1-12 with R.9 FS3; For an UE supporting initial partial SF but not supporting end partial SF, it is required to fulfil Sub-test 1-12 with R.10 FS3; For an UE not supporting both initial and end partial SF, it is required to fulfil Sub-test 1-12 with R.8 FS3. Note 2: For 256 QAM, an UE is required to fulfil Sub-test 1-12 depending on UE capabilities of endingDwPTS and secondSlotStartingPosition. For an UE supporting end partial SF, it is required to fulfil Sub-test 1-12 with R.15 FS3; For an UE supporting initial partial SF but not supporting end partial SF, it is required to fulfil Sub-test 1-12 with R.16 FS3; For an UE not supporting both initial and end partial SF, it is required to fulfil Sub-test 1-12 with R.14 FS3. |
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Table 8.7.12.1.2.2.4.1-2: Test points for sustained data rate (FRC 64QAM)
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Maximum supported equivalent aggr. BW |
Cat. 9, 10 |
Cat. 11, 12 |
DL Cat. 13 |
DL Cat. 15 |
DL Cat. 16 |
DL Cat. 18 |
DL Cat. 19 |
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Bagg (MHz) |
BW combination (MHz) |
MIMO layer |
DL Cat. 9, 10 |
DL Cat. 11, 12 |
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FDD CC |
LAA CC |
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160 |
20 |
– |
4 layer |
1 |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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– |
20 |
4 layer |
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140 |
15 |
– |
4 layer |
2 |
2 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
4 layer |
||||||||
|
120 |
10 |
– |
4 layer |
3 |
3 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
4 layer |
||||||||
|
120 |
20 |
– |
2 layer |
4 |
4 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
4 layer |
||||||||
|
120 |
20 |
– |
4 layer |
5 |
5 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
2 layer |
||||||||
|
110 |
15 |
– |
2 layer |
6 |
6 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
4 layer |
||||||||
|
100 |
5 |
– |
4 layer |
7 |
7 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
4 layer |
||||||||
|
100 |
15 |
– |
4 layer |
8 |
8 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
2 layer |
||||||||
|
100 |
10 |
– |
2 layer |
9 |
9 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
4 layer |
||||||||
|
90 |
5 |
– |
2 layer |
10 |
10 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
4 layer |
||||||||
|
80 |
10 |
– |
4 layer |
11 |
11 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
2 layer |
||||||||
|
60 |
5 |
– |
4 layer |
12 |
12 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
2 layer |
||||||||
|
Note 1: Select the largest equivalent aggregated bandwidth supported by the UE as defined in clause 8.7.12.1. Only one test point to be tested. |
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Table 8.7.12.1.2.2.4.1-3: Test points for sustained data rate (FRC 256QAM)
|
Maximum supported equivalent aggr. BW |
Cat. 11, 12 |
DL Cat. 13 |
DL Cat. 15 |
DL Cat. 16 |
DL Cat. 18 |
DL Cat. 19 |
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|
Bagg (MHz) |
BW combination (MHz) |
MIMO layer |
DL Cat. 11, 12 |
||||||
|
FDD CC |
LAA CC |
||||||||
|
160 |
20 |
– |
4 layer |
1 |
– |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
4 layer |
|||||||
|
140 |
15 |
– |
4 layer |
2 |
– |
2 |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
4 layer |
|||||||
|
120 |
10 |
– |
4 layer |
3 |
– |
3 |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
4 layer |
|||||||
|
120 |
20 |
– |
2 layer |
4 |
– |
4 |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
4 layer |
|||||||
|
120 |
20 |
– |
4 layer |
5 |
– |
5 |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
2 layer |
|||||||
|
110 |
15 |
– |
2 layer |
6 |
– |
6 |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
4 layer |
|||||||
|
100 |
5 |
– |
4 layer |
7 |
– |
7 |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
4 layer |
|||||||
|
100 |
15 |
– |
4 layer |
8 |
– |
8 |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
2 layer |
|||||||
|
100 |
10 |
– |
2 layer |
9 |
– |
9 |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
4 layer |
|||||||
|
90 |
5 |
– |
2 layer |
10 |
– |
10 |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
4 layer |
|||||||
|
80 |
10 |
– |
4 layer |
11 |
– |
11 |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
2 layer |
|||||||
|
60 |
5 |
– |
4 layer |
12 |
– |
12 |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
2 layer |
|||||||
|
Note 1: Select the largest equivalent aggregated bandwidth supported by the UE as defined in clause 8.7.12.1.1. Only one test point to be tested. |
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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.
Channel Bandwidths to be tested: FDD cell bandwidth can be picked up according to Table 8.7.12.1.2.2.4.1-1 and LAA cell bandwidth shall be 20 MHz.
1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connector(s) as shown in TS 36.508 [7] Annex A, Figure A.90.
2. For UE not supporting 256QAM the parameter settings for the cell are set up according to Table 8.7.12.1.1 and Table 8.7.12.1.2.2.4.1-1 depending on the UE category according to Table 8.7.12.1.2.2.4.1-2. For UE supporting 256QAM the parameter settings for the cell are set up according to Table 8.7.12.1.1 and Table 8.7.12.1.2.2.4.1-1 depending on the UE category according to Table 8.7.12.1.2.2.4.1-3.
3. Downlink signals for PCC are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1 and Annex 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 4A-RF according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 5.2A.3. Message contents are defined in clause 8.7.12.1.2.2.4.3.
8.7.12.1.2.2.4.2 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.
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. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.1 (No external noise sources are applied).
5. The SS looks up TBsize in Table 8.7.12.1.2.2.4.1-1 for the tests to be performed.
6. SS sets the counters, NDL_newtx ,NDL_retx, NUL_PDCP, and NDDL_PDCP to 0.
7. For each new DL HARQ transmission the SS generates sufficient PDCP SDUs to fill up the TB in accordance with Table 8.7.12.1.2.2.4.1-1. The SS ciphers the PDCP SDUs, concatenates the resultant PDCP PDUs to form an RLC PDU and then a MAC PDU. The SS transmits the MAC PDU. The SS increments then NDL_newtx by one and NDL_PDCP by the number of new PDCP SDUs (Note 1) included in the sent MAC PDU.
8. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 2C for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC for SCC. Additionally in the last two subframes of every burst SS transmits PDCCH DCI format 1C for CC_RNTI 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 8.7.12.1.2.2.4.1-1.
9. If PHY requests a DL HARQ retransmission, the SS performs a HARQ retransmission and increments NDL_retx by one.
10. Steps 7 to 9 are repeated at every TTI for at least 300 frames and the SS waits for 300ms to let any HARQ retransmissions and RLC retransmissions to finish.
11. For each PDCP SDU received at the SS, if the content of the data matches that of the truncated version of the original PDCP SDU generated at the SS, the SS increments NUL_PDCP by one
12. The SS calculates the TB success rate as A = 100%*NDL_newtx/ (NDL_newtx + NDL_retx). Measurements are not based on UE feedback but on SS counters instead (NDL_newtx and NDL_retx) in order to validate HARQ feedback received from the UE.
13. The SS calculates the PDCP SDU loss as B = NDL_PDCP – NUL_PDCP
14. The UE passes the test if A > 85% and B = 0.
NOTE 1: In case of RLC PDU retransmission, the number of new required PDCP SDUs is as many as to fill the rest of TB.
8.7.12.1.2.2.4.3 Message contents
Table 8.7.12.1.2.2.4.3-1: CLOSE UE TEST LOOP (in the preamble)
|
Derivation Path: 36.509 clause 6.1 |
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|
Information Element |
Value/remark |
Comment |
Condition |
|
|
Protocol discriminator |
1 1 1 1 |
|||
|
Skip indicator |
0 0 0 0 |
|||
|
Message type |
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
|||
|
UE test loop mode |
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
UE test loop mode A |
||
|
UE test loop mode A LB setup |
||||
|
Length of UE test loop mode A LB setup list in bytes |
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 |
Length of one LB setup DRB (3 bytes) |
||
|
LB setup DRB |
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0, 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0, 0 0 0 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q0 |
UL PDCP SDU size = 40 bits (5 bytes) Q4..Q0 = Data Radio Bearer identity number for the default radio bearer. See 36.509 clause 6.1 |
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|
UE test loop mode B LB setup |
Not present |
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Table 8.7.12.1.2.2.4.3-2: SecurityModeCommand (in the preamble)
|
Derivation Path: TS 36.508 clause 4.6.1 table 4.6.1-19 |
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|
Information Element |
Value/remark |
Comment |
Condition |
|
|
SecurityModeCommand ::= SEQUENCE { |
||||
|
criticalExtensions CHOICE { |
||||
|
c1 CHOICE{ |
||||
|
securityModeCommand-r8 SEQUENCE { |
||||
|
securityConfiguration SEQUENCE { |
||||
|
cipheringAlgorithm |
eea2 |
|||
|
nextHopChainingCount |
Not present |
|||
|
} |
||||
|
nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {} |
Not present |
|||
|
} |
||||
|
} |
||||
|
} |
||||
|
} |
||||
Table 8.7.12.1.2.2.4.3-3: PhysicalConfigDedicated-DEFAULT
|
Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 5.5.1, Table 5.5.1.2-1 |
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|
Information Element |
Value/remark |
Comment |
Condition |
|
PhysicalConfigDedicated-DEFAULT ::= SEQUENCE { |
|||
|
antennaInfo CHOICE { |
|||
|
explicitValue ::= SEQUENCE { |
|||
|
transmissionMode |
tm3 |
Transmission mode 3 |
|
|
codebookSubsetRestriction CHOICE { |
|||
|
n2TxAntenna-tm3 |
10 |
2TX |
|
|
n4TxAntenna-tm3 |
1000 |
4TX |
|
|
} |
|||
|
ue-TransmitAntennaSelection CHOICE { |
|||
|
Release |
NULL |
||
|
} |
|||
|
} |
|||
|
} |
|||
|
} |
|||
Table 8.7.12.1.2.2.4.3-4: PhysicalConfigDedicatedSCell-r10-DEFAULT
|
Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.6.3 Table 4.6.3-6A |
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|
Information Element |
Value/remark |
Comment |
Condition |
|
PhysicalConfigDedicatedSCell-r10-DEFAULT ::= SEQUENCE { |
|||
|
nonUL-Configuration-r10 SEQUENCE { |
|||
|
antennaInfo-r10 CHOICE { |
|||
|
transmissionMode-r10 |
tm3 |
Transmission mode 3 |
|
|
codebookSubsetRestriction-r10 |
10 |
2TX |
|
|
codebookSubsetRestriction-r10 |
1000 |
4TX |
|
|
ue-TransmitAntennaSelection CHOICE { |
|||
|
Release |
NULL |
||
|
} |
|||
|
} |
|||
|
pdsch-ConfigDedicated-r10 CHOICE { |
4TX |
||
|
p-a |
dB-6 |
||
|
} |
|||
|
} |
|||
|
} |
|||
8.7.12.1.2.2.5 Test requirement
The pass fail decision is as specified in the test procedure in clause 8.7.12.1.2.2.4.2.
There are no parameters in the test setup or measurement process whose variation impacts the results so there are no applicable test tolerances for this test.
8.7.12.2 TDD CA in unlicensed bands
8.7.12.2.1 Minimum conformance requirements (TDD CA in unlicensed bands)
The parameters specified in Table 8.7.12.2.1-1 are valid for all LAA CA SDR tests unless otherwise stated.
Table 8.7.12.2.1-1: Common Test Parameters
|
Parameter |
Unit |
TDD CC |
LAA CC |
|
Transmission mode |
3 |
||
|
Uplink downlink configuration (Note 1) |
1 |
N/A |
|
|
Special subframe configuration (Note 2) |
4 |
N/A |
|
|
Cyclic prefix |
Normal |
||
|
Cell ID |
0 |
0 |
|
|
Inter-TTI Distance |
1 |
||
|
Number of HARQ processes per component carrier |
Processes |
8 |
|
|
Maximum number of HARQ transmission |
4 |
||
|
Redundancy version coding sequence |
{0,0,1,2} for 64QAM and 256QAM |
||
|
Number of OFDM symbols for PDCCH per component carrier |
OFDM symbols |
1 |
|
|
Cross carrier scheduling |
Not configured |
||
|
Propagation condition |
Static propagation condition (B.1) No external noise sources are applied |
||
|
at antenna port
|
dBm/15kHz |
-85 |
|
|
Antenna configuration |
2 layer CC |
2×2 or 2×4 |
|
|
4 layer CC |
4×4 |
||
|
Codebook subset restriction |
2 layer CC |
10 |
|
|
4 layer CC |
1000 |
||
|
Downlink power allocation |
2 layer CC |
|
|
|
4 layer CC |
|
||
|
Symbols for unused PRBs |
OP.1 TDD |
TBD |
|
|
Note 1: as specified in Table 4.2-2 in TS 36.211 [4]. Note 2: as specified in Table 4.2-1 in TS 36.211 [4]. |
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= -3dB, 
= -3dB, σ = 0dB
= -6dB, 
= -6dB, σ = 3dBFor UE not supporting 256QAM, the TB success rate shall be higher than 85% when PDSCH are scheduled with FRC in Table 8.7.12.2.1-2 with the downlink physical channel setup according to Annex C.3.2.
For UE supporting 256QAM, the TB success rate shall be higher than 85% when PDSCH are scheduled with FRC in Table 8.7.12.2.1-3 with the downlink physical channel setup according to Annex C.3.2. For UE supporting 256QAM, the requirement with 64QAM is not applicable.
For LAA SCell, per-CC separate FRCs are defined for different UE capability for endingDwPTS and secondSlotStartingPosition.
The TB success rate is defined as 100%*NDL_correct_rx/ (NDL_newtx + NDL_retx), where NDL_newtx is the number of newly transmitted DL transport blocks, NDL_retx is the number of retransmitted DL transport blocks, and NDL_correct_rx is the number of correctly received DL transport blocks. The TB success rate shall be sustained during at least 300 frames.
Table 8.7.12.2.1-2: Per-CC FRC for SDR test (64QAM)
|
MIMO layer |
Bandwidth (MHz) |
TDD |
LAA supporting end partial SF |
LAA supporting initial partial SF but not supporting end partial SF |
LAA not supporting both initial and end partial SF |
|
2 layer |
5 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
10 |
R.31-6 TDD |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
|
15 |
R.31-5 TDD |
N/A |
NA |
NA |
|
|
20 |
R.31-4 TDD |
R.6 FS3 |
R.7 FS3 |
R.5 FS3 |
|
|
4 layer |
5 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
10 |
R.31-7 TDD |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
|
15 |
R.31-8 TDD |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
|
20 |
R.31-9 TDD |
R.9 FS3 |
R.10 FS3 |
R.8 FS3 |
Table 8.7.12.2.1-3: Per-CC FRC for SDR test (256QAM)
|
MIMO layer |
Bandwidth (MHz) |
TDD |
LAA supporting end partial SF |
LAA supporting initial partial SF but not supporting end partial SF |
LAA not supporting both initial and end partial SF |
|
2 layer |
5 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
10 |
R.68-2 TDD |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
|
15 |
R.68-1 TDD |
N/A |
NA |
NA |
|
|
20 |
R.68 TDD |
R.12 FS3 |
R.13 FS3 |
R.11 FS3 |
|
|
4 layer |
5 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
10 |
R.68-4 TDD |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
|
15 |
R.68-5 TDD |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
|
20 |
R.68-6 TDD |
R.15 FS3 |
R.16 FS3 |
R.14 FS3 |
CA configuration, bandwidth combination and MIMO layer on each CC is determined by following procedure.
– Select one CA bandwidth combination among all supported CA configurations with bandwidth combination and MIMO layer on each CC following the equation that leads to largest equivalent aggregated bandwidth among all CA bandwidth combinations supported by UE. Equivalent aggregated bandwidth is defined as
where 
is number of CCs, 
and 
is MIMO layer and bandwidth of CC 
.
– When there are multiple sets of {CA configuration, bandwidth combination, MIMO layer} with same largest aggregated bandwidth, select one among sets with largest number of 4 layer CCs.
8.7.12.2.2 LAA sustained data rate performance with TDD as Pcell with 2DL CA
8.7.12.2.2.1 LAA sustained data rate performance with TDD PCell with 2DL CA (2Rx)
8.7.12.2.2.1.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 8.7.2.1.
8.7.12.2.2.1.2 Test applicability
This test applies to all types of E-UTRA TDD Release 13 and forward UEs that support E-UTRA TDD and downlink LAA with TDD as PCell.
8.7.12.2.2.1.3 Minimum requirements
The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 8.7.12.2.1.
8.7.12.2.2.1.4 Test description
8.7.12.2.2.1.4.1 Initial conditions
For UE not supporting 256QAM, the requirements for LAA Sustained data rate performance with TDD PCell are specified in Table 8.7.12.2.1-2 with the additional parameters specified in Table 8.7.12.2.2.1.4.1-1. The test points are applied to UE category and bandwidth combination with maximum aggregated bandwidth as specified in Table 8.7.12.2.2.1.4.1-2.
For UE supporting 256QAM, the requirements for LAA Sustained data rate performance with TDD PCell are specified in Table 8.7.12.2.1-3 with the additional parameters specified in Table 8.7.12.2.2.1.4.1-1. The test points are applied to UE category and bandwidth combination with maximum aggregated bandwidth as specified in Table 8.7.12.2.2.1.4.1-3
Table 8.7.12.2.2.1.4.1-1: Test parameters for sustained downlink data rate
|
Test |
Bandwidth (MHz) |
MIMO layer |
Antenna configuration |
Equivalent aggr. BW (MHz) |
PDCP SDU size [Octets] 64QAM |
PDCP SDU size [Octets] 256QAM |
||
|
Total |
TDD CC |
LAA CC |
||||||
|
1 |
40 |
20 |
20 |
2 layer |
2×2 |
80 |
1341 |
1219 |
|
2 |
35 |
15 |
20 |
70 |
1142 |
1219 |
||
|
3 |
30 |
10 |
20 |
60 |
1141 |
1218 |
||
|
Note 1: For 64 QAM, an UE is required to fulfil Sub-test 1-3 depending on UE capabilities of endingDwPTS and secondSlotStartingPosition. For an UE supporting end partial SF, it is required to fulfil Sub-test 1-3 with R.6 FS3; For an UE supporting initial partial SF but not supporting end partial SF, it is required to fulfil Sub-test 1-3 with R.7 FS3; For an UE not supporting both initial and end partial SF, it is required to fulfil Sub-test 1-3 with R.5 FS3. Note 2: For 256 QAM, an UE is required to fulfil Sub-test 1-3 depending on UE capabilities of endingDwPTS and secondSlotStartingPosition. For an UE supporting end partial SF, it is required to fulfil Sub-test 1-3 with R.12 FS3; For an UE supporting initial partial SF but not supporting end partial SF, it is required to fulfil Sub-test 1-3 with R.13 FS3; For an UE not supporting both initial and end partial SF, it is required to fulfil Sub-test 1-3 with R.11 FS3. |
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Table 8.7.12.2.2.1.4.1-2: Test points for sustained data rate (FRC 64QAM)
|
Maximum supported equivalent aggr. BW |
Cat. 6, 7 |
Cat. 9, 10 |
Cat. 11, 12 |
DL Cat. 13 |
DL Cat. 15 |
DL Cat. 16 |
DL Cat. 18 |
|||
|
Bagg (MHz) |
BW Combination (MHz) |
MIMO layer |
DL Cat. 9, 10 |
DL Cat. 11, 12 |
||||||
|
TDD CC |
||||||||||
|
80 |
20 |
20 |
2 layer |
1 |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
70 |
15 |
20 |
2 |
2 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
|
60 |
10 |
20 |
3 |
3 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
|
Note 1: Select the largest equivalent aggregated bandwidth supported by the UE as defined in clause 8.7.12.2. Only one test point to be tested. |
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Table 8.7.12.2.2.1.4.1-3: Test points for sustained data rate (FRC 256QAM)
|
Maximum supported equivalent aggr. BW |
Cat. 11, 12 |
DL Cat. 13 |
DL Cat. 15 |
DL Cat. 16 |
DL Cat. 18 |
DL Cat. 19 |
|||
|
Bagg (MHz) |
BW Combination (MHz) |
MIMO layer |
DL Cat. 11, 12 |
||||||
|
TDD CC |
LAA CC |
||||||||
|
80 |
20 |
20 |
2 layer |
1 |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
70 |
15 |
20 |
2 |
2 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
|
60 |
10 |
20 |
3 |
3 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
|
Note 1: Select the largest equivalent aggregated bandwidth supported by the UE as defined in clause 8.7.12.2. Only one test point to be tested. |
|||||||||
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.
Channel Bandwidths to be tested: according to Table 8.7.12.2.2.1.4.1-1 depending on the UE category according to Table 8.7.12.2.2.1.4.1-2 for UE not supporting 256QAM or Table 8.7.12.2.2.1.4.1-3 for UE supporting 256QAM.
1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connector(s) as shown in TS 36.508 [7] Annex A, Figure group A.36 (without using faders and AWGN generators) for UE supporting only 2Rx RF bands on all CC.
2. For UE not supporting 256QAM the parameter settings for the cell are set up according to Table 8.7.12.2.1-1 and Table 8.7.12.2.2.1.4.1-1 depending on the UE category according to Table 8.7.12.2.2.1.4.1-2. For UE supporting 256QAM the parameter settings for the cell are set up according to Table 8.7.12.2.1-1and Table 8.7.12.2.2.1.4.1-1 depending on the UE category according to Table 8.7.12.2.2.1.4.1-3.
3. Downlink signals for PCC are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1 and Annex 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 4A-RF according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 5.2A.3. Message contents are defined in clause 8.7.12.2.1.4.3.
8.7.12.2.2.1.4.2 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.
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. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.1 (No external noise sources are applied).
5. The SS looks up TBsize in Table 8.7.12.2.2.1.4.1-1 for the tests to be performed.
6. SS sets the counters, NDL_newtx ,NDL_retx, NUL_PDCP, and NDDL_PDCP to 0.
7. For each new DL HARQ transmission the SS generates sufficient PDCP SDUs to fill up the TB in accordance with Table 8.7.12.2.2.1.4.1-1. The SS ciphers the PDCP SDUs, concatenates the resultant PDCP PDUs to form an RLC PDU and then a MAC PDU. The SS transmits the MAC PDU. The SS increments then NDL_newtx by one and NDL_PDCP by the number of new PDCP SDUs (Note 1) included in the sent MAC PDU.
8. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 2C for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC for SCC. Additionally in the last two subframes of every burst SS transmits PDCCH DCI format 1C for CC_RNTI 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 8.7.12.2.2.1.4.1-2 for UE not supporting 256QAM and Table 8.7.12.2.2.1.4.1-3 for UE supporting 256QAM.
9. If PHY requests a DL HARQ retransmission, the SS performs a HARQ retransmission and increments NDL_retx by one.
10. Steps 7 to 9 are repeated at every TTI for at least 300 frames and the SS waits for 300ms to let any HARQ retransmissions and RLC retransmissions to finish.
11. For each PDCP SDU received at the SS, if the content of the data matches that of the truncated version of the original PDCP SDU generated at the SS, the SS increments NUL_PDCP by one
12. The SS calculates the TB success rate as A = 100%*NDL_newtx/ (NDL_newtx + NDL_retx). Measurements are not based on UE feedback but on SS counters instead (NDL_newtx and NDL_retx) in order to validate HARQ feedback received from the UE.
13. The SS calculates the PDCP SDU loss as B = NDL_PDCP – NUL_PDCP
14. The UE passes the test if A > 85% and B = 0.
NOTE 1: In case of RLC PDU retransmission, the number of new required PDCP SDUs is as many as to fill the rest of TB.
8.7.12.2.2.1.4.3 Message contents
Table 8.7.12.2.1.4.3-1: CLOSE UE TEST LOOP (in the preamble)
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Derivation Path: 36.509 clause 6.1 |
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Information Element |
Value/remark |
Comment |
Condition |
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Protocol discriminator |
1 1 1 1 |
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Skip indicator |
0 0 0 0 |
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Message type |
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
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UE test loop mode |
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
UE test loop mode A |
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UE test loop mode A LB setup |
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Length of UE test loop mode A LB setup list in bytes |
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 |
Length of one LB setup DRB (3 bytes) |
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LB setup DRB |
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0, 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0, 0 0 0 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q0 |
UL PDCP SDU size = 40 bits (5 bytes) Q4..Q0 = Data Radio Bearer identity number for the default radio bearer. See 36.509 clause 6.1 |
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UE test loop mode B LB setup |
Not present |
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Table 8.7.12.2.1.4.3-2: SecurityModeCommand (in the preamble)
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Derivation Path: TS 36.508 clause 4.6.1 table 4.6.1-19 |
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Information Element |
Value/remark |
Comment |
Condition |
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SecurityModeCommand ::= SEQUENCE { |
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criticalExtensions CHOICE { |
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c1 CHOICE{ |
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securityModeCommand-r8 SEQUENCE { |
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securityConfiguration SEQUENCE { |
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cipheringAlgorithm |
eea2 |
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nextHopChainingCount |
Not present |
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} |
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nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {} |
Not present |
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} |
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} |
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} |
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} |
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Table 8.7.12.2.1.4.3-3: PhysicalConfigDedicated-DEFAULT
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Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 5.5.1, Table 5.5.1.2-1 |
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Information Element |
Value/remark |
Comment |
Condition |
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PhysicalConfigDedicated-DEFAULT ::= SEQUENCE { |
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antennaInfo CHOICE { |
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explicitValue ::= SEQUENCE { |
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transmissionMode |
tm3 |
Transmission mode 3 |
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codebookSubsetRestriction CHOICE { |
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n2TxAntenna-tm3 |
10 |
2TX |
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} |
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ue-TransmitAntennaSelection CHOICE { |
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Release |
NULL |
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} |
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} |
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} |
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} |
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Table 8.7.12.2.2.1.4.3-4: PhysicalConfigDedicatedSCell-r10-DEFAULT
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Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.6.3 Table 4.6.3-6A |
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Information Element |
Value/remark |
Comment |
Condition |
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PhysicalConfigDedicatedSCell-r10-DEFAULT ::= SEQUENCE { |
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nonUL-Configuration-r10 SEQUENCE { |
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antennaInfo-r10 CHOICE { |
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transmissionMode-r10 |
tm3 |
Transmission mode 3 |
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codebookSubsetRestriction-r10 |
10 |
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ue-TransmitAntennaSelection CHOICE { |
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|
Release |
NULL |
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} |
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} |
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} |
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} |
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8.7.12.2.2.1.5 Test requirement
The pass fail decision is as specified in the test procedure in clause 8.7.12.2.2.1.4.2.
There are no parameters in the test setup or measurement process whose variation impacts the results so there are no applicable test tolerances for this test.
8.7.12.2.2.2 LAA sustained data rate performance with TDD PCell for 4 layer MIMO (2DL CA)
8.7.12.2.2.2.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 8.7.2.1.
8.7.12.2.2.2.2 Test applicability
This test applies to all types of E-UTRA TDD Release 13 and forward UEs that support E-UTRA TDD and supports 4 Rx antenna ports and 4-layer spatial multiplexing and downlink LAA with TDD as PCell.
8.7.12.2.2.2.3 Minimum requirements
The minimum conformance requirements are defined in clause 8.7.12.2.1.
8.7.12.2.2.2.4 Test description
8.7.12.2.2.2.4.1 Initial conditions
For UE not supporting 256QAM, the requirements are specified in Table 8.7.12.2.1-2, with the addition of the parameters in Table 8.7.12.2.2.2.4.1-1. The test points are applied to UE category and bandwidth combination with maximum equivalent aggregated bandwidth as specified in Table 8.7.12.2.2.2.4.1-2.
For UE supporting 256QAM, the requirements are specified in Table 8.7.12.2.1-3, with the addition of the parameters in Table 8.7.12.2.2.2.4.1-1. The test points are applied to UE category and bandwidth combination with maximum equivalent aggregated bandwidth as specified in Table 8.7.12.2.2.2.4.1-3.
Table 8.7.12.2.2.2.4.1-1: Test parameters for sustained downlink data rate (4 layers MIMO)
|
Test |
Bandwidth (MHz) |
MIMO layer |
Antenna configuration |
Equivalent aggr. BW (MHz) |
PDCP SDU size [Octets] 64QAM |
PDCP SDU size [Octets] 256QAM |
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|
Total |
TDD CC |
LAA CC |
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1 |
20 |
20 |
– |
4 layer |
4X4 |
160 |
1455 |
1408 |
|
20 |
– |
20 |
4 layer |
4X4 |
||||
|
2 |
15 |
15 |
– |
4 layer |
4X4 |
140 |
1455 |
1408 |
|
20 |
– |
20 |
4 layer |
4X4 |
||||
|
3 |
10 |
10 |
– |
4 layer |
4X4 |
120 |
1455 |
1408 |
|
20 |
– |
20 |
4 layer |
4X4 |
||||
|
4 |
20 |
20 |
– |
2 layer |
2×2 |
120 |
1341 |
1355 |
|
20 |
– |
20 |
4 layer |
4X4 |
||||
|
5 |
20 |
20 |
– |
4 layer |
4X4 |
120 |
1341 |
1355 |
|
20 |
– |
20 |
2 layer |
2×2 |
||||
|
6 |
15 |
15 |
– |
2 layer |
2×2 |
110 |
1142 |
1341 |
|
20 |
– |
20 |
4 layer |
4X4 |
||||
|
7 |
10 |
10 |
– |
2 layer |
2×2 |
100 |
1141 |
1218 |
|
20 |
– |
20 |
4 layer |
4X4 |
||||
|
8 |
15 |
15 |
– |
4 layer |
4X4 |
100 |
1341 |
1355 |
|
20 |
– |
20 |
2 layer |
2×2 |
||||
|
9 |
10 |
10 |
– |
4 layer |
4X4 |
80 |
1341 |
1355 |
|
20 |
– |
20 |
2 layer |
2×2 |
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Note 1: For 64 QAM, an UE is required to fulfil Sub-test 1-9 depending on UE capabilities of endingDwPTS and secondSlotStartingPosition. For an UE supporting end partial SF, it is required to fulfil Sub-test 1-9 with R.9 FS3; For an UE supporting initial partial SF but not supporting end partial SF, it is required to fulfil Sub-test 1-9 with R.10 FS3; For an UE not supporting both initial and end partial SF, it is required to fulfil Sub-test 1-9 with R.8 FS3. Note 2: For 256 QAM, an UE is required to fulfil Sub-test 1-9 depending on UE capabilities of endingDwPTS and secondSlotStartingPosition. For an UE supporting end partial SF, it is required to fulfil Sub-test 1-9 with R.15 FS3; For an UE supporting initial partial SF but not supporting end partial SF, it is required to fulfil Sub-test 1-9 with R.16 FS3; For an UE not supporting both initial and end partial SF, it is required to fulfil Sub-test 1-9 with R.14 FS3. |
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Table 8.7.12.2.2.2.4.1-2: Test points for sustained data rate (FRC 64QAM)
|
Maximum supported equivalent aggr. BW |
Cat. 9, 10 |
Cat. 11, 12 |
DL Cat. 13 |
DL Cat. 15 |
DL Cat. 16 |
DL Cat. 18 |
DL Cat. 19 |
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|
Bagg (MHz) |
BW combination (MHz) |
MIMO layer |
DL Cat. 9, 10 |
DL Cat. 11, 12 |
||||||
|
TDD CC |
LAA CC |
|||||||||
|
160 |
20 |
– |
4 layer |
1 |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
4 layer |
||||||||
|
140 |
15 |
– |
4 layer |
2 |
2 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
4 layer |
||||||||
|
120 |
10 |
– |
4 layer |
3 |
3 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
4 layer |
||||||||
|
120 |
20 |
– |
2 layer |
4 |
4 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
4 layer |
||||||||
|
120 |
20 |
– |
4 layer |
5 |
5 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
2 layer |
||||||||
|
110 |
15 |
– |
2 layer |
6 |
6 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
4 layer |
||||||||
|
100 |
15 |
– |
4 layer |
7 |
7 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
2 layer |
||||||||
|
100 |
10 |
– |
2 layer |
8 |
8 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
4 layer |
||||||||
|
80 |
10 |
– |
4 layer |
9 |
9 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
2 layer |
||||||||
|
Note 1: Select the largest equivalent aggregated bandwidth supported by the UE as defined in clause 8.7.12.2. Only one test point to be tested. |
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Table 8.7.12.2.2.2.4.1-3: Test points for sustained data rate (FRC 256QAM)
|
Maximum supported equivalent aggr. BW |
Cat. 11, 12 |
DL Cat. 13 |
DL Cat. 15 |
DL Cat. 16 |
DL Cat. 18 |
DL Cat. 19 |
|||
|
Bagg (MHz) |
BW combination (MHz) |
MIMO layer |
DL Cat. 11, 12 |
||||||
|
TDD CC |
LAA CC |
||||||||
|
160 |
20 |
– |
4 layer |
1 |
– |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
4 layer |
|||||||
|
140 |
15 |
– |
4 layer |
2 |
– |
2 |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
4 layer |
|||||||
|
120 |
10 |
– |
4 layer |
3 |
– |
3 |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
4 layer |
|||||||
|
120 |
20 |
– |
2 layer |
4 |
– |
4 |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
4 layer |
|||||||
|
120 |
20 |
– |
4 layer |
5 |
– |
5 |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
2 layer |
|||||||
|
110 |
15 |
– |
2 layer |
6 |
– |
6 |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
4 layer |
|||||||
|
100 |
15 |
– |
4 layer |
7 |
– |
7 |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
2 layer |
|||||||
|
100 |
10 |
– |
2 layer |
8 |
– |
8 |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
4 layer |
|||||||
|
80 |
10 |
– |
4 layer |
9 |
– |
9 |
– |
– |
– |
|
– |
20 |
2 layer |
|||||||
|
Note 1: Select the largest equivalent aggregated bandwidth supported by the UE as defined in clause 8.7.12.2.1. Only one test point to be tested. |
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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.
Channel Bandwidths to be tested: TDD cell bandwidth can be picked up according to Table 8.7.12.2.2.2.4.1-1 and LAA cell bandwidth shall be 20 MHz.
1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connector(s) as shown in TS 36.508 [7] Annex A, Figure A.90.
2. For UE not supporting 256QAM the parameter settings for the cell are set up according to Table 8.7.12.2.1 and Table 8.7.12.2.2.2.4.1-1 depending on the UE category according to Table 8.7.12.2.2.2.4.1-2. For UE supporting 256QAM the parameter settings for the cell are set up according to Table 8.7.12.2.1 and Table 8.7.12.2.2.2.4.1-1 depending on the UE category according to Table 8.7.12.2.2.2.4.1-3.
3. Downlink signals for PCC are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1 and Annex 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 4A-RF according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 5.2A.3. Message contents are defined in clause 8.7.12.2.2.2.4.3.
8.7.12.2.2.2.4.2 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.
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. Propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.1 (No external noise sources are applied).
5. The SS looks up TBsize in Table 8.7.12.2.2.2.4.1-1 for the tests to be performed.
6. SS sets the counters, NDL_newtx ,NDL_retx, NUL_PDCP, and NDDL_PDCP to 0.
7. For each new DL HARQ transmission the SS generates sufficient PDCP SDUs to fill up the TB in accordance with Table 8.7.12.2.2.2.4.1-1. The SS ciphers the PDCP SDUs, concatenates the resultant PDCP PDUs to form an RLC PDU and then a MAC PDU. The SS transmits the MAC PDU. The SS increments then NDL_newtx by one and NDL_PDCP by the number of new PDCP SDUs (Note 1) included in the sent MAC PDU.
8. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 2C for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC for SCC. Additionally in the last two subframes of every burst SS transmits PDCCH DCI format 1C for CC_RNTI 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 8.7.12.2.2.2.4.1-1.
9. If PHY requests a DL HARQ retransmission, the SS performs a HARQ retransmission and increments NDL_retx by one.
10. Steps 7 to 9 are repeated at every TTI for at least 300 frames and the SS waits for 300ms to let any HARQ retransmissions and RLC retransmissions to finish.
11. For each PDCP SDU received at the SS, if the content of the data matches that of the truncated version of the original PDCP SDU generated at the SS, the SS increments NUL_PDCP by one
12. The SS calculates the TB success rate as A = 100%*NDL_newtx/ (NDL_newtx + NDL_retx). Measurements are not based on UE feedback but on SS counters instead (NDL_newtx and NDL_retx) in order to validate HARQ feedback received from the UE.
13. The SS calculates the PDCP SDU loss as B = NDL_PDCP – NUL_PDCP
14. The UE passes the test if A > 85% and B = 0.
NOTE 1: In case of RLC PDU retransmission, the number of new required PDCP SDUs is as many as to fill the rest of TB.
8.7.12.2.2.2.4.3 Message contents
Table 8.7.12.2.2.2.4.3-1: CLOSE UE TEST LOOP (in the preamble)
|
Derivation Path: 36.509 clause 6.1 |
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|
Information Element |
Value/remark |
Comment |
Condition |
|
|
Protocol discriminator |
1 1 1 1 |
|||
|
Skip indicator |
0 0 0 0 |
|||
|
Message type |
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
|||
|
UE test loop mode |
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 |
UE test loop mode A |
||
|
UE test loop mode A LB setup |
||||
|
Length of UE test loop mode A LB setup list in bytes |
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 |
Length of one LB setup DRB (3 bytes) |
||
|
LB setup DRB |
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0, 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0, 0 0 0 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q0 |
UL PDCP SDU size = 40 bits (5 bytes) Q4..Q0 = Data Radio Bearer identity number for the default radio bearer. See 36.509 clause 6.1 |
||
|
UE test loop mode B LB setup |
Not present |
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Table 8.7.12.2.2.2.4.3-2: SecurityModeCommand (in the preamble)
|
Derivation Path: TS 36.508 clause 4.6.1 table 4.6.1-19 |
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|
Information Element |
Value/remark |
Comment |
Condition |
|
|
SecurityModeCommand ::= SEQUENCE { |
||||
|
criticalExtensions CHOICE { |
||||
|
c1 CHOICE{ |
||||
|
securityModeCommand-r8 SEQUENCE { |
||||
|
securityConfiguration SEQUENCE { |
||||
|
cipheringAlgorithm |
eea2 |
|||
|
nextHopChainingCount |
Not present |
|||
|
} |
||||
|
nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {} |
Not present |
|||
|
} |
||||
|
} |
||||
|
} |
||||
|
} |
||||
Table 8.7.12.2.2.2.4.3-3: PhysicalConfigDedicated-DEFAULT
|
Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 5.5.1, Table 5.5.1.2-1 |
|||
|
Information Element |
Value/remark |
Comment |
Condition |
|
PhysicalConfigDedicated-DEFAULT ::= SEQUENCE { |
|||
|
antennaInfo CHOICE { |
|||
|
explicitValue ::= SEQUENCE { |
|||
|
transmissionMode |
tm3 |
Transmission mode 3 |
|
|
codebookSubsetRestriction CHOICE { |
|||
|
n2TxAntenna-tm3 |
10 |
2TX |
|
|
n4TxAntenna-tm3 |
1000 |
4TX |
|
|
} |
|||
|
ue-TransmitAntennaSelection CHOICE { |
|||
|
Release |
NULL |
||
|
} |
|||
|
} |
|||
|
} |
|||
|
} |
|||
Table 8.7.12.2.2.2.4.3-4: 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 CHOICE { |
|||
|
transmissionMode-r10 |
tm3 |
Transmission mode 3 |
|
|
codebookSubsetRestriction-r10 |
10 |
2TX |
|
|
codebookSubsetRestriction-r10 |
1000 |
4TX |
|
|
ue-TransmitAntennaSelection CHOICE { |
|||
|
Release |
NULL |
||
|
} |
|||
|
} |
|||
|
pdsch-ConfigDedicated-r10 CHOICE { |
4TX |
||
|
p-a |
dB-6 |
||
|
} |
|||
|
} |
|||
|
} |
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8.7.12.2.2.2.5 Test requirement
The pass fail decision is as specified in the test procedure in clause 8.7.12.2.2.2.4.2.
There are no parameters in the test setup or measurement process whose variation impacts the results so there are no applicable test tolerances for this test.