9.8 CSI reporting (UE supporting coverage enhancement)

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 number of receiver antennas N_RX assumed for the minimum performance requirement in this clause is 1.

The requirements in this sub-clause are defined based on the simulation results with UE DL Category M1 unless otherwise stated.

The requirements of UE DL Category M1 in 9.81 and 9.8.2 are applicable for UE DL Category M2 and UE DL Category 0.

The requirements of UE DL Category M1 in 9.8.3 and 9.8.4 are applicable for UE DL Category M2.

9.8.1 CQI reporting definition under AWGN conditions

9.8.1.1 FDD and Half duplex FDD CQI reporting definition under AWGN conditions for UE supporting coverage enhancement

9.8.1.1.1 Test purpose

To verify the variance of the wideband CQI reports is within the limits defined and a PDSCH BLER of 10% falls between the transport format based median CQI-1 and median CQI or the transport format based median CQI and median CQI +1.

9.8.1.1.2 Test applicability

This test applies to E-UTRA FDD and half-duplex FDD UE release 13 and forward of UE supporting ce-ModeA.

9.8.1.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements

The following requirements apply to UE supporting coverage enhancement. For the parameters specified in Table 9.8.1.1.3-1 and using the downlink physical channels specified in tables C.3.2-1 and C.3.2-2, the reported CQI value according to RC.23 FDD in Table A.4-1 shall be in the range of ±1 of the reported median more than 90% of the time. If the PDSCH BLER using the transport format indicated by median CQI is less than or equal to 0.1, the BLER using the transport format indicated by the (median CQI + 1) shall be greater than 0.1. If the PDSCH BLER using the transport format indicated by the median CQI is greater than 0.1, the BLER using transport format indicated by (median CQI – 1) shall be less than or equal to 0.1.

Table 9.8.1.1.3-1: PUCCH 1-0 static test (FDD and half-duplex FDD)

Parameter		Unit	Test 1
Bandwidth		MHz	10
PDSCH transmission mode			1
Downlink power allocation		dB	0
		dB	0
	σ	dB	0
	δ	dB	0
Propagation condition and antenna configuration			AWGN (1 x 1)
SNR (Note 2)		dB	5	6
		dB[mW/15kHz]	-93	-92
		dB[mW/15kHz]	-98	-98
Max number of HARQ transmissions			1
Physical channel for CQI reporting			PUSCH (Note 4)
PUCCH Report Type			4
Reporting periodicity		ms	N_pd = 10
CQI delay		ms	10
cqi-pmi-ConfigurationIndex			12
Frequency hopping			Disabled
Frequency hopping interval (interval-FDD)			N/A
Starting OFDM symbol (startSymbolBR)			3
PDSCH repetition level			1
M-PDCCH repetition level			1
Beamforming Precoder for MPDCCH			No precoding
Precoder update granularity for MPDCCH			N/A
BL/CE DL subframe configuration (fdd-DownlinkOrTddSubframeBitmapBR)			1111111111
Note 1: Reference measurement channel RC.23 FDD according to Table A.4-1 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD and two sided dynamic OCNG pattern OP.2 FDD as described in Annex A.5.1.1 and A.5.1.2. Note 2: The minimum requirements shall be fulfilled for at least one of the two SNR(s) and the respective wanted signal input level. Note 3: DC subcarrier puncturing shall be considered. Note 4: To avoid collisions between CQI reports and HARQ-ACK it is necessary to report both on PUSCH instead of PUCCH. MPDCCH DCI format 6-0A shall be transmitted in downlink SF#1 to allow periodic CQI to multiplex with the HARQ-ACK on PUSCH in uplink subframe SF#5.

The normative reference for this requirement is TS 36.101 [2] clause 9.8.1.1.

9.8.1.1.4 Test description

9.8.1.1.4.1 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 MPDCCH 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: 10MHz for tests defined in 9.8.1.1.3-1 as defined in TS 36.508 [7] clause 4.3.1.1

1. For a 1Rx capable UE, connect the SS, AWGN noise source to the UE antenna connector(s) as shown in TS 36.508 [7] Annex A, Figure A.18 using only main UE Tx/Rx antenna. For a 2Rx capable UE, connect the SS, AWGN noise source to the UE antenna connector(s) as shown in TS 36.508 [7] Annex A, Figure A.18. For a 4Rx capable UE, connect the SS, AWGN noise source to the UE antenna connector(s) as shown in TS 36.508 [7] Annex A, Figure A.18a.

2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to Table 9.8.1.1.3-1.

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.1 and H.3.2.

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

5. Ensure the UE is in State 3A-RF-CE according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 5.2A.2AA. Message contents are defined in clause 9.8.1.1.4.3.

9.8.1.1.4.2 Test procedure

1. Set the parameters of bandwidth, reference Channel, the propagation condition, antenna configuration and the SNR according to Table 9.8.1.1.3-1.

2. The SS shall transmit PDSCH via MPDCCH DCI format 6-1A with narrowband index n_RB = 0 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to CQI value 8 and keep it regardless of the wideband CQI value sent by the UE. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. The SS sends uplink scheduling information via MPDCCH DCI format 6-0A with narrowband index nRB = 0 and CQI request bit set to 0 to schedule UL RMC in subframe #1. Continue transmission of the PDSCH until 2000 wideband CQI reports have been gathered. In this process the SS collects wideband CQI reports every 10 ms and also cases where UE transmits nothing in its CQI timing are also counted as wideband CQI reports.

3. Set up a relative frequency distribution for the reported wideband CQI-values, Calculate the median value (wideband Median CQI is the wideband CQI that is at or crosses 50% distribution from the lower wideband CQI side). This CQI-value is declared as wideband Median CQI value.

4. If Median CQI is not equal to 1 or 10 and 1800 or more of the wideband CQI values are in the range (Median CQI – 1) ≤ Median CQI ≤ ( Median CQI + 1) then continue with step 5, otherwise go to step 8.

5. The SS shall transmit PDSCH via MPDCCH DCI format 6-1A with narrowband index n_RB = 0 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to the wideband median-CQI value and shall not react to the UE’s wideband CQI reports. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. The SS sends uplink scheduling information via MPDCCH DCI format 6-0A with narrowband index nRB = 0 and CQI request bit set to 0 to schedule UL RMC in subframe #1. For any PDSCH transmitted by the SS, record the associated ACK, NACK and statDTX responses. The responses are then filtered as follows: for the sequence of responses for each HARQ process, discard all the statDTX responses. Continue to gather data until the number of filtered ACK+NACK responses reaches 1000.

For the filtered ACK and NACK responses if the ratio (NACK / ACK + NACK) ≤ 0.1 then go to step 6, otherwise go to step 7.

6. The SS shall transmit PDSCH via MPDCCH DCI format 6-1A with narrowband index n_RB = 0 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to the wideband median-CQI+1 value and shall not react to the UE’s wideband CQI reports. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. The SS sends uplink scheduling information via MPDCCH DCI format 6-0A with narrowband index nRB = 0 and CQI request bit set to 0 to schedule UL RMC in subframe #1. For any PDSCH, transmitted by the SS, record and filter the ACK, NACK and statDTX responses as in step 5 until 1000 filtered ACK+NACK responses are gathered.

If the ratio (NACK /ACK + NACK) > 0.1

then pass the UE for this test, otherwise go to step 8.

7. The SS shall transmit PDSCH via MPDCCH DCI format 6-1A with narrowband index n_RB = 0 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to the wideband median-CQI-1 value and shall not react to the UE’s wideband CQI reports. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. The SS sends uplink scheduling information via MPDCCH DCI format 6-0A with narrowband index nRB = 0 and CQI request bit set to 0 to schedule UL RMC in subframe #1. For any PDSCH, transmitted by the SS, record and filter the ACK, NACK and statDTX responses as in step 5 until 1000 filtered ACK+NACK responses are gathered.

If the ratio (NACK /ACK + NACK) ≤ 0.1

then pass the UE for this test, otherwise go to step 8.

8. If both SNR points of the test have not been tested, then repeat the same procedure (steps 1 to 7) for the other SNR point as appropriate. Otherwise fail the UE.

9.8.1.1.4.3 Message contents

Message contents are according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 4.6 with the condition CEModeA and the following exceptions:

Table 9.8.1.1.4.3-1: PhysicalConfigDedicated-DEFAULT

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 5.5.1.2
Information Element	Value/remark	Comment	Condition
PhysicalConfigDedicated-DEFAULT ::= SEQUENCE {
cqi-ReportConfig	CQI-ReportConfig-DEFAULT
}

Table 9.8.1.1.4.3-2: CQI-ReportConfig-DEFAULT

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.6.3
Information Element	Value/remark	Comment	Condition
CQI-ReportConfig-DEFAULT ::= SEQUENCE {
cqi-ReportModeAperiodic	Not present
nomPDSCH-RS-EPRE-Offset	0
cqi-ReportPeriodic CHOICE {
setup SEQUENCE {
cqi-PUCCH-ResourceIndex	0
cqi-pmi-ConfigIndex	12	(see Table 7.2.2-1A in TS 36.213)
cqi-FormatIndicatorPeriodic CHOICE {
widebandCQI	NULL
}
ri-ConfigIndex	NULL	(see Table 7.2.2-1B in TS 36.213)
simultaneousAckNackAndCQI	FALSE
}
}
}

9.8.1.1.5 Test requirement

The pass fail decision is as specified in the test procedure in clause 9.8.1.1.4.2.

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.

9.8.1.2 TDD CQI reporting definition under AWGN conditions for UE supporting coverage enhancement

9.8.1.2.1 Test purpose

9.8.1.2.2 Test applicability

This test applies to E-UTRA TDD UE release 13 and forward of UE category M1, category M2 and category 0..

9.8.1.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements

The following requirements apply to UE supporting coverage enhancement. For the parameters specified in Table 9.8.1.2.3-1, and using the downlink physical channels specified in tables C.3.2-1 and C.3.2-2, the reported CQI value according to RC.23 TDD in Table A.4-1 shall be in the range of ±1 of the reported median more than 90% of the time. If the PDSCH BLER using the transport format indicated by median CQI is less than or equal to 0.1, the BLER using the transport format indicated by the (median CQI + 1) shall be greater than 0.1. If the PDSCH BLER using the transport format indicated by the median CQI is greater than 0.1, the BLER using transport format indicated by (median CQI – 1) shall be less than or equal to 0.1.

Table 9.8.1.2.3-1: PUCCH 1-0 static test (TDD)

Parameter		Unit	Test 1
Bandwidth		MHz	10
PDSCH transmission mode			1
Downlink power allocation		dB	0
		dB	0
	σ	dB	0
	δ	dB	0
Propagation condition and antenna configuration			AWGN (1 x 1)
SNR (Note 2)		dB	4	5
		dB[mW/15kHz]	-94	-93
		dB[mW/15kHz]	-98	-98
Max number of HARQ transmissions			1
Physical channel for CQI reporting			PUSCH (Note 3)
PUCCH Report Type			4
Reporting periodicity		ms	N_pd = 5
cqi-pmi-ConfigurationIndex			3
Frequency hopping			Disabled
Frequency hopping interval (interval-TDD)			N/A
Starting OFDM symbol (startSymbolLC)			3
PDSCH repetition level			1
ACK/NACK feedback mode			Multiplexing
MPDCCH repetition level			1
Beamforming Precoder for MPDCCH			No precoding
Precoder update granularity for MPDCCH			N/A
BL/CE DL subframe configuration (fdd-DownlinkOrTddSubframeBitmapBR)			1011110111
Note 1: Reference measurement channel RC.23 TDD according to Table A.4-1 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 TDD and two sided dynamic OCNG pattern OP.2 TDD as described in Annex A.5.2.1 and A.5.2.2. Note 2: The minimum requirements shall be fulfilled for at least one of the two SNR(s) and the respective wanted signal input level. Note 3: To avoid collisions between CQI reports and HARQ-ACK it is necessary to report both on PUSCH instead of PUCCH. MPDCCH DCI format 6-0A shall be transmitted in downlink SF#3 and #8 to allow periodic CQI to multiplex with the HARQ-ACK on PUSCH in uplink subframe SF#7 and #2. Note 4: DC subcarrier puncturing shall be considered.

The normative reference for this requirement is TS 36.101 [2] clause 9.8.1.2.

9.8.1.2.4 Test description

9.8.1.2.4.1 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 PDSCH and MPDCCH 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 4.3.1.2.

Channel Bandwidths to be tested: 10MHz for tests defined in 9.8.1.2.3-1 as defined in TS 36.508 [7] clause 4.3.1.2

1. Connect the SS, faders and AWGN noise source to the UE antenna connector(s) as shown in TS 36.508 [7] Annex A, Figure A.18 using only main UE Tx/Rx antenna.

2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to Table 9.8.1.2.3-1.

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.1 and H.3.2.

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

5. Ensure the UE is in State 3A-RF-CE according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 5.2A.2AA. Message contents are defined in clause 9.8.1.2.4.3.

9.8.1.2.4.2 Test procedure

1. Set the parameters of bandwidth, reference Channel, the propagation condition, antenna configuration and the SNR according to Table 9.8.1.2.3-1.

2. The SS shall transmit PDSCH via MPDCCH DCI format 6-1A for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to CQI value 8 and keep it regardless of the wideband CQI value sent by the UE. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. The SS sends uplink scheduling information via MPDCCH DCI format 6-0A with narrowband index nRB = 0 and CQI request bit set to 0 to schedule UL RMC in subframe #2 and subframe #7 (Table A.4.1-2a). The UE will send ACK/NACK and periodic CQI report using PUSCH. Continue transmission of the PDSCH until 2000 wideband CQI reports have been gathered. In this process the SS collects wideband CQI reports every 5 ms and also cases where UE transmits nothing in its CQI timing are counted as wideband CQI reports.

5. The SS shall transmit PDSCH via MPDCCH DCI format 6-1A for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to the wideband median-CQI value and shall not react to the UE’s wideband CQI reports. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. The SS sends uplink scheduling information via MPDCCH DCI format 6-0A with narrowband index nRB = 0 and CQI request bit set to 0 to schedule UL RMC in subframe #2 and subframe #7 (Table A.4.1-2a). The UE will send ACK/NACK and periodic CQI report using PUSCH. For any PDSCH transmitted by the SS, record the associated ACK, NACK and statDTX responses. In case statDTX cannot be differentiated from NACK due to multiplexing effect, evaluate the feedback as a NACK The responses are then filtered as follows: for the sequence of responses for each HARQ process, discard all the statDTX responses. Continue to gather data until the number of filtered ACK+NACK responses reaches 1000.

For the filtered ACK and NACK responses if the ratio (NACK / ACK + NACK) ≤ 0.1 then go to step 6, otherwise go to step 7.

6. The SS shall transmit PDSCH via MPDCCH DCI format 6-1A for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to the wideband median-CQI+1 value and shall not react to the UE’s wideband CQI reports. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. The SS sends uplink scheduling information via MPDCCH DCI format 6-0A with narrowband index nRB = 0 and CQI request bit set to 0 to schedule UL RMC in subframe #2 and subframe #7 (Table A.4.1-2a). The UE will send ACK/NACK and periodic CQI report using PUSCH. For any PDSCH, transmitted by the SS, record and filter the ACK, NACK and statDTX responses as in step 5 until 1000 filtered ACK+NACK responses are gathered. In case statDTX cannot be differentiated from NACK due to multiplexing effect, evaluate the feedback as a NACK.

If the ratio (NACK /ACK + NACK) > 0.1

then pass the UE for this test and go to step 9, otherwise go to step 8.

7. The SS shall transmit PDSCH via MPDCCH DCI format 6-1A for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to the wideband median-CQI-1 value and shall not react to the UE’s wideband CQI reports. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. The SS sends uplink scheduling information via MPDCCH DCI format 6-0A with narrowband index nRB = 0 and CQI request bit set to 0 to schedule UL RMC in subframe #2 and subframe #7 (Table A.4.1-2a). The UE will send ACK/NACK and periodic CQI report using PUSCH. For any PDSCH, transmitted by the SS, record and filter the ACK, NACK and statDTX responses as in step 5 until 1000 filtered ACK+NACK responses are gathered. In case statDTX cannot be differentiated from NACK due to multiplexing effect, evaluate the feedback as a NACK

If the ratio (NACK /ACK + NACK) ≤ 0.1

then pass the UE for this test, otherwise go to step 8.

8. If both SNR points of the test have not been tested, then repeat the same procedure (steps 1 to 7) for the other SNR point as appropriate. Otherwise fail the UE.

9.8.1.2.4.3 Message contents

Message contents are according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 4.6 with the condition CEModeA and the following exceptions:

Table 9.8.1.2.4.3-1: PhysicalConfigDedicated-DEFAULT

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 5.5.1.2
Information Element	Value/remark	Comment	Condition
PhysicalConfigDedicated-DEFAULT ::= SEQUENCE {
cqi-ReportConfig	CQI-ReportConfig-DEFAULT
}

Table 9.8.1.2.4.3-2: CQI-ReportConfig-DEFAULT

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.6.3
Information Element	Value/remark	Comment	Condition
CQI-ReportConfig-DEFAULT ::= SEQUENCE {
cqi-ReportModeAperiodic	Not present
nomPDSCH-RS-EPRE-Offset	0
cqi-ReportPeriodic CHOICE {
setup SEQUENCE {
cqi-PUCCH-ResourceIndex	0
cqi-pmi-ConfigIndex	3	(see Table 7.2.2-1C in TS 36.213)
cqi-FormatIndicatorPeriodic CHOICE {
widebandCQI	NULL
}
ri-ConfigIndex	NULL	(see Table 7.2.2-1B in TS 36.213)
simultaneousAckNackAndCQI	FALSE
}
}
}

Table 9.8.1.2.4.3-3: TDD-Config-DEFAULT

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.6.3
Information Element	Value/remark	Comment	Condition
TDD-Config-DEFAULT::= SEQUENCE {
subframeAssignment	sa2
specialSubframePatterns	ssp4
}

Table 9.8.1.2.4.3-4: EPDCCH-Config-r11-DEFAULT

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.6.3
Information Element	Value/remark	Comment	Condition
mpdcch-NumRepetition-r13	r1

9.8.1.2.5 Test requirement

The pass fail decision is as specified in the test procedure in clause 9.8.1.2.4.2.

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.

9.8.2 UE-selected subband CQI

9.8.2.1 FDD and half-duplex FDD UE-selected subband CQI for UE supporting coverage enhancement

9.8.2.1.1 Test purpose

To verify the increased relative throughput when transmitting on the UE-selected narrowband with the corresponding transport format compared to the case for which a fixed format is transmitted on any narrowband within the set of narrowbands in which MPDCCH is monitored of TS 36.213 [6].

9.8.2.1.2 Test applicability

This test applies to E-UTRA FDD and half-duplex FDD UE release 13 and forward of UE category M1, category M2 and category 0.

9.8.2.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements

The following requirements apply to UE supporting coverage enhancement. For the parameters specified in Table 9.8.2.1.3-1, and using the downlink physical channels specified in Annex C.3.2, the minimum requirements are specified in Table 9.8.2.1.3-2 and by the following:

The ratio of the throughput obtained when transmitting on the best narrowband reported by the UE the corresponding TBS and that obtained when transmitting the TBS indicated by the reported wideband CQI median on a randomly selected narrowband within the set of narrowbands in which MPDCCH is monitored shall be ≥ ;

The requirements only apply for narrowbands and the random scheduling across the narrowbands is done by selecting a new narrowband in each TTI for FDD and half-duplex FDD. The transport block size TBS (wideband CQI median) is that resulting from the code rate which is closest to that indicated by the wideband CQI median and the entry in Table 7.1.7.2.1-1 of TS 36.213 [6] that corresponds to the narrowband size.

Table 9.8.2.1.3-1: Sub-band test for single antenna transmission (FDD and half-duplex FDD)

Parameter		Unit	Test 1
Bandwidth		MHz	10 MHz
Transmission mode			1 (port 0)
Downlink power allocation		dB	0
		dB	0
	σ	dB	0
	δ	dB	0
SNR (Note 3)		dB	5	6
		dB[mW/15kHz]	-93	-92
		dB[mW/15kHz]	-98	-98
Propagation channel			Clause B.2.4 with s, a = 1, Hz
Reporting interval		ms	10
CQI delays for each narrowband		ms	11, 12, 13, 14
Reporting mode			PUSCH 2-0
Max number of HARQ transmissions			1
Number of preferred subbands (M)			1
Number of narrowbands			4
Frequency hopping			Enabled
Frequency hopping offset			1
Starting OFDM symbol (startSymbolBR)			3
Maximum number of MPDCCH repetition s (mpdcch-NumRepetition)			4
MPDCCH repetition level (Note 6)			1
PDSCH repetition level			1
MPDCCH narrowband (mpdcch-Narrowband)			7 (Note 5)
MPDCCH hopping interval (interval-FDD)			1
Start subframe configuration for MPDCCH (mpdcch-startSF-UESS)			2.5
Beamforming Precoder for MPDCCH			No precoding
Precoder update granularity for MPDCCH			N/A
BL/CE DL subframe configuration (fdd-DownlinkOrTddSubframeBitmapBR)			1111111111
R^CSI (csi-NumRepetitionCE)		Subframe	1
Note 1: If the UE reports in an available uplink reporting instance at subframe SF#n based on CQI estimation at a downlink subframe not later than SF#(n-4), this reported narrowband or wideband CQI cannot be applied at the eNB downlink before SF#(n+4) Note 2: Reference measurement channel RC.25 FDD according to Table A.4-1 with one/two sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1/2 FDD as described in Annex A.5.1.1/2. Note 3: The minimum requirements shall be fulfilled for at least one of the two SNR(s) and the respective wanted signal input level Note 4: DC subcarrier puncturing shall be considered Note 5: For RRC parameter setting, mpdcch-narrowband is set to 8. Note 6: DCI format 6-1A is scheduled in the subframe k2 according to TS36.213 subclause 9.1.5.

Table 9.8.2.1.3-2: Minimum requirement (FDD and half-duplex FDD)

	Test 1
	1.3
UE DL Category	M1, ≥0

The normative reference for this requirement is TS 36.101 [2] clause 9.8.2.1.

9.8.2.1.4 Test description

9.8.2.1.4.1 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 MPDCCH 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 4.3.1.2.

Channel Bandwidths to be tested: 10MHz for tests defined in 9.8.2.1.3-1 as defined in TS 36.508 [7] clause 4.3.1.2

1. Connect the SS, faders and AWGN noise source to the UE antenna connector(s) 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 Table 9.8.2.1.3-1.

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.1 and H.3.2.

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

5. Ensure the UE is in State 3A-RF-CE according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 5.2A.2AA. Message contents are defined in clause 9.8.2.1.4.3.

9.8.2.1.4.2 Test procedure

1. Set the parameters of bandwidth, the propagation condition, antenna configuration and measurement channel according to Table 9.8.2.1.3-1 as appropriate.

2. The SS shall transmit PDSCH via MPDCCH DCI format 6-1A for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to CQI value 8 and keep it regardless of the wideband and subband CQI value sent by the UE. Continue transmission of the PDSCH until 2000 wideband CQI reports and subband CQI reports for each narrowband have been gathered. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. SS schedules the UL transmission every 10 ms to carry the PUSCH CQI feedback via PDCCH DCI format 6-0A with CQI request bit set to 1. In this process the SS collects wideband CQI reports every 10 ms and also cases where UE transmits nothing in its CQI timing are counted as wideband CQI and narrowband CQI reports.

3. Set up a relative frequency distribution for the reported wideband CQI-values, Calculate the median value (wideband Median CQI is the CQI that is at or crosses 50% distribution from the lower wideband CQI side). This CQI-value is declared as wideband Median CQI value.

4. The SS shall transmit PDSCH via MPDCCH DCI format 6-1A for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC on a randomly selected narrowband using the transport format according to the wideband median-CQI value regardless of UE wideband or subband CQI report. Note that each narrowband shall be selected in the equal probability The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. SS schedules the UL transmission every 10 ms to carry the PUSCH CQI feedback via MPDCCH DCI format 6-0A with CQI request bit set to 1. Measure the average throughput according to Annex G.5.3. Declare the throughput as .

5. The SS shall transmit PDSCH via MPDCCH DCI format 6-1A for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC in one narrowband reported by the UE and with the corresponding TBS. Differential CQI offset level is selected from {1, 2, 3, 4}. Note that the SS shall send PDSCH in the same narrowband until next UE report is available. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. SS schedules the UL transmission every 10 ms to carry the PUSCH CQI feedback via MPDCCH DCI format 6-0A with CQI request bit set to 1. Measure the average throughput according to Annex G.5.3. Declare the throughput as . Count the number of NACKs, ACKs and statDTXs on the UL during the test interval.
If / ≥ then pass the UE for this test, otherwise go to step 6.

6. If both SNR points of the test have not been tested, then repeat the same procedure (steps 1 to 5) for the other SNR point as appropriate. Otherwise fail the UE.

9.8.2.1.4.3 Message contents

Message contents are according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 4.6 with the condition CEModeA and the following exceptions:

Table 9.8.2.1.4.3-1: PhysicalConfigDedicated-DEFAULT

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 5.5.1.2
Information Element	Value/remark	Comment	Condition
PhysicalConfigDedicated-DEFAULT ::= SEQUENCE {
cqi-ReportConfig	CQI-ReportConfig-DEFAULT
}

Table 9.8.2.1.4.3-2: CQI-ReportConfig-DEFAULT

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.6.3
Information Element	Value/remark	Comment	Condition
CQI-ReportConfig-DEFAULT ::= SEQUENCE {
cqi-ReportModeAperiodic	rm20
nomPDSCH-RS-EPRE-Offset	0
cqi-ReportPeriodic CHOICE {	Not present
}
}

Table 9.8.2.1.4.3-3: EPDCCH-Config-r11-DEFAULT

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.6.3
Information Element	Value/remark	Comment	Condition
EPDCCH-Config-r11 ::= SEQUENCE{
config-r11{
setup SEQUENCE {
setConfigToAddModList-r11 SEQUENCE {	1 entry
resourceBlockAssignment-r11[1] SEQUENCE{
resourceBlockAssignment-r11	1110
}
mpdcch-config-r13 CHOICE[1] {
setup SEQUENCE {
csi-NumRepetitionCE-r13	sf1
mpdcch-pdsch-HoppingConfig-r13	on
mpdcch-StartSF-UESS-r13 CHOICE {
fdd-r13	v2dot5
mpdcch-NumRepetition-r13	r4
mpdcch-Narrowband-r13	8
}
}

9.8.2.1.5 Test requirement

Table 9.8.2.1.5-1: Test requirement (FDD and half-duplex FDD)

	Test 1
	1.29
UE DL Category	M1, ≥0

9.8.2.2 TDD UE-selected subband CQI for UE supporting coverage enhancement

9.8.2.2.1 Test purpose

To verify the increased relative throughput when transmitting on the UE-selected subbands with the corresponding transport format compared to the case for which a fixed format is transmitted on any subband within the set of narrowbands in which MPDCCH is monitored of TS 36.213 [6].

9.8.2.2.2 Test applicability

This test applies to E-UTRA TDD UE release 13 and forward of UE category M1, category M2 and category 0..

9.8.2.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements

The following requirements apply to UE supporting coverage enhancement. For the parameters specified in Table 9.8.2.2-1, and using the downlink physical channels specified in Annex C.3.2, the minimum requirements are specified in Table 9.8.2.2-2 and by the following:

The requirements only apply for narrowbands and the random scheduling across the narrowbands is done by selecting a new narrowband in each available downlink transmission instance for TDD. The transport block size TBS (wideband CQI median) is that resulting from the code rate which is closest to that indicated by the wideband CQI median and theentry in Table 7.1.7.2.1-1 of TS 36.213 [6] that corresponds to the narrowband size.

Table 9.8.2.2.3-1: Sub-band test for single antenna transmission (TDD)

Parameter		Unit	Test 1
Bandwidth		MHz	10 MHz
Transmission mode			1 (port 0)
Downlink power allocation		dB	0
		dB	0
	σ	dB	0
	δ	dB	0
Uplink downlink configuration			2
Special subframe configuration			4
SNR (Note 3)		dB	5	6
		dB[mW/15kHz]	-93	-92
		dB[mW/15kHz]	-98	-98
Propagation channel			Clause B.2.4 with s, a = 1, Hz
Reporting interval		ms	20
CQI delay		ms	23, 24, 25, 28
Reporting mode			PUSCH 2-0
Max number of HARQ transmissions			1
Number of preferred subbands (M)			1
ACK/NACK feedback mode			Multiplexing
Number of narrowbands			4
Frequency hopping			Enabled
Frequency hopping offset			1
Starting OFDM symbol (startSymbolBR)			3
Maximum number of MPDCCH repetitions (mpdcch-NumRepetition)			4
PDSCH repetition level			1
MPDCCH narrowband (mpdcch-Narrowband)			7 (Note 5)
MPDCCH hopping interval (interval-TDD)			1
Start subframe configuration for MPDCCH (mpdcch-startSF-UESS)			5
Beamforming Precoder for MPDCCH			No precoding
Precoder update granularity for MPDCCH			N/A
BL/CE DL subframe configuration (fdd-DownlinkOrTddSubframeBitmapBR)			1011110111
RCSI (csi-NumRepetitionCE)		Subframe	1
Note 1: If the UE reports in an available uplink reporting instance at subframe SF#n based on CQI estimation at a downlink subframe not later than SF#(n-4), this reported subband or wideband CQI cannot be applied at the eNB downlink before SF#(n+4) Note 2: Reference measurement channel RC.25 TDD according to Table A.4-1 with one/two sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1/2 TDD as described in Annex A.5.2.1/2. Note 3: The minimum requirements shall be fulfilled for at least one of the two SNR(s) and the respective wanted signal input level. Note 4: DC subcarrier puncturing shall be considered Note 5: For RRC parameter setting, mpdcch-narrowband is set to 8. Note 6: DCI format 6-1A is scheduled in the subframe k2 according to TS36.213 subclause 9.1.5. Note 7: In the case CQI reports and HARQ-ACK collide, CQI reports and HARQ-ACK will be multiplexed.

Table 9.8.2.2.3-2: Minimum requirement (TDD)

	Test 1
	1.3
UE DL Category	M1, ≥0

The normative reference for this requirement is TS 36.101 [2] clause 9.8.2.2.

9.8.2.2.4 Test description

9.8.2.2.4.1 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 PDSCH and MPDCCH 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 4.3.1.2.

Channel Bandwidths to be tested: 10MHz for tests defined in 9.8.2.2.3-1 as defined in TS 36.508 [7] clause 4.3.1.2

1. Connect the SS, faders and AWGN noise source to the UE antenna connector(s) 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 Table 9.8.2.2.3-1.

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.1 and H.3.2.

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

5. Ensure the UE is in State 3A-RF-CE according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 5.2A.2AA. Message contents are defined in clause 9.8.2.2.4.3.

9.8.2.2.4.2 Test procedure

1. Set the parameters of bandwidth, the propagation condition, antenna configuration and measurement channel according to Table 9.8.2.2.3-1 as appropriate.

2. The SS shall transmit PDSCH via MPDCCH DCI format 6-1A for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to CQI value 8 and keep it regardless of the wideband and subband CQI value sent by the UE. Continue transmission of the PDSCH until 2000 wideband CQI reports and subband CQI reports for each narrowband have been gathered. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. SS schedules the UL transmission in 12^th subframe every 20 ms to carry the PUSCH CQI feedback via PDCCH DCI format 6-0A with CQI request bit set to 1. In this process the SS collects wideband CQI reports every 20 ms and also cases where UE transmits nothing in its CQI timing are counted as wideband CQI and subband CQI reports.

4. The SS shall transmit PDSCH via MPDCCH DCI format 6-1A for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC on a randomly selected narrowband using the transport format according to the wideband median-CQI value regardless of UE wideband or subband CQI report. Note that each narrowband shall be selected in the equal probability. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. SS schedules the UL transmission in 12^th subframe every 20 ms to carry the PUSCH CQI feedback via MPDCCH DCI format 6-0A with CQI request bit set to 1. Measure the average throughput according to Annex G.5.3. Declare the throughput as .

5. The SS shall transmit PDSCH via MPDCCH DCI format 6-1A for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC in one narrowband reported by the UE and with the corresponding TBS. Differential CQI offset level is selected from {1, 2, 3, 4}. Note that the SS shall send PDSCH in the same narrowband until next UE report is available. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. SS schedules the UL transmission in 12^th subframe every 20 ms to carry the PUSCH CQI feedback via MPDCCH DCI format 6-0A with CQI request bit set to 1. Measure the average throughput according to Annex G.5.3. Declare the throughput as . Count the number of NACKs, ACKs and statDTXs on the UL during the test interval.
If / ≥  then pass the UE for this test, otherwise go to step 6.

6. If both SNR points of the test have not been tested, then repeat the same procedure (steps 1 to 5) for the other SNR point as appropriate. Otherwise fail the UE.

9.8.2.2.4.3 Message contents

Message contents are according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 4.6 with the condition CEModeA and the following exceptions:

Table 9.8.2.2.4.3-1: PhysicalConfigDedicated-DEFAULT

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 5.5.1.2
Information Element	Value/remark	Comment	Condition
PhysicalConfigDedicated-DEFAULT ::= SEQUENCE {
cqi-ReportConfig	CQI-ReportConfig-DEFAULT
}

Table 9.8.2.2.4.3-2: CQI-ReportConfig-DEFAULT

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.6.3
Information Element	Value/remark	Comment	Condition
CQI-ReportConfig-DEFAULT ::= SEQUENCE {
cqi-ReportModeAperiodic	rm20
nomPDSCH-RS-EPRE-Offset	0
cqi-ReportPeriodic CHOICE {	Not present
}
}

Table 9.8.2.2.4.3-3: TDD-Config-DEFAULT

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.6.3
Information Element	Value/remark	Comment	Condition
TDD-Config-DEFAULT ::= SEQUENCE {
subframeAssignment	Sa2
specialSubframePatterns	Ssp4
}

Table 9.8.2.2.4.3-4: EPDCCH-Config-r11-DEFAULT

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.6.3
Information Element	Value/remark	Comment	Condition
EPDCCH-Config-r11 ::= SEQUENCE{
config-r11{
setup SEQUENCE {
setConfigToAddModList-r11 SEQUENCE {	1 entry
resourceBlockAssignment-r11[1] SEQUENCE{
resourceBlockAssignment-r11	1110
}
mpdcch-config-r13 CHOICE[1] {
setup SEQUENCE {
csi-NumRepetitionCE-r13	sf1
mpdcch-pdsch-HoppingConfig-r13	on
mpdcch-StartSF-UESS-r13 CHOICE {
fdd-r13	v5
mpdcch-NumRepetition-r13	r4
mpdcch-Narrowband-r13	8
}
}

9.8.2.2.5 Test requirement

Table 9.8.2.2.5-1: Test requirement (TDD)

	Test 1
	1.29
UE DL Category	M1, ≥0

9.8.3 CQI reporting definition for UE supporting 64QAM under AWGN

9.8.3.1 FDD and Half duplex FDD CQI reporting definition under AWGN conditions for UE supporting coverage enhancement and 64QAM

9.8.3.1.1 Test purpose

9.8.3.1.2 Test applicability

This test applies to E-UTRA FDD and half-duplex FDD UE release 15 and forward that support CEModeA and 64QAM.

9.8.3.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements

The following requirements apply to UE supporting ce-ModeA-r13 and ce-PDSCH-64QAM-r15. For the parameters specified in Table 9.8.3.1.3-1, and using the downlink physical channels specified in tables C.3.2-1 and C.3.2-2, the reported CQI value according to RC.31 FDD in Table A.4-1 shall be in the range of ±1 of the reported median more than 90% of the time. If the PDSCH BLER using the transport format indicated by median CQI is less than or equal to 0.1, the BLER using the transport format indicated by the (median CQI + 1) shall be greater than 0.1. If the PDSCH BLER using the transport format indicated by the median CQI is greater than 0.1, the BLER using transport format indicated by (median CQI – 1) shall be less than or equal to 0.1.

Table 9.8.3.1.3-1: PUCCH 1-0 static test (FDD and half-duplex FDD)

Parameter		Unit	Test 1
Bandwidth		MHz	10
PDSCH transmission mode			1
Downlink power allocation		dB	0
		dB	0
	σ	dB	0
	δ	dB	0
Propagation condition and antenna configuration			AWGN (1 x 1)
SNR (Note 2)		dB	11	12
		dB[mW/15kHz]	-87	-86
		dB[mW/15kHz]	-98	-98
Max number of HARQ transmissions			1
Physical channel for CQI reporting			PUSCH (Note 4)
PUCCH Report Type			4
Reporting periodicity		ms	N_pd = 10
CQI delay		ms	10
cqi-pmi-ConfigurationIndex			12
Frequency hopping			Disabled
Frequency hopping interval (interval-FDD)			N/A
Starting OFDM symbol (startSymbolBR)			3
PDSCH repetition level			1
MPDCCH repetition level			1
Beamforming Precoder for MPDCCH			No precoding
Precoder update granularity for MPDCCH			N/A
BL/CE DL subframe configuration (fdd-DownlinkOrTddSubframeBitmapBR)			1111111111
Note 1: Reference measurement channel RC.31 FDD according to Table A.4-1 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD and two sided dynamic OCNG pattern OP.2 FDD as described in Annex A.5.1.1 and A.5.1.2. Note 2: The minimum requirements shall be fulfilled for at least one of the two SNR(s) and the respective wanted signal input level. Note 3: DC subcarrier puncturing shall be considered. Note 4: To avoid collisions between CQI reports and HARQ-ACK it is necessary to report both on PUSCH instead of PUCCH. MPDCCH DCI format 6-0A shall be transmitted in downlink SF#1 to allow periodic CQI to multiplex with the HARQ-ACK on PUSCH in uplink subframe SF#5.

The normative reference for this requirement is TS 36.101 [2] clause 9.8.3.1.

9.8.3.1.4 Test description

9.8.3.1.4.1 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 MPDCCH 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: 10MHz for tests defined in 9.8.3.1.3-1 as defined in TS 36.508 [7] clause 4.3.1.1

1. Connect the SS, AWGN noise source to the UE antenna connector(s) as shown in TS 36.508 [7] Annex A, Figure A.18 using only main UE Tx/Rx antenna.

2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to Table 9.8.3.1.3-1.

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.1 and H.3.2.

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

5. Ensure the UE is in State 3A-RF-CE according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 5.2A.2AA. Message contents are defined in clause 9.8.3.1.4.3.

9.8.3.1.4.2 Test procedure

1. Set the parameters of bandwidth, reference Channel, the propagation condition, antenna configuration and the SNR according to Table 9.8.3.1.3-1.

For the filtered ACK and NACK responses if the ratio (NACK / ACK + NACK) ≤ 0.1 then go to step 6, otherwise go to step 7.

If the ratio (NACK /ACK + NACK) > 0.1

then pass the UE for this test, otherwise go to step 8.

If the ratio (NACK /ACK + NACK) ≤ 0.1

then pass the UE for this test, otherwise go to step 8.

8. If both SNR points of the test have not been tested, then repeat the same procedure (steps 1 to 7) for the other SNR point as appropriate. Otherwise fail the UE.

9.8.3.1.4.3 Message contents

Message contents are according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 4.6 with the condition CEModeA and the following exceptions:

Table 9.8.3.1.4.3-1: PhysicalConfigDedicated-DEFAULT

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 5.5.1.2
Information Element	Value/remark	Comment	Condition
PhysicalConfigDedicated-DEFAULT ::= SEQUENCE {
cqi-ReportConfig	CQI-ReportConfig-DEFAULT
}

Table 9.8.3.1.4.3-2: CQI-ReportConfig-DEFAULT

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.6.3
Information Element	Value/remark	Comment	Condition
CQI-ReportConfig-DEFAULT ::= SEQUENCE {
cqi-ReportModeAperiodic	Not present
nomPDSCH-RS-EPRE-Offset	0
cqi-ReportPeriodic CHOICE {
setup SEQUENCE {
cqi-PUCCH-ResourceIndex	0
cqi-pmi-ConfigIndex	12	(see Table 7.2.2-1A in TS 36.213)
cqi-FormatIndicatorPeriodic CHOICE {
widebandCQI	NULL
}
ri-ConfigIndex	NULL	(see Table 7.2.2-1B in TS 36.213)
simultaneousAckNackAndCQI	FALSE
}
}
}

9.8.3.1.5 Test requirement

The pass fail decision is as specified in the test procedure in clause 9.8.3.1.4.2.

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.

9.8.3.2 TDD CQI reporting definition under AWGN conditions for UE supporting coverage enhancement and 64QAM

9.8.3.2.1 Test purpose

9.8.3.2.2 Test applicability

This test applies to E-UTRA TDD UE release 15 and forward that support CEModeA and 64QAM.

9.8.3.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements

The following requirements apply to UE supporting ce-ModeA-r13 and ce-PDSCH-64QAM-r15. For the parameters specified in Table 9.8.3.2.3-1, and using the downlink physical channels specified in tables C.3.2-1 and C.3.2-2, the reported CQI value according to RC.31 TDD in Table A.4-1 shall be in the range of ±1 of the reported median more than 90% of the time. If the PDSCH BLER using the transport format indicated by median CQI is less than or equal to 0.1, the BLER using the transport format indicated by the (median CQI + 1) shall be greater than 0.1. If the PDSCH BLER using the transport format indicated by the median CQI is greater than 0.1, the BLER using transport format indicated by (median CQI – 1) shall be less than or equal to 0.1.

Table 9.8.3.2.3-1: PUCCH 1-0 static test (TDD)

Parameter		Unit	Test 1
Bandwidth		MHz	10
PDSCH transmission mode			1
Downlink power allocation		dB	0
		dB	0
	σ	dB	0
	δ	dB	0
Propagation condition and antenna configuration			AWGN (1 x 1)
SNR (Note 2)		dB	11	12
		dB[mW/15kHz]	-87	-86
		dB[mW/15kHz]	-98	-98
Max number of HARQ transmissions			1
Physical channel for CQI reporting			PUSCH (Note 3)
PUCCH Report Type			4
Reporting periodicity		ms	N_pd = 5
cqi-pmi-ConfigurationIndex			3
Frequency hopping			Disabled
Frequency hopping interval (interval-TDD)			N/A
Starting OFDM symbol (startSymbolLC)			3
PDSCH repetition level			1
ACK/NACK feedback mode			Multiplexing
MPDCCH repetition level			1
Beamforming Precoder for MPDCCH			No precoding
Precoder update granularity for MPDCCH			N/A
BL/CE DL subframe configuration (fdd-DownlinkOrTddSubframeBitmapBR)			1011110111
Note 1: Reference measurement channel RC.31 TDD according to Table A.4-1 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 TDD and two sided dynamic OCNG pattern OP.2 TDD as described in Annex A.5.2.1 and A.5.2.2. Note 2: The minimum requirements shall be fulfilled for at least one of the two SNR(s) and the respective wanted signal input level. Note 3: To avoid collisions between CQI reports and HARQ-ACK it is necessary to report both on PUSCH instead of PUCCH. MPDCCH DCI format 6-0A shall be transmitted in downlink SF#3 and #8 to allow periodic CQI to multiplex with the HARQ-ACK on PUSCH in uplink subframe SF#7 and #2. Note 4: DC subcarrier puncturing shall be considered.

The normative reference for this requirement is TS 36.101 [2] clause 9.8.3.2.

9.8.3.2.4 Test description

9.8.3.2.4.1 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 PDSCH and MPDCCH 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 4.3.1.2.

Channel Bandwidths to be tested: 10MHz for tests defined in 9.8.3.2.3-1 as defined in TS 36.508 [7] clause 4.3.1.2

1. Connect the SS, faders and AWGN noise source to the UE antenna connector(s) as shown in TS 36.508 [7] Annex A, Figure A.18 using only main UE Tx/Rx antenna.

2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to Table 9.8.3.2.3-1.

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.1 and H.3.2.

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

5. Ensure the UE is in State 3A-RF-CE according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 5.2A.2AA. Message contents are defined in clause 9.8.3.2.4.3.

9.8.3.2.4.2 Test procedure

1. Set the parameters of bandwidth, reference Channel, the propagation condition, antenna configuration and the SNR according to Table 9.8.3.2.3-1.

For the filtered ACK and NACK responses if the ratio (NACK / ACK + NACK) ≤ 0.1 then go to step 6, otherwise go to step 7.

If the ratio (NACK /ACK + NACK) > 0.1

then pass the UE for this test and go to step 9, otherwise go to step 8.

If the ratio (NACK /ACK + NACK) ≤ 0.1

then pass the UE for this test, otherwise go to step 8.

8. If both SNR points of the test have not been tested, then repeat the same procedure (steps 1 to 7) for the other SNR point as appropriate. Otherwise fail the UE.

9.8.3.2.4.3 Message contents

Message contents are according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 4.6 with the condition CEModeA and the following exceptions:

Table 9.8.3.2.4.3-1: PhysicalConfigDedicated-DEFAULT

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 5.5.1.2
Information Element	Value/remark	Comment	Condition
PhysicalConfigDedicated-DEFAULT ::= SEQUENCE {
cqi-ReportConfig	CQI-ReportConfig-DEFAULT
}

Table 9.8.3.2.4.3-2: CQI-ReportConfig-DEFAULT

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.6.3
Information Element	Value/remark	Comment	Condition
CQI-ReportConfig-DEFAULT ::= SEQUENCE {
cqi-ReportModeAperiodic	Not present
nomPDSCH-RS-EPRE-Offset	0
cqi-ReportPeriodic CHOICE {
setup SEQUENCE {
cqi-PUCCH-ResourceIndex	0
cqi-pmi-ConfigIndex	3	(see Table 7.2.2-1C in TS 36.213)
cqi-FormatIndicatorPeriodic CHOICE {
widebandCQI	NULL
}
ri-ConfigIndex	NULL	(see Table 7.2.2-1B in TS 36.213)
simultaneousAckNackAndCQI	FALSE
}
}
}

Table 9.8.3.2.4.3-3: TDD-Config-DEFAULT

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.6.3
Information Element	Value/remark	Comment	Condition
TDD-Config-DEFAULT::= SEQUENCE {
subframeAssignment	sa2
specialSubframePatterns	ssp4
}

Table 9.8.3.2.4.3-4: EPDCCH-Config-r11-DEFAULT

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.6.3
Information Element	Value/remark	Comment	Condition
mpdcch-NumRepetition-r13	r1

9.8.3.2.5 Test requirement

The pass fail decision is as specified in the test procedure in clause 9.8.3.2.4.2.

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.

9.8.4 CQI reporting definition for UE supporting alternative table under AWGN

9.8.4.1 FDD and half duplex FDD CQI reporting under AWGN conditions for UE supporting coverage enhancement and alternative table

9.8.4.1.1 Test purpose

9.8.4.1.2 Test applicability

This test applies to E-UTRA FDD and half-duplex FDD UE release 15 and forward that support CEModeA and alternative table.

9.8.4.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements

The following requirements apply to UE supporting ce-ModeA-r13 and ce-CQI-AlternativeTable-r15. For the parameters specified in Table 9.8.4.1.3-1, and using the downlink physical channels specified in tables C.3.2-1 and C.3.2-2, the reported CQI value according to RC.32 FDD in Table A.4-1 shall be in the range of ±1 of the reported median more than 90% of the time. If the PDSCH BLER using the transport format indicated by median CQI is less than or equal to 0.1, the BLER using the transport format indicated by the (median CQI + 1) shall be greater than 0.1. If the PDSCH BLER using the transport format indicated by the median CQI is greater than 0.1, the BLER using transport format indicated by (median CQI – 1) shall be less than or equal to 0.1.

Table 9.8.4.1.3-1: PUCCH 1-0 static test (FDD and half-duplex FDD)

Parameter		Unit	Test 1
Bandwidth		MHz	10
PDSCH transmission mode			1
Downlink power allocation		dB	0
		dB	0
	σ	dB	0
	δ	dB	0
Propagation condition and antenna configuration			AWGN (1 x 1)
SNR (Note 2)		dB	5	6
		dB[mW/15kHz]	-93	-92
		dB[mW/15kHz]	-98	-98
Max number of HARQ transmissions			1
Physical channel for CQI reporting			PUSCH (Note 4)
PUCCH Report Type			4
Reporting periodicity		ms	N_pd = 10
CQI delay		ms	10
cqi-pmi-ConfigurationIndex			12
Frequency hopping			Disabled
Frequency hopping interval (interval-FDD)			N/A
Starting OFDM symbol (startSymbolBR)			3
PDSCH repetition level			1
MPDCCH repetition level			1
Beamforming Precoder for MPDCCH			No precoding
Precoder update granularity for MPDCCH			N/A
BL/CE DL subframe configuration (fdd-DownlinkOrTddSubframeBitmapBR)			1111111111
Note 1: Reference measurement channel RC.32 FDD according to Table A.4-1 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 FDD and two sided dynamic OCNG pattern OP.2 FDD as described in Annex A.5.1.1 and A.5.1.2. Note 2: The minimum requirements shall be fulfilled for at least one of the two SNR(s) and the respective wanted signal input level. Note 3: DC subcarrier puncturing shall be considered. Note 4: To avoid collisions between CQI reports and HARQ-ACK it is necessary to report both on PUSCH instead of PUCCH. MPDCCH DCI format 6-0A shall be transmitted in downlink SF#1 to allow periodic CQI to multiplex with the HARQ-ACK on PUSCH in uplink subframe SF#5.

The normative reference for this requirement is TS 36.101 [2] clause 9.8.4.1.

9.8.4.1.4 Test description

9.8.4.1.4.1 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 MPDCCH 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: 10MHz for tests defined in 9.8.4.1.3-1 as defined in TS 36.508 [7] clause 4.3.1.1

1. Connect the SS, AWGN noise source to the UE antenna connector(s) as shown in TS 36.508 [7] Annex A, Figure A.18 using only main UE Tx/Rx antenna.

2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to Table 9.8.4.1.3-1.

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.1 and H.3.2.

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

5. Ensure the UE is in State 3A-RF-CE according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 5.2A.2AA. Message contents are defined in clause 9.8.4.1.4.3.

9.8.4.1.4.2 Test procedure

1. Set the parameters of bandwidth, reference Channel, the propagation condition, antenna configuration and the SNR according to Table 9.8.4.1.3-1.

For the filtered ACK and NACK responses if the ratio (NACK / ACK + NACK) ≤ 0.1 then go to step 6, otherwise go to step 7.

If the ratio (NACK /ACK + NACK) > 0.1

then pass the UE for this test, otherwise go to step 8.

If the ratio (NACK /ACK + NACK) ≤ 0.1

then pass the UE for this test, otherwise go to step 8.

8. If both SNR points of the test have not been tested, then repeat the same procedure (steps 1 to 7) for the other SNR point as appropriate. Otherwise fail the UE.

9.8.4.1.4.3 Message contents

Message contents are according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 4.6 with the condition CEModeA and the following exceptions:

Table 9.8.4.1.4.3-1: PhysicalConfigDedicated-DEFAULT

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 5.5.1.2
Information Element	Value/remark	Comment	Condition
PhysicalConfigDedicated-DEFAULT ::= SEQUENCE {
cqi-ReportConfig	CQI-ReportConfig-DEFAULT
}

Table 9.8.4.1.4.3-2: CQI-ReportConfig-DEFAULT

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.6.3
Information Element	Value/remark	Comment	Condition
CQI-ReportConfig-DEFAULT ::= SEQUENCE {
cqi-ReportModeAperiodic	Not present
nomPDSCH-RS-EPRE-Offset	0
cqi-ReportPeriodic CHOICE {
setup SEQUENCE {
cqi-PUCCH-ResourceIndex	0
cqi-pmi-ConfigIndex	12	(see Table 7.2.2-1A in TS 36.213)
cqi-FormatIndicatorPeriodic CHOICE {
widebandCQI	NULL
}
ri-ConfigIndex	NULL	(see Table 7.2.2-1B in TS 36.213)
simultaneousAckNackAndCQI	FALSE
}
}
}

9.8.4.1.5 Test requirement

The pass fail decision is as specified in the test procedure in clause 9.8.4.1.4.2.

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.

9.8.4.2 TDD CQI reporting definition under AWGN conditions for UE supporting coverage enhancement and alternative table

9.8.4.2.1 Test purpose

9.8.4.2.2 Test applicability

This test applies to E-UTRA TDD UE release 15 and forward that support CEModeA and alternative table.

9.8.4.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements

The following requirements apply to UE supporting ce-ModeA-r13 and ce-CQI-AlternativeTable-r15. For the parameters specified in Table9.8.4.2.3-1, and using the downlink physical channels specified in tables C.3.2-1 and C.3.2-2, the reported CQI value according to RC.32 TDD in Table A.4-1 shall be in the range of ±1 of the reported median more than 90% of the time. If the PDSCH BLER using the transport format indicated by median CQI is less than or equal to 0.1, the BLER using the transport format indicated by the (median CQI + 1) shall be greater than 0.1. If the PDSCH BLER using the transport format indicated by the median CQI is greater than 0.1, the BLER using transport format indicated by (median CQI – 1) shall be less than or equal to 0.1.

Table 9.8.4.2.3-1: PUCCH 1-0 static test (TDD)

Parameter		Unit	Test 1
Bandwidth		MHz	10
PDSCH transmission mode			1
Downlink power allocation		dB	0
		dB	0
	σ	dB	0
	δ	dB	0
Propagation condition and antenna configuration			AWGN (1 x 1)
SNR (Note 2)		dB	5	6
		dB[mW/15kHz]	-93	-92
		dB[mW/15kHz]	-98	-98
Max number of HARQ transmissions			1
Physical channel for CQI reporting			PUSCH (Note 3)
PUCCH Report Type			4
Reporting periodicity		ms	N_pd = 5
cqi-pmi-ConfigurationIndex			3
Frequency hopping			Disabled
Frequency hopping interval (interval-TDD)			N/A
Starting OFDM symbol (startSymbolLC)			3
PDSCH repetition level			1
ACK/NACK feedback mode			Multiplexing
MPDCCH repetition level			1
Beamforming Precoder for MPDCCH			No precoding
Precoder update granularity for MPDCCH			N/A
BL/CE DL subframe configuration (fdd-DownlinkOrTddSubframeBitmapBR)			1011110111
Note 1: Reference measurement channel RC.32 TDD according to Table A.4-1 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 TDD and two sided dynamic OCNG pattern OP.2 TDD as described in Annex A.5.2.1 and A.5.2.2. Note 2: The minimum requirements shall be fulfilled for at least one of the two SNR(s) and the respective wanted signal input level. Note 3: To avoid collisions between CQI reports and HARQ-ACK it is necessary to report both on PUSCH instead of PUCCH. MPDCCH DCI format 6-0A shall be transmitted in downlink SF#3 and #8 to allow periodic CQI to multiplex with the HARQ-ACK on PUSCH in uplink subframe SF#7 and #2. Note 4: DC subcarrier puncturing shall be considered.

The normative reference for this requirement is TS 36.101 [2] clause 9.8.4.2.

9.8.4.2.4 Test description

9.8.4.2.4.1 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 PDSCH and MPDCCH 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 4.3.1.2.

Channel Bandwidths to be tested: 10MHz for tests defined in 9.8.4.2.3-1 as defined in TS 36.508 [7] clause 4.3.1.2

1. Connect the SS, faders and AWGN noise source to the UE antenna connector(s) as shown in TS 36.508 [7] Annex A, Figure A.18 using only main UE Tx/Rx antenna.

2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to Table 9.8.4.2.3-1.

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.1 and H.3.2.

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

5. Ensure the UE is in State 3A-RF-CE according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 5.2A.2AA. Message contents are defined in clause 9.8.4.2.4.3.

9.8.4.2.4.2 Test procedure

1. Set the parameters of bandwidth, reference Channel, the propagation condition, antenna configuration and the SNR according to Table 9.8.4.2.3-1.

For the filtered ACK and NACK responses if the ratio (NACK / ACK + NACK) ≤ 0.1 then go to step 6, otherwise go to step 7.

If the ratio (NACK /ACK + NACK) > 0.1

then pass the UE for this test and go to step 9, otherwise go to step 8.

If the ratio (NACK /ACK + NACK) ≤ 0.1

then pass the UE for this test, otherwise go to step 8.

8. If both SNR points of the test have not been tested, then repeat the same procedure (steps 1 to 7) for the other SNR point as appropriate. Otherwise fail the UE.

9.8.4.2.4.3 Message contents

Message contents are according to TS 36.508 [7] clause 4.6 with the condition CEModeA and the following exceptions:

Table 9.8.4.2.4.3-1: PhysicalConfigDedicated-DEFAULT

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 5.5.1.2
Information Element	Value/remark	Comment	Condition
PhysicalConfigDedicated-DEFAULT ::= SEQUENCE {
cqi-ReportConfig	CQI-ReportConfig-DEFAULT
}

Table 9.8.4.2.4.3-2: CQI-ReportConfig-DEFAULT

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.6.3
Information Element	Value/remark	Comment	Condition
CQI-ReportConfig-DEFAULT ::= SEQUENCE {
cqi-ReportModeAperiodic	Not present
nomPDSCH-RS-EPRE-Offset	0
cqi-ReportPeriodic CHOICE {
setup SEQUENCE {
cqi-PUCCH-ResourceIndex	0
cqi-pmi-ConfigIndex	3	(see Table 7.2.2-1C in TS 36.213)
cqi-FormatIndicatorPeriodic CHOICE {
widebandCQI	NULL
}
ri-ConfigIndex	NULL	(see Table 7.2.2-1B in TS 36.213)
simultaneousAckNackAndCQI	FALSE
}
}
}

Table 9.8.4.2.4.3-3: TDD-Config-DEFAULT

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.6.3
Information Element	Value/remark	Comment	Condition
TDD-Config-DEFAULT::= SEQUENCE {
subframeAssignment	sa2
specialSubframePatterns	ssp4
}

Table 9.8.4.2.4.3-4: EPDCCH-Config-r11-DEFAULT

Derivation Path: 36.508 clause 4.6.3
Information Element	Value/remark	Comment	Condition
mpdcch-NumRepetition-r13	r1

9.8.4.2.5 Test requirement

The pass fail decision is as specified in the test procedure in clause 9.8.4.2.4.2.

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.