6.3C Output power dynamics for SUL

38.101-13GPPNRPart 1: Range 1 StandaloneRelease 17TSUser Equipment (UE) radio transmission and reception

6.3C.1 Void

6.3C.2 Void

6.3C.3 Transmit ON/OFF time mask for SUL

6.3C.3.1 Time mask for switching between two uplink carriers

The switching time mask specified in this clause is applicable for an uplink band pair of a SUL configuration when the capability uplinkTxSwitchingPeriod is present, is only applicable for uplink switching mechanisms specified in clause 6.16 of TS 38.214 [10], where NR SUL carrier 1 is capable of one transmit antenna connector and NR UL carrier 2 is capable of two transmit antenna connectors, and the two uplink carriers are in different bands with different carrier frequencies. The UE shall support the switch between single layer transmission with one antenna port and two-layer transmission with two antenna ports on the two uplink carriers following the scheduling commands and rank adaptation, i.e., both single layer and two-layer transmission with 2 antenna ports, and single layer transmission with 1 antenna port shall be supported on NR UL carrier 2.

The switching periods described in Figure 6.3C.3.1-1a and Figure 6.3C.3.1-1b are located in either NR carrier 1 or carrier 2 as indicated in RRC signalling uplinkTxSwitchingPeriodLocation [7], and the length of uplink switching period X is less than the value indicated by UE capability uplinkTxSwitchingPeriod.

Figure 6.3C.3.1-1a: Time mask for switching between SUL carrier 1 and UL Carrier 2, where the switching period is located in carrier 1

Figure 6.3C.3.1-1b: Time mask for switching between SUL carrier 1 and UL Carrier 2, where the switching period is located in carrier 2

The requirements apply for the case of co-located and synchronized network deployment for the two uplink carriers.

The requirements apply for the case of single TAG for the two uplink carriers, i.e., the same uplink timing for the two carriers as described in clause 4.2 of TS 38.213 [8].

6.3C.3.2 Time mask for switching between two uplink carriers with two transmit antenna connectors

The switching time mask specified in this clause is applicable for an uplink band pair of a SUL configuration when the capability uplinkTxSwitchingPeriod2T2T is present, is only applicable for uplink switching mechanisms specified in clause 6.1.6 of TS 38.214 [10], where NR SUL carrier 1 is capable of two transmit antenna connectors and NR UL carrier 2 is capable of two transmit antenna connectors, and the two uplink carriers are in different bands with different carrier frequencies. The UE shall support the switch between two-layer transmission with two antenna ports and two-layer transmission with two antenna ports on the two uplink carriers following the scheduling commands and rank adaptation, i.e., both single layer and two-layer transmission with 2 antenna ports, and single layer transmission with 1 antenna port shall be supported on NR UL carrier 1 and carrier 2.

The switching periods described in Figure 6.3C.3.2-1a and Figure 6.3C.3.2-1b are located in either NR carrier 1 or carrier 2 as indicated in RRC signalling uplinkTxSwitchingPeriodLocation [7], and the length of uplink switching period X is less than the value indicated by UE capability uplinkTxSwitchingPeriod2T2T.

Figure 6.3C.3.2-1a: Time mask for switching between SUL carrier 1 and UL Carrier 2, where the switching period is located in carrier 1

Figure 6.3C.3.2-1b: Time mask for switching between SUL carrier 1 and UL Carrier 2, where the switching period is located in carrier 2

The requirements apply for the case of co-located and synchronized network deployment for the two uplink carriers.

The requirements apply for the case of single TAG for the two uplink carriers, i.e., the same uplink timing for the two carriers as described in clause 4.2 of TS 38.213 [8].

6.3C.3.3 Time mask for switching between one uplink band with one transmit antenna connector and one uplink band with two transmit antenna connectors

The switching time mask specified in this clause is applicable for an uplink band pair of a SUL configuration when the capability uplinkTxSwitchingPeriod is present, is only applicable for uplink switching mechanisms specified in clause 6.1.6 of TS 38.214 [10], where NR SUL carrier 1 in band A is capable of one transmit antenna connector and NR UL carrier 2 and carrier 3 in band B are capable of two transmit antenna connectors. NR UL carrier 2 and carrier 3 are two contiguous aggregated carriers, and band A and band B are different bands with different carrier frequencies. The UE shall support the switch between single layer transmission with one antenna port and two-layer transmission with two antenna ports on the two uplink bands following the scheduling commands and rank adaptation, i.e., both single layer and two-layer transmission with 2 antenna ports, and single layer transmission with 1 antenna port shall be supported on NR UL carrier 2 and carrier 3 in band B.

The switching periods described in Figure 6.3C.3.3-1a and Figure 6.3C.3.3-1b are located in either NR band A or band B as indicated in RRC signalling uplinkTxSwitchingPeriodLocation [7], and the length of uplink switching period X is less than the value indicated by UE capability uplinkTxSwitchingPeriod .

Figure 6.3C.3.3-1a: Time mask for switching between one carrier in band A and two contiguous carriers in band B, where the switching period is located in band A

Figure 6.3C.3.3-1b: Time mask for switching between one carrier in band A and two contiguous carriers in band B, where the switching period is located in band B

The requirements apply for the case of co-located and synchronized network deployment for the three uplink carriers.

The requirements apply for the case of single TAG for the three uplink carriers, i.e., the same uplink timing for the three carriers as described in clause 4.2 of TS 38.213 [8].

6.3C.3.4 Time mask for switching between two uplink bands with two transmit antenna connectors

The switching time mask specified in this clause is applicable for an uplink band pair of a SUL configuration when the capability uplinkTxSwitchingPeriod2T2T is present, is only applicable for uplink switching mechanisms specified in clause 6.1.6 of TS 38.214 [10], where NR SUL carrier 1 in band A is capable of two transmit antenna connectors and NR UL carrier 2 and carrier 3 in band B are capable of two transmit antenna connectors. NR UL carrier 2 and carrier 3 are two contiguous aggregated carriers, and band A and band B are different bands with different carrier frequencies. The UE shall support the switch between two-layer transmission with two antenna ports and two-layer transmission with two antenna ports on the two uplink bands following the scheduling commands and rank adaptation, i.e., both single layer and two-layer transmission with 2 antenna ports, and single layer transmission with 1 antenna port shall be supported on NR UL carrier 1, carrier 2 and carrier 3 in the two bands.

The switching periods described in Figure 6.3C.3.4-1a and Figure 6.3C.3.4-1b are located in either NR band A or band B as indicated in RRC signalling uplinkTxSwitchingPeriodLocation [7], and the length of uplink switching period X is less than the value indicated by UE capability uplinkTxSwitchingPeriod2T2T.

Figure 6.3C.3.4-1a: Time mask for switching between one carrier in band A and two contiguous carriers in band B, where the switching period is located in band A

Figure 6.3C.3.4-1b: Time mask for switching between one carrier in band A and two contiguous carriers in band B, where the switching period is located in band B

The requirements apply for the case of co-located and synchronized network deployment for the three uplink carriers.

The requirements apply for the case of single TAG for the three uplink carriers, i.e., the same uplink timing for the three carriers as described in clause 4.2 of TS 38.213 [8].