6 Test environments for Signalling test

38.508-13GPP5GSPart 1: Common test environmentRelease 17TSUser Equipment (UE) conformance specification

Tools: ARFCN - Frequency Conversion for 5G NR/LTE/UMTS/GSM

6.1 Requirements of test equipment

6.1.1 Requirements common for conducted and OTA tests

The requirements of test equipment specified in this subclause apply to Signalling test cases defined in TS 38.523-1 [12], in addition to the common requirements of test equipment specified in clause 4.2 of this specification.

Test equipment shall be able to simulate cells of Radio Access Technologies NR, E-UTRA, and UTRA. The number of cells to be simulated simultaneously by the test equipment shall not exceed the resources specified in Table 6.1-1

Table 6.1-1: Maximum resources in terms of number / configuration of cells to be simulated simultaneously in a test setup

Simulation of	Max. number of cells (NR)			Max. number of cells (E-UTRA)		Max. number of cells (UTRA)
Simulation of	Conducted	OTA(FR1+FR2)	OTA(FR2)	Conducted	OTA	Conducted	OTA
NR single-mode networks (FDD or TDD)	4 cells	4 cells	4 cells	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
NR dual-mode networks (FDD and TDD)	4 cells	4 cells	4 cells	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
NR networks involving Carrier Aggregation	4 cells	4 cells	4 cells	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
NR dual connectivity (NR-DC)	4 cells	4 cells	4 cells	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
NR dual connectivity (EN-DC)	4 cells	4 cells	4 cells	2 cells	2 cells	n/a	n/a
NR dual connectivity (EN-DC) involving Carrier Aggregation	4 cells	4 cells	4 cells	2 cells	2 cells	n/a	n/a
Mixed E-UTRA / NR networks	4 cells	4 cells	4 cells	2 cells	2 cells	n/a	n/a
Mixed UTRA / NR networks	4 cells	4 cells	4 cells	n/a	n/a	2 cells	2 cells
Note 1: No differentiation between cell configuration types (as defined in clause 6.3.1) here, because these types are only relevant to specific test cases and their TTCN-3 implementation. Note 2: Only network scenarios specified in clauses 4.4.1 and 6.3.2.1 have been covered. Note 3: In case of Carrier Aggregation, each cell can act as a SpCell, an SCell, or a standalone cell (not used as a CA component carrier). Note 4: In order to support test case requirements for conducted and OTA test methods, the number of active cells at any given time should be minimised in order to ensure maximum re use of SS Tx/Rx resources.

Exceptions to the requirements outlined above are possible but need special evidence to be provided explicitly in the test case prose and should be allowed only if the test case purpose cannot be met otherwise.

Due to limited power level range for FR2 OTA test methods, when defining test cases requirements, care shall be taken to ensure that the number of active cells is minimised as this has an impact to have distinguishable power level difference. Cells that are used in initial parts of test cases and are no longer required for the rest of the procedure shall be clearly defined as Non-suitable "Off" cell to facilitate re use of SS Tx/Rx resources.

NR FR2 signal levels are defined along with a calibration procedure as well as uncertainty. Therefore, maximum 4 FR2 OTA Cells can be configured and activated including the test cases involving idle or connected mode measurements.

NR FR1+FR2 OTA calibration procedure is undefined which does not restrict to configure maximum 4 FR1+FR2 OTA cells. However, caution must be taken as specified in clause 6.2.2.2.3.

E-UTRA OTA calibration procedure is undefined which does not restrict to configure maximum 2 E-UTRA OTA cells. However, caution must be taken as specified in clause 6.2.2.2.4.

UTRA OTA calibration procedure is undefined which does not restrict to configure maximum 2 UTRA OTA cells. However, caution must be taken as specified in clause 6.2.2.2.5.

6.1.2 Requirements for conducted test method

No requirements are specified in addition to the common requirements described in clause 4.2 and clause 6.1.1.

6.1.3 Requirements for OTA test method

6.1.3.1 General

Editor’s Note: The UE pre-configuration mentioned below to disable UL Tx diversity schemes shall be voided once a test methodology solution to minimize spectral flatness artefacts between TE and UE over all test points is defined.

The DFF or IFF based OTA test methodologies, defined in Annex B.1 should be used for Signalling test.

NOTE: For single cell test cases, usage of NF test methodology is not precluded.

Clause 6.1.3.2 describes a sample OTA measurement test setup and clause 6.1.3.3 describes approaches to select a UE orientation.

For conformance testing using the OTA test environment, the UE under test shall be pre-configured with UL Tx diversity schemes disabled to account for single polarization System Simulator (SS) in the test environment. The UE under test may transmit with dual polarization. This approach also applies to calibration stage..

6.1.3.2 Sample OTA Measurement Test Setup

Please refer to Figure 6.1.3.2-1 for a sample OTA measurement test setup.

Figure 6.1.3.2-1: Sample OTA measurement setup

NOTE: Figure 6.1.3.2-1 is for illustrative purposes only.

For 5G NR signalling test cases, depending on the dynamic range of measurements the system complexity can be reduced. In the switch unit, as shown in Figure 6.1.3.2-1, the switches K7, K8, K9, K10 can be removed. The amplifier (PA/LNA) is optional. For the "single cell" and "multiple cell" test cases, the gNB emulator can be directly connected to the feed horn.

6.1.3.3 Procedure for selecting UE Orientation and for calibration

Set calibrated power level at the centre of the quiet zone for each polarization individually [FFS].

Before starting the test, the UE orientation with which the test system can provide a wide enough dynamic range to perform the test scenarios needs to be identified in order to obtain sufficient link budget.

The UE orientation can be determined by either of the approaches below:

– Approach 1: UE vendor declares the direction in which the measurement has to be made. In this case, the declaration confirms that the Rx Beam peak conditions in FR2 specified in TS 38.133 [13] Annex B are met

– Approach 2: Perform an Rx-beam peak search

For Approach 2 an Rx beam peak search needs to be performed as per the procedure in TS 38.521-2 [15] Annex K, which finds the direction in which Rx Beam peak conditions in FR2 specified in TS 38.133 [13] Annex B are met.

RSRP measurements can be configured by SS in X2NR meas configurations using FFS preambles in NSA (Ex – RRC_Connected with connectivity parameter E-UTRA with MCG Only bearer established and meas config enabled for event B1 (Ex-per TC 8.2.3.1.1 of TS 38.523-1)) and FFS preambles in SA modes.

When signal level calibrated with a reference antenna (only applicable to single-cell test cases without thresholds):

– The RSRP reported from the DUT is within [±FFSdB] of expected RSRP mentioned in Table 6.2.2.2-1.

When signal level calibrated with the RSRP-based calibration:

– Before starting the tests, Rx-beam peak directions need to be determined using Approach 1 or Approach 2 above. Rx beam peak direction may depend on the operating band under test. If Rx-beam peak directions for all the operating bands required for test scenarios are identical, three different levels in Table 6.2.2.2-2 can be used in the test scenarios.

– Rx-beam peak directions are decided to be ‘identical’, if the detected beam peak positions are direct neighbours on the measurement grid.

If Rx-beam peak directions are identical:

1. Position the UE so that the Rx beam peak direction is aligned towards the measurement antenna.

2. Make the UE report SS-RSRP at each frequency used in the test scenarios, while setting the downlink SS power at the centre of the quiet zone to -82dBm/SCS. Here, the SS-RSRP reported levels are denoted as P_RSRP(f).

3. Calculate ‘Delta(NRf)’ for each carrier frequency used in the test case, using the equation: Delta(NRf) = P_RSRP(f) + 82.

6.1.3.4 Handling of Thresholds

Where a threshold value is specified in the test case (value identified as TH_{test case}) it is signalled to the UE with a value TH_sig according to table 6.1.3.4-1.

Table 6.1.3.4-1: Handling of signalled threshold values

Type of Threshold	Signalled value	Comment
Absolute	TH_sig(f) = TH_{test case} + Delta(NRf)	Delta(NRf) value according to the frequency of the cell being compared to the threshold
Relative, intra-frequency	TH_sig(f) = TH_{test case}
Relative, inter-frequency	a3-Offset_sig = a3-Offset_{test case} + Delta(NRf_n) – Delta(NRf_p)	Delta(NRf_p) is the Delta value for the SpCell frequency Delta(NRf_n) is the Delta value for the neighbour cell frequency
Relative, inter-frequency, Event A6	a6-Offset_sig = a6-Offset_{test case} + Delta(NRf_n) – Delta(NRf_s)	Delta(NRf_s) is the Delta value for the SCell frequency Delta(NRf_n) is the Delta value for the neighbour cell frequency

6.1.4 Requirements for timer tolerances

The timer tolerances specified for the test environment in this subclause apply to all Signalling test cases defined in TS 38.523-1 [12] unless otherwise specified.

All the timers used during testing are within a tolerance margin given by the equation below. If for a specific test a different tolerance value is required, then this should be specified in the relevant test document (i.e. the document where the test is described).

Timer tolerance = 10%.

6.2 Reference test conditions

6.2.1 Physical Channel Allocations

6.2.1.1 Antennas

If the UE has two or more Rx antennas, the same downlink signal is applied to each one, except if MIMO is tested. All UE Rx antennas shall be connected.

If the UE has one Rx antenna, the downlink signal is applied to it.

6.2.1.2 Downlink physical channels and physical signals

In general for signalling test cases the power allocation for downlink physical channels and signals is specified in relation to a reference cell power.

Unless specifically specified otherwise in a signalling test case prose, all cells use only one beam.

In case of only one beam per cell this reference cell power is the EPRE of the secondary synchronization signal (SSS) and referred to as “SS/PBCH SSS EPRE”.

In case of more than one beam per cell the power levels of the different SS/PBCH blocks may be different what makes it difficult to specify the EPREs of other physical channels and signals relative to the EPRE of any SSS. Therefore for multiple beams test cases the power levels are specified relative to the reference cell power.

For single beam per cell test cases the power allocation of downlink physical channels for signalling test cases is specified in table 6.2.1.2-1, for multiple beams per cell test cases the power allocation is specified in table 6.2.1.2-2.

Table 6.2.1.2-1: Power allocation for OFDM symbols and reference signals for signalling test cases (single beam)

Parameter	Unit	Value	Comment
SSS transmit power	dBm/SCS	Test specific (Note 1)	referred to as “SS/PBCH SSS EPRE”
EPRE ratio of PSS to SSS	dB	0
EPRE ratio of PBCH DMRS to SSS	dB	0
EPRE ratio of PBCH to PBCH DMRS	dB	0
EPRE ratio of PDCCH DMRS to SSS	dB	0
EPRE ratio of PDCCH to PDCCH DMRS	dB	0
EPRE ratio of PDSCH DMRS to SSS	dB	0
EPRE ratio of PDSCH to PDSCH DMRS	dB	-3	To reduce interference from PDSCH of intra-frequency neighbour cells.
EPRE ratio of PTRS to PDSCH	dB	3	i.e. the EPRE ratio of PTRS to SSS is 0dB
Note 1: Power level chosen to align with cell power level as specified in clause 6.2.2.

Table 6.2.1.2-2: Power allocation for OFDM symbols and reference signals for signalling test cases (multiple beam)

Parameter	Unit	Value	Comment
Reference cell power EPRE_CellRef	dBm/SCS	Test specific (Note 1)
EPRE ratio of SSS_SSB#N to EPRE_CellRef	dB	Test specific (Note 2)	power of SSS within SSB with index N
EPRE ratio of PSS_SSB#N to SSS_SSB#N	dB	0	power of PSS within SSB with index N
EPRE ratio of PBCH DMRS_SSB#N to SSS_SSB#N	dB	0	power of PBCH DMRS within SSB with index N
EPRE ratio of PBCH_SSB#N to PBCH DMRS_SSB#N	dB	0	power of PBCH within SSB with index N
EPRE ratio of PDCCH DMRS to EPRE_CellRef	dB	0	(Note 3)
EPRE ratio of PDCCH to PDCCH DMRS	dB	0
EPRE ratio of PDSCH DMRS to EPRE_CellRef	dB	0	(Note 3)
EPRE ratio of PDSCH to PDSCH DMRS	dB	-3	To reduce interference from PDSCH of intra-frequency neighbour cells.
EPRE ratio of PTRS to PDSCH	dB	3	i.e. the EPRE ratio of PTRS to EPRE_CellRef is 0dB
EPRE ratio of CSI-RS_N to EPRE_CellRef	dB	Test specific (Note 2)	power of CSI-RS with index N; CSI-RS configured if required by a test case in TS 38.523-1 [12]
Note 1: Power level chosen to align with cell power level as specified in clause 6.2.2. Note 2: Test cases may specify “OFF” in which case the attenuation shall result in an absolute EPRE value being equal or less than the power level specified for a non-suitable "Off" cell in clause 6.2.2. Note 3: In general the UE cannot distinguish from which beam DL data is sent ⇒ PDCCH and PDSCH are considered as cell specific rather than beam specific.

6.2.1.3 Sidelink physical channels and physical signals

In general for signalling test cases the power allocation for sidelink physical channels and signals is specified in relation to a reference NR-SS-UE power.

The power allocation of sidelink physical channels for signalling test cases is specified in table 6.2.1.3-1.

Table 6.2.1.3-1: Power allocation for OFDM symbols and reference signals for signalling test cases

Parameter	Unit	Value	Comment
Reference NR-SS-UE power EPRE_NRSSUERef	dBm/SCS	Test specific (Note 1)
EPRE ratio of S-SSS to EPRE_NRSSUERef	dB	Test specific (Note 2)	Power of S-SSS within S-SSB S-SSB configured if required by a test case in TS 38.523-1 [12]
EPRE ratio of S-PSS to S-SSS	dB	0	Power of S-PSS within S-SSB S-SSB configured if required by a test case in TS 38.523-1 [12]
EPRE ratio of PSBCH DMRS to S-SSS	dB	0	Power of PSBCH DMRS within S-SSB S-SSB configured if required by a test case in TS 38.523-1 [12]
EPRE ratio of PSBCH to PSBCH DMRS	dB	0	Power of PSBCH within S-SSB S-SSB configured if required by a test case in TS 38.523-1 [12]
EPRE ratio of PSCCH DMRS to EPRE_NRSSUERef	dB	0
EPRE ratio of PSCCH to PSCCH DMRS	dB	0
EPRE ratio of PSSCH DMRS to EPRE_NRSSUERef	dB	0
EPRE ratio of PSSCH to PSSCH DMRS	dB	0
EPRE ratio of PSFCH to PSSCH	dB	0
EPRE ratio of SL CSI-RS to EPRE_NRSSUERef	dB	Test specific (Note 2)	Power of SL CSI-RS; SL CSI-RS configured if required by a test case in TS 38.523-1 [12]
EPRE ratio of SL PT-RS to PSSCH	dB	0
Note 1: Power level chosen to align with NR-SS-UE power level as specified in clause 6.2.2. Note 2: Test cases may specify “OFF” in which case the attenuation shall result in an absolute EPRE value being equal or less than the power level specified for a "Off" NR-SS-UE in clause 6.2.2.

6.2.2 Signal levels

6.2.2.1 Signal Levels for conducted testing

This section applies to the test cases, which use conducted testing for each configured cell or each configured NR-SS-UE.

For NR FR1 cell, the downlink power settings in Table 6.2.2.1-1 and 6.2.2.1-2 are used unless otherwise specified in a test case.

Table 6.2.2.1-1: Default Downlink power levels for FR1 NR cell (5MHz – 25MHz)

	SCS(kHz)	Unit	Channel bandwidth
	SCS(kHz)	Unit	5MHz	10MHz	15MHz	20MHz	25MHz
Channel BW Power	15	dBm	-63	-60	-58	-57	-56
	30	dBm	-67	-63	-61	-60	-59
	60	dBm	N/A	-67	-65	-63	-62
SS/PBCH SSS EPRE	All	dBm/SCS (Note 3)	-88	-88	-88	-88	-88
Note 1: The channel bandwidth powers are informative, based on -88 dBm/ SCS(SubCarrier Spacing) SS/PBCH SSS EPRE, then scaled according to the number of RBs and rounded to the nearest integer dBm value. Full RE allocation with no boost or deboost is assumed. Note 2: The power level is specified at each UE Rx antenna. Note 3: DL level is applied for any of the Subcarrier Spacing configuration () with the same power spectrum density of -88 dBm/SCS(SubCarrier Spacing).

Table 6.2.2.1-2: Default Downlink power levels for FR1 NR cell (30MHz – 100MHz)

	SCS(kHz)	Unit	Channel bandwidth
	SCS(kHz)	Unit	30MHz	40MHz	50MHz	60MHz	80MHz	90MHz	100MHz
Channel BW Power	15	dBm	-55	-54	-53	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
	30	dBm	-58	-57	-56	-55	-54	-53	-53
	60	dBm	-61	-60	-59	-58	-57	-56	-56
SS/PBCH SSS EPRE	All	dBm/SCS (Note 3)	-88	-88	-88	-88	-88	-88	-88
Note 1: The channel bandwidth powers are informative, based on -88dBm/SCS(SubCarrier Spacing) SS/PBCH SSS EPRE, then scaled according to the number of RBs and rounded to the nearest integer dBm value. Full RE allocation with no boost or deboost is assumed. Note 2: The power level is specified at each UE Rx antenna. Note 3: DL level is applied for any of the Subcarrier Spacing configuration () with a power spectrum density of -88dBm/SCS(SubCarrier Spacing).

With simultaneous transmission of 24 RBs, a maximum of -78dBm/SCS SS/PBCH SSS EPRE can be allocated as cell power level.

The default settings of suitable cells and non-suitable cells for NR are specified in table 6.2.2.1-3.

Cells which are expected to be undetectable for UE under test shall fulfil the condition of non-suitable "Off" cell in table 6.2.2.1-3.

Table 6.2.2.1-3: Default settings of suitable / non-suitable cells

Power level type	NR (Note 1-3)		E-UTRAN	UTRAN
	Unit	Power level
Serving cell	dBm/SCS	-88	Table 6.2.2.1-1 [2]	Table 6.1.1 (FDD) [52]
Suitable neighbour intra-frequency cell	dBm/SCS	-94	Table 6.2.2.1-1 [2]	Table 6.1.2 (FDD) [52]
Suitable neighbour inter-frequency cell	dBm/SCS	-99	Table 6.2.2.1-1 [2]	Table 6.1.2 (FDD) [52]
Non-suitable cell	dBm/SCS	-115	Table 6.2.2.1-1 [2]	Table 6.1.3 (FDD) [52]
Non-suitable "Off" cell	dBm/SCS	≤ -145	Table 6.2.2.1-1 [2]	Table 6.1.4 (FDD) [52]
Note 1: The power level is specified in terms of SS/PBCH SSS EPRE instead of RSRP as RSRP is a measured value and cannot be directly controlled by the Full RE allocation with no boost or deboost is assumed. SS. Note 2: The power level is specified at each UE Rx antenna. Note 3: DL level is applied for any of the Subcarrier Spacing configuration () with the same power spectrum density of -88dBm/SCS. Note 4: The default settings assume that the UE is making relative measurements of neighbour cells compared to the serving cell.

The default signal level uncertainty is specified in table 6.2.2.1-4 for any level specified, unless a tighter uncertainty is specified by a test case in TS 38.523-1 [12].

Table 6.2.2.1-4: SS signal level uncertainty

	Absolute signal level uncertainty for each cell	Relative signal level uncertainty between multiple cells
Intra-frequency	+/-3 dB at each test port	+/-3 dB
Inter-frequency	+/-3 dB at each test port	See Note 1
Note 1: For Inter-frequency cells the relative signal level uncertainty between multiple cells is determined by the absolute uncertainty of each cell, and does not have any additional constraint.

SS/PBCH SSS EPRE setting should be equal to or higher than -115 dBm except for Non-suitable "Off" cell. The figure is chosen to ensure that for all bands the DL signal is within the RSRP measurement range specified in TS 38.133 [13], taking into account the SS default absolute signal level uncertainty.

NOTE: (The power spectral density of a white noise source; specified in TS 38.133 [13]) can be assumed to be -Infinity [dBm/SCS] for all intra and inter frequency test cases. It is applicable to both idle mode and connected mode in TS 38.523-1 [12], unless otherwise specified in specific test cases.

For NR-SS-UE, the sidelink power settings in Table 6.2.2.1-5 is used unless otherwise specified in a test case.

Table 6.2.2.1-5: Default settings of NR-SS-UE power and signal level uncertainty

Power level type	NR-SS-UE (Note 1)		Absolute signal level uncertainty for each NR-SS-UE
	Unit	Power level
NR-SS-UE (default value)	dBm/15kHz	-85	+/-3 dB
NR-SS-UE ("Off")	dBm/15kHz	≤ -145	+/-3 dB
Note 1: The power level is specified at each Rx antenna of the UE under test.

6.2.2.1.1 Measurement accuracy and side conditions

RSRP measurement accuracy in RRC_CONNECTED state is specified in table 6.2.2.1.1-1, derived from TS 38.133 [13] clauses 10.1.2 and 10.1.4 selecting Normal condition with maximum Io less than -50 dBm/BW_Channel. The ranges and side conditions in TS 38.133 [13] clauses 10.1.2 and 10.1.4 apply. This measurement accuracy is applicable to connected mode test cases specified in TS 38.523-1 [12]. For the serving cell and suitable neighbour cells, the following side conditions shall be satisfied including the effect of signal level uncertainty.

– RSRP ≥ -124 dBm

– RSRP Ês/Iot > -6 dB

– Io: 117.5 dBm/SCS for 15kHz SCS and -114.5 dBm/SCS for 15kHz SCS dBm/SCS … -50 dBm/BWChannel (for absolute and relative RSRP measurement accuracy).

RSRP measurement accuracy in RRC_CONNECTED state is specified in table 6.2.2.1.1-1, derived from TS 38.133 [13] clauses 10.1.2 and 10.1.4 selecting Normal condition.

Table 6.2.2.1.1-1: RSRP measurement accuracy in RRC_CONNECTED state

	Absolute RSRP measurement accuracy	Relative RSRP measurement accuracy
Intra-frequency	+/-8 dB	+/-3 dB
Inter-frequency	+/-8 dB	+/-4.5 dB

6.2.2.2 Signal Levels for OTA testing

6.2.2.2.1 General

This section applies to the test cases, which require at least one of the configured cells to be a FR2 NR cell.

The following assumption is made for OTA testing:

– AWGN is not configured in the test case

6.2.2.2.2 Signal Levels for FR2 OTA NR cells

For NR FR2 cell, the downlink power settings in Table 6.2.2.2.2-1 are used unless otherwise specified in a test case.

Table 6.2.2.2.2-1: Default Downlink power levels for FR2 NR cell (50MHz – 400MHz)

	SCS(kHz)	Unit	Channel bandwidth
	SCS(kHz)	Unit	50MHz	100MHz	200MHz	400MHz
Channel BW Power	60	dBm	FFS	FFS	FFS	FFS
Channel BW Power	120	dBm	-57	-57	-57	-57
SS/PBCH SSS EPRE	All	dBm/SCS	-82	-82	-82	-82
Note 1: The channel bandwidth powers are informative, based on -82 dBm/SCS SS/PBCH SSS EPRE, then scaled according to the number of RBs and rounded to the nearest integer dBm value. A maximumRE allocation of 24 simultaneously transmitted RBs with no boost or deboost is assumed. Note 2: The power level is specified at the centre of quiet zone.

The default settings of suitable cells and non-suitable cells for NR FR2 are specified in table 6.2.2.2.2-2.

NR FR2 cells which are expected to be undetectable for UE under test shall fulfil the condition of non-suitable "Off" cell in table 6.2.2.2.2-2.

Table 6.2.2.2.2-2: Default settings of suitable / non-suitable FR2 NR cells

Power level type	NR (Note 1-3)
	Unit	Power level
Serving cell	dBm/SCS	-82
Suitable neighbour intra-frequency cell	dBm/SCS	-91
Suitable neighbour inter-frequency cell	dBm/SCS	-91
Non-suitable cell	dBm/SCS	-100
Non-suitable "Off" cell	dBm/SCS	≤-139
Note 1: The power level is specified in terms of SS/PBCH SSS EPRE instead of RSRP as RSRP is a measured value and cannot be directly controlled by the SS. Note 2: The power level is specified at the centre of quiet zone. Note 3: DL level is applied for any of the Subcarrier Spacing configuration (µ) with the same power spectrum density in dBm/SCS (SubCarrier Spacing).

The test system default signal level uncertainty is specified in tables 6.2.2.2.2-3 and 6.2.2.2.2-4 for any level specified, unless a tighter uncertainty is specified by a test case in TS 38.523-1 [12].

Table 6.2.2.2.2-3: SS Absolute FR2 NR signal level uncertainty

	Absolute signal level uncertainty
At each frequency	+/-6 dB at centre of the quiet zone

Table 6.2.2.2.2-4: SS Relative FR2 NR signal level uncertainty

	Relative signal level uncertainty between any two SS EPRE levels at the same frequency
At each frequency	+/-2.0 dB

6.2.2.2.3 Signal Levels for FR1 OTA NR cell(s) with FR2 OTA NR cell(s)

For NR cell in FR1 with FR2 NR, since the NR FR1 OTA link is uncalibrated in the signalling test setup, -88dBm/SCS should be applied as defined in the table 6.2.2.1-1 and table 6.2.2.1-2. -88dBm/SCS is suggested value and it is left to the TE vendor to ensure that NR cell power level fulfils the cell selection criteria.

The default settings of suitable cells and non-suitable cells for NR in FR1 with FR2 NR are specified in table 6.2.2.2-7.

NR Cells in FR1 with FR2 NR which are expected to be undetectable for UE under test shall fulfil the condition of non-suitable "Off" cell in table 6.2.2.2.3-1.

Table 6.2.2.2.3-1: Default settings of suitable / non-suitable NR cells in FR1 with NR FR2

Power level type	NR (Note 1-2)
	Unit	Power level
Serving cell	dBm/SCS	-88
Non-suitable "Off" cell	dBm/SCS	≤-156
Note 1: The power level is specified in terms of SS/PBCH SSS EPRE instead of RSRP as RSRP is a measured value and cannot be directly controlled by the SS. Note 2: The power level is specified at the centre of quiet zone.

The following assumptions are considered for the test cases configuring at least one FR1 OTA NR cell:

– Multiple inter-frequency FR1 OTA NR cells can be configured.

– Only two power levels are allowed: Serving cell power level or Non-suitable "Off" cell power level (as defined in Table 6.2.2.2.3-1)

– If FR1 OTA NR cell does not require:

– Cell Reselection measurements and

– Connected Mode measurements and

– Cell Selection between two active cells and

– Multiple Signal Levels

– Multiple FR1 OTA NR cells can be activated.

– Else

– No more than one FR1 OTA NR cell is activated.

6.2.2.2.4 Signal Levels for OTA E-UTRA cell(s) with FR2 OTA NR cell(s)

For E-UTRA cell with FR2 NR, since the LTE OTA link is uncalibrated in the signalling test setup, the table 6.2.2.2.4-1 provides only suggestive value. It is left to the TE vendor to ensure that LTE cell power level fulfils the cell selection criteria.

Table 6.2.2.2.4-1: Default Downlink power levels for E-UTRA cells with NR FR2

	Unit	Channel bandwidth
		1.4 MHz	3 MHz	5 MHz	10 MHz	15 MHz	20 MHz
Number of RBs		6	15	25	50	75	100
Channel BW Power	dBm	-77	-73	-71	-68	-66	-65
RS EPRE	dBm/15kHz	-96	-96	-96	-96	-96	-96
Note 1: The channel bandwidth powers are informative, based on -96 dBm/15kHz RS_EPRE, then scaled according to the number of RBs and rounded to the nearest integer dBm value. Full RE allocation with no boost or deboost is assumed. Note 2: The power level is specified at the centre of quiet zone.

The default setting of suitable cells for E-UTRA with FR2 NR are specified in table 6.2.2.2.4-2.

E-UTRA Cells with FR2 NR which are expected to be undetectable for UE under test shall fulfil the condition of non-suitable "Off" cell in table 6.2.2.2.4-2.

Table 6.2.2.2.4-2: Default settings of suitable / non-suitable E-UTRA cells with NR FR2

Power level type	E-UTRAN (Note 1-2)
	Unit	Power level
Serving cell	dBm/15KHz	-96
Non-suitable "Off" cell	dBm/15KHz	≤-156
Note 1: The power level is specified in terms ofcell-specific RS EPRE instead of RSRP as RSRP is a measured value and cannot be directly controlled by the SS. Note 2: The power level is specified at the centre of quiet zone.

The following assumptions are considered for the test cases configuring at least one OTA E-UTRA cell:

– Multiple inter-frequency OTA E-UTRA cells can be configured.

– Only two power levels are allowed: Serving cell power level or Non-suitable "Off" cell power level (as defined in Table 6.2.2.2.4-2)

– If OTA E-UTRA cell does not require:

– Cell Reselection measurements and

– Connected Mode measurements and

– Cell Selection between two active cells and

– Multiple Signal Levels,

– Multiple OTA E-UTRA cells can be activated.

– Else

– No more than one OTA E-UTRA cell is activated.

6.2.2.2.5 Signal Levels for OTA UTRA cell(s) with FR2 OTA NR cell(s)

For UTRA OTA cell with FR2 NR, the UTRA OTA link is uncalibrated in the signalling test setup.

UTRA Cells with FR2 NR which are expected to be undetectable for UE under test shall fulfil the condition of non-suitable "Off" cell in table 6.2.2.2.5-1.

Table 6.2.2.2.5-1: Default settings of suitable / non-suitable UTRA cells with NR FR2

Power level type	UTRAN (Note 1-2)
	Unit	Power level
Serving cell	dBm/3.84 MHz	-60
Non-suitable "Off" cell	dBm/3.84 MHz	≤-132
Note 1: The power level is specified in terms of CPICH_Ec instead of CPICH_RSCP as RSCP is a receiver measurement and only CPICH_Ec can be directly controlled by the SS. Note 2: The power level is specified at the centre of quiet zone.

The following assumptions are considered for the test cases configuring at least one OTA UTRA cell:

– Multiple inter-frequency OTA UTRA cells can be configured.

– Only two power levels are allowed: Serving cell power level or Non-suitable "Off" cell power level (as defined in Table 6.2.2.2.5-1)

– If OTA UTRA cell does not require:

– Cell Reselection measurements and

– Connected Mode measurements and

– Cell Selection between two active cells and

– Multiple Signal Levels,

– Multiple OTA UTRA cells can be activated.

– Else

– No more than one OTA UTRA cell is activated.

6.2.3 Default test frequencies

Editor’s note: For FR2 test frequencies using 100 MHz default channel bandwidth it is FFS if 100MHz channel bandwidth can be used for FR2 multicell protocol testing.

6.2.3.1 Test frequencies for NR standalone signalling testing

The default channel bandwidth for signalling test is specified per NR band. The test frequencies are defined so that no frequency overlapping takes place, in order to avoid unnecessary inter-frequency interference.

For signalling test cases, the mapping of frequency ranges to NR test frequencies are as follows:

– for band with only one test frequency (e.g. n51): Low Range (NRf1);

– for band with up to two test frequencies: Low Range (NRf1) and High Range (NRf2);

– for band with up to three test frequencies: Low Range (NRf1), Mid Range (NRf2) and High Range (NRf3);

– for band with up to four test frequencies: Low Range (NRf1), Mid Low Range (NRf2), Mid High Range (NRf3) and High Range (NRf4);

The signalling test frequencies NRf5, NRf6, NRf7 are mapped respectively as NRf1, NRf2, NRf3 on the operating band for inter-band.

The test frequencies, subcarrier spacing, default channel bandwidth, SS/PBCH block and CORESET#0 parameters for signalling is specified in Table 6.2.3.1-1 (FDD FR1 BW 5MHz), Table 6.2.3.1-2 (FDD FR1 BW 10MHz), Table 6.2.3.1-3 (TDD FR1 BW 5MHz), Table 6.2.3.1-4 (TDD FR1 BW 10MHz), Table 6.2.3.1-4A (TDD FR1 BW 60MHz), Table 6.2.3.1-4B (TDD FR1 BW 20MHz for RedCap UE), Table 6.2.3.1-5 (TDD FR1 BW 100MHz), Table 6.2.3.1-5A (TDD FR1 BW 20MHz for RedCap UE),Table 6.2.3.1-6 (TDD FR2 BW 100MHz) and Table 6.2.3.1-7 (NR FDD FR1 SUL bands).

Table 6.2.3.1-1: Test frequencies for NR FDD FR1 bands using 5 MHz channel bandwidth

NR Band	SCS [kHz]	CBW [MHz]	carrierBandwidth [PRBs]	Range		Carrier centre [MHz]	Carrier centre [ARFCN]	point A [MHz]	absoluteFrequencyPointA[ARFCN]	offsetToCarrier [Carrier PRBs]	SS block SCS [kHz]	GSCN	absoluteFrequencySSB [ARFCN]		Offset Carrier CORESET#0 [RBs]	CORESET#0 Index (Offset [RBs]) Note 1	offsetToPointA (SIB1) [PRBs] Note 1
n5	15	5	25	Downlink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.15 for bandwidth=5 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
					Mid-Low	878.2	175640	873.79	174758	12	15	2197	175730	0	1	2 (4)	17
					Mid-High	884.8	176960	878.23	175646	24		2212	176930	8	1	0 (0)	25
				Uplink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.5 for bandwidth=5 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
					Mid-Low	833.2	166640	824.47	164894	36	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
					Mid-High	839.8	167960	817.03	163406	114	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
n8	15	5	25	Downlink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.8 for bandwidth=5 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
					Mid-Low	937.5	187500	933.09	186618	12	15	2343	187470	8	1	0 (0)	13
					Mid-High	947.5	189500	940.93	188186	24		2368	189410	0	0	0 (0)	24
				Uplink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.8 for bandwidth=5 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
					Mid-Low	892.5	178500	883.77	176754	36	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
					Mid-High	902.5	180500	879.73	175946	114	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
n12	15	5	25	Downlink	Low, Mid, High	Same values as for Low, Mid and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.12 for bandwidth=5 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
				Uplink	Low, Mid, High	Same values as for Low, Mid and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.12 for bandwidth=5 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
n14	15	5	25	Downlink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.14 for bandwidth=5 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
				Uplink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.14 for bandwidth=5 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
n20	15	5	25	Downlink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.20 for bandwidth=5 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
					Mid-Low	801.8	160360	797.39	159478	12	15	2003	160330	8	1	0 (0)	13
					Mid-High	810.2	162040	803.63	160726	24		2024	162010	8	1	0 (0)	25
				Uplink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.20 for bandwidth=5 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
					Mid-Low	842.8	168560	834.07	166814	36	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
					Mid-High	851.2	170240	828.43	165686	114	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
n24	15	5	25	Downlink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.24 for DL bandwidth=5 MHz, UL bandwidth=5 MHz and SCS=15 kHz
				Uplink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.24 for DL bandwidth=5 MHz, UL bandwidth=5 MHz and SCS=15 kHz
n26	15	5	25	Downlink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.26 for bandwidth=5 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
					Mid-Low	871.5	174300	867.09	173418	12	15	2178	174270	8	1	0 (0)	13
					Mid-High	881.5	176300	874.93	174986	24		2203	176210	0	0	0 (0)	24
				Uplink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.26 for bandwidth=5 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
					Mid-Low	826.5	165300	817.77	163554	36	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
					Mid-High	836.5	167300	813.73	162746	114		–	–	–	–	–	–
n29	15	5	25	Downlink (SDL)	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.29 for bandwidth=5 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
n30	15	5	25	Downlink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.30 for bandwidth=5 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
				Uplink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.30 for bandwidth=5 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
n70	15	5	25	Downlink	Low, Mid, High	Same values as for Low, Mid and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.70 for DL bandwidth=5 MHz, UL bandwidth=5 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
				Uplink	Low, Mid, High	Same values as for Low, Mid and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.70 for DL bandwidth=5 MHz, UL bandwidth=5 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
n71	15	5	25	Downlink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.71 for bandwidth=5 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
					Mid-Low	629.5	125900	625.09	125018	12	15	1573	125810	0	0	0 (0)	12
					Mid-High	639.5	127900	632.93	126586	24		1598	127930	4	1	1 (2)	27
				Uplink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.71 for bandwidth=5 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
					Mid-Low	675.5	135100	666.77	133354	36	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
					Mid-High	685.5	137100	662.73	132546	114	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
n76	15	5	25	Downlink (SDL)	Low	Same values as for Low range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.76 for bandwidth=5 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
Note 1: The CORESET#0 Index and the associated CORESET#0 Offset refers to Table 13-1 in TS 38.213 [22]. The value of CORESET#0 Index is signalled in controlResourceSetZero (pdcch-ConfigSIB1) in the MIB. The offsetToPointA IE is expressed in units of resource blocks assuming 15 kHz subcarrier spacing for FR1 and 60 kHz subcarrier spacing for FR2.

Table 6.2.3.1-2: Test frequencies for NR FDD FR1 bands using 10 MHz channel bandwidth

NR Band	SCS [kHz]	CBW [MHz]	carrierBandwidth [PRBs]	Range		Carrier centre [MHz]	Carrier centre [ARFCN]		point A [MHz]		absoluteFrequencyPointA[ARFCN]		offsetToCarrier [Carrier PRBs]	SS block SCS [kHz]	GSCN	absoluteFrequencySSB [ARFCN]		Offset Carrier CORESET#0 [RBs]	CORESET#0 Index (Offset [RBs]) Note 1	offsetToPointA (SIB1) [PRBs] Note 1
n1	15	10	52	Downlink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.1 for bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
					Mid-Low	2131.7	426340		2124.86		424972		12	15	5321	425770	2	0	0 (0)	12
					Mid-High	2148.3	429660		2139.3		427860		24		5364	429150	10	1	0 (0)	25
				Uplink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.1 for bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
					Mid-Low	1941.7	388340		1930.54		386108		36	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
					Mid-High	1958.3	391660		1933.1		386620		114	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
n2	15	10	52	Downlink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.2 for bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
					Mid-Low	1951.7	390340		1944.86		388972		12	15	4871	389770	2	0	0 (0)	12
					Mid-High	1968.3	393660		1959.3		391860		24		4914	393150	10	1	0 (0)	25
				Uplink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.2 for bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
					Mid-Low	1871.7	374340		1860.54		372108		36	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
					Mid-High	1888.3	377660		1863.1		372620		114	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
n3	15	10	52	Downlink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.3 for bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
					Mid-Low	1831.7	366340		1824.86		364972		12	15	4571	365770	2	0	0 (0)	12
					Mid-High	1853.3	370660		1844.3		368860		24		4625	370090	2	0	0 (0)	24
				Uplink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.3 for bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
					Mid-Low	1736.7	347340		1725.54		345108		36	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
					Mid-High	1758.3	351660		1733.1		346620		114	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
n7	15	10	52	Downlink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.7 for bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
					Mid-Low	2645	529000		2638.16		527632		12	15	6605	528490	10	1	0 (0)	13
					Mid-High	2665	533000		2656		531200		24		6658	532610	2	1	2 (4)	29
				Uplink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.7 for bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
					Mid-Low	2525	505000		2513.84		502768		36	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
					Mid-High	2545	509000		2519.8		503960		114	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
n25	15	10	52	Downlink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.25 for bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
					Mid-Low	1953.3	390660		1946.46		389292		12	15	4878	390270	2	1	2 (4)	17
					Mid-High	1971.7	394340		1962.7		392540		24		4924	393890	6	1	1 (2)	27
				Uplink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.25 for bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
					Mid-Low	1873.3	374660		1862.14		372428		36	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
					Mid-High	1891.7	378340		1866.5		373300		114	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
n28	15	10	52	Downlink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.28 for bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
					Mid-Low	774.7	154940		767.86		153572		12	15	1930	154370	2	0	0 (0)	12
					Mid-High	786.3	157260		777.3		155460		24		1959	156750	10	1	0 (0)	25
				Uplink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.28 for bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
					Mid-Low	719.7	143940		708.54		141708		36	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
					Mid-High	731.3	146260		706.1		141220		114	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
n65	15	10	52	Downlink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.65 for bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
					Mid-Low	2141.7	428340		2134.86		426972		12	15	5349	427950	2	1	2 (4)	17
					Mid-High	2168.3	433660		2159.3		431860		24		5414	433210	6	1	1 (2)	27
				Uplink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.65 for bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
					Mid-Low	1951.7	390340		1940.54		388108		36	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
					Mid-High	1978.3	395660		1953.1		390620		114	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
n66	15	10	52	Downlink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.66 for DL bandwidth=10 MHz, UL bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
					Mid-Low	2141.7	428340		2134.86		426972		12	15	5349	427950	2	1	2 (4)	17
					Mid-High	2168.3	433660		2159.3		431860		24		5414	433210	6	1	1 (2)	27
				Uplink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.66 for DL bandwidth=10 MHz, UL bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
					Mid-Low	1741.7	348340		1730.54		346108		36	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
					Mid-High	1768.3	353660		1743.1		348620		114	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
n74	15	10	52	Downlink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.74 for bandwidth=5 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
					Mid-Low	1491	298200	1484.16		296832		12		15	3720	297630	2	0	0 (0)	12
					Mid-High	1502	300400	1493		298600		24			3749	300010	2	1	2 (4)	29
				Uplink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.74 for bandwidth=5 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
					Mid-Low	1443	288600	1431.84		286368		36		–	–	–	–	–	–	–
					Mid-High	1454	290800	1428.8		285760		114		–	–	–	–	–	–	–
n75	15	10	52	Downlink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.75 for bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
				(SDL)	Mid-Low	1462	292400		1455.16		291032		12	15	–	291824	31	–	0	–
				Note 2	Mid-High	1487	297400		1478		295600		24		–	296824	31	–	0	–
Note 1: The CORESET#0 Index and the associated CORESET#0 Offset refers to Table 13-1 in TS 38.213 [22]. The value of CORESET#0 Index is signalled in controlResourceSetZero (pdcch-ConfigSIB1) in the MIB. The offsetToPointA IE is expressed in units of resource blocks assuming 15 kHz subcarrier spacing for FR1 and 60 kHz subcarrier spacing for FR2. Note 2: FR1 carrier without any coreset is indicated in the MIB by setting =31, controlResourceSetZero=0 and searchSpaceZero = 0 (TS 38.213 [22], clause 13).

Table 6.2.3.1-3: Test frequencies for NR TDD FR1 bands using 5 MHz channel bandwidth

Band

SCS

[kHz]

CBW [MHz]

carrierBandwidth

[PRBs]

Range

Carrier centre

[MHz]

Carrier centre

[ARFCN]

point A [MHz]

absoluteFrequencyPointA[ARFCN]

offsetToCarrier [Carrier PRBs]

SS block SCS

[kHz]

GSCN

absoluteFrequencySSB

[ARFCN]

Offset Carrier CORESET#0 [RBs]

CORESET#0 Index (Offset

[RBs])

Note 1

offsetToPointA
(SIB1)

[PRBs]

Note 1

n34

Downlink
& Uplink

Low, Mid, High

Same values as for Low, Mid and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.34 for bandwidth=5 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.

n51

Downlink
& Uplink

Low

Same values as for Low range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.51 for bandwidth=5 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.

n53

Downlink
& Uplink

Low, High

Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.53 for bandwidth=5 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.

Note 1: For TDD FR1 bands typically the default SCS=30kHz is chosen. For n34 and n53 where SCS=30kHz would limit test coverage to one cell scenarios, SCS=15kHz and 5MHz CBW have been chosen to enable testing of scenarios with up to two cells.

Table 6.2.3.1-4: Test frequencies for NR TDD FR1 bands using 10 MHz channel bandwidth

NR Band	SCS [kHz]	CBW [MHz]	carrierBandwidth [PRBs]	Range		Carrier centre [MHz]	Carrier centre [ARFCN]	point A [MHz]	absoluteFrequencyPointA[ARFCN]	offsetToCarrier [Carrier PRBs]	SS block SCS [kHz]	GSCN	absoluteFrequencySSB [ARFCN]		Offset Carrier CORESET#0 [RBs]	CORESET#0 Index (Offset [RBs]) Note 1	offsetToPointA (SIB1) [PRBs] Note 1
n38	30	10	24	Downlink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.38 for bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=30 kHz.
				&	Mid-Low	2588.3	517660	2579.66	515932	12	30	6470	517690	10	0	2 (2)	28
				Uplink	Mid-High	2601.7	520340	2588.74	517748	24		6505	520370	10	0	2 (2)	52
n39	30	10	24	Downlink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.39 for bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=30 kHz.
				&	Mid-Low	1895	379000	1886.36	377272	12	30	4736	378970	14	0	1 (1)	26
				Uplink	Mid-High	1905	381000	1892.04	378408	24		4761	380910	18	0	0 (0)	48
n40	30	10	24	Downlink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.40 for bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=30 kHz.
				&	Mid-Low	2335	467000	2326.36	465272	12	30	5839	467090	6	0	3 (3)	30
				Uplink	Mid-High	2365	473000	2352.04	470408	24		5914	473090	6	0	3 (3)	54
n48	30	10	24	Downlink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.48 for bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=30 kHz.
				&	Mid-Low	3601.65	640110	3593.01	639534	12	30	7917	640128	18	0	2 (2)	28
				Uplink	Mid-High	3648.33	643222	3635.37	642358	24		7949	643200	2	0	1 (1)	50
n50	30	10	24	Downlink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.50 for bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=30 kHz.
				&	Mid-Low	1462	292400	1453.36	290672	12	30	3655	292370	14	0	1 (1)	26
				Uplink	Mid-High	1487	297400	1474.04	294808	24		3716	297370	14	0	1 (1)	50
Note 1: The CORESET#0 Index and the associated CORESET#0 Offset refers to Table 13-4 in TS 38.213 [22] for all bands in the table. The value of CORESET#0 Index is signalled in controlResourceSetZero (pdcch-ConfigSIB1) in the MIB. The offsetToPointA IE is expressed in units of resource blocks assuming 15 kHz subcarrier spacing for FR1 and 60 kHz subcarrier spacing for FR2.

Table 6.2.3.1-4A: Test frequencies for NR TDD FR1 bands using 60 MHz channel bandwidth for non-RedCap UE

Band

SCS

[kHz]

CBW [MHz]

carrierBandwidth

[PRBs]

Range

Carrier centre

[MHz]

Carrier centre

[ARFCN]

point A [MHz]

absoluteFrequencyPointA[ARFCN]

offsetToCarrier [Carrier PRBs]

SS block SCS

[kHz]

GSCN

absoluteFrequencySSB

[ARFCN]

Offset Carrier CORESET#0 [RBs]

CORESET#0 Index (Offset

[RBs])

Note 1

offsetToPointA
(SIB1)

[PRBs]

Note 1

n41

162

Downlink
& Uplink

Low, Mid, High

Same values as for Low, Mid and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.41 for bandwidth=60 MHz and SCS=30 kHz.

Table 6.2.3.1-4B: Test frequencies for NR TDD FR1 bands using 20 MHz channel bandwidth for RedCap UE

Band

SCS

[kHz]

CBW [MHz]

carrierBandwidth

[PRBs]

Range

Carrier centre

[MHz]

Carrier centre

[ARFCN]

point A [MHz]

absoluteFrequencyPointA[ARFCN]

offsetToCarrier [Carrier PRBs]

SS block SCS

[kHz]

GSCN

absoluteFrequencySSB

[ARFCN]

Offset Carrier CORESET#0 [RBs]

CORESET#0 Index (Offset

[RBs])

Note 1

offsetToPointA
(SIB1)

[PRBs]

Note 1

n41

Downlink
& Uplink

Low, Mid, High

Same values as for Low, Mid and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.41 for bandwidth=20 MHz and SCS=30 kHz.

Table 6.2.3.1-5: Test frequencies for NR TDD FR1 bands using 100 MHz channel bandwidth for non-RedCap UE

NR Band	SCS [kHz]	CBW [MHz]	carrierBandwidth [PRBs]	Range		Carrier centre [MHz]	Carrier centre [ARFCN]	point A [MHz]	absoluteFrequencyPointA[ARFCN]	offsetToCarrier [Carrier PRBs]	SS block SCS [kHz]	GSCN	absoluteFrequencySSB [ARFCN]		Offset Carrier CORESET#0 [RBs]	CORESET#0 Index (Offset [RBs]) Note 1	offsetToPointA (SIB1) [PRBs] Note 1
n77	30	100	273	Downlink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.77 for bandwidth=100 MHz and SCS=30 kHz.
				&	Mid-Low	3616.68	641112	3563.22	637548	12	30	7896	638112	12	0	1 (1)	26
				Uplink	Mid-High	3883.32	658888	3825.54	655036	24		8081	655872	20	0	0 (0)	48
n78	30	100	273	Downlink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.78 for bandwidth=100 MHz and SCS=30 kHz.
				&	Mid-Low	3483.33	632222	3429.87	628658	12	30	7804	629280	22	0	3 (3)	30
				Uplink	Mid-High	3616.68	641112	3558.9	637260	24		7896	638112	12	0	1 (1)	50
n79	30	100	273	Downlink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.79 for bandwidth=100 MHz and SCS=30 kHz.
				&	Mid-Low	4616.67	707778	4563.21	704214	12	30	8592	704928	18	6	1 (4)	38
				Uplink	Mid-High	4783.35	718890	4725.57	715038	24		8720	717216	18	54	1 (4)	160
Note 1: The CORESET#0 Index and the associated CORESET#0 Offset refers to Table 13-4 in TS 38.213 [22] for all bands in the table except for band n79 where Table 13-6 apply. The value of CORESET#0 Index is signalled in controlResourceSetZero (pdcch-ConfigSIB1) in the MIB. The offsetToPointA IE is expressed in units of resource blocks assuming 15 kHz subcarrier spacing for FR1 and 60 kHz subcarrier spacing for FR2.

Table 6.2.3.1-5A: Test frequencies for NR TDD FR1 bands using 20 MHz channel bandwidth for RedCap UE

NR Band	SCS [kHz]	CBW [MHz]	carrierBandwidth [PRBs]	Range		Carrier centre [MHz]	Carrier centre [ARFCN]	point A [MHz]	absoluteFrequencyPointA[ARFCN]	offsetToCarrier [Carrier PRBs]	SS block SCS [kHz]	GSCN	absoluteFrequencySSB [ARFCN]		Offset Carrier CORESET#0 [RBs]	CORESET#0 Index (Offset [RBs]) Note 1	offsetToPointA (SIB1) [PRBs] Note 1
n77	30	20	51	Downlink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.77 for bandwidth=20 MHz and SCS=30 kHz.
				&	Mid-Low	3603.33	640222	3589.83	639322	12	30	7915	639936	14	0	3 (3)	30
				Uplink	Mid-High	3896.67	659778	3878.85	658590	24		8118	659424	18	0	0 (0)	48
n78	30	20	51	Downlink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.78 for bandwidth=20 MHz and SCS=30 kHz.
				&	Mid-Low	3470.01	631334	3456.51	630434	12	30	7822	631008	22	0	1 (1)	26
				Uplink	Mid-High	3630	642000	3612.18	640812	24		7933	641664	12	0	1 (1)	50
Note 1: The CORESET#0 Index and the associated CORESET#0 Offset refers to Table 13-4 in TS 38.213 [22] for all bands in the table except for band n79 where Table 13-6 apply. The value of CORESET#0 Index is signalled in controlResourceSetZero (pdcch-ConfigSIB1) in the MIB. The offsetToPointA IE is expressed in units of resource blocks assuming 15 kHz subcarrier spacing for FR1 and 60 kHz subcarrier spacing for FR2.

Table 6.2.3.1-6: Test frequencies for NR TDD FR2 bands using 100 MHz channel bandwidth

NR Band	SCS [kHz]	CBW [MHz]	carrierBandwidth [PRBs]	Range		Carrier centre [MHz]	Carrier centre [ARFCN]	point A [MHz]	absoluteFrequencyPointA[ARFCN]	offsetToCarrier [Carrier PRBs]	SS block SCS [kHz]	GSCN	absoluteFrequencySSB [ARFCN]		Offset Carrier CORESET#0 [RBs]	CORESET#0 Index (Offset [RBs]) Note 1	offsetToPointA (SIB1) [PRBs] Note 1
n257	120	100	66	Downlink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.2.1.1 for bandwidth=100 MHz and SCS=120 kHz.
				&	Mid-Low	27516.6	2071109	27451.8	2070029	12	120	22444	2070811	7	6	1 (4)	44
				Uplink	Mid-High	28483.32	2087221	28401.24	2085853	24		22500	2086939	3	7	1 (4)	70
n258	120	100	66	Downlink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.2.1.2 for bandwidth=100 MHz and SCS=120 kHz.
				&	Mid-Low	25350	2034999	25285.2	2033919	12	120	22318	2034523	2	3	0 (0)	30
				Uplink	Mid-High	26400	2052499	26317.92	2051131	24		22379	2052091	0	2	1 (4)	60
n259	120	100	66	Downlink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.2.1.3 for bandwidth=100 MHz and SCS=120 kHz.
				&	Mid-Low	40850.04	2293333	40785.24	2292253	12	120	23215	2292859	3	3	0 (0)	30
				Uplink	Mid-High	42150	2314999	42067.92	2313631	24		23290	2314459	6	0	0 (0)	48
n260	120	100	66	Downlink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.2.1.4 for bandwidth=100 MHz and SCS=120 kHz.
				&	Mid-Low	38016.6	2246109	37951.8	2245029	12	120	23051	2245627	11	2	0 (0)	28
				Uplink	Mid-High	38983.32	2262221	38901.24	2260853	24		23107	2261755	7	3	0 (0)	54
n261	120	100	66	Downlink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.2.1.5 for bandwidth=100 MHz and SCS=120 kHz.
				&	Mid-Low	27800.04	2075833	27735.24	2074753	12	120	22460	2075419	9	1	1 (4)	34
				Uplink	Mid-High	28050	2079999	27967.92	2078631	24		22474	2079451	2	0	0 (0)	48
Note 1: The CORESET#0 Index and the associated CORESET#0 Offset refers to Table 13-8 in TS 38.213 [22]. The value of CORESET#0 Index is signalled in controlResourceSetZero (pdcch-ConfigSIB1) in the MIB. The offsetToPointA IE is expressed in units of resource blocks assuming 15 kHz subcarrier spacing for FR1 and 60 kHz subcarrier spacing for FR2.

Table 6.2.3.1-7: Test frequencies for NR FDD FR1 SUL bands

NR Band	SCS [kHz]	CBW [MHz]	carrierBandwidth [PRBs]	Range		Carrier centre [MHz]	Carrier centre [ARFCN]	point A [MHz]	AbsoluteFrequencyPointA [ARFCN]	offsetToCarrier [Carrier PRBs]
n80	15	10	52	Uplink	Low, Mid, High	Same values as for Low, Mid and High range in table 4.3.1.1.1.80-1 for bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
n81	15	10	52	Uplink	Low, Mid, High	Same values as for Low, Mid and High range in table 4.3.1.1.1.81-1 for bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
n82	15	10	52	Uplink	Low, Mid, High	Same values as for Low, Mid and High range in table 4.3.1.1.1.82-1 for bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
n83	15	10	52	Uplink	Low, Mid, High	Same values as for Low, Mid and High range in table 4.3.1.1.1.83-1 for bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
n84	15	10	52	Uplink	Low, Mid, High	Same values as for Low, Mid and High range in table 4.3.1.1.1.84-1 for bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
n86	15	10	52	Uplink	Low, Mid, High	Same values as for Low, Mid and High range in table 4.3.1.1.1.86-1 for bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
n97	15	10	52	Uplink	Low, Mid, High	Same values as for Low, Mid and High range in table 4.3.1.1.1.97-1 for bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.
n99	15	10	52	Uplink	Low, High	Same values as for Low and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.99-1 for bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.

6.2.3.2 Test frequencies for EN-DC band combinations for signalling testing

6.2.3.2.1 General

The default channel bandwidths for EN-DC signalling test are specified per NR and E-UTRA band. The test frequencies are defined so that no frequency overlapping takes place, in order to avoid unnecessary inter-frequency interference.

6.2.3.2.2 E-UTRA 1CC and NR 1CC

For EN-DC Inter-band case with E-UTRA 1CC and NR 1CC (one E-UTRA band and one NR band) the EN-DC configurations are specified in clause 4.3.1.4.1.2 for EN-DC with NR FR1 and 4.3.1.5.1.2 for EN-DC with NR FR2.

The E-UTRA and NR test frequencies are specified in TS 36.508 [2], clause 6.2.3.1 for the E-UTRA band (E-UTRA f1, f2, f3 and f4); and in clause 6.2.3.1 for the NR band (NRf1, NRf2, NRf3, NRf4) and for the secondary NR band (NRf5, NRf6, NRf7) of the secondary EN-DC inter-band configuration.

For EN-DC Intra-band Contiguous case with E-UTRA 1CC and NR 1CC the EN-DC configurations and the test frequencies are specified in Table 6.2.3.2-1.

For EN-DC Intra-band Non-Contiguous with E-UTRA 1CC and NR 1CC case the EN-DC configurations and test frequencies are specified in Table 6.2.3.2-2.

For EN-DC Intra-Band Contiguous and EN-DC Intra-Band Non-Contiguous cases with E-UTRA 1CC and NR 1CC the mapping of frequency ranges to NR test frequencies NRf1, NRf2, NRf3, and NRf4 to PSCell; and to E-UTRA test frequencies f1, f2, f3, and f4 for PCell are as follows:

– for band combinations with only one test frequency: Low Range (NRf1, f1);

– for band combinations with up to two frequencies: Low Range (NRf1, f1), High Range (NRf2, f2);

– for band combinations with up to three frequencies: Mid Range (NRf3, f3), Low Range (NRf1, f1) and High Range (NRf2, f2);

– for band combinations with up to four frequencies: Mid-Low Range (NRf3, f3), High Range (NRf2, f2), Low Range (NRf1, f1) and Mid-High Range (NRf4, f4).

Table 6.2.3.2.2-1: Test frequencies for EN-DC Intra-band Contiguous configurations with E-UTRA 1CC and NR 1CC

EN-DC channel bandwidth combination

Bandwidth [MHz]

carrierBandwidth

[PRBs]

Range

Carrier centre

[MHz]

Note 2

Carrier centre

[ARFCN]

point A
[MHz]

absoluteFrequencyPointA
[ARFCN]

offsetToCarrier [Carrier PRBs]

SS block SCS

[kHz]

GSCN

absoluteFrequencySSB

[ARFCN]

Offset Carrier CORESET#0 [RBs]

CORESET#0 Index

(Offset

[RBs])

offsetToPointA
(SIB1)

[PRBs]

DC_(n)41AA

E-UTRA

CC1

100

Downlink & Uplink

Low, High

Same values as for Low and High range values in Table 4.3.1.4.2.41.1-2 (SCS 30 kHz, 30 kHz NR raster and NR CC at the band edges) and EN-DC channel bandwidth combination “E-UTRA: 20MHz + NR: 60MHz”.

CC1

162

Downlink & Uplink

Low, High

DC_(n)71AA

E-UTRA

Downlink

Low, Mid, High

Same values as for Low, Mid and High range values in Table 4.3.1.4.2.71.1-1 (SCS 15 kHz, 100 kHz NR raster and NR CC at the band edges) and EN-DC channel bandwidth combination “E-UTRA: 5MHz + NR: 5MHz”.

CC1

Uplink

Low, Mid, High

Downlink

Low, Mid, High

CC1

Uplink

Low, Mid, High

Table 6.2.3.2.2-2: Test frequencies for EN-DC Intra-Band Non-Contiguous configurations with E-UTRA 1CC and NR 1CC

EN-DC channel bandwidth combination

Bandwidth [MHz]

carrierBandwidth

[PRBs]

Range

Carrier centre

[MHz]

Note 2

Carrier centre

[ARFCN]

point A
[MHz]

absoluteFrequencyPointA
[ARFCN]

offsetToCarrier [Carrier PRBs]

SS block SCS

[kHz]

GSCN

absoluteFrequencySSB

[ARFCN]

Offset Carrier CORESET#0 [RBs]

CORESET#0 Index

(Offset

[RBs])

offsetToPointA
(SIB1)

[PRBs]

DC_41A_n41A

E-UTRA

CC1

100

Downlink & Uplink

Low

Same values as for Test Frequency ID = ”Low with maxWgap (NR – E-UTRA)” in Table 4.3.1.4.41.1-1 with NR SCS=30 kHz and CBW=60MHz; and E-UTRA CBW=20 MHz.

CC1

162

Downlink & Uplink

Low

6.2.3.2.3 E-UTRA 1CC and NR CA 2CC

For EN-DC Inter-band case with E-UTRA 1CC and NR CA 2CC the EN-DC configurations are specified in clauses 4.3.1.4.1.2 (two bands) and 4.3.1.4.1.3 (three bands) for EN-DC and NR CA 2CC with FR1 bands, 4.3.1.5.1.2 (two bands) and 4.3.1.5.1.3 (three bands) for EN-DC with NR CA 2CC with FR2 bands and 4.3.1.6.1.2 for EN-DC and NR CA 2CC´with FR1 and FR2 bands.

For EN-DC Inter-band case (3 bands), the E-UTRA test frequencies are specified in TS 36.508 [2], clause 6.2.3.1 for the E-UTRA band (E-UTRA f1) and the NR test frequencies are specified in clause 6.2.3.1 for the NR band used as PSCell (NRf1, NRf2, NRf3, NRf4) and for the NR band used as SCell (NRf5, NRf6, NRf7).

For EN-DC Inter-band case (2 bands) with NR Intra-band contiguous CA 2CC and NR Intra-band non-contiguous CA 2CC, the E-UTRA test frequencies are specified in TS 36.508 [2], clause 6.2.3.1 for the E-UTRA band (E-UTRA f1) and the NR test frequencies are specified in clause 6.2.3.4 for the NR CA CC1 used as PSCell (NRf1, NRf3) and for the NR CA CC2 used as SCell (NRf2, NRf4,).

For EN-DC Intra-band Contiguous case with E-UTRA 1CC and NR CA 2CC the EN-DC configurations and the test frequencies are specified in Table 6.2.3.2.3-1.

For EN-DC Intra-band Non-Contiguous case with E-UTRA 1CC and NR 2CC the EN-DC configurations and test frequencies are specified in Table 6.2.3.2.3-2.

For EN-DC Intra-Band Contiguous and EN-DC Intra-Band Non-Contiguous cases with E-UTRA 1CC and NR CA 2CC the mapping of frequency ranges to NR test frequencies NRf1 for PSCell (CC1) and NRf2 for SCell (CC2); and to E-UTRA test frequency f1 for PCell is:

– for band combinations with only one test frequency: Low Range (NRf1=CC1, NRf2=CC2, f1); and

– for band combinations with up to two frequencies: Low Range (NRf1=CC1, NRf2=CC2, f1), High Range (NRf3=CC1, NRf4=CC2, f2).

Editor’s note: No EN-DC Intra-band Contiguous configurations with NR CA 2CC have yet been introduced in TS 38.101-3.

Table 6.2.3.2.3-1: Test frequencies for EN-DC Intra-band Contiguous configurations with E-UTRA 1CC and NR CA 2CC

FFS

Editor’s note: No EN-DC Intra-band Non-Contiguous configurations with NR CA 2CC have yet been introduced in TS 38.101-3.

Table 6.2.3.2.3-2: Test frequencies for EN-DC Intra-Band Non-Contiguous configurations with E-UTRA 1CC and NR CA 2CC

FFS

6.2.3.2a Test frequencies for NE-DC band combinations for signalling testing

6.2.3.2a.1 General

The default channel bandwidths for NE-DC signalling test are specified per NR and E-UTRA band. The test frequencies are defined so that no frequency overlapping takes place, in order to avoid unnecessary inter-frequency interference.

6.2.3.2a.2 NR 1CC and E-UTRA 1CC

For NE-DC Inter-band case with NR 1CC and E-UTRA 1CC (one NR band and one E-UTRA band) the NE-DC configurations are specified in clause 4.3.1.4a.1.2 for NE-DC with NR FR1.

The NR and E-UTRA test frequencies are specified in clause 6.2.3.1 for the NR band (NRf1, NRf2, NRf3, NRf4) and for the secondary NR band (NRf5, NRf6, NRf7) of the secondary NE-DC inter-band configuration; and in TS 36.508 [2], clause 6.2.3.1 for the E-UTRA band (E-UTRA f1, f2, f3 and f4).

6.2.3.3 Test frequencies for NR and E-UTRA Inter-RAT signalling testing

For NR and E-UTRA Inter-RAT testing, it is assumed that the NR and E-UTRA bands under test are different in order to avoid unnecessary interferences:

– for NR bands, the frequencies NRf1, NRf2, NRf3 and NRf4 are mapped as per clause 6.2.3.1

– for E-UTRA bands, the signalling test frequencies E-UTRA f1, E-UTRA f2, E-UTRA f3 and E-UTRA f4 are mapped respectively on f1, f2, f3 and f4 as per TS 36.508 [2] clause 6.2.3.1.

6.2.3.4 Test frequencies for NR CA configurations for signalling testing

The default channel bandwidths for NR CA signalling test are specified per NR band. The test frequencies are defined so that no frequency overlapping takes place, in order to avoid unnecessary inter-frequency interference.

For NR CA Inter-band case (2 bands) the NR CA configurations are specified in clause 4.3.1.1.2 for NR CA within FR1, in clause 4.3.1.2.2 for NR CA within FR2 and in clause 4.3.1.3.1 for NR CA between FR1and FR2. NR test frequencies are specified in clause 6.2.3.1 for the NR band used as PCell (NRf1, NRf2, NRf3, NRf4) and for the NR band used as Scell (NRf5, NRf6, NRf7).

For NR CA Intra-band Contiguous case (2 CCs) the NR CA configurations and the test frequencies are specified in Table 6.2.3.4-1 for FR1 and in Table 6.2.3.4-2 for FR2. For NR CA Intra-band Non-Contiguous (2 CCs) case the NR CA configurations and test frequencies are specified in Table 6.2.3.4-3 for FR1 and in Table 6.2.3.4-4 for FR2.

For NR CA Intra-Band Contiguous case (2 CCs) and NR CA Intra-Band Non-Contiguous case (2 CCs) the mapping of frequency ranges to NR test frequencies NRf1, NRf2, NRf3, and NRf4 and PCell (CC1) and SCell (CC2) are as follows:

– for Intra-band configurations with only one test frequency: Low Range (NRf1=CC1 and NRf2=CC2); and

– for Intra-band configurations with up to two frequencies: Low Range (NRf1=CC1 and NRf2=CC2), High Range (NRf3=CC1 and NRf4=CC2)

For NR CA Intra-band Contiguous case (3 CCs) the NR CA configurations and the test frequencies are specified in Table 6.2.3.4-2a for FR2.

For NR CA Intra-Band Contiguous case (3CCs) the mapping of frequency ranges to NR test frequencies NRf1, NRf2, and NRf3 and PCell (CC1) and SCell (CC2, CC3) are as follows:

– For Intra-band configurations with up to three frequencies: Low Range (NRf1=CC1, NRf2=CC2, NRf3=CC3)

Table 6.2.3.4-1: Test frequencies for NR CA Intra-band Contiguous configurations with FR1

NR CA configuration

CBW [MHz]

carrierBandwidth

[PRBs]

Range

Carrier centre

[MHz]

Note 2

Carrier centre

[ARFCN]

point A
[MHz]

absoluteFrequencyPointA
[ARFCN]

offsetToCarrier [Carrier PRBs]

SS block SCS

[kHz]

GSCN

absoluteFrequencySSB

[ARFCN]

Offset Carrier CORESET#0 [RBs]

CORESET#0 Index (Offset

[RBs])

offsetToPointA
(SIB1)

[PRBs]

CA_n41C

CC1

162+162

Downlink

Low

Same values as for Low range in Table 4.3.1.1.3.41.1-1 for CBW combination 60+60 and SCS=30 kHz.

CC2

162

& Uplink

CA_n48B

CC1

Downlink

Low

Same values as for Low and High ranges in Table 4.3.1.1.3.48.1-2 for CBW combination 10+10 and SCS=30 kHz.

CC2

& Uplink

High

CA_n66B

CC1

Downlink

Low

Same values as for Low and High ranges in Table 4.3.1.1.3.66.1-1 for CBW combination 10+15 and SCS=15 kHz.

CC2

& Uplink

High

CA_n77C

CC1

100

273

Downlink

Low

Same values as for Low and High ranges in Table 4.3.1.1.3.77.1-1 for CBW combination 100+100 and SCS=30 kHz.

CC2

100

273

& Uplink

High

CA_n78C

CC1

100

273

Downlink

Low

Same values as for Low and High ranges in Table 4.3.1.1.3.78.1-1 for CBW combination 100+100 and SCS=30 kHz.

CC2

100

273

& Uplink

High

Table 6.2.3.4-2: Test frequencies for NR CA Intra-band Contiguous configurations with FR2

NR CA configuration

CBW [MHz]

carrierBandwidth

[PRBs]

Range

Carrier centre

[MHz]

Note 2

Carrier centre

[ARFCN]

point A
[MHz]

absoluteFrequencyPointA
[ARFCN]

offsetToCarrier [Carrier PRBs]

SS block SCS

[kHz]

GSCN

absoluteFrequencySSB

[ARFCN]

Offset Carrier CORESET#0 [RBs]

CORESET#0 Index (Offset

[RBs])

offsetToPointA
(SIB1)

[PRBs]

CA_n257G

CC1,

100+100

66+66

Downlink

Low

Same values as for Low and High ranges in Table 4.3.1.2.3.1.6-4 for CBW combination 100+100 and SCS=120 kHz.

CC2

& Uplink

High

CA_n258G

CC1,

100+100

66+66

Downlink

Low

Same values as for Low and High ranges in Table 4.3.1.2.3.2.6-2 for CBW combination 100+100 and SCS=120 kHz.

CC2

& Uplink

High

CA_n260G

CC1,

100+100

66+66

Downlink

Low

Same values as for Low and High ranges in Table 4.3.1.2.3.4.6-2 for CBW combination 100+100 and SCS=120 kHz.

CC2

& Uplink

High

CA_n261G

CC1,

100+100

66+66

Downlink

Low

Same values as for Low and High ranges in Table 4.3.1.2.3.5.6-2 for CBW combination 100+100 and SCS=120 kHz.

CC2

& Uplink

High

Table 6.2.3.4-2a: Test frequencies for NR CA Intra-band Contiguous configurations with FR2 (3CC)

NR CA configuration

CBW [MHz]

carrierBandwidth

[PRBs]

Range

Carrier centre

[MHz]

Note 2

Carrier centre

[ARFCN]

point A
[MHz]

absoluteFrequencyPointA
[ARFCN]

offsetToCarrier [Carrier PRBs]

SS block SCS

[kHz]

GSCN

absoluteFrequencySSB

[ARFCN]

Offset Carrier CORESET#0 [RBs]

CORESET#0 Index (Offset

[RBs])

offsetToPointA
(SIB1)

[PRBs]

CA_n257H

CC1,

CC2,CC3

100+100+100

66+66+66

Downlink

& Uplink

Low

Same values as for Low range in Table 4.3.1.2.3.1.7-4 for CBW combination 100+100+100 and SCS=120 kHz.

CA_n258H

CC1,

CC2,CC3

100+100+100

66+66+66

Downlink

& Uplink

Low

Same values as for Low range in Table 4.3.1.2.3.2.7-2 for CBW combination 100+100+100 and SCS=120 kHz.

CA_n260H

CC1,

CC2,CC3

100+100+100

66+66+66

Downlink

& Uplink

Low

Same values as for Low range in Table 4.3.1.2.3.4.7-1 for CBW combination 100+100+100 and SCS=120 kHz.

CA_n261H

CC1,

CC2,CC3

100+100+100

66+66+66

Downlink

& Uplink

Low

Same values as for Low range in Table 4.3.1.2.3.5.7-2 for CBW combination 100+100+100 and SCS=120 kHz.

Table 6.2.3.4-3: Test frequencies for NR CA Intra-Band Non-Contiguous configurations with FR1

NR CA configuration

CBW [MHz]

carrierBandwidth

[PRBs]

Range

Carrier centre

[MHz]

Note 2

Carrier centre

[ARFCN]

point A
[MHz]

absoluteFrequencyPointA
[ARFCN]

offsetToCarrier [Carrier PRBs]

SS block SCS

[kHz]

GSCN

absoluteFrequencySSB

[ARFCN]

Offset Carrier CORESET#0 [RBs]

CORESET#0 Index (Offset

[RBs])

offsetToPointA
(SIB1)

[PRBs]

CA_n48(2A)

SB1

10+10

24+24

Downlink

Low

Same values as for Low and High ranges in Table 4.3.1.1.5.48-2 for CBW combination 10+10 and SCS=30 kHz.

SB2

& Uplink

High

CA_n66(2A)

SB1

10+10

52+52

Downlink

Low

Same values as for Low and High ranges in Table 4.3.1.1.5.66-1 for CBW combination 10+10 and SCS=15 kHz.

SB2

& Uplink

High

CA_n71(2A)

SB1,

10+10

52+52

Downlink

Low

Same values as for Low and High ranges in Table 4.3.1.1.5.71-1 for CBW combination 10+10 and SCS=15 kHz.

SB2

& Uplink

High

CA_n78(2A)

SB1

50+50

133+

Downlink

Low

Same values as for Low and High ranges in Table 4.3.1.1.5.78-2 for CBW combination 50+50 and SCS=30 kHz.

SB2

133

& Uplink

High

Table 6.2.3.4-4: Test frequencies for NR CA Intra-Band Non-Contiguous configurations with FR2

NR CA configuration

CBW [MHz]

carrierBandwidth

[PRBs]

Range

Carrier centre

[MHz]

Note 2

Carrier centre

[ARFCN]

point A
[MHz]

absoluteFrequencyPointA
[ARFCN]

offsetToCarrier [Carrier PRBs]

SS block SCS

[kHz]

GSCN

absoluteFrequencySSB

[ARFCN]

Offset Carrier CORESET#0 [RBs]

CORESET#0 Index (Offset

[RBs])

offsetToPointA
(SIB1)

[PRBs]

CA_n261(2A)

CC1

100

Downlink

Low

Same values as for Low and High ranges in Table 4.3.1.2.4.5.1-1 for CBW combination 100+100 and SCS=120 kHz.

CC2

100

& Uplink

High

6.2.3.5 Test frequencies for MFBI signalling testing

For signalling test cases, the mapping of MFBI frequency ranges to NR test frequencies are as follows: Low Range (NRf1), Mid Range (NRf2) and High Range (NRf3).

The test frequencies, subcarrier spacing, default channel bandwidth, SS/PBCH block and CORESET#0 parameters for signalling are specified in Table 6.2.3.5-1 and Table 6.2.3.5-1A(for RedCap UE).

Table 6.2.3.5-1: Test frequencies for MFBI NR bands in FR1 for non-RedCap UE

Band

MFBI overlapping NR Band

SCS

[kHz]

Bandwidth [MHz]

carrierBandwidth

[PRBs]

Range

Carrier centre

[MHz]

Carrier centre

[ARFCN]

point A [MHz]

absoluteFrequencyPointA[ARFCN]

offsetToCarrier [Carrier PRBs]

SS block SCS

[kHz]

GSCN

absoluteFrequencySSB

[ARFCN]

Offset Carrier CORESET#0 [RBs]

CORESET#0 Index

(Offset

[RBs])

offsetToPointA
(SIB1)

[PRBs]

n25

Downlink

Low,

Mid,

High

Same values as for Low, Mid and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.2 for bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.

Uplink

Low,

Mid,

High

Same values as for Low, Mid and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.2 for bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.

n25

Downlink

Low,

Mid,

High

Same values as for Low, Mid and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.2 for bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.

Uplink

Low,

Mid,

High

Same values as for Low, Mid and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.2 for bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.

n38

n41

Downlink

Uplink

Low,

Mid,

High

Same values as for Low, Mid and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.38 for bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.

n41

n38

Downlink

Uplink

Low,

Mid,

High

Same values as for Low, Mid and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.38 for bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=15 kHz.

n77

n78

100

273

Downlink

Uplink

Low,

Mid,

High

Same values as for Low, Mid and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.78 for bandwidth=100 MHz and SCS=30 kHz.

n78

n77

100

273

Downlink

Uplink

Low,

Mid,

High

Same values as for Low, Mid and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.78 for bandwidth=100 MHz and SCS=30 kHz.

Table 6.2.3.5-1A: Test frequencies for MFBI NR bands in FR1 for RedCap UE

Band

MFBI overlapping NR Band

SCS

[kHz]

Bandwidth [MHz]

carrierBandwidth

[PRBs]

Range

Carrier centre

[MHz]

Carrier centre

[ARFCN]

point A [MHz]

absoluteFrequencyPointA[ARFCN]

offsetToCarrier [Carrier PRBs]

SS block SCS

[kHz]

GSCN

absoluteFrequencySSB

[ARFCN]

Offset Carrier CORESET#0 [RBs]

CORESET#0 Index

(Offset

[RBs])

offsetToPointA
(SIB1)

[PRBs]

n25

Same values as in Table 6.2.3.5-1

n25

Same values as in Table 6.2.3.5-1

n38

n41

Same values as in Table 6.2.3.5-1

n41

n38

Same values as in Table 6.2.3.5-1

n77

n78

Downlink

Uplink

Low,

Mid,

High

Same values as for Low, Mid and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.78 for bandwidth=20 MHz and SCS=30 kHz.

n78

n77

Downlink

Uplink

Low,

Mid,

High

Same values as for Low, Mid and High range in clause 4.3.1.1.1.78 for bandwidth=20 MHz and SCS=30 kHz.

Table 6.2.3.5-2: Test frequencies for MFBI NR bands in FR2

NR Band	MFBI overlapping NR Band	SCS [kHz]	Bandwidth [MHz]	carrierBandwidth [PRBs]	Range		Carrier centre [MHz]	Carrier centre [ARFCN]	point A [MHz]		absoluteFrequencyPointA[ARFCN]		offsetToCarrier [Carrier PRBs]		SS block SCS [kHz]	GSCN		absoluteFrequencySSB [ARFCN]			Offset Carrier CORESET#0 [RBs] Note 2	CORESET#0 Index (Offset [RBs]) Note 1	offsetToPointA (SIB1) [PRBs] Note 1
n257	n258	120	100	66	Downlink & Uplink	Low	26557.08	2055117		26509.56		2054325		0	120		22388		2054683	0	1 (4)	1	8
						Mid	27006.36	2062605		26811.96		2059365		102			22414		2062171	0	1 (4)	1	212
						High	27438.36	2069805		26665.08		2056917		504			22439		2069371	0	1 (4)	1	1016
n257	n261	120	100	66	Downlink & Uplink	Low, Mid, High	Same values as for Low, Mid and High range in clause 4.3.1.2.1.5 for bandwidth=100 MHz and SCS=120 kHz.
n258	n257	120	100	66	Downlink & Uplink	Low	26557.08	2055117		26509.56		2054325		0	120		22388		2054683	11	0	1 (4)	8
						Mid	27006.36	2062605		26811.96		2059365		102			22414		2062171	11	0	1 (4)	212
						High	27438.36	2069805		26665.08		2056917		504			22439		2069371	11	0	1 (4)	1016
n261	n257	120	100	66	Downlink & Uplink	Low, Mid, High	Same values as for Low, Mid and High range in clause 4.3.1.2.1.5 for bandwidth=100 MHz and SCS=120 kHz.
Note 1: The CORESET#0 Index and the associated CORESET#0 Offset refers to Table 13-1 in TS 38.213 [22]. The value of CORESET#0 Index is signalled in controlResourceSetZero (pdcch-ConfigSIB1) in the MIB. The offsetToPointA IE is expressed in units of resource blocks assuming 15 kHz subcarrier spacing for FR1 and 60 kHz subcarrier spacing for FR2. Note 2: The parameter Offset Carrier CORESET#0 specifies the offset from the lowest subcarrier of the carrier and the lowest subcarrier of CORESET#0. It corresponds to the parameter ΔF_{OffsetCORESET-0-Carrier} in Annex C expressed in number of common RBs.

6.2.3.6 Test frequencies for NR DC configurations for signalling testing

The default channel bandwidths for NR DC signalling test are specified per NR band. The test frequencies are defined so that no frequency overlapping takes place, in order to avoid unnecessary inter-frequency interference.

For NR DC in FR1 (2 bands, 2CC) the NR DC configurations are specified in clause 4.3.1.1.7.1 for 1CC FR1 and 1CC FR1. NR test frequencies are specified in clause 6.2.3.1 for the NR band used as PCell (NRf1, NRf2, NRf3, NRf4) and for the NR band used as PSCell (NRf5, NRf6, NRf7).

For NR DC between FR1 and FR2 (2 bands, 2CC) the NR DC configurations are specified in clause 4.3.1.3.2.1 for 1CC FR1 and 1CC FR2. NR test frequencies are specified in clause 6.2.3.1 for the NR band used as PCell (NRf1, NRf2, NRf3, NRf4) and for the NR band used as PSCell (NRf5, NRf6, NRf7).

For NR DC between FR1 and FR2 with NR intra-band contiguous CA (2 bands, 3CC) the NR DC configurations are specified in clause 4.3.1.3.2.1 for 1CC FR1 and 2CC FR2. NR test frequencies are specified in clause 6.2.3.1 for the NR FR1 band used as PCell (NRf1) and in Table 6.2.3.4-2 for NR intra-band contiguous CA as PSCell (CC1, NRf5) and SCell (CC2, NRf6).

6.2.3.7 Test frequencies for NR sidelink configurations for signalling testing

The default channel bandwidths for NR sidelink signalling test are specified per NR sidelink operation band. The test frequencies are defined so that no frequency overlapping takes place, in order to avoid unnecessary inter-frequency interference.

For signalling test cases, the mapping of frequency ranges to NR sidelink test frequencies are as follows:

– for band with only one test frequency: Low Range (NRf1);

– for band with up to two test frequencies: Low Range (NRf1) and High Range (NRf2);

– for band with up to three test frequencies: Low Range (NRf1), Mid Range (NRf2) and High Range (NRf3);

The test frequencies, subcarrier spacing, default channel bandwidth and S-SSBparameters for signalling is specified in Table 6.2.3.7-1 for PC5-only operations.

For concurrent operation case the operation configurations are specified in clause 4.3.1.8.2.1 for inter-band concurrent cases. The test frequencies for signalling are specified in Table 6.2.3.7-1 for PC5 carrier and in clause 6.2.3.1 for Uu carrier.

For tests which need NR PC5 carrier and NR Uu carrier but not concurrent operation case, the test frequencies for signalling are specified in Table 6.2.3.7-1 for PC5 carrier in clause 6.2.3.1 for Uu carrier.

Table 6.2.3.7-1: Test frequencies for NR Sidelink operating bands using 10 MHz channel bandwidth

Band

SCS

[kHz]

CBW [MHz]

carrierBandwidth

[PRBs]

Range

Carrier centre

[MHz]

Carrier centre

[ARFCN]

point A [MHz]

sl-absoluteFrequencyPointA
[ARFCN]

offsetToCarrier [Carrier PRBs]

sl-absoluteFrequencySSB

[ARFCN]

n47

Low, Mid, High

Same values as for Low, Mid and High range in clause 4.3.1.8.1.2 for bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=15 kHz. For sl-absoluteFrequencySSB, same value as for S-SSB Low in clause 4.3.1.8.1.2 for bandwidth=10 MHz and SCS=15 kHz is used.

6.3 Reference system configurations

6.3.1 Default System Information configurations

6.3.1.1 Intra-frequency neighbouring cell list in SIB3 for NR cells

Intra-frequency neighbouring cell list for signalling test cases is defined in table 6.3.1.1-1. This table is referred to in the default contents of IE intraFreqNeighCellList in SIB3 defined in table 4.6.2-2.

Table 6.3.1.1-1: Intra-frequency neighbouring cell lists for NR cells

cell ID	Test Frequency	intra-frequency neighbouring cell list
		number of entries	physCellId[n]
		number of entries	1	1	3
NR Cell 1	NRf1	3	NR Cell 2	NR Cell 4	NR Cell 11
NR Cell 2	NRf1	3	NR Cell 1	NR Cell 4	NR Cell 11
NR Cell 4	NRf1	3	NR Cell 1	NR Cell 2	NR Cell 11
NR Cell 11	NRf1	3	NR Cell 1	NR Cell 2	NR Cell 4
NR Cell 3	NRf2	1	NR Cell 23	–	–
NR Cell 23	NRf2	1	NR Cell 3	–	–

Editor’s Note: The intra-frequency NR neighbouring cell list for signalling NAS test cases when cells are on same PLMN is FFS.

6.3.1.2 Inter-frequency carrier frequency list in SIB4 for NR cells

Inter-frequency NR carrier frequency list for signalling test cases is defined in table 6.3.1.2-1. This table is referred to in the default contents of IE interFreqCarrierFreqList in SIB4 defined in table 4.6.2-3.

Table 6.3.1.2-1: Inter-frequency carrier frequency lists for NR cells

cell ID	Test Frequency	interFreqCarrierFreqList
						number of entries	dl-CarrierFreq[n]
						number of entries	1	2	3
NR Cell 1 NR Cell 2 NR Cell 4 NR Cell 11	NRf1 (Note 2)	3	NRf2	NRf3	NRf5
NR Cell 3 NR Cell 23	NRf2 (Note 2)	3	NRf1	NRf3	NRf5
NR Cell 6	NRf3 (Note 2)	3	NRf1	NRf2	NRf5
NR Cell 10	NRf5 (Note 3)	3	NRf1	NRf2	NRf3
Note 1: Depending on the Band under test, NRf3 may not be applicable. Note 2: In case of Test frequency NRf1, NRf2 and NRf3, dl-CarrierFreq NRf5 as part of inter-frequency list is applicable only in case of multi-band scenarios. Note 3: Test frequency NRf5 is applicable only in case of multi-band scenarios.

Editor’s Note: The inter-frequency NR carrier frequency list for signalling NAS test cases when cells are on same PLMN is FFS.

6.3.1.3 E-UTRA carrier frequency list in SIB5 for NR cells

The frequency mapping of E-UTRA cells are defined as per TS 36.508 [2] clause 4.4.2 and TS 36.508 [2] clause 6.3.2 for NGC NAS test cases, E-UTRA frequency mapping is according to clause 6.2.3.3. E-UTRA carrier frequency list for signalling test cases is defined in table 6.3.1.3-1. This table is referred to in the default contents of IE carrierFreqListEUTRA in SIB5 defined in table 4.6.2-4.

Table 6.3.1.3-1: E-UTRA carrier frequency lists for NR cells

interFreqCarrierFreqList
number of entries	carrierFreq[n]
number of entries	1
1	E-UTRA f1
2	E-UTRA f2
3	E-UTRA f3
4	E-UTRA f4
Note 1: E-UTRAf1, E-UTRAf2, E-UTRAf3, E-UTRAf4 are according to clause 6.2.3.3 Note 2: Depending on the Band under test, E-UTRA f2 or E-UTRA f3 or E-UTRA f4 may not be applicable.

Table 6.3.1.3-2: Void

6.3.2 Default configurations for NAS test cases

The default configurations specified in this subclause apply only to NAS test cases. They apply to all NAS test cases unless otherwise specified.

6.3.2.1 Simulated network scenarios for NAS test cases

Simulated network scenarios for NAS test cases to be tested are specified in the pre-test conditions of each individual test case.

Any combination is allowed with the following restrictions:

– a maximum 3 cells on the same frequency can be used, i.e. only 3 cells out of NGC Cell A, NGC Cell B, NGC Cell C and NGC Cell D may be used simultaneously in each individual test case when cells in the test case are in different PLMNs (refer to Table 6.3.2.2-3).

6.3.2.2 Simulated NAS cells

Simulated NAS cells and default NAS parameters are specified in Table 6.3.2.2-1. Unless otherwise specified in a test case, default radio parameters of the NAS cells are specified as per Table 6.3.2.2-2.

Unless otherwise specified, the default parameters specified in clause 4.4.2 will also apply to all NAS cells.

Table 6.3.2.2-1: Default NAS parameters for simulated NAS cells

NAS cell ID	Tracking Area					TA# list (Note 1)	5G-GUTI (Note 2)
	TA#	PLMN			TAC		AMF Identifier			5G-TMSI
	TA#	MCC		MNC	TAC		AMF Region ID	AMF Set ID	AMF Pointer	5G-TMSI
NGC Cell A	TAI-1	(Note 3)			1	TAI-1	254	1	1	Arbitrarily selected according to TS 23.003 subclause 2.10.1 [26].
NGC Cell B	TAI-2	(Note 3)			2	TAI-2	254	1	1
NGC Cell C	TAI-3	(Note 3)			3	TAI-3	252	1	1
NGC Cell D	TAI-4	(Note 3)			4	TAI-4	252	1	1
NGC Cell E	TAI-12	002		101	3	TAI-12	244	1	1
NGC Cell F	TAI-11	003	101		2	TAI-11	239	1	1
NGC Cell G	TAI-7	(Note 4)		02	1	TAI-7	238	1	1
NGC Cell H	TAI-8	(Note 4)		02	2	TAI-8	237	1	1
NGC Cell I	TAI-9	002		101	1	TAI-9	244	1	1
NGC Cell J	TAI-10	003		101	1	TAI-10	236	1	1
Note 1: The value(s) in the column TA# list indicates TAI(s) included in the response messages of the registration procedure for initial access or mobility (REGISTRATION ACCEPT) when the UE performs the registration procedure on a corresponding cell. Note 2: The value in the column 5G-GUTI indicates GUTI included in the response messages of the registration procedure (REGISTRATION ACCEPT) when the UE performs the registration procedure on a corresponding cell. Note 3: Set to the same Mobile Country Code and Mobile Network Code stored in EF_IMSI on the test USIM card (subclause 4.8.3). Note 4: Set to the same Mobile Country Code stored in EF_IMSI on the test USIM card (subclause 4.8.3).

Table 6.3.2.2-2: Default radio parameters for simulated NAS cells when cells are in same PLMN and access stratum is NR

NAS cell ID	Frequency	NR cell ID (Note 1)
NGC Cell A	NRf1	NR Cell 1
NGC Cell B	NRf1	NR Cell 2
NGC Cell C	NRf1	NR Cell 4
NGC Cell D	NRf1	NR Cell 11
NGC Cell E	NA	NA
NGC Cell F	NRf2	NR Cell 3
NGC Cell G	NA	NA
NGC Cell H	NA	NA
NGC Cell I	NA	NA
NGC Cell J	NRf2	NR Cell 12
Note 1: Default NR parameters for simulated NR cells are as specified in Table 4.4.2-2. Note 2: Simultaneous co-existence of active NGC cells defined on the same frequency and same SSB-Index is not recommended (in line with Table 4.4.2-2 Note 3).

Table 6.3.2.2-3: Default PLMN and radio parameters for simulated NAS cells when cells are in different PLMNs and access stratum is NR

NAS cell ID	PLMN	Frequency	NR cell ID (Note 1)
NGC Cell A	MCC/MNC=MCC/MNC in USIM	NRf1	NR Cell 1
NGC Cell B	MCC/MNC=MCC/MNC in USIM	NRf1	NR Cell 2
NGC Cell C	MCC/MNC=MCC/MNC in USIM	NRf1	NR Cell 4
NGC Cell D	MCC/MNC=MCC/MNC in USIM	NRf1	NR Cell 11
NGC Cell E	MCC=002 MNC=101	NRf2	NR Cell 3
NGC Cell F	MCC=003 MNC=101	NRf4	NR Cell 14
NGC Cell G	MCC = MCC in USIM MNC=02	NRf2	NR Cell 12
NGC Cell H	MCC = MCC in USIM MNC=02	NRf2	NR Cell 23
NGC Cell I	MCC=002 MNC=101	NRf3	NR Cell 6
NGC Cell J	MCC=002 MNC=101	NRf3	NR Cell 13
Note 1: Default NR parameters for simulated NR cells are as specified in Table 4.4.2-2 Note 2: Simultaneous co-existence of active NGC cells defined on the same frequency and same SSB-Index is not recommended (in line with Table 4.4.2-2 Note 3).

6.3.3 Cell configuration types

6.3.3.1 Introduction

For the purpose of test equipment resource management, different types of cell configurations are defined with different capabilities.

For E-UTRA cells, please refer to TS 36.508 [2] clauses 6.3.3 and 6.3.4.

The default NR cell configuration type is Full Cell: this NR cell configuration has, in minimum, all DL and UL physical channels and physical signals configured, as defined in subclause 4.2.2.

When not mentioned explicitly in a test case prose, an NR cell is of type Full Cell. The following subclauses define different NR cell types with lower capabilities than the Full Cell.

6.3.3.2 SCell types

When testing NR CA, the following NR SCell types may be specifically mentioned in the test case prose:

– Active SCell: An NR cell that may become an SCell at any point of time during the test case and which, while being an SCell, may be activated.

– Inactive SCell: An NR cell that may become an SCell at any point of time during the test case but is never activated while being an SCell.

SCell activation is defined as SS sending an SCell Activation/Deactivation MAC CE to the UE to activate the SCell.

Note that an Active SCell will not become an Inactive SCell if the SCell is deactivated via an SCell Activation/Deactivation MAC CE or after the sCellDeactivationTimer timer expires.

6.4 Signalling Test Case specific USIM Configurations

6.4.1 General

The default USIM fields are specified in section 4.8.3. Specific USIM fields are set according to the USIM configuration specified in the tables below. PLMN settings are defined in TS 36.523-1 [42] Table 6.0.1-1.

Note: Changes to any existing USIM configuration can be done only if the change WILL NOT HAVE IMPACT on any of the tests which are referring to the configuration! To establish whether this might be the case, the test case author needs to review all tests in all RAN5 test specifications, which refer to the particular USIM configuration e.g. all test cases in TS 38.523-1 [12].

Table 6.4.1-1: USIM Configuration 1

USIM field	Priority	Value	Access Technology Identifier
EF_IMSI		The HPLMN (MCC+MNC) of the IMSI is set to PLMN1.
EF_PLMNwAcT	1	Default	Default
	2	PLMN17	All specified
	3	PLMN16	NG-RAN
		Remaining mandatory entries use default values
EF_OPLMNwACT	1	PLMN15	All specified
EF_OPLMNwACT		Remaining defined entries use default values
EF_HPLMNwAcT	1	PLMN1	NG-RAN
EF_UST		Services 20, 42, 43 and 74 are supported. Service 71 is not supported (there is no EHPLMN list).
EF_HPPLMN		1 (6 minutes)

Table 6.4.1-2: USIM Configuration 2

USIM field	Priority	Value	Access Technology Identifier
EF_5GS3GPPLOCI		PLMN4
EF_PLMNwAcT		Empty
EF_IMSI		The HPLMN (MCC+MNC) of the IMSI is set to PLMN1.
EF_UST		Service n°71 and n°74 are "available"
EFEHPLMN	1	PLMN15
EFEHPLMN	2	PLMN1
EF_LRPLMNSI		01

Table 6.4.1-3: USIM Configuration 3

USIM field	Priority	Value	Access Technology Identifier
EF_5GS3GPPLOCI		PLMN4
EF_PLMNwAcT		Empty
EF_IMSI		The HPLMN (MCC+MNC) of the IMSI is set to PLMN1.
EF_UST		Service n°74 is "available"
EFEHPLMN		Empty
EF_LRPLMNSI		01

Table 6.4.1-4: USIM configuration 4

USIM field	Priority	Value	Access Technology Identifier
EF_EHPLMN	1	PLMN1
		Remaining mandatory entries use default values
EF_PLMNwAcT	1	PLMN2	NG-RAN
EF_PLMNwAcT		Remaining mandatory entries use default values
EF_OPLMNwACT	1	PLMN3	NG-RAN
EF_OPLMNwACT		Remaining mandatory entries use default values
EF_UST		Services 20, 42 and 71 are supported.
EF_5GS3GPPLOCI		FF FF…FF FE 01 (20 Bytes)
EF_EPSLOCI		FF FF…FF FE 01 (18 Bytes)
EF_PSLOCI		FF FF…FE FF 01 (14 Bytes)
EF_LOCI		FF FF…FE FF 01 (11 Bytes)
Note: LOCI fields of this USIM configuration may get overwritten upon execution of test cases using a UICC loaded with this USIM configuration. The test operator shall ensure that USIM contents are as per this table before each execution of a test case that requires this USIM configuration.

Table 6.4.1-5: USIM configuration 5

USIM field	Priority	Value	Access Technology Identifier
EF_5GS3GPPLOCI		PLMN4 (See preamble)
EF_PLMNwAcT		Empty
EF_IMSI		The HPLMN (MCC+MNC) of the IMSI is set to PLMN1.
EF_UST		Service 71 is not supported
EF_UST		Service 74 is supported.
EF_LRPLMNSI		00
EF_EHPLMN		0xFF..FF

Table 6.4.1-6: USIM configuration 6

USIM field	Priority	Value	Access Technology Identifier
EF_5GS3GPPLOCI		PLMN1 (See preamble)
EF_IMSI		The HPLMN (MCC+MNC) of the IMSI is set to PLMN3.
EF_PLMNwAcT	1	PLMN1	NG-RAN
EF_PLMNwAcT		Remaining mandatory entries use default values
EF_OPLMNwACT	1	PLMN2	NG-RAN
	2	PLMN4	NG-RAN
		Remaining defined entries use default values
EF_UST		Service 71 is not supported

Table 6.4.1-7: USIM configuration 7

USIM field	Priority	Value	Access technology	Comment
E.F_PLMNwAcT	1	PLMN13	NG-RAN
E.F_PLMNwAcT	2	PLMN13	E-UTRAN
EF_OPLMNwAcT	1	PLMN2	All
	2	PLMN14	E-UTRAN
	3	PLMN13	NG-RAN
EF_5GS3GPPLOCI		FF FF…FF FE 01 (20 Bytes)
EF_EPSLOCI		FF FF…FF FE 01 (18 Bytes)
EF_PSLOCI		FF FF…FE FF 01 (14 Bytes)
EF_LOCI		FF FF…FE FF 01 (11 Bytes)
Note: LOCI fields of this USIM configuration may get overwritten upon execution of test cases using a UICC loaded with this USIM configuration. The test operator shall ensure that USIM contents are as per this table before each execution of a test case that requires this USIM configuration.

Table 6.4.1-8: USIM configuration 8

USIM field	Priority	Value	Access technology	Comment
EF_OPLMNwAcT	1	PLMN15	NG-RAN
	2	PLMN15	E-UTRAN
	3	PLMN17	E-UTRAN
	4	PLMN16	NG-RAN
EF_5GS3GPPLOCI		FF FF…FF FE 01 (20 Bytes)
EF_EPSLOCI		FF FF…FF FE 01 (18 Bytes)
EF_PSLOCI		FF FF…FE FF 01 (14 Bytes)
EF_LOCI		FF FF…FE FF 01 (11 Bytes)
EF_UST		Service n°127 is not"available"
Note: LOCI fields of this USIM configuration may get overwritten upon execution of test cases using a UICC loaded with this USIM configuration. The test operator shall ensure that USIM contents are as per this table before each execution of a test case that requires this USIM configuration.

Table 6.4.1-9: USIM configuration 9

USIM field	Priority	Value	Access technology	Comment
EF_PLMNwAcT	1	PLMN1	NG-RAN
EF_PLMNwAcT	2	PLMN15	E-UTRAN
EF_HPPLMN		1(=6 min)		The HPLMN Search Period on the USIM shall be set to 6 minutes.

Table 6.4.1-10: USIM configuration 10

USIM field	Priority	Value	Access Technology Identifier
EF_OPLMNwACT	1	PLMN14	NG-RAN
	2	PLMN13	NG-RAN
	3	PLMN2	NG-RAN
		Remaining defined entries use default values
EF_UST		Service n°127 is "available"
EF_HPPLMN		1(=6 min)
EF_5GS3GPPLOCI		FF FF…FF FE 01 (20 Bytes)
EF_EPSLOCI		FF FF…FF FE 01 (18 Bytes)
EF_PSLOCI		FF FF…FE FF 01 (14 Bytes)
EF_LOCI		FF FF…FE FF 01 (11 Bytes)
Note: LOCI fields of this USIM configuration may get overwritten upon execution of test cases using a UICC loaded with this USIM configuration. The test operator shall ensure that USIM contents are as per this table before each execution of a test case that requires this USIM configuration.

Table 6.4.1-11: USIM configuration 11

USIM field	Priority	Value	Access Technology Identifier
EF_5GS3GPPLOCI		PLMN15 (See preamble)
EF_IMSI		The HPLMN (MCC+MNC) of the IMSI is set to PLMN1
EF_PLMNwAcT	1	Default	Default
	2	PLMN16	NG-RAN
		Remaining defined entries use default values	Default
EF_OPLMNwACT	1	PLMN15	NG-RAN
		Remaining defined entries use default values	Default
EF_HPLMNwAcT	1	PLMN1	NG-RAN
EF_UST		Services 20, 42, 43, 74 and 96 are supported. Service 71 is not supported (there is no EHPLMN list)
EF_HPPLMN		1 (6 minutes)
EF_NASCONFIG		MinimumPeriodicSearchTimer set to 7 minutes

Table 6.4.1-12: USIM configuration 12

USIM field	Priority	Value	Access technology	Comment
EF_PLMNwAcT		3GPP TS 31.102, Annex E		The EF is empty.
EF_OPLMNwAcT	1	PLMN2	NG-RAN
	2	PLMN13	E-UTRAN
	3	PLMN13	NG-RAN
EF_UST		Service n°127 is not"available"
EF_5GS3GPPLOCI		FF FF…FF FE 01 (20 Bytes)
EF_EPSLOCI		FF FF…FF FE 01 (18 Bytes)
EF_PSLOCI		FF FF…FE FF 01 (14 Bytes)
EF_LOCI		FF FF…FE FF 01 (11 Bytes)
Note: LOCI fields of this USIM configuration may get overwritten upon execution of test cases using a UICC loaded with this USIM configuration. The test operator shall ensure that USIM contents are as per this table before each execution of a test case that requires this USIM configuration.

Table 6.4.1-13: USIM configuration 13

USIM field	Priority	Value	Access technology	Comment
EF_OPLMNwAcT	1	PLMN2	NG-RAN
	2	PLMN2	E-UTRAN
	3	PLMN13	NG-RAN

Table 6.4.1-14: Void

Table 6.4.1-15: USIM Configuration 15

USIM field	Priority	Value	Access Technology Identifier
EF_IMSI		The HPLMN (MCC+MNC) of the IMSI is set to PLMN1.
EFFPLMN		PLMN2

Table 6.4.1-16: Void

Table 6.4.1-17: USIM Configuration 17

USIM field	Priority	Value	Access Technology Identifier
EF_IMSI		The HPLMN (MCC+MNC) of the IMSI is set to PLMN1.
EF_PLMNwAcT	1	PLMN1	NG-RAN
EF_UST		Service n°126 is "available".
EFEHPLMN		PLMN1
EF_{UAC_AIC}and EF_ACC		For Bits b4 and b8 in byte 1 of EF_ACC (defined in TS 31.102 clause 4.2.15), only single bit is set to 1. Bits b1 and b2 in byte 1 of EF_{UAC_AIC}(defined in TS 31.102 clause 4.4.11.7), and all remaining bits of EF_ACC and EF_{UAC_AIC} are set to 0.

Table 6.4.1-18: USIM Configuration 18

USIM field	Priority	Value	Access Technology Identifier
EF_IMSI		The HPLMN (MCC+MNC) of the IMSI is set to PLMN1.
EF_PLMNwAcT	1	PLMN2	NG-RAN
EF_HPLMNwAcT	1	PLMN1	NG-RAN
EF_UST		Service n°126 (for UAC Access Identities Configuration) defined in TS 31.102 clause 4.2.8 is declared "available"
EF_{UAC_AIC}		Bit b1 in byte 1 defined in TS 31.102 clause 4.4.11.7 is set to 1 and bit b2 in byte 1 is set to 0.

Table 6.4.1-19: USIM Configuration 19

USIM field	Priority	Value	Access Technology Identifier
EF_IMSI		The HPLMN (MCC+MNC) of the IMSI is set to PLMN1.
EF_PLMNwAcT	1	PLMN2	NG-RAN
EF_HPLMNwAcT	1	PLMN1	NG-RAN
EF_UST		Service n°126 (for UAC Access Identities Configuration) defined in TS 31.102 clause 4.2.8 is declared "available"
EF_{UAC_AIC}		Bit b2 in byte 1 defined in TS 31.102 clause 4.4.11.7 is set to 1 and bit b1 in byte 1 is set to 0.

Table 6.4.1-20: USIM Configuration 20

USIM field	Priority	Value	Access Technology Identifier
EFECC		144, 117

Table 6.4.1-21: USIM configuration 21

USIM field	Priority	Value	Access Technology Identifier
EF_OPLMNwACT	1	PLMN14	NG-RAN
	2	PLMN13	NG-RAN
	3	PLMN2	NG-RAN
		Remaining defined entries use default values
EF_UST		Service n°127 is not "available"
EF_HPPLMN		1(=6 min)
EF_5GS3GPPLOCI		FF FF…FF FE 01 (20 Bytes)
EF_EPSLOCI		FF FF…FF FE 01 (18 Bytes)
EF_PSLOCI		FF FF…FE FF 01 (14 Bytes)
EF_LOCI		FF FF…FE FF 01 (11 Bytes)
Note: LOCI fields of this USIM configuration may get overwritten upon execution of test cases using a UICC loaded with this USIM configuration. The test operator shall ensure that USIM contents are as per this table before each execution of a test case that requires this USIM configuration.

Table 6.4.1-22: USIM Configuration 22

USIM field	Priority	Value	Access Technology Identifier
EF_UST		Service n°19 and n°51 defined in TS 31.102 clause 4.2.8 is declared "service not available"

Table 6.4.1-23: USIM Configuration 23

USIM field	Priority	Value	Access Technology Identifier
EFUST		Service n°4 Service Dialling Numbers (SDN), Service n°99 URI support by UICC, Service n°89 eCall Data and Service n°112 eCall Data over IMS are available
EF_EST		Services n°1 Fixed Dialling Numbers (FDN) is disabled
EF_SDN		Two entries of SDNs, eCall Test Number (123456) and eCall reconfiguration number (345678)
EF_SDNURI		Two entries of SDNs, eCall Test Number (tel:123456) and eCall reconfiguration number (tel:345678)

Table 6.4.1-24: USIM Configuration 24

USIM field	Priority	Value	Access Technology Identifier
EFUST		Service n°2 Fixed Dialling Numbers (FDN), Service n°99 URI support by UICC, Service n°89 eCall Data and Service n°112 eCall Data over IMS are available
EF_EST		Service n°1 Fixed Dialling Numbers (FDN) is enabled
EF_FDN		Two entries of FDNs, eCall Test Number (123456) and eCall reconfiguration number (345678)
EF_FDNURI		Two entries of FDNs, eCall Test Number (tel:123456) and eCall reconfiguration number (tel:345678)

Table 6.4.1-25: USIM Configuration 25

USIM field	Priority	Value	Access Technology Identifier
EF_IMSI		The HPLMN (MCC+MNC) of the IMSI is set to PLMN15.

Table 6.4.1-26: USIM Configuration 26

USIM field	Priority	Value	Access Technology Identifier
EFUST		Service n°2 Fixed Dialling Numbers (FDN), Service n°99 URI support by UICC, Service n°89 eCall Data and Service n°112 eCall Data over IMS are available
EF_EST		Service n°1 Fixed Dialling Numbers (FDN) is enabled
EF_FDN		Two entries of FDNs, eCall Test Number (123456) and eCall reconfiguration number (345678)
EF_FDNURI		Two entries of FDNs, eCall Test Number (tel:123456) and eCall reconfiguration number (tel:345678)
EF_FPLMN		The HPLMN (MCC+MNC) of the IMSI is set to PLMN4.