6.3.4 Power control

38.521-23GPPNRPart 2: Range 2 StandaloneRadio transmission and receptionRelease 17TSUser Equipment (UE) conformance specification

6.3.4.1 General

The requirements on power control accuracy apply under normal conditions and are defined as a directional requirement. The requirements are verified in beam locked mode on beam peak direction.

6.3.4.2 Absolute power tolerance

Editor’s Note: The following aspects are either missing or not yet determined:

  • Testing of extreme conditions for FR2 is FFS.
  • UE transmitted power for PC 1, 2 and 4 are FFS
  • The reduction of the impact of DL MU by choosing alpha < 1 is FFS.

6.3.4.2.1 Test purpose

To verify the UE’s ability to transmit with a broadband output power below the value specified in the test requirement when the power is set to a minimum value.

To verify the ability of the UE transmitter to set its initial output power to a specific value at the start of a contiguous transmission or non-contiguous transmission with a long transmission gap, i.e. transmission gap is larger than 20 ms.

6.3.4.2.2 Test applicability

This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward.

6.3.4.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements

The absolute power tolerance is the ability of the UE transmitter to set its initial output power to a specific value for the first sub-frame (1ms) at the start of a contiguous transmission or non-contiguous transmission with a transmission gap larger than 20 ms. The tolerance includes the channel estimation error RSRP estimate.

The minimum requirements specified in Table 6.3.4.2.3-1 apply in the power range bounded by the minimum output power as specified in sub-clause 6.3.1 (Pmin) and the maximum output power as specified in sub-clause 6.2.1.1 as minimum peak EIRP (‘Pmax’). The intermediate power point ‘Pint‘ is defined in table 6.3.4.2.3-2.

Table 6.3.4.2.3-1: Absolute power tolerance

Power Range

Tolerance

Pint ≥ P ≥ Pmin

± 14.0 dB

Pmax ≥ P > Pint

± 12.0 dB

Table 6.3.4.2.3-2: Intermediate power point

Power Parameter

Value

Pint

Pmax – 12.0 dB

The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-2 [3] clause 6.3.4.2.

6.3.4.2.4 Test description

6.3.4.2.4.1 Initial condition

Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state.

The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, test channel bandwidths and sub-carrier spacing based on NR operating bands specified in Table 5.3.5-1. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each combination of test channel bandwidth and sub-carrier spacing, and are shown in Table 6.3.4.2.4.1-1. The details of the uplink reference measurement channels (RMCs) are specified in Annexes A.2. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2.

Table 6.3.4.2.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table

Initial Conditions

Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.1

Normal

Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.3.1

Mid range

Test Channel Bandwidths as specified in TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.3.1

50 MHz, 100 MHz, 200 MHz, 400 MHz (NOTE 2)

Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1.

Highest

Test Parameters

Downlink Configuration

Uplink Configuration

Test ID

Modulation

RB allocation (NOTE 1)

1

DFT-s-OFDM QPSK

Inner_Full

NOTE 1: The specific configuration of each RB allocation is defined in Table 6.1-1 for PC2, PC3 and PC4 or Table 6.1-2 for PC1.

NOTE 2: Test is required only for CBWs supported by the UE.

1. Connection between SS and UE is shown in TS 38.508-1 [10] Annex A, Figure A.3.3.1.1 for TE diagram and Figure A.3.4.1.1 for UE diagram.

2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 38.508-1 [10] clause 4.4.3.

3. Downlink signals are initially set up according to Annex C, and uplink signals according to Annex G.

4. The UL Reference Measurement Channel is set according to Table 6.3.4.2.4.1-1.

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

6. Ensure the UE is in State RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity NR, Connected without release On, Test Mode On and Test Loop Function On according to TS 38.508-1 [10] clause 4.5. Message contents are defined in clause 6.3.4.2.4.3.

6.3.4.2.4.2 Test procedure

1. SS sends uplink scheduling information via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 with TPC command 0dB for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 6.3.4.2.4.1-1. Since the UE has no payload and no loopback data to send the UE sends uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC.

2. Set the UE in the Tx beam peak direction found with a 3D EIRP scan as performed in Annex K.1.1. Allow at least BEAM_SELECT_WAIT_TIME (NOTE 1) for the UE Tx beam selection to complete.

3. Configure the UE transmitted output power to test point 1 in section 6.3.4.2.4.3. Allow at least BEAM_SELECT_WAIT_TIME (NOTE 1) for the UE Tx beam selection to complete.

4. SS activates the UE Beamlock Function (UBF) by performing the procedure as specified in TS 38.508-1 [10] clause 4.9.2 using condition Tx only.

5. Measure UE EIRP of the first subframe in the Tx beam peak direction in the measurement bandwidth specified in Table 6.3.1.5-1 and Table 6.3.1.5-2 for the specific channel bandwidth under test. EIRP test procedure is defined in Annex K. The measuring duration is one active uplink subframe. EIRP is calculated considering both polarizations, theta and phi. For TDD slots with transient periods are not under test.

6. SS deactivates the UE Beamlock Function (UBF) by performing the procedure as specified in TS 38.508-1 [10] clause 4.9.3.

7. Repeat test steps 1~6 for measurement of test point 2~3. The timing of the execution between the two test points shall be larger than 20ms.

NOTE 1: The BEAM_SELECT_WAIT_TIME default value is defined in Annex K.1.1.

6.3.4.2.4.3 Message contents

Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.6 with TRANSFORM_PRECODER_ENABLED condition in Table 4.6.3-118 PUSCH-Config and with following exceptions:

Table 6.3.4.2.4.3-1: PUSCH-ConfigCommon (Test point 1) for power class 3

Derivation Path: TS 38.508-1 [10], Table 4.6.3-119

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

PUSCH-ConfigCommon ::= SEQUENCE {

p0-NominalWithGrant

-132

FR2a, 50MHz

-134

FR2a, 100MHz

-138

FR2a, 200MHz

-140

FR2a, 400MHz

-132

FR2b, 50MHz

-134

FR2b, 100MHz

-138

FR2b, 200MHz

-140

FR2b, 400MHz

}

Table 6.3.4.2.4.3-2: PUSCH-ConfigCommon (Test point 2) for power class 3

Derivation Path: TS 38.508-1 [10], Table 4.6.3-119

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

PUSCH-ConfigCommon ::= SEQUENCE {

p0-NominalWithGrant

-108

FR2a, 50MHz

-110

FR2a, 100MHz

-114

FR2a, 200MHz

-116

FR2a, 400MHz

-110

FR2b, 50MHz

-112

FR2b, 100MHz

-116

FR2b, 200MHz

-118

FR2b, 400MHz

}

Table 6.3.4.2.4.3-3: PUSCH-PowerControl (Test point 3) for power class 3

Derivation Path: TS 38.508-1 [10], Table 4.6.3-119

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

PUSCH-ConfigCommon ::= SEQUENCE {

p0-NominalWithGrant

-98

FR2a, 50MHz

-102

FR2a, 100MHz

-104

FR2a, 200MHz

-106

FR2a, 400MHz

-100

FR2b, 50MHz

-104

FR2b, 100MHz

-106

FR2b, 200MHz

-108

FR2b, 400MHz

}

Table 6.3.4.2.4.3-4: ServingCellConfigCommon

Derivation Path: 38.508-1[5], Table 4.6.3-168

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

ServingCellConfigCommon ::= SEQUENCE {

ss-PBCH-BlockPower

4

SCS_120kHz

7

SCS_240kHz

}

Condition

Explanation

SCS_120kHz

SCS=120kHz for SS/PBCH block

SCS_240kHz

SCS=240kHz for SS/PBCH block

Table 6.3.4.2.4.3-5: PUSCH-PowerControl

Derivation Path: TS 38.508-1 [10], Table 4.6.3-120

Information Element

Value/remark

Comment

Condition

PUSCH-PowerControl ::= SEQUENCE {

tpc-Accumulation

disabled

p0-AlphaSets SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofP0-PUSCH-AlphaSets)) OF SEQUENCE {

1 entry

P0-PUSCH-AlphaSet[1] SEQUENCE {

alpha

alpha1

}

}

}

6.3.4.2.5 Test requirement

The measured EIRP in step 5 and 7 shall not to exceed the values specified in Table 6.3.4.2.5-1 to 6.3.4.2.5-3.

Table 6.3.4.2.5-1: Absolute power tolerance: test point 1 for power class 3

Frequency range

Channel bandwidth / expected output power (dBm)

50 MHz

100 MHz

200 MHz

400 MHz

Expected Measured

FR2a

-13.0

-12.0

-12.9

-12.8

power

FR2b

-13.0

-12.0

-12.9

-12.8

Power tolerance (Note 2)

± (14+TT)dB

Note 1: The higher power limit shall not exceed the Max EIRP defined in sub-clause 6.2.1.1.5.

Note 2: Do not test lower limit.

Table 6.3.4.2.5-2: Absolute power tolerance: test point 2 for power class 3

Frequency range

Channel bandwidth / expected output power (dBm)

50 MHz

100 MHz

200 MHz

400 MHz

Expected Measured

FR2a

11.0

12.0

11.1

11.2

power

FR2b

9.0

10.0

9.1

9.2

Power tolerance (Note 2)

± (12+TT)dB

Note 1: The lower power limit shall not exceed the minimum output power requirements defined in sub-clause 6.3.2.5, and the higher power limit shall not exceed the Max EIRP defined in sub-clause 6.2.1.1.5.

Note 2: Do not test lower limit at CBW ≥ 200 MHz for FR2b

Table 6.3.4.2.5-3: Absolute power tolerance: test point 3 for power class 3

Frequency range

Channel bandwidth / expected output power (dBm)

50 MHz

100 MHz

200 MHz

400 MHz

Expected Measured

FR2a

21.0

20.0

21.1

21.2

power

FR2b

19.0

18.0

19.1

19.2

Power tolerance

± (12+TT)dB

Note 1: The lower power limit shall not exceed the minimum output power requirements defined in sub-clause 6.3.2.5, and the higher power limit shall not exceed the Max EIRP defined in sub-clause 6.2.1.1.5.

Table 6.3.4.2.5-4: Test Tolerance for power class 1, 2, 4

Test Metric

FR2a

FR2b

IFF (Max device size ≤ 30 cm)

Same as Table 6.3.1.5-3

Same as Table 6.3.1.5-3

Table 6.3.4.2.5-5: Test Tolerance for power class 3

Test Metric

NTC testing

ETC testing

IFF (Max device size ≤ 30 cm)

±8.05 dB

±8.42 dB

6.3.4.3 Relative power tolerance

Editor’s note: This clause is incomplete. The following items are either missing or not yet determined:

– MU and TT are TBD

– Starting power at ramp up/ramp down/alternating sub-test is TBD (6.3.4.3 MU dependent)

– Testability of test points needs further analysis, based on MU outcome

6.3.4.3.1 Test purpose

To verify the ability of the UE transmitter to set its output power in a target sub-frame relatively to the power of the most recently transmitted reference sub-frame if the transmission gap between these sub-frames is less than or equal to 20 ms.

6.3.4.3.2 Test applicability

This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward.

6.3.4.3.3 Minimum conformance requirements

The minimum requirements specified in Table 6.3.4.3.3-1 apply when the power of the target and reference sub-frames are within the power range bounded by the minimum output power as defined in sub-clause 6.3.1 and Pint as defined in sub-clause 6.3.4.2. The minimum requirements specified in Table 6.3.4.3.3-2 apply when the power of the target and reference sub-frames are within the power range bounded by Pint as defined in sub-clause 6.3.4.2 and the measured PUMAX as defined in sub-clause 6.2.4.

For a test pattern that is either a monotonically increasing or monotonically decreasing power sweep over the range specified for Tables 6.3.4.3.3-1and 6.3.4.3.3-2, 3 exceptions are allowed for each of the test patterns. For these exceptions, the power tolerance limit is a maximum of ±11.0 dB.

Table 6.3.4.3.3-1: Relative power tolerance, Pint ≥ P ≥ Pmin

Power step ∆P (Up or down)

(dB)

All combinations of PUSCH and PUCCH, PUSCH/PUCCH and SRS transitions between sub-frames, PRACH (dB)

ΔP < 2

±5.0

2 ≤ ΔP < 3

±6.0

3 ≤ ΔP < 4

±7.0

4 ≤ ΔP < 10

±8.0

10 ≤ ΔP < 15

±10.0

15 ≤ ΔP

±11.0

NOTE: The requirements apply with ue-BeamLockFunction enabled.

Table 6.3.4.3.3-2: Relative power tolerance, PUMAX ≥ P > Pint

Power step ∆P (Up or down)

(dB)

All combinations of PUSCH and PUCCH, PUSCH/PUCCH and SRS transitions between sub-frames, PRACH (dB)

ΔP < 2

±3.0

2 ≤ ΔP < 3

±4.0

3 ≤ ΔP < 4

±5.0

4 ≤ ΔP < 10

±6.0

10 ≤ ΔP < 15

±8.0

15 ≤ ΔP

±9.0

NOTE 1: The requirements apply with ue-BeamLockFunction enabled.

NOTE 2: For PUSCH to PUSCH transitions with the allocated resource blocks fixed in frequency and no transmission gaps other than those generated by downlink subframes, guard periods: for a power step ΔP = 1 dB, the relative power tolerance for transmission is ± 1.0 dB.

The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-2 [3] clause 6.3.4.3.

6.3.4.3.4 Test description

6.3.4.3.4.1 Initial conditions

Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state.

The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, and channel bandwidths based on NR operating bands specified in Table 5.3.5-1. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each channel bandwidth and subcarrier spacing, are shown in Table 6.3.4.3.4.1-1. The details of the uplink reference measurement channels (RMCs) are specified in Annexes A.2. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2.

Table 6.3.4.3.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table

Initial Conditions

Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.1

Normal

Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.3.1

Low Range

Test Channel Bandwidths as specified in TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.3.1

100MHz

Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1

Highest

Test Parameters

Ch BW

Downlink Configuration

Uplink Configuration

Modulation

RB Allocation

Modulation

RB allocation (NOTE 1)

100MHz

DFT-s-OFDM QPSK

See Table 6.3.4.3.5-1

See Table 6.3.4.3.5-2

See Table 6.3.4.3.5-3

Note 1: The starting resource block shall be RB# 44.

1. Connection between SS and UE is shown in TS 38.508-1 [10] Annex A, Figure A.3.3.1.1 for TE diagram and Figure A.3.4.1.1 for UE diagram.

2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.4.3.

3. Downlink signals are initially set up according to Annex C, and uplink signals according to Annex G.

4. The UL Reference Measurement channels are set according to Table 6.3.4.3.4.1-1.

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

6. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity NR, Connected without release On, Test Mode On and Test Loop Function On according to TS 38.508-1 [10] clause 4.5. Message contents are defined in clause 6.3.4.3.4.3

6.3.4.3.4.2 Test procedure

The procedure is separated in various subtests to verify different aspects of relative power control. The power patterns of the subtests are described in Figure 6.3.4.3.4.2-1 through Figure 6.3.4.3.4.2-3. The power patterns and corresponding sub frame numberings are derived from Table A.2.3-1.

Figure 6.3.4.3.4.2-1: TDD ramping up test power patterns, SCS 60kHz

Figure 6.3.4.3.4.2-2: TDD ramping down test power patterns, SCS 60kHz

Figure 6.3.4.3.4.2-3: Alternating Test Power patterns, SCS 60kHz

1. Sub test: ramping up pattern

1.1 SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 6.3.4.3.4.1-1. Since the UE has no payload and no loopback data to send the UE sends uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC.

1.2 Set the UE in the Tx beam peak direction found with a 3D EIRP scan as performed in Annex K.1.1. Allow at least BEAM_SELECT_WAIT_TIME (NOTE 1) for the UE Tx beam selection to complete.

1.3 Send the appropriate TPC commands in the uplink scheduling information to UE until the UE EIRP measured by the test system is within the Uplink power control window, defined as +MU to +(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level Pmin, where:

– Pmin is the minimum output power according to subclause 6.3.1.3.

– MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.2-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW.

– Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 5dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where, the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 38.101-2 [3], Table 6.3.4.3-1 and is 5dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified in Table F.1.2-1.

Allow at least BEAM_SELECT_WAIT_TIME (NOTE 1) for the UE Tx beam selection to complete.

1.4 SS activates the UE Beamlock Function (UBF) by performing the procedure as specified in TS 38.508-1 [10] clause 4.9.2 using condition Tx only.

1.5 Schedule the UE’s PUSCH data transmission as described in Figure 6.3.4.3.4.2-1 (TDD) pattern A: Uplink RB allocation as defined in Table 6.3.4.3.5-1. On the PDCCH format 0_1 for the scheduling of the PUSCH the SS will transmit +1dB TPC commands over a sequence of 75 (NOTE 2) active uplink sub-frames to ensure that the UE reaches maximum power threshold. Note that the measurement need not be done continuously, provided that interruptions are whole numbers of frames, and TPC commands of 0dB are sent during the interruption.

1.6 Measure UE EIRP in the Tx beam peak direction in the channel bandwidth of the radio access mode according to the test configuration, to verify the UE relative power control meet test requirements in 6.3.4.3.5. EIRP test procedure is defined in Annex K.1.3. EIRP is calculated considering both polarizations, theta and phi. Measurement of the power is not required in sub-frame after the mean power has exceeded the maximum power threshold. For power transients between sub-frames, transient periods of 40us between sub-frames are excluded. For ON/OFF or OFF/ON transients, transient periods of 20 us at the beginning of the sub-frames are excluded.

1.7 Repeat the subtest different pattern B, C to move the RB allocation change at different points in the pattern as described in Table 6.3.4.3.5-1 to force different UE power steps at various points in the power range.

1.8 SS deactivates the UE Beamlock Function (UBF) by performing the procedure as specified in TS 38.508-1 [10] clause 4.9.3.

2. Sub test: ramping down pattern

2.1 SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 6.3.4.3.4.1-1. Since the UE has no payload and no loopback data to send the UE sends uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC.

2.2 Set the UE in the Tx beam peak direction found with a 3D EIRP scan as performed in Annex K.1.1. Allow at least BEAM_SELECT_WAIT_TIME (NOTE 1) for the UE Tx beam selection to complete.

2.3 Send the appropriate TPC commands in the uplink scheduling information to UE until the UE EIRP measured by the test system is within the Uplink power control window, defined as +MU to +(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level PUMAX, where:

– PUMAX is the maximum output power according to subclause 6.2.1.1.3.

– MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.2-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW.

– Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 1dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where, the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 38.101-2 [3], Table 6.3.4.3-2 and is 1dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified in Table F.1.2-1.

Allow at least BEAM_SELECT_WAIT_TIME (NOTE 1) for the UE Tx beam selection to complete.

2.4 SS activates the UE Beamlock Function (UBF) by performing the procedure as specified in TS 38.508-1 [10] clause 4.9.2 using condition Tx only.

2.5. Schedule the UE’s PUSCH data transmission as described in Figure 6.3.4.3.4.2-2 (TDD) pattern A: Uplink RB allocation as defined in Table 6.3.4.3.5-2. On the PDCCH format 0_1 for the scheduling of the PUSCH the SS will transmit -1dB TPC commands over a sequence of 75 (NOTE 2) active uplink sub-frames to ensure that the UE reaches minimum power threshold. Note that the measurement need not be done continuously, provided that interruptions are whole numbers of frames, and TPC commands of 0dB are sent during the interruption.

2.6. Measure UE EIRP in the Tx beam peak direction in the channel bandwidth of the radio access mode according to the test configuration, to verify the UE relative power control meet test requirements in 6.3.4.3.5. EIRP test procedure is defined in Annex K.1.3. EIRP is calculated considering both polarizations, theta and phi. Measurement of the power is not required in sub-frame after the mean power has exceeded the maximum power threshold. For power transients between sub-frame, transient periods of 40us between sub-frame are excluded. For ON/OFF or OFF/ON transients, transient periods of 20 us at the beginning of the sub-frame are excluded.

2.7. Repeat the subtest different pattern B, C to move the RB allocation change at different points in the pattern as described in Table 6.3.4.3.5-2 to force different UE power steps at various points in the power range.

2.8 SS deactivates the UE Beamlock Function (UBF) by performing the procedure as specified in TS 38.508-1 [10] clause 4.9.3.

3. Sub test: alternating pattern

3.1 SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 6.3.4.3.4.1-1. Since the UE has no payload and no loopback data to send the UE sends uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. The initial uplink RB allocation is defined as the smaller uplink RB allocation value specified in Table 6.3.4.3.4.1-1. The power level and RB allocation are reset for each sub-test.

3.2 Set the UE in the Tx beam peak direction found with a 3D EIRP scan as performed in Annex K.1.1. Allow at least BEAM_SELECT_WAIT_TIME (NOTE 1) for the UE Tx beam selection to complete.

3.3 Send the appropriate TPC commands in the uplink scheduling information to UE until the UE EIRP measured by the test system is within the Uplink power control window, defined as +MU to +(MU + Uplink power control window size) dB of the target power level 0 dBm, where:

– MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.2-1 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW.

– Uplink power control window size is same as defined in step 1.3.

Allow at least BEAM_SELECT_WAIT_TIME (NOTE 1) for the UE Tx beam selection to complete.

3.4 SS activates the UE Beamlock Function (UBF) by performing the procedure as specified in TS 38.508-1 [10] clause 4.9.2 using condition Tx only.

3.5. Schedule the UE’s PUSCH data transmission as described in Figure 6.3.5.2.4.2-3 for 5 frames with an uplink RB allocation alternating pattern as defined in Table 6.3.4.3.5-3 while transmitting 0dB TPC command for PUSCH via the PDCCH.

3.6. Measure UE EIRP in the Tx beam peak direction in the channel bandwidth of the radio access mode according to the test configuration, to verify the UE relative power control meet test requirements in 6.3.4.3.5. EIRP test procedure is defined in Annex K.1.3. EIRP is calculated considering both polarizations, theta and phi. Measurement of the power is not required in sub-frame after the mean power has exceeded the maximum power threshold. For power transients between sub-frames, transient periods of 40us between sub-frames are excluded. For ON/OFF or OFF/ON transients, transient periods of 20 us at the beginning of the sub-frame are excluded.

3.7 SS deactivates the UE Beamlock Function (UBF) by performing the procedure as specified in TS 38.508-1 [10] clause 4.9.3.

NOTE 1: The BEAM_SELECT_WAIT_TIME default value is defined in Annex K.1.1.

NOTE 2: These numbers of TPC commands are given as examples. The actual number of TPC commands transmitted in these steps shall be enough to ensure that the UE reaches the relevant maximum or minimum power threshold in each step, as shown in Figure 6.3.4.3.4.2-1 through 6.3.4.3.4.2-3.

6.3.4.3.4.3 Message contents

Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.6 with TRANSFORM_PRECODER_ENABLED condition in Table 4.6.3-118 PUSCH-Config.

6.3.4.3.5 Test requirement

Each UE power step measured in the test procedure 6.3.4.3.4.2 should satisfy the test requirements specified in Table 6.3.4.3.5-1 through 6.3.4.3.5-3.

For a test pattern that is either a monotonically increasing or monotonically decreasing power sweep over the range specified for Tables 6.3.4.3.3-1and 6.3.4.3.3-2, 3 exceptions are allowed for each of the test patterns. For these exceptions, the power tolerance limit is a maximum of ± (11.0 + TT) dB. If there is an exception in the power step caused by the RB change for all test patterns (A, B, C) then fail the UE.

Table 6.3.4.3.5-1: Test Requirements Relative Power Tolerance for Transmission, channel BW 100MHz, SCS 60kHz, ramp up sub-test

Sub-test ID

Applicable sub-frames

Uplink RB allocation

TPC command

Expected power step size (Up)

Power step size range (Up)

PUSCH

ΔP [dB]

ΔP [dB]

[dB]

Sub-frames before RB change

105RBs

TPC=+1dB

1

ΔP ≤ 1 dB

1 +/- (1.0 + TT)

1

RB change

105RBs to 128 RBs

TPC=+1dB

1.86

ΔP < 2dB

1.86 +/- (5.0 + TT) (NOTE 1)

1.86 +/- (3.0 + TT) (NOTE 2)

Sub-frames after RB change

Fixed = 128

TPC=+1dB

1

ΔP ≤ 1 dB

1 +/- (1.0 + TT)

Sub-frames before RB change

90RBs

TPC=+1dB

1

ΔP ≤ 1 dB

1 +/- (1.0 + TT)

2

RB change

90RBs to 128 RBs

TPC=+1dB

2.53

2dB ≤ ΔP < 3dB

2.53 +/- (6.0 + TT) (NOTE 1)

2.53 +/- (4.0 + TT) (NOTE 2)

Sub-frames after RB change

Fixed = 128

TPC=+1dB

1

ΔP ≤ 1 dB

1 +/- (1.0 + TT)

Sub-frames before RB change

79RBs

TPC=+1dB

1

ΔP ≤ 1 dB

1 +/- (1.0 + TT)

3

RB change

79RBs to 128 RBs

TPC=+1dB

3.10

3dB ≤ ΔP < 4dB

3,10 +/- (7.0 + TT) (NOTE 1)

3,10 +/- (5.0 + TT) (NOTE 2)

Sub-frames after RB change

Fixed = 128RBs

TPC=+1dB

1

ΔP ≤ 1 dB

1 +/- (1.0 + TT)

Sub-frames before RB change

32RBs

TPC=+1dB

1

ΔP ≤ 1 dB

1 +/- (1.0 + TT)

4

RB change

32RBs to 128 RBs

TPC=+1dB

7.02

4dB ≤ ΔP < 10dB

7.02 +/- (8.0 + TT) (NOTE 1)

7.02 +/- (6.0 + TT) (NOTE 2)

Sub-frames after RB change

Fixed = 128

TPC=+1dB

1

ΔP ≤ 1 dB

1 +/- (1.0 + TT)

Sub-frames before RB change

7RBs

TPC=+1dB

1

ΔP ≤ 1 dB

1 +/- (1.0 + TT)

5

RB change

7RBs to 128 RBs

TPC=+1dB

13.62

10dB ≤ ΔP < 15dB

13.62 +/- (10.0 + TT) (NOTE 1)

13.62 +/- (8.0 + TT) (NOTE 2)

Sub-frames after RB change

Fixed = 128RBs

TPC=+1dB

1

ΔP ≤ 1 dB

1 +/- (1.0 + TT)

Sub-frames before RB change

1RB

TPC=+1dB

1

ΔP ≤ 1 dB

1 +/- (1.0 + TT)

6

RB change

1RB to 128 RBs

TPC=+1dB

22.07

15dB < ΔP

22.07 +/- (11.0 + TT) (NOTE 1)

22.07 +/- (9.0 + TT) (NOTE 2)

Sub-frames after RB change

Fixed = 128

TPC=+1dB

1

ΔP ≤ 1 dB

1 +/- (1.0 + TT)

NOTE 1: Applicable if Pint ≥ P ≥ Pmin.

NOTE 2: Applicable if PUMAX ≥ P > Pint.

NOTE 3: Applicable if PUMAX ≥ P ≥ Pmin. Pmin as defined in sub-clause 6.3.1.

Table 6.3.4.3.5-2: Test Requirements Relative Power Tolerance for Transmission, channel BW 100MHz, SCS 60kHz, ramp down sub-test

Sub-test ID

Applicable sub-frames

Uplink RB allocation

TPC command

Expected power step size (Down)

Power step size range (Down)

PUSCH

ΔP [dB]

ΔP [dB]

[dB]

Sub-frames before RB change

128RBs

TPC=-1dB

1

ΔP ≤ 1 dB

1 +/- (1.0 + TT)

1

RB change

128RBs to 105 RBs

TPC=-1dB

1.86

ΔP < 2dB

1.86 +/- (5.0 + TT) (NOTE 1)

1.86 +/- (3.0 + TT) (NOTE 2)

Sub-frames after RB change

Fixed = 105

TPC=-1dB

1

ΔP ≤ 1 dB

1 +/- (1.0 + TT)

Sub-frames before RB change

128RBs

TPC=-1dB

1

ΔP ≤ 1 dB

1 +/- (1.0 + TT)

2

RB change

128RBs to 90 RBs

TPC=-1dB

2.53

2dB ≤ ΔP < 3dB

2.53 +/- (6.0 + TT) (NOTE 1)

2.53 +/- (4.0 + TT) (NOTE 2)

Sub-frames after RB change

Fixed = 90

TPC=-1dB

1

ΔP ≤ 1 dB

1 +/- (1.0 + TT)

Sub-frames before RB change

128RBs

TPC=-1dB

1

ΔP ≤ 1 dB

1 +/- (1.0 + TT)

3

RB change

128RBs to 79 RBs

TPC=-1dB

3.10

3dB ≤ ΔP < 4dB

3,10 +/- (7.0 + TT) (NOTE 1)

3,10 +/- (5.0 + TT) (NOTE 2)

Sub-frames after RB change

Fixed = 79RBs

TPC=-1dB

1

ΔP ≤ 1 dB

1 +/- (1.0 + TT)

Sub-frames before RB change

128RBs

TPC=-1dB

1

ΔP ≤ 1 dB

1 +/- (1.0 + TT)

4

RB change

128RBs to 32 RBs

TPC=-1dB

7.02

4dB ≤ ΔP < 10dB

7.02 +/- (8.0 + TT) (NOTE 1)

7.02 +/- (6.0 + TT) (NOTE 2)

Sub-frames after RB change

Fixed = 32

TPC=-1dB

1

ΔP ≤ 1 dB

1 +/- (1.0 + TT)

Sub-frames before RB change

128RBs

TPC=-1dB

1

ΔP ≤ 1 dB

1 +/- (1.0 + TT)

5

RB change

128RBs to 7 RBs

TPC=-1dB

13.62

10dB ≤ ΔP < 15dB

13.62 +/- (10.0 + TT) (NOTE 1)

13.62 +/- (8.0 + TT) (NOTE 2)

Sub-frames after RB change

Fixed = 7RBs

TPC=-1dB

1

ΔP ≤ 1 dB

1 +/- (1.0 + TT)

Sub-frames before RB change

128RB

TPC=-1dB

1

ΔP ≤ 1 dB

1 +/- (1.0 + TT)

6

RB change

128RB to 1 RBs

TPC=-1dB

22.07

15dB < ΔP

22.07 +/- (11.0 + TT) (NOTE 1)

22.07 +/- (9.0 + TT) (NOTE 2)

Sub-frames after RB change

Fixed = 1

TPC=-1dB

1

ΔP ≤ 1 dB

1 +/- (1.0 + TT)

NOTE 1: Applicable if Pint ≥ P ≥ Pmin.

NOTE 2: Applicable if PUMAX ≥ P > Pint.

NOTE 3: Applicable if PUMAX ≥ P ≥ Pmin. Pmin as defined in sub-clause 6.3.1.

Table 6.3.4.3.5-3: Test Requirements Relative Power Tolerance for Transmission, channel BW 100MHz, SCS 60kHz, alternating sub-test

Sub-test ID

Uplink RB allocation

TPC command

Expected power step size (Up/Down)

Power step size range (Up/Down)

PUSCH

ΔP [dB]

ΔP [dB]

[dB]

1

Alternating 105 and 128

TPC=0dB

0.86

ΔP < 2dB

0.86 +/- (5.0 + TT) (NOTE 1)

0.86 +/- (3.0 + TT) (NOTE 2)

2

Alternating 79 and 128

TPC=0dB

2.10

2dB ≤ ΔP < 3dB

2.10 +/- (6.0 + TT) (NOTE 1)

2.10 +/- (4.0 + TT) (NOTE 2)

3

Alternating 64 and 128

TPC=0dB

3.01

3dB ≤ ΔP < 4dB

3.01 +/- (7.0 + TT) (NOTE 1)

3.01 +/- (5.0 + TT) (NOTE 2)

4

Alternating 32 and 128

TPC=0dB

6.02

4dB ≤ ΔP < 10dB

6.02 +/- (8.0 + TT) (NOTE 1)

6.02 +/- (6.0 + TT) (NOTE 2)

5

Alternating 7 and 128

TPC=0dB

12.62

10dB ≤ ΔP < 15dB

12.62 +/- (10.0 + TT) (NOTE 1)

12.62 +/- (8.0 + TT) (NOTE 2)

6

Alternating 1 and 128

TPC=0dB

21.07

15dB < ΔP

21.07 +/- (11.0 + TT) (NOTE 1)

21.07 +/- (9.0 + TT) (NOTE 2)

NOTE 1: Applicable if Pint ≥ P ≥ Pmin.

NOTE 2: Applicable if PUMAX ≥ P > Pint.

NOTE 3: Applicable if PUMAX ≥ P ≥ Pmin. Pmin as defined in sub-clause 6.3.1.

6.3.4.4 Aggregate power tolerance

Editor’s Note: The following aspects are either missing or not yet determined:

– UE transmitted power for power class 1, 2 and 4 is FFS.

6.3.4.4.1 Test purpose

To verify the ability of the UE transmitter to maintain its power during non-contiguous transmissions within 21ms in response to 0 dB commands with respect to the first UE transmission and all other power control parameters as specified in TS 38.213 [22] kept constant.

6.3.4.4.2 Test applicability

This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward.

6.3.4.4.3 Minimum conformance requirements

The aggregate power control tolerance is the ability of the UE transmitter to maintain its power in a sub-frame (1 ms) non-contiguous transmissions within 21ms in response to 0 dB TPC commands with respect to the first UE transmission and all other power control parameters as specified in TS 38.213 [22] kept constant.

The minimum requirements specified in Table 6.3.4.4.3-1 apply when the power of the target and reference sub-frames are within the power range bounded by the minimum output power as defined in sub-clause 6.3.1 and Pint as defined in sub-clause 6.3.4.2. The minimum requirements specified in Table 6.3.4.4.3-2 apply when the power of the target and reference sub-frames are within the power range bounded by Pint as defined in sub-clause 6.3.4.2 and the maximum output power as specified in sub-clause 6.2.1.

Table 6.3.4.4.3-1: Aggregate power tolerance, Pint ≥ P ≥ Pmin

TPC command

UL channel

Aggregate power tolerance within 21ms

0 dB

PUCCH

± 5.5 dB

0 dB

PUSCH

± 5.5 dB

Table 6.3.4.4.3-2: Aggregate power tolerance, Pmax ≥ P > Pint

TPC command

UL channel

Aggregate power tolerance within 21ms

0 dB

PUCCH

± 3.5 dB

0 dB

PUSCH

± 3.5 dB

The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-2 [3] clause 6.3.4.4

6.3.4.4.4 Test description

6.3.4.4.4.1 Initial conditions

Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state.

The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, test channel bandwidths and sub-carrier spacing based on NR operating bands specified in Table 5.3.5-1. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each combination of test channel bandwidth and sub-carrier spacing, and are shown in Table 6.3.4.4.4.1-1 and Table 6.3.4.4.4.1-2. The details of the uplink reference measurement channels (RMCs) are specified in Annexes A.2. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2.

Table 6.3.4.4.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table: PUCCH subtest

Initial Conditions

Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.1

Normal

Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.3.1

Mid range

Test Channel Bandwidths as specified in TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.3.1

Lowest, Mid and Highest

Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1

Highest

Test Parameters for Channel Bandwidths

Test ID

Downlink Configuration

Uplink Configuration

Modulation

RB allocation

PUCCH format = Format 1

Length in OFDM symbols = 14

1

CP-OFDM QPSK

Full RB (NOTE 1)

NOTE 1: Full RB allocation shall be used per each SCS and channel BW as specified in Table 7.3.2.4.1-2.

Table 6.3.4.4.4.1-2: Test Configuration Table: PUSCH subtest

Initial Conditions

Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.1

Normal

Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.3.1

Mid range

Test Channel Bandwidths as specified in TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.3.1

Lowest, Mid and Highest

Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1

Highest

Test Parameters for Channel Bandwidths

Test ID

Downlink Configuration

Uplink Configuration

Modulation

RB allocation (NOTE 1)

1

DFT-s-OFDM QPSK

Inner_Full

NOTE 1: The specific configuration of each RB allocation is defined in Table 6.1-1 for PC2, PC3 and PC4 or Table 6.1-2 for PC1.

1. Connection between SS and UE is shown in TS 38.508-1 [10] Annex A, Figure A.3.3.1.1 for TE diagram and Figure A.3.4.1.1 for UE diagram.

2. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 38.508-1 [10] clause 4.4.3.

3. Downlink signals are initially set up according to Annex C, and uplink signals according to Annex G.

4. For PUCCH subtest, the UL and DL Reference Measurement Channels are set according to Table 6.3.4.4.4.1-1. For PUSCH subtest, the UL Reference Measurement Channel is set according to Table 6.3.4.4.4.1-2.

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

6. Ensure the UE is in State RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity NR, Connected without release On, Test Mode On and Test Loop Function On according to TS 38.508-1 [10] clause 4.5. Message contents are defined in clause 6.3.4.4.4.3.

6.3.4.4.4.2 Test procedure

The procedure is separated in two subtests to verify PUCCH and PUSCH aggregate power control tolerance respectively. The uplink transmission patterns are described in Figure 6.3.4.4.4.2-1.

Figure 6.3.4.4.4.2-1: Test uplink transmission

1. PUCCH subtest:

1.1. Set the UE in the Tx beam peak direction found with a 3D EIRP scan as performed in Annex K.1.1.

1.2. SS activates the UE Beamlock Function (UBF) by performing the procedure as specified in TS 38.508-1 [10] clause 4.9.2 using condition Tx only.

1.3. The SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 6.3.4.4.4.1-1. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC. The transmission of PDSCH will make the UE send uplink ACK/NACK using PUCCH. Send uplink power control commands for PUCCH to the UE using 1dB power step size to ensure that the UE output power measured by the test system is within PW of the target power level specified in Table 6.3.4.4.4.2-1 according to the power class with power ID = 1. PW is the power window according to Table 6.3.4.4.4.2-2 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW.

1.4. Every 10 sub-frames (10ms) transmit to the UE downlink PDSCH MAC padding bits as well as 0 dB TPC command for PUCCH via the PDCCH to make the UE transmit ACK/NACK on the PUCCH for 1 sub-frame (1ms). The downlink transmission is scheduled in the appropriate slots to make the UE transmit PUCCH as described in Figure 6.3.4.4.4.2-1.

1.5. Measure the UE EIRP of 3 consecutive PUCCH transmissions in the Tx beam peak direction of in the measurement bandwidth specified in Table 6.3.1.5-1 and Table 6.3.1.5-2 to verify the UE transmitted PUCCH power is maintained within 21ms. EIRP test procedure is defined in Annex K. EIRP is calculated considering both polarizations, theta and phi. For TDD slots with transient periods are not under test.

1.6. SS deactivates the UE Beamlock Function (UBF) by performing the procedure as specified in TS 38.508-1 [10] clause 4.9.3.

1.7. Repeat test steps 1.2 to 1.6 for measurement for power ID = 2 in Table 6.3.4.4.4.2-1.

2. PUSCH subtest:

2.1. Set the UE in the Tx beam peak direction found with a 3D EIRP scan as performed in Annex K.1.1.

2.2. SS activates the UE Beamlock Function (UBF) by performing the procedure as specified in TS 38.508-1 [10] clause 4.9.2 using condition Tx only.

2.3. The SS sends uplink scheduling information via PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the PUSCH. Since the UE has no payload and no loopback data to send the UE sends uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. Send uplink power control commands for PUSCH to the UE using 1dB power step size to ensure that the UE output power measured by the test system is within PW of the target power level specified in Table 6.3.4.4.4.2-1 according to the power class with power ID = 1. PW is the power window according to Table 6.3.4.4.4.2-2 for the carrier frequency f and the channel bandwidth BW.

2.4. Every 10 sub-frames (10ms) schedule the UE’s PUSCH data transmission for 1 sub-frame (1ms)and transmit 0 dB TPC command for PUSCH via the PDCCH to make the UE transmit PUSCH. The uplink transmission patterns are described in Figure 6.3.4.4.4.2-1.

2.5. Measure the UE EIRP of 3 consecutive PUSCH transmissions in the Tx beam peak direction of in the measurement bandwidth specified in Table 6.3.1.5-1 and Table 6.3.1.5-2 to verify the UE transmitted PUSCH power is maintained within 21ms. EIRP test procedure is defined in Annex K. EIRP is calculated considering both polarizations, theta and phi. For TDD slots with transient periods are not under test.

2.6. SS deactivates the UE Beamlock Function (UBF) by performing the procedure as specified in TS 38.508-1 [10] clause 4.9.3.

2.7. Repeat test steps 2.2 to 2.6 for measurement for power ID = 2 in Table 6.3.4.4.4.2-1.

Table 6.3.4.4.4.2-1: Parameters for Aggregate power tolerance

Power ID

Unit

PC1

PC2

PC3

PC4

FR2a

1

dBm

TBD

TBD

1

TBD

2

dBm

TBD

TBD

15

TBD

FR2b

1

dBm

TBD

TBD

6

TBD

2

dBm

TBD

TBD

15

TBD

Table 6.3.4.4.4.2-2: Power Window (dB) for Aggregate Power tolerance for PUSCH and PUCCH

Power ID

PUCCH

PUSCH

1

7.4

7.4

2

5.4

3.4

6.3.4.4.4.3 Message contents

Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.6 with TRANSFORM_PRECODER_ENABLED condition in Table 4.6.3-118 PUSCH-Config and with following exception:

Table 6.3.4.4.4.3-1: Physical layer parameters for DCI format 1_1 for PUCCH subtest

Derivation Path: TS 38.508-1 [10], Table 5.4.2.0-1

Parameter

Value

Value in binary

PUCCH resource indicator

PUCCH-ResourceId[8] = 7 in pucch-ResourceSetID[1] as defined in TS 38.508-1 [10], Table 4.6.3-112 (Mapping as per Table 9.2.3-2 in TS 38.213 [22])

‘111’B

6.3.4.4.5 Test requirement

The requirement for the power measurements made in step (1.5) and (2.5) of the test procedure shall not exceed the values specified in Table 6.3.4.4.5-1 and Table 6.3.4.4.5-2. The power measurement period shall be 1 sub-frame (1ms).

Table 6.3.4.4.5-1: Power control tolerance (Pint ≥ P ≥ Pmin)

TPC command

UL channel

Test requirement measured power

0 dB

PUCCH

Given 3 power measurements in the pattern, the 2nd, and later measurements shall be within ±(5.5dB+TT) of the 1st measurement.

0 dB

PUSCH

Given 3 power measurements in the pattern, the 2nd, and later measurements shall be within ±(5.5dB+TT) of the 1st measurement.

Note 1: TT for each duplex, Sub-Carrier Spacing, frequency and channel bandwidth is specified in Table 6.3.4.4.5-3.

Table 6.3.4.4.5-2: Power control tolerance (Pmax ≥ P > Pint)

TPC command

UL channel

Test requirement measured power

0 dB

PUCCH

Given 3 power measurements in the pattern, the 2nd, and later measurements shall be within ±(3.5dB+TT) of the 1st measurement.

0 dB

PUSCH

Given 3 power measurements in the pattern, the 2nd, and later measurements shall be within ±(3.5dB+TT) of the 1st measurement.

Note 1: TT for each duplex, Sub-Carrier Spacing, frequency and channel bandwidth is specified in Table 6.3.4.4.5-4.

Table 6.3.4.4.5-3: Test Tolerance (Pint ≥ P ≥ Pmin)

Test Metric

FR2a

FR2b

IFF (Max device size ≤ 30 cm)

0.26 dB

0.26 dB

Table 6.3.4.4.5-4: Test Tolerance (Pmax ≥ P > Pint)

Test Metric

FR2a

FR2b

IFF (Max device size ≤ 30 cm)

0.26 dB

0.26 dB