7 Receiver characteristics

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

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7.1 General

Editor’s Note: Test configurations/environments that require new spherical scan shall be included in test procedure section and identifying such scenarios is currently FFS and owned by RAN5.

Unless otherwise stated, the receiver characteristics are specified over the air (OTA). The reference receive sensitivity (REFSENS) is defined assuming a 0 dBi reference antenna located at the centre of the quiet zone.

For Rx test cases the identified beam peak direction can be stored and reused for a device under test in various configurations/environments for the full duration of device testing as long as beam peak direction is the same.

Unless otherwise stated, Channel Bandwidth shall be prioritized in the selecting of test points. Subcarrier spacing shall be selected after Test Channel Bandwidth is selected.

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.

7.2 Diversity characteristics

FFS

7.3 Reference sensitivity

7.3.1 General

The reference sensitivity power level REFSENS is the EIS level (total component) at the centre of the quiet zone in the RX beam peak direction, at which the throughput shall meet or exceed the requirements for the specified reference measurement channel.

7.3.2 Reference sensitivity power level

Editor’s note: The following aspects of the clause are for future consideration:

Measurement Uncertainties and Test Tolerances are FFS for power class 1, 2 and 4.
The test case is incomplete for band n259.

The following aspects of the clause are for future consideration:

The 3D EIS scan test time optimization in RAN 4/ RAN 5 is FFS (existing EIS based test time needs to be re-evaluated for 200/266 grid points).
Statistical model in Annex H.2 (currently based on LTE model) needs to be validated to confirm that it is also applicable for FR2

7.3.2.1 Test purpose

To verify the UE’s ability to receive data with a given average throughput for a specified reference measurement channel, under conditions of low signal level, ideal propagation and no added noise.

A UE unable to meet the throughput requirement under these conditions will decrease the effective coverage area of an g-NodeB.

7.3.2.2 Test applicability

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

7.3.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements

The reference sensitivity power level REFSENS is defined as the EIS level at the centre of the quiet zone in the RX beam peak direction, at which the throughput shall meet or exceed the requirements for the specified reference measurement channel.

7.3.2.3.1 Reference sensitivity power level for power class 1

The throughput shall be ≥ 95 % of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex A.2.3.2 and A.3.3.2 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.2.1) with peak reference sensitivity specified in Table 7.3.2.3.1-1. The requirement is verified with the test metric of EIS (Link=RX beam peak direction, Meas=Link Angle).

Table 7.3.2.3.1-1: Reference sensitivity for power class 1

Operating band	REFSENS (dBm) / Channel bandwidth
Operating band	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz
n257	-97.5	-94.5	-91.5	-88.5
n258	-97.5	-94.5	-91.5	-88.5
n260	-94.5	-91.5	-88.5	-85.5
n261	-97.5	-94.5	-91.5	-88.5
NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to P_UMAX as defined in subclause 6.2.4

The REFSENS requirement shall be met for an uplink transmission using QPSK DFT-s-OFDM waveforms and for uplink transmission bandwidth less than or equal to that specified in Table 7.3.2.3.1-2.

Table 7.3.2.3.1-2: Uplink configuration for reference sensitivity

Operating band	NR Band / Channel bandwidth / NRB / SCS / Duplex mode
Operating band	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz	SCS	Duplex Mode
n257	32	64	128	256	120 kHz	TDD
n258	32	64	128	256	120 kHz	TDD
n260	32	64	128	256	120 kHz	TDD
n261	32	64	128	256	120 kHz	TDD

Unless given by Table 7.3.2.3.1-3, the minimum requirements for reference sensitivity shall be verified with the network signalling value NS_200 (Table 6.2.3.3.1-1) configured.

Table 7.3.2.3.1-3: Reserved

Operating band	Network Signalling value

7.3.2.3.2 Reference sensitivity power level for power class 2

The throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex A.2.3.2 and A.3.3.2 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.2.1) with peak reference sensitivity specified in Table 7.3.2.3.2-1. The requirement is verified with the test metric of EIS (Link=RX beam peak direction, Meas=Link Angle).

Table 7.3.2.3.2-1: Reference sensitivity for power class 2

Operating band	REFSENS (dBm) / Channel bandwidth
Operating band	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz
n257	-92	-89	-86	-83
n258	-92	-89	-86	-83
n261	-92	-89	-86	-83
NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to P_UMAX as defined in subclause 6.2.4

The REFSENS requirement shall be met for an uplink transmission using QPSK DFT-s-OFDM waveforms and for uplink transmission bandwidth less than or equal to that specified in Table 7.3.2.3.1-2.

Unless given by Table 7.3.2.3.1-3, the minimum requirements for reference sensitivity shall be verified with the network signalling value NS_200 (Table 6.2.3.3.1-1) configured.

7.3.2.3.3 Reference sensitivity power level for power class 3

The throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex A.2.3.2 and A.3.3.2 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.2.1) with peak reference sensitivity specified in Table 7.3.2.3.3-1. The requirement is verified with the test metric of EIS (Link=RX beam peak direction, Meas=Link Angle).

For the power class 3 UEs that support multiple FR2 bands, the minimum requirement for Reference sensitivity in Table 7.3.2.3.3-1 shall be increased per band, respectively, by the reference sensitivity relaxation parameter ∑MB_P and ∆MB_P,n as specified in Table 7.3.2.3.3-1a and 7.3.2.3.3-1b.

Table 7.3.2.3.3-1: Reference sensitivity for power class 3

Operating band	REFSENS (dBm) / Channel bandwidth
Operating band	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz
n257	-88.3	-85.3	-82.3	-79.3
n258	-88.3	-85.3	-82.3	-79.3
n259	-84.7	-81.7	-78.7	-75.7
n260	-85.7	-82.7	-79.7	-76.7
n261	-88.3	-85.3	-82.3	-79.3
NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to P_UMAX as defined in subclause 6.2.4

Table 7.3.2.3.3-1a: UE multi-band relaxation factors for power class 3 (Rel-15)

Supported bands	∑MB_P (dB)	∑MB_S (dB)
n257, n258	≤ 1.3	≤ 1.25
n257, n260	≤ 1.0	≤ 0.75³
n258, n260	≤ 1.0	≤ 0.75³
n258, n261	≤ 1.0	≤ 1.25
n260, n261	0.0	≤ 0.75²
n257, n258, n260	≤ 1.7	≤ 1.75³
n257, n258, n261	≤ 1.7	≤ 1.75
n257, n260, n261	≤ 0.5	≤ 1.25³
n258, n260, n261	≤ 1.5	≤ 1.25³
n257, n258, n260, n261	≤ 1.7	≤ 1.75³
NOTE 1: The requirements in this table are applicable to UEs which support only the indicated bands NOTE 2: For supported bands n260 + n261, ΔMB_S,nis not applied for band n260 NOTE 3: For n260, maximum applicable MB_S,n is 0.4 dB and MB_P,n is 0.75 dB NOTE 4: For all bands except n260, the maximum applicable MB_P,n and MB_S,n is 0.75 dB

Table 7.3.2.3.3-1b: UE multi-band relaxation factors for power class 3 (Rel-16 and forward)

Band	MB_P,n (dB)	MB_S,n (dB)
n257	0.7³	0.7³
n258	0.6	0.7
n259	0.5	0.4
n260	0.5¹	0.4¹
n261	0.5^2,4	0.7⁴
NOTE 1: n260 peak and spherical relaxations are 0 dB for UE that exclusively supports n261+n260 NOTE 2: n261 peak relaxation is 0 dB for UE that exclusively supports n261+n260 NOTE 3: n257 peak and spherical relaxations are 0 dB for UE that exclusively supports n261+n257 NOTE 4: n261 peak and spherical relaxations are 0 dB for UE that exclusively supports n261+n257

The REFSENS requirement shall be met for an uplink transmission using QPSK DFT-s-OFDM waveforms and for uplink transmission bandwidth less than or equal to that specified in Table 7.3.2.3.1-2.

Unless given by Table 7.3.2.3.1-3, the minimum requirements for reference sensitivity shall be verified with the network signalling value NS_200 (Table 6.2.3.3.1-1) configured.

7.3.2.3.4 Reference sensitivity power level for power class 4

The throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex A.2.3.2 and A.3.3.2 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.2.1) with peak reference sensitivity specified in Table 7.3.2.3.4-1. The requirement is verified with the test metric of EIS (Link=RX beam peak direction, Meas=Link Angle).

Table 7.3.2.3.4-1: Reference sensitivity for power class 4

Operating band	REFSENS (dBm) / Channel bandwidth
Operating band	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz
n257	-97.0	-94.0	-91.0	-88.0
n258	-97.0	-94.0	-91.0	-88.0
n260	-95.0	-92.0	-89.0	-86.0
n261	-97.0	-94.0	-91.0	-88.0
NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to P_UMAX as defined in subclause 6.2.4

The REFSENS requirement shall be met for an uplink transmission using QPSK DFT-s-OFDM waveforms and for uplink transmission bandwidth less than or equal to that specified in Table 7.3.2.3.1-2.

Unless given by Table 7.3.2.3.1-3, the minimum requirements for reference sensitivity shall be verified with the network signalling value NS_200 (Table 6.2.3.3.1-1) configured.

The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-2 [3] clause 7.3.2.

7.3.2.4 Test description

7.3.2.4.1 Initial conditions

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

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 channel bandwidth and subcarrier spacing are shown in Table 7.3.2.4.1-1, Table 7.3.2.4.1-2, and Table 7.3.2.4.1-3 The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMCs) are specified in Annexes A.2 and A.3. The details of the OCNG patterns used are specified in Annex A.5. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2.

Table 7.3.2.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table

Initial Conditions
Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.1			Normal, TL, TH
Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.3.1			Low range, Mid range, High range
Test Channel Bandwidths as specified in TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.3.1			Lowest, 100MHz, Highest
Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1			120kHz
Test Parameters
Test ID	Downlink Configuration		Uplink Configuration
	Modulation	RB allocation	Modulation	RB allocation
1	CP-OFDM QPSK	Full RB (NOTE 1)	DFT-s-OFDM QPSK	REFSENS (NOTE 2)
NOTE 1: Full RB allocation shall be used per each SCS and channel BW as specified in Table 7.3.2.4.1-2. NOTE 2: REFSENS refers to Table 7.3.2.4.1-3 which defines uplink RB configuration and start RB location for each SCS, channel BW and NR band.

Table 7.3.2.4.1-2: Downlink Configuration of each RB allocation

Channel Bandwidth	SCS kHz	LCRBmax	RB allocation (LCRB@RBstart)
50MHz	120	32	32@0
100MHz	120	66	66@0
200MHz	120	132	132@0
400MHz	120	264	264@0
NOTE 1: Test Channel Bandwidths are checked separately for each NR band, the applicable channel bandwidths are specified in Table 5.3.5-1.

Table 7.3.2.4.1-3: Uplink configuration for reference sensitivity, LCRB@RBstart format

Operating Band	SCS kHz	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz	Duplex Mode
n257	120	32@0	64@0	128@0	256@0	TDD
n258	120	32@0	64@0	128@0	256@0	TDD
n260	120	32@0	64@0	128@0	256@0	TDD
n261	120	32@0	64@0	128@0	256@0	TDD

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 DL and UL Reference Measurement channels are set according to Table 7.3.2.4.1-1, Table 7.3.2.4.1-2, and Table 7.3.2.4.1-3.

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 7.3.2.4.3.

7.3.2.4.2 Test procedure

1. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 7.3.2.4.1-1. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC.

2. 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 Tables 7.3.2.4.1-1. Since the UE has no payload data to send, the UE transmits uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC.

3. Send continuously uplink power control "up" commands in every uplink scheduling information to the UE; allow at least 200msec for the UE to reach P_UMAX.

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

5. Perform EIS procedure as stated in Annex K.1.4 to calculate “averaged EIS”. At each power level, by changing the power level of the wanted signal with a step size of 0.2dB (coarse and fine searches are not precluded as long as the fine search is using the 0.2dB step size near the sensitivity level). For each power step measure the average throughput for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H.2. The downlink power step size shall be no more than 0.2 dB when the RF power level is near the sensitivity level.

6. Compare the dB value of the “averaged EIS” value corresponding to the Rx beam peak direction identified in step 5 to the test requirement in Table 7.3.2.5-1 to Table 7.3.2.5-4. If the EIS value is lower or equal to the value in Table 7.3.2.5-1 to Table 7.3.2.5-4, pass the UE. Otherwise fail the UE.

NOTE 1: The BEAM_SELECT_WAIT_TIME default value is defined in Annex K.1.2.

7.3.2.4.3 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.

7.3.2.5 Test requirement

The throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in A.2.3.2 and A.3.3.2 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.2.1) with peak reference sensitivity specified in Tables 7.3.2.5-1 to 7.3.2.5-4. The requirement is verified with the test metric of EIS (Link=RX beam peak direction, Meas=Link Angle).

Table 7.3.2.5-1: Reference sensitivity for power class 1

Operating band	REFSENS (dBm) / Channel bandwidth
Operating band	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz
n257	-97.5+TT	-94.5+TT	-91.5+TT	-88.5+TT
n258	-97.5+TT	-94.5+TT	-91.5+TT	-88.5+TT
n260	-94.5+TT	-91.5+TT	-88.5+TT	-85.5+TT
n261	-97.5+TT	-94.5+TT	-91.5+TT	-88.5+TT

Table 7.3.2.5-1a: Test Tolerance (Reference sensitivity for power class 1)

Test Metric

FR2a

IFF (Max device size ≤ 30 cm)

[2.51] dB , NTC

TBD dB , ETC

Table 7.3.2.5-2: Reference sensitivity for power class 2

Operating band	REFSENS (dBm) / Channel bandwidth
Operating band	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz
n257	-92+TT	-89+TT	-86+TT	-83+TT
n258	-92+TT	-89+TT	-86+TT	-83+TT
n261	-92+TT	-89+TT	-86+TT	-83+TT

Table 7.3.2.5-3: Reference sensitivity for power class 3 for single band UE or multi-band UE declaring MB_p = 0 in all FR2 bands

Operating band	REFSENS (dBm) / Channel bandwidth
Operating band	50 MHz	100 MHz		200 MHz	400 MHz
n257	-88.3+TT	-85.3+TT		-82.3+TT	-79.3+TT
n258	-88.3+TT	-85.3+TT		-82.3+TT	-79.3+TT
n259	-84.7+TT	-81.7+TT	-78.7+TT		-75.7+TT
n260	-85.7+TT	-82.7+TT		-79.7+TT	-76.7+TT
n261	-88.3+TT	-85.3+TT		-82.3+TT	-79.3+TT

Table 7.3.2.5-3a: Reference sensitivity for power class 3 for multi-band UE declaring MB_p > 0 in any FR2 band (Rel-15)

Operating band	REFSENS (dBm) / Channel bandwidth (NOTE 1)
Operating band	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz
n257	-88.3+TT+MB_p	-85.3+TT+MB_p	-82.3+TT+MB_p	-79.3+TT+MB_p
n258	-88.3+TT+MB_p	-85.3+TT+MB_p	-82.3+TT+MB_p	-79.3+TT+MB_p
n260	-85.7+TT+MB_p	-82.7+TT+MB_p	-79.7+TT+MB_p	-76.7+TT+MB_p
n261	-88.3+TT+MB_p	-85.3+TT+MB_p	-82.3+TT+MB_p	-79.3+TT+MB_p
NOTE 1: Refer Table 7.3.2.5-3b for details for MB_pallowance corresponding to supported FR2 bands set NOTE 2: For a Rel-15 UE supporting FR2 bands set not defined in Table 7.3.2.3.3-1a, Table 7.3.2.5-3c applies.

Table 7.3.2.5-3b: Reference sensitivity multi-band relaxation factors for power class 3 (Rel-15)

ID	Supported FR2 bands set	Maximum sum of MB_P,∑MB_P (dB) (Note 3)	Comments
1	n257, n258	1.3	Maximum 0.75 dB relaxation allowed for each band
2	n257, n260	1.0	Maximum 0.75 dB relaxation allowed for each band
3	n258, n260	1.0	Maximum 0.75 dB relaxation allowed for each band
4	n258, n261	1.0	Maximum 0.75 dB relaxation allowed for each band
5	n260, n261	0.0	No relaxation factor allowed
6	n257, n258, n260	1.7	Maximum 0.75 dB relaxation allowed for each band
7	n257, n258, n261	1.7	Maximum 0.75 dB relaxation allowed for each band
8	n257, n260, n261	0.5	Maximum 0.75 dB relaxation allowed for each band
9	n258, n260, n261	1.5	Maximum 0.75 dB relaxation allowed for each band
10	n257, n258, n260, n261	1.7	Maximum 0.75 dB relaxation allowed for each band
NOTE 1: MB_p is the Multiband Relaxation factor declared by the UE for the tested band in table A.4.3.9-2 of TS38.508-2. This declaration shall fulfil the requirements in Table 7.3.2.3.3-1a. NOTE 2: All UE supported bands needs to be tested to ensure the multiband relaxation declaration is compliant NOTE 3: Max allowed sum of MB_p over all supported FR2 bands as defined in clause 7.3.2.3.3.

Table 7.3.2.5-3c: Reference sensitivity for power class 3 (Rel-16 and forward)

Operating band	REFSENS (dBm) / Channel bandwidth (NOTE 1)
Operating band	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz
n257	-88.3+TT+MB_P,n	-85.3+TT+MB_P,n	-82.3+TT+MB_P,n	-79.3+TT+MB_P,n
n258	-88.3+TT+MB_P,n	-85.3+TT+MB_P,n	-82.3+TT+MB_P,n	-79.3+TT+MB_P,n
n259	-84.7+TT+MB_P,n	-81.7+TT+MB_P,n	-78.7+TT+MB_P,n	-75.7+TT+MB_P,n
n260	-85.7+TT+MB_P,n	-82.7+TT+MB_P,n	-79.7+TT+MB_P,n	-76.7+TT+MB_P,n
n261	-88.3+TT+MB_P,n	-85.3+TT+MB_P,n	-82.3+TT+MB_P,n	-79.3+TT+MB_P,n
NOTE 1: Refer Table 7.3.2.5-3d for details for MB_P,nallowance corresponding to supported FR2 bands set

Table 7.3.2.5-3d: Reference sensitivity multi-band relaxation factors for power class 3 (Rel-16 and forward)

ID	FR2 bands/set	MB_P,n (dB)	Comments
1	n257	0.7
2	n258	0.6
3	n259	0.5
4	n260	0.5
5	n261	0.5
6	n257, n261	0	MB_P,n relaxation is 0 dB
7	n260, n261	0	MB_P,n relaxation is 0 dB
NOTE 1: MB_P,n is the Multiband Relaxation factor for the tested band. This shall fulfil the requirements in Table 7.3.2.3.3-1b.

Table 7.3.2.5-3e: Test Tolerance (Reference sensitivity for power class 3)

Test Metric

f ≤ 40.8 GHz

IFF (Max device size ≤ 30 cm)

2.34 dB, NTC

2.45 dB, ETC

Table 7.3.2.5-4: Reference sensitivity for power class 4

Operating band	REFSENS (dBm) / Channel bandwidth
Operating band	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz
n257	-97+TT	-94+TT	-91+TT	-88+TT
n258	-97+TT	-94+TT	-91+TT	-88+TT
n260	-95+TT	-92+TT	-89+TT	-86+TT
n261	-97+TT	-94+TT	-91+TT	-88+TT

7.3.4 EIS spherical coverage

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

Measurement Uncertainties and Test Tolerances are FFS for power class 1, 2 and 4.
The test case is incomplete for band n259.

7.3.4.1 Test purpose

To verify that the EIS spherical coverage of the UE receiver is acceptable under conditions of low signal level, ideal propagation and no added noise.

7.3.4.2 Test applicability

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

7.3.4.3 Minimum conformance requirements

The reference sensitivity power level REFSENS at a single grid point of the spherical grid is the minimum mean power applied to each one of the UE antenna ports for all UE categories, at which the throughput shall meet or exceed the requirements for the specified reference measurement channel.

The reference measurement channels and throughput criterion shall be as specified in section 7.3.2.3.

For power class 1, the maximum EIS at the 85^th percentile of the CCDF of EIS measured over the full sphere around the UE is defined as the spherical coverage requirement and is found in Table 7.3.4.3-1 below. The requirement is verified with the test metric of EIS (Link=Spherical coverage grid, Meas=Link angle).

Table 7.3.4.3-1: EIS spherical coverage for power class 1

Operating band	EIS at 85^th%ile CCDF (dBm) / Channel bandwidth
Operating band	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz
n257	-89.5	-86.5	-83.5	-80.5
n258	-89.5	-86.5	-83.5	-80.5
n260	-86.5	-83.5	-80.5	-77.5
n261	-89.5	-86.5	-83.5	-80.5
NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to P_UMAX as defined in subclause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: The EIS spherical coverage requirements are verified only under normal thermal conditions as defined in TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.1.1.

For power class 2, the maximum EIS at the 60^th percentile of the CCDF of EIS measured over the full sphere around the UE is defined as the spherical coverage requirement and is found in Table 7.3.4.3-2 below. The requirement is verified with the test metric of EIS (Link=Spherical coverage grid, Meas=Link angle).

Table 7.3.4.3-2: EIS spherical coverage for power class 2

Operating band	EIS at 60^th%ile CCDF (dBm) / Channel bandwidth
Operating band	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz
n257	-81	-78	-75	-72
n258	-81	-78	-75	-72
n261	-81	-78	-75	-72
NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to P_UMAX as defined in subclause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: The EIS spherical coverage requirements are verified only under normal thermal conditions as defined in TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.1.1.

For power class 3, the maximum EIS at the 50^th percentile of the CCDF of EIS measured over the full sphere around the UE is defined as the spherical coverage requirement and is found in Table 7.3.4.3-3 below. The requirement is verified with the test metric of EIS (Link=Spherical coverage grid, Meas=Link angle).

For power class 3, the UEs that support operation in multiple FR2 bands, the minimum requirement for EIS spherical coverage in Table 7.3.4.3-3 shall be increased per band, respectively, by the reference sensitivity relaxation parameter ∑MB_S and ∆MB_S,n as specified in Table 7.3.2.3.3-1a and 7.3.2.3.3-1b..

Table 7.3.4.3-3: EIS spherical coverage for power class 3

Operating band	EIS at 50^th%ile CCDF (dBm) / Channel bandwidth
Operating band	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz
n257	-77.4	-74.4	-71.4	-68.4
n258	-77.4	-74.4	-71.4	-68.4
n259	-71.9	-68.9	-65.9	-62.9
n260	-73.1	-70.1	-67.1	-64.1
n261	-77.4	-74.4	-71.4	-68.4
NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to P_UMAX as defined in subclause 6.2.4 NOTE 2: The EIS spherical coverage requirements are verified only under normal thermal conditions as defined in TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.1.1.

For power class 4, the maximum EIS at the 20^th percentile of the CCDF of EIS measured over the full sphere around the UE is defined as the spherical coverage requirement and is found in Table 7.3.4.3-4 below. The requirement is verified with the test metric of EIS (Link=Spherical coverage grid, Meas=Link angle).

Table 7.3.4.3-4: EIS spherical coverage for power class 4

Operating band	EIS at 20^th%ile CCDF (dBm) / Channel bandwidth
Operating band	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz
n257	-88.0	-85.0	-82.0	-79.0
n258	-88.0	-85.0	-82.0	-79.0
n260	-83.0	-80.0	-77.0	-74.0
n261	-88.0	-85.0	-82.0	-79.0
NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to P_UMAX as defined in subclause 6.2.4 NOTE 2: The EIS spherical coverage requirements are verified only under normal thermal conditions as defined in TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.1.1.

The REFSENS requirement shall be met for an uplink transmission using QPSK DFT-s-OFDM waveforms and for uplink transmission bandwidth less than or equal to that specified in Table 7.3.4.3-5.

Table 7.3.4.3-5: Uplink configuration for reference sensitivity

NR Band / Channel bandwidth / N_RB / SCS / Duplex mode
NR Band	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz	SCS	Duplex Mode
n257	32	64	128	256	120 kHz	TDD
n258	32	64	128	256	120 kHz	TDD
n260	32	64	128	256	120 kHz	TDD
n261	32	64	128	256	120 kHz	TDD

Unless given by Table 7.3.4.3-6, the minimum requirements specified in Table 7.3.4.3-1, Table 7.3.4.3-2, Table 7.3.4.3-3 and Table 7.3.4.3-4 shall be verified with the network signalling value NS_200 configured.

Table 7.3.4.3-6: Network Signalling value for reference sensitivity

NR Band	Network Signalling value
n258	NS_201

For the UE which supports inter-band carrier aggregation, the minimum requirement for reference sensitivity in Table 7.3.4.3-1, Table 7.3.4.3-2, Table 7.3.4.3-3 and Table 7.3.4.3-4 shall be increased by the amount given in ΔR_IB,P,n defined in subclause 7.3A.2.0.3 for the applicable operating bands.

The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-2 [3] clause 7.3.4.

7.3.4.4 Test description

7.3.4.4.1 Initial conditions

Same initial conditions as in clause 7.3.2.4.1 except that only normal condition is tested.

7.3.4.4.2 Test procedure

1. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 7.3.2.4.1-1. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC.

3. Send continuously uplink power control "up" commands in every uplink scheduling information to the UE; allow at least 200msec for the UE to reach P_UMAX.

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

5. Measure UE EIS value for each grid point according to EIS spherical coverage procedure defined in Annex K.1.6.0, and obtain a Complimentary Cumulative Distribution Function (CCDF) of all EIS dBm values. Alternatively, UE EIS measurement for each grid point could be done according to Rx Fast spherical coverage procedure defined in Annex K.1.6.1. After a rotation, allow at least BEAM_SELECT_WAIT_TIME (NOTE 1) for UE to find the best beam to use. EIS is calculated considering both polarizations, theta and phi.

6. Identify the EIS dBm value corresponding to %-tile (UE power class dependent) value in the applicable test requirement table in section 7.3.4.5.

7. Compare the EIS dBm value identified in step 6, to the limit value in the applicable test requirement table in section 7.3.4.5. If the EIS dBm value is lower or equal to the limit value, pass the UE. Otherwise fail the UE.

NOTE 1: The BEAM_SELECT_WAIT_TIME default value is defined in Annex K.1.2.

7.3.4.4.3 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.

7.3.4.5 Test requirement

The reference measurement channels and throughput criterion shall be as specified in section 7.3.2.5.

Table 7.3.4.5-1: EIS spherical coverage for power class 1

Operating band	EIS at 85^th%ile CCDF (dBm) / Channel bandwidth
Operating band	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz
n257	-89.5 +TT	-86.5 +TT	-83.5 +TT	-80.5 +TT
n258	-89.5 +TT	-86.5 +TT	-83.5 +TT	-80.5 +TT
n260	-86.5 +TT	-83.5 +TT	-80.5 +TT	-77.5 +TT
n261	-89.5 +TT	-86.5 +TT	-83.5 +TT	-80.5 +TT
NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to P_UMAX as defined in subclause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: The EIS spherical coverage requirements are verified only under normal thermal conditions as defined in TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.1.1.

Table 7.3.4.5-2: EIS spherical coverage for power class 2

Operating band	EIS at 60^th%ile CCDF (dBm) / Channel bandwidth
Operating band	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz
n257	-81 +TT	-78 +TT	-75 +TT	-72 +TT
n258	-81 +TT	-78 +TT	-75 +TT	-72+TT
n261	-81 +TT	-78 +TT	-75 +TT	-72 +TT
NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to P_UMAX as defined in subclause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: The EIS spherical coverage requirements are verified only under normal thermal conditions as defined in TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.1.1.

Table 7.3.4.5-3: EIS spherical coverage for power class 3 for single band UE or multi-band UE declaring MB_s = 0 in all FR2 bands

Operating band	EIS at 50^th%ile CCDF (dBm) / Channel bandwidth
Operating band	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz
n257	-77.4 +TT	-74.4 +TT	-71.4 +TT	-68.4 +TT
n259	-71.9 +TT	-68.9 +TT	-65.9 +TT	-62.9 +TT
n258	-77.4 +TT	-74.4 +TT	-71.4 +TT	-68.4 +TT
n260	-73.1 +TT	-70.1 +TT	-67.1 +TT	-64.1 +TT
n261	-77.4 +TT	-74.4 +TT	-71.4 +TT	-68.4 +TT
NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to P_UMAX as defined in subclause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: The EIS spherical coverage requirements are verified only under normal thermal conditions as defined in TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.1.1.

Table 7.3.4.5-3a: EIS spherical coverage for power class 3 for multi-band UE declaring MB_s> 0 in any FR2 band (Rel-15)

Operating band	EIS at 50^th%ile CCDF (dBm) / Channel bandwidth (NOTE 3)
Operating band	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz
n257	-77.4 +TT+MB_s	-74.4 +TT+MB_s	-71.4 +TT+MB_s	-68.4 +TT+MB_s
n258	-77.4 +TT+MB_s	-74.4 +TT+MB_s	-71.4 +TT+MB_s	-68.4 +TT+MB_s
n260	-73.1 +TT+MB_s	-70.1 +TT+MB_s	-67.1 +TT+MB_s	-64.1 +TT+MB_s
n261	-77.4 +TT+MB_s	-74.4 +TT+MB_s	-71.4 +TT+MB_s	-68.4 +TT+MB_s
NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to P_UMAX as defined in subclause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: The EIS spherical coverage requirements are verified only under normal thermal conditions as defined in TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.1.1. NOTE 3: Refer Table 7.3.4.5-3b for details for MB_sallowance corresponding to supported FR2 band set combination NOTE 4: For a Rel-15 UE supporting FR2 bands set not defined in Table 7.3.2.3.3-1a, Table 7.3.4.5-3c applies.

Table 7.3.4.5-3b: EIS spherical coverage multiband relaxation factors for power class 3 (Rel-15)

ID	Supported FR2 bands set	Maximum sum of MB_s, ∑MB_s (dB) (Note 3)	Comments
1	n257, n258	1.25	Maximum 0.75 dB relaxation allowed for each band
2	n257, n260	0.75	Maximum 0.4 dB relaxation allowed for n260 and 0.75 dB relaxation allowed for all other bands
3	n258, n260	0.75	Maximum 0.4 dB relaxation allowed for n260 and 0.75 dB relaxation allowed for all other bands
4	n258, n261	1.25	Maximum 0.75 dB relaxation allowed for each band
5	n260, n261	0.75	No relaxation allowed for n260 and 0.75 dB relaxation allowed for all other bands
6	n257, n258, n260	1.75	Maximum 0.4 dB relaxation allowed for n260 and 0.75 dB relaxation allowed for all other bands
7	n257, n258, n261	1.75	Maximum 0.75 dB relaxation allowed for each band
8	n257, n260, n261	1.25	Maximum 0.4 dB relaxation allowed for n260 and 0.75 dB relaxation allowed for all other bands
9	n258, n260, n261	1.25	Maximum 0.4 dB relaxation allowed for n260 and 0.75 dB relaxation allowed for all other bands
10	n257, n258, n260, n261	1.75	Maximum 0.4 dB relaxation allowed for n260 and 0.75 dB relaxation allowed for all other bands
NOTE 1: MB_s is the Multiband Relaxation factor declared by the UE for the tested band in Table A.4.3.9-3 of TS38.508-2 [11]. This declaration shall fulfil the requirements in Table 7.3.2.3.3-1a. NOTE 2: All UE supported bands needs to be tested to ensure the multiband relaxation declaration is compliant NOTE 3: Max allowed sum of MB_s over all supported FR2 bands as defined in clause 7.3.2.3.3.

Table 7.3.4.5-3c: EIS spherical coverage for power class 3 (Rel-16 and forward)

Operating band	EIS at 50^th%ile CCDF (dBm) / Channel bandwidth (NOTE 3)
Operating band	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz
n257	-77.4 +TT+MB_s,n	-74.4 +TT+MB_s,n	-71.4 +TT+MB_s,n	-68.4 +TT+MB_s,n
n258	-77.4 +TT+MB_s,n	-74.4 +TT+MB_s,n	-71.4 +TT+MB_s,n	-68.4 +TT+MB_s,n
n259	-71.9 +TT+MB_s,n	-68.9 +TT+MB_s,n	-65.9 +TT+MB_s,n	-62.9 +TT+MB_s,n
n260	-73.1 +TT+MB_s,n	-70.1 +TT+MB_s,n	-67.1 +TT+MB_s,n	-64.1 +TT+MB_s,n
n261	-77.4 +TT+MB_s,n	-74.4 +TT+MB_s,n	-71.4 +TT+MB_s,n	-68.4 +TT+MB_s,n
NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to P_UMAX as defined in subclause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: The EIS spherical coverage requirements are verified only under normal thermal conditions as defined in TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.1.1. NOTE 3: Refer Table 7.3.4.5-3d for details for MB_sallowance corresponding to supported FR2 band set combination

Table 7.3.4.5-3d: EIS spherical coverage multi-band relaxation factors for power class 3 (Rel-16 and forward)

ID	FR2 bands/set	Comments

1	n257
2	n258
3	n259
4	n260
5	n261
6	n257, n261	MB_s,n relaxation is 0 dB
7	n260, n261	MB_s,n relaxation is 0 dB
NOTE 1: MB_s,n is the Multiband Relaxation factor for the tested band. This shall fulfil the requirements in Table 7.3.2.3.3-1b.

Table 7.3.4.5-3e: Test Tolerance (Reference sensitivity for power class 3)

Test Metric	f ≤ 40.8 GHz
IFF (Max device size ≤ 30 cm)	2.21 dB

Table 7.3.4.5-4: EIS spherical coverage for power class 4

Operating band	EIS at 20^th%ile CCDF (dBm) / Channel bandwidth
Operating band	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz
n257	-88.0 +TT	-85.0 +TT	-82.0 +TT	-79.0 +TT
n258	-88.0 +TT	-85.0 +TT	-82.0 +TT	-79.0 +TT
n260	-83.0 +TT	-80.0 +TT	-77.0 +TT	-74.0 +TT
n261	-88.0 +TT	-85.0 +TT	-82.0 +TT	-79.0 +TT
NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to P_UMAX as defined in subclause 6.2.4 NOTE 2: The EIS spherical coverage requirements are verified only under normal thermal conditions as defined in TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.1.1.

7.3A Reference sensitivity for CA

7.3A.1 General

The reference sensitivity power level REFSENS for both Intra-band non-contiguous CA and Intra-band contiguous CA is defined as the EIS level at the centre of the quiet zone in the RX beam peak direction[(same as that found for single carrier scenario in clause 7.3.2)], at which the throughput shall meet or exceed the requirements for the specified reference measurement channel.

7.3A.2 Reference sensitivity power level for CA

7.3A.2.0 Minimum Conformance Requirements

7.3A.2.0.1 Intra-band contiguous CA

For each component carrier in the intra-band contiguous carrier aggregation, the throughput in QPSK R = 1/3 shall be ≥ 95 % of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex A (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 TDD for the DL-signal) with peak reference sensitivity values determined from section 7.3.2.3, and relaxation applied to peak reference sensitivity requirement as specified in Table 7.3A.2.0.1-1.

Table 7.3A.2.0.1-1: ΔR_IB EIS Relaxation for CA operation by aggregated channel bandwidth

Aggregated Channel BW ‘BW_{Channel_CA}’ (MHz)	ΔR_IB (dB)
BW_{Channel_CA} ≤ 800	0.0
800 < BW_{Channel_CA} ≤ 1200	0.5

The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-2 [3] clause 7.3A.2.1.

7.3A.2.0.2 Intra-band non-contiguous CA

For each component carrier in the intra-band non-contiguous carrier aggregation, the throughput in QPSK R=1/3 shall be ≥ 95 % of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex A (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 TDD for the DL-signal) with peak reference sensitivity values determined from section 7.3.2.3, and relaxation applied to peak reference sensitivity requirement as specified in Table 7.3A.2.0.2-1. The configured downlink spectrum is defined as the frequency band from the lowest edge of the lowest CC to the upper edge of the highest CC of all DL configured CCs.

Table 7.3A.2.0.2-1: ΔR_IB EIS Relaxation for CA operation by cumulative aggregated channel bandwidth

Cumulative Aggregated Channel BW (MHz)	ΔR_IB (dB)
≤ 800	0.0
> 800 and ≤ 1400	0.5
> 1400 and ≤ 2400	1.5

The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-2 [3] clause 7.3A.2.2.

7.3A.2.0.3 Inter-band CA

The inter-band requirement applies for all active component carriers. The throughput for each component carrier shall be ≥ 95 % of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.3.2 and A.3.3.2 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.2.1) with peak reference sensitivity for each carrier specified in section 7.3.2, and relaxation ΔR_IB,P,n applied to peak reference sensitivity requirement. ΔR_IB,P,n is specified in Table 7.3A.2.0.3-1. The requirement on each component carrier shall be met when the power in the component carrier in the other band is set to its EIS spherical coverage requirement for inter-band CA specified in sub-clause 7.3A.3.3.

For the combination of intra-band and inter-band carrier aggregation, the intra-band CA relaxation, ΔR_IB, is also applied according to the clause 7.3A.2.1 and 7.3A.2.2.

Table 7.3A.2.0.3-1: ΔR_IB,P,n reference sensitivity relaxation for inter-band CA for power class 3

NR CA bands	NR band	ΔR_IB,P,n (dB)
CA_n260-n261	n260	3.5
	n261	3.5

7.3A.2.1 Reference sensitivity power level for CA (2DL CA)

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

Measurement Uncertainties and Test Tolerances for intra-band contiguous CA supporting aggregated BW > 400MHz and for intra-band non-contiguous CA are TBD.
Measurement Uncertainties and Test Tolerances are FFS for power class 1, 2 and 4.
In case of frequency separation larger than 800 MHz and in case the device manufacturer does not explicitly declare that the beam peak for a reference (frequency band, CBW) or (frequency band combination, CA BW class) is applicable for a group of other intra-band contiguous combinations and CA BW classes, according to Table A.4.3.9-6 in 38.508-2, following aspect of beam peak search procedures for CA is FFS: RB allocation, power level, channel bandwidth configuration, per CC approach or all CC combined approach, etc
Some references are in square brackets for inter-band DL CA

7.3A.2.1.1 Test purpose

Same test purpose as in clause 7.3.2.1.

7.3A.2.1.2 Test applicability

This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that supports FR2 2DL CA.

7.3A.2.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements

Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 7.3A.2.0.

7.3A.2.1.4 Test description

7.3A.2.1.4.1 Initial conditions

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

The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, test channel bandwidths and sub-carrier spacing based on NR CA configurations specified in clause 5.5A. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each combination of channel bandwidth and subcarrier spacing are shown in Table 7.3A.2.1.4.1-1, Table 7.3A.2.1.4.1-2 and Table 7.3A.2.1.4.1-3. The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMCs) are specified in Annexes A.2 and A.3. The details of the OCNG patterns used are specified in Annex A.5. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2.

Table 7.3A.2.1.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table

Initial Conditions
Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.1			Normal, TL, TH
Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.3.1.2.3 and 4.3.1.2.4 for different CA bandwidth classes			Low range, High range
Test CA Bandwidth combination as specified in TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.3.1.2.3 and 4.3.1.2.4 for the CA Configuration across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE			Maximum aggregated BW (contiguous CA) or Maximum cumulative aggregated BW (non-contiguous CA)
Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1			120kHz
Test Parameters
Test ID	Downlink Configuration		Uplink Configuration
	Modulation	RB allocation	Modulation	RB allocation
1	CP-OFDM QPSK	Full RB (NOTE 1)	DFT-s-OFDM QPSK	REFSENS (NOTE 2, NOTE 3)
NOTE 1: Full RB allocation shall be used per each SCS and component carrier as specified in Table 7.3A.2.1.4.1-2. NOTE 2: REFSENS refers to Table 7.3A.2.1.4.1-3 which defines uplink RB configuration and start RB location for each SCS, channel BW. NOTE 3: Use single carrier UL when testing reference sensitivity power level for CA. The PCC is located on the CC with the lowest carrier frequency.

Table 7.3A.2.1.4.1-2: Downlink Configuration of each RB allocation

Component Carrier Bandwidth	SCS kHz	LCRBmax	RB allocation (LCRB@RBstart)
50MHz	120	32	32@0
100MHz	120	66	66@0
200MHz	120	132	132@0
400MHz	120	264	264@0
NOTE 1: CA Bandwidths are checked separately for each NR band, the applicable CA bandwidths are specified in Table 5.3A.4-1.

Table 7.3A.2.1.4.1-3: Uplink configuration for reference sensitivity, LCRB@RBstart format

Operating Band	SCS kHz	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz	Duplex Mode
n257	120	32@0	64@0	128@0	256@0	TDD
n258	120	32@0	64@0	128@0	256@0	TDD
n260	120	32@0	64@0	128@0	256@0	TDD
n261	120	32@0	64@0	128@0	256@0	TDD

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 7.3A.2.1.4.1-1, Table 7.3A.2.1.4.1-2 and Table 7.3A.2.1.4.1-3.

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

7.3A.2.1.4.2 Test Procedure

1. Configure SCC according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2 for all downlink physical channels.

2. The SS shall configure SCC as per TS 38.508-1 [10] clause 5.5.1. Message contents are defined in clause 7.3A.2.1.4.3.

3. SS activates SCC by sending the activation MAC CE (Refer TS 38.321[28], clauses 5.9, 6.1.3.10). Wait for at least 2 seconds (Refer TS 38.133[25], clause 9.2).

4. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 7.3A.2.1.4.1-1. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC.

5. SS sends uplink scheduling information on PCC for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format [0_1] for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 7.3A.2.1.4.1-1. Since the UE has no payload data to send, the UE transmits uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC.

6. Send continuously uplink power control "up" commands in every uplink scheduling information to the UE; allow at least 200msec for the UE to reach P_UMAX.

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

8. For each component carrier, perform EIS procedure as stated in Annex K.1.4 to calculate “averaged EIS” by changing the power level of the wanted signal with a step size of 0.2dB, while increasing the power level of each component carrier other than the one being tested by a fixed offset of 5 dB compared to the current power level of the component carrier under test. Coarse and fine searches are not precluded as long as the fine search is using the 0.2dB step size near the sensitivity level. For each power step measure the average throughput for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H.2.

9. For each component carrier, compare the dB value of the “averaged EIS” value corresponding to the Rx beam peak direction (same as that found for single carrier in clause 7.3.2) identified in step 8 to the test requirement in Tables 7.3A.2.1.5-4 to Table 7.3A.2.1.5-7. If the EIS value is lower or equal to the value in Tables 7.3A.2.1.5-4 to Table 7.3A.2.1.5-7, pass the UE. Otherwise fail the UE.

NOTE 1: The BEAM_SELECT_WAIT_TIME default value is defined in Annex K.1.2.

7.3A.2.1.4.3 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.

7.3A.2.1.5 Test requirement

For each component carrier, the throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex A.2 and A.3 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5) with peak reference sensitivity specified in Tables 7.3A.2.1.5-4 to 7.3A.2.1.5-7. The requirement is verified with the test metric of EIS (Link=RX beam peak direction, Meas=Link Angle).

Table 7.3A.2.1.5-1: ΔR_IB EIS Relaxation per component carrier for intra-band contiguous CA

Aggregated Channel BW ‘BW_{Channel_CA}’ (MHz)	ΔR_IB (dB) / CC
BW_{Channel_CA} ≤ 800	0.0
800 < BW_{Channel_CA} ≤ 1200	0.5

Table 7.3A.2.1.5-2: ΔR_IB EIS Relaxation per component carrier for intra-band non-contiguous CA

Cumulative Aggregated Channel BW (MHz)		ΔR_IB (dB) / CC
≤ 800		0.0
> 800 and ≤ 1400		0.5
> 1400 and ≤ 2400		1.5

Table 7.3A.2.1.5-3: ΔR_IB reference sensitivity relaxation for inter-band CA for power class 3

NR CA bands	NR band	ΔR_IB,P,n (dB)
CA_n260-n261	n260	3.5
	n261	3.5

Table 7.3A.2.1.5-4: Reference sensitivity per component carrier for power class 1

Operating band	REFSENS (dBm) / CC
Operating band	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz
n257	-97.5+TT+ΔR_IB	-94.5+TT+ΔR_IB	-91.5+TT+ΔR_IB	-88.5+TT+ΔR_IB
n258	-97.5+TT+ΔR_IB	-94.5+TT+ΔR_IB	-91.5+TT+ΔR_IB	-88.5+TT+ΔR_IB
n260	-94.5+TT+ΔR_IB	-91.5+TT+ΔR_IB	-88.5+TT+ΔR_IB	-85.5+TT+ΔR_IB
n261	-97.5+TT+ΔR_IB	-94.5+TT+ΔR_IB	-91.5+TT+ΔR_IB	-88.5+TT+ΔR_IB

Table 7.3A.2.1.5-5: Reference sensitivity per component carrier for power class 2

Operating band	REFSENS (dBm) / CC
Operating band	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz
n257	-94.5+TT+ΔR_IB	-91.5+TT+ΔR_IB	-88.5+TT+ΔR_IB	-85.5+TT+ΔR_IB
n258	-94.5+TT+ΔR_IB	-91.5+TT+ΔR_IB	-88.5+TT+ΔR_IB	-85.5+TT+ΔR_IB
n260
n261	-94.5+TT+ΔR_IB	-91.5+TT+ΔR_IB	-88.5+TT+ΔR_IB	-85.5+TT+ΔR_IB

Table 7.3A.2.1.5-6: Reference sensitivity per component carrier for power class 3

Operating band	REFSENS (dBm) / Channel bandwidth
Operating band	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz
n257	-88.3+TT+ΔR_IB	-85.3+TT+ΔR_IB	-82.3+TT+ΔR_IB	-79.3+TT+ΔR_IB
n258	-88.3+TT+ΔR_IB	-85.3+TT+ΔR_IB	-82.3+TT+ΔR_IB	-79.3+TT+ΔR_IB
n260	-85.7+TT+ΔR_IB	-82.7+TT+ΔR_IB	-79.7+TT+ΔR_IB	-76.7+TT+ΔR_IB
n261	-88.3+TT+ΔR_IB	-85.3+TT+ΔR_IB	-82.3+TT+ΔR_IB	-79.3+TT+ΔR_IB

Table 7.3A.2.1.5-6a: Test Tolerance per component carrier (Reference sensitivity for power class 3)

Test Metric	f ≤ 40.8 GHz
IFF (Max device size ≤ 30 cm)	3.37 dB

Table 7.3A.2.1.5-7: Reference sensitivity per component carrier for power class 4

Operating band	REFSENS (dBm) / Channel bandwidth
Operating band	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz
n257	-97+TT+ΔR_IB	-94+TT+ΔR_IB	-91+TT+ΔR_IB	-88+TT+ΔR_IB
n258	-97+TT+ΔR_IB	-94+TT+ΔR_IB	-91+TT+ΔR_IB	-88+TT+ΔR_IB
n260	-95+TT+ΔR_IB	-92+TT+ΔR_IB	-89+TT+ΔR_IB	-86+TT+ΔR_IB
n261	-97+TT+ΔR_IB	-94+TT+ΔR_IB	-91+TT+ΔR_IB	-88+TT+ΔR_IB

7.3A.2.2 Reference sensitivity power level for CA (3DL CA)

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

Measurement Uncertainties and Test Tolerances for intra-band contiguous CA supporting aggregated BW > 400MHz and for intra-band non-contiguous CA are TBD.
Measurement Uncertainties and Test Tolerances are FFS for power class 1, 2 and 4.
In case of frequency separation larger than 800 MHz and in case the device manufacturer does not explicitly declare that the beam peak for a reference (frequency band, CBW) or (frequency band combination, CA BW class) is applicable for a group of other intra-band contiguous combinations and CA BW classes, according to Table A.4.3.9-6 in 38.508-2, following aspect of beam peak search procedures for CA is FFS: RB allocation, power level, channel bandwidth configuration, per CC approach or all CC combined approach, etc
Testing of extreme conditions for FR2 is FFS.

7.3A.2.2.1 Test purpose

Same test purpose as in clause 7.3A.2.1.1.

7.3A.2.2.2 Test applicability

This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that supports FR2 3DL CA.

7.3A.2.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements

Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 7.3A.2.0.

7.3A.2.2.4 Test description

Same test description as in clause 7.3A.2.1.4.

7.3A.2.2.5 Test requirement

For each component carrier, the test requirement is the same as in clause 7.3A.2.1.5.

7.3A.2.3 Reference sensitivity power level for CA (4DL CA)

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

Measurement Uncertainties and Test Tolerances for intra-band contiguous CA supporting aggregated BW > 400MHz and for intra-band non-contiguous CA are TBD.
Measurement Uncertainties and Test Tolerances are FFS for power class 1, 2 and 4.
In case of frequency separation larger than 800 MHz and in case the device manufacturer does not explicitly declare that the beam peak for a reference (frequency band, CBW) or (frequency band combination, CA BW class) is applicable for a group of other intra-band contiguous combinations and CA BW classes, according to Table A.4.3.9-6 in 38.508-2, following aspect of beam peak search procedures for CA is FFS: RB allocation, power level, channel bandwidth configuration, per CC approach or all CC combined approach, etc
Testing of extreme conditions for FR2 is FFS.

7.3A.2.3.1 Test purpose

Same test purpose as in clause 7.3A.2.1.1.

7.3A.2.3.2 Test applicability

This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that supports FR2 4DL CA.

7.3A.2.3.3 Minimum conformance requirements

Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 7.3A.2.0.

7.3A.2.3.4 Test description

Same test description as in clause 7.3A.2.1.4.

7.3A.2.3.5 Test requirement

For each component carrier, the test requirement is the same as in clause 7.3A.2.1.5.

7.3A.2.4 Reference sensitivity power level for CA (5DL CA)

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

Measurement Uncertainties and Test Tolerances are FFS.
In case of frequency separation larger than 800 MHz and in case the device manufacturer does not explicitly declare that the beam peak for a reference (frequency band, CBW) or (frequency band combination, CA BW class) is applicable for a group of other intra-band contiguous combinations and CA BW classes, according to Table A.4.3.9-6 in 38.508-2, following aspect of beam peak search procedures for CA is FFS: RB allocation, power level, channel bandwidth configuration, per CC approach or all CC combined approach, etc
Testing of extreme conditions for FR2 is FFS.

7.3A.2.4.1 Test purpose

Same test purpose as in clause 7.3A.2.1.1.

7.3A.2.4.2 Test applicability

This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that supports FR2 5DL CA.

7.3A.2.4.3 Minimum conformance requirements

Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 7.3A.2.0.

7.3A.2.4.4 Test description

Same test description as in clause 7.3A.2.1.4.

7.3A.2.4.5 Test requirement

For each component carrier, the test requirement is the same as in clause 7.3A.2.1.5.

7.3A.2.5 Reference sensitivity power level for CA (6DL CA)

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

Measurement Uncertainties and Test Tolerances are FFS.
In case of frequency separation larger than 800 MHz and in case the device manufacturer does not explicitly declare that the beam peak for a reference (frequency band, CBW) or (frequency band combination, CA BW class) is applicable for a group of other intra-band contiguous combinations and CA BW classes, according to Table A.4.3.9-6 in 38.508-2, following aspect of beam peak search procedures for CA is FFS: RB allocation, power level, channel bandwidth configuration, per CC approach or all CC combined approach, etc
Testing of extreme conditions for FR2 is FFS.

7.3A.2.5.1 Test purpose

Same test purpose as in clause 7.3A.2.1.1.

7.3A.2.5.2 Test applicability

This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that supports FR2 6DL CA.

7.3A.2.5.3 Minimum conformance requirements

Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 7.3A.2.0.

7.3A.2.5.4 Test description

Same test description as in clause 7.3A.2.1.4.

7.3A.2.5.5 Test requirement

For each component carrier, the test requirement is the same as in clause 7.3A.2.1.5.

7.3A.2.6 Reference sensitivity power level for CA (7DL CA)

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

Measurement Uncertainties and Test Tolerances are FFS.
In case of frequency separation larger than 800 MHz and in case the device manufacturer does not explicitly declare that the beam peak for a reference (frequency band, CBW) or (frequency band combination, CA BW class) is applicable for a group of other intra-band contiguous combinations and CA BW classes, according to Table A.4.3.9-6 in 38.508-2, following aspect of beam peak search procedures for CA is FFS: RB allocation, power level, channel bandwidth configuration, per CC approach or all CC combined approach, etc.

– Testing of extreme conditions for FR2 is FFS.

7.3A.2.6.1 Test purpose

Same test purpose as in clause 7.3A.2.1.1.

7.3A.2.6.2 Test applicability

This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that supports FR2 7DL CA.

7.3A.2.6.3 Minimum conformance requirements

Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 7.3A.2.0.

7.3A.2.6.4 Test description

Same test description as in clause 7.3A.2.1.4.

7.3A.2.6.5 Test requirement

For each component carrier, the test requirement is the same as in clause 7.3A.2.1.5.

7.3A.2.7 Reference sensitivity power level for CA (8DL CA)

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

Measurement Uncertainties and Test Tolerances are FFS.
In case of frequency separation larger than 800 MHz and in case the device manufacturer does not explicitly declare that the beam peak for a reference (frequency band, CBW) or (frequency band combination, CA BW class) is applicable for a group of other intra-band contiguous combinations and CA BW classes, according to Table A.4.3.9-6 in 38.508-2, following aspect of beam peak search procedures for CA is FFS: RB allocation, power level, channel bandwidth configuration, per CC approach or all CC combined approach, etc
Testing of extreme conditions for FR2 is FFS.

7.3A.2.7.1 Test purpose

Same test purpose as in clause 7.3A.2.1.1.

7.3A.2.7.2 Test applicability

This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that supports FR2 3DL CA.

7.3A.2.7.3 Minimum conformance requirements

Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 7.3A.2.0.

7.3A.2.7.4 Test description

Same test description as in clause 7.3A.2.1.4.

7.3A.2.7.5 Test requirement

For each component carrier, the test requirement is the same as in clause 7.3A.2.1.5.

7.3A.3 EIS spherical coverage for DL CA

7.3A.3.0 Minimum Conformance Requirements

7.3A.3.0.1 Void

7.3A.3.0.2 Void

7.3A.3.0.3 EIS spherical coverage for inter-band CA

The inter-band CA requirement applies per operating band, for all active component carriers with UL assigned to one band and one DL component carrier per band. The requirement on each component carrier shall be met when the power in the component carrier in the other band is set to its EIS spherical coverage requirement for inter-band CA specified in this sub-clause.

The inter-band CA spherical coverage requirement for each power class will be satisfied if the intersection set of spherical coverage areas exceeds the common coverage requirement. Intersection set of spherical coverage areas is defined as a fraction of area of full sphere measured around the UE where both bands meet their defined individual EIS spherical coverage requirements for inter-band CA operation. The common coverage requirement is determined as <100-percentile rank> %, where ‘percentile rank’ is the percentile value in the specification of spherical coverage for that power class from clause 7.3.4.The requirement is verified with the test metric of EIS (Link=Beam peak search grids, Meas=Link angle).

The reference measurement channels and throughput criterion shall be as specified in clause 7.3A.2.0.3. The requirement shall be met for an uplink transmission using QPSK DFT-s-OFDM waveforms and for uplink transmission bandwidth less than or equal to that specified in clause 7.3.2.

Unless otherwise specified, the minimum requirements for reference sensitivity shall be verified with the network signalling value NS_200 (Table 6.2.3.3.1-1) configured.

The required spherical coverage EIS for each band in inter-band CA operation is given in clause 7.3.4 and modified by ΔR_IB,S,n. The value of ∆R_IB,S,n is defined in Table 7.3A.3.0.3-1.

Table 7.3A.3.0.3-1: ΔR_IB,S,n EIS spherical coverage requirement relaxation for inter-band CA for power class 3

NR CA band combination	NR band	ΔR_IB,S,n (dB)
CA_n260-n261	n260	3.5
	n261	3.5

7.3A.3.1 EIS Spherical Coverage for Inter-band CA (2DL CA)

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

Measurement Uncertainties and Test Tolerances are FFS
Test Config is FFS.
In case of frequency separation larger than 800 MHz and in case the device manufacturer does not explicitly declare that the beam peak for a reference (frequency band, CBW) or (frequency band combination, CA BW class) is applicable for a group of other intra-band contiguous combinations and CA BW classes, according to Table A.4.3.9-6 in 38.508-2, following aspect of beam peak search procedures for CA is FFS: RB allocation, power level, channel bandwidth configuration, per CC approach or all CC combined approach, etc

7.3A.3.1.1 Test purpose

Same test purpose as in 7.3.4.1

7.3A.3.1.2 Test applicability

This test case applies to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward that supports FR2 2DL inter-band CA.

7.3A.3.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements

Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 7.3A.3.0.

The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-2 [3] clause 7.3A.3.

7.3A.3.1.4 Test description

7.3A.3.1.4.1 Initial conditions

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

The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, test channel bandwidths and sub-carrier spacing based on NR CA configurations specified in clause 5.5A. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each combination of channel bandwidth and subcarrier spacing are shown in Table [TBD], Table [TBD] and Table [TBD]. The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMCs) are specified in Annexes A.2 and A.3. The details of the OCNG patterns used are specified in Annex A.5. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2.

Table 7.3A.3.1.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table

FFS

7.3A.3.1.4.2 Test procedure

1. Configure SCC according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2 for all downlink physical channels.

2. The SS shall configure SCC as per TS 38.508-1 [10] clause 5.5.1. Message contents are defined in clause 7.3A.3.1.4.3.

3. SS activates SCC by sending the activation MAC CE (Refer TS 38.321[28], clauses 5.9, 6.1.3.10). Wait for at least 2 seconds (Refer TS 38.133[25], clause 9.2).

4. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 7.3A.3.1.4.1-1. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC.

5. 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 7.3A.3.1.4.1-1. Since the UE has no payload data to send, the UE transmits uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC.

3. Send continuously uplink power control "up" commands in every uplink scheduling information to the UE; allow at least 200msec for the UE to reach P_UMAX.

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

5. For each component carrier, measure UE EIS value for each grid point according to EIS spherical coverage procedure defined in Annex K.1.6.0, and obtain a Complimentary Cumulative Distribution Function (CCDF) of all EIS dBm values. Alternatively, UE EIS measurement for each grid point could be done according to Rx Fast spherical coverage procedure defined in Annex K.1.6.1. After a rotation, allow at least BEAM_SELECT_WAIT_TIME (NOTE 1) for UE to find the best beam to use. EIS is calculated considering both polarizations, theta and phi.

6. Identify the EIS dBm value corresponding to %-tile (UE power class dependent) value in the applicable test requirement tables in section 7.3A.3.1.5.

7. Compare the EIS dBm value identified in step 6, to the limit value in the applicable test requirement tables in section 7.3A.3.1.5. If the EIS dBm value is lower or equal to the limit value, pass the UE. Otherwise fail the UE.

NOTE 1: The BEAM_SELECT_WAIT_TIME default value is defined in Annex K.1.2.

7.3A.3.1.4.3 Message contents

Same as 7.3.4.4.3

7.3A.3.1.5 Test requirement

The reference measurement channels and throughput criterion shall be as specified in section 7.3.2.5.

Table 7.3A.3.1.5-1: ΔR_IB,S,n EIS spherical coverage requirement relaxation per component carrier for inter-band CA for power class 3

NR CA band combination	NR band	ΔR_IB,S,n (dB)
CA_n260-n261	n260	3.5
	n261	3.5

Table 7.3A.3.1.5-2: EIS spherical coverage per component carrier for power class 3 for single band UE or multi-band UE declaring MB_s = 0 in all FR2 bands

Operating band	EIS at 50^th%ile CCDF (dBm) / Channel bandwidth
Operating band	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz
n257	-77.4 +TT+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-74.4 +TT+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-71.4 +TT+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-68.4 +TT+ ΔR_IB,S,n
n259	-71.9 +TT+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-68.9 +TT+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-65.9 +TT+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-62.9 +TT+ ΔR_IB,S,n
n258	-77.4 +TT+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-74.4 +TT+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-71.4 +TT+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-68.4 +TT+ ΔR_IB,S,n
n260	-73.1 +TT+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-70.1 +TT+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-67.1 +TT+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-64.1 +TT+ ΔR_IB,S,n
n261	-77.4 +TT+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-74.4 +TT+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-71.4 +TT+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-68.4 +TT+ ΔR_IB,S,n
NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to P_UMAX as defined in subclause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: The EIS spherical coverage requirements are verified only under normal thermal conditions as defined in TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.1.1.

Table 7.3A.3.1.5-2a: EIS spherical coverage per component carrier for power class 3 for multi-band UE declaring MB_s> 0 in any FR2 band (Rel-15)

Operating band	EIS at 50^th%ile CCDF (dBm) / Channel bandwidth (NOTE 3)
Operating band	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz
n257	-77.4 +TT+MB_s+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-74.4 +TT+MB_s+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-71.4 +TT+MB_s+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-68.4 +TT+MB_s+ ΔR_IB,S,n
n258	-77.4 +TT+MB_s+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-74.4 +TT+MB_s+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-71.4 +TT+MB_s+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-68.4 +TT+MB_s+ ΔR_IB,S,n
n260	-73.1 +TT+MB_s+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-70.1 +TT+MB_s+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-67.1 +TT+MB_s+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-64.1 +TT+MB_s+ ΔR_IB,S,n
n261	-77.4 +TT+MB_s+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-74.4 +TT+MB_s+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-71.4 +TT+MB+ ΔR_{IB,S,n s}	-68.4 +TT+MB_s+ ΔR_IB,S,n
NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to P_UMAX as defined in subclause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: The EIS spherical coverage requirements are verified only under normal thermal conditions as defined in TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.1.1. NOTE 3: Refer Table 7.3A.3.1.5-2b for details for MB_sallowance corresponding to supported FR2 band set combination NOTE 4: For a Rel-15 UE supporting FR2 bands set not defined in Table 7.3.2.3.3-1a, Table 7.3A.3.1.5-2c applies.

Table 7.3A.3.1.5-2b: EIS spherical coverage multiband relaxation factors per component carrier for power class 3 (Rel-15)

ID	Supported FR2 bands set	Maximum sum of MB_s, ∑MB_s (dB) (Note 3)	Comments
1	n257, n258	1.25	Maximum 0.75 dB relaxation allowed for each band
2	n257, n260	0.75	Maximum 0.4 dB relaxation allowed for n260 and 0.75 dB relaxation allowed for all other bands
3	n258, n260	0.75	Maximum 0.4 dB relaxation allowed for n260 and 0.75 dB relaxation allowed for all other bands
4	n258, n261	1.25	Maximum 0.75 dB relaxation allowed for each band
5	n260, n261	0.75	No relaxation allowed for n260 and 0.75 dB relaxation allowed for all other bands
6	n257, n258, n260	1.75	Maximum 0.4 dB relaxation allowed for n260 and 0.75 dB relaxation allowed for all other bands
7	n257, n258, n261	1.75	Maximum 0.75 dB relaxation allowed for each band
8	n257, n260, n261	1.25	Maximum 0.4 dB relaxation allowed for n260 and 0.75 dB relaxation allowed for all other bands
9	n258, n260, n261	1.25	Maximum 0.4 dB relaxation allowed for n260 and 0.75 dB relaxation allowed for all other bands
10	n257, n258, n260, n261	1.75	Maximum 0.4 dB relaxation allowed for n260 and 0.75 dB relaxation allowed for all other bands
NOTE 1: MB_s is the Multiband Relaxation factor declared by the UE for the tested band in Table A.4.3.9-3 of TS38.508-2 [11]. This declaration shall fulfil the requirements in Table 7.3.2.3.3-1a. NOTE 2: All UE supported bands needs to be tested to ensure the multiband relaxation declaration is compliant NOTE 3: Max allowed sum of MB_s over all supported FR2 bands as defined in clause 7.3.2.3.3.

Table 7.3A.3.1.5-2c: EIS spherical coverage per component carrier for power class 3 (Rel-16 and forward)

Operating band	EIS at 50^th%ile CCDF (dBm) / Channel bandwidth (NOTE 3)
Operating band	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz
n257	-77.4 +TT+DMB_s,n+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-74.4 +TT+DMB_s,n+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-71.4 +TT+DMB_s,n+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-68.4 +TT+DMB_s,n+ ΔR_IB,S,n
n258	-77.4 +TT+DMB_s,n+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-74.4 +TT+DMB_s,n+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-71.4 +TT+DMB_s,n+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-68.4 +TT+DMB_s,n+ ΔR_IB,S,n
n259	-71.9 +TT+DMB_s,n+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-68.9 +TT+DMB_s,n+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-65.9 +TT+DMB_s,n+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-62.9 +TT+DMB_s,n+ ΔR_IB,S,n
n260	-73.1 +TT+DMB_s,n+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-70.1 +TT+DMB_s,n+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-67.1 +TT+DMB_s,n+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-64.1 +TT+DMB_s,n+ ΔR_IB,S,n
n261	-77.4 +TT+DMB_s,n+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-74.4 +TT+DMB_s,n+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-71.4 +TT+DMB_s,n+ ΔR_IB,S,n	-68.4 +TT+DMB_s,n+ ΔR_IB,S,n
NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to P_UMAX as defined in subclause 6.2.4. NOTE 2: The EIS spherical coverage requirements are verified only under normal thermal conditions as defined in TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.1.1. NOTE 3: Refer Table 7.3A.3.1.5-2d for details for MB_sallowance corresponding to supported FR2 band set combination

Table 7.3A.3.1.5-2d: EIS spherical coverage multi-band relaxation factors per component carrier for power class 3 (Rel-16 and forward)

ID	FR2 bands/set	Comments

1	n257
2	n258
3	n259
4	n260
5	n261
6	n257, n261	DMB_s,n relaxation is 0 dB
7	n260, n261	DMB_s,n relaxation is 0 dB
NOTE 1: MB_s,n is the Multiband Relaxation factor for the tested band. This shall fulfil the requirements in Table 7.3.2.3.3-1b.

Table 7.3A.3.1.5-3: Test Tolerance per component carrier (EIS spherical coverage for power class 3)

Test Metric	f ≤ 40.8 GHz
IFF (Max device size ≤ 30 cm)	FFS

7.3A.3.2 EIS Spherical Coverage for Inter-band CA (3DL CA)

7.3A.3.3 EIS Spherical Coverage for Inter-band CA (4DL CA)

7.3D Reference sensitivity for UL MIMO

The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-2 [3] clause 7.3D.

No test case details are specified. Given UE’s Rx performance would not be impacted by the Tx configuration on TDD bands, the requirements in this test case can be well covered in 7.3 and don’t need to be tested again.

7.4 Maximum input level

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

Measurement uncertainty is FFS.
UL power level configuration is TBD.
Relaxation of DL power for 256 QAM is FFS

7.4.1 Test purpose

Maximum input level tests the UE’s ability to receive data with a given average throughput for a specified reference measurement channel, under conditions of high signal level, ideal propagation and no added noise.

A UE unable to meet the throughput requirement under these conditions will decrease the coverage area near to a g-NodeB.

7.4.2 Test applicability

The minimum conformance requirements in this test case are not testable due to maximum input level unachievable in IFF OTA test setup. Other test setups have not been analysed. Thus the test case will not be tested as part of UE conformance testing.

NOTE: This does not preclude the test from being used for R&D or other purposes if deemed useful to all types of NR UEs release 15 and forward.

7.4.3 Minimum conformance requirements

The maximum input level is defined as the maximum mean power, for which the throughput shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements for the specified reference measurement channel.

The maximum input level is defined as a directional requirement. The requirement is verified in beam locked mode in the direction where peak gain is achieved.

The throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex A (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.2.1) with parameters specified in Table 7.4.3-1. The requirement is verified with the test metric of EIS (Link=RX beam peak direction, Meas=Link angle).

Table 7.4.3-1: Maximum input level

Rx Parameter	Units	Channel bandwidth
		50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz
Power in transmission bandwidth configuration	dBm	-25(NOTE 2) -27 (NOTE 3)
NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below the P_UMAX,f,c as defined in subclause 6.2.4, with uplink configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3.1-2. NOTE 2: Reference measurement channel is specified in Annex A.3.3.2: QPSK, R=1/3 variant with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern as described in Annex A. NOTE 3: Reference measurement channel is specified in Annex A.3.3.5: 256QAM, R=4/5 variant with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern as described in Annex A.

The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-2 [3] clause 7.4.

7.4.4 Test description

7.4.4.1 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 channel bandwidth and sub-carrier spacing, are shown in Table 7.4.4.1-1. The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMC) are specified in Annexes A.2 and A.3. The details of the OCNG patterns used are specified in Annex A.5. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2.

Table 7.4.4.1-1: 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			Lowest, Mid, Highest
Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1			120kHz
Test Parameters for Channel Bandwidths
Test ID	Downlink Configuration		Uplink Configuration
	Modulation	RB allocation	Modulation	RB allocation
1	CP-OFDM QPSK	NOTE1	DFT-s-OFDM QPSK	NOTE2
2	CP-OFDM 256QAM	NOTE1	DFT-s-OFDM QPSK	NOTE2
NOTE 1: The specific configuration of downlink RB allocation is defined in Table 7.3.2.4.1-2. NOTE 2: The specific configuration of uplink RB allocation is defined in Table 7.3.2.4.1-3.

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 DL and UL Reference Measurement channels are set according to Table 7.4.4.1-1.

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 7.4.4.3.

7.4.4.2 Test procedure

1. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 7.4.4.1-1. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC.

2. 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 7.4.4.1-1. Since the UL has no payload data to send, the UE transmits uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC.

3. Set the Downlink signal level for θ-polarization to the value as defined in Table 7.4.5-1.

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

5. Send Uplink power control commands to the UE (less or equal to 1dB step size should be used), to ensure that the UE output power is within [TBD] dB of the target power level in Table 7.4.5-1, for at least the duration of the throughput measurement.

6. 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 Rx Only.

7. Measure the average throughput for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H.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.

9. Repeat steps from 3 to 8, for the downlink signal from φ-polarization.

10. Compare the results for both the θ-polarization and φ-polarization against the requirement. If either result meets the requirements, pass the UE.

NOTE: The BEAM_SELECT_WAIT_TIME default value is defined in Annex K.1.2.

7.4.4.3 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.

7.4.5 Test requirement

The throughput measurement derived in test procedure shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex A with parameters specified in Tables 7.4.5-1.

Table 7.4.5-1: Maximum input level

Rx Parameter	Units	Channel bandwidth
		50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz
Power in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration	dBm	-51(NOTE 2,3) for band n257, n258 and n261 -59 (NOTE 2,3) for band n260 -53(NOTE 3,4) for band n257, n258 and n261 -61 (NOTE 3,4) for band n260
NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below the P_UMAX,f,c as defined in subclause 6.2.4, with uplink configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3.1-2. NOTE 2: Reference measurement channel is specified in Annex A.3.3.2: QPSK, R=1/3 variant with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern as described in Annex A. NOTE 3: The test requirements deviate from minimum requirements by 26dB relaxation for 24.25 ~ 29.5 GHz and 34 dB relaxation for 37 ~ 40 GHz. NOTE 4: Reference measurement channel is specified in Annex A.3.3.5: 256QAM, R=4/5 variant with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern as described in Annex A.

7.4A Maximum input level for CA

7.4A.0 Minimum Conformance Requirements

7.4A.0.1 Maximum input level for Intra-band contiguous CA

For intra-band contiguous carrier aggregation the input level is defined as the cumulative received power, summed over the transmission bandwidth configurations of each active DL CC. All DL CCs shall be active throughout the test. The input power shall be distributed among the active DL CCs so their PSDs are aligned with each other. At the maximum input level, the specified relative throughput shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements for the specified reference measurement channel over each component carrier. The minimum requirement is specified in Table 7.4A.0.1-1.

The maximum input level is defined as a directional requirement. The requirement is verified in beam locked mode in the direction where peak gain is achieved. The requirement is verified with the test metric of EIS (Link=RX beam peak direction, Meas=Link angle).

Table 7.4A.0.1-1: Maximum input level for Intra-band contiguous CA

Rx Parameter

Units

Level

Power summed over transmission bandwidth configurations of all active DL CCs

dBm

-25 (NOTE 2)

-27 (NOTE 3)

NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below the P_UMAX,f,c as defined in clause 6.2.4, with uplink configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3.1-2.

NOTE 2: Reference measurement channel in each CC is specified in Annex A.3.3.2: QPSK, R=1/3 variant with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern as described in Annex A.

NOTE 3: Reference measurement channel is specified in Annex A.3.3.5: 256QAM, R=4/5 variant with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern as described in Annex A.

7.4A.0.2 Maximum input level for Intra-band non-contiguous CA

For intra-band non-contiguous carrier aggregation the requirement of clause 7.4A.0.1 applies.

7.4A.0.3 Maximum input level for inter-band CA

For inter-band carrier aggregation with one component carrier per operating band and the uplink assigned to one NR band, the maximum input level is defined with the uplink active on the band other than the band whose downlink is being tested. The UE shall meet the requirements specified in clause 7.4 for each component carrier while all downlink carriers are active.

7.4A.1 Maximum input level for CA (2DL CA)

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

Measurement uncertainty and test requirement are FFS.
UL power level configuration is TBD.
Relaxation of DL power for 256 QAM is FFS.
Test for DL intra-band non-contiguous configurations with UL intra-band contiguous configuration is FFS.
Test Config and Test requirements for Inter-band CA tests is FFS

7.4A.1.1 Test purpose

Same test purpose as in clause 7.4.1.

7.4A.1.2 Test applicability

This test case applies to all types of NR UEs release 15 and forward that support FR2 2DL CA.

NOTE: This does not preclude the test from being used for R&D or other purposes if deemed useful to all types of NR UEs release 15 and forward that support FR2 2DL CA.

7.4A.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements

Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 7.4A.0.

7.4A.1.4 Test description

7.4A.1.4.1 Initial conditions

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

The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, and channel bandwidths and sub-carrier spacing based on NR CA configurations specified in clause 5.5A. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each combination of channel bandwidth and sub-carrier spacing, are shown in Table 7.4A.1.4.1-1. The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMC) are specified in Annexes A.2 and A.3. The details of the OCNG patterns used are specified in Annex A.5. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2.

Table 7.4A.1.4.1-1: 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 4.3.1.2.3 and 4.3.1.2.4 for different CA bandwidth classes			For intra-band contiguous CA: Mid range For intra-band non-contiguous CA: FFS. For inter-band CA: FFS
Test CA Bandwidth combination as specified in TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.3.1.2.3 and 4.3.1.2.4 for the CA Configuration across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE			Maximum aggregated BW (contiguous CA) or Maximum cumulative aggregated BW (non-contiguous CA)
Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1			120kHz
Test Parameters
Test ID	Downlink Configuration		Uplink Configuration
	Modulation	RB allocation	Modulation	RB allocation
1	CP-OFDM QPSK	Full RB (NOTE 1)	DFT-s-OFDM QPSK	REFSENS (NOTE 2, NOTE 3)
2	CP-OFDM 256QAM	Full RB (NOTE 1)	DFT-s-OFDM QPSK	REFSENS (NOTE 2, NOTE 3)
NOTE 1: Full RB allocation shall be used per each SCS and component carrier as specified in Table 7.3A.2.1.4.1-2. NOTE 2: REFSENS refers to Table 7.3A.2.1.4.1-3 which defines uplink RB configuration and start RB location for each SCS, channel BW. NOTE 3: Use single carrier UL when testing Maximum input level for CA. The PCC is located on the CC with the lowest carrier frequency.

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 DL and UL Reference Measurement channels are set according to Table 7.4A.1.4.1-1.

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

7.4A.1.4.2 Test Procedure

1. Configure SCC according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2 for all downlink physical channels.

2. The SS shall configure SCC as per TS 38.508-1 [10] clause 5.5.1. Message contents are defined in clause 7.4A.1.4.3.

3. SS activates SCC by sending the activation MAC CE (Refer TS 38.321[28], clauses 5.9, 6.1.3.10). Wait for at least 2 seconds (Refer TS 38.133[25], clause 9.2).

4. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 7.4A.1.4.1-1. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC.

5. 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 7.4A.1.4.1-1. Since the UE has no payload data to send, the UE transmits uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC.

6. Set the Downlink signal level for θ-polarization to the value as defined in Table 7.4A.1.5-1.

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

8. Send Uplink power control commands to the UE (less or equal to 1dB step size should be used), to ensure that the UE output power is within [TBD] dB of the target power level in Table 7.4A.1.5-1, for at least the duration of the throughput measurement.

9. 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 Rx Only.

10. For each component carrier, ensure the average throughput for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H.2.

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

12. Repeat steps from 3 to 8, for the downlink signal from φ-polarization.

13. Compare the results for both the θ-polarization and φ-polarization against the requirement. If either result meets the requirements, pass the UE.

NOTE: The BEAM_SELECT_WAIT_TIME default value is defined in Annex K.1.2.

7.4A.1.4.3 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.

7.4A.1.5 Test requirement

Table 7.4A.1.5-1: Maximum input level for Intra-band contiguous and Intra-band non-contiguous CA

Rx Parameter

Units

Level

Power summed over transmission bandwidth configurations of all active DL CCs

dBm

[-51(NOTE 2,3) for band n257, n258 and n261

-59 (NOTE 2,3) for band n260]

[-53(NOTE 3,4) for band n257, n258 and n261

-61 (NOTE 3,4) for band n260]

NOTE 1: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below the P_UMAX,f,c as defined in subclause 6.2.4, with uplink configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3.1-2.

NOTE 2: Reference measurement channel in each CC is specified in Annex A.3.3.2: QPSK, R=1/3 variant with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern as described in Annex A.

[NOTE 3: The test requirements deviate from minimum requirements by 26dB relaxation for 24.25 ~ 29.5 GHz and 34 dB relaxation for 37 ~ 40 GHz.]

NOTE 4: Reference measurement channel is specified in Annex A.3.3.5: 256QAM, R=4/5 variant with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern as described in Annex A.

7.4A.2 Maximum input level for CA (3DL CA)

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

Measurement uncertainty and test requirement are FFS.
UL power level configuration is TBD.

7.4A.2.1 Test purpose

Same test purpose as in clause 7.4A.1.1.

7.4A.2.2 Test applicability

This test case applies to all types of NR UEs release 15 and forward that support FR2 3DL CA.

NOTE: This does not preclude the test from being used for R&D or other purposes if deemed useful to all types of NR UEs release 15 and forward that support FR2 3DL CA.

7.4A.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements

Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 7.4A.0.

7.4A.2.4 Test description

Same test description as in clause 7.4A.1.4.

7.4A.2.5 Test requirement

The test requirement is the same as in clause 7.4A.1.5.

7.4A.3 Maximum input level for CA (4DL CA)

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

Measurement uncertainty and test requirement are FFS.
UL power level configuration is TBD.

7.4A.3.1 Test purpose

Same test purpose as in clause 7.4A.1.1.

7.4A.3.2 Test applicability

This test case applies to all types of NR UEs release 15 and forward that support FR2 4DL CA.

NOTE: This does not preclude the test from being used for R&D or other purposes if deemed useful to all types of NR UEs release 15 and forward that support FR2 4DL CA.

7.4A.3.3 Minimum conformance requirements

Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 7.4A.0.

7.4A.3.4 Test description

Same test description as in clause 7.4A.1.4.

7.4A.3.5 Test requirement

The test requirement is the same as in clause 7.4A.1.5.

7.4A.4 Maximum input level for CA (5DL CA)

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

Measurement uncertainty and test requirement are FFS.
UL power level configuration is TBD.

7.4A.4.1 Test purpose

Same test purpose as in clause 7.4A.1.1.

7.4A.4.2 Test applicability

This test case applies to all types of NR UEs release 15 and forward that support FR2 5DL CA.

NOTE: This does not preclude the test from being used for R&D or other purposes if deemed useful to all types of NR UEs release 15 and forward that support FR2 5DL CA.

7.4A.4.3 Minimum conformance requirements

Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 7.4A.0.

7.4A.4.4 Test description

Same test description as in clause 7.4A.1.4.

7.4A.4.5 Test requirement

The test requirement is the same as in clause 7.4A.1.5.

7.4A.5 Maximum input level for CA (6DL CA)

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

Measurement uncertainty and test requirement are FFS.
UL power level configuration is TBD.

7.4A.5.1 Test purpose

Same test purpose as in clause 7.4A.1.1.

7.4A.5.2 Test applicability

This test case applies to all types of NR UEs release 15 and forward that support FR2 6DL CA.

NOTE: This does not preclude the test from being used for R&D or other purposes if deemed useful to all types of NR UEs release 15 and forward that support FR2 6DL CA.

7.4A.5.3 Minimum conformance requirements

Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 7.4A.0.

7.4A.5.4 Test description

Same test description as in clause 7.4A.1.4.

7.4A.5.5 Test requirement

The test requirement is the same as in clause 7.4A.1.5.

7.4A.6 Maximum input level for CA (7DL CA)

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

Measurement uncertainty and test requirement are FFS.
UL power level configuration is TBD.

7.4A.6.1 Test purpose

Same test purpose as in clause 7.4A.1.1.

7.4A.6.2 Test applicability

This test case applies to all types of NR UEs release 15 and forward that support FR2 7DL CA.

NOTE: This does not preclude the test from being used for R&D or other purposes if deemed useful to all types of NR UEs release 15 and forward that support FR2 7DL CA.

7.4A.6.3 Minimum conformance requirements

Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 7.4A.0.

7.4A.6.4 Test description

Same test description as in clause 7.4A.1.4.

7.4A.6.5 Test requirement

The test requirement is the same as in clause 7.4A.1.5.

7.4A.7 Maximum input level for CA (8DL CA)

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

Measurement uncertainty and test requirement are FFS.
UL power level configuration is TBD.

7.4A.7.1 Test purpose

Same test purpose as in clause 7.4A.1.1.

7.4A.7.2 Test applicability

This test case applies to all types of NR UEs release 15 and forward that support FR2 8DL CA.

NOTE: This does not preclude the test from being used for R&D or other purposes if deemed useful to all types of NR UEs release 15 and forward that support FR2 8DL CA.

7.4A.7.3 Minimum conformance requirements

Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 7.4A.0.

7.4A.7.4 Test description

Same test description as in clause 7.4A.1.4.

7.4A.7.5 Test requirement

The test requirement is the same as in clause 7.4A.1.5.

7.4D Maximum input level for UL MIMO

The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-2 [3] clause 7.4D.

7.5 Adjacent channel selectivity

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

– Measurement Uncertainty is FFS for power class 1,2 and 4.

– The minimum conformance requirements for Case 2 in this test case are not testable due to maximum input level unachievable in IFF OTA test setup. Other test setups have not been analysed.

7.5.1 Test purpose

Adjacent channel selectivity tests the UE’s ability to receive data with a given average throughput for a specified reference measurement channel, in the presence of an adjacent channel signal at a given frequency offset from the centre frequency of the assigned channel, under conditions of ideal propagation and no added noise.

7.5.2 Test applicability

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

7.5.3 Minimum conformance requirements

Adjacent Channel Selectivity (ACS) is a measure of a receiver’s ability to receive a NR signal at its assigned channel frequency in the presence of an adjacent channel signal at a given frequency offset from the centre frequency of the assigned channel. ACS is the ratio of the receive filter attenuation on the assigned channel frequency to the receive filter attenuation on the adjacent channel(s).

The requirement applies at the Radiated Interface Boundary (RIB) when the AoA of the incident wave of the wanted signal and the interfering signal are both from the direction where peak gain is achieved.

The wanted and interfering signals apply to all supported polarizations, under the assumption of polarization match.

The UE shall fulfil the minimum requirement specified in Table 7.5.3-1 for all values of an adjacent channel interferer up to –25 dBm. However, it is not possible to directly measure the ACS, instead the lower and upper range of test parameters are chosen in Table 7.5.3-2 and Table 7.5.3-3 where the throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.3.2 and A.3.3.2, with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.2.1. The requirement is verified with the test metric of EIS (Link=RX beam peak direction, Meas=Link angle).

Table 7.5.3-1: Adjacent channel selectivity

		Channel bandwidth
Rx Parameter	Units	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz
ACS for band n257, n258, n261	dB	23	23	23	23
ACS for band n259, n260	dB	22	22	22	22

Table 7.5.3-2: Test parameters for adjacent channel selectivity, Case 1

Rx Parameter	Units	Channel bandwidth
Rx Parameter	Units	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz
Power in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration	dBm	REFSENS + 14 dB
P_Interfererfor band n257, n258, n261	dBm	REFSENS + 35.5 dB	REFSENS +35.5dB	REFSENS +35.5dB	REFSENS +35.5dB
P_Interfererfor band n259, n260	dBm	REFSENS + 34.5 dB	REFSENS +34.5dB	REFSENS +34.5dB	REFSENS +34.5dB
BW_Interferer	MHz	50	100	200	400
F_Interferer (offset)	MHz	50 / -50 NOTE 3	100 / -100 NOTE 3	200 / -200 NOTE 3	400 / -400 NOTE 3
NOTE 1: The interferer consists of the Reference measurement channel specified in Annex A.3.3 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern as described in Annex A.5.2.1 and set-up according to Annex C. NOTE 2: The REFSENS power level is specified in subclause 7.3.2.3, which are applicable to different UE power classes. NOTE 3: The absolute value of the interferer offset F_Interferer (offset) shall be further adjusted to (CEIL(\|F_Interferer\|/SCS) + 0.5)*SCS MHz with SCS the sub-carrier spacing of the wanted signal in MHz. Wanted and interferer signal have same SCS. NOTE 4: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below the P_UMAX,f,cas defined in clause 6.2.4, with uplink configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3.1-2.

Table 7.5.3-3: Test parameters for adjacent channel selectivity, Case 2

Rx Parameter	Units	Channel bandwidth
Rx Parameter	Units	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz
Power in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration for band n257, n258, n261	dBm	-46.5	-46.5	-46.5	-46.5
Power in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration for band n259, n260	dBm	-45.5	-45.5	-45.5	-45.5
P_Interferer	dBm	-25
BW_Interferer	MHz	50	100	200	400
F_Interferer (offset)	MHz	50 / -50 NOTE 2	100 / -100 NOTE 2	200 / -200 NOTE 2	400 / -400 NOTE 2
NOTE 1: The interferer consists of the Reference measurement channel specified in Annex A.3.3 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern TDD as described in Annex A.5.2.1 and set-up according to Annex C. NOTE 2: The absolute value of the interferer offset FInterferer (offset) shall be further adjusted to (CEIL(\|F_Interferer\|/SCS) + 0.5)*SCS MHz with SCS the sub-carrier spacing of the wanted signal in MHz. Wanted and interferer signal have same SCS. NOTE 3: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below the P_UMAX,f,cas defined in clause 6.2.4, with uplink configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3.1-2.

The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-2 [3] clause 7.5.

7.5.4 Test description

7.5.4.1 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 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 channel bandwidth and subcarrier spacing, are shown in Table 7.5.4.1-1. The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMCs) are specified in Annexes A.2 and A.3. The details of the OCNG patterns used are specified in Annex A.5. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2.

Table 7.5.4.1-1: Test Configuration

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
Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1			120 kHz
Test Parameters
Test ID	Downlink Configuration			Uplink Configuration
	Modulation	RB allocation		Modulation	RB allocation
1	CP-OFDM QPSK	NOTE 1		DFT-s-OFDM QPSK	NOTE 1
NOTE 1: The specific configuration of each RB allocation is defined in Table 7.3.2.4.1-1.

1. Connection between SS and UE is shown in TS 38.508-1 [10] Annex A, Figure A.3.3.1.2 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 DL and UL Reference Measurement channels are set according to Table 7.5.4.1-1.

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

7.5.4.2 Test procedure

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

2. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 7.5.4.1-1. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC.

3. 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 7.5.4.1-1. Since the UL has no payload data to send, the UE transmits uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC.

4. Send Uplink power control commands to the UE (less or equal to 1dB step size should be used), to ensure that the UE output power 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 in Table 7.5.5-2 (Case 1) or Table 7.5.5-3 (Case 2), for at least the duration of the throughput measurement, where:

MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.3-1 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.1.3-1.

5. Perform Blocking measurement procedure as stated in Annex K.1.8 using Downlink signal level and Interferer signal level as defined in Table 7.5.5-2 (Case 1). Modulated interferer signal characteristics as defined in Annex D with frequency below the wanted signal. Measure throughput for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H.2.

6. Repeat step 5 using an interfering signal frequency above the wanted signal in Case 1.

7. Perform Blocking measurement procedure as stated in Annex K.1.8 using Downlink signal level and Interferer signal level as defined in Table 7.5.5-3 (Case 2). Modulated interferer signal characteristics as defined in Annex D with frequency below the wanted signal. Measure throughput for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H.2.

8. Repeat step 7 using an interfering signal frequency above the wanted signal in Case 2.

9. Repeat for applicable channel bandwidths and operating band combinations in both Case 1 and Case 2.

NOTE 1: The BEAM_SELECT_WAIT_TIME default value is defined in Annex K.1.2.

7.5.4.3 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.

7.5.5 Test requirements

The throughput measurement derived in test procedure shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annex A, under the conditions specified in Table 7.5.5-2 and also under the conditions specified in Table 7.5.5-3.

Table 7.5.5-1: Adjacent channel selectivity

		Channel bandwidth
Rx Parameter	Units	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz
ACS for band n257, n258, n261	dB	23	23	23	23
ACS for band n260	dB	22	22	22	22

Table 7.5.5-2: Test parameters for adjacent channel selectivity, Case 1

Rx Parameter	Units	Channel bandwidth
Rx Parameter	Units	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz
Power in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration for band n257, n258, n261	dBm	REFSENS + 14 dB
Power in Transmission Bandwidth Configurationfor band n260	dBm	REFSENS + 14 – 1.8 dB NOTE 4	REFSEN + 14 – 4.8 dB NOTE 4	REFSENS + 14 dB	REFSENS + 14 dB
P_Interfererfor band n257, n258, n261	dBm	REFSENS + 35.5 dB	REFSENS +35.5dB	REFSENS +35.5dB NOTE 5	REFSENS +35.5dB NOTE 5
P_Interfererfor band n260	dBm	REFSENS + 34.5 – 1.8 dB NOTE 4	REFSENS +34.5 – 4.8 dB NOTE 4	REFSENS +34.5dB NOTE 5	REFSENS +34.5dB NOTE 5
BW_Interferer	MHz	50	100	200	400
F_Interferer (offset)	MHz	50 / -50 NOTE 3	100 / -100 NOTE 3	200 / -200 NOTE 3	400 / -400 NOTE 3
NOTE 1: The interferer consists of the Reference measurement channel specified in Annex A.3.3 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern as described in Annex A.5.2.1 and set-up according to Annex C. NOTE 2: The REFSENS power level is specified in subclause 7.3.2.5. NOTE 3: The absolute value of the interferer offset F_Interferer (offset) shall be further adjusted to MHz with SCS the sub-carrier spacing of the wanted signal in MHz. Wanted and interferer signal have same SCS. NOTE 4: Core requirement cannot be tested due to testability issue and test requirement for wanted signal and interferer includes relaxation to achieve feasible interferer power level. NOTE 5: Core requirement cannot be tested due to testability issue. NOTE 6: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below the P_UMAX,f,cas defined in clause 6.2.4, with uplink configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3.1-2.

Table 7.5.5-3: Test parameters for adjacent channel selectivity, Case 2

Rx Parameter	Units	Channel bandwidth
Rx Parameter	Units	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz
Power in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration for band n257, n258, n261	dBm	-46.5	-46.5	-46.5	-46.5
Power in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration for band n260	dBm	-45.5	-45.5	-45.5	-45.5
P_Interferer	dBm	-25
BW_Interferer	MHz	50	100	200	400
F_Interferer (offset)	MHz	50 / -50 NOTE 2	100 / -100 NOTE 2	200 / -200 NOTE 2	400 / -400 NOTE 2
NOTE 1: The interferer consists of the Reference measurement channel specified in Annex A.3.3 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern TDD as described in Annex A.5.2.1 and set-up according to Annex C. NOTE 2: The absolute value of the interferer offset FInterferer (offset) shall be further adjusted to MHz with SCS the sub-carrier spacing of the wanted signal in MHz. Wanted and interferer signal have same SCS. NOTE 3: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below the P_UMAX,f,cas defined in clause 6.2.4, with uplink configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3.1-2.

7.5A Adjacent channel selectivity for CA

7.5A.0 Minimum Conformance Requirements

7.5A.0.1 Adjacent channel selectivity for Intra-band contiguous CA

For intra-band contiguous carrier aggregation, the SCC(s) shall be configured at nominal channel spacing to the PCC. The input power shall be distributed among the active DL CCs so their PSDs are aligned with each other. The UE shall fulfil the minimum requirement specified in Table 7.5A.0.1-1 for an adjacent channel interferer on either side of the aggregated downlink signal at a specified frequency offset and for an interferer power up to -25 dBm.

The throughput of each carrier shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.3.2 and A.3.3.2 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.2.1). The requirement is verified with the test metric of EIS (Link=RX beam peak direction, Meas=Link angle).

Table 7.5A.0.1-1: Adjacent channel selectivity for intra-band contiguous CA

Operating band	Units	Adjacent channel selectivity / CA bandwidth class
		All CA bandwidth class
n257, n258, n261	dB	23
n259, n260	dB	22

Table 7.5A.0.1-2: Adjacent channel selectivity test parameters for intra-band contiguous CA, Case 1

Rx Parameter	Units	All CA bandwidth Classes
Pw in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration, per CC		REFSENS + 14 dB
P_Interferer for band n257, n258, n261	dBm	Aggregated power + 21.5
P_Interferer for band n259, n260	dBm	Aggregated power + 20.5
BW_Interferer	MHz	BW_{Channel_CA}
F_Interferer (offset)	MHz	+ BW_{channel CA} / – BW_{channel CA} NOTE 3


NOTE 1: The interferer consists of the Reference measurement channel specified in Annex 3.3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern as described in Annex A and set-up according to Annex C. NOTE 2: The F_interferer (offset) is the frequency separation between the centre of the aggregated CA bandwidth and the centre frequency of the Interferer signal NOTE 3: The absolute value of the interferer offset F_Interferer (offset) shall be further adjusted to (CEIL(\|F_Interferer\|/SCS) + 0.5)*SCS MHz with SCS the sub-carrier spacing of the carrier closest to the interferer in MHz. The interfering signal has the same SCS as that of the closest carrier. NOTE 4: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below the P_UMAX,f,c as defined in clause 6.2.4, with uplink configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3.1-2.

Table 7.5A.0.1-3: Adjacent channel selectivity test parameters for intra-band contiguous CA, Case 2

Rx Parameter	Units	All CA bandwidth classes
Pw in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration, aggregated power for band n257, n258, n261	dBm	– 46.5
Pw in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration, aggregated power for band n259, n260	dBm	– 45.5
P_interferer	dBm	– 25
BW_Interferer	MHz	BW_{Channel_CA}
F_Interferer (offset)	MHz	+ BW_{channel CA} / – BW_{channel CA} NOTE 3


NOTE 1: The interferer consists of the Reference measurement channel specified in Annex A.3.3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 TDD as described in Annex A.5.2.1 and set-up according to Annex C. NOTE 2: The F_interferer (offset) is the frequency separation between the centre of the aggregated CA bandwidth and the centre frequency of the Interferer signal NOTE 3: The absolute value of the interferer offset F_Interferer (offset) shall be further adjusted to (CEIL(\|F_Interferer\|/SCS) + 0.5)*SCS MHz with SCS the sub-carrier spacing of the carrier closest to the interferer in MHz. The interfering signal has the same SCS as that of the closest carrier. NOTE 4: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below the P_UMAX,f,c as defined in clause 6.2.4, with uplink configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3.1-2.

7.5A.0.2 Adjacent channel selectivity for Intra-band non-contiguous CA

For intra-band non-contiguous carrier aggregation with two component carriers, two different requirements apply for out-of-gap and in-gap. For out-of-gap, the UE shall meet the requirements for each component carrier as specified in clauses 7.5. For in-gap, the requirement applies if the following minimum gap condition is met:

∆f_ACS ≥ BW₁/2 + BW₂/2 + max(BW₁, BW₂),

where ∆f_ACS is the frequency separation between the centre frequencies of the component carriers and BW_k are the channel bandwidths of carrier k, k = 1,2.

If the minimum gap condition is met, the UE shall meet the requirements specified in clauses 7.5 for each component carrier considered. The respective channel bandwidth of the component carrier under test will be used in the parameter calculations of the requirement. In case of more than two component carriers, the minimum gap condition is computed for any pair of adjacent component carriers following the same approach as the two component carriers. The in-gap requirement for the corresponding pairs shall apply if the minimum gap condition is met.

For every component carrier to which the requirements apply, the UE shall meet the requirement with one active interferer signal (in-gap or out-of-gap) while all downlink carriers are active and the input power shall be distributed among the active DL CCs so their PSDs are aligned with each other.

7.5A.0.3 Adjacent channel selectivity for Inter-band CA

For inter-band carrier aggregation with one component carrier per operating band and the uplink assigned to one NR band, the adjacent channel requirements are defined with the uplink active on the band other than the band whose downlink is being tested. The UE shall meet the requirements specified in clause 7.5 for each component carrier while all downlink carriers are active.

7.5A.1 Adjacent channel selectivity for CA (2DL CA)

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7.5A.2 Adjacent channel selectivity for CA (3DL CA)

FFS

7.5A.3 Adjacent channel selectivity for CA (4DL CA)

FFS

7.5A.4 Adjacent channel selectivity for CA (5DL CA)

FFS

7.5A.5 Adjacent channel selectivity for CA (6DL CA)

FFS

7.5A.6 Adjacent channel selectivity for CA (7DL CA)

FFS

7.5A.7 Adjacent channel selectivity for CA (8DL CA)

FFS

7.5D Adjacent channel selectivity for UL MIMO

The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-2 [3] clause 7.5D.

7.6 Blocking characteristics

7.6.1 General

The blocking characteristic is a measure of the receiver’s ability to receive a wanted signal at its assigned channel frequency in the presence of an unwanted interferer on frequencies other than those of the spurious response or the adjacent channels, without this unwanted input signal causing a degradation of the performance of the receiver beyond a specified limit. The blocking performance shall apply at all frequencies except those at which a spurious response occurs.

The requirement applies at the RIB when the AoA of the incident wave of the wanted signal and the interfering signal are both from the direction where peak gain is achieved.

The wanted and interfering signals apply to all supported polarizations, under the assumption of polarization match.

7.6.2 In-band blocking

In-band blocking is a measure of a receiver’s ability to receive a NR signal at its assigned channel frequency in the presence of an interferer at a given frequency offset from the centre frequency of the assigned channel.

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

Measurement uncertainty is FFS for power class 1, 2 and 4.

7.6.2.1 Test purpose

In-band blocking is defined for an unwanted interfering signal falling into the UE receive band or into the spectrum equivalent to twice the channel bandwidth below or above the UE receive band at which the relative throughput shall meet or exceed the minimum requirement for the specified measurement channels.

7.6.2.2 Test applicability

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

7.6.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements

The throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.3.2 and A.3.3.2 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.2.1). The requirement is verified with the test metric of EIS (Link=RX beam peak direction, Meas=Link angle).

Table 7.6.2.3-1: In-band blocking requirements

Rx parameter	Units	Channel bandwidth
Rx parameter	Units	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz
Power in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration	dBm	REFSENS + 14dB
BW_Interferer	MHz	50	100	200	400
P_Interferer for bands n257, n258, n261	dBm	REFSENS + 35.5 dB	REFSENS + 35.5 dB	REFSENS + 35.5 dB	REFSENS + 35.5 dB
P_Interferer for band n260	dBm	REFSENS + 34.5 dB	REFSENS + 34.5 dB	REFSENS + 34.5 dB	REFSENS + 34.5 dB
F_Ioffset	MHz	≤ -100 & ≥ 100 NOTE 5	≤ -200 & ≥ 200 NOTE 5	≤ -400 & ≥ 400 NOTE 5	≤ -800 & ≥ 800 NOTE 5
F_Interferer	MHz	F_{DL_low}+ 25 to F_{DL_high}– 25	F_{DL_low}+ 50 to F_{DL_high}– 50	F_{DL_low}+ 100 to F_{DL_high}– 100	F_{DL_low}+ 200 to F_{DL_high}– 200
NOTE 1: The interferer consists of the Reference measurement channel specified in Annexes A.2.3.2 and A.3.3.2 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.2.1) and set-up according to Annex C. NOTE2: The REFSENS power level is specified in Section 7.3.2.3, which are applicable according to different UE power classes. NOTE 3: The wanted signal consists of the reference measurement channel specified in Annexes A.2.3.2 and A.3.3.2 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.2.1) and set-up according to Annex C. NOTE 4: F_Ioffset is the frequency separation between the centre of the aggregated CA bandwidth and the centre frequency of the Interferer signal. NOTE 5: The absolute value of the interferer offset F_Ioffset shall be further adjusted (CEIL(\|F_Interferer\|/SCS) + 0.5)*SCS MHz with SCS the sub-carrier spacing of the wanted signal in MHz. Wanted and interferer signal have same SCS. NOTE 6: F_Interferer range values for unwanted modulated interfering signals are interferer centre frequencies. NOTE 7: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below the P_UMAX,f,c as defined in clause 6.2.4, with uplink configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3.1-2.

The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-2 [10] clause 7.6.2.

7.6.2.4 Test description

7.6.2.4.1 Initial conditions

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

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 channel bandwidth and sub-carrier spacing, are shown in Table 7.6.2.4.1-1. The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMC) are specified in Annexes A.2 and A.3. Configuration of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2. The details of the OCNG patterns used are specified in Annex A.5.

Table 7.6.2.4.1-1: 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
Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1			120 kHz
Test Parameters
Test ID	Downlink Configuration			Uplink Configuration
	Modulation	RB allocation		Modulation	RB allocation
1	CP-OFDM QPSK	NOTE 1		DFT-s-OFDM QPSK	NOTE 1
NOTE 1: The specific configuration of each RB allocation is defined in Table 7.3.2.4.1-1.

1. Connection between SS and UE is shown in TS 38.508-1 [10] Annex A, Figure A.3.3.1.2 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 DL and UL Reference Measurement channels are set according to Table 7.6.2.4.1-1.

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 content are defined in clause 7.6.2.4.3.

7.6.2.4.2 Test procedure

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

2. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Table 7.6.2.4.1-1. The SS sends downlink MAC padding bits on the DL RMC.

3. 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 7.6.2.4.1-1. Since the UL has no payload and no loopback data to send the UE sends uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC.

4. Send Uplink power control commands to the UE (less or equal to 1dB step size should be used), to ensure that the UE output power 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 in Table 7.6.2.5-1, for at least the duration of the throughput measurement, where:

– MU is the test system uplink power measurement uncertainty and is specified in Table F.1.3-1 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.1.3-1.

5. Perform Blocking measurement procedure as stated in Annex K.1.8 using Downlink signal level and Interferer signal level as defined in Table 7.6.2.5-1. Modulated interferer signal characteristics as defined in Annex D. Measure throughput for a duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H.2.

6. Repeat step 5 using interfering signals specified in 7.6.2.5-1. The ranges are covered in steps equal to the interferer bandwidth. Interferer frequencies should be chosen starting with an offset nearest to the centre frequency and sweep outwards towards the band edges. In order to ensure that full range is tested for interferer frequency, run last test steps at frequency equal to F_Interferer range limit defined at the corresponding band edge.

NOTE 1: The BEAM_SELECT_WAIT_TIME default value is defined in Annex K.1.2.

Table 7.6.2.4.2-1: Example for interferer frequencies

	Lower frequency	Upper frequency
Band n257	26500.00 MHz	29500.00 MHz
Band n257 Midrange	27999.96 MHz
SCS	120 kHz
CHBW	100 MHz
Interferer (1^st :most inner)	FFS	FFS
Interferer (2^nd)	FFS	FFS
:	:	:
Interferer (13^th)	FFS	FFS
Interferer (last step)^{NOTE 1}	FFS	FFS
Outer limit for in band blocking	FFS	FFS
Number of test frequencies	14	14
NOTE 1: Adjusted interferer frequency in the last step will be out of outer limit but should be tested.

7.6.2.4.3 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.

7.6.2.5 Test requirement

Table 7.6.2.5-1: In-band blocking test requirement

Rx parameter	Units	Channel bandwidth
Rx parameter	Units	50 MHz	100 MHz	200 MHz	400 MHz
Power in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration for bands n257, n258, n261	dBm	REFSENS + 14dB
Power in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration for band n260	dBm	REFSENS + 14 – 1.8 dB NOTE 7	REFSENS + 14 – 4.8 dB NOTE 7	REFSENS + 14 dB	REFSENS + 14 dB
BW_Interferer	MHz	50	100	200	400
P_Interferer for bands n257, n258, n261	dBm	REFSENS + 35.5 dB	REFSENS + 35.5 dB	REFSENS + 35.5 dB NOTE 8	REFSENS + 35.5 dB NOTE 8
P_Interferer for band n260	dBm	REFSENS + 34.5 – 1.8 dB NOTE 7	REFSENS + 34.5 – 4.8 dB NOTE 7	REFSENS + 34.5 dB NOTE 8	REFSENS + 34.5 dB NOTE 8
F_Ioffset	MHz	≤ -100 & ≥ 100 NOTE 5	≤ -200 & ≥ 200 NOTE 5	≤ -400 & ≥ 400 NOTE 5	≤ -800 & ≥ 800 NOTE 5
F_Interferer	MHz	F_{DL_low}+ 25 to F_{DL_high}– 25	F_{DL_low}+ 50 to F_{DL_high}– 50	F_{DL_low}+ 100 to F_{DL_high}– 100	F_{DL_low}+ 200 to F_{DL_high}– 200
NOTE 1: The interferer consists of the Reference measurement channel specified in Annex A.3.3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1.TDD as described in Annex A.5.2.1 and set-up according to Annex C. NOTE 2: The REFSENS power level is specified in Section 7.3.2.5, which are applicable according to different UE power classes. NOTE 3: The wanted signal consists of the reference measurement channel specified in Annex A.3.3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG pattern OP.1.TDD as described in Annex A.5.2.1 and set-up according to Annex C. NOTE 4: F_Ioffset is the frequency separation between the centre of the aggregated CA bandwidth and the centre frequency of the Interferer signal. NOTE 5: The absolute value of the interferer offset F_Ioffset shall be further adjusted (CEIL(\|F_Interferer\|/SCS) + 0.5)*SCS MHz with SCS the sub-carrier spacing of the wanted signal in MHz. Wanted and interferer signal have same SCS. NOTE 6: F_Interferer range values for unwanted modulated interfering signals are interferer centre frequencies. NOTE 7: Core requirement cannot be tested due to testability issue and test requirement for wanted signal and interferer includes relaxation to achieve feasible interferer power level. NOTE 8: Core requirement cannot be tested due to testability issue. NOTE 9: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below the P_UMAX,f,c as defined in clause 6.2.4, with uplink configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3.1-2.

7.6.3 Void

7.6A Blocking characteristics for CA

7.6A.1 General

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7.6A.2 In-band blocking for CA

7.6A.2.0 Minimum Conformance Requirements

7.6A.2.0.1 In-band blocking for Intra-band contiguous CA

In-band blocking for Intra-band contiguous CAFor intra-band contiguous carrier aggregation, the SCC(s) shall be configured at nominal channel spacing to the PCC. The input power shall be distributed among the active DL CCs so their PSDs are aligned with each other. The UE shall fulfil the minimum requirement specified in Table 7.6A.2.0.1-1 for in the presence of an interferer at a given frequency offset from the centre frequency of the assigned channel and an interferer power shall not exceed -25 dBm. The throughput of each carrier shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels as specified in Annexes A.2.3.2 and A.3.3.2 (with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 TDD for the DL-signal as described in Annex A.5.2.1). The requirement is verified with the test metric of EIS (Link=RX beam peak direction, Meas=Link angle).

Table 7.6A.2.0.1-1: In band blocking minimum requirements for intra-band contiguous CA

Rx Parameter	Units	All CA bandwidth classes
Power in Transmission Bandwidth Configuration, per CC		REFSENS + 14 dB
Pinterferer for band n257, n258, n261	dBm	Aggregated power + 21.5
Pinterferer for band n260	dBm	Aggregated power + 20.5
BW_Interferer	MHz	BW_{Channel_CA}
F_Ioffset	MHz	+2BW_{Channel_CA} / -2BW_{Channel_CA} NOTE 5
F_Interferer	MHz	F_{DL_low} + 0.5BW_{Channel_CA} To F_{DL_high} – 0.5BW_{Channel_CA}


NOTE 1: The interferer consists of the Reference measurement channel specified in Annex A.3.3.2 with one sided dynamic OCNG Pattern OP.1 TDD as described in Annex A.5.2.1. and set-up according to Annex C. NOTE 2: The REFSENS power level is specified in clause 7.3.2. NOTE 3: The wanted signal consists of the reference measurement channel specified in Annex A.3.3.2 QPSK, R=1/3 with one sided dynamic OCNG pattern OP.1 TDD as described in Annex A.5.2.1 and set-up according to Annex C. NOTE 4: The F_Interferer (offset) is the frequency separation between the centre of the aggregated CA bandwidth and the centre frequency of the Interferer signal. NOTE 5: The absolute value of the interferer offset F_Interferer (offset) shall be further adjusted to (CEIL(\|F_Interferer\|/SCS) + 0.5)*SCS MHz with SCS the sub-carrier spacing of the carrier closest to the interferer in MHz. The interfering signal has the same SCS as that of the closest carrier. NOTE 6: F_Interferer range values for unwanted modulated interfering signals are interferer centre frequencies. NOTE 7: The transmitter shall be set to 4 dB below the P_UMAX,f,c as defined in clause 6.2.4, with uplink configuration specified in Table 7.3.2.3.1-2.

7.6A.2.0.2 In-band blocking for Intra-band non-contiguous CA

For intra-band non-contiguous carrier aggregation with two component carriers, the requirement applies to out-of-gap and in-gap. For out-of-gap, the UE shall meet the requirements for each component carrier with parameters as specified in Table 7.6.2.3-1. The requirement associated to the maximum channel between across the component carriers is selected. For in-gap, the requirement shall apply if the following minimum gap condition is met:

∆f_IBB ≥ 0.5(BW₁ + BW₂) + 2 max(BW₁, BW₂),

where ∆f_IBB is the frequency separation between the centre frequencies of the component carriers and BW_k are the channel bandwidths of carrier k, k = 1,2.

If the minimum gap condition is met, the UE shall meet the requirement specified in Table 7.6.2.3-1 for each component carrier. The respective channel bandwidth of the component carrier under test will be used in the parameter calculations of the requirement. In case of more than two component carriers, the minimum gap condition is computed for any pair of adjacent component carriers following the same approach as the two component carriers. The in-gap requirement for the corresponding pairs shall apply if the minimum gap condition is met. For every component carrier to which the requirements apply, the UE shall meet the requirement with one active interferer signal (in-gap or out-of-gap) while all downlink carriers are active and the input power shall be distributed among the active DL CCs so their PSDs are aligned with each other.

7.6A.2.0.3 In-band blocking for Inter-band CA

For inter-band carrier aggregation with one component carrier per operating band and the uplink assigned to one NR band, the in-band blocking requirements are defined with the uplink active on the band other than the band whose downlink is being tested. The UE shall meet the requirements specified in clause 7.6.2 for each component carrier while all downlink carriers are active.

7.6A.2.1 In-band blocking for CA (2DL CA)

FFS

7.6A.2.2 In-band blocking for CA (3DL CA)

FFS

7.6A.2.3 In-band blocking for CA (4DL CA)

FFS

7.6A.2.4 In-band blocking for CA (5DL CA)

FFS

7.6A.2.5 In-band blocking for CA (6DL CA)

FFS

7.6A.2.6 In-band blocking for CA (7DL CA)

FFS

7.6A.2.7 In-band blocking for CA (8DL CA)

FFS

7.6D Blocking characteristics for UL MIMO

The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-2 [3] clause 7.6D.

7.7 Void

7.8 Void

7.9 Spurious emissions

Editor’s note: Following aspects are either missing or not yet determined:

– The testability of this test case is pending further analysis on relaxation of the requirement for band other than n257, n258, n260 and n261.

– Measurement Uncertainties and Test Tolerances are FFS for power class 1, 2, and 4.

– Connection diagram between SS and UE in TS 38.508-1 [10] Annex A is FFS.

– Test procedure only includes the testing of smartphone and is FFS for laptop and FWA.

7.9.1 Test purpose

Test verifies the UE’s spurious emissions meet the requirements described in clause 7.9.3.

Excess spurious emissions increase the interference to other systems.

7.9.2 Test applicability

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

7.9.3 Minimum conformance requirements

The spurious emissions power is the power of emissions generated or amplified in a receiver. The spurious emissions power level is measured as TRP.

The power of any narrow band CW spurious emission shall not exceed the maximum level specified in Table 7.9.3-1. The requirement is verified in beam locked mode with the test metric of TRP (Link=TX beam peak direction, Meas=TRP grid).

Table 7.9.3-1: General receiver spurious emission requirements

Frequency range	Measurement bandwidth	Maximum level	NOTE
30MHz ≤ f < 1GHz	100 kHz	-57 dBm	1
1GHz ≤ f ≤ 2^nd harmonic of the upper frequency edge of the DL operating band in GHz	1 MHz	-47 dBm	1
NOTE 1: Unused PDCCH resources are padded with resource element groups with power level given by PDCCH as defined in Annex C.3.1.

The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-2 [3] clause 7.9.

7.9.4 Test description

7.9.4.1 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 channel bandwidth and sub-carrier spacing, are shown in table 7.9.4.1-1. The details of the uplink and downlink reference measurement channels (RMC) are specified in Annexes A.2 and A.3. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in Annex C.2.

Table 7.9.4.1-1: Test Configuration Table

Default 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, Mid range, High range
Test Channel Bandwidths as specified in TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.3.1			Highest
Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1			Highest
Test Parameters
	Downlink Configuration			Uplink Configuration
Test ID	Mod’n	RB allocation		Mod’n	RB allocation
1	–	–		–	–
NOTE 1: The specific configuration of uplink and downlink are defined in Table 7.3.2.4.1-1.

1. Connection between SS and UE is shown in TS 38.508-1 [10] Annex A, [Figure TBD] for TE diagram and [Figure TBD] 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 DL and UL Reference Measurement channels are set according to Table 7.9.4.1-1.

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

7.9.4.2 Test procedure

1. Select any of the three Alignment Options (1, 2, or 3) from Tables N.2-1 through N.2-3 to mount the DUT inside the QZ.

2. If the re-positioning concept is applied, position the device in DUT Orientation 1 if the maximum beam peak direction is within zenith angular range 0^o≤≤90^o for the alignment option selected in step 1; position the device in DUT Orientation 2 (either Options 1 or 2) if the maximum beam peak direction is within zenith angular range 90^o<≤180^o for DUT Orientation 1 for the alignment option selected in step 1. If the re-positioning concept is not applied, position the device in DUT Orientation 1.

3. Set the UE in the Inband Tx beam peak direction found with a 3D EIRP scan as performed in Annex K.1.1 using the uplink configuration in section 6.2.1.1. Allow at least BEAM_SELECT_WAIT_TIME (NOTE 3) 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 the spurious emissions as per steps outlined below with an exception to the procedure in Annex K if the re-positioning concept is applied (NOTE 4). Step (a) is optional and applicable only if SNR (test requirement level in Table 7.9.5-1 minus offset value minus noise floor of the test system) ≥ 0 dB is guaranteed.

(a) Perform coarse TRP measurements to identify spurious emission frequencies and corresponding power level according to the procedures in Annex K, using coarse TRP measurement grid selection criteria as per Table M.4.5-3 in Annex M. The measurement is completed in both polarizations θ and φ over frequency range and measurement bandwidth according to Table 7.9.5-1. Optionally, a larger and non-constant measurement bandwidth than that of Table 7.9.5-1 may be applied. The measurement period shall capture the active time slots. For each spurious emission frequency with coarse TRP identified to be less than an offset dB from the TRP limit according to Table 7.9.5-1, continue with fine TRP procedures according to step (b).

The offset value shall be the TRP measurement uncertainty at 95% confidence level including the effect of coarse grid measurement uncertainty element, excluding the influence of noise. Different coarse TRP grids and corresponding offset values may be used for different frequencies. The coarse TRP grid and offset values used shall be recorded in the test report.

Table 7.9.4.2-1: Typical offset values for coarse TRP measurement step 7(a)

Grid	Frequency Range	Offset Value
Constant Density	6 GHz ≤ f < 12.75 GHz	5.25
	12.75 GHz ≤ f < 23.45GHz	5.21
	23.45 GHz ≤ f < 40.8GHz	5.49
	40.8 GHz ≤ f < 66GHz	7.31
	66 GHz ≤ f ≤ 80GHz	7.61
Constant-Step Size	6 GHz ≤ f < 12.75 GHz	5.38
	12.75 GHz ≤ f < 23.45GHz	5.34
	23.45 GHz ≤ f < 40.8GHz	5.62
	40.8 GHz ≤ f < 66GHz	7.43
	66 GHz ≤ f ≤ 80GHz	7.73
NOTE 1: These offset values are the upper limit values when fine TRP measurement uncertainty of the test system is same as maximum test system uncertainty in Annex F and when using the coarse measurement grid with minimum number of points as specified in Table M.4.5-3. NOTE 2: It is allowed to use the offset values derived based on test system’s actual measurement uncertainty budget and denser measurement grid as specified in Table M.4.5-3.

(b) Measure fine TRP measurements according to procedures in Annex K, using fine TRP measurement grid selection criteria as per Table M.4.5-3 in Annex M, for each of the spurious emission frequency identified in step (a). Apply a measurement bandwidth according to Table 7.9.5-1.

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

NOTE 1: The frequency range defined in Table 7.9.5-1 may be split into ranges. For each range a different test system, e.g. antenna and/or chamber, may be used. To pass the test case all verdicts of the frequency ranges must pass.

NOTE 2: Void.

NOTE 3: The BEAM_SELECT_WAIT_TIME default value is defined in Annex K.1.1.

NOTE 4: If the (in-band) beam peak is within 0^o≤≤90^o: perform first hemispherical TRP scan (0^o≤≤90^o) in DUT Orientation 1 and second hemispherical TRP scan (90^o>≥0^o) in DUT Orientation 2. If the (in-band) beam peak is within 90^o<≤180^o: perform first hemispherical TRP scan (0^o≤≤90^o) in DUT Orientation 2 and second hemispherical TRP scan (90^o>≥0^o) in DUT Orientation 1. The DUT with UBF activated needs to be re-positioned during the test.

NOTE 5: The coarse TRP measurement grid and corresponding offset dB value referred in step 5(a) above, for some valid grids can be found in TR 38.903[20] section B.18.

7.9.4.3 Message contents

Message contents are according to TS 38.508-1 [10] subclause 4.6.

7.9.5 Test requirement

The measured spurious emissions derived in step 5, shall not exceed the maximum level specified in Table 7.9.5-1.

Table 7.9.5-1: General receiver spurious emission requirements (Band n257, n258, n260, n261)

Frequency range	Measurement bandwidth	Maximum level	NOTE
6GHz ≤ f < 20GHz	1 MHz	-47 + 10.2 dBm	1
20GHz ≤ f < 40GHz	1 MHz	-47 + 17.2 dBm	1
40GHz ≤ f ≤ 2^nd harmonic of the upper frequency edge of the DL operating band in GHz	1 MHz	-47 + 33.1 dBm	1
NOTE 1: Unused PDCCH resources are padded with resource element groups with power level given by PDCCH as defined in Annex C.3.1.

Table 7.9.5-2: Void

7.10 Void

Annex A (normative):
Measurement channels