6.3B Output power dynamics for DC
38.521-33GPPNRPart 3: Range 1 and Range 2 Interworking operation with other radiosRadio transmission and receptionRelease 17TSUser Equipment (UE) conformance specification
6.3B.1 Minimum Output Power for EN-DC
6.3B.1.1 Minimum Output Power for intra-band contiguous EN-DC
6.3B.1.1.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 6.3.1.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.1.1.2 Test applicability
This test applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting intra-band contiguous EN-DC.
6.3B.1.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements
Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 6.3.1.3 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 6.3.2.3 in TS 36.521-1 [10] for E-UTRA carrier.
For intra-band contiguous EN-DC operation in FR1, minimum output power requirements specified in clause 6.3.1 of TS 38.101-1 [2] and clause 6.3.2 of TS 36.101 [5] shall only apply when the power of all NR and E-UTRA carriers are set to minimum value.
Exception requirements for both NR and E-UTRA are defined for this test and therefore LTE anchor agnostic approach is not applied.
The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-3 [4] clause 6.3.
6.3B.1.1.4 Test description
Same test descriptions as in clause 6.3.1.4 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier with the following exceptions:
Table 6.3B.1.1.4-1: Test configuration table
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E-UTRA Test Parameters |
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E-UTRA Channel Bandwidth |
E-UTRA Test Frequency |
Downlink |
Uplink |
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N/A for min output power test |
Modulation |
RB allocation |
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5 MHz |
MidRange |
QPSK |
25 |
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NOTE 1: E-UTRA Test Frequency as specified in TS 36.508 [11] clause 4.3.1. |
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For Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.1.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8], the following steps will be added to configure E-UTRA component:
2.1. The parameter settings for the E-UTRA cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [11] clause 4.4.3 with E-UTRA channel bandwidth and test frequencies defined in Table 6.3B.1.1.4-1.
3.1. Downlink signals are initially set up according to TS 36.521-1 [10] Annex C.0, C.1 and C.3.0, and uplink signals according to Annex H.1 and H.3.0.
4.1. The UL Reference Measurement channels are set according to Table 6.3B.1.1.4-1.
Step 6 of Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.1.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] is replaced by:
6. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity EN-DC, DC bearer MCG and SCG, Connected without release On according to TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.5.
Same test procedure as in clause 6.3.1.4.2 in TS 38.521-1 [8] with the following steps added for E-UTRA component:
1.1. For E-UTRA component, SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to table 6.3B.1.1.4-1. Since the UE has no payload and no loopback data to send the UE sends uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC.
2.1. For E-UTRA component, send continuously uplink power control "down" commands in every uplink scheduling information to the UE.
6.3B.1.1.5 Test requirements
Same test requirement as in clause 6.3.1.5 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.1.2 Minimum output power for intra-band non-contiguous EN-DC
6.3B.1.2.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 6.3.1.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.1.2.2 Test applicability
This test applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting intra-band non-contiguous EN-DC.
6.3B.1.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements
Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 6.3.1.3 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA. LTE anchor agnostic approach is applied.
The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-1 [2] clause 6.3.
6.3B.1.2.4 Test description
Same test descriptions as in clause 6.3.1.4 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier with the following exceptions:
Table 6.3B.1.2.4-1: Test Configuration Table
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Initial Conditions |
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Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.3.1 for different EN-DC bandwidth classes |
Low with maxWGap, High with maxWGap |
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Test EN-DC bandwidth combination as specified in Table 5.3B.1.2-1 across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE |
Lowest NRB_agg, Highest NRB_agg (NOTE 1) |
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NOTE 1: If the UE supports multiple CC Combinations in the EN-DC Configuration with the same NRB_agg , only the combination with the lowest NRB_SCG and highest NRB_SCG are tested for Lowest NRB_agg, and Highest NRB_agg, respectively. |
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The initial test configurations for E-UTRA as specified in Table 4.6-1 except for the parameters specified in Table 6.3B.1.2.4-1.
For Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.1.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8], the following steps will be added to configure E-UTRA component:
2.1. The parameter settings for the E-UTRA cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [11] clause 4.4.3 with E-UTRA channel bandwidth and test frequencies defined in Table 6.3B.1.2.4-1.
3.1. Downlink signals are initially set up according to TS 36.521-1 [10] Annex C, clauses C.0, C.1 and C.3.0, and uplink signals according to Annex H, clauses H.1 and H.3.0.
4.1. The UL Reference Measurement channels are set according to Table 6.3B.1.2.4-1.
Step 6 of Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.1.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] is replaced by the following two steps:
6. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity EN-DC, DC bearer MCG and SCG, Connected without release On according to TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.5.
7. On the E-UTRA carrier, disable periodic and aperiodic CQI reports, disable SRS, set TimeAlignmentTimerDedicated IE to infinity and disable downlink and uplink scheduling, all as per Table 4.6-1 under clause 4.6.
6.3B.1.2.5 Test requirements
Same test requirement as in clause 6.3.1.5 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.1.3 Minimum output power for inter-band EN-DC within FR1 (1 NR CC)
6.3B.1.3.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 6.3.1.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.1.3.2 Test applicability
This test case applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting inter-band EN-DC within FR1 with 1 NR UL CC.
6.3B.1.3.3 Minimum conformance requirements
Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 6.3.1.3 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA. LTE anchor agnostic approach is applied.
The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-3 [4] clause 6.3.
6.3B.1.3.4 Test description
Same test descriptions as in clause 6.3.1.4 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier with the following exceptions:
The initial test configurations for E-UTRA band consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, and channel bandwidths based on E-UTRA bands specified in Table 4.6-1. For Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.1.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8], the following steps will be added to configure E-UTRA component:
2.1. The parameter settings for E-UTRA cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [11] clause 4.4.3.
3.1. The E-UTRA downlink signal level, uplink signal level are set according to Table 4.6-1 and propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0 of TS 36.521-1 [10].
Step 6 of Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.1.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] is replaced by the following two steps:
6. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity EN-DC, DC bearer MCG and SCG, Connected without release On according to TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.5.
7. On the E-UTRA carrier, disable periodic and aperiodic CQI reports, disable SRS, set TimeAlignmentTimerDedicated IE to infinity and disable downlink and uplink scheduling, all as per Table 4.6-1 under clause 4.6.
6.3B.1.3.5 Test requirements
Same test requirement as in clause 6.3.1.5 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.1.4 Minimum Output Power for EN-DC Interband including FR2 (1 NR CC)
Editor’s note: The following aspects of the clause are for future consideration:
– Testing of extreme conditions for FR2 is FFS.
– Measurement Uncertainties and Test Tolerances are FFS for power class 1, 2 and 4.
6.3B.1.4.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 6.3.1.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.1.4.2 Test applicability
This test case applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting inter-band EN-DC including FR2 with 1 NR UL CC.
6.3B.1.4.3 Minimum conformance requirements
Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 6.3.1.3 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier.
No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA. LTE anchor agnostic approach is applied.
The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-3 [4] clause 6.3B.1.
6.3B.1.4.4 Test description
Same test description as in clause 6.3.1.4 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier with the following exception:
The initial test configurations for E-UTRA band consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, and channel bandwidths based on E-UTRA bands specified in Table 4.7-1.
For initial conditions as in clause 6.3.1.4.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9], the following steps will be added to configure E-UTRA component:
2.1. The parameter settings for E-UTRA cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [11] clause 4.4.3.
3.1. The E-UTRA downlink signal level, uplink signal level are set according to Table 4.7-1 and propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0 of TS 36.521-1 [10].
Step 6 of initial conditions as in clause 6.3.1.4.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9] is replaced by:
6. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity EN-DC, DC bearer MCG and SCG, Connected without release On according to TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.5.
Same test procedure as in clause 6.3.1.4.2 in TS 38.521-2 [9] with the following steps added for E-UTRA component:
1.1 On the E-UTRA carrier, disable periodic and aperiodic CQI reports, disable SRS, set TimeAlignmentTimerDedicated IE to infinity and disable downlink and uplink scheduling, all as per Table 4.7-1 under clause 4.7.
6.3B.1.4.5 Test requirements
Same test requirement as in clause 6.3.1.5 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.1.4_1 Minimum output power for inter-band EN-DC including FR2 (>1 NR CC)
6.3B.1.4_1.1 Minimum output power for inter-band EN-DC including FR2 (2 NR CCs)
Editor’s note: This clause is incomplete. The following aspects are either missing or not yet determined:
– The referred test case 6.3A.1.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9] is incomplete for NR aggregated channel bandwidth wider than 400MHz and power classes 1, 2, 4.
6.3B.1.4_1.1.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 6.3.1.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.1.4_1.1.2 Test applicability
This test case applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting inter-band EN-DC including FR2 with 2 NR UL CCs.
6.3B.1.4_1.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements
Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 6.3.1.3 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier.
No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA. LTE anchor agnostic approach is applied.
The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-3 [4] clause 6.3B.
6.3B.1.4_1.1.4 Test description
6.3B.1.4_1.1.4.1 Initial condition
Same test description as in clause 6.3A.1.1.4 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier with the following exception:
The initial test configurations for E-UTRA band consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, and channel bandwidths based on E-UTRA bands specified in Table 4.7-1.
For Initial conditions as in clause 6.3A.1.1.4.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9], the following steps will be added to configure E-UTRA component:
2.1. The parameter settings for E-UTRA cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [11] clause 4.4.3.
3.1. The E-UTRA downlink signal level, uplink signal level are set according to Table 4.7-1 and propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0 of TS 36.521-1 [10].
Step 6 of Initial conditions as in clause 6.3A.1.1.4.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9] is replaced by:
6. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity EN-DC, DC bearer MCG and SCG, Connected without release On according to TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.5.
Same test procedure as in clause 6.3A.1.1.4.2 in TS 38.521-2 [9] with the following steps added for E-UTRA component:
1.1 On the E-UTRA carrier, disable periodic and aperiodic CQI reports, disable SRS, set TimeAlignmentTimerDedicated IE to infinity and disable downlink and uplink scheduling, all as per Table 4.7-1 under clause 4.7.
6.3B.1.4_1.1.5 Test Requirements
Same test requirement as in clause 6.3A.1.1.5 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.1.4_1.2 Minimum output power for inter-band EN-DC including FR2 (3 NR CCs)
Editor’s note: This clause is incomplete. The following aspects are either missing or not yet determined:
– The referred test case 6.3A.1.2 in TS 38.521-2 [9] is incomplete for NR aggregated channel bandwidth wider than 400MHz and power classes 1, 2, 4.
6.3B.1.4_1.2.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 6.3.1.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.1.4_1.2.2 Test applicability
This test case applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting inter-band EN-DC including FR2 with 3 NR UL CCs.
6.3B.1.4_1.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements
Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 6.3.1.3 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier.
No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA. LTE anchor agnostic approach is applied.
The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-3 [4] clause 6.3B.
6.3B.1.4_1.2.4 Test description
6.3B.1.4_1.2.4.1 Initial condition
Same test description as in clause 6.3A.1.2.4 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier with the following exception:
The initial test configurations for E-UTRA band consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, and channel bandwidths based on E-UTRA bands specified in Table 4.7-1.
For Initial conditions as in clause 6.3A.1.2.4.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9], the following steps will be added to configure E-UTRA component:
2.1. The parameter settings for E-UTRA cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [11] clause 4.4.3.
3.1. The E-UTRA downlink signal level, uplink signal level are set according to Table 4.7-1 and propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0 of TS 36.521-1 [10].
Step 6 of Initial conditions as in clause 6.3A.1.2.4.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9] is replaced by:
6. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity EN-DC, DC bearer MCG and SCG, Connected without release On according to TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.5.
Same test procedure as in clause 6.3A.1.2.4.2 in TS 38.521-2 [9] with the following steps added for E-UTRA component:
1.1 On the E-UTRA carrier, disable periodic and aperiodic CQI reports, disable SRS, set TimeAlignmentTimerDedicated IE to infinity and disable downlink and uplink scheduling, all as per Table 4.7-1 under clause 4.7.
6.3B.1.4_1.2.5 Test Requirements
Same test requirement as in clause 6.3A.1.2.5 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.1.4_1.3 Minimum output power for inter-band EN-DC including FR2 (4 NR CCs)
Editor’s note: This clause is incomplete. The following aspects are either missing or not yet determined:
– The referred test case 6.3A.1.3 in TS 38.521-2 [9] is incomplete for NR aggregated channel bandwidth wider than 400MHz and power classes 1, 2, 4.
6.3B.1.4_1.3.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 6.3.1.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.1.4_1.3.2 Test applicability
This test case applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting inter-band EN-DC including FR2 with 4 NR UL CCs.
6.3B.1.4_1.3.3 Minimum conformance requirements
Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 6.3.1.3 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier.
No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA. LTE anchor agnostic approach is applied.
The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-3 [4] clause 6.3B.
6.3B.1.4_1.3.4 Test description
6.3B.1.4_1.3.4.1 Initial condition
Same test description as in clause 6.3A.1.3.4 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier with the following exception:
The initial test configurations for E-UTRA band consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, and channel bandwidths based on E-UTRA bands specified in Table 4.7-1.
For Initial conditions as in clause 6.3A.1.3.4.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9], the following steps will be added to configure E-UTRA component:
2.1. The parameter settings for E-UTRA cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [11] clause 4.4.3.
3.1. The E-UTRA downlink signal level, uplink signal level are set according to Table 4.7-1 and propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0 of TS 36.521-1 [10].
Step 6 of Initial conditions as in clause 6.3A.1.3.4.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9] is replaced by:
6. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity EN-DC, DC bearer MCG and SCG, Connected without release On according to TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.5.
Same test procedure as in clause 6.3A.1.3.4.2 in TS 38.521-2 [9] with the following steps added for E-UTRA component:
1.1 On the E-UTRA carrier, disable periodic and aperiodic CQI reports, disable SRS, set TimeAlignmentTimerDedicated IE to infinity and disable downlink and uplink scheduling, all as per Table 4.7-1 under clause 4.7.
6.3B.1.4_1.3.5 Test Requirements
Same test requirement as in clause 6.3A.1.3.5 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.1.4D Minimum output power for inter-band EN-DC including FR2 for UL MIMO
Editor’s note: This clause is incomplete. The following aspects are either missing or not yet determined:
– The referred test case 6.3D.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9] is incomplete
6.3B.1.4D.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 6.3D.1.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.1.4D.2 Test applicability
This test case applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting inter-band EN-DC FR2.
6.3B.1.4D.3 Minimum conformance requirements
Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 6.3D.1.3 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier.
No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA. LTE anchor agnostic approach is applied.
The normative reference for this measurement is TS 38.101-3 [4] clause 6.3B.
6.3B.1.4D.4 Test Description
Same test description as in clause 6.3D.1.4 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier with the following exceptions:
The initial test configurations for E-UTRA consist of test frequency based on E-UTRA operating band and test channel bandwidth as specified in Table 4.7-1.
For Initial conditions as in clause 6.3D.1.4.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9], the following steps will be added to configure E-UTRA component:
2.1. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [11] subclause 4.4.3.
3.1. The E-UTRA downlink signal level, uplink signal level are set according to Table 4.7-1 and propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0 of TS 36.521-1 [10].
Step 6 of Initial conditions as in clause 6.3D.1.4.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9] is replaced by:
6. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity EN-DC, DC bearer MCG and SCG, Connected without release On according to TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.5.
Same Test procedure as in clause 6.3D.1.4.2 in TS 38.521-2 [9] with the following steps added for E-UTRA component:
1.1. On the E-UTRA carrier, disable periodic and aperiodic CQI reports, disable SRS, set TimeAlignmentTimerDedicated IE to infinity and disable downlink and uplink scheduling, all as per Table 4.7-1 under clause 4.7.
6.3B.1.4D.5 Test Requirement
Same test requirement as specified in clause 6.3D.1.5 of TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier(s).
6.3B.2 Transmit OFF Power for EN-DC
6.3B.2.1 Transmit OFF Power for intra-band contiguous EN-DC
6.3B.2.1.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 6.3.2.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.2.1.2 Test applicability
The requirements of this test apply in Clause 6.3B.3 Tx ON/OFF time mask/PUCCH time mask to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting intra-band contiguous EN-DC.
6.3B.2.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements
Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 6.3.2.3 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-3 [4] clause 6.3.
6.3B.2.1.4 Test description
This test is covered by Clause 6.3B.3 Tx ON/OFF time mask/PUCCH time mask for EN-DC.
6.3B.2.1.5 Test requirements
Same test requirement as in clause 6.3.2.5 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.2.2 Transmit OFF Power for intra-band non-contiguous EN-DC
6.3B.2.2.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 6.3.2.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.2.2.2 Test applicability
The requirements of this test apply in clause 6.3B.3 Tx ON/OFF time mask/PUCCH time mask to all types of E-UTRA UE Release 15 and forward, supporting intra-band non-contiguous EN-DC.
6.3B.2.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements
Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 6.3.2.3 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-3 [4] clause 6.3.
6.3B.2.2.4 Test description
This test is covered by Clause 6.3B.3 Tx ON/OFF time mask/PUCCH time mask for EN-DC.
6.3B.2.2.5 Test requirements
Same test requirement as in clause 6.3.2.5 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.2.3 Transmit OFF Power for inter-band EN-DC within FR1 (1 NR CC)
6.3B.2.3.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 6.3.2.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.2.3.2 Test applicability
The requirements of this test apply in Clause 6.3B.3.3 Tx ON/OFF time mask/PUCCH time mask to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting inter-band EN-DC within FR1 with 1 NR UL CC.
6.3B.2.3.3 Minimum conformance requirements
Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 6.3.2.3 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA. LTE anchor agnostic approach is applied.
The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-3 [4] clause 6.3.
6.3B.2.3.4 Test description
This test is covered by Clause 6.3B.3 Tx ON/OFF time mask/PUCCH time mask for EN-DC.
6.3B.2.3.5 Test requirements
Same test requirement as in clause 6.3.2.5 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.2.4 Transmit OFF Power for inter-band EN-DC including FR2 (1 NR CC)
Editor’s note: This test case is complete for Band n257. Following aspects are either missing or not yet determined:
– The referred test case 6.3.2 in TS 38.521-2 [9] is incomplete for other than band n257.
6.3B.2.4.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 6.3.2.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.2.4.2 Test applicability
This test case applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting inter-band EN-DC including FR2 with 1 NR UL CC.
6.3B.2.4.3 Minimum conformance requirements
Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 6.3.2.3 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier.
No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA. LTE anchor agnostic approach is applied.
The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-3 [4] clause 6.3.
6.3B.2.4.4 Test description
Same test description as in clause 6.3.2.4 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier with the following exception:
The initial test configurations for E-UTRA band consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, and channel bandwidths based on E-UTRA bands specified in Table 4.7-1.
For Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.2.4.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9], the following steps will be added to configure E-UTRA component:
2.1. The parameter settings for E-UTRA cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [11] clause 4.4.3.
3.1. The E-UTRA downlink signal level, uplink signal level are set according to Table 4.7-1 and propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0 of TS 36.521-1 [10].
Step 6 of Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.2.4.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9] is replaced by:
6. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity EN-DC, DC bearer MCG and SCG, Connected without release On according to TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.5.
Same test procedure as in clause 6.3.2.4.2 in TS 38.521-2 [9] with the following steps added for E-UTRA component:
1.1 On the E-UTRA carrier, disable periodic and aperiodic CQI reports, disable SRS, set TimeAlignmentTimerDedicated IE to infinity and disable downlink and uplink scheduling, all as per Table 4.7-1 under clause 4.7.
6.3B.2.4.5 Test requirements
Same test requirement as in clause 6.3.2.5 in TS 38.521-2 [8] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.2.4_1 Void
6.3B.2.4D Transmit OFF Power for inter-band EN-DC including FR2 for UL-MIMO
Editor’s note: This clause is incomplete. The following aspects are either missing or not yet determined:
– The referred test case 6.3D.2 in TS 38.521-2 [9] is incomplete
6.3B.2.4D.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 6.3D.2.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.2.4D.2 Test applicability
This test case applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting inter-band EN-DC including FR2 for UL-MIMO.
6.3B.2.4D.3 Minimum conformance requirements
Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 6.3D.2.3 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier.
No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA. LTE anchor agnostic approach is applied.
The normative reference for this measurement is TS 38.101-3 [4] clause 6.3B.
6.3B.2.4D.4 Test Description
Same test description as in clause 6.3D.2.4 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier with the following exceptions:
The initial test configurations for E-UTRA consist of test frequency based on E-UTRA operating band and test channel bandwidth as specified in Table 4.7-1.
For Initial conditions as in clause 6.3D.2.4.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9], the following steps will be added to configure E-UTRA component:
2.1. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [11] subclause 4.4.3.
3.1. The E-UTRA downlink signal level, uplink signal level are set according to Table 4.7-1 and propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0 of TS 36.521-1 [10].
Step 6 of Initial conditions as in clause 6.3D.2.4.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9] is replaced by:
6. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity EN-DC, DC bearer MCG and SCG, Connected without release On according to TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.5.
Same Test procedure as in clause 6.3D.2.4.2 in TS 38.521-2 [9] with the following steps added for E-UTRA component:
1.1. On the E-UTRA carrier, disable periodic and aperiodic CQI reports, disable SRS, set TimeAlignmentTimerDedicated IE to infinity and disable downlink and uplink scheduling, all as per Table 4.7-1 under clause 4.7.
6.3B.2.4D.5 Test Requirement
Same test requirement as specified in clause 6.3D.2.5 of TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier(s).
6.3B.3 Transmit ON/OFF time mask/PUCCH time mask for EN-DC
6.3B.3.1 Transmit ON/OFF time mask for intra-band contiguous EN-DC
6.3B.3.1.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 6.3.3.2.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.3.1.2 Test applicability
This test applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting intra-band contiguous EN-DC.
6.3B.3.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements
Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 6.3.3.2.3 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA. LTE anchor agnostic approach is applied.
The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-3 [4] clause 6.3.
6.3B.3.1.4 Test description
Same test descriptions as in clause 6.3.3.2.4 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier with the following exceptions:
The initial test configurations for E-UTRA band consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, and channel bandwidths based on E-UTRA bands specified in Table 4.6-1.
For Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.3.2.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8], the following steps will be added to configure E-UTRA component:
2.1. The parameter settings for the E-UTRA cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [11] clause 4.4.3.
3.1. The E-UTRA Downlink signal level, uplink signal level are set according to Table 4.6-1 and propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0 of TS 36.521-1 [10].
Step 6 of Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.3.2.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] is replaced by:
6. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity EN-DC, DC bearer MCG and SCG, Connected without release On according to TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.5.
Same test procedure as in clause 6.3.3.2.4.2 in TS 38.521-1 [8] with the following steps added for E-UTRA component:
1.1. On the E-UTRA carrier, disable periodic and aperiodic CQI reports, disable SRS, set TimeAlignmentTimerDedicated IE to infinity and disable downlink and uplink scheduling, all as per Table 4.6-1 under clause 4.6.
6.3B.3.1.5 Test requirements
Same test requirement as in clause 6.3.3.2.5 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.3.2 Transmit ON/OFF time mask for intra-band non-contiguous EN-DC
6.3B.3.2.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 6.3.3.2.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.3.2.2 Test applicability
This test applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting intra-band non-contiguous EN-DC.
6.3B.3.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements
Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 6.3.3.2.3 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA. LTE anchor agnostic approach is applied.
The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-3 [4] clause 6.3.
6.3B.3.2.4 Test description
Same test descriptions as in clause 6.3.3.2.4 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier with the following exceptions:
The initial test configurations for E-UTRA band consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, and channel bandwidths based on E-UTRA bands specified in Table 4.6-1.
For Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.3.2.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8], the following steps will be added to configure E-UTRA component:
2.1. The parameter settings for the E-UTRA cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [11] clause 4.4.3.
3.1. The E-UTRA Downlink signal level, uplink signal level are set according to Table 4.6-1 and propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0 of TS 36.521-1 [10].
Step 6 of Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.3.2.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] is replaced by:
6. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity EN-DC, DC bearer MCG and SCG, Connected without release On according to TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.5.
Same test procedure as in clause 6.3.3.2.4.2 in TS 38.521-1 [8] with the following steps added for E-UTRA component:
1.1. On the E-UTRA carrier, disable periodic and aperiodic CQI reports, disable SRS, set TimeAlignmentTimerDedicated IE to infinity and disable downlink and uplink scheduling, all as per Table 4.6-1 under clause 4.6.
6.3B.3.2.5 Test requirements
Same test requirement as in clause 6.3.3.2.5 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.3.3 Transmit ON/OFF time mask for inter-band EN-DC within FR1 (1 NR CC)
6.3B.3.3.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 6.3.3.2.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.3.3.2 Test applicability
This test applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting inter-band EN-DC within FR1 with 1 NR UL CC.
6.3B.3.3.3 Minimum conformance requirements
Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 6.3.3.2.3 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA. LTE anchor agnostic approach is applied.
The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-3 [4] clause 6.3.
6.3B.3.3.4 Test description
Same test descriptions as in clause 6.3.3.2.4 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier with the following exceptions:
The initial test configurations for E-UTRA band consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, and channel bandwidths based on E-UTRA bands specified in Table 4.6-1.
For Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.3.2.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8], the following steps will be added to configure E-UTRA component:
2.1. The parameter settings for the E-UTRA cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [11] clause 4.4.3.
3.1. The E-UTRA Downlink signal level, uplink signal level are set according to Table 4.6-1 and propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0 of TS 36.521-1 [10].
Step 6 of Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.3.2.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] is replaced by:
6. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity EN-DC, DC bearer MCG and SCG, Connected without release On according to TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.5.
Same test procedure as in clause 6.3.3.2.4.2 in TS 38.521-1 [8] with the following steps added for E-UTRA component:
1.1. On the E-UTRA carrier, disable periodic and aperiodic CQI reports, disable SRS, set TimeAlignmentTimerDedicated IE to infinity and disable downlink and uplink scheduling, all as per Table 4.6-1 under clause 4.6.
6.3B.3.3.5 Test requirements
Same test requirement as in clause 6.3.3.2.5 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.3.4 Transmit ON/OFF time mask for inter-band EN-DC including FR2 (1 NR CC)
Editor’s note: The following aspects are either missing or not yet determined:
– The referred test case 6.3.3.2 in TS 38.521-2 [9] is incomplete for power class 1, 2 and 4.
– The referred test case 6.3.3.2 in TS 38.521-2 [9] is incomplete for band n259.
6.3B.3.4.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 6.3.3.2.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.3.4.2 Test applicability
This test case applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting inter-band EN-DC FR2 with 1 NR UL CC.
6.3B.3.4.3 Minimum conformance requirements
Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 6.3.3.2.3 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier.
No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA. LTE anchor agnostic approach is applied.
The normative reference for this measurement is TS 38.101-3 [4] clause 6.3B.
6.3B.3.4.4 Test Description
Same test description as in clause 6.3.3.2.4 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier with the following exceptions:
The initial test configurations for E-UTRA consist of test frequency based on E-UTRA operating band and test channel bandwidth as specified in Table 4.7-1.
For Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.3.2.4.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9], the following steps will be added to configure E-UTRA component:
2.1. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [11] subclause 4.4.3.
3.1. The E-UTRA downlink signal level, uplink signal level are set according to Table 4.7-1 and propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0 of TS 36.521-1 [10].
Step 6 of Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.3.2.4.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9] is replaced by:
6. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity EN-DC, DC bearer MCG and SCG, Connected without release On according to TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.5.
Same Test procedure as in clause 6.3.3.2.4.2 in TS 38.521-2 [9] with the following steps added for E-UTRA component:
1.1 On the E-UTRA carrier, disable periodic and aperiodic CQI reports, disable SRS, set TimeAlignmentTimerDedicated IE to infinity and disable downlink and uplink scheduling, all as per Table 4.7-1 under clause 4.7.
6.3B.3.4.5 Test Requirement
Same test requirement as specified in clause 6.3.3.2.5 of TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier(s).
6.3B.3.4D Transmit ON/OFF time mask for inter-band EN-DC including FR2 for UL-MIMO
Editor’s note: This clause is incomplete. The following aspects are either missing or not yet determined:
– The referred test case 6.3D.3 in TS 38.521-2 [9] is incomplete
6.3B.3.4D.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 6.3D.3.1.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.3.4D.2 Test applicability
This test case applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting inter-band EN-DC FR2.
6.3B.3.4D.3 Minimum conformance requirements
Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 6.3D.3.1.3 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier.
No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA. LTE anchor agnostic approach is applied.
The normative reference for this measurement is TS 38.101-3 [4] clause 6.3B.
6.3B.3.4D.4 Test Description
Same test description as in clause 6.3D.3.1.4 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier with the following exceptions:
The initial test configurations for E-UTRA consist of test frequency based on E-UTRA operating band and test channel bandwidth as specified in Table 4.7-1.
For Initial conditions as in clause 6.3D.3.1.4.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9], the following steps will be added to configure E-UTRA component:
2.1. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [11] subclause 4.4.3.
3.1. The E-UTRA downlink signal level, uplink signal level are set according to Table 4.7-1 and propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0 of TS 36.521-1 [10].
Step 6 of Initial conditions as in clause 6.3D.3.1.4.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9] is replaced by:
6. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity EN-DC, DC bearer MCG and SCG, Connected without release On according to TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.5.
Same Test procedure as in clause 6.3D.3.1.4.2 in TS 38.521-2 [9] with the following steps added for E-UTRA component:
1.1. On the E-UTRA carrier, disable periodic and aperiodic CQI reports, disable SRS, set TimeAlignmentTimerDedicated IE to infinity and disable downlink and uplink scheduling, all as per Table 4.7-1 under clause 4.7.
6.3B.3.4D.5 Test Requirement
Same test requirement as specified in TS 38.521-2 [9] clause 6.3D.3.1.5 for the NR carrier(s).
6.3B.3_1 E-UTRA and NR switching time mask for switching between two uplink carriers
6.3B.3_1.1 E-UTRA and NR switching time mask for switching between two uplink carriers for inter-band EN-DC
Editor’s note: This clause is incomplete. The following aspects are either missing or not yet determined:
– The test procedure needs further discussion.
– The test clause number needs further discussion.
– The test requirement for the E-UTRA carrier and the NR carrier is FFS.
6.3B.3_1.1.1 Test purpose
To verify that the E-UTRA and NR switching time mask for switching between two uplink carriers for inter-band EN-DC meets the requirements given in 6.3B.4.1 in TS 38.101-3 [4].
The E-UTRA and NR switching time mask for switching between two uplink carriers for inter-band EN-DC defines the transient period(s) and the switching period allowed between two uplink carriers for an uplink band pair of an inter-band EN-DC configuration when the capability uplinkTxSwitchingPeriod is present.
6.3B.3_1.1.2 Test applicability
This test case applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 16 and forward, supporting 2UL inter-band EN-DC and dynamic UL Tx switching.
6.3B.3_1.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements
In addition to the requirements in 6.3B.0 and the maximum output power requirement specified in Table 6.2B.1.3-1 with inter-band EN-DC (two bands), the switching time mask specified in this sub-clause is applicable for an uplink band pair of an inter-band EN-DC configuration without SUL band when the capability uplinkTxSwitchingPeriod is present, and is only applicable for uplink switching mechanisms specified in sub-clause 6.1.6 of TS 38.214 [14], where E-UTRA UL carrier 1 is capable of one transmit antenna connector and NR UL carrier 2 is capable of two transmit antenna connectors, and the two uplink carriers are in different bands with different carrier frequencies. The UE shall support the switch between single layer transmission with one antenna port and two-layer transmission with two antenna ports on the two uplink carriers following the scheduling commands and rank adaptation, i.e., both single layer and two-layer transmission with 2 antenna ports, and single layer transmission with 1 antenna port shall be supported on NR UL carrier 2.
The switching periods described in Figure 6.3B.4.1-1 are only located in NR carrier, and the length of uplink switching period X is less than the value indicated by UE capability uplinkTxSwitchingPeriod.
Figure 6.3B.4.1-1: Time mask for switching between E-UTRA UL carrier and NR UL carrier, where the switching period is located in NR carrier
The requirements apply for the case of co-located and synchronized network deployment with the max receiving timing difference of 3us between the two carriers.
The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-3 [4] clause 6.3B.4.1 for the NR and the E-UTRA carrier.
Exception requirements for both NR and E-UTRA are defined for this test and therefore LTE anchor agnostic approach is not applied.
6.3B.3_1.1.4 Test description
6.3B.3_1.1.4.1 Initial condition
Initial conditions are a set of test configurations the UE needs to be tested in and the steps for the SS to take with the UE to reach the correct measurement state.
The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies and channel bandwidths based on EN-DC operating bands specified in clause 5.3B.1.2, channel bandwidths and sub-carrier spacings for the NR cell specified in TS 38.521-1 [8] clause 5.3 and channel bandwidth for the E-UTRA cell are specified in TS 36.521-1 [10] clause 5.4.2. All of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each EN-DC configuration specified in clause 5.3B.1.2, and are shown in table 6.3B.3_1.1.4.1-1. The details of the uplink reference measurement channels (RMCs) are specified in TS 36.521-1 [10] Annex A, clause A.2.3 for E-UTRA RMC for TDD, TS 36.521-1 [10] Annex A, clause A.2.2 for E-UTRA RMC for FDD, and TS 38.521-1 [8] Annex A, clause A.2 for NR RMC. Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in TS 36.521-1 [10] Annex C, clause C.2 and in TS 38.521-1 [8] Annex C, clause C.2 for E-UTRA CG and NR CG respectively.
Table 6.3B.3_1.1.4.1-1: Test configuration table for Inter-band EN-DC Uplink switching
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Initial Conditions |
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Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 4.1 |
Normal |
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NR Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 4.3.1 E-UTRA Test Frequencies as specified in TS 36.508-1 [11] clause 4.3.1 |
Mid range for E-UTRA CC1 and NR CC1 (NOTE 3) |
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Test EN-DC bandwidth combination as specified in TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 4.3.1 |
Highest for E-UTRA CC1 and NR CC1 |
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NR Test SCS as specified in Table 5.3.5-1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] |
Highest |
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NR/E-UTRA Test Parameters |
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Test ID |
Downlink Configuration |
EN-DC Uplink Configuration |
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E-UTRA Cell |
NR Cell |
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Modulation |
RB allocation (NOTE 2) |
Modulation |
RB allocation (NOTE 1) |
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1 |
N/A |
QPSK |
Outer Full |
CP-OFDM QPSK |
Outer Full |
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NOTE 1: The specific configuration of each RB allocation is defined in Table 6.1-1 in TS 38.521-1 [8]. NOTE 2: The specific configuration of each RB allocation is defined in Table 6.1-1 in current specification. NOTE 3: For NR band n28, 30MHz test channel bandwidth is tested with Low range test frequency. |
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1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in TS 38.508-1 [6] Annex A, Figure A.3.1.1.2 for TE diagram and clause A.3.2 for UE diagram.
2. The parameter settings for the E-UTRA cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [11] clause 4.4.3, and the parameter settings for the NR cell are set up according to TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.4.3.
3. Downlink signals are initially set up according to TS 36.521-1 [10] Annex C.0 and TS 38.521-1 [8] Annex C.0 for E-UTRA CG and NR CG respectively, and uplink signals according to TS 36.521-1 [10] Annex H and TS 38.521-1 [8] Annex G for E-UTRA CG and NR CG respectively.
4. NR downlink signals are initially set up according to Annex C.0, C.1, and C.2 and uplink signals according to Annex G.0, G.1, G.2, and G.3.0 of TS 38.521-1 [8].
5. The UL Reference Measurement Channel is set according to Table 6.3A.3.1_1.4.1-1 for E-UTRA CG and NR CG respectively.
6. Propagation conditions are set according to TS 36.521-1 [10] Annex B.0 and TS 38.521-1 [8] Annex B.0 for E-UTRA CG and NR CG respectively.
7. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity EN-DC, DC bearer MCG and SCG, Connected without release On according to TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.5. Message contents are defined in clause 6.3A.3.1_1.4.3 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR CG.
6.3B.3_1.1.4.2 Test procedure
Carrier 1 and Carrier 2 refers to the E-UTRA component and the NR carrier respectively
1. Configure Carrier 2 according to Annex C.0, C.1, C.2 for all downlink physical channels.
2. The SS shall configure Carrier 2 as per TS 38.508-1 [5] clause 5.5.1. Message contents are defined in clause 6.3A.3.1_1.4.3 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR Carrier 2.
3. SS activates Carrier 2 by sending the activation MAC CE (Refer TS 38.321 [18], clauses 5.9, 6.1.3.10). Wait for at least 2 seconds (Refer TS 38.133 [19], clause 9.3).
4. For Carrier 1, SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to table 6.3B.1.1.4-1 on E-UTRA subframe n-1, where E-UTRA subframe n is an uplink slot for Carrier 2 and n-1 ≥ 20 when SCS=15 kHz (n-1 ≥ 40 when SCS=30 kHz, n-1 ≥ 80 when SCS=60 kHz). Since the UE has no payload and no loopback data to send the UE sends uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC.
5. The SS sends uplink scheduling information via DCI format 0_1 with TPC command 0dB for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 6.3A.3.1_1.4.1-1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] on Carrier 2 on slot n (n ≥1) and slot m, with both slot n and slot m being uplink slots for Carrier 2 and m ≥ n+20 when SCS=15kHz (m ≥ n+40 when SCS=30 kHz, m ≥ n+80 when SCS=60 kHz). Since the UE has no payload and no loopback data to send the UE sends uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC. The PDCCH DCI format 0_1 is specified with the condition 2TX_UL_MIMO in TS 38.508-1 [5] subclause 4.3.6.1.1.2.
6. Measure the output power of UE PUSCH transmission for Carrier 1 during the E-UTRA subframe n-1, for Carrier 1 excluding a transient period of 20 µs in the end of the E-UTRA subframe n-1.
7. Measure the sum of output power of UE PUSCH transmission on Carrier 2 over all antenna connectors during slot n and slot m excluding a switching period X and a transient period of 10 µs in the beginning of slot n and in the end of slot m. The length of uplink switching period X is indicated by UE capability uplinkTxSwitchingPeriod.
8. For Carrier 1, SS sends uplink scheduling information for each UL HARQ process via PDCCH DCI format 0 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to table 6.3B.1.1.4-1 on E-UTRA subframe m+1. Since the UE has no payload and no loopback data to send the UE sends uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC.
9. Measure the output power of UE PUSCH transmission for Carrier 1 during slot m+1 excluding a transient period of 20 µs in the beginning of slot m+1.
6.3B.3_1.1.5 Test requirements
FFS on the test requirement for the NR carrier.
FFS on the test requirement for the E-UTRA carrier.
6.3B.4 PRACH time mask for EN-DC
6.3B.4.1 PRACH time mask for intra-band contiguous EN-DC
6.3B.4.1.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 6.3.3.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.4.1.2 Test applicability
This test applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting intra-band contiguous EN-DC.
6.3B.4.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements
Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 6.3.3.4.3 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-3 [4] clause 6.3.
No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA. LTE anchor agnostic approach is applied.
6.3B.4.1.4 Test description
Same test description as in clause 6.3.3.4.4 in TS 38.521-1 [8] with the following exception:
Table 6.3B.4.1.4-1: Test Configuration Table
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Initial Conditions |
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Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.3.1 for different DC bandwidth classes. |
Mid range |
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Test EN-DC bandwidth combination as specified in Table 5.3B.1.2-1 across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE |
Highest NRB_agg (NOTE 1) |
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NOTE 1: If the UE supports multiple CC Combinations in the EN-DC Configuration with the same NRB_agg , only the combination with the highest NRB_SCG is tested |
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The initial test configurations for E-UTRA as specified in Table 4.6-1 except for the parameters specified in Table 6.3B.4.1.4-1.
For Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.3.4.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8], the following steps will be added to configure E-UTRA component:
2.1. The parameter settings for E-UTRA cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [11] clause 4.4.3.
3.1. The E-UTRA downlink signal level, uplink signal level are set according to Table 4.6-1 and propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0 of TS 36.521-1 [10].
Step 5 of Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.3.4.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] is replaced by the following two steps:
5. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity EN-DC, DC bearer MCG and SCG, Connected without release On according to TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.5.
6. On the E-UTRA carrier, disable periodic and aperiodic CQI reports, disable SRS, set TimeAlignmentTimerDedicated IE to infinity and disable downlink and uplink scheduling, all as per Table 4.6-1 under clause 4.6.
For Message contents as in clause 6.3.3.4.4.3 in TS 38.521-1 [8], the following exception:
Table 6.3B.4.1.4-2: RACH-ConfigGeneric: PRACH measurement
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Derivation Path: TS 38.508-1[5], Table 4.6.3-130 |
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Information Element |
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Comment |
Condition |
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RACH-ConfigGeneric ::= SEQUENCE { |
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prach-ConfigurationIndex |
14 |
Unpaired Spectrum |
PRACH Format 0 |
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128 |
Unpaired Spectrum |
PRACH Format A3 |
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6.3B.4.1.5 Test requirements
Same test requirement as in clause 6.3.3.4.5 in TS 38.521-1 [8].
6.3B.4.2 PRACH Time Mask for intra-band non-contiguous EN-DC
6.3B.4.2.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 6.3.3.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.4.2.2 Test applicability
This test applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting intra-band non-contiguous EN-DC.
6.3B.4.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements
Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 6.3.3.4.3 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-3 [4] clause 6.3.
No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA. LTE anchor agnostic approach is applied.
6.3B.4.2.4 Test description
Same test description as in clause 6.3.3.4.4 in TS 38.521-1 [8] with the following exception:
Table 6.3B.4.2.4-1: Test Configuration Table
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Initial Conditions |
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Test Frequencies as specified in TS 36TS 38.508-1 [76] clause 4.3.1 for different EN-DC bandwidth classes |
MaxWGap |
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Test EN-DC bandwidth combination as specified in Table 5.3B.1.2-1 across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE |
Highest NRB_agg (NOTE 1) |
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NOTE 1: If the UE supports multiple CC Combinations in the EN-DC Configuration with the same NRB_agg , only the combination with the highest NRB_SCG is tested |
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The initial test configurations for E-UTRA as specified in Table 4.6-1 except for the parameters specified in Table 6.3B.4.2.4-1.
For Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.3.4.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8], the following steps will be added to configure E-UTRA component:
2.1. The parameter settings for E-UTRA cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [11] clause 4.4.3.
3.1. The E-UTRA downlink signal level, uplink signal level are set according to Table 4.6-1 and propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0 of TS 36.521-1 [10].
Step 5 of Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.3.4.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] is replaced by the following two steps:
5. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity EN-DC, DC bearer MCG and SCG, Connected without release On according to TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.5.
6. On the E-UTRA carrier, disable periodic and aperiodic CQI reports, disable SRS, set TimeAlignmentTimerDedicated IE to infinity and disable downlink and uplink scheduling, all as per Table 4.6-1 under clause 4.6.For Message contents as in clause 6.3.3.4.4.3 in TS 38.521-1 [8], the following exception:
Table 6.3B.4.2.4-2: RACH-ConfigGeneric: PRACH measurement
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Derivation Path: TS 38.508-1[5], Table 4.6.3-130 |
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Information Element |
Value/remark |
Comment |
Condition |
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RACH-ConfigGeneric ::= SEQUENCE { |
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prach-ConfigurationIndex |
14 |
Unpaired Spectrum |
PRACH Format 0 |
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128 |
Unpaired Spectrum |
PRACH Format A3 |
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6.3B.4.2.5 Test requirements
Same test requirement as in clause 6.3.3.4.5 in TS 38.521-1 [8].
6.3B.4.3 PRACH Time Mask for inter-band EN-DC within FR1 (1 NR CC)
6.3B.4.3.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 6.3.3.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.4.3.2 Test applicability
This test applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting inter-band EN-DC within FR1 with 1 NR UL CC.
6.3B.4.3.3 Minimum conformance requirements
Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 6.3.3.4.3 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-3 [4] clause 6.3.
No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA. LTE anchor agnostic approach is applied.
6.3B.4.3.4 Test description
Same test description as in clause 6.3.3.4.4 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier with the following exception:
The initial test configurations for E-UTRA band consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, and channel bandwidths based on E-UTRA bands specified in Table 4.6-1.For Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.3.4.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8], the following steps will be added to configure E-UTRA component:
2.1. The parameter settings for E-UTRA cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [11] clause 4.4.3.
3.1. The E-UTRA downlink signal level, uplink signal level are set according to Table 4.6-1 and propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0 of TS 36.521-1 [10].
Step 5 of Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.3.4.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] is replaced by the following two steps:
5. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity EN-DC, DC bearer MCG and SCG, Connected without release On according to TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.5.
6. On the E-UTRA carrier, disable periodic and aperiodic CQI reports, disable SRS, set TimeAlignmentTimerDedicated IE to infinity and disable downlink and uplink scheduling, all as per Table 4.6-1 under clause 4.6.
Same test requirement as in clause 6.3.3.4.5 in TS 38.521-1 [8].
6.3B.4.4 PRACH Time Mask for inter-band EN-DC including FR2 (1 NR CC)
Editor’s note: This clause is incomplete. The following aspects are either missing or not yet determined:
– The referred test case 6.3.3.4 in TS 38.521-2 [9] is incomplete
6.3B.4.4.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 6.3.3.4.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.4.4.2 Test applicability
This test case applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting inter-band EN-DC including FR2 .
6.3B.4.4.3 Minimum conformance requirements
Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 6.3.3.4.3 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier.
The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-3 [4] clause 6.3.
No exception requirements applicable to NR or LTE. LTE anchor agnostic approach is applied.
6.3B.4.4.4 Test description
Same test description as in clause 6.3.3.4.4 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier with the following exceptions:
The initial test configurations for E-UTRA consist of test frequency based on E-UTRA operating band and test channel bandwidth as specified in Table 4.7-1.
For Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.3.4.4.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9], the following steps will be added to configure E-UTRA component:
2.1. The parameter settings for the cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [11] subclause 4.4.3.
3.1. The E-UTRA downlink signal level, uplink signal level are set according to Table 4.7-1 and propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0 of TS 36.521-1 [10].
Step 5 of Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.3.4.4.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9] is replaced by the following two steps:
5. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity EN-DC, DC bearer MCG and SCG, Connected without release On according to TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.5.
6. On the E-UTRA carrier, disable periodic and aperiodic CQI reports, disable SRS, set TimeAlignmentTimerDedicated IE to infinity and disable downlink and uplink scheduling, all as per Table 4.7-1 under clause 4.7.
6.3B.4.4.5 Test requirement
Same test requirement as specified in clause 6.3.3.4.5 of TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier(s).
6.3B.5 Output power dynamics for EN-DC with UL sharing from UE perspective
6.3B.5.1 E-UTRA and NR switching time mask for TDM based UL sharing from UE perspective
No test case details are specified. Current test procedures for time masks are based on power measurement in relatively long period compared with transient period. For time masks between 2 active time slots with different power level, the test procedure can’t provide enough resolution to identify non-conformant UEs. Therefore the minimum requirement is not testable.
6.3B.6 Output power dynamics for intra-band EN-DC without dual PA capability
No test case details are specified. Current test procedures for time masks are based on power measurement in relatively long period compared with transient period. For time masks between 2 active time slots with different power level, the test procedure can’t provide enough resolution to identify non-conformant UEs. Therefore the minimum requirement is not testable.
6.3B.7 Output power dynamics for intra-band EN-DC with dual PA capability
No test case details are specified. Current test procedures for time masks are based on power measurement in relatively long period compared with transient period. For time masks between 2 active time slots with different power level, the test procedure can’t provide enough resolution to identify non-conformant UEs. Therefore the minimum requirement is not testable.
6.3B.8 Power control for EN-DC
6.3B.8.1 Absolute power tolerance for EN-DC
6.3B.8.1.1 Absolute power tolerance for intra-band contiguous EN-DC
6.3B.8.1.1.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 6.3.4.2.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR FR1 carrier(s),
6.3B.8.1.1.2 Test applicability
This test case applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting intra-band contiguous EN-DC.
6.3B.8.1.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements
Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 6.3.4.2.3 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA. LTE anchor agnostic approach is applied.
6.3B.8.1.1.4 Test description
Same test description as in clause 6.3.4.2.4 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier with the following exception:
Notes defined in Table 6.3.4.2.4.1-1 will be updated as below.
The initial test configurations for E-UTRA band consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, and channel bandwidths based on E-UTRA bands specified in Table 4.6-1. For Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.4.2.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8], the following steps will be added to configure E-UTRA component:
2.1. The parameter settings for E-UTRA cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [11] clause 4.4.3.
3.1. The E-UTRA downlink signal level, uplink signal level are set according to Table 4.6-1 and propagation conditions are set according to Annex B, clause B.0 of TS 36.521-1 [10].
Step 6 of Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.4.2.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] is replaced by the following two steps:
6. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity EN-DC, DC bearer MCG and SCG, Connected without release On according to TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.5.
7. On the E-UTRA carrier, disable periodic and aperiodic CQI reports, disable SRS, set TimeAlignmentTimerDedicated IE to infinity and disable downlink and uplink scheduling, all as per Table 4.6-1 under clause 4.6.
6.3B.8.1.1.5 Test Requirement
Same test requirement as in clause 6.3.4.2.5 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.8.1.2 Absolute power tolerance for intra-band non-contiguous EN-DC
6.3B.8.1.2.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 6.3.4.2.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR FR1 carrier(s).
6.3B.8.1.2.2 Test applicability
This test case applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting intra-band non-contiguous EN-DC.
6.3B.8.1.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements
Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 6.3.4.2.3 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA. LTE anchor agnostic approach is applied.
6.3B.8.1.2.4 Test description
Same test description as in clause 6.3.4.2.4 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier with the following exception:
Notes defined in Table 6.3.4.2.4.1-1 will be updated as below.
The initial test configurations for E-UTRA band consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, and channel bandwidths based on E-UTRA bands specified in Table 4.6-1. For Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.4.2.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8], the following steps will be added to configure E-UTRA component:
2.1. The parameter settings for E-UTRA cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [11] clause 4.4.3.
3.1. The E-UTRA downlink signal level, uplink signal level are set according to Table 4.6-1 and propagation conditions are set according to Annex B, clause B.0 of TS 36.521-1 [10].
Step 6 of Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.4.2.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] is replaced by the following two steps:
6. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity EN-DC, DC bearer MCG and SCG, Connected without release On according to TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.5.
7. On the E-UTRA carrier, disable periodic and aperiodic CQI reports, disable SRS, set TimeAlignmentTimerDedicated IE to infinity and disable downlink and uplink scheduling, all as per Table 4.6-1 under clause 4.6.
6.3B.8.1.2.5 Test Requirement
Same test requirement as in clause 6.3.4.2.5 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.8.1.3 Absolute power tolerance for inter-band EN-DC within FR1 (1 NR CC)
6.3B.8.1.3.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 6.3.4.2.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR FR1 carrier(s).
6.3B.8.1.3.2 Test applicability
This test case applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting inter-band EN-DC within FR1 with 1 NR UL CC.
6.3B.8.1.3.3 Minimum conformance requirements
Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 6.3.4.2.3 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA. LTE anchor agnostic approach is applied.
6.3B.8.1.3.4 Test description
Same test description as in clause 6.3.4.2.4 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier with the following exception:
Notes defined in Table 6.3.4.2.4.1-1 will be updated as below.
The initial test configurations for E-UTRA band consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, and channel bandwidths based on E-UTRA bands specified in Table 4.6-1. For Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.4.2.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8], the following steps will be added to configure E-UTRA component:
2.1. The parameter settings for E-UTRA cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [11] clause 4.4.3.
3.1. The E-UTRA downlink signal level, uplink signal level are set according to Table 4.6-1 and propagation conditions are set according to Annex B, clause B.0 of TS 36.521-1 [10].
Step 6 of Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.4.2.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] is replaced by the following two steps:
6. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity EN-DC, DC bearer MCG and SCG, Connected without release On according to TS 38.508 [6] clause 4.5.
7. On the E-UTRA carrier, disable periodic and aperiodic CQI reports, disable SRS, set TimeAlignmentTimerDedicated IE to infinity and disable downlink and uplink scheduling, all as per Table 4.6-1 under clause 4.6.
6.3B.8.1.3.5 Test Requirement
Same test requirement as in clause 6.3.4.2.5 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.8.1.4 Absolute power tolerance for inter-band EN-DC including FR2 (1 NR CC)
Editor’s note: The following aspects are either missing or not yet determined:
– The referred test case 6.3.4.2 in TS 38.521-2 [9] is incomplete for extreme conditions.
– The referred test case 6.3.4.2 in TS 38.521-2 [9] is incomplete for PC 1, 2, and 4.
6.3B.8.1.4.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 6.3.4.2.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for NR FR2 carrier(s).
6.3B.8.1.4.2 Test applicability
This test case applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting inter-band EN-DC including FR2 with 1 NR UL CC.
6.3B.8.1.4.3 Minimum conformance requirements
Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 6.3.4.2.3 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier.
No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA. LTE anchor agnostic approach is applied.
6.3B.8.1.4.4 Test description
Same test description as in clause 6.3.4.2.4 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier with the following exception:
Notes defined in Table 6.3.4.2.4.1-1 will be updated as below.
The initial test configurations for E-UTRA band consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, and channel bandwidths based on E-UTRA bands specified in Table 4.6-1. For Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.4.2.4.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9], the following steps will be added to configure E-UTRA component:
2.1. The parameter settings for E-UTRA cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [11] clause 4.4.3.
3.1. The E-UTRA downlink signal level, uplink signal level are set according to Table 4.6-1 and propagation conditions are set according to Annex B, clause B.0 of TS 36.521-1 [10].
Step 6 of Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.4.2.4.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9] is replaced by the following two steps:
6. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity EN-DC, DC bearer MCG and SCG, Connected without release On according to TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.5.
7. On the E-UTRA carrier, disable periodic and aperiodic CQI reports, disable SRS, set TimeAlignmentTimerDedicated IE to infinity and disable downlink and uplink scheduling, all as per Table 4.6-1 under clause 4.6.
6.3B.8.1.4.5 Test Requirement
Same test requirement as in clause 6.3.4.2.5 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.8.2 Relative power tolerance for EN-DC
6.3B.8.2.1 Relative power tolerance for intra-band contiguous EN-DC
6.3B.8.2.1.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 6.3.4.3.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR FR1 carrier(s).
6.3B.8.2.1.2 Test applicability
This test case applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting intra-band contiguous EN-DC.
6.3B.8.2.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements
Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 6.3.4.3.3 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA. LTE anchor agnostic approach is applied.
6.3B.8.2.1.4 Test description
Same test description as in clause 6.3.4.3.4 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier with the following exception:
Notes defined in Table 6.3.4.3.4.1-1 will be updated as below.
The initial test configurations for E-UTRA band consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, and channel bandwidths based on E-UTRA bands specified in Table 4.6-1. For Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.4.3.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8], the following steps will be added to configure E-UTRA component:
2.1. The parameter settings for E-UTRA cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [11] clause 4.4.3.
3.1. The E-UTRA downlink signal level, uplink signal level are set according to Table 4.6-1 and propagation conditions are set according to Annex B, clause B.0 of TS 36.521-1 [10].
Step 6 of Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.4.3.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] is replaced by the following two steps:
6. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity EN-DC, DC bearer MCG and SCG, Connected without release On according to TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.5.
7. On the E-UTRA carrier, disable periodic and aperiodic CQI reports, disable SRS, set TimeAlignmentTimerDedicated IE to infinity and disable downlink and uplink scheduling, all as per Table 4.6-1 under clause 4.6.
6.3B.8.2.1.5 Test Requirement
Same test requirement as in clause 6.3.4.3.5 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.8.2.2 Relative power tolerance for intra-band non-contiguous EN-DC
6.3B.8.2.2.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 6.3.4.3.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR FR1 carrier(s).
6.3B.8.2.2.2 Test applicability
This test case applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting intra-band non-contiguous EN-DC.
6.3B.8.2.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements
Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 6.3.4.3.3 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA. LTE anchor agnostic approach is applied.
6.3B.8.2.2.4 Test description
Same test description as in clause 6.3.4.3.4 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier with the following exception:
Notes defined in Table 6.3.4.3.4.1-1 will be updated as below.
The initial test configurations for E-UTRA band consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, and channel bandwidths based on E-UTRA bands specified in Table 4.6-1. For Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.4.3.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8], the following steps will be added to configure E-UTRA component:
2.1. The parameter settings for E-UTRA cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [11] clause 4.4.3.
3.1. The E-UTRA downlink signal level, uplink signal level are set according to Table 4.6-1 and propagation conditions are set according to Annex B, clause B.0 of TS 36.521-1 [10].
Step 6 of Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.4.3.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] is replaced by the following two steps:
6. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity EN-DC, DC bearer MCG and SCG, Connected without release On according to TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.5.
7. On the E-UTRA carrier, disable periodic and aperiodic CQI reports, disable SRS, set TimeAlignmentTimerDedicated IE to infinity and disable downlink and uplink scheduling, all as per Table 4.6-1 under clause 4.6.
6.3B.8.2.2.5 Test Requirement
Same test requirement as in clause 6.3.4.3.5 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.8.2.3 Relative power tolerance for inter-band EN-DC within FR1 (1 NR CC)
6.3B.8.2.3.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 6.3.4.3.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR FR1 carrier(s).
6.3B.8.2.3.2 Test applicability
This test case applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting inter-band EN-DC within FR1 with 1 NR UL CC.
6.3B.8.2.3.3 Minimum conformance requirements
Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 6.3.4.3.3 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA. LTE anchor agnostic approach is applied.
6.3B.8.2.3.4 Test description
Same test description as in clause 6.3.4.3.4 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier with the following exception:
Notes defined in Table 6.3.4.3.4.1-1 will be updated as below.
The initial test configurations for E-UTRA band consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, and channel bandwidths based on E-UTRA bands specified in Table 4.6-1. For Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.4.3.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8], the following steps will be added to configure E-UTRA component:
2.1. The parameter settings for E-UTRA cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [11] clause 4.4.3.
3.1. The E-UTRA downlink signal level, uplink signal level are set according to Table 4.6-1 and propagation conditions are set according to Annex B, clause B.0 of TS 36.521-1 [10].
Step 6 of Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.4.3.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] is replaced by the following two steps:
6. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity EN-DC, DC bearer MCG and SCG, Connected without release On according to TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.5.
7. On the E-UTRA carrier, disable periodic and aperiodic CQI reports, disable SRS, set TimeAlignmentTimerDedicated IE to infinity and disable downlink and uplink scheduling, all as per Table 4.6-1 under clause 4.6.
6.3B.8.2.3.5 Test Requirement
Same test requirement as in clause 6.3.4.3.5 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.8.2.4 Relative power tolerance for inter-band EN-DC including FR2 (1 NR CC)
Editor’s note: This clause is incomplete. The following aspects are either missing or not yet determined:
– The referred test case 6.3.4.3 in TS 38.521-2 [9] is incomplete
6.3B.8.2.4.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 6.3.4.3.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for NR FR2 carrier(s).
6.3B.8.2.4.2 Test applicability
This test case applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting inter-band EN-DC including FR2 with 1 NR UL CC.
6.3B.8.2.4.3 Minimum conformance requirements
Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 6.3.4.3.3 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier.
No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA. LTE anchor agnostic approach is applied.
6.3B.8.2.4.4 Test description
Same test description as in clause 6.3.4.3.4 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier with the following exception:
Notes defined in Table 6.3.4.3.4.1-1 will be updated as below.
The initial test configurations for E-UTRA band consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, and channel bandwidths based on E-UTRA bands specified in Table 4.6-1. For Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.4.3.4.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9], the following steps will be added to configure E-UTRA component:
2.1. The parameter settings for E-UTRA cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [11] clause 4.4.3.
3.1. The E-UTRA downlink signal level, uplink signal level are set according to Table 4.6-1 and propagation conditions are set according to Annex B, clause B.0 of TS 36.521-1 [10].
Step 6 of Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.4.3.4.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9] is replaced by the following two steps:
6. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity EN-DC, DC bearer MCG and SCG, Connected without release On according to TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.5.
7. On the E-UTRA carrier, disable periodic and aperiodic CQI reports, disable SRS, set TimeAlignmentTimerDedicated IE to infinity and disable downlink and uplink scheduling, all as per Table 4.6-1 under clause 4.6.
6.3B.8.2.4.5 Test Requirement
Same test requirement as in clause 6.3.4.3.5 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.8.3 Aggregate power tolerance for EN-DC
6.3B.8.3.1 Aggregate power tolerance for intra-band contiguous EN-DC
6.3B.8.3.1.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 6.3.4.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR FR1 carrier(s).
6.3B.8.3.1.2 Test applicability
This test case applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting intra-band contiguous EN-DC.
6.3B.8.3.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements
Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 6.3.4.4.3 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA. LTE anchor agnostic approach is applied.
6.3B.8.3.1.4 Test description
Same test description as in clause 6.3.4.4.4 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier with the following exception:
Notes defined in Table 6.3.4.4.4.1-1 will be updated as below.
The initial test configurations for E-UTRA band consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, and channel bandwidths based on E-UTRA bands specified in Table 4.6-1. For Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.4.4.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8], the following steps will be added to configure E-UTRA component:
2.1. The parameter settings for E-UTRA cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [11] clause 4.4.3.
3.1. The E-UTRA downlink signal level, uplink signal level are set according to Table 4.6-1 and propagation conditions are set according to Annex B, clause B.0 of TS 36.521-1 [10].
Step 6 of Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.4.3.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] is replaced by the following two steps:
6. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity EN-DC, DC bearer MCG and SCG, Connected without release On according to TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.5.
7. On the E-UTRA carrier, disable periodic and aperiodic CQI reports, disable SRS, set TimeAlignmentTimerDedicated IE to infinity and disable downlink and uplink scheduling, all as per Table 4.6-1 under clause 4.6.
6.3B.8.3.1.5 Test Requirement
Same test requirement as in clause 6.3.4.4.5 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.8.3.2 Aggregate power tolerance for intra-band non-contiguous EN-DC
6.3B.8.3.2.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 6.3.4.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR FR1 carrier(s).
6.3B.8.3.2.2 Test applicability
This test case applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting intra-band non-contiguous EN-DC.
6.3B.8.3.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements
Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 6.3.4.4.3 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA. LTE anchor agnostic approach is applied.
6.3B.8.3.2.4 Test description
Same test description as in clause 6.3.4.4.4 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier with the following exception:
Notes defined in Table 6.3.4.4.4.1-1 will be updated as below.
The initial test configurations for E-UTRA band consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, and channel bandwidths based on E-UTRA bands specified in Table 4.6-1. For Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.4.4.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8], the following steps will be added to configure E-UTRA component:
2.1. The parameter settings for E-UTRA cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [11] clause 4.4.3.
3.1. The E-UTRA downlink signal level, uplink signal level are set according to Table 4.6-1 and propagation conditions are set according to Annex B, clause B.0 of TS 36.521-1 [10].
Step 6 of Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.4.4.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] is replaced by the following two steps:
6. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity EN-DC, DC bearer MCG and SCG, Connected without release On according to TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.5.
7. On the E-UTRA carrier, disable periodic and aperiodic CQI reports, disable SRS, set TimeAlignmentTimerDedicated IE to infinity and disable downlink and uplink scheduling, all as per Table 4.6-1 under clause 4.6.
6.3B.8.3.2.5 Test Requirement
Same test requirement as in clause 6.3.4.4.5 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.8.3.3 Aggregate power tolerance for inter-band EN-DC within FR1 (1 NR CC)
6.3B.8.3.3.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 6.3.4.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR FR1 carrier(s).
6.3B.8.3.3.2 Test applicability
This test case applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting inter-band EN-DC within FR1 with 1 NR UL CC.
6.3B.8.3.3.3 Minimum conformance requirements
Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 6.3.4.4.3 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA. LTE anchor agnostic approach is applied.
6.3B.8.3.3.4 Test description
Same test description as in clause 6.3.4.4.4 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier with the following exception:
Notes defined in Table 6.3.4.4.4.1-1 will be updated as below.
The initial test configurations for E-UTRA band consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, and channel bandwidths based on E-UTRA bands specified in Table 4.6-1. For Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.4.4.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8], the following steps will be added to configure E-UTRA component:
2.1. The parameter settings for E-UTRA cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [11] clause 4.4.3.
3.1. The E-UTRA downlink signal level, uplink signal level are set according to Table 4.6-1 and propagation conditions are set according to Annex B, clause B.0 of TS 36.521-1 [10].
Step 6 of Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.4.4.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] is replaced by the following two steps:
6. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity EN-DC, DC bearer MCG and SCG, Connected without release On according to TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.5.
7. On the E-UTRA carrier, disable periodic and aperiodic CQI reports, disable SRS, set TimeAlignmentTimerDedicated IE to infinity and disable downlink and uplink scheduling, all as per Table 4.6-1 under clause 4.6.
6.3B.8.3.3.5 Test Requirement
Same test requirement as in clause 6.3.4.4.5 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.
6.3B.8.3.4 Aggregate power tolerance for inter-band EN-DC including FR2 (1 NR CC)
Editor’s note: The following aspects are either missing or not yet determined:
– The referred test case 6.3.4.4 in TS 38.521-2 [9] is incomplete for PC 1, 2, and 4.
6.3B.8.3.4.1 Test purpose
Same test purpose as in clause 6.3.4.4.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for NR FR2 carrier(s).
6.3B.8.3.4.2 Test applicability
This test case applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting inter-band EN-DC including FR2 with 1 NR UL CC.
6.3B.8.3.4.3 Minimum conformance requirements
Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 6.3.4.4.3 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier.
No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA. LTE anchor agnostic approach is applied.
6.3B.8.3.4.4 Test description
Same test description as in clause 6.3.4.4.4 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier with the following exception:
Notes defined in Table 6.3.4.4.4.1-1 will be updated as below.
The initial test configurations for E-UTRA band consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies, and channel bandwidths based on E-UTRA bands specified in Table 4.6-1. For Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.4.4.4.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9], the following steps will be added to configure E-UTRA component:
2.1. The parameter settings for E-UTRA cell are set up according to TS 36.508 [11] clause 4.4.3.
3.1. The E-UTRA downlink signal level, uplink signal level are set according to Table 4.6-1 and propagation conditions are set according to Annex B, clause B.0 of TS 36.521-1 [10].
Step 6 of Initial conditions as in clause 6.3.4.4.4.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9] is replaced by the following steps:
6. Ensure the UE is in state RRC_CONNECTED with generic procedure parameters Connectivity EN-DC, DC bearer MCG and SCG, Connected without release On according to TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.5.
7. On the E-UTRA carrier, disable periodic and aperiodic CQI reports, disable SRS, set TimeAlignmentTimerDedicated IE to infinity and disable downlink and uplink scheduling, all as per Table 4.6-1 under clause 4.6.
6.3B.8.3.4.5 Test Requirement
Same test requirement as in clause 6.3.4.4.5 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier.