7.4B Maximum Input Level for DC

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7.4B.0 Minimum conformance requirement

7.4B.0.1 Intra-band contiguous EN-DC

Intra-band contiguous EN-DC maximum input level requirement and parameters are defined in Table 7.4B.0.1-1.

Table 7.4B.0.1-1: Maximum Input

Power in Largest CC, E-UTRA or NR, dBm

X¹

Power in each other CC, dBm

X¹ – 10*log10(N_xSCS_x/N_ySCS_y)

NOTE 1: Power in Largest E-UTRA or NR bandwidth CC, listed in Table 7.4-1 [2]

NOTE 2: N_x, SCS_xis the number of RB’s and Sub carrier spacing in the largest carrier bandwidth and could be LTE or NR carrier

NOTE 3: N_y,SCS_y is the number of RB’s in any other carrier.

NOTE 4: For NR carrier, the transmitter shall be set to 4dB below P_{CMAX_L} at the minimum uplink configuration specified in Table 7.3.2-3 [2] with P_{CMAX_L} as defined in clause 6.2B.4.

NOTE 5: For E-UTRA carrier, the transmitter shall be set to 29dB below P_{CMAX_L} at the minimum uplink configuration specified in Table 7.3.1-2 [5] with P_{CMAX_L} as defined in clause 6.2B.4.

7.4B.0.2 Intra-band non-contiguous EN-DC

For the E-UTRA sub-block containing one or multiple CC’s, the requirement is defined in clause 7.4.1 for single carrier operation and in clause 7.4.1A for CA in TS 36.101 [5].

For the NR sub-block, the requirement is defined in clause 7.4 in TS 38.101-1 [2].

7.4B.0.3 Inter-band EN-DC within FR1

Maximum input level requirement for E-UTRA single carrier and CA operation specified in clauses 7.4.1 and 7.4.1A of TS 36.101 [5] and for NR single carrier and CA operation specified in clauses 7.4 and 7.4A of TS 38.101-1 [2] apply.

7.4B.0.4 Inter-band EN-DC including FR2

7.4B.0.5 Inter-band EN-DC including both FR1 and FR2

The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-3 [4] clause 7.4B.

7.4B.1 Maximum Input Level for Intra-Band Contiguous EN-DC (2 CCs)

7.4B.1.1 Test purpose

Maximum input level for intra-band contiguous EN-DC 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 an e-NodeB or a gNB.

7.4B.1.2 Test applicability

This test applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting intra-band contiguous EN-DC in FR1 with 2 DL CCs.

7.4B.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements

Refer to Clause 7.4B.0.1 for the intra-band contiguous EN-DC maximum input level requirement.

Exception requirements are defined for this test, therefore LTE agnostic approach is not applied. E-UTRA test point analysis is included and E-UTRA measurements are performed.

The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-3 [4] Clause 7.4B.1.

7.4B.1.4 Test Description

7.4B.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 table 5.5B.2-1, 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 intra-band contiguous EN-DC configuration specified in clause 5.3B.1.2, and are shown in table 7.4B.1.4.1-1. The details of the uplink reference measurement channels (RMCs) are specified in Annex A.2.for E-UTRA RMC for TDD, TS 36.521-1 [10] Annex A.2 for E-UTRA RMC for FDD , and TS 38.521-1 [8] Annex A.2 for NR RMC Configurations of PDSCH and PDCCH before measurement are specified in TS 36.521-1 [10] Annex C.2 and in TS 38.521-1 [8] Annex C.2 for E-UTRA CG and NR CG respectively.

Table 7.4B.1.4.1-1: Test configuration table

Initial Conditions
Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.1						Normal
Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.3.1						Mid range
Test EN-DC bandwidth combination as specified in Table 5.3B.1.2-1 across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE						Lowest N_{RB_agg}, Highest N_{RB_agg} (NOTE 5)
Test SCS for the NR cell as specified in TS 38.521-1 [8] Table 5.3.5-1						Lowest
Test Parameters for Intra-band Contiguous EN-DC Configuration
Downlink Configuration					Uplink Configuration
Test ID	NR Modulation	NR RB allocation	E-UTRA Modulation	E-UTRA RB allocation	NR Modulation		NR RB allocation	E-UTRA Modulation	E-UTRA RB allocation
1	CP-OFDM 64QAM	Full RB (NOTE 1)	CP-OFDM 64QAM	Full RB	DFT-s-OFDM QPSK		NOTE 2	QPSK	NOTE 3
2	CP-OFDM 256QAM	Full RB (NOTE 1)	CP-OFDM 256QAM	Full RB	DFT-s-OFDM QPSK		NOTE 2	QPSK	NOTE 3
NOTE 1: Full RB allocation shall be used per each SCS and channel BW as specified in Table 7.3.2.4.1-2 of TS 38.521-1 [8]. NOTE 2: Same RB allocation shall be used per each SCS and channel BW as specified in Table 7.3.2.4.1-2 of TS 38.521-1 [8]. NOTE 3: Same RB allocation shall be used per the E-UTRA band and channel BW as specified in Table 7.3.3-2 of TS 36.521 [10]. NOTE 4: In an E-UTRA band or FR1 band where UE supports 4Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected. NOTE5: If the UE supports multiple CC combinations in the EN-DC configuration with the same NRB_agg, select the combination to test as follows: – Lowest ENBW: NR component with lowest NRB is tested. – Highest ENBW: NR component with highest NRB is tested.

1. Connect the SS to the UE antenna connectors as shown in [6] TS 38.508-1 A.3.1.1 for SS diagram and 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, C.1,C.2,C3.1 and TS 38.521-1 [8] Annex C.0,C.1,C.2,C3.1for E-UTRA CG and NR CG respectively, and uplink signals according to TS 36.521-1 [10] Annex H.0,H.1,H.2,H.3.1 and TS 38.521-1 [8] Annex G.0,G.1,G.2,G.3.1 for E-UTRA CG and NR CG respectively.

4. The UL Reference Measurement channels are TS 36.521-1 [10] Annex A.2 and TS 38.521-1 [8] Annex A.2 for E-UTRA CG and NR CG respectively.

5. 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.

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. Message contents are defined in clause 7.4B.1.4.3.

7.4B.1.4.2 Test Procedure

1. SS transmits PDSCH via PDCCH DCI format 1A and PDCCH DCI format 1_1 for C_RNTI to transmit the DL RMC according to Tables 7.4B.1.4.1 on the E-UTRA CC and NR CC. 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 and PDCCH DCI format 0_1 for C_RNTI to schedule the UL RMC according to Table 7.4B.1.4.1-1 on the E-UTRA CC and NR CC. Since the UL has no payload and no loopback data to send the UE sends uplink MAC padding bits on the UL RMC.

3. SS sets the Downlink signal level for the E-UTRA CC and NR CC to the value defined in Table 7.4B.1.5-1. For NR CC and E-UTRA CC, send uplink power control commands to the UE using 1dB power step size 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 7.4B.1.5-1 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

– For NR CC, Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 0.7dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where, the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 38.101-1 [2], Table 6.3.4.3-1 and is 0.7dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified in Table F.1.2-1.

– For E-UTRA CC, Uplink power control window size = 1dB (UE power step size) + 1.0dB (UE power step tolerance) + (Test system relative power measurement uncertainty), where, the UE power step tolerance is specified in TS 36.101 [5], Table 6.3.5.2.1-1 and is 1.0dB for 1dB power step size, and the Test system relative power measurement uncertainty is specified in Table F.1.2-1 of TS 36.521-1 [10].

4. Measure the average throughput for each component carrier for duration sufficient to achieve statistical significance according to Annex H.2 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for NR band, and Annex G.2 of TS 36.521-1 [10] for EUTRA band.

NOTE: The purpose of the Uplink power control window is to ensure that the actual UE output power is no greater than the target power level, and as close as possible to the target power level. The relationship between the Uplink power control window, the target power level and the corresponding possible actual UE Uplink power window is illustrated in Annex F, clause F.4.

Table 7.4B.1.4.2-1: Void

7.4B.1.4.3 Message Contents

Message contents are according to TS 36.508-1 [11] clause 4.6.1 and TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.6 Table 4.6.3-118 with condition TRANSFORM_PRECODER_ENABLED.

7.4B.1.5 Test Requirement

The throughput measurement of each CC derived in test procedure shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channels with parameters specified in Table 7.4B.1.5-1

Table 7.4B.1.5-1: Maximum input level requirement for each CC

Channel bandwidth of Largest BW CC	Rx Parameter
Channel bandwidth of Largest BW CC	Power in the Largest CC	Power in the other CC	Power in the Largest CC	Power in the other CC
5 MHz	-25²-TT	-25²-10*log10(N_xSCS_x/N_ySCS_y) -TT	-27³-TT	-27³-10*log10(N_xSCS_x/N_ySCS_y) -TT
10 MHz	-25²-TT	-25²-10*log10(N_xSCS_x/N_ySCS_y) -TT	-27³-TT	-27³-10*log10(N_xSCS_x/N_ySCS_y) -TT
15 MHz	-25²-TT	-25²-10*log10(N_xSCS_x/N_ySCS_y) -TT	-27³-TT	-27³-10*log10(N_xSCS_x/N_ySCS_y) -TT
20 MHz	-25²-TT	-25²-10*log10(N_xSCS_x/N_ySCS_y) -TT	-27³-TT	-27³-10*log10(N_xSCS_x/N_ySCS_y) -TT
25 MHz	-24²-TT	-24²-10*log10(N_xSCS_x/N_ySCS_y) -TT	-26³-TT	-26³-10*log10(N_xSCS_x/N_ySCS_y) -TT
30 MHz	-23²-TT	-23²-10*log10(N_xSCS_x/N_ySCS_y) -TT	-25³-TT	-25³-10*log10(N_xSCS_x/N_ySCS_y) -TT
40 MHz	-22²-TT	-22²-10*log10(N_xSCS_x/N_ySCS_y) -TT	-24³-TT	-24³-10*log10(N_xSCS_x/N_ySCS_y) -TT
50 MHz	-21²-TT	-21²-10*log10(N_xSCS_x/N_ySCS_y) -TT	-23³-TT	-23³-10*log10(N_xSCS_x/N_ySCS_y) -TT
60 MHz	-20²-TT	-20²-10*log10(N_xSCS_x/N_ySCS_y) -TT	-22³-TT	-22³-10*log10(N_xSCS_x/N_ySCS_y) -TT
80 MHz	-20²-TT	-20²-10*log10(N_xSCS_x/N_ySCS_y) -TT	-22³-TT	-22³-10*log10(N_xSCS_x/N_ySCS_y) -TT
90 MHz	-20²-TT	-20²-10*log10(N_xSCS_x/N_ySCS_y) -TT	-22³-TT	-22³-10*log10(N_xSCS_x/N_ySCS_y) -TT
100 MHz	-20²-TT	-20²-10*log10(N_xSCS_x/N_ySCS_y) -TT	-22³-TT	-22³-10*log10(N_xSCS_x/N_ySCS_y) -TT
NOTE 1: N_x, SCS_xis the number of RB’s and Sub carrier spacing in the largest carrier bandwidth and could be LTE or NR carrier. NOTE 2: Reference measurement channel refers to Clauses A.3.2.3 or A.3.3.3 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for 64-QAM NR Carrier, and to Tables A.3.2-3, A.3.2-4 for 64QAM in TS 36.521-1 [10] for E-UTRA Carrier. NOTE 3: Reference measurement channel refers to Clauses A.3.2.4 or A.3.3.4 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for 256QAM NR Carrier, and Tables A.3.2-5, A.3.2-6 in TS 36.521-1 [10] for 256QAM E-UTRA Carrier. NOTE 4: N_y,SCS_y is the number of RB’s in any other carrier NOTE 5: For NR carrier, the transmitter shall be set to 4dB below PCMAX_L at the minimum uplink configuration specified in Table 7.3.2-3 in TS 38.101-1 [2] with PCMAX_L as defined in clause 6.2B.4. NOTE 6: For E-UTRA carrier, the transmitter shall be set to 29dB below P_{CMAX_L} at the minimum uplink configuration specified in Table 7.3.1-2 in TS 38.101-3 [4] with P_{CMAX_L} as defined in clause 6.2B.4 for single carrier. NOTE 7: TT for each frequency is specified in Table 7.4B.1.5-2

Table 7.4B.1.5-2: Test Tolerance (Maximum input level)

f ≤ 3.0GHz	3.0GHz < f ≤6.0GHz
0.7 dB	1.0 dB

7.4B.2 Maximum Input Level for Intra-Band Non-Contiguous EN-DC (2 CCs)

7.4B.2.1 Test purpose

Maximum input level for intra-band non-contiguous EN-DC 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 an e-NodeB or a gNB.

7.4B.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 in FR1 with 2 DL CCs.

7.4B.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements

Refer to Clause 7.4B.0.2 for the intra-band non-contiguous EN-DC maximum input level requirement.

The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-3 [4] clause 7.4B.2, and TS 38.101-1 [2] clause 7.4, and TS 38.101-2 [3] clauses 7.4 and 7.4A

No exception requirements for E-UTRA CG and NR CG, LTE agnostic approach applies.

7.4B.2.4 Test Description

Same test description as in clause 7.4.4 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier with the following exceptions in the initial test configuration.

– The initial test configurations consist of environmental conditions, test frequencies and channel bandwidths based on EN-DC operating bands specified in clause 5.5B.3, all of these configurations shall be tested with applicable test parameters for each intra-band non-contiguous EN-DC configuration specified in clause 5.3B.1.3, and are shown in table 7.4B.2.4.1-1.

Table 7.4B.2.4.1-1: Test configuration table

Initial Conditions
Test Environment as specified in TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.1						Normal
Test Frequencies as specified in TS 38.508-1 [6] clause 4.3.1						MaxWGap for intra-band non-contiguous EN-DC
Test EN-DC bandwidth combination as specified in Table 5.3B.1.3-1 across bandwidth combination sets supported by the UE						Lowest, Mid, Highest of Channel BW for NR CC
Test SCS for the NR cell as specified in TS 38.521-1 [8] Table 5.3.5-1						Lowest
Test Parameters for EN-DC Configuration
Downlink Configuration					Uplink Configuration
Test ID	NR Modulation	NR RB allocation	E-UTRA Modulation	E-UTRA RB allocation	NR Modulation		NR RB allocation	E-UTRA Modulation	E-UTRA RB allocation
1	CP-OFDM 64QAM	NOTE 1	NOTE 2	NOTE 2	DFT-s-OFDM QPSK		NOTE 1	NOTE 2	NOTE 2
2	CP-OFDM 256QAM	NOTE 1	NOTE 2	NOTE 2	DFT-s-OFDM QPSK		NOTE 1	NOTE 2	NOTE 2
NOTE 1: Same RB allocation shall be used per modulation as specified in Table 7.4.4.1-1 of TS 38.521-1 [8]. NOTE 2: Modulation and RB allocation for E-UTRA CC refers to the Table 4.6-2. NOTE 3: In a FR1 band where UE supports 4Rx, the test shall be performed only with 4Rx antennas ports connected.

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 with the exception that

– E-UTRA test frequency are specified in Table 7.4B.2.4.1-1 based on intra-band non-contiguous EN-DC configuration specified in clause 5.3B.1.3.

For Initial conditions as in clause 7.4.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] with 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 6.4.1.4.1 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 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.

7.4B.2.5 Test Requirement

Same test requirement as in clause 7.4.5 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for NR carrier.

7.4B.3 Maximum Input Level for Inter-band EN-DC within FR1 (1 NR CC)

7.4B.3.1 Test purpose

Same test purpose as in clause 7.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.

7.4B.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 DL CC.

7.4B.3.3 Minimum conformance requirements

Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 7.4.3 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.

The normative reference for this requirement is TS 38.101-3 [4] clause 7.4B.3.

No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA. LTE anchor agnostic approach is applied.

7.4B.3.4 Test Description

Same test description as in clause 7.4.4 in TS 38.521-1 [8] 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 4.6-1.

For Initial conditions as in clause 7.4.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8], the following steps will be added to configure E-UTRA component:

2.1. The parameter settings for the 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 7.4.4.1 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 [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.

7.4B.3.5 Test Requirement

Same test requirement as in clause 7.4.5 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for the NR carrier.

7.4B.3_1 Maximum Input Level for EN-DC within FR1 (>2 CCs)

7.4B.3_1.1 Maximum Input Level for EN-DC within FR1 (3 CCs)

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

– Only inter-band EN-DC and intra-band non-contiguous EN-DC within FR1 are considered. Testing of intra-band contiguous EN-DC is FFS.

7.4B.3_1.1.1 Test purpose

Same test purpose as in clause 7.4B.3.1.

7.4B.3_1.1.2 Test applicability

This test applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting inter-band or intra-band non-contiguous EN-DC within FR1 with 2 NR DL CCs and one or more E-UTRA DL CC(s).

7.4B.3_1.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements

Refer to Clause 7.4B.0.2 for the intra-band non-contiguous EN-DC and Clause 7.4B.0.3 for the inter-band EN-DC within FR1 maximum input level requirement.

No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA. LTE anchor agnostic approach is applied.

7.4B.3_1.1.4 Test Description

Same test description as in clause 7.4A.1.4 in TS 38.521-1 [8] 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 4.6-1.

For Initial conditions as in clause 7.4A.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 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 4.6-1 and propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0 of TS 36.521-1 [10].

Step 6 of Initial conditions as in clause 7.4A.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 [6] clause 4.5.

7.4B.3_1.1.5 Test Requirement

Same test requirement as specified in TS 38.521-1 [8] clause 7.4A.1.5 for the NR carrier(s).

7.4B.3_1.2 Maximum Input Level for EN-DC within FR1 (4 CCs)

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

– Only inter-band EN-DC and intra-band non-contiguous EN-DC within FR1 are considered. Testing of intra-band contiguous EN-DC is FFS.

7.4B.3_1.2.1 Test purpose

Same test purpose as in clause 7.4B.3.1.

7.4B.3_1.2.2 Test applicability

This test applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting inter-band or intra-band non-contiguous EN-DC within FR1 with 3 NR DL CCs and one or more E-UTRA DL CC(s).

7.4B.3_1.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements

Refer to Clause 7.4B.0.2 for the intra-band non-contiguous EN-DC and 7.4B.0.3 for the inter-band EN-DC within FR1 maximum input level requirement.

No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA. LTE anchor agnostic approach is applied.

7.4B.3_1.2.4 Test Description

Same test description as in clause 7.4A.2.4 in TS 38.521-1 [8] 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 4.6-1.

For Initial conditions as in clause 7.4A.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 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 4.6-1 and propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0 of TS 36.521-1 [10].

Step 6 of Initial conditions as in clause 7.4A.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 [6] clause 4.5.

7.4B.3_1.2.5 Test Requirement

Same test requirement as specified in TS 38.521-1 [8] clause 7.4A.2.5 for the NR carriers.

7.4B.3_1.3 Maximum Input Level for EN-DC within FR1 (5 CCs)

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

– Only inter-band EN-DC and intra-band non-contiguous EN-DC within FR1 are considered. Testing of intra-band contiguous EN-DC is FFS.

7.4B.3_1.3.1 Test purpose

Same test purpose as in clause 7.4B.3.1.

7.4B.3_1.3.2 Test applicability

This test applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting inter-band or intra-band non-contiguous EN-DC within FR1 with 4 NR DL CCs and one or more E-UTRA DL CC(s).

7.4B.3_1.3.3 Minimum conformance requirements

Refer to Clause 7.4B.0.2 for the intra-band non-contiguous EN-DC and Clause 7.4B.0.3 for the inter-band EN-DC within FR1 maximum input level requirement.

No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA. LTE anchor agnostic approach is applied.

7.4B.3_1.3.4 Test Description

Same test description as in clause 7.4A.3.4 in TS 38.521-1 [8] 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 4.6-1.

For Initial conditions as in clause 7.4A.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 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 4.6-1 and propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0 of TS 36.521-1 [10].

Step 6 of Initial conditions as in clause 7.4A.3.4.1 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 [6] clause 4.5.

7.4B.3_1.3.5 Test Requirement

Same test requirement as specified in TS 38.521-1 [8] clause 7.4A.3.5 for the NR carrier(s).

7.4B.3_1.4 Maximum Input Level for EN-DC within FR1 (6 CCs)

Editor’s note: The test case in this clause is incomplete, the following aspects are either missing or not yet determined:

– Only inter-band EN-DC and intra-band non-contiguous EN-DC within FR1 are considered. Testing of intra-band contiguous EN-DC is FFS.

– The referred test case 7.4A.4 in TS 38.521-1 [8] is incomplete.

7.4B.3_1.4.1 Test purpose

Same test purpose as in clause 7.4B.3.1.

7.4B.3_1.4.2 Test applicability

This test applies to all types of E-UTRA UE release 15 and forward, supporting inter-band or intra-band non-contiguous EN-DC within FR1 with 5 NR DL CCs and one or more E-UTRA DL CC(s).

7.4B.3_1.4.3 Minimum conformance requirements

Refer to Clause 7.4B.0.2 for the intra-band non-contiguous EN-DC and Clause 7.4B.0.3 for the inter-band EN-DC within FR1 maximum input level requirement.

No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA. LTE anchor agnostic approach is applied.

7.4B.3_1.4.4 Test Description

Same test description as in clause [7.4A.4.4] in TS 38.521-1 [8] 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 4.6-1.

For Initial conditions as in clause [7.4A.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 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 4.6-1 and propagation conditions are set according to Annex B.0 of TS 36.521-1 [10].

Step 6 of Initial conditions as in clause [7.4A.4.4.1] 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 [6] clause 4.5.

7.4B.3_1.4.5 Test Requirement

Same test requirement as specified in TS 38.521-1 [8] clause [7.4A.4.5] for the NR carrier(s).

7.4B.3a Maximum Input Level for inter-band NE-DC within FR1 (2 CCs)

No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA.

No test case details are specified. The requirements for NR carrier(s) in this test case are tested in 7.4 and 7.4A of TS 38.521-1 [8], and the requirements for LTE carrier(s) in this test case are tested in 7.4 and 7.4A of TS 36.521-1 [10]. Neither NR carrier(s) nor LTE carrier(s) needs to be tested again.

7.4B.4 Maximum Input Level 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 7.4 in TS 38.521-2 is incomplete.

7.4B.4.1 Test purpose

Same test purpose as in clause 7.4 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier.

7.4B.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 DL CC.

The minimum conformance requirements of NR FR2 carrier 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: As a result TC 7.4B.4 has not been included in the test case applicability table 4.1.3-1, TS 38.522. This does not preclude the test from being used for R&D or other purposes if deemed useful to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward.

7.4B.4.3 Minimum conformance requirements

Refer to Clause 7.4B.0.4 for the inter-band EN-DC including FR2 maximum input level requirement.

No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA. LTE anchor agnostic approach is applied.

7.4B.4.4 Test description

Same test description as in clause 7.4.4 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 7.4.4.1 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] 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 TS36.521-1 [10].

Step 6 of Initial conditions as in clause 7.4.4.1 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 7.4.4.2 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.

7.4B.4.5 Test requirement

Same test requirement as in clause 7.4.5 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier.

7.4B.4_1 Maximum Input Level for inter-band EN-DC including FR2 (>1 NR CC)

7.4B.4_1.1 Maximum Input Level 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 7.4A.1 in TS 38.521-2 is incomplete.

7.4B.4_1.1.1 Test purpose

Same test purpose as in clause 7.4 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier.

7.4B.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 DL CCs.

NOTE: As a result TC 7.4B.4_1.1 has not been included in the test case applicability table 4.1.3-1, TS 38.522. This does not preclude the test from being used for R&D or other purposes if deemed useful to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward.

7.4B.4_1.1.3 Minimum conformance requirements

Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 7.4B.4.3.

7.4B.4_1.1.4 Test description

Same test description as in 7.4A.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 7.4A.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] 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 TS36.521-1 [10].

Step 6 of Initial conditions as in 7.4A.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 7.4A.1.4.2 in TS 38.521-2 [9] with the following steps added for E-UTRA component:

7.4B.4_1.1.5 Test Requirements

Same test requirement as in 7.4A.1.5 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier(s).

7.4B.4_1.2 Maximum Input Level 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 7.4A.1 and 7.4A.2 in TS 38.521-2 is incomplete.

7.4B.4_1.2.1 Test purpose

Same test purpose as in clause 7.4 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier.

7.4B.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 DL CCs.

NOTE: As a result TC 7.4B.4_1.2 has not been included in the test case applicability table 4.1.3-1, TS 38.522. This does not preclude the test from being used for R&D or other purposes if deemed useful to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward.

7.4B.4_1.2.3 Minimum conformance requirements

Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 7.4B.4.3.

7.4B.4_1.2.4 Test description

Same test description as in 7.4A.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 7.4A.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] 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 TS36.521-1 [10].

Step 6 of Initial conditions as in 7.4A.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 7.4A.2.4.2 in TS 38.521-2 [9] with the following steps added for E-UTRA component:

7.4B.4_1.2.5 Test Requirements

Same test requirement as in clause 7.4A.2.5 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier(s).

7.4B.4_1.3 Maximum Input Level 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 7.4A.1, 7.4A.2 and 7.4A.3 in TS 38.521-2 is incomplete.

7.4B.4_1.3.1 Test purpose

Same test purpose as in clause 7.4 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier.

7.4B.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 DL CCs.

NOTE: As a result TC 7.4B.4_1.3 has not been included in the test case applicability table 4.1.3-1, TS 38.522. This does not preclude the test from being used for R&D or other purposes if deemed useful to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward.

7.4B.4_1.3.3 Minimum conformance requirements

Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 7.4B.4.3.

7.4B.4_1.3.4 Test description

Same test description as in 7.4A.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 7.4A.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] 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 TS36.521-1 [10].

Step 6 of Initial conditions as in 7.4A.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 7.4A.3.4.2 in TS 38.521-2 [9] with the following steps added for E-UTRA component:

7.4B.4_1.2.5 Test Requirements

Same test requirement as in 7.4A.3.5 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier(s).

7.4B.4_1.4 Maximum Input Level for Inter-Band EN-DC including FR2 (5 NR CCs)

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

The referred test case 7.4A.4 in TS 38.521-2 is incomplete.

7.4B.4_1.4.1 Test purpose

Same test purpose as in clause 7.4 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier.

7.4B.4_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 5 NR DL CCs.

NOTE: As a result TC 7.4B.4_1.4 has not been included in the test case applicability table 4.1.3-1, TS 38.522. This does not preclude the test from being used for R&D or other purposes if deemed useful to all types of NR UE release 15 and forward.

7.4B.4_1.4.3 Minimum conformance requirements

Same minimum conformance requirements as in clause 7.4B.4.3.

7.4B.4_1.4.4 Test description

Same test description as in 7.4A.4.4 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 7.4A.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] 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 TS36.521-1 [10].

Step 6 of Initial conditions as in clause 7.4A.4.4.1 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 7.4A.4.4.2 in TS 38.521-2 [9] with the following steps added for E-UTRA component:

7.4B.4_1.4.5 Test Requirements

Same test requirement as in 7.4A.4.5 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for the NR carrier(s).

7.4B.4D Maximum Input Level for inter-band EN-DC including FR2 for UL MIMO

No exception requirements applicable to NR or E-UTRA. LTE anchor agnostic approach can be applied and only NR carriers need to be tested.

No test case details are specified. Given UE’s Rx performance would not be impacted by the Tx configuration in NR FR2 TDD bands, the requirements in this test case can be well covered in 7.4B.4 and 7.4B.4_1 and don’t need to be tested again.

7.4B.5 Maximum Input Level for inter-band EN-DC including both FR1 and FR2

7.4B.5.1 Test purpose

Same test purpose as in clause 7.4.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for NR FR1 carrier and 7.4.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for NR FR2 carrier.

7.4B.5.2 Test applicability

The requirements in this test are not testable due to issues with combined testing of NR FR1 and E-UTRA in conducted mode with NR FR2 in radiated mode. Therefore, the conducted and radiated requirements are tested separately.

No test case details are specified. The EN-DC requirements for maximum input level apply and are tested as part of the EN-DC within FR1 and EN-DC including FR2 test cases in clause 7.4B.

7.4B.5D Maximum Input Level for inter-band EN-DC including FR1 and FR2 for UL MIMO

7.4B.5D.1 Test purpose

Same test purpose as in clause 7.4D.1 in TS 38.521-1 [8] for NR FR1 carrier and 7.4D.1 in TS 38.521-2 [9] for NR FR2 carrier.

7.4B.5D.2 Test applicability

No test case details are specified. The EN-DC requirements for maximum input level apply and are tested as part of the EN-DC within FR1 and EN-DC including FR2 test cases in clause 7.4B.