13.16 GPRS transmitter tests

3GPP51.010-1Mobile Station (MS) conformance specificationPart 1: Conformance specificationTS

13.16.1 Frequency error and phase error in GPRS multislot configuration

13.16.1.1 Definition

The frequency error is the difference in frequency, after adjustment for the effect of the modulation and phase error, between the RF transmission from the MS and either:

– the RF transmission from the BS; or

– the nominal frequency for the ARFCN used.

The phase error is the difference in phase, after adjustment for the effect of the frequency error, between the RF transmission from the MS and the theoretical transmission according to the intended modulation.

13.16.1.2 Conformance requirement

1. The MS carrier frequency shall be accurate to within 0,1 ppm compared to signals received from the BS.

1.1 Under normal conditions; 3GPP TS 05.10, subclause 6.1.

1.2 Under vibration conditions; 3GPP TS 05.10, subclause 6.1; 3GPP TS 05.05, annex D subclause D.2.3.

1.3 Under extreme conditions; 3GPP TS 05.10, subclause 6.1; 3GPP TS 05.05, subclause 4.4; 3GPP TS 05.05, annex D subclauses D.2.1 and D.2.2.

2. The RMS phase error (difference between the phase error trajectory and its linear regression on the active part of the time slot) for each burst shall not be greater than 5 degrees.

2.1 Under normal conditions; 3GPP TS 05.05, subclause 4.6.

2.2 Under vibration conditions; 3GPP TS 05.05, subclause 4.6; 3GPP TS 05.05, annex D D.2.3.

2.3 Under extreme conditions; 3GPP TS 05.05, subclause 4.6; 3GPP TS 05.05, annex D D.2.1, D.2.2.

3. The maximum peak deviation during the useful part of each burst shall not be greater than 20 degrees.

3.1 Under normal conditions; 3GPP TS 05.05, subclause 4.6.

3.2 Under vibration conditions; 3GPP TS 05.05, subclause 4.6; 3GPP TS 05.05, annex D subclause D.2.3.

3.3 Under extreme conditions; 3GPP TS 05.05, subclause 4.6; 3GPP TS 05.05, annex D subclauses D.2.1 and D.2.2.

13.16.1.3 Test purpose

1. To verify that in a multislot configuration the MS carrier frequency error does not exceed 0.1 ppm:

1.1 Under normal conditions.

1.2 When the MS is being vibrated.

1.3 Under extreme conditions.

2. To verify that the RMS phase error on the useful parts of the bursts transmitted by the MS in a multislot configuration does not exceed conformance requirement 2:

2.1 Under normal conditions.

2.2 When the MS is being vibrated.

2.3 Under extreme conditions.

3. To verify that the maximum phase error on the useful parts of the bursts transmitted by the MS in a multislot configuration does not exceed conformance requirement 3:

3.1 Under normal conditions.

3.2 When the MS is being vibrated.

3.3 Under extreme conditions.

13.16.1.4 Method of the test

NOTE: In order to measure the accuracy of the frequency and phase error a sampled measurement of the transmitted phase trajectory is obtained. This is compared with the theoretically expected phase trajectory. The regression line of the difference between the expected trajectory and the measured trajectory is an indication of the frequency error (assumed constant through the burst), whilst the departure of the phase differences from this trajectory is a measure of the phase error. The peak phase error is the value furthest from the regression line and the RMS phase error is the root mean square average of the phase error of all samples.

13.16.1.4.1 Initial conditions

The test shall be run under the default GPRS conditions defined in clause 40, with power control parameter ALPHA (α) set to 0.

The SS commands the MS to hopping mode (table 13.6.1, 3GPP TS 11.10).

NOTE: It is not necessary to test in hopping mode but is done here as a simple means of making the MS change channel, it would be sufficient to test in non hopping mode and to make sure bursts are taken from a few different channels.

The MS shall be operated with its highest number of uplink slots.

The Test Mode defined in 3GPP TS 04.14 (subclause 5.4) will be utilised. If the MS is capable of both:

Mode (a) transmitting pseudo-random data sequence in RLC data blocks;

Mode (b) transmitting looped-back RLC data blocks;

then Mode (a) will be used.

If Mode (b) is used then the SS sends the pseudo-random data sequence specified for Mode (a) on the downlink for loopback on the uplink.

For the procedure described below, the initial power value of each active timeslot shall be set to a mid-range power value.

Specific PICS statements:

– MS without vibration sensitive components (TSPC_No_Vibration_Sensitive_Components)

PIXIT Statements:

13.16.1.4.2 Procedure

a) For one transmitted burst on the last slot of the multislot configuration, the SS captures the signal as a series of phase samples over the period of the burst. These samples are evenly distributed over the duration of the burst with a minimum sampling rate of 2/T, where T is the modulation symbol period. The received phase trajectory is then represented by this array of at least 294 samples.

b) The SS then calculates, from the known bit pattern and the formal definition of the modulator contained in 3GPP TS 05.04, the expected phase trajectory.

c) From a) and b) the phase trajectory error is calculated, and a linear regression line computed through this phase trajectory error. The slope of this regression line is the frequency error of the mobile transmitter relative to the simulator reference. The difference between the regression line and the individual sample points is the phase error of that point.

c.1) The sampled array of at least 294 phase measurements is represented by the vector:

m = m(0)…m(n)

where the number of samples in the array n+1  294.

c.2) The calculated array, at the corresponding sampling instants, is represented by the vector:

c = c(0)…c(n).

c.3) The error array is represented by the vector:

e = {m(0) – c(0)}………{m(n) – c(n)} = e(0)…e(n).

c.4) The corresponding sample numbers form a vector t = t(0)…t(n).

c.5) By regression theory the slope of the samples with respect to t is k where:

c.6) The frequency error is given by k/(360 * g), where g is the sampling interval in s and all phase samples are measured in degrees.

c.7) The individual phase errors from the regression line are given by:

e(j) – k*t(j).

c.8) The RMS value e of the phase errors is given by:

d) Steps a) to c) are repeated for 20 bursts, not necessarily contiguous.

e) The SS instructs the MS to its maximum power control level by setting the power control parameter ALPHA () to 0 and GAMMA_TN (CH) for each timeslot to the desired power level in the Packet Uplink Assignment message (Closed Loop Control, see 3GPP TS 05.08, clause B.2), all other conditions remaining constant. Steps a) to d) are repeated.

f) The SS instructs the MS to the minimum power control level, all other conditions remaining constant. Steps a) to d) are repeated.

g) The MS is hard mounted on a vibration table and vibrated at the frequency/amplitudes specified in annex 1, TC4.

During the vibration steps a) to f) are repeated.

NOTE 1: If the call is terminated when mounting the MS to the vibration table, it will be necessary to establish the initial conditions again before repeating steps a) to f).

h) The MS is re-positioned on the vibration table in the two orthogonal planes to the plane used in step g). For each of the orthogonal planes step g) is repeated.

i) Steps a) to f) are repeated under extreme test conditions (see annex 1, TC2.2).

NOTE 2: Steps g) and h) are skipped if TSPC_No_Vibration_Sensitive_Components is declared as Yes

13.16.1.5.1 Frequency error

For all measured bursts, the frequency error, derived in step c.6), shall be less than 10E-7.

13.16.1.5.2 Phase error

For all measured bursts, the RMS phase error, derived in step c.8), shall not exceed 5 degrees.

For all measured bursts, each individual phase error, derived in step c.7), shall not exceed 20 degrees.

13.16.2 Transmitter output power in GPRS multislot configuration

13.16.2.1 Definition

The transmitter output power is the average value of the power delivered to an artificial antenna or radiated by the MS and its integral antenna, over the time that the useful information bits of one burst are transmitted.

13.16.2.2 Conformance requirement

1. The MS maximum output power shall be as defined in 3GPP TS 05.05, subclause 4.1.1, first table, according to its power class, with a tolerance of ±2 dB under normal conditions; 3GPP TS 05.05, subclause 4.1.1, first table. From R99 onwards, the MS maximum output power in an uplink multislot configuration shall be as defined in 3GPP TS 05.05 subclause 4.1.1, sixth table, according to its power class, with a tolerance of ±3 dB under normal conditions; 3GPP TS 05.05, subclause 4.1.1, first and sixth table. In case the MS supports the same maximum output power in an uplink multislot configuration as it supports for single slot uplink operation, the tolerance shall be ±2 dB.

2. The MS maximum output power shall be as defined in 3GPP TS 05.05, subclause 4.1.1, first table, according to its power class, with a tolerance of ±2,5 dB under extreme conditions; 3GPP TS 05.05, subclause 4.1.1, first table; 3GPP TS 05.05 annex D subclauses D.2.1 and D.2.2. From R99 onwards, the MS maximum output power in an uplink multislot configuration shall be as defined in 3GPP TS 05.05 subclause 4.1.1, sixth table, according to its power class, with a tolerance of ±4 dB under extreme conditions; 3GPP TS 05.05, subclause 4.1.1, first and sixth table; 3GPP TS 05.05 annex D in subclauses D.2.1 and D.2.2. In case the MS supports the same maximum output power in an uplink multislot configuration as it supports for single slot uplink operation, the tolerance shall be ±2,5 dB.

3. The power control levels shall have the nominal output power levels as defined in 3GPP TS 05.05, subclause 4.1.1, third table (for GSM 400, GSM 700, GSM 850 and GSM 900), fourth table (for DCS 1 800) or fifth table (for PCS 1 900), from the lowest power control level up to the maximum output power corresponding to the class of the MS (for tolerance on maximum output power see conformance requirements 1), with a tolerance of ±3 dB, ±4 dB or ±5 dB under normal conditions; 3GPP TS 05.05, subclause 4.1.1, third, fourth or fifth table.

4. The power control levels shall have the nominal output power levels as defined in 3GPP TS 05.05, subclause 4.1.1, third table (for GSM 400, GSM 700, GSM 850 and GSM 900), fourth table (for DCS 1 800) or fifth table (for PCS 1 900), from the lowest power control level up to the maximum output power corresponding to the class of the MS (for tolerance on maximum output power see conformance requirements 2), with a tolerance of ±4 dB, ±5 dB or ±6 dB under extreme conditions; 3GPP TS 05.05, subclause 4.1.1, third, fourth or fifth table; 3GPP TS 05.05 annex D subclauses D.2.1 and D.2.2.

4a. From R99 onwards, the supported maximum output power for each number of uplink timeslots shall form a monotonic sequence. The maximum reduction of maximum output power from an allocation of n uplink timeslots to an allocation of n+1 uplink timeslots shall be equal to the difference of maximum permissible nominal reduction of maximum output power for the corresponding number of timeslots, as defined in 3GPP TS 05.05, subclause 4.1.1, sixth table.

5. The output power actually transmitted by the MS at consecutive power control levels shall form a monotonic sequence and the interval between power control levels shall be 2 ± 1,5 dB (1 ± 1dB between power control level 30 and 31 for PCS 1 900), from R99 onwards, in a multislot configuration, the first power control step down from the maximum output power is allowed to be in the range 0…2 dB; 3GPP TS 05.05, subclause 4.1.1.

6. The transmitted power level relative to time for a normal burst shall be within the power/time template given in 3GPP TS 05.05, annex B figure B1. In multislot configurations where the bursts in two or more consecutive time slots are actually transmitted at the same frequency the template of annex B shall respected during the useful part of each burst and at the beginning and the end of the series of consecutive bursts. The output power during the guard period between every two consecutive active timeslots shall not exceed the level allowed for the useful part of the first timeslot or the level allowed for the useful part of the second timeslot plus 3 dB, whichever is the highest:

6.1 Under normal conditions; 3GPP TS 05.05, subclause 4.5.2.

6.2 Under extreme conditions; 3GPP TS 05.05, subclause 4.5.2, 3GPP TS 05.05 annex D subclauses D.2.1 and D.2.2.

7. When accessing a cell on the PRACH or RACH and before receiving the first power control parameters during packet transfer on PDCH, all GSM and class 1 and class 2 DCS 1 800 and PCS 1 900 MS shall use the power control level defined by the GPRS_MS_TXPWR_MAX_CCH parameter broadcast on the PBCCH or MS_TXPWR_MAX_CCH parameter broadcast on the BCCH of the cell. When MS_TXPWR_MAX_CCH is received on the BCCH, a class 3 DCS 1800 MS shall add to it the value POWER_OFFSET broadcast on the BCCH. If MS_TXPWR_MAX_CCH or the sum defined by: MS_TXPWR_MAX_CCH plus POWER_OFFSET corresponds to a power control level not supported by the MS as defined by its power class, the MS shall act as though the closest supported power control level had been broadcast.

8. The transmitted power level relative to time for a Random Access burst shall be within the power/time template given in 3GPP TS 05.05, annex B figure B.3:

8.1 Under normal conditions; 3GPP TS 05.05, subclause 4.5.2.

8.2 Under extreme conditions; 3GPP TS 05.05, subclause 4.5.2, 3GPP TS 05.05 annex D subclauses D.2.1 and D.2.2.

9. In addition, if the network indicates support for MS power reduction by broadcasting parameter INIT_PWR_RED (see 3GPP TS 44.018) and if the latest RLA-value, RLA_C or RLA_P (see section 6.1) for the measured signal strength from the BTS the MS is accessing is -48 dBm or higher immediately before the access attempt, the MS power shall not exceed.

PRED = min{(MS_TXPWR_MAX_CCH, (LB_MS_TXPWR_MAX_CCH + Band_offset), (P5-INIT_PWR_RED)} for GSM 400, GSM 700, T-GSM 810, GSM 850 and GSM 900 and

PRED = min{ MS_TXPWR_MAX_CCH, (P0+2-INIT_PWR_RED)} for DCS 1800 and PCS 1900,

where P5 and P0 are the power control levels for respective band in 3GPP TS 45.005.

The power reduction only applies for the first transmission of the access burst on the RACH. If the initial transmission fails due to no response from the network, the MS shall not apply power reduction in remaining transmissions. The power reduction also applies for DCCH or TCH (after an IMMEDIATE ASSIGNMENT) under the same received signal strength conditions until the ordered power control level in the SACCH L1 header differs from MS_TXPWR_MAX_CCH or LB_MS_TXPWR_MAX_CCH + Band_offset, whichever is applicable or a L3 message with a valid power control command is received.

If INIT_PWR_RED is not broadcast, no power reduction shall apply.

3GPP TS 45.008, subclause 4.2, subclause 10.2.1, 3GPP TS 44.018, subclause 10.5.2.33b.

9.1 Under normal conditions; 3GPP TS 05.10, subclause 6.6.

On a multislot uplink configuration the MS may restrict the interslot output power control range to a 10 dB window, on a TDMA frame basis. On those timeslots where the ordered power level is more than 10 dB lower than the applied power level of the highest power timeslot, the MS shall transmit at a lowest possible power level within 10 dB range from the highest applied power level, if not transmitting at the actual ordered power level.

3GPP TS 45.05 subclause 2:

For T-GSM 810 the requirements for GSM 900 shall apply, apart for those parameters for which a separate requirement exists.

13.16.2.3 Test purpose

1. To verify that the maximum output power of the MS in GPRS multislot configuration, under normal conditions, is within conformance requirement 1.

2. To verify that the maximum output power of the MS in GPRS multislot configuration, under extreme conditions, is within conformance requirement 2.

3. To verify that all nominal output power levels, relevant to the class of MS, are implemented in the MS in GPRS multislot configuration and have output power levels, under normal conditions, within conformance requirement 3.

4. To verify that all nominal output power levels ,relevant to the class of MS, are implemented in the MS in GPRS multislot configuration and have output power levels, under extreme conditions, within conformance requirement 4.

4a. From R99 onwards: to verify that the supported maximum output power for each uplink multislot configuration is within the conformance requirement 4a.

5. To verify that the step in the output power transmitted by the MS in GPRS multislot configuration at consecutive power control levels is within conformance requirement 5 under normal conditions.

6. To verify that the output power relative to time, when sending a normal burst is within conformance requirement 6 in GPRS multislot configuration:

6.1 Under normal conditions.

6.2 Under extreme conditions.

7. To verify that the MS in GPRS multislot configuration uses the maximum power control level according to its power class if commanded to a power control level exceeding its power class.

8. To verify that the output power relative to time, when sending an access burst is within conformance requirement 8 in GPRS multislot configuration:

8.1 Under normal conditions.

8.2 Under extreme conditions.

9. To verify that, for the initial access burst, the MS applies power reduction if the INIT_PWR_RED parameter is broadcast by the network in accordance with Conformance Requirement 9:

9.1 Under normal conditions.

13.16.2.4 Methods of test

Two methods of test are described, separately for:

1) equipment fitted with a permanent antenna connector or fitted with a temporary test connector as a test fixture; and for

2) equipment fitted with an integral antenna, and which cannot be connected to an external antenna.

NOTE: The behaviour of the MS in the system is determined to a high degree by the antenna, and this is the only transmitter test in this ETS using the integral antenna. Further studies are ongoing on improved testing on the integral antenna, taking practical conditions of MS use into account.

13.16.2.4.1 Method of test for equipment with a permanent or temporary antenna connector

13.16.2.4.1.1 Initial conditions

The test shall be run under the default GPRS conditions defined in clause 40 with an ARFCN in the mid ARFCN range.

The MS shall be operated with its highest number of uplink slots.

The Test Mode defined in 3GPP TS 04.14 (subclause 5.4) will be utilised. If the MS is capable of both:

Mode (a) transmitting pseudo-random data sequence in RLC data blocks;

Mode (b) transmitting looped-back RLC data blocks;

then Mode (a) will be used.

If Mode (b) is used then the SS sends the pseudo-random data sequence specified for Mode (a) on the downlink for loopback on the uplink.

The SS controls the power level by setting the concerned time slot’s power control parameter ALPHA () to 0 and GAMMA_TN (CH) to the desired power level in the Packet Uplink Assignment message (Closed Loop Control, see 3GPP TS 05.08, clause B.2) GPRS_ MS TXPWR_MAX_CCH / MS TXPWR_MAX_CCH is set to the maximum value supported by the Power Class of the Mobile under test. For DCS 1 800 mobile stations the POWER_OFFSET parameter is set to 6 dB.

If Specific PICS RACH Power Reduction is supported INIT_PWR_RED=0 in System Information 2Quarter is transmitted. Serving Cell downlink level is set to-54dBm.

Note: Downlink level -54 dBm is chosen to ensure that a MS does not reduce the RACH power. So it is still possible to test RACH power without power reduction.

Specific PICS Statements:

– MS using reduced interslot dynamic range in multislot configurations (TSPC_AddInfo_Red_IntSlotRange_Mult_Conf)

– GMSK_MULTISLOT_POWER_PROFILE 0..3 (TSPC_Type_GMSK_Multislot_Power_Profile_x)

– MS supporting RACH Power Reduction (TSPC_RACH_Power_Reduction)

PIXIT statements:

13.16.2.4.1.2 Procedure

a) Measurement of normal burst transmitter output power.

The SS takes power measurement samples evenly distributed over the duration of one burst with a sampling rate of at least 2/T, where T is the bit duration. The samples are identified in time with respect to the modulation on the burst. The SS identifies the centre of the useful 147 transmitted bits, i.e. the transition from bit 13 to bit 14 of the midamble, as the timing reference.

The transmitter output power is calculated as the average of the samples over the 147 useful bits. This is also used as the 0 dB reference for the power/time template.

b) Measurement of normal burst power/time relationship

The array of power samples measured in a) are referenced in time to the centre of the useful transmitted bits and in power to the 0 dB reference, both identified in a).

c) Steps a) to b) are repeated on each timeslot within the multislot configuration with the MS commanded to operate on each of the nominal output power levels defined in tables 13.16.2-1, 13.16.2-2 and 13.16.2-3, and in step a) only on one nominal output power higher than supported by the MS.

NOTE: Power control levels 0 and 1 are excluded for bands other than DCS 1800 and PCS 1900 since these power control levels can not be set by GAMMA_TN.

d) The SS commands the MS to the maximum power control level supported by the MS and steps a) to b) are repeated on each timeslot within the multislot configuration for ARFCN in the Low and High ranges.

e) The SS commands the MS to the maximum power control level in the first timeslot allocated within the multislot configuration and to the minimum power control level in the second timeslot allocated. Any further timeslots allocated are to be set to the maximum power control level. Steps a) to b) and corresponding measurements on each timeslot within the multislot configuration are repeated.

f) Measurement of access burst transmitter output power

The SS causes the MS to generate an Access Burst on an ARFCN in the Mid ARFCN range, this could be either by a cell re-selection or a new request for radio resource. In the case of a cell re-selection procedure the Power Level indicated in the PSI3 message is the maximum power control level supported by the MS. In the case of an Access Burst the MS shall use the Power Level indicated in the GPRS_MS_TXPWR_MAX_CCH parameter. If the power class of the MS is DCS 1 800 Class 3 and the Power Level is indicated by the MS_TXPWR_MAX_CCH parameter, the MS shall also use the POWER_OFFSET parameter.

The SS takes power measurement samples evenly distributed over the duration of the access burst as described in a). However, in this case the SS identifies the centre of the useful bits of the burst by identifying the transition from the last bit of the synch sequence. The centre of the burst is then five data bits prior to this point and is used as the timing reference.

The transmitter output power is calculated as the average of the samples over the 87 useful bits of the burst. This is also used as the 0 dB reference for the power/time template.

g) Measurement of access burst power/time relationship

The array of power samples measured in f) is referenced in time to the centre of the useful transmitted bits and in power to the 0 dB reference, both identified in f).

h) Depending on the method used in step f) to cause the MS to send an Access Burst, the SS sends either a PACKET CELL CHANGE ORDER along with power control level set to 10 in PSI3 parameter GPRS_MS_TXPWR_MAX_CCH or it changes the (Packet) System Information elements (GPRS_)MS_TXPWR_MAX_CCH and for DCS 1 800 the POWER_OFFSET on the serving cell PBCCH/BCCH in order to limit the MS transmit power on the Access Burst to power control level 10 (+23 dBm for bands other than DCS 1800 and PCS 1900 or +10 dBm for DCS 1 800 and PCS 1 900) and then steps f) to g) are repeated.

i) If theMS supports RACH Power Reduction the TBF is released and thes erving cell downlink level is set to -42 dBm. INIT_PWR_RED is set to 1. The SS waits for 30 seconds (Possible cell reselection). Step f) is repeated.

j) Steps a) to h) are repeated under extreme test conditions (annex 1, TC2.2) except that the repeats at step c) are only performed for power control level 10 and the minimum nominal output power level supported by the MS.

13.16.2.4.2 Method of test for equipment with an integral antenna

NOTE: If the MS is equipped with a permanent connector, such that the antenna can be disconnected and the SS be connected directly, then the method of subclause 13.16.2.4.1 will be applied.

The tests in this subclause are performed on an unmodified test sample.

13.16.2.4.2.1 Initial conditions

The MS is placed in the anechoic shielded chamber (annex 1, GC5) or on the outdoor test site, on an isolated support, in the position for normal use, at a distance of at least 3 metres from a test antenna, connected to the SS.

NOTE: The test method described has been written for measurement in an anechoic shielded chamber. If an outdoor test site is used then, in addition, it is necessary to raise/lower the test antenna through the specified height range to maximize the received power levels from both the test sample and the substitution antenna.

The Initial Conditions for the test are defined in subclause 13.16.2.4.1.1.

13.16.2.4.2.2 Procedure

a) With the initial conditions set according to subclause 13.16.2.4.2.1 the test procedure in subclause 13.16.2.4.1.2 is followed up to and including step h), except that in step a), when measurements are done at maximum power for ARFCN in the Low, Mid and High range, the measurement is made eight times with the MS rotated by n*45 degrees for all values of n in the range 0 to 7.

The measurements taken are received transmitter output power measurements rather than transmitter output power measurements, the output power measurement values can be derived as follows.

b) Assessment of test site loss for scaling of received output power measurements.

The MS is replaced by a half-wave dipole, resonating at the centre frequency of the transmit band, connected to an RF generator.

The frequency of the RF signal generator is set to the frequency of the ARFCN used for the 24 measurements in step a), the output power is adjusted to reproduce the received transmitter output power averages recorded in step a).

For each indication the power, delivered by the generator (in Watts) to the half-wave dipole, is recorded. These values are recorded in the form Pnc, where n = MS rotation and c = channel number.

For each channel number used compute:

from which: Pac (Tx dBm) = 10log10(Pac) + 30 + 2,15

The difference, for each of the three channels, between the actual transmitter output power averaged over the 8 measurement orientations and the received transmitter output power at orientation n = 0 is used to scale the received measurement results to actual transmitter output powers for all measured power control levels and ARFCN, which can then be checked against the requirements.

c) Temporary antenna connector calibration factors (transmit)

A modified test sample equipped with a temporary antenna connector is placed in a climatic test chamber and is linked to the SS by means of the temporary antenna connector.

Under normal test conditions, the power measurement and calculation parts of steps a) to j) of 13.16.2.4.1.2 are repeated except that the repeats at step d) are only performed for power control level 10 and the minimum nominal output power level supported by the MS.

NOTE 1: The values noted here are related to the output transmitter carrier power levels under normal test conditions, which are known after step b). Therefore frequency dependent calibration factors that account for the effects of the temporary antenna connector can be determined.

d) Measurements at extreme test conditions.

NOTE 2: Basically the procedure for extreme conditions is:

– the power/time template is tested in the "normal" way;

– the radiated power is measured by measuring the difference with respect to the radiated power under normal test conditions.

Under extreme test conditions steps a) to h) of subclause 13.16.2.4.1.2 are repeated except that the repeats at step d) are only performed for power control level 10 and the minimum nominal output power level supported by the MS.

The transmitter output power under extreme test conditions is calculated for each burst type, power control level and for every frequency used by adding the frequency dependent calibration factor, determined in c), to the values obtained at extreme conditions in this step.

13.16.2.5 Test requirements

a) The transmitter output power, under every combination of normal and extreme test conditions, for normal bursts and access bursts, at each frequency and for each power control level applicable to the MS power class, shall be at the relevant level shown in table 13.16.2-1, table 13.16.2-2 or table 13.16.2-3 within the tolerances also shown in table 13.16.2-1, table 13.16.2-2 or table 13.16.2-3.

Bands other than DCS 1800 and PCS 1900 – begin

Table 13.16.2-1: Bands other than DCS 1800 and PCS 1900 transmitter output power for different power classes

Power class

Power control level (note 4)

GAMMA_TN (CH)

Transmitter output power

(note 2,3)

Tolerances

2

3

4

5

dBm

normal

extreme

·

2

0

39

±2 dB

±2,5 dB

·

·

3

1

37

±3 dB (note 1)

±4 dB (note 1)

·

·

4

2

35

±3 dB

±4 dB

·

·

·

5

3

33

±3 dB (note 1)

±4 dB (note 1)

·

·

·

6

4

31

±3 dB

±4 dB

·

·

·

·

7

5

29

±3 dB (note 1)

±4 dB (note 1)

·

·

·

·

8

6

27

±3 dB

±4 dB

·

·

·

·

9

7

25

±3 dB

±4 dB

·

·

·

·

10

8

23

±3 dB

±4 dB

·

·

·

·

11

9

21

±3 dB

±4 dB

·

·

·

·

12

10

19

±3 dB

±4 dB

·

·

·

·

13

11

17

±3 dB

±4 dB

·

·

·

·

14

12

15

±3 dB

±4 dB

·

·

·

·

15

13

13

±3 dB

±4 dB

·

·

·

·

16

14

11

±5 dB

±6 dB

·

·

·

·

17

15

9

±5 dB

±6 dB

·

·

·

·

18

16

7

±5 dB

±6 dB

·

·

·

·

19

17

5

±5 dB

±6 dB

NOTE1: When the power control level corresponds to the power class of the MS, then the tolerances shall be 2,0 dB under normal test conditions and 2,5 dB under extreme test conditions.

NOTE 2: For R99 and Rel-4, the maximum output power in a multislot configuration must be lower within the limits defined in table 13.16.2-1a. From Rel-5 onwards, the maximum output power in a multislot configuration may be lower within the limits defined in table 13.16.2-1b.

NOTE 3: For a MS using reduced interslot dynamic range in multislot configurations, the MS may restrict the interslot output power control range to a 10 dB window, on a TDMA frame basis. On those timeslots where the ordered power level is more than 10 dB lower than the applied power level of the highest power timeslot, the MS shall transmit at a lowest possible power level within 10 dB range from the highest applied power level, if not transmitting at the actual ordered power level.

NOTE 4: There is no requirement to test power control levels 20-31.

Table 13.16.2-1a: R99 and Rel-4: Bands other than DCS 1800 and PCS 1900 allowed maximum output power reduction in a multislot configuration

Number of timeslots in uplink assignment

Permissible nominal reduction of maximum output power, (dB)

1

0

2

0 to 3,0

3

1,8 to 4,8

4

3,0 to 6,0

Table 13.16.2-1b: From Rel-5 onwards: Bands other than DCS 1800 and PCS 1900 allowed maximum output power reduction in a multislot configuration

Number of timeslots in uplink assignment

Permissible nominal reduction of maximum output power, (dB)

1

0

2

3,0

3

4,8

4

6,0

5

7,0

6

7,8

7

8,5

8

9,0

From R5 onwards, the actual supported maximum output power shall be in the range indicated by the parameter GMSK_MULTISLOT_POWER_PROFILE for n allocated uplink timeslots:

a  MS maximum output power  min(MAX_PWR, a + 2dB)

Where:

a = min (MAX_PWR, MAX_PWR + GMSK_MULTISLOT_POWER_PROFILE – 10log(n));

MAX_PWR equals to the MS maximum output power according to the relevant power class and

GMSK_MULTISLOT_POWER_PROFILE 0 = 0 dB;

GMSK_MULTISLOT_POWER_PROFILE 1 = 2 dB;

GMSK_MULTISLOT_POWER_PROFILE 2 = 4 dB;

GMSK_MULTISLOT_POWER_PROFILE 3 = 6 dB.

Bands other than DCS 1800 and PCS 1900 – end

DCS 1 800 only – begin

Table 13.16.2-2: DCS 1 800 transmitter output power for different power classes

Power class

Power control level (note 4)

GAMMA_TN (CH

Transmitter output power

(note 2,3)

Tolerances

1

2

3

dBm

normal

extreme

·

29

0

36

±2,0 dB

±2,5 dB

·

30

1

34

±3,0 dB

±4,0 dB

·

31

2

32

±3,0 dB

±4,0 dB

·

·

0

3

30

±3,0 dB (note_1)

±4 dB (note_1)

·

·

1

4

28

±3 dB

±4 dB

·

·

2

5

26

±3 dB

±4 dB

·

·

·

3

6

24

±3 dB (note_1)

±4 dB (note_1)

·

·

·

4

7

22

±3 dB

±4 dB

·

·

·

5

8

20

±3 dB

±4 dB

·

·

·

6

9

18

±3 dB

±4 dB

·

·

·

7

10

16

±3 dB

±4 dB

·

·

·

8

11

14

±3 dB

±4 dB

·

·

·

9

12

12

±4 dB

±5 dB

·

·

·

10

13

10

±4 dB

±5 dB

·

·

·

11

14

8

±4 dB

±5 dB

·

·

·

12

15

6

±4 dB

±5 dB

·

·

·

13

16

4

±4 dB

±5 dB

·

·

·

14

17

2

±5 dB

±6 dB

·

·

·

15

18

0

±5 dB

±6 dB

NOTE1: When the power control level corresponds to the power class of the MS, then the tolerances shall be 2,0 dB under normal test conditions and 2,5 dB under extreme test conditions.

NOTE 2: For R99 and Rel-4, the maximum output power in a multislot configuration must be lower within the limits defined in table 13.16.2-2a. From Rel-5 onwards, the maximum output power in a multislot configuration may be lower within the limits defined in table 13.16.2-2b.

NOTE 3: For a MS using reduced interslot dynamic range in multislot configurations, the MS may restrict the interslot output power control range to a 10 dB window, on a TDMA frame basis. On those timeslots where the ordered power level is more than 10 dB lower than the applied power level of the highest power timeslot, the MS shall transmit at a lowest possible power level within 10 dB range from the highest applied power level, if not transmitting at the actual ordered power level.

NOTE 4: There is no requirement to test power control levels 16-28.

Table 13.16.2-2a: R99 and Rel-4: DCS 1 800 allowed maximum output power reduction in a multislot configuration

Number of timeslots in uplink assignment

Permissible nominal reduction of maximum output power, (dB)

1

0

2

0 to 3,0

3

1,8 to 4,8

4

3,0 to 6,0

Table 13.16.2-2b: From Rel-5 onwards: DCS 1 800 allowed maximum output power reduction in a multislot configuration

Number of timeslots in uplink assignment

Permissible nominal reduction of maximum output power, (dB)

1

0

2

3,0

3

4,8

4

6,0

5

7,0

6

7,8

7

8,5

8

9,0

From R5 onwards, the actual supported maximum output power shall be in the range indicated by the parameter GMSK_MULTISLOT_POWER_PROFILE for n allocated uplink timeslots:

a  MS maximum output power  min(MAX_PWR, a + 3dB)

Where:

a = min (MAX_PWR, MAX_PWR + GMSK_MULTISLOT_POWER_PROFILE – 10log(n));

MAX_PWR equals to the MS maximum output power according to the relevant power class and

GMSK_MULTISLOT_POWER_PROFILE 0 = 0 dB;

GMSK_MULTISLOT_POWER_PROFILE 1 = 2 dB;

GMSK_MULTISLOT_POWER_PROFILE 2 = 4 dB;

GMSK_MULTISLOT_POWER_PROFILE 3 = 6 dB.

DCS 1 800 only – end

PCS 1 900 only – begin

Table 13.16.2-3: PCS 1 900 transmitter output power for different power classes

Power class

Power control level (note 4)

GAMMA_TN (CH)

Transmitter output power

(note 2,3)

Tolerances

1

2

3

dBm

Normal

Extreme

30

1

33

±2,0 dB

±2,5 dB

31

2

32

±2,0 dB

±2,5 dB

0

3

30

±3,0 dB (note 1)

±4 dB (note 1)

1

4

28

±3 dB

±4 dB

2

5

26

±3 dB

±4 dB

3

6

24

±3 dB (note 1)

±4 dB (note 1)

4

7

22

±3 dB

±4 dB

5

8

20

±3 dB

±4 dB

6

9

18

±3 dB

±4 dB

7

10

16

±3 dB

±4 dB

8

11

14

±3 dB

±4 dB

9

12

12

±4 dB

±5 dB

10

13

10

±4 dB

±5 dB

11

14

8

±4 dB

±5 dB

12

15

6

±4 dB

±5 dB

13

16

4

±4 dB

±5 dB

14

17

2

±5 dB

±6 dB

15

18

0

±5 dB

±6 dB

NOTE 1: When the power control level corresponds to the power class of the MS, then the tolerances shall be 2,0 dB under normal test conditions and 2,5 dB under extreme test conditions.

NOTE 2: For R99 and Rel-4, the maximum output power in a multislot configuration must be lower within the limits defined in table 13.16.2-3a. From Rel-5 onwards, the maximum output power in a multislot configuration may be lower within the limits defined in table 13.16.2-3b.

NOTE 3: For a MS using reduced interslot dynamic range in multislot configurations, the MS may restrict the interslot output power control range to a 10 dB window, on a TDMA frame basis. On those timeslots where the ordered power level is more than 10 dB lower than the applied power level of the highest power timeslot, the MS shall transmit at a lowest possible power level within 10 dB range from the highest applied power level, if not transmitting at the actual ordered power level.

NOTE 4: There is no requirement to test power control levels 16-29.

Table 13.16.2-3a: R99 and Rel-4: PCS 1 900 allowed maximum output power reduction in a multislot configuration

Number of timeslots in uplink assignment

Permissible nominal reduction of maximum output power, (dB)

1

0

2

0 to 3,0

3

1,8 to 4,8

4

3,0 to 6,0

Table 13.16.2-3b: From Rel-5 onwards: PCS 1 900 allowed maximum output power reduction in a multislot configuration

Number of timeslots in uplink assignment

Permissible nominal reduction of maximum output power, (dB)

1

0

2

3,0

3

4,8

4

6,0

5

7,0

6

7,8

7

8,5

8

9,0

From R5 onwards, the actual supported maximum output power shall be in the range indicated by the parameter GMSK_MULTISLOT_POWER_PROFILE for n allocated uplink timeslots:

a  MS maximum output power  min(MAX_PWR, a + 3dB)

Where:

a = min (MAX_PWR, MAX_PWR + GMSK_MULTISLOT_POWER_PROFILE – 10log(n));

MAX_PWR equals to the MS maximum output power according to the relevant power class and

GMSK_MULTISLOT_POWER_PROFILE 0 = 0 dB;

GMSK_MULTISLOT_POWER_PROFILE 1 = 2 dB;

GMSK_MULTISLOT_POWER_PROFILE 2 = 4 dB;

GMSK_MULTISLOT_POWER_PROFILE 3 = 6 dB.

PCS 1 900 only – end

b) The difference between the transmitter output power at two adjacent power control levels, measured at the same frequency, shall not be less than 0,5 dB and not be more than 3,5 dB. For PCS 1 900 Class 3 the difference between the transmitter output power at power controls level 30 and 31, measured at the same frequency, shall not be less than 0 dB and not be more than 2 dB.

For R99 and Rel-4 MS, if one or both of the adjacent output power levels are reduced according to the number of timeslots, the difference between the transmitter output power at two adjacent power control levels, measured at the same frequency, shall not be less than -1dB and not be more than 3.5 dB.

For R5 onwards, if one or both of the adjacent output power levels are reduced according to GMSK_MULTISLOT_POWER_PROFILE X and the number of timeslots, the difference between the transmitter output power at two adjacent power control levels, measured at the same frequency, shall not be less than -1dB and not be more than 3.5 dB.

c) The power/time relationship of the measured samples for normal bursts shall be within the limits of the power time template of figure 13-7-2 (3GPP TS 51.010) at each frequency, under every combination of normal and extreme test conditions and at each power control level measured.

+4 dBc ¦ +—+_

+1,0 dBc ¦ ¦ +————-/ /——————+

0 dBc ¦ ¦ ¦

-1,0 dBc ¦ ¦ +————-/ /————–+ ¦

-6 dBc * ¦ +–+ ¦ ¦ +–+

-30 dBc ** ¦ +—+ ¦ ¦ +—+

¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦

lowest limit ¦-+ ¦ ¦ +

(see      ¦ ¦<——– (147 bits) ——–>¦

table 13.16.2-4) +————————-/ /—————————–

10 8 10 7056/13=542,8 μs 10 8 10

Figure 13.16.2-1: Power / time template for normal bursts

* For bands other than DCS 1800 and PCS 1900 MS:

-4 dBc for power control level 16;

-2 dBc for power control level 17;

-1 dBc for power control levels 18 and 19.

For DCS 1 800 and PCS 1 900 MS:

-4 dBc for power control level 11;

-2 dBc for power control level 12;

-1 dBc for power control levels 13, 14 and 15.

** For bands other than DCS 1800 and PCS 1900 MS:

-30 dBc or -17 dBm, whichever is the higher.

For DCS 1 800 and PCS 1 900MS:

-30 dBc or -20 dBm, whichever is the higher.

Table 13.16.2-4: Lowest measurement limit for power / time template

lowest limit

Bands other than DCS 1800 and PCS 1900

-59 dBc or -54 dBm whichever is the highest, except for the timeslot preceding the active slot, for which the allowed level is -59 dBc or -36 dBm, whichever is the highest

DCS 1 800

PCS 1 900

-48 dBc or -48 dBm whichever is the highest

d) All the power control levels, for the type and power class of the MS as stated by the manufacturer, shall be implemented in the MS.

e) When the transmitter is commanded to a power control level outside of the capability corresponding to the type and power class of the MS as stated by the manufacturer, then the transmitter output power shall be within the tolerances for the closest power control level corresponding to the type and power class as stated by the manufacturer.

f) The power/time relationship of the measured samples for access bursts shall be within the limits of the power time template of figure 13-7-3 at each frequency, under every combination of normal and extreme test conditions and at each power control level measured.

+4 dBc ¦ +—+

+1,0 dBc ¦ ¦ +———/ /————–+

0 dBc ¦ ¦ ¦

-1,0 dBc ¦ ¦ +———/ /———-+ ¦

-6 dBc * ¦ +–+ ¦ ¦ +–+

-30 dBc ** ¦ +—+ ¦ ¦ +—+

¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦

lowest limit ¦-+ ¦ ¦ +

(see table 13.16.2-4) ¦ ¦<—- (87 bits) —–>¦

+———————-/ /———————-

10 8 10 4176/13=321,2 μs 10 8 10

Figure 13.16.2-2: Power / time template for access burst

* For bands other than DCS 1800 and PCS 1900 MS:

-4 dBc for power control level 16;

-2 dBc for power control level 17;

-1 dBc for power control levels 18 and 19.

For DCS 1 800 and PCS 1 900 MS:

-4 dBc for power control level 11;

-2 dBc for power control level 12;

-1 dBc for power control levels 13, 14 and 15.

** For bands other than DCS 1800 and PCS 1900 MS:

-30 dBc or -17 dBm, whichever is the higher.

For DCS 1 800 and PCS 1 900 MS:

-30 dBc or -20 dBm, whichever is the higher.

g) For MS supporting RACH Power Reduction conformance requirement 9 has to be met where the MS shall apply power reduction for the first transmission of the access burst on the RACH (test procedure 13.16.2.4.1.2 step i). The corresponding power control level after power reduction determines the output power tolerances.

13.16.3 Output RF spectrum in GPRS multislot configuration

13.16.3.1 Definition

The output RF spectrum is the relationship between the frequency offset from the carrier and the power, measured in a specified bandwidth and time, produced by the MS due to the effects of modulation and power ramping.

13.16.3.2 Conformance requirement

1. The level of the output RF spectrum due to modulation shall be no more than that given in 3GPP TS 05.05, subclause 4.2.1, table a) for GSM 400, GSM 700, GSM 850 and GSM 900, table b) for DCS 1 800 or table c) for PCS 1 900, with the following lowest measurement limits:

– -36 dBm below 600 kHz offset from the carrier;

– -51 dBm for GSM 400, GSM 700, GSM 850 and GSM 900 or -56 dBm for DCS 1 800 and PCS 1 900 from 600 kHz out to less than 1 800 kHz offset from the carrier;

– -46 dBm for GSM 400, GSM 700, GSM 850 and GSM 900 or -51 dBm for DCS 1 800 and PCS 1 900 at and beyond 1 800 kHz offset from the carrier;

but with the following exceptions at up to -36 dBm:

– up to three bands of 200 kHz width centred on a frequency which is an integer multiple of 200 kHz in the combined range 600 kHz to 6 000 kHz above and below the carrier;

– up to 12 bands of 200 kHz width centred on a frequency which is an integer multiple of 200 kHz at more than 6 000 kHz offset from the carrier.

1.1 Under normal conditions; 3GPP TS 05.05, subclause 4.2.1.

1.2 Under extreme conditions; 3GPP TS 05.05, subclause 4.2.1; 3GPP TS 05.05, annex D subclauses D.2.1 and D.2.2.

2. The level of the output RF spectrum due to switching transients shall be no more than given in 3GPP TS 05.05, subclause 4.2.2, table "a) Mobile Station".

2.1 Under normal conditions; 3GPP TS 05.05, subclause 4.2.2.

2.2 Under extreme conditions; 3GPP TS 05.05, subclause 4.2.2; 3GPP TS 05.05 annex D subclause D.2.1 and D.2.2.

3. When allocated a channel, the power emitted by a GSM 400, GSM 900 and DCS 1 800 MS, in the band 935 MHz to 960 MHz shall be no more than -79 dBm, in the band 925 MHz to 935 MHz shall be no more than ‑67 dBm and in the band 1 805 MHz to 1 880 MHz shall be no more than -71 dBm except in five measurements in each of the bands 925 MHz to 960 MHz and 1 805 MHz to 1 880 MHz where exceptions at up to -36 dBm are permitted. For GSM 400 MS, in addition, the power emitted by MS, in the bands of 460,4 MHz to 467,6 MHz and 488,8 MHz to 496 MHz shall be no more than -67 dBm except in three measurements in each of the bands 460,4 MHz to 467,6 MHz and 488,8 MHz to 496 MHz where exceptions at up to -36 dBm are permitted. For GSM 700 and GSM 850, the power emitted by MS, in the band of 728 MHz to 736 MHz shall be no more than ‑73 dBm, in the band of 736 MHz to 746 MHz shall be no more than ‑79 dBm, in the band of 747 MHz to 757 MHz shall be no more than ‑79 dBm, in the band of 757 MHz to 763 MHz shall be no more than –73 dBm, in the band 869 MHz to 894 MHz shall be no more than -79 dBm, in the band 1 930 MHz to 1 990 MHz shall be no more than -71 dBm except in five measurements in each of the bands 728 MHz to 746 MHz, 747 MHz to 763 MHz, 869 MHz to 894 MHz and 1 930 MHz to 1 990 MHz where exceptions at up to -36 dBm are permitted. For PCS 1 900 MS, the power emitted by MS, in the band 869 MHz to 894 MHz shall be no more than -79 dBm, in the band 1 930 MHz to 1 990 MHz shall be no more than -71 dBm except in five measurements in each of the bands 869 MHz to 894 MHz and 1 930 MHz to 1 990 MHz where exceptions at up to -36 dBm are permitted. Under normal conditions; 3GPP TS 45.005, subclause 4.3.3.

13.16.3.3 Test purpose

1. To verify that the output RF spectrum due to modulation does not exceed conformance requirement 1 in the GPRS multislot configurations.

1.1 Under normal conditions.

1.2 Under extreme conditions.

2. To verify that the output RF spectrum due to switching transients does not exceed conformance requirement 2 in the GPRS multislot configurations when a reasonable margin is allowed for the effect of spectrum due to modulation.

2.1 Under normal conditions.

2.2 Under extreme conditions.

3. To verify that the MS spurious emissions in the MS receive band do not exceed conformance requirement 3 in the GPRS multislot configurations.

13.16.3.4 Method of test

13.16.3.4.1 Initial conditions

The test shall be run under the default GPRS conditions defined in clause 40, with power control parameter ALPHA (α) set to 0.

The MS shall be operated with its highest number of uplink slots.

The Test Mode defined in 3GPP TS 04.14 (subclause 5.4) will be utilised. If the MS is capable of both:

Mode (a) transmitting pseudo-random data sequence in RLC data blocks;

Mode (b) transmitting looped-back RLC data blocks;

then Mode (a) will be used.

If Mode (b) is used then the SS sends the pseudo-random data sequence specified for Mode (a) on the downlink for loopback on the uplink. The SS shall use a level of 23 dBVemf(  ).

The SS commands the MS to hopping mode. The hopping pattern includes only three channels, namely one with an ARFCN in the Low ARFCN range, a second one with an ARFCN in the Mid ARFCN range and the third one with an ARFCN in the High ARFCN range.

NOTE 1: Although the measurement is made whilst the MS is in hopping mode, each measurement is on one single channel.

NOTE 2: This test is specified in hopping mode as a simple means of making the MS change channel, it would be sufficient to test in non hopping mode and to cell re-select the MS between the three channels tested at the appropriate time.

NOTE 3: Mid ARFCN range for GSM 900 will use the range 63-65 ARFCN

13.16.3.4.2 Procedure

NOTE: When averaging is in use during frequency hopping mode, the averaging only includes bursts transmitted when the hopping carrier corresponds to the nominal carrier of the measurement.

a) In steps b) to h) the FT is equal to the hop pattern ARFCN in the Mid ARFCN range.

b) The other settings of the spectrum analyser are set as follows:

– Zero frequency scan;

– Resolution bandwidth: 30 kHz;

– Video bandwidth: 30 kHz;

– Video averaging: may be used, depending on the implementation of the test.

The video signal of the spectrum analyser is "gated" such that the spectrum generated by at least 40 of the bits 87 to 132 of the burst in one of the active time slots is the only spectrum measured. This gating may be analogue or numerical, dependent upon the design of the spectrum analyser. Only measurements during transmitted bursts on the nominal carrier of the measurement are included. The spectrum analyser averages over the gated period and over 200 or 50 such bursts, using numerical and/or video averaging.

The MS is commanded to its maximum power control level in every transmitted time slot.

c) By tuning the spectrum analyser centre frequency to the measurement frequencies the power level is measured over 50 bursts at all multiples of 30 kHz offset from FT to < 1 800 kHz.

d) The resolution and video bandwidth on the spectrum analyser are adjusted to 100 kHz and the measurements are made at the following frequencies:

on every ARFCN from 1 800 kHz offset from the carrier to the edge of the relevant transmit band for each measurement over 50 bursts.

at 200 kHz intervals over the 2 MHz either side of the relevant transmit band for each measurement over 50 bursts.

For GSM 400 and DCS 1 800:

at 200 kHz intervals over the band 925 MHz to 960 MHz for each measurement over 50 bursts.

at 200 kHz intervals over the band 1 805 MHz to 1 880 MHz for each measurement over 50 bursts.

For GSM 900

at 200 kHz intervals over the band 925 MHz to 960MHz for each measurement over 50 bursts;

at 200 kHz intervals over the band 1805 MHz to 1880 MHz for each measurement over 50 bursts.

In addition for GSM 400 MS:

at 200 kHz intervals over the band 460,4 MHz to 467,6 MHz for each measurement over 50 bursts.

at 200 kHz intervals over the band 488,8 MHz to 496 MHz for each measurement over 50 bursts.

For GSM 700 and GSM 850:

at 200 kHz intervals over the band 728MHz to 746 MHz for each measurement over 50 bursts.

at 200 kHz intervals over the band 747MHz to 763 MHz for each measurement over 50 bursts.

at 200 kHz intervals over the band 869 MHz to 894 MHz for each measurement over 50 bursts.

at 200 kHz intervals over the band 1 930 MHz to 1 990 MHz for each measurement over 50 bursts.

For PCS 1 900:

at 200 kHz intervals over the band 869 MHz to 894 MHz for each measurement over 50 bursts.

at 200 kHz intervals over the band 1 930 MHz to 1 990 MHz for each measurement over 50 bursts.

e) The MS is commanded to its minimum power control level. The spectrum analyser is set again as in b).

f) By tuning the spectrum analyser centre frequency to the measurement frequencies the power level is measured over 200 bursts at the following frequencies:

FT;

FT + 100 kHz FT – 100 kHz;

FT + 200 kHz FT – 200 kHz;

FT + 250 kHz FT – 250 kHz;

FT + 200 kHz * N FT – 200 kHz * N;

where N = 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8;

and FT = RF channel nominal centre frequency.

g) Steps a) to f) is repeated except that in step a) the spectrum analyzer is gated so that the burst of the next active time slot is measured.

h) The spectrum analyser settings are adjusted to:

– Zero frequency scan;

– Resolution bandwidth: 30 kHz;

– Video bandwidth: 100 kHz;

– Peak hold.

The spectrum analyser gating of the signal is switched off.

The MS is commanded to its maximum power control level in every transmitted time slot.

i) By tuning the spectrum analyser centre frequency to the measurement frequencies the power level is measured at the following frequencies:

FT + 400 kHz FT – 400 kHz;

FT + 600 kHz FT – 600 kHz;

FT + 1,2 MHz FT – 1,2 MHz;

FT + 1,8 MHz FT – 1,8 MHz;

where FT = RF channel nominal centre frequency.

The duration of each measurement (at each frequency) will be such as to cover at least 10 burst transmissions at FT.

j) Step i) is repeated for power control levels 7 and 11.

k) Steps b), f), h) and i) are repeated with FT equal to the hop pattern ARFCN in the Low ARFCN range except that in step h) the MS is commanded to power control level 11 rather than maximum power.

l) Steps b), f), h) and i) are repeated with FT equal to the hop pattern ARFCN in the High ARFCN range except that in step h) the MS is commanded to power control level 11 rather than maximum power.

m) Steps a) b) f) h), and i) are repeated under extreme test conditions (annex 1, TC2.2). except that at step h) the MS is commanded to power control level 11.

13.16.3.5 Test requirements

For absolute measurements, performed on a temporary antenna connector, in the frequency band 450,4 MHz to 457,6 MHz, 478,8 MHz to 486 MHz, 777 MHz to 792 MHz, 824 MHz to 849 MHz, 880 MHz to 915 MHz, 1 710 MHz to 1 785 MHz, or 1 850 MHz to 1 910 MHz, the temporary antenna connector coupling factor, determined according to subclause 13.3.4.2.2 and annex 1 GC7, for the nearest relevant frequency, will be used.

For absolute measurements, performed on a temporary antenna connector, in the frequency band 925 MHz to 960 MHz, the temporary antenna connector coupling factor, will be as determined according to annex 1 GC7 for GSM 900 MS. For a GSM 400, GSM 700, GSM 850, DCS 1 800 or PCS 1 900 MS 0 dB will be assumed.

For absolute measurements, performed on a temporary antenna connector, in the frequency band 1 805 MHz to 1 880 MHz, the temporary antenna connector coupling factor, will be as determined according to annex 1 GC7 for DCS 1 800 MS. For a GSM 400, GSM 700, GSM 850, GSM 900 or PCS 1 900 MS 0 dB will be assumed.

For absolute measurements, performed on a temporary antenna connector, in the frequency band 460,4 MHz to 467,6 MHz or 488.8 to 496 MHz, the temporary antenna connector coupling factor, will be as determined according to annex 1 GC7 for GSM 400 MS. For a GSM 700, GSM 850, GSM 900, DCS 1800 or PCS 1 900 MS 0 dB will be assumed.

For absolute measurements, performed on a temporary antenna connector, in the frequency band 728 MHz to 763 MHz, the temporary antenna connector coupling factor, will be as determined according to annex 1 GC7 for GSM 700 MS. For a GSM 400, GSM 850, GSM 900 or DCS 1800 MS 0 dB will be assumed.

For absolute measurements, performed on a temporary antenna connector, in the frequency band 869 MHz to 894 MHz, the temporary antenna connector coupling factor, will be as determined according to annex 1 GC7 for GSM 850 MS. For a GSM 400, GSM 700, GSM 900 or DCS 1800 MS 0 dB will be assumed.

For absolute measurements, performed on a temporary antenna connector, in the frequency band 1 930 MHz to 1 990 MHz, the temporary antenna connector coupling factor, will be as determined according to annex 1 GC7 for PCS 1 900 MS. For GSM 400, GSM 900 or DCS 1 800 MS 0 dB will be assumed.

The figures in the tables below, at the listed frequencies from the carrier (kHz), are the maximum level (dB) relative to a measurement in 30 kHz bandwidth on the carrier (reference 3GPP TS 05.05 subclause 4.2.1).

a) For the modulation sidebands out to less than 1 800 kHz offset from the carrier frequency (FT) measured in step c), f), i), k), l) and m) the measured power level in dB relative to the power level measured at FT, for all types of MS, shall not exceed the limits derived from the values shown in table 13.16.3-1 for GSM 400, GSM 700, GSM 850 and GSM 900, table 13.16.3-2 for DCS 1 800 or table 13.16.3-3 for PCS 1 900 according to the actual transmit power and frequency offset from FT. However any failures in the combined range 600 kHz to less than 1 800 kHz above and below the carrier may be counted towards the exceptions allowed in test requirements c) below.

Table 13.16.3-1: GSM 400, GSM 700, GSM 850 and GSM 900 Spectrum
due to modulation out to less than 1 800 kHz offset

power levels in dB relative to the measurement at FT

Power level

Frequency offset (kHz)

(dBm)

0-100

200

250

400

600 to < 1 800

39

+0,5

-30

-33

-60

-66

37

+0,5

-30

-33

-60

-64

35

+0,5

-30

-33

-60

-62

<= 33

+0,5

-30

-33

-60

-60

The values above are subject to the minimum absolute levels (dBm) below.

-36

-36

-36

-36

-51

Table 13.16.3-2: DCS 1 800 Spectrum due to modulation out to less than 1 800 kHz offset

power levels in dB relative to the measurement at FT

Power level

Frequency offset (kHz)

(dBm)

0-100

200

250

400

600 to < 1 800

<= 36

+0,5

-30

-33

-60

-60

The values above are subject to the minimum absolute levels (dBm) below.

-36

-36

-36

-36

-56

Table 13.16.3-3: PCS 1 900 Spectrum due to modulation out to less than 1 800 kHz offset

power levels in dB relative to the measurement at FT

Power level

Frequency offset (kHz)

(dBm)

0-100

200

250

400

600 to < 1 200

1 200 to < 1 800

<= 33

+0,5

-30

-33

-60

-60

-60

The values above are subject to the minimum absolute levels (dBm) below.

-36

-36

-36

-36

-56

-56

NOTE 1: For frequency offsets between 100 kHz and 600 kHz the requirement is derived by a linear interpolation between the points identified in the table with linear frequency and power in dB relative.

b) For the modulation sidebands from 1 800 kHz offset from the carrier frequency (FT) and out to 2 MHz beyond the edge of the relevant transmit band, measured in step d), the measured power level in dB relative to the power level measured at FT, shall not exceed the values shown in table 13.16.3-4 according to the actual transmit power, frequency offset from FT and system on which the MS is designed to operate. However any failures in the combined range 1 800 kHz to 6 MHz above and below the carrier may be counted towards the exceptions allowed in test requirements c) below, and any other failures may be counted towards the exceptions allowed in test requirements d) below.

Table 13.16.3-4: Spectrum due to modulation from 1 800 kHz offset
to the edge of the transmit band (wideband noise)

power levels in dB relative to the measurement at FT

GSM 400, GSM 700, GSM 850 and GSM 900

DCS 1 800

PCS 1 900

Power

Frequency offset

Power

Frequency offset

Power

Frequency offset

Level

kHz

level

KHz

level

KHz

(dBm)

1 800 to

3 000 to

>= 6 000

(dBm)

1 800 to

>= 6 000

(dBm)

1 800 to

>= 6 000

< 3 000

< 6 000

< 6 000

< 6 000

39

-69

-71

-77

36

-71

-79

33

-68

-76

37

-67

-69

-75

34

-69

-77

32

-67

-75

35

-65

-67

-73

32

-67

-75

30

-65

-73

<= 33

-63

-65

-71

30

-65

-73

28

-63

-71

28

-63

-71

26

-61

-69

26

-61

-69

<= 24

-59

-67

<= 24

-59

-67

The values above are subject to the minimum absolute levels (dBm) below.

-46

-46

-46

-51

-51

-51

-51

c) Any failures (from a) and b) above) in the combined range 600 kHz to 6 MHz above and below the carrier should be re-checked for allowed spurious emissions. For each of the three ARFCN used, spurious emissions are allowed in up to three 200 kHz bands centred on an integer multiple of 200 kHz so long as no spurious emission exceeds -36 dBm. Any spurious emissions measured in a 30 kHz bandwidth which spans two 200 kHz bands can be counted towards either 200 kHz band, whichever minimizes the number of 200 kHz bands containing spurious exceptions.

d) Any failures (from b) above) beyond 6 MHz offset from the carrier should be re-checked for allowed spurious emissions. For each of the three ARFCN used, up to twelve spurious emissions are allowed so long as no spurious emission exceeds -36 dBm.

e) For GSM 400, GSM 900 and DCS 1 800 MS the MS spurious emissions in the bands 925 MHz to 935 MHz, 935 MHz to 960 MHz and 1 805 MHz to 1 880 MHz, measured in step d), shall not exceed the values shown in table 13.16.3-5 except in up to five measurements in the band 925 MHz to 960 MHz and five measurements in the band 1 805 MHz to 1 880 MHz where a level up to -36 dBm is permitted. For GSM 400 MS, in addition, the MS spurious emissions in the bands 460,4 MHz to 467,6 MHz and 488,8 MHz to 496 MHz shall not exceed the value of -67 dBm, except in up to three measurements in each of the bands 460,4 MHz to 467,6 MHz and 488,8 MHz to 496 MHz where a level up to -36 dBm is permitted. For GSM 700 and GSM 850 the spurious emissions in the bands 728 MHz to 746 MHz 747 MHz to 763 MHz, 869 MHz to 894 MHz and 1 930 MHz to 1 990 MHz shall not exceed the values shown in table 13.16.3-4 except in up to five measurements in each of the bands 728 MHz to 746 MHz, 747 MHz to 763 MHz, 869 MHz to 894 MHz and 1 930 MHz to 1 990 MHz where a level up to -36 dBm is permitted. For PCS 1 900 MS the spurious emissions in the bands 869 MHz to 894 MHz and 1 930 MHz to 1 990 MHz shall not exceed the values shown in table 13.16.3-5 except in up to five measurements in each of the bands 869 MHz to 894 MHz and 1 930 MHz to 1 990 MHz where a level up to -36 dBm is permitted.

Table 13.16.3-5: Spurious emissions in the MS receive bands

Band

Spurious emissions level

(MHz)

(dBm)

GSM 400, GSM 900 and DCS 1 800

GSM 700 GSM 850 PCS 1 900

925 to 935

-67

935 to 960

-79

1805 to 1880

-71

728 to 736

-73

736 to 746

-79

747 to 757

-79

757 to763

-73

869 to 894

-79

1930 to 1990

-71

f) For the power ramp sidebands of steps h), i) and k) the power levels must not exceed the values shown in table 13.16.3-6 for GSM 400, GSM 700, GSM 850 and GSM 900, table 13.16.3-7 for DCS 1 800 or table 13.16.3-8 for PCS 1 900.

Table 13.16.3-6: GSM Spectrum due to switching transients

Power level

Maximum level for various offsets from carrier frequency

400 kHz

600 kHz

1200 kHz

1 800 kHz

39 dBm

-13 dBm

-21 dBm

-21 dBm

-24 dBm

37 dBm

-15 dBm

-21 dBm

-21 dBm

-24 dBm

35 dBm

-17 dBm

-21 dBm

-21 dBm

-24 dBm

33 dBm

-19 dBm

-21 dBm

-21 dBm

-24 dBm

31 dBm

-21 dBm

-23 dBm

-23 dBm

-26 dBm

29 dBm

-23 dBm

-25 dBm

-25 dBm

-28 dBm

27 dBm

-23 dBm

-26 dBm

-27 dBm

-30 dBm

25 dBm

-23 dBm

-26 dBm

-29 dBm

-32 dBm

23 dBm

-23 dBm

-26 dBm

-31 dBm

-34 dBm

<= +21 dBm

-23 dBm

-26 dBm

-32 dBm

-36 dBm

Table 13.16.3-7: DCS 1 800 Spectrum due to switching transients

Power level

Maximum level for various offsets from carrier frequency

400 kHz

600 kHz

1 200 kHz

1 800 kHz

36 dBm

-16 dBm

-21 dBm

-21 dBm

-24 dBm

34 dBm

-18 dBm

-21 dBm

-21 dBm

-24 dBm

32 dBm

-20 dBm

-22 dBm

-22 dBm

-25 dBm

30 dBm

-22 dBm

-24 dBm

-24 dBm

-27 dBm

28 dBm

-23 dBm

-25 dBm

-26 dBm

-29 dBm

26 dBm

-23 dBm

-26 dBm

-28 dBm

-31 dBm

24 dBm

-23 dBm

-26 dBm

-30 dBm

-33 dBm

22 dBm

-23 dBm

-26 dBm

-31 dBm

-35 dBm

<= +20 dBm

-23 dBm

-26 dBm

-32 dBm

-36 dBm

Table 13.16.3-8: PCS 1 900 Spectrum due to switching transients

Power level

Maximum level for various offsets from carrier frequency

400 kHz

600 kHz

1 200 kHz

1 800 kHz

33 dBm

-19 dBm

-22 dBm

-22 dBm

-25 dBm

32 dBm

-20 dBm

-22 dBm

-22 dBm

-25 dBm

30 dBm

-22 dBm

-24 dBm

-24 dBm

-27 dBm

28 dBm

-23 dBm

-25 dBm

-26 dBm

-29 dBm

26 dBm

-23 dBm

-26 dBm

-28 dBm

-31 dBm

24 dBm

-23 dBm

-26 dBm

-30 dBm

-33 dBm

22 dBm

-23 dBm

-26 dBm

-31 dBm

-35 dBm

<= +20 dBm

-23 dBm

-26 dBm

-32 dBm

-36 dBm

NOTE 2: These figures are different from the requirements in 3GPP TS 05.05 because at higher power levels it is the modulation spectrum which is being measured using a peak hold measurement. This allowance is given in the table.

NOTE 3: The figures for table 13.16.3-6, table 13.16.3-7 and table 13.16.3-8 assume that, using the peak hold measurement, the lowest level measurable is 8 dB above the level of the modulation specification using the 30 kHz bandwidth gated average technique for 400 kHz offset from the carrier. At 600 and 1 200 kHz offset the level is 6 dB above and at 1 800 kHz offset the level is 3 dB above. The figures for 1 800 kHz have assumed the 30 kHz bandwidth spectrum due to modulation specification at < 1 800 kHz.