ETSI TS 138 141-1 V15.0.

0 (2019-04)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

5G;
NR;
Base Station (BS) conformance testing
Part 1: Conducted conformance testing
(3GPP TS 38.141-1 version 15.0.0 Release 15)
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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights ................................................................................................................................2
Foreword.............................................................................................................................................................2
Modal verbs terminology....................................................................................................................................2
Foreword...........................................................................................................................................................12
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................13
2 References ..............................................................................................................................................13
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations .................................................................................................15
3.1 Definitions ........................................................................................................................................................ 15
3.2 Symbols ............................................................................................................................................................ 17
3.3 Abbreviations ................................................................................................................................................... 18
4 General conducted test conditions and declarations ...............................................................................20
4.1 Measurement uncertainties and test requirements ............................................................................................ 20
4.1.1 General........................................................................................................................................................ 20
4.1.2 Acceptable uncertainty of Test System....................................................................................................... 20
4.1.2.1 General .................................................................................................................................................. 20
4.1.2.2 Measurement of transmitter .................................................................................................................. 21
4.1.2.3 Measurement of receiver ....................................................................................................................... 22
4.1.2.4 Measurement of performance requirements .......................................................................................... 25
4.1.3 Interpretation of measurement results ......................................................................................................... 25
4.2 Conducted requirement reference points .......................................................................................................... 25
4.2.1 BS type 1-C ................................................................................................................................................. 25
4.2.2 BS type 1-H ................................................................................................................................................. 26
4.3 Base station classes .......................................................................................................................................... 27
4.4 Regional requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 27
4.5 BS configurations ............................................................................................................................................. 28
4.5.1 BS type 1-C ................................................................................................................................................. 28
4.5.1.1 Transmit configurations ........................................................................................................................ 28
4.5.1.1.1 General ............................................................................................................................................ 28
4.5.1.1.2 Transmission with multiple transmitter antenna connectors............................................................ 28
4.5.1.2 Receive configurations .......................................................................................................................... 29
4.5.1.2.1 General ............................................................................................................................................ 29
4.5.1.2.2 Reception with multiple receiver antenna connectors, receiver diversity........................................ 29
4.5.1.3 Duplexers .............................................................................................................................................. 29
4.5.1.4 Power supply options ............................................................................................................................ 30
4.5.1.5 Ancillary RF amplifiers......................................................................................................................... 30
4.5.2 BS type 1-H ................................................................................................................................................. 31
4.5.2.1 Transmit configurations ........................................................................................................................ 31
4.5.2.2 Receive configurations .......................................................................................................................... 31
4.5.2.3 Power supply options ............................................................................................................................ 32
4.6 Manufacturer declarations ................................................................................................................................ 32
4.7 Test configurations ........................................................................................................................................... 37
4.7.1 General........................................................................................................................................................ 37
4.7.2 Test signal used to build Test Configurations ............................................................................................. 37
4.7.3 NRTC1: Contiguous spectrum operation.................................................................................................... 37
4.7.3.1 NRTC1 generation ................................................................................................................................ 37
4.7.3.2 NRTC1 power allocation ...................................................................................................................... 37
4.7.4 NRTC2: Contiguous CA occupied bandwidth............................................................................................ 37
4.7.4.1 NRTC2 generation ................................................................................................................................ 38
4.7.4.2 NRTC2 power allocation ...................................................................................................................... 38
4.7.5 NRTC3: Non-contiguous spectrum operation ............................................................................................ 38
4.7.5.1 NRTC3 generation ................................................................................................................................ 38
4.7.5.2 NRTC3 power allocation ...................................................................................................................... 39
4.7.6 NRTC4: Multi-band test configuration for full carrier allocation............................................................... 39
4.7.6.1 NRTC4 generation ................................................................................................................................ 39

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4.7.6.2 NRTC4 power allocation ...................................................................................................................... 39

4.7.7 NRTC5: Multi-band test configuration with high PSD per carrier ............................................................. 39
4.7.7.1 NRTC5 generation ................................................................................................................................ 39
4.7.7.2 NRTC5 power allocation ...................................................................................................................... 40
4.8 Applicability of requirements ........................................................................................................................... 40
4.8.1 General........................................................................................................................................................ 40
4.8.2 Requirement set applicability ..................................................................................................................... 40
4.8.3 Applicability of test configurations for single-band operation ................................................................... 41
4.8.4 Applicability of test configurations for multi-band operation .................................................................... 42
4.9 RF channels and test models ............................................................................................................................ 43
4.9.1 RF channels ................................................................................................................................................ 43
4.9.2 Test models ................................................................................................................................................. 44
4.9.2.1 General .................................................................................................................................................. 44
4.9.2.2 NR FR1 test models .............................................................................................................................. 44
4.9.2.2.1 NR FR1 test model 1.1 (NR-FR1-TM1.1)....................................................................................... 45
4.9.2.2.2 NR FR1 test model 1.2 (NR-FR1-TM1.2)....................................................................................... 46
4.9.2.2.3 NR FR1 test model 2 (NR-FR1-TM2)............................................................................................. 46
4.9.2.2.4 NR FR1 test model 2a (NR-FR1-TM2a) ......................................................................................... 47
4.9.2.2.5 NR FR1 test model 3.1 (NR-FR1-TM3.1)....................................................................................... 47
4.9.2.2.6 NR FR1 test model 3.1a (NR-FR1-TM3.1a) ................................................................................... 47
4.9.2.2.7 NR FR1 test model 3.2 (NR-FR1-TM3.2)....................................................................................... 48
4.9.2.2.8 NR FR1 test model 3.3 (NR-FR1-TM3.3)....................................................................................... 48
4.9.2.3 Data content of Physical channels and Signals for NR-FR1-TM .......................................................... 49
4.9.2.3.1 PDCCH ............................................................................................................................................ 49
4.9.2.3.2 PDSCH ............................................................................................................................................ 49
4.10 Requirements for contiguous and non-contiguous spectrum ............................................................................ 50
4.11 Requirements for BS capable of multi-band operation .................................................................................... 50
4.12 Format and interpretation of tests ..................................................................................................................... 51
5 Operating bands and channel arrangement.............................................................................................53
6 Conducted transmitter characteristics ....................................................................................................54
6.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 54
6.1.1 BS type 1-C................................................................................................................................................. 54
6.1.2 BS type 1-H ................................................................................................................................................ 54
6.2 Base station output power ................................................................................................................................ 54
6.2.1 Definition and applicability ........................................................................................................................ 54
6.2.2 Minimum requirement ................................................................................................................................ 55
6.2.3 Test purpose ................................................................................................................................................ 55
6.2.4 Method of test ............................................................................................................................................. 55
6.2.4.1 Initial conditions ................................................................................................................................... 55
6.2.4.2 Procedure .............................................................................................................................................. 55
6.2.5 Test requirement ......................................................................................................................................... 56
6.3 Output power dynamics.................................................................................................................................... 56
6.3.1 General........................................................................................................................................................ 56
6.3.2 RE power control dynamic range ............................................................................................................... 56
6.3.2.1 Definition and applicability................................................................................................................... 56
6.3.2.2 Minimum requirement .......................................................................................................................... 56
6.3.2.3 Test purpose .......................................................................................................................................... 56
6.3.3 Total power dynamic range ........................................................................................................................ 56
6.3.3.1 Definition and applicability................................................................................................................... 56
6.3.3.2 Minimum requirement .......................................................................................................................... 56
6.3.3.3 Test purpose .......................................................................................................................................... 57
6.3.3.4 Method of test ....................................................................................................................................... 57
6.3.3.4.1 Initial conditions .............................................................................................................................. 57
6.3.3.4.2 Procedure ......................................................................................................................................... 57
6.3.3.5 Test requirements .................................................................................................................................. 57
6.4 Transmit ON/OFF power ................................................................................................................................. 58
6.4.1 Transmitter OFF power .............................................................................................................................. 58
6.4.1.1 Definition and applicability................................................................................................................... 58
6.4.1.2 Minimum requirement .......................................................................................................................... 58
6.4.1.3 Test purpose .......................................................................................................................................... 58

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6.4.1.4 Method of test ....................................................................................................................................... 58

6.4.1.5 Test requirements .................................................................................................................................. 58
6.4.2 Transmitter transient period ........................................................................................................................ 59
6.4.2.1 Definition and applicability................................................................................................................... 59
6.4.2.2 Minimum requirement .......................................................................................................................... 59
6.4.2.3 Test purpose .......................................................................................................................................... 59
6.4.2.4 Method of test ....................................................................................................................................... 59
6.4.2.4.1 Initial conditions .............................................................................................................................. 59
6.4.2.4.2 Procedure ......................................................................................................................................... 60
6.4.2.5 Test requirements .................................................................................................................................. 60
6.5 Transmitted signal quality ................................................................................................................................ 60
6.5.1 General........................................................................................................................................................ 60
6.5.2 Frequency error ........................................................................................................................................... 60
6.5.2.1 Definition and applicability................................................................................................................... 60
6.5.2.2 Minimum Requirement ......................................................................................................................... 61
6.5.2.3 Test purpose .......................................................................................................................................... 61
6.5.2.4 Method of test ....................................................................................................................................... 61
6.5.2.5 Test Requirements ................................................................................................................................. 61
6.5.3 Modulation quality...................................................................................................................................... 61
6.5.3.1 Definition and applicability................................................................................................................... 61
6.5.3.2 Minimum Requirement ......................................................................................................................... 61
6.5.3.3 Test purpose .......................................................................................................................................... 61
6.5.3.4 Method of test ....................................................................................................................................... 61
6.5.3.4.1 Initial conditions .............................................................................................................................. 61
6.5.3.4.2 Procedure ......................................................................................................................................... 62
6.5.3.5 Test requirements .................................................................................................................................. 62
6.5.4 Time alignment error .................................................................................................................................. 64
6.5.4.1 Definition and applicability................................................................................................................... 64
6.5.4.2 Minimum requirement .......................................................................................................................... 64
6.5.4.3 Test purpose .......................................................................................................................................... 64
6.5.4.4 Method of test ....................................................................................................................................... 64
6.5.4.4.1 Initial conditions .............................................................................................................................. 64
6.5.4.4.2 Procedure ......................................................................................................................................... 64
6.5.4.5 Test requirement ................................................................................................................................... 65
6.6 Unwanted emissions ......................................................................................................................................... 65
6.6.1 General........................................................................................................................................................ 65
6.6.2 Occupied bandwidth ................................................................................................................................... 66
6.6.2.1 Definition and applicability................................................................................................................... 66
6.6.2.2 Minimum Requirements........................................................................................................................ 66
6.6.2.3 Test purpose .......................................................................................................................................... 66
6.6.2.4 Method of test ....................................................................................................................................... 66
6.6.2.4.1 Initial conditions .............................................................................................................................. 66
6.6.2.4.2 Procedure ......................................................................................................................................... 67
6.6.2.5 Test requirements .................................................................................................................................. 67
6.6.3 Adjacent Channel Leakage Power Ratio (ACLR) ...................................................................................... 67
6.6.3.1 Definition and applicability................................................................................................................... 67
6.6.3.2 Minimum requirement .......................................................................................................................... 68
6.6.3.3 Test purpose .......................................................................................................................................... 68
6.6.3.4 Method of test ....................................................................................................................................... 68
6.6.3.4.1 Initial conditions .............................................................................................................................. 68
6.6.3.4.2 Procedure ......................................................................................................................................... 68
6.6.3.5 Test requirements .................................................................................................................................. 69
6.6.3.5.1 General requirements....................................................................................................................... 69
6.6.3.5.2 Limits and basic limits..................................................................................................................... 69
6.6.3.5.3 BS type 1-C ...................................................................................................................................... 71
6.6.3.5.4 BS type 1-H ...................................................................................................................................... 72
6.6.4 Operating band unwanted emissions .......................................................................................................... 72
6.6.4.1 Definition and applicability................................................................................................................... 72
6.6.4.2 Minimum requirement .......................................................................................................................... 73
6.6.4.3 Test purpose .......................................................................................................................................... 74
6.6.4.4 Method of test ....................................................................................................................................... 74
6.6.4.4.1 Initial conditions .............................................................................................................................. 74

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6.6.4.4.2 Procedure ......................................................................................................................................... 74

6.6.4.5 Test requirements .................................................................................................................................. 75
6.6.4.5.1 General requirements....................................................................................................................... 75
6.6.4.5.2 Basic limits for Wide Area BS (Category A) .................................................................................. 75
6.6.4.5.3 Basic limits for Wide Area BS (Category B) .................................................................................. 76
6.6.4.5.3.1 Category B requirements (Option 1) .......................................................................................... 76
6.6.4.5.3.2 Category B requirements (Option 2) .......................................................................................... 77
6.6.4.5.4 Basic limits for Medium Range BS (Category A and B)................................................................. 78
6.6.4.5.5 Basic limits for Local Area BS (Category A and B) ....................................................................... 80
6.6.4.5.6 Basic limits for additional requirements .......................................................................................... 81
6.6.4.5.6.1 Limits in FCC Title 47 ............................................................................................................... 81
6.6.4.5.6.2 Protection of DTT ...................................................................................................................... 81
6.6.4.5.7 BS type 1-C ...................................................................................................................................... 81
6.6.4.5.8 BS type 1-H ...................................................................................................................................... 81
6.6.5 Transmitter spurious emissions................................................................................................................... 82
6.6.5.1 Definition and applicability................................................................................................................... 82
6.6.5.2 Minimum requirement .......................................................................................................................... 82
6.6.5.3 Test purpose .......................................................................................................................................... 82
6.6.5.4 Method of test ....................................................................................................................................... 82
6.6.5.4.1 Initial conditions .............................................................................................................................. 82
6.6.5.4.2 Procedure ......................................................................................................................................... 83
6.6.5.5 Test requirements .................................................................................................................................. 83
6.6.5.5.1 Basic limits ...................................................................................................................................... 83
6.6.5.5.1.1 Tx spurious emissions ................................................................................................................ 83
6.6.5.5.1.2 Protection of the BS receiver of own or different BS ................................................................ 84
6.6.5.5.1.3 Additional spurious emissions requirements ............................................................................. 84
6.6.5.5.1.4 Co-location with other base stations .......................................................................................... 91
6.6.5.5.3 BS type 1-C ...................................................................................................................................... 95
6.6.5.5.4 BS type 1-H ...................................................................................................................................... 96
6.7 Transmitter intermodulation ............................................................................................................................. 96
6.7.1 Definition and applicability ........................................................................................................................ 96
6.7.2 Minimum requirement ................................................................................................................................ 96
6.7.3 Test purpose ................................................................................................................................................ 96
6.7.4 Method of test ............................................................................................................................................. 97
6.7.4.1 Initial conditions ................................................................................................................................... 97
6.7.4.2 Procedure .............................................................................................................................................. 97
6.7.5 Test requirements ........................................................................................................................................ 98
6.7.5.1 BS type 1-C ........................................................................................................................................... 98
6.7.5.1.1 Co-location minimum requirements ................................................................................................ 98
6.7.5.1.2 Additional requirements .................................................................................................................. 99
6.7.5.2 BS type 1-H ........................................................................................................................................... 99
6.7.5.2.1 Co-location minimum requirements ................................................................................................ 99
6.7.5.2.2 Intra-system minimum requirements ............................................................................................... 99
6.7.5.2.3 Additional requirements .................................................................................................................. 99
7 Conducted receiver characteristics .......................................................................................................100
7.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................... 100
7.2 Reference sensitivity level .............................................................................................................................. 100
7.2.1 Definition and applicability ...................................................................................................................... 100
7.2.2 Minimum requirement .............................................................................................................................. 100
7.2.3 Test purpose .............................................................................................................................................. 100
7.2.4 Method of test ........................................................................................................................................... 100
7.2.4.1 Initial conditions ................................................................................................................................. 100
7.2.4.2 Procedure ............................................................................................................................................ 101
7.2.5 Test requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 101
7.3 Dynamic range ............................................................................................................................................... 102
7.3.1 Definition and applicability ...................................................................................................................... 102
7.3.2 Minimum requirement .............................................................................................................................. 102
7.3.3 Test purpose .............................................................................................................................................. 103
7.3.4 Method of test ........................................................................................................................................... 103
7.3.4.1 Initial conditions ................................................................................................................................. 103
7.3.4.2 Procedure ............................................................................................................................................ 103

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7.3.5 Test requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 103

7.4 In-band selectivity and blocking .................................................................................................................... 106
7.4.1 Adjacent Channel Selectivity (ACS) ........................................................................................................ 106
7.4.1.1 Definition and applicability................................................................................................................. 106
7.4.1.2 Minimum requirement ........................................................................................................................ 106
7.4.1.3 Test purpose ........................................................................................................................................ 107
7.4.1.4 Method of test ..................................................................................................................................... 107
7.4.1.4.1 Initial conditions ............................................................................................................................ 107
7.4.1.4.2 Procedure ....................................................................................................................................... 107
7.4.1.5 Test requirements ................................................................................................................................ 107
7.4.2 In-band blocking ....................................................................................................................................... 108
7.4.2.1 Definition and applicability................................................................................................................. 108
7.4.2.2 Minimum requirement ........................................................................................................................ 108
7.4.2.3 Test purpose ........................................................................................................................................ 109
7.4.2.4 Method of test ..................................................................................................................................... 109
7.4.2.4.1 Initial conditions ............................................................................................................................ 109
7.4.2.4.2 Procedure for general blocking...................................................................................................... 109
7.4.2.4.3 Procedure for narrowband blocking .............................................................................................. 109
7.4.2.5 Test requirements ................................................................................................................................ 110
7.5 Out-of-band blocking ..................................................................................................................................... 112
7.5.1 Definition and applicability ...................................................................................................................... 112
7.5.2 Minimum requirement .............................................................................................................................. 112
7.5.3 Test purpose .............................................................................................................................................. 112
7.5.4 Method of test ........................................................................................................................................... 113
7.5.4.1 Initial conditions ................................................................................................................................. 113
7.5.4.2 Procedure ............................................................................................................................................ 113
7.5.5 Test requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 113
7.5.5.1 General requirements .......................................................................................................................... 113
7.5.5.2 Co-location requirements .................................................................................................................... 114
7.6 Receiver spurious emissions........................................................................................................................... 114
7.6.1 Definition and applicability ...................................................................................................................... 114
7.6.2 Minimum requirement .............................................................................................................................. 115
7.6.3 Test purpose .............................................................................................................................................. 115
7.6.4 Method of test ........................................................................................................................................... 115
7.6.4.1 Initial conditions ................................................................................................................................. 115
7.6.4.2 Procedure ............................................................................................................................................ 115
7.6.5 Test requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 116
7.6.5.1 Basic limits .......................................................................................................................................... 116
7.6.5.2 BS type 1-C ......................................................................................................................................... 116
7.6.5.3 BS type 1-H ......................................................................................................................................... 116
7.7 Receiver intermodulation ............................................................................................................................... 117
7.7.1 Definition and applicability ...................................................................................................................... 117
7.7.2 Minimum requirement .............................................................................................................................. 117
7.7.3 Test purpose .............................................................................................................................................. 117
7.7.4 Method of test ........................................................................................................................................... 117
7.7.4.1 Initial conditions ................................................................................................................................. 117
7.7.4.2 Procedure ............................................................................................................................................ 117
7.7.5 Test requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 118
7.8 In-channel selectivity ..................................................................................................................................... 121
7.8.1 Definition and applicability ...................................................................................................................... 121
7.8.2 Minimum requirement .............................................................................................................................. 121
7.8.3 Test purpose .............................................................................................................................................. 121
7.8.4 Method of test ........................................................................................................................................... 121
7.8.4.1 Initial conditions ................................................................................................................................. 121
7.8.4.2 Procedure ............................................................................................................................................ 121
7.8.5 Test requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 121
8 Conducted performance characteristics................................................................................................125
8.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................... 125
8.2 Performance requirements for PUSCH .......................................................................................................... 125
8.2.1 Performance requirements for PUSCH with transmission precoding disabled......................................... 125
8.2.1.1 Definition and applicability................................................................................................................. 125

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8.2.1.2 Minimum Requirement ....................................................................................................................... 125

8.2.1.3 Test Purpose ........................................................................................................................................ 125
8.2.1.4 Method of test ..................................................................................................................................... 126
8.2.1.4.1 Initial Conditions ........................................................................................................................... 126
8.2.1.4.2 Procedure ....................................................................................................................................... 126
8.2.1.5 Test Requirement ................................................................................................................................ 127
8.2.2 Performance requirements for PUSCH with transmission precoding enabled ......................................... 133
8.2.2.1 Definition and applicability................................................................................................................. 133
8.2.2.2 Minimum Requirement ....................................................................................................................... 133
8.2.2.3 Test Purpose ........................................................................................................................................ 133
8.2.2.4 Method of test ..................................................................................................................................... 134
8.2.2.4.1 Initial Conditions ........................................................................................................................... 134
8.2.2.4.2 Procedure ....................................................................................................................................... 134
8.2.2.5 Test Requirement ................................................................................................................................ 135
8.3 Performance requirements for PUCCH .......................................................................................................... 135
8.3.1 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 0 ...................................................................................... 135
8.3.1.1 Definition and applicability................................................................................................................. 135
8.3.1.2 Minimum Requirement ....................................................................................................................... 135
8.3.1.3 Test purpose ........................................................................................................................................ 135
8.3.1.4 Method of test ..................................................................................................................................... 136
8.3.1.4.1 Initial conditions ............................................................................................................................ 136
8.3.1.4.2 Procedure ....................................................................................................................................... 136
8.3.1.5 Test Requirement ................................................................................................................................ 136
8.3.2 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 1 ...................................................................................... 137
8.3.2.1 NACK to ACK detection .................................................................................................................... 137
8.3.2.1.1 Definition and applicability ........................................................................................................... 137
8.3.2.1.2 Minimum Requirement ................................................................................................................. 137
8.3.2.1.3 Test purpose .................................................................................................................................. 137
8.3.2.1.4 Method of test ................................................................................................................................ 137
8.3.2.1.4.1 Initial Conditions ..................................................................................................................... 137
8.3.2.1.4.2 Procedure ................................................................................................................................. 138
8.3.2.1.5 Test Requirement........................................................................................................................... 138
8.3.2.2 ACK missed detection......................................................................................................................... 139
8.3.2.2.1 Definition and applicability ........................................................................................................... 139
8.3.2.2.2 Minimum Requirement ................................................................................................................. 139
8.3.2.2.3 Test purpose .................................................................................................................................. 139
8.3.2.2.4 Method of test ................................................................................................................................ 139
8.3.2.2.4.1 Initial Conditions ..................................................................................................................... 139
8.3.2.2.4.2 Procedure ................................................................................................................................. 140
8.3.2.2.5 Test Requirement........................................................................................................................... 140
8.3.3 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 2 ...................................................................................... 141
8.3.3.1 ACK missed detection......................................................................................................................... 141
8.3.3.1.1 Definition and applicability ........................................................................................................... 141
8.3.3.1.2 Minimum requirements ................................................................................................................. 141
8.3.3.1.3 Test purpose .................................................................................................................................. 141
8.3.3.1.4 Method of test ................................................................................................................................ 142
8.3.3.1.4.1 Initial Condition ....................................................................................................................... 142
8.3.3.1.4.2 Procedure ................................................................................................................................. 142
8.3.3.1.5 Test requirements .......................................................................................................................... 142
8.3.3.2 UCI BLER performance requirements ................................................................................................ 143
8.3.3.2.1 Definition and applicability ........................................................................................................... 143
8.3.3.2.2 Minimum Requirement ................................................................................................................. 143
8.3.3.2.3 Test purpose .................................................................................................................................. 143
8.3.3.2.4 Method of test ................................................................................................................................ 143
8.3.3.2.4.1 Initial Condition ....................................................................................................................... 143
8.3.3.2.4.2 Procedure ................................................................................................................................. 143
8.3.3.2.5 Test requirements .......................................................................................................................... 144
8.3.4 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 3 ...................................................................................... 145
8.3.4.1 Definition and applicability................................................................................................................. 145
8.3.4.2 Minimum requirement ........................................................................................................................ 145
8.3.4.3 Test purpose ........................................................................................................................................ 145
8.3.4.4 Method of test ..................................................................................................................................... 145

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8.3.4.4.1 Initial conditions ............................................................................................................................ 145

8.3.4.4.2 Procedure ....................................................................................................................................... 145
8.3.4.5 Test requirement ................................................................................................................................. 146
8.3.5 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 4 ...................................................................................... 147
8.3.5.1 Definition and applicability................................................................................................................. 147
8.3.5.2 Minimum requirement ........................................................................................................................ 147
8.3.5.3 Test purpose ........................................................................................................................................ 147
8.3.5.4 Method of test ..................................................................................................................................... 147
8.3.5.4.1 Initial conditions ............................................................................................................................ 147
8.3.5.4.2 Procedure ....................................................................................................................................... 148
8.3.5.5 Test requirement ................................................................................................................................. 148
8.4 Performance requirements for PRACH .......................................................................................................... 149
8.4.1 PRACH false alarm probability and missed detection .............................................................................. 149
8.4.1.1 Definition and applicability................................................................................................................. 149
8.4.1.2 Minimum requirement ........................................................................................................................ 150
8.4.1.3 Test purpose ........................................................................................................................................ 150
8.4.1.4 Method of test ..................................................................................................................................... 150
8.4.1.4.1 Initial conditions ............................................................................................................................ 150
8.4.1.4.2 Procedure ....................................................................................................................................... 150
8.4.1.5 Test requirement ................................................................................................................................. 151

Annex A (normative): Reference measurement channels ..............................................................153

A.1 Fixed Reference Channels for receiver sensitivity and in-channel selectivity (QPSK, R=1/3) ...........153
A.2 Fixed Reference Channels for dynamic range (16QAM, R=2/3).........................................................153
A.3 Fixed Reference Channels for performance requirements (QPSK, R=193/1024) ...............................154
A.4 Fixed Reference Channels for performance requirements (16QAM, R=658/1024) ............................157
A.5 Fixed Reference Channels for performance requirements (64QAM, R=567/1024) ............................159
A.6 PRACH test preambles.........................................................................................................................160
Annex B (normative): Environmental requirements for the BS equipment ................................162
B.1 General .................................................................................................................................................162
B.2 Normal test environment ......................................................................................................................162
B.3 Extreme test environment.....................................................................................................................162
B.3.1 Extreme temperature ...................................................................................................................................... 162
B.4 Vibration...............................................................................................................................................163
B.5 Power supply ........................................................................................................................................163
B.6 Measurement of test environments.......................................................................................................163
Annex C (informative): Test tolerances and derivation of test requirements .................................164
C.1 Measurement of transmitter..................................................................................................................164
C.2 Measurement of receiver ......................................................................................................................166
C.3 Measurement of performance requirements .........................................................................................166
Annex D (informative): Measurement system set-up ........................................................................167
D.1 BS type 1-C transmitter.........................................................................................................................167
D.1.1 Base station output power, output power dynamics, transmitter ON/OFF power, frequency error, EVM,
unwanted emissions for BS type 1-C ............................................................................................................. 167
D.1.2 Transmitter intermodulation for BS type 1-C ................................................................................................. 167
D.1.3 Time alignment error for BS type 1-C............................................................................................................ 168
D.2 BS type 1-C receiver ............................................................................................................................168
D.2.1 Reference sensitivity level for BS type 1-C ................................................................................................... 168
D.2.2 Dynamic range for BS type 1-C ..................................................................................................................... 169

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D.2.3 In-channel selectivity for BS type 1-C ........................................................................................................... 169

D.2.4 Adjacent Channel Selectivity (ACS) and narrowband blocking for BS type 1-C .......................................... 170
D.2.5 Blocking characteristics for BS type 1-C ....................................................................................................... 170
D.2.6 Receiver spurious emission for BS type 1-C .................................................................................................. 170
D.2.7 Intermodulation characteristics for BS type 1-C ............................................................................................ 171
D.3 BS type 1-H transmitter ........................................................................................................................171
D.3.1 Base station output power, output power dynamics, transmitter ON/OFF power, frequency error, EVM,
unwanted emissions for BS type 1-H ............................................................................................................. 171
D.3.2 Transmitter intermodulation for BS type 1-H ................................................................................................ 172
D.3.3 Transmitter spurious emissions for BS type 1-H ............................................................................................ 172
D.4 BS type 1-H receiver ............................................................................................................................174
D.4.1 Reference sensitivity level for BS type 1-H ................................................................................................... 174
D.4.2 Receiver dynamic range for BS type 1-H ....................................................................................................... 174
D.4.3 Receiver adjacent channel selectivity and narrowband blocking for BS type 1-H ......................................... 175
D.4.4 Receiver spurious emissions........................................................................................................................... 175
D.4.5 Receiver In-channel selectivity for BS type 1-H ............................................................................................ 176
D.4.6 Receiver intermodulation for BS type 1-H ..................................................................................................... 177
D.5 BS type 1-C performance requirements ................................................................................................177
D.5.1 Performance requirements for PUSCH, single user PUCCH, PRACH on single antenna port in
multipath fading conditions ............................................................................................................................ 177
D.5.2 Performance requirements for PUSCH transmission on two antenna ports in multipath fading conditions .. 178
D.5.3 Performance requirements for PRACH in static conditions ........................................................................... 178
D.6 BS type 1-H performance requirements ...............................................................................................179
D.6.1 Performance requirements for PUSCH, single user PUCCH, PRACH on single antenna port in
multipath fading conditions ............................................................................................................................ 179
D.6.2 Performance requirements for PUSCH transmission on two antenna ports in multipath fading conditions .. 179
D.6.3 Performance requirements for PRACH in static conditions ........................................................................... 180

Annex E (normative): Characteristics of interfering signals .........................................................181

Annex F (normative): In-channel Tx tests .......................................................................................182
F.1 General .................................................................................................................................................182
F.2 Reference point for measurement.........................................................................................................182
F.3 Basic unit of measurement ...................................................................................................................182
F.4 Modified signal under test ....................................................................................................................183
F.5 Estimation of frequency offset .............................................................................................................183
F.6 Estimation of time offset ......................................................................................................................183
F.7 Estimation of TX chain amplitude and frequency response parameters ..............................................184
F.8 Averaged EVM ....................................................................................................................................185
Annex G (normative): Propagation conditions ................................................................................187
G.1 Static propagation condition .................................................................................................................187
G.2 Multi-path fading propagation conditions ............................................................................................187
G.2.1 Delay profiles ................................................................................................................................................. 187
G.2.1.1 Delay profiles for FR1 .............................................................................................................................. 188
G.2.2 Combinations of channel model parameters .................................................................................................. 189
G.2.3 MIMO channel correlation matrices............................................................................................................... 189
G.2.3.1 MIMO correlation matrices using Uniform Linear Array ........................................................................ 189
G.2.3.1.1 Definition of MIMO correlation matrices ........................................................................................... 189
G.2.3.1.2 MIMO correlation matrices at high, medium and low level ............................................................... 190
G.2.3.2 Multi-antenna channel models using cross polarized antennas................................................................. 192
G.2.3.2.1 Definition of MIMO correlation matrices using cross polarized antennas .......................................... 192
G.2.3.2.2 Spatial correlation matrices at UE and gNB sides............................................................................... 193

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G.2.3.2.2.1 Spatial correlation matrices at UE side .......................................................................................... 193

G.2.3.2.2.2 Spatial correlation matrices at gNB side ....................................................................................... 193
G.2.3.2.3 MIMO correlation matrices using cross polarized antennas ............................................................... 193

Annex H (informative): Change history .............................................................................................194

History ............................................................................................................................................................199

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Foreword
This Technical Specification has been produced by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP).

The contents of the present document are subject to continuing work within the TSG and may change following formal
TSG approval. Should the TSG modify the contents of the present document, it will be re-released by the TSG with an
identifying change of release date and an increase in version number as follows:

Version x.y.z

where:

x the first digit:

1 presented to TSG for information;

2 presented to TSG for approval;

3 or greater indicates TSG approved document under change control.

y the second digit is incremented for all changes of substance, i.e. technical enhancements, corrections,
updates, etc.

z the third digit is incremented when editorial only changes have been incorporated in the document.

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1 Scope
The present document specifies the Radio Frequency (RF) test methods and conformance requirements for NR Base
Station (BS) Type 1-C and Type 1-H. These have been derived from, and are consistent with the conducted
requirements for BS Type 1-C and BS Type 1-H in NR BS specification defined in TS 38.104 [2].

A BS type 1-C only has conducted requirements so it requires compliance to this specification only.

A BS type 1-H has both conducted and radiated requirements so it requires compliance to the applicable requirements of
this specification and TS 38.141-2 [3].

BS type 1-O and BS type 2-O have only radiated requirements so they require compliance to TS 38.141-2 [3] only.

2 References
The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of the present
document.

- References are either specific (identified by date of publication, edition number, version number, etc.) or
non-specific.

- For a specific reference, subsequent revisions do not apply.

- For a non-specific reference, the latest version applies. In the case of a reference to a 3GPP document (including a
GSM document), a non-specific reference implicitly refers to the latest version of that document in the same Release as
the present document.

[1] 3GPP TR 21.905: "Vocabulary for 3GPP Specifications"

[2] 3GPP TS 38.104: "NR Base Station (BS) radio transmission and reception"

[3] 3GPP TS 38.141-2: “NR, Base Station (BS) conformance testing, Part 2: Radiated conformance
testing”

[4] ITU-R Recommendation M.1545, “Measurement uncertainty as it applies to test limits for the
terrestrial component of International Mobile Telecommunications-2000”

[5] ITU-R Recommendation SM.329: "Unwanted emissions in the spurious domain"

[6] IEC 60 721-3-3: "Classification of environmental conditions - Part 3-3: Classification of groups of
environmental parameters and their severities - Stationary use at weather protected locations"

[7] IEC 60 721-3-4: "Classification of environmental conditions - Part 3: Classification of groups of

environmental parameters and their severities - Section 4: Stationary use at non-weather protected
locations"

[8] IEC 60 721: "Classification of environmental conditions"

[9] IEC 60 068-2-1 (2007): "Environmental testing - Part 2: Tests. Tests A: Cold"

[10] IEC 60 068-2-2: (2007): "Environmental testing - Part 2: Tests. Tests B: Dry heat"

[11] IEC 60 068-2-6: (2007): "Environmental testing - Part 2: Tests - Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal)"

[12] ITU-R Recommendation SM.328: "Spectra and bandwidth of emissions"

[13] Federal Communications Commission: “Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)”

[14] ECC/DEC/(17)06: “The harmonised use of the frequency bands 1427-1452 MHz and 1492-1518
MHz for Mobile/Fixed Communications Networks Supplemental Downlink (MFCN SDL)”

[15] 3GPP TR 25.942: "RF system scenarios"

[16] 3GPP TS 38.212: "NR; Multiplexing and channel coding"

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[17] 3GPP TR 38.211: "NR; Physical channels and modulation"

[18] 3GPP TS 38.214: "NR; Physical layer procedures for data"

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3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations

3.1 Definitions
For the purposes of the present document, the terms and definitions given in TR 21.905 [1] and the following apply. A
term defined in the present document takes precedence over the definition of the same term, if any, in TR 21.905 [1].

aggregated BS channel bandwidth: the RF bandwidth in which a Base Station transmits and receives multiple
contiguously aggregated carriers. The aggregated BS channel bandwidth is measured in MHz

antenna connector: connector at the conducted interface of the BS type 1-C

active transmitter unit: transmitter unit which is ON, and has the ability to send modulated data streams that are
parallel and distinct to those sent from other transmitter units to a BS type 1-C antenna connector, or to one or more BS
type 1-H TAB connectors at the transceiver array boundary

Base Station RF Bandwidth: RF bandwidth in which a base station transmits and/or receives single or multiple
carrier(s) within a supported operating band

NOTE: In single carrier operation, the Base Station RF Bandwidth is equal to the BS channel bandwidth.

Base Station RF Bandwidth edge: frequency of one of the edges of the Base Station RF Bandwidth

basic limit: emissions limit relating to the power supplied by a single transmitter to a single antenna transmission line
in ITU-R SM.329 [2] used for the formulation of unwanted emission requirements for FR1

BS channel bandwidth: RF bandwidth supporting a single NR RF carrier with the transmission bandwidth configured
in the uplink or downlink

NOTE 1: The BS channel bandwidth is measured in MHz and is used as a reference for transmitter and receiver RF
requirements.

NOTE 2: It is possible for the BS to transmit to and/or receive from one or more UE bandwidth parts that are
smaller than or equal to the BS transmission bandwidth configuration, in any part of the BS transmission
bandwidth configuration.

BS type 1-C: NR base station operating at FR1 with requirements set consisting only of conducted requirements
defined at individual antenna connectors

BS type 1-H: NR base station operating at FR1 with a requirement set consisting of conducted requirements defined at
individual TAB connectors and OTA requirements defined at RIB

BS type 1-O: NR base station operating at FR1 with a requirement set consisting only of OTA requirements defined at
the RIB

NOTE: BS type 1-O conformance requirements are captured in TS 38.141-2 [3] and are out of scope of this
specification.

BS type 2-O: NR base station operating at FR2 with a requirement set consisting only of OTA requirements defined at
the RIB

NOTE: BS type 2-O conformance requirements are captured in TS 38.141-2 [3] and are out of scope of this
specification.

channel edge: lowest or highest frequency of the NR carrier, separated by the BS channel bandwidth

carrier aggregation: aggregation of two or more component carriers in order to support wider transmission bandwidths

carrier aggregation configuration: a set of one or more operating bands across which the BS aggregates carriers with
a specific set of technical requirements

contiguous carriers: set of two or more carriers configured in a spectrum block where there are no RF requirements
based on co-existence for un-coordinated operation within the spectrum block

contiguous spectrum: spectrum consisting of a contiguous block of spectrum with no sub-block gap(s)

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highest carrier: The carrier with the highest carrier frequency transmitted/received in a specified frequency band

inter-band carrier aggregation: carrier aggregation of component carriers in different operating bands

NOTE: Carriers aggregated in each band can be contiguous or non-contiguous.

intra-band contiguous carrier aggregation: contiguous carriers aggregated in the same operating band

intra-band non-contiguous carrier aggregation: non-contiguous carriers aggregated in the same operating band

[Inter RF Bandwidth gap: frequency gap between two consecutive Base Station RF Bandwidths that are placed within
two supported operating bands]

lowest carrier: the carrier with the lowest carrier frequency transmitted/received in a specified frequency band

lower sub-block edge: frequency at the lower edge of one sub-block

NOTE: It is used as a frequency reference point for both transmitter and receiver requirements.

maximum carrier output power: mean power level measured per carrier at the indicted interface, during the
transmitter ON period in a specified reference condition

maximum total output power: mean power level measured within the operating band at the indicated interface, during
the transmitter ON period in a specified reference condition

measurement bandwidth: RF bandwidth in which an emission level is specified

multi-band connector: antenna connector of the BS type 1-C or TAB connector of the BS type 1-H associated with a
transmitter or receiver that is characterized by the ability to process two or more carriers in common active RF
components simultaneously, where at least one carrier is configured at a different operating band than the other
carrier(s) and where this different operating band is not a sub-band or superseding-band of another supported operating
band

multi-carrier transmission configuration: set of one or more contiguous or non-contiguous carriers that a BS is able
to transmit simultaneously according to the manufacturer’s specification

non-contiguous spectrum: spectrum consisting of two or more sub-blocks separated by sub-block gap(s)

operating band: frequency range in which NR operates (paired or unpaired), that is defined with a specific set of
technical requirements

NOTE: The operating band(s) for a BS is declared by the manufacturer according to the designations in
TS 38.104 [2], tables 5.2-1 and 5.2-2.

Radio Bandwidth: frequency difference between the upper edge of the highest used carrier and the lower edge of the
lowest used carrier

rated carrier output power: mean power level associated with a particular carrier the manufacturer has declared to be
available at the indicated interface, during the transmitter ON period in a specified reference condition

rated total output power: mean power level associated with a particular operating band the manufacturer has declared
to be available at the indicated interface, during the transmitter ON period in a specified reference condition

requirement set:one of the NR base station requirement’s set as defined for BS type 1-C, BS type 1-H, BS type 1-O,
and BS type 2-O

single-band connector: antenna connector of the BS type 1-C or TAB connector of the BS type 1-H supporting
operation either in a single operating band only, or in multiple operating bands but does not meet the conditions for a
multi-band connector

sub-block: one contiguous allocated block of spectrum for transmission and reception by the same base station

NOTE: There may be multiple instances of sub-blocks within a Base Station RF Bandwidth.

sub-block gap: frequency gap between two consecutive sub-blocks within a Bae Station RF Bandwidth, where the RF
requirements in the gap are based on co-existence for un-coordinated operation

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TAB connector: transceiver array boundary connector

TAB connector RX min cell group: operating band specific declared group of TAB connectors to which BS type 1-H
conducted RX requirements are applied

NOTE: Within this definition, the group corresponds to the group of TAB connectors which are responsible for
receiving a cell when the BS type 1-H setting corresponding to the declared minimum number of cells
with reception on all TAB connectors supporting an operating band, but its existence is not limited to that
condition

TAB connector TX min cell group: operating band specific declared group of TAB connectors to which BS type 1-H
conducted TX requirements are applied.

NOTE: Within this definition, the group corresponds to the group of TAB connectors which are responsible for
transmitting a cell when the BS type 1-H setting corresponding to the declared minimum number of cells
with transmission on all TAB connectors supporting an operating band, but its existence is not limited to
that condition

total RF bandwidth: maximum sum of Base Station RF Bandwidths in all supported operating bands

transceiver array boundary: conducted interface between the transceiver unit array and the composite antenna

transmitter OFF period: time period during which the BS transmitter is not allowed to transmit

transmitter ON period: time period during which the BS transmitter is transmitting data and/or reference symbols

transmitter transient period: time period during which the transmitter is changing from the OFF period to the ON
period or vice versa

upper sub-block edge: frequency at the upper edge of one sub-block

NOTE: It is used as a frequency reference point for both transmitter and receiver requirements.

3.2 Symbols
For the purposes of the present document, the following symbols apply:

β Percentage of the mean transmitted power emitted outside the occupied bandwidth on the assigned
channel
BWChannel BS channel bandwidth
BWChannel_CA Aggregated BS Channel Bandwidth, expressed in MHz. BWChannel_CA= Fedge_high- Fedge_low.
BWChannel,block Sub-block bandwidth, expressed in MHz. BWChannel,block= Fedge,block,high- Fedge,block,low.
BWConfig Transmission bandwidth configuration, expressed in MHz, where BWConfig = NRB x SCS x 12 kHz
BWtot Total RF bandwidth
Δf Separation between the channel edge frequency and the nominal -3 dB point of the measuring
filter closest to the carrier frequency
Δfmax f_offsetmax minus half of the bandwidth of the measuring filter
ΔFGlobal Global frequency raster granularity
ΔfOBUE Maximum offset of the operating band unwanted emissions mask from the downlink operating
band edge
ΔfOOB Maximum offset of the out-of-band boundary from the uplink operating band edge
ΔFRaster Channel raster granularity
ΔSUL Channel raster offset for SUL
FC RF reference frequency on the channel raster
FC,block, high Fc of the highest transmitted/received carrier in a sub-block
FC,block, low Fc of the lowest transmitted/received carrier in a sub-block
FC_low The Fc of the lowest carrier, expressed in MHz
FC_high The Fc of the highest carrier, expressed in MHz
Fedge_low The lower edge of Aggregated BS Channel Bandwidth, expressed in MHz. Fedge_low = FC_low -
Foffset_low
Fedge_high The upper edge of Aggregated BS Channel Bandwidth, expressed in MHz. Fedge_high = FC_high +
Foffset_high.
Fedge,block,low The lower sub-block edge, where Fedge,block,low = FC,block,low - Foffset_low
Fedge,block,high The upper sub-block edge, where Fedge,block,high = FC,block,high + Foffset_high

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Foffset_high Frequency offset from FC_high to the upper Base Station RF Bandwidth edge, or from F C,block, high to
the upper sub-block edge
Foffset_low Frequency offset from FC_low to the lower Base Station RF Bandwidth edge, or from FC,block, low to
the lower sub-block edgeFDL_low The lowest frequency of the downlink operating band
FDL_high The highest frequency of the downlink operating band
f_offset Separation between the channel edge frequency and the centre of the measuring filter
f_offsetmax The offset to the frequency ΔfOBUE outside the downlink operating band
FREF RF reference frequency
FREF,SUL RF reference frequency for Supplementary Uplink (SUL) bands
FDL_low The lowest frequency of the downlink operating band
FDL_high The highest frequency of the downlink operating band
FUL_low The lowest frequency of the uplink operating band
FUL_high The highest frequency of the uplink operating band
Ncells The declared number corresponding to the minimum number of cells that can be transmitted by an
BS type 1-H in a particular operating band
NRB Transmission bandwidth configuration, expressed in resource blocks
NREF NR Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Number (NR-ARFCN)
NRXU,active The number of active receiver units. The same as the number of demodulation branches to which
compliance is declared for chapter 8 performance requirements
NRXU,counted The number of active receiver units that are taken into account for conducted Rx spurious emission
scaling, as calculated in subclause 7. 6.1
NRXU,countedpercell The number of active receiver units that are taken into account for conducted RX spurious
emissions scaling per cell, as calculated in subclause 7.6.1
NTXU,counted The number of active transmitter units as calculated in subclause 6.1, that are taken into account
for conducted TX output power limit in subclause 6.2.1, and for unwanted TX emissions scaling
NTXU,countedpercell The number of active transmitter units that are taken into account for conducted TX emissions
scaling per cell, as calculated in subclause 6.1
PEM,n50,ind Declared emission level for Band n50 in the band 1518-1559 MHz; ind = a, b
Pmax,c,AC Maximum carrier output power measured per antenna connector
Pmax,c,cell The maximum carrier output power per TAB connector TX min cell group
Pmax,c,TABC The maximum carrier output power per TAB connector
Prated,c,AC The rated carrier output power per antenna connector
Prated,c,sys The sum of Prated,c,TABC for all TAB connectors for a single carrier
Prated,c,TABC The rated carrier output power per TAB connector
Prated,t,AC The rated total output power declared at the antenna connector
Prated,t,TABC The rated total output power declared at TAB connector
PREFSENS Conducted Reference Sensitivity power level
SSREF SS block reference frequency position
Wgap Sub-block gap or Inter RF Bandwidth gap size

3.3 Abbreviations
For the purposes of the present document, the abbreviations given in TR 21.905 [1] and the following apply. An
abbreviation defined in the present document takes precedence over the definition of the same abbreviation, if any, in
TR 21.905 [1].

AAS Active Antenna System

ACLR Adjacent Channel Leakage Ratio
ACS Adjacent Channel Selectivity
AWGN Additive White Gaussian Noise
BS Base Station
BW Bandwidth
CA Carrier Aggregation
CACLR Cumulative ACLR
CW Continuous Wave
E-UTRA Evolved UTRA
EVM Error Vector Magnitude
FDD Frequency Division Duplex
FR Frequency Range
GSCN Global Synchronization Channel Number
GSM Global System for Mobile communications

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ITU-R Radiocommunication Sector of the International Telecommunication Union

ICS In-Channel Selectivity
LA Local Area
LNA Low Noise Amplifier
MR Medium Range
NR New Radio
NR-ARFCN NR Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Number
OBUE Operating Band Unwanted Emissions
OTA Over The Air
RDN Radio Distribution Network
REFSENS Reference Sensitivity
RF Radio Frequency
RIB Radiated Interface Boundary
RMS Root Mean Square (value)
RX Receiver
SCS Sub-Carrier Spacing
SDL Supplementary Downlink
SUL Supplementary Uplink
TAB Transceiver Array Boundary
TAE Time Alignment Error
TDD Time division Duplex
TX Transmitter

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4 General conducted test conditions and declarations

4.1 Measurement uncertainties and test requirements
4.1.1 General
The requirements of this clause apply to all applicable tests in part 1 of this specification, i.e. to all conducted tests.

The minimum requirements are given in TS 38.104 [2] and the references therein. Test Tolerances for the conducted
test requirements explicitly stated in the present document are given in annex C of the present document.

Test Tolerances are individually calculated for each test. The Test Tolerances are used to relax the minimum
requirements to create test requirements.

When a test requirement differs from the corresponding minimum requirement, then the Test Tolerance applied for the
test is non-zero. The Test Tolerance for the test and the explanation of how the minimum requirement has been relaxed
by the Test Tolerance are given in annex C.

4.1.2 Acceptable uncertainty of Test System

4.1.2.1 General
The maximum acceptable uncertainty of the Test System is specified below for each test defined explicitly in the
present specification, where appropriate. The maximum acceptable uncertainty of the Test System for test requirements
included by reference is defined in the respective referred test specification.

For BS type 1-H when a requirement is applied per TAB connector then the test uncertainty is applied to the measured
value. When a requirement is applied for a group of TAB connectors then the test uncertainty is applied to sum of the
measured power on each TAB connector in the group.

The Test System shall enable the stimulus signals in the test case to be adjusted to within the specified tolerance and the
equipment under test to be measured with an uncertainty not exceeding the specified values. All tolerances and
uncertainties are absolute values, and are valid for a confidence level of 95 %, unless otherwise stated.

A confidence level of 95 % is the measurement uncertainty tolerance interval for a specific measurement that contains
95 % of the performance of a population of test equipment.

For RF tests, it should be noted that the uncertainties in subclause 4.1.2 apply to the Test System operating into a
nominal 50 ohm load and do not include system effects due to mismatch between the DUT and the Test System.

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4.1.2.2 Measurement of transmitter

Table 4.1.2.2-1: Maximum Test System uncertainty for transmitter tests

Subclause Maximum Test System Uncertainty Derivation of Test System

Uncertainty
6.2 Base Station output ±0.7 dB, f ≤ 3 GHz
power ±1.0 dB, 3 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz (Note)
6.3 Output power dynamics ± 0.4 dB
6.4.1 Transmit ON/OFF ±2.0 dB , f ≤ 3 GHz
power ±2.5 dB, 3 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz (Note)
6.4.2 Transmitter transient N/A
period
6.5.1 Frequency error ± 12 Hz
6.5.2 EVM ± 1%
6.5.3 Time alignment error ± 25ns
6.6.2 Occupied bandwidth 5 MHz, 10 MHz BS Channel BW: ±100 kHz
15 MHz, 20 MHz, 25 MHz, 30 MHz, 40 MHz, 50 MHz
BS Channel BW: ±300 kHz
60 MHz, 70 MHz, 80 MHz, 90 MHz, 100 MHz BS
Channel BW: ±600 kHz
6.6.3 Adjacent Channel ACLR/ CACLR
Leakage power Ratio BW ≤ 20MHz: ±0.8 dB
(ACLR) BW > 20MHz: ±1.2 dB

Absolute power ±2.0 dB, f ≤ 3 GHz

Absolute power ±2.5 dB, 3 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz (Note)

CACLR
BW ≤ 20MHz: ±0.8 dB
BW > 20MHz: ±1.2 dB

CACLR absolute power ±2.0 dB , f ≤ 3 GHz

CACLR absolute power ±2.5 dB, 3 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz
(Note)
6.6.4 Operating band ±1.5 dB , f ≤ 3 GHz
unwanted emissions ±1.8 dB, 3 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz (Note)
6.6.5.2.1 Transmitter 9 kHz < f ≤ 4 GHz: ±2.0 dB
spurious emissions, 4 GHz < f ≤ 19 GHz: ±4.0 dB
Mandatory Requirements 19 GHz < f ≤ 26 GHz: [±4.5 dB]
6.6.5.2.2 Transmitter ±3.0 dB
spurious emissions,
Protection of BS receiver
6.6.5.2.3 Transmitter ±2.0 dB for > -60 dBm , f ≤ 3 GHz
spurious emissions, ±2.5 dB, 3 GHz < f ≤ 4.2 GHz
Additional spurious emission ±3.0 dB, 4.2 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz
requirements ±3.0 dB for ≤ -60 dBm , f ≤ 3 GHz
±3.5 dB, 3 GHz < f ≤ 4.2 GHz
±4.0 dB, 4.2 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz

6.6.5.2.4 Transmitter ±3.0 dB

spurious emissions, Co-
location
6.7 Transmitter The value below applies only to the interfering signal The uncertainty of interferer has
intermodulation and is unrelated to the measurement uncertainty of the double the effect on the result
(interferer requirements) tests (6.6.1, 6.6.2 and 6.6.4) which have to be carried due to the frequency offset
This tolerance applies to the out in the presence of the interferer.
stimulus and not the
measurements defined in ±1.0 dB
6.6.6, 6.6.5 and 6.6.3
NOTE: Test system uncertainty values for 4.2 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz apply for BS operates in licensed spectrum only.

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4.1.2.3 Measurement of receiver

Table 4.1.2.3-1: Maximum Test System Uncertainty for receiver tests

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Subclause Maximum Test System Uncertainty Derivation of Test System Uncertainty

7.2 Reference sensitivity ±0.7 dB, f ≤ 3 GHz
level ±1.0 dB, 3 GHz < f ≤ 4.2 GHz
±1.2 dB, 4.2 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz
7.3 Dynamic range ±0.3 dB
7.4.1 Adjacent channel ±1.4 dB , f ≤ 3 GHz Overall system uncertainty comprises three
selectivity ±1.8 dB, 3 GHz < f ≤ 4.2 GHz quantities:
±2.1 dB, 4.2 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz (Note 2)
1. Wanted signal level error
2. Interferer signal level error
3. Additional impact of interferer leakage

Items 1 and 2 are assumed to be uncorrelated

so can be root sum squared to provide the
ratio error of the two signals. The interferer
leakage effect is systematic, and is added
arithmetically.

Test System uncertainty = [SQRT

(wanted_level_error2 + interferer_level_error2)]
+ leakage effect.

f ≤ 3 GHz
Wanted signal level ±0.7 dB
Interferer signal level ±0.7 dB
3 GHz < f ≤ 4.2 GHz
Wanted signal level ±1.0 dB
Interferer signal level ±1.0 dB
4.2 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz
Wanted signal level ±1.22 dB
Interferer signal level ±1.22 dB

f ≤ 6 GHz
Impact of interferer leakage 0.4 dB
7.4.2 In-band blocking ±1.6 dB, f ≤ 3 GHz
(General blocking) ±2.0 dB, 3 GHz < f ≤ 4.2 GHz
±2.2 dB, 4.2 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz (Note 2)
7.4.2 In-band blocking ±1.4 dB, f ≤ 3 GHz
(Narrow band blocking) ±1.8 dB, 3 GHz < f ≤ 4.2 GHz
±2.1 dB, 4.2 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz (Note 2)
7.5.5.1 Out-of-band fwanted ≤ 3GHz Overall system uncertainty comprises three
blocking (General 1MHz < finterferer ≤ 3 GHz: ±1.3 dB quantities:
requirements) 3.0GHz < finterferer ≤ 4.2 GHz: ±1.5 dB
4.2GHz < finterferer ≤ 12.75 GHz: ±3.2 dB 1. Wanted signal level error
2. Interferer signal level error
3GHz < fwanted ≤ 4.2GHz: 3. Interferer broadband noise
1MHz < finterferer ≤ 3 GHz: ±1.5 dB
3.0GHz < finterferer ≤ 4.2 GHz: ±1.7 dB Items 1 and 2 are assumed to be uncorrelated
4.2GHz < finterferer ≤ 12.75 GHz: ±3.3 dB so can be root sum squared to provide the
ratio error of the two signals. The Interferer
4.2GHz < fwanted ≤ 6.0GHz: Broadband noise effect is systematic, and is
1MHz < finterferer ≤ 3 GHz: ±1.7 dB added arithmetically.
3.0GHz < finterferer ≤ 4.2 GHz: ±1.8 dB
4.2GHz < finterferer ≤ 12.75 GHz: ±3.3 dB Test System uncertainty = [SQRT
(wanted_level_error2 + interferer_level_error2)]
+ Broadband noise effect.

Out of band blocking, using CW interferer:

Wanted signal level:
±0.7 dB up to 3 GHz
±1.0 dB up to 4.2 GHz
±1.22 dB up to 6 GHz

Interferer signal level:

±1.0 dB up to 3 GHz
±1.2 dB up to 4.2 GHz
±3.0 dB up to 12.75 GHz
Impact of interferer Broadband noise 0.1 dB

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7.5.5.2 Out-of-band Co-location blocking, using CW Co-location blocking, using CW interferer:

blocking (Co-location interferer: f ≤ 3.0 GHz
requirements) ±2.5 dB, f ≤ 3.0 GHz Wanted signal level ± 0.7 dB
±2.6 dB, 3.0 GHz < f ≤ 4.2 GHz 3.0 GHz < f ≤ 4.2 GHz
±2.7 dB, 4.2 GHz < f ≤ 6.0 GHz Wanted signal level ± 1.0dB
4.2 GHz < f ≤ 6.0 GHz
Wanted signal level ± 1.22 dB

f ≤ 6.0 GHz
Interferer signal level:
± 2.0 dB
Interferer ACLR not applicable
Impact of interferer Broadband noise 0.4 dB
7.6 Receiver spurious 30 MHz ≤ f ≤ 4 GHz: ±2.0 dB
emissions 4 GHz < f ≤ 19 GHz: ±4.0 dB
19 GHz < f ≤ 26 GHz: [±4.5 dB]
7.7 Receiver ±1.8 dB , f ≤ 3.0 GHz Overall system uncertainty comprises four
intermodulation ±2.4 dB, 3.0 GHz < f ≤ 4.2 GHz quantities:
±3.0 dB, 4.2 GHz < f ≤ 6.0 GHz (Note 2)
1. Wanted signal level error
2. CW Interferer level error
3. Modulated Interferer level error
4. Impact of interferer ACLR

The effect of the closer CW signal has twice

the effect.

Items 1, 2 and 3 are assumed to be

uncorrelated so can be root sum squared to
provide the combined effect of the three
signals. The interferer ACLR effect is
systematic, and is added arithmetically.

Test System uncertainty = SQRT [(2 x

CW_level_error)2 +(mod
interferer_level_error)2 +(wanted
signal_level_error)2] + ACLR effect.

f ≤ 3.0 GHz
Wanted signal level ± 0.7dB
CW interferer level ± 0.5 dB
Mod interferer level ± 0.7 dB
3.0 GHz < f ≤ 4.2 GHz
Wanted signal level ± 1.0 dB
CW Interferer level ± 0.7 dB
Mod Interferer level ± 1.0 dB
4.2 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz
Wanted signal level ± 1.22 dB
CW Interferer level ± 0.98 dB
Mod Interferer level ± 1.22 dB

f ≤ 6 GHz
Impact of interferer ACLR 0.4 dB
7.8 In-channel selectivity ±1.4 dB, f ≤ 3 GHz
±1.8 dB, 3 GHz < f ≤ 4.2 GHz
±2.1 dB, 4.2 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz (Note 2)
NOTE 1: Unless otherwise noted, only the Test System stimulus error is considered here. The effect of errors in the
throughput measurements or the BER/FER due to finite test duration is not considered.
NOTE 2: Test system uncertainty values for 4.2 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz apply for BS operates in licensed spectrum only.

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4.1.2.4 Measurement of performance requirements

Table 4.1.2.4-1: Maximum Test System Uncertainty for performance requirements

Subclause Maximum Test System Uncertainty Derivation of Test System Uncertainty

8 PUSCH, PUCCH, ± [0.6] dB [Overall system uncertainty for fading
PRACH with [single conditions comprises two quantities:
antenna port] and fading 1. Signal-to-noise ratio uncertainty
channel 2. Fading profile power uncertainty

Items 1 and 2 are assumed to be uncorrelated

so can be root sum squared:
Test System uncertainty = [SQRT (Signal-to-
noise ratio uncertainty 2 + Fading profile power
uncertainty 2)]
Signal-to-noise ratio uncertainty ±0.3 dB
Fading profile power uncertainty ±0.5 dB]
8 PRACH with [single ± [0.3] dB [Signal-to-noise ratio uncertainty ±0.3 dB]
antenna port] and AWGN
8 PUSCH with [two ± [0.8] dB [Overall system uncertainty for fading
antenna port] and fading conditions comprises two quantities:
channel 1. Signal-to-noise ratio uncertainty
2. Fading profile power uncertainty

Items 1 and 2 are assumed to be uncorrelated

so can be root sum squared:
Test System uncertainty = [SQRT (Signal-to-
noise ratio uncertainty 2 + Fading profile power
uncertainty 2)]
Signal-to-noise ratio uncertainty ±0.3 dB
Fading profile power uncertainty ±0.7 dB for
MIMO]

4.1.3 Interpretation of measurement results

The measurement results returned by the Test System are compared - without any modification - against the test
requirements as defined by the Shared Risk principle.

The Shared Risk principle is defined in Recommendation ITU-R M.1545 [4].

The actual measurement uncertainty of the Test System for the measurement of each parameter shall be included in the
test report.

The recorded value for the Test System uncertainty shall be, for each measurement, equal to or lower than the
appropriate figure in subclause 4.1.2 of the present document.

If the Test System for a test is known to have a measurement uncertainty greater than that specified in subclause 4.1.2,
it is still permitted to use this apparatus provided that an adjustment is made as follows.

Any additional uncertainty in the Test System over and above that specified in subclause 4.1.2 shall be used to tighten
the test requirement, making the test harder to pass. For some tests e.g. receiver tests, this may require modification of
stimulus signals. This procedure will ensure that a Test System not compliant with subclause 4.1.2 does not increase the
chance of passing a device under test where that device would otherwise have failed the test if a Test System compliant
with subclause 4.1.2 had been used.

4.2 Conducted requirement reference points

4.2.1 BS type 1-C
BS type 1-C requirements are applied at the BS antenna connector (port A) for a single transmitter or receiver with a
full complement of transceivers for the configuration in normal operating conditions. If any external apparatus such as
an amplifier, a filter or the combination of such devices is used, requirements apply at the far end antenna connector
(port B).

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Towards


External External antenna connector
PA device
BS e.g.
cabinet TX filter
(if any) (if any)

Port A Port B

Figure 4.2.1-1: BS type 1-C transmitter interface

From
External External antenna connector
LNA device ⇐
BS e.g.
cabinet RX filter
(if any) (if any)

Port A Port B

Figure 4.2.1-2: BS type 1-C receiver interface

4.2.2 BS type 1-H

BS type 1-H requirements are defined for two points of reference, signified by radiated requirements and conducted
requirements.

Transceiver array boundary Radiated interface boundary (RIB)

#1

#2 Radio
Transceiver unit array Antenna
Distribution
(TRXUA) Array
Network
1 to M (AA)
RDN

#K

Composite antenna

Transceiver array boundary connector (TAB)

Figure 4.2.2-1: Radiated and conducted reference points for BS type 1-H

Radiated characteristics are defined over the air (OTA), where the operating band specific radiated interface is referred
to as the Radiated Interface Boundary (RIB). Radiated requirements are also referred to as OTA requirements. The
(spatial) characteristics in which the OTA requirements apply are detailed for each requirement.

NOTE: Radiated conformance requirements are captured in TS 38.141-2 [3] and are out of scope of this
specification.

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Conducted characteristics are defined at individual or groups of TAB connectors at the transceiver array boundary,
which is the conducted interface between the transceiver unit array and the composite antenna.

The transceiver unit array is part of the composite transceiver functionality generating modulated transmit signal
structures and performing receiver combining and demodulation.

The transceiver unit array contains an implementation specific number of transmitter units and an implementation
specific number of receiver units. Transmitter units and receiver units may be combined into transceiver units. The
transmitter/receiver units have the ability to transmit/receive parallel independent modulated symbol streams.

The composite antenna contains a radio distribution network (RDN) and an antenna array. The RDN is a linear passive
network which distributes the RF power generated by the transceiver unit array to the antenna array, and/or distributes
the radio signals collected by the antenna array to the transceiver unit array, in an implementation specific way.

How a conducted requirement is applied to the transceiver array boundary is detailed in the respective requirement
subclause.

4.3 Base station classes

The requirements in this specification apply to Wide Area Base Stations, Medium Range Base Stations and Local Area
Base Stations unless otherwise stated.

BS classes for BS type 1-C and 1-H are defined as indicated below:

- Wide Area Base Stations are characterised by requirements derived from Macro Cell scenarios with a BS to UE
minimum coupling loss equal to 70 dB.

- Medium Range Base Stations are characterised by requirements derived from Micro Cell scenarios with a BS to
UE minimum coupling loss equals to 53 dB.

- Local Area Base Stations are characterised by requirements derived from Pico Cell scenarios with a BS to
minimum coupling loss equal to 45 dB.

4.4 Regional requirements

Some requirements in the present document may only apply in certain regions either as optional requirements, or as
mandatory requirements set by local and regional regulation. It is normally not stated in the 3GPP specifications under
what exact circumstances the regional requirements apply, since this is defined by local or regional regulation.

Table 4.4-1 lists all requirements in the present specification that may be applied differently in different regions.

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Table 4.4-1: List of regional requirements

Clause Requirement Comments

number
5 Operating bands Some NR operating bands may be applied regionally.
6.6.2 Occupied bandwidth The requirement may be applied regionally. There may also be
regional requirements to declare the occupied bandwidth according to
the definition in present specification.
6.6.3.5.4 Absolute ACLR The emission limits specified as the basic limit + X (dB) are applicable,
unless stated differently in regional regulation.
6.6.4.5.6.1 Operating band unwanted The BS may have to comply with the additional requirements, when
emissions: deployed in regions where those limits are applied, and under the
Limits in FCC Title 47 conditions declared by the manufacturer.
6.6.4.5.8 Operating band unwanted The emission limits specified as the basic limit + X (dB) are applicable,
emissions unless stated differently in regional regulation.
6.6.5.5.1.1 Transmitter spurious Category A or Category B spurious emission limits, as defined in ITU-
emissions R Recommendation SM.329 [5], may apply regionally.
The emission limits specified as the basic limit + X (dB) are applicable,
unless stated differently in regional regulation.
6.6.5.5.1.3 Transmitter spurious These requirements may be applied for the protection of system
emissions: additional operating in frequency ranges other than the BS operating band.
requirements
7.6.5.3 Receiver spurious emissions The emission limits specified as the basic limit + X (dB) are applicable,
unless stated differently in regional regulation.

4.5 BS configurations
4.5.1 BS type 1-C
4.5.1.1 Transmit configurations
4.5.1.1.1 General
Unless otherwise stated, the transmitter characteristics in clause 6 are specified at the BS antenna connector (test port A)
with a full complement of transceivers for the configuration in normal operating conditions. If any external apparatus
such as a TX amplifier, a filter or the combination of such devices is used, requirements apply at the far end antenna
connector (test port B).

Towards


External External antenna connector
PA device
BS e.g.
cabinet TX filter
(if any) (if any)

Test port A Test port B

Figure 4.5.1.1.1-1: Transmitter test ports

4.5.1.1.2 Transmission with multiple transmitter antenna connectors

Unless otherwise stated, for the tests in clause 6 of the present document, the requirement applies for each transmitter
antenna connector in the case of transmission with multiple transmitter antenna connectors.

Transmitter requirements are tested at the antenna connector, with the remaining antenna connector(s) being
terminated. If the manufacturer has declared the transmitter paths to be equivalent (D.32), it is sufficient to measure the
signal at any one of the transmitter antenna connectors.

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4.5.1.2 Receive configurations

4.5.1.2.1 General
Unless otherwise stated, the receiver characteristics in clause 7 are specified at the BS antenna connector (test port A)
with a full complement of transceivers for the configuration in normal operating conditions. If any external apparatus
such as a RX amplifier, a filter or the combination of such devices is used, requirements apply at the far end antenna
connector (test port B).

From
External External antenna connector
LNA device ⇐
BS e.g.
cabinet RX filter
(if any) (if any)

Test port A Test port B

Figure 4.5.1.2.1-1: Receiver test ports

4.5.1.2.2 Reception with multiple receiver antenna connectors, receiver diversity

For the tests in clause 7 of the present document, the requirement applies at each receiver antenna connector for
receivers with antenna diversity or in the case of multi-carrier reception with multiple receiver antenna connectors.

Receiver requirements are tested at the antenna connector, with the remaining receiver(s) disabled or their antenna
connector(s) being terminated. If the manufacturer has declared the receiver paths to be equivalent (D.32), it is
sufficient to apply the specified test signal at any one of the receiver antenna connectors.

For a BS type 1-C supporting multi-band operation, multi-band tests for [ACS, blocking and intermodulation] are
performed with the interferer(s) applied to each antenna connector mapped to the receiver for the wanted signal(s),
however only to one antenna connector at a time. Antenna connectors to which no signals are applied are terminated.

4.5.1.3 Duplexers
The requirements of the present document shall be met with a duplexer fitted, if a duplexer is supplied as part of the BS.
If the duplexer is supplied as an option by the manufacturer, sufficient tests should be repeated with and without the
duplexer fitted to verify that the BS meets the requirements of the present document in both cases.

The following tests shall be performed with the duplexer fitted, and without it fitted if this is an option:

1) Subclause 6.2, base station output power, for the highest static power step only, if this is measured at the antenna
connector;

2) Subclause 6.6, unwanted emissions; outside the BS transmit band;

3) Subclause 6.6.4.5.3, protection of the BS receiver;

4) Subclause 6.7, transmit intermodulation; for the testing of conformance, the carrier frequencies should be selected to
minimize intermodulation products from the transmitters falling in receive channels.

The remaining tests may be performed with or without the duplexer fitted.

NOTE 1: When performing receiver tests with a duplexer fitted, it is important to ensure that the output from the
transmitters does not affect the test apparatus. This can be achieved using a combination of attenuators,
isolators and filters.

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NOTE 2: When duplexers are used, intermodulation products will be generated, not only in the duplexer but also in
the antenna system. The intermodulation products generated in the antenna system are not controlled by
3GPP specifications, and may degrade during operation (e.g. due to moisture ingress). Therefore, to
ensure continued satisfactory operation of a BS, an operator will normally select NR-ARFCNs to
minimize intermodulation products falling on receive channels. For testing of complete conformance, an
operator may specify the NR-ARFCNs to be used.

4.5.1.4 Power supply options

If the BS is supplied with a number of different power supply configurations, it may not be necessary to test RF
parameters for each of the power supply options, provided that it can be demonstrated that the range of conditions over
which the equipment is tested is at least as great as the range of conditions due to any of the power supply
configurations.

This applies particularly if a BS contains a DC rail which can be supplied either externally or from an internal mains
power supply. In this case, the conditions of extreme power supply for the mains power supply options can be tested by
testing only the external DC supply option. The range of DC input voltages for the test should be sufficient to verify the
performance with any of the power supplies, over its range of operating conditions within the BS, including variation of
mains input voltage, temperature and output current.

4.5.1.5 Ancillary RF amplifiers

The BS type 1-C requirements of the present document shall be met with the ancillary RF amplifier fitted. At tests
according to clauses 6 and 7 for TX and RX respectively, the ancillary amplifier is connected to the BS by a connecting
network (including any cable(s), attenuator(s), etc.) with applicable loss to make sure the appropriate operating
conditions of the ancillary amplifier and the BS. The applicable connecting network loss range is declared by the
manufacturer (D.35). Other characteristics and the temperature dependence of the attenuation of the connecting network
are neglected. The actual attenuation value of the connecting network is chosen for each test as one of the applicable
extreme values. The lowest value is used unless otherwise stated.

Sufficient tests should be repeated with the ancillary amplifier fitted and, if it is optional, without the ancillary RF
amplifier to verify that the BS meets the requirements of the present document in both cases.

When testing, the following tests shall be repeated with the optional ancillary amplifier fitted according to the table
below, where “x” denotes that the test is applicable:

Table 4.5.1.5-1: Tests applicable to ancillary RF amplifiers

Subclause TX amplifier only RX amplifier only TX/RX amplifiers

combined (Note 1, 2)
Receiver 7.2 x x
tests 7.4 (Narrowband x x
blocking)
7.5 x x
7.6 x x
7.7 x
Transmitter 6.2 x x
tests 6.6.2 x x
6.6.3 x x
6.6.4 x x
6.6.5 x x
6.7 x x

NOTE 1: Combining can be by duplex filters or any other network. The amplifiers can either be in RX or TX
branch or in both. Either one of these amplifiers could be a passive network.

NOTE 2: Unless otherwise stated, BS with both TX and RX amplifiers are tested once with both amplifiers active
for each test.

In base station output power test (subclause 6.2) and reference sensitivity level test (subclause 7.2) highest applicable
attenuation value is applied.

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4.5.2 BS type 1-H

4.5.2.1 Transmit configurations
Unless otherwise stated, the conducted transmitter characteristics in clause 6 are specified at the transceiver array
boundary at the TAB connector(s) antenna connector with a full complement of transceiver units for the configuration in
normal operating conditions.

transceiver array boundary

#1 Measurement
Equipment
#2
Load

#K
Load

transceiver unit array

Transceiver array boundary connector TAB(n)

Figure 4.5.2.1-1: Transmitter test ports

Unless otherwise stated, for the tests in clause 6 of the present document, the requirement applies for each transmit TAB
connector.

4.5.2.2 Receive configurations

Unless otherwise stated, the conducted receiver characteristics in clause 7 are specified at the TAB connector with a full
complement of transceiver units for the configuration in normal operating conditions.

transceiver array boundary

#1
Measurement

Equipment
#2
Load

#K
Load

transceiver unit array

Transceiver array boundary connector TAB(n)

Figure 4.5.2.2-1: Receiver test ports

For the tests in clause 7 of the present document, the requirement applies at each receive TAB connector.

Conducted receive requirements are tested at the TAB connector, with the remaining receiver units(s) disabled or their
TAB connector(s) being terminated.

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4.5.2.3 Power supply options

If the BS type 1-H is supplied with a number of different power supply configurations, it may not be necessary to test
RF parameters for each of the power supply options, provided that it can be demonstrated that the range of conditions
over which the equipment is tested is at least as great as the range of conditions due to any of the power supply
configurations.

4.6 Manufacturer declarations

The following BS declarations listed in table 4.6-1, when applicable to the BS under test, are required to be provided by
the manufacturer for the conducted requirements testing of the BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H.

For the BS type 1-H declarations required for the radiated requirements testing, refer to TS 38.141-2 [3].

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Table 4.6-1 Manufacturer declarations for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H conducted test requirements

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Declaration Declaration Description Applicability

identifier BS BS
type type
1-C 1-H
D.1 BS requirements set Declaration of one of the NR base station requirement’s set x x
as defined for BS type 1-C, or BS type 1-H.
D.2 BS class BS class of the BS, declared as Wide Area BS, Medium x x
Range BS, or Local Area BS.
D.3 NR operating bands NR operating bands supported by single-band connector(s) x x
and/or multi-band connector(s) of the BS. Declared per
antenna connector for BS type 1-C, or TAB connector for BS
type 1-H.
D.4 Spurious emission Declare the BS spurious emission category as either category x x
category A or B with respect to the limits for spurious emissions, as
defined in Recommendation ITU-R SM.329 [5].
D.5 Additional operating The manufacturer shall declare whether the BS under test is x x
band unwanted intended to operate in geographic areas where the additional
emissions operating band unwanted emission limits defined in
subclause 6.6.4.5.6 apply. (Note 3).
D.6 Co-existence with other The manufacturer shall declare whether the BS under test is x x
systems intended to operate in geographic areas where one or more
of the systems GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900,
UTRA FDD, UTRA TDD, E-UTRA, PHS and/or NR operating
in another band are deployed.
D.7 Co-location with other The manufacturer shall declare whether the BS under test is x x
base stations intended to operate co-located with Base Stations of one or
more of the systems GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800,
PCS1900, UTRA FDD, UTRA TDD, E-UTRA and/or NR
operating in another band.
D.8 Single band connector Declaration of the single band or multi-band capability of x x
or multi-band single band connector(s) or multi-band connector(s), declared
connector for every connector.
D.9 Contiguous or non- Ability to support contiguous or non-contiguous (or both) x x
contiguous spectrum frequency distribution of carriers when operating multi-carrier.
operation support Declared per single band connector or multi-band connector,
per operating band.
D.10 Maximum Radio Maximum radio bandwidth that can be supported by the multi- x x
Bandwidth band connector. May be different for transmit and receive.
Declared for each supported operating band and operating
bands combination (D.27) supported for every multi-band
connector.
D.11 Maximum Base Station Maximum Base Station RF Bandwidth in the operating band x x
RF Bandwidth for single-band operation. Declared per supported operating
band, per antenna connector for BS type 1-C, or TAB
connector for BS type 1-H. (Note 2)
D.12 Maximum Base Station Maximum Base Station RF Bandwidth for multi-band x x
RF Bandwidth for multi- operation. Declared per supported operating band, per
band operation antenna connector for BS type 1-C, or TAB connector for BS
type 1-H.
D.13 Total RF bandwidth Total RF bandwidth BW tot of transmitter and receiver, x x
(BW tot) declared per the band combinations (D.27).
D.14 NR supported channel NR supported SCS and channel bandwidths per supported x x
bandwidths and SCS SCS. Declared per supported operating band, per antenna
connector for BS type 1-C, or TAB connector for BS type 1-H.
D.15 CA only operation Declaration of CA-only operation (with equal power spectral x x
density among carriers) but not multiple carriers, declared per
operating band per antenna connector for BS type 1-C, or
TAB connector for BS type 1-H.
D.16 Single or multiple Capable of operating with a single carrier (only) or multiple x x
carrier carriers. Declared per supported operating band, per antenna
connector for BS type 1-C, or TAB connector for BS type 1-H.
D.17 Maximum number of Maximum number of supported carriers per supported x x
supported carriers per operation band. Declared per supported operating band, per
operating band antenna connector for BS type 1-C, or TAB connector for BS
type 1-H. (Note 2)
D.18 Maximum number of Maximum number of supported carriers in multi-band x x
supported carriers in operation.
multi-band operation

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Declaration Declaration Description Applicability

identifier BS BS
type type
1-C 1-H
D.19 Total maximum Maximum number of supported carriers for all supported x x
number of supported operating bands. Declared for all connectors (D.18).
carriers
D.20 Other band Declare any other limitations under simultaneous operation in x x
combination multi-band the declared band combinations (D.35) for each multi-band
restrictions connector which have any impact on the test configuration
generation.
Declared for every multi-band connector.
D.21 Rated carrier output Conducted rated carrier output power, per single band x x
power (Prated,c,AC, or connector or multi-band connector.
Prated,c,TABC) Declared per supported operating band, per supported RAT,
per antenna connector for BS type 1-C, or TAB connector for
BS type 1-H. (Note 1, 2)
D.22 Rated total output Conducted total rated output power. x x
power (Prated,t,AC, or Declared per supported operating band, per antenna
Prated,t,TABC) connector for BS type 1-C, or TAB connector for BS type 1-H.
For multi-band connectors declared for each supported
operating band in each supported band combination. (Note 1,
2)
D.23 Rated multi-band total Conducted multi-band rated total output power. x x
output power, Declared per supported operating band combinations, per
Prated,MB,TABC multi-band connector. (Note 1)
D.24 Ncells Number corresponding to the minimum number of cells that x
can be transmitted by a BS in a particular operating band with
transmission on all TAB connectors supporting the operating
band.
D.25 Maximum supported Maximum supported power difference between carriers. x x
power difference Declared per supported operating band, per antenna
between carriers connector for BS type 1-C, or TAB connector for BS type 1-H.
D.26 Maximum supported Supported power difference between any two carriers in any x x
power difference two different supported operating bands. Declared per
between carriers is supported operating band combination, per multi-band
different operating connector.
bands
D.27 Operating band List of operating bands combinations supported by single- x x
combination support band connector(s) and/or multi-band connector(s) of the BS.
Declared per antenna connector for BS type 1-C, or TAB
connector for BS type 1-H.
D.28 Total number of Total number of supported carriers for the declared band x x
supported carriers for combinations (D.27).
the declared band
combinations
D.29 Intra-system interfering List of single band connector(s) or multi-band connector(s) for x
signal declaration list which an intra-system interfering signal level is required to be
declared. Declaration is required if the intra-system interfering
signal level is larger than the co-location interfering signal
level.
D.30 Intra-system interfering The interfering signal level in dBm. Declared per supported x
signal level operating band, per TAB connector for BS type 1-H covered
by D.29.
D.31 TAE groups Set of declared TAB connector beam forming groups on x
which the TAE requirements apply.
All TAB connectors belong to at least one TAB connector
beam forming group (even if it's a TAB connector beam
forming group consisting of one connector).
The smallest possible number of TAB connector beam
forming groups need to be declared such that there is no TAB
connector not contained in at least one of the declared TAB
connector beam forming groups.
Declared per supported operating band.

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identifier BS BS
type type
1-C 1-H
D.32 Equivalent connectors List of antenna connectors of BS type 1-C, or TAB connector x x
of BS type 1-H, which have been declared equivalent.
Equivalent connectors imply that the antenna connector of
BS type 1-C, or TAB connector of BS type 1-H, are expected
to behave in the same way when presented with identical
signals under the same operating conditions. All declarations
made for the antenna connector of BS type 1-C, or TAB
connector of BS type 1-H are identical and the transmitter unit
and/or receiver unit driving the antenna connector of BS type
1-C or TAB connector of BS type 1-H are of identical design.
D.33 TAB connector RX min Declared as a group of TAB connectors to which RX x
cell group requirements are applied. This declaration corresponds to
group of TAB connectors which are responsible for receiving
a cell when the BS type 1-H setting corresponding to the
declared minimum number of cells (Ncells) with transmission
on all TAB connectors supporting an operating band.
D.34 TAB connector TX min Declared group of TAB connectors to which TX requirements x
cell group are applied. This declaration corresponds to group of TAB
connectors which are responsible for transmitting a cell when
the BS type 1-H setting corresponding to the declared
minimum number of cells (Ncells) with transmission on all TAB
connectors supporting an operating band.
D.35 Connecting network Declaration of the range of connecting network losses (in dB) x
loss range for BS for BS type 1-C testing with ancillary Tx RF amplifier only, or
testing with ancillary with Rx RF amplifier only, or with combined Tx/Rx RF
RF amplifiers amplifiers. (Note 4)
D.36 Relation between If the rated total output power and total number of supported x x
supported maximum carriers are not simultaneously supported, the manufacturer
RF bandwidth, number shall declare the following additional parameters:
of carriers and Rated - The reduced number of supported carriers at the rated
total output power total output power;
- The reduced total output power at the maximum number
of supported carriers.
D.37 TAB connectors used To reduce test complexity, declaration of a representative x
for performance (sub)set of TAB connectors to be used for performance
requirement testing requirement test purposes. At least one TAB connector
mapped to each demodulation branch is declared.
D.38 Inter-band CA Band combinations declared to support inter-band CA (per x x
CA capable multi-band connector(s), as in D.15).
Declared for every multi-band connector which support CA.
D.39 Intra-band contiguous Bands declared to support intra-band contiguous CA (per CA x x
CA capable single band connector(s) or multi-band connector(s),
as in D.15).
Declared per antenna connector for BS type 1-C, or TAB
connector for BS type 1-H.
D.40 Intra-band non- Bands declared to support intra-band non-contiguous CA (per x x
contiguous CA CA capable single band connector(s) or multi-band
connector(s), as in D.15).
Declared per antenna connector for BS type 1-C, or TAB
connector for BS type 1-H.
NOTE 1: If a BS is capable of 256QAM DL operation then two rated output power declarations may be made. One
declaration is applicable when configured for 256QAM transmissions and the other declaration is applicable
when not configured for 256QAM transmissions.
NOTE 2: Parameters for contiguous or non-contiguous spectrum operation in the operating band are assumed to be
the same unless they are separately declared.
NOTE 3: If BS is declared to support Band n20 (D.3), the manufacturer shall declare if the BS may operate in
geographical areas allocated to broadcasting (DTT). Additionally, related declarations of the emission levels
and maximum output power shall be declared.
NOTE 4: This manufacturer declaration is optional.

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4.7 Test configurations

4.7.1 General
The test configurations shall be constructed using the methods defined below, subject to the parameters declared by the
manufacturer for the supported RF configurations as listed in subclause 4.6. The test configurations to use for
conformance testing are defined for each supported RF configuration in subclauses 4.8.3 and 4.8.4.

The applicable test models for generation of the carrier transmit test signal are defined in subclause 4.9.

NOTE: In case, carriers are shifted to align with the channel raster Foffset.

4.7.2 Test signal used to build Test Configurations

The signal’s Channel Bandwidth and Subcarrier spacing used to build NR Test Configurations shall be selected
according to table 4.7.2-1.

Table 4.7.2-1: Signal to be used to build NR TCs

Operating Band characteristics FDL_high – FDL_low FDL_high – FDL_low ≥

<100 MHz 100 MHz
TC signal BW channel 5 MHz (Note 1) 20 MHz (Note 1)
characteristics Subcarrier spacing Smallest supported subcarrier spacing
Note 1: If this channel bandwidth is not supported, the narrowest supported channel
bandwidth shall be used.

4.7.3 NRTC1: Contiguous spectrum operation

The purpose of test configuration NRTC1 is to test all BS requirements excluding CA occupied bandwidth.

For NRTC1 used in receiver tests only the two outermost carriers within each supported operating band need to be
generated by the test equipment;

4.7.3.1 NRTC1 generation

NRTC1 shall be constructed on a per band basis using the following method:

- Declared maximum Base Station RF Bandwidth supported for contiguous spectrum operation (D.11) shall be
used;

- Select the carrier to be tested according to 4.7.2 and place it adjacent to the lower Base Station RF Bandwidth
edge. Place same signal adjacent to the upper Base Station RF Bandwidth edge.

- For transmitter tests, select as many carriers (according to 4.7.2) that the BS supports within an operating band
and fit in the rest of the declared maximum Base Station RF Bandwidth (D.11). Place the carriers adjacent to
each other starting from the upper Base Station RF Bandwidth edge. The nominal channel spacing defined in TS
38.104 [2], subclause 5.4.1 shall apply.

The test configuration should be constructed sequentially on a per band basis for all component carriers of the inter-
band CA bands declared to be supported by the BS and are transmitted using the same antenna connector. All
configured component carriers are transmitted simultaneously in the tests where the transmitter should be ON.

4.7.3.2 NRTC1 power allocation

Set the power spectral density of each carrier to the same level so that the sum of the carrier powers equals the rated
total output power (Prated,t,AC, or Prated,t,TABC, D.22) according to the manufacturer’s declaration in subclause 4.6.

4.7.4 NRTC2: Contiguous CA occupied bandwidth

NRTC2 in this subclause is used to test CA occupied bandwidth.

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4.7.4.1 NRTC2 generation

The CA specific test configuration should be constructed on a per band basis using the following method:

- All component carrier combinations supported by the BS, which have different sum of channel bandwidth of
component carrier, shall be tested. For all component carrier combinations which have the same sum of channel
bandwidth of component carriers, only one of the component carrier combinations shall be tested.

- Of all component carrier combinations which have same sum of channel bandwidth of component carrier, select
those with the narrowest carrier with the smallest supported subcarrier spacing at the lower Base Station RF
Bandwidth edge.

- Of the combinations selected in the previous step, select one with the narrowest carrier with the smallest
supported subcarrier spacing at the upper Base Station RF Bandwidth edge.

- If there are multiple combinations fulfilling previous steps, select the one with the smallest number of
component carrier.

- If there are multiple combinations fulfilling previous steps, select the one with the widest carrier with the
smallest supported subcarrier spacing being adjacent to the lowest carrier.

- If there are multiple combinations fulfilling previous steps, select the one with the widest carrier with the
smallest supported subcarrier spacing being adjacent to the highest carrier.

- If there are multiple combinations fulfilling previous steps, select the one with the widest carrier with the
smallest supported subcarrier spacing being adjacent to the carrier which has been selected in the previous step.

- If there are multiple combinations fulfilling previous steps, repeat the previous step until there is only one
combination left.

- The nominal channel spacing defined in TS 38.104 [2], subclause 5.4.1 shall apply.

4.7.4.2 NRTC2 power allocation

Set the power spectral density of each carrier to be the same level so that the sum of the carrier powers equals the rated
total output power (Prated,t,AC, or Prated,t,TABC, D.22) for NR according to the manufacturer’s declaration in subclause 4.6.

4.7.5 NRTC3: Non-contiguous spectrum operation

The purpose of NRTC3 is to test all BS requirements excluding CA occupied bandwidth.

For NRTC3 used in receiver tests, outermost carriers for each sub-block need to be generated by the test equipment;
other supported carriers are optional to be generated.

4.7.5.1 NRTC3 generation

NRTC3 is constructed on a per band basis using the following method:

- The Base Station RF Bandwidth shall be the maximum Base Station RF Bandwidth supported for non-
contiguous spectrum operation (D.11). The Base Station RF Bandwidth consists of one sub-block gap and two
sub-blocks located at the edges of the declared maximum supported Base Station RF Bandwidth (D.11).

- Select the carrier to be tested according to 4.7.2. Place it adjacent to the upper Base Station RF Bandwidth edge
and another carrier (as described in 4.7.2) adjacent to the lower Base Station RF Bandwidth edge.

- For single-band operation receiver tests, if the remaining gap is at least 15 MHz (or 60 MHz if channel
bandwidth of the carrier to be tested is 20 MHz) plus two times the channel BW used in the previous step and the
BS supports at least 4 carriers, place a carrier of this BW adjacent to each already placed carrier for each sub-
block. The nominal channel spacing defined in TS 38.104 [2], subclause 5.4.1 shall apply.

- The sub-block edges adjacent to the sub-block gap shall be determined using the specified FOffset for the carriers
adjacent to the sub-block gap.

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4.7.5.2 NRTC3 power allocation

Set the power of each carrier to the same level so that the sum of the carrier powers equals the rated total output power
(Prated,t,AC, or Prated,t,TABC, D.22) according to the manufacturer’s declaration in subclause 4.6.

4.7.6 NRTC4: Multi-band test configuration for full carrier allocation

The purpose of NRTC4 is to test multi-band operation aspects considering maximum supported number of carriers.

4.7.6.1 NRTC4 generation

NRTC4 is based on re-using the previously specified test configurations (NRTC1, NRTC2 and NRTC3) applicable per
band involved in multi-band operation. It is constructed using the following method:

- The Base Station RF Bandwidth of each supported operating band shall be the declared maximum Base Station
RF Bandwidth in multi-band operation (D.12).

- The number of carriers of each supported operating band shall be the declared maximum number of supported
carriers in multi-band operation (D.17). Carriers shall be selected according to 4.7.2 and shall first be placed at
the outermost edges of the declared maximum Radio Bandwidth. Additional carriers shall next be placed at the
Base Station RF Bandwidths edges, if possible.

- The allocated Base Station RF Bandwidth of the outermost bands shall be located at the outermost edges of the
declared maximum Radio Bandwidth.

- Each concerned band shall be considered as an independent band and the carrier placement in each band shall be
according to NRTC1, where the declared parameters for multi-band operation shall apply. The mirror image of
the single-band test configuration shall be used in each alternate band(s) and in the highest band being.

- If only three carriers are supported, two carriers shall be placed in one band according to the relevant test
configuration while the remaining carrier shall be placed at the edge of the maximum Radio Bandwidth in the
other band.

- If the sum of the maximum Base Station RF Bandwidths of each supported operating bands is larger than the
declared Total RF Bandwidth BWtot (D.13) of transmitter and receiver for the declared band combinations of the
BS, repeat the steps above for test configurations where the Base Station RF Bandwidth of one of the operating
band shall be reduced so that the Total RF Bandwidth of transmitter and receiver is not exceeded and vice versa.

- If the sum of the maximum number of supported carrier of each supported operating bands in multi-band
operation (D.18) is larger than the declared total number of supported carriers for the declared band
combinations of the BS (D.28), repeat the steps above for test configurations where in each test configuration the
number of carriers of one of the operating band shall be reduced so that the total number of supported carriers is
not exceeded and vice versa.

4.7.6.2 NRTC4 power allocation

Unless otherwise stated, set the power of each carrier in all supported operating bands to the same power so that the
sum of the carrier powers equals the rated total output power (Prated,t,AC or Prated,t,TABC, D.22) according to the
manufacturer’s declaration.

If the allocated power of a supported operating band(s) exceeds the declared rated total output power of the operating
band(s) in multi-band operation, the exceeded part shall, if possible, be reallocated into the other band(s). If the power
allocated for a carrier exceeds the rated output power declared for that carrier, the exceeded power shall, if possible, be
reallocated into the other carriers.

4.7.7 NRTC5: Multi-band test configuration with high PSD per carrier
The purpose of NRTC5 is to test multi-band operation aspects considering higher PSD cases with reduced number of
carriers and non-contiguous operation (if supported) in multi-band mode.

4.7.7.1 NRTC5 generation

NRTC5 is based on re-using the existing test configuration applicable per band involved in multi-band operation. It is
constructed using the following method:

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- The Base Station RF Bandwidth of each supported operating band shall be the declared maximum Base Station
RF Bandwidth in multi-band operation (D.12).

- The allocated Base Station RF Bandwidth of the outermost bands shall be located at the outermost edges of the
declared Maximum Radio Bandwidth.

- The maximum number of carriers is limited to two per band. Carriers shall be selected according to 4.7.2 and
shall first be placed at the outermost edges of the declared Maximum Radio Bandwidth for outermost bands and
at the Base Station RF Bandwidths edges for middle band(s) if any. Additional carriers shall next be placed at
the Base Station RF Bandwidths edges, if possible.

- Each concerned band shall be considered as an independent band and the carrier placement in each band shall be
according to NRTC3, where the declared parameters for multi-band operation shall apply. [Narrowest supported
NR channel bandwidth and smallest subcarrier spacing shall be used in the test configuration].

- If only one carrier can be placed for the concerned band(s), the carrier(s) shall be placed at the outermost edges
of the declared maximum radio bandwidth for outermost band(s) and at one of the outermost edges of the
supported frequency range within the Base Station RF Bandwidths for middle band(s) if any.

- If the sum of the maximum Base Station RF Bandwidth of each supported operating bands is larger than the
declared Total RF Bandwidth BWtot (D.13) of transmitter and receiver for the declared band combinations of the
BS, repeat the steps above for test configurations where the Base Station RF Bandwidth of one of the operating
band shall be reduced so that the Total RF Bandwidth BWtot of transmitter and receiver is not exceeded and vice
versa.

4.7.7.2 NRTC5 power allocation

Unless otherwise stated, set the power of each carrier in all supported operating bands to the same power so that the
sum of the carrier powers equals the total rated output power (Prated,t,AC or Prated,t,TABC, D.22) according to the
manufacturer’s declaration.

If the allocated power of a supported operating band(s) exceeds the declared rated total output power of the operating
band(s) in multi-band operation, the exceeded part shall, if possible, be reallocated into the other band(s). If the power
allocated for a carrier exceeds the rated output power declared for that carrier, the exceeded power shall, if possible, be
reallocated into the other carriers.

4.8 Applicability of requirements

4.8.1 General
4.8.2 Requirement set applicability
In table 4.8.2-1, the requirement applicability for each requirement set is defined. For each requirement, the applicable
requirement subclause in the specification is identified.

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Table 4.8.2-1: Requirement set applicability

Requirement Requirement set

1-C 1-H
BS output power 6.2.2.5.1 6.2.2.5.2
Output power dynamics 6.3 6.3
Transmit ON/OFF power 6.4 6.4
Transmitted signal quality 6.5 6.5
Occupied bandwidth 6.6.2 6.6.2
ACLR 6.6.3.5.3 6.6.3.5.4
Operating band unwanted 6.6.4.5.3 6.6.4.5.4
emissions
Transmitter spurious emissions 6.6.5.5.3 6.6.5.5.4
Transmitter intermodulation 6.7.5.1 6.7.5.2
Reference sensitivity level 7.2 7.2
Dynamic range 7.3 7.3
In-band selectivity and blocking 7.4 7.4
Out-of-band blocking 7.5 7.5
Receiver spurious emissions 7.6.5.2 7.6.5.3
Receiver intermodulation 7.7 7.7
In-channel selectivity 7.8 7.8
Performance requirements 8 8

4.8.3 Applicability of test configurations for single-band operation

The applicable test configurations are specified in the tables below for each the supported RF configuration, which shall
be declared according to subclause 4.6. The generation and power allocation for each test configuration is defined in
subclause 4.7. This subclause contains the test configurations for a NR BS capable of single carrier, multi-carrier and/or
CA operation in both contiguous and non-contiguous spectrum in single band.

For a NR BS declared to be capable of single carrier operation only (D.16), a single carrier (SC) shall be used for
testing.

For a NR BS declared to support multi-carrier and/or CA operation in contiguous spectrum within a single band (D.15-
D.16), the test configurations in the second column of table 4.8.3-1 shall be used for testing.

For a NR BS declared to support multi-carrier and/or CA operation in contiguous and non-contiguous spectrum within a
single band (D.15-D.16) and where the parameters in the manufacture's declaration according to subclause 4.6 are
identical for contiguous (C) and non-contiguous (NC) spectrum operation (D.9), the test configurations in the third
column of table 4.8.3-1 shall be used for testing.

For a NR BS declared to support multi-carrier and/or CA in operation contiguous and non-contiguous spectrum within a
single band (D.15-D.16) and where the parameters in the manufacture's declaration according to subclause 4.6 are not
identical for contiguous (C) and non-contiguous (NC) spectrum operation (D.9), the test configurations in the fourth
column of table 4.8.3-1 shall be used for testing.

Unless otherwise stated, single carrier configuration (SC) tests shall be performed using signal with narrowest
supported Channel Bandwidth and the smallest supported sub-carrier spacing.

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Table 4.8.3-1: Test configurations for a NR BS capable of multi-carrier and/or CA in a single band

BS test case Contiguous C and NC capable C and NC capable

spectrum capable BS BS with identical BS with different
parameters parameters
Base station output power NRTC1 NRTC1 NRTC1, NRTC3
RE Power control dynamic range Tested with Error Tested with Error Tested with Error
Vector Magnitude Vector Magnitude Vector Magnitude
Total power dynamic range SC SC SC
Transmit ON/OFF power (only applied for NR NRTC1 NRTC1 NRTC1, NRTC3
TDD BS)
Frequency error Tested with Error Tested with Error Tested with Error
Vector Magnitude Vector Magnitude Vector Magnitude
Error Vector Magnitude NRTC1 NRTC1 NRTC1, NRTC3
Time alignment error NRTC1 NRTC1 NRTC1, NRTC3
Occupied bandwidth SC, NRTC2 (Note 1) SC, NRTC2 (Note SC, NRTC2 (Note
1) 1)
Adjacent Channel Leakage power Ratio (ACLR) NRTC1 NRTC3 NRTC1, NRTC3
Cumulative ACLR requirement in non- - NRTC3 NRTC3
contiguous spectrum
Operating band unwanted emissions NRTC1, SC (Note 2) NRTC1, NRTC3, NRTC1, NRTC3,
SC (Note 2) SC (Note 2)
Transmitter spurious emissions NRTC1 NRTC3 NRTC1, NRTC3
Transmitter intermodulation NRTC1 NRTC1, NRTC3 NRTC1, NRTC3
Reference sensitivity level SC SC SC
Dynamic range SC SC SC
Adjacent Channel Selectivity (ACS) NRTC1 NRTC3 NRTC1, NRTC3
In-band blocking NRTC1 NRTC3 NRTC1, NRTC3
Out-of-band blocking NRTC1 NRTC3 NRTC1, NRTC3
Receiver spurious emissions NRTC1 NRTC3 NRTC1, NRTC3
Receiver intermodulation NRTC1 NRTC3 NRTC1, NRTC3
In-channel selectivity SC SC SC
Note 1: NRTC2 is only applicable when contiguous CA is supported.
Note 2: OBUE SC shall be tested using the widest supported Channel Bandwidth and the highest supported sub-
carrier spacing.

4.8.4 Applicability of test configurations for multi-band operation

For a NR BS declared to be capable of multi-band operation, the test configuration in table 4.8.4-1 and/or table 4.8.3-1
shall be used for testing. In the case where multiple bands are mapped on common multi-band connector, the test
configuration in the second column of table 4.8.4-1 shall be used. In the case where multiple bands are mapped on
common single-band connector, the test configuration in table 4.8.3-1 shall be used. In the case where multiple bands
are mapped on separate single-band connector or multi-band connector, the test configuration in the third column of
table 4.8.4-1 shall be used.

Unless otherwise stated, single carrier configuration (SC) tests shall be performed using signal with narrowest
supported Channel Bandwidth and the smallest supported sub-carrier spacing.

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Table 4.8.4-1: Test configuration for a NR BS capable of multi-band operation

BS test case Test configuration

Common connector Separate connectors
Base station output power NRTC1/3 (Note 1), NRTC4 NRTC1/3 (Note 1), NRTC4

RE Power control dynamic range Tested with Error Vector Tested with Error Vector
Magnitude Magnitude
Total power dynamic range SC SC

Transmit ON/OFF power (only applied for NR NRTC4 NRTC4

TDD BS)
Frequency error Tested with Error Vector Tested with Error Vector
Magnitude Magnitude
Error Vector Magnitude NRTC1/3 (Note 1), NRTC4 NRTC1/3 (Note 1), NRTC4
Time alignment error NRTC1/3 (Note 1), NRTC5 NRTC1/3 (Note 1), NRTC5
(Note 2) (Note 2)
Occupied bandwidth SC, NRTC2 (Note 3) SC, NRTC2 (Note 3)
Adjacent Channel Leakage power Ratio (ACLR) NRTC1/3 (Note 1), NRTC5 NRTC1/3 (Note 1, 5), NRTC5
(Note 4) (Note 4, 5)
Cumulative ACLR requirement in non- NRTC3 (Note 1), NRTC5 (Note NRTC3 (Note 1, 5)
contiguous spectrum 4)
Operating band unwanted emissions NRTC1/3 (Note 1), NRTC5, SC NRTC1/3 (Note 1, 5), NRTC5
(Note 7) (Note 5),
SC(Note 7)
Transmitter spurious emissions NRTC1/3 (Note 1), NRTC5 NRTC1/3 (Note 1, 5), NRTC5
(Note 5)
Transmitter intermodulation NRTC1/3 (Note 1) NRTC1/3 (Note 1, 5)
Reference sensitivity level SC SC
Dynamic range SC SC
Adjacent Channel Selectivity(ACS) NRTC5 NRTC1/3 (Note 1), NRTC5
(Note 6)
In-band blocking NRTC5 NRTC1/3 (Note 1), NRTC5
(Note 6)
Out-of-band blocking NRTC5 NRTC1/3 (Note 1), NRTC5
(Note 6)
Receiver spurious emissions NRTC1/3 (Note 1), NRTC5 NRTC1/3 (Note 1, 5), NRTC5
(Note 5)
Receiver intermodulation NRTC5 NRTC1/3 (Note 1), NRTC5
(Note 6)
In-channel selectivity SC SC
Note 1: NRTC1 and/or NRTC3 shall be applied in each supported operating band.
Note 2: NRTC5 is only applicable when inter-band CA is supported.
Note 3: NRTC2 is only applicable when contiguous CA is supported.
Note 4: NRTC5 may be applied for Inter RF Bandwidth gap only.
Note 5: For single-band operation test, other antenna connector(s) is (are) terminated.
Note 6: NRTC5 is only applicable for multi-band receiver.
Note 7: OBUE SC shall be tested using the widest supported Channel Bandwidth and the highest supported sub-
carrier spacing.

4.9 RF channels and test models

4.9.1 RF channels
For the single carrier testing many tests in this TS are performed with appropriate frequencies in the bottom, middle and
top channels of the supported frequency range of the BS. These are denoted as RF channels B (bottom), M (middle) and
T (top).

Unless otherwise stated, the test shall be performed with a single carrier at each of the RF channels B, M and T.

Many tests in this TS are performed with the maximum Base Station RF Bandwidth located at the bottom, middle and
top of the supported frequency range in the operating band. These are denoted as BRFBW (bottom), MRFBW (middle) and
TRFBW (top).

Unless otherwise stated, the test shall be performed at BRFBW, MRFBW and TRFBW defined as following:

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- BRFBW: maximum Base Station RF Bandwidth located at the bottom of the supported frequency range in the
operating band.

- MRFBW: maximum Base Station RF Bandwidth located in the middle of the supported frequency range in the
operating band.

- TRFBW: maximum Base Station RF Bandwidth located at the top of the supported frequency range in the
operating band.

Occupied bandwidth test in this TS is performed with the Aggregated BS Channel Bandwidth and sub-block
bandwidths located at the bottom, middle and top of the supported frequency range in the operating band. These are
denoted as BBW Channel CA(bottom), MBW Channel CA (middle) and TBW Channel CA (top) for contiguous spectrum operation.

Unless otherwise stated, the test for contiguous spectrum operation shall be performed at BBW Channel CA, MBW Channel CA
and TBW Channel CA defined as following:

- BBW Channel CA: Aggregated BS Channel Bandwidth located at the bottom of the supported frequency range in each
operating band;

- MBW Channel CA: Aggregated BS Channel Bandwidth located close in the middle of the supported frequency range
in each operating band;

- TBW Channel CA: Aggregated BS Channel Bandwidth located at the top of the supported frequency range in each
operating band.

For BS capable of multi-band operation, unless otherwise stated, the test shall be performed at BRFBW_T’RFBW and
B’RFBW_TRFBW defined as following:

- BRFBW_ T’RFBW: the Base Station RF Bandwidths located at the bottom of the supported frequency range in the
lowest operating band and at the highest possible simultaneous frequency position, within the Maximum Radio
Bandwidth, in the highest operating band.

- B’RFBW_TRFBW: the Base Station RF Bandwidths located at the top of the supported frequency range in the
highest operating band and at the lowest possible simultaneous frequency position, within the Maximum Radio
Bandwidth, in the lowest operating band.

NOTE: BRFBW_T’RFBW = B’RFBW_TRFBW = BRFBW_TRFBW when the declared Maximum Radio Bandwidth spans all
operating bands. BRFBW_TRFBW means the Base Station RF Bandwidths are located at the bottom of the
supported frequency range in the lower operating band and at the top of the supported frequency range in
the upper operating band.

When a test is performed by a test laboratory, the position of B, M and T for single carrier, BRFBW, MRFBW and TRFBW for
single band operation, BBW Channel CA, MBW Channel CA and TBW Channel CA for contiguous spectrum operation in each supported
operating band, the position of BRFBW_T'RFBW and B'RFBW_TRFBW in the supported operating band combinations shall be
specified by the laboratory. The laboratory may consult with operators, the manufacturer or other bodies.

4.9.2 Test models

4.9.2.1 General
The following sections describe the NR FR1 test models needed for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H. Note that the NR FR1
test models are also applicable to BS type 1-O conformance testing in TS 38.141-2 [3].

4.9.2.2 NR FR1 test models

The set-up of physical channels for transmitter tests shall be according to one of the NR FR1 test models (NR-FR1-TM)
below. A reference to the applicable test model is made within each test.

The following general parameters are used by all NR test models:

- Duration is 1 radio frame (10 ms) for FDD and 2 radio frames for TDD (20 ms)

- The slots are numbered 0 to 10×2µ – 1 where µ is the numerology corresponding to the subcarrier spacing

- NRB is the maximum transmission bandwidth configuration seen in TS 38.104 [2], table 5.3.2-1.

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- Normal CP

- Virtual resource blocks of localized type

For NR FR1-TDD, test models are derived based on the uplink/downlink configuration as shown in the table 4.9.2.2-1
using information element TDD-UL-DL-ConfigCommon.

Table 4.9.2.2-1: Configurations of TDD for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H test models

Field name 15 kHz SCS 30 kHz SCS 60 kHz SCS

referenceSubcarrierSpacing 15 30 60
Periodicity (ms) for dl-UL-TransmissionPeriodicity 5 5 5
nrofDownlinkSlots 3 7 14
nrofDownlinkSymbols 10 6 12
nrofUplinkSlots 1 2 4
nrofUplinkSymbols 2 4 8

Common physical channel parameters for all NR FR1 test models are specified in the following tables: table 4.9.2.2-2
for PDCCH, table 4.9.2.2-3 for PDSCH. Specific physical channel parameters for NR FR1 test models are described in
subclause 4.9.2.2.1 to 4.9.2.2.8.

Table 4.9.2.2-2: Common physical channel parameters for PDCCH for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H
test models

Parameter Value
# of symbols used for control channel 2
Starting symbol number for control channel 0
# of CCEs allocated to PDCCH 1
Starting RB location for PDCCH 0
# of available REGs 6
Aggregation level 1
# of RBs not allocated for PDCCH in the each symbol NRB – 3
Ratio of PDCCH EPRE to DM-RS EPRE 0 dB

Boosting level of control region 0 dB

Table 4.9.2.2-3: Common physical channel parameters for PDSCH for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H
test models

Parameter Value
Mapping type PDSCH mapping type A
dmrs-TypeA-Position for the first DM-RS symbol ‘pos2’
dmrs-AdditionalPosition for additional DM-RS symbol(s) 1
dmrs-Type for comb pattern Configuration type 1
maxLength 1
Ratio of PDSCH EPRE to DM-RS EPRE 0 dB

4.9.2.2.1 NR FR1 test model 1.1 (NR-FR1-TM1.1)

This model shall be used for tests on:

- BS output power

- TAE

- Unwanted emissions

- Occupied bandwidth

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- ACLR

- Operating band unwanted emissions

- Transmitter spurious emissions

- Transmitter intermodulation

Common physical channel parameters are defined in subclause 4.9.2.2. Specific physical channel parameters for NR-
FR1-TM1.1 are defined in table 4.9.2.2.1-1.

Table 4.9.2.2.1-1: Specific physical channel parameters of NR-FR1-TM1.1

Parameter Value
# of QPSK PDSCH PRBs NRB
Ratio of PDSCH EPRE to PDCCH 0 dB
EPRE

4.9.2.2.2 NR FR1 test model 1.2 (NR-FR1-TM1.2)

This model shall be used for tests on:

- Unwanted emissions

- ACLR

- Operating band unwanted emissions

Common physical channel parameters are defined in subclause 4.9.2.2. Specific physical channel parameters for NR-
FR1-TM1.2 are defined in table 4.9.2.2.2-1.

Table 4.9.2.2.2-1: Specific physical channel parameters of NR-FR1-TM1.2

Parameter Value

Percent of QPSK PDSCH PRBs boosted x=40%

(target)
# of QPSK PDSCH RBGs which are ܰோ஻ீ = min ቀቔ௫ே௉ೃಳቕ , ଵଶ ቀቔே௉ೃಳቕ − ቔே௉ೃಳቕ mod2ቁ + 1ቁ, where P is determined
boosted
from table 5.1.2.2.1-1 from TS 38.214 [18], configuration 1 column using
NRB
Level of boosting (dB) 3
ܰோ஻ீ location of PDSCH RBGs which are First ܰோ஻ீ − 1 locations: 0,2,4 … ,2ሺܰோ஻ீ − 2ሻ
ே
boosted and last location: ቔ ೃಳቕ − 1
௉
# of QPSK PDSCH PRBs which are ܰோ஻ − ܲܰோ஻ீ
deboosted
Level of deboosting (dB) ܰோ஻ − 10ଷ/ଵ଴ܲܰோ஻ீ
10 logଵ଴ ܰோ஻ − ܲܰோ஻ீ

4.9.2.2.3 NR FR1 test model 2 (NR-FR1-TM2)

This model shall be used for tests on:

- Total power dynamic range (lower OFDM symbol power limit at min power),

- EVM of single 64QAM PRB allocation (at min power)

- Frequency error (at min power)

Common physical channel parameters are defined in subclause 4.9.2.2. Specific physical channel parameters for NR-
FR1-TM2 are defined in table 4.9.2.2.3-1.

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Table 4.9.2.2.3-1: Specific physical channel parameters of NR-FR1-TM2

Parameter Value
# of 64QAM PDSCH PRBs 1
Level of boosting (dB) 0
Location of 64QAM PRB
Slot RB n
10 × 2ఓ
3n 0
݊ = 0, … , ඄ 3 ඈ − 1
ܰ 10 × 2ఓ − 1
3n+1
ඌ 2ୖ୆ඐ ݊ = 0, … , ඄ 3 ඈ−1
ܰୖ୆ − 1 10 × 2ఓ − 2
3n+2
݊ = 0, … , ඄ 3 ඈ−1
# of PDSCH PRBs which are not allocated ܰୖ୆ − 1

4.9.2.2.4 NR FR1 test model 2a (NR-FR1-TM2a)

This model shall be used for tests on:

- Total power dynamic range (lower OFDM symbol power limit at min power),

- EVM of single 256QAM PRB allocation (at min power)

- Frequency error (at min power)

Physical channel parameters and numbers of the allocated PRB are defined in table 4.9.2.2.3-1 with all 64QAM PDSCH
PRBs replaced by 256QAM PDSCH PRBs.

4.9.2.2.5 NR FR1 test model 3.1 (NR-FR1-TM3.1)

This model shall be used for tests on:

- Output power dynamics

- Total power dynamic range (upper OFDM symbol power limit at max power with all 64QAM PRBs
allocated)

- Transmitted signal quality

- Frequency error

- EVM for 64QAM modulation (at max power)

Physical channel parameters are defined in table 4.9.2.2.1-1 with all QPSK PDSCH PRBs replaced by 64QAM PDSCH
PRBs.

4.9.2.2.6 NR FR1 test model 3.1a (NR-FR1-TM3.1a)

This model shall be used for tests on:

- Output power dynamics

- Total power dynamic range (upper OFDM symbol power limit at max power with all 256QAM PRBs
allocated)

- Transmitted signal quality

- Frequency error

- EVM for 256QAM modulation (at max power)

Physical channel parameters are defined in table 4.9.2.2.1-1 with all QPSK PDSCH PRBs replaced by 256QAM
PDSCH PRBs.

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4.9.2.2.7 NR FR1 test model 3.2 (NR-FR1-TM3.2)

This model shall be used for tests on:

- Transmitted signal quality

- Frequency error

- EVM for 16QAM modulation

Common physical channel parameters are defined in section 4.9.2.2. Specific physical channel parameters for NR-FR1-
TM3.2 are defined in table 4.9.2.2.7-1.

Table 4.9.2.2.7-1: Specific physical channel parameters of NR-FR1-TM3.2

Parameter Value
Percent of 16QAM PDSCH PRBs x = 60%
deboosted (target)
# of 16QAM PDSCH RBGs within a slot for ܰோ஻ீ = min ቀቔ௫ே௉ೃಳቕ , ଵଶ ቀቔே௉ೃಳቕ − ቔே௉ೃಳቕ mod2ቁ + 1ቁ, where P is determined
which EVM is measured
from table 5.1.2.2.1-1 from TS 38.214 [18], configuration 1 column using
NRB
Level of deboosting (dB) -3
ܰோ஻ீ locations of 16QAM RBGs which are First ܰோ஻ீ − 1 locations: 0,2,4 … ,2ሺܰோ஻ீ − 2ሻ
ே
deboosted and last location: ቔ ೃಳቕ − 1
௉
# of QPSK PDSCH PRBs within a slot for ܰோ஻ − ܲܰோ஻ீ
which EVM is not measured (used for
power balancing only)
Level of boosting (dB) ܰோ஻ − 10ିଷ/ଵ଴ ܲܰோ஻ீ
10logଵ଴ ܰோ஻ − ܲܰோ஻ீ

4.9.2.2.8 NR FR1 test model 3.3 (NR-FR1-TM3.3)

This model shall be used for tests on:

- Transmitted signal quality

- Frequency error

- EVM for QPSK modulation

Common physical channel parameters are defined in subclause 4.9.2.2. Specific physical channel parameters for NR-
FR1-TM3.3 are defined in table 4.9.2.2.8-1.

Table 4.9.2.2.8-1: Specific physical channel parameters of NR-FR1-TM3.3

Parameter Value
Percent of QPSK PDSCH PRBs x = 50%
deboosted (target)
# of QPSK PDSCH RBGs within a slot for ܰோ஻ீ = min ቀቔ௫ே௉ೃಳቕ , ଵଶ ቀቔே௉ೃಳቕ − ቔே௉ೃಳቕ mod2ቁ + 1ቁ, where P is determined
which EVM is measured
from table 5.1.2.2.1-1 from TS 38.214 [18], configuration 1 column using
NRB
Level of deboosting (dB) -6
ܰோ஻ீ locations of QPSK RBGs which are First ܰோ஻ீ − 1 locations: 0,2,4 … ,2ሺܰோ஻ீ − 2ሻ
ே
deboosted and last location: ቔ ೃಳቕ − 1
௉
# of 16QAM PDSCH PRBs within a slot for ܰோ஻ − ܲܰோ஻ீ
which EVM is not measured (used for
power balancing only)
Level of boosting (dB) ܰோ஻ − 10ି଺/ଵ଴ ܲܰோ஻ீ
10logଵ଴ ܰோ஻ − ܲܰோ஻ீ

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4.9.2.3 Data content of Physical channels and Signals for NR-FR1-TM

Randomisation of the data content is obtained by utilizing the length-31 Gold sequence scrambling of TS 38.211 [17],
subclause 5.2.1 which is invoked by all physical channels prior to modulation and mapping to the RE grid. An
appropriate number of ‘0’ bits shall be generated prior to the scrambling.

Initialization of the scrambler and RE-mappers as defined in TS 38.211 [17] use the following additional parameters:
cell
-
NID =0

- Antenna ports starting with 1000 for PDSCH

- Antenna ports starting with 2000 for PDCCH

- q = 0 (single code word)

- Rank 1 (single layer)

4.9.2.3.1 PDCCH
- ܰ௦௬௠௕
஼ைோாௌா்
=2
- PDCCH modulation to be QPSK as described in TS 38.211 [17], subclause 5.1.3

- For each slot the required amount of bits for all PDCCHs is as follows: 1(# of PDCCH) * 1(# of CCE per
PDCCH) * 6(REG per CCE) * 9(data RE per REG) * 2(bits per RE) with these parameters according to the NR-
FR1-TM definitions in subclause 4.9.2.2

- Generate this amount of bits according to ‘all 0’ data

- 1 CCE shall be according to TS 38.211 [17], subclause 7.3.2 using non-interleaved CCE-to-REG mapping.
PDCCH should occupy first 2 symbols for 6 resource-element groups, where a resource element group equals
one resource block during one OFDM symbol.

- Perform PDCCH scrambling according to TS 38.211 [17], subclause 7.3.2.3

- ܰID = ܰIDcell in DM-RS sequence generation in TS 38.211 [17], subclause 7.4.1.3

- nRNTI = 0 in scrambling sequence generation in TS 38.211 [17], subclause 7.3.2.3

- Perform mapping to REs according to TS 38.211 [17], subclause 7.3.2.5.

4.9.2.3.2 PDSCH
- For each slot generate the required amount of bits for all PRBs according to ‘all 0’ data

- NR-FR1-TMs utilize 1 user PDSCH transmissions distinguished by nRNTI .

Table 4.9.2.3.2-1: Mapping of PRBs to nRNTI for NR-FR1-TM

Test model nRNTI Number of users

NR-FR1-TM1.1 0 for all PRBs 1
NR-FR1-TM1.2 0 for boosted PRBs 2
1 for de-boosted PRBs
NR-FR1-TM2 0 for all PRBs 1
NR-FR1-TM2a 0 for all PRBs 1
NR-FR1-TM3.1 0 for all PRBs 1
NR-FR1-TM3.1a 0 for all PRBs 1
NR-FR1-TM3.2 0 for QPSKPRBs 2
1 for 16QAM PRBs
NR-FR1-TM3.3 0 for 16QAM PRBs 2
1 for QPSK PRBs

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- Perform user specific scrambling according to TS 38.211 [17], subclause 7.3.1.1.

- Perform modulation of the scrambled bits with the modulation scheme defined for each user according to TS
38.211 [17], clasubuse 7.3.1.1

- ݊ ID =ܰ cell
ID

- Perform mapping of the complex-valued symbols to layer according to TS 38.211 [17], subclause 7.3.1.3.
x ( 0 ) (i ) = d ( 0 ) ( i ) M symb = M symb Complex-valued modulation symbols d −1) for
layer ( 0) ( q) (q)
(0),...,d (q) (M symb

codeword qshall be mapped onto the layers [ ]

T
x(i) = x (0) (i) ... x (υ −1) (i) , i = 0,1,..., M symb −1 where
layer
υ is equal
to number of layers.

- Perform PDSCH mapping according to TS 38.211 [17] using parameters listed in table 4.9.2.2-3.

- DM-RS sequence generation according to TS 38.211 [17], subclause 7.4.1.1.1 where l is the OFDM symbol
number within the slot with the symbols indicated by table 4.9.2.2-3.

- ܰ ௡SCID = ܰ
ID
cell
ID

- ݊ SCID =0
- DM-RS mapping according to TS 38.211 [17], subclause 7.4.1.1.2 using parameters listed in table 4.9.2.2-3..

4.10 Requirements for contiguous and non-contiguous spectrum

A spectrum allocation where a BS operates can either be contiguous or non-contiguous. Unless otherwise stated, the
requirements in the present specification apply for BS configured for both contiguous spectrum operation and non-
contiguous spectrum operation.

For BS operation in non-contiguous spectrum, some requirements apply both at the Base Station RF Bandwidth edges
and inside the sub-block gaps. For each such requirement, it is stated how the limits apply relative to the Base Station
RF Bandwidth edges and the sub-block edges respectively.

4.11 Requirements for BS capable of multi-band operation

For multi-band connector the conducted test requirements in clause 6 and 7 apply separately to each supported
operating band unless otherwise stated. For some conducted test requirements, it is explicitly stated that specific
additions or exclusions to the requirement apply at multi-band connector(s) as detailed in the requirement subclause.
For BS type 1-C capable of multi-band operation, various structures in terms of combinations of different transmitter
and receiver implementations (multi-band or single band) with mapping of transceivers to one or more antenna
connectors for BS type 1-C or TAB connectors for BS type 1-H in different ways are possible. For multi-band
connector(s) the exclusions or provisions for multi-band apply. For single-band antenna connector(s), the following
applies:

- Single-band transmitter spurious emissions, operating band unwanted emissions, ACLR, transmitter
intermodulation and receiver spurious emissions requirements apply to this antenna connector that is mapped to single-
band.

- If the BS is configured for single-band operation, single-band requirements shall apply to this antenna connector
configured for single-band operation and no exclusions or provisions for multi-band capable BS are applicable. Single-
band requirements are tested separately at the antenna connector configured for single-band operation, with all other
antenna connectors terminated.

A BS type 1-H may be capable of supporting operation in multiple operating bands with one of the following
implementations of TAB connectors in the transceiver array boundary:

- All TAB connectors are single-band connectors.

- Different sets of single-band connectors support different operating bands, but each TAB connector supports
only operation in one single operating band.

- Sets of single-band connectors support operation in multiple operating bands with some single-band
connectors supporting more than one operating band.

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- All TAB connectors are multi-band connectors.

- A combination of single-band sets and multi-band sets of TAB connectors provides support of the type BS type 1-H
capability of operation in multiple operating bands.

Unless otherwise stated all conducted test requirements specified for an operating band apply only to the set of TAB
connectors supporting that operating band.

In the case of an operating band being supported only by single-band connectors in a TAB connector TX min cell group
or a TAB connector RX min cell group, single-band requirements apply to that set of TAB connectors.

In the case of an operating band being supported only by multi-band connectors supporting the same operating band
combination in a TAB connector TX min cell group or a TAB connector RX min cell group, multi-band requirements
apply to that set of TAB connectors.

The case of an operating band being supported by both multi-band connectors and single-band connectors in a TAB
connector TX min cell group or a TAB connector RX min cell group is FFS and is not covered by the present release of
this specification.

The case of an operating band being supported by multi-band connectors which are not all supporting the same
operating band combination in a TAB connector TX min cell group or a TAB connector RX min cell group is FFS and is
not covered by the present release of this specification.

For multi-band connectors supporting the bands for TDD, the RF requirements in the present specification assume no
simultaneous uplink and downlink occur between the bands.

The conducted test requirements for multi-band connectors supporting bands for both FDD and TDD are FFS and are
not covered by the present release of this specification.

4.12 Format and interpretation of tests

Each test has a standard format:

X Title

All tests are applicable to all equipment within the scope of the present document, unless otherwise stated.

X.1 Definition and applicability

This subclause gives the general definition of the parameter under consideration and specifies whether the test is
applicable to all equipment or only to a certain subset. Required manufacturer declarations may be included here.

X.2 Minimum requirement

This subclause contains the reference to the subclause to the 3GPP reference (or core) specification which defines the
minimum requirement.

X.3 Test purpose

This subclause defines the purpose of the test.

X.4 Method of test

X.4.1 General

In some cases there are alternative test procedures or initial conditions. In such cases, guidance for which initial
conditions and test procedures can be applied are stated here. In the case only one test procedure is applicable, that is
stated here.

X.4.2y First test method

X.4.2y.1 Initial conditions

This subclause defines the initial conditions for each test, including the test environment, the RF channels to be tested
and the basic measurement set-up.

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X.4.2y.2 Procedure

This subclause describes the steps necessary to perform the test and provides further details of the test definition like
domain (e.g. frequency-span), range, weighting (e.g. bandwidth), and algorithms (e.g. averaging). The procedure may
comprise data processing of the measurement result before comparison with the test requirement (e.g. average result
from several measurement positions).

X.4.3y Alternative test method (if any)

If there are alternative test methods, each is described with its initial conditions and procedures.

X.5 Test requirement

This subclause defines the pass/fail criteria for the equipment under test, see subclause 4.1.3 (Interpretation of
measurement results). Test requirements for every minimum requirement referred in subclause X.2 are listed here.
Cases where minimum requirements do not apply need not be mentioned.

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5 Operating bands and channel arrangement

For the NR operating bands specification, their channel bandwidth configurations, channel spacing and raster, as well as
synchronization raster specification, refer to TS 38.104 [2], clause 5 and its relevant subclauses.

For the conducted testing purposes in this specification, only FR1 operating bands are considered.

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6 Conducted transmitter characteristics

6.1 General
6.1.1 BS type 1-C
General test conditions for conducted transmitter tests are given in clause 4, including interpretation of measurement
results and configurations for testing. BS configurations for the tests are defined in subclause 4.5.

If a number of single-band connectors, or multi-band connectors have been declared equivalent (D.32), only a
representative one is necessary to demonstrate conformance.

6.1.2 BS type 1-H

General test conditions for conducted transmitter tests are given in clause 4, including interpretation of measurement
results and configurations for testing. BS configurations for the tests are defined in subclause 4.5.

If a number of single-band connectors, or multi-band connectors have been declared equivalent (D.32), only a
representative one is necessary to demonstrate conformance.

In subclause 6.6, if representative TAB connectors are used then per connector criteria (i.e. option 2 in TS 38.104 [2],
subclause 6.6.3.4) shall be applied.

The manufacturer shall declare the minimum number of supported geographical cells (i.e. geographical areas). The
minimum number of supported geographical cells (Ncells, D.24) relates to the BS setting with the minimum amount of
cell splitting supported with transmission on all TAB connectors supporting the operating band. The manufacturer shall
also declare TAB connector TX min cell groups (D.34). Every TAB connector supporting transmission in an operating
band shall map to one TAB connector TX min cell group supporting the same. The mapping of TAB connectors to cells
is implementation dependent.

The number of active transmitter units that are considered when calculating the emissions limit (NTXU, counted) for
BS type 1-H is calculated as follows:

NTXU, counted = min(NTXU,active, 8·Ncells)

Further:
NTXU,countedpercell = NTXU,counted/Ncells

NTXU,countedpercell is used for scaling the basic limits as described in subclause 6.6.

NOTE: NTXU,active depends on the actual number of active transmitter units and is independent to the declaration
of Ncells.

6.2 Base station output power

6.2.1 Definition and applicability
The conducted BS output power requirements are specified at single-band connector, or at multi-band connector.

The rated carrier output power of the BS type 1-C shall be as specified in table 6.2.1-1.

Table 6.2.1-1: Rated carrier output power limits for BS type 1-C

BS class Prated,c,AC
Wide Area BS (Note)
Medium Range BS ≤ 38 dBm
Local Area BS ≤ 24 dBm
NOTE: There is no upper limit for the Prated,c,AC rated output power of the Wide Area Base Station.

The rated carrier output power of the BS type 1-H shall be as specified in table 6.2.1-2.

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Table 6.2.1-2: Rated carrier output power limits for BS type 1-H

BS class Prated,c,sys Prated,c,TABC

Wide Area BS (Note) (Note)
Medium Range BS ≤ 38 dBm +10log(NTXU,counted) ≤ 38 dBm
Local Area BS ≤ 24 dBm +10log(NTXU,counted) ≤ 24 dBm
NOTE: There is no upper limit for the PRated,c,sys or PRated,c,TABC of the Wide Area Base Station.

The maximum carrier output power (Pmax,c,AC, or Pmax,c,TABC) for the respective BS shall be compared to the rated carrier
output power (i.e. Prated,c,AC, Prated,c,TABC, or Prated,c,sys) limits in tables 6.2.1-1 and 6.2.1-2 for the declared BS class (D.2).
The absolute value of the maximum carrier output power is not subject to testing, while its output power accuracy
relative to the declared value is.

6.2.2 Minimum requirement

The minimum requirement applies per single-band connector, or per multi-band connector supporting transmission in
the operating band.

The minimum requirement for BS type 1-C is defined in TS 38.104 [2], subclause 6.2.2.

The minimum requirement for BS type 1-H is defined in TS 38.104 [2], subclause 6.2.3.

6.2.3 Test purpose

The test purpose is to verify the accuracy of the maximum carrier output power across the frequency range and under
normal and extreme conditions.

6.2.4 Method of test

6.2.4.1 Initial conditions
Test environment:

- Normal, see annex B.2,

- Extreme, see annex B.3.

RF channels to be tested for single carrier: B, M and T; see subclause 4.9.1

Base Station RF Bandwidth positions to be tested for multi-carrier and/or CA:

- BRFBW, MRFBW and TRFBW for single-band connector(s), see subclause 4.9.1.

- BRFBW_T'RFBW and B'RFBW_TRFBW for multi-band connector(s), see subclause 4.9.1.

In case of extreme test environment, it is sufficient to test on a single combination of one NR-ARFCN, one RF
bandwidth position and with only one applicable test configuration defined in subclause 4.7.

NOTE: Tests under extreme power supply also test extreme temperature.

6.2.4.2 Procedure
For BS type 1-H where there may be multiple TAB connectors, they may be tested one at a time or multiple TAB
connectors may be tested in parallel as shown in annex D.3.1. Whichever method is used the procedure is repeated until
all TAB connectors necessary to demonstrate conformance have been tested.

1) Connect the power measuring equipment to single-band connector(s) or to multi-band connector(s) under test as
shown in annex D.1.1 for BS type 1-C for in annex D.3.1 for BS type 1-H. All connectors not under test shall be
terminated.

2) Set each connector under test to output according to the applicable test configuration in subclause 4.7 using the
corresponding test models or set of physical channels in subclause 4.9.2. For single carrier set the connector
under test to transmit at rated carrier output power Prated,c,AC for BS type 1-C and Prated,c,TABC for BS type 1-H
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3) Measure the maximum carrier output power (Pmax,c,AC for BS type 1-C and Pmax,c,TABC for BS type 1-H) for each
carrier at each connector under test.

In addition, for multi-band connectors, the following steps shall apply:

4) For a multi-band connectors and single band tests, repeat the steps above per involved operating band where
single band test configurations and test models shall apply with no carrier activated in the other operating band.

6.2.5 Test requirement

For each single-band connector or multi-band connector under test, the power measured in subclause 6.2.4.2 in step 3
shall remain within the values provided in table 6.2.5-1 for normal and extreme test environments, relative to the
manufacturer's declared PRated,c,AC for BS type 1-C, or relative to the manufacturer's declared PRated,c,TABC for BS type 1-H
(D.21):

Table 6.2.5-1: Test requirement for conducted BS output power

Normal test environment Extreme test environment

BS type 1-C, f ≤ 3.0 GHz: ± 2.7 dB f ≤ 3.0 GHz: ± 3.2 dB
BS type 1-H 3.0 GHz < f ≤ 6.0 GHz: ± 3.0 dB 3.0 GHz < f ≤ 6.0 GHz: ± 3.5 dB

6.3 Output power dynamics

6.3.1 General
The requirements in subclause 6.3 apply during the transmitter ON period. Transmit signal quality requirements (as
specified in subclause 6.5) shall be maintained for the output power dynamics requirements of this subclause.

6.3.2 RE power control dynamic range

6.3.2.1 Definition and applicability
The RE power control dynamic range is the difference between the power of an RE and the average RE power for a BS
at maximum carrier output power (Pmax,c,TABC, or Pmax,c,AC) for a specified reference condition.

6.3.2.2 Minimum requirement

The minimum requirement applies per single-band connector, or per multi-band connector supporting transmission in
the operating band.

The minimum requirement for BS type 1-C and for BS type 1-H is defined in TS 38.104 [2], subclause 6.3.2.2.

6.3.2.3 Test purpose

No specific test or test requirements are defined for conducted RE power control dynamic range. The Error Vector
Magnitude (EVM) test, as described in subclause 6.5.4 provides sufficient test coverage for this requirement.

6.3.3 Total power dynamic range

6.3.3.1 Definition and applicability
The BS total power dynamic range is the difference between the maximum and the minimum transmit power of an
OFDM symbol for a specified reference condition.

NOTE: The upper limit of the dynamic range is the OFDM symbol power for a BS at maximum output power
when transmitting on all RBs. The lower limit of the total power dynamic range is the average power for
single RB transmission. The OFDM symbol shall carry PDSCH and not contain RS, or SSB.

6.3.3.2 Minimum requirement

The minimum requirement applies per single-band connector, or per multi-band connector.

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The minimum requirement for BS type 1-C and for BS type 1-H is in TS 38.104 [2], subclause 6.3.3.2.

6.3.3.3 Test purpose

The test purpose is to verify that the total power dynamic range is within the limits specified by the minimum
requirement.

6.3.3.4 Method of test

6.3.3.4.1 Initial conditions
Test environment: Normal, see annex B.2.

RF channels to be tested: M; see subclause 4.9.1.

Set the channel set-up of the connector under test transmitted signal according to NR-FR1-TM 3.1.

6.3.3.4.2 Procedure
For BS type 1-H where there may be multiple TAB connectors, they may be tested one at a time or multiple TAB
connectors may be tested in parallel as shown in annex D.3.1. Whichever method is used the procedure is repeated until
all TAB connectors necessary to demonstrate conformance have been tested.

1) Connect the single-band connector(s) under test as shown in annex D.1.1 for BS type 1-C and in annex D.3.1 for
BS type 1-H. All connectors not under test shall be terminated.

2) Set each connector under test to transmit at rated carrier output power Prated,c,AC for BS type 1-C and Prated,c,TABC
for BS type 1-H (D.21).

3) For BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H, set the BS to transmit a signal according to:

- NR-FR1-TM3.1a if 256QAM is supported by BS without power back off, or

- NR-FR1-TM3.1 if 256QAM is not supported by BS, or

- NR-FR1-TM3.1 if 256QAM is supported by BS with power back off;

4) Measure the average OFDM symbol power as defined in the annex X.x.

5) For BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H, set the BS to transmit a signal according to:

NR-FR1-TM2a if 256QAM is supported by BS, or

NR-FR1-TM2 if 256QAM is not supported by BS;

6) Measure the average OFDM symbol power as defined in the annex X.x. The measured OFDM symbols shall not
contain RS or SSB.

In addition, for multi-band connectors, the following steps shall apply:

7) For a multi-band connectors and single band tests, repeat the steps above per involved operating band where
single band test configurations and test models shall apply with no carrier activated in the other operating band.

6.3.3.5 Test requirements

The downlink (DL) total power dynamic range for each NR carrier shall be larger than or equal to the level in
table 6.3.4.5-1.

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Table 6.3.3.5-1: BS total power dynamic range

NR channel Total power dynamic range

bandwidth (MHz) (dB)
15 kHz SCS 30 kHz SCS 60 kHz SCS
5 13.5 10 N/A
10 16.7 13.4 10
15 18.5 15.3 12.1
20 19.8 16.6 13.4
25 20.8 17.7 14.5
30 21.6 18.5 15.3
40 22.9 19.8 16.6
50 23.9 20.8 17.7
60 N/A 21.6 18.5
70 N/A 22.3 19.2
80 N/A 22.9 19.8
90 N/A 23.4 20.4
100 N/A 23.9 20.9

NOTE: Additional test requirements for the EVM at the lower limit of the dynamic range are defined in subclause
6.5.4.

6.4 Transmit ON/OFF power

6.4.1 Transmitter OFF power
6.4.1.1 Definition and applicability
Transmit OFF power requirements apply only to TDD operation of NR BS.

Transmitter OFF power is defined as the mean power measured over 70/N us filtered with a square filter of bandwidth
equal to the transmission bandwidth configuration of the BS (BWConfig) centred on the assigned channel frequency
during the transmitter OFF period. N = SCS/15, where SCS is Sub Carrier Spacing in kHz.

For multi-band connectors and for single band connectors supporting transmission in multiple operating bands, the
requirement is only applicable during the transmitter OFF period in all supported operating bands.

For BS supporting intra-band contiguous CA, the transmitter OFF power is defined as the mean power measured over
70/N us filtered with a square filter of bandwidth equal to the Aggregated BS Channel Bandwidth BWChannel_CA centred
on (Fedge_high+Fedge_low)/2 during the transmitter OFF period. N = SCS/15, where SCS is the smallest supported Sub
Carrier Spacing in kHz in the Aggregated BS Channel Bandwidth.

6.4.1.2 Minimum requirement

The minimum requirement for BS type 1-C is in TS 38.104 [2], subclause 6.4.1.2.

The minimum requirement for BS type 1-H is in TS 38.104 [2], subclause 6.4.1.3.

6.4.1.3 Test purpose

The purpose of this test is to verify the transmitter OFF power is within the limits of the minimum requirements.

6.4.1.4 Method of test

Requirement is tested together with transmitter transient period, as described in subclause 6.4.2.4.

6.4.1.5 Test requirements

The conformance testing of transmit OFF power is included in the conformance testing of transmitter transient period;
therefore, see subclause 6.4.2.5 for test requirements.

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6.4.2 Transmitter transient period

6.4.2.1 Definition and applicability
Transmitter transient period requirements apply only to TDD operation of NR BS.

The transmitter transient period is the time period during which the transmitter unit is changing from the OFF period to
the ON period or vice versa. The transmitter transient period is illustrated in figure 6.4.2.1-1.

Transmitter output power

ON power level

Transmitter ON period
UL transmission (DL transmission) GP or UL transmission

OFF power level

Transmitter transient
Time
period

Transmitter OFF Transmitter OFF

period period

Figure 6.4.2.1-1: Illustration of the relations of transmitter ON period,

transmitter OFF period and transmitter transient period

This requirement applies at each antenna connector or TAB connector supporting transmission in the operating band.

6.4.2.2 Minimum requirement

The minimum requirement for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H is in TS 38.104 [2], subclause 6.4.2.2.

6.4.2.3 Test purpose

The purpose of this test is to verify the transmitter transient periods are within the limits of the minimum requirements.

6.4.2.4 Method of test

6.4.2.4.1 Initial conditions
Test environment:

- normal; see annex B.2.

RF channels to be tested for single carrier:

- M; see subclause 4.9.1.

RF bandwidth positions to be tested for multi-carrier and/or CA:

- MRFBW in single-band operation, see subclause 4.9.1;

- BRFBW_T'RFBW and B'RFBW_TRFBW in multi-band operation, see subclause 4.9.1.

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6.4.2.4.2 Procedure
The minimum requirement is applied to all antenna connectors or TAB connectors, they may be tested one at a time or
multiple antenna connectors or TAB connectors may be tested in parallel as shown in annex D.1.1 for BS type 1-C or in
annex D.3.1 for BS type 1-H. Whichever method is used the procedure is repeated until all antenna connectors or TAB
connectors necessary to demonstrate conformance have been tested.

1) Connect antenna connector or TAB connector to measurement equipment as shown in annex D.1.1 for BS type 1-C
or in annex D.3.1 for BS type 1-H. All antenna connectors or TAB connectors not under test shall be terminated.

As a general rule, the resolution bandwidth of the measuring equipment should be equal to the measurement
bandwidth. However, to improve measurement accuracy, sensitivity, efficiency and avoiding e.g. carrier leakage, the
resolution bandwidth may be smaller than the measurement bandwidth. When the resolution bandwidth is smaller than
the measurement bandwidth, the result should be integrated over the measurement bandwidth in order to obtain the
equivalent noise bandwidth of the measurement bandwidth.

2) Set each antenna connector or TAB connector to output according to the applicable test configuration in clause 5
using the corresponding test models or set of physical channels in subclause 4.9.2. For single carrier set the antenna
connector or TAB connector to transmit at manufacturers declared rated carrier output power per antenna connector or
TAB connector (Prated,c,AC, or PRated,c,TABC, D.21).

3) Measure the mean power spectral density over 70/N μs filtered with a square filter of bandwidth equal to the RF
bandwidth of the antenna connector or TAB connector centred on the central frequency of the RF bandwidth. 70/N μs
average window centre is set from 35/N μs after end of one transmitter ON period + 10 μs to 35/N μs before start of
next transmitter ON period – 10 μs. N = SCS/15, where SCS is Sub Carrier Spacing in kHz.

4) For an antenna connector or TAB connector supporting contiguous CA, measure the mean power spectral density
over 70/N μs filtered with a square filter of bandwidth equal to the Aggregated Channel Bandwidth BWChannel_CA centred
on (Fedge_high+Fedge_low)/2. 70/N μs average window centre is set from 35/N μs after end of one transmitter ON period +
10 μs to 35/N μs before start of next transmitter ON period – 10 μs. N = SCS/15, where SCS is the smallest supported
Sub Carrier Spacing in kHz in the Aggregated BS Channel Bandwidth.

In addition, for multi-band connector(s), the following steps shall apply:

5) For multi-band connectors and single band tests, repeat the steps above per involved band where single band test
configurations and test models shall apply with no carrier activated in the other band.

6.4.2.5 Test requirements

The measured mean power spectral density according to subclause 6.4.2.4.2 shall be less than -83 dBm/MHz for carrier
frequency f ≤ 3.0 GHz.

The measured mean power spectral density according to subclause 6.4.2.4.2 shall be less than -82.5 dBm/MHz for
carrier frequency 3.0 GHz < f ≤ 6.0 GHz.

For multi-band connector, the requirement is only applicable during the transmitter OFF period in all supported
operating bands.

6.5 Transmitted signal quality

6.5.1 General
Unless otherwise stated, the requirements in clause 6.5 apply during the transmitter ON period.

6.5.2 Frequency error

6.5.2.1 Definition and applicability
Frequency error is the measure of the difference between the actual NR BS transmit frequency and the assigned
frequency. The same source shall be used for RF frequency and data clock generation.

It is not possible to verify by testing that the data clock is derived from the same frequency source as used for RF
generation. This may be confirmed by the manufacturer’s declaration.

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For BS type 1-C this requirement shall be applied at the antenna connector supporting transmission in the operating
band.

For BS type 1-H this requirement shall be applied at each TAB connector supporting transmission in the operating band.

6.5.2.2 Minimum Requirement

The minimum requirement is in TS 38.104 [2], subclause 6.5.1.2.

6.5.2.3 Test purpose

The test purpose is to verify that frequency error is within the limit specified by the minimum requirement.

6.5.2.4 Method of test

Requirement is tested together with modulation quality test, as described in subclause 6.5.3.

6.5.2.5 Test Requirements

The modulated carrier frequency of each NR carrier configured by the BS shall be accurate to within the accuracy range
given in table 6.5.2.5-1 observed over 1 ms.

Table 6.5.2.5-1: Frequency error test requirement

BS class Accuracy
Wide Area BS ±(0.05 ppm + 12 Hz)
Medium Range BS ±(0.1 ppm + 12 Hz)
Local Area BS ±(0.1 ppm + 12 Hz)

6.5.3 Modulation quality

6.5.3.1 Definition and applicability
Modulation quality is defined by the difference between the measured carrier signal and a reference signal. Modulation
quality can e.g. be expressed as Error Vector Magnitude (EVM). The Error Vector Magnitude is a measure of the
difference between the ideal symbols and the measured symbols after the equalization. This difference is called the
error vector.

For BS type 1-C this requirement shall be applied at the antenna connector supporting transmission in the operating
band.

For BS type 1-H this requirement shall be applied at each TAB connector supporting transmission in the operating band.

6.5.3.2 Minimum Requirement

The minimum requirement is in TS 38.104 [2], subclause 6.5.2.2.

6.5.3.3 Test purpose

The test purpose is to verify that modulation quality is within the limit specified by the minimum requirement.

6.5.3.4 Method of test

6.5.3.4.1 Initial conditions
Test environment: Normal; see annex B.2.

RF channels to be tested for single carrier: B, M and T; see subclause 4.9.1.

RF bandwidth positions to be tested for multi-carrier and/or CA:

- BRFBW, MRFBW and TRFBW in single-band operation, see subclause 4.9.1;

- BRFBW_T'RFBW and B'RFBW_TRFBW in multi-band operation, see subclause 4.9.1.

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6.5.3.4.2 Procedure
The minimum requirement is applied to all antenna connectors or TAB connectors, they may be tested one at a time or
multiple antenna connectors or TAB connectors may be tested in parallel as shown in annex D.1.1 for BS type 1-C or in
annex D.3.1 for BS type 1-H. Whichever method is used the procedure is repeated until all antenna connectors or TAB
connectors necessary to demonstrate conformance have been tested.

1) For an antenna connector or TAB connector declared to be capable of single carrier operation only (D.16), set the
antenna connector or the TAB connector to transmit a signal according to:

- NR-FR1-TM 3.1a if 256QAM is supported by BS without power back off, or

- NR-FR1-TM3.1a at manufacturer's declared rated output power if 256QAM is supported by BS with power back
off, and NR-FR1-TM3.1 at maximum power, or

- NR-FR1-TM3.1 if highest modulation order supported by BS is 64QAM, or

- NR-FR1-TM3.2 if highest modulation order supported by BS is 16QAM, or

- NR-FR1-TM3.3 if highest modulation order supported by BS is QPSK.

For an antenna connector or TAB connector declared to be capable of multi-carrier and/or CA operation, set the
antenna connector or the TAB connector to transmit according to

- NR-FR1-TM 3.1a if 256QAM is supported by BS without power back off, or

- NR-FR1-TM3.1a at manufacturer's declared rated output power if 256QAM is supported by BS with power back
off, and NR-FR1-TM3.1 at maximum power, or

- NR-FR1-TM3.1 if highest modulation order supported by BS is 64QAM, or

- NR-FR1-TM3.2 if highest modulation order supported by BS is 16QAM, or

- NR-FR1-TM3.3 if highest modulation order supported by BS is QPSK.

For NR-FR1-TM3.1a, power back-off shall be applied if it is declared.

2) Measure the EVM and frequency error as defined in annex F.

3) Repeat steps 1 and 2 for NR-FR1-TM2 if 256QAM is not supported by BS or for NR-FR1-TM2a if 256QAM is
supported by BS. For NR-FR1-TM2 and NR-FR1-TM2a the OFDM symbol power shall be at the lower limit of the
dynamic range according to the test procedure in subclause 6.3.3.4 and test requirements in subclause 6.3.3.5.

In addition, for multi-band connector(s), the following steps shall apply:

4) For multi-band connectors and single band tests, repeat the steps above per involved band where single band test
configurations and test models shall apply with no carrier activated in the other band.

6.5.3.5 Test requirements

The EVM of each NR carrier for different modulation schemes on PDSCH shall be less than the limits in table 6.5.3.5-
1.

Table 6.5.3.5-1 EVM requirements for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H

Modulation scheme for PDSCH Required EVM (%)

QPSK 18.5 %
16QAM 13.5 %
64QAM 9%
256QAM 4.5 %

EVM shall be evaluated for each NR carrier over all allocated resource blocks and downlink subframes and with RS
density configuration of DM-RS of comb 2 (every other subcarrier) in symbol 3 and 11. Different modulation schemes
listed in table 6.5.3.5-1 shall be considered for rank 1.

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For NR, for all bandwidths, the EVM measurement shall be performed for each NR carrier over all allocated resource
blocks and downlink subframes within 10 ms measurement periods. The boundaries of the EVM measurement periods
need not be aligned with radio frame boundaries.

Table 6.5.3.5-2, 6.5.3.5-3, 6.5.3.5-4 below specify the EVM window length (W) for normal CP for BS type 1-C and BS
type 1-H.

Table 6.5.3.5-2 EVM window length for normal CP for NR, FR1, 15 kHz SCS

Channel Ratio of W to total CP length for

FFT Cyclic prefix length for symbols EVM window
bandwidth symbols 1-6 and 8-13 (%)
size 1-6 and 8-13 in FFT samples length W
(MHz) (Note)
5 512 36 14 40
10 1024 72 28 40
15 1536 108 44 40
20 2048 144 58 40
25 2048 144 72 50
30 3072 216 108 50
40 4096 288 144 50
50 4096 288 144 50
Note: These percentages are informative and apply to a slot’s symbols 1 to 6 and 8 to 13. Symbols 0 and 7 have
a longer CP and therefore a lower percentage.

Table 6.5.3.5-3 EVM window length for normal CP for NR, FR1, 30 kHz SCS

Channel Ratio of W to total CP length

FFT Cyclic prefix length for symbols EVM window
bandwidth for symbols 1-13 (%)
size 1-13 in FFT samples length W
(MHz) (Note)
5 256 18 8 40
10 512 36 14 40
15 768 54 22 40
20 1024 72 28 40
25 1024 72 36 50
30 1536 108 54 50
40 2048 144 72 50
50 2048 144 72 50
60 3072 216 130 60
70 3072 216 130 60
80 4096 288 172 60
90 4096 288 172 60
100 4096 288 172 60
Note: These percentages are informative and apply to a slot’s symbols 1 through 13. Symbol 0 has a longer CP
and therefore a lower percentage.

Table 6.5.3.5-4 EVM window length for normal CP for NR, FR1, 60 kHz SCS

Channel Ratio of W to total CP length

FFT Cyclic prefix length for symbols EVM window
bandwidth for symbols 1-13 (%)
size 1-13 in FFT samples length W
(MHz) (Note)
10 256 18 8 40
15 384 27 11 40
20 512 36 14 40
25 512 36 18 50
30 768 54 26 50
40 1024 72 36 50
50 1024 72 36 50
60 1536 108 64 60
70 1536 108 64 60
80 2048 144 86 60
90 2048 144 86 60
100 2048 144 86 60
Note: These percentages are informative and apply to a slot’s symbols 1 through 13. Symbol 0 has a longer CP
and therefore a lower percentage.

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6.5.4 Time alignment error

6.5.4.1 Definition and applicability
This requirement applies to frame timing in TX diversity, MIMO transmission, carrier aggregation and their
combinations.

Frames of the NR signals present at the BS transmitter antenna connectors or TAB connectors are not perfectly aligned
in time and may experience certain timing differences in relation to each other.

For BS type 1-C, the TAE is defined as the largest timing difference between any two signals belonging to different
antenna connectors for a specific set of signals/transmitter configuration/transmission mode.

For BS type 1-H, the TAE is defined as the largest timing difference between any two signals belonging to TAB
connectors belonging to different transmitter groups at the transceiver array boundary, where transmitter groups are
associated with the TAB connectors in the transceiver unit array corresponding to TX diversity, MIMO transmission,
carrier aggregation for a specific set of signals/transmitter configuration/transmission mode.

6.5.4.2 Minimum requirement

The minimum requirements for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H are in TS 38.104 [2], subclause 6.5.3.2.

6.5.4.3 Test purpose

To verify that the time alignment error is within the limit specified by the minimum requirement.

6.5.4.4 Method of test

6.5.4.4.1 Initial conditions
Test environment: Normal, see annex B.2.

RF channels to be tested for single carrier: M; see subclause 4.9.1.

RF bandwidth positions to be tested for multi-carrier and/or CA:

- MRFBW in single-band operation, see subclause 4.9.1.

- BRFBW_T'RFBW and B'RFBW_TRFBW in multi-band operation, see subclause 4.9.1.

6.5.4.4.2 Procedure
For BS type 1-C antenna connectors to be tested are for a specific set of signals/transmitter configuration/transmission
mode.

For BS type 1-H TAB connectors to be tested are identified from the declared sets of TAB connector beam forming
groups in the TAE groups declaration (D.31).

Compliance is to be demonstrated between all pairs of single-band connectors and/or multi-band connectors, however
it is not required to exhaustively measure TAE between every combination of pairs of representative connectors.
Compliance can be demonstrated by comparison of a reduced set of representative measurement results.

1) Conducted measurement setup:

- For BS type 1-C: Connect two antenna connectors to the measurement equipment according to annex D.1.3.
Terminate any unused antenna connector(s).

- For BS type 1-H: Connect two representative TAB connectors one from separate TAE group (D.31) to the
measurement equipment according to annex D.3.x. Terminate any unused TAB connector(s).

2) Set the connectors under test to transmit NR-FR1-TM 1.1 or any DL signal using TX diversity, MIMO transmission
or carrier aggregation.

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NOTE: For TX diversity and MIMO transmission, different ports may be configured in NR-FR1-TM 1.1.

3) For a connectors declared to be capable of single carrier operation only (D.16), set the representative connectors
under test to transmit at rated carrier output power (Prated,c,AC, or Prated,c,TABC, D.21).

If the connector under test supports intra band contiguous or non-contiguous CA, set the representative connectors
to transmit using the applicable test configuration and corresponding power setting specified in subclause 4.7.

If the BS supports inter band CA, set the representative connectors to transmit, for each band, a single carrier or all
carriers, using the applicable test configuration and corresponding power setting specified in subclause 4.7.

4) Measure the time alignment error between the reference symbols on the carrier(s) from the representative connectors
under test.

5) Repeat step 1 - 4 for any other configuration of connectors, which could be required to demonstrate compliance.

In addition, for multi-band connectors, the following steps shall apply:

6) For a multi-band connectors and single band tests, repeat the steps above per involved operating band where single
band test configurations and test models shall apply with no carrier activated in the other operating band.

6.5.4.5 Test requirement

For MIMO or TX diversity transmissions, at each carrier frequency, TAE shall not exceed 90 ns.

For intra-band contiguous CA, with or without MIMO or TX diversity, TAE shall not exceed 285 ns.

For intra-band non-contiguous CA, with or without MIMO or TX diversity, TAE shall not exceed 3.025 µs.

For inter-band CA, with or without MIMO or TX diversity, TAE shall not exceed 3.025 µs.

6.6 Unwanted emissions

6.6.1 General
Unwanted emissions consist of out-of-band emissions and spurious emissions according to ITU definitions [5]. In ITU
terminology, out of band emissions are unwanted emissions immediately outside the channel bandwidth resulting from
the modulation process and non-linearity in the transmitter but excluding spurious emissions. Spurious emissions are
emissions which are caused by unwanted transmitter effects such as harmonics emission, parasitic emission,
intermodulation products and frequency conversion products, but exclude out of band emissions.

The out-of-band emissions requirement for the BS transmitter is specified both in terms of Adjacent Channel Leakage
power Ratio (ACLR) and operating band unwanted emissions (OBUE).

The maximum offset of the operating band unwanted emissions mask from the operating band edge is ΔfOBUE. The
operating band unwanted emissions define all unwanted emissions in each supported downlink operating band plus the
frequency ranges ΔfOBUE above and ΔfOBUE below each band. Unwanted emissions outside of this frequency range are
limited by a spurious emissions requirement.

The values of ΔfOBUE are defined in table 6.6.1-1 for the NR operating bands.

Table 6.6.1-1: Maximum offset of OBUE outside the downlink operating band

BS type Operating band characteristics ΔfOBUE (MHz)

FDL_high – FDL_low ≤ 200 MHz 10
BS type 1-C
200 MHz < FDL_high – FDL_low ≤ 900 MHz 40
FDL_high – FDL_low < 100 MHz 10
BS type 1-H
100 MHz ≤ FDL_high – FDL_low ≤ 900 MHz 40

For BS type 1-H the unwanted emission requirements are applied per the TAB connector TX min cell groups for all the
configurations supported by the BS. The basic limits and corresponding emissions scaling are defined in each relevant
subclause.

There is in addition a requirement for occupied bandwidth.

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6.6.2 Occupied bandwidth

6.6.2.1 Definition and applicability
The occupied bandwidth is the width of a frequency band such that, below the lower and above the upper frequency
limits, the mean powers emitted are each equal to a specified percentage β/2 of the total mean transmitted power.

The value of β/2 shall be taken as 0.5%.

The occupied bandwidth requirement shall apply during the transmitter ON period for a single transmitted carrier. The
minimum requirement below may be applied regionally. There may also be regional requirements to declare the
occupied bandwidth according to the definition in the present clause.

For BS type 1-C this requirement shall be applied at the antenna connector supporting transmission in the operating
band.

For BS type 1-H this requirement shall be appliedat each TAB connector supporting transmission in the operating band.

6.6.2.2 Minimum Requirements

The minimum requirement for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H is in TS 38.104 [2] subclause 6.6.2

6.6.2.3 Test purpose

The test purpose is to verify that the emission at the antenna connector or TAB connector does not occupy an excessive
bandwidth for the service to be provided and is, therefore, not likely to create interference to other users of the spectrum
beyond undue limits.

6.6.2.4 Method of test

6.6.2.4.1 Initial conditions
Test environment: Normal; see annex B.2.

RF channels to be tested for single carrier: M; see subclause 4.9.1.

Aggregated BS Channel Bandwidth positions to be tested for contiguous carrier aggregation: MBW Channel CA; see
subclause 4.9.1.

For a BS declared to be capable of single carrier operation (D.16), start transmission according to NR-FR1-TM1.1,
subclause 4.9.2.

For a BS declared to be capable of contiguous CA operation, set the BS to transmit according to NR-FR1-TM1.1 on all
carriers configured using the applicable test configuration and corresponding power setting specified in subclause 4.7.4.

For a BS declared to be capable of multi-carrier and/or CA operation (D.15-D.16) use the applicable test signal
configuration and corresponding power setting specified in subclause 4.7.

1) Connect the measurement device to the BS antenna connector or TAB connector as shown in annex D1.1 for BS
type 1-C or D3.1 for BS type 1-H.

2) For a BS declared to be capable of single carrier operation (D.16), start transmission according to NR-FR1-TM1.1 at
manufacturer’s declared rated output power (Prated,c,AC, or Prated,c,TABC, D.21).

For a BS declared to be capable of contiguous CA operation, set the BS to transmit according to NR-FR1-TM1.1 on
all carriers configured using the applicable test configuration and corresponding power setting specified in subclause
4.7.4.

For a BS declared to be capable of multi-carrier and/or CA operation (D.15-D.16) use the applicable test signal
configuration and corresponding power setting specified in subclause 4.7.

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6.6.2.4.2 Procedure
1) Measure the spectrum emission of the transmitted signal using at least the number of measurement points, and
across a span, as listed in table 6.6.2.4.2-1. The selected resolution bandwidth (RBW) filter of the analyser shall
be 30 kHz or less.

Table 6.6.2.4.2-1: Span and number of measurement points for OBW measurements

BS channel bandwidth Aggregated BS channel

Bandwidth BWChannel (MHz) bandwidth BWChannel_CA（ MHz）
5 10 15 20 > 20 > 20
Span (MHz) 10 20 30 40 2 × ‫ܹܤ‬஼௛௔௡௡௘௟ 2 × BWChannel _ CA
Minimum
number of  2 × BWChannel_ CA 
400 400 400 400  
measurement 100kHz
points  

NOTE: The detection mode of the spectrum analyzer will not have any effect on the result if the statistical
properties of the out-of-OBW power are the same as those of the inside-OBW power. Both are expected
to have the Rayleigh distribution of the amplitude of Gaussian noise. In any case where the statistics are
not the same, though, the detection mode must be power responding. The analyser may be set to respond
to the average of the power (root-mean-square of the voltage) across the measurement cell.

2) Compute the total of the power, P0, (in power units, not decibel units) of all the measurement cells in the
measurement span. Compute P1, the power outside the occupied bandwidth on each side. P1 is half of the total
power outside the bandwidth. P1 is half of (100 % - (occupied percentage)) of P0. For the occupied percentage
of 99 %, P1 is 0.005 times P0.

3) Determine the lowest frequency, f1, for which the sum of all power in the measurement cells from the beginning
of the span to f1 exceeds P1.

4) Determine the highest frequency, f2, for which the sum of all power in the measurement cells from f2 to the end
of the span exceeds P1.

5) Compute the occupied bandwidth as f2 - f1.

In addition, for a multi-band capable BS, the following step shall apply:

6) For multi-band capable BS and single band tests, repeat the steps above per involved band where single carrier
test models shall apply, with no carrier activated in the other band. In addition, when contiguous CA is
supported, single band test configurations and test models shall apply with no carrier activated in the other band.

6.6.2.5 Test requirements

For NR, the occupied bandwidth for each carrier shall be less than the channel bandwidth as defined in TS 38.104 [2],
table 5.3.5-1 for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H. For contiguous CA, the occupied bandwidth shall be less than or equal to
the Aggregated BS Channel Bandwidth as defined in TS 38.104 [2], subclause 5.3A.

6.6.3 Adjacent Channel Leakage Power Ratio (ACLR)

6.6.3.1 Definition and applicability
Adjacent Channel Leakage power Ratio (ACLR) is the ratio of the filtered mean power centred on the assigned channel
frequency to the filtered mean power centred on an adjacent channel frequency.

The requirements shall apply outside the Base Station RF Bandwidth or Radio Bandwidth whatever the type of
transmitter considered (single carrier or multi-carrier) and for all transmission modes foreseen by the manufacturer’s
specification.

For a BS operating in non-contiguous spectrum, the ACLR requirement in subclause 6.6.3.2 shall apply in sub block
gaps for the frequency ranges defined in table 6.6.3.5.2-3, while the CACLR requirement in subclause 6.6.3.2 shall
apply in sub block gaps for the frequency ranges defined in table 6.6.3.2-4.

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For a multi-band connector, the ACLR requirement in subclause 6.6.3.2 shall apply in Inter RF Bandwidth gaps for the
frequency ranges defined in table 6.6.3.5.2-3, while the CACLR requirement in subclause 6.6.3.2 shall apply in Inter
RF Bandwidth gaps for the frequency ranges defined in table 6.6.3.2-4.

The requirement applies during the transmitter ON period.

6.6.3.2 Minimum requirement

The minimum requirement applies per single-band connector, or per multi-band connector supporting transmission in
the operating band.

The minimum requirement for BS type 1-C is defined in TS 38.104 [2], subclause 6.6.3.3.

The minimum requirement for BS type 1-H is defined in TS 38.104 [2], subclause 6.6.3.4.

6.6.3.3 Test purpose

To verify that the adjacent channel leakage power ratio requirement shall be met as specified by the minimum
requirement.

6.6.3.4 Method of test

6.6.3.4.1 Initial conditions
Test environment: Normal; see annex B.2.

RF channels to be tested for single carrier: B, M and T; see subclause 4.9.1.

Base Station RF Bandwidth positions to be tested for multi-carrier and/or CA:

- BRFBW, MRFBW and TRFBW in single-band operation; see subclause 4.9.1.

- BRFBW_T'RFBW and B'RFBW_TRFBW in multi-band operation, see subclause 4.9.1.

For a connector declared to be capable of single carrier operation only (D.16) set to transmit a signal according to NR-
FR1-TM 1.1 in subclause 4.9.2.

For a connector declared to be capable of multi-carrier and/or CA operation (D.15-D.16), set to transmit according to
NR-FR1-TM 1.1 on all carriers configured.

6.6.3.4.2 Procedure
For BS type 1-H where there may be multiple TAB connectors, they may be tested one at a time or multiple TAB
connectors may be tested in parallel as shown in annex D.1.1 for BS type 1-C or in annex D.3.1 for BS type 1-H.
Whichever method is used the procedure is repeated until all TAB connectors necessary to demonstrate conformance
have been tested.

1) Connect the single-band connector or multi-band connector under test to measurement equipment as shown in
annex D.1.1 for BS type 1-C and in annex D.3.1 for BS type 1-H. All connectors not under test shall be
terminated.

The measurement device characteristics shall be:

- Measurement filter bandwidth: defined in subclause 6.6.3.5.

- Detection mode: true RMS voltage or true average power.

2) For a connectors declared to be capable of single carrier operation only, set the representative connectors under
test to transmit at rated carrier output power Prated,c,AC for BS type 1-C and Prated,c,TABC for BS type 1-H (D.21).

For a connector under test declared to be capable of multi-carrier and/or CA operation (D.15-D.16) set the
connector under test to transmit on all carriers configured using the applicable test configuration and
corresponding power setting specified in subclause 4.7 using the corresponding test models or set of physical
channels in subclause 4.9.

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3) Measure ACLR for the frequency offsets both side of channel frequency as specified in table 6.6.3.5.2-1. In
multiple carrier case only offset frequencies below the lowest and above the highest carrier frequency used shall
be measured.

4) For the ACLR requirement applied inside sub-block gap for non-contiguous spectrum operation, or inside Inter
RF Bandwidth gap for multi-band operation:

a) Measure ACLR inside sub-block gap or Inter RF Bandwidth gap as specified in subclause 6.6.3.5.2, if
applicable.

b) Measure CACLR inside sub-block gap or Inter RF Bandwidth gap as specified in subclause 6.6.3.5.2, if
applicable.

5) Repeat the test with the channel set-up according to NR-FR1-TM 1.2 in subclause 4.9.2.

In addition, for multi-band connectors, the following steps shall apply:

6) For a multi-band connectors and single band tests, repeat the steps above per involved operating band where
single band test configurations and test models shall apply with no carrier activated in the other operating band.

6.6.3.5 Test requirements

6.6.3.5.1 General requirements
The ACLR requirements in subclause 6.6.3.5.2 shall apply as described in subclauses 6.6.3.5.3 or 6.6.3.5.4.

6.6.3.5.2 Limits and basic limits

The ACLR is defined with a square filter of bandwidth equal to the transmission bandwidth configuration of the
transmitted signal (BWConfig) centred on the assigned channel frequency and a filter centred on the adjacent channel
frequency according to the tables below.

For operation in paired and unpaired spectrum, the ACLR shall be higher than the value specified in table 6.6.3.5.2-1.

Table 6.6.3.5.2-1: Base station ACLR limit

BS channel bandwidth BS adjacent channel Assumed adjacent Filter on the adjacent ACLR
of lowest/highest NR centre frequency channel carrier channel frequency limit
carrier transmitted offset below the (informative) and corresponding
BWChannel (MHz) lowest or above the filter bandwidth
highest carrier centre
frequency transmitted
5, 10, 15, 20 BW Channel NR of same BW Square (BW Config) 44.2 dB
(Note 2)
2 x BW Channel NR of same BW Square (BW Config) 44.2 dB
(Note 2)
BW Channel /2 + 2.5 MHz 5 MHz E-UTRA Square (4.5 MHz) 44.2 dB
(NOTE 3)
BW Channel /2 + 7.5 MHz 5 MHz E-UTRA Square (4.5 MHz) 44.2 dB
(NOTE 3)
25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, BW Channel NR of same BW Square (BW Config) 43.8 dB
80, 90, 100 (Note 2)
2 x BW Channel NR of same BW Square (BW Config) 43.8 dB
(Note 2)
BW Channel /2 + 2.5 MHz 5 MHz E-UTRA Square (4.5 MHz) 43.8 dB
(NOTE 3)
BW Channel /2 + 7.5 MHz 5 MHz E-UTRA Square (4.5 MHz) 43.8 dB
(NOTE 3)
NOTE 1: BW Channel and BW Config are the BS channel bandwidth and transmission bandwidth configuration of the
lowest/highest NR carrier transmitted on the assigned channel frequency.
NOTE 2: With SCS that provides largest transmission bandwidth configuration (BW Config).
NOTE 3: The requirements are applicable when the band is also defined for E-UTRA or UTRA.

The ACLR absolute basic limit is specified in table 6.6.3.5.2-2.

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Table 6.6.3.5.2-2: Base station ACLR absolute basic limit

BS category / BS class ACLR absolute basic limit

Category A Wide Area BS -13 dBm/MHz
Category B Wide Area BS -15 dBm/MHz
Medium Range BS -25 dBm/MHz
Local Area BS -32 dBm/MHz

For operation in non-contiguous spectrum or multiple bands, the ACLR shall be higher than the value specified in
table 6.6.3.5.2-3.

Table 6.6.3.5.2-3: Base Station ACLR limit in non-contiguous spectrum or multiple bands

BS channel Sub-block or Inter BS adjacent Assumed Filter on the ACLR

bandwidth of RF Bandwidth gap channel adjacent adjacent channel limit
lowest/highest NR size (Wgap) where centre channel frequency and
carrier transmitted the limit applies frequency carrier corresponding filter
BWChannel (MHz) [MHz] offset below bandwidth
or above the
sub-block or
Base Station
RF Bandwidth
edge (inside
the gap)
5, 10, 15, 20 Wgap ≥ 15 (Note 3) 2.5 MHz 5 MHz NR
Wgap ≥ 45 (Note 4) (Note 2)
Square (BW Config) 44.2 dB
Wgap ≥ 20 (Note 3) 7.5 MHz 5 MHz NR
Wgap ≥ 50 (Note 4) (Note 2)
25, 30, 40, 50, 60, Wgap ≥ 60 (Note 4) 10 MHz 20 MHz NR
70, 80, 90, 100 Wgap ≥ 30 (Note 3) (Note 2)
Square (BW Config) 43.8 dB
Wgap ≥ 80 (Note 4) 30 MHz 20 MHz NR
Wgap ≥ 50 (Note 3) (Note 2)
NOTE 1: BW Config is the transmission bandwidth configuration of the assumed adjacent channel carrier.
NOTE 2: With SCS that provides largest transmission bandwidth configuration (BW Config).
NOTE 3: Applicable in case the BS channel bandwidth of the NR carrier transmitted at the other edge of the gap is 5,
10, 15, 20 MHz.
NOTE 4: Applicable in case the BS channel bandwidth of the NR carrier transmitted at the other edge of the gap is
25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 MHz.

The Cumulative Adjacent Channel Leakage power Ratio (CACLR) in a sub-block gap or the Inter RF Bandwidth gap is
the ratio of:

a) the sum of the filtered mean power centred on the assigned channel frequencies for the two carriers adjacent to
each side of the sub-block gap or the Inter RF Bandwidth gap, and

b) the filtered mean power centred on a frequency channel adjacent to one of the respective sub-block edges or
Base Station RF Bandwidth edges.

The assumed filter for the adjacent channel frequency is defined in table 6.6.3.5.2-4 and the filters on the assigned
channels are defined in table 6.6.3.5.2-6.

For operation in non-contiguous spectrum or multiple bands, the CACLR for NR carriers located on either side of the
sub-block gap or the Inter RF Bandwidth gap shall be higher than the value specified in table 6.6.3.5.2-4.

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Table 6.6.3.5.2-4: Base station CACLR limit

BS channel Sub-block or BS adjacent Assumed Filter on the CACLR

bandwidth of Inter RF channel centre adjacent channel adjacent channel limit
lowest/highest Bandwidth frequency offset carrier frequency and
NR carrier gap size below or above the corresponding
transmitted (Wgap) where sub-block or Base filter bandwidth
BWChannel (MHz) the limit Station RF
applies [MHz] Bandwidth edge
(inside the gap)
5, 10, 15, 20 5 ≤ W gap < 15 2.5 MHz 5 MHz NR
(Note 3) (Note 2)
5 ≤ W gap < 45
(Note 4)
Square (BW Config) 44.2 dB
10 < W gap < 20 7.5 MHz 5 MHz NR
(Note 3) (Note 2)
10 ≤ W gap < 50
(Note 4)
25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 20 ≤ W gap < 60 10 MHz 20 MHz NR
70, 80, 90, 100 (Note 4) (Note 2)
20 ≤ W gap < 30
(Note 3)
Square (BW Config) 43.8 dB
40 < W gap < 80 30 MHz 20 MHz NR
(Note 4) (Note 2)
40 ≤ W gap < 50
(Note 3)
NOTE 1: BW Config is the transmission bandwidth configuration of the assumed adjacent channel carrier.
NOTE 2: With SCS that provides largest transmission bandwidth configuration (BW Config).
NOTE 3: Applicable in case the BS channel bandwidth of the NR carrier transmitted at the other edge of the gap is 5,
10, 15, 20 MHz.
NOTE 4: Applicable in case the BS channel bandwidth of the NR carrier transmitted at the other edge of the gap is
25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 MHz.

The CACLR absolute basic limit is specified in table 6.6.3.5.2-5.

Table 6.6.3.5.2-5: Base station CACLR absolute basic limit

BS category / BS class CACLR absolute basic limit

Category A Wide Area BS -13 dBm/MHz
Category B Wide Area BS -15 dBm/MHz
Medium Range BS -25 dBm/MHz
Local Area BS -32 dBm/MHz

Table 6.6.3.5.2-6: Filter parameters for the assigned channel

RAT of the carrier adjacent Filter on the assigned channel frequency

to the sub-block or Inter RF and corresponding filter bandwidth
Bandwidth gap
NR NR of same BW with SCS that provides
largest transmission bandwidth configuration

6.6.3.5.3 BS type 1-C

The ACLR test requirements for BS type 1-C are given in table 6.6.3.5.2-1 or 6.6.3.5.2-3 applies per antenna connector.
Conformance can be shown by meeting the ALCR limit in table 6.6.3.5.2-1 or 6.6.3.5.2-3, or the absolute basic limits in
table 6.6.3.5.2-2, whichever is less stringent.

The CACLR test requirements for BS type 1-C are given in table 6.6.3.5.2-4 applies per antenna connector.
Conformance can be shown by meeting the CALCR limit in table 6.6.3.5.2-4 or the absolute basic limits in table
6.6.3.5.2-5, whichever is less stringent.

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6.6.3.5.4 BS type 1-H

The ACLR absolute basic limits in table 6.6.3.5.2-2+ X (where X = 10log10(NTXU,countedpercell), unless stated differently in
regional regulation) or the ACLR limits in table 6.6.3.5.2-1, or 6.6.3.5.2-3, whichever is less stringent, shall apply for
each TAB connector TX min cell group.

The CACLR absolute basic limits in table 6.6.3.5.2-5 + X, (where X = 10log10(NTXU,countedpercell), unless stated differently
in regional regulation) or the CACLR limits in table 6.6.3.5.2-4, whichever is less stringent, shall apply for each TAB
connector TX min cell group.

Conformance to the BS type 1-H ACLR (CACLR) limit can be demonstrated by meeting at least one of the
following criteria as determined by the manufacturer

1) The ratio of the sum of the filtered mean power measured on each TAB connector in the TAB
connector TX min cell group at the assigned channel frequency to the sum of the filtered mean
power measured on each TAB connector in the TAB connector TX min cell group at the adjacent
channel frequency shall be greater than or equal to the ACLR (CACLR) limit of the BS. This shall
apply for each TAB connector TX min cell group.

Or

2) The ratio of the filtered mean power at the TAB connector centred on the assigned channel
frequency to the filtered mean power at this TAB connector centred on the adjacent channel
frequency shall be greater than or equal to the ACLR (CACLR) limit of the BS for every TAB
connector in the TAB connector TX min cell group, for each TAB connector TX min cell group.

In case the ACLR (CACLR) absolute basic limit of BS type 1-H are applied, the conformance can be
demonstrated by meeting at least one of the following criteria as determined by the manufacturer:

1) The sum of the filtered mean power measured on each TAB connector in the TAB connector TX
min cell group at the adjacent channel frequency shall be less than or equal to the ACLR (CACLR)
absolute basic limit + X (where X = 10log10(NTXU,countedpercell), unless stated differently in regional
regulation) of the BS. This shall apply to each TAB connector TX min cell group.

Or

2) The filtered mean power at each TAB connector centred on the adjacent channel frequency shall be
less than or equal to the ACLR (CACLR) absolute basic limit of the BS scaled by X -10log10(n)
for every TAB connector in the TAB connector TX min cell group, for each TAB connector TX min
cell group, where n is the number of TAB connectors in the TAB connector TX min cell group.

6.6.4 Operating band unwanted emissions

6.6.4.1 Definition and applicability
Unless otherwise stated, the operating band unwanted emission (OBUE) limits in FR1 are defined from ΔfOBUE below
the lowest frequency of each supported downlink operating band up to ΔfOBUE above the highest frequency of each
supported downlink operating band. The values of ΔfOBUE are defined in table 6.6.1-1 for the NR operating bands.

The requirements shall apply whatever the type of transmitter considered and for all transmission modes foreseen by the
manufacturer’s specification. In addition, for a BS operating in non-contiguous spectrum, the requirements apply inside
any sub-block gap. In addition, for a BS operating in multiple bands, the requirements apply inside any Inter RF
Bandwidth gap.

Basic limits are specified in the tables below, where:

- Δf is the separation between the channel edge frequency and the nominal -3 dB point of the measuring filter
closest to the carrier frequency.

- f_offset is the separation between the channel edge frequency and the centre of the measuring filter.

- f_offsetmax is the offset to the frequency ΔfOBUE outside the downlink operating band, where ΔfOBUE is defined in
table 6.6.1-1.

- Δfmax is equal to f_offsetmax minus half of the bandwidth of the measuring filter.

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For a multi-band connector inside any Inter RF Bandwidth gaps with Wgap < 2*ΔfOBUE, a combined basic limit shall be
applied which is the cumulative sum of the basic limits specified at the Base Station RF Bandwidth edges on each side
of the Inter RF Bandwidth gap. The basic limit for Base Station RF Bandwidth edge is specified in the subclause
6.6.4.5.2.1 to 6.6.4.5.2.5 below, where in this case:

- Δf is the separation between the Base Station RF Bandwidth edge frequency and the nominal -3 dB point of the
measuring filter closest to the Base Station RF Bandwidth edge.

- f_offset is the separation between the Base Station RF Bandwidth edge frequency and the centre of the
measuring filter.

- f_offsetmax is equal to the Inter RF Bandwidth gap minus half of the bandwidth of the measuring filter.

- Δfmax is equal to f_offsetmax minus half of the bandwidth of the measuring filter.

For a multi-band connector, the operating band unwanted emission basic limits apply also in a supported operating band
without any carrier transmitted, in the case where there are carrier(s) transmitted in another supported operating band. In
this case, no cumulative basic limit is applied in the inter-band gap between a supported downlink operating band with
carrier(s) transmitted and a supported downlink operating band without any carrier transmitted and

- In case the inter-band gap between a supported downlink operating band with carrier(s) transmitted and a
supported downlink operating band without any carrier transmitted is less than 2*ΔfOBUE, f_offsetmax shall be the
offset to the frequency ΔfOBUE MHz outside the outermost edges of the two supported downlink operating bands
and the operating band unwanted emission basic limit of the band where there are carriers transmitted, as defined
in the tables of the present subclause, shall apply across both downlink bands.

- In other cases, the operating band unwanted emission basic limits of the band where there are carriers
transmitted, as defined in the tables of the present subclause for the largest frequency offset (Δfmax), shall apply
from ΔfOBUE MHz below the lowest frequency, up to ΔfOBUE MHz above the highest frequency of the supported
downlink operating band without any carrier transmitted.

For a multicarrier single-band connector or a single-band connector configured for intra-band contiguous or non-
contiguous carrier aggregation the definitions above apply to the lower edge of the carrier transmitted at the lowest
carrier frequency and the upper edge of the carrier transmitted at the highest carrier frequency within a specified
frequency band.

In addition inside any sub-block gap for a single-band connector operating in non-contiguous spectrum, a combined
basic limit shall be applied which is the cumulative sum of the basic limits specified for the adjacent sub blocks on each
side of the sub block gap. The basic limit for each sub block is specified in the subcluase 6.6.4.5.2.1 to 6.6.4.5.2.5
below, where in this case:

- Δf is the separation between the sub block edge frequency and the nominal -3 dB point of the measuring filter
closest to the sub block edge.

- f_offset is the separation between the sub block edge frequency and the centre of the measuring filter.

- f_offsetmax is equal to the sub block gap bandwidth minus half of the bandwidth of the measuring filter.

- Δfmax is equal to f_offsetmax minus half of the bandwidth of the measuring filter.

For Wide Area BS, the requirements of either subclause 6.6.4.5.2.1 (Category A limits) or subclause 6.6.4.5.2.2
(Category B limits) shall apply.

For Medium Range BS, the requirements in subclause 6.6.4.5.2.3 shall apply (Category A and B).

For Local Area BS, the requirements of subclause 6.6.4.5.2.4 shall apply (Category A and B).

The application of either Category A or Category B basic limits shall be the same as for transmitter spurious emissions
in subclause 6.6.5.

6.6.4.2 Minimum requirement

The minimum requirement applies per single-band connector, or per multi-band connector supporting transmission in
the operating band.

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The minimum requirement for BS type 1-C is defined in 3GPP TS 38.104 [2], subclause 6.6.4.3.

The minimum requirement for BS type 1-H is defined in 3GPP TS 38.104 [2], subclause 6.6.4.4.

6.6.4.3 Test purpose

This test measures the emissions close to the assigned channel bandwidth of the wanted signal, while the transmitter is
in operation.

6.6.4.4 Method of test

6.6.4.4.1 Initial conditions
Test environment: Normal; see annex B.2.

RF channels to be tested for single carrier: B, M and T; see subclause 4.9.1.

Base Station RF Bandwidth positions to be tested for multi-carrier:

- BRFBW, MRFBW and TRFBW in single-band operation; see subclause 4.9.1.

- BRFBW_T'RFBW and B'RFBW_TRFBW in multi-band operation, see subclause 4.9.1.

6.6.4.4.2 Procedure
For BS type 1-H where there may be multiple TAB connectors, they may be tested one at a time or multiple TAB
connectors may be tested in parallel as shown in annex D.3.1. Whichever method is used the procedure is repeated until
all TAB connectors necessary to demonstrate conformance have been tested.

1) Connect the single-band connector or multi-band connector under test to measurement equipment as shown in
annex D.1.1 for BS type 1-C or in annex D.3.1 for BS type 1-H. All connectors not under test shall be terminated.

As a general rule, the resolution bandwidth of the measuring equipment should be equal to the measurement
bandwidth. However, to improve measurement accuracy, sensitivity, efficiency and avoiding e.g. carrier leakage,
the resolution bandwidth may be smaller than the measurement bandwidth. When the resolution bandwidth is
smaller than the measurement bandwidth, the result should be integrated over the measurement bandwidth in
order to obtain the equivalent noise bandwidth of the measurement bandwidth.

The measurement device characteristics shall be:

- Detection mode: True RMS.

2) For a connectors declared to be capable of single carrier operation only, set the representative connectors under
test to transmit at rated carrier output power Prated,c,AC for BS type 1-C and Prated,c,TABC for BS type 1-H (D.21).
Channel set-up shall be according to NR-FR1-TM 1.1.

For a connector under test declared to be capable of multi-carrier and/or CA operation set the connector under
test to transmit on all carriers configured using the applicable test configuration and corresponding power setting
specified in subclause 4.7 using the corresponding test models or set of physical channels in subclause 4.9.

3) Step the centre frequency of the measurement filter in contiguous steps and measure the emission within the
specified frequency ranges with the specified measurement bandwidth. For connector under test declared to
operate in multiple bands or non-contiguous spectrum, the emission within the Inter RF Bandwidth or sub-block
gap shall be measured using the specified measurement bandwidth from the closest RF Bandwidth or sub block
edge.

4) Repeat the test for the remaining test cases, with the channel set-up according to NR-FR1-TM 1.2.

In addition, for multi-band connectors, the following steps shall apply:

5) For a multi-band connectors and single band tests, repeat the steps above per involved operating band where
single band test configurations and test models shall apply with no carrier activated in the other operating band.

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6.6.4.5 Test requirements

6.6.4.5.1 General requirements
6.6.4.5.2 Basic limits for Wide Area BS (Category A)
For BS operating in Bands n5, n8, n12, n28, n71, basic limits are specified in table 6.6.4.5.2-1.

Table 6.6.4.5.2-1: Wide Area BS operating band unwanted emission limits

(NR bands below 1 GHz) for Category A

Frequency offset of Frequency offset of Basic limit (Note 1, 2) Measurement

measurement measurement filter centre bandwidth
filter -3dB point, Δf frequency, f_offset
0 MHz ≤ Δf < 5 MHz 0.05 MHz ≤ f_offset < 5.05 MHz 7  f _offset 
−5.5dBm− ⋅  −0.05dB
5  MHz 
100 kHz
5 MHz ≤ Δf < 5.05 MHz ≤ f_offset < -12.5 dBm
min(10 MHz, Δfmax) min(10.05 MHz, f_offsetmax)
10 MHz ≤ Δf ≤ Δfmax 10.05 MHz ≤ f_offset < f_offsetmax -13 dBm (Note 3)
NOTE 1: For a BS supporting non-contiguous spectrum operation within any operating band, the emission limits within
sub-block gaps is calculated as a cumulative sum of contributions from adjacent sub blocks on each side of
the sub block gap. Exception is Δf ≥ 10MHz from both adjacent sub blocks on each side of the sub-block gap,
where the emission limits within sub-block gaps shall be -13 dBm/100 kHz.
NOTE 2: For a multi-band connector with Inter RF Bandwidth gap < 2*ΔfOBUE the emission limits within the Inter RF
Bandwidth gaps is calculated as a cumulative sum of contributions from adjacent sub-blocks or RF Bandwidth
on each side of the Inter RF Bandwidth gap.
NOTE 3: The requirement is not applicable when Δfmax < 10 MHz.

For BS operating in Bands n1, n2, n3, n7, n25, n34, n38, n39, n40, n41, n50, n66, n70, n74, n75, basic limits are
specified in table 6.6.4.5.2-2:

Table 6.6.4.5.2-2: Wide Area BS operating band unwanted emission limits

(1GHz < NR bands ≤ 3GHz) for Category A

Frequency offset of Frequency offset of Basic limit (Note 1, 2) Measurement

measurement measurement filter centre bandwidth
filter -3dB point, Δf frequency, f_offset
0 MHz ≤ Δf < 5 MHz 0.05 MHz ≤ f_offset < 5.05 MHz 7  f _offset  100 kHz
−5.5dBm− ⋅  −0.05dB
5  MHz 
5 MHz ≤ Δf < 5.05 MHz ≤ f_offset < -12.5 dBm 100 kHz
min(10 MHz, Δfmax) min(10.05 MHz, f_offsetmax)
10 MHz ≤ Δf ≤ Δfmax 10.5 MHz ≤ f_offset < f_offsetmax -13 dBm (Note 3) 1MHz
NOTE 1: For a BS supporting non-contiguous spectrum operation within any operating band, the emission limits within
sub-block gaps is calculated as a cumulative sum of contributions from adjacent sub blocks on each side of
the sub block gap, where the contribution from the far-end sub-block shall be scaled according to the
measurement bandwidth of the near-end sub-block. Exception is Δf ≥ 10MHz from both adjacent sub blocks
on each side of the sub-block gap, where the emission limits within sub-block gaps shall be -13 dBm/1 MHz.
NOTE 2: For a multi-band connector with Inter RF Bandwidth gap < 2*ΔfOBUE the emission limits within the Inter RF
Bandwidth gaps is calculated as a cumulative sum of contributions from adjacent sub-blocks or RF Bandwidth
on each side of the Inter RF Bandwidth gap, where the contribution from the far-end sub-block or RF
Bandwidth shall be scaled according to the measurement bandwidth of the near-end sub-block or RF
Bandwidth.
NOTE 3: The requirement is not applicable when Δfmax < 10 MHz.

For BS operating in Bands n77, n78, n79, basic limits are specified in table 6.6.4.5.2-3:

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Table 6.6.4.5.2-3: Wide Area BS operating band unwanted emission limits

(NR bands >3GHz) for Category A

Frequency offset of Frequency offset of Basic limit (Note 1, 2) Measurement

measurement measurement filter centre bandwidth
filter -3dB point, Δf frequency, f_offset
0 MHz ≤ Δf < 5 MHz 0.05 MHz ≤ f_offset < 5.05 MHz 100 kHz
7  f _ offset 
− 5.2dBm− ⋅  − 0.05dB
5  MHz 
5 MHz ≤ Δf < 5.05 MHz ≤ f_offset < -12.2 dBm 100 kHz
min(10 MHz, Δfmax) min(10.05 MHz, f_offsetmax)
10 MHz ≤ Δf ≤ Δfmax 10.5 MHz ≤ f_offset < f_offsetmax -13 dBm (Note 3) 1MHz
NOTE 1: For a BS supporting non-contiguous spectrum operation within any operating band, the emission limits within
sub-block gaps is calculated as a cumulative sum of contributions from adjacent sub blocks on each side of
the sub block gap, where the contribution from the far-end sub-block shall be scaled according to the
measurement bandwidth of the near-end sub-block. Exception is Δf ≥ 10MHz from both adjacent sub blocks
on each side of the sub-block gap, where the emission limits within sub-block gaps shall be -13 dBm/1 MHz.
NOTE 2: For a multi-band connector with Inter RF Bandwidth gap < 2*ΔfOBUE the emission limits within the Inter RF
Bandwidth gaps is calculated as a cumulative sum of contributions from adjacent sub-blocks or RF Bandwidth
on each side of the Inter RF Bandwidth gap, where the contribution from the far-end sub-block or RF
Bandwidth shall be scaled according to the measurement bandwidth of the near-end sub-block or RF
Bandwidth.
NOTE 3: The requirement is not applicable when Δfmax < 10 MHz.

6.6.4.5.3 Basic limits for Wide Area BS (Category B)

For Category B Operating band unwanted emissions, there are two options for the basic limits that may be applied
regionally. Either the basic limits in subclause 6.6.4.2.2.1 or subclause 6.6.4.2.2.2 shall be applied.

6.6.4.5.3.1 Category B requirements (Option 1)

For BS operating in Bands n5, n8, n12, n20, n28, n71, basic limits are specified in table 6.6.4.5.3.1-1:

Table 6.6.4.5.3.1-1: Wide Area BS operating band unwanted emission limits

(NR bands below 1 GHz) for Category B

Frequency offset of Frequency offset of Basic limit (Note 1, 2) Measurement

measurement measurement filter centre bandwidth
filter -3dB point, Δf frequency, f_offset
0 MHz ≤ Δf < 5 MHz 0.05 MHz ≤ f_offset < 5.05 MHz 7  f _offset 
−5.5dBm− ⋅  −0.05dB
5  MHz 
100 kHz
5 MHz ≤ Δf < 5.05 MHz ≤ f_offset < -12.5 dBm
min(10 MHz, Δfmax) min(10.05 MHz, f_offsetmax)
10 MHz ≤ Δf ≤ Δfmax 10.05 MHz ≤ f_offset < f_offsetmax -16 dBm (Note 3)
NOTE 1: For a BS supporting non-contiguous spectrum operation within any operating band, the emission limits within
sub-block gaps is calculated as a cumulative sum of contributions from adjacent sub blocks on each side of
the sub block gap, where the contribution from the far-end sub-block shall be scaled according to the
measurement bandwidth of the near-end sub-block. Exception is Δf ≥ 10MHz from both adjacent sub blocks
on each side of the sub-block gap, where the emission limits within sub-block gaps shall be -16 dBm/100 kHz.
NOTE 2: For a multi-band connector with Inter RF Bandwidth gap < 2*ΔfOBUE the emission limits within the Inter RF
Bandwidth gaps is calculated as a cumulative sum of contributions from adjacent sub-blocks or RF Bandwidth
on each side of the Inter RF Bandwidth gap, where the contribution from the far-end sub-block or RF
Bandwidth shall be scaled according to the measurement bandwidth of the near-end sub-block or RF
Bandwidth.
NOTE 3: The requirement is not applicable when Δfmax < 10 MHz.

For BS operating in Bands n1, n2, n3, n7, n25, n34, n38, n39, n40, n41, n50, n66, n70, n75, basic limits are specified in
tables 6.6.4.5.3.1-2:

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Table 6.6.4.5.3.1-2: Wide Area BS operating band unwanted emission limits

(1GHz < NR bands ≤ 3GHz) for Category B

Frequency offset of Frequency offset of Basic limit (Note 1, 2) Measurement

measurement measurement filter centre bandwidth
filter -3dB point, Δf frequency, f_offset
0 MHz ≤ Δf < 5 MHz 0.05 MHz ≤ f_offset < 5.05 MHz 7  f _offset  100 kHz
−5.5dBm− ⋅  −0.05dB
5  MHz 
5 MHz ≤ Δf < 5.05 MHz ≤ f_offset < -12.5 dBm 100 kHz
min(10 MHz, Δfmax) min(10.05 MHz, f_offsetmax)
10 MHz ≤ Δf ≤ Δfmax 10.5 MHz ≤ f_offset < f_offsetmax -15 dBm (Note 3) 1MHz
NOTE 1: For a BS supporting non-contiguous spectrum operation within any operating band, the emission limits within
sub-block gaps is calculated as a cumulative sum of contributions from adjacent sub blocks on each side of
the sub block gap, where the contribution from the far-end sub-block shall be scaled according to the
measurement bandwidth of the near-end sub-block. Exception is Δf ≥ 10MHz from both adjacent sub blocks
on each side of the sub-block gap, where the emission limits within sub-block gaps shall be -15 dBm/1 MHz.
NOTE 2: For a multi-band connector with Inter RF Bandwidth gap < 2*ΔfOBUE the emission limits within the Inter RF
Bandwidth gaps is calculated as a cumulative sum of contributions from adjacent sub-blocks or RF Bandwidth
on each side of the Inter RF Bandwidth gap, where the contribution from the far-end sub-block or RF
Bandwidth shall be scaled according to the measurement bandwidth of the near-end sub-block or RF
Bandwidth.
NOTE 3: The requirement is not applicable when Δfmax < 10 MHz.

For BS operating in Bands n77, n78, n79, basic limits are specified in tables 6.6.4.5.3.1-3:

Table 6.6.4.5.3.1-3: Wide Area BS operating band unwanted emission limits

(NR bands >3GHz) for Category B

Frequency offset of Frequency offset of Basic limit (Note 1, 2) Measurement

measurement measurement filter centre bandwidth
filter -3dB point, Δf frequency, f_offset
0 MHz ≤ Δf < 5 MHz 0.05 MHz ≤ f_offset < 5.05 MHz 7  f _ offset  100 kHz
− 5.2dBm− ⋅  − 0.05dB
5  MHz 
5 MHz ≤ Δf < 5.05 MHz ≤ f_offset < -12.2 dBm 100 kHz
min(10 MHz, Δfmax) min(10.05 MHz, f_offsetmax)
10 MHz ≤ Δf ≤ Δfmax 10.5 MHz ≤ f_offset < f_offsetmax -15 dBm (Note 3) 1MHz
NOTE 1: For a BS supporting non-contiguous spectrum operation within any operating band, the emission limits within
sub-block gaps is calculated as a cumulative sum of contributions from adjacent sub blocks on each side of
the sub block gap, where the contribution from the far-end sub-block shall be scaled according to the
measurement bandwidth of the near-end sub-block. Exception is Δf ≥ 10MHz from both adjacent sub blocks
on each side of the sub-block gap, where the emission limits within sub-block gaps shall be -15 dBm/1 MHz.
NOTE 2: For a multi-band connector with Inter RF Bandwidth gap < 2*ΔfOBUE the emission limits within the Inter RF
Bandwidth gaps is calculated as a cumulative sum of contributions from adjacent sub-blocks or RF Bandwidth
on each side of the Inter RF Bandwidth gap, where the contribution from the far-end sub-block or RF
Bandwidth shall be scaled according to the measurement bandwidth of the near-end sub-block or RF
Bandwidth.
NOTE 3: The requirement is not applicable when Δfmax < 10 MHz.

6.6.4.5.3.2 Category B requirements (Option 2)

The limits in this subclause are intended for Europe and may be applied regionally for BS operating in Bands n1, n3,
n8.

For a BS operating in Bands n1, n3, n8 basic limits are specified in table 6.6.4.5.3.2-1:

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Frequency offset of Frequency offset of Basic limit (Note 1, 2) Measurement

measurement measurement filter centre bandwidth
filter -3dB point, Δf frequency, f_offset
0 MHz ≤ Δf < 0.2 MHz 0.015 MHz ≤ f_offset < 0.215 MHz -12.5dBm 30 kHz
0.2 MHz ≤ Δf < 1 MHz 0.215 MHz ≤ f_offset < 1.015 MHz  f _ offset  30 kHz
− 12.5dBm − 15 ⋅  − 0.215dB
 MHz 
(Note 4) 1.015 MHz ≤ f_offset < 1.5 MHz -24.5dBm 30 kHz
1 MHz ≤ Δf ≤ 1.5 MHz ≤ f_offset < -11.5dBm 1 MHz
min( 10 MHz, Δfmax) min(10.5 MHz, f_offsetmax)
10 MHz ≤ Δf ≤ Δfmax 10.5 MHz ≤ f_offset < f_offsetmax -15 dBm (Note 3) 1 MHz
NOTE 1: For a BS supporting non-contiguous spectrum operation within any operating band, the minimum requirement
within sub-block gaps is calculated as a cumulative sum of contributions from adjacent sub blocks on each side
of the sub block gap, where the contribution from the far-end sub-block shall be scaled according to the
measurement bandwidth of the near-end sub-block. Exception is Δf ≥ 10MHz from both adjacent sub blocks on
each side of the sub-block gap, where the minimum requirement within sub-block gaps shall be -15dBm/1MHz.
NOTE 2: For a multi-band connector with Inter RF Bandwidth gap < 2*ΔfOBUE the minimum requirement within the Inter
RF Bandwidth gaps is calculated as a cumulative sum of contributions from adjacent sub-blocks or RF
Bandwidth on each side of the Inter RF Bandwidth gap, where the contribution from the far-end sub-block or RF
Bandwidth shall be scaled according to the measurement bandwidth of the near-end sub-block or RF
Bandwidth.
NOTE 3: The requirement is not applicable when Δfmax < 10 MHz.
NOTE 4: This frequency range ensures that the range of values of f_offset is continuous.

6.6.4.5.4 Basic limits for Medium Range BS (Category A and B)

For Medium Range BS in NR bands ≤3GHz, basic limits are specified in table 6.6.4.5.4-1 and table 6.6.4.5.4-2.

For Medium Range BS in NR bands >3GHz, basic limits are specified in table 6.6.4.5.4-3 and table 6.6.4.5.4-4.

For the tables in this subclause for BS type 1-C Prated,x = Prated,c,AC, and for BS type 1-H Prated,x = Prated,c,cell –
10*log10(NTXU,countedpercell), and for BS type 1-O Prated,x = Prated,c,TRP – 9 dB.

Table 6.6.4.5.4-1: Medium Range BS operating band unwanted emission limits, 31< Prated,x ≤ 38 dBm
(NR bands ≤3GHz)

Frequency offset of Frequency offset of Basic limit (Note 1, 2) Measurement

measurement measurement filter centre bandwidth
filter -3dB point, Δf frequency, f_offset
0 MHz ≤ Δf < 5 MHz 0.05 MHz ≤ f_offset < 5.05 100 kHz
MHz ‫ݐ݁ݏ݂݂݋‬
ܲ௥௔௧௘ௗ ௫ ݀‫ܤ‬
7
൬
f_
൰ ݀‫ܤ‬
‫ݖܪܯ‬
,
− 51.5 − − 0.05
5

5 MHz ≤ Δf < min(10 5.05 MHz ≤ f_offset < Prated,x - 58.5dB 100 kHz
MHz, Δfmax) min(10.05 MHz, f_offsetmax)
10 MHz ≤ Δf ≤ Δfmax 10.05 MHz ≤ f_offset < Min(Prated,x - 60dB, -25dBm) (Note 3) 100 kHz
f_offsetmax
NOTE 1: For a BS supporting non-contiguous spectrum operation within any operating band the emission limits within
sub-block gaps is calculated as a cumulative sum of contributions from adjacent sub blocks on each side of the
sub block gap. Exception is Δf ≥ 10MHz from both adjacent sub blocks on each side of the sub-block gap,
where the emission limits within sub-block gaps shall be Min(Prated,x -60dB, -25dBm)/100kHz.
NOTE 2: For a multi-band connector with Inter RF Bandwidth gap < 2*ΔfOBUE the emission limits within the Inter RF
Bandwidth gaps is calculated as a cumulative sum of contributions from adjacent sub-blocks or RF Bandwidth
on each side of the Inter RF Bandwidth gap.
NOTE 3: The requirement is not applicable when Δfmax < 10 MHz.

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Table 6.6.4.5.4-2: Medium Range BS operating band unwanted emission limits, Prated,x ≤ 31 dBm (NR
bands ≤3GHz)

Frequency offset of Frequency offset of Basic limit (Note 1, 2) Measurement

measurement measurement filter centre bandwidth
filter -3dB point, Δf frequency, f_offset
0 MHz ≤ Δf < 5 MHz 0.05 MHz ≤ f_offset < 5.05 MHz 100 kHz
7  f _ offset 
-20.5 dBm −  − 0.05 dB
5  MHz 
5 MHz ≤ Δf < min(10 5.05 MHz ≤ f_offset < min(10.05 -27.5 dBm 100 kHz
MHz, Δfmax) MHz, f_offsetmax)
10 MHz ≤ Δf ≤ Δfmax 10.05 MHz ≤ f_offset < f_offsetmax -29 dBm (Note 3) 100 kHz
NOTE 1: For a BS supporting non-contiguous spectrum operation within any operating band the emission limits within
sub-block gaps is calculated as a cumulative sum of contributions from adjacent sub blocks on each side of the
sub block gap. Exception is Δf ≥ 10MHz from both adjacent sub blocks on each side of the sub-block gap,
where the emission limits within sub-block gaps shall be -29dBm/100kHz.
NOTE 2: For a multi-band connector with Inter RF Bandwidth gap < 2*ΔfOBUE the emission limits within the Inter RF
Bandwidth gaps is calculated as a cumulative sum of contributions from adjacent sub-blocks or RF Bandwidth
on each side of the Inter RF Bandwidth gap.
NOTE 3: The requirement is not applicable when Δfmax < 10 MHz.

Table 6.6.4.5.4-3: Medium Range BS operating band unwanted emission limits, 31< Prated,x ≤ 38 dBm
(NR bands >3GHz)

Frequency offset of Frequency offset of Basic limit (Note 1, 2) Measurement

measurement measurement filter centre bandwidth
filter -3dB point, Δf frequency, f_offset
0 MHz ≤ Δf < 5 MHz 0.05 MHz ≤ f_offset < 5.05 100 kHz
MHz ‫ݐ݁ݏ݂݂݋‬
ܲ௥௔௧௘ௗ ௫ ݀‫ܤ‬
7
൬
f_
൰ ݀‫ܤ‬
‫ݖܪܯ‬
,
− 51.2 − − 0.05
5

5 MHz ≤ Δf < min(10 5.05 MHz ≤ f_offset < Prated,x - 58.2dB 100 kHz
MHz, Δfmax) min(10.05 MHz, f_offsetmax)
10 MHz ≤ Δf ≤ Δfmax 10.05 MHz ≤ f_offset < Min(Prated,x - 60dB, -25dBm) (Note 3) 100 kHz
f_offsetmax
NOTE 1: For a BS supporting non-contiguous spectrum operation within any operating band the emission limits within
sub-block gaps is calculated as a cumulative sum of contributions from adjacent sub blocks on each side of the
sub block gap. Exception is Δf ≥ 10MHz from both adjacent sub blocks on each side of the sub-block gap,
where the emission limits within sub-block gaps shall be Min(Prated,x -60dB, -25dBm)/100kHz.
NOTE 2: For a multi-band connector with Inter RF Bandwidth gap < 2*ΔfOBUE the emission limits within the Inter RF
Bandwidth gaps is calculated as a cumulative sum of contributions from adjacent sub-blocks or RF Bandwidth
on each side of the Inter RF Bandwidth gap.
NOTE 3: The requirement is not applicable when Δfmax < 10 MHz.

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Table 6.6.4.5.4-4: Medium Range BS operating band unwanted emission limits, Prated,x ≤ 31 dBm (NR
bands >3GHz)

Frequency offset of Frequency offset of Basic limit (Note 1, 2) Measurement

measurement measurement filter centre bandwidth
filter -3dB point, Δf frequency, f_offset
0 MHz ≤ Δf < 5 MHz 0.05 MHz ≤ f_offset < 5.05 MHz 7  f _ offset  100 kHz
-20.2 dBm −  − 0.05 dB
5  MHz 
5 MHz ≤ Δf < min(10 5.05 MHz ≤ f_offset < min(10.05 -27.2 dBm 100 kHz
MHz, Δfmax) MHz, f_offsetmax)
10 MHz ≤ Δf ≤ Δfmax 10.05 MHz ≤ f_offset < f_offsetmax -29 dBm (Note 3) 100 kHz
NOTE 1: For a BS supporting non-contiguous spectrum operation within any operating band the emission limits within
sub-block gaps is calculated as a cumulative sum of contributions from adjacent sub blocks on each side of the
sub block gap. Exception is Δf ≥ 10MHz from both adjacent sub blocks on each side of the sub-block gap,
where the emission limits within sub-block gaps shall be -29dBm/100kHz.
NOTE 2: For a multi-band connector with Inter RF Bandwidth gap < 2*ΔfOBUE the emission limits within the Inter RF
Bandwidth gaps is calculated as a cumulative sum of contributions from adjacent sub-blocks or RF Bandwidth
on each side of the Inter RF Bandwidth gap.
NOTE 3: The requirement is not applicable when Δfmax < 10 MHz.

6.6.4.5.5 Basic limits for Local Area BS (Category A and B)

For Local Area BS in NR bands ≤ 3 GHz, basic limits are specified in table 6.6.4.5.5-1.

For Local Area BS in NR bands > 3 GHz, basic limits are specified in table 6.6.4.5.5-2.

Table 6.6.4.5.5-1: Local Area BS operating band unwanted emission limits (NR bands ≤3GHz)

Frequency offset of Frequency offset of Basic limit (Note 1, 2) Measurement

measurement measurement filter centre bandwidth
filter -3dB point, Δf frequency, f_offset
0 MHz ≤ Δf < 5 MHz 0.05 MHz ≤ f_offset < 5.05 MHz 7  f _ offset 
−28.5dBm −  − 0.05  dB
5  MHz 
100 kHz
5 MHz ≤ Δf < min(10 5.05 MHz ≤ f_offset < min(10.05 -35.5 dBm
MHz, Δfmax) MHz, f_offsetmax)
10 MHz ≤ Δf ≤ Δfmax 10.05 MHz ≤ f_offset < f_offsetmax -37 dBm (Note 3)
NOTE 1: For a BS supporting non-contiguous spectrum operation within any operating band the emission limits within
sub-block gaps is calculated as a cumulative sum of contributions from adjacent sub blocks on each side of
the sub block gap. Exception is Δf ≥ 10MHz from both adjacent sub blocks on each side of the sub-block gap,
where the emission limits within sub-block gaps shall be -37dBm/100kHz.
NOTE 2: For a multi-band connector with Inter RF Bandwidth gap < 2*ΔfOBUE the emission limits within the Inter RF
Bandwidth gaps is calculated as a cumulative sum of contributions from adjacent sub-blocks or RF Bandwidth
on each side of the Inter RF Bandwidth gap
NOTE 3: The requirement is not applicable when Δfmax < 10 MHz.

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Table 6.6.4.5.5-1: Local Area BS operating band unwanted emission limits (NR bands >3GHz)

Frequency offset of Frequency offset of Basic limit (Note 1, 2) Measurement

measurement measurement filter centre bandwidth
filter -3dB point, Δf frequency, f_offset
0 MHz ≤ Δf < 5 MHz 0.05 MHz ≤ f_offset < 5.05 MHz 7  f _ offset 
− 28.2dBm− ⋅  − 0.05dB
5  MHz 
100 kHz
5 MHz ≤ Δf < min(10 5.05 MHz ≤ f_offset < min(10.05 -35.2 dBm
MHz, Δfmax) MHz, f_offsetmax)
10 MHz ≤ Δf ≤ Δfmax 10.05 MHz ≤ f_offset < f_offsetmax -37 dBm (Note 3)
NOTE 1: For a BS supporting non-contiguous spectrum operation within any operating band the emission limits within
sub-block gaps is calculated as a cumulative sum of contributions from adjacent sub blocks on each side of
the sub block gap. Exception is Δf ≥ 10MHz from both adjacent sub blocks on each side of the sub-block gap,
where the emission limits within sub-block gaps shall be -37dBm/100kHz.
NOTE 2: For a multi-band connector with Inter RF Bandwidth gap < 2*ΔfOBUE the emission limits within the Inter RF
Bandwidth gaps is calculated as a cumulative sum of contributions from adjacent sub-blocks or RF Bandwidth
on each side of the Inter RF Bandwidth gap
NOTE 3: The requirement is not applicable when Δfmax < 10 MHz.

6.6.4.5.6 Basic limits for additional requirements

6.6.4.5.6.1 Limits in FCC Title 47

In addition to the requirements in subclauses 6.6.4.5.2 to 6.6.4.5.5, the BS may have to comply with the applicable
emission limits established by FCC Title 47 [13], when deployed in regions where those limits are applied, and under
the conditions declared by the manufacturer.

6.6.4.5.6.2 Protection of DTT

In certain regions the following requirement may apply for protection of DTT. For BS type 1-C or BS type 1-H
operating in Band n20, the level of emissions in the band 470-790 MHz, measured in an 8 MHz filter bandwidth on
centre frequencies Ffilter according to table 6.6.4.5.6.2-1, basic limit is PEM,N declared by the manufacturer. This
requirement applies in the frequency range 470-790 MHz even though part of the range falls in the spurious domain.

Table 6.6.4.5.6.2-1: Declared emissions basic limit for protection of DTT

Filter centre frequency, Measurement Declared emission

Ffilter bandwidth basic limit (dBm)
Ffilter = 8*N + 306 (MHz); 8 MHz PEM,N
21 ≤ N ≤ 60

Note: The regional requirement is defined in terms of EIRP (effective isotropic radiated power), which is
dependent on both the BS emissions at the antenna connector and the deployment (including antenna gain
and feeder loss). The requirement defined above provides the characteristics of the BS needed to verify
compliance with the regional requirement. Compliance with the regional requirement can be determined
using the method outlined in TS 36.104 [13], annex G.

6.6.4.5.7 BS type 1-C

The operating band unwanted emissions for BS type 1-C for each antenna connector shall be below the applicable basic
limits defined in subclauses 6.6.4.5.2 – 6.6.4.5.6.

6.6.4.5.8 BS type 1-H

The operating band unwanted emissions requirements for BS type 1-H are that for each TAB connector TX min cell
group and each applicable basic limit in subclauses 6.6.4.5.2 – 6.6.4.5.6, the power summation emissions at the TAB
connectors of the TAB connector TX min cell group shall not exceed a BS limit specified as the basic limit + X, where
X = 10log10(NTXU,countedpercell), unless stated differently in regional regulation.

NOTE: Conformance to the BS type 1-H spurious emission requirement can be demonstrated by meeting at least
one of the following criteria as determined by the manufacturer:

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1) The sum of the emissions power measured on each TAB connector in the TAB connector TX min cell
group shall be less than or equal to the limit as defined in this subclause for the respective frequency
span.

Or

2) The unwanted emissions power at each TAB connector shall be less than or equal to the BS type 1-H
limit as defined in this subclause for the respective frequency span, scaled by -10log10(n), where n is the
number of TAB connectors in the TAB connector TX min cell group.

6.6.5 Transmitter spurious emissions

6.6.5.1 Definition and applicability
The transmitter spurious emission limits shall apply from 9 kHz to 12.75 GHz, excluding the frequency range from
ΔfOBUE below the lowest frequency of each supported downlink operating band, up to ΔfOBUE above the highest
frequency of each supported downlink operating band, where the ΔfOBUE is defined in table 6.6.1. For some operating
bands, the upper limit is higher than 12.75 GHz in order to comply with the 5th harmonic limit of the downlink
operating band, as specified in ITU-R recommendation SM.329 [5].

For a multi-band connector, each supported operating band together with ΔfOBUE around the band is excluded from the
transmitter spurious emissions requirement.

The requirements shall apply whatever the type of transmitter considered (single carrier or multi-carrier). It applies for
all transmission modes foreseen by the manufacturer’s specification.

Unless otherwise stated, all requirements are measured as mean power (RMS).

[For operation in region 2, where the FCC guidance for MIMO systems in [13] is applicable, NTXU,countedpercell shall be
equal to one for the purposes of calculating the spurious emissions limits in subclauses 6.6.5. For all other unwanted
emissions requirements, NTXU,countedpercell shall be the value calculated according to subclause 6.1.]

6.6.5.2 Minimum requirement

The minimum requirement applies per single-band connector, or per multi-band connector supporting transmission in
the operating band.

The minimum requirement for BS type 1-C is defined in TS 38.104 [2], subclause 6.6.5.3.

The minimum requirement for BS type 1-H is defined in TS 38.104 [2], subclause 6.6.5.4.

6.6.5.3 Test purpose

This test measures conducted spurious while the transmitter is in operation.

6.6.5.4 Method of test

6.6.5.4.1 Initial conditions
Test environment: Normal; see annex B.2.

RF channels to be tested for single carrier:

- B when testing the spurious frequencies below FDL_low - ΔfOBUE,

- T when testing the spurioue frequencies above FDL_high + ΔfOBUE; see subclause 4.9.1.

Base Station RF Bandwidth positions to be tested for multi-carrier and/or CA:

- BRFBW when testing the spurious frequencies below FDL_low - ΔfOBUE; TRFBW when testing the spurious frequencies
above FDL_high + ΔfOBUE in single-band operation; see subclause 4.9.1.

- BRFBW_T'RFBW when testing the spurious frequencies below FDL_low - ΔfOBUE of the lowest operating band;
B'RFBW_TRFBW when testing the spurious frequencies above FDL_high + ΔfOBUE of the highest operating band in
multi-band operation, see subclause 4.9.1.

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6.6.5.4.2 Procedure
For BS type 1-H where there may be multiple TAB connectors, they may be tested one at a time or multiple TAB
connectors may be tested in parallel as shown in annex D.3.1. Whichever method is used the procedure is repeated until
all TAB connectors necessary to demonstrate conformance have been tested.

1) Connect the single-band connector or multi-band connector under test to measurement equipment as shown in
annex D.1.1 for BS type 1-C and in annex D.3.1 for BS type 1-H. All connectors not under test shall be
terminated.

2) Measurements shall use a measurement bandwidth in accordance to the conditions in subclause 6.6.5.5.

The measurement device characteristics shall be:

- Detection mode: True RMS.

3) For a connectors declared to be capable of single carrier operation only (D.16), set the representative connectors
under test to transmit at rated carrier output power (Prated,c,AC, or Prated,c,TABC, D.21). Channel set-up shall be
according to NR-FR1-TM 1.1.

For a connector under test declared to be capable of multi-carrier and/or CA operation (D.15-D.16) set the
connector under test to transmit on all carriers configured using the applicable test configuration and
corresponding power setting specified in subclause 4.7 using the corresponding test models or set of physical
channels in subclause 4.9.

4) Measure the emission at the specified frequencies with specified measurement bandwidth and note that the
measured value does not exceed the test requirement in subclause 6.6.6.5.

In addition, for multi-band connectors, the following steps shall apply:

5) For a multi-band connectors and single band tests, repeat the steps above per involved operating band where
single band test configurations and test models shall apply with no carrier activated in the other operating band.

6.6.5.5 Test requirements

6.6.5.5.1 Basic limits
6.6.5.5.1.1 Tx spurious emissions

The limits of either table 6.6.5.5.1.1-1 (Category A limits) or table 6.6.5.5.1.1-2 (Category B limits) shall apply. The
application of either Category A or Category B limits shall be the same as for operating band unwanted emissions in
subclause 6.6.4, and as declared by the manufacturer (D.4).

Table 6.6.5.5.1.1-1: General BS transmitter spurious emission limits in FR1, Category A

Spurious frequency range Basic limit Measurement Notes

bandwidth
9 kHz – 150 kHz 1 kHz Note 1, Note 4
150 kHz – 30 MHz 10 kHz Note 1, Note 4
30 MHz – 1 GHz 100 kHz Note 1
1 GHz 12.75 GHz -13 dBm 1 MHz Note 1, Note 2
12.75 GHz – 5th harmonic of the 1 MHz Note 1, Note 2, Note 3
upper frequency edge of the DL
operating band in GHz
NOTE 1: Measurement bandwidths as in ITU-R SM.329 [2], s4.1.
NOTE 2: Upper frequency as in ITU-R SM.329 [2], s2.5 table 1.
NOTE 3: This spurious frequency range applies only for operating bands for which the 5th
harmonic of the upper frequency edge of the DL operating band is reaching beyond
12.75 GHz.
NOTE 4: This spurious frequency range applies only to BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H.

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Table 6.6.5.5.1.1-2: General BS transmitter spurious emission limits in FR1, Category B

Spurious frequency range Basic limit Measurement Notes

bandwidth
9 kHz – 150 kHz 1 kHz Note 1, Note 4
150 kHz – 30 MHz -36 dBm 10 kHz Note 1, Note 4
30 MHz – 1 GHz 100 kHz Note 1
1 GHz – 12.75 GHz 1 MHz Note 1, Note 2
12.75 GHz – 5th harmonic of the -30 dBm 1 MHz Note 1, Note 2, Note 3
upper frequency edge of the DL
operating band in GHz
NOTE 1: Measurement bandwidths as in ITU-R SM.329 [2], s4.1.
NOTE 2: Upper frequency as in ITU-R SM.329 [2], s2.5 table 1.
NOTE 3: This spurious frequency range applies only for operating bands for which the 5th
harmonic of the upper frequency edge of the DL operating band is reaching beyond
12.75 GHz.
NOTE 4: This spurious frequency range applies only to BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H.

6.6.5.5.1.2 Protection of the BS receiver of own or different BS

This requirement shall be applied for NR FDD operation in order to prevent the receivers of the BSs being desensitised
by emissions from a BS transmitter. It is measured at the transmit antenna connector for BS type 1-C or at the TAB
connector for BS type 1-H for any type of BS which has common or separate Tx/Rx antenna connectors / TAB
connectors.

The basic limits are provided in table 6.6.5.5.1.2-1.

Table 6.6.5.5.1.2-1: BS spurious emissions basic limits for protection of the BS receiver

BS class Frequency Basic limit Measurement

range bandwidth
Wide Area BS -96 dBm
Medium Range BS FUL_low – FUL_high -91 dBm 100 kHz
Local Area BS -88 dBm

6.6.5.5.1.3 Additional spurious emissions requirements

These requirements may be applied for the protection of system operating in frequency ranges other than the BS
downlink operating band. The limits may apply as an optional protection of such systems that are deployed in the same
geographical area as the BS, or they may be set by local or regional regulation as a mandatory requirement for an NR
operating band. It is in some cases not stated in the present document whether a requirement is mandatory or under
what exact circumstances that a limit applies, since this is set by local or regional regulation. An overview of regional
requirements in the present document is given in subclause 4.4.

Some requirements may apply for the protection of specific equipment (UE, MS and/or BS) or equipment operating in
specific systems (GSM, CDMA, UTRA, E-UTRA, NR, etc.) as listed below.

The power of any spurious emission shall not exceed the basic limits of table 6.6.5.5.1.3-1 for a BS where requirements
for co-existence with the system listed in the first column apply. For a multi-band connector, the exclusions and
conditions in the Note column of table 6.6.5.5.1.3-1 apply for each supported operating band.

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other frequency bands

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System type Frequency range Basic Measurement Note

for NR to co- for co-existence limit bandwidth
exist with requirement
GSM900 921 – 960 MHz -57 dBm 100 kHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
band n8
876 – 915 MHz -61 dBm 100 kHz For the frequency range 880-915 MHz, this
requirement does not apply to BS operating in band
n8, since it is already covered by the requirement in
subclause 6.6.5.5.1.2.
DCS1800 1805 – 1880 MHz -47 dBm 100 kHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
band n3.
1710 – 1785 MHz -61 dBm 100 kHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
band n3, since it is already covered by the
requirement in subclause 6.6.5.5.1.2.
PCS1900 1930 1990 MHz -47 dBm 100 kHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
band n2, n25 or band n70.
1850 – 1910 MHz -61 dBm 100 kHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
band n2 or n25 since it is already covered by the
requirement in subclause 6.6.5.5.1.2.
GSM850 or 869 – 894 MHz -57 dBm 100 kHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
CDMA850 band n5.
824 – 849 MHz -61 dBm 100 kHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
band n5, since it is already covered by the
requirement in subclause 6.6.5.5.1.2.
UTRA FDD 2110 – 2170 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
Band I or band n1
E-UTRA Band 1920 – 1980 MHz -49 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
1 or NR Band band n1, since it is already covered by the
n1 requirement in subclause 6.6.5.5.1.2.
UTRA FDD 1930 – 1990 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
Band II or band n2 or n70.
E-UTRA Band 1850 – 1910 MHz -49 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
2 or NR Band band n2, since it is already covered by the
n2 requirement in subclause 6.6.5.5.1.2.
UTRA FDD 1805 – 1880 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
Band III or band n3.
E-UTRA Band 1710 – 1785 MHz -49 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
3 or NR Band band n3, since it is already covered by the
n3 requirement in subclause 6.6.5.5.1.2.
UTRA FDD 2110 – 2155 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
Band IV or band n66
E-UTRA Band 1710 – 1755 MHz -49 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
4 band n66, since it is already covered by the
requirement in subclause 6.6.5.5.1.2.
UTRA FDD 869 – 894 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
Band V or band n5.
E-UTRA Band 824 – 849 MHz -49 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
5 or NR Band band n5, since it is already covered by the
n5 requirement in subclause 6.6.5.5.1.2.
UTRA FDD 860 – 890 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz
Band VI, XIX or 815 – 830 MHz -49 dBm 1 MHz
E-UTRA Band 830 – 845 MHz -49 dBm 1 MHz
6, 18, 19
2620 – 2690 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
UTRA FDD band n7.
Band VII or 2500 – 2570 MHz -49 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
E-UTRA Band band n7, since it is already covered by the
7 or NR Band requirement in subclause 6.6.5.5.1.2.
n7
925 – 960 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
UTRA FDD band n8.
Band VIII or 880 – 915 MHz -49 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
E-UTRA Band band n8, since it is already covered by the
8 or NR Band requirement in subclause 6.6.5.5.1.2.
n8
1844.9 – 1879.9 -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
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1749.9 – 1784.9 -49 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
UTRA FDD MHz band n3, since it is already covered by the
Band IX or requirement in subclause 6.6.5.5.1.2.
E-UTRA Band
9
UTRA FDD 2110 – 2170 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
Band X or band n66
E-UTRA Band 1710 – 1770 MHz -49 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
10 band n66, since it is already covered by the
requirement in subclause 6.6.5.5.1.2.
UTRA FDD 1475.9 – 1510.9 -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
Band XI or XXI MHz Band n50, n74 or n75.
or 1427.9 – 1447.9 -49 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
E-UTRA Band MHz Band n50, n51, n74, n75 or n76.
11 or 21 1447.9 – 1462.9 -49 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
MHz Band n50, n74 or n75.
UTRA FDD 729 – 746 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
Band XII or band n12.
E-UTRA Band 699 – 716 MHz -49 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
12 or NR Band band n12, since it is already covered by the
n12 requirement in sub-clause 6.6.5.5.1.2.
UTRA FDD 746 – 756 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz
Band XIII or 777 – 787 MHz -49 dBm 1 MHz
E-UTRA Band
13
UTRA FDD 758 – 768 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz
Band XIV or 788 – 798 MHz -49 dBm 1 MHz
E-UTRA Band
14
E-UTRA Band 734 – 746 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz
17 704 – 716 MHz -49 dBm 1 MHz
UTRA FDD 791 – 821 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
Band XX or E- band n20 or n28.
UTRA Band 20 832 – 862 MHz -49 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
or NR Band band n20, since it is already covered by the
n20 requirement in subclause 6.6.5.5.1.2.
UTRA FDD 3510 – 3590 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz
Band XXII or 3410 – 3490 MHz -49 dBm 1 MHz
E-UTRA Band
22
E-UTRA Band 1525 – 1559 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz
24 1626.5 – 1660.5 -49 dBm 1 MHz
MHz
UTRA FDD 1930 – 1995 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
Band XXV or band n2, n25 or n70.
E-UTRA Band 1850 – 1915 MHz -49 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
25 or NR band band n25 since it is already covered by the
n25 requirement in subclause 6.6.5.5.1.2. For BS
operating in Band n2, it applies for 1910 MHz to
1915 MHz, while the rest is covered in subclause
6.6.5.5.1.2.
UTRA FDD 859 – 894 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
Band XXVI or band n5.
E-UTRA Band 814 – 849 MHz -49 dBm 1 MHz For BS operating in Band n5, it applies for 814 MHz to
26 824 MHz, while the rest is covered in subclause
6.6.5.5.1.2.
E-UTRA Band 852 – 869 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
27 Band n5.
807 – 824 MHz -49 dBm 1 MHz This requirement also applies to BS operating in Band
n28, starting 4 MHz above the Band n28 downlink
operating band (Note 5).
E-UTRA Band 758 – 803 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
28 or NR Band band n20 or n28.
n28 703 – 748 MHz -49 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
band n28, since it is already covered by the
requirement in subclause 6.6.5.5.1.2.
E-UTRA Band 717 – 728 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz
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E-UTRA Band 2350 – 2360 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz

30 2305 – 2315 MHz -49 dBm 1 MHz
E-UTRA Band 462.5 -467.5 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz
31 452.5 -457.5 MHz -49 dBm 1 MHz
UTRA FDD 1452 – 1496 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
band XXXII or Band n50, n74 or n75.
E-UTRA band
32
UTRA TDD 1900 – 1920 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz
Band a) or E-
UTRA Band 33
UTRA TDD 2010 – 2025 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
Band a) or E- Band n34.
UTRA Band 34
or NR band
n34
UTRA TDD 1850 – 1910 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz
Band b) or E-
UTRA Band 35
UTRA TDD 1930 – 1990 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
Band b) or E- Band n2 or n25.
UTRA Band 36
UTRA TDD 1910 – 1930 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz
Band c) or E-
UTRA Band 37
UTRA TDD 2570 – 2620 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
Band d) or E- Band n38.
UTRA Band 38
or NR Band
n38
UTRA TDD 1880 – 1920MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
Band f) or E- Band n39.
UTRA Band 39
or NR band
n39
UTRA TDD 2300 – 2400MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
Band e) or E- Band n40.
UTRA Band 40
or NR Band
n40
E-UTRA Band 2496 – 2690 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This is not applicable to BS operating in Band n41.
41 or NR Band
n41
E-UTRA Band 3400 – 3600 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This is not applicable to BS operating in Band n77 and
42 n78.
E-UTRA Band 3600 – 3800 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This is not applicable to BS operating in Band n77 and
43 n78.
E-UTRA Band 703 – 803 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This is not applicable to BS operating in Band n28.
44
E-UTRA Band 1447 – 1467 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz
45
E-UTRA Band 5150 – 5925 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz
46
E-UTRA Band 5855 – 5925 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz
47
E-UTRA Band 3550 – 3700 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz
48
E-UTRA Band 1432 – 1517 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
50 or NR band Band n50, n51, n74, n75 or n76.
n50
E-UTRA Band 1427 – 1432 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
51 or NR Band Band n50, n51, n75 or n76.
n51
E-UTRA Band 2110 – 2200 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
65 band n1,
1920 – 2010 MHz -49 dBm 1 MHz For BS operating in Band n1, it applies for 1980 MHz
to 2010 MHz, while the rest is covered in subclause
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E-UTRA Band 2110 – 2200 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
66 or NR Band band n66.
n66 1710 – 1780 MHz -49 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
band n66, since it is already covered by the
requirement in subclause 6.6.5.5.1.2.
E-UTRA Band 738 – 758 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
67 Band n28.
E-UTRA Band 753 -783 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
68 band n28.
698-728 MHz -49 dBm 1 MHz For BS operating in Band n28, this requirement
applies between 698 MHz and 703 MHz, while the rest
is covered in subclause 6.6.5.5.1.2.
E-UTRA Band 2570 – 2620 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
69 Band n38.
E-UTRA Band 1995 – 2020 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
70 or NR Band band n2, n25 or n70
n70 1695 – 1710 MHz -49 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
band n70, since it is already covered by the
requirement in subclause 66.6.5.5.1.2.
E-UTRA Band 617 – 652 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
71 or NR Band band n71
n71 663 – 698 MHz -49 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
band n71, since it is already covered by the
requirement in subclause 6.6.5.5.1.2.
E-UTRA Band 461 – 466 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz
72 451 – 456 MHz -49 dBm 1 MHz
E-UTRA Band 1475 – 1518 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
74 or NR Band Band n50, n75 or n75.
n74 1427 – 1470 MHz -49 dBm 1MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
Band n50, n51, n74, n75 or n76.
E-UTRA Band 1432 – 1517 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
75 or NR Band Band n50, n51, n74, n75 or n76.
n75
E-UTRA Band 1427 – 1432 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
76 or NR Band Band n50, n51, n75 or n76.
n76
NR Band n77 3.3 – 4.2 GHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
Band n77 and n 78
NR Band n78 3.3 – 3.8 GHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
Band n77 and n78
NR Band n79 4.4 – 5.0 GHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
Band n79
NR Band n80 1710 – 1785 MHz -49 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
band n3, since it is already covered by the
requirement in subclause 6.6.5.2.2.
NR Band n81 880 – 915 MHz -49 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
band n8, since it is already covered by the
requirement in subclause 6.6.5.2.2.
NR Band n82 832 – 862 MHz -49 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
band n20, since it is already covered by the
requirement in subclause 6.6.5.2.2.
NR Band n83 703 – 748 MHz -49 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
band n28, since it is already covered by the
requirement in subclause 6.6.5.2.2.
NR Band n84 1920 – 1980 MHz -49 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
band n1, since it is already covered by the
requirement in subclause 6.6.5.2.2.
E-UTRA Band 728 - 746 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
85 band n12.
698 - 716 MHz -49 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
band n12, since it is already covered by the
requirement in subclause 6.6.5.2.2.
NR Band n86 1710 – 1780 MHz -49 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
band n66, since it is already covered by the
requirement in subclause 6.6.5.2.2.

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NOTE 1: As defined in the scope for spurious emissions in this subclause, except for the cases where the noted
requirements apply to a BS operating in Band n28, the co-existence requirements in table 6.6.5.5.1.3-1do
not apply for the ΔfOBUE frequency range immediately outside the downlink operating band (see TS
38.104 [2], table 5.2-1). Emission limits for this excluded frequency range may be covered by local or
regional requirements.

NOTE 2: Table 6.6.5.5.1.3-1 assumes that two operating bands, where the frequency ranges in TS 38.104 [2],
table 5.2-1 would be overlapping, are not deployed in the same geographical area. For such a case of
operation with overlapping frequency arrangements in the same geographical area, special co-existence
requirements may apply that are not covered by the 3GPP specifications.

NOTE 3: TDD base stations deployed in the same geographical area, that are synchronized and use the same or
adjacent operating bands can transmit without additional co-existence requirements. For unsynchronized
base stations, special co-existence requirements may apply that are not covered by the 3GPP
specifications.

NOTE 4: For NR Band n28 BS, specific solutions may be required to fulfil the spurious emissions limits for BS for
co-existence with E-UTRA Band 27 UL operating band.

The following requirement may be applied for the protection of PHS. This requirement is also applicable at specified
frequencies falling between ΔfOBUE below the lowest BS transmitter frequency of the downlink operating band and
ΔfOBUE above the highest BS transmitter frequency of the downlink operating band. ΔfOBUE is defined in subclause
6.6.1.

The basic limits for this requirement is:

Table 6.6.5.5.1.3-2: BS spurious emissions basic limits for BS for co-existence with PHS

Frequency range Basic limit Measurement Note

bandwidth
1884.5 – 1915.7 MHz -41 dBm 300 kHz Applicable when co-existence with PHS
system operating in 1884.5 - 1915.7MHz

In certain regions, the following requirement may apply to NR BS operating in Band n50 and n75 within 1432-1452
MHz, and in Band n51 and Band n76. The basic limits are specified in table 6.6.5.5.1.3-4. This requirement is also
applicable at the frequency range from ΔfOBUE below the lowest frequency of the BS downlink operating band up to
ΔfOBUE above the highest frequency of the BS downlink operating band.
Table 6.6.5.5.1.3-4: Additional operating band unwanted emission basic limits for NR BS operating in
Band n50 and n75 within 1432-1452 MHz, and in Band 51 and 76

Filter centre frequency, filter Basic limit Measurement

bandwidth
Ffilter = 1413.5 MHz -42 dBm 27 MHz

In certain regions, the following requirement may apply to BS operating in NR Band n50 within 1492-1517 MHz. The
maximum level of emissions, measured on centre frequencies Ffilter with filter bandwidth according to table 6.6.5.5.1.3-
5, shall be defined according to the basic limits PEM,n50,a and PEM,B50,b declared by the manufacturer.

Table 6.6.5.2.3-5: Operating band n50, n74 and n75 declared emission above 1518 MHz

Filter centre frequency, Ffilter Declared emission Measurement

basic limit [dBm] bandwidth
1518.5 MHz ≤ Ffilter ≤ 1519.5 MHz PEM, n50,a 1 MHz
1520.5 MHz ≤ Ffilter ≤ 1558.5 MHz PEM,n50,b 1 MHz
NOTE: The regional requirement, included in [14], is defined in terms of EIRP, which is dependent on both the
BS emissions at the antenna connector and the deployment (including antenna gain and feeder loss). The
requirement defined above provides the characteristics of the base station needed to verify compliance
with the regional requirement. The assessment of the EIRP level is described in TS 38.104 [2] annex E.

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6.6.5.5.1.4 Co-location with other base stations

These requirements may be applied for the protection of other BS receivers when GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900,
GSM850, CDMA850, UTRA FDD, UTRA TDD, E-UTRA and/or NR BS are co-located with a BS.

The requirements assume a 30 dB coupling loss between transmitter and receiver and are based on co-location with
base stations of the same class.

The basic limits are in table 6.6.5.5.1.4-1 for a BS where requirements for co-location with a BS type listed in the first
column apply, depending on the declared BS class (D.2). For a multi-band connector, the exclusions and conditions in
the Note column of table 6.6.5.5.1.4-1 shall apply for each supported operating band.

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Type of co-located BS Frequency range for Basic limit Measurement Note

co-location WA BS MR BS LA BS bandwidth
requirement
GSM900 876-915 MHz -98 -91 -70 100 kHz
dBm dBm dBm
DCS1800 1710 – 1785 MHz -98 -91 -80 100 kHz
dBm dBm dBm
PCS1900 1850 – 1910 MHz -98 -91 -80 100 kHz
dBm dBm dBm
GSM850 or CDMA850 824 – 849 MHz -98 -91 -70 100 kHz
dBm dBm dBm
UTRA FDD Band I or E- 1920 – 1980 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
UTRA Band 1 or NR dBm dBm dBm
Band n1
UTRA FDD Band II or E- 1850 – 1910 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
UTRA Band 2 or NR dBm dBm dBm
Band n2
UTRA FDD Band III or E- 1710 – 1785 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
UTRA Band 3 or NR dBm dBm dBm
Band n3
UTRA FDD Band IV or E- 1710 – 1755 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
UTRA Band 4 dBm dBm dBm
UTRA FDD Band V or E- 824 – 849 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
UTRA Band 5 or NR dBm dBm dBm
Band n5
UTRA FDD Band VI, XIX 830 – 845 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
or E-UTRA Band 6, 19 dBm dBm dBm
UTRA FDD Band VII or 2500 – 2570 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
E-UTRA Band 7 or NR dBm dBm dBm
Band n7
UTRA FDD Band VIII or 880 – 915 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
E-UTRA Band 8 or NR dBm dBm dBm
Band n8
UTRA FDD Band IX or E- 1749.9 – 1784.9 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
UTRA Band 9 dBm dBm dBm
UTRA FDD Band X or E- 1710 – 1770 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
UTRA Band 10 dBm dBm dBm
UTRA FDD Band XI or E- 1427.9 –1447.9 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz This is not
UTRA Band 11 dBm dBm dBm applicable to BS
operating in
Band n50, n74 or
n75
UTRA FDD Band XII or 699 – 716 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
E-UTRA Band 12 or NR dBm dBm dBm
Band n12
UTRA FDD Band XIII or 777 – 787 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
E-UTRA Band 13 dBm dBm dBm
UTRA FDD Band XIV or 788 – 798 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
E-UTRA Band 14 dBm dBm dBm
E-UTRA Band 17 704 – 716 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
dBm dBm dBm
E-UTRA Band 18 815 – 830 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
dBm dBm dBm
UTRA FDD Band XX or 832 – 862 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
E-UTRA Band 20 or NR dBm dBm dBm
Band n20
UTRA FDD Band XXI or 1447.9 – 1462.9 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz This is not
E-UTRA Band 21 dBm dBm dBm applicable to BS
operating in
Band n50, n74 or
n75
UTRA FDD Band XXII or 3410 – 3490 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
E-UTRA Band 22 dBm dBm dBm
E-UTRA Band 23 2000 – 2020 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
dBm dBm dBm
E-UTRA Band 24 1626.5 – 1660.5 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
dBm dBm dBm

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UTRA FDD Band XXV or 1850 – 1915 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
E-UTRA Band 25 or NR dBm dBm dBm
Band n25
UTRA FDD Band XXVI or 814 – 849 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
E-UTRA Band 26 dBm dBm dBm
E-UTRA Band 27 807 – 824 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
dBm dBm dBm
E-UTRA Band 28 or NR 703 – 748 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
Band n28 dBm dBm dBm
E-UTRA Band 30 2305 – 2315 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
dBm dBm dBm
E-UTRA Band 31 452.5 -457.5 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
dBm dBm dBm
UTRA TDD Band a) or E- 1900 – 1920 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
UTRA Band 33 dBm dBm dBm
UTRA TDD Band a) or E- 2010 – 2025 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz This is not
UTRA Band 34 or NR dBm dBm dBm applicable to BS
band n34 operating in
Band n34
UTRA TDD Band b) or E- 1850 – 1910 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
UTRA Band 35 dBm dBm dBm
UTRA TDD Band b) or E- 1930 – 1990 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz This is not
UTRA Band 36 dBm dBm dBm applicable to BS
operating in
Band n2 or band
n25
UTRA TDD Band c) or E- 1910 – 1930 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
UTRA Band 37 dBm dBm dBm
UTRA TDD Band d) or E- 2570 – 2620 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz This is not
UTRA Band 38 or NR dBm dBm dBm applicable to BS
Band n38 operating in
Band n38.
UTRA TDD Band f) or E- 1880 – 1920MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz This is not
UTRA Band 39 or NR dBm dBm dBm applicable to BS
band n39 operating in
Band n39
UTRA TDD Band e) or E- 2300 – 2400MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz This is not
UTRA Band 40 or NR dBm dBm dBm applicable to BS
Band n40 operating in
Band n40.
E-UTRA Band 41 or NR 2496 – 2690 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz This is not
Band n41 dBm dBm dBm applicable to BS
operating in
Band n41
E-UTRA Band 42 3400 – 3600 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
dBm dBm dBm
E-UTRA Band 43 3600 – 3800 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
dBm dBm dBm
E-UTRA Band 44 703 – 803 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz This is not
dBm dBm dBm applicable to BS
operating in
Band n28
E-UTRA Band 45 1447 – 1467 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
dBm dBm dBm
E-UTRA Band 46 5150 – 5925 MHz N/A -91 -88 100 kHz
dBm dBm
E-UTRA Band 48 3550 – 3700 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
dBm dBm dBm
E-UTRA Band 50 or NR 1432 – 1517 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz This is not
band n50 dBm dBm dBm applicable to BS
operating in
Band n50, n74or
n75

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E-UTRA Band 51 or NR 1427 – 1432 MHz N/A N/A -88 100 kHz This is not
Band n51 dBm applicable to BS
operating in
Band n50, n74,
n75 or n76
E-UTRA Band 65 1920 – 2010 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
dBm dBm dBm
E-UTRA Band 66 or NR 1710 – 1780 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
Band n66 dBm dBm dBm
E-UTRA Band 68 698 – 728 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
dBm dBm dBm
E-UTRA Band 70 or NR 1695 – 1710 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
Band n70 dBm dBm dBm
E-UTRA Band 71 or NR 663 – 698 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
Band n71 dBm dBm dBm
E-UTRA Band 72 451 – 456 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
dBm dBm dBm
E-UTRA Band 74 or NR 1427 – 1470 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz This is not
Band n74 dBm dBm dBm applicable to BS
operating in
Band n50 and
n51
NR Band n77 3.3 – 4.2 GHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
dBm dBm dBm
NR Band n78 3.3 – 3.8 GHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
dBm dBm dBm
NR Band n79 4.4 – 5.0 GHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
dBm dBm dBm
NR Band n80 1710 – 1785 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
dBm dBm dBm
NR Band n81 880 – 915 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
dBm dBm dBm
NR Band n82 832 – 862 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
dBm dBm dBm
NR Band n83 703 – 748 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
dBm dBm dBm
NR Band n84 1920 – 1980 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
dBm dBm dBm
E-UTRA Band 85 698 - 716 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
dBm dBm dBm
NR Band n86 1710 – 1780 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
dBm dBm dBm
NOTE 1: As defined in the scope for spurious emissions in this subclause, the co-location requirements in
table 6.6.5.5.1.4-1 do not apply for the frequency range extending ΔfOBUE immediately outside the BS
transmit frequency range of a downlink operating band (see TS 38.104 [2] table 5.2-1). The current state-
of-the-art technology does not allow a single generic solution for co-location with other system on
adjacent frequencies for 30dB BS-BS minimum coupling loss. However, there are certain site-
engineering solutions that can be used. These techniques are addressed in TR 25.942 [15].

NOTE 2: Table 6.6.5.5.1.4-1 assumes that two operating bands, where the corresponding BS transmit and receive
frequency ranges in TS 38.104 [2] table 5.2-1 would be overlapping, are not deployed in the same
geographical area. For such a case of operation with overlapping frequency arrangements in the same
geographical area, special co-location requirements may apply that are not covered by the 3GPP
specifications.

NOTE 3: Co-located TDD base stations that are synchronized and using the same or adjacent operating band can
transmit without special co-locations requirements. For unsynchronized base stations, special co-location
requirements may apply that are not covered by the 3GPP specifications.

6.6.5.5.3 BS type 1-C

The Tx spurious emissions for BS type 1-C for each antenna connector shall not exceed the basic limits specified in
subclause 6.6.5.5.1.

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6.6.5.5.4 BS type 1-H

The Tx spurious emissions requirements for BS type 1-H are that for each TAB connector TX min cell group and each
applicable basic limit in subclause 6.6.5.5.1, the power summation emissions at the TAB connectors of the TAB
connector TX min cell group shall not exceed an OTA limit specified as the basic limit + X, where X =
10log10(NTXU,countedpercell), unless stated differently in regional regulation.

NOTE: Conformance to the BS type 1-H spurious emission requirement can be demonstrated by meeting at least
one of the following criteria as determined by the manufacturer:

1) The sum of the emissions power measured on each TAB connector in the TAB connector TX min cell
group shall be less than or equal to the limit as defined in this subclause for the respective frequency
span.

Or

2) The unwanted emissions power at each TAB connector shall be less than or equal to the BS type 1-H
limit as defined in this subclause for the respective frequency span, scaled by -10log10(n), where n is the
number of TAB connectors in the TAB connector TX min cell group.

6.7 Transmitter intermodulation

6.7.1 Definition and applicability
The transmitter intermodulation requirement is a measure of the capability of the transmitter unit to inhibit the
generation of signals in its non-linear elements caused by presence of the wanted signal and an interfering signal
reaching the transmitter unit via the antenna, RDN and antenna array. The requirement shall apply during the
transmitter ON period and the transmitter transient period.

For BS type 1-C, the transmitter intermodulation level is the power of the intermodulation products when an interfering
signal is injected into the antenna connector.

For BS type 1-H, the transmitter intermodulation level is the power of the intermodulation products when an interfering
signal is injected into the TAB connector.

For BS type 1-H, there are two types of transmitter intermodulation cases captured by the transmitter intermodulation
requirement:

1) Co-location transmitter intermodulation in which the interfering signal is from a co-located base station.

2) Intra-system transmitter intermodulation in which the interfering signal is from other transmitter units within the
BS type 1-H.

For BS type 1-H, the co-location transmitter intermodulation requirement is considered sufficient if the interference
signal for the co-location requirement is higher than the declared interference signal for intra-system transmitter (D.30)
intermodulation requirement.

6.7.2 Minimum requirement

The minimum requirement applies per single-band connector, or per multi-band connector supporting transmission in
the operating band.

The minimum requirement for BS type 1-C is defined in TS 38.104 [2], subclause 6.7.2.

The minimum requirement for BS type 1-H is defined in TS 38.104 [2], subclause 6.7.3.

6.7.3 Test purpose

The test purpose is to verify the ability of the transmitter units associated with the single-band connectors or multi-band
connector under test to restrict the generation of intermodulation products in its nonlinear elements caused by presence
of the wanted signal and an interfering signal reaching the transmitter via the antenna to below specified levels.

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6.7.4 Method of test

6.7.4.1 Initial conditions
Test environment: Normal; see annex B.2.

RF channels to be tested for single carrier: M; see subclause 4.9.1.

Base Station RF Bandwidth positions to be tested for multi-carrier and/or CA:

- MRFBW in single-band operation; see subclause 4.9.1.

- BRFBW_T'RFBW and B'RFBW_TRFBW in multi-band operation, see subclause 4.9.1.

NOTE: When testing in M (or MRFBW), if the interferer is fully or partially located outside the supported
frequency range, then the test shall be done instead in B (or BRFBW) and T (or TRFBW), and only with
the interferer located inside the supported frequency range.

6.7.4.2 Procedure
For BS type 1-H where there may be multiple TAB connectors, they may be tested one at a time or multiple TAB
connectors may be tested in parallel as shown in annex D.3.1. Whichever method is used the procedure is repeated until
all TAB connectors necessary to demonstrate conformance have been tested.

1) Connect the single-band connector or multi-band connector under test to measurement equipment as shown in
annex D.1.2 for BS type 1-C and in annex D.3.2 for BS type 1-H. All connectors not under test shall be
terminated.

2) The measurement device characteristics shall be:

- Detection mode: True RMS.

3) For a connectors declared to be capable of single carrier operation only (D.16), set the representative connectors
under test to transmit at rated carrier output power Prated,c,AC for BS type 1-C and Prated,c,TABC for BS type 1-H
(D.21). Channel set-up shall be according to NR-FR1-TM 1.1.

For a connector under test declared to be capable of multi-carrier and/or CA operation (D.15-D.16) set the
connector under test to transmit on all carriers configured using the applicable test configuration and
corresponding power setting specified in subclause 4.7 using the corresponding test models or set of physical
channels in subclause 4.9.

4) Generate the interfering signal according to NR-FR1-TM 1.1, as defined in subclause 4.9.2, with the supported
minimum channel bandwidth (BWChannel) with 15 kHz SCS of the band and a centre frequency offset from the
1
lower/upper edge of the wanted signal or edge of sub-block inside a sub-block gap foffset = ±BWChannel n −  , for
 2
n = 1, 2 and 3, but exclude interfering frequencies that are outside of the allocated downlink operating band or
interfering frequencies that are not completely within the sub-block gap or within the Inter RF Bandwidth gap.

5) Adjust ATT attenuator (as in the test setup in annex D.1.2 for BS type 1-C and in annex D.3.2 for BS type 1-H)
so that level of the interfering signal is as defined in subclause 6.7.5.

6) Perform the unwanted emission tests specified in subclauses 6.6.3 and 6.6.4 for all third and fifth order
intermodulation products which appear in the frequency ranges defined in subclauses 6.6.3 and 6.6.4. The width
of the intermodulation products shall be taken into account.

7) Perform the transmitter spurious emissions test as specified in subclause 6.6.5, for all third and fifth order
intermodulation products which appear in the frequency ranges defined in subclause 6.6.5. The width of the
intermodulation products shall be taken into account.

8) Verify that the emission level does not exceed the required level in subclause 6.7.5 with the exception of
interfering signal frequencies.

9) Repeat the test for the remaining interfering signal centre frequency offsets according to step 4.

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10) Repeat the test for the remaining test signals defined in subclause 6.7.5 for additional requirements and for BS
type 1-H intra-system requirements.

In addition, for multi-band connectors, the following steps shall apply:

11) For a multi-band connectors and single band tests, repeat the steps above per involved operating band where
single band test configurations and test models shall apply with no carrier activated in the other operating band.

NOTE: The third order intermodulation products are centred at 2F1±F2 and 2F2±F1. The fifth order
intermodulation products are centred at 3F1±2F2, 3F2±2F1, 4F1±F2, and 4F2±F1 where F1 represents
the test signal centre frequency or centre frequency of each sub-block and F2 represents the interfering
signal centre frequency. The widths of intermodulation products are:

- (n*BWF1 + m* BWF2) for the nF1±mF2 products;

- (n* BWF2 + m* BWF1) for the nF2±mF1 products;

where BWF1 represents the test wanted signal RF bandwidth or channel bandwidth in case of single
carrier, or sub-block bandwidth and BWF2 represents the interfering signal channel bandwidth.

6.7.5 Test requirements

6.7.5.1 BS type 1-C
6.7.5.1.1 Co-location minimum requirements
For BS type 1-C, the wanted signal and interfering signal centre frequency is specified in table 6.7.5.1.1-1, where
interfering signal level is rated total output power (Prated,t,AC) at antenna connector in the operating band – 30 dB.

The requirement is applicable outside the Base Station RF Bandwidth or Radio Bandwidth. The interfering signal offset
is defined relative to the Base Station RF Bandwidth edges or Radio Bandwidth edges.

For a BS operating in non-contiguous spectrum, the requirement is also applicable inside a sub-block gap for interfering
signal offsets where the interfering signal falls completely within the sub-block gap. The interfering signal offset is
defined relative to the sub-block edges.

For a multi-band connector, the requirement shall apply relative to the Base Station RF Bandwidth edges of each
supported operating band. In case the Inter RF Bandwidth gap is less than 3*BWChannel MHz (where BWChannel is the
minimal BS channel bandwidth of the band), the requirement in the gap shall apply only for interfering signal offsets
where the interfering signal falls completely within the Inter RF Bandwidth gap.

The transmitter intermodulation level shall not exceed the unwanted emission limits in subclauses 6.6.3, 6.6.4 and 6.6.5
in the presence of an NR interfering signal according to table 6.7.5.1.1-1.

Table 6.7.5.1.1-1: Interfering and wanted signals for the co-location transmitter intermodulation
requirement

Parameter Value
Wanted signal type NR single carrier, or multi-carrier, or multiple intra-band
contiguously or non-contiguously aggregated carriers
Interfering signal type NR signal, the supported minimum BS channel bandwidth
(BW Channel) with 15 kHz SCS of the band
Interfering signal level Rated total output power (Prated,t,AC) in the operating band –
30 dB
Interfering signal centre frequency offset from the  1
lower/upper edge of the wanted signal or edge of sub- foffset = ±BWChannel n −  , for n=1, 2 and 3
block inside a sub-block gap  2
NOTE: Interfering signal positions that are partially or completely outside of any downlink operating band of the BS
are excluded from the requirement, unless the interfering signal positions fall within the frequency range of
adjacent downlink operating bands in the same geographical area.

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6.7.5.1.2 Additional requirements

6.7.5.2 BS type 1-H

6.7.5.2.1 Co-location minimum requirements
The transmitter intermodulation level shall not exceed the unwanted emission limits in subclauses 6.6.3, 6.6.4 and 6.6.5
in the presence of an NR interfering signal according to table 6.7.5.2.1-1.

The requirement is applicable outside the Base Station RF Bandwidth edges. The interfering signal offset is defined
relative to the Base Station RF Bandwidth edges or Radio Bandwidth edges.

For TAB connectors supporting operation in non-contiguous spectrum, the requirement is also applicable inside a sub-
block gap for interfering signal offsets where the interfering signal falls completely within the sub-block gap. The
interfering signal offset is defined relative to the sub-block edges.

For multi-band connector, the requirement shall apply relative to the Base Station RF Bandwidth edges of each
operating band. In case the inter RF Bandwidth gap is less than 3*BWChannel MHz (where BWChannel is the minimal BS
channel bandwidth of the band), the requirement in the gap shall apply only for interfering signal offsets where the
interfering signal falls completely within the inter RF Bandwidth gap.

Table 6.7.5.2.1-1: Interfering and wanted signals for the co-location transmitter intermodulation
requirement

Parameter Value
Wanted signal type NR single carrier, or multi-carrier, or multiple intra-band contiguously or non-
contiguously aggregated carriers
Interfering signal type NR signal, the minimum supported BS channel bandwidth (BWChannel) with
15 kHz SCS of the band
Interfering signal level Rated total output power per TAB connector (Prated,t,TABC) in the operating band
– 30 dB
Interfering signal centre frequency  1
offset from the lower/upper edge of the foffset = ± BWChannel n −  , for n=1, 2 and 3
wanted signal or edge of sub-block  2
inside a gap
NOTE: Interfering signal positions that are partially or completely outside of any downlink operating band of the TAB
connector are excluded from the requirement, unless the interfering signal positions fall within the frequency
range of adjacent downlink operating bands in the same geographical area.

6.7.5.2.2 Intra-system minimum requirements

The transmitter intermodulation level shall not exceed the unwanted emission limits in subclauses 6.6.3 and 6.6.4 in the
presence of an NR interfering signal according to table 6.7.5.2.2-1.

Table 6.7.5.2.2-1: Interfering and wanted signals for intra-system transmitter intermodulation
requirement

Parameter Value
Wanted signal type NR signal
Interfering signal type NR signal of the same BS channel bandwidth and SCS as the wanted
signal (Note 1).
Interfering signal level Power level declared by the BS manufacturer in D.29 (Note 2).
Frequency offset between interfering 0 MHz
signal and wanted signal
NOTE 1: The interfering signal shall be incoherent with the wanted signal.
NOTE 2: The declared interfering signal power level at each TAB connector is the sum of the co-channel leakage
power coupled via the combined RDN and Antenna Array from all the other TAB connectors, but does not
comprise power radiated from the Antenna Array and reflected back from the environment. The power at
each of the interfering TAB connectors is Prated,c,TABC.

6.7.5.2.3 Additional requirements

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7 Conducted receiver characteristics

7.1 General
Conducted receiver characteristics are specified at the antenna connector for BS type 1-C and at the TAB connector for
BS type 1-H, with full complement of transceivers for the configuration in normal operating condition.

Unless otherwise stated, the following arrangements apply for conducted receiver characteristics requirements in
clause 7:

- Requirements apply during the BS receive period.

- Requirements shall be met for any transmitter setting.

- For FDD operation the requirements shall be met with the transmitter unit(s) ON.

- Throughput requirements defined for the conducted receiver characteristics do not assume HARQ
retransmissions.

- When BS is configured to receive multiple carriers, all the throughput requirements are applicable for each
received carrier.

- For ACS, blocking and intermodulation characteristics, the negative offsets of the interfering signal apply
relative to the lower edge and positive offsets of the interfering signal apply relative to the higher edge.

NOTE 1: In normal operating condition the BS in FDD operation is configured to transmit and receive at the same
time.

NOTE 2: In normal operating condition the BS in TDD operation is configured to TX OFF power during receive
period.

For BS type 1-H if a number of TAB connectors have been declared equivalent (D.32), only a representative one is
necessary to demonstrate conformance.

In subclause 7.6.5.3, if representative TAB connectors are used then per connector criteria (option 2) shall be applied.

7.2 Reference sensitivity level

7.2.1 Definition and applicability
The reference sensitivity power level PREFSENS is the minimum mean power received at the antenna connector for BS
type 1-C or TAB connector for BS type 1-H at which a throughput requirement shall be met for a specified reference
measurement channel.

7.2.2 Minimum requirement

The minimum requirement for BS type 1-C is in TS 38.104 [2], subclause 7.2.2.

The minimum requirement for BS type 1-H is in TS 38.104 [2], subclause 7.2.2.

7.2.3 Test purpose

To verify that for the BS type 1-C receiver and each BS type 1-H TAB connector at the reference sensitivity level the
throughput requirement shall be met for a specified reference measurement channel.

7.2.4 Method of test

7.2.4.1 Initial conditions
Test environment: Normal; see annex B.2.

RF channels to be tested for single carrier: B, M and T; see subclause 4.9.1.

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On each of B, M and T, the test shall be performed under extreme power supply as defined in annex B.5.

NOTE: Tests under extreme power supply also test extreme temperature.

7.2.4.2 Procedure
The minimum requirement is applied to all connectors under test.

For BS type 1-H the procedure is repeated until all TAB connectors necessary to demonstrate conformance have been
tested; see subclause 7.1.

1) Connect the connector under test to measurement equipment as shown in annex D.2.1 for BS type 1-C and in
annex D.4.1 for BS type 1-H. All connectors not under test shall be terminated.

2) Set the BS to transmit a signal according to subclause 4.9.2, for BS type 1-C set the antenna connector to the
manufacturers declared rated carrier output power (PRated,c,AC or PRated,c,TABC, D.21).

3) Start the signal generator for the wanted signal to transmit the Fixed Reference Channels for reference sensitivity
according to annex A.

4) Set the signal generator for the wanted signal power as specified in subclause 7.2.5.

5) Measure the throughput.

In addition, for a multi-band capable BS type 1-C or a multi-band TAB connector from a BS type 1-H, the following
steps shall apply:

6) For multi-band capable BS type 1-C or a multi-band TAB connector from a BS type 1-H and single band tests,
repeat the steps above per involved band where single band test configurations and test models shall apply with
no carrier activated in the other band.

7.2.5 Test requirements

For NR, the throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channel as specified
in Annex A with parameters specified in table 7.2.5-1 for Wide Area BS, in table 7.2.5-2 for Medium Range BS and in
table 7.2.5-3 for Local Area BS.

Table 7.2.5-1: NR Wide Area BS reference sensitivity levels

Sub-carrier Reference Reference sensitivity power level, PREFSENS

BS channel
spacing measurement channel (dBm)
bandwidth
(kHz) 3.0 GHz < f ≤ 4.2 GHz < f ≤
(MHz) f ≤ 3.0 GHz
4.2 GHz 6.0 GHz
5, 10, 15 15 G-FR1-A1-1 -101 -100.7 -100.5
10, 15 30 G- FR1-A1-2 -101.1 -100.8 -100.6
10, 15 60 G- FR1-A1-3 -98.2 -97.9 -97.7
20, 25, 30, 40, 15
G- FR1-A1-4
50 -94.6 -94.3 -94.1
20, 25, 30, 40, 30
50, 60, 70, 80, G- FR1-A1-5
90, 100 -94.9 -94.6 -94.4
20, 25, 30, 40, 60
50, 60, 70, 80, G- FR1-A1-6
90, 100 -95 -94.7 -94.5
NOTE: PREFSENS is the power level of a single instance of the reference measurement channel. This requirement
shall be met for each consecutive application of a single instance of the reference measurement channel
mapped to disjoint frequency ranges with a width corresponding to the number of resource blocks of the
reference measurement channel each, except for one instance that might overlap one other instance to
cover the full BS channel bandwidth.

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Table 7.2.5-2: NR Medium Area BS reference sensitivity levels

Sub-carrier Reference Reference sensitivity power level, PREFSENS

BS channel
spacing measurement channel (dBm)
bandwidth
(kHz) 3.0 GHz < f ≤ 4.2 GHz < f ≤ 6.0
(MHz) f ≤ 3.0 GHz
4.2 GHz GHz
5, 10, 15 15 G-FR1-A1-1 -96 -95.7 -95.5
10, 15 30 G- FR1-A1-2 -96.1 -95.8 -9563
10, 15 60 G- FR1-A1-3 -93.2 -92.9 -92.7
20, 25, 30, 40, 15
G- FR1-A1-4
50 -89.6 -89.3 -89.1
20, 25, 30, 40, 30
50, 60, 70, 80, G- FR1-A1-5
90, 100 -89.9 -89.6 -89.4
20, 25, 30, 40, 60
50, 60, 70, 80, G- FR1-A1-6
90, 100 -90 -89.7 -89.5
NOTE: PREFSENS is the power level of a single instance of the reference measurement channel. This requirement
shall be met for each consecutive application of a single instance of the reference measurement channel
mapped to disjoint frequency ranges with a width corresponding to the number of resource blocks of the
reference measurement channel each, except for one instance that might overlap one other instance to
cover the full BS channel bandwidth.

Table 7.2.5-3: NR Local Area BS reference sensitivity levels

Sub-carrier Reference Reference sensitivity power level, PREFSENS

BS channel
spacing measurement channel (dBm)
bandwidth
(kHz) 3.0 GHz < f ≤ 4.2 GHz < f ≤ 6.0
(MHz) f ≤ 3.0 GHz
4.2 GHz GHz
5, 10, 15 15 G-FR1-A1-1 -93 -92.7 -92.5
10, 15 30 G- FR1-A1-2 -93.1 -92.8 -92.6
10, 15 60 G- FR1-A1-3 -90.2 -89.9 -89.7
20, 25, 30, 40, 15
G- FR1-A1-4
50 -86.6 -86.3 -86.1
20, 25, 30, 40, 30
50, 60, 70, 80, G- FR1-A1-5
90, 100 -86.9 -86.6 -86.4
20, 25, 30, 40, 60
50, 60, 70, 80, G- FR1-A1-6
90, 100 -87 -86.7 -86.5
NOTE: PREFSENS is the power level of a single instance of the reference measurement channel. This requirement
shall be met for each consecutive application of a single instance of the reference measurement channel
mapped to disjoint frequency ranges with a width corresponding to the number of resource blocks of the
reference measurement channel each, except for one instance that might overlap one other instance to
cover the full BS channel bandwidth.

7.3 Dynamic range

7.3.1 Definition and applicability
The dynamic range is specified as a measure of the capability of the receiver to receive a wanted signal in the presence
of an interfering signal at the antenna connector for BS type 1-C or TAB connector for BS type 1-H inside the received
BS channel bandwidth. In this condition, a throughput requirement shall be met for a specified reference measurement
channel. The interfering signal for the dynamic range requirement is an AWGN signal.

7.3.2 Minimum requirement

The minimum requirement for BS type 1-C is in TS 38.104 [2], subclause 7.3.2.

The minimum requirement for BS type 1-H is in TS 38.104 [2], subclause 7.3.2.

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7.3.3 Test purpose

To verify that the BS type 1-C receiver and each BS type 1-H TAB connector receiver dynamic range, the relative
throughput shall fulfil the specified limit.

7.3.4 Method of test

7.3.4.1 Initial conditions
Test environment: Normal; see annex B.2.

RF channels to be tested for single carrier: M; see subclause 4.9.1.

7.3.4.2 Procedure
The minimum requirement is applied to all connectors under test.

For BS type 1-H the procedure is repeated until all TAB connectors necessary to demonstrate conformance have been
tested; see subclause 7.1.

1) Connect the connector under test to measurement equipment as shown in annex D.2.2 for BS type 1-C and in
annex D.4.2 for BS type 1-H. All connectors not under test shall be terminated.

2) Set the signal generator for the wanted signal to transmit as specified in table 7.3.5-1 to table 7.3.5-3 according
to the appropriate BS class.

3) Set the Signal generator for the AWGN interfering signal at the same frequency as the wanted signal to transmit
as specified in table 7.3.5-1 to table 7.3.5-3 according to the appropriate BS class.

4) Measure the throughput.

In addition, for a multi-band capable BS type 1-C or a multi-band TAB connector from a BS type 1-H, the following
steps shall apply:

5) For multi-band capable BS type 1-C or a multi-band TAB connector from a BS type 1-H and single band tests,
repeat the steps above per involved band where single band test configurations and test models shall apply with
no carrier activated in the other band.

7.3.5 Test requirements

For NR, the throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channel as specified
in Annex A with parameters specified in table 7.3.2-1 for Wide Area BS, in table 7.3.2-2 for Medium Range BS and in
table 7.3.2-3 for Local Area BS.

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Table 7.3.5-1: Wide Area BS dynamic range

Subcarrier Reference Wanted Interfering Type of

BS channel spacing (kHz) measurement signal mean signal mean interfering
bandwidth channel power (dBm) power (dBm) / signal
(MHz) BWConfig
15 G-FR1-A2-1 -70.4
5 -82.5 AWGN
30 G- FR1-A2-2 -71.1
15 G-FR1-A2-1 -70.4
10 30 G- FR1-A2-2 -71.1 -79.3 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-3 -68.1
15 G-FR1-A2-1 -70.4
15 30 G- FR1-A2-2 -71.1 -77.5 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-3 -68.1
15 G- FR1-A2-4 -64.2
20 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -64.2 -76.2 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -64.5
15 G- FR1-A2-4 -64.2
25 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -64.2 -75.2 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -64.5
15 G- FR1-A2-4 -64.2
30 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -64.2 -74.4 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -64.5
15 G- FR1-A2-4 -64.2
40 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -64.2 -73.1 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -64.5
15 G- FR1-A2-4 -64.2
50 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -64.2 -72.2 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -64.5
30 G- FR1-A2-5 -64.2
60 -71.4 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -64.5
30 G- FR1-A2-5 -64.2
70 -70.8 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -64.5
30 G- FR1-A2-5 -64.2
80 -70.1 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -64.5
30 G- FR1-A2-5 -64.2
90 -69.6 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -64.5
30 G- FR1-A2-5 -64.2
100 -69.1 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -64.5
NOTE: The wanted signal mean power is the power level of a single instance of the corresponding
reference measurement channel. This requirement shall be met for each consecutive
application of a single instance of the reference measurement channel mapped to disjoint
frequency ranges with a width corresponding to the number of resource blocks of the
reference measurement channel each, except for one instance that might overlap one other
instance to cover the full BS channel bandwidth.

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Table 7.3.5-2: Medium Range BS dynamic range

Subcarrier Reference Wanted Interfering Type of

BS channel spacing (kHz) measurement signal mean signal mean interfering
bandwidth channel power (dBm) power (dBm) / signal
(MHz) BWConfig
15 G-FR1-A2-1 -65.4
5 -77.5 AWGN
30 G- FR1-A2-2 -66.1
15 G-FR1-A2-1 -65.4
10 30 G- FR1-A2-2 -66.1 -74.3 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-3 -63.1
15 G-FR1-A2-1 -65.4
15 30 G- FR1-A2-2 -66.1 -72.5 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-3 -63.1
15 G- FR1-A2-4 -59.2
20 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -59.2 -71.2 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -59.5
15 G- FR1-A2-4 -59.2
25 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -59.2 -70.2 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -59.5
15 G- FR1-A2-4 -59.2
30 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -59.2 -69.4 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -59.5
15 G- FR1-A2-4 -59.2
40 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -59.2 -68.1 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -59.5
15 G- FR1-A2-4 -59.2
50 30 G- FR1-A2-5 59.8 -67.2 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -59.5
30 G- FR1-A2-5 -59.2
60 -66.4 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -59.5
30 G- FR1-A2-5 -59.2
70 -65.8 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -59.5
30 G- FR1-A2-5 -59.2
80 -65.1 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -59.5
30 G- FR1-A2-5 -59.2
90 -64.6 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -59.5
30 G- FR1-A2-5 -59.2
100 -64.1 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -59.5
NOTE: The wanted signal mean power is the power level of a single instance of the corresponding
reference measurement channel. This requirement shall be met for each consecutive
application of a single instance of the reference measurement channel mapped to disjoint
frequency ranges with a width corresponding to the number of resource blocks of the
reference measurement channel each, except for one instance that might overlap one other
instance to cover the full BS channel bandwidth.

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Table 7.3.5-3: Local Area BS dynamic range

Subcarrier Reference Wanted Interfering Type of

BS channel spacing (kHz) measurement signal mean signal mean interfering
bandwidth channel power (dBm) power (dBm) / signal
(MHz) BWConfig
15 G-FR1-A2-1 -62.4
5 -74.5 AWGN
30 G- FR1-A2-2 -63.1
15 G-FR1-A2-1 -62.4
10 30 G- FR1-A2-2 -63.1 -71.3 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-3 -60.1
15 G-FR1-A2-1 -62.4
15 30 G- FR1-A2-2 -63.1 -69.5 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-3 -60.1
15 G- FR1-A2-4 -56.2
20 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -56.2 -68.2 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -56.5
15 G- FR1-A2-4 -56.2
25 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -56.2 -67.2 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -56.5
15 G- FR1-A2-4 -56.2
30 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -56.2 -66.4 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -56.5
15 G- FR1-A2-4 -56.2
40 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -56.2 -65.1 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -56.5
15 G- FR1-A2-4 -56.2
50 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -56.2 -64.2 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -56.5
30 G- FR1-A2-5 -56.2
60 -63.4 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -56.5
30 G- FR1-A2-5 -56.2 -62.8
70 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -56.5
30 G- FR1-A2-5 -56.2
80 -62.1 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -56.5
30 G- FR1-A2-5 -56.2
90 -61.6 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -56.5
30 G- FR1-A2-5 -56.2
100 -61.1 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -56.5
NOTE: The wanted signal mean power is the power level of a single instance of the corresponding
reference measurement channel. This requirement shall be met for each consecutive
application of a single instance of the reference measurement channel mapped to disjoint
frequency ranges with a width corresponding to the number of resource blocks of the
reference measurement channel each, except for one instance that might overlap one other
instance to cover the full BS channel bandwidth.

7.4 In-band selectivity and blocking

7.4.1 Adjacent Channel Selectivity (ACS)
7.4.1.1 Definition and applicability
Adjacent channel selectivity (ACS) is a measure of the receiver’s ability to receive a wanted signal at its assigned
channel frequency at the antenna connector for BS type 1-C or TAB connector for BS type 1-H in the presence of an
adjacent channel signal with a specified centre frequency offset of the interfering signal to the band edge of a victim
system.

7.4.1.2 Minimum requirement

The minimum requirement for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H are in TS 38.104 [2], subclause 7.4.1.2.

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7.4.1.3 Test purpose

The test purpose is to verify the ability of the BS receiver filter to suppress interfering signals in the channels adjacent
to the wanted channel.

7.4.1.4 Method of test

7.4.1.4.1 Initial conditions
Test environment: Normal; see annex B.2.

RF channels to be tested for single carrier (SC): M; see subclause 4.9.1.

Base Station RF Bandwidth positions to be tested for multi-carrier (MC):

- MRFBW for single-band TAB connector(s), see subclause 4.9.1,

- BRFBW_T'RFBW and B'RFBW_TRFBW for multi-band TAB connector(s), see subclause 4.9.1.

7.4.1.4.2 Procedure
The minimum requirement is applied to all connectors under test.

For BS type 1-H the procedure is repeated until all TAB connectors necessary to demonstrate conformance have been
tested; see subclause 7.1.

1) Connect the connector under test to measurement equipment as shown in annex D.2.3 for BS type 1-C and in
annex D.4.3 for BS type 1-H. All connectors not under test shall be terminated.

2) Set the BS to transmit:

- For single carrier operation set the connector under test to transmit at manufacturers declared rated carrier
output power (PRated,c,AC or PRated,c,TABC, D.21).

- For a connector under test declared to be capable of multi-carrier and/or CA operation (D.15-D.16) set the
connector under test to transmit on all carriers configured using the applicable test configuration and
corresponding power setting specified in subclause 4.7 using the corresponding test models or set of physical
channels in subclause 4.9.2

3) Set the signal generator for the wanted signal to transmit as specified in table 7.4.1.5-1.

4) Set the signal generator for the interfering signal to transmit at the frequency offset and as specified in table
7.4.1.5-1 and 7.4.1.5-2.

5) Measure the throughput.

In addition, for a multi-band capable BS type 1-C or a multi-band TAB connector from a BS type 1-H, the following
steps shall apply:

6) For multi-band capable BS type 1-C or a multi-band TAB connector from a BS type 1-H and single band tests,
repeat the steps above per involved band where single band test configurations and test models shall apply with
no carrier activated in the other band.

7.4.1.5 Test requirements

The throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channel.

For BS, the wanted and the interfering signal coupled to the BS type 1-C antenna connector or BS type 1-H TAB
connector are specified in table 7.4.1.5-1 and the frequency offset between the wanted and interfering signal in table
7.4.1.5-2 for ACS. The reference measurement channel for the wanted signal is identified in table 7.2.5-1, 7.2.5-2 and
7.2.5-3 for each channel bandwidth and further specified in annex A. The characteristics of the interfering signal is
further specified in annex E.

The ACS requirement is applicable outside the Base Station RF Bandwidth or Radio Bandwidth. The interfering signal
offset is defined relative to the Base station RF Bandwidth edges or Radio Bandwidth edges.

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For a BS operating in non-contiguous spectrum within any operating band, the ACS requirement shall apply in addition
inside any sub-block gap, in case the sub-block gap size is at least as wide as the NR interfering signal in table 7.4.1.5-
1. The interfering signal offset is defined relative to the sub-block edges inside the sub-block gap.

For a multi-band connector, the ACS requirement shall apply in addition inside any Inter RF Bandwidth gap, in case the
Inter RF Bandwidth gap size is at least as wide as the NR interfering signal in table 7.4.1.5-2. The interfering signal
offset is defined relative to the Base Station RF Bandwidth edges inside the Inter RF Bandwidth gap

Conducted requirement is defined at the antenna connector for BS type 1-C and at the TAB connector for BS type 1-H.

Table 7.4.1.5-1: Base station ACS requirement

BS channel Wanted signal Interfering signal

bandwidth of the mean power mean power (dBm)
lowest/highest (dBm)
carrier received
(MHz)
5, 10, 15, 20, PREFSENS + 6dB Wide Area: -52
25, 30, 40, 50, 60, Medium Range: -47
70, 80, 90, 100 Local Area: -44
(Note 1)
NOTE 1: The SCS for the lowest/highest carrier received is the
lowest SCS supported by the BS for that bandwidth.
NOTE 2: PREFSENS depends on the BS channel bandwidth as
specified in TS 38.104 [2], table 7.2.2-1, 7.2.2-2 and 7.2.2-
3.

Table 7.4.1.5-2: Base Station ACS interferer frequency offset values

BS channel Interfering signal centre Type of interfering signal

bandwidth of the frequency offset from the
lowest/highest lower/upper Base Station
carrier received RF Bandwidth edge or sub-
(MHz) block edge inside a sub-
block gap (MHz)
5 ±2.5025
5 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
10 ±2.5075
signal
15 ±2.5125
SCS: 15kHz, 25 RB
20 ±2.5025
25 ±9.535
30 ±9.585
40 ±9.535
50 ±9.485 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
60 ±9.585 signal
70 ±9.535 SCS: 15kHz, 100 RB
80 ±9.485
90 ±9.585
100 ±9.535

7.4.2 In-band blocking

7.4.2.1 Definition and applicability
The in-band blocking characteristics is a measure of the receiver’s ability to receive a wanted signal at its assigned
channel at the antenna connector for BS type 1-C or TAB connector for BS type 1-H in the presence of an unwanted
interferer, which is an NR signal for general blocking or an NR signal with one resource block for narrowband
blocking.

7.4.2.2 Minimum requirement

The minimum requirements for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H are in TS 38.104 [2], subclause 7.4.2.2.

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7.4.2.3 Test purpose

The test purpose is to verify the ability of the BS receiver to withstand high-levels of in-band interference from
unwanted signals at specified frequency offsets without undue degradation of its sensitivity.

7.4.2.4 Method of test

7.4.2.4.1 Initial conditions
Test environment: Normal; see annex B.2.

RF channels to be tested for single carrier (SC): M; see subclause 4.9.1

Base Station RF Bandwidth positions to be tested for multi-carrier (MC) and/or CA:

- MRFBW for single-band TAB connector(s), see subclause 4.9.1,

- BRFBW_T'RFBW and B'RFBW_TRFBW for multi-band TAB connector(s), see subclause 4.9.1.

NOTE: When testing in M (or MRFBW), if the interferer is fully or partially located outside the supported
frequency range, then the test shall be done instead in B (or BRFBW) and T (or TRFBW), and only with
the interferer located inside the supported frequency range.

7.4.2.4.2 Procedure for general blocking

The minimum requirement is applied to all connectors under test.

For BS type 1-H the procedure is repeated until all TAB connectors necessary to demonstrate conformance have been
tested; see subclause 7.1.

1) Connect the connector under test to measurement equipment as shown in annex D.2.3 for BS type 1-C and in
annex D.4.3 for BS type 1-H. All connectors not under test shall be terminated.

2) Set the BS to transmit:

- For single carrier operation set the connector under test to transmit at manufacturers declared rated carrier
output power (PRated,c,AC or PRated,c,TABC, D.21).

- For a connector under test declared to be capable of multi-carrier and/or CA operation (D.15-D.16) set the
connector under test to transmit on all carriers configured using the applicable test configuration and
corresponding power setting specified in subclause 4.7 using the corresponding test models or set of physical
channels in subclause 4.9.2.

3) Set the signal generator for the wanted signal as defined in subclause 7.2.5 to transmit as specified in table
7.4.2.5-1.

4) Set the signal generator for the interfering signal to transmit at the frequency offset and as specified in table
7.4.5-1. The interfering signal shall be swept with a step size of 1 MHz starting from the minimum offset to the
channel edges of the wanted signals as specified in table 7.4.2.5.1-1.

5) Measure the throughput.

In addition, for a multi-band capable BS type 1-C or a multi-band TAB connector from a BS type 1-H, the following
steps shall apply:

6) For multi-band capable BS type 1-C or a multi-band TAB connector from a BS type 1-H and single band tests,
repeat the steps above per involved band where single band test configurations and test models shall apply with
no carrier activated in the other band.

7.4.2.4.3 Procedure for narrowband blocking

The minimum requirement is applied to all connectors under test.

For BS type 1-H the procedure is repeated until all TAB connectors necessary to demonstrate conformance have been
tested; see subclause 7.1.

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1) Connect the connector under test to measurement equipment as shown in annex D.2.3 for BS type 1-C and in
annex D.4.3 for BS type 1-H. All connectors not under test shall be terminated.

2) Set the BS to transmit:

- For single carrier operation set the connector under test to transmit at manufacturers declared rated carrier
output power (PRated,c,AC or PRated,c,TABC, D.21).

- For a connector under test declared to be capable of multi-carrier and/or CA operation (D.15-D.16) set the
connector under test to transmit on all carriers configured using the applicable test configuration and
corresponding power setting specified in subclause 4.7 using the corresponding test models or set of physical
channels in subclause 4.9.2.

3) Set the signal generator for the wanted signal as defined in subclause 7.2.5 to transmit as specified in table
7.4.2.5-2.

4) Set the signal generator for the interfering signal to transmit at the frequency offset and as specified in table
7.4.5-2 and 7.3.5-3. Set-up and sweep the interfering RB centre frequency offset to the channel edge of the
wanted signal according to table 7.4.2.5-3.

5) Measure the throughput.

In addition, for a multi-band capable BS type 1-C or a multi-band TAB connector from a BS type 1-H, the following
steps shall apply:

6) For multi-band capable BS type 1-C or a multi-band TAB connector from a BS type 1-H and single band tests,
repeat the steps above per involved band where single band test configurations and test models shall apply with
no carrier activated in the other band.

7.4.2.5 Test requirements

The throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channel, with a wanted and
an interfering signal coupled to BS type 1-C antenna connector or BS type 1-H TAB connector using the parameters in
tables 7.4.2.5-1, 7.4.2.5-2 and 7.4.2.5-3 for general blocking and narrowband blocking requirements. The reference
measurement channel for the wanted signal is identified in subclause 7.2.5 for each channel bandwidth and further
specified in annex A. The characteristics of the interfering signal is further specified in annex E.

The in-band blocking requirements apply outside the Base Station RF Bandwidth or Radio Bandwidth. The interfering
signal offset is defined relative to the Base Station RF Bandwidth edges or Radio Bandwidth edges.

For BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H, the in-band blocking requirement applies from FUL_low - ΔfOOB to FUL_high + ΔfOOB,
excluding the downlink frequency range of the operating band. The ΔfOOB for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H is defined in
table 7.4.2.5-0.

Minimum conducted requirement is defined at the antenna connector for BS type 1-C and at the TAB connector for BS
type 1-H.

Table 7.4.2.5-0: ΔfOOB offset for NR operating bands

BS type Operating band characteristics ΔfOOB (MHz)

FUL_high – FUL_low ≤ 200 MHz 20
BS type 1-C
200 MHz < FUL_high – FUL_low ≤ 900 MHz 60
FUL_high – FUL_low < 100 MHz 20
BS type 1-H
100 MHz ≤ FUL_high – FUL_low ≤ 900 MHz 60

For a BS operating in non-contiguous spectrum within any operating band, the in-band blocking requirements apply in
addition inside any sub-block gap, in case the sub-block gap size is at least as wide as twice the interfering signal
minimum offset in table 7.4.2.5-1. The interfering signal offset is defined relative to the sub-block edges inside the sub-
block gap.

For a multi-band connector, the blocking requirements apply in the in-band blocking frequency ranges for each
supported operating band. The requirement applies in addition inside any Inter RF Bandwidth gap, in case the Inter RF
Bandwidth gap size is at least as wide as twice the interfering signal minimum offset in table 7.4.2.5-1.

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For a BS operating in non-contiguous spectrum within any operating band, the narrowband blocking requirement
applies in addition inside any sub-block gap, in case the sub-block gap size is at least as wide as the channel bandwidth
of the NR interfering signal in table 7.4.2.5-3. The interfering signal offset is defined relative to the sub-block edges
inside the sub-block gap.

For a multi-band connector, the narrowband blocking requirement applies in addition inside any Inter RF Bandwidth
gap, in case the Inter RF Bandwidth gap size is at least as wide as the NR interfering signal in table 7.4.2.5-3. The
interfering signal offset is defined relative to the Base Station RF Bandwidth edges inside the Inter RF Bandwidth gap.

Table 7.4.2.5-1: Base station general blocking requirement

BS channel Wanted signal Interfering signal Interfering signal Type of interfering

bandwidth of the mean power mean power (dBm) centre frequency signal
lowest/highest (dBm) minimum offset
carrier received from the
(MHz) lower/upper Base
Station RF
Bandwidth edge
or sub-block
edge inside a
sub-block gap
(MHz)
5, 10, 15, 20 PREFSENS + 6 dB Wide Area: -43 ±7.5 5 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
Medium Range: -38 signal
Local Area: -35 SCS: 15 kHz, 25 RB
25, 30, 40, 50, 60, PREFSENS + 6 dB Wide Area: -43 ±30 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM
70, 80, 90, 100 Medium Range: -38 NR signal
Local Area: -35 SCS: 15 kHz, 100 RB
NOTE: PREFSENS depends on the BS channel bandwidth as specified in TS 38.104 [2], table 7.2.2-1, 7.2.2-2 and
7.2.2-3.

Table 7.4.2.5-2: Base station narrowband blocking requirement

BS channel bandwidth of the lowest/highest Wanted signal mean Interfering signal mean
carrier received (MHz) power (dBm) power (dBm)

5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 PREFSENS + 6 dB Wide Area: -49
(Note 1) Medium Range: -44
Local Area: -41
NOTE 1: The SCS for the lowest/highest carrier received is the lowest SCS supported by the BS for that BS channel
bandwidth
NOTE 2: PREFSENS depends on the BS channel bandwidth as specified in TS 38.104 [2], table 7.2.2-1, 7.2.2-2 and
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Table 7.4.2.5-3: Base station narrowband blocking interferer frequency offsets

BS channel Interfering RB centre Type of interfering signal

bandwidth of frequency offset to the
the lower/upper Base Station
lowest/highest RF Bandwidth edge or sub-
carrier received block edge inside a sub-
(MHz) block gap (kHz)
5 ±([342.5]+m*180), 5 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
m=0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 14, 19, 24 signal, 1 RB
10 ±([347.5]+m*180), SCS: 15 kHz
m=0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 14, 19, 24
15 ±([352.5]+m*180),
m=0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 14, 19, 24
20 ±([342.5]+m*180),
m=0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 14, 19, 24
25 ±([557.5]+m*180), 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
m=0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 29, 54, 79, signal, 1 RB
100 SCS: 15 kHz
30 ±([562.5]+m*180),
m=0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 29, 54, 79,
100
40 ±([557.5]+m*180),
m=0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 29, 54, 79,
100
50 ±([552.5]+m*180),
m=0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 29, 54, 79,
100
60 ±([562.5]+m*180),
m=0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 29, 54, 79,
100
70 ±([557.5]+m*180),
m=0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 29, 54, 79,
100
80 ±([552.5]+m*180),
m=0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 29, 54, 79,
100
90 ±([562.5]+m*180),
m=0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 29, 54, 79,
100
100 ±([557.5]+m*180),
m=0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 29, 54, 79,
100
NOTE: Interfering signal consisting of one resource block positioned at the stated
offset, the channel bandwidth of the interfering signal is located
adjacently to the lower/upper Base Station RF Bandwidth edge or sub-
block edge inside a sub-block gap.

7.5 Out-of-band blocking

7.5.1 Definition and applicability
The out-of-band blocking characteristics is a measure of the receiver ability to receive a wanted signal at its assigned
channel at the antenna connector for BS type 1-C or TAB connector for BS type 1-H in the presence of an unwanted
interferer out of the operating band, which is a CW signal for out-of-band blocking.

7.5.2 Minimum requirement

The minimum requirements for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H are in TS 38.104 [2], subclause 7.5.2.

7.5.3 Test purpose

To verify that the BS type 1-C receiver and each BS type 1-H TAB connector receiver dynamic range, the relative
throughput shall fulfil the specified limit.

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7.5.4 Method of test

7.5.4.1 Initial conditions
Test environment: Normal; see annex B.2.

RF channels to be tested for single carrier (SC):

- M; see subclause 4.9.1

Base Station RF Bandwidth positions to be tested for multi-carrier (MC):

- MRFBW for single-band TAB connector(s), see subclause 4.9.1,

- BRFBW_T'RFBW and B'RFBW_TRFBW for multi-band TAB connector(s), see subclause 4.9.1.

In addition, for a multi-band capable BS type 1-C or a multi-band TAB connector from a BS type 1-H:

- For BRFBW_T'RFBW, out-of-band blocking testing above the highest operating band may be omitted.

- For B'RFBW_TRFBW, out-of-band blocking testing below the lowest operating band may be omitted.

7.5.4.2 Procedure
The minimum requirement is applied to all connectors under test.

For BS type 1-H the procedure is repeated until all TAB connectors necessary to demonstrate conformance have been
tested; see subclause 7.1.

1) Connect the connector under test to measurement equipment as shown in annex D.2.5 for BS type 1-C and in
annex D.4.3 for BS type 1-H. All connectors not under test shall be terminated.

2) Set the BS to transmit a signal according to subclause 4.9.2, connector under test to transmit on all carriers
configured using the applicable test configuration and corresponding power setting specified in subclause 4.7.

The transmitter may be turned off for the out-of-band blocker tests when the frequency of the blocker is such that
no IM2 or IM3 products fall inside the bandwidth of the wanted signal.

3) Set the signal generator for the wanted signal as defined in subclause 7.5.5 to transmit as specified in table
7.5.5.1-1 and 7.5.5.2-1.

4) Set the Signal generator for the interfering signal to transmit at the frequency offset and as specified in table
7.5.5.1-1 and 7.5.5.2-1. The CW interfering signal shall be swept with a step size of [1 MHz] over than range 1
MHz to (FUL_low - ΔfOOB) MHz and (FUL_high + ΔfOOB) MHz to 12750 MHz.

5) Measure the throughput.

In addition, for a multi-band capable BS type 1-C or a multi-band TAB connector from a BS type 1-H, the following
steps shall apply:

6) For multi-band capable BS type 1-C or a multi-band TAB connector from a BS type 1-H and single band tests,
repeat the steps above per involved band where single band test configurations and test models shall apply with
no carrier activated in the other band.

7.5.5 Test requirements

7.5.5.1 General requirements
The throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channel, with a wanted and
an interfering signal coupled to BS type 1-C antenna connector or BS type 1-H TAB connector using the parameters in
table 7.5.2-1. The reference measurement channel for the wanted signal is identified in subclause 7.2.2 for each channel
bandwidth and further specified in annex A. The characteristics of the interfering signal is further specified in annex E.

For BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H the out-of-band blocking requirement apply from 1 MHz to FUL_low - ΔfOOB and from
FUL_high + ΔfOOB up to 12750 MHz, including the downlink frequency range of the operating band. The ΔfOOB for or BS
type 1-C and BS type 1-H is defined in table 7.4.2.5-0.

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Minimum conducted requirement is defined at the antenna connector for BS type 1-C and at the TAB connector for BS
type 1-H.

[For a BS capable of multi-band operation, the requirement in the out-of-band blocking frequency ranges apply for each
operating band, with the exception that the in-band blocking frequency ranges of all supported operating bands
according to subclause 7.4.2.5 shall be excluded from the out-of-band blocking requirement.]

Table 7.5.5.1-1: Out-of-band blocking performance requirement for NR

Wanted signal mean power (dBm) Interfering signal mean power (dBm) Type of interfering signal
PREFSENS +6 dB -15 CW carrier
(Note)
NOTE: PREFSENS depends on the BS channel bandwidth as specified in TS 38.104 [2], table 7.2.2-1, 7.2.2-2 and
7.2.2-3.

7.5.5.2 Co-location requirements

This additional blocking requirement may be applied for the protection of NR BS receivers when GSM, CDMA,
UTRA, E-UTRA BS or NR BS operating in a different frequency band are co-located with a NR BS. The requirement
is applicable to all channel bandwidths supported by the NR BS.

The requirements in this clause assume a 30 dB coupling loss between interfering transmitter and NR BS receiver and
are based on co-location with base stations of the same class.

The throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channel, with a wanted and
an interfering signal coupled to BS antenna input using the parameters in table 7.5.5.2-1 for all the BS classes. The
reference measurement channel for the wanted signal is identified in tables 7.2.5-1, 7.2.5-2 and 7.2.5-3 for each channel
bandwidth and further specified in Annex A. The characteristics of the interfering signal is further specified in annex E.

For BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H blocking requirement for co-location with BS in other bands is applied for all
operating bands for which co-location protection is provided.

Minimum conducted requirement is defined at the antenna connector for BS type 1-C and at the TAB connector for BS
type 1-H.

Table 7.5.5.2-1: Blocking performance requirement for NR BS when co-located with BS in other
frequency bands.

Frequency range of Wanted signal Interfering signal Interfering signal Interfering Type of
interfering signal mean power for mean power for mean power for signal mean interfering
WA BS (dBm) WA BS (dBm) MR BS (dBm) power for LA signal
BS (dBm)
Frequency range of
PREFSENS +6dB
co-located downlink +16 +8 x (Note 2) CW carrier
(Note 1)
operating band
NOTE 1: PREFSENS depends on the BS channel bandwidth as specified in TS 38.104 [2], table 7.2.2-1, 7.2.2-2 and
7.2.2-3.
NOTE 2: x = -7 dBm for NR BS co-located with Pico GSM850 or Pico CDMA850
x = -4 dBm for NR BS co-located with Pico DCS1800 or Pico PCS1900
x = -6 dBm for NR BS co-located with UTRA bands or E-UTRA bands or NR bands
NOTE 3: The requirement does not apply when the interfering signal falls within any of the supported uplink operating
band(s) or in ΔfOOB immediately outside any of the supported uplink operating band(s).

7.6 Receiver spurious emissions

7.6.1 Definition and applicability
The receiver spurious emissions power is the power of emissions generated or amplified in a receiver unit that appear at
the antenna connector (for BS type 1-C) or at the TAB connector (for BS type 1-H). The requirements apply to all BS
with separate RX and TX antenna connectors / TAB connectors.

NOTE: In this case for FDD operation the test is performed when both TX and RX are ON, with the TX antenna
connectors / TAB connectors terminated.

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For antenna connectors / TAB connectors supporting both RX and TX in TDD, the requirements apply during the
transmitter OFF period. For antenna connectors / TAB connectors supporting both RX and TX in FDD, the RX
spurious emissions requirements are superseded by the TX spurious emissions requirements, as specified in
subclause 6.6.5.

For RX-only multi-band connectors, the spurious emissions requirements are subject to exclusion zones in each
supported operating band. For multi-band connectors that both transmit and receive in operating band supporting TDD,
RX spurious emissions requirements are applicable during the TX OFF period, and are subject to exclusion zones in
each supported operating band.

For BS type 1-H manufacturer shall declare TAB connector RX min cell groups (D.33). Every TAB connector of BS type
1-H supporting reception in an operating band shall map to one TAB connector RX min cell group, where mapping of
TAB connectors to cells/beams is implementation dependent.

The number of active receiver units that are considered when calculating the conducted RX spurious emission limits
(NRXU,counted) for BS type 1-H is calculated as follows:

NRXU,counted = min(NRXU,active , 8 × Ncells)

NRXU,countedpercell is used for scaling of basic limits and is derived as NRXU,countedpercell = NRXU,counted / Ncells, where Ncells is
defined in subclause 6.1.

NOTE: NRXU,active is the number of actually active receiver units and is independent to the declaration of Ncells.

7.6.2 Minimum requirement

The minimum requirements for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H are in TS 38.104 [2], subclause 7.6.2.

7.6.3 Test purpose

The test purpose is to verify the ability of the BS to limit the interference caused by receiver spurious emissions to other
systems.

7.6.4 Method of test

7.6.4.1 Initial conditions
Test environment: Normal; see annex B.2.

RF channels to be tested for single carrier: M; see subclause 4.9.1.

Base Station RF Bandwidth positions to be tested for multi-carrier:

- MRFBW in single-band operation, see subclause 4.9.1,

- BRFBW_T'RFBW and B'RFBW_TRFBW in multi-band operation, see subclause 4.9.1.

7.6.4.2 Procedure
The minimum requirement is applied to all connectors under test,

For BS type 1-H where there may be multiple TAB connectors they may be tested one at a time or multiple TAB
connectors may be tested in parallel as shown in annex D.4.4. Whichever method is used the procedure is repeated until
all TAB connectors necessary to demonstrate conformance have been tested.

1) Connect the connector under test to measurement equipment as shown in annex D.2.6 for BS type 1-C and in
annex D.4.4 for BS type 1-H. All connectors not under test shall be terminated.

2) For separate RX only connectors with single carrier operation set the connector under test to transmit at
manufacturers declared rated carrier output power (PRated,c,AC or PRated,c,TABC, D.21). Channel set-up shall be
according to NR-FR1-TM 1.1.

For separate RX only connectors declared to be capable of multi-carrier and/or CA operation (D.15-D.16) set the
connector under test to transmit on all carriers configured using the applicable test configuration and

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corresponding power setting specified in subclause 4.7 using the corresponding test models or set of physical
channels in subclause 4.9.

For TDD connectors capable of transmit and receive ensure the transmitter is OFF.

3) Set the measurement equipment parameters as specified in table 7.6.5.1-1.

4) Measure the spurious emissions over each frequency range described in subclause 7.6.5.1-1.

In addition, for a multi-band capable BS type 1-C or a multi-band TAB connector from a BS type 1-H, the following
steps shall apply:

5) For multi-band capable BS type 1-C or a multi-band TAB connector from a BS type 1-H and single band tests,
repeat the steps above per involved band where single band test configurations and test models shall apply with
no carrier activated in the other band.

7.6.5 Test requirements

7.6.5.1 Basic limits
The receiver spurious emissions limits are provided in table 7.6.5.1-1.

Table 7.6.5.1-1: General BS receiver spurious emissions limits

Spurious frequency Basic limit Measurement Notes

range bandwidth
30 MHz – 1 GHz -57 dBm 100 kHz Note 1
1 GHz – 12.75 GHz -47 dBm 1 MHz Note 1, Note 2
12.75 GHz – 5th -47 dBm 1 MHz Note 1, Note 2, Note 3
harmonic of the upper
frequency edge of the
UL operating band in
GHz
NOTE 1: Measurement bandwidths as in ITU-R SM.329 [2], s4.1.
NOTE 2: Upper frequency as in ITU-R SM.329 [2], s2.5 table 1.
NOTE 3: This spurious frequency range applies only for operating bands for which the 5th harmonic of the
upper frequency edge of the UL operating band is reaching beyond 12.75 GHz.
NOTE 4: The frequency range from ΔfOBUE below the lowest frequency of the BS transmitter operating band
to ΔfOBUE above the highest frequency of the BS transmitter operating band, may be excluded from
the requirement. ΔfOBUE is defined in subclause 6.6.1.
NOTE 5: For multi-band connectors, the exclusion applies for all supported operating bands.

7.6.5.2 BS type 1-C

The RX spurious emissions requirements for BS type 1-C are that for each antenna connector, the power of emissions
shall not exceed basic limits specified in table 7.6.5.1-1.

7.6.5.3 BS type 1-H

The RX spurious emissions requirements for BS type 1-H are that for each applicable basic limit specified in table 7.6.2-
1 for each TAB connector RX min cell group, the power sum of emissions at respective TAB connectors shall not exceed
the BS limits specified as the basic limits + X, where X = 10log10(NRXU,countedpercell), unless stated differently in regional
regulation.

The RX spurious emission requirements are applied per the TAB connector RX min cell group for all the configurations
supported by the BS.

NOTE: Conformance to the BS receiver spurious emissions requirement can be demonstrated by meeting at least
one of the following criteria as determined by the manufacturer:

1) The sum of the spurious emissions power measured on each TAB connector in the TAB connector RX
min cell group shall be less than or equal to the BS limit above for the respective frequency span.

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2) The spurious emissions power at each TAB connector shall be less than or equal to the BS limit as
defined above for the respective frequency span, scaled by -10log10(n), where n is the number of TAB
connectors in the TAB connector RX min cell group.

7.7 Receiver intermodulation

7.7.1 Definition and applicability
Third and higher order mixing of the two interfering RF signals can produce an interfering signal in the band of the
desired channel. Intermodulation response rejection is a measure of the capability of the receiver to receive a wanted
signal on its assigned channel frequency at the antenna connector for BS type 1-C or TAB connector for BS type 1-H in
the presence of two interfering signals which have a specific frequency relationship to the wanted signal.

7.7.2 Minimum requirement

The minimum requirements for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H are in TS 38.104 [2], subclause 7.7.2.

7.7.3 Test purpose

To verify that the BS type 1-C receiver and each BS type 1-H TAB connector receiver dynamic range, the relative
throughput shall fulfil the specified limit.

7.7.4 Method of test

7.7.4.1 Initial conditions
Test environment: Normal; see annex B.2.

RF channels to be tested for single carrier (SC): M; see subclause 4.9.1

Base Station RF Bandwidth positions to be tested for multi-carrier (MC) and/or CA:

- MRFBW for single-band TAB connector(s), see subclause 4.9.1,

- BRFBW_T'RFBW and B'RFBW_TRFBW for multi-band TAB connector(s), see subclause 4.9.1.

NOTE: When testing in M (or MRFBW), if the interferer is fully or partially located outside the supported
frequency range, then the test shall be done instead in B (or BRFBW) and T (or TRFBW), and only with
the interferer located inside the supported frequency range.

7.7.4.2 Procedure
The minimum requirement is applied to all connectors under test.

For BS type 1-H the procedure is repeated until all TAB connectors necessary to demonstrate conformance have been
tested; see subclause 7.1.

1) Connect the connector under test to measurement equipment as shown in annex D.2.7 for BS type 1-C and in
annex D.4.6 for BS type 1-H. All connectors not under test shall be terminated.

2) Set the BS to transmit:

- For single carrier operation set the connector under test to transmit at manufacturers declared rated carrier
output power (PRated,c,AC or PRated,c,TABC, D.21).

- For a connector under test declared to be capable of multi-carrier and/or CA operation (D.15-D.16) set the
connector under test to transmit on all carriers configured using the applicable test configuration and
corresponding power setting specified in subclause 4.7 using the corresponding test models or set of physical
channels in subclause 4.9.2.

3) Set the signal generator for the wanted signal to transmit as specified in table 7.7.5-1 and 7.7.5-3.

4) Set the Signal generator for the interfering signal to transmit at the frequency offset and as specified in table
7.75-2 and 7.7.5-4.

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5) Measure the throughput.

In addition, for a multi-band capable BS type 1-C or a multi-band TAB connector from a BS type 1-H, the following
steps shall apply:

6) For multi-band capable BS type 1-C or a multi-band TAB connector from a BS type 1-H and single band tests,
repeat the steps above per involved band where single band test configurations and test models shall apply with
no carrier activated in the other band.

7.7.5 Test requirements

For NR, the throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channel, with a
wanted signal at the assigned channel frequency and two interfering signals coupled to the BS type 1-C antenna
connector or BS type 1-H TAB connector, with the conditions specified in tables 7.7.5-1 and 7.7.5-2 for intermodulation
performance and in tables 7.7.5-3, and 7.7.5-4 for narrowband intermodulation performance. The reference
measurement channel for the wanted signal is identified in table 7.2.5-1 and table 7.2.5-3 for each channel bandwidth
and further specified in annex A. The characteristics of the interfering signal is further specified in annex E.

The subcarrier spacing for the modulated interfering signal shall in general be the same as the subcarrier spacing for the
wanted signal, except for the case of wanted signal subcarrier spacing 60 kHz and BS channel bandwidth <=20MHz, for
which the subcarrier spacing of the interfering signal should be 30 kHz.

The receiver intermodulation requirement is applicable outside the Base Station RF Bandwidth or Radio Bandwidth
edges. The interfering signal offset is defined relative to the Base Station RF Bandwidth edges or Radio Bandwidth
edges.

For a BS operating in non-contiguous spectrum within any operating band, the narrowband intermodulation
requirement applies in addition inside any sub-block gap in case the sub-block gap is at least as wide as the channel
bandwidth of the NR interfering signal in table 7.7.5-2 or 7.7.5-4. The interfering signal offset is defined relative to the
sub-block edges inside the sub-block gap.

[For a BS capable of multi-band operation or multi-band TAB connectors, the intermodulation requirement applies in
addition inside any Inter RF Bandwidth gap, in case the gap size is at least twice as wide as the NR interfering signal
centre frequency offset from the Base Station RF Bandwidth edge.]

[For a BS capable of multi-band operation or multi-band TAB connectors, the narrowband intermodulation requirement
applies in addition inside any Inter RF Bandwidth gap in case the gap size is at least as wide as the NR interfering signal
in tables 7.7.5-2 and 7.7.5-4. The interfering signal offset is defined relative to the Base Station RF Bandwidth edges
inside the Inter RF Bandwidth gap.]

Table 7.7.5-1: General intermodulation requirement

Base Station Wanted Signal mean Mean power of Type of interfering
Type power (dBm) interfering signals signal
(dBm)
Wide Area BS PREFSENS + 6 dB -52
Medium Range BS PREFSENS + 6 dB -47 See table 7.7.5-2
Local Area BS PREFSENS + 6 dB -44
NOTE: PREFSENS depends on the BS class and on the BS channel bandwidth as specified in TS
38.104 [2], table 7.2.2-1, 7.2.2-2 and 7.2.2-3.

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Table 7.7.5-2: Interfering signals for intermodulation requirement

BS channel bandwidth of the Interfering signal centre frequency offset from

Type of interfering
lowest/highest carrier received the lower/upper Base Station RF Bandwidth
signal
(MHz) edge (MHz)
±7.5 CW
5 5 MHz DFT-s-OFDM
±17.5
NR signal, (Note 1)
±7.45 CW
10 5 MHz DFT-s-OFDM
±17.5
NR signal, (Note 1)
±7.43 CW
15 5 MHz DFT-s-OFDM
±17.5
NR signal, (Note 1)
±7.38 CW
20 5 MHz DFT-s-OFDM
±17.5
NR signal, (Note 1)
±7.45 CW
25 20MHz DFT-s-OFDM
±25
NR signal, (Note 2)
±7.43 CW
30 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM
±25
NR signal, (Note 2)
±7.45 CW
40 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM
±25
NR signal, (Note 2)
±7.35 CW
50 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM
±25
NR signal, (Note 2)
±7.49 CW
60 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM
±25
NR signal, (Note 2)
±7.42 CW
70 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM
±25
NR signal, (Note 2)
±7.44 CW
80 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM
±25
NR signal, (Note 2)
±7.43 CW
90 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM
±25
NR signal, (Note 2)
±7.45 CW
100 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM
±25
NR signal, (Note 2)
NOTE 1: For the 15 kHz subcarrier spacing, the number of RB is 25. For the 30 kHz subcarrier spacing, the number of
RB is 10.
NOTE 2: For the 15 kHz subcarrier spacing, the number of RB is 100. For the 30 kHz subcarrier spacing, the number
of RB is 50. For the 60 kHz subcarrier spacing, the number of RB is 24.

Table 7.7.5-3: Narrowband intermodulation performance requirement in FR1

Wanted signal mean

Interfering signal
BS type power (dBm) Type of interfering signal
mean power (dBm)
(NOTE)
Wide Area BS PREFSENS + 6 dB -52
Medium Range BS PREFSENS + 6 dB -47 See table 7.7.5-4
Local Area BS PREFSENS + 6 dB -44
NOTE: PREFSENS depends on the BS channel bandwidth as specified in TS 38.104 [2], table 7.2.2-1,
7.2.2-2 and 7.2.2-3.

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Table 7.7.5-4: Interfering signals for narrowband intermodulation requirement in FR1

BS channel bandwidth of the Interfering RB centre frequency offset from the

lowest/highest carrier Type of interfering
lower/upper Base Station RF Bandwidth edge or
received (MHz) signal
sub-block edge inside a sub-block gap (kHz)

±360 CW
5 MHz DFT-s-OFDM
5
±1420 NR signal, 1 RB
(Note 1)
±325 CW
5 MHz DFT-s-OFDM
10
±1780 NR signal, 1 RB
(Note 1)
±380 CW
5 MHz DFT-s-OFDM
15 (Note 2)
±1600 NR signal, 1 RB
(Note 1)
±345 CW
5 MHz DFT-s-OFDM
20 (Note 2)
±1780 NR signal, 1 RB
(Note 1)
±325 CW
20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM
25 (Note 2)
±1990 NR signal, 1 RB
(Note 1)
±320 CW
20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM
30 (Note 2)
±1990 NR signal, 1 RB
(Note 1)
±310 CW
20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM
40 (Note 2)
±2710 NR signal, 1 RB
(Note 1)
±330 CW
20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM
50 (Note 2)
±3250 NR signal, 1 RB
(Note 1)
±350 CW
20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM
60 (Note 2)
±3790 NR signal, 1 RB
(Note 1)
±400 CW
20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM
70 (Note 2)
±4870 NR signal, 1 RB
(Note 1)
±390 CW
20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM
80 (Note 2)
±4870 NR signal, 1 RB
(Note 1)
±340 CW
20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM
90 (Note 2)
±5770 NR signal, 1 RB
(Note 1)
±340 CW
20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM
100 (Note 2)
±5770 NR signal, 1 RB
(Note 1)
NOTE 1: Interfering signal consisting of one resource block positioned at the stated offset, the BS channel bandwidth
of the interfering signal is located adjacently to the lower/upper Base Station RF Bandwidth edge or sub-
block edge inside a sub-block gap.
NOTE 2: This requirement shall apply only for a G-FRC mapped to the frequency range at the channel edge
adjacent to the interfering signals.

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7.8 In-channel selectivity

7.8.1 Definition and applicability
In-channel selectivity (ICS) is a measure of the receiver ability to receive a wanted signal at its assigned resource block
locations at the antenna connector for BS type 1-C or TAB connector for BS type 1-H in the presence of an interfering
signal received at a larger power spectral density. In this condition a throughput requirement shall be met for a specified
reference measurement channel. The interfering signal shall be an NR signal which is time aligned with the wanted
signal.

7.8.2 Minimum requirement

The minimum requirements for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H are in TS 38.104 [2], subclause 7.8.2.

7.8.3 Test purpose

The purpose of this test is to verify the BS receiver ability to suppress the IQ leakage.

7.8.4 Method of test

7.8.4.1 Initial conditions
Test environment: Normal; see annex B.2.

RF channels to be tested for single carrier: M; see subclause 4.9.1.

7.8.4.2 Procedure
The minimum requirement is applied to all connectors under test.

For BS type 1-H the procedure is repeated until all TAB connectors necessary to demonstrate conformance have been
tested; see subclause 7.1.

1) Set the signal generator for the wanted signal to transmit as specified from table 7.8.5-1 to 7.8.5-3.

2) Set the signal generator for the interfering signal to transmit at the frequency offset and as specified from table
7.8.5-1 to 7.8.5-3.

3) Measure the throughput.

In addition, for a multi-band capable BS type 1-C or a multi-band TAB connector from a BS type 1-H, the following
steps shall apply:

4) For multi-band capable BS type 1-C or a multi-band TAB connector from a BS type 1-H and single band tests,
repeat the steps above per involved band where single band test configurations and test models shall apply with
no carrier activated in the other band.

7.8.5 Test requirements

For BS type 1-C and 1-H, the throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement
channel as specified in annex A with parameters specified in table 7.8.5-1 for Wide Area BS, in table 7.8.5-2 for
Medium Range BS and in table 7.8.5-3 for Local Area BS. The reference measurement channel for the wanted signal is
identified in tables 7.8.2-1, 7.8.2-2 and 7.8.2-3 for each BS channel bandwidth and further specified in annex A. The
characteristics of the interfering signal is further specified in annex E.

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Table 7.8.5-1: Wide Area BS in-channel selectivity

Subcarrie Wanted signal mean power Interferin

NR channel r spacing Reference (dBm) g signal
Type of interfering
bandwidth (KHz) measuremen 3.0 GHz 4.2 GHz mean
f≤ signal
(MHz) t channel <f≤ <f≤ power
3.0 GHz
4.2 GHz 6.0 GHz (dBm)
DFT-s-OFDM NR
5 15 G-FR1-A1-7 -81.4 signal, SCS 15 kHz,
-99.2 -98.8 -98.5 10 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
10, 15, 20,
15 G-FR1-A1-1 -77.4 signal, SCS 15 kHz,
25, 30
-97.3 -96.9 -96.6 25 RB
NR signal, SCS
40, 50 15 G-FR1-A1-4 -71.4
-90.9 -90.5 -90.2 15 kHz, 100 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
5 30 G-FR1-A1-8 -81.4 signal, SCS 30 kHz,
-99.9 -99.5 -99.2 5 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
10, 15, 20,
30 G-FR1-A1-2 -78.4 signal, SCS 30 kHz,
25, 30
-97.4 -97 -96.7 10 RB
40, 50, 60, DFT-s-OFDM NR
70, 80, 90, 30 G-FR1-A1-5 -71.4 signal, SCS 30 kHz,
100 -91.2 -90.8 -90.5 50 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
10, 15, 20,
60 G-FR1-A1-9 -78.4 signal, SCS 60 kHz,
25, 30
-96.8 -96.4 -96.1 5 RB
40, 50, 60, DFT-s-OFDM NR
70, 80, 90, 60 G-FR1-A1-6 -71.6 signal, SCS 60 kHz,
100 -91.3 -90.9 -90.6 24 RB
NOTE: Wanted and interfering signal are placed adjacently around Fc, where the Fc is defined for BS channel
bandwidth of the wanted signal according to the table 5.4.2.2-1 in TS 38.104 [2]. The aggregated wanted
and interferer signal shall be centred in the BS channel bandwidth of the wanted signal.

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Table 7.8.5-2: Medium Range BS in-channel selectivity

Subcarrie Wanted signal mean power Interferin

NR channel r spacing Reference (dBm) g signal
Type of interfering
bandwidth (KHz) measuremen 3.0 GHz 4.2 GHz mean
f≤ signal
(MHz) t channel <f≤ <f≤ power
3.0 GHz
4.2 GHz 6.0 GHz (dBm)
DFT-s-OFDM NR
5 15 G-FR1-A1-7 -76.4 signal, SCS 15 kHz,
-94.2 -93.8 -93.5 10 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
10, 15, 20,
15 G-FR1-A1-1 -72.4 signal, SCS 15 kHz,
25, 30
-92.3 -91.9 -91.6 25 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
40, 50 15 G-FR1-A1-4 -66.4 signal, SCS 15 kHz,
-85.9 -85.5 -85.2 100 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
5 30 G-FR1-A1-8 -76.4 signal, SCS 30 kHz,
-94.9 -94.5 -94.2 5 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
10, 15, 20,
30 G-FR1-A1-2 -73.4 signal, SCS 30 kHz,
25, 30
-92.4 -92 -91.7 10 RB
40, 50, 60, DFT-s-OFDM NR
70, 80, 90, 30 G-FR1-A1-5 -66.4 signal, SCS 30 kHz,
100 -86.2 -85.8 -85.5 50 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
10, 15, 20,
60 G-FR1-A1-9 -73.4 signal, SCS 60 kHz,
25, 30
-91.8 -91.4 -91.1 5 RB
40, 50, 60, DFT-s-OFDM NR
70, 80, 90, 60 G-FR1-A1-6 -66.6 signal, SCS 60 kHz,
100 -86.3 -85.9 -85.6 24 RB
NOTE: Wanted and interfering signal are placed adjacently around Fc, where the Fc is defined for BS channel
bandwidth of the wanted signal according to the table 5.4.2.2-1 in TS 38.104 [2]. The aggregated wanted
and interferer signal shall be centred in the BS channel bandwidth of the wanted signal.

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Table 7.8.5-3: Local area BS in-channel selectivity

Subcarrie Wanted signal mean power Interferin

NR channel r spacing Reference (dBm) g signal
Type of interfering
bandwidth (kHz) measuremen 3.0 GHz 4.2 GHz mean
f≤ signal
(MHz) t channel <f≤ <f≤ power
3.0 GHz
4.2 GHz 6.0 GHz (dBm)
DFT-s-OFDM NR
5 15 G-FR1-A1-7 -91.2 -90.8 -90.5 -73.4 signal, SCS 15 kHz,
10 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
10, 15, 20,
15 G-FR1-A1-1 -89.3 -88.9 -88.6 -69.4 signal, SCS 15 kHz,
25, 30
25 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
40, 50 15 G-FR1-A1-4 -82.9 -82.5 -82.2 -63.4 signal, SCS 15 kHz,
100 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
5 30 G-FR1-A1-8 -91.9 -91.5 -91.2 -73.4 signal, SCS 30 kHz,
5 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
10, 15, 20,
30 G-FR1-A1-2 -89.4 -89 -88.7 -70.4 signal, SCS 30 kHz,
25, 30
10 RB
40, 50, 60, DFT-s-OFDM NR
70, 80, 90, 30 G-FR1-A1-5 -83.2 -82.8 -82.5 -63.4 signal, SCS 30 kHz,
100 50 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
10, 15, 20,
60 G-FR1-A1-9 -88.8 -88.4 -88.1 -70.4 signal, SCS 60 kHz,
25, 30
5 RB
40, 50, 60, DFT-s-OFDM NR
70, 80, 90, 60 G-FR1-A1-6 -83.3 -82.9 -82.6 -63.6 signal, SCS 60 kHz,
100 24 RB
NOTE: Wanted and interfering signal are placed adjacently around Fc, where the Fc is defined for BS channel
bandwidth of the wanted signal according to the table 5.4.2.2-1 in TS 38.104 [2]. The aggregated wanted
and interferer signal shall be centred in the BS channel bandwidth of the wanted signal.

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8 Conducted performance characteristics

8.1 General
Conducted performance requirements specify the ability of the BS type 1-C or BS type 1-H to correctly demodulate
signals in various conditions and configurations. Conducted performance requirements are specified at the antenna
connector(s) (for BS type 1-C) and at the TAB connector(s) (for BS type 1-H).

Conducted performance requirements for the BS are specified for the fixed reference channels and the propagation
conditions defined in TS 38.104 [2] annex A and annex F, respectively. The requirements only apply to those FRCs that
are supported by the BS.

Unless stated otherwise, performance requirements apply for a single carrier only. Performance requirements for a BS
supporting CA are defined in terms of single carrier requirements.

For FDD operation the requirements in clause 8 shall be met with the transmitter units associated with antenna
connectors (for BS type 1-C) or TAB connectors (for BS type 1-H) in the operating band turned ON.

NOTE: In normal operating conditions antenna connectors (for BS type 1-C) or TAB connectors (for BS type 1-H)
in FDD operation are configured to transmit and receive at the same time. The associated transmitter
unit(s) may be OFF for some of the tests.

The SNR used in this clause is specified based on a single carrier and defined as:

SNR = S / N

Where:

S is the total signal energy in a slot on a single antenna connector (for BS type 1-C) or on a single TAB connector
(for BS type 1-H).

N is the noise energy in a bandwidth corresponding to the transmission bandwidth over the duration of a slot.

8.2 Performance requirements for PUSCH

8.2.1 Performance requirements for PUSCH with transmission precoding
disabled
8.2.1.1 Definition and applicability
The performance requirement of PUSCH is determined by a minimum required throughput for a given SNR. The
required throughput is expressed as a fraction of maximum throughput for the FRCs listed in Annex A. The
performance requirements assume HARQ re-transmissions.

A test for a specific channel bandwidth is only applicable if the BS supports it.

The applicability of tests in TS 38.104 [2] with different SCS and BW combinations is according to the following
principle:

Editor’s note: Applicability rule is FFS.

8.2.1.2 Minimum Requirement

The minimum requirement is in TS 38.104 [2] subclause 8.2.1.

8.2.1.3 Test Purpose

The test shall verify the receiver’s ability to achieve throughput under multipath fading propagation conditions for a
given SNR.

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8.2.1.4 Method of test

8.2.1.4.1 Initial Conditions
Test environment: Normal, see annex B.2.

RF channels to be tested: M; see subclause 4.9.1.

1) Connect the BS tester generating the wanted signal, multipath fading simulators and AWGN generators to all BS
antenna connectors for diversity reception via a combining network as shown in Annex D.5 and D.6 for BS type 1-C
and type 1-H respectively.

8.2.1.4.2 Procedure
1) Adjust the AWGN generator, according to the channel bandwidth, defined in table 8.2.1.4.2-1.

Table 8.2.1.4.2-1: AWGN power level at the BS input

Sub-carrier spacing (kHz) Channel bandwidth (MHz) AWGN power level

15 kHz 5 [-83.5] dBm / 4.5MHz
10 [-80.3] dBm / 9.36MHz
20 [-77.2] dBm / 19.08MHz
30 kHz 10 [-80.7] dBm / 8.64MHz
20 [-77.4] dBm / 18.36MHz
40 [-74.2] dBm / 38.16MHz
100 [-70.1] dBm / 98.28MHz

2) The characteristics of the wanted signal shall be configured according to the corresponding UL reference
measurement channel defined in annex A and the test parameters in table 8.2.1.4.2-2.

Table 8.2.1.4.2-2: Test parameters for testing PUSCH

Parameter Value
Transform precoding Disabled
Uplink-downlink allocation for TDD 15 kHz SCS:
3D1S1U, S=10D:2G:2U
30 kHz SCS:
7D1S2U, S=6D:4G:4U
HARQ Maximum number of HARQ transmissions 4
RV sequence 0, 2, 3, 1
DMRS DMRS configuration type 1
Maximum number of OFDM symbols for front loaded 1
DMRS
Number of additional DMRS symbols 0, 1
Number of DMRS CDM group(s) without data 2
EPRE ratio of PUSCH to DMRS -3 dB
DMRS port {0}, {0, 1}
DMRS sequence generation NID=0, nSCID =0
Time domain resource PUSCH mapping type A
PUSCH starting symbol index 0
PUSCH symbol length 14
Frequency domain RB assignment Full applicable test
resource bandwidth
Frequency hopping Disabled
TPMI index for 2Tx two layer spatial multiplexing transmission 0
Code block group based PUSCH transmission Disabled

3) The multipath fading emulators shall be configured according to the corresponding channel model defined in [TBD].

4) Adjust the equipment so that required SNR specified in table 8.2.1.5-1 to 8.2.1.5-7 is achieved at the BS input.

5) For each of the reference channels in table 8.2.1.5-1 to 8.2.1.5-7 applicable for the base station, measure the
throughput, according to [TBD].

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8.2.1.5 Test Requirement

The throughput measured according to subclause 8.2.1.4.2 shall not be below the limits for the SNR levels specified in
table 8.2.1.5-1 to 8.2.1.5-7.

Table 8.2.1.5-1: Test requirements for PUSCH, 5 MHz Channel Bandwidth, 15 kHz SCS

Number Number Cyclic Propagation Fraction of FRC DMRS SNR

of TX of RX prefix conditions and maximum (Annex A) configuration (dB)
antennas antennas correlation throughput
matrix (Annex
TBD)
G-FR1-A3-1 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-8 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A4-1 1+0 [TBD]
2 Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-8 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A5-1 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLA30-10 70 %
G-FR1-A5-8 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A3-1 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-8 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A4-1 1+0 [TBD]
1 4 Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-8 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A5-1 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLA30-10 70 %
G-FR1-A5-8 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A3-1 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-8 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A4-1 1+0 [TBD]
8 Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-8 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A5-1 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLA30-10 70 %
G-FR1-A5-8 1+1 [TBD]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 % G-FR1-A3-22 1+1 [TBD]
2
Normal TDLC300-100 70 % G-FR1-A4-22 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A3-15 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-22 1+1 [TBD]
4
2 G-FR1-A4-15 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-22 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A3-15 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-22 1+1 [TBD]
8
G-FR1-A4-15 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-22 1+1 [TBD]

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Table 8.2.1.5-2: Test requirements for PUSCH, 10 MHz Channel Bandwidth, 15 kHz SCS

Number Number Cyclic Propagation Fraction of FRC DMRS SNR

of TX of RX prefix conditions maximum (Annex A) configuration (dB)
antennas antennas and throughput
correlation
matrix (Annex
TBD)
G-FR1-A3-2 1+0 [1.8]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-9 1+1 [-1.6]
G-FR1-A4-2 1+0 [13.7]
2 Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-9 1+1 [11.1]
G-FR1-A5-2 1+0 [13.8]
Normal TDLA30-10 70 %
G-FR1-A5-9 1+1 [13.4]
G-FR1-A3-2 1+0 [-1.8]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-9 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A4-2 1+0 [TBD]
1 4 Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-9 1+1 [7.4]
G-FR1-A5-2 1+0 [9.4]
Normal TDLA30-10 70 %
G-FR1-A5-9 1+1 [9.2]
G-FR1-A3-2 1+0 [-5.2]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-9 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A4-2 1+0 [TBD]
8 Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-9 1+1 [3.9]
G-FR1-A5-2 1+0 [5.9]
Normal TDLA30-10 70 %
G-FR1-A5-9 1+1 [5.9]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 % G-FR1-A3-23 1+1 [TBD]
2
Normal TDLC300-100 70 % G-FR1-A4-23 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A3-16 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-23 1+1 [TBD]
4
G-FR1-A4-16 1+0 [TBD]
2 Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-23 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A3-16 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-23 1+1 [TBD]
8
G-FR1-A4-16 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-23 1+1 [TBD]

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Table 8.2.1.5-3: Test requirements for PUSCH, 20 MHz Channel Bandwidth, 15 kHz SCS

Number Number Cyclic Propagation Fraction of FRC DMRS SNR

of TX of RX prefix conditions and maximum (Annex A) configuration (dB)
antennas antennas correlation throughput
matrix (Annex
TBD)
G-FR1-A3-3 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-10 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A4-3 1+0 [TBD]
2 Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-10 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A5-3 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLA30-10 70 %
G-FR1-A5-10 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A3-3 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-10 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A4-3 1+0 [TBD]
1 4 Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-10 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A5-3 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLA30-10 70 %
G-FR1-A5-10 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A3-3 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-10 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A4-3 1+0 [TBD]
8 Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-10 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A5-3 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLA30-10 70 %
G-FR1-A5-10 1+1 [TBD]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 % G-FR1-A3-24 1+1 [TBD]
2
Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-24 1+1 [TBD]

Normal TDLB100-400 70 % G-FR1-A3-17 1+0 [TBD]

4 G-FR1-A3-24 1+1 [TBD]
2
G-FR1-A4-17 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-24 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A3-17 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-24 1+1 [TBD]
8
G-FR1-A4-17 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-24 1+1 [TBD]

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Table 8.2.1.5-4: Test requirements for PUSCH, 10 MHz Channel Bandwidth, 30 kHz SCS

Number Number Cyclic Propagation Fraction of FRC DMRS SNR

of TX of RX prefix conditions and maximum (Annex A) configuration (dB)
antennas antennas correlation throughput
matrix (Annex
TBD)
G-FR1-A3-4 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-11 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A4-4 1+0 [TBD]
2 Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-11 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A5-4 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLA30-10 70 %
G-FR1-A5-11 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A3-4 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-11 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A4-4 1+0 [TBD]
1 4 Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-11 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A5-4 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLA30-10 70 %
G-FR1-A5-11 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A3-4 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-11 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A4-4 1+0 [TBD]
8 Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-11 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A5-4 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLA30-10 70 %
G-FR1-A5-11 1+1 [TBD]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 % G-FR1-A3-25 1+1 [TBD]
2
Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-25 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A3-18 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-25 1+1 [TBD]
2 4
G-FR1-A4-18 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-25 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A3-18 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-25 1+1 [TBD]
8
G-FR1-A4-18 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-25 1+1 [TBD]

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Table 8.2.1.5-5: Test requirements for PUSCH, 20 MHz Channel Bandwidth, 30 kHz SCS

Number Number Cyclic Propagation Fraction of FRC DMRS SNR

of TX of RX prefix conditions and maximum (Annex A) configuration (dB)
antennas antennas correlation throughput
matrix (Annex
TBD)
G-FR1-A3-5 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-12 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A4-5 1+0 [TBD]
2 Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-12 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A5-5 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLA30-10 70 %
G-FR1-A5-12 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A3-5 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-12 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A4-5 1+0 [TBD]
1 4 Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-12 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A5-5 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLA30-10 70 %
G-FR1-A5-12 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A3-5 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-12 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A4-5 1+0 [TBD]
8 Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-12 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A5-5 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLA30-10 70 %
G-FR1-A5-12 1+1 [TBD]

Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-26 1+1 [TBD]
2
Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-26 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A3-19 1+0 [TBD]
2 Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-26 1+1 [TBD]
4
G-FR1-A4-19 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-26 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A3-19 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-26 1+1 [TBD]
8
G-FR1-A4-19 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-26 1+1 [TBD]

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Table 8.2.1.5-6: Test requirements for PUSCH, 40 MHz Channel Bandwidth, 30 kHz SCS

Number Number Cyclic Propagation Fraction of FRC DMRS SNR

of TX of RX prefix conditions and maximum (Annex A) configuration (dB)
antennas antennas correlation throughput
matrix (Annex
TBD)
G-FR1-A3-6 1+0 [-1.2]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-13 1+1 [-1.9]
G-FR1-A4-6 1+0 [11.5]
2 Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-13 1+1 [11.0]
G-FR1-A5-6 1+0 [12.7]
Normal TDLA30-10 70 %
G-FR1-A5-13 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A3-6 1+0 [-3.4]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-13 1+1 [-5.0]
G-FR1-A4-6 1+0 [7.5]
1 4 Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-13 1+1 [7.3]
G-FR1-A5-6 1+0 [9.2]
Normal TDLA30-10 70 %
G-FR1-A5-13 1+1 [8.9]
G-FR1-A3-6 1+0 [-7.0]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-13 1+1 [-7.7]
G-FR1-A4-6 1+0 [3.9]
8 Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-13 1+1 [3.6]
G-FR1-A5-6 1+0 [6.0]
Normal TDLA30-10 70 %
G-FR1-A5-13 1+1 [5.7]

Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-27 1+1 [1.7]
2
Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-27 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A3-20 1+0 [TBD]
2 Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-27 1+1 [TBD]
4
G-FR1-A4-20 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-27 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A3-20 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-27 1+1 [TBD]
8
G-FR1-A4-20 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-27 1+1 [TBD]

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Table 8.2.1.5-7: Test requirements for PUSCH, 100 MHz Channel Bandwidth, 30 kHz SCS

Number Number Cyclic Propagation Fraction of FRC DMRS SNR

of TX of RX prefix conditions and maximum (Annex A) configuration (dB)
antennas antennas correlation throughput
matrix (Annex
TBD)
G-FR1-A3-7 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-14 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A4-7 1+0 [TBD]
2 Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-14 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A5-7 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLA30-10 70 %
G-FR1-A5-14 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A3-7 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-14 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A4-7 1+0 [TBD]
1 4 Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-14 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A5-7 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLA30-10 70 %
G-FR1-A5-14 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A3-7 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-14 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A4-7 1+0 [TBD]
8 Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-14 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A5-7 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLA30-10 70 %
G-FR1-A5-14 1+1 [TBD]

Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-28 1+1 [TBD]
2
Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-28 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A3-21 1+0 [TBD]
2 Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-28 1+1 [TBD]
4
G-FR1-A4-21 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-28 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A3-21 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-28 1+1 [TBD]
8
G-FR1-A4-21 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-28 1+1 [TBD]

8.2.2 Performance requirements for PUSCH with transmission precoding

enabled
8.2.2.1 Definition and applicability
The performance requirement of PUSCH is determined by a minimum required throughput for a given SNR. The
required throughput is expressed as a fraction of maximum throughput for the FRCs listed in Annex A. The
performance requirements assume HARQ re-transmissions.

A test for a specific channel bandwidth is only applicable if the BS supports it.

The applicability of tests in 38.104 with different SCS and BW combinations is according to the following principle:

Editor’s note: Applicability rule is FFS.

8.2.2.2 Minimum Requirement

The minimum requirement is in TS 38.104 [2] subclause 8.2.2.

8.2.2.3 Test Purpose

The test shall verify the receiver’s ability to achieve throughput under multipath fading propagation conditions for a
given SNR.

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8.2.2.4 Method of test

8.2.2.4.1 Initial Conditions
Test environment: Normal, see annex B.2.

RF channels to be tested: M; see subclause 4.9.1.

1) Connect the BS tester generating the wanted signal, multipath fading simulators and AWGN generators to all BS
antenna connectors for diversity reception via a combining network as shown in annex D.5 and D.6 for BS type 1-C and
type 1-H respectively.

8.2.2.4.2 Procedure
1) Adjust the AWGN generator, according to the SCS and channel bandwidth, defined in table 8.2.2.4.2-1.

Table 8.2.2.4.2-1: AWGN power level at the BS input

Sub-carrier spacing (kHz) Channel bandwidth [MHz] AWGN power level

15 kHz 5 [-83.5] dBm / 4.5MHz
30 kHz 10 [-80.7] dBm / 8.64MHz

2) The characteristics of the wanted signal shall be configured according to the corresponding UL reference
measurement channel defined in annex A and the test parameters in table 8.2.2.4.2-2.

Table 8.2.2.4.2-2: Test parameters for testing PUSCH

Parameter Value
Transform precoding Enabled
Uplink-downlink allocation for TDD 15 kHz SCS:
3D1S1U, S=10D:2G:2U
30 kHz SCS:
7D1S2U, S=6D:4G:4U
HARQ Maximum number of HARQ transmissions 4
RV sequence 0, 2, 3, 1
DMRS DMRS configuration type 1
Maximum number of OFDM symbols for front 1
loaded DMRS
Number of additional DMRS symbols 0, 1
Number of DMRS CDM group(s) without data 2
EPRE ratio of PUSCH to DMRS -3 dB
DMRS port 0
NID=0, group hopping and sequence
DMRS sequence generation
hopping are disabled
Time domain resource PUSCH mapping type A
PUSCH starting symbol index 0
PUSCH symbol length 14
Frequency domain RB assignment 15 kHz SCS: 25 PRBs in the middle of the
resource test bandwidth
30 kHz SCS: 24 PRBs in the middle of the
test bandwidth
Frequency hopping Disabled
Code block group based PUSCH transmission Disabled

3) The multipath fading emulators shall be configured according to the corresponding channel model defined in [TBD].

4) Adjust the equipment so that required SNR specified in table 8.2.2.5-1 to 8.2.2.5-2 is achieved at the BS input.

5) For each of the reference channels in table 8.2.2.5-1 to 8.2.2.5-2 applicable for the base station, measure the
throughput, according to [TBD].

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8.2.2.5 Test Requirement

The throughput measured according to subclause 8.2.2.4.2 shall not be below the limits for the SNR levels specified in
table 8.2.2.5-1 to 8.2.2.5-2.

Table 8.2.2.5-1: Test requirements for PUSCH, 5 MHz Channel Bandwidth, 15 kHz SCS

Number Number Cyclic Propagation Fraction of FRC DMRS SNR

of TX of RX prefix conditions and maximum (Annex A) configuration (dB)
antennas antennas correlation throughput
matrix (Annex
TBD)
1 2 Normal TDLB100-400 70 % G-FR1-A3-29 1+0 [2.8]
G-FR1-A3-31 1+1 [TBD]
4 Normal TDLB100-400 70 % G-FR1-A3-29 1+0 [-1.8]
G-FR1-A3-31 1+1 [TBD]
8 Normal TDLB100-400 70 % G-FR1-A3-29 1+0 [-5.2]
G-FR1-A3-31 1+1 [TBD]

Table 8.2.2.5-2: Test requirements for PUSCH, 10 MHz Channel Bandwidth, 30 kHz SCS

Number Number Cyclic Propagation Fraction of FRC DMRS SNR

of TX of RX prefix conditions and maximum (Annex A) configuration (dB)
antennas antennas correlation throughput
matrix (Annex
TBD)
G-FR1-A3-30 1+0 [-1.1]
2 Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-32 1+1 [-2.0]
G-FR1-A3-30 1+0 [-4.3]
1 4 Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-32 1+1 [-5.1]
G-FR1-A3-30 1+0 [-7.6]
8 Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-32 1+1 [-8.0]

8.3 Performance requirements for PUCCH

8.3.1 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 0
8.3.1.1 Definition and applicability
The performance requirement of single user PUCCH format 0 for ACK missed detection is determined by the two
parameters: probability of false detection of the ACK and the probability of detection of ACK. The performance is
measured by the required SNR at probability of detection equal to 0.99. The probability of false detection of the ACK
shall be 0.01 or less.

The probability of false detection of the ACK is defined as a conditional probability of erroneous detection of the ACK
when input is only noise.

The probability of detection of ACK is defined as conditional probability of detection of the ACK when the signal is
present.

A test for a specific combination of channel bandwidth and SCS is only applicable if the BS supports it. For a BS
supporting multiple channel bandwidths, the applicable rule is [TBD].

Editor’s note: Applicability rule is FFS.

8.3.1.2 Minimum Requirement

The minimum requirements are in TS 38.104 [2] subclause 8.3.1 and 8.3.2.

8.3.1.3 Test purpose

The test shall verify the receiver’s ability to detect ACK under multipath fading propagation conditions for a given
SNR.

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8.3.1.4 Method of test

8.3.1.4.1 Initial conditions
Test environment: Normal, see annex B.2.

RF channels to be tested: single carrier (SC) M; see subclause 4.9.1.

1) Connect the BS tester generating the wanted signal, multipath fading simulators and AWGN generators to all BS
antenna connectors for diversity reception via a combining network as shown in annex D.5 and D.6 for BS type 1-C and
type 1-H respectively.

8.3.1.4.2 Procedure
1) Adjust the AWGN generator, according to the channel bandwidth and sub-carrier spacing defined in table 8.3.1.4.2-
1.

Table 8.3.1.4.2-1: AWGN power level at the BS input

Subcarrier spacing (kHz) Channel bandwidth (MHz) AWGN power level

15 kHz 5 [-83.5] dBm / 4.5 MHz
10 [-80.3] dBm / 9.36 MHz
20 [-77.2] dBm / 19.08 MHz
30 kHz 10 [-80.7] dBm / 8.64 MHz
20 [-77.4] dBm / 18.36 MHz
40 [-74.2] dBm / 38.16 MHz
100 [-70.1] dBm / 98.28 MHz

2) The characteristics of the wanted signal shall be configured according to TS 38.211 [17] and the specific test
parameters are configured as mentioned in table 8.3.1.4.2-2:

Table 8.3.1.4.2-2: Test Parameters

Parameter Test
nrofBits 1
nrofPRBs 1
startingPRB 0
intraSlotFrequencyHopping enabled
The largest PRB index
secondHopPRB
- nrofPRBs
initialCyclicShift 0
13 for 1 symbol
startingSymbolIndex
12 for 2 symbols

3) The multipath fading emulators shall be configured according to the corresponding channel model defined in Annex
B.

4) Adjust the equipment so that the SNR specified in table 8.3.1.5-1 or table 8.3.1.5-2 is achieved at the BS input
during the ACK transmissions.

5) The signal generator sends a test pattern with the pattern outlined in figure 8.3.1.4.2-1. The following statistics are
kept: the number of ACKs detected in the idle periods and the number of missed ACKs.

ACK ACK ACK

Figure 8.3.1.4.2-1: Test signal pattern for single user PUCCH format 0 demodulation tests

8.3.1.5 Test Requirement

The fraction of falsely detected ACKs shall be less than 1% and the fraction of correctly detected ACKs shall be larger
than 99% for the SNR listed in table 8.3.1.5-1 and in table 8.3.1.5-2.

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Table 8.3.1.5-1 Test requirements for PUCCH format 0 and 15 kHz SCS

Number Number of Propagation conditions and Number of Channel bandwidth / SNR (dB)
of TX RX antennas correlation matrix (Annex B) OFDM
antennas symbols
5 MHz 10 MHz 20 MHz
1 2 TDLC-300-100 Low 1 TBD [9.7] TBD
2 TBD TBD TBD
1 4 TDLC-300-100 Low 1 TBD TBD TBD
2 TBD TBD TBD
1 8 TDLC-300-100 Low 1 TBD TBD TBD
2 TBD TBD TBD

Table 8.3.1.5-2 Test requirements for PUCCH format 0 and 30 kHz SCS

Number Number of Propagation conditions Number Channel bandwidth / SNR (dB)

of TX RX and of OFDM
antennas antennas correlation matrix (Annex symbols
B) 10 MHz 20 MHz 40 MHz 100 MHz
1 2 TDLC-300-100 Low 1 TBD TBD [11.5] TBD
2 TBD TBD TBD TBD
1 4 TDLC-300-100 Low 1 TBD TBD TBD TBD
2 TBD TBD TBD TBD
1 8 TDLC-300-100 Low 1 TBD TBD TBD TBD
2 TBD TBD TBD TBD

8.3.2 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 1

8.3.2.1 NACK to ACK detection
8.3.2.1.1 Definition and applicability
The performance requirement of PUCCH format 1 for NACK to ACK detection is determined by the two parameters:
probability of false detection of the ACK and the NACK to ACK detection probability. The performance is measured
by the required SNR at probability of the NACK to ACK detection equal to 0.1% or less. The probability of false
detection of the ACK shall be 0.01 or less.

The probability of false detection of the ACK is defined as a conditional probability of erroneous detection of the ACK
at particular bit position when input is only noise. Each false bit detection is counted as one error.

The NACK to ACK detection probability is the probability of detecting an ACK bit when an NACK bit was sent on
particular bit position. Each NACK bit erroneously detected as ACK bit is counted as one error. Erroneously detected
NACK bits in the definition do not contain the NACK bits which are mapped from DTX, i.e. NACK bits received when
DTX is sent should not be considered.

A test for a specific combination of SCS and channel bandwidth is only applicable if the BS declares to support it.

For a BS supporting multiple combinations of SCS and channel bandwidth, the applicable rule is [TBD].

8.3.2.1.2 Minimum Requirement

The minimum requirement is in TS 38.104 [2] subclause 8.3.3.

8.3.2.1.3 Test purpose

The test shall verify the receiver’s ability not to falsely detect NACK bits as ACK bits under multipath fading
propagation conditions for a given SNR.

8.3.2.1.4 Method of test

8.3.2.1.4.1 Initial Conditions

Test environment: Normal; see annex B.2.

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RF channels to be tested: for single carrier (SC): M; see sub-clause 4.9.1.

1) Connect the BS tester generating the wanted signal, multipath fading simulators and AWGN generators to all BS
antenna connectors for diversity reception via a combining network as shown in Annex [I.3.2].

8.3.2.1.4.2 Procedure

1) Adjust the AWGN generator, according to the combinations of SCS and channel bandwidth defined in table
8.3.2.1.4.2-1.

Table 8.3.2.1.4.2-1: AWGN power level at the BS input

Sub-carrier spacing (kHz) Channel bandwidth (MHz) AWGN power level

15 kHz 5 [-83.5] dBm / 4.5 MHz
10 [-80.3] dBm / 9.36 MHz
20 [-77.2] dBm / 19.08 MHz
30 kHz 10 [-80.7] dBm / 8.64 MHz
20 [-77.4] dBm / 18.36 MHz
40 [-74.2] dBm / 38.16 MHz
100 [-70.1] dBm / 98.28 MHz

2) The characteristics of the wanted signal shall be configured according to TS 38.211 [17], and the specific test
parameters are configured as below:

Table 8.3.2.1.4.2-2: Test parameters

Parameter Values
nrofBits 2
nrofPRBs 1
nrofSymbols 14
startingPRB 0
intraSlotFrequencyHopping enabled
secondHopPRB The largest PRB index - nrofPRBs
initialCyclicShift 0
startingSymbolIndex 0
Index of orthogonal sequence (time-domain-OCC) 0

3) The multipath fading emulators shall be configured according to the corresponding channel model defined in [TBD].

4) Adjusting the equipment so that the SNR specified in table 8.3.2.1.5-1 and table 8.3.2.1.5-2 is achieved at the BS
input during the transmissions.

5) The signal generator sends random codeword from applicable codebook, in regular time periods. The following
statistics are kept: the number of ACK bits detected in the idle periods and the number of NACK bits detected as ACK.

8.3.2.1.5 Test Requirement

The fraction of falsely detected ACK bits shall be less than 1% and the fraction of NACK bits falsely detected as ACK
shall be less than 0.1% for the SNR listed in tables 8.3.2.1.5-1 and table 8.3.2.1.5-2.

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Table 8.3.2.1.5-1: Required SNR for PUCCH format 1 with 15 kHz SCS

Number Number Cyclic Propagation Channel Bandwidth / SNR

of TX of RX Prefix conditions (dB)
antennas antennas and 5 MHz 10 MHz 20 MHz
correlation
matrix
(Annex
TBD)
1 2 Normal TDLC-300-
100 Low
4 Normal TDLC-300-
100 Low
8 Normal TDLC-300-
100 Low

Table 8.3.2.1.5-2: Required SNR for PUCCH format 1 with 30 kHz SCS

Number Number Cyclic Propagation Channel Bandwidth(MHz) / SNR

of TX of RX Prefix conditions (dB)
antennas antenna and 10 20 40 100
s correlation
matrix
(Annex TBD)
1 2 Normal TDLC-300-
100 Low
4 Normal TDLC-300-
100 Low
8 Normal TDLC-300-
100 Low

8.3.2.2 ACK missed detection

8.3.2.2.1 Definition and applicability
The performance requirement of PUCCH format 1 for ACK missed detection is determined by the two parameters:
probability of false detection of the ACK and the probability of detection of ACK. The performance is measured by the
required SNR at probability of detection equal to 0.99. The probability of false detection of the ACK shall be 0.01 or
less.

The probability of false detection of the ACK is defined as a conditional probability of erroneous detection of the ACK
when input is only noise.

The probability of detection of ACK is defined as conditional probability of detection of the ACK when the signal is
present.

A test for a specific combination of SCS and channel bandwidth is only applicable if the BS declares to support it.

For a BS supporting multiple combinations of SCS and channel bandwidth, the applicable rule is defined in [TBD].

8.3.2.2.2 Minimum Requirement

The minimum requirement is in TS 38.104 [2] subclause 8.3.3.

8.3.2.2.3 Test purpose

The test shall verify the receiver’s ability to detect ACK bits under multipath fading propagation conditions for a given
SNR.

8.3.2.2.4 Method of test

8.3.2.2.4.1 Initial Conditions

Test environment: Normal; see annex B.2.

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RF channels to be tested: for single carrier (SC): M; see sub-clause 4.9.1.

1) Connect the BS tester generating the wanted signal, multipath fading simulators and AWGN generators to all BS
antenna connectors for diversity reception via a combining network as shown in Annex [TBD].

8.3.2.2.4.2 Procedure

1) Adjust the AWGN generator, according to the combinations of SCS and channel bandwidth defined in table
8.3.2.2.4.2-1.

Table 8.3.2.2.4.2-1: AWGN power level at the BS input

Sub-carrier spacing (kHz) Channel bandwidth (MHz) AWGN power level

15 kHz 5 [-83.5] dBm / 4.5 MHz
10 [-80.3] dBm / 9.36 MHz
20 [-77.2] dBm / 19.08 MHz
30 kHz 10 [-80.7] dBm / 8.64 MHz
20 [-77.4] dBm / 18.36 MHz
40 [-74.2] dBm / 38.16 MHz
100 [-70.1] dBm / 98.28 MHz

2) The characteristics of the wanted signal shall be configured according to TS 38.211 [17], and the specific test
parameters are configured as below:

Table 8.3.2.2.4.2-2: Test parameters

Parameter Values
nrofBits 2
nrofPRBs 1
nrofSymbols 14
startingPRB 0
intraSlotFrequencyHopping enabled
The largest PRB index
secondHopPRB
- nrofPRBs
initialCyclicShift 0
startingSymbolIndex 0
Index of orthogonal sequence
0
(time-domain-OCC)

3) The multipath fading emulators shall be configured according to the corresponding channel model defined in [TBD].

4) Adjusting the equipment so that the SNR specified in table 8.3.2.2.5-1 and table 8.3.2.2.5-2 is achieved at the BS
input during the transmissions.

5) The signal generator sends a test pattern with the pattern outlined in figure 8.3.2.2.4.2-1. The following statistics are
kept: the number of ACKs detected in the idle periods and the number of missed ACKs.

ACK ACK ACK

Figure 8.3.2.2.4.2-1: Test signal pattern for PUCCH format 1 demodulation tests

8.3.2.2.5 Test Requirement

The fraction of falsely detected ACK bits shall be less than 1% and the fraction of correctly detected ACK bits shall be
larger than 99% for the SNR listed in tables 8.3.2.2.5-1 and table 8.3.2.2.5-2.

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Table 8.3.2.2.5-1 Required SNR for PUCCH format 1 with 15 kHz SCS

Number Number Cyclic Propagation Channel Bandwidth / SNR

of TX of RX Prefix conditions (dB)
antennas antennas and 5 MHz 10 MHz 20 MHz
correlation
matrix
(Annex
TBD)
1 2 Normal TDLC-300-
100 Low
4 Normal TDLC-300-
100 Low
8 Normal TDLC-300-
100 Low

Table 8.3.2.2.5-2 Required SNR for PUCCH format 1 with 30 kHz SCS

Number Number of RX Cyclic Propagation conditions and Channel Bandwidth(MHz) /

of TX antennas Prefix correlation matrix (Annex TBD) SNR (dB)
antennas 10 20 40 100
1 2 Normal TDLC-300-100 Low

4 Normal TDLC-300-100 Low

8 Normal TDLC-300-100 Low

8.3.3 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 2

8.3.3.1 ACK missed detection
8.3.3.1.1 Definition and applicability
The performance requirement of PUCCH format 2 for ACK missed detection is determined by the two parameters:
probability of false detection of the ACK and the probability of detection of ACK. The performance is measured by the
required SNR at probability of detection equal to 0.99. The probability of false detection of the ACK shall be 0.01 or
less.

The probability of false detection of the ACK is defined as a conditional probability of erroneous detection of the ACK
when input is only noise.

The probability of detection of ACK is defined as conditional probability of detection of the ACK when the signal is
present.

A test for a specific combination of SCS and channel bandwidth is only applicable if the BS declares to support it.

The applicability of tests in TS 38.104 [2] with different SCS and channel bandwidth combination is according to the
following principle:

Editor’s note: Applicability rule is FFS.

8.3.3.1.2 Minimum requirements

The minimum requirements are in TS 38.104 [2] subclause 8.3.4.

8.3.3.1.3 Test purpose

The test shall verify the receiver’s ability to detect ACK bits under multipath fading propagation conditions for a given
SNR.

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8.3.3.1.4 Method of test

8.3.3.1.4.1 Initial Condition

Test environment: Normal, see annex B.2.

RF channels to be tested: for single carrier (SC): M; see subclause 4.9.1

1) Connect the BS tester generating the wanted signal, multipath fading simulators and AWGN generators to all BS
antenna connectors for diversity reception via a combining network as shown in annex D.5 and D.6 for BS type
1-C and type 1-H respectively.

8.3.3.1.4.2 Procedure

1) Adjust the AWGN generator, according to the channel bandwidth defined in table 8.3.3.1.4.2-1.

Table 8.3.3.1.4.2-1: AWGN power level at the BS input

Sub-carrier spacing (kHz) Channel bandwidth (MHz) AWGN power level

15 5 [-83.5] dBm / 4.5 MHz
10 [-80.3] dBm / 9.36 MHz
20 [-77.2] dBm / 19.08MHz
30 10 [-80.7] dBm / 8.64 MHz
20 [-77.4] dBm / 18.36 MHz
40 [-74.2] dBm / 38.16 MHz
100 [-70.1] dBm / 98.28 MHz

2) The characteristics of the wanted signal shall be configured according to TS 38.211 [TBD], and the specific test
parameters are configured as blow:

Table 8.3.3.1.4.2-2: Test parameters

Parameter Value
Modulation QPSK
startingPRB 0
intraSlotFrequencyHopping enabled
secondHopPRB The largest PRB index - nrofPRBs
nrofPRBs 4
nrofSymbols 1
the number of UCI bits 4
startingSymbolIndex 13

3) The multipath fading emulators shall be configured according to the corresponding channel model defined in
[TBD]

4) Adjust the equipment so that the SNR specified in table 8.3.3.1.5-1 and table 8.3.3.1.5-2 is achieved at the BS
input during the UCI transmissions.

5) The signal generator sends a test pattern with the pattern outlined in figure 8.3.3.1.4.2-1. The following statistics are
kept: the number of ACKs detected in the idle periods and the number of missed ACKs.

ACK ACK ACK

Figure 8.3.3.1.4.2-1: Test signal pattern for PUCCH format 2 demodulation tests

8.3.3.1.5 Test requirements

The fraction of falsely detected ACKs shall be less than 1% and the fraction of correctly detected ACKs shall be larger
than 99% for the SNR listed in table 8.3.3.1.5-1 and table 8.3.3.1.5-2.

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Table 8.3.3.1.5-1: Required SNR for PUCCH format 2 demodulation tests with 15 kHz SCS

Number of TX Number of Cyclic Propagation Channel Bandwidth / SNR [dB]

antennas RX antennas Prefix conditions and 5 MHz 10 MHz 20 MHz
correlation matrix
(Annex [TBD])
1 2 Normal TDLC300-100 Low [TBD] [TBD] [TBD]
4 Normal TDLC300-100 Low [TBD] [TBD] [TBD]
8 Normal TDLC300-100 Low [TBD] [TBD] [TBD]

Table 8.3.3.1.5-2: Required SNR for PUCCH format 2 demodulation tests with 30 kHz SCS

Number of TX Number of Cyclic Propagation Channel Bandwidth/ SNR (dB)

antennas RX Prefix conditions and 10MHz 20MHz 40MHz 100MHz
antennas correlation matrix
(Annex [TBD])
1 2 Normal TDLC300-100 Low [TBD] [TBD] [TBD] [TBD]
4 Normal TDLC300-100 Low [TBD] [TBD] [TBD] [TBD]
8 Normal TDLC300-100 Low [TBD] [TBD] [TBD] [TBD]

8.3.3.2 UCI BLER performance requirements

8.3.3.2.1 Definition and applicability
The performance is measured by the required SNR at UCI block error probability not exceeding 1%.

The UCI block error probability is defined as the conditional probability of incorrectly decoding the UCI information
when the UCI information is sent. All UCI information shall be decoded.

A test for a specific combination of SCS and channel bandwidth is only applicable if the BS declares to support it.

The applicability of tests in TS 38.104 [2] with different SCS and channel bandwidth combination is according to the
following principle:

Editor’s note: Applicability rule is FFS.

8.3.3.2.2 Minimum Requirement

The minimum requirement is TS 38.104 [2] subclause 8.3.4.

8.3.3.2.3 Test purpose

The test shall verify the receiver’s ability to detect UCI under multipath fading propagation conditions for a given SNR.

8.3.3.2.4 Method of test

8.3.3.2.4.1 Initial Condition

Test environment: Normal, see annex B.2.

RF channels to be tested: for single carrier (SC): M; see subclause 4.9.1

1) Connect the BS tester generating the wanted signal, multipath fading simulators and AWGN generators to all BS
antenna connectors for diversity reception via a combining network as shown in annex D.5 and D.6 for BS type
1-C and BS type 1-H respectively.

8.3.3.2.4.2 Procedure

1) Adjust the AWGN generator, according to the channel bandwidth defined in table 8.3.3.2.4.2-1.

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Table 8.3.3.2.4.2-1: AWGN power level at the BS input

Subcarrier spacing (kHz) Channel bandwidth (MHz) AWGN power level

15 5 [-83.5] dBm / 4.5MHz
10 [-80.3] dBm / 9.36MHz
20 [-77.2] dBm / 19.08MHz
30 10 [-80.7] dBm / 8.64MHz
20 [-77.4] dBm / 18.36MHz
40 [-74.2] dBm / 38.16MHz
100 [-70.1] dBm / 98.28MHz

2) The characteristics of the wanted signal shall be configured according to TS 38.211 [TBD], and the specific test
parameters are configured as blow:

Table 8.3.3.2.4.2-2: Test parameters

Parameter Value
Modulation QPSK
startingPRB 0
intraSlotFrequencyHopping enabled
secondHopPRB The largest PRB index - nrofPRBs
nrofPRBs 9
nrofSymbols 2
the number of UCI bits 22
startingSymbolIndex 12

3) The multipath fading emulators shall be configured according to the corresponding channel model defined in
Annex TBD.

4) Adjust the equipment so that the SNR specified in table 8.3.3.2.5-1 or table 8.3.3.2.5-2 is achieved at the BS
input during the UCI transmissions.

5) The signal generator sends a test pattern with the pattern outlined in figure 8.3.3.2.4.2-1. The following statistics
are kept: the number of incorrectly decoded UCI.

UCI UCI UCI

Figure 8.3.3.2.4.2-1: Test signal pattern for PUCCH format 2 demodulation tests

8.3.3.2.5 Test requirements

The fraction of incorrectly decoded UCI shall be less than 1% for the SNR listed in table 8.3.3.2.5-1 and table 8.3.3.2.5-
2.

Table 8.3.3.2.5-1: Required SNR for PUCCH format 2 demodulation tests with 15 kHz SCS

Number of Number of Cyclic Propagation Channel Bandwidth / SNR [dB]

TX antennas RX antennas Prefix conditions and 5 MHz 10 MHz 20 MHz
correlation matrix
(Annex [TBD])
1 2 Normal TDLC300-100 Low [TBD] [TBD] [TBD]
4 Normal TDLC300-100 Low [TBD] [TBD] [TBD]
8 Normal TDLC300-100 Low [TBD] [TBD] [TBD]

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Table 8.3.3.2.5-2: Required SNR for PUCCH format 2 demodulation tests with 30 kHz SCS

Number of TX Number of Cyclic Propagation Channel Bandwidth/ SNR (dB)

antennas RX antennas Prefix conditions and 10MHz 20MHz 40MHz 100MHz
correlation matrix
(Annex TBD)
1 2 Normal TDLC300-100 Low [TBD] [TBD] [TBD] [TBD]
4 Normal TDLC300-100 Low [TBD] [TBD] [TBD] [TBD]
8 Normal TDLC300-100 Low [TBD] [TBD] [TBD] [TBD]

NOTE: If the above Test Requirement differs from the Minimum Requirement then the Test Tolerance applied
for this test is non-zero. The Test Tolerance for this test and the explanation of how the Minimum
Requirement has been relaxed by the Test Tolerance is given in Annex G.

8.3.4 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 3

8.3.4.1 Definition and applicability
The performance is measured by the required SNR at UCI block error probability not exceeding 1%.

The UCI block error probability is defined as the conditional probability of incorrectly decoding the UCI information
when the UCI information is sent. All UCI information shall be decoded.

Which specific test is applicable to BS is based on the test applicability rule defined in section 8.1.2.

A test with or without additional DMRS configured is only applicable if the BS support it.

8.3.4.2 Minimum requirement

The minimum requirement is in TS 38.104 [2] subclause 8.3.5.

8.3.4.3 Test purpose

The test shall verify the receiver’s ability to detect UCI under multipath fading propagation conditions for a given SNR.

8.3.4.4 Method of test

8.3.4.4.1 Initial conditions
Test environment: Normal; see annex B.2.

RF channels to be tested for single carrier (SC): M; see sub-clause 4.9.1

1) Connect the BS tester generating the wanted signal, multipath fading simulators and AWGN generators to all BS
antenna connectors for diversity reception via a combining network as shown in annex D.5 and D.6 for BS type 1-C and
BS type 1-H respectively.

8.3.4.4.2 Procedure
1) Adjust the AWGN generator, according to the subcarrier spacing and channel bandwidth defined in table 8.3.4.4.2-
1.

Table 8.3.4.4.2-1: AWGN power level at the BS input

Subcarrier spacing (kHz) Channel bandwidth (MHz) AWGN power level

15 5 [-83.5] dBm / 4.5MHz
10 [-80.3] dBm / 9.36MHz
20 [-77.2] dBm / 19.08MHz
30 10 [-80.7] dBm / 8.64MHz
20 [-77.4] dBm / 18.36MHz
40 [-74.2] dBm / 38.16MHz
100 [-70.1] dBm / 98.28MHz

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2) The characteristics of the wanted signal shall be configured according to TS 38.211 [17]. The specific test
parameters are configured as below:

Table 8.3.4.4.2-2: Test parameters

Parameter Test 1 Test 2

Modulation QPSK
startingPRB 0
intraSlotFrequencyHopping enabled
The largest PRB index -
secondHopPRB
nrofPRBs
nrofPRBs 1 3
nrofSymbols 14 4
the number of UCI bits 16 16
startingSymbolIndex 0 0

3) The multipath fading emulators shall be configured according to the corresponding channel model defined in Annex
TBD.

4) Adjust the equipment so that the SNR specified in table 8.3.4.5-1 or table 8.3.4.5-2 is achieved at the BS input
during the UCI transmissions.

5) The signal generator sends a test pattern with the pattern outlined in figure 8.3.4.4.2-1. The following statistics are
kept: the number of incorrectly decoded UCI.

UCI UCI UCI

Figure 8.3.4.4.2-1: Test signal pattern for PUCCH format 3 demodulation tests

8.3.4.5 Test requirement

The fraction of incorrectly decoded UCI is shall be less than 1% for the SNR listed in table 8.3.4.5-1 and table 8.3.4.5-
2.

Table 8.3.4.5-1: Required SNR for PUCCH format 3 demodulation tests with 15kHz SCS

Test Number Number Cyclic Propagation Additional Channel Bandwidth / SNR

Number of TX of RX Prefix conditions DMRS (dB)
antennas antennas and configuratio 5 MHz 10 MHz 20 MHz
correlation n
matrix
(Annex
[TBD])
1 1 2 Normal TDLC300- No additional TBD [2.0] TBD
100 Low DM-RS
Additional TBD [1.7] TBD
DMRS
4 Normal TDLC300- No additional TBD TBD TBD
100 Low DM-RS
Additional TBD TBD TBD
DMRS
8 Normal TDLC300- No additional TBD TBD TBD
100 Low DM-RS
Additional TBD TBD TBD
DMRS
2 1 2 Normal TDLC300- No additional TBD TBD TBD
100 Low DM-RS
4 Normal TDLC300- No additional TBD TBD TBD
100 Low DM-RS
8 Normal TDLC300- No additional TBD TBD TBD
100 Low DM-RS

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Table 8.3.4.5-2: Required SNR for PUCCH format 3 demodulation tests with 30kHz SCS

Test Number Number Cyclic Propagation Additional Channel Bandwidth / SNR (dB)
Numbe of TX of RX Prefix conditions DMRS 10 20 40 MHz 100
r antennas antenna and configuratio MHz MHz MHz
s correlation n
matrix
(Annex
[TBD])
1 1 2 Normal TDLC300-100 No TBD TBD TBD TBD
Low additional
DM-RS
Additional TBD TBD [1.3] TBD
DMRS
4 Normal TDLC300-100 No TBD TBD TBD TBD
Low additional
DM-RS
Additional TBD TBD TBD TBD
DMRS
8 Normal TDLC300-100 No TBD TBD TBD TBD
Low additional
DM-RS
Additional TBD TBD TBD TBD
DMRS
2 1 2 Normal TDLC300-100 No TBD TBD TBD TBD
Low additional
DM-RS
4 Normal TDLC300-100 No TBD TBD TBD TBD
Low additional
DM-RS
8 Normal TDLC300-100 No TBD TBD TBD TBD
Low additional
DM-RS

8.3.5 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 4

8.3.5.1 Definition and applicability
The performance is measured by the required SNR at UCI block error probability not exceeding 1%.

The UCI block error probability is defined as the conditional probability of incorrectly decoding the UCI information
when the UCI information is sent. All UCI information shall be decoded.

Which specific test is applicable to BS is based on the test applicability defined in section 8.1.2.

A test with or without additional DMRS configured is only applicable if the BS support it.

8.3.5.2 Minimum requirement

The minimum requirement is in TS 38.104 [2] sub-clause 8.3.6.

8.3.5.3 Test purpose

The test shall verify the receiver’s ability to detect UCI under multipath fading propagation conditions for a given SNR.

8.3.5.4 Method of test

8.3.5.4.1 Initial conditions
Test environment: Normal; see annex B.2.

RF channels to be tested for single carrier (SC): M; see subclause 4.9.1

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1) Connect the BS tester generating the wanted signal, multipath fading simulators and AWGN generators to all BS
antenna connectors for diversity reception via a combining network as shown in annex D.5 and D.6 for BS type 1-C and
BS type 1-H respectively.

8.3.5.4.2 Procedure
1) Adjust the AWGN generator, according to the subcarrier spacing and channel bandwidth defined in table 8.3.5.4.2-
1.

Table 8.3.5.4.2-1: AWGN power level at the BS input

Subcarrier spacing(SCS)
Channel bandwidth (MHz) AWGN power level
(kHz)
15 kHz 5 [-83.5] dBm / 4.5MHz
10 [-80.3] dBm / 9.36MHz
20 [-77.2] dBm / 19.08MHz
30 kHz 10 [-80.7] dBm / 8.64MHz
20 [-77.4] dBm / 18.36MHz
40 [-74.2] dBm / 38.16MHz
100 [-70.1] dBm / 98.28MHz

2) The characteristics of the wanted signal shall be configured according to TS 38.211 [17]. The test parameters are
configured as below:

Table 8.3.5.4.2-2: Test parameters

Parameter Value
Modulation QPSK
startingPRB 0
intraSlotFrequencyHopping enabled
The largest PRB index -
secondHopPRB
nrofPRBs
nrofSymbols 14
the number of UCI bits 22
startingSymbolIndex 0
occ-Length n2
occ-Index n0

3) The multipath fading emulators shall be configured according to the corresponding channel model defined in annex
TBD.

4) Adjust the equipment so that the SNR specified in table 8.3.5.5-1 or table 8.3.5.5-2 is achieved at the BS input
during the UCI transmissions.

5) The signal generator sends a test pattern with the pattern outlined in figure 8.3.5.4.2-1. The following statistics are
kept: the number of incorrectly decoded UCI.

UCI UCI UCI

Figure 8.3.5.4.2-1: Test signal pattern for PUCCH format 4 demodulation tests

8.3.5.5 Test requirement

The fraction of incorrectly decoded UCI is shall be less than 1% for the SNR listed in table 8.3.5.5-1 and table 8.3.5.5-
2.

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Table 8.3.5.5-1: Required SNR for PUCCH format 4 demodulation tests with 15 kHz SCS

Number of Number of Cyclic Propagation conditions Additional DMRS Channel Bandwidth /

TX antennas RX Prefix and correlation matrix configuration SNR (dB)
antennas (Annex[TBD]) 5 10 20
MHz MHz MHz
1 2 Normal TDLC300-100 Low No additional DM-RS TBD TBD TBD
Additional DMRS TBD [3.9] TBD
4 Normal TDLC300-100 Low No additional DM-RS TBD TBD TBD
Additional DMRS TBD TBD TBD
8 Normal TDLC300-100 Low No additional DM-RS TBD TBD TBD
Additional DMRS TBD TBD TBD

Table 8.3.5.5-2: Required SNR for PUCCH format 4 demodulation tests with 30 kHz SCS

Number of Number of Cyclic Propagation Additional DMRS Channel Bandwidth / SNR

TX RX Prefix conditions and configuration (dB)
antennas antennas correlation matrix 10 20 40 100
(Annex [TBD]) MHz MHz MHz MHz
1 2 Normal TDLC300-100 Low No additional DM-RS TBD TBD TBD TBD
Additional DMRS TBD TBD TBD TBD
4 Normal TDLC300-100 Low No additional DM-RS TBD TBD TBD TBD
Additional DMRS TBD TBD TBD TBD
8 Normal TDLC300-100 Low No additional DM-RS TBD TBD TBD TBD
Additional DMRS TBD TBD TBD TBD

8.4 Performance requirements for PRACH

8.4.1 PRACH false alarm probability and missed detection
8.4.1.1 Definition and applicability
Editor’s notes: Applicability rule for normal mode tests are FFS.

The performance requirement of PRACH for preamble detection is determined by the two parameters: total probability
of false detection of the preamble (Pfa) and the probability of detection of preamble (Pd). The performance is measured
by the required SNR at probability of detection, Pd of 99%. Pfa shall be 0.1% or less.

Pfa is defined as a conditional total probability of erroneous detection of the preamble (i.e. erroneous detection from
any detector) when input is only noise.

Pd is defined as conditional probability of detection of the preamble when the signal is present. The erroneous detection
consists of several error cases – detecting different preamble than the one that was sent, not detecting a preamble at all
or correct preamble detection but with the wrong timing estimation.

For AWGN and TDLC300-100, a timing estimation error occurs if the estimation error of the timing of the strongest
path is larger than the time error tolerance values given in table 8.4.1.1-1.

Table 8.4.1.1-1: Time error tolerance for AWGN and TDLC300-100

PRACH PRACH SCS Time error tolerance

preamble (kHz) AWGN TDLC300-100
0 1.25 1.04 us 2.55 us
A1, A2, A3, B4, 15 0.52 us 2.03 us
C0, C2 30 0.26 us 1.77 us

The test preambles for normal mode are listed in table A.6-1.

8.4.1.2 Minimum requirement

The minimum requirement is in TS 38.104 [2] subclause 8.4.1.2 and 8.4.2.2.

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8.4.1.3 Test purpose

The test shall verify the receiver’s ability to detect PRACH preamble under static conditions and multipath fading
propagation conditions for a given SNR.

8.4.1.4 Method of test

8.4.1.4.1 Initial conditions
Test environment: Normal; see annex B.2.

RF channels to be tested: for single carrier (SC): M; see subclause 4.9.1.

1) Connect the BS tester generating the wanted signal, multipath fading simulators and AWGN generators to all BS
antenna connectors for diversity reception via a combining network as shown in annex D.5 and D.6 for BS type 1-C and
BS type 1-H respectively.

8.4.1.4.2 Procedure
1) Adjust the AWGN generator, according to the SCS and channel bandwidth.

Table 8.4.1.4.2-1: AWGN power level at the BS input

Sub-carrier spacing (kHz) Channel bandwidth (MHz) AWGN power level

15 5 [-83.5] dBm / 4.5MHz
10 [-80.3] dBm / 9.36MHz
20 [-77.2] dBm / 19.08MHz
30 10 [-80.7] dBm / 8.64MHz
20 [-77.4] dBm / 18.36MHz
40 [-74.2] dBm / 38.16MHz
100 [-70.1] dBm / 98.28MHz

2) The characteristics of the wanted signal shall be configured according to the corresponding UL reference
measurement channel defined in annex A.

3) The multipath fading emulators shall be configured according to the corresponding channel model defined in annex
B.

4) Adjust the frequency offset of the test signal according to table 8.4.1.5-1 or 8.4.1.5-2 or 8.4.1.5-3.

5) Adjust the equipment so that the SNR specified in table 8.4.1.5-1 or 8.4.1.5-2 or 8.4.1.5-3 is achieved at the BS
input during the PRACH preambles.

6) The test signal generator sends a preamble and the receiver tries to detect the preamble. This pattern is repeated as
illustrated in figure 8.4.1.4.2-1. The preambles are sent with certain timing offsets as described below. The following
statistics are kept: the number of preambles detected in the idle period and the number of missed preambles.

Preamble Preamble

Figure 8.4.1.4.2-1: PRACH preamble test pattern

The timing offset base value for PRACH preamble format 0 is set to 50% of Ncs. This offset is increased within the
loop, by adding in each step a value of 0.1us, until the end of the tested range, which is 0.9us. Then the loop is being
reset and the timing offset is set again to 50% of Ncs. The timing offset scheme for PRACH preamble format 0 is
presented in figure 8.4.1.4.2-2.

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Figure 8.4.1.4.2-2: Timing offset scheme for PRACH preamble format 0

The timing offset base value for PRACH preamble format A1, A2, A3, B4, C0 and C2 is set to 0. This offset is
increased within the loop, by adding in each step a value of 0.1us, until the end of the tested range, which is 0.8 us.
Then the loop is being reset and the timing offset is set again to 0. The timing offset scheme for PRACH preamble
format A1, A2, A3, B4, C0 and C2 is presented in figure 8.4.1.4.2-3.

Figure 8.4.1.4.2-3: Timing offset scheme for PRACH preamble format A1 A2, A3, B4, C0 and C2

8.4.1.5 Test requirement

Pfa shall not exceed 0.1%. Pd shall not be below 99% for the SNRs in tables 8.4.1.5-1 to 8.4.1.5-3.

Table 8.4.1.5-1: PRACH missed detection test requirements for Normal Mode, 1.25 kHz SCS

Number Number Propagation Frequency SNR

of TX of RX conditions and offset (dB)
antennas antennas correlation Burst
matrix (Annex format
[TBD]) 0
1 2 AWGN 0 [-14.8]
TDLC300-100 400 Hz [-6.1]
4 AWGN 0 [-17.0]
TDLC300-100 400 Hz [-11.6]
8 AWGN 0 [-19.3]
TDLC300-100 400 Hz [-15.7]

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Table 8.4.1.5-2: PRACH missed detection test requirements for Normal Mode, 15 kHz SCS

Number Number Propagation Frequency SNR (dB)

of TX of RX conditions and offset Burst Burst Burst Burst Burst Burst
antennas antennas correlation format format format format format format
matrix (Annex A1 A2 A3 B4 C0 C2
[TBD])
1 2 AWGN 0 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
TDLC300-100 400 Hz TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
4 AWGN 0 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
TDLC300-100 400 Hz TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
8 AWGN 0 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
TDLC300-100 400 Hz TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

Table 8.4.1.5-3: PRACH missed detection test requirements for Normal Mode, 30 kHz SCS

Number Number Propagation Frequency SNR [(dB)

of TX of RX conditions and offset Burst Burst Burst Burst Burst Burst
antennas antennas correlation format format format format format format
matrix (Annex A1 A2 A3 B4 C0 C2
[TBD])
1 2 AWGN 0 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
TDLC300-100 400 Hz TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
4 AWGN 0 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
TDLC300-100 400 Hz TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
8 AWGN 0 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
TDLC300-100 400 Hz TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

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Annex A (normative):
Reference measurement channels
A.1 Fixed Reference Channels for receiver sensitivity
and in-channel selectivity (QPSK, R=1/3)
The parameters for the reference measurement channels are specified in table A.1-1 for FR1 receiver sensitivity and in-
channel selectivity.

The parameters for the reference measurement channels are specified in table A.1-2 for FR2 receiver sensitivity and in-
channel selectivity.

Table A.1-1: FRC parameters for FR1 receiver sensitivity and in-channel selectivity

Reference channel G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1-
A1-1 A1-2 A1-3 A1-4 A1-5 A1-6 A1-7 A1-8 A1-9
Subcarrier spacing 15 30 60 15 30 60 15 30 60
(kHz)
Allocated resource 25 11 11 106 51 24 15 6 6
blocks
CP-OFDM Symbols per 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
slot (Note 1)
Modulation QPSK QPSK QPSK QPSK QPSK QPSK QPSK QPSK QPSK
Code rate (Note 2) 1/3 1/3 1/3 1/3 1/3 1/3 1/3 1/3 1/3
Payload size (bits) 2152 984 984 9224 4352 2088 1320 528 528
Transport block CRC 16 16 16 24 24 16 16 16 16
(bits)
Code block CRC size - - - 24 - - - - -
(bits)
Number of code blocks 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1
-C
Code block size 2168 1000 1000 4648 4376 2104 1336 544 544
including CRC (bits)
(Note 3)
Total number of bits per 7200 3168 3168 30528 14688 6912 4320 1728 1728
slot
Total symbols per slot 3600 1584 1584 15264 7344 3456 2160 864 864
l
NOTE 1: UL-DMRS-config-type = 1 with UL-DMRS-max-len = 1, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 1 with 0= 2, l = 11 as per table
6.4.1.1.3-3 of TS 38.211 [17].
NOTE 2: MCS index 4 and target coding rate = 308/1024 are adopted to calculate payload size for receiver sensitivity and
in-channel selectivity.
NOTE 3: Code block size including CRC (bits) equals to K' in TS 38.212 [16], subclause 5.2.2.

A.2 Fixed Reference Channels for dynamic range

(16QAM, R=2/3)
The parameters for the reference measurement channels are specified in table A.2-1 for dynamic range.

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Table A.2-1: FRC parameters for dynamic range

Reference channel G-FR1-A2- G-FR1-A2- G-FR1-A2- G-FR1-A2- G-FR1-A2- G-FR1-A2-

1 2 3 4 5 6
Subcarrier spacing (kHz) 15 30 60 15 30 60
Allocated resource blocks 25 11 11 106 51 24
CP-OFDM Symbols per slot 12 12 12 12 12 12
(Note 1)
Modulation 16QAM 16QAM 16QAM 16QAM 16QAM 16QAM
Code rate (Note 2) 2/3 2/3 2/3 2/3 2/3 2/3
Payload size (bits) 9224 4032 4032 38936 18960 8968
Transport block CRC (bits) 24 24 24 24 24 24
Code block CRC size (bits) 24 - - 24 24 24
Number of code blocks - C 2 1 1 5 3 2
Code block size including 4648 4056 4056 7816 6352 4520
CRC (bits)
(Note 3)
Total number of bits per slot 14400 6336 6336 61056 29376 13824
Total symbols per slot 3600 1584 1584 15264 7344 3456
l
NOTE 1: UL-DMRS-config-type = 1 with UL-DMRS-max-len = 1, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 1 with 0= 2, l = 11 as per
table 6.4.1.1.3-3 of TS 38.211 [17].
NOTE 2: MCS index 16 and target coding rate = 658/1024 are adopted to calculate payload size for dynamic range.
NOTE 3: Code block size including CRC (bits) equals to K' in TS 38.212 [16], subclause 5.2.2.

A.3 Fixed Reference Channels for performance

requirements (QPSK, R=193/1024)
The parameters for the reference measurement channels are specified in table A.3-1 to table A.3-6 for FR1 PUSCH
performance requirements:

- FRC parameters are specified in table A.3-1 for FR1 PUSCH with transform precoding disabled, UL-DMRS-
add-pos = 0 and 1 transmission layer.

- FRC parameters are specified in table A.3-2 for FR1 PUSCH with transform precoding disabled, UL-DMRS-
add-pos = 1 and 1 transmission layer.

- FRC parameters are specified in table A.3-3 for FR1 PUSCH with transform precoding disabled, UL-DMRS-
add-pos = 0 and 2 transmission layers.

- FRC parameters are specified in table A.3-4 for FR1 PUSCH with transform precoding disabled, UL-DMRS-
add-pos = 1 and 2 transmission layers.

- FRC parameters are specified in table A.3-5 for FR1 PUSCH with transform precoding enabled, UL-DMRS-add-
pos = 0 and 1 transmission layer.

- FRC parameters are specified in table A.3-6 for FR1 PUSCH with transform precoding enabled, UL-DMRS-add-
pos = 1 and 1 transmission layer.

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Table A.3-1: FRC parameters for FR1 PUSCH performance requirements, transform precoding
disabled, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 0 and 1 transmission layer (QPSK, R=193/1024)

Reference channel G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1-

A3-1 A3-2 A3-3 A3-4 A3-5 A3-6 A3-7
Subcarrier spacing (kHz) 15 15 15 30 30 30 30
Allocated resource blocks 25 52 106 24 51 106 273
CP-OFDM Symbols per 13 13 13 13 13 13 13
slot (Note 1)
Modulation QPSK QPSK QPSK QPSK QPSK QPSK QPSK
Code rate (Note 2) 193/1024 193/1024 193/1024 193/1024 193/1024 193/1024 193/1024
Payload size (bits) 1480 3104 6280 1416 2976 6280 16136
Transport block CRC (bits) 16 16 24 16 16 24 24
Code block CRC size (bits) - - 24 - - 24 24
Number of code blocks - C 1 1 2 1 1 2 5
Code block size including
1496 3120 3176 1432 2992 3176 3256
CRC (bits) (Note 2)
Total number of bits per
7800 16224 33072 7488 15912 33072 85176
slot
Total symbols per slot 3900 8112 16536 3744 7956 16536 42588
NOTE 1: UL-DMRS-config-type = 1 with UL-DMRS-max-len = 1 and the number of DM-RS CDM groups without data is
2, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 0 with l0= 2 as per table 6.4.1.1.3-3 of TS 38.211 [17].
NOTE 2: Code block size including CRC (bits) equals to K' in sub-clause 5.2.2 of TS 38.212 [16].

Table A.3-2: FRC parameters for FR1 PUSCH performance requirements, transform precoding
disabled, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 1 and 1 transmission layer (QPSK, R=193/1024)

Reference channel G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1-

A3-8 A3-9 A3-10 A3-11 A3-12 A3-13 A3-14
Subcarrier spacing (kHz) 15 15 15 30 30 30 30
Allocated resource blocks 25 52 106 24 51 106 273
CP-OFDM Symbols per 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
slot (Note 1)
Modulation QPSK QPSK QPSK QPSK QPSK QPSK QPSK
Code rate (Note 2) 193/1024 193/1024 193/1024 193/1024 193/1024 193/1024 193/1024
Payload size (bits) 1352 2856 5768 1320 2792 5768 14856
Transport block CRC (bits) 16 16 24 16 16 24 24
Code block CRC size (bits) - - 24 - - 24 24
Number of code blocks - C 1 1 2 1 1 2 4
Code block size including
1368 2872 2920 1336 2808 2920 3744
CRC (bits) (Note 2)
Total number of bits per
7200 14976 30528 6912 14688 30528 78624
slot
Total symbols per slot 3600 7488 15264 3456 7344 15264 39312
NOTE 1: UL-DMRS-config-type = 1 with UL-DMRS-max-len = 1 and the number of DM-RS CDM groups without data is
2, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 1 with l0= 2, l=11 as per table 6.4.1.1.3-3 of TS 38.211 [17].
NOTE 2: Code block size including CRC (bits) equals to K' in sub-clause 5.2.2 of TS 38.212 [16].

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Table A.3-3: FRC parameters for FR1 PUSCH performance requirements, transform precoding
disabled, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 0 and 2 transmission layers (QPSK, R=193/1024)

Reference channel G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1-

A3-15 A3-16 A3-17 A3-18 A3-19 A3-20 A3-21
Subcarrier spacing (kHz) 15 15 15 30 30 30 30
Allocated resource blocks 25 52 106 24 51 106 273
CP-OFDM Symbols per 13 13 13 13 13 13 13
slot (Note 1)
Modulation QPSK QPSK QPSK QPSK QPSK QPSK QPSK
Code rate (Note 2) 193/1024 193/1024 193/1024 193/1024 193/1024 193/1024 193/1024
Payload size (bits) 2976 6152 12552 2856 6024 12552 32304
Transport block CRC (bits) 16 24 24 16 24 24 24
Code block CRC size (bits) - 24 24 - 24 24 24
Number of code blocks - C 1 2 4 1 2 4 9
Code block size including
2992 3112 3168 2872 3048 3168 3616
CRC (bits) (Note 2)
Total number of bits per
15600 32448 66144 14976 31824 66144 170352
slot
Total symbols per slot 7800 16224 33072 7488 15912 33072 85176
NOTE 1: UL-DMRS-config-type = 1 with UL-DMRS-max-len = 1 and the number of DM-RS CDM groups without data is
2, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 0 with l0= 2 as per table 6.4.1.1.3-3 of TS 38.211 [17].
NOTE 2: Code block size including CRC (bits) equals to K' in sub-clause 5.2.2 of TS 38.212 [16].

Table A.3-4: FRC parameters for FR1 PUSCH performance requirements, transform precoding
disabled, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 1 and 2 transmission layers (QPSK, R=193/1024)

Reference channel G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1-

A3-22 A3-23 A3-24 A3-25 A3-26 A3-27 A3-28
Subcarrier spacing (kHz) 15 15 15 30 30 30 30
Allocated resource blocks 25 52 106 24 51 106 273
CP-OFDM Symbols per 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
slot (Note 1)
Modulation QPSK QPSK QPSK QPSK QPSK QPSK QPSK
Code rate (Note 2) 193/1024 193/1024 193/1024 193/1024 193/1024 193/1024 193/1024
Payload size (bits) 2728 5640 11528 2600 5512 11528 29736
Transport block CRC (bits) 16 24 24 16 24 24 24
Code block CRC size (bits) - 24 24 - 24 24 24
Number of code blocks - C 1 2 4 1 2 4 8
Code block size including
2744 2856 2912 2616 2792 2912 3744
CRC (bits) (Note 2)
Total number of bits per
14400 29952 61056 13824 29376 61056 157248
slot
Total symbols per slot 7200 14976 30528 6912 14688 30528 78624
NOTE 1: UL-DMRS-config-type = 1 with UL-DMRS-max-len = 1 and the number of DM-RS CDM groups without data is
2, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 1 with l0= 2, l=11 as per table 6.4.1.1.3-3 of TS 38.211 [17].
NOTE 2: Code block size including CRC (bits) equals to K' in subclause 5.2.2 of TS 38.212 [16].

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Table A.3-5: FRC parameters for FR1 PUSCH performance requirements, transform precoding
enabled, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 0 and 1 transmission layer (QPSK, R=193/1024)

Reference channel G-FR1-A3-29 G-FR1-A3-30

Subcarrier spacing [kHz] 15 30
Allocated resource blocks 25 24
DFT-s-OFDM Symbols per slot (Note 1) 13 13
Modulation QPSK QPSK
Code rate (Note 2) 193/1024 193/1024
Payload size (bits) 1480 1416
Transport block CRC (bits) 16 16
Code block CRC size (bits) - -
Number of code blocks - C 1 1
Code block size including CRC (bits) (Note 2) 1496 1432
Total number of bits per slot 7800 7488
Total symbols per slot 3900 3744
NOTE 1: UL-DMRS-config-type = 1 with UL-DMRS-max-len = 1 and the number of DM-RS CDM groups
without data is 2, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 0 with l0= 2 as per table 6.4.1.1.3-3 of TS 38.211 [17].
NOTE 2: Code block size including CRC (bits) equals to K' in subclause 5.2.2 of TS 38.212 [15].

Table A.3-6: FRC parameters for FR1 PUSCH performance requirements, transform precoding
enabled, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 1 and 1 transmission layer (QPSK, R=193/1024)

Reference channel G-FR1-A3-31 G-FR1-A3-32

Subcarrier spacing [kHz] 15 30
Allocated resource blocks 25 24
DFT-s-OFDM Symbols per slot (Note 1) 12 12
Modulation QPSK QPSK
Code rate (Note 2) 193/1024 193/1024
Payload size (bits) 1352 1320
Transport block CRC (bits) 16 16
Code block CRC size (bits) - -
Number of code blocks - C 1 1
Code block size including CRC (bits) (Note 2) 1368 1336
Total number of bits per slot 7200 6912
Total symbols per slot 3600 3456
NOTE 1: UL-DMRS-config-type = 1 with UL-DMRS-max-len = 1 and the number of DM-RS CDM groups
without data is 2, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 1 with l0= 2, l=11 as per table 6.4.1.1.3-3 of TS 38.211 [17].
NOTE 2: Code block size including CRC (bits) equals to K' in subclause 5.2.2 of TS 38.212 [15].

A.4 Fixed Reference Channels for performance

requirements (16QAM, R=658/1024)
The parameters for the reference measurement channels are specified in table A.4-1 for FR1 PUSCH performance
requirements with transform precoding disabled, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 0 and 1 transmission layer.

The parameters for the reference measurement channels are specified in table A.4-2 for FR1 PUSCH performance
requirements with transform precoding disabled, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 1 and 1 transmission layer.

The parameters for the reference measurement channels are specified in table A.4-3 for FR1 PUSCH performance
requirements with transform precoding disabled, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 0 and 2 transmission layers.

The parameters for the reference measurement channels are specified in table A.4-4 for FR1 PUSCH performance
requirements with transform precoding disabled, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 1 and 2 transmission layers.

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Table A.4-1: FRC parameters for FR1 PUSCH performance requirements, transform precoding
disabled, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 0 and 1 transmission layer (16QAM, R=658/1024)

Reference channel G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1-

A4-1 A4-2 A4-3 A4-4 A4-5 A4-6 A4-7
Subcarrier spacing (kHz) 15 15 15 30 30 30 30
Allocated resource blocks 25 52 106 24 51 106 273
CP-OFDM Symbols per 13 13 13 13 13 13 13
slot (Note 1)
Modulation 16QAM 16QAM 16QAM 16QAM 16QAM 16QAM 16QAM
Code rate (Note 2) 658/1024 658/1024 658/1024 658/1024 658/1024 658/1024 658/1024
Payload size (bits) 9992 21000 42016 9480 20496 42016 108552
Transport block CRC (bits) 24 24 24 24 24 24 24
Code block CRC size (bits) 24 24 24 24 24 24 24
Number of code blocks - C 2 3 5 2 3 5 13
Code block size including
5032 7032 8432 4776 6864 8432 8376
CRC (bits) (Note 2)
Total number of bits per
15600 32448 66144 14976 31824 66144 170352
slot
Total symbols per slot 3900 8112 16536 3744 7956 16536 42588
NOTE 1: UL-DMRS-config-type = 1 with UL-DMRS-max-len = 1 and the number of DM-RS CDM groups without data is
2, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 0 with l0= 2 as per table 6.4.1.1.3-3 of TS 38.211 [17].
NOTE 2: Code block size including CRC (bits) equals to K' in subclause 5.2.2 of TS 38.212 [16].

Table A.4-2: FRC parameters for FR1 PUSCH performance requirements, transform precoding
disabled, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 1 and 1 transmission layer (16QAM, R=658/1024)

Reference channel G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1-

A4-8 A4-9 A4-10 A4-11 A4-12 A4-13 A4-14
Subcarrier spacing (kHz) 15 15 15 30 30 30 30
Allocated resource blocks 25 52 106 24 51 106 273
CP-OFDM Symbols per 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
slot (Note 1)
Modulation 16QAM 16QAM 16QAM 16QAM 16QAM 16QAM 16QAM
Code rate (Note 2) 658/1024 658/1024 658/1024 658/1024 658/1024 658/1024 658/1024
Payload size (bits) 9224 19464 38936 8968 18960 38936 100392
Transport block CRC (bits) 24 24 24 24 24 24 24
Code block CRC size (bits) 24 24 24 24 24 24 24
Number of code blocks - C 2 3 5 2 3 5 12
Code block size including
4648 6052 7816 4520 6352 7816 8392
CRC (bits) (Note 2)
Total number of bits per
14400 29952 61056 13824 29376 61056 157248
slot
Total symbols per slot 3600 7488 15264 3456 7344 15264 39312
NOTE 1: UL-DMRS-config-type = 1 with UL-DMRS-max-len = 1 and the number of DM-RS CDM groups without data is
2, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 1 with l0= 2, l=11 as per table 6.4.1.1.3-3 of TS 38.211 [17].
NOTE 2: Code block size including CRC (bits) equals to K' in subclause 5.2.2 of TS 38.212 [16].

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Table A.4-3: FRC parameters for FR1 PUSCH performance requirements, transform precoding
disabled, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 0 and 2 transmission layers (16QAM, R=658/1024)

Reference channel G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1-

A4-15 A4-16 A4-17 A4-18 A4-19 A4-20 A4-21
Subcarrier spacing (kHz) 15 15 15 30 30 30 30
Allocated resource blocks 25 52 106 24 51 106 273
CP-OFDM Symbols per 13 13 13 13 13 13 13
slot (Note 1)
Modulation 16QAM 16QAM 16QAM 16QAM 16QAM 16QAM 16QAM
Code rate (Note 2) 658/1024 658/1024 658/1024 658/1024 658/1024 658/1024 658/1024
Payload size (bits) 19968 42016 83976 19464 40976 83976 217128
Transport block CRC (bits) 24 24 24 24 24 24 24
Code block CRC size (bits) 24 24 24 24 24 24 24
Number of code blocks - C 3 5 10 3 5 10 26
Code block size including
6688 8432 8424 6520 8224 8424 8376
CRC (bits) (Note 2)
Total number of bits per
31200 64896 132288 29952 63648 132288 340704
slot
Total symbols per slot 7800 16224 33072 7488 15912 33072 85176
NOTE 1: UL-DMRS-config-type = 1 with UL-DMRS-max-len = 1 and the number of DM-RS CDM groups without data is
2, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 0 with l0= 2 as per table 6.4.1.1.3-3 of TS 38.211 [17].
NOTE 2: Code block size including CRC (bits) equals to K' in subclause 5.2.2 of TS 38.212 [16].

Table A.4-4: FRC parameters for FR1 PUSCH performance requirements, transform precoding
disabled, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 1 and 2 transmission layers (16QAM, R=658/1024)

Reference channel G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1-

A4-22 A4-23 A4-24 A4-25 A4-26 A4-27 A4-28
Subcarrier spacing (kHz) 15 15 15 30 30 30 30
Allocated resource blocks 25 52 106 24 51 106 273
CP-OFDM Symbols per 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
slot (Note 1)
Modulation 16QAM 16QAM 16QAM 16QAM 16QAM 16QAM 16QAM
Code rate (Note 2) 658/1024 658/1024 658/1024 658/1024 658/1024 658/1024 658/1024
Payload size (bits) 18432 38936 77896 17928 37896 77896 200808
Transport block CRC (bits) 24 24 24 24 24 24 24
Code block CRC size (bits) 24 24 24 24 24 24 24
Number of code blocks - C 3 5 10 3 5 10 24
Code block size including
6176 7816 7816 6008 7608 7816 8392
CRC (bits) (Note 2)
Total number of bits per
28800 59904 122112 27648 58752 122112 314496
slot
Total symbols per slot 7200 14976 30528 6912 14688 30528 78624
NOTE 1: UL-DMRS-config-type = 1 with UL-DMRS-max-len = 1 and the number of DM-RS CDM groups without data is
2, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 1 with l0= 2, l=11 as per table 6.4.1.1.3-3 of TS 38.211 [17].
NOTE 2: Code block size including CRC (bits) equals to K' in subclause 5.2.2 of TS 38.212 [16].

A.5 Fixed Reference Channels for performance

requirements (64QAM, R=567/1024)
The parameters for the reference measurement channels are specified in table A.5-1 for FR1 PUSCH performance
requirements with transform precoding disabled, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 0 and 1 transmission layer.

The parameters for the reference measurement channels are specified in table A.5-2 for FR1 PUSCH performance
requirements with transform precoding disabled, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 1 and 1 transmission layer.

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Table A.5-1: FRC parameters for FR1 PUSCH performance requirements, transform precoding
disabled, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 0 and 1 transmission layer (64QAM, R=567/1024)

Reference channel G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1-

A5-1 A5-2 A5-3 A5-4 A5-5 A5-6 A5-7
Subcarrier spacing (kHz) 15 15 15 30 30 30 30
Allocated resource blocks 25 52 106 24 51 106 273
CP-OFDM Symbols per 13 13 13 13 13 13 13
slot (Note 1)
Modulation 64QAM 64QAM 64QAM 64QAM 64QAM 64QAM 64QAM
Code rate (Note 2) 567/1024 567/1024 567/1024 567/1024 567/1024 567/1024 567/1024
Payload size (bits) 13064 27144 55304 12296 26632 55304 143400
Transport block CRC (bits) 24 24 24 24 24 24 24
Code block CRC size (bits) 24 24 24 24 24 24 24
Number of code blocks - C 2 4 7 2 4 7 18
Code block size including
6568 6816 7928 6184 6688 7928 7992
CRC (bits) (Note 2)
Total number of bits per
23400 48672 99216 22464 47736 99216 255528
slot
Total symbols per slot 3900 8112 16536 3744 7956 16536 42588
NOTE 1: UL-DMRS-config-type = 1 with UL-DMRS-max-len = 1 and the number of DM-RS CDM groups without data is
2, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 0 with l0= 2 as per table 6.4.1.1.3-3 of TS 38.211 [17].
NOTE 2: Code block size including CRC (bits) equals to K' in subclause 5.2.2 of TS 38.212 [16].

Table A.5-2: FRC parameters for FR1 PUSCH performance requirements, transform precoding
disabled, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 1 and 1 transmission layer (64QAM, R=567/1024)

Reference channel G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1- G-FR1-

A5-8 A5-9 A5-10 A5-11 A5-12 A5-13 A5-14
Subcarrier spacing (kHz) 15 15 15 30 30 30 30
Allocated resource blocks 25 52 106 24 51 106 273
CP-OFDM Symbols per 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
slot (Note 1)
Modulation 64QAM 64QAM 64QAM 64QAM 64QAM 64QAM 64QAM
Code rate (Note 2) 567/1024 567/1024 567/1024 567/1024 567/1024 567/1024 567/1024
Payload size (bits) 12040 25104 50184 11528 24576 50184 131176
Transport block CRC (bits) 24 24 24 24 24 24 24
Code block CRC size (bits) 24 24 24 24 24 24 24
Number of code blocks - C 2 3 6 2 3 6 16
Code block size including
6056 8400 8392 5800 8224 8392 8224
CRC (bits) (Note 2)
Total number of bits per
21600 44928 91584 20736 44064 91584 235872
slot
Total symbols per slot 3600 7488 15264 3456 7344 15264 39312
NOTE 1: UL-DMRS-config-type = 1 with UL-DMRS-max-len = 1 and the number of DM-RS CDM groups without data is
2, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 1 with l0= 2, l=11 as per table 6.4.1.1.3-3 of TS 38.211 [17].
NOTE 2: Code block size including CRC (bits) equals to K' in subclause 5.2.2 of TS 38.212 [16].

A.6 PRACH test preambles

Table A.6-1 Test preambles for Normal Mode in FR1

Burst format SCS (kHz) Ncs Logical sequence index v

0 1.25 13 22 32
A1, A2, A3, 15 23 0 0
B4, C0, C2 30 46 0 0

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Table A.6-2 Test preambles for Normal Mode in FR2

Burst format SCS (kHz) Ncs Logical sequence index v

A1, A2, A3, 60 69 0 0
B4, C0, C2 120 69 0 0

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Annex B (normative):
Environmental requirements for the BS equipment
B.1 General
For each test in the present document, the environmental conditions under which the BS is to be tested are defined.

B.2 Normal test environment

When a normal test environment is specified for a test, the test should be performed within the minimum and maximum
limits of the conditions stated in table B.1.

Table B.1: Limits of conditions for normal test environment

Condition Minimum Maximum

Barometric pressure 86 kPa 106 kPa
Temperature 15 °C 30 °C
Relative humidity 20 % 85 %
Power supply Nominal, as declared by the manufacturer
Vibration Negligible

The ranges of barometric pressure, temperature and humidity represent the maximum variation expected in the
uncontrolled environment of a test laboratory. If it is not possible to maintain these parameters within the specified
limits, the actual values shall be recorded in the test report.

NOTE: This may, for instance, be the case for measurements of radiated emissions performed on an open field
test site.

B.3 Extreme test environment

The manufacturer shall declare one of the following:

1) The equipment class for the equipment under test, as defined in the IEC 60 721-3-3 [6];

2) The equipment class for the equipment under test, as defined in the IEC 60 721-3-4 [7];

3) The equipment that does not comply with the mentioned classes, the relevant classes from IEC 60 721 [8]
documentation for temperature, humidity and vibration shall be declared.

NOTE: Reduced functionality for conditions that fall outside of the standard operational conditions is not tested
in the present document. These may be stated and tested separately.

B.3.1 Extreme temperature

When an extreme temperature test environment is specified for a test, the test shall be performed at the standard
minimum and maximum operating temperatures defined by the manufacturer's declaration for the equipment under test.

Minimum temperature:

The test shall be performed with the environment test equipment and methods including the required environmental
phenomena into the equipment, conforming to the test procedure of IEC 60 068-2-1 [9].

Maximum temperature:

The test shall be performed with the environmental test equipment and methods including the required environmental
phenomena into the equipment, conforming to the test procedure of IEC 60 068-2-2 [10].

NOTE: It is recommended that the equipment is made fully operational prior to the equipment being taken to its
lower operating temperature.

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B.4 Vibration
When vibration conditions are specified for a test, the test shall be performed while the equipment is subjected to a
vibration sequence as defined by the manufacturer’s declaration for the equipment under test. This shall use the
environmental test equipment and methods of inducing the required environmental phenomena in to the equipment,
conforming to the test procedure of IEC 60 068-2-6 [11]. Other environmental conditions shall be within the ranges
specified in annex B.2.

NOTE: The higher levels of vibration may induce undue physical stress in to equipment after a prolonged series
of tests. The testing body should only vibrate the equipment during the RF measurement process.

B.5 Power supply

When extreme power supply conditions are specified for a test, the test shall be performed at the standard upper and
lower limits of operating voltage defined by manufacturer's declaration for the equipment under test.

Upper voltage limit:

The equipment shall be supplied with a voltage equal to the upper limit declared by the manufacturer (as measured at
the input terminals to the equipment). The tests shall be carried out at the steady state minimum and maximum
temperature limits declared by the manufacturer for the equipment, to the methods described in IEC 60 068-2-1 [9] Test
Ab/Ad and IEC 60 068-2-2 [10] Test Bb/Bd: Dry heat.

Lower voltage limit:

The equipment shall be supplied with a voltage equal to the lower limit declared by the manufacturer (as measured at
the input terminals to the equipment). The tests shall be carried out at the steady state minimum and maximum
temperature limits declared by the manufacturer for the equipment, to the methods described in IEC 60 068-2-1 [9] Test
Ab/Ad and IEC 60 068-2-2 [10] Test Bb/Bd: Dry heat.

B.6 Measurement of test environments

The measurement accuracy of the BS test environments defined in annex B shall be:

Pressure: ±5 kPa
Temperature: ±2 degrees
Relative humidity: ±5 %
DC voltage: ±1.0 %
AC voltage: ±1.5 %
Vibration: 10 %
Vibration frequency: 0.1 Hz

The above values shall apply unless the test environment is otherwise controlled and the specification for the control of
the test environment specifies the uncertainty for the parameter.

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Annex C (informative):
Test tolerances and derivation of test requirements
C.1 Measurement of transmitter
Table C.1-1: Derivation of test requirements (Transmitter tests)

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Test Minimum requirement in Test Tolerance Test requirement in the

TS 38.104 [2] (TT) present document
6.2 Base station output See TS 38.104 [2], Normal condition and extreme Formula:
power subclause 6.2 condition: Upper limit + TT, Lower limit - TT
0.7 dB, f ≤ 3.0 GHz
1.0 dB, 3.0 GHz < f ≤ 6GHz
(Note)
6.3 Output power See TS 38.104 [2], 0.4 dB Formula:
dynamics subclause 6.3 Total power dynamic range – TT
(dB)
6.4.1 Transmitter See TS 38.104 [2], 2.0 dB , f ≤ 3.0 GHz Formula:
OFF power subclause 6.4.1 2.5 dB, 3.0 GHz < f ≤ 6 GHz Minimum Requirement + TT
(Note)
6.5.2 Transient period See TS 38.104 [2], N/A
subclause 6.4.2
6.5.1 Frequency error See TS 38.104 [2], 12 Hz Formula:
subclause 6.5.1 Frequency Error limit + TT
6.5.2 Time alignment See TS 38.104 [2], 25ns Formula:
error subclause 6.5.2 EVM limit + TT
6.5.3 Modulation See TS 38.104 [2], 1% Formula:
quality (EVM) subclause 6.5.3 Time alignment error limit + TT
6.6.2 Occupied See TS 38.104 [2], 0 Hz Formula:
bandwidth subclause 6.6.2 Minimum Requirement + TT
6.6.3 Adjacent See TS 38.104 [2], ACLR/CACLR: Formula:
Channel Leakage subclause 6.6.3 BW ≤ 20MHz: ACLR Minimum Requirement -
Power Ratio (ACLR) 0.8dB TT
Absolute limit +TT
BW > 20MHz:
1.2 dB

Absolute ACLR/CACLR:
0 dB
6.6.4 Operating band See TS 38.104 [2], Offsets < 10MHz Formula:
unwanted emissions subclause 6.7.4 1.5 dB, f ≤ 3.0GHz Minimum Requirement + TT
1.8 dB, 3.0GHz < f ≤ 6GHz
(Note)

Offsets ≥ 10MHz
0dB
6.6.5.2.1 General See TS 38.104 [2], 0dB Formula:
transmitter spurious subclause 6.7.5.2.1 Minimum Requirement + TT
emissions
requirements
Category A
6.6.5.2.1 General See TS 38.104 [2], 0dB Formula:
transmitter spurious subclause 6.7.5.2.1 Minimum Requirement + TT
emissions
requirements
Category B
6.6.5.2.2 Protection of See TS 38.104 [2], 0dB Formula:
the BS receiver of own subclause 6.7.5.2.2 Minimum Requirement + TT
or different BS
6.6.5.2.3 Additional See TS 38.104 [2], 0dB Formula:
spurious emissions subclause 6.7.5.2.3 Minimum Requirement + TT
requirements
6.6.5.2.4 Co-location See TS 38.104 [2], 0dB Formula:
with other base subclause 6.7.5.2.4 Minimum Requirement + TT
stations
6.7 Transmitter See TS 38.104 [2], 0dB Formula: Ratio + TT
intermodulation subclause 6.7
NOTE: TT values for 4.2 GHz < f ≤ 6.0 GHz apply for BS operates in licensed spectrum only.

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C.2 Measurement of receiver

Table C.2-1: Derivation of test requirements (Receiver tests)

Test Minimum requirement in Test Tolerance Test requirement in the present

TS 38.104 [2] (TT) document
7.2 Reference See TS 38.104 [2], subclause 0.7 dB, f ≤ 3.0 GHz Formula: Reference sensitivity
sensitivity level 7.2 1.0 dB, 3.0 GHz < f ≤ 4.2 GHz power level + TT
1.2 dB, 4.2 GHz < f ≤ 6.0 GHz
7.3 Dynamic See TS 38.104 [2], subclause 0.3 dB Formula: Wanted signal power +
range 7.3 TT
7.4 In-band See TS 38.104 [2], subclause 0dB Formula: Wanted signal power +
selectivity and 7.4 TT
blocking
7.5 Out-of-band See TS 38.104 [2], subclause 0dB Formula: Wanted signal power +
blocking 7.5 TT
7.6 Receiver See TS 38.104 [2], subclause 0dB Formula:
spurious 7.6 Minimum Requirement + TT
emissions
7.7 Receiver See TS 38.104 [2], subclause 0dB Formula: Wanted signal power +
intermodulation 7.7 TT
7.8 In-channel See TS 38.104 [2], subclause 1.4 dB, f ≤ 3.0 GHz Formula: Wanted signal power +
selectivity 7.8 1.8 dB, 3.0 GHz < f ≤ 4.2 GHz TT
2.1 dB, 4.2 GHz < f ≤ 6.0 GHz

C.3 Measurement of performance requirements

Table C.3-1: Derivation of Test Requirements (Performance tests)

Test Minimum Requirement Test Tolerance Test requirement in the present

in TS 38.104 [2] (TT) document
8.2.1 Performance SNRs as specified [0.6]dB for 1Tx cases Formula: SNR + TT
requirements for PUSCH [0.8]dB for 2Tx cases T-put limit unchanged
with transmission precoding
disabled
8.2.2 Performance SNRs as specified [0.6]dB Formula: SNR + TT
requirements for PUSCH T-put limit unchanged
with transmission precoding
enabled
8.3.1 Performance SNRs as specified [0.6]dB Formula: SNR + TT
requirements for PUCCH False ACK limit unchanged
format 0 Correct ACK limit unchanged
8.3.2 Performance SNRs as specified [0.6]dB Formula: SNR + TT
requirements for PUCCH False ACK limit unchanged
format 1 Correct ACK limit unchanged
Correct NACK limit unchanged
8.3.3 Performance SNRs as specified [0.6] dB Formula: SNR + TT
requirements for PUCCH False ACK limit unchanged
format 2 Correct ACK limit unchanged
Correct UCI limit unchanged
8.3.4 Performance SNRs as specified [0.6]dB Formula: SNR + TT
requirements for PUCCH Correct UCI limit unchanged
format 3
8.3.5 Performance SNRs as specified [0.6]dB Formula: SNR + TT
requirements for PUCCH Correct UCI limit unchanged
format 4
8.4.1 PRACH false alarm SNRs as specified [0.6] dB for fading Formula: SNR + TT
probability and missed cases PRACH false detection limit
detection [0.3] dB for AWGN unchanged
cases PRACH detection limit unchanged

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Annex D (informative):
Measurement system set-up
D.1 BS type 1-C transmitter
D.1.1 Base station output power, output power dynamics,
transmitter ON/OFF power, frequency error, EVM,
unwanted emissions for BS type 1-C

BS under Measurement
equipment
TX test TX

Figure D.1.1-1: Measuring system set-up for BS type 1-C output power, output power dynamics,
frequency error, EVM, unwanted emissions

D.1.2 Transmitter intermodulation for BS type 1-C

Signal Generator
for the NR BS Under
ATT1
Modulated signal
Tx test

RX/TX or

TX

Spectrum analyser

Figure D.1.2-1: Measuring system set-up for BS type 1-C transmitter intermodulation

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D.1.3 Time alignment error for BS type 1-C

Diversit
TX 1 y

BS under TX 2
timing
TX test TX 3
TX 4 Termination

Termination
Figure D.1.3-1: Measuring system set-up for BS type 1-C test of time alignment error

D.2 BS type 1-C receiver

D.2.1 Reference sensitivity level for BS type 1-C

RF signal BS under RX
source Test

RX1 or
RF out RX1/TX

RX2

Termination
(If needed)

Figure D.2.1-1: Measuring system set-up for BS type 1-C reference sensitivity level test

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D.2.2 Dynamic range for BS type 1-C

BS under RX test
Signal generator for the
wanted signal
RX1
Hybrid RX2
Signal generator for the
AWGN interfering
Termination
signal
(if needed)

Figure D.2.2-1: Measuring system set-up for BS type 1-C dynamic range

D.2.3 In-channel selectivity for BS type 1-C

BS under RX test
Signal generator for the RX1
wanted signal and
NR interfering signal Hybrid RX2

Termination
(if needed)

Figure D.2.3-1: Measuring system Set-up for BS type 1-C in-channel selectivity

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D.2.4 Adjacent Channel Selectivity (ACS) and narrowband

blocking for BS type 1-C
BS Under
Signal Generator ATT1 RX Test
for the wanted
signal
HYBRID RX1

Signal Generator ATT2 RX2

for the interfering
signal TERMINATION

Figure D.2.4-1: Measuring system set-up for BS type 1-C adjacent channel selectivity and
narrowband blocking

D.2.5 Blocking characteristics for BS type 1-C

Termination
Signal Generator for BS under RX
ATT1
for the wanted signal Test

HYBRID RX1/TX

Signal Generator for

ATT2
the interfering signal
Termination RX2

Figure D.2.5-1: Measuring system set-up for BS type 1-C blocking characteristics

D.2.6 Receiver spurious emission for BS type 1-C

BS under
RX Test
Termination

TX
Termination

RX1

Measurement
RX2 TX notch receiver

Figure D.2.6-1: Measuring system set-up for BS type 1-C receiver spurious emission

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D.2.7 Intermodulation characteristics for BS type 1-C

Signal generator
for the ATT1
wanted signal

Signal generator Hybrid RX1

for the CW ATT2 BS under
interfering signal test
RX2
Hybrid

Signal generator
for the modulated ATT3
interfering signal Termination

Figure D.2.7-1: Measuring system set-up for BS type 1-C intermodulation characteristics

D.3 BS type 1-H transmitter

D.3.1 Base station output power, output power dynamics,
transmitter ON/OFF power, frequency error, EVM,
unwanted emissions for BS type 1-H
TAB connectors may be connected to the measurement equipment singularly and tested one at a time (figure D.3.1-1),
or may be tested simultaneously in groups (figure D.3.1-2) where the group size may range from two to all the TAB
connectors which are subject to particular transmitter test in this test setup.

In all cases the measurement is per TAB connector but the measurement may be done in parallel.

Transceiver array boundary

#1
Measurement

equipment
#2
Load

#K
Load

Transceiver unit array

Transceiver array boundary connector TAB(n)

Figure D.3.1-1: Measuring system set-up for BS type 1-H output power, output power dynamics,
transmitter ON/OFF power, frequency error, EVM, unwanted emissions for a single TAB connector

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transceiver array boundary

#1
Measurement

Equipment
#2

#K

transceiver unit array

Transceiver array boundary connector TAB(n)

Figure D.3.1-2: Measuring system set-up for BS type 1-H output power, output power dynamics,
transmitter ON/OFF power, frequency error, EVM, unwanted emissions for multiple TAB connectors

D.3.2 Transmitter intermodulation for BS type 1-H

Transceiver Array Boundary (TAB)

#1
Load
Spectrum analyser

#n Wanted signal
Interferring signal

TAB connector Att Test signal

under test
#NTABC
Load

TAB connector

Figure D.3.2-1: Measuring system set-up for BS type 1-H transmitter intermodulation

D.3.3 Transmitter spurious emissions for BS type 1-H

TAB connectors may be connected to the measurement equipment singularly and tested one at a time (figure D.3.3-1),
or may be tested simultaneously in groups (figure D.3.3-2) where the group size may range from two to all the TAB
connectors which are subject to transmitter spurious emissions test.

In all cases the measurement is per TAB connector but the measurement may be done in parallel.

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Transceiver array boundary

#1 TX Measurement

notch equipment
#2
Load

#K
Load

Transceiver unit array

Transceiver array boundary connector TAB(n)

Figure D.3.3-1: Measuring system set-up for transmitter spurious emissions for a single TAB
connector

Transceiver array boundary

#1
Measurement
TX notch

equipment
#2
TX notch

#K
TX notch

Transceiver unit array

Transceiver array boundary connector TAB(n)

Figure D.3.3-2: Measuring system set-up for transmitter spurious emissions for multiple TAB
connectors in parallel test

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D.4 BS type 1-H receiver

D.4.1 Reference sensitivity level for BS type 1-H
transceiver array boundary

#1
Signal generator for the
wanted signal
#2
Load

#K
Load

transceiver unit array

Transceiver array boundary connector TAB(n)

Figure D.4.1-1: Measuring system set-up for BS type 1-H reference sensitivity level test

D.4.2 Receiver dynamic range for BS type 1-H

transceiver array boundary
Signal generator for the
wanted signal
#1
Hybrid
#2 Signal generator for the
Load AWGN interfering
signal

#K
Load

transceiver unit array

Transceiver array boundary connector TAB(n)

Figure D.4.2-1: Measuring system set-up for BS type 1-H dynamic range test

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D.4.3 Receiver adjacent channel selectivity and narrowband

blocking for BS type 1-H
transceiver array boundary
Signal generator for the
ATT1 wanted signal
#1
Hybrid
#2 Signal generator for the
Load ATT2 interfering signal

#K
Load

transceiver unit array

Transceiver array boundary connector TAB(n)

Figure D.4.3-1: Measuring system set-up for BS type 1-H adjacent channel selectivity
and narrowband blocking test

D.4.4 Receiver spurious emissions

TAB connector(s) may be connected to the measurement equipment singularly and tested one at a time (figure D.4.2-1),
or may be tested simultaneously in groups (figure D.4.2-2) where the group size may range from 2 to all the TAB
connectors.

In all cases the measurement is per TAB connector but the measurement may be done in parallel.

transceiver array boundary

#1
TX notch Measurement

receiver
#2
Load

#K
Load

transceiver unit array

Transceiver array boundary connector TAB(n)

Figure D.4.4-1: Measuring system set-up for BS type 1-H receiver spurious emissions for a single
TAB connector

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transceiver array boundary

#1
Measurement
TX
#2
receiver(s)

TX

#K
TX

transceiver unit array

Transceiver array boundary connector TAB(n)

Figure D.4.4-2: Measuring system set-up for BS type 1-H receiver spurious emissions for multiple
TAB connectors

D.4.5 Receiver In-channel selectivity for BS type 1-H

transceiver array boundary

Signal generator for the

#1 wanted signal and
Hybrid interfering signal

#2
Load

#K
Load

transceiver unit array

Transceiver array boundary connector TAB(n)

Figure D.4.5-1: Measuring system set-up for BS type 1-H in-channel selectivity test

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D.4.6 Receiver intermodulation for BS type 1-H

transceiver array boundary
Signal generator for the
ATT1
wanted signal
#1
Hybrid

#2 Signal generator for the

ATT2
Load CW interfering signal

Hybrid

Signal generator for the

#K ATT3 NR interfering signal
Load

transceiver unit array

Transceiver array boundary connector TAB(n)

Figure D.4.6-1: Measuring system set-up for BS type 1-H receiver intermodulation test

D.5 BS type 1-C performance requirements

D.5.1 Performance requirements for PUSCH, single user PUCCH,
PRACH on single antenna port in multipath fading
conditions

Figure D.5.1-1: Functional set-up for performance requirements for PUSCH, single user PUCCH,
PRACH on single antenna port in multipath fading conditions for BS with Rx diversity (2 Rx case
shown)

NOTE: The HARQ Feedback could be done as an RF feedback or as a digital feedback. The HARQ Feedback
should be error free.

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D.5.2 Performance requirements for PUSCH transmission on two

antenna ports in multipath fading conditions

BS Tester Channel BS Station

Simulator Under test
TX A
RX A
Channel
Simulator

Channel
Simulator
RX B
TX B
Channel
Simulator

AWGN
Generator

AWGN
Generator
HARQ Feedback

Figure D.5.2-1: Functional set-up for performance requirements for PUSCH transmission on two
antenna ports in multipath fading conditions (2 Rx case shown)

D.5.3 Performance requirements for PRACH in static conditions

Base Station
under test
RX A
BS
tester

RX B

AWGN
Generator

AWGN
Generator

Figure D.5.3-1: Functional set-up for performance requirements for PRACH in static conditions for
BS with Rx diversity (2 Rx case shown)

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D.6 BS type 1-H performance requirements

D.6.1 Performance requirements for PUSCH, single user PUCCH,
PRACH on single antenna port in multipath fading
conditions
transceiver array boundary
transceiver unit array
Channel
#1 Simulator
BS
AWGN tester
Generator

Channel
#2 Simulator

AWGN
Generator
AWGN
#K
Load

Transceiver array boundary connector TAB(n)

HARQ feedback (only for PUSCH)

Figure D.6.1-1: Functional set-up for performance requirements for PUSCH, single user PUCCH,
PRACH on single antenna port in multipath fading conditions for BS with Rx diversity (2 Rx case
shown)

NOTE: The HARQ Feedback could be done as an RF feedback or as a digital feedback. The HARQ Feedback
should be error free.

D.6.2 Performance requirements for PUSCH transmission on two

antenna ports in multipath fading conditions
transceiver array boundary
transceiver unit array
Channel BS tester
#1 Simulator
Channel Tx 1
Simulator
Channel
#2 Simulator
Channel Tx 2
Simulator
AWGN
#K Generator
Load AWGN
AWGN
Generator
AWGN

Transceiver array boundary connector TAB(n)

HARQ feedback

Figure D.6.2-1: Functional set-up for performance requirements for PUSCH transmission on two
antenna ports in multipath fading conditions (2 Rx case shown)

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D.6.3 Performance requirements for PRACH in static conditions

transceiver array boundary
transceiver unit array

#1 BS
AWGN tester
Generator

#2

AWGN
Generator
AWGN
#K
Load

Transceiver array boundary connector TAB(n)

Figure D.6.3-1: Functional set-up for performance requirements for PRACH in static conditions for
BS with Rx diversity (2 Rx case shown)

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Annex E (normative):
Characteristics of interfering signals
The interfering signal shall be a PUSCH containing data and DMRS symbols. Normal cyclic prefix is used. The data
content shall be uncorrelated to the wanted signal and modulated according to clause 6 of TS 38.211 [17]. Mapping of
PUSCH modulation to receiver requirement are specified in table E-1.

Table E-1: Modulation of the interfering signal

Receiver requirement Modulation
In-channel selectivity 16QAM
Adjacent channel selectivity QPSK
and narrow-band blocking
General blocking QPSK
Receiver intermodulation QPSK

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Annex F (normative):
In-channel Tx tests
F.1 General
Editor’s note: Placeholder for the remaining elements of the “Global in-channel Tx test”, e.g. reuse of the E-UTRA
annex for frequency error measurement description which is performed together with the EVM.

F.2 Reference point for measurement

The EVM shall be measured at the point after the FFT and a zero-forcing (ZF) equalizer in the receiver, as depicted for
FR1 in figure F.2-1.

Pre-/post FFT
time / frequency
synchronization

Per-subcarrier Symbol
BS TX Remove FFT Amplitude/phase detection
CP correction /decoding

Reference point
for EVM
measurement

Figure F.2-1: Reference point for FR1 EVM measurement

F.3 Basic unit of measurement

RB
The basic unit of EVM measurement is defined over one subframe (1ms) in the time domain and N BW subcarriers
(180 kHz) in the frequency domain:

 
2
Z ' (t , f ) − I (t , f )
t ∈T f ∈ F ( t )
EVM =
 
2
I (t , f )
t ∈T f ∈ F ( t )

where

Tis the set of symbols with the considered modulation scheme being active within the subframe,
RB
F(t) is the set of subcarriers within the N BW subcarriers with the considered modulation scheme being active in symbol
t,

I (t , f ) is the ideal signal reconstructed by the measurement equipment in accordance with relevant Tx models,

Z ' (t , f ) is the modified signal under test defined in annex F.4.

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NOTE: Although the basic unit of measurement is one subframe, the equalizer is calculated over 10 subframe
measurement periods to reduce the impact of noise in the reference symbols. The boundaries of the 10
subframe measurement periods need not be aligned with radio frame boundaries.

F.4 Modified signal under test

Implicit in the definition of EVM is an assumption that the receiver is able to compensate a number of transmitter
impairments. The signal under test is equalised and decoded according to:

Z ' (t , f ) =
{
FFT z (v − Δ ~
~
~
} ~
t ) ⋅ e − j 2πΔfv .e j 2πfΔ t
a~ ( f ) ⋅ e jϕ ( f )
where

z(v) is the time domain samples of the signal under test.

Δ~
t is the sample timing difference between the FFT processing window in relation to nominal timing of the ideal
signal. Note that two timing offsets are determined, the corresponding EVM is measured and the maximum used as
described in annex F.8.
~
Δf is the RF frequency offset.

ϕ~ ( f ) is the phase response of the TX chain.

a~ ( f ) is the amplitude response of the TX chain.

F.5 Estimation of frequency offset

~
The observation period for determining the frequency offset Δf shall be [1 ms].

F.6 Estimation of time offset

The observation period for determining the sample timing difference Δ~
t shall be 1 ms.
~
In the following Δc represents the middle sample of the EVM window of length W (defined in subclause 6.6.3.5) or
the last sample of the first window half if W is even.

Δc~ is estimated so that the EVM window of length W is centred on the measured cyclic prefix of the considered
OFDM symbol. To minimize the estimation error the timing shall be based on the primary synchronization signal and
reference signals. To limit time distortion of any transmit filter the reference signals in the 1 outer RBs are not taken
into account in the timing estimation

Two values for Δ~

t are determined:

W 
Δ~
tl = Δc~ + α −   and
2

W 
Δ~
th = Δc~ +   where α = 0 if W is odd and α = 1 if W is even.
2
When the cyclic prefix length varies from symbol to symbol then T shall be further restricted to the subset of symbols
with the considered modulation scheme being active and with the considered cyclic prefix length type.

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F.7 Estimation of TX chain amplitude and frequency

response parameters
~ ( f ) and ϕ~ ( f ) are determined as follows:
The equalizer coefficients a

1. Calculate the complex ratios (amplitude and phase) of the post-FFT acquired signal Z ' (t , f ) and the post-FFT
Ideal signal I 2 (t , f ) , for each reference symbol, over [10 subframes]. This process creates a set of complex ratios:

Z ' (t , f )
a (t , f ).e jϕ ( t , f ) =
I 2 (t , f )

Where the post-FFT Ideal signal I 2 (t , f ) is constructed by the measuring equipment according to the relevant
TX specifications, using the following parameters: restricted content: i.e. nominal Reference Symbols and the
Primary Synchronisation Channel, (all other modulation symbols are set to 0 V), nominal carrier frequency,
nominal amplitude and phase for each applicable subcarrier, nominal timing.

2. Perform time averaging at each reference signal subcarrier of the complex ratios, the time-averaging length is [10
subframes]. Prior to the averaging of the phases ϕ (ti , f ) an unwrap operation must be performed according to the
following definition: The unwrap operation corrects the radian phase angles of ϕ (ti , f ) by adding multiples of 2*PI
when absolute phase jumps between consecutive time instances ti are greater then or equal to the jump tolerance of PI
radians. This process creates an average amplitude and phase for each reference signal subcarrier (i.e. every second
subcarrier with the exception of the reference subcarrier spacing across the DC subcarrier).
N

 a (t , f ) i
a( f ) = i =1

N
N

 ϕ (t , f ) i
ϕ( f ) = i =1

N
Where N is the number of reference symbol time-domain locations ti from Z’(f,t) for each reference signal
subcarrier f .

3. The equalizer coefficients for amplitude and phase aˆ ( f ) and ϕˆ ( f ) at the reference signal subcarriers are
obtained by computing the moving average in the frequency domain of the time-averaged reference signal subcarriers,
i.e. every second subcarrier. The moving average window size is 19. For reference subcarriers at or near the edge of the
channel the window size is reduced accordingly as per figure F.7-1.

4. Perform linear interpolation from the equalizer coefficients aˆ ( f ) and ϕˆ ( f ) to compute coefficients a~ ( f ) ,
ϕ~ ( f ) for each subcarrier.

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The subsequent 7 From the 10th

subcarriers are averaged subcarrier onwards the
over 5, 7 .. 17 subcarriers window size is 19 until
the upper edge of the
channel is reached and
the window size
reduces back to 1

The second
reference
subcarrier is the
average of the
first three
subcarriers

The first
reference
subcarrier
is not
averaged

Reference subcarriers

Figure F.7-1: Reference subcarrier smoothing in the frequency domain

F.8 Averaged EVM

EVM is averaged over all allocated downlink resource blocks with the considered modulation scheme in the frequency
domain, and a minimum of 10 downlink subframes:

For FDD the averaging in the time domain equals the 10 subframe duration of the 10 subframes measurement period
from the equalizer estimation step.

For TDD the averaging in the time domain can be calculated from subframes of different frames and should have a
minimum of [10] subframes averaging length. TDD special fields (i.e. GP) are not included in the averaging.

N dl Ni
1
EVM frame = N dl  EVM 2
i, j

 Ni
i =1
i =1 j =1

Where Ni is the number of resource blocks with the considered modulation scheme in subframe i and Ndl is the number
of allocated downlink subframes in one frame.

The EVM requirements shall be tested against the maximum of the RMS average at the window W extremities of the
EVM measurements:

ThusEVM frame, l is calculated using Δ~t = Δ~

tl in the expressions above and EVM frame,h is calculated using
Δ~
t = Δ~
t in the EVM
h calculation.
frame

Thus we get:

EVM frame = max(EVM frame, l , EVM frame,h )

The averaged EVM with the minimum averaging length of at least [10] subframes is then achieved by further averaging
of the EVM frame results

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1
N frame
 10 
EVM =  EVM 2
frame , k , N frame =  
N frame k =1  N dl 

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Annex G (normative):
Propagation conditions

G.1 Static propagation condition

The propagation for the static performance measurement is an Additive White Gaussian Noise (AWGN) environment.
No fading or multi-paths exist for this propagation model.

G.2 Multi-path fading propagation conditions

The multipath propagation conditions consist of several parts:

- A delay profile in the form of a "tapped delay-line", characterized by a number of taps at fixed positions on a
sampling grid. The profile can be further characterized by the r.m.s. delay spread and the maximum delay
spanned by the taps.

- A combination of channel model parameters that include the Delay profile and the Doppler spectrum that is
characterized by a classical spectrum shape and a maximum Doppler frequency.

- Different models are used for FR1 (below 6 GHz) and FR2 (above 6 GHz).

G.2.1 Delay profiles

The delay profiles are simplified from the TR 38.901 [] TDL models. The simplification steps are shown below for
information. These steps are only used when new delay profiles are created. Otherwise, the delay profiles specified in
G.2.1.1 and G.2.1.2 can be used as such.

- Step 1: Use the original TDL model from TR 38.901 [].

- Step 2: Re-order the taps in ascending delays

- Step 3: Perform delay scaling according to the procedure described in subclause 7.7.3 in TR 38.901 [].

- Step 4: Apply the quantization to the delay resolution 5 ns. This is done simply by rounding the tap delays to the
nearest multiple of the delay resolution.

- Step 5: If multiple taps are rounded to the same delay bin, merge them by calculating their linear power sum.

- Step 6: If there are more than 12 taps in the quantized model, merge the taps as follows

- Keep first tap as such, and the last tap delay as such.

- Merge two parallel taps with different delays (average delay, sum power) starting from the weakest ones. If

 
the average delay is not in the sampling grid, round up/down it towards the direction of the higher power
original tap (e.g. 10 ns & 20 ns 15 ns, 10 ns & 25 ns 20 ns, if 25 ns had higher or equal power; 15 ns, if
10 ns had higher power)

- Continue as long as the final number of taps is 12.

- Step 7: Round the amplitudes of taps to one decimal (e.g. -8.78 dB  -8.8 dB)
- Step 8: If the delay spread has slightly changed due to the tap merge, adjust the final delay spread by increasing
or decreasing the power of the last tap so that the delay spread is corrected.

- Step 9: Re-normalize the highest tap to 0 dB.

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G.2.1.1 Delay profiles for FR1

The delay profiles for FR1 are selected to be representative of low, medium and high delay spread environment. The
resulting model parameters are specified in G.2.1.1-1 and the tapped delay line models are specified in tables G.2.1.1-2
~ table G.2.1.1-4.

Table G.2.1.1-1: Delay profiles for NR channel models

Model Number of Delay spread Maximum excess tap delay (span) Delay resolution
channel taps (r.m.s.)
TDLA30 12 30 ns 290 ns 5 ns
TDLB100 12 100 ns 480 ns 5 ns
TDLC300 12 300 ns 2595 ns 5 ns

Table G.2.1.1-2: TDLA30 (DS = 30 ns)

Tap # Delay (ns) Power (dB) Fading distribution

1 0 -15.5
2 10 0
3 15 -5.1
4 20 -5.1
5 25 -9.6
6 50 -8.2
Rayleigh
7 65 -13.1
8 75 -11.5
9 105 -11.0
10 135 -16.2
11 150 -16.6
12 290 -26.2

Table G.2.1.1-3: TDLB100 (DS = 100ns)

Tap # Delay (ns) Power (dB) Fading distribution

1 0 0
2 10 -2.2
3 20 -0.6
4 30 -0.6
5 35 -0.3
6 45 -1.2
Rayleigh
7 55 -5.9
8 120 -2.2
9 170 -0.8
10 245 -6.3
11 330 -7.5
12 480 -7.1

Table G.2.1.1-4: TDLC300 (DS = 300 ns)

Tap # Delay (ns) Power (dB) Fading distribution

1 0 -6.9
2 65 0
3 70 -7.7
4 190 -2.5
5 195 -2.4
6 200 -9.9
Rayleigh
7 240 -8.0
8 325 -6.6
9 520 -7.1
10 1045 -13.0
11 1510 -14.2
12 2595 -16.0

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G.2.2 Combinations of channel model parameters

The propagation conditions used for the performance measurements in multi-path fading environment are indicated as a
combination of a channel model name and a maximum Doppler frequency, i.e., TDLA<DS>-<Doppler>, TDLB<DS>-
<Doppler> or TDLC<DS>-<Doppler> where ‘<DS>‘ indicates the desired delay spread and ‘<Doppler>’ indicates the
maximum Doppler frequency (Hz).

Table G.2.2-1 show the propagation conditions that are used for the performance measurements in multi-path fading
environment for low, medium and high Doppler frequencies for FR1.

Table G.2.2-1: Channel model parameters for FR1

Combination name Model Maximum Doppler frequency

TDLA30-5 TDLA30 5 Hz
TDLA30-10 TDLA30 10 Hz
TDLB100-400 TDLB100 400 Hz
TDLC300-100 TDLC300 100 Hz

G.2.3 MIMO channel correlation matrices

The MIMO channel correlation matrices defined in annex G.2.3 apply for the antenna configuration using uniform
linear arrays at both gNB and UE and for the antenna configuration using cross polarized antennas.

G.2.3.1 MIMO correlation matrices using Uniform Linear Array

The MIMO channel correlation matrices defined in annex G.2.3.1 apply for the antenna configuration using uniform
linear array (ULA) at both gNB and UE.

G.2.3.1.1 Definition of MIMO correlation matrices

Table G.2.3.1.1-1 defines the correlation matrix for the gNB.

Table G.2.3.1.1-1: gNB correlation matrix

One antenna Two antennas Four antennas

1 4
 1 α 9
α 9
α 
 
α  19 * 1 4

1 α 1 α 9
α 9
gNB correlation RgNB = 1 RgNB =  ∗  RgNB = 4 
α
1 1
1  
 α 9* α 9*
1 α 9
 
 4 1

 α α α
* 9* 9*
1 

Table G.2.3.1.1-2 defines the correlation matrix for the UE:

Table G.2.3.1.1-2: UE correlation matrix

One antenna Two antennas Four antennas

 1 4 
 1 β 9 β 9 β 
 1 * 
β
1 4
1 β 9 1 β 9 β 9 
UE correlation RUE = 1 RUE =  ∗ 

RUE =  4 * 1 * 
β
1
1  β 9 β 9 1 β 9 
 4 * 1 * 
 β* β 9 β 9 1 
 

Table G.2.3.1.1-3 defines the channel spatial correlation matrix Rspat . The parameters, α and β in table G.2.3.1.1-3
defines the spatial correlation between the antennas at the gNB and UE respectively.

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Table G.2.3.1.1-3: Rspat correlation matrices

 1 α
1x2 case Rspat = RgNB =  * 
α 1 
1 4
 1 α 9
α 9
α 
 
1 * 1 4
α 9 1 α 9
α 9 
1x4 case Rspat = R gNB =  4 * 1 * 1 
α 9 α 9
1 α 9 
 4 * 1 * 
 α α α
* 9 9
1 
 1 α β βα 
 
1 β 1 α   α* 1 βα * β 
2x2 case Rspat = RUE ⊗ RgNB =  ⊗ =
β
∗
1   ∗
 α 1   β
*
β *α 1 α 
 
 * *
β α β * α* 1 
1 4
 1 α 9
α 9
α 
 *

1 β   α 19 1 α
1
9
α
4
9 
2x4 case Rspat = RUE ⊗ R gNB =  ⊗ 4 * 1 * 
β
∗
1   α 9
1
α 1 9
α 9 
 4 * 1 * 
 α α 9 α 9
*
1 
1 4
 1 β β β   1 4
α α 9 α 
9 9
   1 9
*
 19 1 4   19 * 1 4

β 1 β 9
β 9
 ⊗ α * 1 α 9 α 9
4x4 case Rspat = RUE ⊗ R gNB = * 1 * 4 1 * 1 
 49 1
 α 9 α 9 α 9
β β 9
1 β 9 1
   4 * 1 * 
4 * 1 *
   α* α α
 β β β
9 9
* 9 9
1 1 


For cases with more antennas at either gNB or UE or both, the channel spatial correlation matrix can still be expressed
as the Kronecker product of RU E and RgNB according to R spat = RUE ⊗ R gNB .

G.2.3.1.2 MIMO correlation matrices at high, medium and low level

The α and β for different correlation types are given in table G.2.3.1.2-1.

Table G.2.3.1.2-1: Correlation for high, medium and low level

Low correlation Medium correlation High correlation

α β α β α β
0 0 0.9 0.3 0.9 0.9

The correlation matrices for high, medium and low correlation are defined in table G.2.3.1.2-2, G.2.3.1.2-3 and
G.2.3.1.2-4 as below.

The values in table G.2.3.1.2-2 have been adjusted for the 2x4 and 4x4 high correlation cases to insure the correlation
matrix is positive semi-definite after round-off to 4 digit precision. This is done using the equation:

R high = [R spatial + aI n ] /(1 + a)

Where the value “a” is a scaling factor such that the smallest value is used to obtain a positive semi-definite result. For
the 2x4 high correlation case, a = 0.00010. For the 4x4 high correlation case, a = 0.00012.

The same method is used to adjust the 4x4 medium correlation matrix in table G.2.3.1.2-3 to insure the correlation
matrix is positive semi-definite after round-off to 4 digit precision with a = 0.00012.

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Table G.2.3.1.2-2: MIMO correlation matrices for high correlation

1x2 case  1 0 .9 
R high =  

 0 .9 1 
 1 0.9 0.9 0.81
 
 0.9 1 0.81 0.9 
2x2 case Rhigh = 
0.9 0.81 1 0.9 
 
 0.81 0.9 0.9 1 
 
 1.0000 0.9883 0.9542 0.8999 0.8999 0.8894 0.8587 0.8099 
 0.9883 1.0000 0.9883 0.9542 0.8894 0.8999 0.8894 0.8587 
 0.9542 0.9883 1.0000 0.9883 0.8587 0.8894 0.8999 0.8894 
 0.8999 0.9542 0.9883 1.0000 0.8099 0.8587 0.8894 0.8999 
2x4 case Rhigh =
0.8999 0.8894 0.8587 0.8099 1.0000 0.9883 0.9542 0.8999 
 0.8894 0.8999 0.8894 0.8587 0.9883 1.0000 0.9883 0.9542 
 0.8587 0.8894 0.8999 0.8894 0.9542 0.9883 1.0000 0.9883 
 0.8099 0.8587 0.8894 0.8999 0.8999 0.9542 0.9883 1.0000 

 1.0000 0.9882 0.9541 0.8999 0.9882 0.9767 0.9430 0.8894 0.9541 0.9430 0.9105 0.8587 0.8999 0.8894 0.8587 0.8099


0.9882 1.0000 0.9882 0.9541 0.9767 0.9882 0.9767 0.9430 0.9430 0.9541 0.9430 0.9105 0.8894 0.8999 0.8894 0.8587
 0.9541 0.9882 1.0000 0.9882 0.9430 0.9767 0.9882 0.9767 0.9105 0.9430 0.9541 0.9430 0.8587 0.8894 0.8999 0.8894
 
 0.8999 0.9541 0.9882 1.0000 0.8894 0.9430 0.9767 0.9882 0.8587 0.9105 0.9430 0.9541 0.8099 0.8587 0.8894 0.8999
 0.9882 0.9767 0.9430 0.8894 1.0000 0.9882 0.9541 0.8999 0.9882 0.9767 0.9430 0.8894 0.9541 0.9430 0.9105 0.8587
 
 0.9767 0.9882 0.9767 0.9430 0.9882 1.0000 0.9882 0.9541 0.9767 0.9882 0.9767 0.9430 0.9430 0.9541 0.9430 0.9105
 0.9430 0.9767 0.9882 0.9767 0.9541 0.9882 1.0000 0.9882 0.9430 0.9767 0.9882 0.9767 0.9105 0.9430 0.9541 0.9430
 
 0.8894 0.9430 0.9767 0.9882 0.8999 0.9541 0.9882 1.0000 0.8894 0.9430 0.9767 0.9882 0.8587 0.9105 0.9430 0.9541
4x4 case Rhigh = 
0.9541 0.9430 0.9105 0.8587 0.9882 0.9767 0.9430 0.8894 1.0000 0.9882 0.9541 0.8999 0.9882 0.9767 0.9430 0.8894
 
 0.9430 0.9541 0.9430 0.9105 0.9767 0.9882 0.9767 0.9430 0.9882 1.0000 0.9882 0.9541 0.9767 0.9882 0.9767 0.9430
 

0.9105 0.9430 0.9541 0.9430 0.9430 0.9767 0.9882 0.9767 0.9541 0.9882 1.0000 0.9882 0.9430 0.9767 0.9882 0.9767
 0.8587 0.9105 0.9430 0.9541 0.8894 0.9430 0.9767 0.9882 0.8999 0.9541 0.9882 1.0000 0.8894 0.9430 0.9767 0.9882
 
 0.8999 0.8894 0.8587 0.8099 0.9541 0.9430 0.9105 0.8587 0.9882 0.9767 0.9430 0.8894 1.0000 0.9882 0.9541 0.8999
 0.8894 0.8999 0.8894 0.8587 0.9430 0.9541 0.9430 0.9105 0.9767 0.9882 0.9767 0.9430 0.9882 1.0000 0.9882 0.9541
 
 0.8587 0.8894 0.8999 0.8894 0.9105 0.9430 0.9541 0.9430 0.9430 0.9767 0.9882 0.9767 0.9541 0.9882 1.0000 0.9882

 0.8099 0.8587 0.8894 0.8999 0.8587 0.9105 0.9430 0.9541 0.8894 0.9430 0.9767 0.9882 0.8999 0.9541 0.9882 1.0000

Table G.2.3.1.2-3: MIMO correlation matrices for medium correlation

1x2 case [N/A]

 1.0000 0.9000 0.3000 0.2700 
2x2 case Rmedium =  0.9000 1.0000 0.2700 0.3000 
 0.3000 0.2700 1.0000 0.9000 
 0.2700 0.3000 0.9000 1.0000 


 1.0000 0.9884 0.9543 0.9000 0.3000 0.2965 0.2863 0.2700 

 0.9884 1.0000 0.9884 0.9543 0.2965 0.3000 0.2965 0.2863 
 0.9543 0.9884 1.0000 0.9884 0.2863 0.2965 0.3000 0.2965 
 0.9000 0.9543 0.9884 1.0000 0.2700 0.2863 0.2965 0.3000 
2x4 case Rmedium =
 0.3000 0.2965 0.2863 0.2700 1.0000 0.9884 0.9543 0.9000 
 0.2965 0.3000 0.2965 0.2863 0.9884 1.0000 0.9884 0.9543 
 0.2863 0.2965 0.3000 0.2965 0.9543 0.9884 1.0000 0.9884 
 
 0.2700 0.2863 0.2965 0.3000 0.9000 0.9543 0.9884 1.0000 
4x4 case 1.0000 0.9882 0.9541 0.8999 0.8747 0.8645 0.8347 0.7872 0.5855 0.5787 0.5588 0.5270 0.3000 0.2965 0.2862 0.2700 
 0.9882 1.0000 0.9882 0.9541 0.8645 0.8747 0.8645 0.8347 0.5787 0.5855 0.5787 0.5588 0.2965 0.3000 0.2965 0.2862
 0.9541 0.9882 1.0000 0.9882 0.8347 0.8645 0.8747 0.8645 0.5588 0.5787 0.5855 0.5787 0.2862 0.2965 0.3000 0.2965
 0.8999 0.9541 0.9882 1.0000 0.7872 0.8347 0.8645 0.8747 0.5270 0.5588 0.5787 0.5855 0.2700 0.2862 0.2965 0.3000
 0.8747 0.8645 0.8347 0.7872 1.0000 0.9882 0.9541 0.8999 0.8747 0.8645 0.8347 0.7872 0.5855 0.5787 0.5588 0.5270
 0.8645 0.8747 0.8645 0.8347 0.9882 1.0000 0.9882 0.9541 0.8645 0.8747 0.8645 0.8347 0.5787 0.5855 0.5787 0.5588
 0.8347 0.8645 0.8747 0.8645 0.9541 0.9882 1.0000 0.9882 0.8347 0.8645 0.8747 0.8645 0.5588 0.5787 0.5855 0.5787
 0.7872 0.8347 0.8645 0.8747 0.8999 0.9541 0.9882 1.0000 0.7872 0.8347 0.8645 0.8747 0.5270 0.5588 0.5787 0.5855
Rmedium =
 0.5855 0.5787 0.5588 0.5270 0.8747 0.8645 0.8347 0.7872 1.0000 0.9882 0.9541 0.8999 0.8747 0.8645 0.8347 0.7872
 0.5787 0.5855 0.5787 0.5588 0.8645 0.8747 0.8645 0.8347 0.9882 1.0000 0.9882 0.9541 0.8645 0.8747 0.8645 0.8347
 0.5588 0.5787 0.5855 0.5787 0.8347 0.8645 0.8747 0.8645 0.9541 0.9882 1.0000 0.9882 0.8347 0.8645 0.8747 0.8645
 0.5270 0.5588 0.5787 0.5855 0.7872 0.8347 0.8645 0.8747 0.8999 0.9541 0.9882 1.0000 0.7872 0.8347 0.8645 0.8747
 0.3000 0.2965 0.2862 0.2700 0.5855 0.5787 0.5588 0.5270 0.8747 0.8645 0.8347 0.7872 1.0000 0.9882 0.9541 0.8999
 0.2965 0.3000 0.2965 0.2862 0.5787 0.5855 0.5787 0.5588 0.8645 0.8747 0.8645 0.8347 0.9882 1.0000 0.9882 0.9541
 0.2862 0.2965 0.3000 0.2965 0.5588 0.5787 0.5855 0.5787 0.8347 0.8645 0.8747 0.8645 0.9541 0.9882 1.0000 0.9882
 
 0.2700 0.2862 0.2965 0.3000 0.5270 0.5588 0.5787 0.5855 0.7872 0.8347 0.8645 0.8747 0.8999 0.9541 0.9882 1.0000

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Table G.2.3.1.2-4: MIMO correlation matrices for low correlation

1x2 case Rlow = I 2

1x4 case Rlow = I 4
2x2 case Rlow = I 4
2x4 case Rlow = I 8
4x4 case R low = I 16

In table G.2.3.1.2-4, I d is a d × d identity matrix.

NOTE: For completeness, the 1x2 cases were defined for high, medium and low correlation but performance
requirements exist only for low correlation.

G.2.3.2 Multi-antenna channel models using cross polarized antennas

The MIMO channel correlation matrices defined in annex G.2.3.2 apply to two cases as presented below:
- One TX antenna and multiple RX antennas case, with cross polarized antennas used at gNB

- Multiple TX antennas and multiple RX antennas case, with cross polarized antennas used at both UE and gNB

The cross-polarized antenna elements with +/-45 degrees polarization slant angles are deployed at gNB. For one TX
antenna case, antenna element with +90 degree polarization slant angle is deployed at UE. For multiple TX antennas
case, cross-polarized antenna elements with +90/0 degrees polarization slant angles are deployed at UE.
For the cross-polarized antennas, the N antennas are labelled such that antennas for one polarization are listed from 1 to
N/2 and antennas for the other polarization are listed from N/2+1 to N, where N is the number of TX or RX antennas.
G.2.3.2.1 Definition of MIMO correlation matrices using cross polarized antennas
For the channel spatial correlation matrix, the following is used:
R spat = PUL (RUE ⊗ ΓUL ⊗ R gNB )PUL
T

Where

- RUE is the spatial correlation matrix at the UE with same polarization,

- RgNB is the spatial correlation matrix at the gNB with same polarization,

- Γ UL is a polarization correlation matrix,

- PUL is a permutation matrix, and

- (•)T denotes transpose.

Table G.2.3.2.1-1 defines the polarization correlation matrix.
Table G.2.3.2.1-1: Polarization correlation matrix

One TX antenna Multiple TX antennas

 1 −γ 0 0

 1 −γ  −γ 1 0 0 
Polarization correlation
ΓUL =   ΓUL = 
−γ 1  1 γ
matrix  0 0
 
 0 0 γ 1

The matrix PUL is defined as

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1 for a = ( j − 1) Nr + i and b = 2( j − 1) Nr + i, L L
i = 1, , Nr , j = 1, ,  Nt / 2 

L
PUL ( a , b ) = 1 for a = ( j − 1) Nr + i and b = 2( j − Nt / 2) Nr − Nr + i, i = 1, , Nr , j =  Nt / 2  + 1,..., Nt
0 otherwise


where Nt and Nr is the number of TX and RX antennas respectively, and • is the ceiling operator.

The matrix PUL is used to map the spatial correlation coefficients in accordance with the antenna element labelling
system described in G.2.3.2.

G.2.3.2.2 Spatial correlation matrices at UE and gNB sides

G.2.3.2.2.1 Spatial correlation matrices at UE side
For 1-antenna transmitter, RUE = 1 .

For 2-antenna transmitter using one pair of cross-polarized antenna elements, RUE = 1 .

 1 β
For 4-antenna transmitter using two pairs of cross-polarized antenna elements, RUE =  .
β
*
1

G.2.3.2.2.2 Spatial correlation matrices at gNB side

For 2-antenna receiver using one pair of cross-polarized antenna elements, RgNB = 1.

 1 α
For 4-antenna receiver using two pairs of cross-polarized antenna elements, RgNB = *
1 
.
α
1 4
 1 α 9
α 9
α 
 
 19 * 1 4

For 8-antenna receiver using four pairs of cross-polarized antenna elements, α 1 α 9
α 9
RgNB = 4 .
1 1
 
α 9* α 9*
1 α 9
 
 4 1

 α α α
* 9* 9*
1 

G.2.3.2.3 MIMO correlation matrices using cross polarized antennas

The values for parameters α, β and γ for low spatial correlation are given in table G.2.3.2.3-1.

Table G.2.3.2.3-1: Values for parameters α, β and γ

Low spatial correlation

α β γ
0 0 0
Note 1: Value of α applies when more than one pair of cross-polarized antenna elements at gNB side.
Note 2: Value of β applies when more than one pair of cross-polarized antenna elements at UE side.

The correlation matrices for low spatial correlation are defined in table G.2.3.2.3-2 as below.

Table G.2.3.2.3-2: MIMO correlation matrices for low spatial correlation

1x8 case Rlow = I8

2x8 case Rlow = I16

In table G.2.3.2.3-2, I d is a d×d identity matrix.

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Annex H (informative):
Change history

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Change history
Date Meeting TDoc CR Rev Cat Subject/Comment New
version
2017-11 RAN4#84 R4-1711982 - - - TS skeleton 0.0.1
bis
2018-04 RAN4#86 R4-1803913 - - - R4-1803410 Draft CR to TS 38.141-1: Addition of applicability 0.1.0
bis table in sub-clause 4.7
R4-1803411 TP to TS 38.141-1 Applicability of requirements sub-
clause (4.7)
2018-04 RAN4#86 R4-1805424, - - - Implementation of TPs agreed during RAN4#86bis, on top of the 0.2.0
bis R4-1806022 agreed R4-1803913:
- R4-1805424 TP to TS 38.141-1 v0.1.0 Sections 1-3
- R4-1806022 TP to TS 38.141-1 v0.1.0 Section 4
2018-06 RAN4#87 R4-1808321, - - - Implementation of TPs agreed during RAN4#87, on top of R4- 0.3.0
R4-1808322, 1807254:
R4-1808324, - R4-1808321 TP to TS 38.141-1: conducted manufacturers
R4-1808326, declarations for NR BS (4.6)
R4-1808482 - R4-1808322 TP to TS 38.141-1: removal of OTA terms and
definitions
- R4-1808324 TP to TS 38.141-1: NR channel numbering
correction
- R4-1808326 TP to TS 38.141-1: Correction of the BS type 1-H
architecture figure
- R4-1808482 TP to TS 38.141-1: multi-band operation
2018-07 RAN4- R4-1808980, - - - Implementation of TPs approved during RAN4-AH-1807, on top of 0.4.0
AH-1807 R4-1808981, R4-1809264 (TS 38.141-1, v0.3.0):
R4-1808987, - R4-1808980 TP to TS 38.141-1: Conducted TAE requirements
R4-1808991, (6.5.4)
R4-1808992, - R4-1808981 TP to TS 38.141-1: General section for unwanted
R4-1808994, emission requirements (6.6.1)
R4-1808995, - R4-1808987 TP to TS 38.141-1: General (7.1)
R4-1808997, - R4-1808991 TP to TS 38.141-1: Out-of-band blocking (7.5)
R4-1809464, - R4-1808992 TP to TS 38.141-1: Receiver spurious emissions
R4-1809469, (7.6)
R4-1809470, - R4-1808994 TP to TS 38.141-1: In-channel selectivity (7.8)
R4-1809471, - R4-1808995 TP to TS 38.141-1: Environmental requirements for
R4-1809472, the BS equipment (Annex B)
R4-1809474, - R4-1808997 TP to TS 38.141-1: General sections (1-5)
R4-1809475, - R4-1809464 TP to TS 38 141-1 - 4.7 Test Configurations
R4-1809476, - R4-1809469 TP to TS 38.141-1: MU and TT for NR BS
R4-1809478, - R4-1809470 TP to TS 38.141-1:Applicability of test configurations
R4-1809479, - R4-1809471 TP to TS 38.141-1: Conducted BS output power
R4-1809481, requirements (6.2)
R4-1809482, - R4-1809472 TP to TS 38.141-1: Conducted output power
R4-1809483, dynamics requirements (6.3)
R4-1809484, - R4-1809474 TP to TS38.141-1: Frequency error (6.5.2)
R4-1809558, - R4-1809475 TP to TS38.141-1: Modulation quality (6.5.3)
R4-1809560, - R4-1809476 TP to TS 38.141-1: Conducted ACLR requirements
R4-1809563, (6.6.3)
R4-1809564 - R4-1809478 TP to TS 38.141-1: Conducted Tx spurious emission
requirements (6.6.5)
- R4-1809479 TP to TS 38.141-1: Conducted Tx IMD requirements
(6.7)
- R4-1809481 TP to TS 38.141-1: Reference sensitivity level (7.2)
- R4-1809482 TP to TS 38.141-1: Dynamic range (7.3)
- R4-1809483 TP to TS 38.141-1: In-band selectivity and blocking
(7.4)
- R4-1809484 TP to TS 38.141-1: Receiver intermodulation (7.7)
- R4-1809558 TP to TS 38.141-1: General section for conducted
Tx requirements (6.1)
- R4-1809560 TP to TS38.141-1: Transmit ON/OFF power (6.4)
- R4-1809563 TP to TS 38.141-1: NR BS conducted declarations
corrections
- R4-1809564 TP for TS38.141-1: Occupied bandwidth (section
4.1.2 and 6.7.2)

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2018-08 RAN4#88 R4-1809711, - - - Implementation of TPs approved during RAN4#88, on top of R4- 0.5.0
R4-1810355, 1810575 (TS 38.141-1, v0.4.0):
R4-1810813, - R4-1809711 TP to TR 38.141-1: NR BS manufacturers
R4-1810814, declarations for conducted test requirements (4.6)
R4-1810825, - R4-1810355 TP to TS 38.141-1: NR BS occupied bandwidth
R4-1811537, (6.6.2)
R4-1811617, - R4-1810813 TP to TS 38.141-1: Operating bands and channel
R4-1811622, arrangement (5)
R4-1811625, - R4-1810814 TP to TS 38.141-1: Requirements for contiguous
R4-1811627, and non-contiguous spectrum (4.10)
R4-1811628, - R4-1810825 TP to TS 38.141-1: cleanup
R4-1811630, - R4-1811537 TP for introducatin of band n74 for TS38.141-1
R4-1811631, - R4-1811617 Correction on general clause for 38.141-1
R4-1811632, - R4-1811622 TP to TS 38.141-1 Test configuration(Sections 4.7)
R4-1811761, - R4-1811625 TP to TS 38.141-1: NR Test Models
R4-1811764, - R4-1811627 TBDs on acceptable uncertainty of Test System
R4-1811765, (4.1.2)
R4-1811843 - R4-1811628 TP to TS 38.141-1:Annex
- R4-1811630 TP to TS 38.141-1: Regional requirements (4.4)
- R4-1811631 TP to TS 38.141-1: Ancillary RF amplifiers (4.5.1.5)
- R4-1811632 TP to TS 38.141-1: 6.6.4 Operating band unwanted
emissions
- R4-1811761 TP: Add parameters band n50 in TS 38.141-1
- R4-1811764 TP to TS 38.141-1: Remaining issues on conducted
declarations (4.6)
- R4-1811765 TP to TS 38.141-1: Conducted declarations
renumbering (4.6)
- R4-1811843 TP for TR38.141-1: RF channel for BS conducted
conformance test
2018-09 RAN#81 RP-181663 - - - Presented to TSG RAN for information. 1.0.0

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2018-11 RAN4#88 R4-1812583 - - - Implementation of TPs approved during RAN4#88bis, on top of RP- 1.1.0
bis R4-1812675 181663 (TS 38.141-1, v1.0.0):
R4-1812676 - R4-1812583 TP to TS 38.141-1: Correction on NOTE for wanted
R4-1812680 signal mean power for NR BS RX requirements
R4-1813307 - R4-1812675 TP to TS 38.141-1: Update on MU and TT
R4-1813531 - R4-1812676 TP to TS 38.141-1: Correction on reference
R4-1813535 sensitivity level
R4-1813746 - R4-1812680 TP to TS 38.141-1: Clarification Note on non-zero
R4-1813748 Test Tolerance
R4-1813750 - R4-1813307 TP to TS 38.141-1: connecting network loss
R4-1813751 declaration for BS type 1-C
R4-1813752 - R4-1813531 TP to TS 38.141-1: Corrections to Modulation quality
R4-1813753 test in Clause 6.5.3
R4-1813876 - R4-1813535 TP to TS 38.141-1: Correction to clause 4.7.2 Test
R4-1813880 signal used to build Test Configurations
R4-1813886 - R4-1813746 TP to TS 38.141-1: Conducted performance
R4-1813887 requirements (8)
R4-1813888 - R4-1813748 TP to TS 38.141-1: Conducted performance
R4-1813889 requirements for DFT-s-OFDM based PUSCH
R4-1813891 - R4-1813750 TP for TS38.141-1: PUCCH format 1 conducted
R4-1813892 conformance test
R4-1813893 - R4-1813751 Draft TP for 38.141-1 clause 8 about PUCCH
R4-1813894 formats 3 and 4 conformance testing
R4-1814063 - R4-1813752 TP to TS38.141-1: Performance requirements for
R4-1814119 PRACH
R4-1814178 - R4-1813753 TP to TS 38.141-1: FRC definitions for NR FR1
PUSCH demodulation requirements
- R4-1813876 TP for TS38.141-1: Adding a note for some specific
requirements on RF channel
- R4-1813880 TP to TS 38.141-1: Data content for FR1
- R4-1813886 TP to TS 38.141-1: Corrections to align with 38.104
update
- R4-1813887 TP to 38.141-1: Clause 4.6 - correction for
manufacturer declaration
- R4-1813888 TP to TS 38.141-1: operating bands applicable for
spurious emissions testing above 12.75 GHz
- R4-1813889 TP to TS 38.141-1: Update for NR BS occupied
bandwidth requirement (6.6.2)
- R4-1813891 TP to TS 38.141-1: Correction of interferer for the
RX intermodulation requirement
- R4-1813892 TP to TS 38.141-1: In-channel selectivity (7.8)
- R4-1813893 TP to TS 38.141-1: Measurement system set-up and
test tolerances for NR BS performance requirements
- R4-1813894 TP to TS 38.141-1: Inclusion of MU for performance
requirements
- R4-1814063 TP for 38.141 on NR PUSCH test requirements with
CP-OFDM and FR1
- R4-1814119 TP to TS 38.141-1: Correction on the FRCs in Annex
A1 and A2
- R4-1814178 TP to TS 38.141-1: Clean up on method of test

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2018-11 RAN4#89 R4-1815282 - - - Implementation of TPs approved during RAN4#89, on top of R4- 1.2.0
R4-1814435 1815276 (TS 38.141-1, v1.1.0):
R4-1814443 - R4-1815282 TP to TS 38.141-1: Cleanup
R4-1814620 - R4-1814435 TP to TS 38.141-1: Measurement system set-up for
R4-1815284 BS type 1-H performance requirements
R4-1815292 - R4-1814443 TP to TS 38.141-1: FRC definitions for FR1 DFT-s-
R4-1815295 OFDM based PUSCH
R4-1815372 - R4-1814620 TP to TS 38.141-1 on Characteristics of the
R4-1815688 interfering signals
R4-1816273 - R4-1815284 TP to TS 38.141-1: Corrections on additional
R4-1816276 spurious emissions requirements
R4-1816282 - R4-1815292 TP to 38.141-1: Section 6.6.5 – correction of RF
R4-1816283 channels for test
R4-1816284 - R4-1815295 TP to 38.141-1: Correction to Section 7.1 Conducted
R4-1816287 receiver characteristics
R4-1816308 - R4-1815372 TP to TS 38.141-1: Interpretation of measurement
R4-1816352 results and the Shared Risk principle
R4-1816355 - R4-1815688 TP to 38.141-1: Out-of-band blocking co-location
R4-1816358 requirement (7.5)
R4-1816373 - R4-1816273 TP to TS 38.141-1: Transmit ON/OFF power
R4-1816378 (Section 6.4)
R4-1816442 - R4-1816276 TP to TS 38.141-1: Remaining annexes
R4-1816592 - R4-1816282 TP to TS 38.141-1 on manufacturer declarations for
R4-1816691 NR conducted requirements testing
R4-1816719 - R4-1816283 TP to TS 38.141-1: On Applicability of test
R4-1816724 configurations
R4-1816725 - R4-1816284 TP to TS 38.141-1: Correction to description of
R4-1816730 ACLR test limits
R4-1816731 - R4-1816287 TP to TS 38.141-1: Addition of declaration of TAB
connectors used for demodulation testing
- R4-1816308 TP to TS 38.141-1 Corrections on transmitter
intermodulation (section 3.2 and 6.7)
- R4-1816352 TP to TS 38.141-1: Update of AWGN power level
and FRC index for DFT-s-OFDM based PUSCH demodulation
requirements
- R4-1816355 TP for TS 38.141-1 on NR PUCCH format2
conducted performance requirements
- R4-1816358 TP to TS38.141-1: Performance requirements for
PRACH
- R4-1816373 TP for 38.141-1 on PUSCH requirements with CP-
OFDM and FR1
- R4-1816378 TP for introducing propagation conditions in TS
38.141-1
- R4-1816442 TP to TS 38.141-1: Cleanup to conducted
requirements text
- R4-1816592 TP to TS 38.141-1: PUCCH format 0 requirement
testing
- R4-1816691 TP for TS38.141-1 conductive requirements for
PUCCH format 1 performance
- R4-1816719 TP for updating 38.141-1 clause 8 about PUCCH
formats 3 and 4 conformance testing
- R4-1816724 TP for TS38.141-1 base conformation test models
(Section 4.9.2.2)
- R4-1816725 TP to TS 38.141-1: 4.9.2.3 Data content of Physical
channels and Signals for NR-FR1-TM
- R4-1816730 TP to TS38.141-1: total power dynamic
range(Section 6.3.3)
- R4-1816731 TP to TS 38.141-1: transmitted signal quality
(Section 6.5)
2018-12 RAN#82 RP-182583 Presented to TSG RAN for approval. 2.0.0
2018-12 RAN#82 Approved by plenary – Rel-15 spec under change control 15.0.0

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