3GPP TS 38.104 V15.4.

0 (2018-12)
Technical Specification
3rd Generation Partnership Project;
Technical Specification Group Radio Access Network;
NR;
Base Station (BS) radio transmission and reception
(Release 15)

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Contents
Foreword........................................................................................................................................................11
1 Scope....................................................................................................................................................12
2 References............................................................................................................................................12
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations................................................................................................13
3.1 Definitions.........................................................................................................................................................13
3.2 Symbols.............................................................................................................................................................17
3.3 Abbreviations.....................................................................................................................................................19
4 General.................................................................................................................................................21
4.1 Relationship with other core specifications.......................................................................................................21
4.2 Relationship between minimum requirements and test requirements...............................................................21
4.3 Conducted and radiated requirement reference points......................................................................................21
4.3.1 BS type 1-C...................................................................................................................................................21
4.3.2 BS type 1-H..................................................................................................................................................22
4.3.3 BS type 1-O and BS type 2-O.......................................................................................................................23
4.4 Base station classes............................................................................................................................................23
4.5 Regional requirements.......................................................................................................................................24
4.6 Applicability of requirements............................................................................................................................24
4.7 Requirements for contiguous and non-contiguous spectrum.............................................................................25
4.8 Requirements for BS capable of multi-band operation.....................................................................................25
4.9 OTA co-location with other base stations.........................................................................................................27
5 Operating bands and channel arrangement...........................................................................................28
5.1 General...............................................................................................................................................................28
5.2 Operating bands.................................................................................................................................................28
5.3 BS channel bandwidth.......................................................................................................................................29
5.3.1 General.........................................................................................................................................................29
5.3.2 Transmission bandwidth configuration........................................................................................................30
5.3.3 Minimum guardband and transmission bandwidth configuration...............................................................30
5.3.4 RB alignment...............................................................................................................................................32
5.3.5 BS channel bandwidth per operating band..................................................................................................32
5.3A BS channel bandwidth for CA...........................................................................................................................35
5.3A.1 Transmission bandwidth configuration for CA...........................................................................................35
5.3A.2 Minimum guardband and transmission bandwidth configuration for CA...................................................35
5.4 Channel arrangement.........................................................................................................................................36
5.4.1 Channel spacing...........................................................................................................................................36
5.4.1.1 Channel spacing for adjacent NR carriers..............................................................................................36
5.4.1.2 Channel spacing for CA.........................................................................................................................37
5.4.2 Channel raster..............................................................................................................................................38
5.4.2.1 NR-ARFCN and channel raster..............................................................................................................38
5.4.2.2 Channel raster to resource element mapping.........................................................................................38
5.4.2.3 Channel raster entries for each operating band.....................................................................................38
5.4.3 Synchronization raster..................................................................................................................................40
5.4.3.1 Synchronization raster and numbering...................................................................................................40
5.4.3.2 Synchronization raster to synchronization block resource element mapping........................................40
5.4.3.3 Synchronization raster entries for each operating band.........................................................................40
6 Conducted transmitter characteristics...................................................................................................42
6.1 General...............................................................................................................................................................42
6.2 Base station output power..................................................................................................................................42
6.2.1 General.........................................................................................................................................................42
6.2.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-C........................................................................................................43
6.2.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-H.......................................................................................................43
6.2.4 Additional requirements (regional)..............................................................................................................43
6.3 Output power dynamics.....................................................................................................................................43
6.3.1 General.........................................................................................................................................................43

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6.3.2 RE power control dynamic range.................................................................................................................43

6.3.2.1 General...................................................................................................................................................43
6.3.2.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H.......................................................................43
6.3.3 Total power dynamic range..........................................................................................................................44
6.3.3.1 General...................................................................................................................................................44
6.3.3.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H.......................................................................44
6.4 Transmit ON/OFF power...................................................................................................................................45
6.4.1 Transmitter OFF power................................................................................................................................45
6.4.1.1 General...................................................................................................................................................45
6.4.1.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-C.................................................................................................45
6.4.1.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-H.................................................................................................45
6.4.2 Transmitter transient period.........................................................................................................................45
6.4.2.1 General...................................................................................................................................................45
6.4.2.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H.....................................................................46
6.4.2.3 Void........................................................................................................................................................46
6.5 Transmitted signal quality.................................................................................................................................46
6.5.1 Frequency error............................................................................................................................................46
6.5.1.1 General...................................................................................................................................................46
6.5.1.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H.......................................................................47
6.5.2 Modulation quality.......................................................................................................................................47
6.5.2.1 General...................................................................................................................................................47
6.5.2.2 Minimum Requirement for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H.....................................................................47
6.5.2.3 EVM frame structure for measurement..................................................................................................47
6.5.3 Time alignment error...................................................................................................................................47
6.5.3.1 General...................................................................................................................................................47
6.5.3.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-C and 1-H....................................................................................48
6.6 Unwanted emissions..........................................................................................................................................48
6.6.1 General.........................................................................................................................................................48
6.6.2 Occupied bandwidth....................................................................................................................................49
6.6.2.1 General...................................................................................................................................................49
6.6.2.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H.......................................................................49
6.6.3 Adjacent Channel Leakage Power Ratio.....................................................................................................49
6.6.3.1 General...................................................................................................................................................49
6.6.3.2 Limits and Basic limits...........................................................................................................................49
6.6.3.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-C..................................................................................................52
6.6.3.4 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-H..................................................................................................52
6.6.4 Operating band unwanted emissions............................................................................................................52
6.6.4.1 General...................................................................................................................................................52
6.6.4.2 Basic limits.............................................................................................................................................54
6.6.4.2.1 Basic limits for Wide Area BS (Category A)...................................................................................54
6.6.4.2.2 Basic limits for Wide Area BS (Category B)...................................................................................55
6.6.4.2.2.1 Category B requirements (Option 1)...........................................................................................55
6.6.4.2.2.2 Category B requirements (Option 2)...........................................................................................56
6.6.4.2.3 Basic limits for Medium Range BS (Category A and B).................................................................56
6.6.4.2.4 Basic limits for Local Area BS (Category A and B)........................................................................57
6.6.4.2.5 Basic limits for additional requirements...........................................................................................57
6.6.4.2.5.1 Limits in FCC Title 47................................................................................................................57
6.6.4.2.5.2 Protection of DTT.......................................................................................................................57
6.6.4.3 Minimum requirements for BS type 1-C................................................................................................58
6.6.4.4 Minimum requirements for BS type 1-H................................................................................................58
6.6.5 Transmitter spurious emissions....................................................................................................................58
6.6.5.1 General...................................................................................................................................................58
6.6.5.2 Basic limits.............................................................................................................................................59
6.6.5.2.1 General transmitter spurious emissions requirements......................................................................59
6.6.5.2.2 Protection of the BS receiver of own or different BS.......................................................................59
6.6.5.2.3 Additional spurious emissions requirements....................................................................................60
6.6.5.2.4 Co-location with other base stations.................................................................................................66
6.6.5.3 Minimum requirements for BS type 1-C................................................................................................69
6.6.5.4 Minimum requirements for BS type 1-H................................................................................................70
6.7 Transmitter intermodulation..............................................................................................................................70
6.7.1 General.........................................................................................................................................................70

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6.7.2 Minimum requirements for BS type 1-C.....................................................................................................70

6.7.2.1 Co-location minimum requirements.......................................................................................................70
6.7.2.2 Additional requirements.........................................................................................................................71
6.7.3 Minimum requirements for BS type 1-H.....................................................................................................71
6.7.3.1 Co-location minimum requirements.......................................................................................................71
6.7.3.2 Intra-system minimum requirements......................................................................................................72
6.7.3.3 Additional requirements.........................................................................................................................72
7 Conducted receiver characteristics.......................................................................................................73
7.1 General...............................................................................................................................................................73
7.2 Reference sensitivity level.................................................................................................................................73
7.2.1 General.........................................................................................................................................................73
7.2.2 Minimum requirements for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H...........................................................................73
7.3 Dynamic range...................................................................................................................................................75
7.3.1 General.........................................................................................................................................................75
7.3.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H............................................................................75
7.4 In-band selectivity and blocking........................................................................................................................77
7.4.1 Adjacent Channel Selectivity (ACS)...........................................................................................................77
7.4.1.1 General...................................................................................................................................................77
7.4.1.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H.......................................................................77
7.4.1.3 Void........................................................................................................................................................79
7.4.1.4 Void........................................................................................................................................................79
7.4.2 In-band blocking..........................................................................................................................................79
7.4.2.1 General...................................................................................................................................................79
7.4.2.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H.......................................................................79
7.4.2.3 Void........................................................................................................................................................81
7.4.2.4 Void........................................................................................................................................................81
7.5 Out-of-band blocking........................................................................................................................................81
7.5.1 General.........................................................................................................................................................81
7.5.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H............................................................................82
7.5.3 Co-location minimum requirements for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H.......................................................82
7.5.4 Void..............................................................................................................................................................83
7.6 Receiver spurious emissions..............................................................................................................................83
7.6.1 General.........................................................................................................................................................83
7.6.2 Basic limits...................................................................................................................................................83
7.6.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-C........................................................................................................84
7.6.4 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-H.......................................................................................................84
7.7 Receiver intermodulation...................................................................................................................................84
7.7.1 General.........................................................................................................................................................84
7.7.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H............................................................................84
7.8 In-channel selectivity.........................................................................................................................................89
7.8.1 General.........................................................................................................................................................89
7.8.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H............................................................................89
8 Conducted performance requirements..................................................................................................92
8.1 General...............................................................................................................................................................92
8.1.1 Scope and definitions...................................................................................................................................92
8.1.2 Applicability rule.........................................................................................................................................92
8.2 Performance requirements for PUSCH.............................................................................................................92
8.2.1 Requirements for PUSCH with transform precoding disabled....................................................................92
8.2.1.1 General...................................................................................................................................................92
8.2.1.2 Minimum requirements..........................................................................................................................93
8.2.2 Requirements for PUSCH with transform precoding enabled...................................................................100
8.2.2.1 General.................................................................................................................................................100
8.2.2.2 Minimum requirements........................................................................................................................101
8.3 Performance requirements for PUCCH...........................................................................................................102
8.3.1 DTX to ACK probability...........................................................................................................................102
8.3.1.1 General.................................................................................................................................................102
8.3.1.2 Minimum requirement..........................................................................................................................102
8.3.2 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 0.......................................................................................102
8.3.2.1 General.................................................................................................................................................102
8.3.2.2 Minimum requirements........................................................................................................................103

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8.3.3 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 1.......................................................................................103

8.3.3.1 NACK to ACK requirements...............................................................................................................103
8.3.3.1.1 General............................................................................................................................................103
8.3.3.1.2 Minimum requirements..................................................................................................................104
8.3.3.2 ACK missed detection requirements....................................................................................................104
8.3.3.2.1 General............................................................................................................................................104
8.3.3.2.2 Minimum requirements..................................................................................................................104
8.3.4 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 2.......................................................................................105
8.3.4.1 ACK missed detection requirements....................................................................................................105
8.3.4.1.1 General............................................................................................................................................105
8.3.4.1.2 Minimum requirements..................................................................................................................105
8.3.4.2 UCI BLER performance requirements.................................................................................................106
8.3.4.2.1 General............................................................................................................................................106
8.3.4.2.2 Minimum requirements..................................................................................................................106
8.3.5 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 3.......................................................................................107
8.3.5.1 General.................................................................................................................................................107
8.3.5.2 Minimum requirements........................................................................................................................107
8.3.6 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 4.......................................................................................109
8.3.6.1 General.................................................................................................................................................109
8.3.6.2 Minimum requirement..........................................................................................................................109
8.4 Performance requirements for PRACH...........................................................................................................110
8.4.1 PRACH False alarm probability................................................................................................................110
8.4.1.1 General.................................................................................................................................................110
8.4.1.2 Minimum requirement..........................................................................................................................110
8.4.2 PRACH detection requirements.................................................................................................................110
8.4.2.1 General.................................................................................................................................................110
8.4.2.2 Minimum requirements........................................................................................................................111
9 Radiated transmitter characteristics....................................................................................................112
9.1 General.............................................................................................................................................................112
9.2 Radiated transmit power..................................................................................................................................112
9.2.1 General.......................................................................................................................................................112
9.2.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-H and BS type 1-O..........................................................................112
9.2.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 2-O.....................................................................................................113
9.3 OTA base station output power.......................................................................................................................113
9.3.1 General.......................................................................................................................................................113
9.3.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O.....................................................................................................113
9.3.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 2-O.....................................................................................................113
9.3.4 Additional requirements (regional)............................................................................................................114
9.4 OTA output power dynamics..........................................................................................................................114
9.4.1 General.......................................................................................................................................................114
9.4.2 OTA RE power control dynamic range.....................................................................................................114
9.4.2.1 General.................................................................................................................................................114
9.4.2.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O................................................................................................114
9.4.3 OTA total power dynamic range................................................................................................................114
9.4.3.1 General.................................................................................................................................................114
9.4.3.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O................................................................................................114
9.4.3.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 2-O................................................................................................114
9.5 OTA transmit ON/OFF power.........................................................................................................................115
9.5.1 General.......................................................................................................................................................115
9.5.2 OTA transmitter OFF power......................................................................................................................115
9.5.2.1 General.................................................................................................................................................115
9.5.2.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O................................................................................................115
9.5.2.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 2-O................................................................................................115
9.5.3 OTA transient period.................................................................................................................................115
9.5.3.1 General.................................................................................................................................................115
9.5.3.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O................................................................................................115
9.5.3.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 2-O................................................................................................116
9.6 OTA transmitted signal quality.......................................................................................................................116
9.6.1 OTA frequency error..................................................................................................................................116
9.6.1.1 General.................................................................................................................................................116
9.6.1.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O................................................................................................116

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9.6.1.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 2-O................................................................................................116

9.6.2 OTA modulation quality............................................................................................................................116
9.6.2.1 General.................................................................................................................................................116
9.6.2.2 Minimum Requirement for BS type 1-O..............................................................................................117
9.6.2.3 Minimum Requirement for BS type 2-O..............................................................................................117
9.6.2.3.1 EVM frame structure for measurement..........................................................................................117
9.6.3 OTA time alignment error..........................................................................................................................117
9.6.3.1 General.................................................................................................................................................117
9.6.3.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O................................................................................................117
9.6.3.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 2-O................................................................................................118
9.7 OTA unwanted emissions................................................................................................................................118
9.7.1 General.......................................................................................................................................................118
9.7.2 OTA occupied bandwidth..........................................................................................................................119
9.7.2.1 General.................................................................................................................................................119
9.7.2.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O and BS type 2-O.....................................................................119
9.7.3 OTA Adjacent Channel Leakage Power Ratio (ACLR)............................................................................119
9.7.3.1 General.................................................................................................................................................119
9.7.3.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O................................................................................................119
9.7.3.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 2-O................................................................................................119
9.7.4 OTA operating band unwanted emissions.................................................................................................121
9.7.4.1 General.................................................................................................................................................121
9.7.4.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O................................................................................................121
9.7.4.2.1 Additional requirements.................................................................................................................122
9.7.4.2.1.1 Protection of DTT.....................................................................................................................122
9.7.4.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 2-O................................................................................................122
9.7.4.3.1 General............................................................................................................................................122
9.7.4.3.2 OTA operating band unwanted emission limits.............................................................................123
9.7.5 OTA transmitter spurious emissions..........................................................................................................124
9.7.5.1 General.................................................................................................................................................124
9.7.5.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O................................................................................................124
9.7.5.2.1 General............................................................................................................................................124
9.7.5.2.2 General OTA transmitter spurious emissions requirements...........................................................124
9.7.5.2.3 Protection of the BS receiver of own or different BS.....................................................................124
9.7.5.2.4 Additional spurious emissions requirements..................................................................................124
9.7.5.2.5 Co-location with other base stations...............................................................................................125
9.7.5.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 2-O................................................................................................125
9.7.5.3.1 General............................................................................................................................................125
9.7.5.3.2 General OTA transmitter spurious emissions requirements...........................................................125
9.7.5.3.3 Additional OTA transmitter spurious emissions requirements......................................................125
9.8 OTA transmitter intermodulation....................................................................................................................125
9.8.1 General.......................................................................................................................................................125
9.8.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O.....................................................................................................126
10 Radiated receiver characteristics.........................................................................................................127
10.1 General.............................................................................................................................................................127
10.2 OTA sensitivity................................................................................................................................................128
10.2.1 BS type 1-H and BS type 1-O....................................................................................................................128
10.2.1.1 General.................................................................................................................................................128
10.2.1.2 Minimum requirement..........................................................................................................................128
10.2.2 BS type 2-O................................................................................................................................................128
10.3 OTA reference sensitivity level.......................................................................................................................129
10.3.1 General.......................................................................................................................................................129
10.3.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O.....................................................................................................129
10.3.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 2-O.....................................................................................................130
10.4 OTA Dynamic range.......................................................................................................................................131
10.4.1 General.......................................................................................................................................................131
10.4.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O.....................................................................................................131
10.5 OTA in-band selectivity and blocking.............................................................................................................137
10.5.1 OTA adjacent channel selectivity..............................................................................................................137
10.5.1.1 General.................................................................................................................................................137
10.5.1.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O................................................................................................137
10.5.1.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 2-O................................................................................................138

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10.5.2 OTA in-band blocking...............................................................................................................................139

10.5.2.1 General.................................................................................................................................................139
10.5.2.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O................................................................................................139
10.5.2.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 2-O................................................................................................142
10.6 OTA out-of-band blocking..............................................................................................................................143
10.6.1 General.......................................................................................................................................................143
10.6.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O.....................................................................................................143
10.6.2.1 General minimum requirement............................................................................................................143
10.6.2.2 Co-location minimum requirement......................................................................................................144
10.6.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 2-O.....................................................................................................144
10.6.3.1 General minimum requirement............................................................................................................144
10.7 OTA receiver spurious emissions....................................................................................................................145
10.7.1 General.......................................................................................................................................................145
10.7.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O.....................................................................................................145
10.7.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 2-O.....................................................................................................145
10.8 OTA receiver intermodulation.........................................................................................................................146
10.8.1 General.......................................................................................................................................................146
10.8.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O.....................................................................................................146
10.8.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 2-O.....................................................................................................150
10.9 OTA in-channel selectivity..............................................................................................................................151
10.9.1 General.......................................................................................................................................................151
10.9.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O.....................................................................................................151
10.9.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 2-O.....................................................................................................154
11 Radiated performance requirements...................................................................................................156
11.1 General.............................................................................................................................................................156
11.1.1 Scope and definitions.................................................................................................................................156
11.1.2 OTA demodulation branches.....................................................................................................................156
11.1.3 Applicability rule.......................................................................................................................................157
11.2 Performance requirements for PUSCH...........................................................................................................157
11.2.1 Requirements for BS type 1-O...................................................................................................................157
11.2.1.1 Requirements for PUSCH with transform precoding disabled............................................................157
11.2.1.2 Requirements for PUSCH with transform precoding enabled.............................................................157
11.2.2 Requirements for BS type 2-O...................................................................................................................157
11.2.2.1 Requirements for PUSCH with transform precoding disabled............................................................157
11.2.2.1.1 General............................................................................................................................................157
11.2.2.1.2 Minimum requirements..................................................................................................................157
11.2.2.2 Requirements for PUSCH with transform precoding enabled.............................................................159
11.2.2.2.1 General............................................................................................................................................159
11.2.2.2.2 Minimum requirements..................................................................................................................160
11.3 Performance requirements for PUCCH...........................................................................................................160
11.3.1 Requirements for BS type 1-O...................................................................................................................160
11.3.1.1 DTX to ACK probability......................................................................................................................160
11.3.1.2 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 0.................................................................................161
11.3.1.3 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 1.................................................................................161
11.3.1.4 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 2.................................................................................161
11.3.1.5 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 3...............................................................................................161
11.3.1.6 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 4...............................................................................................161
11.3.2 Requirements for BS type 2-O...................................................................................................................161
11.3.2.1 DTX to ACK probability......................................................................................................................161
11.3.2.2 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 0.................................................................................161
11.3.2.2.1 General............................................................................................................................................161
11.3.2.2.2 Minimum requirements..................................................................................................................161
11.3.2.3 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 1.................................................................................162
11.3.2.3.1 NACK to ACK requirements.........................................................................................................162
11.3.2.3.1.1 General......................................................................................................................................162
11.3.2.3.1.2 Minimum requirements.............................................................................................................162
11.3.2.3.2 ACK missed detection requirements..............................................................................................163
11.3.2.3.2.1 General......................................................................................................................................163
11.3.2.3.2.2 Minimum requirements.............................................................................................................163
11.3.2.4 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 2.................................................................................163
11.3.2.4.1 ACK missed detection requirements..............................................................................................163

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11.3.2.4.1.1 General......................................................................................................................................163
11.3.2.4.1.2 Minimum requirements.............................................................................................................164
11.3.2.4.2 UCI BLER performance requirements...........................................................................................164
11.3.2.4.2.1 General......................................................................................................................................164
11.3.2.4.2.2 Minimum requirements.............................................................................................................165
11.3.2.5 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 3.................................................................................165
11.3.2.5.1 General............................................................................................................................................165
11.3.2.5.2 Minimum requirements..................................................................................................................165
11.3.2.6 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 4.................................................................................166
11.3.2.6.1 General............................................................................................................................................166
11.3.2.6.2 Minimum requirements..................................................................................................................166
11.4 Performance requirements for PRACH...........................................................................................................167
11.4.1 Requirements for BS type 1-O...................................................................................................................167
11.4.1.1 PRACH False alarm probability..........................................................................................................167
11.4.1.2 PRACH detection requirements...........................................................................................................167
11.4.2 Requirements for BS type 2-O...................................................................................................................167
11.4.2.1 PRACH False alarm probability..........................................................................................................167
11.4.2.1.1 General............................................................................................................................................167
11.4.2.1.2 Minimum requirement....................................................................................................................167
11.4.2.2 PRACH detection requirements...........................................................................................................167
11.4.2.2.1 General............................................................................................................................................167
11.4.2.2.2 Minimum requirements..................................................................................................................168

Annex A (normative): Reference measurement channels..............................................................169

A.1 Fixed Reference Channels for receiver sensitivity and in-channel selectivity (QPSK, R=1/3)...........169
A.2 Fixed Reference Channels for dynamic range (16QAM, R=2/3)........................................................170
A.3 Fixed Reference Channels for performance requirements (QPSK, R=193/1024)...............................171
A.4 Fixed Reference Channels for performance requirements (16QAM, R=658/1024)............................175
A.5 Fixed Reference Channels for performance requirements (64QAM, R=567/1024)............................178
A.6 PRACH Test preambles......................................................................................................................180
Annex B (normative): Error Vector Magnitude (FR1).................................................................181

B.1 Reference point for measurement.......................................................................................................181

B.2 Basic unit of measurement..................................................................................................................181
B.3 Modified signal under test..................................................................................................................182
B.4 Estimation of frequency offset............................................................................................................182
B.5 Estimation of time offset....................................................................................................................182
B.5.1 General.............................................................................................................................................................182
B.5.2 Window length................................................................................................................................................183

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B.6 Estimation of TX chain amplitude and frequency response parameters..............................................184

B.7 Averaged EVM...................................................................................................................................186
Annex C (normative): Error Vector Magnitude (FR2)................................................................187

C.1 Reference point for measurement.......................................................................................................187

C.2 Basic unit of measurement..................................................................................................................187
C.3 Modified signal under test..................................................................................................................188
C.4 Estimation of frequency offset............................................................................................................188
C.5 Estimation of time offset....................................................................................................................188
C.5.1 General.............................................................................................................................................................188
C.5.2 Window length................................................................................................................................................189
C.6 Estimation of TX chain amplitude and frequency response parameters..............................................189
C.7 Averaged EVM...................................................................................................................................191
Annex D (normative): Characteristics of the interfering signals.................................................193

Annex E: Void..............................................................................................................194

Annex F (normative): Relationship between EIRP based regulatory requirements and 3GPP
requirements...............................................................................................195

F.1 General...............................................................................................................................................195
F.2 Relationship between EIRP based regulatory requirements and conducted requirements..................195
F.3 Relationship between EIRP based regulatory requirements and OTA requirements..........................196
Annex G (Normative): Propagation conditions..............................................................................197

G.1 Static propagation condition...............................................................................................................197

G.2 Multi-path fading propagation conditions...........................................................................................197
G.2.1 Delay profiles..................................................................................................................................................197
G.2.1.1 Delay profiles for FR1...............................................................................................................................198
G.2.1.2 Delay profiles for FR2...............................................................................................................................199
G.2.2 Combinations of channel model parameters....................................................................................................199
G.2.3 MIMO Channel Correlation Matrices.............................................................................................................200
G.2.3.1 MIMO Correlation Matrices using Uniform Linear Array (ULA)............................................................200
G.2.3.1.1 Definition of MIMO Correlation Matrices...........................................................................................200
G.2.3.1.2 MIMO Correlation Matrices at High, Medium and Low Level...........................................................201
G.2.3.2 Multi-Antenna channel models using cross polarized antennas................................................................203
G.2.3.2.1 Definition of MIMO Correlation Matrices using cross polarized antennas.........................................204
G.2.3.2.2 Spatial Correlation Matrices at UE and gNB sides..............................................................................204
G.2.3.2.2.1 Spatial Correlation Matrices at UE side.........................................................................................204
G.2.3.2.2.2 Spatial Correlation Matrices at gNB side.......................................................................................205
G.2.3.2.3 MIMO Correlation Matrices using cross polarized antennas...............................................................205

Annex H (informative): Change history............................................................................................206

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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 establishes the minimum RF characteristics and minimum performance requirements of NR Base
Station (BS).

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

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

[4] 3GPP TR 25.942: "RF system scenarios".

[5] 3GPP TS 38.141-1: "NR; Base Station (BS) conformance testing; Part 1: Conducted conformance
testing".

[6] 3GPP TS 38.141-2: "NR; Base Station (BS) conformance testing; Part 2: Radiated conformance
testing".

[7] Recommendation ITU-R M.1545: "Measurement uncertainty as it applies to test limits for the
terrestrial component of International Mobile Telecommunications-2000".

[8] "Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)", Federal Communications Commission.

[9] 3GPP TS 38.211: "NR; Physical channels and modulation".

[10] 3GPP TS 38.213: "NR; Physical layer procedures for control".

[11] 3GPP TS 38.331: "NR; Radio Resource Control (RRC); Protocol specification".

[12] 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)"

[13] 3GPP TS 36.104: "Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA); Base Station (BS)
radio transmission and reception".

[14] 3GPP TS 37.105: "Active Antenna System (AAS) Base Station (BS) transmission and reception".

[15] 3GPP TS 38.212: "NR; Multiplexing and channel coding".

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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 3GPP 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 3GPP
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

beam: beam (of the antenna) is the main lobe of the radiation pattern of an antenna array

NOTE: For certain BS antenna array, there may be more than one beam.

beam centre direction: direction equal to the geometric centre of the half-power contour of the beam

beam direction pair: data set consisting of the beam centre direction and the related beam peak direction

beam peak direction: direction where the maximum EIRP is found

beamwidth: beam which has a half-power contour that is essentially elliptical, the half-power beamwidths in the two
pattern cuts that respectively contain the major and minor axis of the ellipse

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 transmission bandwidth configuration: set of resource blocks located within the BS channel bandwidth which
may be used for transmitting or receiving by the BS

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

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

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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

co-location reference antenna: a passive antenna used as reference for base station to base station co-location
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).

directional requirement: requirement which is applied in a specific direction within the OTA coverage range for the
Tx and when the AoA of the incident wave of a received signal is within the OTA REFSENS RoAoA or the minSENS
RoAoA as appropriate for the receiver

F FBWhigh−F FBWlow
fractional bandwidth: fractional bandwidth FBW is defined as FBW =200 ∙ %
F FBWhigh + F FBWlow
OTA REFSENS RoAoA: the RoAoA determined by the contour defined by the points at which the achieved EIS is
3dB higher than the achieved EIS in the reference direction

NOTE: This contour will be related to the average element/sub-array radiation pattern 3dB beam width.

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 indicated interface, during the
transmitter ON period in a specified reference condition

maximum carrier TRP output power: mean power level measured per RIB during the transmitter ON period for a
specific carrier in a specified reference condition and corresponding to the declared rated carrier TRP output power
(Prated,c,TRP)

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

maximum total TRP output power: mean power level measured per RIB during the transmitter ON period in a
specified reference condition and corresponding to the declared rated total TRP output power (Prated,t,TRP)

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

minimum EIRP level under extreme condition: For a declared beam and beam direction pair, the minimum EIRP
level under extreme condition is the minimum power that the base station is declared to radiate at the associated beam
peak direction during the transmitter ON period under extreme condition.

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minSENS: the lowest declared EIS value for the OSDD’s declared for OTA sensitivity requirement.

minSENS RoAoA: The reference RoAoA associated with the OSDD with the lowest declared EIS

multi-band connector: Antenna Connector of BS type 1-C or TAB connector of 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-band RIB: operating band specific RIB 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 NR 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 tables
5.2-1 and 5.2-2.

OTA coverage range: a common range of directions within which TX OTA requirements that are neither specified in
the OTA peak directions sets nor as TRP requirement are intended to be met

OTA peak directions set: set(s) of beam peak directions within which certain TX OTA requirements are intended to
be met, where all OTA peak directions set(s) are subsets of the OTA coverage range

NOTE:     The beam peak directions are related to a corresponding contiguous range or discrete list of beam centre
directions by the beam direction pairs included in the set.

OTA sensitivity directions declaration: set of manufacturer declarations comprising at least one set of declared
minimum EIS values (with BS channel bandwidth), and related directions over which the EIS applies

NOTE: All the directions apply to all the EIS values in an OSDD.

polarization match: condition that exists when a plane wave, incident upon an antenna from a given direction, has a
polarization that is the same as the receiving polarization of the antenna in that direction

radiated interface boundary: operating band specific radiated requirements reference where the radiated requirements
apply

NOTE: For requirements based on EIRP/EIS, the radiated interface boundary is associated to the far-field region

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

rated beam EIRP: For a declared beam and beam direction pair, the rated beam EIRP level is the maximum power
that the base station is declared to radiate at the associated beam peak direction during the transmitter ON period

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 carrier TRP output power: mean power level declared by the manufacturer per carrier, for BS operating in
single carrier, multi-carrier, or carrier aggregation configurations that the manufacturer has declared to be available at
the RIB during the transmitter ON period

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

rated total TRP output power: mean power level declared by the manufacturer, that the manufacturer has declared to
be available at the RIB during the transmitter ON period

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reference beam direction pair: declared beam direction pair, including reference beam centre direction and reference
beam peak direction where the reference beam peak direction is the direction for the intended maximum EIRP within
the OTA peak directions set

receiver target: AoA in which reception is performed by BS types 1-H or BS type 1-O

receiver target redirection range: union of all the sensitivity RoAoA achievable through redirecting the receiver target
related to particular OSDD

receiver target reference direction: direction inside the OTA sensitivity directions declaration declared by the
manufacturer for conformance testing. For an OSDD without receiver target redirection range, this is a direction inside
the sensitivity RoAoA

reference RoAoA: the sensitivity RoAoA associated with the receiver target reference direction for each OSDD.

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

sensitivity RoAoA: RoAoA within the OTA sensitivity directions declaration, within which the declared EIS(s) of an
OSDD is intended to be achieved at any instance of time for a specific BS direction setting

single-band connector: BS type 1-C Antenna Connector or BS type 1-H TAB connector 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.

single-band RIB: operating band specific RIB supporting operation either in a single operating band only, or in
multiple operating bands but does not meet the conditions for a multi-band RIB.

sub-block bandwidth: bandwidth of one sub-block.

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 Base Station RF Bandwidth, where the RF
requirements in the gap are based on co-existence for un-coordinated operation

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 radiated power: is the total power radiated by the antenna

NOTE: The total radiated power is the power radiating in all direction for two orthogonal polarizations. Total
radiated power is defined in both the near-field region and the far-field region

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

transmission bandwidth: RF Bandwidth of an instantaneous transmission from a UE or BS, measured in resource

block units

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

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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

UE transmission bandwidth configuration: set of resource blocks located within the UE channel bandwidth which
may be used for transmitting or receiving by the UE

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:

 Percentage of the mean transmitted power emitted outside the occupied bandwidth on the assigned
channel
BeWθ,REFSENS Beamwidth equivalent to the OTA REFSENS RoAoA in the θ-axis in degrees. Applicable for FR1
only.
BeWφ,REFSENS Beamwidth equivalent to the OTA REFSENS RoAoA in the φ-axis in degrees. Applicable for FR1
only.
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, where BWConfig = NRB x SCS x 12
BWContiguous Contiguous transmission bandwidth, i.e. bandwidth from lowest edge of lowest transmitted
channel in frequency to highest edge of highest transmitted channel in frequency. For non-
contiguous operation with a band the term is applied per sub-block.
BWGB, low The minimum guard band defined in subclause 5.3.3 for lowest assigned component carrier
BWGB, high The minimum guard band defined in subclause 5.3.3 for highest assigned component carrier
f Separation between the channel edge frequency and the nominal -3 dB point of the measuring
filter closest to the carrier frequency
ΔFGlobal Global frequency raster granularity
fmax f_offsetmax minus half of the bandwidth of the measuring filter
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
ΔFR2_REFSENS Offset applied to the FR2 OTA REFSENS depending on the AoA
ΔminSENS Difference between conducted reference sensitivity and minSENS
ΔOTAREFSENS Difference between conducted reference sensitivity and OTA REFSENS
ΔFRaster Channel raster granularity
Δshift Channel raster offset for SUL
EISminSENS The EIS declared for the minSENS RoAoA
EISREFSENS OTA REFSENS EIS value
EISREFSENS_50M Declared OTA reference sensitivity basis level for FR2 based on a reference measurement channel
with 50MHz BS channel bandwidth
FFBWhigh Highest supported frequency within supported operating band, for which fractional bandwidth
support was declared
FFBWlow Lowest supported frequency within supported operating band, for which fractional bandwidth
support was declared
FC RF reference frequency on the channel raster, given in table 5.4.2.2-1
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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Ffilter Filter centre frequency

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 edge.
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-Offs Offset used for calculating FREF
FREF,shift 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
GBChannel Minimum guard band defined in subclause 5.3.3
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
nPRB Physical resource block number
NRB Transmission bandwidth configuration, expressed in resource blocks
NRB,high Transmission bandwidth configuration for the highest assigned component carrier within a sub-
block in CA
NRB,low Transmission bandwidth configuration for the lowest assigned component carrier within a sub-
block in CA
NREF NR Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Number (NR-ARFCN)
NREF-Offs Offset used for calculating NREF
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/n75,ind Declared emission level for Band n50/n75; ind = a, b
PEIRP,N EIRP level for channel N
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
Pmax,c,TRP Maximum carrier TRP output power measured at the RIB(s), and corresponding to the declared
rated carrier TRP output power (Prated,c,TRP)
Pmax,c,EIRP The maximum carrier EIRP when the NR BS is configured at the maximum rated carrier output
TRP (PRated,c,TRP)
Prated,c,AC The rated carrier output power per antenna connector
Prated,c,cell The rated carrier output power per TAB connector TX min cell group
Prated,c,FBWhigh The rated carrier EIRP for the higher supported frequency range within supported operating band,
for which fractional bandwidth support was declared
Prated,c,FBWlow The rated carrier EIRP for the lower supported frequency range within supported operating band,
for which fractional bandwidth support was declared
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,c,TRP Rated carrier TRP output power declared per RIB
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
Prated,t,TRP Rated total TRP output power declared per RIB
PREFSENS Conducted Reference Sensitivity power level
SCSlow Sub-Carrier Spacing for the lowest assigned component carrier within a sub-block in CA
SCShigh Sub-Carrier Spacing for the highest assigned component carrier within a sub-block in CA
SSREF SS block reference frequency position

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Wgap Sub-block gap or Inter RF Bandwidth gap size

3.3 Abbreviations
For the purposes of the present document, the abbreviations given in 3GPP 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
3GPP TR 21.905 [1].

AA Antenna Array
AAS Active Antenna System
ACLR Adjacent Channel Leakage Ratio
ACS Adjacent Channel Selectivity
AoA Angle of Arrival
AWGN Additive White Gaussian Noise
BS Base Station
BW Bandwidth
CA Carrier Aggregation
CACLR Cumulative ACLR
CPE Common Phase Error
CP-OFDM Cyclic Prefix-OFDM
CW Continuous Wave
DFT-s-OFDM Discrete Fourier Transform-spread-OFDM
DM-RS Demodulation Reference Signal
EIS Equivalent Isotropic Sensitivity
EIRP Effective Isotropic Radiated Power
E-UTRA Evolved UTRA
EVM Error Vector Magnitude
FBW Fractional Bandwidth
FR Frequency Range
FRC Fixed Reference Channel
GSCN Global Synchronization Channel Number
GSM Global System for Mobile communications
ITU-R Radiocommunication Sector of the International Telecommunication Union
ICS In-Channel Selectivity
LA Local Area
LNA Low Noise Amplifier
MCS Modulation and Coding Scheme
MR Medium Range
NR New Radio
NR-ARFCN NR Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Number
OBUE Operating Band Unwanted Emissions
OOB Out-of-band
OSDD OTA Sensitivity Directions Declaration
OTA Over-The-Air
PRB Physical Resource Block
QAM Quadrature Amplitude Modulation
RDN Radio Distribution Network
RE Resource Element
REFSENS Reference Sensitivity
RF Radio Frequency
RIB Radiated Interface Boundary
RMS Root Mean Square (value)
RoAoA Range of Angles of Arrival
RX Receiver
SCS Sub-Carrier Spacing
SDL Supplementary Downlink
SS Synchronization Symbol
SUL Supplementary Uplink
TAB Transceiver Array Boundary
TAE Time Alignment Error

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TX Transmitter
TRP Total Radiated Power
UEM Unwanted Emissions Mask
UTRA Universal Terrestrial Radio Access
WA Wide Area
ZF Zero Forcing

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4 General

4.1 Relationship with other core specifications

The present document is a single-RAT specification for a BS, covering RF characteristics and minimum performance
requirements. Conducted and radiated core requirements are defined for the BS architectures and BS types defined in
subclause 4.3.

The applicability of each requirement is described in clause 5.

4.2 Relationship between minimum requirements and test

requirements
Conformance to the present specification is demonstrated by fulfilling the test requirements specified in the
conformance specification TS 38.141-1 [5] and TS 38.141-2 [6].

The minimum requirements given in this specification make no allowance for measurement uncertainty. The test
specifications TS 38.141-1 [5] and TS 38.141-2 [6] define test tolerances. These test tolerances are individually
calculated for each test. The test tolerances are used to relax the minimum requirements in this specification to create
test requirements. For some requirements, including regulatory requirements, the test tolerance is set to zero.

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 [7].

4.3 Conducted and radiated requirement reference points

4.3.1 BS type 1-C
For BS type 1-C, the 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).

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

Port A Port B

Figure 4.3.1-1: BS type 1-C transmitter interface

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

Port A Port B

Figure 4.3.1-2: BS type 1-C receiver interface

4.3.2 BS type 1-H

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

Transceiver array boundary Radiated interface boundary

#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 4.3.2-1: 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.

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
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4.3.3 BS type 1-O and BS type 2-O

For BS type 1-O and BS type 2-O, the 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.

Radiated interface boundary

Radio
Transceiver unit array Antenna
Distribution
(TRXUA) Array
Network
1 to P (AA)
RDN

Figure 4.3.3-1: Radiated reference points for BS type 1-O and BS type 2-O

Co-location requirements are specified at the conducted interface of the co-location reference antenna, the co-location
reference antenna does not form part of the BS under test but is a means to provide OTA power levels which are
representative of a co-located system, further defined in subclause 4.9.

For a BS type 1-O the transceiver unit array must contain at least 8 transmitter units and at least 8 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.

4.4 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. The associated deployment scenarios for each class are exactly the same for BS
with and without connectors.

For BS type 1-O and 2-O, BS classes are defined as indicated below:

- Wide Area Base Stations are characterised by requirements derived from Macro Cell scenarios with a BS to UE
minimum distance along the ground equal to 35 m.

- Medium Range Base Stations are characterised by requirements derived from Micro Cell scenarios with a BS to
UE minimum distance along the ground equal to 5 m.

- Local Area Base Stations are characterised by requirements derived from Pico Cell scenarios with a BS to UE
minimum distance along the ground equal to 2 m.

For BS type 1-C and 1-H, BS classes 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.

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4.5 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 4.5-1 lists all requirements in the present specification that may be applied differently in different regions.

Table 4.5-1: List of regional requirements

Clause Requirement Comments

number
5.2 Operating bands Some NR operating bands may be applied regionally.
6.2.4 Additional requirements These requirements may apply in certain regions as additional
Operating band unwanted emission limits.
6.6.2, Occupied bandwidth, The requirement may be applied regionally. There may also be
9.7.2 OTA occupied bandwidth regional requirements to declare the occupied bandwidth according to
the definition in present specification.
6.6.3.4, Absolute ACLR, The emission limits specified as the basic limit + X (dB) are applicable,
9.7.3.2 OTA absolute ACLR, unless stated differently in regional regulation.
6.6.4.2.5.1 Limits in FCC Title 47 The BS may have to comply with the additional requirements, when
deployed in regions where those limits are applied, and under the
conditions declared by the manufacturer.
6.6.4.4, Operating band unwanted The emission limits specified as the basic limit + X (dB) are applicable,
9.7.4.2 emissions, unless stated differently in regional regulation.
OTA out-of-band emissions
6.6.5.2.1, Tx spurious emissions, Category A or Category B spurious emission limits, as defined in ITU-R
9.7.5.2 OTA Tx spurious emissions Recommendation SM.329 [2], may apply regionally.
The emission limits specified as the basic limit + X (dB) are applicable,
unless stated differently in regional regulation.
6.6.5.2.3, Tx spurious emissions: These requirements may be applied for the protection of system
9.7.5.3.3 additional requirements, operating in frequency ranges other than the BS operating band.
OTA Tx spurious emissions:
additional requirements
7.6.4, Rx spurious emissions, The emission limits specified as the basic limit + X (dB) are applicable,
10.7.2 OTA Rx spurious emissions unless stated differently in regional regulation.

4.6 Applicability of requirements

In table 4.6-1, the requirement applicability for each requirement set is defined. For each requirement, the applicable
requirement subclause in the specification is identified. Requirements not included in a requirement set is marked not
applicable (NA).

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Table 4.6-1: Requirement set applicability

Requirement Requirement set

BS type 1-C BS type 1-H BS type 1-O BS type 2-O
BS output power 6.2 6.2
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 6.6.3
Operating band unwanted 6.6.4 6.6.4
emissions
Transmitter spurious emissions 6.6.5 6.6.5
Transmitter intermodulation 6.7 6.7 NA NA
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 7.6
Receiver intermodulation 7.7 7.7
In-channel selectivity 7.8 7.8
Performance requirements 8 8
Radiated transmit power 9.2 9.2 9.2
OTA base station output power 9.3 9.3
OTA output power dynamics 9.4 9.4
OTA transmit ON/OFF power 9.5 9.5
OTA transmitted signal quality 9.6 9.6
OTA occupied bandwidth 9.7.2 9.7.2
OTA ACLR NA 9.7.3 9.7.3
OTA out-of-band emission 9.7.4 9.7.4
OTA transmitter spurious emission 9.7.5 9.7.5
OTA transmitter intermodulation 9.8 NA
OTA sensitivity 10.2 10.2 NA
NA
OTA reference sensitivity level 10.3 10.3
OTA dynamic range 10.4 NA
OTA in-band selectivity and 10.5 10.5
blocking
OTA out-of-band blocking 10.6 10.6
OTA receiver spurious emission NA 10.7 10.7
OTA receiver intermodulation 10.8 10.8
OTA in-channel selectivity 10.9 10.9
Radiated performance 11 11
requirements

4.7 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.

4.8 Requirements for BS capable of multi-band operation

For multi-band connector or multi-band RIB, the RF requirements in clause 6, 7, 9 and 10 apply separately to each
supported operating band unless otherwise stated. For some requirements, it is explicitly stated that specific additions
or exclusions to the requirement apply at multi-band connector(s), and multi-band RIB(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
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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.

- 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 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.

BS type 1-O may be capable of supporting operation in multiple operating bands with one of the following
implementations at the radiated interface boundary:

- All RIBs are single-band RIBs.

- All RIBs are multi-band RIBs.

- A combination of single-band RIBs and multi-band RIBs provides support of the BS type 1-O capability of
operation in multiple operating bands.

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

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

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4.9 OTA co-location with other base stations

Co-location requirements are requirements which are based on assuming the BS type 1-O is co-located with another BS
of the same base station class, they ensure that both co-located systems can operate with minimal degradation to each
other.

Unwanted emission and out of band blocking co-location requirements are optional requirements based on declaration.
TX OFF and TX IMD are mandatory requirements and have the form of a co-location requirement as it represents the
worst-case scenario of all the interference cases.

NOTE: Due to the low level of the unwanted emissions for the spurious emissions and TX OFF level co-location
is the most suitable method to show conformance.

The co-location reference antenna shall be a single column passive antenna which has the same vertical radiating
dimension (h), frequency range, polarization, as the composite antenna of the BS type 1-O and nominal 65° horizontal
half-power beam width (suitable for 3-sector deployment) and is placed at a distance d from the edge of the BS type 1-
O, as shown in figure 4.9-1.

Enclosure Front View

h

d
BS type 1-O Co-location
Reference antenna

Top View
d
Radiating face Radiating face
Figure 4.9-1: Illustration of BS type 1-O enclosure and co-location reference antenna

Edge-to-edge separation d between the BS type 1-O and the co-location reference antenna shall be set to 0.1 m.

The BS type 1-O and the co-location reference antenna shall be aligned in a common plane perpendicular to the
mechanical bore-sight direction, as shown in figure 4.9-1.

The co-location reference antenna and the BS type 1-O can have different width.

The vertical radiating regions of the co-location reference antenna and the BS type 1-O composite antenna shall be
aligned.

For co-location requirements where the frequency range of the signal at the co-location reference antenna is different
from the BS type 1-O, a co-location reference antenna suitable for the frequency stated in the requirement is assumed.

OTA co-location requirements are based on the power at the conducted interface of a co-location reference antenna,
depending on the requirement this interface is either an input or an output. For BS type 1-O with dual polarization the
co-location reference antenna has two conducted interfaces each representing one polarization.

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5 Operating bands and channel arrangement

5.1 General
The channel arrangements presented in this clause are based on the operating bands and BS channel bandwidths defined
in the present release of specifications.

NOTE: Other operating bands and BS channel bandwidths may be considered in future releases.

Requirements throughout the RF specifications are in many cases defined separately for different frequency ranges
(FR). The frequency ranges in which NR can operate according to the present version of the specification are identified
as described in table 5.1-1.

Table 5.1-1: Definition of frequency ranges

Frequency range Corresponding frequency range

designation
FR1 450 MHz – 6000 MHz
FR2 24250 MHz – 52600 MHz

5.2 Operating bands

NR is designed to operate in the operating bands defined in table 5.2-1 and 5.2-2.

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Table 5.2-1: NR operating bands in FR1

NR Uplink (UL) operating band Downlink (DL) operating band Duplex

operatin BS receive / UE transmit BS transmit / UE receive Mode
g band FUL,low – FUL,high FDL,low – FDL,high
n1 1920 MHz – 1980 MHz 2110 MHz – 2170 MHz FDD
n2 1850 MHz – 1910 MHz 1930 MHz – 1990 MHz FDD
n3 1710 MHz – 1785 MHz 1805 MHz – 1880 MHz FDD
n5 824 MHz – 849 MHz 869 MHz – 894 MHz FDD
n7 2500 MHz – 2570 MHz 2620 MHz – 2690 MHz FDD
n8 880 MHz – 915 MHz 925 MHz – 960 MHz FDD
n12 699 MHz – 716 MHz 729 MHz – 746 MHz FDD
n20 832 MHz – 862 MHz 791 MHz – 821 MHz FDD
n25 1850 MHz – 1915 MHz 1930 MHz – 1995 MHz FDD
n28 703 MHz – 748 MHz 758 MHz – 803 MHz FDD
n34 2010 MHz – 2025 MHz 2010 MHz – 2025 MHz TDD
n38 2570 MHz – 2620 MHz 2570 MHz – 2620 MHz TDD
n39 1880 MHz – 1920 MHz 1880 MHz – 1920 MHz TDD
n40 2300 MHz – 2400 MHz 2300 MHz – 2400 MHz TDD
n41 2496 MHz – 2690 MHz 2496 MHz – 2690 MHz TDD
n50 1432 MHz – 1517 MHz 1432 MHz – 1517 MHz TDD
n51 1427 MHz – 1432 MHz 1427 MHz – 1432 MHz TDD
n65 1920 MHz – 2010 MHz 2110 MHz – 2200 MHz FDD
n66 1710 MHz – 1780 MHz 2110 MHz – 2200 MHz FDD
n70 1695 MHz – 1710 MHz 1995 MHz – 2020 MHz FDD
n71 663 MHz – 698 MHz 617 MHz – 652 MHz FDD
n74 1427 MHz – 1470 MHz 1475 MHz – 1518 MHz FDD
n75 N/A 1432 MHz – 1517 MHz SDL
n76 N/A 1427 MHz – 1432 MHz SDL
n77 3300 MHz – 4200 MHz 3300 MHz – 4200 MHz TDD
n78 3300 MHz – 3800 MHz 3300 MHz – 3800 MHz TDD
n79 4400 MHz – 5000 MHz 4400 MHz – 5000 MHz TDD
n80 1710 MHz – 1785 MHz N/A SUL
n81 880 MHz – 915 MHz N/A SUL
n82 832 MHz – 862 MHz N/A SUL
n83 703 MHz – 748 MHz N/A SUL
n84 1920 MHz – 1980 MHz N/A SUL
n86 1710 MHz – 1780 MHz N/A SUL

Table 5.2-2: NR operating bands in FR2

NR Uplink (UL) and Downlink (DL) Duplex

operatin operating band Mode
g band BS transmit/receive
UE transmit/receive
FUL,low – FUL,high
FDL,low – FDL,high
n257 26500 MHz – 29500 MHz TDD
n258 24250 MHz – 27500 MHz TDD
n260 37000 MHz – 40000 MHz TDD
n261 27500 MHz – 28350 MHz TDD

5.3 BS channel bandwidth

5.3.1 General
The BS channel bandwidth supports a single NR RF carrier in the uplink or downlink at the Base Station. Different UE
channel bandwidths may be supported within the same spectrum for transmitting to and receiving from UEs connected
to the BS. The placement of the UE channel bandwidth is flexible but can only be completely within the BS channel
bandwidth. The BS shall be able to transmit to and/or receive from one or more UE Bandwidth parts that are smaller
than or equal to the number of carrier resource blocks on the RF carrier, in any part of the carrier resource blocks.

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The relationship between the channel bandwidth, the guardband and the transmission bandwidth configuration is shown
in Figure 5.3.1-1.

BWChan el(1)+BWChan el(2)−2|GBChan el(1)−GBChan el(2)|

Nominal chan el spacing= ⌊ 0. 6
Figure 5.3.1-1: Definition of channel bandwidth and transmission bandwidth configuration for one NR
channel
⌋ 0.3 [MHz]
.

5.3.2 Transmission bandwidth configuration

The transmission bandwidth configuration NRB for each BS channel bandwidth and subcarrier spacing is specified in
table 5.3.2.-1 for FR1 and table 5.3.2-2 for FR2.

Table 5.3.2-1: Transmission bandwidth configuration NRB for FR1

SCS 5 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
(kHz) MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz
NRB NRB NRB NRB NRB NRB NRB NRB NRB NRB NRB NRB NRB
15 25 52 79 106 133 160 216 270 N.A N.A N.A N.A N.A
30 11 24 38 51 65 78 106 133 162 189 217 245 273
60 N.A 11 18 24 31 38 51 65 79 93 107 121 135

Table 5.3.2-2: Transmission bandwidth configuration NRB for FR2

SCS (kHz) 50 MHz 100 MHz 200 MHz 400 MHz

NRB NRB NRB NRB
60 66 132 264 N.A
120 32 66 132 264

NOTE: All Tx and Rx requirements are defined based on transmission bandwidth configuration specified in
table 5.3.2-1 for FR1 and table 5.3.2-2 for FR2.

5.3.3 Minimum guardband and transmission bandwidth configuration

The minimum guardband for each BS channel bandwidth and SCS is specified in table 5.3.3-1 for FR1 and in
table 5.3.3-2 for FR2.

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Table 5.3.3-1: Minimum guardband (kHz) (FR1)

SCS 5 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
(kHz) MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz
15 242.5 312.5 382.5 452.5 522.5 592.5 552.5 692.5 N.A N.A N.A N.A N.A
30 505 665 645 805 785 945 905 1045 825 965 925 885 845
60 N.A 1010 990 1330 1310 1290 1610 1570 1530 1490 1450 1410 1370

Table: 5.3.3-2: Minimum guardband (kHz) (FR2)

SCS (kHz) 50 MHz 100 MHz 200 MHz 400 MHz

60 1210 2450 4930 N.A
120 1900 2420 4900 9860

The minimum guardband of SCS 240 kHz SS/PBCH block for each BS channel bandwidth is specified in table 5.3.3-3
for FR2.

Table: 5.3.3-3: Minimum guardband (kHz) of SCS 240 kHz SS/PBCH block (FR2)

SCS (kHz) 100 MHz 200 MHz 400 MHz

240 3800 7720 15560

NOTE: The minimum guardband in Table 5.3.3-3 is applicable only when the SCS 240 kHz SS/PBCH block is
placed adjacent to the edge of the BS channel bandwidth within which the SS/PBCH block is located.

The number of RBs configured in any BS channel bandwidth shall ensure that the minimum guardband specified in this
clause is met.

Figure 5.3.3-1: BS PRB utilization

In the case that multiple numerologies are multiplexed in the same symbol, the minimum guardband on each side of the
carrier is the guardband applied at the configured BS channel bandwidth for the numerology that is transmitted/received
immediately adjacent to the guard band.

For FR1, if multiple numerologies are multiplexed in the same symbol and the BS channel bandwidth is >50 MHz, the
guardband applied adjacent to 15 kHz SCS shall be the same as the guardband defined for 30 kHz SCS for the same BS
channel bandwidth.

For FR2, if multiple numerologies are multiplexed in the same symbol and the BS channel bandwidth is >200 MHz, the
guardband applied adjacent to 60 kHz SCS shall be the same as the guardband defined for 120 kHz SCS for the same
BS channel bandwidth.

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Figure 5.3.3-2: Guard band definition when transmitting multiple numerologies

NOTE: Figure 5.3.3-2 is not intended to imply the size of any guard between the two numerologies. Inter-
numerology guard band within the carrier is implementation dependent.

Figure 5.3.3-3: Void

Figure 5.3.3-4: Void

Figure 5.3.3-5: Void

5.3.4 RB alignment
For each BS channel bandwidth and each numerology, BS transmission bandwidth configuration must fulfil the
minimum guardband requirement specified in subclause 5.3.3.

For each numerology, its common resource blocks are specified in subclause 4.4.4.3 in [9], and the starting point of its
transmission bandwidth configuration on the common resource block grid for a given channel bandwidth is indicated by
an offset to “Reference point A” in the unit of the numerology.

For each numerology, all UE transmission bandwidth configurations indicated to UEs served by the BS by higher layer
parameter carrierBandwidth [11] shall fall within the BS transmission bandwidth configuration.

5.3.5 BS channel bandwidth per operating band

The requirements in this specification apply to the combination of BS channel bandwidths, SCS and operating bands
shown in table 5.3.5-1 for FR1 and in table 5.3.5-2 for FR2. The transmission bandwidth configuration in table 5.3.2-1
and table 5.3.2-2 shall be supported for each of the BS channel bandwidths within the BS capability. The BS channel
bandwidths are specified for both the Tx and Rx path.

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Table 5.3.5-1: BS channel bandwidths and SCS per operating band in FR1

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NR band / SCS / BS channel bandwidth

SC 30 70 90
NR 5 10 15 20 25 40 50 60 80 100
S MHz MHz MHz
Band MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz
kHz
15 Yes Yes Yes Yes
n1 30 Yes Yes Yes
60 Yes Yes Yes
15 Yes Yes Yes Yes
n2 30 Yes Yes Yes
60 Yes Yes Yes
15 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
n3 30 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
60 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
15 Yes Yes Yes Yes
n5 30 Yes Yes Yes
60
15 Yes Yes Yes Yes
n7 30 Yes Yes Yes
60 Yes Yes Yes
15 Yes Yes Yes Yes
n8 30 Yes Yes Yes
60
15 Yes Yes Yes
n12 30 Yes Yes
60
15 Yes Yes Yes Yes
n20 30 Yes Yes Yes
60
15 Yes Yes Yes Yes
n25 30 Yes Yes Yes
60 Yes Yes Yes
15 Yes Yes Yes Yes
n28 30 Yes Yes Yes
60
15 Yes
n34 30
60
15 Yes Yes Yes Yes
n38 30 Yes Yes Yes
60 Yes Yes Yes
15 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
n39 30 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
60 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
15 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
n40 30 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
60 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
15 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
n41 30 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
60 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
15 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
n50 30 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
60 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
15 Yes
n51 30
60
15 Yes Yes Yes Yes
n65 30 Yes Yes Yes
60 Yes Yes Yes
15 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
n66 30 Yes Yes Yes Yes
60 Yes Yes Yes Yes
n70 15 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
30 Yes Yes Yes Yes

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60 Yes Yes Yes Yes

15 Yes Yes Yes Yes
n71 30 Yes Yes Yes
60
15 Yes Yes Yes Yes
n74 30 Yes Yes Yes
60 Yes Yes Yes
15 Yes Yes Yes Yes
n75 30 Yes Yes Yes
60 Yes Yes Yes
15 Yes
n76 30
60
15 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
n77 30 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
60 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
15 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
n78 30 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
60 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
15 Yes Yes
n79 30 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
60 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
15 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
n80 30 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
60 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
15 Yes Yes Yes Yes
n81 30 Yes Yes Yes
60
15 Yes Yes Yes Yes
n82 30 Yes Yes Yes
60
15 Yes Yes Yes Yes
n83 30 Yes Yes Yes
60
15 Yes Yes Yes Yes
n84 30 Yes Yes Yes
60 Yes Yes Yes
15 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
n86 30 Yes Yes Yes Yes
60 Yes Yes Yes Yes

Table 5.3.5-2: BS channel bandwidths and SCS per operating band in FR2

NR band / SCS / BS channel bandwidth

NR SCS 50 100 200 400
Band kHz MHz MHz MHz MHz
60 Yes Yes Yes
n257
120 Yes Yes Yes Yes
60 Yes Yes Yes
n258
120 Yes Yes Yes Yes
60 Yes Yes Yes
n260
120 Yes Yes Yes Yes
60 Yes Yes Yes
n261
120 Yes Yes Yes Yes

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5.3A BS channel bandwidth for CA

5.3A.1 Transmission bandwidth configuration for CA
For carrier aggregation, the transmission bandwidth configuration is defined per component carrier and the requirement
is specified in subclause 5.3.2.

5.3A.2 Minimum guardband and transmission bandwidth configuration for

CA
For intra-band contiguous carrier aggregation, Aggregated BS Channel Bandwidth and Guard Bands are defined as
follows, see Figure 5.3A.2-1.

Aggregated BS Channel Bandwidth, BWchannel_CA [MHz]

Lower Edge Upper Edge

Lowest Carrier Highest Carrier

Transmission Bandwidth Transmission Bandwidth
Configuration [RB] Configuration [RB]

Resource block

Foffset_low Foffset_high

Fedge_low FC_low FC_high Fedge_high

Figure 5.3A.2-1: Definition of Aggregated BS Channel Bandwidth for intra-band carrier aggregation

The aggregated BS Channel Bandwidth, BWChannel_CA, is defined as

BWChannel_CA = Fedge,high - Fedge,low [MHz]

The lower bandwidth edge Fedge, low and the upper bandwidth edge Fedge,high of the aggregated BS channel bandwidth are
used as frequency reference points for transmitter and receiver requirements and are defined by

Fedge,low = FC,low - Foffset,low

Fedge,high = FC,high + Foffset,high

The lower and upper frequency offsets depend on the transmission bandwidth configurations of the lowest and highest
assigned edge component carrier and are defined as

Foffset,low = (NRB,low*12 + 1)*SCSlow/2 + BWGB (MHz)

Foffset,high = (NRB,high*12 - 1)*SCShigh/2 + BWGB (MHz)

BWGB, low and BWGB, high are the minimum guard band defined in subclause 5.3.3for lowest and highest assigned
component carrier, while NRB,low and NRB,high are the transmission bandwidth configurations according to Table 5.3.2-1 or
Table 5.3.2-2 for the lowest and highest assigned component carrier, SCSlow and SCShigh are the sub-carrier spacing for
the lowest and highest assigned component carrier respectively.

For intra-band non-contiguous carrier aggregation Sub-block Bandwidth and Sub-block edges are defined as follows, see
Figure 5.3A.2-2.

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Sub-block Bandwidth, BWChannel,block[MHz] Sub-block Bandwidth, BWChannel,block [MHz]

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1,low

Sub block 1 Sub block n

Base Station RF Bandwidth

Figure 5.3A.2-2: Definition of sub-block bandwidth for intra-band non-contiguous spectrum

The lower sub-block edge of the Sub-block Bandwidth (BWChannel,block) is defined as

Fedge,block, low = FC,block,low - Foffset,low

The upper sub-block edge of the Sub-block Bandwidth is defined as

Fedge,block,high = FC,block,high + Foffset,high

The Sub-block Bandwidth, BWChannel,block, is defined as follows:

BWChannel,block = Fedge,block,high - Fedge,block,low (MHz)

The lower and upper frequency offsets Foffset,block,low and Foffset,block,high depend on the transmission bandwidth configurations
of the lowest and highest assigned edge component carriers within a sub-block and are defined as

Foffset,block,low = (NRB,low*12 + 1)*SCSlow/2 + BWGB,low (MHz)

Foffset,block,high = (NRB,high*12 - 1)*SCShigh/2 + BWGB,high(MHz)

where NRB,low and NRB,high are the transmission bandwidth configurations according to Table 5.3.2-1 or Table 5.3.2-2 for
the lowest and highest assigned component carrier within a sub-block, respectively. SCSlow and SCShigh are the sub-
carrier spacing for the lowest and highest assigned component carrier within a sub-block, respectively. BWGB,low and
BWGB,high are the minimum guard band defined in subclause 5.3.3 for the lowest and highest assigned component carrier
respectively

The sub-block gap size between two consecutive sub-blocks Wgap is defined as

Wgap = Fedge,block n+1,low - Fedge,block n,high (MHz)

5.4 Channel arrangement

5.4.1 Channel spacing

5.4.1.1 Channel spacing for adjacent NR carriers

The spacing between carriers will depend on the deployment scenario, the size of the frequency block available and the
BS channel bandwidths. The nominal channel spacing between two adjacent NR carriers is defined as following:

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- For NR FR1 operating bands with 100 kHz channel raster,

Nominal Channel spacing = (BWChannel(1) + BWChannel(2))/2

- For NR FR1 operating bands with 15 kHz channel raster,

Nominal Channel spacing = (BWChannel(1) + BWChannel(2))/2 + {-5 kHz, 0 kHz, 5 kHz}

- For NR FR2 operating bands with 60 kHz channel raster,

Nominal Channel spacing = (BWChannel(1) + BWChannel(2))/2 + {-20 kHz, 0 kHz, 20 kHz}

where BWChannel(1) and BWChannel(2) are the BS channel bandwidths of the two respective NR carriers. The channel spacing
can be adjusted depending on the channel raster to optimize performance in a particular deployment scenario.

5.4.1.2 Channel spacing for CA

For intra-band contiguously aggregated carriers, the channel spacing between adjacent component carriers shall be
multiple of least common multiple of channel raster and sub-carrier spacing.

The nominal channel spacing between two adjacent aggregated NR carriers is defined as follows:

For NR operating bands with 100 kHz channel raster:

BW Channel(1 )+BW Channel( 2)−2|GBChannel( 1)−GB Channel( 2 )|

Nominal channel spacing= ⌊ 0.6 ⌋ 0.3 [MHz ]

For NR operating bands with 15 kHz channel raster:

BW Channel(1 )+BW Channel( 2)−2|GBChannel( 1)−GB Channel( 2 )|

Nominal channel spacing=
⌊ 0 . 015∗2 n+1 ⌋ 0. 015∗2n [ MHz]

with

n=max ( μ1 , μ2 )

For NR operating bands with 60kHz channel raster:

BW Channel(1 )+BW Channel( 2)−2|GBChannel( 1)−GB Channel( 2 )|

Nominal channel spacing=
⌊ 0 . 06∗2 n+1 ⌋ 0. 06∗2n [ MHz ]

with

n=max ( μ1 , μ2 )−2

Where BWChannel(1) and BWChannel(2) are the BS channel bandwidths of the two respective NR component carriers
according to Table 5.3.2-1 and 5.3.2-2 with values in MHz, and the GBChannel(i) is the minimum guard band defined in
subclause 5.3.3, while 1 and 2 are the subcarrier spacing configurations of the component carriers as defined in TS
38.211.

The channel spacing for intra-band contiguous carrier aggregation can be adjusted to any multiple of least common
multiple of channel raster and sub-carrier spacing less than the nominal channel spacing to optimize performance in a
particular deployment scenario.

For intra-band non-contiguous carrier aggregation the channel spacing between two NR component carriers in different
sub-blocks shall be larger than the nominal channel spacing defined in this subclause.

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5.4.2 Channel raster

5.4.2.1 NR-ARFCN and channel raster

The global frequency raster defines a set of RF reference frequencies FREF. The RF reference frequency is used in
signalling to identify the position of RF channels, SS blocks and other elements. The global frequency raster is defined
for all frequencies from 0 to 100 GHz. The granularity of the global frequency raster is ΔFGlobal.

RF reference frequencies are designated by an NR Absolute Radio Frequency Channel Number (NR-ARFCN) in the
range [0…3279165] on the global frequency raster. The relation between the NR-ARFCN and the RF reference
frequency FREF in MHz is given by the following equation, where FREF-Offs and NRef-Offs are given in table 5.4.2.1-1 and
NREF is the NR-ARFCN.

FREF = FREF-Offs + ΔFGlobal (NREF – NREF-Offs)

Table 5.4.2.1-1: NR-ARFCN parameters for the global frequency raster

Frequency range (MHz) ΔFGlobal (kHz) FREF-Offs (MHz) NREF-Offs Range of NREF
0 – 3000 5 0 0 0 – 599999
3000 – 24250 15 3000 600000 600000 – 2016666
24250 – 100000 60 24250.08 2016667 2016667 – 3279165

The channel raster defines a subset of RF reference frequencies that can be used to identify the RF channel position in
the uplink and downlink. The RF reference frequency for an RF channel maps to a resource element on the carrier. For
each operating band, a subset of frequencies from the global frequency raster are applicable for that band and forms a
channel raster with a granularity ΔFRaster, which may be equal to or larger than ΔFGlobal.

For SUL bands and for the uplink of all FDD bands defined in table 5.2-1,

FREF,shift = FREF + Δshift, Δshift = 0 kHz or 7.5 kHz

where Δshift is signalled by the network in higher layer parameter frequencyShift7p5khz [11].

The mapping between the channel raster and corresponding resource element is given in subclause 5.4.2.2. The
applicable entries for each operating band are defined in subclause 5.4.2.3.

5.4.2.2 Channel raster to resource element mapping

The mapping between the RF reference frequency on the channel raster and the corresponding resource element is given
in table 5.4.2.2-1 and can be used to identify the RF channel position. The mapping depends on the total number of RBs
that are allocated in the channel and applies to both UL and DL. The mapping must apply to at least one numerology
supported by the BS.

Table 5.4.2.2-1: Channel Raster to Resource Element Mapping

N RB mod 2=0 N RB mod 2=1

Resource element index k 0 6
nPRB N RB N RB
Physical resource block number
nPRB = ⌊ ⌋2
nPRB = ⌊ ⌋
2

k , nPRB ,
N RB are as defined in TS 38.211 [9].

5.4.2.3 Channel raster entries for each operating band

The RF channel positions on the channel raster in each NR operating band are given through the applicable NR-
ARFCN in table 5.4.2.3-1 for FR1 and table 5.4.2.3-2 for FR2, using the channel raster to resource element mapping in
subclause 5.4.2.2.

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- For NR operating bands with 100 kHz channel raster, ΔFRaster = 20 × ΔFGlobal. In this case, every 20th NR-ARFCN
within the operating band are applicable for the channel raster within the operating band and the step size for
the channel raster in table 5.4.2.3-1 is given as <20>.

- For NR operating bands with 15 kHz channel raster below 3 GHz, ΔFRaster = I × ΔFGlobal , where I ϵ {3,6}. In this
case, every Ith NR-ARFCN within the operating band are applicable for the channel raster within the operating
band and the step size for the channel raster in table 5.4.2.3-1 is given as <I>.

- For NR operating bands with 15 kHz and 60 kHz channel raster above 3 GHz, ΔFRaster = I ×ΔFGlobal, where I ϵ {1,
2}. In this case, every Ith NR-ARFCN within the operating band are applicable for the channel raster within the
operating band and the step size for the channel raster in table 5.4.2.3-1 and table 5.4.2.3-2 is given as <I>.

- In frequency bands with two ΔFRaster, the higher ΔFRaster applies to channels using only the SCS that equals the
higher ΔFRaster.

Table 5.4.2.3-1: Applicable NR-ARFCN per operating band in FR1

NR ΔFRaster Uplink Downlink

Operating (kHz) Range of NREF Range of NREF
band (First – <Step size> – Last) (First – <Step size> – Last)
n1 100 384000 – <20> – 396000 422000 – <20> – 434000
n2 100 370000 – <20> – 382000 386000 – <20> – 398000
n3 100 342000 – <20> – 357000 361000 – <20> – 376000
n5 100 164800 – <20> – 169800 173800 – <20> – 178800
n7 100 500000 – <20> – 514000 524000 – <20> – 538000
n8 100 176000 – <20> – 183000 185000 – <20> – 192000
n12 100 139800 – <20> – 143200 145800 – <20> – 149200
n20 100 166400 – <20> – 172400 158200 – <20> – 164200
n25 100 370000 – <20> – 383000 386000 – <20> – 399000
n28 100 140600 – <20> – 149600 151600 – <20> – 160600
n34 100 402000 – <20> – 405000 402000 – <20> – 405000
n38 100 514000 – <20> – 524000 514000 – <20> – 524000
n39 100 376000 – <20> – 384000 376000 – <20> – 384000
n40 100 460000 – <20> – 480000 460000 – <20> – 480000
15 499200 – <3> – 537999 499200 – <3> – 537999
n41
30 499200 – <6> – 537996 499200 – <6> – 537996
n50 100 286400 – <20> – 303400 286400 – <20> – 303400
n51 100 285400 – <20> – 286400 285400 – <20> – 286400
n65 100 384000 – <20> – 402000 422000 – <20> – 440000
n66 100 342000 – <20> – 356000 422000 – <20> – 440000
n70 100 339000 – <20> – 342000 399000 – <20> – 404000
n71 100 132600 – <20> – 139600 123400 – <20> – 130400
n74 100 285400 – <20> – 294000 295000 – <20> – 303600
n75 100 N/A 286400 – <20> – 303400
n76 100 N/A 285400 – <20> – 286400
15 620000 – <1> – 680000 620000 – <1> – 680000
n77
30 620000 – <2> – 680000 620000 – <2> – 680000
15 620000 – <1> – 653333 620000 – <1> – 653333
n78
30 620000 – <2> – 653332 620000 – <2> – 653332
15 693334 – <1> – 733333 693334 – <1> – 733333
n79
30 693334 – <2> – 733332 693334 – <2> – 733332
n80 100 342000 – <20> – 357000 N/A
n81 100 176000 – <20> – 183000 N/A
n82 100 166400 – <20> – 172400 N/A
n83 100 140600 – <20> –149600 N/A
n84 100 384000 – <20> – 396000 N/A
n86 100 342000 – <20> – 356000 N/A

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Table 5.4.2.3-2: Applicable NR-ARFCN per operating band in FR2

NR ΔFRaster Uplink and Downlink

Operating (kHz) Range of NREF
band (First – <Step size> – Last)
60 2054166 – <1> – 2104165
n257
120 2054167 – <2> – 2104165
60 2016667 – <1> – 2070832
n258
120 2016667 – <2> – 2070831
60 2229166 – <1> – 2279165
n260
120 2229167 – <2> – 2279165
60 2070833 – <1> – 2084999
n261
120 2070833 – <2> – 2084999

5.4.3 Synchronization raster

5.4.3.1 Synchronization raster and numbering

The synchronization raster indicates the frequency positions of the synchronization block that can be used by the UE for
system acquisition when explicit signalling of the synchronization block position is not present.

A global synchronization raster is defined for all frequencies. The frequency position of the SS block is defined as SS REF
with corresponding number GSCN. The parameters defining the SSREF and GSCN for all the frequency ranges are in
table 5.4.3.1-1.

The resource element corresponding to the SS block reference frequency SSREF is given in subclause 5.4.3.2. The
synchronization raster and the subcarrier spacing of the synchronization block is defined separately for each band.

Table 5.4.3.1-1: GSCN parameters for the global frequency raster

SS block frequency position

Frequency range GSCN Range of GSCN
SSREF
N * 1200kHz + M * 50 kHz,
0 – 3000 MHz 3N + (M-3)/2 2 – 7498
N=1:2499, M ϵ {1,3,5} (Note)
3000 MHz + N * 1.44 MHz
3000 – 24250 MHz 7499 + N 7499 – 22255
N= 0:14756
24250.08 MHz + N * 17.28 MHz
24250 – 100000 MHz 22256 + N 22256 – 26639
N= 0:4383
NOTE: The default value for operating bands with SCS spaced channel raster is M=3.

5.4.3.2 Synchronization raster to synchronization block resource element mapping

The mapping between the synchronization raster and the corresponding resource element of the SS block is given in
table 5.4.3.2-1. The mapping depends on the total number of RBs that are allocated in the channel and applies to both
UL and DL.

Table 5.4.3.2-1: Synchronization Raster to SS block Resource Element Mapping

Resource element index k 0

Physical resource block number

nPRB of the SS block
nPRB =10

k , nPRB , are as defined in TS 38.211 [9].

5.4.3.3 Synchronization raster entries for each operating band

The synchronization raster for each band is give in table 5.4.3.3-1. The distance between applicable GSCN entries is
given by the <Step size> indicated in table 5.4.3.3-1 for FR1 and table 5.4.3.3-2 for FR2.

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Table 5.4.3.3-1: Applicable SS raster entries per operating band (FR1)

NR Operating band SS Block SCS SS Block pattern1 Range of GSCN

(First – <Step size> – Last)
n1 15 kHz Case A 5279 – <1> – 5419
n2 15 kHz Case A 4829 – <1> – 4969
n3 15 kHz Case A 4517 – <1> – 4693
15 kHz Case A 2177 – <1> – 2230
n5
30 kHz Case B 2183 – <1> – 2224
n7 15 kHz Case A 6554 – <1> – 6718
n8 15 kHz Case A 2318 – <1> – 2395
n12 15 kHz Case A 1828 – <1> – 1858
n20 15 kHz Case A 1982 – <1> – 2047
n25 15 kHz Case A 4829 – <1> – 4981
n28 15 kHz Case A 1901 – <1> – 2002
n34 15 kHz Case A 5030 – <1> – 5056
n38 15 kHz Case A 6431 – <1> – 6544
n39 15 kHz Case A 4706 – <1> – 4795
n40 15 kHz Case A 5756 – <1> – 5995
15 kHz Case A 6246 – <3> – 6717
n41
30 kHz Case C 6252 – <3> – 6714
n50 15 kHz Case A 3584 – <1> – 3787
n51 15 kHz Case A 3572 – <1> – 3574
n65 15 kHz Case A 5279 – <1> – 5494
15 kHz Case A 5279 – <1> – 5494
n66
30 kHz Case B 5285 – <1> – 5488
n70 15 kHz Case A 4993 – <1> – 5044
n71 15 kHz Case A 1547 – <1> – 1624
n74 15 kHz Case A 3692 – <1> – 3790
n75 15 kHz Case A 3584 – <1> – 3787
n76 15 kHz Case A 3572 – <1> – 3574
n77 30 kHz Case C 7711 – <1> – 8329
n78 30 kHz Case C 7711 – <1> – 8051
n79 30 kHz Case C 8480 – <16> – 8880
NOTE 1: SS Block pattern is defined in section 4.1 in TS 38.213 [10].

Table 5.4.3.3-2: Applicable SS raster entries per operating band (FR2)

NR Operating band SS Block SCS SS Block pattern1 Range of GSCN

(First – <Step size> – Last)
120 kHz Case D 22388 – <1> – 22558
n257
240 kHz Case E 22390 – <2> – 22556
120 kHz Case D 22257 – <1> – 22443
n258
240 kHz Case E 22258 – <2> – 22442
120 kHz Case D 22995 – <1> – 23166
n260
240 kHz Case E 22996 – <2> – 23164
120 kHz Case D 22446 – <1> – 22492
n261
240 kHz Case E 22446 – <2> – 22490
NOTE 1: SS Block pattern is defined in section 4.1 in TS 38.213 [10].

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6 Conducted transmitter characteristics

6.1 General
Unless otherwise stated, the conducted transmitter characteristics are specified at the antenna connector for BS type 1-C
and at the TAB connector for BS type 1-H, with a full complement of transceiver units for the configuration in normal
operating conditions.

For BS type 1-H the manufacturer shall declare the minimum number of supported geographical cells (i.e. geographical
areas covered by beams). The minimum number of supported geographical cells (Ncells) relates to the BS setting with the
minimum amount of cell splitting supported with transmission on all TAB connectors supporting the operating band, or
with minimum amount of transmitted beams.

For BS type 1-H manufacturer shall also declare TAB connector TX min cell groups. Every TAB connector of the BS
type 1-H supporting transmission in an operating band shall map to one TAB connector TX min cell group, where
mapping of TAB connectors to cells/beams is implementation dependent.

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

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

NTXU,countedpercell is used for scaling of basic limits and is derived as NTXU,countedpercell = NTXU,counted / Ncells

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 General
The BS conducted output power requirement is at antenna connector for BS type 1-C, or at TAB connector for BS type
1-H.

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: BS type 1-C rated output power limits for BS classes

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.

Table 6.2.1-2: BS type 1-H rated output power limits for BS classes

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.

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6.2.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-C

In normal conditions, Pmax,c,AC shall remain within +2 dB and -2 dB of the rated carrier output power Prated,c,AC, declared
by the manufacturer.

In extreme conditions, Pmax,c,AC shall remain within +2.5 dB and -2.5 dB of the rated carrier output power Prated,c,AC,
declared by the manufacturer.

In certain regions, the minimum requirement for normal conditions may apply also for some conditions outside the
range of conditions defined as normal.

6.2.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-H

In normal conditions, Pmax,c,TABC shall remain within +2 dB and -2 dB of the rated carrier output power Prated,c,TABC for each
TAB connector as declared by the manufacturer.

In extreme conditions, Pmax,c,TABC shall remain within +2.5 dB and -2.5 dB of the rated carrier output power Prated,c,TABC for
each TAB connector as declared by the manufacturer.

In certain regions, the minimum requirement for normal conditions may apply also for some conditions outside the
range of conditions defined as normal.

6.2.4 Additional requirements (regional)

In certain regions, additional regional requirements may apply.

6.3 Output power dynamics

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

Power control is used to limit the interference level.

6.3.2 RE power control dynamic range

6.3.2.1 General
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 output power (Pmax,c,TABC) for a specified reference condition.

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

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

6.3.2.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H

RE power control dynamic range:

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Table 6.3.2.2-1: RE power control dynamic range

Modulation scheme RE power control dynamic range

used on the RE (dB)
(down) (up)
QPSK (PDCCH) -6 +4
QPSK (PDSCH) -6 +3
16QAM (PDSCH) -3 +3
64QAM (PDSCH) 0 0
256QAM (PDSCH) 0 0
NOTE: The output power per carrier shall always be less or
equal to the maximum output power of the base
station.

6.3.3 Total power dynamic range

6.3.3.1 General
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.

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

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

NOTE: The upper limit of the dynamic range is the OFDM symbol power for a BS when transmitting on all RBs
at maximum output power. 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 for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H

The downlink (DL) total power dynamic range for each NR carrier shall be larger than or equal to the level in
table 6.3.3.2-1.

Table 6.3.3.2-1: Total power dynamic range

BS channel Total power dynamic range

bandwidth (MHz) (dB)
15 kHz SCS 30 kHz SCS 60 kHz SCS
5 13.9 10.4 N/A
10 17.1 13.8 10.4
15 18.9 15.7 12.5
20 20.2 17 13.8
25 21.2 18.1 14.9
30 22 18.9 15.7
40 23.3 20.2 17
50 24.3 21.2 18.1
60 N/A 22 18.9
70 N/A 22.7 19.6
80 N/A 23.3 20.2
90 N/A 23.8 20.8
100 N/A 24.3 21.3

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6.4 Transmit ON/OFF power

6.4.1 Transmitter OFF power

6.4.1.1 General
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 for BS type 1-C

For BS type 1-C, the requirements for transmitter OFF power spectral density shall be less than -85 dBm/MHz per
antenna connector.

6.4.1.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-H

For BS type 1-H, the requirements for transmitter OFF power spectral density shall be less than -85 dBm/MHz per TAB
connector.

6.4.2 Transmitter transient period

6.4.2.1 General
Transmitter transient period requirements apply only to TDD operation of NR BS.

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

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Transmitter output
power
ON power
level

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

OFF power
level

Transmitter
Tim
perio
transient
e
d
Transmitter Transmitter
OFF perio OFF perio
d d

Figure 6.4.2.1-1: Example of relations between transmitter ON period, transmitter OFF period and
transmitter transient period

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.

6.4.2.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H

For BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H, the transmitter transient period shall be shorter than the values listed in the minimum
requirement table 6.4.2.2-1.

Table 6.4.2.2-1: Minimum requirement for the transmitter transient period for BS type 1-C and
BS type 1-H

Transition Transient period length (µs)

OFF to ON 10
ON to OFF 10

6.4.2.3 Void

6.5 Transmitted signal quality

6.5.1 Frequency error

6.5.1.1 General
The requirements in subclause 6.5.1 apply to the transmitter ON period.

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

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.

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6.5.1.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H

For BS type 1-C and 1-H, the modulated carrier frequency of each NR carrier configured by the BS shall be accurate to
within the accuracy range given in table 6.5.1.2-1 observed over 1 ms.

Table 6.5.1.2-1: Frequency error minimum requirement

BS class Accuracy
Wide Area BS ±0.05 ppm
Medium Range BS ±0.1 ppm
Local Area BS ±0.1 ppm

6.5.2 Modulation quality

6.5.2.1 General
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. Details about how the EVM is determined are specified in Annex B.

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 for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H

For BS type 1-C and 1-H, the EVM levels of each NR carrier for different modulation schemes on PDSCH outlined in
table 6.5.2.2-1 shall be met using the frame structure described in subclause 6.5.2.3.

Table 6.5.2.2-1: EVM requirements for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H carrier

Modulation scheme for PDSCH Required EVM

QPSK 17.5 %
16QAM 12.5 %
64QAM 8%
256QAM 3.5 %

6.5.2.3 EVM frame structure for measurement

EVM shall be evaluated for each NR carrier over all allocated resource blocks and downlink subframes. Different
modulation schemes listed in table 6.5.2.2-1 shall be considered for rank 1.

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.

EVM measurements start on the third symbol of a slot (l=2) when the first symbol of that slot is a downlink symbol.

6.5.3 Time alignment error

6.5.3.1 General
This requirement shall apply to frame timing in TX diversity, MIMO transmission, carrier aggregation and their
combinations.

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

The TAE is specified for a specific set of signals/transmitter configuration/transmission mode.

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.

6.5.3.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-C and 1-H

For MIMO or TX diversity transmissions, at each carrier frequency, TAE shall not exceed 65 ns.

For intra-band contiguous carrier aggregation, with or without MIMO or TX diversity, TAE shall not exceed 260ns.

For intra-band non-contiguous carrier aggregation, with or without MIMO or TX diversity, TAE shall not exceed 3µs.

For inter-band carrier aggregation, with or without MIMO or TX diversity, TAE shall not exceed 3µs.

Table 6.5.3.2-1: Void

Table 6.5.3.2-2: Void

Table 6.5.3.2-3: Void

6.6 Unwanted emissions

6.6.1 General
Unwanted emissions consist of out-of-band emissions and spurious emissions according to ITU definitions [2]. In ITU
terminology, out of band emissions are unwanted emissions immediately outside the BS 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)

BS type 1- FDL,high – FDL,low < 100 MHz 10
H 100 MHz £ FDL,high – FDL,low £ 900 MHz 40
BS type 1- FDL,high – FDL,low £ 200 MHz 10
C 200 MHz < FDL,high – FDL,low £ 900 MHz 40

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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.

6.6.2 Occupied bandwidth

6.6.2.1 General
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 /2 of the total mean transmitted power. See
also Recommendation ITU-R SM.328 [3].

The value of /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 requirement for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H

The occupied bandwidth for each NR carrier shall be less than the BS channel bandwidth. For intra-band contiguous
CA, the occupied bandwidth shall be less than or equal the Aggregated BS Channel Bandwidth.

6.6.3 Adjacent Channel Leakage Power Ratio

6.6.3.1 General
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 6.6.3.2-2a, while the CACLR requirement in subclause 6.6.3.2 shall
apply in sub block gaps for the frequency ranges defined in table 6.6.3.2-3.

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 6.6.3.2-2a, while the CACLR requirement in subclause 6.6.3.2 shall apply in Inter RF
Bandwidth gaps for the frequency ranges defined in table 6.6.3.2-3.

The requirement shall apply during the transmitter ON period.

6.6.3.2 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 6.6.3.2-1.

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Table 6.6.3.2-1: 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, 25, 30, 40, BWChannel NR of same BW Square (BWConfig) 45 dB
50, 60, 70, 80, 90,100 (Note 2)
2 x BWChannel NR of same BW Square (BWConfig) 45 dB
(Note 2)
BWChannel /2 + 2.5 MHz 5 MHz E-UTRA Square (4.5 MHz) 45 dB
(Note 3)
BWChannel /2 + 7.5 MHz 5 MHz E-UTRA Square (4.5 MHz) 45 dB
(Note 3)
NOTE 1: BWChannel and BWConfig 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 (BWConfig).
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 6.6.3.2-2.

Table 6.6.3.2-2: 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 6.6.3.2-2a.

Table 6.6.3.2-2a: Base Station ACLR limit in non-contiguous spectrum or multiple bands

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

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

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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 6.6.3.2-3 and the filters on the assigned
channels are defined in table 6.6.3.2-4.

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 6.6.3.2-3.

Table 6.6.3.2-3: Base Station CACLR limit

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

bandwidth of Inter RF centre frequency adjacent adjacent channel limit
lowest/highest NR Bandwidth gap offset below or above channel frequency and
carrier transmitted size (Wgap) the sub-block or carrier corresponding filter
BWChannel (MHz) where the limit Base Station RF bandwidth
applies (MHz) Bandwidth edge
(inside the gap)
5, 10, 15, 20 5 ≤ Wgap < 15 2.5 MHz 5 MHz NR Square (BWConfig) 45 dB
(Note 3) (Note 2)
5 ≤ Wgap < 45
(Note 4)
10 < Wgap < 20 7.5 MHz 5 MHz NR Square (BWConfig) 45 dB
(Note 3) (Note 2)
10 ≤ Wgap < 50
(Note 4)
25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 20 ≤ Wgap < 60 10 MHz 20 MHz NR Square (BWConfig) 45 dB
80,90, 100 (Note 4) (Note 2)
20 ≤ Wgap < 30
(Note 3)

40 < Wgap < 80 30 MHz 20 MHz NR Square (BWConfig) 45 dB

(Note 4) (Note 2)
40 ≤ Wgap < 50
(Note 3)
NOTE 1: BWConfig is the transmission bandwidth configuration of the assumed adjacent channel carrier.
NOTE 2: With SCS that provides largest transmission bandwidth configuration (BWConfig).
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 6.6.3.2-3a.

Table 6.6.3.2-3a: 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

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Table 6.6.3.2-4: 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

6.6.3.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-C

The ACLR (CACLR) absolute basic limits in table 6.6.3.2-2, 6.6.3.2-3a or the ACLR (CACLR) limits in table 6.6.3.2-
1, 6.6.3.2-2a or 6.6.3.2-3, whichever is less stringent, shall apply for each antenna connector.

6.6.3.4 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-H

The ACLR (CACLR) absolute basic limits in table 6.6.3.2-2 + X, 6.6.3.2-3a + X (where X = 10log10(NTXU,countedpercell),
unless stated differently in regional regulation) or the ACLR (CACLR) limits in table 6.6.3.2-1, 6.6.3.2-2a or 6.6.3.2-3,
whichever is less stringent, shall apply for each TAB connector TX min cell group.

NOTE: Conformance to the BS type 1-H ACLR requirement 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 basic 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 basic 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 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 General
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.

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Basic limits are specified in the tables below, where:

- f is the separation between the channel edge frequency and the nominal -3dB 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.

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

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 tables subclause
6.6.4.2.1 to 6.6.4.2.4 below, where in this case:

- f 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.

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

For a multi-band connector, the operating band unwanted emission 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 limits 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 (fmax), 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 tables subcluase 6.6.4.2.1 to
6.6.4.2.4 below, where in this case:

- f 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.

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

For Wide Area BS, the requirements of either subclause 6.6.4.2.1 (Category A limits) or subclause 6.6.4.2.2 (Category
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For Medium Range BS, the requirements in subclause 6.6.4.2.3 shall apply (Category A and B).

For Local Area BS, the requirements of subclause 6.6.4.2.4 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 Basic limits

6.6.4.2.1 Basic limits for Wide Area BS (Category A)

For BS operating in Bands n5, n8, n12, n28, n71, basic limits are specified in table 6.6.4.2.1-1.

Table 6.6.4.2.1-1: Wide Area BS operating band unwanted emission limits

(NR bands below 1 GHz) for Category A

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

measurement filter measurement filter centre bandwidth
-3dB point, f frequency, f_offset
0 MHz  f < 5 MHz 0.05 MHz  f_offset < 5.05 MHz 7  f _ offset  100 kHz
 7 dBm     0.05 dB
5  MHz 
5 MHz  f < 5.05 MHz  f_offset < -14 dBm 100 kHz
min(10 MHz, fmax) min(10.05 MHz, f_offsetmax)
10 MHz  f  fmax 10.05 MHz  f_offset < f_offsetmax -13 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 f ≥ 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 fmax < 10 MHz.

For BS operating in Bands n1, n2, n3, n7, n25, n34, n38, n39, n40, n41, n50, n65, n66, n70, n74, n75, n77, n78, n79,
basic limits are specified in table 6.6.4.2.1-2:

Table 6.6.4.2.1-2: Wide Area BS operating band unwanted emission limits

(NR bands above 1 GHz) for Category A

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

measurement filter measurement filter centre bandwidth
-3dB point, f frequency, f_offset
0 MHz  f < 5 MHz 0.05 MHz  f_offset < 5.05 MHz 7  f _ offset  100 kHz
 7 dBm     0.05 dB
5  MHz 
5 MHz  f < 5.05 MHz  f_offset < -14 dBm 100 kHz
min(10 MHz, fmax) min(10.05 MHz, f_offsetmax)
10 MHz  f  fmax 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 f ≥ 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 fmax < 10 MHz.

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6.6.4.2.2 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.

6.6.4.2.2.1 Category B requirements (Option 1)

For BS operating in Bands n5, n8, n12, n20, n28, n71, the basic limits are specified in table 6.6.4.2.2.1-1:

Table 6.6.4.2.2.1-1: Wide Area BS operating band unwanted emission limits

(NR bands below 1 GHz) for Category B

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

measurement filter measurement filter centre bandwidth
-3dB point, f frequency, f_offset
0 MHz  f < 5 MHz 0.05 MHz  f_offset < 5.05 MHz 7  f _ offset  100 kHz
 7 dBm     0.05 dB
5  MHz 
5 MHz  f < 5.05 MHz  f_offset < -14 dBm 100 kHz
min(10 MHz, fmax) min(10.05 MHz, f_offsetmax)
10 MHz  f  fmax 10.05 MHz  f_offset < f_offsetmax -16 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, 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 f ≥ 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 fmax < 10 MHz.

For BS operating in Bands n1, n2, n3, n7, n25, n34, n38, n39, n40, n41, n50, n65, n66, n70, n75, n77, n78, n79, basic
limits are specified in tables 6.6.4.2.2.1-2:

Table 6.6.4.2.2.1-2: Wide Area BS operating band unwanted emission limits

(NR bands above 1 GHz) for Category B

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

measurement filter measurement filter centre bandwidth
-3dB point, f frequency, f_offset
0 MHz  f < 5 MHz 0.05 MHz  f_offset < 5.05 MHz 7  f _ offset  100 kHz
 7 dBm     0.05 dB
5  MHz 
5 MHz  f < 5.05 MHz  f_offset < -14 dBm 100 kHz
min(10 MHz, fmax) min(10.05 MHz, f_offsetmax)
10 MHz  f  fmax 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 f ≥ 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 fmax < 10 MHz.

6.6.4.2.2.2 Category B requirements (Option 2)

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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, n65 basic limits are specified in Table 6.6.4.2.2.2-1:

Table 6.6.4.2.2.2-1: Regional Wide Area BS operating band unwanted emission limits for Category B

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

measurement filter measurement filter centre bandwidth
-3dB point, f frequency, f_offset
0 MHz  f < 0.2 MHz 0.015 MHz  f_offset < 0.215 MHz -14 dBm 30 kHz
0.2 MHz  f < 1 MHz 0.215 MHz  f_offset < 1.015 MHz f offset 30 kHz
−14 dBm−15⋅
MHz ( −0 . 215 dB )
(Note 4) 1.015 MHz  f_offset < 1.5 MHz -26 dBm 30 kHz
1 MHz  f  1.5 MHz  f_offset < -13 dBm 1 MHz
min( 10 MHz, fmax) min(10.5 MHz, f_offsetmax)
10 MHz  f  fmax 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 f ≥ 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 fmax < 10 MHz.
NOTE 4: This frequency range ensures that the range of values of f_offset is continuous.

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

For Medium Range BS, basic limits are specified in table 6.6.4.2.3-1 and table 6.6.4.2.3-2.

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 6.6.4.2.3-1: Medium Range BS operating band unwanted emission limits, 31< Prated,x  38 dBm

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

measurement filter measurement filter centre bandwidth
-3dB point, f frequency, f_offset
0 MHz  f < 5 MHz 0.05 MHz  f_offset < 5.05 MHz 100 kHz
7 f offset
Prated , x −53 dB− (
5 MHz )
−0.05 dB

5 MHz  f < min(10 5.05 MHz  f_offset < min(10.05 Prated,x - 60dB 100 kHz
MHz, Δfmax) MHz, f_offsetmax)
10 MHz  f  fmax 10.05 MHz  f_offset < f_offsetmaxMin(Prated,x - 60dB, -25dBm) (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 f ≥ 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 fmax < 10 MHz.

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Table 6.6.4.2.3-2: Medium Range BS operating band unwanted emission limits, Prated,x  31 dBm

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

measurement filter measurement filter centre bandwidth
-3dB point, f frequency, f_offset
0 MHz  f < 5 MHz 0.05 MHz  f_offset < 5.05 MHz 7 f offset 100 kHz
-22 dBm− (
5 MHz )
−0 . 05 dB
5 MHz  f < min(10 5.05 MHz  f_offset < min(10.05 -29 dBm 100 kHz
MHz, Δfmax) MHz, f_offsetmax)
10 MHz  f  fmax 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 f ≥ 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 fmax < 10 MHz.

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

For Local Area BS, basic limits are specified in table 6.6.4.2.4-1.

Table 6.6.4.2.4-1: Local Area BS operating band unwanted emission limits

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

measurement filter measurement filter centre bandwidth
-3dB point, f frequency, f_offset
0 MHz  f < 5 MHz 0.05 MHz  f_offset < 5.05 MHz 7 f offset 100 kHz
−30 dBm− (
5 MHz
−0 .05 dB )
5 MHz  f < min(10 5.05 MHz  f_offset < min(10.05 -37 dBm 100 kHz
MHz, Δfmax) MHz, f_offsetmax)
10 MHz  f  fmax 10.05 MHz  f_offset < f_offsetmax -37 dBm (Note 10) 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 f ≥ 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 fmax < 10 MHz.

6.6.4.2.5 Basic limits for additional requirements

6.6.4.2.5.1 Limits in FCC Title 47
In addition to the requirements in subclauses 6.6.4.2.1, 6.6.4.2.2, 6.6.4.2.3 and 6.6.4.2.4, the BS may have to comply
with the applicable emission limits established by FCC Title 47 [8], when deployed in regions where those limits are
applied, and under the conditions declared by the manufacturer.

6.6.4.2.5.2 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 6.6.4.2.5.2-1, a basic limits PEM,N is 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.

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Table 6.6.4.2.5.2-1: 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.

6.6.4.3 Minimum requirements for 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 subclause 6.6.4.2.

6.6.4.4 Minimum requirements for 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 subclause 6.6.4.2, 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:

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 General
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 6.6.1-1. 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 [2].

For a multi-band connector, for 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).

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6.6.5.2.1 General transmitter spurious emissions requirements

The basic limits of either table 6.6.5.2.1-1 (Category A limits) or table 6.6.5. 2.1-2 (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.

Table 6.6.5.2.1-1: 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.

Table 6.6.5.2.1-2: 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 is reaching beyond 12.75 GHz.
NOTE 4: This spurious frequency range applies only to BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H.

6.6.5.2.2 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 spurious emission basic limits are provided in table 6.6.5.2.2-1.

Table 6.6.5.2.2-1: BS spurious emissions basic limits for protection of the BS receiver

BS class Frequency Basic limits Measurement Note

range bandwidth
Wide Area BS FUL,low – FUL,high -96 dBm 100 kHz
Medium Range BS FUL,low – FUL,high -91 dBm 100 kHz
Local Area BS FUL,low – FUL,high -88 dBm 100 kHz

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6.6.5.2.3 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 4.5.

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.

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The spurious emission basic limits are provided in table 6.6.5.2.3 -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 6.6.5.2.3 -1 apply for each supported operating band.

Table 6.6.5.2.3-1: BS spurious emissions basic limits for BS for co-existence with systems operating
in other frequency bands

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System type Frequency range Basic Measurement Note

for NR to co- for co-existence limits 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 6.6.5.2.2.
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 6.6.5.2.2.
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 6.6.5.2.2.
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 6.6.5.2.2.
UTRA FDD 2110 – 2170 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
Band I or band n1 or n65
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 or n65, since it is already covered by the
n1 requirement in subclause 6.6.5.2.2.
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 6.6.5.2.2.
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 6.6.5.2.2.
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 6.6.5.2.2.
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 6.6.5.2.2.
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 6.6.5.2.2.
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 6.6.5.2.2.
n8
1844.9 – 1879.9 -52 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
UTRA FDD MHz band n3.
Band IX or

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1749.9 – 1784.9 -49 dBm 1 MHz This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
E-UTRA Band
MHz band n3, since it is already covered by the
9
requirement in subclause 6.6.5.2.2.
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 6.6.5.2.2.
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 subclause 6.6.5.2.2.
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 6.6.5.2.2.
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 6.6.5.2.2. For BS operating
in Band n2, it applies for 1910 MHz to 1915 MHz,
while the rest is covered in subclause 6.6.5.2.2.
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
6.6.5.2.2.
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 6.6.5.2.2.
E-UTRA Band 717 – 728 MHz -52 dBm 1 MHz
29
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

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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 or NR Band band n1 or n65.
n65 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
6.6.5.2.2.
This requirement does not apply to BS operating in
band n65, since it is already covered by the
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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 6.6.5.2.2.
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 6.6.5.2.2.
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 6.6.5.2.2.
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 6.6.5.2.2.
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, n74 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 clause, except for the cases where the noted
requirements apply to a BS operating in Band n28, the co-existence requirements in table 6.6.5.2.3 -1 do
not apply for the ΔfOBUE frequency range immediately outside the downlink operating band (see table 5.2-
1). Emission limits for this excluded frequency range may be covered by local or regional requirements.

NOTE 2: Table 6.6.5.2.3 -1 assumes that two operating bands, where the frequency ranges in 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: 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 spurious emission basic limit for this requirement is:

Table 6.6.5.2.3-2: 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 – 1915.7 MHz

Table 6.6.5.2.3-3: Void

In certain regions, the following requirement may apply to NR BS operating in Band n50 and n75 within the 1432 –
1452 MHz, and in Band n51 and Band n76. The basic limit is specified in Table 6.6.5.2.3-4. 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 6.6.5.2.3-4: Additional operating band unwanted emission basic limit for NR BS operating in
Band n50 and n75 within 1432 – 1452 MHz, and in Band n51 and n76

Filter centre frequency, Ffilter 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 and n75 within 1492-1517
MHz and in Band n74 within 1492-1518 MHz. The maximum level of emissions, measured on centre frequencies Ffilter
with filter bandwidth according to Table 6.6.5.2.3-5, shall be defined according to the basic limits PEM,n50/n75,a nor
PEM,n50/n75,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 basic Measurement

limits (dBm) bandwidth
1518.5 MHz ≤ Ffilter ≤ 1519.5 MHz PEM, n50/n75,a 1 MHz
1520.5 MHz ≤ Ffilter ≤ 1558.5 MHz PEM,n50/n75,b 1 MHz

NOTE: The regional requirement, included in [12], 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 Annex E.

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6.6.5.2.4 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
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The basic limits are in table 6.6.5.2.4-1 for a BS where requirements for co-location with a BS type listed in the first
column apply, depending on the declared Base Station class. For a multi-band connector, the exclusions and conditions
in the Note column of table 6.6.5.2.4-1 shall apply for each supported operating band.

Table 6.6.5.2.4-1: BS spurious emissions basic limits for BS co-located with another BS

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Type of co-located BS Frequency range for Basic limits Measurement Note

co-location bandwidth
requirement WA BS MR BS LA BS
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 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 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 n51, n74 or
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 or NR 1920 – 2010 MHz -96 -91 -88 100 kHz
Band n65 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 or 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 clause, the co-location requirements in
table 6.6.5.2.4-1 do not apply for the frequency range extending ΔfOBUE immediately outside the BS
transmit frequency range of a downlink operating band (see 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 [4].

NOTE 2: Table 6.6.5.2.4-1 assumes that two operating bands, where the corresponding BS transmit and receive
frequency ranges in 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.

6.6.5.3 Minimum requirements for 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 6.6.5.2.

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6.6.5.4 Minimum requirements for 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 6.6.5.2, 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 General
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
intermodulation requirement.

6.7.2 Minimum requirements for BS type 1-C

6.7.2.1 Co-location minimum requirements

For BS type 1-C, the wanted signal and interfering signal centre frequency is specified in table 6.7.2.1-1, 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.

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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 (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 6.7.2.1-1.

Table 6.7.2.1-1: 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 supported minimum BS
channel bandwidth (BWChannel) 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
lower/upper edge of the wanted signal or edge of sub-
block inside a sub-block gap
( 12 )
f offset =±BW Channel n−
, for n=1, 2
and 3
NOTE: Interfering signal positions that are partially or completely outside of any downlink
operating band of the base station 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. In case that none of the interfering signal
positions fall completely within the frequency range of the downlink operating band, TS
38.141-1 [5] provides further guidance regarding appropriate test requirements.

6.7.2.2 Additional requirements

TBD

6.7.3 Minimum requirements for BS type 1-H

6.7.3.1 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 6.7.3.1-1

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 (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.

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Table 6.7.3.1-1: 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 offset from the
lower/upper edge of the wanted signal or edge of sub-
block inside a gap
( 12 )
f offset =±BW Channel n−
, for n=1, 2
and 3
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. In case that none of the interfering signal
positions fall completely within the frequency range of the downlink operating band, TS
38.141-1 [5] provides further guidance regarding appropriate test requirements.

6.7.3.2 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 6.7.3.2-1.

Table 6.7.3.2-1: 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 base station
manufacturer (Note 2).
Frequency offset between interfering signal and wanted 0 MHz
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.

6.7.3.3 Additional requirements

TBD

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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 radiated 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.

7.2 Reference sensitivity level

7.2.1 General
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 requirements for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H

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 7.2.2-1 for Wide Area BS, in table 7.2.2-2 for Medium Range BS and in
table 7.2.2-3 for Local Area BS.

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Table 7.2.2-1: NR Wide Area BS reference sensitivity levels

Sub-carrier Reference measurement channel Reference sensitivity power

BS channel bandwidth
spacing (kHz) level, PREFSENS
(MHz)
(dBm)
5, 10, 15 15 G-FR1-A1-1 -101.7
10, 15 30 G- FR1-A1-2 -101.8
10, 15 60 G- FR1-A1-3 -98.9
20, 25, 30, 40, 50 15 G- FR1-A1-4 -95.3
20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 30
G- FR1-A1-5 -95.6
70, 80, 90, 100
20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 60
G- FR1-A1-6 -95.7
70, 80, 90, 100
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 7.2.2-2: NR Medium Area BS reference sensitivity levels

Sub-carrier Reference measurement channel Reference sensitivity power

BS channel bandwidth
spacing (kHz) level, PREFSENS
(MHz)
(dBm)
5, 10, 15 15 G- FR1-A1-1 -96.7
10, 15 30 G- FR1-A1-2 -96.8
10, 15 60 G- FR1-A1-3 -93.9
20, 25, 30, 40, 50 15 G- FR1-A1-4 -90.3
20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 30
G- FR1-A1-5 -90.6
70, 80, 90, 100
20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 60
G- FR1-A1-6 -90.7
70, 80, 90, 100
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 7.2.2-3: NR Local Area BS reference sensitivity levels

Sub-carrier Reference measurement channel Reference sensitivity power

BS channel bandwidth
spacing (kHz) level, PREFSENS
(MHz)
(dBm)
5, 10, 15 15 G- FR1-A1-1 -93.7
10, 15 30 G- FR1-A1-2 -93.8
10, 15 60 G- FR1-A1-3 -90.9
20, 25, 30, 40, 50 15 G- FR1-A1-4 -87.3
20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 30
G- FR1-A1-5 -87.6
70, 80, 90, 100
20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 60
G- FR1-A1-6 -87.7
70, 80, 90, 100
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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7.3 Dynamic range

7.3.1 General
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 for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H

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.

Table 7.3.2-1: 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 -70.7
5 -82.5 AWGN
30 G- FR1-A2-2 -71.4
15 G-FR1-A2-1 -70.7
10 30 G- FR1-A2-2 -71.4 -79.3 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-3 -68.4
15 G-FR1-A2-1 -70.7
15 30 G- FR1-A2-2 -71.4 -77.5 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-3 -68.4
15 G- FR1-A2-4 -64.5
20 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -64.5 -76.2 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -64.8
15 G- FR1-A2-4 -64.5
25 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -64.5 -75.2 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -64.8
15 G- FR1-A2-4 -64.5
30 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -64.5 -74.4 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -64.8
15 G- FR1-A2-4 -64.5
40 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -64.5 -73.1 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -64.8
15 G- FR1-A2-4 -64.5
50 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -64.5 -72.2 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -64.8
30 G- FR1-A2-5 -64.5
60 -71.4 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -64.8
30 G- FR1-A2-5 -64.5
70 -70.8 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -64.8
30 G- FR1-A2-5 -64.5
80 -70.1 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -64.8
30 G- FR1-A2-5 -64.5
90 -69.6 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -64.8
30 G- FR1-A2-5 -64.5
100 -69.1 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -64.8
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 7.3.2-2: 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 -65.7
5 -77.5 AWGN
30 G- FR1-A2-2 -66.4
15 G-FR1-A2-1 -65.7
10 30 G- FR1-A2-2 -66.4 -74.3 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-3 -63.4
15 G-FR1-A2-1 -65.7
15 30 G- FR1-A2-2 -66.4 -72.5 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-3 -63.4
15 G- FR1-A2-4 -59.5
20 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -59.5 -71.2 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -59.8
15 G- FR1-A2-4 -59.5
25 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -59.5 -70.2 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -59.8
15 G- FR1-A2-4 -59.5
30 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -59.5 -69.4 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -59.8
15 G- FR1-A2-4 -59.5
40 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -59.5 -68.1 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -59.8
15 G- FR1-A2-4 -59.5
50 30 G- FR1-A2-5 --59.5 -67.2 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -59.8
30 G- FR1-A2-5 -59.5
60 -66.4 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -59.8
30 G- FR1-A2-5 -59.5
70 -65.8 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -59.8
30 G- FR1-A2-5 -59.5
80 -65.1 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -59.8
30 G- FR1-A2-5 -59.5
90 -64.6 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -59.8
30 G- FR1-A2-5 -59.5
100 -64.1 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -59.8
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 7.3.2-3: 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 -62.7
5 -74.5 AWGN
30 G- FR1-A2-2 -63.4
15 G-FR1-A2-1 -62.7
10 30 G- FR1-A2-2 -63.4 -71.3 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-3 -60.4
15 G-FR1-A2-1 -62.7
15 30 G- FR1-A2-2 -63.4 -69.5 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-3 -60.4
15 G- FR1-A2-4 -56.5
20 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -56.5 -68.2 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -56.8
15 G- FR1-A2-4 -56.5
25 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -56.5 -67.2 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -56.8
15 G- FR1-A2-4 -56.5
30 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -56.5 -66.4 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -56.8
15 G- FR1-A2-4 -56.5
40 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -56.5 -65.1 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -56.8
15 G- FR1-A2-4 -56.5
50 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -56.5 -64.2 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -56.8
30 G- FR1-A2-5 -56.5
60 -63.4 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -56.8
30 G- FR1-A2-5 -56.5 -62.8
70 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -56.8
30 G- FR1-A2-5 -56.5
80 -62.1 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -56.8
30 G- FR1-A2-5 -56.5
90 -61.6 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -56.8
30 G- FR1-A2-5 -56.5
100 -61.1 AWGN
60 G- FR1-A2-6 -56.8
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 General
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 for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H

The throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channel.

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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 7.4.1.2-1 and the frequency offset between the wanted and interfering signal in table
7.4.1.2-2 for ACS. The reference measurement channel for the wanted signal is identified in table 7.2.2-1, 7.2.2-2 and
7.2.2-3 for each BS channel bandwidth and further specified in annex A. The characteristics of the interfering signal is
further specified in annex D.

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.

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 7.4.1.2-
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 7.4.1.2-2. The interfering signal
offset is defined relative to the Base Station RF Bandwidth edges inside the Inter RF Bandwidth gap.

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 7.4.1.2-1: 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 tables 7.2.2-1, 7.2.2-2, 7.2.2-3

Table 7.4.1.2-2: 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

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7.4.1.4 Void

7.4.2 In-band blocking

7.4.2.1 General
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 for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H

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 7.4.2.2-1, 7.4.2.2-2 and 7.4.2.2-3 for general blocking and narrowband blocking requirements. The reference
measurement channel for the wanted signal is identified in subclause 7.2.2 for each BS channel bandwidth and further
specified in annex A. The characteristics of the interfering signal is further specified in annex D.

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.

The in-band blocking requirement shall apply from FUL,low - ΔfOOB to FUL,high + ΔfOOB, excluding the downlink frequency
range of the FDD operating band. The ΔfOOB for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H is defined in table 7.4.2.2-0.

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 7.4.2.2-0: ΔfOOB offset for NR operating bands

BS type Operating band characteristics ΔfOOB (MHz)

BS type 1- FUL,high – FUL,low ≤ 200 MHz 20
C 200 MHz < FUL,high – FUL,low ≤ 900 MHz 60
BS type 1- FUL,high – FUL,low < 100 MHz 20
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 tables 7.4.2.2-1. 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 shall apply 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 tables 7.4.2.2-1.

For a BS operating in non-contiguous spectrum within any operating band, the narrowband blocking requirement shall
apply 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 7.4.2.2-3. 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 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 7.4.2.2-
3. The interfering signal offset is defined relative to the Base Station RF Bandwidth edges inside the Inter RF
Bandwidth gap.

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Table 7.4.2.2-1: 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 tables 7.2.2-1, 7.2.2-2 and 7.2.2-3.

Table 7.4.2.2-2: Base Station narrowband blocking 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, 25, 30, PREFSENS + 6 dB Wide Area: -49
40, 50, 60, 70, Medium Range: -44
80,90, 100 (Note 1) 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 tables 7.2.2-1, 7.2.2-2 and 7.2.2-3.

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Table 7.4.2.2-3: 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.

7.4.2.3 Void

7.4.2.4 Void

7.5 Out-of-band blocking

7.5.1 General
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.

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7.5.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H

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 BS
channel bandwidth and further specified in annex A. The characteristics of the interfering signal is further specified in
annex D.

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 FDD operating band. The ΔfOOB for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H is
defined in table 7.4.2.2-0.

Minimum conducted requirement is defined at the antenna connector for BS type 1-C and at the TAB connector for BS
type 1-H.

For a multi-band connector, 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 7.4.2.2 shall be excluded from the out-of-band blocking requirement.

Table 7.5.2-1: Out-of-band blocking performance requirement for NR

Wanted Signal Interfering Type of Interfering

mean power Signal mean Signal
(dBm) power (dBm)
PREFSENS +6 dB -15 CW carrier
(Note)
NOTE: PREFSENS depends on the BS channel bandwidth as
specified in Table 7.2.2-1, 7.2.2-2, and 7.2.2-3.

7.5.3 Co-location minimum requirements for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H
This additional blocking requirement may be applied for the protection of NR BS receivers when GSM, CDMA,
UTRA, E-UTRA or NR BS operating in a different frequency band are co-located with a NR BS. The requirement is
applicable to all BS 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 type 1-C antenna connector or BS type 1-H TAB connector input using the
parameters in Table 7.5.3-1 for all the BS classes. The reference measurement channel for the wanted signal is
identified in Tables 7.2.2-1, 7.2.2-2 and 7.2.2-3 for each BS channel bandwidth and further specified in Annex A. The
characteristics of the interfering signal is further specified in annex D.

The 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
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Table 7.5.3-1: 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 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).

7.5.4 Void

7.6 Receiver spurious emissions

7.6.1 General
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.

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. 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 Basic limits

The receiver spurious emissions basic limits are provided in table 7.6.2-1.

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Table 7.6.2-1: General BS receiver spurious emissions limits

Spurious frequency Basic limits Measurement Note

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: 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 2: For multi-band connectors, the exclusion applies for all supported operating bands for those
antenna connectors / TAB connectors.

7.6.3 Minimum requirement for 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 7.6.2-1.

7.6.4 Minimum requirement for 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.

Or

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 General
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 for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H

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 7.7.2-1 and 7.7.2-2 for intermodulation
performance and in tables 7.7.2-3, and 7.7.2-4 for narrowband intermodulation performance. The reference

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measurement channel for the wanted signal is identified in tables 7.2.2-1, 7.2.2-2 and 7.2.2-3 for each BS channel
bandwidth and further specified in annex A. The characteristics of the interfering signal is further specified in annex D.

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 shall 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 shall apply 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 7.7.2-2 or 7.7.2-4. The interfering signal offset is defined relative to the
sub-block edges inside the sub-block gap.

For a multi-band connector, the intermodulation requirement shall apply 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 multi-band connector, the narrowband intermodulation requirement shall apply 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 7.7.2-2 and 7.7.2-4. The
interfering signal offset is defined relative to the Base Station RF Bandwidth edges inside the Inter RF Bandwidth gap.

Table 7.7.2-1: 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 7.7.2-2
Local Area BS PREFSENS +6 dB -44
NOTE 1: PREFSENS depends on the BS class and on the BS channel bandwidth, see subclause 7.2.

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Table 7.7.2-2: Interfering signals for intermodulation requirement

Interfering signal
BS channel
centre frequency
bandwidth of
offset from the
the
lower/upper Base Type of interfering signal
lowest/highes
Station RF
t carrier
Bandwidth edge
received
(MHz)
(MHz)
±7.5 CW
5 5 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±17.5
signal (Note 1)
±7.45 CW
10 5 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±17.5
signal (Note 1)
±7.43 CW
15 5 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±17.5
signal (Note 1)
±7.38 CW
20 5 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±17.5
signal (Note 1)
±7.45 CW
25 20MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±25
signal (Note 2)
±7.43 CW
30 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±25
signal (Note 2)
±7.45 CW
40 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±25
signal (Note 2)
±7.35 CW
50 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±25
signal (Note 2)
±7.49 CW
60 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±25
signal (Note 2)
±7.42 CW
70 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±25
signal (Note 2)
±7.44 CW
80 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±25
signal (Note 2)
±7.43 CW
90 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±25
signal (Note 2)
±7.45 CW
100 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±25
signal (Note 2)
NOTE 1: Number of RBs is 25 for 15 kHz subcarrier spacing and 10
for 30 kHz subcarrier spacing.
NOTE 2: Number of RBs is 100 for 15 kHz subcarrier spacing, 50 for
30 kHz subcarrier spacing and 24 for 60 kHz subcarrier
spacing.

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Table 7.7.2-3: Narrowband intermodulation performance requirement in FR1

Wanted signal mean Interfering signal

BS type Type of interfering signal
power (dBm) mean power (dBm)
PREFSENS + 6dB
Wide Area BS -52
(Note 1)
PREFSENS + 6dB
Medium Range BS -47 See Table 7.7.2-4
(Note 2)
PREFSENS + 6dB
Local Area BS -44
(Note 3)
NOTE 1: PREFSENS depends on the BS channel bandwidth as specified in table 7.2.2-1.
NOTE 2: PREFSENS depends on the BS channel bandwidth as specified in table 7.2.2-2.
NOTE 3: PREFSENS depends on the BS channel bandwidth as specified in table 7.2.2-3.

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Table 7.7.2-4: Interfering signals for narrowband intermodulation requirement in FR1

Interfering RB
BS channel centre frequency
bandwidth of offset from the
the lower/upper Base
lowest/highes Station RF Type of interfering signal
t carrier Bandwidth edge or
received sub-block edge
(MHz) inside a sub-block
gap (kHz)
±360 CW
5 5 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±1420
signal, 1 RB (Note 1)
±325 CW
10 5 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±1780
signal, 1 RB (Note 1)
±380 CW
15 (Note 2) 5 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±1600
signal, 1 RB (Note 1)
±345 CW
20 (Note 2) 5 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±1780
signal, 1 RB (Note 1)
±325 CW
25 (Note 2) 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±1990
signal, 1 RB (Note 1)
±320 CW
30 (Note 2) 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±1990
signal, 1 RB (Note 1)
±310 CW
40 (Note 2) 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±2710
signal, 1 RB (Note 1)
±330 CW
50 (Note 2) 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±3250
signal, 1 RB (Note 1)
±350 CW
60 (Note 2) 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±3790
signal, 1 RB (Note 1)
±400 CW
70 (Note 2) 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±4870
signal, 1 RB (Note 1)
±390 CW
80 (Note 2) 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±4870
signal, 1 RB (Note 1)
±340 CW
90 (Note 2) 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±5770
signal, 1 RB (Note 1)
±340 CW
100 (Note 2) 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±5770
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 General
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 for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H

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 7.8.2-1 for Wide Area BS, in Table 7.8.2-2 for
Medium Range BS and in Table7.8.2-3 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 D.

Table 7.8.2-1: Wide Area BS in-channel selectivity

BS channel Subcarrier Reference Wanted Interfering Type of interfering

bandwidth (MHz) spacing (kHz) measuremen signal mean signal mean signal
t channel power power (dBm)
(dBm)
DFT-s-OFDM NR
5 15 G-FR1-A1-7 -100.6 -81.4 signal, SCS 15 kHz,
10 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
10,15,20,25,30 15 G-FR1-A1-1 -98.7 -77.4 signal, SCS 15 kHz,
25 RB
NR signal, SCS 15 kHz,
40,50 15 G-FR1-A1-4 -92.3 -71.4
100 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
5 30 G-FR1-A1-8 -101.3 -81.4 signal, SCS 30 kHz,
5 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
10,15,20,25,30 30 G-FR1-A1-2 -98.8 -78.4 signal, SCS 30 kHz,
10 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
40,50,60,70,80,90,10
30 G-FR1-A1-5 -92.6 -71.4 signal, SCS 30 kHz,
0
50 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
10,15,20,25,30 60 G-FR1-A1-9 -98.2 -78.4 signal, SCS 60 kHz,
5 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
40,50,60,70,80,90,10
60 G-FR1-A1-6 -92.7 -71.6 signal, SCS 60 kHz,
0
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. The aggregated wanted and interferer
signal shall be centred in the BS channel bandwidth of the wanted signal.

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Table 7.8.2-2: Medium Range BS in-channel selectivity

BS channel Subcarrier Reference Wanted Interfering Type of interfering

bandwidth (MHz) spacing (kHz) measuremen signal mean signal mean signal
t channel power power (dBm)
(dBm)
DFT-s-OFDM NR
5 15 G-FR1-A1-7 -95.6 -76.4 signal, SCS 15 kHz,
10 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
10,15,20,25,30 15 G-FR1-A1-1 -93.7 -72.4 signal, SCS 15 kHz,
25 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
40,50 15 G-FR1-A1-4 -87.3 -66.4 signal, SCS 15 kHz, 100
RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
5 30 G-FR1-A1-8 -96.3 -76.4 signal, SCS 30 kHz,
5 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
10,15,20,25,30 30 G-FR1-A1-2 -93.8 -73.4 signal, SCS 30 kHz,
10 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
40,50,60,70,80,90,10
30 G-FR1-A1-5 -87.6 -66.4 signal, SCS 30 kHz,
0
50 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
10,15,20,25,30 60 G-FR1-A1-9 -93.2 -73.4 signal, SCS 60 kHz,
5 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
40,50,60,70,80,90,10
60 G-FR1-A1-6 -87.7 -66.6 signal, SCS 60 kHz,
0
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. The aggregated wanted and interferer
signal shall be centred in the BS channel bandwidth of the wanted signal.

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Table 7.8.2-3: Local area BS in-channel selectivity

BS channel Subcarrier Reference Wanted Interfering Type of interfering

bandwidth (MHz) spacing (kHz) measuremen signal mean signal mean signal
t channel power power (dBm)
(dBm)
DFT-s-OFDM NR
5 15 G-FR1-A1-7 -92.6 -73.4 signal, SCS 15 kHz,
10 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
10,15,20,25,30 15 G-FR1-A1-1 -90.7 -69.4 signal, SCS 15 kHz,
25 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
40,50 15 G-FR1-A1-4 -84.3 -63.4 signal, SCS 15 kHz, 100
RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
5 30 G-FR1-A1-8 -93.3 -73.4 signal, SCS 30 kHz,
5 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
10,15,20,25,30 30 G-FR1-A1-2 -90.8 -70.4 signal, SCS 30 kHz,
10 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
40,50,60,70,80,90,10
30 G-FR1-A1-5 -84.6 -63.4 signal, SCS 30 kHz,
0
50 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
10,15,20,25,30 60 G-FR1-A1-9 -90.2 -70.4 signal, SCS 60 kHz,
5 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
40,50,60,70,80,90,10
60 G-FR1-A1-6 -84.7 -63.6 signal, SCS 60 kHz,
0
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. 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 requirements

8.1 General
8.1.1 Scope and definitions
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 defined in annex A and
the propagation conditions in annex G. The requirements only apply to those FRCs that are supported by the base
station.

Unless stated otherwise, performance requirements apply for a single carrier only. Performance requirements for a BS
supporting carrier aggregation 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 as specified in TS 38.141-1 [5].

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 the 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 on a
single antenna connector (for BS type 1-C) or on a single TAB connector (for BS type 1-H).

8.1.2 Applicability rule

Text to be added.

8.2 Performance requirements for PUSCH

8.2.1 Requirements for PUSCH with transform precoding disabled

8.2.1.1 General
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 retransmissions.

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Table: 8.2.1.1-1 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 DMRS 1
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 PUSCH mapping type A
resource 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

8.2.1.2 Minimum requirements

The throughput shall be equal to or larger than the fraction of maximum throughput for the FRCs stated in tables
8.2.1.2-1 to 8.2.1.2-7 at the given SNR for 1Tx or for 2Tx two-layer spatial multiplexing transmission. FRCs are
defined in annex A.

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Table 8.2.1.2-1: Minimum requirements for PUSCH, 5 MHz channel bandwidth, 15 kHz SCS

Number Number Cyclic Propagation Fraction FRC DMRS SNR

of TX of RX prefix conditions of (Annex A) configuratio (dB)
antenna antennas and maximum n
s correlation throughp
matrix ut
(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]
G-FR1-A3-
Normal TDLB100-400 70 % 1+1 [TBD]
22
2
G-FR1-A4-
Normal TDLC300-100 70 % 1+1 [TBD]
22
G-FR1-A3-
1+0 [TBD]
15
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-
1+1 [TBD]
22
4
G-FR1-A4-
1+0 [TBD]
15
2 Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-
1+1 [TBD]
22
G-FR1-A3-
1+0 [TBD]
15
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-
1+1 [TBD]
22
8
G-FR1-A4-
1+0 [TBD]
15
Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-
1+1 [TBD]
22

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Table 8.2.1.2-2: Minimum requirements for PUSCH, 10 MHz channel bandwidth, 15 kHz SCS

Number Number Cyclic Propagation Fraction FRC DMRS SNR

of TX of RX prefix conditions of (Annex A) configuratio (dB)
antenna antennas and maximum n
s correlation throughp
matrix ut
(Annex TBD)
G-FR1-A3-2 1+0 [1.2]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-9 1+1 [-2.2]
G-FR1-A4-2 1+0 [13.1]
2 Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-9 1+1 [10.5]
G-FR1-A5-2 1+0 [13.2]
Normal TDLA30-10 70 %
G-FR1-A5-9 1+1 [12.8]
G-FR1-A3-2 1+0 [-2.4]
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 [6.8]
G-FR1-A5-2 1+0 [8.8]
Normal TDLA30-10 70 %
G-FR1-A5-9 1+1 [8.6]
G-FR1-A3-2 1+0 [-5.8]
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 [3.3]
G-FR1-A5-2 1+0 [5.3]
Normal TDLA30-10 70 %
G-FR1-A5-9 1+1 [5.3]
G-FR1-A3-
Normal TDLB100-400 70 % 1+1 [TBD]
23
2
G-FR1-A4-
Normal TDLC300-100 70 % 1+1 [TBD]
23
G-FR1-A3-
1+0 [TBD]
16
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-
1+1 [TBD]
23
4
G-FR1-A4-
1+0 [TBD]
16
2 Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-
1+1 [TBD]
23
G-FR1-A3-
1+0 [TBD]
16
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-
1+1 [TBD]
23
8
G-FR1-A4-
1+0 [TBD]
16
Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-
1+1 [TBD]
23

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Number Number Cyclic Propagation Fraction FRC DMRS SNR

of TX of RX prefix conditions of (Annex A) configuratio (dB)
antenna antennas and maximum n
s correlation throughp
matrix ut
(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]
G-FR1-A3-17 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-24 1+1 [TBD]
4
G-FR1-A4-17 1+0 [TBD]
2 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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Number Number Cyclic Propagation Fraction FRC DMRS SNR

of TX of RX prefix conditions of (Annex A) configuratio (dB)
antenna antennas and maximum n
s correlation throughp
matrix ut
(Annex TBD)
G-FR1-A3-4 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 % G-FR1-A3-
1+1 [TBD]
11
G-FR1-A4-4 1+0 [TBD]
2 Normal TDLC300-100 70 % G-FR1-A4-
1+1 [TBD]
11
G-FR1-A5-4 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLA30-10 70 % G-FR1-A5-
1+1 [TBD]
11
G-FR1-A3-4 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 % G-FR1-A3-
1+1 [TBD]
11
G-FR1-A4-4 1+0 [TBD]
1 4 Normal TDLC300-100 70 % G-FR1-A4-
1+1 [TBD]
11
G-FR1-A5-4 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLA30-10 70 % G-FR1-A5-
1+1 [TBD]
11
G-FR1-A3-4 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 % G-FR1-A3-
1+1 [TBD]
11
G-FR1-A4-4 1+0 [TBD]
8 Normal TDLC300-100 70 % G-FR1-A4-
1+1 [TBD]
11
G-FR1-A5-4 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLA30-10 70 % G-FR1-A5-
1+1 [TBD]
11
2 G-FR1-A3-
Normal TDLB100-400 70 % 1+1 [TBD]
25
2
G-FR1-A4-
Normal TDLC300-100 70 % 1+1 [TBD]
25
G-FR1-A3-
1+0 [TBD]
18
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-
1+1 [TBD]
25
4
G-FR1-A4-
1+0 [TBD]
18
Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-
1+1 [TBD]
25
8 G-FR1-A3-
1+0 [TBD]
18
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-
1+1 [TBD]
25
Normal TDLC300-100 70 % G-FR1-A4- 1+0 [TBD]
18

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25

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Number Number Cyclic Propagation Fraction FRC DMRS SNR

of TX of RX prefix conditions of (Annex A) configuratio (dB)
antenna antennas and maximum n
s correlation throughp
matrix ut
(Annex TBD)
G-FR1-A3-5 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 % G-FR1-A3-
1+1 [TBD]
12
G-FR1-A4-5 1+0 [TBD]
2 Normal TDLC300-100 70 % G-FR1-A4-
1+1 [TBD]
12
G-FR1-A5-5 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLA30-10 70 % G-FR1-A5-
1+1 [TBD]
12
G-FR1-A3-5 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 % G-FR1-A3-
1+1 [TBD]
12
G-FR1-A4-5 1+0 [TBD]
1 4 Normal TDLC300-100 70 % G-FR1-A4-
1+1 [TBD]
12
G-FR1-A5-5 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLA30-10 70 % G-FR1-A5-
1+1 [TBD]
12
G-FR1-A3-5 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 % G-FR1-A3-
1+1 [TBD]
12
G-FR1-A4-5 1+0 [TBD]
8 Normal TDLC300-100 70 % G-FR1-A4-
1+1 [TBD]
12
G-FR1-A5-5 1+0 [TBD]
Normal TDLA30-10 70 % G-FR1-A5-
1+1 [TBD]
12
2 G-FR1-A3-
Normal TDLB100-400 70 % 1+1 [TBD]
26
2
G-FR1-A4-
Normal TDLC300-100 70 % 1+1 [TBD]
26
G-FR1-A3-
1+0 [TBD]
19
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-
1+1 [TBD]
26
4
G-FR1-A4-
1+0 [TBD]
19
Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-
1+1 [TBD]
26
8 G-FR1-A3-
1+0 [TBD]
19
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-
1+1 [TBD]
26
Normal TDLC300-100 70 % G-FR1-A4- 1+0 [TBD]
19

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26

Table 8.2.1.2-6: Minimum requirements for PUSCH, 40 MHz channel bandwidth, 30 kHz SCS

Number Number Cyclic Propagation Fraction FRC DMRS SNR

of TX of RX prefix conditions of (Annex A) configuratio (dB)
antenna antennas and maximum n
s correlation throughp
matrix ut
(Annex TBD)
G-FR1-A3-6 1+0 [-1.8]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-13 1+1 [-2.5]
G-FR1-A4-6 1+0 [10.9]
2 Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-13 1+1 [10.4]
G-FR1-A5-6 1+0 [12.1]
Normal TDLA30-10 70 %
G-FR1-A5-13 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A3-6 1+0 [-4.8]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-13 1+1 [-5.6]
G-FR1-A4-6 1+0 [6.9]
1 4 Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-13 1+1 [6.7]
G-FR1-A5-6 1+0 [8.6]
Normal TDLA30-10 70 %
G-FR1-A5-13 1+1 [8.3]
G-FR1-A3-6 1+0 [-7.6]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-13 1+1 [-8.3]
G-FR1-A4-6 1+0 [3.3]
8 Normal TDLC300-100 70 %
G-FR1-A4-13 1+1 [3.0]
G-FR1-A5-6 1+0 [5.4]
Normal TDLA30-10 70 %
G-FR1-A5-13 1+1 [5.1]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 % G-FR1-A3-27 1+1 [1.1]
2
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]
4
G-FR1-A4-20 1+0 [TBD]
2 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 8.2.1.2-7: Minimum requirements for PUSCH, 100 MHz channel bandwidth, 30 kHz SCS

Number Number Cyclic Propagation Fraction FRC DMRS SNR

of TX of RX prefix conditions of (Annex A) configuratio (dB)
antenna antennas and maximum n
s correlation throughp
matrix ut
(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]
Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-28 1+1 [TBD]
4
G-FR1-A4-21 1+0 [TBD]
2 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 Requirements for PUSCH with transform precoding enabled

8.2.2.1 General
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 retransmissions.

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Table 8.2.2.1-1: 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 loaded DMRS 1
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
DMRS sequence generation and sequence hopping
are disabled
Time domain PUSCH mapping type A
resource PUSCH starting symbol index 0
PUSCH symbol length 14
Frequency domain RB assignment 15 kHz SCS: 25 PRBs
resource in the middle of the test
bandwidth
30 kHz SCS: 24 PRBs
in the middle of the test
bandwidth
Frequency hopping Disabled
Code block group based PUSCH transmission Disabled

8.2.2.2 Minimum requirements

The throughput shall be equal to or larger than the fraction of maximum throughput for the FRCs stated in tables
8.2.2.2-1 to 8.2.2.2-2 at the given SNR. FRCs are defined in annex A.

Table 8.2.2.2-1: Minimum 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 maximum (Annex A) configuratio (dB)
antennas antennas and throughpu n
correlation t
matrix (Annex
TBD)
G-FR1-A3-29 1+0 [2.2]
2 Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-31 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A3-29 1+0 [-2.4]
1 4 Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-31 1+1 [TBD]
G-FR1-A3-29 1+0 [-5.8]
8 Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-31 1+1 [TBD]

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Table 8.2.2.2-2: Minimum 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) configuratio (dB)
antennas antennas correlation throughpu n
matrix (Annex t
TBD)
G-FR1-A3-30 1+0 [-1.7]
2 Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-32 1+1 [-2.6]
G-FR1-A3-30 1+0 [-4.9]
1 4 Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-32 1+1 [-5.7]
G-FR1-A3-30 1+0 [-8.2]
8 Normal TDLB100-400 70 %
G-FR1-A3-32 1+1 [-8.6]

8.3 Performance requirements for PUCCH

8.3.1 DTX to ACK probability

8.3.1.1 General
The DTX to ACK probability, i.e. the probability that ACK is detected when nothing was sent:

¿(false ACK bits)

Prob ( PUCCH DTX → Ack bits )=
¿ ( PUCCH DTX )∗¿ (ACK / NACK bits)
where:

- #(false ACK bits) denotes the number of detected ACK bits.

- #(ACK/NACK bits) denotes the number of encoded bits per slot

- #(PUCCH DTX) denotes the number of DTX occasions

8.3.1.2 Minimum requirement

The DTX to ACK probability shall not exceed 1% for all PUCCH formats carrying ACK/NACK bits:

Prob ( PUCCH DTX → Ack bits ) ≤ 10−2

8.3.2 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 0

8.3.2.1 General
The ACK missed detection probability is the probability of not detecting an ACK when an ACK was sent.

Table 8.3.2.1-1: 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

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8.3.2.2 Minimum requirements

The ACK missed detection probability shall not exceed 1% at the SNR given in table 8.3.2.2-1 and in table 8.3.2.2-2.

Table 8.3.2.2-1: Minimum requirements for PUCCH format 0 and 15kHz SCS

Number Number of Propagation conditions and Number of Channel bandwidth / SNR (dB)
of TX RX antennas correlation matrix (Annex OFDM
antenna TBD) symbols
5 MHz 10 MHz 20 MHz
s
1 2 TDLC300-100 Low 1 TBD [9.1] TBD
2 TBD TBD TBD
1 4 TDLC300-100 Low 1 TBD TBD TBD
2 TBD TBD TBD
1 8 TDLC300-100 Low 1 TBD TBD TBD
2 TBD TBD TBD

Table 8.3.2.2-2: Minimum requirements for PUCCH format 0 and 30kHz SCS

Number of Number of Propagation conditions and Number of Channel bandwidth / SNR (dB)
TX RX correlation matrix (Annex OFDM
antennas antennas TBD) symbols
10 MHz 20 MHz 40 MHz 100 MHz
1 2 TDLC300-100 Low 1 TBD TBD [10.9] TBD
2 TBD TBD TBD TBD
1 4 TDLC300-100 Low 1 TBD TBD TBD TBD
2 TBD TBD TBD TBD
1 8 TDLC300-100 Low 1 TBD TBD TBD TBD
2 TBD TBD TBD TBD

8.3.3 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 1

8.3.3.1 NACK to ACK requirements

8.3.3.1.1 General
The NACK to ACK detection probability is the probability that an ACK bit is falsely detected when an NACK bit was
sent on the particular bit position, where the NACK to ACK detection probability is defined as follows:

#  NACK bits decoded as ACK bits

Prob(PUCCH NACK  ACK bits) 
# (Total NACK bits) ,

where:

- # (Total NACK bits) denotes the total number of NACK bits transmitted

#  NACK bits decoded as ACK bits denotes the number of NACK bits decoded as ACK bits at the receiver, i.e.
-
the number of received ACK bits

- 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.

Random codeword selection is assumed.

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Table 8.3.3.1.1-1: Test Parameters

Parameter Test
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)

8.3.3.1.2 Minimum requirements

The NACK to ACK probability shall not exceed 0.1% at the SNR given in table 8.3.3.1.2-1 and table 8.3.3.1.2-2.

Table 8.3.3.1.2-1: Minimum requirements 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 8.3.3.1.2-2: Minimum requirements 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 MHz 100
s correlation MHz MHz MHz
matrix
(Annex TBD)
1 2 Normal TDLC-300-
100 Low
4 Normal TDLC-300-
100 Low
8 Normal TDLC-300-
100 Low

8.3.3.2 ACK missed detection requirements

8.3.3.2.1 General
The ACK missed detection probability is the probability of not detecting an ACK when an ACK was sent. The test
parameters in table 8.3.3.1.1-1 are configured.

8.3.3.2.2 Minimum requirements

The ACK missed detection probability shall not exceed 1% at the SNR given in table 8.3.3.2.2-1 and in table 8.3.3.2.2-
2.

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Table 8.3.3.2.2-1: Minimum requirements 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 8.3.3.2.2-2: Minimum requirements 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 MHz 100
s correlation MHz MHz MHz
matrix
(Annex TBD)
1 2 Normal TDLC-300-
100 Low
4 Normal TDLC-300-
100 Low
8 Normal TDLC-300-
100 Low

8.3.4 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 2

8.3.4.1 ACK missed detection requirements

8.3.4.1.1 General
The ACK missed detection probability is the probability of not detecting an ACK when an ACK was sent.

The ACK missed detection requirement only applies to the PUCCH format 2 with 4 UCI bits.

Table 8.3.4.1.1-1: Test Parameters

Parameter Value
Modulation QSPK
startingPRB 0
intraSlotFrequencyHopping enable
The largest PRB index
secondHopPRB
- nrofPRB
nrofPRB 4
nrofSymbols 1
the number of UCI bits 4
startingSymbolIndex 13

8.3.4.1.2 Minimum requirements

The ACK missed detection probability shall not exceed 1% at the SNR given in table 8.3.4.1.2-1 and table 8.3.4.1.2-2
for 4UCI bits.

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Table 8.3.4.1.2-1: Minimum requirements for PUCCH format 2 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
[F])
2 Normal TDLC300-100 Low [TBD] [TBD] [TBD]
1 4 Normal TDLC300-100 Low [TBD] [TBD] [TBD]
8 Normal TDLC300-100 Low [TBD] [TBD] [TBD]

Table 8.3.4.1.2-2: Minimum requirements for PUCCH format 2 with 30 kHz SCS

Number of Number of Cyclic Propagation Channel bandwidth / SNR (dB)

TX antennas RX Prefix conditions and 10MHz 20MHz 40MHz 100MHz
antennas correlation matrix
(Annex [F])
2 Normal TDLC300-100 Low [TBD] [TBD] [TBD] [TBD]
1 4 Normal TDLC300-100 Low [TBD] [TBD] [TBD] [TBD]
8 Normal TDLC300-100 Low [TBD] [TBD] [TBD] [TBD]

8.3.4.2 UCI BLER performance requirements

8.3.4.2.1 General
The UCI block error probability (BLER) is defined as the conditional probability of incorrectly decoding the UCI
information when the UCI information is sent. All UCI information shall be decoded.

The UCI block error probability performance requirement only applies to the PUCCH format 2 with 22 UCI bits.

Table 8.3.4.2.1-1: Test Parameters

Parameter Value
Modulation QSPK
startingPRB 0
intraSlotFrequencyHopping enable
The largest PRB index
secondHopPRB
- nrofPRB
nrofPRB 9
nrofSymbols 2
the number of UCI bits 22
startingSymbolIndex 12

8.3.4.2.2 Minimum requirements

The UCI block error probability shall not exceed 1% at the SNR given in table 8.3.4.2.2-1 and table 8.3.4.2.2-2 for 22
UCI bits.

Table 8.3.4.2.2-1: Minimum requirements for PUCCH format 2 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
[F])
2 Normal TDLC300-100 Low [TBD] [TBD] [TBD]
1 4 Normal TDLC300-100 Low [TBD] [TBD] [TBD]
8 Normal TDLC300-100 Low [TBD] [TBD] [TBD]

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Table 8.3.4.2.2-2: Minimum requirements for PUCCH format 2 with 30 kHz SCS

Number of Number of Cyclic Propagation Channel bandwidth / SNR (dB)

TX antennas RX Prefix conditions and 10MHz 20MHz 40MHz 100MHz
antennas correlation matrix
(Annex [F])
2 Normal TDLC300-100 Low [TBD] [TBD] [TBD] [TBD]
1 4 Normal TDLC300-100 Low [TBD] [TBD] [TBD] [TBD]
8 Normal TDLC300-100 Low [TBD] [TBD] [TBD] [TBD]

8.3.5 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 3

8.3.5.1 General
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.

Table 8.3.5.1-1: Test Parameters

Parameter Unit 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

8.3.5.2 Minimum requirements

The UCI block error probability shall not exceed 1% at the SNR given in table 8.3.5.2-1 and table 8.3.5.2-2.

Table 8.3.5.2-1: Minimum requirements for PUCCH format 3 with 15 kHz 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 G)
1 1 2 Normal TDLC300- No additional TBD [1.4] TBD
100 Low DM-RS
Additional TBD [1.1] 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 [2.0] 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 8.3.5.2-2: Minimum requirements for PUCCH format 3 with 30 kHz 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 G)
1 1 2 Normal TDLC300-100 No TBD TBD TBD TBD
Low additional
DM-RS
Additional TBD TBD [0.7] 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

8.3.6 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 4

8.3.6.1 General
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.

Table 8.3.6.1-1: 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

8.3.6.2 Minimum requirement

The UCI block error probability shall not exceed 1% at the SNR given in table 8.3.6.2-1 and table 8.3.6.2-2.

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Table 8.3.6.2-1: Required SNR for PUCCH format 4 with 15 kHz SCS

Number Number Cyclic Propagation Additional Channel bandwidth / SNR

of TX of RX Prefix conditions DMRS (dB)
antennas antennas and configuratio 5 MHz 10 MHz 20 MHz
correlation n
matrix
(Annex G)
1 2 Normal TDLC300- No additional TBD TBD TBD
100 Low DM-RS
Additional TBD [3.3] 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

Table 8.3.6.2-2: Required SNR for PUCCH format 4 with 30 kHz SCS

Number Number Cyclic Propagation Additional Channel bandwidth / SNR (dB)

of TX of RX Prefix conditions DMRS 10 20 40 MHz 100
antennas antenna and configuratio MHz MHz MHz
s correlation n
matrix
(Annex G)
1 2 Normal TDLC300-100 No TBD TBD TBD TBD
Low additional
DM-RS
Additional TBD TBD TBD 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

8.4 Performance requirements for PRACH

8.4.1 PRACH False alarm probability

8.4.1.1 General
The false alarm requirement is valid for any number of receive antennas, for any channel bandwidth.

The false alarm probability is the conditional total probability of erroneous detection of the preamble (i.e. erroneous
detection from any detector) when input is only noise.

8.4.1.2 Minimum requirement

The false alarm probability shall be less than or equal to 0.1%.

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8.4.2 PRACH detection requirements

8.4.2.1 General
The probability of detection is the conditional probability of correct detection of the preamble when the signal is
present. There are 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
given in Table 8.4.2.1-1.

Table 8.4.2.1-1: 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.

8.4.2.2 Minimum requirements

The probability of detection shall be equal to or exceed 99% for the SNR levels listed in tables 8.4.2.2-1 to 8.4.2.2-3.

Table 8.4.2.2-1: PRACH missed detection requirements for Normal Mode, 1.25 kHz SCS

Number Number Propagation Frequency SNR

of TX of RX conditions and offset (dB)
antennas antenna correlation Burst
s matrix (Annex format
[TBD]) 0
1 2 AWGN 0 [-15.1]
[TDLC300-100] 400 Hz [-6.7]
4 AWGN 0 [-17.3]
[TDLC300-100] 400 Hz [-12.2]
8 AWGN 0 [-19.6]
[TDLC300-100] 400 Hz [-16.3]

Table 8.4.2.2-2: PRACH missed detection requirements for Normal Mode, 15 kHz SCS

Number Number Propagation Frequenc SNR (dB)

of TX of RX conditions and y offset Burst Burst Burst Burst Burst Burst
antennas antennas correlation format forma format forma format format
matrix (Annex A1 t A2 A3 t 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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Table 8.4.2.2-3: PRACH missed detection requirements for Normal Mode, 30 kHz SCS

Number Number Propagation Frequenc SNR (dB)

of TX of RX conditions and y offset Burst Burst Burst Burst Burst Burst
antennas antennas correlation format forma format forma format format
matrix (Annex A1 t A2 A3 t 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
TDL300-100 400 Hz TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

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9 Radiated transmitter characteristics

9.1 General
Radiated transmitter characteristics requirements apply on the BS type 1-H, BS type 1-O, or BS type 2-O including all its
functional components active and for all foreseen modes of operation of the BS unless otherwise stated.

9.2 Radiated transmit power

9.2.1 General
BS type 1-H, BS type 1-O and BS type 2-O are declared to support one or more beams, as per manufacturer’s
declarations specified in TS 38.141-2 [6]. Radiated transmit power is defined as the EIRP level for a declared beam at a
specific beam peak direction.

For each beam, the requirement is based on declaration of a beam identity, reference beam direction pair, beamwidth,
rated beam EIRP, OTA peak directions set, the beam direction pairs at the maximum steering directions and their
associated rated beam EIRP and beamwidth(s).

For a declared beam and beam direction pair, the rated beam EIRP level is the maximum power that the base station is
declared to radiate at the associated beam peak direction during the transmitter ON period.

For each beam peak direction associated with a beam direction pair within the OTA peak directions set, a specific rated
beam EIRP level may be claimed. Any claimed value shall be met within the accuracy requirement as described below.
Rated beam EIRP is only required to be declared for the beam direction pairs subject to conformance testing as detailed
in TS 38.141-2 [6].

NOTE 1: OTA peak directions set is set of beam peak directions for which the EIRP accuracy requirement is
intended to be met. The beam peak directions are related to a corresponding contiguous range or discrete
list of beam centre directions by the beam direction pairs included in the set.

NOTE 2: A beam direction pair is data set consisting of the beam centre direction and the related beam peak
direction.

NOTE 3: A declared EIRP value is a value provided by the manufacturer for verification according to the
conformance specification declaration requirements, whereas a claimed EIRP value is provided by the
manufacturer to the equipment user for normal operation of the equipment and is not subject to formal
conformance testing.

For operating bands where the supported fractional bandwidth (FBW) is larger than 6%, two rated carrier EIRP
may be declared by manufacturer:

- Prated,c,FBWlow for lower supported frequency range, and

- Prated,c,FBWhigh for higher supported frequency range.

For frequencies in between FFBWlow and FFBWhigh the rated carrier EIRP is:

- Prated,c,FBWlow, for the carrier whose carrier frequency is within frequency range FFBWlow ≤ f < (FFBWlow +FFBWhigh) / 2,

- Prated,c,FBWhigh, for the carrier whose carrier frequency is within frequency range (FFBWlow +FFBWhigh) / 2 ≤ f ≤FFBWhigh.

9.2.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-H and BS type 1-O

For each declared beam, in normal conditions, for any specific beam peak direction associated with a beam direction
pair within the OTA peak directions set, a manufacturer claimed EIRP level in the corresponding beam peak direction
shall be achievable to within ±2.2 dB of the claimed value.

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For BS type 1-O only, for each declared beam, in extreme conditions, for any specific beam peak direction associated
with a beam direction pair within the OTA peak directions set, a manufacturer claimed EIRP level in the corresponding
beam peak direction shall be achievable to within ±2.7 dB of the claimed value.

Normal and extreme conditions are defined in TS 38.141-2, annex B [6].

In certain regions, the minimum requirement for normal conditions may apply also for some conditions outside the
range of conditions defined as normal.

9.2.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 2-O

For each declared beam, in normal conditions, for any specific beam peak direction associated with a beam direction
pair within the OTA peak directions set, a manufacturer claimed EIRP level in the corresponding beam peak direction
shall be achievable to within ± 3.4 dB of the claimed value.

For each declared beam, in extreme conditions, for any specific beam peak direction associated with a beam direction
pair within the OTA peak directions set, a manufacturer claimed EIRP level in the corresponding beam peak direction
shall be achievable to within ±4.5 dB of the claimed value.

Normal and extreme conditions are defined in TS 38.141-2, annex B [6].

In certain regions, the minimum requirement for normal conditions may apply also for some conditions outside the
range of conditions defined as normal.

9.3 OTA base station output power

9.3.1 General
OTA BS output power is declared as the TRP radiated requirement, with the output power accuracy requirement
defined at the RIB during the transmitter ON period. TRP does not change with beamforming settings as long as the
beam peak direction is within the OTA peak directions set. Thus the TRP accuracy requirement must be met for any
beamforming setting for which the beam peak direction is within the OTA peak directions set.

The BS rated carrier TRP output power shall be within limits as specified in table 9.3.1-1.

Table 9.3.1-1: BS rated carrier TRP output power limits for BS type 1-O

BS class Prated,c,TRP
Wide Area BS (note)
Medium Range BS ≤ + 47 dBm
Local Area BS ≤ + 33 dBm
NOTE: There is no upper limit for the Prated,c,TRP of the Wide Area Base Station.

Despite the general requirements for the BS output power described in subclauses 9.3.2 – 9.3.3, additional regional
requirements might be applicable.

NOTE: In certain regions, power limits corresponding to BS classes may apply for BS type 2-O.

9.3.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O

In normal conditions, the BS type 1-O maximum carrier TRP output power, Pmax,c, TRP measured at the RIB shall remain
within ±2 dB of the rated carrier TRP output power Prated,c,TRP, as declared by the manufacturer.

Normal conditions are defined in TS 38.141-1, annex B [6].

9.3.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 2-O

In normal conditions, the BS type 2-O maximum carrier TRP output power, Pmax,c, TRP measured at the RIB shall remain
within ±3 dB of the rated carrier TRP output power Prated,c,TRP, as declared by the manufacturer.

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Normal conditions are defined in TS 38.141-2, annex B [6].

9.3.4 Additional requirements (regional)

In certain regions, additional regional requirements may apply.

9.4 OTA output power dynamics

9.4.1 General
The requirements in subclause 9.4 apply during the transmitter ON period. Transmit signal quality (as specified in
subclause 9.6) shall be maintained for the output power dynamics requirements.

The OTA output power requirements are directional requirements and apply to the beam peak directions over the OTA
peak directions set.

9.4.2 OTA RE power control dynamic range

9.4.2.1 General
The OTA RE power control dynamic range is the difference between the power of an RE and the average RE power for
a BS at maximum output power (Pmax,c,EIRP) for a specified reference condition.

This requirement shall apply at each RIB supporting transmission in the operating band.

9.4.2.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O

The OTA RE power control dynamic range is specified the same as the conducted RE power control dynamic range
requirement for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H in table 6.3.2.2-1.

9.4.3 OTA total power dynamic range

9.4.3.1 General
The OTA total power dynamic range is the difference between the maximum and the minimum transmit power of an
OFDM symbol for a specified reference condition.

This requirement shall apply at each RIB supporting transmission in the operating band.

NOTE 1: The upper limit of the OTA total power dynamic range is the BS maximum carrier EIRP (Pmax,c,EIRP) when
transmitting on all RBs. The lower limit of the OTA total power dynamic range is the average EIRP for
single RB transmission in the same direction using the same beam. The OFDM symbol carries PDSCH
and not contain RS or SSB.

9.4.3.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O

OTA total power dynamic range minimum requirement for BS type 1-O is specified such as for each NR carrier it shall
be larger than or equal to the levels specified for the conducted requirement for BS type 1-C and BS type 1-H in
table 6.3.3.2-1.

9.4.3.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 2-O

OTA total power dynamic range minimum requirement for BS type 2-O is specified such as for each NR carrier it shall
be larger than or equal to the levels specified in table 9.4.3.3-1.

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Table 9.4.3.3-1: Minimum requirement for BS type 2-O total power dynamic range

SCS 50 MHz 100 MHz 200 MHz 400 MHz

(kHz) OTA total power dynamic range (dB)
60 18.1 21.2 24.2 N.A
120 15.0 18.1 21.2 24.2

9.5 OTA transmit ON/OFF power

9.5.1 General
OTA transmit ON/OFF power requirements apply only to TDD operation of NR BS.

9.5.2 OTA transmitter OFF power

9.5.2.1 General
OTA transmitter OFF power is defined as the mean power measured over 70/N µs 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 BS supporting intra-band contiguous CA, the OTA 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..

For BS type 1-O, the transmitter OFF power is defined as the output power at the co-location reference antenna
conducted output(s). For BS type 2-O the transmitter OFF power is defined as TRP.

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

9.5.2.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O

The total power from all co-location reference antenna conducted output(s) shall be less than -106 dBm/MHz.

9.5.2.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 2-O

The OTA transmitter OFF power spectral density for BS type 2-O shallbe less than -36 dBm/MHz.

NOTE: The OTA transmitter OFF power is measured together with the OTA transmitter transient period. As the
OTA transmitter OFF power for BS type 2-O is defined as TRP, the measurement procedure for the OTA
transient period is FFS.

9.5.3 OTA transient period

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

This requirement shall be applied at each RIB supporting transmission in the operating band.

9.5.3.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O

For BS type 1-O, the OTA transmitter transient period shall be shorter than the values listed in the minimum
requirement table 9.5.3.2-1.

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Table 9.5.3.2-1: Minimum requirement for the OTA transmitter transient period for BS type 1-O

Transition Transient period length (µs)

OFF to ON 10
ON to OFF 10

9.5.3.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 2-O

For BS type 2-O, the OTA transmitter transient period shall be shorter than the values listed in the minimum
requirement table 9.5.3.3-1.

Table 9.5.3.3-1: Minimum requirement for the OTA transmitter transient period for BS type 2-O

Transition Transient period length (µs)

OFF to ON 3
ON to OFF 3

9.6 OTA transmitted signal quality

9.6.1 OTA frequency error

9.6.1.1 General
The requirements in subclause 9.6.1 apply to the transmitter ON period.

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

OTA frequency error requirement is defined as a directional requirement at the RIB and shall be met within the OTA
coverage range.

9.6.1.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O

For BS type 1-O, the modulated carrier frequency of each NR carrier configured by the BS shall be accurate to within
the accuracy range given in table 6.5.1.2-1 observed over 1 ms.

9.6.1.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 2-O

For BS type 2-O, the modulated carrier frequency of each NR carrier configured by the BS shall be accurate to within
the accuracy range given in table 9.6.1.3-1 observed over 1 ms.

Table 9.6.1.3-1: OTA frequency error minimum requirement

BS class Accuracy
Wide Area BS ±0.05 ppm
Medium Range BS ±0.1 ppm
Local Area BS ±0.1 ppm

9.6.2 OTA modulation quality

9.6.2.1 General
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). Details about how the EVM is determined are
specified in Annex B for FR1 and Annex C for FR2.

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OTA modulation quality requirement is defined as a directional requirement at the RIB and shall be met within the OTA
coverage range.

9.6.2.2 Minimum Requirement for BS type 1-O

For BS type 1-O, the EVM levels of each NR carrier for different modulation schemes on PDSCH outlined in table
6.5.2.2-1 shall be met. Requirements shallbe the same as subclause 6.5.2.2 and follow EVM frame structure from
subclause 6.5.2.3.

9.6.2.3 Minimum Requirement for BS type 2-O

For BS type 2-O, the EVM levels of each NR carrier for different modulation schemes on PDSCH outlined in table
9.6.2.3-1 shall be met, following the EVM frame structure described in subclause 9.6.2.3.1.

Table 9.6.2.3-1: EVM requirements for BS type 2-O carrier

Modulation scheme for PDSCH Required EVM (%)

QPSK 17.5
16QAM 12.5
64QAM 8

9.6.2.3.1 EVM frame structure for measurement

EVM requirements shall apply for each NR carrier over all allocated resource blocks. Different modulation schemes
listed in table 9.6.2.3-1 shall be considered for rank 1.

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.

EVM measurements start on the third symbol of a slot (l=2) when the first symbol of that slot is a downlink symbol.

9.6.3 OTA time alignment error

9.6.3.1 General
This requirement shall apply to frame timing in TX diversity, MIMO transmission, carrier aggregation and their
combinations.

Frames of the NR signals present in the radiated domain are not perfectly aligned in time. In relation to each other, the
RF signals present in the radiated domain may experience certain timing differences.

The TAE is specified for a specific set of signals/transmitter configuration/transmission mode.

[For a specific set of signals/transmitter configuration/transmission mode, the OTA Time Alignment Error (OTA TAE)
is defined as the largest timing difference between any two different NR signals.] The OTA time alignment error
requirement is defined as a directional requirement at the RIB and shall be met within the OTA coverage range.

9.6.3.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O

For MIMO or TX diversity transmissions, at each carrier frequency, OTA TAE shall not exceed 65 ns.

For intra-band contiguous carrier aggregation, with or without MIMO or TX diversity, OTA TAE shall not exceed
260 ns.

For intra-band non-contiguous carrier aggregation, with or without MIMO or TX diversity, OTA TAE shall not exceed
3 µs.

For inter-band carrier aggregation, with or without MIMO or TX diversity, OTA TAE shall not exceed 3 µs.

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Table 9.6.3.2-2: Void

Table 9.6.3.2-3: Void

9.6.3.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 2-O

For MIMO or TX diversity transmissions, at each carrier frequency, OTA TAE shall not exceed 65 ns.

For intra-band contiguous carrier aggregation, with or without MIMO or TX diversity, OTA TAE shall not exceed
130 ns.

For intra-band non-contiguous carrier aggregation, with or without MIMO or TX diversity, OTA TAE shall not exceed
3 µs.

For inter-band carrier aggregation, with or without MIMO or TX diversity, OTA TAE shall not exceed 3 µs.

Table 9.6.3.3-1: Void

Table 9.6.3.3-2: Void

Table 9.6.3.3-3: Void

9.7 OTA unwanted emissions

9.7.1 General
Unwanted emissions consist of so-called out-of-band emissions and spurious emissions according to ITU definitions
ITU-R SM.329 [2]. In ITU terminology, out of band emissions are unwanted emissions immediately outside the BS
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 OTA out-of-band emissions requirement for the BS type 1-O and BS type 2-O transmitter is specified both in terms
of Adjacent Channel Leakage power Ratio (ACLR) and operating band unwanted emissions (OBUE). The OTA
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. OTA Unwanted emissions outside of this frequency range
are limited by an OTA spurious emissions requirement.

The maximum offset of the operating band unwanted emissions mask from the operating band edge is ΔfOBUE. The
value of ΔfOBUE is defined in table 9.7.1-1 for BS type 1-O and BS type 2-O for the NR operating bands.

Table 9.7.1-1: Maximum offset ΔfOBUE outside the downlink operating band

BS type Operating band characteristics ΔfOBUE (MHz)

FDL,high – FDL,low < 100 MHz 10
BS type 1-O
100 MHz ≤ FDL,high – FDL,low ≤ 900 MHz 40
BS type 2-O FDL,high – FDL,low ≤ 3250 MHz 1500

The unwanted emission requirements are applied per cell for all the configurations. Requirements for OTA unwanted
emissions are captured using TRP, directional requirements or co-location requirements as described per requirement.

There is in addition a requirement for occupied bandwidth.

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9.7.2 OTA occupied bandwidth

9.7.2.1 General
The OTA 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 /2 of the total mean transmitted
power. See also recommendation ITU-R SM.328 [3].

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

The OTA 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
OTA occupied bandwidth according to the definition in the present clause.

The OTA occupied bandwidth is defined as a directional requirement and shall be met in the manufacturer’s declared
OTA coverage range at the RIB.

9.7.2.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O and BS type 2-O

The OTA occupied bandwidth for each NR carrier shall be less than the BS channel bandwidth. For intra-band
contiguous CA, the OTA occupied bandwidth shall be less than or equal to the Aggregated BS Channel Bandwidth.

9.7.3 OTA Adjacent Channel Leakage Power Ratio (ACLR)

9.7.3.1 General
OTA 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 measured power is TRP.

The requirement shall be applied per RIB during the transmitter ON period.

9.7.3.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O

The ACLR (CACLR) absolute basic limits in table 6.6.3.2-2 + X, 6.6.3.2-2a + X (where X = 9 dB, unless stated
differently in regional regulation) or the ACLR (CACLR) basic limit in table 6.6.3.2-1, 6.6.3.2-2a or 6.6.3.2-3,
whichever is less stringent, shall apply.

For a RIB operating in multi-carrier or contiguous CA, the ACLR requirements in subclause 6.6.3.2 shall apply to BS
channel bandwidths of the outermost carrier for the frequency ranges defined in table 6.6.3.2-1.For a RIB 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 6.6.3.2-2a, while the CACLR requirement in subclause 6.6.3.2 shall apply in sub block gaps for
the frequency ranges defined in table 6.6.3.2-3.

For a multi-band RIB, the ACLR requirement in subclause 6.6.3.2 shall apply in Inter RF Bandwidth gaps for the
frequency ranges defined in table 6.6.3.2-2a, while the CACLR requirement in subclause 6.6.3.2 shall apply in Inter RF
Bandwidth gaps for the frequency ranges defined in table 6.6.3.2-3.

9.7.3.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 2-O

The OTA ACLR limit is specified in table 9.7.3.3-1.

The OTA ACLR absolute limit is specified in table 9.7.3.3-2.

The OTA ACLR (CACLR) absolute limit in table 9.7.3.3-2 or 9.7.3.3-4a (unless stated differently in regional
regulation) or the ACLR (CACLR) limit in table 9.7.3.3-1, 9.7.3.3-3 or 9.7.3.3-4, whichever is less stringent, shall
apply.

For a RIB operating in multi-carrier or contiguous CA, the OTA ACLR requirements in table 9.7.3.3-1 shall apply to BS
channel bandwidths of the outermost carrier for the frequency ranges defined in the table.For a RIB operating in non-
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ranges defined in the table, while the OTA CACLR requirement in table 9.7.3.3-4 shall apply in sub-block gaps for the
frequency ranges defined in the table.

The CACLR in a sub-block 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, and

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

The assumed filter for the adjacent channel frequency is defined in table 9.7.3.3-4 and the filters on the assigned
channels are defined in table 9.7.3.3-5.

For operation in non-contiguous spectrum, the CACLR for NR carriers located on either side of the sub-block gap shall
be higher than the value specified in table 9.7.3.3-4.

Table 9.7.3.3-1: BS type 2-O ACLR limit

BS channel BS adjacent channel Assumed adjacent Filter on the ACLR limit

bandwidth of centre frequency channel carrier adjacent (dB)
lowest/highes offset below the channel
t NR carrier lowest or above the frequency and
transmitted highest carrier centre corresponding
BWChannel (MHz) frequency transmitted filter bandwidth

50, 100, 200, NR of same BW 28 (Note 3)

BWChannel Square (BWConfig)
400 (Note 2) 26 (Note 4)
NOTE 1: BWChannel and BWConfig 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 (BWConfig).
NOTE 3: Applicable to bands defined within the frequency spectrum range of 24.25 – 33.4 GHz
NOTE 4: Applicable to bands defined within the frequency spectrum range of 37 – 52.6 GHz

Table 9.7.3.3-2: BS type 2-O ACLR absolute limit

BS class ACLR absolute limit

Wide area BS -13 dBm/MHz
Medium range BS -20 dBm/MHz
Local area BS -20 dBm/MHz

Table 9.7.3.3-3: BS type 2-O ACLR limit in non-contiguous spectrum

BS channel Sub-block BS adjacent channel Assumed Filter on the adjacent ACLR limit
bandwidth of gap size centre frequency adjacent channel frequency and
lowest/highest (Wgap) where offset below or above channel corresponding filter
NR carrier the limit the sub-block edge carrier bandwidth
transmitted (MHz) applies (MHz) (inside the gap)
Wgap ≥ 100
28 (Note 3)
(Note 5) 50 MHz NR
50, 100 25 MHz Square (BWConfig)
Wgap ≥ 250 (Note 2)
26 (Note 4)
(Note 6)
Wgap ≥ 400
28 (Note 3)
(Note 6) 200 MHz NR
200, 400 100 MHz Square (BWConfig)
Wgap ≥ 250 (Note 2)
26 (Note 4)
(Note 5) 
NOTE 1: BWConfig is the transmission bandwidth configuration of the assumed adjacent channel carrier.
NOTE 2: With SCS that provides largest transmission bandwidth configuration (BWConfig).
NOTE 3: Applicable to bands defined within the frequency spectrum range of 24.25 – 33.4 GHz.
NOTE 4: Applicable to bands defined within the frequency spectrum range of 37 – 52.6 GHz.
NOTE 5: Applicable in case the BS channel bandwidth of the NR carrier transmitted at the other edge of the gap is 50 or
100 MHz.
NOTE 6: Applicable in case the BS channel bandwidth of the NR carrier transmitted at the other edge of the gap is 200
or 400 MHz.

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Table 9.7.3.3-4: BS type 2-O CACLR limit in non-contiguous spectrum

BS channel Sub-block gap BS adjacent channel Assumed Filter on the adjacent CACLR limit
bandwidth of size (Wgap) centre frequency adjacent channel frequency
lowest/highest where the offset below or channel and corresponding
NR carrier limit applies above the sub-block carrier filter bandwidth
transmitted (MHz) edge (inside the gap)
(MHz)
50 ≤ Wgap <
28 (Note 3)
100 (Note 5) 50 MHz NR
50, 100 25 MHz Square (BWConfig)
50 ≤ Wgap < (Note 2)
26 (Note 4)
250 (Note 6)
200 ≤ Wgap <
28 (Note 3)
400 (Note 6) 200 MHz NR
200, 400 100 MHz Square (BWConfig)
200 ≤ Wgap < (Note 2)
26 (Note 4)
250 (Note 5)
NOTE 1: BWConfig is the transmission bandwidth configuration of the assumed adjacent channel carrier.
NOTE 2: With SCS that provides largest transmission bandwidth configuration (BWConfig).
NOTE 3: Applicable to bands defined within the frequency spectrum range of 24.25 – 33.4 GHz.
NOTE 4: Applicable to bands defined within the frequency spectrum range of 37 – 52.6 GHz.
NOTE 5: Applicable in case the BS channel bandwidth of the NR carrier transmitted at the other edge of the gap is 50 or
100 MHz.
NOTE 6: Applicable in case the BS channel bandwidth of the NR carrier transmitted at the other edge of the gap is 200 or
400 MHz.

Table 9.7.3.3-4a: BS type 2-O CACLR absolute limit

BS class CACLR absolute limit

Wide area BS -13 dBm/MHz
Medium range BS -20 dBm/MHz
Local area BS -20 dBm/MHz

Table 9.7.3.3-5: Filter parameters for the assigned channel

RAT of the carrier adjacent Filter on the assigned channel frequency

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

9.7.4 OTA operating band unwanted emissions

9.7.4.1 General
The OTA limits for operating band unwanted emissions are specified as TRP per RIB unless otherwise stated.

9.7.4.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O

Out-of-band emissions in FR1 are limited by OTA operating band unwanted emission limits. Unless otherwise stated,
the operating band unwanted emission 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 9.7.1-1 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. For a RIB operating in multi-carrier or contiguous CA, the requirements apply to BS
channel bandwidths of the outermost carrier for the frequency ranges defined in subclause 6.6.4.1.

For a RIB operating in non-contiguous spectrum, the requirements shall apply inside any sub-block gap for the
frequency ranges defined in subclause 6.6.4.1.

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For a multi-band RIB, the requirements shall apply inside any Inter RF Bandwidth gap for the frequency ranges defined
in subclause 6.6.4.1.

The OTA operating band unwanted emission requirement for BS type 1-O is that for each applicable basic limit in
subclause 6.6.4.2, the power of any unwanted emission shall not exceed an OTA limit specified as the basic limit + X,
where X = 9 dB, unless stated differently in regional regulation.

9.7.4.2.1 Additional requirements

9.7.4.2.1.1 Protection of DTT
In certain regions the following requirement may apply for protection of DTT. For BS type 1-O 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 9.7.4.2.1.1-1, shall not exceed the maximum emission TRP level shown in the table. This
requirement applies in the frequency range 470-790 MHz even though part of the range falls in the spurious domain.

Table 9.7.4.2.1.1-1: Declared emissions levels for protection of DTT

Case Measurement Condition on BS Maximum level Measurement

filter centre maximum aggregate PTRP,N,MAX bandwidth
frequency TRP / 10 MHz, PTRP_10MHz
(NOTE)
A: for DTT N*8 + 306 MHz, PTRP_10MHz  59 dBm 0 dBm 8 MHz
frequencies where 21 ≤ N ≤ 60
broadcasting is N*8 + 306 MHz, 36  PTRP_10MHz < 59 dBm PTRP_10MHz – 59 dBm 8 MHz
protected 21 ≤ N ≤ 60
N*8 + 306 MHz, PTRP_10MHz < 36 dBm -23 dBm 8 MHz
21 ≤ N ≤ 60
B: for DTT N*8 + 306 MHz, PTRP_10MHz  59 dBm 10 dBm 8 MHz
frequencies where 21 ≤ N ≤ 60
broadcasting is N*8 + 306 MHz, 36  PTRP_10MHz < 59 dBm PTRP_10MHz – 49 dBm 8 MHz
subject to an 21 ≤ N ≤ 60
intermediate level N*8 + 306 MHz, PTRP_10MHz < 36 dBm -13 dBm 8 MHz
of protection 21 ≤ N ≤ 60
C: for DTT N*8 + 306 MHz, N.A. 22 dBm 8 MHz
frequencies where 21 ≤ N ≤ 60
broadcasting is not
protected
NOTE: PTRP_10MHz (dBm) is defined by PTRP_10MHz = P10MHz + Gant + 9dB, where Gant is 17 dBi.

9.7.4.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 2-O

9.7.4.3.1 General
Out-of-band emissions in FR2 are limited by OTA operating band unwanted emission limits. Unless otherwise stated,
the OTA operating band unwanted emission limits in FR2 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 9.7.1-1 for the NR operating bands.

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The requirements shall apply whatever the type of transmitter considered and for all transmission modes foreseen by the
manufacturer's specification. For a RIB operating in multi-carrier or contiguous CA, the requirements apply to the
frequencies (ΔfOBUE) starting from the edge of the contiguous transmission bandwidth. In addition, for a RIB operating
in non-contiguous spectrum, the requirements apply inside any sub-block gap.

Emissions shall not exceed the maximum levels specified in the tables below, where:

- f is the separation between the contiguous transmission bandwidth edge frequency and the nominal -3dB point
of the measuring filter closest to the contiguous transmission bandwidth edge.

- f_offset is the separation between the contiguous transmission bandwidth 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 9.7.1-1.

- fmax is equal to f_offsetmax minus half of the bandwidth of the measuring filter.In addition, inside any sub-block gap
for a RIB operating in non-contiguous spectrum, emissions shall not exceed the cumulative sum of the limits specified
for the adjacent sub blocks on each side of the sub block gap. The limit for each sub-block is specified in the tables
subclause 9.7.4.3.2-1 below, where in this case:

- f 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.

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

9.7.4.3.2 OTA operating band unwanted emission limits

BS unwanted emissions shall not exceed the maximum levels specified in table 9.7.4.3.2-1 and 9.7.4.3.2-2.
Additionally, limits in regional regulation may apply.

Table 9.7.4.3.2-1: OBUE limits applicable in the frequency range 24.25 – 33.4 GHz

Frequency offset Frequency offset of Limit Measurement

of measurement measurement filter centre bandwidth
filter -3B point, f frequency, f_offset
0 MHz  f < 0.5 MHz  f_offset < 0.1* Min(-5 dBm, Max(Prated,t,TRP – 1 MHz
0.1*BWcontiguous BWcontiguous +0.5 MHz 35 dB, -12 dBm))
0.1*BWcontiguous  f 0.1* BWcontiguous +0.5 MHz  Min(-13 dBm, Max(Prated,t,TRP – 1 MHz
< fmax f_offset < f_ offsetmax 43 dB, -20 dBm))
NOTE 1: For non-contiguous spectrum operation within any operating band the limit within sub-block
gaps is calculated as a cumulative sum of contributions from adjacent sub blocks on each
side of the sub block gap.

Table 9.7.4.3.2-2: OBUE limits applicable in the frequency range 37 – 52.6 GHz

Frequency offset Frequency offset of Limit Measurement

of measurement measurement filter centre bandwidth
filter -3B point, frequency, f_offset
f
0 MHz  f < 0.5 MHz  f_offset < 0.1* Min(-5 dBm, Max(Prated,t,TRP – 1 MHz
0.1*BWcontiguous BWcontiguous +0.5 MHz 33 dB, -12 dBm))
0.1*BWcontiguous  f 0.1* BWcontiguous +0.5 MHz  Min(-13 dBm, Max(Prated,t,TRP – 1 MHz
< fmax f_offset < f_ offsetmax 41 dB, -20 dBm))
NOTE 1: For non-contiguous spectrum operation within any operating band the limit within sub-block
gaps is calculated as a cumulative sum of contributions from adjacent sub blocks on each
side of the sub block gap.

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Table 9.7.4.3.2-3: Void

9.7.5 OTA transmitter spurious emissions

9.7.5.1 General
Unless otherwise stated, all requirements are measured as mean power.

The OTA spurious emissions limits are specified as TRP per RIB unless otherwise stated.

9.7.5.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O

9.7.5.2.1 General
The OTA transmitter spurious emission limits for FR1 shall apply from 30 MHz 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 9.7.1-1. For some
FR1 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 [2].

For multi-band RIB each supported operating band and ΔfOBUE MHz around each band are excluded from the OTA
transmitter spurious emissions requirements.

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.

BS type 1-O requirements consists of OTA transmitter spurious emission requirements based on TRP and co-location
requirements not based on TRP.

9.7.5.2.2 General OTA transmitter spurious emissions requirements

The Tx spurious emissions requirements for BS type 1-O are that for each applicable basic limit in subclause 6.6.5.2.1,
the TRP of any spurious emission shall not exceed an OTA limit specified as the basic limit + X, where X = 9 dB,
unless stated differently in regional regulation.

9.7.5.2.3 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 own or a different BS of
the same band being desensitised by emissions from a type 1-O BS.

This requirement is a co-location requirement as defined in subclause 4.9, the power levels are specified at the co-
location reference antenna output.

The total power of any spurious emission from both polarizations of the co-location reference antenna connector output
shall not exceed the basic limits in subclause 6.6.5.2.2 + X dB, where X = -21 dB.

9.7.5.2.4 Additional spurious emissions requirements

These requirements may be applied for the protection of systems 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 4.5.

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.). The Tx additional spurious emissions requirements for BS
type 1-O are that for each applicable basic limit in subclause 6.6.5.2.3, the TRP of any spurious emission shall not
exceed an OTA limit specified as the basic limit + X, where X = 9 dB.

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9.7.5.2.5 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 co-location with base stations of the same class.

NOTE: For co-location with UTRA, the requirements are based on co-location with UTRA FDD or TDD base
stations.

This requirement is a co-location requirement as defined in subclause 4.9, the power levels are specified at the co-
location reference antenna output(s).

The power sum of any spurious emission is specified over all supported polarizations at the output(s) of the co-location
reference antenna and shall not exceed the basic limits in subclause 6.6.5.2.4 + X dB, where X = -21 dB.

For a multi-band RIB, the exclusions and conditions in the notes column of table 6.6.5.2.4-1 apply for each supported
operating band.

9.7.5.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 2-O

9.7.5.3.1 General
In FR2, the OTA transmitter spurious emission limits apply from 30 MHz to 2nd harmonic of the upper frequency edge
of the downlink operating band, excluding the frequency range from ΔfOBUE below the lowest frequency of the
downlink operating band, up to ΔfOBUE above the highest frequency of the downlink operating band, where the ΔfOBUE is
defined in table 9.7.1-1.

9.7.5.3.2 General OTA transmitter spurious emissions requirements

The power of any spurious emission shall not exceed the limits in table 9.7.5.3.2-1

Editor’s note: The spurious emission limits may be updated, pending further input concerning recommended Category
B limits.

Table 9.7.5.3.2-1: BS radiated Tx spurious emission limits in FR2

Frequency range Limit Measurement Note

Bandwidth
30 MHz – 1 GHz 100 kHz Note 1
1 GHz – 2nd harmonic of 1 MHz Note 1, Note 2
-13 dBm
the upper frequency edge
of the DL operating band
NOTE 1: Bandwidth as in ITU-R SM.329 [2], s4.1
NOTE 2: Upper frequency as in ITU-R SM.329 [2], s2.5 table 1.

9.7.5.3.3 Additional OTA transmitter spurious emissions requirements

Editor’s note: Additional spurious emissions requirement for protecting specific services are ffs.

9.8 OTA transmitter intermodulation

9.8.1 General
The OTA 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 RDN and antenna array from a co-located base station. The requirement shall apply
during the transmitter ON period and the transmitter transient period.

The requirement shall apply at each RIB supporting transmission in the operating band.

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The transmitter intermodulation level is the total radiated power of the intermodulation products when an interfering
signal is injected into the co-location reference antenna.

The OTA transmitter intermodulation requirement is not applicable for BS type 2-O.

9.8.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O

For BS type 1-O the transmitter intermodulation level shall not exceed the TRP unwanted emission limits specified for
OTA transmitter spurious emission in subclause 9.7.5.2 (except subclause 9.7.5.2.3 and subclause 9.7.5.2.5), OTA
operating band unwanted emissions in subclause 9.7.4.2 and OTA ACLR in subclause 9.7.3.2 in the presence of a
wanted signal and an interfering signal, defined in table 9.8.2-1.

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 RIBs 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 RIBs supporting operation in multiple operating bands, 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 (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 9.8.2-1: Interfering and wanted signals for

the OTA transmitter intermodulation requirement

Parameter Value
Wanted signal NR signal or multi-carrier, or multiple intra-band contiguously or non-
contiguously aggregated carriers
Interfering signal type NR signal of minimum supported BS channel bandwidth (BWChannel)
and SCS set to 15 kHz
Interfering signal level The interfering signal level is the same power level as the BS
(Prated,t,TRP) fed into a co-location reference antenna.
Interfering signal centre frequency offset from the 1
lower (upper) edge of the wanted signal or edge
of sub-block inside a gap
( )
f offset =±BW Channel n−
2 , for n=1, 2 and 3
NOTE: The Prated,t,TRP is split between polarizations at the co-location reference antenna.

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10 Radiated receiver characteristics

10.1 General
Radiated receiver characteristics are specified at RIB for BS type 1-H, BS type 1-O, or BS type 2-O, with full
complement of transceivers for the configuration in normal operating condition.

Unless otherwise stated, the following arrangements apply for the radiated receiver characteristics requirements in
clause 10:

- 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 radiated 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.

- Each requirement shall be met over the RoAoA specified.

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 FR1 requirements which are to be met over the OTA REFSENS RoAoA absolute requirement values are offset by
the following term:

ΔOTAREFSENS = 44.1 - 10*log10(BeWθ,REFSENS*BeWφ,REFSENS) dB for the reference direction

and

ΔOTAREFSENS = 41.1 - 10*log10(BeWθ,REFSENS*BeWφ,REFSENS) dB for all other directions

For requirements which are to be met over the minSENS RoAoA absolute requirement values are offset by the following
term:

ΔminSENS = PREFSENS – EISminSENS (dB)

For FR2 requirements which are to be met over the OTA REFSENS RoAoA absolute requirement values are offset by
the following term:

ΔFR2_REFSENS = -3 dB for the reference direction

and

ΔFR2_REFSENS = 0 dB for all other directions

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10.2 OTA sensitivity

10.2.1 BS type 1-H and BS type 1-O

10.2.1.1 General
The OTA sensitivity requirement is a directional requirement based upon the declaration of one or more OTA sensitivity
direction declarations (OSDD), related to a BS type 1-H and BS type 1-O receiver.

The BS type 1-H and BS type 1-O may optionally be capable of redirecting/changing the receiver target by means of
adjusting BS settings resulting in multiple sensitivity RoAoA. The sensitivity RoAoA resulting from the current BS
settings is the active sensitivity RoAoA.

If the BS is capable of redirecting the receiver target related to the OSDD then the OSDD shall include:

- The set(s) of RAT, BS channel bandwidth and declared minimum EIS level applicable to any active sensitivity
RoAoA inside the receiver target redirection range in the OSDD.

- A declared receiver target redirection range, describing all the angles of arrival that can be addressed for the
OSDD through alternative settings in the BS.

- Five declared sensitivity RoAoA comprising the conformance testing directions as detailed in TS 38.141-2 [6].

- The receiver target reference direction.

NOTE 1: Some of the declared sensitivity RoAoA may coincide depending on the redirection capability.

NOTE 2: In addition to the declared sensitivity RoAoA, several sensitivity RoAoA may be implicitly defined by the
receiver target redirection range without being explicitly declared in the OSDD.

NOTE 3: (Void)

If the BS is not capable of redirecting the receiver target related to the OSDD, then the OSDD includes only:

- The set(s) of RAT, BS channel bandwidth and declared minimum EIS level applicable to the sensitivity RoAoA
in the OSDD.

- One declared active sensitivity RoAoA.

- The receiver target reference direction.

NOTE 4: For BS without target redirection capability, the declared (fixed) sensitivity RoAoA is always the active
sensitivity RoAoA.

The OTA sensitivity EIS level declaration shall apply to all supported polarizations, under the assumption of
polarization match.

10.2.1.2 Minimum requirement

For a received signal whose AoA of the incident wave is within the active sensitivity RoAoA of an OSDD, the error rate
criterion as described in subclause 7.2 shall be met when the level of the arriving signal is equal to the minimum EIS
level in the respective declared set of EIS level and BS channel bandwidth.

10.2.2 BS type 2-O

There is no OTA sensitivity requirement for FR2, the OTA sensitivity is the same as the OTA reference sensitivity in
subclause 10.3.

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10.3 OTA reference sensitivity level

10.3.1 General
The OTA REFSENS requirement is a directional requirement and is intended to ensure the minimum OTA reference
sensitivity level for a declared OTA REFSENS RoAoA. The OTA reference sensitivity power level EISREFSENS is the
minimum mean power received at the RIB at which a reference performance requirement shall be met for a specified
reference measurement channel.

The OTA REFSENS requirement shall apply to all supported polarizations, under the assumption of polarization match.

10.3.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O

The throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channel as specified in the
corresponding table and annex A when the OTA test signal is at the corresponding EISREFSENS level and arrives from any
direction within the OTA REFSENS RoAoA.

Table 10.3.2-1: Wide Area BS reference sensitivity levels

Sub-carrier Reference measurement channel OTA Reference sensitivity

BS channel bandwidth
spacing (kHz) level, EISREFSENS
(MHz)
(dBm)
5, 10, 15 15 G- FR1-A1-1 -101.7 - ΔOTAREFSENS
10, 15 30 G- FR1-A1-2 -101.8 - ΔOTAREFSENS
10, 15 60 G- FR1-A1-3 -98.9 - ΔOTAREFSENS
20, 25, 30, 40, 50 15 G- FR1-A1-4 -95.3 - ΔOTAREFSENS
20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60,
30 G- FR1-A1-5 -95.6 - ΔOTAREFSENS
70, 80, 90, 100
20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60,
60 G- FR1-A1-6 -95.7 - ΔOTAREFSENS
70, 80, 90, 100
NOTE: EISREFSENS 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 10.3.2-2: Medium Range BS reference sensitivity levels

Sub-carrier Reference measurement channel OTA Reference sensitivity

BS channel bandwidth
spacing (kHz) level, EISREFSENS
(MHz)
(dBm)
5, 10, 15 15 G- FR1-A1-1 -96.7 - ΔOTAREFSENS
10, 15 30 G- FR1-A1-2 -96.8 - ΔOTAREFSENS
10, 15 60 G- FR1-A1-3 -93.9 - ΔOTAREFSENS
20, 25, 30, 40, 50 15 G- FR1-A1-4 -90.3 - ΔOTAREFSENS
20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60,
30 G- FR1-A1-5 -90.6 - ΔOTAREFSENS
70, 80, 90, 100
20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60,
60 G- FR1-A1-6 -90.7 - ΔOTAREFSENS
70, 80, 90, 100
NOTE: EISREFSENS 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 10.3.2-3: Local Area BS reference sensitivity levels

Sub-carrier Reference measurement channel OTA Reference sensitivity

BS channel bandwidth
spacing (kHz) level, EISREFSENS
(MHz)
(dBm)
5, 10, 15 15 G- FR1-A1-1 -93.7 - ΔOTAREFSENS
10, 15 30 G- FR1-A1-2 -93.8 - ΔOTAREFSENS
10, 15 60 G- FR1-A1-3 -90.9 - ΔOTAREFSENS
20, 25, 30, 40, 50 15 G- FR1-A1-4 -87.3 - ΔOTAREFSENS
20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60,
30 G- FR1-A1-5 -87.6 - ΔOTAREFSENS
70, 80, 90, 100
20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60,
60 G- FR1-A1-6 -87.7 - ΔOTAREFSENS
70, 80, 90, 100
NOTE: EISREFSENS 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.

10.3.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 2-O

The throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channel as specified in the
corresponding table and annex A when the OTA test signal is at the corresponding EISREFSENS level and arrives from any
direction within the OTA REFSENS RoAoA.

EISREFSENS levels are derived from a single declared basis level EISREFSENS_50M, which is based on a reference
measurement channel with 50MHZ BS channel bandwidth. EISREFSENS_50M itself is not a requirement and although it is
based on a a reference measurement channel with 50MHz BS channel bandwidth it does not imply that BS has to
support 50MHz BS channel bandwidth.

For wide area BS, EISREFSENS_50M is an integer value in the range -96 to -119 dBm. The specific value is declared by the
vendor.

For medium range BS, EISREFSENS_50M is an integer value in the range -91 to -114 dBm. The specific value is declared by
the vendor.

For local area BS, EISREFSENS_50M is an integer value in the range -86- to -109 dBm. The specific value is declared by the
vendor.

Table 10.3.3-1: FR2 OTA Reference sensitivity requirement

BS channel Sub-carrier
EISREFSENS level
Bandwidth spacing FRC
(dBm)
(MHz) (kHz)
50, 100, 200 60 G-FR2-A1-1 EISREFSENS_50M + ΔFR2_REFSENS
50 120 G-FR2-A1-2 EISREFSENS_50M + ΔFR2_REFSENS
100, 200, 400 120 EISREFSENS_50M + 3 +
G-FR2-A1-3
ΔFR2_REFSENS
NOTE 1: EISREFSENS 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.
NOTE 2: The declared EISREFSENS_50M shall be within the range specified above.

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10.4 OTA Dynamic range

10.4.1 General
The OTA dynamic range is a measure of the capability of the receiver unit to receive a wanted signal in the presence of
an interfering signal inside the received BS channel bandwidth.

The requirement shall apply at the RIB when the AoA of the incident wave of a received signal and the interfering
signal are from the same direction and are within the OTA REFSENS RoAoA.

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

10.4.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O

For NR, the throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channel.

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BS channel Subcarrier Reference Wanted Interfering signal Type of

bandwidth spacing (kHz) measurement signal mean mean power (dBm) / interfering
(MHz) channel power (dBm) BWConfig signal
-70.7-
15 G-FR1-A2-1
ΔOTAREFSENS
5 -82.5- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
-71.4-
30 G- FR1-A2-2
ΔOTAREFSENS
-70.7-
15 G-FR1-A2-1
ΔOTAREFSENS
-71.4-
10 30 G- FR1-A2-2 -79.3- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
ΔOTAREFSENS
-68.4-
60 G- FR1-A2-3
ΔOTAREFSENS
-70.7-
15 G-FR1-A2-1
ΔOTAREFSENS
-71.4-
15 30 G- FR1-A2-2 -77.5- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
ΔOTAREFSENS
-68.4-
60 G- FR1-A2-3
ΔOTAREFSENS
-64.5-
15 G- FR1-A2-4
ΔOTAREFSENS
-64.5-
20 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -76.2- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
ΔOTAREFSENS
-64.8-
60 G- FR1-A2-6
ΔOTAREFSENS
-64.5-
15 G- FR1-A2-4
ΔOTAREFSENS
-64.5-
25 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -75.2- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
ΔOTAREFSENS
-64.8-
60 G- FR1-A2-6
ΔOTAREFSENS
-64.5-
15 G- FR1-A2-4
ΔOTAREFSENS
-64.5-
30 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -74.4- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
ΔOTAREFSENS
-64.8-
60 G- FR1-A2-6
ΔOTAREFSENS
-64.5-
15 G- FR1-A2-4
ΔOTAREFSENS
-64.5-
40 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -73.1- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
ΔOTAREFSENS
-64.8-
60 G- FR1-A2-6
ΔOTAREFSENS
-64.5-
15 G- FR1-A2-4
ΔOTAREFSENS
-64.5-
50 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -72.2- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
ΔOTAREFSENS
-64.8-
60 G- FR1-A2-6
ΔOTAREFSENS
-64.5-
30 G- FR1-A2-5
ΔOTAREFSENS
60 -71.4- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
-64.8-
60 G- FR1-A2-6
ΔOTAREFSENS
-64.5-
30 G- FR1-A2-5
ΔOTAREFSENS
70 -70.8- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
-64.8-
60 G- FR1-A2-6
ΔOTAREFSENS
-64.5-
30 G- FR1-A2-5
ΔOTAREFSENS
80 -70.1- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
-64.8-
60 G- FR1-A2-6
ΔOTAREFSENS
-64.5-
30 G- FR1-A2-5
ΔOTAREFSENS
90 -69.6- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
-64.8-
60 G- FR1-A2-6
ΔOTAREFSENS
100 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -64.5- -69.1- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
ΔOTAREFSENS

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-64.8-
60 G- FR1-A2-6
ΔOTAREFSENS
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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BS channel Subcarrier Reference Wanted Interfering signal Type of

bandwidth spacing (kHz) measurement signal mean mean power (dBm) / interfering
(MHz) channel power (dBm) BWConfig signal
-65.7-
15 G-FR1-A2-1
ΔOTAREFSENS
5 -77.5- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
-66.4-
30 G- FR1-A2-2
ΔOTAREFSENS
-65.7-
15 G-FR1-A2-1
ΔOTAREFSENS
-66.4-
10 30 G- FR1-A2-2 -74.3- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
ΔOTAREFSENS
-63.4-
60 G- FR1-A2-3
ΔOTAREFSENS
-65.7-
15 G-FR1-A2-1
ΔOTAREFSENS
-66.4-
15 30 G- FR1-A2-2 -72.5- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
ΔOTAREFSENS
-63.4-
60 G- FR1-A2-3
ΔOTAREFSENS
-59.5-
15 G- FR1-A2-4
ΔOTAREFSENS
-59.5-
20 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -71.2- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
ΔOTAREFSENS
-59.8-
60 G- FR1-A2-6
ΔOTAREFSENS
-59.5-
15 G- FR1-A2-4
ΔOTAREFSENS
-59.5-
25 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -70.2- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
ΔOTAREFSENS
-59.8-
60 G- FR1-A2-6
ΔOTAREFSENS
-59.5-
15 G- FR1-A2-4
ΔOTAREFSENS
-59.5-
30 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -69.4- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
ΔOTAREFSENS
-59.8-
60 G- FR1-A2-6
ΔOTAREFSENS
-59.5-
15 G- FR1-A2-4
ΔOTAREFSENS
-59.5-
40 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -68.1- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
ΔOTAREFSENS
-59.8-
60 G- FR1-A2-6
ΔOTAREFSENS
-59.5-
15 G- FR1-A2-4
ΔOTAREFSENS
-59.5-
50 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -67.2- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
ΔOTAREFSENS
-59.8-
60 G- FR1-A2-6
ΔOTAREFSENS
-59.5-
30 G- FR1-A2-5
ΔOTAREFSENS
60 -66.4- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
-59.8-
60 G- FR1-A2-6
ΔOTAREFSENS
-59.5-
30 G- FR1-A2-5
ΔOTAREFSENS
70 -65.8- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
-59.8-
60 G- FR1-A2-6
ΔOTAREFSENS
-59.5-
30 G- FR1-A2-5
ΔOTAREFSENS
80 -65.1- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
-59.8-
60 G- FR1-A2-6
ΔOTAREFSENS
-59.5-
30 G- FR1-A2-5
ΔOTAREFSENS
90 -64.6- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
-59.8-
60 G- FR1-A2-6
ΔOTAREFSENS
100 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -59.5- -64.1- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
ΔOTAREFSENS

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60 G- FR1-A2-6
ΔOTAREFSENS
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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BS channel Subcarrier Reference Wanted Interfering signal Type of

bandwidth spacing (kHz) measurement signal mean mean power (dBm) / interfering
(MHz) channel power (dBm) BWConfig signal
-62.7-
15 G-FR1-A2-1
ΔOTAREFSENS
5 -74.5- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
-64.4-
30 G- FR1-A2-2
ΔOTAREFSENS
-62.7-
15 G-FR1-A2-1
ΔOTAREFSENS
-64.4-
10 30 G- FR1-A2-2 -71.3- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
ΔOTAREFSENS
-60.4-
60 G- FR1-A2-3
ΔOTAREFSENS
-62.7-
15 G-FR1-A2-1
ΔOTAREFSENS
-64.4-
15 30 G- FR1-A2-2 -69.5- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
ΔOTAREFSENS
-60.4-
60 G- FR1-A2-3
ΔOTAREFSENS
-56.5-
15 G- FR1-A2-4
ΔOTAREFSENS
-56.5-
20 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -68.2- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
ΔOTAREFSENS
-56.8-
60 G- FR1-A2-6
ΔOTAREFSENS
-56.5-
15 G- FR1-A2-4
ΔOTAREFSENS
-56.5-
25 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -67.2- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
ΔOTAREFSENS
-56.8-
60 G- FR1-A2-6
ΔOTAREFSENS
-56.5-
15 G- FR1-A2-4
ΔOTAREFSENS
-56.5-
30 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -66.4- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
ΔOTAREFSENS
-56.8-
60 G- FR1-A2-6
ΔOTAREFSENS
-56.5-
15 G- FR1-A2-4
ΔOTAREFSENS
-56.5-
40 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -65.1- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
ΔOTAREFSENS
-56.8-
60 G- FR1-A2-6
ΔOTAREFSENS
-56.5-
15 G- FR1-A2-4
ΔOTAREFSENS
-56.5-
50 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -64.2- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
ΔOTAREFSENS
-56.8-
60 G- FR1-A2-6
ΔOTAREFSENS
-56.5-
30 G- FR1-A2-5
ΔOTAREFSENS
60 -63.4- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
-56.8-
60 G- FR1-A2-6
ΔOTAREFSENS
-56.5-
30 G- FR1-A2-5
ΔOTAREFSENS
70 -62.8- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
-56.8-
60 G- FR1-A2-6
ΔOTAREFSENS
-56.5-
30 G- FR1-A2-5
ΔOTAREFSENS
80 -62.1- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
-56.8-
60 G- FR1-A2-6
ΔOTAREFSENS
-56.5-
30 G- FR1-A2-5
ΔOTAREFSENS
90 -61.6- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
-56.8-
60 G- FR1-A2-6
ΔOTAREFSENS
100 30 G- FR1-A2-5 -56.5- -61.1- ΔOTAREFSENS AWGN
ΔOTAREFSENS

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60 G- FR1-A2-6
ΔOTAREFSENS
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.

10.5 OTA in-band selectivity and blocking

10.5.1 OTA adjacent channel selectivity

10.5.1.1 General
OTA Adjacent channel selectivity (ACS) is a measure of the receiver’s ability to receive a OTA wanted signal at its
assigned channel frequency in the presence of an OTA adjacent channel signal with a specified centre frequency offset
of the interfering signal to the band edge of a victim system.

10.5.1.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O

The requirement shall apply at the RIB when the AoA of the incident wave of a received signal and the interfering
signal are from the same direction and are within the minSENS RoAoA.

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

The throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channel.

For FR1, the OTA wanted and the interfering signal are specified in table 10.5.1.2-1 and table 10.5.1.2-2 for ACS. The
reference measurement channel for the OTA wanted signal is further specified in annex A. The characteristics of the
interfering signal is further specified in annex D.

The OTA ACS requirement is applicable outside the Base Station RF Bandwidth or Radio Bandwidth. The OTA
interfering signal offset is defined relative to the Base station RF Bandwidth edges or Radio Bandwidth edges.

For RIBs supporting operation in non-contiguous spectrum within any operating band, the OTA 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 10.5.1.2-2. The OTA interfering signal offset is defined relative to the sub-block edges inside the sub-block gap.

For multi-band RIBs, the OTA 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 10.5.1.2-2. The interfering signal
offset is defined relative to the Base Station RF Bandwidth edges inside the Inter RF Bandwidth gap.

Table 10.5.1.2-1: OTA ACS requirement for BS type 1-O

BS channel Wanted signal Interfering signal mean power

bandwidth of the mean power (dBm)
lowest/highest (dBm)
carrier received (Note 2)
(MHz)
5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, Wide Area: -52 – ΔminSENS
40, 50, 60, 70, 80,90, EISminSENS + 6dB Medium Range: -47– ΔminSENS
100 (Note 1) Local Area: -44– ΔminSENS
NOTE 1: The SCS for the lowest/highest carrier received is the lowest SCS
supported by the BS for that bandwidth
NOTE 2: EISminSENS depends on the BS channel bandwidth

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Table 10.5.1.2-2: OTA ACS interferer frequency offset for BS type 1-O

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 signal
SCS: 15kHz, 25 RB
10 ±2.5075 5 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR signal
SCS: 15kHz, 25 RB
15 ±2.5125 5 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR signal
SCS: 15kHz, 25 RB
20 ±2.5025 5 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR signal
SCS: 15kHz, 25 RB
25 ±9.535 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR signal
SCS: 15kHz, 100 RB
30 ±9.585 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR signal
SCS: 15kHz, 100 RB
40 ±9.535 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR signal
SCS: 15kHz, 100 RB
50 ±9.485 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR signal
SCS: 15kHz, 100 RB
60 ±9.585 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR signal
SCS: 15kHz, 100 RB
70 ±9.535 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR signal
SCS: 15kHz, 100 RB
80 ±9.485 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR signal
SCS: 15kHz, 100 RB
90 ±9.585 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR signal
SCS: 15kHz, 100 RB
100 ±9.535 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR signal
SCS: 15kHz, 100 RB

10.5.1.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 2-O

The requirement shall apply at the RIB when the AoA of the incident wave of a received signal and the interfering
signal are from the same direction and are within the OTA REFSENS RoAoA.

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

The throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channel.

For FR2, the OTA wanted and the interfering signal are specified in table 10.5.1.3-1 and table 10.5.1.3-2 for ACS. The
reference measurement channel for the OTA wanted signal is further specified in annex A. The characteristics of the
interfering signal is further specified in annex D.

The OTA ACS requirement is applicable outside the Base Station RF Bandwidth. The OTA interfering signal offset is
defined relative to the Base station RF Bandwidth edges.

For RIBs supporting operation in non-contiguous spectrum within any operating band, the OTA 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 10.5.1.3-2. The OTA interfering signal offset is defined relative to the sub-block edges inside the sub-block gap.

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Table 10.5.1.3-1: OTA ACS requirement for BS type 2-O

BS channel Wanted signal Interfering signal mean power

bandwidth of the mean power (dBm)
lowest/highest (dBm)
carrier received
(MHz)
EISREFSENS_50M + 27.7 + ΔFR2_REFSENS
EISREFSENS + 6dB (Note 1)
50, 100, 200, 400
(Note 3) EISREFSENS_50M + 26.7 + ΔFR2_REFSENS
(Note 2)
NOTE 1: Applicable to bands defined within the frequency spectrum range of 24.25
– 33.4 GHz
NOTE 2: Applicable to bands defined within the frequency spectrum range of 37 –
52.6 GHz
NOTE 3: EISREFSENS is given in subclause 10.3.3

Table 10.5.1.3-2: OTA ACS interferer frequency offset for BS type 2-O

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)
50 50MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR signal
±24.29
60 kHz SCS, 64 RB
100 50MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR signal
±24.31
60 kHz SCS, 64 RB
200 50MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR signal
±24.29
60 kHz SCS, 64 RB
400 50MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR signal
±24.31
60 kHz SCS, 64 RB

10.5.2 OTA in-band blocking

10.5.2.1 General
The OTA in-band blocking characteristics is a measure of the receiver’s ability to receive a OTA wanted signal at its
assigned channel in the presence of an unwanted OTA interferer, which is an NR signal for general blocking or an NR
signal with one RB for narrowband blocking.

10.5.2.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O

The requirement shall apply at the RIB when the AoA of the incident wave of a received signal and the interfering
signal are from the same direction, and:

- when the wanted signal is based on EISREFSENS: the AoA of the incident wave of a received signal and the
interfering signal are within the OTA REFSENS RoAoA.

- when the wanted signal is based on EISminSENS: the AoA of the incident wave of a received signal and the
interfering signal are within the minSENS RoAoA.

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

The throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channel, with OTA wanted
and OTA interfering signal specified in tables 10.5.2.2-1, table 10.5.2.2-2 and table 10.5.2.2-3 for general OTA and
narrowband OTA blocking requirements. The reference measurement channel for the OTA wanted signal is identified
in subclause 10.3.2 and are further specified in annex A. The characteristics of the interfering signal is further specified
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The OTA 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-O the OTA in-band blocking requirement shall apply in the in-band blocking frequency range, which is
from FUL,low - ΔfOOB to FUL,high + ΔfOOB, excluding the downlink frequency range of the FDD operating band. The ΔfOOB
for BS type 1-O is defined in table 10.5.2.2-0.

Table 10.5.2.2-0: ΔfOOB offset for NR operating bands in FR1

BS type Operating band characteristics ΔfOOB (MHz)

BS type 1- FUL,high – FUL,low < 100 MHz 20
O 100 MHz ≤ FUL,high – FUL,low ≤ 900 MHz 60

For RIBs supporting operation in non-contiguous spectrum within any operating band, the OTA 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 10.5.2.2-1. The interfering signal offset is defined relative to the sub-block
edges inside the sub-block gap.

For multi-band RIBs, the OTA in-band blocking requirements apply in the in-band blocking frequency ranges for each
supported operating band. The 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 twice the interfering signal minimum offset in tables 10.5.2.2-1 and
10.5.2.2-3.

For a RIBs supporting operation in non-contiguous spectrum within any operating band, the OTA narrowband blocking
requirements apply in addition inside any sub-block gap, in case the sub-block gap size is at least as wide as the
interfering signal minimum offset in table 10.5.2.2-3. The interfering signal offset is defined relative to the sub-block
edges inside the sub-block gap.

For a multi-band RIBs, the OTA narrowband blocking requirements apply in the narrowband blocking frequency ranges
for each supported operating band. The 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 interfering signal minimum offset in table 10.5.2.2-3.

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Table 10.5.2.2-1: General OTA blocking requirement for BS type 1-O

BS channel Wanted signal Interfering signal Interfering signal Type of interfering signal
bandwidth of the mean power mean power (dBm) centre frequency
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 EISREFSENS + 6 dB Wide Area: -43 - ±7.5 5 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR signal
ΔOTAREFSENS SCS: 15 kHz, 25 RB
Medium Range: -38 -
ΔOTAREFSENS
Local Area: -35 -
ΔOTAREFSENS
EISminSENS + 6 dB Wide Area: -43 – ±7.5 5 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR signal
ΔminSENS SCS: 15 kHz, 25 RB
Medium Range: -38
– ΔminSENS
Local Area: -35 –
ΔminSENS
25 ,30, 40, 50, 60, EISREFSENS + 6 dB Wide Area: -43 - ±30 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR signal
70, 80, 90, 100 ΔOTAREFSENS SCS: 15 kHz, 100 RB
Medium Range: -38 -
ΔOTAREFSENS
Local Area: -35 -
ΔOTAREFSENS
EISminSENS + 6 dB Wide Area: -43 – ±30 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR signal
ΔminSENS SCS: 15 kHz, 100 RB
Medium Range: -38
– ΔminSENS
Local Area: -35 –
ΔminSENS

Table 10.5.2.2-2: OTA narrowband blocking requirement for BS type 1-O

BS channel OTA Wanted OTA Interfering signal mean

bandwidth of the signal mean power (dBm)
lowest/highest power (dBm)
carrier received
(MHz)
5, 10, 15, 20 EISREFSENS + Wide Area: -49 - ΔOTAREFSENS
6 dB Medium Range: -44 - ΔOTAREFSENS
Local Area: -41 - ΔOTAREFSENS
EISminSENS + 6 dB Wide Area: -49 – ΔminSENS
Medium Range: -44 – ΔminSENS
Local Area: -41 – ΔminSENS
25, 30, 40, 50, 60, EISREFSENS + Wide Area: -49 - ΔOTAREFSENS
70, 80, 90, 100 6 dB Medium Range: -44 - ΔOTAREFSENS
Local Area: -41 - ΔOTAREFSENS
EISminSENS + 6 dB Wide Area: -49 – ΔminSENS
Medium Range: -44 – ΔminSENS
Local Area: -41 – ΔminSENS
NOTE: The SCS for the lowest/highest carrier received is the lowest SCS
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Table 10.5.2.2-3: OTA narrowband blocking interferer frequency offsets for BS type 1-O

BS channel Interfering RB centre Type of interfering signal

bandwidth of the frequency offset to the
lowest/highest lower/upper Base Station
carrier received RF Bandwidth edge or sub-
(MHz) block edge inside a sub-
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 is 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.

10.5.2.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 2-O

The requirement shall apply at the RIB when the AoA of the incident wave of a received signal and the interfering
signal are from the same direction and are within the OTA REFSENS RoAoA.

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

The throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channel.

For BS type 2-O, the OTA wanted and OTA interfering signals are provided at RIB using the parameters in table
10.5.2.3-1 for general OTA blocking requirements. The reference measurement channel for the wanted signal is further
specified in annex A. The characteristics of the interfering signal is further specified in annex D.

The OTA blocking requirements are applicable outside the Base Station RF Bandwidth. The interfering signal offset is
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For BS type 2-O the OTA in-band blocking requirement shall apply from FUL_low - ΔfOOB to FUL_high + ΔfOOB. The ΔfOOB for
BS type 2-O is defined in table 10.5.2.3-0.

Table 10.5.2.3-0: ΔfOOB offset for NR operating bands in FR2

BS type Operating band characteristics ΔfOOB (MHz)

BS type 2- FUL_high – FUL_low ≤ 3250 MHz 1500
O

For a RIBs supporting operation in non-contiguous spectrum within any operating band, the OTA 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 10.5.2.3-1. The interfering signal offset is defined relative to the sub-block
edges inside the sub-block gap.

Table 10.5.2.3-1: General OTA blocking requirement for BS type 2-O

BS channel OTA wanted OTA interfering OTA interfering Type of OTA interfering
bandwidth of the signal mean signal mean power signal centre signal
lowest/highest power (dBm) (dBm) frequency offset
carrier received from the
(MHz) lower/upper Base
Station RF
Bandwidth edge
or sub-block
edge inside a
sub-block gap
(MHz)
50, 100, 200, 400 EISREFSENS + 6dB EISREFSENS_50M + 33 + ±75 50 MHz DFT-s-OFDM
ΔFR2_REFSENS dB NR signal
60 kHz SCS, 64 RB
NOTE: EISREFSENS and EISREFSENS_50M are given in subclause 10.3.3.

10.6 OTA out-of-band blocking

10.6.1 General
The OTA out-of-band blocking characteristics are a measure of the receiver unit ability to receive a wanted signal at the
RIB at its assigned channel in the presence of an unwanted interferer.

10.6.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O

10.6.2.1 General minimum requirement

The requirement shall apply at the RIB when the AoA of the incident wave of the received signal and the interfering
signal are from the same direction and are within the minSENS RoAoA.

The wanted signal applies to all supported polarizations, under the assumption of polarization match. The interferer
shall be polarization matched in-band and the polarization maintained for out-of-band frequencies.

For OTA wanted and OTA interfering signals provided at the RIB using the parameters in table 10.6.2.1-1, the
following requirements shall be met:

- The throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channel. The
reference measurement channel for the OTA wanted signal is identified in subclause 10.3.2 for each BS channel
bandwidth and further specified in annex A. The characteristics of the interfering signal is further specified in
annex D.

For a multi-band RIB, the OTA out-of-band requirement shall apply for each supported operating band, with the
exception that the in-band blocking frequency ranges of all supported operating bands according to subclause 7.4.2.2
shall be excluded from the OTA out-of-band blocking requirement.

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For BS type 1-O the OTA out-of-band blocking requirement apply from 30 MHz to FUL,low - ΔfOOB and from FUL,high +
ΔfOOB up to 12750 MHz, including the downlink frequency range of the FDD operating band. The ΔfOOB for BS type 1-
O is defined in table 10.5.2.2-0.

Table 10.6.2.1-1: OTA out-of-band blocking performance requirement

Wanted signal mean Interfering signal RMS Type of interfering

power (dBm) field-strength (V/m) Signal
EISminSENS + 6 dB 0.36 CW carrier
(Note 1)
NOTE 1: EISminSENS depends on the channel bandwidth as specified in subclause
9.2.
NOTE 2: The RMS field-strength level in V/m is related to the interferer EIRP level

E=
√ 30 EIRP
at a distance described as r , where EIRP is in W and r is in
m; for example, 0.36 V/m is equivalent to 36 dBm at fixed distance of 30
m.

10.6.2.2 Co-location minimum requirement

This additional OTA out-of-band blocking requirement may be applied for the protection of BS receivers when NR,
E-UTRA BS, UTRA BS, CDMA BS or GSM/EDGE BS operating in a different frequency band are co-located with a
BS.

The requirement is a co-location requirement. The interferer power levels are specified at the co-location reference
antenna conducted input. The interfering signal power is specified per supported polarization.

The requirement is valid over the minSENS RoAoA.

For OTA wanted and OTA interfering signal provided at the RIB using the parameters in table 10.6.2.1-1, the following
requirements shall be met:

- The throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channel. The
reference measurement channel for the OTA wanted signal is identified in subclause 10.3.2 for each BS channel
bandwidth and further specified in annex A. The characteristics of the interfering signal is further specified in
annex D.

For BS type 1-O the OTA blocking requirement for co-location with BS in other frequency bands is applied for all
operating bands for which co-location protection is provided.

Table 10.6.2.2-1: OTA blocking requirement for co-location with BS in other frequency bands

Frequency range Wanted signal Interfering Interfering Interfering Type of

of interfering mean power signal mean signal mean signal mean interfering signal
signal (dBm) power for WA power for MR power for LA BS
BS (dBm) BS (dBm) (dBm)
Frequency range
EISminSENS + 6
of co-located
dB +46 +38 +24 CW carrier
downlink operating
(Note 1)
band
NOTE 1: EISminSENS depends on the BS class and on the BS channel bandwidth, see subclause 10.3.
NOTE 2: 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).

10.6.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 2-O

10.6.3.1 General minimum requirement

The requirement shall apply at the RIB when the AoA of the incident wave of the received signal and the interfering
signal are from the same direction and are within the OTA REFSENS RoAoA.

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The wanted signal applies to all supported polarizations, under the assumption of polarization match. The interferer
shall be polarization matched in-band and the polarization maintained for out-of-band frequencies.

For BS type 2-O the OTA out-of-band blocking requirement apply from 30 MHz to FUL,low – 1500 MHz and from FUL,high
+ 1500 MHz up to 2nd harmonic of the upper frequency edge of the operating band.

For OTA wanted and OTA interfering signals provided at the RIB using the parameters in table 10.6.3.1-1, the
following requirements shall be met:

- The throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channel. The
reference measurement channel for the OTA wanted signal is identified in subclause 10.3.3 for each BS channel
bandwidth and further specified in annex A.

Table 10.6.3.1-1: OTA out-of-band blocking performance requirement

Frequency range of interfering Wanted signal Interferer RMS field- Type of interfering signal
signal mean power strength
(MHz) (dBm) (V/m)
30 to 12750 EISREFSENS + 6 dB 0.36 CW
12750 to FUL,low – 1500 EISREFSENS + 6 dB 0.1 CW
FUL,high + 1500 to 2nd harmonic of EISREFSENS + 6 dB 0.1 CW
the upper frequency edge of the
operating band

10.7 OTA receiver spurious emissions

10.7.1 General
The OTA RX spurious emission is the power of the emissions radiated from the antenna array from a receiver unit.

The metric used to capture OTA receiver spurious emissions for BS type 1-O and BS type 2-O is total radiated power
(TRP), with the requirement defined at the RIB.

10.7.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O

For a BS operating in FDD, OTA RX spurious emissions requirement do not apply as they are superseded by the OTA
TX spurious emissions requirement. This is due to the fact that TX and RX spurious emissions cannot be distinguished
in OTA domain.

For a BS operating in TDD, the OTA RX spurious emissions requirement shall apply during the transmitter OFF
period only.

For RX only multi-band RIB, the OTA RX spurious emissions requirements are subject to exclusion zones in each
supported operating band.

The OTA RX spurious emissions for BS type 1-O are that for each basic limit specified in table 7.6.2-1, the power sum
of emissions at the RIB shall not exceed limits specified as the basic limit + X, where X = 9 dB, unless stated
differently in regional regulation.

10.7.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 2-O

For the BS type 2-O, the power of any RX spurious emission shall not exceed the limits in table 10.7.3-1.

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Table 10.7.3-1: Radiated Rx spurious emission limits for BS type 2-O

Frequency range Limit Measurement Note

bandwidth
30 MHz – 1 GHz -57 dBm 100 kHz Note 1
1 GHz – 12.75 GHz -47 dBm 1 MHz Note 1
12.75 GHz – 2nd harmonic -36 dBm 1 MHz Note 1, Note 2
of the upper frequency
edge of the UL operating
band
NOTE 1: Bandwidth as in ITU-R SM.329 [3], s4.1
NOTE 2: Upper frequency as in ITU-R SM.329 [3], s2.5 table 1.
NOTE 3: The frequency range between 2.5 * BWChannel below the first carrier frequency and
2.5 * BWChannel above the last carrier frequency transmitted by the BS, where BWChannel is the
BS channel bandwidth according to subclause 5.3, may be excluded from the requirement.
However, frequencies that are more than ΔfOBUE below the lowest frequency of the BS
operating band or more than ΔfOBUE above the highest frequency of the BS operating band
shall not be excluded from the requirement.

10.8 OTA receiver intermodulation

10.8.1 General
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 unit to receive a
wanted signal on its assigned channel frequency in the presence of two interfering signals which have a specific
frequency relationship to the wanted signal. The requirement is defined as a directional requirement at the RIB.

10.8.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O

The requirement shall apply at the RIB when the AoA of the incident wave of a received signal and the interfering
signal are from the same direction, and:

- when the wanted signal is based on EISREFSENS: the AoA of the incident wave of a received signal and the
interfering signal are within the OTA REFSENS RoAoA.

- when the wanted signal is based on EISminSENS: the AoA of the incident wave of a received signal and the
interfering signal are within the minSENS RoAoA.

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

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 at the RIB. with the conditions specified in
tables 10.8.2-1 and 10.8.2-2 for intermodulation performance and in tables 10.8.2-3 and 10.8.2-4 for narrowband
intermodulation performance.

The reference measurement channel for the wanted signal is identified in table 10.3.2-1, table 10.3.2-2 and table 10.3.2-
3 for each BS channel bandwidth and further specified in annex A. The characteristics of the interfering signal is further
specified in annex D.

The subcarrier spacing for the modulated interfering signal shall be the same as the subcarrier spacing for the wanted
signal, except for the case of wanted signal subcarrier spacing 60kHz and BS BS channel bandwidth <=20MHz, for
which the subcarrier spacing of the interfering signal shallbe 30kHz.

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 RIBs supporting operation in non-contiguous spectrum within any operating band, the narrowband
intermodulation requirement shall apply in addition inside any sub-block gap in case the sub-block gap is at least as
wide as the BS channel bandwidth of the NR interfering signal in tables 10.8.2-2 and 10.8.2-4. The interfering signal
offset is defined relative to the sub-block edges inside the sub-block gap.

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For multi-band RIBs, the intermodulation requirement shall apply 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 multi-band RIBs, the narrowband intermodulation requirement shall apply 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 10.8.2-2 and 10.8.2-4. The
interfering signal offset is defined relative to the Base Station RF Bandwidth edges inside the Inter RF Bandwidth gap.

Table 10.8.2-1: General intermodulation requirement

BS class Wanted Signal mean Interfering signal mean Type of interfering

power (dBm) power (dBm) signal
Wide Area BS EISREFSENS + 6 dB -52 + ΔOTAREFSENS
EISminSENS + 6 dB -52 + ΔminSENS
Medium Range BS EISREFSENS + 6 dB -47 + ΔOTAREFSENS
See Table 10.8.2-2
EISminSENS + 6 dB -47 + ΔminSENS
Local Area BS EISREFSENS + 6 dB -44 + ΔOTAREFSENS
EISminSENS + 6 dB -44 + ΔminSENS
NOTE 1: EISREFSENS and EISminSENS depend on the BS class and on the BS channel bandwidth, see
subclause 10.3 and 10.2.

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Table 10.8.2-2: Interfering signals for intermodulation requirement

BS channel Interfering signal

bandwidth of centre frequency
the offset from the
lowest/highes lower/upper base Type of interfering signal
t carrier station RF
received Bandwidth edge
(MHz) (MHz)
±7.5 CW
5 5 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR signal
±17.5
(Note 1)
±7.45 CW
10 5 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR signal
±17.5
(Note 1)
±7.43 CW
15 5 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR signal
±17.5
(Note 1)
±7.38 CW
20 5 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR signal
±17.5
(Note 1)
±7.45 CW
25 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR signal
±25
(Note 2)
±7.43 CW
30 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR signal
±25
(Note 2)
±7.45 CW
40 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR signal
±25
(Note 2)
±7.35 CW
50 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR signal
±25
(Note 2)
±7.49 CW
60 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR signal
±25
(Note 2)
±7.42 CW
70 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR signal
±25
(Note 2)
±7.44 CW
80 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR signal
±25
(Note 2)
±7.43 CW
90 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR signal
±25
(Note 2)
±7.45 CW
100 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR signal
±25
(Note 2)
NOTE 1: Number of RBs is 25 for 15 kHz subcarrier spacing and 10 for
30 kHz subcarrier spacing.
NOTE 2: Number of RBs is 100 for 15 kHz subcarrier spacing, 50 for 30
kHz subcarrier spacing and 24 for 60 kHz subcarrier spacing.

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Table 10.8.2-3: Narrowband intermodulation performance requirement in FR1

Wanted signal mean Interfering signal

BS class Type of interfering signal
power (dBm) mean power (dBm)
EISREFSENS + 6 dB
-52 - ΔOTAREFSENS
(Note 1)
Wide Area BS
EISminSENS + 6 dB
-52 - ΔminSENS
(Note 1)
EISREFSENS + 6 dB
-47 - ΔOTAREFSENS
(Note 1)
Medium Range BS See Table 10.8.2-4
EISminSENS + 6 dB
-47 - ΔminSENS
(Note 1)
EISREFSENS + 6 dB
-44 - ΔOTAREFSENS
(Note 1)
Local Area BS
EISminSENS + 6 dB
-44 - ΔminSENS
(Note 1)
NOTE 1: EISREFSENS / EISminSENS depends on the BS channel bandwidth, see subclause 10.3 and 10.2.

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Table 10.8.2-4: Interfering signals for narrowband intermodulation requirement in FR1

Interfering RB
BS channel centre frequency
bandwidth of offset from the
the lower/upper Base
lowest/highes Station RF Type of interfering signal
t carrier Bandwidth edge or
received sub-block edge
(MHz) inside a sub-block
gap (kHz)
±360 CW
5 5 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±1420
signal, 1 RB (NOTE 1)
±325 CW
10 5 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±1780
signal, 1 RB (NOTE 1)
±380 CW
15 (NOTE 2) 5 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±1600
signal, 1 RB (NOTE 1)
±345 CW
20 (NOTE 2) 5 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±1780
signal, 1 RB (NOTE 1)
±325 CW
25 (NOTE 2) 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±1990
signal, 1 RB (NOTE 1)
±320 CW
30 (NOTE 2) 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±1990
signal, 1 RB (NOTE 1)
±310 CW
40 (NOTE 2) 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±2710
signal, 1 RB (NOTE 1)
±330 CW
50 (NOTE 2) 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±3250
signal, 1 RB (NOTE 1)
±350 CW
60 (NOTE 2) 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±3790
signal, 1 RB (NOTE 1)
±400 CW
70 (NOTE 2) 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±4870
signal, 1 RB (NOTE 1)
±390 CW
80 (NOTE 2) 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±4870
signal, 1 RB (NOTE 1)
±340 CW
90 (NOTE 2) 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±5770
signal, 1 RB (NOTE 1)
±340 CW
100 (NOTE 2) 20 MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR
±5770
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.

10.8.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 2-O

The requirement shall apply at the RIB when the AoA of the incident wave of the received signal and the interfering
signal are from the same direction and are within the OTA REFSENS RoAoA.

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

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Throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channel, with OTA wanted signal
at the assigned channel frequency and two OTA interfering signals provided at the RIB using the parameters in tables
10.8.3-1 and 10.8.3-2. All of the OTA test signals arrive from the same direction, and the requirement is valid if the
signals arrive from any direction within the OTA REFSENS RoAoA. The reference measurement channel for the wanted
signal is identified in [table 10.3.2-1] for each BS channel bandwidth and further specified in annex A. The
characteristics of the interfering signal is further specified in annex D.

The subcarrier spacing for the modulated interfering signal shall be the same as the subcarrier spacing for the wanted
signal.

The receiver intermodulation requirement is applicable outside the Base Station RF Bandwidth. The interfering signal
offset is defined relative to the Base Station RF Bandwidth edges.

Table 10.8.3-1: General intermodulation requirement

BS channel bandwidth of Wanted signal mean Interfering signal mean Type of interfering
the lowest/highest power (dBm) power (dBm) signal
carrier received (MHz)
50, 100, 200, 400 EISREFSENS + 6 dB EISREFSENS_50M + 25 +
See Table 10.8.3-2
ΔFR2_REFSENS dB
NOTE: EISREFSENS and EISREFSENS_50M are given in subclause 10.3.3.

Table 10.8.3-2: Interfering signals for intermodulation requirement

BS channel Interfering signal centre frequency Type of interfering signal

bandwidth of the offset from the lower/upper Base
lowest/highest Station RF Bandwidth edge (MHz)
carrier received
(MHz)
±7.5 CW
50 MHz 50MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR signal
±40
(Note 1)
±6.88 CW
100 MHz
50MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR signal
±40
(Note 1)
±5.64 CW
200 MHz
50MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR signal
±40
(Note 1)
±6.02 CW
400 MHz 50MHz DFT-s-OFDM NR signal
±45
(Note 1)
NOTE 1: Number of RBs is 64 for the 60 kHz subcarrier spacing, 32 for the 120 kHz subcarrier spacing

10.9 OTA in-channel selectivity

10.9.1 General
In-channel selectivity (ICS) is a measure of the receiver ability to receive a wanted signal at its assigned resource block
locations 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 as specified in annex A and shall be time aligned with the wanted signal.

10.9.2 Minimum requirement for BS type 1-O

The requirement shall apply at the RIB when the AoA of the incident wave of the received signal and the interfering
signal are the same direction and are within the minSENS RoAoA

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

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For a wanted and an interfering signal coupled to the RIB, the following requirements shall be met:

- For BS type 1-O, the throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement
channel as specified in annex A with parameters specified in table 10.9.2-1 for Wide Area BS, in table 10.9.2-2
for Medium Range BS and in table 10.9.2-3 for Local Area BS. The characteristics of the interfering signal is
further specified in annex D.

Table 10.9.2-1: Wide Area BS in-channel selectivity

Subcarrier Reference Wanted Interfering

BS channel Type of interfering
spacing (kHz) measuremen signal mean signal mean
bandwidth (MHz) signal
t channel power (dBm) power (dBm)
DFT-s-OFDM NR
-100.6- -81.4 -
5 15 G-FR1-A1-7 signal, SCS 15 kHz,
ΔminSENS ΔminSENS
10 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
-77.4 -
10,15,20,25,30 15 G-FR1-A1-1 -98.7-ΔminSENS signal, SCS 15 kHz,
ΔminSENS
25 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
-71.4 -
40,50 15 G-FR1-A1-4 -92.3-ΔminSENS signal, SCS 15 kHz,
ΔminSENS
100 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
-101.3- -81.4 -
5 30 G-FR1-A1-8 signal, SCS 30 kHz,
ΔminSENS ΔminSENS
5 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
-78.4 -
10,15,20,25,30 30 G-FR1-A1-2 -98.8-ΔminSENS signal, SCS 30 kHz,
ΔminSENS
10 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
40,50,60,70,80,90,10 -71.4 -
30 G-FR1-A1-5 -92.6-ΔminSENS signal, SCS 30 kHz,
0 ΔminSENS
50 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
-78.4 -
10,15,20,25,30 60 G-FR1-A1-9 -98.2-ΔminSENS signal, SCS 60 kHz,
ΔminSENS
5 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
40,50,60,70,80,90,10 -71.6 -
60 G-FR1-A1-6 -92.7-ΔminSENS signal, SCS 60 kHz,
0 ΔminSENS
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 . The aggregated wanted and interferer
signal shall be centred in the BS channel bandwidth of the wanted signal.

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Table 10.9.2-2: Medium Range BS in-channel selectivity

Subcarrier Reference Wanted Interfering

BS channel Type of interfering
spacing (kHz) measuremen signal mean signal mean
bandwidth (MHz) signal
t channel power (dBm) power (dBm)
DFT-s-OFDM NR
-76.4 -
5 15 G-FR1-A1-7 -95.6-ΔminSENS signal, SCS 15 kHz,
ΔminSENS
10 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
-72.4 -
10,15,20,25,30 15 G-FR1-A1-1 -93.7-ΔminSENS signal, SCS 15 kHz,
ΔminSENS
25 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
-66.4 -
40,50 15 G-FR1-A1-4 -87.3-ΔminSENS signal, SCS 15 kHz,
ΔminSENS
100 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
-76.4 -
5 30 G-FR1-A1-8 -96.3-ΔminSENS signal, SCS 30 kHz,
ΔminSENS
5 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
-73.4 -
10,15,20,25,30 30 G-FR1-A1-2 -93.8-ΔminSENS signal, SCS 30 kHz,
ΔminSENS
10 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
40,50,60,70,80,90,10 -66.4 -
30 G-FR1-A1-5 -87.6-ΔminSENS signal, SCS 30 kHz,
0 ΔminSENS
50 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
-73.4 -
10,15,20,25,30 60 G-FR1-A1-9 -93.2-ΔminSENS signal, SCS 60 kHz,
ΔminSENS
5 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
40,50,60,70,80,90,10 -66.6 -
60 G-FR1-A1-6 -87.7-ΔminSENS signal, SCS 60 kHz,
0 ΔminSENS
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. The aggregated wanted and interferer
signal shall be centred in the BS channel bandwidth of the wanted signal.

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Table 10.9.2-3: Local area BS in-channel selectivity

Subcarrier Reference Wanted Interfering

BS channel Type of interfering
spacing (kHz) measuremen signal mean signal mean
bandwidth (MHz) signal
t channel power (dBm) power (dBm)
DFT-s-OFDM NR
-73.4 -
5 15 G-FR1-A1-7 -92.6-ΔminSENS signal, SCS 15 kHz,
ΔminSENS
10 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
-69.4 -
10,15,20,25,30 15 G-FR1-A1-1 -90.7-ΔminSENS signal, SCS 15 kHz,
ΔminSENS
25 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
-63.4 -
40,50 15 G-FR1-A1-4 -84.3-ΔminSENS signal, SCS 15 kHz,
ΔminSENS
100 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
-73.4 -
5 30 G-FR1-A1-8 -93.3-ΔminSENS signal, SCS 30 kHz,
ΔminSENS
5 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
-70.4 -
10,15,20,25,30 30 G-FR1-A1-2 -90.8-ΔminSENS signal, SCS 30 kHz,
ΔminSENS
10 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
40,50,60,70,80,90,10 -63.4 -
30 G-FR1-A1-5 -84.6-ΔminSENS signal, SCS 30 kHz,
0 ΔminSENS
50 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
-70.4 -
10,15,20,25,30 60 G-FR1-A1-9 -90.2-ΔminSENS signal, SCS 60 kHz,
ΔminSENS
5 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
40,50,60,70,80,90,10 -63.6 -
60 G-FR1-A1-6 -84.7-ΔminSENS signal, SCS 60 kHz,
0 ΔminSENS
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. The aggregated wanted and interferer
signal shall be centred in the BS channel bandwidth of the wanted signal.

10.9.3 Minimum requirement for BS type 2-O

The requirement shall apply at the RIB when the AoA of the incident wave of the received signal and the interfering
signal are from the same direction and are within the OTA REFSENS RoAoA.

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

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For BS type 2-O, the throughput shall be ≥ 95% of the maximum throughput of the reference measurement channel as
specified in annex A with parameters specified in table 10.9.3-1. The characteristics of the interfering signal is further
specified in annex D.

Table 10.9.3-1: OTA in-channel selectivity requirement for BS type 2-O

BS Subcarrier Reference Wanted signal Interfering signal Type of interfering

channel spacing measuremen mean power (dBm) mean power (dBm) signal
bandwidth (kHz) t channel (Note 2) (Note 2)
(MHz)
DFT-s-OFDM NR
EISREFSENS_50M + EISREFSENS_50M + 10 +
50 60 G-FR2-A1-4 signal, SCS 60 kHz,
ΔFR2_REFSENS ΔFR2_REFSENS
32 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
EISREFSENS_50M + 3 + EISREFSENS_50M + 13 +
100,200 60 G-FR2-A1-1 signal, SCS 60 kHz,
ΔFR2_REFSENS ΔFR2_REFSENS
64 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
EISREFSENS_50M + EISREFSENS_50M + 10 +
50 120 G-FR2-A1-5 signal, SCS
ΔFR2_REFSENS ΔFR2_REFSENS
120 kHz, 16 RB
DFT-s-OFDM NR
100,200,40 EISREFSENS_50M + 3 + EISREFSENS_50M + 13 +
120 G-FR2-A1-2 signal, SCS
0 ΔFR2_REFSENS ΔFR2_REFSENS
120 kHz, 32 RB
NOTE 1: 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. The aggregated wanted and interferer
signal shall be centred in the BS channel bandwidth of the wanted signal.
NOTE 2: EISREFSENS_50M is defined in subclause 10.3.3.

Table 10.9.3-2: (Void)

Table 10.9.3-3: (Void)

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11 Radiated performance requirements

11.1 General
11.1.1 Scope and definitions
Radiated performance requirements specify the ability of the BS type 1-O or BS type 2-O to correctly demodulate
radiated signals in various conditions and configurations. Radiated performance requirements are specified at the RIB.

Radiated performance requirements for the BS are specified for the fixed reference channels defined in annex A and the
propagation conditions in annex G. The requirements only apply to those FRCs that are supported by the BS.

The radiated performance requirements for BS type 1-O and for the BS type 2-O are limited to two OTA demodulation
branches as described in subclause 11.1.2. Conformance requirements can only be tested for 1 or 2 demodulation
branches depending on the number of polarizations supported by the BS, with the required SNR applied separately per
polarization.

NOTE 1: The BS can support more than 2 demodulation branches, however OTA conformance testing can only be
performed for 1 or 2 demodulation branches.

Unless stated otherwise, radiated performance requirements apply for a single carrier only. Radiated performance
requirements for a BS supporting CA are defined in terms of single carrier requirements.

For BS type 1-O in FDD operation the requirements in clause 8 shall be met with the transmitter units associated with
the RIB in the operating band turned ON.

NOTE 2: BS type 1-O in normal operating conditions in FDD operation is configured to transmit and receive at the
same time. The transmitter unit(s) associated with the RIB may be OFF for some of the tests.

In tests performed with signal generators a synchronization signal may be provided from the BS to the signal generator,
to enable correct timing of the wanted signal.

Whenever the "RX antennas" term is used for the radiated performance requirements description, it shall refer to the
demodulation branches (i.e. not physical antennas of the antenna array).

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 RIB.

N is the noise energy in a bandwidth corresponding to the transmission bandwidth over the duration of a slot on a
RIB.

11.1.2 OTA demodulation branches

Radiated performance requirements are only specified for up to 2 demodulation branches.

If the BS type 1-O, or the BS type 2-O uses polarization diversity and has the ability to maintain isolation between the
signals for each of the demodulation branches, then radiated performance requirements can be tested for up to two
demodulation branches (i.e. 1TX-1RX or 1TX-2RX test setups). When tested for two demodulation branches, each
demodulation branch maps to one polarization.

If the BS type 1-O, or the BS type 2-O does not use polarization diversity then radiated performance requirements can
only be tested for a single demodulation branch (i.e. 1TX-1RX test setup).

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11.1.3 Applicability rule

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11.2 Performance requirements for PUSCH

11.2.1 Requirements for BS type 1-O

11.2.1.1 Requirements for PUSCH with transform precoding disabled

Apply the requirements defined in subclause 8.2.1 for 2Rx.

11.2.1.2 Requirements for PUSCH with transform precoding enabled

Apply the requirements defined in subclause 8.2.2 for 2Rx.

11.2.2 Requirements for BS type 2-O

11.2.2.1 Requirements for PUSCH with transform precoding disabled

11.2.2.1.1 General
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 retransmissions.

Table 11.2.2.1.1-1: Test parameters for testing PUSCH

Parameter Value
Transform precoding Disabled
Uplink-downlink allocation for TDD 60 kHz and 120kHz SCS:
3D1S1U, S=10D:2G:2U
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
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 PUSCH mapping type B
resource PUSCH starting symbol index 0
PUSCH symbol length 10
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
Frequency density (KPT-RS) 2
PTRS configuration
Time density (LPT-RS) 1

11.2.2.1.2 Minimum requirements

The throughput shall be equal to or larger than the fraction of maximum throughput stated in the tables 11.2.2.1.2-1 to
11.2.2.1.2-5 at the given SNR for 1Tx and for 2Tx two-layer spatial multiplexing transmission.

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Table 11.2.2.1.2-1: Minimum requirements for PUSCH, 50 MHz channel bandwidth, 60 kHz SCS

Number Number of Cyclic Propagatio Fraction FRC DMRS SNR

of TX demodulation prefix n of (Anne configuratio (dB)
antenna branches conditions maximum x A) n
s and throughp
correlation ut
matrix
(Annex
TBD)
Norm TDLA30- G-FR2-
70 % 1+0 [TBD]
al 300 A3-1
Norm TDLA30- G-FR2-
1 70 % 1+0 [TBD]
al 300 A4-1
Norm G-FR2-
2 TDLA30-75 70 % 1+0 [TBD]
al A5-1
Norm TDLA30- G-FR2-
70 % 1+0 [TBD]
al 300 A3-6
2
Norm TDLA30- G-FR2-
70 % 1+0 [TBD]
al 300 A4-6

Table 11.2.2.1.2-2: Minimum requirements for PUSCH, 100 MHz channel bandwidth, 60 kHz SCS

Number Number of Cyclic Propagatio Fraction FRC DMRS SNR

of TX demodulation prefix n of (Anne configuratio (dB)
antenna branches conditions maximum x A) n
s and throughp
correlation ut
matrix
(Annex
TBD)
Norm TDLA30- G-FR2-
70 % 1+0 [TBD]
al 300 A3-2
Norm TDLA30- G-FR2-
1 70 % 1+0 [TBD]
al 300 A4-2
2
Norm G-FR2-
TDLA30-75 70 % 1+0 [TBD]
al A5-2
Norm TDLA30- G-FR2-
2 70 % 1+0 [TBD]
al 300 A3-7

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Table 11.2.2.1.2-3: Minimum requirements for PUSCH, 50 MHz channel bandwidth, 120 kHz SCS

Number Number of Cyclic Propagatio Fraction FRC DMRS SNR

of TX demodulation prefix n of (Anne configuratio (dB)
antenna branches conditions maximum x A) n
s and throughp
correlation ut
matrix
(Annex
TBD)
Norm TDLA30- G-FR2-
70 % 1+0 [TBD]
al 300 A3-3
Norm TDLA30- G-FR2-
1 70 % 1+0 [TBD]
al 300 A4-3
Norm G-FR2-
2 TDLA30-75 70 % 1+0 [TBD]
al A5-3
Norm TDLA30- G-FR2-
70 % 1+0 [TBD]
al 300 A3-8
2
Norm TDLA30- G-FR2-
70 % 1+0 [TBD]
al 300 A4-8

Table 11.2.2.1.2-4: Minimum requirements for PUSCH, 100 MHz channel bandwidth, 120 kHz SCS

Number Number of Cyclic Propagatio Fraction FRC DMRS SNR

of TX demodulation prefix n of (Anne configuratio (dB)
antenna branches conditions maximum x A) n
s and throughp
correlation ut
matrix
(Annex
TBD)
Norm TDLA30- G-FR2-
70 % 1+0 [TBD]
al 300 A3-4
Norm TDLA30- G-FR2-
1 70 % 1+0 [TBD]
al 300 A4-4
2
Norm G-FR2-
TDLA30-75 70 % 1+0 [TBD]
al A5-4
Norm TDLA30- G-FR2-
2 70 % 1+0 [TBD]
al 300 A3-9

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Table 11.2.2.1.2-5: Minimum requirements for PUSCH, 200 MHz channel bandwidth, 120 kHz SCS

Number Number of Cyclic Propagatio Fraction FRC DMRS SNR

of TX demodulation prefix n of (Anne configuratio (dB)
antenna branches conditions maximum x A) n
s and throughp
correlation ut
matrix
(Annex
TBD)
Norm TDLA30- G-FR2-
70 % 1+0 [TBD]
al 300 A3-5
Norm TDLA30- G-FR2-
1 70 % 1+0 [TBD]
al 300 A4-5
Norm G-FR2-
2 TDLA30-75 70 % 1+0 [TBD]
al A5-5
Norm TDLA30- G-FR2-
70 % 1+0 [TBD]
al 300 A3-10
2
Norm TDLA30- G-FR2-
70 % 1+0 [TBD]
al 300 A4-10

11.2.2.2 Requirements for PUSCH with transform precoding enabled

11.2.2.2.1 General
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 retransmissions.

Table 11.2.2.2.1-1: Test parameters for testing PUSCH

Parameter Value
Transform precoding Enabled
Uplink-downlink allocation for TDD 60 kHz and 120kHz SCS:
3D1S1U, S=10D:2G:2U
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
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 PUSCH mapping type B
resource PUSCH starting symbol index 0
PUSCH symbol length 10
Frequency RB assignment 30 PRBs in the middle of the test bandwidth
domain resource Frequency hopping Disabled
Code block group based PUSCH transmission Disabled
PTRS Thresholds for frequency density NRB0=0, NRB1=8, NRB2=NRB3=32, NRB4=108
configuration Time density (LPT-RS) 1

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11.2.2.2.2 Minimum requirements

The throughput shall be equal to or larger than the fraction of maximum throughput stated in the tables 11.2.2.2.2-1 to
11.2.2.2.2-2 at the given SNR.

Table 11.2.2.2.2-1: Minimum requirements for PUSCH, 50 MHz Channel Bandwidth, 60 kHz SCS

Number Number of Cyclic Propagation Fraction of FRC DMRS SNR

of TX demodulation prefix conditions and maximum (Annex A) configuration (dB)
antenna branches correlation throughpu
s matrix (Annex t
TBD)
1 2 Normal TDLA30-300 70 % G-FR2-A3-11 1+0 [TBD]

Table 11.2.2.2.2-2: Minimum requirements for PUSCH, 50 MHz Channel Bandwidth, 120 kHz SCS

Number Number of Cyclic Propagation Fraction of FRC DMRS SNR

of TX demodulation prefix conditions and maximum (Annex A) configuration (dB)
antenna branches correlation throughpu
s matrix (Annex t
TBD)
1 2 Normal TDLA30-300 70 % G-FR2-A3-12 1+0 [TBD]

11.3 Performance requirements for PUCCH

11.3.1 Requirements for BS type 1-O

11.3.1.1 DTX to ACK probability

Apply the requirements defined in subclause 8.3.1

11.3.1.2 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 0

Apply the requirements defined in subclause 8.3.2 for 2 Rx.

11.3.1.3 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 1

Apply the requirements defined in sub-clause 8.3.3 for 2Rx.

11.3.1.4 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 2

Apply the requirements defined in subclause 8.3.4 for 2Rx.

11.3.1.5 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 3

Apply the requirements defined in subclause 8.3.5 for 2Rx.

11.3.1.6 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 4

Apply the requirements defined in subclause 8.3.6 for 2Rx.

11.3.2 Requirements for BS type 2-O

11.3.2.1 DTX to ACK probability

Apply the requirements defined in subclause 8.3.1.

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11.3.2.2 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 0

11.3.2.2.1 General
The ACK missed detection probability is the probability of not detecting an ACK when an ACK was sent.

Table 11.3.2.2.1-1: 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

11.3.2.2.2 Minimum requirements

The ACK missed detection probability shall not exceed 1% at the SNR given in table 11.3.2.2.2-1 and in table
11.3.2.2.2-2.

Table 11.3.2.2.2-1: Minimum requirements for PUCCH format 0 and 60kHz SCS

Number Number of Propagation conditions and Number of Channel bandwidth / SNR (dB)
of TX demodulation correlation matrix (Annex OFDM
antenna branches TBD) symbols
50 MHz 100 MHz
s
1 2 TDLA30-300 1 TBD TBD
2 TBD TBD

Table 11.3.2.2.2-2: Minimum requirements for PUCCH format 0 and 120kHz SCS

Number of Number of Propagation conditions and Number of Channel bandwidth / SNR (dB)
TX demodulatio correlation matrix (Annex OFDM
antennas n branches TBD) symbols
50 MHz 100 MHz 200 MHz
1 2 TDLA30-300 1 TBD TBD TBD
2 TBD TBD TBD

11.3.2.3 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 1

11.3.2.3.1 NACK to ACK requirements

11.3.2.3.1.1 General
The NACK to ACK detection probability is the probability that an ACK bit is falsely detected when an NACK bit was
sent on the particular bit position, where the NACK to ACK detection probability is defined as follows:

#  NACK bits decoded as ACK bits

Prob(PUCCH NACK  ACK bits) 
# (Total NACK bits)

where:

- # (Total NACK bits) denotes the total number of NACK bits transmitted

#  NACK bits decoded as ACK bits

- denotes the number of NACK bits decoded as ACK bits at the receiver, i.e.
the number of received ACK bits

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- 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.

Random codeword selection is assumed.

Table 11.3.2.3.1.1-1: Test Parameters

Parameter Test
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)

11.3.2.3.1.2 Minimum requirements

The NACK to ACK probability shall not exceed 0.1% at the SNR given in Table 11.3.2.3.1.2-1 and Table
11.3.2.3.1.2-2.

Table 11.3.2.3.1.2-1: Minimum requirements for PUCCH format 1 with 60 kHz SCS

Number of Number of Cyclic Propagation Channel bandwidth /

TX Demodulation Prefix conditions and SNR (dB)
antennas Branches correlation matrix 50 MHz 100 MHz
(Annex TBD)
1 2 Normal TDLA30-300 Low

Table 11.3.2.3.1.2-2: Minimum requirements for PUCCH format 1 with 120 kHz SCS

Number Number of Cyclic Propagation Channel bandwidth / SNR (dB)

of TX Demodulation Prefix conditions and 50 MHz 100 MHz 200 MHz
antenna Branches correlation matrix
s (Annex TBD)
1 2 Normal TDLA30-300 Low

11.3.2.3.2 ACK missed detection requirements

11.3.2.3.2.1 General
The ACK missed detection probability is the probability of not detecting an ACK when an ACK was sent. The test
parameters in Table 11.3.2.3.1.1-1 are configured.

11.3.2.3.2.2 Minimum requirements

The ACK missed detection probability shall not exceed 1% at the SNR given in Table 11.3.2.3.2.2-1 and in Table
11.3.2.3.2.2-2.

Table 11.3.2.3.2.2-1: Minimum requirements for PUCCH format 1 with 60 kHz SCS

Number of Number of Cyclic Propagation Channel bandwidth /

TX Demodulation Prefix conditions and SNR (dB)
antennas Branches correlation matrix 50 MHz 100 MHz
(Annex TBD)
1 2 Normal TDLA30-300 Low

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Table 11.3.2.3.2.2-2: Minimum requirements for PUCCH format 1 with 120 kHz SCS

Number Number of Cyclic Propagation Channel bandwidth / SNR (dB)

of TX Demodulation Prefix conditions and 50 MHz 100 MHz 200 MHz
antenna Branches correlation matrix
s (Annex TBD)
1 2 Normal TDLA30-300 Low

11.3.2.4 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 2

11.3.2.4.1 ACK missed detection requirements

11.3.2.4.1.1 General
The ACK missed detection probability is the probability of not detecting an ACK when an ACK was sent.

The ACK missed detection requirement only applies to the PUCCH format 2 with 4 UCI bits.

Table 11.3.2.4.1.1-1: Test Parameters

Parameter Value
Modulation QSPK
startingPRB 0
intraSlotFrequencyHopping enable
The largest PRB index
secondHopPRB
- nrofPRB
nrofPRB 4
nrofSymbols 1
the number of UCI bits 4
startingSymbolIndex 13

11.3.2.4.1.2 Minimum requirements

The ACK missed detection probability shall not exceed 1% at the SNR given in table 11.3.2.4.1.2-1 and table
11.3.2.4.1.2-2 for 4UCI bits.

Table 11.3.2.4.1.2-1: Minimum requirements for PUCCH format 2 with 60 kHz SCS

Number of Number of Cyclic Propagation Channel bandwidth / SNR (dB)

TX antennas demodulatio Prefix conditions and 50 MHz 100 MHz
n branches correlation
matrix (Annex
[F])
1 2 Normal TDLA30-300 Low [TBD] [TBD]

Table 11.3.2.4.1.2-2: Minimum requirements for PUCCH format 2 with 120 kHz SCS

Number of Number of Cyclic Propagation Channel bandwidth / SNR (dB)

TX antennas demodulati Prefix conditions and 50 MHz 100 MHz 200 MHz
on correlation
branches matrix (Annex
[F])
TDLA30-300
1 2 Normal [TBD] [TBD] [TBD]
Low

11.3.2.4.2 UCI BLER performance requirements

11.3.2.4.2.1 General
The UCI block error probability (BLER) is defined as the conditional probability of incorrectly decoding the UCI
information when the UCI information is sent. All UCI information shall be decoded.

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The UCI performance only applies to the PUCCH format 2 with 22 UCI bits.

Table 11.3.2.4.2.1-1: Test Parameters

Parameter Value
Modulation QSPK
startingPRB 0
intraSlotFrequencyHopping enabled
The largest PRB index
secondHopPRB
- nrofPRB
nrofPRB 9
nrofSymbols 2
the number of UCI bits 22
startingSymbolIndex 12

11.3.2.4.2.2 Minimum requirements

The UCI block error probability shall not exceed 1% at the SNR given in table 11.3.2.4.2.2-1 and table 11.3.2.4.2.2-2
for 22 UCI bits.

Table 11.3.2.4.2.2-1: Minimum requirements for PUCCH format 2 with 60 kHz SCS

Number of Number of Cyclic Propagation Channel bandwidth / SNR (dB)

TX demodulati Prefix conditions and 50 MHz 100 MHz
antennas on correlation
branches matrix (Annex
[F])
TDLA30-300
1 2 Normal [TBD] [TBD]
Low

Table 11.3.2.4.2.2-2: Minimum requirements for PUCCH format 2 with 120 kHz SCS

Number of Number of Cyclic Propagation Channel bandwidth / SNR (dB)

TX demodulati Prefix conditions and 50 MHz 100 MHz 200 MHz
antennas on correlation
branches matrix (Annex
[F])
TDLA30-300
1 2 Normal [TBD] [TBD] [TBD]
Low

11.3.2.5 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 3

11.3.2.5.1 General
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.

Table 11.3.2.5.1-1: 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

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11.3.2.5.2 Minimum requirements

The UCI block error probability shall not exceed 1% at the SNR given in Table 11.3.2.5.2-1 and Table 11.3.2.5.2-2.

Table 11.3.2.5.2-1: Required SNR for PUCCH format 3 demodulation tests with 60kHz SCS

Test Number Number Cyclic Propagation Additional Channel

Number of TX of RX Prefix conditions and DMRS Bandwidth / SNR
antennas antennas correlation configuration (dB)
matrix (Annex G) 50 MHz 100 MHz
1 1 2 Normal TDLA30-300 Low No additional TBD TBD
DM-RS
2 1 2 Normal TDLA30-300 Low No additional TBD TBD
DM-RS

Table 8.3.2.5.2-2: Required SNR for PUCCH format 3 demodulation tests with 120kHz SCS

Test Number of Number of Cyclic Propagation Additional Channel Bandwidth /

Number TX RX Prefix conditions DMRS SNR (dB)
antennas antennas and configuration 50 100 200
correlation MHz MHz MHz
matrix
(Annex G)
1 1 2 Normal TDLA30-300 No additional TBD TBD TBD
Low DM-RS
2 1 2 Normal TDLA30-300 No additional TBD TBD TBD
Low DM-RS

11.3.2.6 Performance requirements for PUCCH format 4

11.3.2.6.1 General
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.

Table 11.3.2.6.1-1: 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

11.3.2.6.2 Minimum requirements

The UCI block error probability shall not exceed 1% at the SNR given in Table 11.3.2.6.2-1 and Table 11.3.2.6.2-2.

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Table 11.3.2.6.2-1: Required SNR for PUCCH format 3 demodulation tests with 60kHz SCS

Number of Number Cyclic Propagation Additional DMRS Channel

TX antennas of RX Prefix conditions and configuration Bandwidth / SNR
antennas correlation matrix (dB)
(Annex G) 50 MHz 100 MHz
1 2 Normal TDLA30-300 Low No additional DM- TBD TBD
RS

Table 8.3.2.6.2-2: Required SNR for PUCCH format 3 demodulation tests with 120kHz SCS

Number of Number of Cyclic Propagation Additional DMRS Channel Bandwidth / SNR

TX RX Prefix conditions and configuration (dB)
antennas antennas correlation matrix 50 MHz 100 MHz 200MH
(Annex G) z
1 2 Normal TDLA30-300 Low No additional DM-RS TBD TBD TBD

11.4 Performance requirements for PRACH

11.4.1 Requirements for BS type 1-O

11.4.1.1 PRACH False alarm probability

Apply the requirements defined in subclause 8.4.1 for 2Rx.

11.4.1.2 PRACH detection requirements

Apply the requirements defined in subclause 8.4.2 for 2Rx.

11.4.2 Requirements for BS type 2-O

11.4.2.1 PRACH False alarm probability

11.4.2.1.1 General
The false alarm requirement is valid for any number of receive antennas, for any channel bandwidth.

The false alarm probability is the conditional total probability of erroneous detection of the preamble (i.e. erroneous
detection from any detector) when input is only noise.

11.4.2.1.2 Minimum requirement

The false alarm probability shall be less than or equal to 0.1%.

11.4.2.2 PRACH detection requirements

11.4.2.2.1 General
The probability of detection is the conditional probability of correct detection of the preamble when the signal is
present. There are 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 TDLA30-300, a timing
estimation error occurs if the estimation error of the timing of the strongest path is larger than the time error tolerance
given in Table 11.4.2.2-1.

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Table 11.4.2.2-1: Time error tolerance for AWGN and TDLA30-300

PRACH PRACH SCS Time error tolerance

preamble (KHz) AWGN TDLA30-300
A1, A2, A3, B4, 60 0.13 us 0.28 us
C0, C2 120 0.07 us 0.22 us

The test preambles for normal mode are listed in table A.6-2.

11.4.2.2.2 Minimum requirements

The probability of detection shall be equal to or exceed 99% for the SNR levels listed in Tables 11.4.2.2.2-1 to
11.4.2.2.2-2.

Table 11.4.2.2.2-1: PRACH missed detection requirements for Normal Mode, 60KHz SCS

Number Number Propagation Frequenc SNR (dB)

of TX of RX conditions and y offset Burst Burst Burst Burst Burst Burst
antennas antennas correlation format forma format forma format format
matrix (Annex A1 t A2 A3 t B4 C0 C2
[TBD])
1 2 AWGN 0 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
TDLA30-300 4000 Hz TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

Table 11.4.2.2.2-2: PRACH missed detection requirements for Normal Mode, 120KHz SCS

Number Number Propagation Frequenc SNR (dB)

of TX of RX conditions and y offset Burst Burst Burst Burst Burst Burst
antennas antennas correlation format forma format forma format format
matrix (Annex A1 t A2 A3 t B4 C0 C2
[TBD])
1 2 AWGN 0 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
TDLA30-300 4000 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 [5].
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 sub-clause 5.2.2 of TS 38.212 [15].

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Table A.1-2: FRC parameters for FR2 receiver sensitivity and in-channel selectivity

Reference channel G-FR2-A1-1 G-FR2-A1-2 G-FR2-A1-3 G-FR2-A1-4 G-FR2-A1-5

Subcarrier spacing (kHz) 60 120 120 60 120
Allocated resource blocks 66 32 66 33 16
CP-OFDM Symbols per 12 12 12 12 12
slot (Note 1)
Modulation QPSK QPSK QPSK QPSK QPSK
Code rate (Note 2) 1/3 1/3 1/3 1/3 1/3
Payload size (bits) 5632 2792 5632 2856 1416
Transport block CRC (bits) 24 16 24 16 16
Code block CRC size (bits) - - - - -
Number of code blocks - C 1 1 1 1 1
Code block size including 5656 2808 5656 2872 1432
CRC (bits) (Note 3)
Total number of bits per 19008 9216 19008 9504 4608
slot
Total symbols per slot 9504 4608 9504 4752 2304
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 [5].
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 sub-clause 5.2.2 of TS 38.212 [15].

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.

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 (Note 12 12 12 12 12 12
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 CRC 4648 4056 4056 7816 6352 4520
(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
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
l
table 6.4.1.1.3-3 of TS 38.211 [5].
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 sub-clause 5.2.2 of TS 38.212 [15].

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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 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.3-2 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.3-3 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.3-4 for FR1 PUSCH performance
requirements with transform precoding disabled, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 1 and 2 transmission layers.

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 [5].
NOTE 2: Code block size including CRC (bits) equals to K' in subclause 5.2.2 of TS 38.212 [15].

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 [5].
NOTE 2: Code block size including CRC (bits) equals to K' in subclause 5.2.2 of TS 38.212 [15].

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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 [5].
NOTE 2: Code block size including CRC (bits) equals to K' in subclause 5.2.2 of TS 38.212 [15].

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 [5].
NOTE 2: Code block size including CRC (bits) equals to K' in subclause 5.2.2 of TS 38.212 [15].

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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 [5].
NOTE 2: Code block size including CRC (bits) equals to K' in sub-clause 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 [5].
NOTE 2: Code block size including CRC (bits) equals to K' in sub-clause 5.2.2 of TS 38.212 [15].

Table A.3-7: FRC parameters for FR2 PUSCH performance requirements, transform precoding
disabled, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 0 and 1 transmission layer (QPSK, R=193/1024)

Reference channel G-FR2- G-FR2- G-FR2- G-FR2- G-FR2-

A3-1 A3-2 A3-3 A3-4 A3-5
Subcarrier spacing [kHz] 60 60 120 120 120
Allocated resource blocks 66 132 32 66 132
CP-OFDM Symbols per slot (Note 1) 9 9 9 9 9
Modulation QPSK QPSK QPSK QPSK QPSK
Code rate (Note 2) 193/1024 193/1024 193/1024 193/1024 193/1024
Payload size (bits) 2664 5384 1320 2664 5384
Transport block CRC (bits) 16 24 16 16 24
Code block CRC size (bits) - 24 - - 24
Number of code blocks - C 1 2 1 1 2
Code block size including CRC (bits) (Note 2) 2680 2728 1336 2680 2728
Total number of bits per slot 14256 28512 6912 14256 28512
Total symbols per slot 7128 14256 3456 7128 14256
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= 0 as per Table 6.4.1.1.3-3 of TS 38.211 [5].
NOTE 2: Code block size including CRC (bits) equals to K' in sub-clause 5.2.2 of TS 38.212 [15].

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Table A.3-8: FRC parameters for FR2 PUSCH performance requirements, transform precoding
disabled, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 0 and 2 transmission layers (QPSK, R=193/1024)

Reference channel G-FR2- G-FR2- G-FR2- G-FR2- G-FR2-

A3-6 A3-7 A3-8 A3-9 A3-10
Subcarrier spacing [kHz] 60 60 120 120 120
Allocated resource blocks 66 132 32 66 132
CP-OFDM Symbols per slot (Note 1) 9 9 9 9 9
Modulation QPSK QPSK QPSK QPSK QPSK
Code rate (Note 2) 193/1024 193/1024 193/1024 193/1024 193/1024
Payload size (bits) 5384 10752 2600 5384 10752
Transport block CRC (bits) 24 24 16 24 24
Code block CRC size (bits) 24 24 - 24 24
Number of code blocks - C 2 3 1 2 3
Code block size including CRC (bits) (Note 2) 2728 3616 2616 2728 3616
Total number of bits per slot 28512 57024 13824 28512 57024
Total symbols per slot 14256 28512 6912 14256 28512
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= 0 as per Table 6.4.1.1.3-3 of TS 38.211 [5].
NOTE 2: Code block size including CRC (bits) equals to K' in sub-clause 5.2.2 of TS 38.212 [15].

Table A.3-9: FRC parameters for FR2 PUSCH performance requirements, transform precoding
enabled, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 0 and 1 transmission layer (QPSK, R=193/1024)

Reference channel G-FR2-A3-11 G-FR2-A3-12

Subcarrier spacing [kHz] 60 120
Allocated resource blocks 30 30
DFT-s-OFDM Symbols per slot (Note 1) 9 9
Modulation QPSK QPSK
Code rate (Note 2) 193/1024 193/1024
Payload size (bits) 1224 1224
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) 1240 1240
Total number of bits per slot 6480 6480
Total symbols per slot 3240 3240
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= 0 as per Table 6.4.1.1.3-3 of TS 38.211 [5].
NOTE 2: Code block size including CRC (bits) equals to K' in sub-clause 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 to table A.4-4 for FR1 PUSCH
performance requirements:

- FRC parameters are specified in table A.4-1 for FR1 PUSCH with transform precoding disabled, UL-DMRS-
add-pos = 0 and 1 transmission layer.

- FRC parameters are specified in table A.4-2 for FR1 PUSCH with transform precoding disabled, UL-DMRS-
add-pos = 1 and 1 transmission layer.

- FRC parameters are specified in table A.4-3 for FR1 PUSCH with transform precoding disabled, UL-DMRS-
add-pos = 0 and 2 transmission layers.

- FRC parameters are specified in table A.4-4 for FR1 PUSCH with transform precoding disabled, UL-DMRS-
add-pos = 1 and 2 transmission layers.

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The parameters for the reference measurement channels are specified in table A.4-5 to table A.4-6 for FR2 PUSCH
performance requirements:

- FRC parameters are specified in table A.4-5 for FR2 PUSCH with transform precoding disabled, UL-DMRS-
add-pos = 0 and 1 transmission layer.

- FRC parameters are specified in table A.4-6 for FR2 PUSCH with transform precoding disabled, UL-DMRS-
add-pos = 0 and 2 transmission layers.

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 [5].
NOTE 2: Code block size including CRC (bits) equals to K' in subclause 5.2.2 of TS 38.212 [15].

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 [5].
NOTE 2: Code block size including CRC (bits) equals to K' in subclause 5.2.2 of TS 38.212 [15].

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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 [5].
NOTE 2: Code block size including CRC (bits) equals to K' in subclause 5.2.2 of TS 38.212 [15].

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 [5].
NOTE 2: Code block size including CRC (bits) equals to K' in subclause 5.2.2 of TS 38.212 [15].

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Table A.4-5: FRC parameters for FR2 PUSCH performance requirements, transform precoding
disabled, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 0 and 1 transmission layer (16QAM, R=658/1024)

Reference channel G-FR2- G-FR2- G-FR2- G-FR2- G-FR2-

A4-1 A4-2 A4-3 A4-4 A4-5
Subcarrier spacing [kHz] 60 60 120 120 120
Allocated resource blocks 66 132 32 66 132
CP-OFDM Symbols per slot (Note 1) 9 9 9 9 9
Modulation 16QAM 16QAM 16QAM 16QAM 16QAM
Code rate (Note 2) 658/1024 658/1024 658/1024 658/1024 658/1024
Payload size (bits) 18432 36896 8968 18432 36896
Transport block CRC (bits) 24 24 24 24 24
Code block CRC size (bits) 24 24 24 24 24
Number of code blocks - C 3 5 2 3 5
Code block size including CRC (bits) (Note 2) 6176 7408 4520 6176 7408
Total number of bits per slot 28512 57024 13824 28512 57024
Total symbols per slot 7128 14256 3456 7128 14256
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= 0 as per Table 6.4.1.1.3-3 of TS 38.211 [5].
NOTE 2: Code block size including CRC (bits) equals to K' in sub-clause 5.2.2 of TS 38.212 [15].

Table A.4-6: FRC parameters for FR2 PUSCH performance requirements, transform precoding
disabled, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 0 and 2 transmission layers (16QAM, R=658/1024)

Reference channel G-FR2- G-FR2- G-FR2- G-FR2- G-FR2-

A4-6 A4-7 A4-8 A4-9 A4-10
Subcarrier spacing [kHz] 60 60 120 120 120
Allocated resource blocks 66 132 32 66 132
CP-OFDM Symbols per slot (Note 1) 9 9 9 9 9
Modulation 16QAM 16QAM 16QAM 16QAM 16QAM
Code rate (Note 2) 658/1024 658/1024 658/1024 658/1024 658/1024
Payload size (bits) 36896 73776 17928 36896 73776
Transport block CRC (bits) 24 24 24 24 24
Code block CRC size (bits) 24 24 24 24 24
Number of code blocks - C 5 9 3 5 9
Code block size including CRC (bits) (Note 2) 7408 8224 6008 7408 8224
Total number of bits per slot 57024 114048 27648 57024 114048
Total symbols per slot 14256 28512 6912 14256 28512
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= 0 as per Table 6.4.1.1.3-3 of TS 38.211 [5].
NOTE 2: Code block size including CRC (bits) equals to K' in sub-clause 5.2.2 of TS 38.212 [15].

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 to table A.5-2 for FR1 PUSCH
performance requirements:

- FRC parameters are specified in table A.5-1 for FR1 PUSCH with transform precoding disabled, UL-DMRS-
add-pos = 0 and 1 transmission layer.

- FRC parameters are specified in table A.5-2 for FR1 PUSCH 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.5-3 for FR2 PUSCH performance
requirements:

- FRC parameters are specified in table A.5-3 for FR2 PUSCH with transform precoding disabled, UL-DMRS-
add-pos = 0 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 [5].
NOTE 2: Code block size including CRC (bits) equals to K' in subclause 5.2.2 of TS 38.212 [15].

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 [5].
NOTE 2: Code block size including CRC (bits) equals to K' in subclause 5.2.2 of TS 38.212 [15].

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Table A.5-3: FRC parameters for FR2 PUSCH performance requirements, transform precoding
disabled, UL-DMRS-add-pos = 0 and 1 transmission layer (64QAM, R=567/1024)

Reference channel G-FR2- G-FR2- G-FR2- G-FR2- G-FR2-

A5-1 A5-2 A5-3 A5-4 A5-5
Subcarrier spacing [kHz] 60 60 120 120 120
Allocated resource blocks 66 132 32 66 132
CP-OFDM Symbols per slot (Note 1) 9 9 9 9 9
Modulation 64QAM 64QAM 64QAM 64QAM 64QAM
Code rate (Note 2) 567/1024 567/1024 567/1024 567/1024 567/1024
Payload size (bits) 23568 47112 11528 23568 47112
Transport block CRC (bits) 24 24 24 24 24
Code block CRC size (bits) 24 24 24 24 24
Number of code blocks - C 3 6 2 3 6
Code block size including CRC (bits) (Note 2) 7888 7880 5800 7888 7880
Total number of bits per slot 42768 85536 20736 42768 85536
Total symbols per slot 7128 14256 3456 7128 14256
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= 0 as per Table 6.4.1.1.3-3 of TS 38.211 [5].
NOTE 2: Code block size including CRC (bits) equals to K' in sub-clause 5.2.2 of TS 38.212 [15].

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

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):
Error Vector Magnitude (FR1)

B.1 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 in
figure B.1-1 below.

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 B.1-1: Reference point for EVM measurement

B.2 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:

∑ ∑ |Z ' ( t , f )−I (t , f )|2

EVM=

where
√ t ∈ T f ∈ F( t )

∑ ∑
t ∈T f ∈F (t)
|I (t , f )|2

T is the set of symbols with the considered modulation scheme being active within the subframe,

F(t ) is the set of subcarriers within the N RB

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 B.3.

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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.

B.3 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:
~ ~
FFT { z ( v−Δ ~t )⋅e− j2 πΔ f v } . e j 2πfΔ t
Z '(t , f )= ~
a ( f )⋅e j ϕ ( 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 B.7.
~
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.

B.4 Estimation of frequency offset

~
The observation period for determining the frequency offset Δ f shall be 1 ms.

B.5 Estimation of time offset

B.5.1 General
The observation period for determining the sample timing difference Δ ~t shall be 1 ms.
~
In the following Δ c represents the middle sample of the EVM window of length W (defined in annex B.5.2) or the
last sample of the first window half if W is even.

Δ ~c 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 ~t l =Δ ~
c +α−
2 ⌊ ⌋ and

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W
⌊⌋
Δ ~t h =Δ ~c +
2 where α=0 if W is odd and α=1 if W is even.

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.

B.5.2 Window length

Table B.5.2-1, B.5.2-2, B.5.2-3 specify the EVM window length (W) for normal CP.

Table B.5.2-1: EVM window length for normal CP, FR1, 15kHz SCS

Channel CP length for Ratio of W to total CP

EVM window
bandwidth FFT size symbols 1-6 and 8-13 length for symbols 1-6
length W
(MHz) in FFT samples and 8-13 (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 B.5.2-2: EVM window length for normal CP, FR1, 30kHz SCS

CP length for Ratio of W to total CP

Channel EVM window
FFT size symbols 1-13 in FFT length for symbols 1-13
bandwidth (MHz) length W
samples (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.

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Table B.5.2-3: EVM window length for normal CP (60kHz SCS)

CP length for Ratio of W to total CP

Channel EVM window
FFT size
symbols 1-13 in FFT length for symbols
bandwidth (MHz) length W
samples 1-13 (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 may
have a longer CP and therefore a lower percentage.

Table B.5.2-4 below specifies the EVM window length (W) for extended CP. The number of CP samples excluded from
the EVM window is the same as for normal CP length.

Table B.5.2-4: EVM window length for extended CP, FR1, 60kHz SCS

Channel CP length in FFT EVM window Ratio of W to total CP

FFT size
bandwidth (MHz) samples length W length (Note) (%)
10 256 64 54 84
15 384 96 80 83
20 512 128 106 83
25 512 128 110 85.9
30 768 192 164 85.9
40 1024 256 220 85.9
50 1024 256 220 85.9
60 1536 384 340 88.6
70 1536 384 340 88.7
80 2048 512 454 88.7
90 2048 512 454 88.7
100 2048 512 454 88.7
NOTE: These percentages are informative.

B.6 Estimation of TX chain amplitude and frequency

response parameters
~ ~
The equalizer coefficients a ( f ) and  ( f ) are determined as follows:

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 j ( t , f ) 
I 2 (t , f )

Where the post-FFT Ideal signal 2

I (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

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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

  ti , f  an unwrap operation must be performed according

to the following definition: The unwrap operation corrects the radian phase angles of
  ti , f  by adding
multiples of 2*PI when absolute phase jumps between consecutive time instances t i 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

  t , f  i
( 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
ˆ ( 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 B.6-1.

4. Perform linear interpolation from the equalizer coefficients

aˆ ( f ) and ˆ ( f ) to compute coefficients a~ ( f ) ,
~ ( f ) for each subcarrier.

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 B.6-1: Reference subcarrier smoothing in the frequency domain

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B.7 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 shallhave 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  t   tl in the expressions above and EVM frame,h is calculated using
~
t  ~t h
EVM frame
in the calculation.

Thus we get:

EVM frame  max( EVMframe, l , EVM frame,h )

The averaged EVM with the minimum averaging length of at least 10 subframes is then achieved by further averaging
EVM frame
of the results

N frame
1  10 
EVM 
N frame
 EVM 2
frame , k N frame   
k 1
,  N dl 

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Annex C (normative):
Error Vector Magnitude (FR2)

C.1 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 in
figure C.1-1 below.

Pre-/post FFT
time / frequency
synchronization

Per-subcarrier Symbol
BS TX Remove FFT Amplitude/phase detection
CP and CPE correction /decoding

Reference point
for EVM
measurement

Figure C.1-1: Reference point for EVM measurement

C.2 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
(180kHz) in the frequency domain:

∑ ∑ |Z ' ( t , f )−I (t , f )|2

EVM=

where
√ t ∈ T f ∈ F( t )

∑ ∑
t ∈T f ∈F (t)
|I (t , f )|2

T is the set of symbols with the considered modulation scheme being active within the subframe,

F(t ) is the set of subcarriers within the N RB

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 C.3.

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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.]

C.3 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:
~ ~
FFT { z ( v−Δ ~t )⋅e− j2 πΔ f v } . e j 2πfΔ t
Z '(t , f )= ~
a ( f )⋅e j ϕ ( 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 C.7.
~
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.

C.4 Estimation of frequency offset

~
The observation period for determining the frequency offset Δ f shall be 1 ms.

C.5 Estimation of time offset

C.5.1 General
The observation period for determining the sample timing difference Δ ~t shall be 1 ms.

In the following Δ~
c represents the middle sample of the EVM window of length W (defined in C.5.2) or the
last sample of the first window half if W is even.

Δ ~c 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 ~t l =Δ ~
c +α−
2 ⌊ ⌋ and

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W
Δ ~t h =Δ ~c +
⌊⌋
2 where α=0 if W is odd and α=1 if W is even.

When the cyclic prefix length varies from symbol to symbol (e.g. time multiplexed MBMS and unicast) 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.

C.5.2 Window length

Table C.5.2-1 and Table C.5.2-2 specify the EVM window length (W) for normal CP for FR2 for normal CP.

Table C.5.2-1: EVM window length for normal CP, FR2, 60 kHz SCS

EVM Ratio of W to total CP

Channel CP length for symbols
FFT size window length for symbols
bandwidth (MHz) 1-13 in FFT samples
length W 1-13 (Note) (%)

50 1024 72 36 50
100 2048 144 72 50
200 4096 288 144 50
NOTE: These percentages are informative and apply to a slot’s symbols 1 through 13. Symbol 0
may have a longer CP and therefore a lower percentage.

Table C.5.2-2: EVM window length for normal CP, FR2, 120 kHz SCS

EVM Ratio of W to total CP

Channel CP length for symbols
FFT size window length for symbols
bandwidth (MHz) 1-13 in FFT samples
length W 1-13 (note) (%)

50 512 36 18 50
100 1024 72 36 50
200 2048 144 72 50
400 4096 288 144 50
NOTE 1: These percentages are informative and apply to a slot’s symbols 1 through 13. Symbol 0
may have a longer CP and therefore a lower percentage.

Table C.5.2-3 below specifies the EVM window length (W) for extended CP. The number of CP samples excluded from
the EVM window is the same as for normal CP length.

Table C.5.2-3: EVM window length for extended CP, FR2, 60 kHz SCS

Ratio of W to total CP
EVM length (Note) (%)
Channel CP length in FFT
FFT size window
bandwidth (MHz) samples
length W

50 1024 256 220 85.9

100 2048 512 440 85.9
200 4096 1024 880 85.9
NOTE: These percentages are informative.

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C.6 Estimation of TX chain amplitude and frequency

response parameters
~ ~
The equalizer coefficients a ( f ) and  ( f ) are determined as follows:

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 j (t , f ) 
I 2 (t , f )

Where the post-FFT Ideal signal 2

I (t , f )
is constructed by the measuring equipment according to the relevant TX
specifications, using the following parameters: restricted content: i.e. nominal Demodulation Reference.

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

  ti , f  an unwrap operation must be performed according

to the following definition: The unwrap operation corrects the radian phase angles of
  ti , f  by adding
multiples of 2*PI when absolute phase jumps between consecutive time instances t i 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 third subcarrier with the exception of the reference subcarrier spacing across the DC
subcarrier).
N N

∑ a (t i , f ) ∑ φ (t i , f )
a ( f )= i=1 φ ( f )= i=1
N 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 a ( f ) and  ( f ) at the reference signal subcarriers are
ˆ ˆ
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 C.6-1.

4. Perform linear interpolation from the equalizer coefficients aˆ ( f ) and ˆ ( f ) to compute coefficients a~ ( f ) ,
~ ( f ) for each subcarrier. To account for the common phase error (CPE) experienced in millimetre wave
frequencies, φ́ (f ), in the estimated coefficients contain phase rotation due to the CPE, θ , in addition to the
phase of the equalizer coefficient ~ φ ( f ) , that is
φ́ ( f )=~
φ ( f ) +θ(t )
For OFDM symbols where PT-RS does not exist, θ(t ) can be estimated by performing linear interpolation from
neighboring symbols where PT-RS is present.

In order to separate component of the CPE,θ , contained in, φ́ (f ), estimation and compensation of the CPE
needs to follow.θ(t ) is the common phase error (CPE), that rotates all the subcarriers of the OFDM symbol at
time t .

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Estimate of the CPE, θ(t ), at OFDM symbol time, t , can then be obtained from using the PT-RS employing the
expression

Z' ( t , f ) ~
~
θ(t)=arg
{∑ (
f ∈f
ptrs I ptrs ( t , f ))( a ( f ) e− j φ́ ( f ))
}
f ptrs is the set of subcarriers where PT-RS are mapped, t ∈ t ptrs where t ptrs is the set of
In the above equation,
OFDM symbols where PT-RS are mapped while Z' ( t , f ) and I ptrs ( t , f ) are is the post-FFT acquired signal and
the ideal PT-RS signal respectively. That is, estimate of the CPE at a given OFDM symbol is obtained from
frequency correlation of the complex ratios at the PT-RS positions with the conjugate of the estimated equalizer
complex coefficients. The estimated CPE can be subtracted from φ́ ( f ) to remove influence of the CPE, and
obtain estimate of the complex coefficient’s phase
~ ~
φ ( f )= φ́ ( f ) −θ(t)

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 C.6-1: Reference subcarrier smoothing in the frequency domain

C.7 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 shallhave a
minimum of [10] subframes averaging length. TDD special fields (i.e. GP) are not included in the averaging.

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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  t   tl in the expressions above and EVM frame,h is calculated using
~
t  ~t h
EVM frame
in the calculation.

Thus, we get:

EVM frame  max( EVMframe, l , EVM frame,h )

The averaged EVM with the minimum averaging length of at least [10] subframes is then achieved by further averaging
EVM frame
of the results

N frame
1  10 
EVM 
N frame
 EVM 2
frame , k N frame   
N dl 
k 1
, 

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Annex D (normative):
Characteristics of the 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 TS38.211 [9]. Mapping of
PUSCH modulation to receiver requirement are specified in table D-1.

Table D-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):
Relationship between EIRP based regulatory requirements
and 3GPP requirements

F.1 General
This annex applies to FR1 BS type 1-C, BS type 1-H and BS type 1-O.

Some regional requirements are defined per effective isotropic radiated power (EIRP), which is a combination of the
transmitted power (or in some cases spectral density) and the effective antenna gain which is a site-specific condition.
Such requirements may be applied per antenna, per cell, or per base station. It shall be noted that the definition of BS or
cell may differ between regulations.

The regulations are based on the assumption on 1-C conducted requirements and a passive antenna and must be
interpreted for active antenna systems that have active beamforming. This annex describes how the power per connector
and sum power over TAB connectors can be related to such requirements.

Where the regulator prescribes a method for EIRP calculation, that method supersedes the proposed assessment in this
annex.

F.2 Relationship between EIRP based regulatory

requirements and conducted requirements
When 3GPP specifications mandate manufacturer declarations of the (conducted) output power or power spectral
density per connector for the base station under the reference conditions stated as a way to accommodate the referred
regional requirements without putting requirements on the local site conditions.

For the case when the base station manufacturer maximum output power or unwanted emission declarations apply per
antenna connector, the maximum EIRP can be estimated using the following formulas:

EIRP per antenna (applicable for 1-C): PEIRP = PTx + GAnt

EIRP per cell or per BS (applicable for 1-H): PEIRPcell =10 * log (∑10PEIRPn/10)

In case the EIRP requirement is set per polarisation, the summation shall be made per polarisation.

"PEIRP" is the resulting effective isotropic radiated power (or radiated power spectral density) resulting from the power
(or power spectral density) declared by the manufacturer in dBm (or dBm/measurement BW).

"PTx" is the conducted power or power spectral density declared by the manufacturer in dBm (or dBm/measurement
BW)

"GAnt" is the effective antenna gain, calculated as the antenna gain (dBi) minus the loss of the site infrastructure
connecting the BS antenna connector with the antenna (dB) for the applied frequency. The antenna nominal gain is only
applicable within a certain frequency range. For BS type 1-H, GAnt shall be an assumption on the gain of a passive
antenna system in order to provide a total power emissions level comparable to the level obtained when a 1-C is
connected to a passive antenna. A typical example of a passive antenna gain, as used for 1-O, is 17dBi.

"n" is the index number of the co-located antennas illuminating the same cell. P EIRPn is the PEIRP of the n:th antenna.

"Cell" is in this annex used in the sense that it is the limited geographical area covered by the carrier transmitted from
one site.

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F.3 Relationship between EIRP based regulatory

requirements and OTA requirements
The regulations set an EIRP limit considering a passive antenna BS. Although the gain of passive antennas may vary
somewhat, the variation is in the order of a few dBs. The gain variation of a 1-O BS may be much larger. However, 1-O
unwanted emissions requirements are defined as TRP, since TRP impacts co-existence properties.

In order to relate the EIRP values in the specifications to TRP, a fixed assumption has been made on the gain of a
typical passive BS antenna.

Thus, the maximum TRP can be estimated using the following formulas:

TRP limit per antenna: PTRP, antenna = PEIRP - GAnt

TRP limit per cell or per BS: PTRP =PTRP,antenna + 9dB

It is noted that the 1-O architecture assumes that a BS subject to OTA requirements will have at least 8 antennas.

In case the TRP requirement is set per polarisation, the summation shall be made per polarisation.

"PEIRP" is the effective isotropic radiated power (or radiated power spectral density) set in the regulation (assuming a
passive BS antenna) in dBm (or dBm/measurement BW).

"GAnt" is the effective antenna gain, the antenna gain (dBi) is a fixed reference value of 17 dBi. Directivity value should
be used in above equations, however with all antenna losses are assumed zero then we can use effective antenna gain.

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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 TR38.901 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 TR38.901.

Step 2: Re-order the taps in ascending delays

Step 3: Perform delay scaling according to the procedure described in section 7.7.3 in TR38.901.

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 Delay resolution

channel taps (r.m.s.) tap delay (span)
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 Rayleigh
2 10 0 Rayleigh
3 15 -5.1 Rayleigh
4 20 -5.1 Rayleigh
5 25 -9.6 Rayleigh
6 50 -8.2 Rayleigh
7 65 -13.1 Rayleigh
8 75 -11.5 Rayleigh
9 105 -11.0 Rayleigh
10 135 -16.2 Rayleigh
11 150 -16.6 Rayleigh
12 290 -26.2 Rayleigh

Table G.2.1.1-3: TDLB100 (DS = 100ns)

Tap Delay [ns] Power [dB] Fading distribution

#
1 0 0 Rayleigh
2 10 -2.2 Rayleigh
3 20 -0.6 Rayleigh
4 30 -0.6 Rayleigh
5 35 -0.3 Rayleigh
6 45 -1.2 Rayleigh
7 55 -5.9 Rayleigh
8 120 -2.2 Rayleigh
9 170 -0.8 Rayleigh
10 245 -6.3 Rayleigh
11 330 -7.5 Rayleigh
12 480 -7.1 Rayleigh

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Table G.2.1.1-4: TDLC300 (DS = 300 ns)

Tap Delay [ns] Power [dB] Fading distribution

#
1 0 -6.9 Rayleigh
2 65 0 Rayleigh
3 70 -7.7 Rayleigh
4 190 -2.5 Rayleigh
5 195 -2.4 Rayleigh
6 200 -9.9 Rayleigh
7 240 -8.0 Rayleigh
8 325 -6.6 Rayleigh
9 520 -7.1 Rayleigh
10 1045 -13.0 Rayleigh
11 1510 -14.2 Rayleigh
12 2595 -16.0 Rayleigh

G.2.1.2 Delay profiles for FR2

The delay profiles for FR2 are specified in G.2.1.2-1 and the tapped delay line models are specified in Tables G.2.1.2-2.

Table G.2.1.2-1: Delay profiles for NR channel models

Model Number of Delay spread Maximum excess Delay resolution

channel taps (r.m.s.) tap delay (span)
TDLA30 12 30 ns 290 ns 5 ns

Table G.2.1.2-2: TDLA30 (DS = 30 ns)

Tap Delay [ns] Power [dB] Fading distribution

#
1 0 -15.5 Rayleigh
2 10 0 Rayleigh
3 15 -5.1 Rayleigh
4 20 -5.1 Rayleigh
5 25 -9.6 Rayleigh
6 50 -8.2 Rayleigh
7 65 -13.1 Rayleigh
8 75 -11.5 Rayleigh
9 105 -11.0 Rayleigh
10 135 -16.2 Rayleigh
11 150 -16.6 Rayleigh
12 290 -26.2 Rayleigh

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 and Table G.2.2-2 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 and FR2, respectively.

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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

Table G.2.2-2: Channel model parameters for FR2

Combination name Model Maximum Doppler

frequency
TDLA30-75 TDLA30 75 Hz
TDLA30-300 TDLA30 300 Hz

G.2.3 MIMO Channel Correlation Matrices

The MIMO channel correlation matrices defined in 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 (ULA)

The MIMO channel correlation matrices defined in 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 eNodeB:

Table G.2.3.1.1-1: gNodeB correlation matrix

One antenna Two antennas Four antennas

 1 1 4
 9  9  
 
1    19 * 1 
1
9

4
9 
gNode B Correlation RgNB  1 RgNB     RgNB  4 
 1    9*  9*
1
1 
1
9 
 
  *  9*  9*
4 1
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
9 9
1 β β β

( )
¿
1 1 4

RUE=¿ ( 1 β¿) ¿ ¿¿ 9 9 9
β 1 β β
UE Correlation RUE =1 RUE = 4
¿
1
¿
1
¿ β 9
β 9
¿
1
¿
β 9

4 1
¿ 9 9
β β β 1

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R
Table G.2.3.1.1-3 defines the channel spatial correlation matrix spat . The parameters α and β in Table G.2.3.1.1-3
defines the spatial correlation between the antennas at the gNodeB and UE respectively.

Rspat
Table G.2.3.1.1-3: correlation matrices

1x2 case 1 
Rspat  RgNB    
 1 
 1    
1   1     * 1  *  
Rspat  RUE  RgNB   *  
1   * 1    *
2x2 case
  * 1  
 * * 
  * * 1 
 1 
1
9

4
9
 
 * 
 1 1 4 
1    9 1  9
 9
Rspat  RUE  RgNB  * 
1   4 9
2x4 case
1 

* *
1
   9
1  9
 * 4 *
1 * 
    1 
9 9

 1   9  9  
1 4
   1
1 4
 9
 9

 
  19 * 1 4
  1 * 1 4 
1  9
 9  9
1  9
 9
4x4 case Rspat  RUE  RgNB  4  *
  9*  4 1 
 9   9  9
1 1 1 *
 9*
1 1  9

 
 *  
1    *  9  9
4 1 * *
 
9* 9* 4 1
 1 

For cases with more antennas at either gNodeB or UE or both, the channel spatial correlation matrix can still be
RgNB Rspat  RUE  RgNB
expressed as the Kronecker product of RUE and according to .

G.2.3.1.2 MIMO Correlation Matrices at High, Medium and Low Level

The  and  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

     
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:

Rhigh=[ 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.

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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.

Table G.2.3.1.2-2: MIMO correlation matrices for high correlation

1x2
case Rhigh= (01.9 0.91 )
1 0.9 0.9 0.81
2x2
case

 1.0000 0.9883 0.9542 0.8999

Rhigh=
(
0.9 1 0.81 0.9
0.9 0.81 1 0.9
0.81 0.9 0.9 1
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 
2x4  0.8999 0.9542 0.9883 1.0000 0.8099 0.8587 0.8894 0.8999 
Rhigh 
case 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 

4x4
[R=¿1.098254 760.389541 70.895¿][210.9476803.9541 80.57¿][941208.37690154.387904¿][.51820943.76850194.780¿][926.4310895.2760438951.7¿][0682943.10597682.043519¿][.076829541.0 3769820.154 3¿][890.762541980.376285091.4¿][30587.9264108.95 2760438¿][.95107682.94310 5.97682043¿][1.95 07682.95410 376.982¿][05143.890762541.980 3762¿][.89045 13.90872641.0985¿][40.87935140.68297310.54¿][8790.14359076.8254190¿]¿
hig
case

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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 
Rmedium 
 0.9000 0.9543 0.9884 1.0000 0.2700 0.2863 0.2965 0.3000 
2x4 case
 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 
 
]

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 Rlow =I 16

In Table G.2.3.1.1-4, Id 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 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 gNodeB

- Multiple TX antennas and multiple RX antennas case, with cross polarized antennas used at both UE and
gNodeB

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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:

 T
RSpat  PUL RUE  UL  RgNB PUL 
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,

- 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  0 0
  0 0 
 1   1
Polarization correlation
ΓUL    ΓUL 
matrix
  1  0 0 1 
 
0 0  1

The matrix PUL is defined as

1 for a  ( j  1) Nr  i and b  2( j  1) Nr  i, i  1,, Nr , j  1,,  Nt / 2 


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 .

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 1 
RUE   * 
For 4-antenna transmitter using two pairs of cross-polarized antenna elements,  1
.

G.2.3.2.2.2 Spatial Correlation Matrices at gNB side

RgNB  1
For 2-antenna receiver using one pair of cross-polarized antenna elements, .

 1 
RgNB   * 
For 4-antenna receiver using two pairs of cross-polarized antenna elements,  1  .

 1  1/9  4/9  
  1/9  4/9 
   4/9*
1/9*
RgNB 1
  1/9*
1  1/9 
 * 
For 8-antenna receiver using four pairs of cross-polarized antenna elements,    4/9*  1/9* 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  I 8

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
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version
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1704619
2017-05 RAN4#83 R4- Specification skeleton (revised) 0.0.2
1705332
2017-05 RAN4#83 R4- Specification skeleton (revised) 0.0.3
1706228
2017-07 RAN4-NR R4- Agreed Text Proposal in RAN4 NR AH #2: 0.1.0
AH #2 1706983 R4-1706955, "TP to TS 38.104: BS classification for NR BS"
2018-08 RAN4#84 R4- Agreed Text Proposal in RAN4 #84: 0.2.0
1709212 R4-1708872, "TP to TS 38.104 BS transmitter transient period"
2018-10 RAN4#84 R4- Agreed Text Proposal in RAN4 #84bis: 0.3.0
bis 1711970 R4-1710199, "TP for TS 38.104: out of band blocking (10.4)"
R4-1710587, "TP for TS 38.104: Relationship with other core
specifications (4.1)"
R4-1710588, "TP for TS 38.104: Relationship between minimum
requirements and test requirements (4.2)"
R4-1710589, "TP for TS 38.104: Regional requirements (4.5)"
R4-1710591, "TP for TS 38.104: Conducted transmitter
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R4-1710593, "TP for TS 38.104: Operating band unwanted
emissions (conducted) (6.6.4)"
R4-1710594, "TP for TS 38.104: Conducted receiver characteristics
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"BS type" and "requirement set" definitions"
R4-1712964, "TP for TS 38.104: out of band blocking (7.5)"
R4-1713631, "TP to 38.104 on introduction of n71"
R4-1713632, "TP to 38.104, clause 4.7 (Requirements for
contiguous and non-contiguous spectrum)"
R4-1713633, "TP to 38.104, clause 4.8 (Requirements for BS
capable of multi-band operation)"
R4-1713634, "TP to 38.104, clause 6.6.4.2.6 (basic limits for
additional requirements for operating band unwanted emissions)"
R4-1714116, "TP to TS 38.104: Revision of the TRP definition"
R4-1714117, "TP to TS 38.104: Radiated NR BS transmit power; 2-
O (9.2.3)"
R4-1714121, "TP to TS 38.104: OTA Output power dynamics (9.4)"
R4-1714125, "TP to TS 38.104 v0.4.0: OTA TDD Off power"
R4-1714127, "TP for TS 38.104: OTA frequency error (9.6.1)"
R4-1714129, "TP to TS 38.104: NR BS conducted CACLR
requirements in FR1 (6.6.3)"
R4-1714134, "TP to TS 38.104v0.4.0: Absolute levels for FR2 ACLR
absolute levels for NR BS"
R4-1714136, "TP for TS 38.104: Update of OTA TX IM requirement
for sub-clause 4.9 and sub-clause 9.8"
R4-1714141, "TP to TS 38.104: Reference Sensitivity (conducted)
(7.2)"
R4-1714142, "TP to TS 38.104: NR BS FRCs for receiver
requirements"
R4-1714150, "TP to TS 38.104 - OTA out of band blocking FR1
(10.6)"
R4-1714306, "TP for TS 38.104: Adding of TRP in terminology in
clause 3"
R4-1714307, "TP to TS 38.104 - Conducted and radiated
requirement reference points (4.3)"
R4-1714308, "TP for TS 38.104: Base station classes (4.4)"
R4-1714310, "TP to TS 38.104: Directional and TRP requirements
identification (directional vs. TRP)"
R4-1714312, "TP for TS 38.104: Update of applicability table in sub-
clause 4.6"
R4-1714313, "TP to TS 38.104: Operating bands (5.1-5.3)"
R4-1714315, "TP to TS38.104: frequency error for NR BS (6.5&9.6)"
R4-1714316, "TP for TS 38.104: Adding text for subclause 6.5.2
Modulation quality"
R4-1714317, "TP to TS 38.104: Dynamic Range for FR1
(conducted)"
R4-1714318, "TP to TS38.104: ICS requirement (7.8&10.9)"
R4-1714319, "TP for TS 38.104: Adding text for subclause 9.6.4
Modulation quality"
R4-1714320, "TP for TS 38.104: OTA Spurious emission (9.7.5)"
R4-1714321, "TP for TS 38.104: OTA Dynamic range (10.4)"
R4-1714390, "TP to TS 38.104: FR2 RX IM OTA, 10.8.3"
R4-1714428, "TP to TS 38.104 v0.4.0: Time alignment for CA"
R4-1714430, "TP to TS 38.104: Transmitter spurious emissions
(conducted) (6.6.5)"
R4-1714432, "TP to TS 38.104: Output Power Dynamics for FR1
(conducted)"
R4-1714433, "TP to TS 38.104: OTA Rx spurious emissions for BS
type O 2 (10.7.3)"
R4-1714435, "TP to TS 38.104: FR2 REFSENS"
R4-1714437, "TP for TS 38.104: Conducted Adjacent Channel
Leakage Power Ratio (ACLR) (6.6.3)"
R4-1714439, "TP for TS 38.104: Receiver spurious emission (7.6)"
R4-1714476, "TP to TR 38.104: Channel arrangement (5.4)"
R4-1714493, "TP for TS 38.104: Operating band unwanted
emissions (6.6.4)"
R4-1714515, "TP for TS 38.104: OTA Out-of-band emissions
(9.7.4)"
R4-1714517, "TP to TS 38.104: OTA base station output power, 2-O
(9.3.3)"
R4-1714518, "TP to TS 38.104: ACS and blocking update"
R4-1714520, "Draft TP to TS 38.104: OTA In-band selectivity and
blocking (10.5)"
R4-1714525, "TP to TS 38.104: FR1 RX IM conducted 7.7"
R4-1714526, "TP to TS 38.104: FR1 RX IM OTA 10.8.2"
2017-12 RAN#78 RP-172268 Presented to TSG RAN for approval. 1.0.0

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Release 15 219 3GPP TS 38.104 V15.4.0 (2018-12)

2017-12 RAN#78 Approved by plenary – Rel-15 spec under change control 15.0.0
2018-03 RAN#79 RP-180264 0004 F TS 38.104 Combined updates (NSA) from RAN4 #86 and AH-1801 15.1.0
2018-06 RAN#80 RP-181076 0005 F TS 38.104 Combined updates (NSA) from RAN4 #86bis and RAN4 15.2.0
#87
2018-09 RAN#81 RP-181896 0008 F TS 38.104 Combined updates from RAN4 #88 15.3.0
2018-12 RAN#82 RP-182837 0016 1 F CR to TS 38.104 on Combined updates from RAN4 #88bis and #89 15.4.0
(including 7.5 kHz carrier shift in UL for remaining bands)
2018-12 RAN#82 RP-182362 0017 B CR to 38.104 on Combined CRs for BS Demodulation performance 15.4.0

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