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Test Plan for RF Performance Evaluation of Wi-Fi®

Mobile Converged Devices

Version 6.0.1

November 2024

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CTIA Certification and Wi-Fi Alliance certification programs. Any other use of this Test Plan is strictly prohibited unless authorized by CTIA Certification and Wi-Fi
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Use Instructions
All testing to this test plan must be conducted in a CTIA Certification and Wi-Fi Alliance Authorized Test
Lab.
This may be accomplished in one of three ways:

1. As part of a PTCRB certification request submitted at https://www.ptcrb.com/


2. By submitting an OTA Test Plan use request at https://certify.ctiacertification.org/
3. By completing a Wi-Fi Alliance CWG test application at https://www.cert.wi-fi.org/

CTIA Certification
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Acknowledgements
This test plan was created by the wireless industry with input from the following companies and their
representatives

Company, Representative Company, Representative


Apple: Kevin Camilleri, Diego Hernandez, Taeho Park, Wisuit MultiTech Systems: Jody Lanes
Sinsathitchai, Istvan Szini

AT&T: Jason Brown, Sungmi Choi, Scott Prather MVG: John Estrada, Kim Rutkowski, Alessandro Scannavini

Anritsu: Charles Wright NEC: Sanjay Wadhwa

Blackberry: Michael Montemurro Nokia Corp.: Karthik Babu Adappa Laxmi, Alan Ewing, Randy Leenerts,
Kevin Li, Steve Wilhoff

CETECOM, Inc: Lothar Schmidt Philips Semiconductor: Steve Shearer

Cisco: Jae il Choi, Sam Kim PCTEST Engineering Lab, LLC: Ron Borsato, Matt Smith

CTTL China Telecommunication Technology Labs: Siyang Sun Rohde & Schwarz: David Connolly, Christoph Gagern, Thorsten Hertel,
Alex Tkatch, Lisa Ward

DEKRA: Lorien Chang Samsung: Usman Aurakzai, Kwangmin Choi, Chirag Panchal, James
White

Dell: Johnny Gutierrez, Justin Harbour, Elvis Yen SGS: Jason Bartosch, Peter Liao, Nicky (Ho) You

DSP Group: Graham Smith Spirent Communications: Ron Borsato

ETS-Lindgren: Michael Foegelle, Edwin Mendivil Sporton: Lorien Chang, Jerry Fu, Alexander Ho, Ace Liu, Will Ni, Elvis
Yen

Google, LLC: Kevin Li Telecommunications Metrology Center of China Ministry of


Information Industry: Heather Gao

Intel Corp.: Hassan Yaghoobi T-Mobile: Alex Tkatch

Ixia: Larry Green UL Verification Services: Ekta Budhbhatti

Keysight Technologies: Moray Rumney vivo Mobile Communications: Xing Dai, Benny Dong; Ruixin Wang

Microsoft: Kevin Li Wi-Fi Alliance: David Baczewski, Lakshmi Narayana Mukkapati, Nick
Sargologos, Jun Tian

Motorola Mobility: Paul Moller, Istvan Szini

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Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 8
1.1 Background ........................................................................................................................... 8
1.2 Scope .................................................................................................................................... 8
1.3 Purpose ................................................................................................................................ 8
1.4 References ........................................................................................................................... 9
1.5 Test Nomenclature Overview ............................................................................................. 10
1.5.1 Conducted RF Tests ........................................................................................................... 10
1.5.2 Radiated RF Tests .............................................................................................................. 10
1.5.3 Desensitization Tests.......................................................................................................... 10
1.6 Baseline Methodology ........................................................................................................ 10
1.6.1 Measurement Techniques and Test Methodologies .......................................................... 10
1.6.2 Measurement Uncertainty .................................................................................................. 10
1.6.3 Minimum Measurement Distance ....................................................................................... 11
1.6.4 Quiet Zone Test Frequencies ............................................................................................. 11
1.7 Form Factor Submission for Self-contained Wi-Fi/Mobile Modules ................................... 11
1.8 List of Acronyms and Definitions ........................................................................................ 12
Section 2 Test Conditions and Device Configuration................................................................................ 14
2.1 Cellular and Wi-Fi Modes ................................................................................................... 14
2.2 Wi-Fi Mode ......................................................................................................................... 14
Section 3 Conducted Measurements ........................................................................................................ 16
3.1 Wi-Fi Conducted RF Power Output and Receiver Sensitivity Tests .................................. 16
3.1.1 Test Purpose ...................................................................................................................... 16
3.1.2 Test Setup 16
3.1.3 Test Point Parameters ........................................................................................................ 16
3.1.4 Test Procedure for Output Power Level ............................................................................. 18
3.1.5 Test Procedure for Receiver Sensitivity ............................................................................. 20
3.1.6 Results 20
Section 4 Radiated Measurements ........................................................................................................... 21
4.1 Wi-Fi Total Radiated Measurements (TRP/TIS) ................................................................. 21
4.1.1 Test Purpose ...................................................................................................................... 21
4.1.2 Test Setup 21
4.1.3 Test Point Parameters ........................................................................................................ 22
4.1.4 Test Procedure for Total Radiated Power Measurement ................................................... 24
4.1.5 Test Procedure for Total Isotropic Sensitivity Measurement .............................................. 25
4.1.6 Results 25
4.2 Wi-Fi Desensitization Measurements with Cellular Transmitter ON .................................. 25

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4.2.1 Test Purpose ...................................................................................................................... 25


4.2.2 Test Setup 25
4.2.3 Test Point Parameters ........................................................................................................ 26
4.2.4 Test Procedures for Wi-Fi Radio Desensitization ............................................................... 27
4.2.5 Wi-Fi Radio Desensitization by Closest Cellular Uplink Frequency ................................... 27
4.2.6 Wi-Fi Radio Desensitization by Cellular Radio Uplink Harmonics ..................................... 30
4.2.7 Results 35
4.3 Cellular Desensitization Measurements with Wi-Fi transmitter ON .................................... 35
4.3.1 Test Purpose ...................................................................................................................... 35
4.3.2 Test Setup 35
4.3.3 Test Point Parameters ........................................................................................................ 36
4.3.4 Test Procedure for RATs with Free-Space TIS Limits ....................................................... 36
4.3.5 Test Procedure for RATs without Free-Space TIS Limits .................................................. 37
4.3.6 VOID 37
4.3.7 Error Rate Measure ............................................................................................................ 37
4.3.8 Results 38
Test Reports ....................................................................................................................... 39
A.1 Wi-Fi Conducted Tests.............................................................................................................. 39
A.2 Total Radiated Power (TRP) and Total Isotropic Sensitivity (TIS) for 2.4 GHz 802.11b,
802.11g, 802.11n and 802.11ax ............................................................................................... 45
A.3 Total Radiated Power (TRP) and Total Isotropic Sensitivity (TIS) for 5 GHz 802.11a, 802.11n
and 802.11ax ............................................................................................................................ 46
A.4 Total Radiated Power (TRP) and Total Isotropic Sensitivity (TIS) for 6 GHz 802.11ax ........... 47
A.5 Wi-Fi Desensitization Measurements (with Cellular Transmitter On) ....................................... 48
A.6 Cellular Desensitization Measurements (with Wi-Fi Transmitter On) ....................................... 49
A.7 Machine Readable Report ........................................................................................................ 51
Handheld Device Testing Configurations ........................................................................... 54
Test Channels that Require Testing, but are not Defined in the CTIA Certification OTA
Test Plan ................................................................................................................................... 55
Notebook and Tablet Requirements ................................................................................... 56
D.1 Parent/Child Relationships ........................................................................................................ 56
D.2 Parent/Child Antenna Subsystem Considerations .................................................................... 56
D.3 Test Configurations and Setup Procedures .............................................................................. 56
Wi-Fi-LTE Emulator Test Equipment Notes when Testing DUTs that Support LTE Band 40
or 41 (Informative) ..................................................................................................................... 57
Table of Wi-Fi Radio Channels Interfered by Cellular Radio Harmonics ........................... 59
Special Test Requirements (Informative) ........................................................................... 86
Revision History .......................................................................................................................................... 87

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List of Figures
Figure 3.1.2-1 Block Diagram for Wi-Fi Conducted Measurement ............................................................ 16

Figure 4.1.2-1 Simplified Block Diagram Showing a Common Configuration for TRP/TIS Measurement 21

Figure 4.1.2-2 Simplified Block Diagram Showing a Configuration for TRP Measurement ...................... 22

Figure 4.1.2-3 Simplified Block Diagram Showing a Configuration for TIS Measurement ........................ 22

Figure 4.2.2-1 Simplified Block Diagram Showing a Common Configuration for Wi-Fi Desensitization
Measurements .................................................................................................................................... 26

Figure 4.2.2-2 Simplified Block Diagram Showing Another Common Configuration for Wi-Fi
Desensitization Measurements .......................................................................................................... 26

Figure 4.3.2-1 Example Test System Configuration for Cellular Desensitization Measurements ............. 35

Figure E-1 LTE Band 40 and Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz Frequency Diagram ............................................................. 57

Figure E-2 LTE Band 41 and Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz Frequency Diagram ............................................................. 57

Figure E-3 Wi-Fi Emulator Test Equipment Verification Test Setup (to Test the LTE Base Station ........ 58

Figure E-4 Example Test System Diagram (Only for Wi-Fi Desensitization or LTE Cellular Desensitization
Tests, if the DUT Supports LTE Band 40) .......................................................................................... 58

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List of Tables
Table 3.1.3-1 Measurement Frequencies for Conducted Tests ............................................................... 17

Table 3.1.3-2 TX Test Data Rates for Conducted Testing ......................................................................... 17

Table 3.1.3-3 RX Test Data Rates for Conducted Testing ........................................................................ 18

Table 3.1.4-1 Parameter Settings for Output Power Level Test ................................................................ 19

Table 3.1.5-1 Parameter Settings for Receiver Sensitivity Test ................................................................ 20

Table 4.1.3-1 TIS/TRP Measurement Channels for IEEE 802.11a, n and ax Supported Frequency
Ranges ............................................................................................................................................... 23

Table 4.1.3-2 Receiver ............................................................................................................................... 24

Table 4.1.5-3 Parameter Settings for Receiver Sensitivity Test ................................................................ 25

Table 4.2.4-1 Parameter Settings for Wi-Fi Radio Desensitization Test ................................................... 27

Table 4.2.5-1 Closest Channel Combinations ........................................................................................... 28

Table 4.2.6-1 Desensitization Cases ......................................................................................................... 31

Table 4.3.3-1 Middle Channels for Wi-Fi Frequency Ranges in 5 GHz for TIS Cellular Desensitization .. 36

Table 4.3.3-2 Middle Channels for Wi-Fi Frequency Ranges in 6 GHz for TIS Cellular Desensitization .. 36

Table A-1 Sample Summation ................................................................................................................... 39

Table A.1-1 Conducted RF Power Output and Receiver Sensitivity Results ............................................. 39

Table A.2-1 TRP for 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax ............................................................................................. 45

Table A.2-2 TIS for 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax............................................................................................... 45

Table A.3-1 TRP for 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ax ................................................................................................... 46

Table A.3-2 TIS for 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ax .................................................................................................... 47

Table A.4-1 TRP for 6 GHz 802.11ax ......................................................................................................... 48

Table A.4-2 TIS for 6 GHz 802.11ax .......................................................................................................... 48

Table A.5-1 Wi-Fi Radio Desensitization by Closest Cellular Uplink Frequency ........................................ 48

Table A.5-2 Wi-Fi Radio Desensitization by Cellular Radio Uplink Harmonics 802.11b/g/n/a/ax ............. 49

Table A.6-1 Cellular Desensitization Test Results for 802.11b Operation (Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz Band) with
Cellular Free-Space Limits ................................................................................................................. 49

Table A.6-2 Cellular Desensitization Test Results for 802.11a Operation with Cellular Free-Space Limits
............................................................................................................................................................ 50

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Table A.6-3 Cellular Desensitization Test Results for 802.11b Operation (Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz Band) without
Cellular Free-Space Limits ................................................................................................................. 50

Table A.6-4 Cellular Desensitization Test Results for 802.11a Operation without Cellular Free-Space
Limits .................................................................................................................................................. 51

Table B.1-1 Device Testing Applicability Matrix ......................................................................................... 54

Table D.3-1 Test Applicability Matrix .......................................................................................................... 56

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Section 1 Introduction
1.1 Background

Increasingly, the wireless market is seeing converged devices that incorporate both cellular and wireless
local area network (WLAN or Wi-Fi®) functionality. Due to the many potential applications and deployment
scenarios that converged devices may ultimately function in, operators and device vendors are interested
in a uniform and standard way for profiling the RF performance of the devices and associated test
methodology. With this standard approach, equipment designers, system operators, and RF engineers
have the flexibility to determine their own appropriate RF performance criteria based on their engineering
assessments and can easily identify equipment that is suitable for each deployment and application.

1.2 Scope

This test document specifies test methodologies and performance criteria for the RF performance
evaluation of Wi-Fi mobile converged devices. The scope of testing includes Handheld, self-contained
Wi-Fi/Mobile Module, Access Point, Notebook and Tablet devices that support IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b,
802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac [9] and/or 802.11ax [16] as well as cellular technologies. Support for IEEE
802.11 standards shall be confirmed through Wi-Fi Alliance® baseline certification [17]—that is, devices
tested using this test plan shall first be Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ for IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n,
802.11ac and/or 802.11ax [16]. Cellular technologies include GSM, UMTS (WCDMA), LTE and NR.

This document relies on the measurement techniques and methodologies within the CTIA Certification
Test Plan for Wireless Device Over-the-Air Performance [1] (referred to in this document hereafter as
“CTIA Certification OTA Test Plan”).

1.3 Purpose

The purpose of this document is to define the test methodology for the RF testing of Wi-Fi mobile
converged devices and to specify the test conditions for each test case. The testing covers client devices
and access points and specifies conducted as well as radiated tests.

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1.4 References

When referencing other CTIA OTA documents, please use the latest V6.0.x.
[1] “CTIA Certification Test Plan for Wireless Device Over-the-Air Performance Suite”, CTIA
Certification, https://ctiacertification.org/test-plans/
[2] “CTIA 01.01, Test Scope, Requirements, and Applicability”, CTIA Certification,
https://ctiacertification.org/test-plans/
[3] “CTIA 01.20, Test Methodology, SISO, Anechoic Chamber”, CTIA Certification,
https://ctiacertification.org/test-plans/
[4] “CTIA 01.50, Wireless Technology, 3GPP Radio Access Technologies”, CTIA Certification,
https://ctiacertification.org/test-plans/
[5] “CTIA 01.70, Measurement Uncertainty”, CTIA Certification, https://ctiacertification.org/test-
plans/
[6] “CTIA 01.71, Device Setup and Positioning Guidelines”, CTIA Certification,
https://ctiacertification.org/test-plans/
[7] “CTIA 01.72, Near-Field Phantoms”, CTIA Certification, https://ctiacertification.org/test-
plans/
[8] “CTIA 01.73, Supporting Procedures”, CTIA Certification, https://ctiacertification.org/test-
plans/
[9] “IEEE Std. 802.11™-2020 IEEE Standard for Information technology--Telecommunications
and information exchange between systems Local and metropolitan area networks--
Specific requirements Part 11: Wireless LAN Medium Access Control (MAC) and Physical
Layer (PHY) Specifications”, December 2020 IEEE,
https://standards.ieee.org/standard/802_11-2020.html
http://standards.ieee.org/about/get
[10] “User Equipment (UE) / Mobile Station (MS) Over The Air (OTA) antenna performance;
Conformance testing (3GPP TS 34.114)”, Latest Revision,
3GPP, http://www.3gpp.org/DynaReport/34114.htm
[11] Check the product’s Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Interoperability Certificate at:

https://www.wi-fi.org/product-finder
[12] RFC 792 “Internet Control Message Protocol”, IETF, September 1981,
https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc792
[13] RFC 1122 “Requirements for Internet Hosts – Communication Layers”, IETF, October 1989,
https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc1122
[14] OPERATION IN U-NII BANDS –802.11 CHANNEL PLAN (§15.407),
FCC, 905462 D06 802 11 Channel Plans New Rules v02
[15] 5 GHz RLAN; Harmonised Standard covering the essential requirements of article 3.2 of
Directive 2014/53/EU,
ETSI, ETSI EN 301 893 V2.1.1 (2017-05)
[16] “IEEE Std 802.11ax™‐2021, IEEE Standard for Information Technology—
Telecommunications and Information Exchange between Systems Local and Metropolitan
Area Networks— Specific Requirements, Part 11: Wireless LAN Medium Access Control
(MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) Specifications, Amendment 1: Enhancements for High‐
Efficiency WLAN”, February 2021.

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[17] Wi-Fi Alliance certification Test plans: https://www.wi-fi.org/members/certification-


programs/wi-fi-alliance-test-plans
[18] CTIA 01.03, “Reporting Tables,” CTIA Certification, https://ctiacertification.org/test-plans/

1.5 Test Nomenclature Overview

1.5.1 Conducted RF Tests

Conducted tests are those RF Tests where the test equipment is connected to the antenna connector of
the device under test by co-axial cables. These tests are formulated to measure basic RF performance
such as sensitivity and transmit power.
1.5.2 Radiated RF Tests

Radiated tests are those RF Tests that are carried out in a test environment which meets the
requirements of the CTIA Certification Test Plan for Wireless Device Over-the-Air Performance [1]. These
include Wi-Fi radiated TX Power (TRP), Wi-Fi radiated Receive Sensitivity (TIS), Radiated Receive
Sensitivity of Wi-Fi with cellular active, and Radiated Receive Sensitivity of the cellular radio(s) with Wi-Fi
active.
1.5.3 Desensitization Tests

Desensitization tests measure the impact that the cellular radio, when transmitting, has upon Wi-Fi
reception and vice-versa. These tests are performed as radiated tests according to Device Testing
Configurations.

1.6 Baseline Methodology

1.6.1 Measurement Techniques and Test Methodologies

TRP and TIS in cellular mode are defined in both the CTIA Certification Test Plan for Wireless Device
Over-the-Air Performance [1] and User Equipment (UE) / Mobile Station (MS) Over The Air (OTA)
antenna performance; Conformance testing (3GPP TS 34.114) [10].

This document relies on the measurement techniques and methodologies within the CTIA Certification
Test Plan for Wireless Device Over-the-Air Performance [1] developed specifically for the purposes of
measurement of radiated transmit power and sensitivity. The techniques specified in the CTIA
Certification Test Plan for Wireless Device Over-the-Air Performance [1] shall be used as the baseline
test methodologies for all tests in here, unless otherwise stated. This document contains information to
expand the CTIA Certification Test Plan for Wireless Device Over-the-Air Performance [1] for use with
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac and ax devices. Since the physical layer characteristics of 802.11n at 5 GHz band
and 802.11ac are the same for the specified test conditions, for the purposes of this test plan, an
802.11ac device shall be tested as an 802.11n device in 5 GHz band. In the test procedures described
below, 802.11ac devices shall be tested following the same test procedures and conditions as an 802.11n
device. These sections are meant to clarify for the user how the CTIA Certification OTA Test Plan [1] can
be utilized for Wi-Fi enabled converged devices.
1.6.2 Measurement Uncertainty

Refer to CTIA 01.20 [3] Section 5 for the uncertainty budget tables for TRP and TIS. The lab shall report
their estimated measurement uncertainty for both the 2.4, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands. For the 6 GHz band,
the measurement uncertainty of 5 GHz is applicable until the measurement uncertainty analysis for 6 GHz
is available.

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1.6.3 Minimum Measurement Distance

This section describes the minimum measurement distance, R, which the Far-Field test site shall provide.
The measurement distance is defined as the distance from the center of rotation of the DUT to the phase
center (alternatively, if not accurately known, the nearest point) of the Measurement Antenna.

For Cellular minimum measurement distance, refer to CTIA 01.73 [8] Section 2. For Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and 5
GHz bands, use the guidance for the minimum measurement distance for Band 41 and 46, respectively.
For Wi-F 6 GHz bands, use the guidance for the minimum measurement distance for Band 46.
Allowances for shorter measurements distances are described in CTIA 01.70 [5] Section 2.9.4.
1.6.4 Quiet Zone Test Frequencies

Quiet zone test frequencies shall be measured for the following Wi-Fi bands.

1. ISM-band (2400-2483.5MHz): 2450 MHz ± 1MHz (sleeve dipole and loop probe antenna)
2. 5 GHz License-Exempt (5150-5895MHz): 5500 MHz ± 1MHz (sleeve dipole and loop probe
antenna)
3. 6 GHz License-Exempt (5925-7125MHz): 6500 MHz ± 1MHz (sleeve dipole and loop probe
antenna)

Note 1: For testing at 6 GHz band, the existing quiet zone evaluation (CTIA 01.73 [8]) is applicable
without the need for additional uncertainty. This requirement waived until 6 GHz analysis and loop probe
antenna is available. Detailed Wi-Fi 6 GHz minimum measurement distance requirement is FFS.

Note 2: For additional test requirements for notebook-sized test volumes, refer to CTIA Test Plan 01.73
section 5.4.

1.7 Form Factor Submission for Self-contained Wi-Fi/Mobile Modules

The following two cases are considered regarding the antenna subsystem options and required form
factor submission for self-contained Wi-Fi/Mobile modules. Also, please refer to Appendix D for Notebook
and Tablet.

The test results shall include a description and diagram or photograph of the test conditions used for the
device under test.

CASE 1 with Internal Antenna: If the DUT is a self-contained Wi-Fi/Mobile Module with internal antennas,
such as a PC Card, then the vendor may choose one of the following options:

1. Supply the DUT together with one of its intended host platforms, e.g., a laptop computer. In this case,
the combination shall then be placed on the turntable and the results sheet shall clearly state the
combination that was used in the measurements.
2. Test the Module, on its own, mounted in a holder that orientates the module in the position that
represents its normal use. In this case the results sheet shall clearly state that the test did not include
a host device.
3. Carry out both tests as above. This is the preferred method, but not mandatory.

CASE 2 without Internal Antenna: If the DUT is a self-contained Wi-Fi/Mobile Module without internal
antennas, such as an mPCI Card, then the vendor shall supply the complete device, which includes the
antennas, for testing. No individual module testing is acceptable.

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1.8 List of Acronyms and Definitions

Acronym Definition

ACK Acknowledge

AP Access Point

APSD Automatic Power Save Delivery

BCC Binary Convolutional Codes

CC Convolutional Codes

DUT Device Under Test

EIS Effective Isotropic Sensitivity

GSM Global System for Mobile communication

LAN Local Area Network

LDPC Low-Density Parity Check

LTE Long Term Evolution

MIMO Multiple Input Multiple Output

NR New Radio

OFDMA Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access

PER Packet Error Rate

PPDU Physical Layer Protocol Data Unit

RAT Radio Access Technology

RX Receive

SA StandAlone

TB Trigger Base

TIS Total Isotropic Sensitivity

TRP Total Radiated Power

TX Transmit

UMTS Universal Mobile Telecommunications System

UTRA-FDD UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access - Frequency Division Duplexing

UTRA-TDD UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access - Time Division Duplexing

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Acronym Definition

WCDMA Wideband Code Division Multiple Access

WLAN Wireless Local Area Network

WMM Wi-Fi Multimedia

WWAN Wireless Wide Area Network

Item Definition

Child Device A Notebook platform utilizing an embedded WWAN Module, which is derived from a Parent Notebook
platform. A Child Device is unique in that the only allowable changes relative to its Parent product are
those applicable to the Notebook platform itself.

Module Modules are finished WWAN radio devices that do not directly connect to a host via a standardized
external interface such as PCMCIA, RS-232, USB, PCIExpress when using an External Interface, etc. A
module may or may not include an integral antenna system or SIM/USIM interface.

Notebook See definition in CTIA 01.01.[2]

Parent A device (of any type) from which a Child device can be derived.

Simultaneous operation A Notebook/Tablet that is capable of simultaneous Wi-Fi/Cellular operation and the user experience is
that both radios are on at the same time. An example would be Hot Spot operation.

Tablet See definition in CTIA 01.01.[2]

WLAN Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) links two or more devices using some wireless distribution method
and usually providing a connection through an access point to the wider internet. Most modern WLANs
are based on IEEE 802.11 standards, marketed under the Wi-Fi brand name.

WWAN Wireless Wide Area Network refers to cellular airlink technologies as noted in Section 1.2.

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Section 2 Test Conditions and Device Configuration


2.1 Cellular and Wi-Fi Modes

The test methodology requires the device be placed in a standard operational mode. This includes all
sensors in the device as well as proximity sensors. If it becomes evident that DUT thermal protection
and/or adaptive power control mechanisms are preventing Wi-Fi and cellular transmitters from
maintaining full output power during the course of testing, the test lab shall work with the OEM to identify
a suitable mitigation method. Although recognizing that the use of special test modes would enable more
simplified testing and the use of formal test equipment, the test methodology proposed in this document
allows the testing of any Wi-Fi mobile device in a mode that is as close as possible to its native operation.
However, the methodology does require certain specific behavior of the device so that the test can be
executed. DUT vendors are required to supply instructions for the lab to configure the devices as
specified in this test plan.

All Radiated tests shall be made according to configurations specified in Device Testing Configurations
with the device oriented as specified in CTIA 01.71 [6] Section 2 as applied to the Wi-Fi mode being
tested.

Depending on the communication tester and device capabilities, it may be necessary to set or disable the
regulatory domain (WLAN Country Code and/or Cellular MCC) setting on the WLAN tester and/or cellular
base station simulator in order to test specific channel combinations. Care should be taken to present the
specific regulatory domain information to the DUT in an isolated environment so that the regulatory
domain information is not obtained from any external Wi-Fi access point and/or cellular network in the
country where the test is being executed. The lab should seek guidance from the DUT vendor to ensure
that all test channels supported by the DUT are tested.

2.2 Wi-Fi Mode

The DUT is expected to be able to associate with the WLAN tester and stay on the same RF channel for
the duration of the test even when the WLAN tester signal appears to be below the sensitivity level of
DUT.

Other than for 802.11ax client devices, the PING based method is the primary method for packet
generation for UL Power measurement while the ACK based method is the fall-back option if the DUT
does not support the PING method. The PING method is the only method to test the conducted (or
radiated) power for the 802.11n mode of an 802.11 device.

For 802.11ax client devices, the HE trigger-based (HE TB) format is used for transmission in the uplink.
Using HE TB helps with a more stable testing setup for 802.11ax. For 802.11ax Access Point, the PING
method is used.

In the PING based method, the WLAN tester generates ICMP echo request packets with configurable
transmit interval, payload size and payload type. The ICMP echo request packets are targeted at the
DUT's IP stack. The DUT is expected to answer with a well-defined echo reply packet whose payload is
identical to the payload of the corresponding request. For this method to be usable, the device must
conform to RFC 792 [12] and RFC 1122 [13] Section 3.2.2.6.

In the ACK based method, the WLAN tester will be transmitting data frames addressed to the DUT, and
the DUT is expected to be able to respond to all of these data frames with an ACK message.

Because 802.11n ACKs are sent in the basic service set (which is in the legacy mode), the 802.11n ACK
is sent at 6 Mbps. However, the lowest data rate for 802.11n is 6.5 Mbps. Therefore, the PING method is
the only method to test the conducted (or radiated) power for the 802.11n mode of an 802.11 device. In
this method, IP traffic message will force the DUT to answer and generate defined uplink traffic using an
802.11n data rate.

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The 802.11ax, HE TB is supported for OFDMA or MU-MIMO transmission in the uplink to enable
simultaneous transmissions by multiple STAs. HE TB transmission is controlled entirely by the AP. A
trigger frame, transmitted by the AP in advance, provides all required parameters for the participating
STAs. Each participating STA transmits an HE TB PPDU simultaneously in the frame. For the purpose of
802.11ax client device testing in this test plan, an HE TB transmission is controlled entirely by the WLAN
Tester. All the parameters required for the uplink transmission of the HE TB PPDUs are provided in a
trigger frame to the DUT.

The following DUT settings are required to perform the test:

• Disable scan mode during testing; scanning for AP/client on other channels shall be disabled

• If applicable, disable Power Save Mode (Note that the WLAN tester will not support WMM APSD)

• If applicable, disable the Bluetooth radio during tests

• Except for the desensitization testing, the cellular transmitter in the DUT shall be inactive

• If Time Averaging is utilized in the device, the Time Averaging shall be disabled in accordance with
CTIA 01.01 [2] Section 1.4

Radiated testing shall be performed on an unmodified device using all active antennas. Conducted tests
shall be performed on each antenna port with the other antenna port(s) properly terminated. If necessary,
an equivalent device may be modified to provide conducted access to each antenna port.

With the exception of 802.11b that is using 22 MHz channel bandwidth, all other Wi-Fi RATs, including
802.11n and 802.11ax, 20 MHz channels are used. 802.11n and 802.11ax should be configured for a
longest guard interval option.

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Section 3 Conducted Measurements


3.1 Wi-Fi Conducted RF Power Output and Receiver Sensitivity Tests

3.1.1 Test Purpose

The purpose of this test is to measure the output power level and receiver sensitivity of the Wi-Fi
transceiver in the device in the conducted mode.
3.1.2 Test Setup

The basic test setup is shown in Figure 3.1.2-1.

Control PC

Figure 3.1.2-1 Block Diagram for Wi-Fi Conducted Measurement

Figure 3.1.2-1 is intentionally generalized to maximize test equipment design flexibility. A WLAN tester
may include receiver and access point capability sub modules as well as internally implemented
attenuators to control transmit and receive power to and from DUT.

The DUT shall be provided to the Test Laboratory with the facility to connect directly to the RF test
equipment. This may be via an existing antenna connector, or it may be a carefully modified unit to allow
such a connection. In the latter case, it is the responsibility of the supplier of the DUT to ensure that the
connection is present and suitable.

It is recommended that the conducted measurements be performed inside a shielded environment.

A reference measurement shall be made in order to account for the attenuation of the cable used for
connecting the DUT and WLAN tester.

For more information about possible test setup configurations see the CTIA 01.20 [3] Section 6 and for
positioning guideline, see CTIA 01.71 [6] Section 2.
3.1.3 Test Point Parameters

The measurements shall be performed on the lowest, middle and highest channels [9] supported by the
device, in each of the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands as specified in Table 3.1.3-1, all data rates
specified in Table 3.1.3-2 and Table 3.1.3-3.

US U-NII-4 band includes two new additional 20 MHz channels 173 and 177. It also includes a part of
Channel 169 that straddles between U-NII-4 and U-NII-3 that is added to U-NII-4. Only middle channel is
required for US-NII-4 conducted measurements.

Applicable to all transmit and receive conducted tests of Section 3.1, for legacy RATs (i.e.,
802.11a/b/g/n/ac) testing, coding shall be CC or BCC, for 802.11ax testing, coding shall be LDPC; use
BCC if LDPC is not supported (e.g., in 2.4 GHz products or 20MHz-only products).

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Table 3.1.3-1 Measurement Frequencies for Conducted Tests

Lowest, Middle, Highest


Sub Band [14][15] Frequency Range Channel Range
Channel Numbers

ISM-band 2400-2483.5 MHz 1 to 13 1, 6, 11 or 13

US U-NII-1,
5150-5250 MHz 36 to 48 36, 44, 48
ETSI Sub-band 1, Ofcom, ISED

US U-NII-2A,
5250-5350 MHz 52 to 64 52, 60, 64
ETSI Sub-band 1, Ofcom, ISED

US U-NII-2C,
5470-5725 MHz 100 to 140 100, 120, 140
ETSI Sub-band 2, Ofcom, ISED

US U-NII-3,
5725-5850 MHz 149 to 165 149, 157, 165
Ofcom, ISED

US U-NII-4, ISED 5850-5895 MHz 169- to 177 173

US U-NII-5, ISED
ETSI 5945-6425 MHz 1 to 93 1, 49, 93
Ofcom

US U-NII-6, ISED 6425-6525 MHz 97 to 113 97, 105, 113

US U-NII-7, ISED 6525-6875 MHz 117 to 181 117, 149, 181

US U-NII-8, ISED 6875-7125 MHz 185 to 233 189, 213, 233

Table 3.1.3-2 TX Test Data Rates for Conducted Testing

Band Mode TX Data Rate (Mbps)

IEEE 802.11b 11

IEEE 802.11g 6
2.4 GHz
IEEE 802.11n 6.5

IEEE 802.11ax 7.3

IEEE 802.11a 6
5 GHz
IEEE 802.11n 6.5

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Band Mode TX Data Rate (Mbps)

IEEE 802.11ax 7.3

6 GHz IEEE 802.11ax 7.3

Table 3.1.3-3 RX Test Data Rates for Conducted Testing

Band Mode RX Data Rate (Mbps)

IEEE 802.11b 11

IEEE 802.11g 54
2.4 GHz
IEEE 802.11n 65

IEEE 802.11ax 73.1

IEEE 802.11a 54

5 GHz IEEE 802.11n 65

IEEE 802.11ax 73.1

6 GHz IEEE 802.11ax 73.1

3.1.4 Test Procedure for Output Power Level

This test procedure defines the basic method for measuring the transmit power of the DUT. A WLAN
tester is used to establish the connection and generate traffic to and from the DUT. A calibrated WLAN
tester or other applicable power measurement device (e.g., signal analyzer) is used to provide traceable
power measurements.

With the PING based packet generation method, the WLAN tester will generate ICMP echo request
packets with configurable transmit interval, payload size and payload type. The ICMP echo request
packets are targeted at the DUT's IP stack. The DUT is expected to answer with a well-defined echo
reply packet whose payload is identical to the payload of the corresponding request.

If the ACK based packet generation method is used, the power is measured across multiple ACK control
frames from the DUT rather than full data packets. The ACK control frames are sent in response to
unicast data packets generated by the WLAN tester. The measurement is taken across multiple packets
and a mean value calculated. In the HE TB method for 802.11ax testing, the WLAN Tester is configured
in 2.4, 5 or 6 GHz band depending on the test. The DUT is configured to join WLAN Tester BSS and
associate to it.

For client devices, the tester is typically configured as an AP, although the tester may alternatively be
configured as a non-AP STA (networking station) operating in ad-hoc mode to perform the measurement.
The tester shall be configured to the channel (frequency) and data rate to be tested as specified in
Section 3.1.3. Additional tester settings may also be needed to ensure that the DUT responds at the
target data rate.

For access points and devices acting as mobile access points, the tester is configured as a client. In this
case, the DUT shall typically be configured for the channel to be tested as specified in Section 3.1.3. The
tester shall be configured for the data rate to be tested as specified in Table 3.1.3-2.

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Additional tester settings may also be needed to ensure that the DUT responds at the target data rate.

The DUT shall be configured to transmit at maximum power. Note that in the case of 6 GHz band, Wi-Fi
devices may operate in three modes 1) Low Power Indoor, 2) Very Low Power and 3) Standard Power.
Maximum transmit power for different modes of operation may be different. The maximum transmit power
is configured based on vendor declaration for device capability and mode of operation.

To generate the traffic for power measurement using the PING based method, the WLAN tester will
generate ICMP echo request packets with configurable transmit interval and payload size and payload
type as specified in Table 3.1.4-1. The reported result is determined from the power measured over the
entire payload part of the packet, ignoring the preamble and avoiding the leading and falling edge
transitions in the burst. A minimum of 85% of the payload shall be covered by the measurement.

To generate the traffic for power measurement using the ACK based method, the tester is configured to
send UDP packets as specified in Table 3.1.4-1. Table 3.1.4-1 specifies the size and payload of the
packets to be transmitted and the target interval between packets. The transmitted power of the DUT is
measured using the WLAN tester or other calibrated receiver capable of measuring the average power of
the DATA portion of each ACK message. The reported result is determined from the power measured
per ACK averaged over the number of ACKs specified in Table 3.1.4-1.

To generate the traffic for 802.11ax measurement using the HE TB, the WLAN tester is configured to
transmit Trigger frames to solicit TB PPDU from DUT using the following specified fields:
1. Trigger Common Info field:
a. UL BW = 0 (20 MHz)
b. GI And LTF Type = 2 (4x HE-LTF + 3.2 µs GI)
c. UL Target RSSI = MAX

2. User Info fields


a. RU Allocation = 242-tone RU
b. Coding = LDPC (use BCC if LDPC is not supported, e.g. in 2.4 GHz products or 20MHz-only
products)
c. MCS = MCS0 or MCS7 according to the test case
d. NSS = 0 (1SS)

and parameters as specified in Table 3.1.4-1.Create a table of channel, data rate, and average power for
each measurement. See Appendix A for recommended data reporting formats.

Table 3.1.4-1 Parameter Settings for Output Power Level Test

Parameter Value

Number of measurements to be averaged PING Based: 10


ACK Based: 100
HE TB: 100

Interval between packets (ms) 1 PING and ACK Based: 10


HE TB: 20

Tester payload size PING Based: 10002 (bytes)


ACK Based: 60 (bytes)

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Parameter Value
HE Trigger Frame: N/A

Tester packet payload PING Based: Pseudo random


ACK Based: Pseudo random
HE Trigger Frame: N/A

Note 1: For PING and ACK based methods, the Interval between packets is defined as the interval between the end of a transmitted unicast
packet and the beginning of the next transmitted unicast packet. For triggered method, the interval is between triggers. If the device is
capable of responding reliably to packets faster than the specified interval, this time interval may be decreased. If the device is not capable
of responding reliably to packets at the specified interval, this time interval may be increased as required. Indicate the used interval size in
the test report.
Note 2: If a device does not support the required packet size, use the maximum supported and indicate the used packet size in the test
report.

3.1.5 Test Procedure for Receiver Sensitivity

This test procedure measures the Wi-Fi receiver sensitivity of the DUT using the WLAN tester to
determine the packet error rate (PER) by counting the number of ACK control frames received from the
DUT in response to repeated unicast data packets transmitted by the WLAN tester. No other traffic
generation shall be enabled during this test. The PER is generally defined as the ratio of packets lost
divided by the number of packets transmitted to the DUT. For the purposes of this test plan, the PER is
defined at the WLAN tester as the ratio of (Packets Sent – ACKs Received) / Packets Sent, or (1 – ACKs
Received / Packets Sent). Receiver Sensitivity measurements shall be performed using the calibrated
WLAN tester to determine the DUT's receiver sensitivity by reporting the minimum forward-link power
resulting in a PER of 10% or less with 95% confidence. The sensitivity is reported as the last passing
power level measured within 1 dB of the target sensitivity level. The system shall be configured as
specified in Section 3.1.4 with the exception of the changes specified in Table 3.1.5-1.

Table 3.1.5-1 Parameter Settings for Receiver Sensitivity Test

Parameter Value

Interval between packets (ms) 1 1

Packet size (bytes) IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ax 1000 2

Min number of packets 1000

Note 1: If the device is not capable of responding reliably to packets at the 1 ms interval, this time interval may be increased as required;
indicate the used interval size in the test report.
Note 2: If a device does not support the required packet size, use the maximum supported and indicate the used packet size in the test
report.

3.1.6 Results

Results shall be reported in dBm.

There are no Pass/Fail criteria. Refer to Appendix A for sample report templates.

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Section 4 Radiated Measurements


4.1 Wi-Fi Total Radiated Measurements (TRP/TIS)

4.1.1 Test Purpose

The purpose of this test is to measure the Total Radiated Power and Total Isotropic Sensitivity of the Wi-
Fi transceiver in the device.
4.1.2 Test Setup

Typical system schematics for both TRP and TIS measurements are shown in the following figures. The
configurations shown are only representative examples of test systems configuration.

Figure 4.1.2-1 shows a configuration where both uplink and downlink communications are transmitted
through the measurement antenna. This configuration does not illustrate independent amplification of
both signal paths.

Control PC
Anechoic Chamber

Figure 4.1.2-1 Simplified Block Diagram Showing a Common Configuration for TRP/TIS Measurement

Figure 4.1.2-2 shows a simplified block diagram showing a configuration for TRP measurement. The
uplink communication is transmitted through the measurement antenna and the downlink is transmitted
through the link antenna. This configuration supports amplification of both signal paths if necessary.

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Link antenna

Control PC
Anechoic Chamber
Amplifier
(optional)

Figure 4.1.2-2 Simplified Block Diagram Showing a Configuration for TRP Measurement

Figure 4.1.2-3 shows a simplified block diagram showing a configuration for TIS measurement. The
downlink communication is transmitted through the measurement antenna and the uplink is transmitted
through the link antenna. This configuration supports amplification of both signal paths if necessary.

Link antenna

Control PC
Amplifier
Anechoic Chamber
(optional)

Figure 4.1.2-3 Simplified Block Diagram Showing a Configuration for TIS Measurement

For more information about possible test setup configurations and details, refer to CTIA 01.20 [3] Section
6 for setup illustrations.
4.1.3 Test Point Parameters

For 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ax devices, the TRP/TIS measurement is made on Channel 6.

For 5 GHz IEEE 802.11a/n/ax devices and 6 GHz 11ax devices, the TRP/TIS measurement is made on
the channels specified in Table 4.1.3-1 for commonly supported sub-band by IEEE 802.11a, n and ax.

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Table 4.1.3-1 TIS/TRP Measurement Channels for IEEE 802.11a, n and ax Supported Frequency Ranges

Frequency Range Channel Range TIS/TRP Channel Number

5150-5250 MHz 36 to 48 44

5250-5350 MHz 52 to 64 60

5470-5725 MHz 100 to 140 120

157
5725-5850 MHz 149 to 165
165

5850-5895 MHz 169 to 177 173

5945-6425 MHz 1 to 93 49

6425-6525 MHz 97 to 113 105

6525-6875 MHz 117 to 181 149

6875-7125 MHz 185 to 233 213

Applicable to all transmit and receive tests of Section 4.1, for legacy RATs (i.e., 802.11a/b/g/n/ac) testing,
coding shall be CC or BCC, for 802.11ax testing, coding shall be LDPC; use BCC if LDPC is not
supported (e.g., in 2.4 GHz products or 20MHz-only products).

For each of the channels specified in Section 4, the transmit power output shall be measured at the data
rates given in Table 3.1.3-2.

For devices which have more than one protocol in the same frequency band, such as 802.11b/g/n/ax or
802.11a/n/ax, an alternate test procedure to determine the offset in TRP between different protocols on
equivalent channels can be used by referring to the Alternate Test Procedures specified in CTIA 01.20 [3]
Section 3.2 Single Point Offset Test or Section 3.3 Multi-point Offset Test.

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For each of the channels specified in Table 4.1.3-1, the receive sensitivity shall be measured at the
following data rates:

Table 4.1.3-2 Receiver Sensitivity Test Data Rates

Band Protocol (Mode) Test Data Rate (Mbps)

2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11b 11

IEEE 802.11g 54

IEEE 802.11n 65

IEEE 802.11ax 73.1

5 GHz IEEE 802.11a 54

IEEE 802.11n 65

IEEE 802.11ax 73.1

6 GHz IEEE 802.11ax 73.1

For devices which have more than one protocol in the same frequency band, such as 802.11b/g/n/ax in
2.4 GHz or 802.11a/n/ax in 5 GHz, an alternate test procedure to determine the offset in TIS between
different protocols on equivalent channels can be used by referring to the Alternate Test Procedures
specified in CTIA 01.20 [3] Section 4.4 Single Point Offset Test or Section 4.5 Multi-point Offset Test.
4.1.4 Test Procedure for Total Radiated Power Measurement

This test procedure is primarily based on the TRP measurement procedure specified in the CTIA
Certification Test Plan for Wireless Device Over-the-Air Performance [1]. For more details, please refer to
CTIA 01.20 [3] Section 3 for TRP test procedure.

In order to obtain accurate results of radiated performance of Wi-Fi, it is necessary to perform a range
reference measurement to account for the various factors affecting the measurement of these quantities.
These factors include components like range length, path loss, gain of the receive antenna, cable losses,
and so forth. Please refer to CTIA 01.73 [8] for more details.

A calibrated WLAN tester capable of maintaining the connection over the air is required. The WLAN tester
or other applicable power measurement device (e.g. signal analyzer) is used to provide traceable power
measurements. For TRP measurements, use the same parameter settings as specified in Section 3.1.4.

For client devices, the tester is typically configured as an AP, although ad-hoc mode may also be used to
communicate with the DUT. The tester shall be configured to the channel (frequency) to be tested as
specified in Section 4.1.3. The tester shall be configured for the data rate to be tested as specified in
Section 4.1.6. Additional tester settings may also be needed to ensure that the DUT responds at the
target data rate.

For access points and devices acting as mobile access points, the tester is configured as a client. In this
case, the DUT shall typically be configured for the channel to be tested as specified in Section 4.1.3. The
tester shall be configured for the data rate to be tested as specified in Section 4.1.6. Additional tester or
DUT settings may also be needed to ensure that the DUT responds at the target data rate.

Capture measurement results. See Appendix A for recommended data reporting format.

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Note: The test lab may choose to use Alternative Test Procedures as specified in CTIA 01.20 [3] Section
5.4.

For devices supporting multiple Wi-Fi TX antennas, guidelines specified in the CTIA 01.01 [2] Section
2.1.5.1 shall be used.
4.1.5 Test Procedure for Total Isotropic Sensitivity Measurement

The test procedure is primarily based on the TIS measurement procedure specified in the CTIA
Certification OTA Test Plan [1]. The downlink power step size shall be no more than 1 dB when the RF
power level is near the target sensitivity level. For more details, please refer to the procedure specified in
CTIA 01.20 [3] Section 4 for TIS measurement.

In order to obtain accurate results of radiated performance of Wi-Fi, it is necessary to perform a reference
measurement to account for the various factors affecting the measurement of these quantities. These
factors include components like range length, path loss, gain of the receive antenna, cable losses, and so
forth. Please refer to CTIA 01.73 [8] for more details.

A calibrated WLAN tester capable of maintaining the connection over the air is required. For TIS
measurement, configure the WLAN tester as specified in Section 3.1.5 with the exception of parameters
specified in Table 4.1.5-3.

Table 4.1.5-3 Parameter Settings for Receiver Sensitivity Test

Parameter Value

Min number of packets 100

Note: The test lab may choose to use the Alternative Test Procedures as specified in CTIA 01.20 [3]
Section 4, with the exception of Section 4.7, Alternate TIS Test Procedure based on Receive Signal
Strength (RSS). The minimum number of packets used during both ‘Test Configuration A’ and ‘Test
Configuration B’ measurement shall be 1000 packets as outlined in Table 3.1.4-1 as opposed to the value
in Table 4.1.5-3.

For devices supporting Antenna Switched RX Diversity for Wi-Fi, guidelines specified in the CTIA 01.01
[2] 2.1.5.2 shall be used.
4.1.6 Results

Results shall be reported in dBm.

There are no Pass/Fail criteria. Refer to Appendix A for sample report templates.

4.2 Wi-Fi Desensitization Measurements with Cellular Transmitter ON

4.2.1 Test Purpose

The following measurements measure the desensitization of the Wi-Fi radio when the Cellular radio is
operating.
4.2.2 Test Setup

Typical system diagrams for Wi-Fi desensitization measurements are shown in Figure 4.2.2-1 and Figure
4.2.2-2. The configurations shown are only representative examples of common systems and do not
represent an exhaustive list of possible configurations.

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Figure 4.2.2-1 is a simplified block diagram showing a common configuration for Wi-Fi desensitization
measurements.

Measurement Antenna

Link antenna

Base Station
Simulator
Anechoic Chamber

Figure 4.2.2-1 Simplified Block Diagram Showing a Common Configuration for Wi-Fi Desensitization Measurements

Figure 4.2.2-2 shows a simplified block diagram showing another common configuration for Wi-Fi
desensitization measurements.

Amplifier Link antenna


(optional)

Base Station
Simulator Link antenna
Anechoic Chamber

Figure 4.2.2-2 Simplified Block Diagram Showing Another Common Configuration for Wi-Fi Desensitization
Measurements

For more information about possible test setup configurations see CTIA 01.20 [3] Section 6 and for
positioning guideline, see CTIA 01.71 [6] Section 2.
4.2.3 Test Point Parameters

Desensitization measurements shall be made at the same data rates used for the TIS measurements of
Section 4.1.3.

Applicable to all tests of Section 4.2, for legacy Wi-Fi RATs (i.e., 802.11a/b/g/n/ac) testing, coding shall
be CC or BCC, for 802.11ax testing, coding shall be LDPC; use BCC if LDPC is not supported (e.g., in
2.4 GHz products or 20MHz-only products).

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4.2.4 Test Procedures for Wi-Fi Radio Desensitization

The Wi-Fi desensitization tests consist of two groups of test scenarios related to the desensitization by
closest cellular uplink frequency and desensitization by cellular uplink harmonics. Section 4.2.5 covers
the test scenario and details for the closest cellular uplink frequency case while Section 4.2.6 covers the
details related to the cellular uplink harmonics.

All cellular TX parameter settings shall be set according to CTIA 01.50 [4].

For the Wi-Fi desensitization tests, configure the test as specified in Section 4.1.5 for the TIS (cellular
downlink is disabled on the communication tester and DUT cellular is disabled using airplane mode)
testing with the exception of the setup corresponding to the desensitizing cellular signal that is specified
here.

The Wi-Fi desensitization test consists of four basic steps as follows:

1. The DUT and chamber positioner(s) are moved to the location & polarization resulting in the pre-
determined best-radiated free-space sensitivity (EIS) measured for the closest, in frequency, channel
for which the TIS has been determined, as covered in Section 4.1.5.
2. For the Wi-Fi channels specified in Sections 4.2.5 or 4.2.6, perform a single EIS measurement using
the number of packets specified in Table 4.2.4-1.

Table 4.2.4-1 Parameter Settings for Wi-Fi Radio Desensitization Test

Parameter Value

Min number of packets 1000

3. Enable the cellular radio in the DUT and establish a cellular connection to turn on the cellular interferer
and repeat measurement for all interfering channels specified in Sections 4.2.5 or 4.2.6.
4. Subtract the EIS measured in Step 2 from the EIS measured in Step 3 and report the results as the
resulting desensitization. An example result table is given in Appendix A.

Depending on the details of the equipment used to conduct the tests there will be a limit to which
desensitization can be measured. The search for the desensitization level shall be continued until a
passing error rate is achieved or the test system limit is reached. If the DUT reaches this limit and the
actual value cannot be measured, record the max EIS that the test system can produce and indicate that
the limit was reached in the test report. The test equipment should be capable of measuring a
desensitization level of 40 dB or more.

Appendix F lists the RATs considered in the construction of the interfering signal for these tests. If a Test
Lab is presented with a device containing a RAT that is not listed, the test Lab shall contact support@wi-
fi.org for clarification.

For devices supporting multiple cellular TX antennas, Wi-Fi radio desensitization shall be tested with the
cellular TX antennas configured per the guidelines specified in CTIA 01.01 [2] Section 2.1.5.1.

Note: This could require multiple tests if the conditions of CTIA 01.01 [2] Section 2.1.5.2.1 apply.
4.2.5 Wi-Fi Radio Desensitization by Closest Cellular Uplink Frequency

A cellular radio transmitter in the converged device can overload the front-end of the Wi-Fi radio, or
desensitize it by an out of band emission. This can happen at any cellular frequency but is usually most
prevalent at cellular frequencies closest to the Wi-Fi bands.

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For 2.4 GHz band, desensitization of the lowest Wi-Fi channel, Channel 1, shall be measured for all RATs
supported by the device whose TX frequencies (the center of the highest channel or the center of the
allocated resource blocks at the upper edge of the highest channel for LTE/NR FR1 SA as specified by
the CTIA 01.50 [4]) fall between 1880 MHz and 2400 MHz. The measurement shall be made with the
closest TX channel (and uplink RB allocation for LTE/NR FR1 SA) to Wi-Fi Channel 1.

For 2.4 GHz band, desensitization of the highest supported Wi-Fi channel (for example, Channel 11 or
Channel 13) shall be measured for all RATs supported by the device whose TX frequencies (the center of
the lowest channel or the center of the allocated resource blocks at the lower edge of the lowest channel
for LTE/NR FR1 SA as specified by the CTIA 01.50 [4]) fall between 2483.5 MHz and 3003.5 MHz. The
measurement shall be made with the closest TX channel (and uplink RB allocation for LTE/NR FR1 SA)
to highest supported Wi-Fi channel.

For 5 GHz band, desensitization of the Wi-Fi channel 36, shall be measured for all RATs supported by
the device whose TX frequencies (the center of the highest channel or the center of the allocated
resource blocks at the upper edge of the highest channel for NR FR1 as specified by CTIA 01.50 [4]) fall
between 4630 MHz and 5150 MHz. The measurement shall be made with the closest TX channel (and
uplink RB allocation for LTE/NR FR1) to Wi-Fi Channel 36.

Choose the combinations with minimum frequency offset in Table 4.2.5-1 depending on what Wi-Fi
channels and cellular RATs the DUT supports.

If the device supports more than one band with the same RAT, then only the closest frequency (which is
either the center of the channel or center of the resource blocks for LTE/NR FR1 as specified by the CTIA
01.50 [4]) to the 2400 MHz & 5500MHz Wi-Fi band shall be tested.

All modes 802.11 b, g, n, ax for 2.4 GHz, 802.11a, n, ax for 5 GHz and 802.11ax for 6 GHz (if supported
by the Wi-Fi radio) shall be tested.

Table 4.2.5-1 Closest Channel Combinations

Wi-Fi Radio Desensitization by Closest Cellular Uplink Frequency

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Channel RAT Uplink
Channel RAT Channel Call Setup Frequency
Channel Test ID Cellular RAT Bandwidth Frequency Special Setup
Frequency Number Reference Gap (MHz)
Number (MHz) (MHz)
(MHz)

WDC1.1 GSM1900 - 810 1909.80 CTIA 01.50 [4] 502.20

WDC1.2 WCDMA Band I - 9888 1977.60 CTIA 01.50 [4] 434.40

WDC1.3 WCDMA Band II - 9538 1907.60 CTIA 01.50 [4] 504.40

WDC1.4 LTE Band 1 10 18550 1983.42 CTIA 01.50 [4] 12 RB with RBstart = 38 428.58

1 WDC1.5 2412 LTE Band 2 10 19150 1908.42 CTIA 01.50 [4] 12 RB with RBstart = 38 503.58

WDC1.6 LTE Band 25 5 26665 1914.03 CTIA 01.50 [4] 8 RB with RBstart = 17 497.97

WDC1.7 LTE Band 30 10 27710 2313.42 CTIA 01.50 [4] 12 RB with RBstart = 38 98.58

WDC1.8 LTE Band 39 20 38550 1917.38 CTIA 01.50 [4] 18 RB with RBstart = 82 494.62

WDC1.9 LTE Band 40 20 39550 2397.38 CTIA 01.50 [4] 18 RB with RBstart = 82 14.62

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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Channel RAT Uplink
Channel RAT Channel Call Setup Frequency
Channel Test ID Cellular RAT Bandwidth Frequency Special Setup
Frequency Number Reference Gap (MHz)
Number (MHz) (MHz)
(MHz)

CTIA 01.50 [4] 12 RB with RBstart = 34,


SCS 15kHz.DFT-s-
WDC1.10 NR FR1 n2 10 381000 1907.52 504.48
OFDM with QPSK
1 2412 modulation

CTIA 01.50 [4] 12 RB with RBstart = 34,


WDC1.11 NR FR1 n25 10 382000 1912.52 499.48
SCS 15kHz

WDC11.1 LTE Band 7 20 20850 2502.62 CTIA 01.50 [4] 18 RB with RBstart = 0 40.62

WDC11.2 LTE Band 38 20 37850 2572.62 CTIA 01.50 [4] 18 RB with RBstart = 0 110.62
11 2462
WDC11.3 LTE Band 41 20 39750 2498.62 CTIA 01.50 [4] 18 RB with RBstart = 0 36.62

CTIA 01.50 [4] 9 RB with RBstart = 4,


WDC11.4 NR FR1 n41 20 501204 2499.9 37.9
SCS 30kHz

WDC13.1 LTE Band 7 20 20850 2502.62 CTIA 01.50 [4] 18 RB with RBstart = 0 30.62

WDC13.2 LTE Band 38 20 37850 2572.62 CTIA 01.50 [4] 18 RB with RBstart = 0 100.62
13 2472
WDC13.3 LTE Band 41 20 39750 2498.62 CTIA 01.50 [4] 18 RB with RBstart = 0 26.62

CTIA 01.50 [4] 9 RB with RBstart = 4,


WDC13.4 NR FR1 n41 20 501204 2499.9 27.9
SCS 30kHz

Example – Device 1

• 4 band GSM (1900, 1800, 900, 850),

• 5 band WCDMA (Bands I, II, IV, V, VIII),

• 5 band LTE (2, 4, 5, 13, 17)

• 3 band NR FR1 (n2, n5, n66)

• 802.11 a, b, g, n (Channels 1-11 supported @ 2400 MHz).

Bands and RATs within 520 MHz of Wi-Fi for this device are:

• WCDMA Band I (high channel - 9888, TX uplink = 1977.60 MHz) and

• WCDMA Band II (high channel – 9538, TX uplink = 1907.60 MHz)

• LTE Band 2 (high channel - 19150, 1908.42 MHz @ center of uplink RB allocation)

• GSM 1900 (high channel – 810, 1909.80 MHz)

• NR FR1 n2 (high channel – 381000, 1907.25 MHz @ center of uplink RB allocation)

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Set Wi-Fi to lowest supported channel, Channel 1, 2412 MHz, for b/g/n modes.

Test the following

• Wi-Fi Channel 1 against GSM 1900 Channel 810, 1909.80 MHz

• Wi-Fi Channel 1 against WCDMA Band I Channel 9888, 1977.60 MHz

• Wi-Fi Channel 1 against LTE Band 2 Channel 19150, 1908.42 MHz, center of uplink RB allocation

• Wi-Fi Channel 1 against NR FR1 Band n2 Channel 381000, 1907.25 MHz, center of uplink RB
allocation

WCDMA Band II is also within the range, but its uplink frequency (1907.6 MHz, Channel 9538) is lower in
frequency than WCDMA Band I and the same RAT does not need to be tested again.

Example – Device 2

• Single band LTE TDD Band 41

• Single band NR FR1 Band n41

• 802.11 b, g, n (Channels 1-11)

Bands and RATs within 520 MHz of Wi-Fi for this device are:

• LTE TDD Band 41 (low channel, 39750, 2498.62 MHz @ center of uplink RB allocation).

NR FR1 n41 (low channel – 509202, 2546.01 MHz @ center of uplink RB allocation) Set Wi-Fi to highest
supported channel, Channel 11, 2462 MHz, for b/g/n modes.

Test the following

• Wi-Fi Channel 11 against LTE TDD Band 41 Channel 39750, 2498.62 MHz @ center of uplink RB
allocation

• Wi-Fi Channel 11 against NR FR1 Band n41 Channel 509202, 2546.01 MHz @ center of uplink RB
allocation
4.2.6 Wi-Fi Radio Desensitization by Cellular Radio Uplink Harmonics

The cellular transmitter can produce unwanted harmonics that may interfere with certain Wi-Fi channels
depending upon the combination of cellular technologies and Wi-Fi channels implemented in a converged
device. Appendix F shows all known RATs and their interaction with Wi-Fi channels and many other
details in a large spreadsheet. A subset of Wi-Fi channels has been selected that cover the interaction
with as many RATs as possible to simplify the test selection and these are compiled into Table 4.2.6-1.

The DUT desensitization shall be tested for all relevant interactions in Table 4.2.6-1. The cellular radio
configuration will be set according to the Call Setup Reference, in Table 4.2.6-1, except for those
parameters specifically defined within the table. Relevant interaction is defined by supported RAT
implementation or as specified by the manufacturer.

All modes 802.11 b, g, n, ax for 2.4 GHz, 802.11a, n, ax for 5 GHz and 802.11ax for 6 GHz (if supported
by the Wi-Fi radio) shall be tested. For 2.4 GHz band, only highest supported channel (for example,
channel 11 or channel 13) shall be tested.

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Table 4.2.6-1 Desensitization Cases

Cellular RAT & Wi-Fi Channel Pairs for Testing Harmonic Desensitization of Wi-Fi by Cellular Uplink TX

Wi-Fi
RAT RAT Uplink
Wi-Fi Channel Call Setup
Test ID Cellular RAT Channel Frequency Special Setup
Channel Frequency Reference
Number (MHz)
(MHz)

WDH11.1 GSM 850 128 824.2 CTIA 01.50 [4] N/A

WDH11.2 WCDMA 850 3GPP Band V 4132 826.4 CTIA 01.50 [4] N/A

LTE Band 5 (not needed if CTIA 01.50 [4] 10 MHz BW, UL: 12 RB,
WDH11.3 20450 825.58
LTE Band 26 is tested) RBstart = 0
11 2462
CTIA 01.50 [4] 5 MHz BW, UL: 8 RB,
WDH11.4 LTE Band 26 26815 824.97
RBstart=0

CTIA 01.50 [4] 10 MHz BW, 12 RB with


WDH11.5 NR FR1 n5 165800 826.48 RBstart = 6, SCS 15kHz.DFT-s-
OFDM with QPSK modulation

WDH13.1 GSM 850 128 824.2 CTIA 01.50 [4] N/A

WDH13.2 WCDMA 850 3GPP Band V 4132 826.4 CTIA 01.50 [4] N/A

LTE Band 5 (not needed if CTIA 01.50 [4] 10 MHz BW, UL: 12 RB,
WDH13.3 20450 825.58
LTE Band 26 is tested) RBstart = 0
13 2472
CTIA 01.50 [4] 5 MHz BW, UL: 8 RB,
WDH13.4 LTE Band 26 26815 824.97
RBstart=0

CTIA 01.50 [4] 10 MHz BW, 12 RB with


WDH13.5 NR FR1 n5 165800 826.48 RBstart = 6, SCS 15kHz.DFT-s-
OFDM with QPSK modulation

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Wi-Fi
RAT RAT Uplink
Wi-Fi Channel Call Setup
Test ID Cellular RAT Channel Frequency Special Setup
Channel Frequency Reference
Number (MHz)
(MHz)

WDH44.1 DCS 1800 661 1740.0 CTIA 01.50 [4] N/A

WDH44.2 WCDMA 3GPP Band III 1075 1740.0 CTIA 01.50 [4] N/A

CTIA 01.50 [4] 10 MHz BW, UL: 12 RB,


WDH44.3 LTE Band 3 19534 1739.98
RBstart=0

LTE Band 4 (not needed if CTIA 01.50 [4] 10 MHz BW, UL: 12 RB,
WDH44.4 20284 1739.98
LTE Band 66 is tested) RBstart=0

CTIA 01.50 [4] 20 MHz BW, UL: 18 RB,


WDH44.5 LTE Band 38 38150 2610.02
RBstart=0

44 5220 CTIA 01.50 [4] 20 MHz BW, UL: 18 RB,


WDH44.6 LTE Band 41 40864 2610.02
RBstart=0

CTIA 01.50 [4] 10 MHz BW, UL: 12 RB,


WDH44.7 LTE Band 66 132306 1739.98
RBstart=0

CTIA 01.50 [4] 20 MHz BW, UL: 9 RB with


RBstart = 4, SCS 30kHz.DFT-
WDH44.8 NR FR1 n41 523224 2610
s-OFDM with QPSK
modulation

CTIA 01.50 [4] 10 MHz BW, UL: 12 RB with


RBstart = 6, SCS 15kHz.DFT-
WDH44.9 NR FR1 n66 348500 1739.98
s-OFDM with QPSK
modulation

WDH60.1 DCS 1800 794 1766.6 CTIA 01.50 [4] N/A

WDH60.2 WCDMA 3GPP Band III 1208 1766.6 CTIA 01.50 [4] N/A

CTIA 01.50 [4] 10 MHz BW, UL: 12 RB,


WDH60.3 LTE Band 3 19800 1766.58
RBstart=0

CTIA 01.50 [4] 20 MHz BW, UL: 18 RB,


WDH60.4 LTE Band 41 41264 2650.56
RBstart=0
60 5300
CTIA 01.50 [4] 20 MHz BW, UL: 9 RB with
RBstart = 4, SCS 30kHz.DFT-
WDH60.5 NR FR1 n41 531228 2650.02
s-OFDM with QPSK
modulation

CTIA 01.50 [4] 10 MHz BW, UL: 12 RB with


RBstart = 6, SCS 15kHz.DFT-
WDH60.6 NR FR1 n66 353840 1766.68
s-OFDM with QPSK
modulation

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WDH124.1 GSM 1900 628 1873.4 CTIA 01.50 [4] N/A

WDH124.2 WCDMA 1900 3GPP Band II 9367 1873.4 CTIA 01.50 [4] N/A

LTE Band 2 (not needed if 10 MHz BW, UL: 12 RB,


WDH124.3 18866 1873.18 CTIA 01.50 [4]
LTE Band 25 is tested) RBstart=0

5 MHz BW, UL: 8 RB,


WDH124.4 LTE Band 25 26287 1873.17 CTIA 01.50 [4]
RBstart=0
124 5620
10 MHz BW, UL: 12 RB with
NR FR1 n2 (not needed if NR RBstart = 6, SCS 15kHz.DFT-
WDH124.5 375180 1873.38 CTIA 01.50 [4]
FR1 n25 is tested) s-OFDM with QPSK
modulation

10 MHz BW, UL: 12 RB with


RBstart = 6, SCS 15kHz.DFT-
WDH124.6 NR FR1 n25 375180 1873.38 CTIA 01.50 [4]
s-OFDM with QPSK
modulation

20 MHz BW, UL: 18 RB,


140 WDH140.1 5700 LTE Band 39 38524 1900.0 CTIA 01.50 [4]
RBstart=0

WDH157.1 WCDMA 3GPP Band I 9642 1928.4 CTIA 01.50 [4] N/A
157 5785
10 MHz BW, UL: 12 RB,
WDH157.2 LTE Band 1 18118 1928.38 CTIA 01.50 [4]
RBstart=0

WDH173.1 WCDMA 3GPP Band I 9775 1955 CTIA 01.50 [4] N/A
173 5865
10 MHz BW, UL: 12 RB,
WDH173.2 LTE Band 1 18350 1955 CTIA 01.50 [4]
RBstart=0

10 MHz BW, UL: 12 RB,


WDH197.1 LTE Band 30 27710 2310 CTIA 01.50 [4]
RBstart=0
197 6935
20 MHz BW, UL: 18 RB,
WDH197.2 LTE Band 40 38750 2310 CTIA 01.50 [4]
RBstart=0

20 MHz BW, UL: 18 RB,


209 WDH209.1 6995 LTE Band 40 38950 2330 CTIA 01.50 [4]
RBstart=0

20 MHz BW, UL: 18 RB,


221 WDH221.1 7055 LTE Band 40 39150 2350 CTIA 01.50 [4]
RBstart=0

10 MHz BW, UL: 18 RB,


233 WDH233.1 7115 LTE Band 48 55290 3555 CTIA 01.50 [4]
RBstart=0

20 MHz Tx BW, SCS =30kHz,


141 WDH141.1 6655 NR FR1 SA Band n78 622242 3327.51 CTIA 01.50 [4]
UL: 9 RB, RBstart=4

20 MHz Tx BW, SCS =30kHz,


165 WDH165.1 6775 NR FR1 SA Band n78 626242 3387.51 CTIA 01.50 [4]
UL: 9 RB, RBstart=4

20 MHz Tx BW, SCS =30kHz,


189 WDH189.1 6895 NR FR1 SA Band n78 630242 3447.51 CTIA 01.50 [4]
UL: 9 RB, RBstart=4

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20 MHz Tx BW, SCS =30kHz,


213 WDH213.1 7015 NR FR1 SA Band n78 634242 3507.51 CTIA 01.50 [4]
UL: 9 RB, RBstart=4

20 MHz Tx BW, SCS =30kHz,


229 WDH229.1 7095 NR FR1 SA Band n78 636908 3547.5 CTIA 01.50 [4]
UL: 9 RB, RBstart=4

Example – Device 1

• 4 band GSM (1900, 1800, 900, 850),

• 5 band WCDMA (Bands I, II, V, VIII),

• 5 band LTE (2, 4, 5, 13, 17)

• 3 band NR FR1 (n2, n5, n78 Variant 1)

• 802.11 b, g, n (Channels 1-11 supported @ 2400 MHz).

• 802.11 a Channels 36 – 64

• 802.11 ax Channels 1-233

Test the following:

• Wi-Fi Channel 11 against GSM 850 Channel 128, 824.2 MHz

• Wi-Fi Channel 11 against WCDMA 850 3GPP Band V Channel 4357, 826.4 MHz

• Wi-Fi Channel 11 against LTE Band 5 Channel 20450, 825.6 MHz

• Wi-Fi Channel 11 against NR FR1 n5 Channel 165800, 829 MHz

• Wi-Fi Channel 44 against DCS 1800 GSM 1800 Channel 661, 1740.0 MHz

• Wi-Fi Channel 44 against WCDMA 3GPP Band III Channel 1300, 1740.0 MHz

• Wi-Fi Channel 44 against LTE Band 4 Channel 20250, 1740.0 MHz

• Wi-Fi Channel 60 against DCS 1800 GSM 1800 Channel 794, 1766.6 MHz

• Wi-Fi Channel 124 against NR FR1 n2 Channel 376000, 1880 MHz

• Wi-Fi Channel 141 against NR FR1 n78 Variant 1 Channel 622000, 3330 MHz

• Wi-Fi Channel 165 against NR FR1 n78 Variant 2 Channel 626000, 3390 MHz

• Wi-Fi Channel 189 against NR FR1 n78 Variant 1 Channel 623000, 3450 MHz

• Wi-Fi Channel 214 against NR FR1 n78 Variant 1 Channel 634000, 3510 MHz

• Wi-Fi Channel 229 against NR FR1 n78 Variant 2 Channel 636666, 3549.99 MHz

Example – Device 2

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• Single band LTE TDD Band 41 device and 802.11 b, g, n (Channels 1-11)

No test is required.
4.2.7 Results

Results shall be reported in dB.

There are no Pass/Fail criteria. Refer to Appendix A for sample report templates.

4.3 Cellular Desensitization Measurements with Wi-Fi transmitter ON

4.3.1 Test Purpose

The purpose of this test is to conduct cellular desensitization test when the DUT’s Wi-Fi transmitter is ON.
4.3.2 Test Setup

Figure 4.3.2-1 shows an example test system configuration for the cellular desensitization measurement.

All desensitization tests of this section are performed in Free Space condition.

Amplifier Link antenna


(optional)

WLAN Tester
Link antenna
Anechoic Chamber

Figure 4.3.2-1 Example Test System Configuration for Cellular Desensitization Measurements

For more information about possible test setup configurations and details, refer to CTIA 01.71 [6] Section
2 and CTIA 01.20 [3] Section 6 for setup illustrations.

For Wi-Fi DUT transmitter stimulus, unicast UDP packets are transmitted by the WLAN tester using the
MAC address of the Wi-Fi DUT. The RF port of the WLAN tester is connected to the link antenna inside
the chamber.

For this test, ACK based packet generation shall be used to create the Wi-Fi interference signal. The ACK
control frames are sent in response to unicast data packets generated by the WLAN tester according to
the parameters specified in Table 3.1.5-1. The DUT will respond with repeated ACKs which will be
transmitted at maximum power.

Cellular desensitization tests shall only be performed with 802.11b, 2.4 GHz.(Note: 802.11g/n/ax devices
at 2.4 GHz must support 802.11b at 2.4 GHz) and 802.11a, 5 GHz (Note: 802.11n/ac/ax devices at 5
GHz must support 802.11a at 5 GHz) and 802.11ax at 6 GHz Data rates of Table 3.1.3-2 shall be used
for the Wi-Fi interference signal.

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All desensitization tests of this section are performed according to the configurations specified in
Appendix B.

For devices supporting multiple Wi-Fi TX antennas, cellular radio desensitization shall be tested with the
Wi-Fi TX antennas configured per the guidelines specified in CTIA 01.01 [2].

Note: This could require multiple tests if the conditions of CTIA 01.01 [2] Section 2.1.5.2.1 apply.
4.3.3 Test Point Parameters

For the purpose of Testing in Section 4.3, devices that operate in the 2.4 GHz band shall be set to
operate on Channel 6 (fc = 2437 MHz). Devices that operate in the 5 GHz band shall be set to operate
only on the middle channel of the lowest supported sub-band in the 5 GHz range. The Middle Channel
numbers corresponding to each sub-band are listed in Table 4.3.3-1. Devices that operate in the 6 GHz
band shall be set to operate only on the middle channel of the lowest supported sub-band in the 6 GHz
range. The Middle Channel numbers corresponding to each sub-band in 6 GHz range are listed in Table
4.3.3-2.

Table 4.3.3-1 Middle Channels for Wi-Fi Frequency Ranges in 5 GHz for TIS Cellular Desensitization

Frequency Range Middle Channel Number Middle Channel Center Frequency fc

5150-5250 MHz 44 5220 MHz

5250-5350 MHz 60 5300 MHz

5470-5725 MHz 120 5600 MHz

5725-5850 MHz 157 5785 MHz

5850-5895 MHz 173 5885 MHz

Table 4.3.3-2 Middle Channels for Wi-Fi Frequency Ranges in 6 GHz for TIS Cellular Desensitization

Frequency Range Middle Channel Number Middle Channel Center Frequency fc

5945-6425 MHz 49 6195 MHz

6425-6525 MHz 105 6475 MHz

6525-6875 MHz 149 6695 MHz

6875-7125 MHz 213 7015 MHz

Applicable to all tests of Section 4.3, for legacy Wi-Fi RATs (i.e., 802.11a/b/g/n/ac) testing, coding shall
be CC or BCC, for 802.11ax testing, coding shall be LDPC; use BCC if LDPC is not supported (e.g., in
2.4 GHz products or 20MHz-only products).
4.3.4 Test Procedure for RATs with Free-Space TIS Limits

For GSM and UMTS RATs listed in CTIA 01.50 [4] Sections 2.1.2 and 3.1.2, perform the following steps.
If Section 2.1 and Section 2.2 of CTIA 01.01 [2] allows for reduced legacy RAT testing for TIS and/or
intermediate channel testing in free-space, here the same test reduction is allowed for that legacy RAT.

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Initial Conditions

1. Turn on the Wi-Fi radio and let the Wi-Fi DUT associate with the WLAN tester using appropriate settings
of the DUT and WLAN tester.
2. Start Wi-Fi DUT Transmitter Stimulus as specified in Section 4.3.2.

Test Procedures

1. With Wi-Fi Radio on, perform the Relative Sensitivity on Intermediate Channels test CTIA 01.20 [3] at
all intermediate channels according to the appropriate Receive Performance Test Procedure section of
CTIA 01.50 [4].
2. Compare the resulting digital error rate or throughput rate as specified in the CTIA 01.50 [4] and
determine which channels are desensitized beyond requirements specified in CTIA 01.01 [2].
3. Repeat Step 3 and Step 4 for all RATs and corresponding supporting bands.
4. Report only the intermediate channels that exceed the limit as specified in CTIA 01.01 [2].
4.3.5 Test Procedure for RATs without Free-Space TIS Limits

For RATs without reference free-space TIS limits, the test for Relative Sensitivity on Intermediate
Channels cannot be performed because M1 margin values cannot be determined. In that case, the
procedure listed here shall be followed until such time as limits are established. This includes all LTE/NR
FR1 RATs in Section 4.1.2, 4.1.2.1 and Section 5.1.1.2 of CTIA 01.50 [4], and any bands listed in the
Section 2.1.3, Section 3.1.3 and Section 4.1.3 of CTIA 01.50 [4].

If Section 2 and Section 3 of CTIA 01.01 [2] allows for reduced legacy RAT testing for TIS and/or
intermediate channel testing in free-space, here the same test reduction is allowed for that legacy RAT.

Test Procedures

1. Determine the TIS of the DUT at the first test channel with the Wi-Fi radio transmitter switched OFF,
using the data captured previously per the procedures in the CTIA 01.50 [4].
2. Use the CTIA 01.50 [4] procedures to determine the position and polarization that results in the
maximum EIS value associated to Step 1.
3. Use the corresponding position and polarization of Step 2 and measure the EIS(peak) of the DUT at the
first test channel with the Wi-Fi radio transmitter switched OFF.
4. Capture the measured EIS result as Value A.
5. Turn on the Wi-Fi radio and let the Wi-Fi DUT associate with the WLAN tester using appropriate settings
of the DUT and WLAN tester.
6. Start Wi-Fi DUT Transmitter Stimulus as specified in Section 4.3.2.
7. Without re-positioning and keeping the same corresponding position and polarization of Step 2,
measure the EIS(peak) of the DUT at the first test channel with the Wi-Fi radio transmitter switched ON.
Capture the result as Value B.
8. Repeat Step 1 to Step 7 for all the applicable test channels (reference or intermediate).
9. Repeat Step 1 to Step 8 for all RATs and corresponding supporting bands.
4.3.6 VOID
4.3.7 Error Rate Measure

According to CTIA 01.50 [4], each cellular protocol (such as GSM and UMTS) specifies a different digital
error rate as the DUT cellular receiver performance metric, while LTE/NR FR1 FDD and/or TDD specify
the measurement of the DUT cellular receiver’s throughput rate as the applicable performance metric.
The error rates or throughput values shall be applied to all bands as specified in CTIA 01.50 [4].

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4.3.8 Results

There are no Pass/Fail criteria.

When performing the test according to Section 4.3.4, results shall be reported by giving the channel(s)
exceeding the limit. When performing the test according to Section 4.3.5, results shall be reported in
dBm for the EIS values.

Refer to Appendix A for sample report templates.

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The following content shall be included in the test report. The tables are provided as examples for
information.

Table A-1 Sample Summation

Manufacturer

Model

Wi-Fi Alliance CID 1

CTIA Request #

Serial Number (e.g., MEID, IMEI).

Regulatory Approval ID (e.g., FCCID)

Hardware Version

Software Version

A.1 Wi-Fi Conducted Tests

Table A.1-1 Conducted RF Power Output and Receiver Sensitivity Results

Output Rx Test ID Receiver


Frequency Data Rate
Mode Channel Tx Test ID Power Sensitivity
Range (Mbps)
(dBm) (dBm)

Low 11 COP1 CRS1


802.11b
N/A 6 11 COP2 CRS2
2.4 GHz
High 11 COP3 CRS3

6 COP4 N/A
Low
54 N/A N/A CRS4

802.11g 6 COP5 N/A


N/A 6
2.4 GHz 54 N/A N/A CRS5

6 COP6 N/A
High
54 N/A N/A CRS6

1
Vendor supplies the Wi-Fi Alliance CID (Certification Identifier) during the CWG application process.

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Output Rx Test ID Receiver


Frequency Data Rate
Mode Channel Tx Test ID Power Sensitivity
Range (Mbps)
(dBm) (dBm)

6.5 COP7 N/A


Low
65 N/A N/A CRS7

802.11n 6.5 COP8 N/A


N/A 6
2.4 GHz 65 N/A N/A CRS8

6.5 COP9 N/A


High
65 N/A N/A CRS9

7.3 COP10 N/A


Low
73.1 N/A N/A CRS10

7.3 COP11 N/A


802.11ax
LDPC/BCC N/A 6
2.4 GHz
73.1 N/A N/A CRS11

7.3 COP12 N/A


High
73.1 N/A N/A CRS12

6 COP13 N/A
36
54 N/A N/A CRS13

802.11a 6 COP14 N/A


5150-5250
44
5 GHz MHz
54 N/A N/A CRS14

6 COP15 N/A
48
54 N/A N/A CRS15

6 COP16 N/A
52
54 N/A N/A CRS16

802.11a 6 COP17 N/A


5250-5350
60
5 GHz MHz
54 N/A N/A CRS17

6 COP18 N/A
64
54 N/A N/A CRS18

802.11a 6 COP19 N/A


5470-5725
100
5 GHz MHz
54 N/A N/A CRS19

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Output Rx Test ID Receiver


Frequency Data Rate
Mode Channel Tx Test ID Power Sensitivity
Range (Mbps)
(dBm) (dBm)

6 COP20 N/A
120
54 N/A N/A CRS20

6 COP21 N/A
140
54 N/A N/A CRS21

Tx Test ID Output Rx Test ID Receiver


Frequency Data Rate
Mode Channel Power Sensitivity
Range (Mbps)
(dBm) (dBm)

6 COP22 N/A
149
54 N/A N/A CRS22

802.11a 6 COP23 N/A


5725-5850 MHz 157
5 GHz 54 N/A N/A CRS23

6 COP24 N/A
165
54 N/A N/A CRS24

802.11a 6 COP25 N/A


5850-5895 MHz 173
5 GHz
54 N/A N/A CRS25

6.5 COP26 N/A


36
65 N/A N/A CRS26

802.11n 6.5 COP27 N/A


5150-5250 MHz 44
5 GHz 65 N/A N/A CRS27

6.5 COP28 N/A


48
65 N/A N/A CRS28

6.5 COP29 N/A


52
65 N/A N/A CRS29
802.11n
5250-5350 MHz 6.5 COP30 N/A
5 GHz 60
65 N/A N/A CRS30

64 6.5 COP31 N/A

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Tx Test ID Output Rx Test ID Receiver


Frequency Data Rate
Mode Channel Power Sensitivity
Range (Mbps)
(dBm) (dBm)

65 N/A N/A CRS31

6.5 COP32 N/A


100
65 N/A N/A CRS32

802.11n 6.5 COP33 N/A


5470-5725 MHz 120
5 GHz 65 N/A N/A CRS33

6.5 COP34 N/A


140
65 N/A N/A CRS34

Data Tx Test Output Rx Test ID Receiver


Mode Frequency Range Channel Rate ID Power Sensitivity
(Mbps) (dBm) (dBm)

6.5 COP35 N/A


149
65 N/A N/A CRS35

802.11n 6.5 COP36 N/A


5725-5850 MHz 157
5 GHz 65 N/A N/A CRS36

6.5 COP37 N/A


165
65 N/A N/A CRS37

802.11n 6.5 COP38 N/A


5850-5895 MHz 173
5 GHz 65 N/A N/A CRS38

7.3 COP39 N/A


36
73.1 N/A N/A CRS39

7.3 COP40 N/A


802.11ax
LDPC/BCC 5150-5250 MHz 44
5 GHz
73.1 N/A N/A CRS40

7.3 COP41 N/A


48
73.1 N/A N/A CRS41

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Data Tx Test Output Rx Test ID Receiver


Mode Frequency Range Channel Rate ID Power Sensitivity
(Mbps) (dBm) (dBm)

7.3 COP42 N/A


52
73.1 N/A N/A CRS42

7.3 COP43 N/A


802.11ax
LDPC/BCC 5250-5350 MHz 60
5 GHz
73.1 N/A N/A CRS43

7.3 COP44 N/A


64
73.1 N/A N/A CRS44

7.3 COP45 N/A


100
73.1 N/A N/A CRS45

7.3 CO46 N/A


802.11ax
LDPC/BCC 5470-5725 MHz 120
5 GHz
73.1 N/A N/A CRS46

7.3 COP47 N/A


140
73.1 N/A N/A CRS47

7.3 COP48 N/A


149
73.1 N/A N/A CRS48

7.3 COP49 N/A


802.11ax
LDPC/BCC 5725-5850 MHz 157
5 GHz
73.1 N/A N/A CRS49

7.3 COP50 N/A


165
73.1 N/A N/A CRS50

7.3 COP51 N/A


802.11ax
LDPC/BCC 5850-5895 MHz 173
5 GHz
73.1 N/A N/A CRS51

7.3 COP52 N/A


802.11ax
LDPC/BCC 5945-6425 MHz 1
6 GHz
73.1 N/A N/A CRS52

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Data Tx Test Output Rx Test ID Receiver


Mode Frequency Range Channel Rate ID Power Sensitivity
(Mbps) (dBm) (dBm)

7.3 COP53 N/A


49
73.1 N/A N/A CRS53

7.3 COP54 N/A


93
73.1 N/A N/A CRS54

7.3 COP55 N/A


97
73.1 N/A N/A CRS55

7.3 COP56 N/A


802.11ax
LDPC/BCC 6425-6525 MHz 105
6 GHz
73.1 N/A N/A CRS56

7.3 COP57 N/A


113
73.1 N/A N/A CRS57

7.3 COP58 N/A


117
73.1 N/A N/A CRS58

7.3 COP59 N/A


802.11ax 149
LDPC/BCC 6525-6875 MHz
6 GHz
73.1 N/A N/A CRS59

7.3 COP60 N/A


181
73.1 N/A N/A CRS60

7.3 COP61 N/A


189
73.1 N/A N/A CRS61

7.3 COP62 N/A


802.11ax
LDPC/BCC 6875-7125 MHz 213
6 GHz
73.1 N/A N/A CRS62

7.3 COP63 N/A


233
73.1 N/A N/A CRS63

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A.2 Total Radiated Power (TRP) and Total Isotropic Sensitivity (TIS) for 2.4 GHz 802.11b,
802.11g, 802.11n and 802.11ax

Table A.2-1 TRP for 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax

Test ID Mode Channel Data Rate (Mbps) TRP Results (dBm)

TRP1 IEEE 802.11b 6 11

TRP2 IEEE 802.11g 6 6

TRP3 IEEE 802.11n 6 6.5

TRP4 IEEE
LDPC/BCC 6 7.3
802.11ax

Table A.2-2 TIS for 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax

Test ID Mode Channel Data Rate (Mbps) TIS Results (dBm)

TIS1 IEEE 802.11b 6 11

TIS2 IEEE 802.11g 6 54

TIS3 IEEE 802.11n 6 65

TIS4 IEEE
LDPC/BCC 6 73.1
802.11ax

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A.3 Total Radiated Power (TRP) and Total Isotropic Sensitivity (TIS) for 5 GHz 802.11a, 802.11n
and 802.11ax

Table A.3-1 provides the list of sub-band options and corresponding channel frequency and data rates
scenarios for TRP and TIS.

Table A.3-1 TRP for 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ax

Test ID Mode Data TRP


Frequency Channel
Rate Results
Range Number
(Mbps) (dBm)

TRP5 5150-5250 44 802.11a 6


MHz
TRP6 802.11n 6.5

TRP7 802.11ax LDPC/BCC 7.3

TRP8 5250-5350 60 802.11a 6


MHz
TRP9 802.11n 6.5

TRP10 802.11ax LDPC/BCC 7.3

TRP11 5470-5725 120 802.11a 6


MHz
TRP12 802.11n 6.5

TRP13 802.11ax LDPC/BCC 7.3

TRP14 5725-5850 157 802.11a 6


MHz
TRP15 802.11n 6.5

TRP16 802.11ax LDPC/BCC 7.3

TRP17 165 802.11a 6

TRP18 802.11n 6.5

TRP19 802.11ax LDPC/BCC 7.3

TRP20 802.11a 6

5850-5895
TRP21 MHz
173 802.11n 6.5

TRP22 802.11ax LDPC/BCC 7.3

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Table A.3-2 TIS for 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ax

Test ID Frequency Mode TIS


Channel Data Rate
Sub Band [14][15] Range Results
Number (Mbps)
(dBm)

TIS5 5150-5250 MHz 44 802.11a 54

TIS6 802.11n 65

TIS7 802.11ax LDPC/BCC 73.1

TIS8 5250-5350 MHz 60 802.11a 54

TIS9 802.11n 65

TIS10 802.11ax LDPC/BCC 73.1

TIS11 5470-5725 MHz 120 802.11a 54

TIS12 802.11n 65

TIS13 802.11ax LDPC/BCC 73.1

TIS14 5725-5850 MHz 157 802.11a 54

TIS15 802.11n 65

TIS16 802.11ax LDPC/BCC 73.1

TIS17 165 802.11a 54

TIS18 802.11n 65

TIS19 802.11ax LDPC/BCC 73.1

TIS20 802.11a 54

TIS21 5850-5895 MHz 173 802.11n 65

TIS22 802.11ax LDPC/BCC 73.1

A.4 Total Radiated Power (TRP) and Total Isotropic Sensitivity (TIS) for 6 GHz 802.11ax

Table A.4-1 provides the list of sub-band options and corresponding channel frequency and data rates
scenarios for TRP and TIS.

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Table A.4-1 TRP for 6 GHz 802.11ax

Test ID Mode Data TRP


Frequency Channel
Rate Results
Range Number
(Mbps) (dBm)

TRP23 5945-6425 49
802.11ax LDPC/BCC 7.3
MHz

TRP24 6425-6525 105 7.3


802.11ax LDPC/BCC
MHz

TRP25 6525-6875 149 7.3


802.11ax LDPC/BCC
MHz

TRP26 6875-7125 213 7.3


802.11ax LDPC/BCC
MHz

Table A.4-2 TIS for 6 GHz 802.11ax

Test ID Frequency Mode TIS


Channel Data Rate
Range Results
Number (Mbps)
(dBm)

TIS23 5945-6425 MHz 49 802.11ax LDPC/BCC 73.1

TIS24 6425-6525 MHz 105 802.11ax LDPC/BCC 73.1

TIS25 6525-6875 MHz 149 802.11ax LDPC/BCC 73.1

TIS26 6875-7125 MHz 213 802.11ax LDPC/BCC 73.1

A.5 Wi-Fi Desensitization Measurements (with Cellular Transmitter On)

Table A.5-1 Wi-Fi Radio Desensitization by Closest Cellular Uplink Frequency

Closest Cellular Reference Max


802.11 802.11
Uplink Frequency Position Provided
EIS in Case
Reference Desensitization
of
Data Polarization (dB)
Complete
Mode Channel Mode Channel Rate Theta Phi Failure
(Mbps) (dBm)

802.11b

802.11g

802.11n
2.4 GHz

802.11ax

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Note: In case of complete failure, include the maximum EIS that the test system can provide in the last
column; leave unused otherwise.

Table A.5-2 Wi-Fi Radio Desensitization by Cellular Radio Uplink Harmonics 802.11b/g/n/a/ax

Cellular Uplink Reference Max


802.11 802.11
Frequency Position Provided EIS
Reference Desensitization in Case of
Polarization (dB) Complete
Data Rate Failure
Mode Channel Mode Channel Theta Phi
(Mbps) (dBm)

802.11b
2.4 GHz

802.11g
2.4 GHz

802.11n
2.4 GHz

802.11ax
2.4 GHz

802.11a 5
GHz

802.11n 5
GHz

802.11ax 5
GHz

802.11ax 6
GHz

Note: In case of complete failure, include the maximum EIS that the test system can provide in the last
column; leave blank otherwise.

A.6 Cellular Desensitization Measurements (with Wi-Fi Transmitter On)

Reporting Format for Intermediate Channel Sensitivity Tests according to Section 4.3.4.

Table A.6-1 Cellular Desensitization Test Results for 802.11b Operation (Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz Band) with Cellular Free-Space Limits

Intermediate
Cellular Reference Reference Reference
Wi-Fi Channel Channels
Technology/Band Polarization Position Theta (°) Position Phi (°)
Exceeding Limit

802.11b Ch. 6 (2437 MHz)

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Table A.6-2 Cellular Desensitization Test Results for 802.11a Operation with Cellular Free-Space Limits

Reference Reference Intermediate


Reference
Cellular Technology/Band Wi-Fi Channel Position Theta Position Phi Channels
Polarization
(°) (°) Exceeding Limit

802.11a middle channel of the


lowest supported sub-band

Reporting Format for EIS Tests according to Section 4.3.5.

Table A.6-3 Cellular Desensitization Test Results for 802.11b Operation (Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz Band) without Cellular Free-
Space Limits

EIS Value A EIS Value B


Cellular Reference Reference
Reference
Technology Wi-Fi Channel Position Theta Position Phi [with Wi-Fi Off] [with Wi-Fi On]
Polarization
Channel (°) (°)
(dBm) (dBm)

(Low) 802.11b Ch. 6


(2437 MHz)

(Mid) 802.11b Ch. 6


(2437 MHz)

(High) 802.11b Ch. 6


(2437 MHz)

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Table A.6-4 Cellular Desensitization Test Results for 802.11a Operation without Cellular Free-Space Limits

Reference EIS Value A EIS Value B


Cellular Reference
Reference Position
Technology Wi-Fi Channel Position Theta [with Wi-Fi Off] [with Wi-Fi On]
Polarization Phi
Channel (°)
(°) (dBm) (dBm)

(Low) 802.11a middle


channel of the
lowest supported
sub-band

(Mid) 802.11a middle


channel of the
lowest supported
sub-band

(High) 802.11a middle


channel of the
lowest supported
sub-band

A.7 Machine Readable Report

The columns of CWG MRR are defined as follows:

Column A; “ATL ID”: Enter the ATL ID of the OTA lab which performed this test. This field is
included to improve traceability of which OTA lab performed testing especially when OTA testing
is outsourced to multiple OTA labs for a single device model.

Column B; “Wi-Fi Technology”: This field indicates the available choices with the airlink
technologies currently defined in Section 1.6 using the same syntax.

Column C; “Test Metric/Test ID”: This field indicates the metrics currently defined in Sections
3.1.4 (Reporting Table A.1-1), 3.1.5 (Reporting Table A.1-1), 4.1.4 (Reporting Table A.2-1/Table
A.3-1/Table A.4-1), 4.1.5 (Reporting Table A.2-2/Table A.3-2/Table A.4-2), 4.2.5 (Table 4.2.5-1),
4.2.6 (Table 4.2.6-1), 4.3.4 and 4.3.5 using the same syntax. For each value, the test points
associated with the corresponding Reporting Tables are listed in a drop-down menu to choose
from.

Each Test Metric covered by a number of Test Cases (specified in the test plan) of which Test
IDs are included in drop down menu to choose from. The list of Test IDs are listed in Columns S
through AA for information. For each Test Case, depending on the Test Metric, a number of
parameters are needed to be set according to the table below.

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Data

Cellular Channel
Wi-Fi Sub-band

Wi-Fi Data Rate


Wi-Fi Encoding

Wi-Fi Channel
(Technology)

Cellular RAT

Cellular RAT
(Frequency
Wi-Fi Mode

Bandwidth

Channel
Range)

(Band)
Wi-Fi Conducted
X X X X X
TX

Wi-Fi Conducted
X X X X X
RX

Wi-Fi TRP X X X X X

Wi-Fi TIS X X X X X

Wi-Fi desense -
Closest Cellular X X X X X
Uplink

Wi-Fi desense -
Cellular Uplink X X X X
Harmonics

Cellular desense
due to Wi-Fi - X X X X X X
with FS limits

Cellular desense
due to Wi-Fi - X X X X X X X
without FS limits

Cellular desense
due to Wi-Fi - X X X X X X X
LTE

Column D; “Wi-Fi Radio Band”: This field indicates the bands currently defined in Section 3.1.3
using the same syntax. All possible sub-bands for Wi-Fi are listed. The values here are used for
Wi-Fi Conducted/TRP/TIS tests as well as for Wi-Fi Desense and Cellular Desense tests.

Column E; “Wi-Fi Coding”: This field indicates the option for Wi-Fi coding based on Section
3.1.3.

Column F; “Device Type”: This field indicates the device type under test.

Column G; “Wi-Fi Device Class”: This field indicates the device class as related to regulatory
mode that device is operating on with a maximum transmit power level. The value N/A is
applicable to 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band. All other values are appliable to the 6 GHz band.

Column H; “Number of Wi-Fi Receive Antenna(s)”: This field can be used on a limited basis to
indicate Wi-Fi single receiver or multiple receivers. 1 is for single receiver. 2 is for two active
receivers. 3 is for three active receivers. 4 is for four active receivers. 5, 6, 7, 8 is for 5, 6, 7, 8

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active receivers, respectively. Note 4: The Machine Readable Report format only includes the
baseline receive antenna switch state when switching is used with the DUT’s receive antennas.

Column I; “Label of Wi-Fi Transmit Antenna Under Test”: This enumerated column will be
used to associate TRP with a specific antenna when transmit diversity is supported for a
particular test case. When transmit diversity is not supported for a particular test case, then “N/A”
shall be entered. Each antenna shall be labelled with a letter, starting with the letter “A”.

Column J; “Cellular Power Class”: This field is used to indicate the cellular Power Classes of
the device currently defined in CTIA 01.01 [2] using the same syntax. Also, ensure that the power
classes unique to NB-IoT are included. PC1-PC6 is for LTE technology, I-V is for UMTS
technology, 1-5 is for GSM/GPRS technology, E1-E3 is for EGPRS technology, and 1-4 is for NR
technology.

Column K; “Number of Cellular Receive Antenna(s)”: This field is used on a limited basis to
indicate cellular single receiver or multiple receivers. 1 is for single receiver. 2 is for two active
receivers. 3 is for three active receivers. 4 is for four active receivers. 5, 6, 7, 8 is for 5, 6, 7, 8
active receivers, respectively. The Machine Readable Report format only includes the baseline
receive antenna switch state when switching is used with the DUT’s receive antennas.

Column L; “Label of Cellular Transmit Antenna Under Test”: This field is used to associate
TRP with a specific antenna when transmit diversity is supported for a particular test case. When
transmit diversity is not supported for a particular test case, then “N/A” shall be entered. Section
1.5 of the CTIA 01.01 [2] defines antenna labels as ‘Each antenna shall be labelled with a letter,
starting with the letter “A” ‘. This same antenna label shall be used in the column when transmit
diversity is supported for a particular test case. Note that these antenna labels are also used in
Table RA.1-2 of the CTIA 01.03 [18].

Column M; “Radiated Test Configuration”: This field is used to associate a test configuration
(e.g. Free Space, HL, HR, etc.) per record.

Columns N; “Parametric Test Result 1”: The field in each row of this column is used to report
the first measurement value according to the test metric specified in corresponding row in Column
C using the same syntax.

Columns O; “Parametric Test Result 2”: The field in each row of this column is used to report
the second measurement value (if applicable) according to the test metric specified in
corresponding row in Column C using the same syntax. The value is N/A for those test metrics
that do not require a second measurement value.

Column P; “Binary Test Result”: This binary column will be used to associate a pass/fail/info
status with the test in that record.

Column Q; “Comments”: This will be the only free-form text field in the file.

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Handheld Device Testing Configurations


All handheld devices shall be tested in their primary mechanical mode, as defined by the manufacturer
and noted in the test report. All hand phantom guidelines with each type of wireless device shall be
followed as written in the CTIA Certification Test Plan for Wireless Device Over-the-Air Performance [1].
The appropriate hand phantom shall be selected according to CTIA 01.72 [7]. For Wi-Fi testing at 6 GHz
band (5925-7125MHz), the sub 6 GHz phantom specified in CTIA 01.72 [7] is used with parameters
selected at 6 GHz.

For a given device class, the test shall be performed as indicated in Table B.1-1. Please note that some
cases require testing with multiple configurations.

Table B.1-1 Device Testing Applicability Matrix

Device Capabilities TIS/TRP Wi-Fi Cellular


Desensitization Desensitization

Wi-Fi with Simultaneous WWAN Free Space Free Space Free Space
Operation

without Simultaneous WWAN Free Space Test not Required Test not Required
Operation

Wi-Fi Browser 2 with Simultaneous WWAN HR = Hand Right Free Space Free Space
Operation Phantom and
HL = Hand Left
Phantom

without Simultaneous WWAN HR = Hand Right Test not Required Test not Required
Operation Phantom and
HL = Hand Left
Phantom

2 As specified in Appendix O.4 of CTIA Certification OTA Test Plan [1]

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Test Channels that Require Testing, but are not Defined in the CTIA Certification
OTA Test Plan
Editor Notes: Full configuration for band n78 to be included here.

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Notebook and Tablet Requirements


The purpose of this addendum is to define the requirements for Notebooks and Tablets with embedded
WWAN and Wi-Fi radio modules.

Notebooks, Tablets, Convertible PCs and Hybrid PCs shall be tested in their primary mechanical mode
based on the guidelines of CTIA 01.01 [2] and noted in the test report.

To reduce the testing of the cellular de-sense measurements with Wi-Fi Transmitter ON, data only
devices shall be tested according to CTIA 01.01 [2] Section 2.1.3.

D.1 Parent/Child Relationships

During product development, the Manufacturer is expected to determine what represents the most
popular configuration of components and to use that configuration for the receiver performance
assessment. Once the most popular version of a Parent has been identified, all Child Devices will be
assessed against only that specific version of the Parent. This will hold true even if that particular version
of the Parent does not remain the most popular over time.

D.2 Parent/Child Antenna Subsystem Considerations

The antenna subsystem in a Child Device must be similar in design and performance to that of its Parent
(e.g. the antenna itself may be provided by a manufacturer which differs from that used in the Parent or
the transmission line type/length may differ, but the antenna subsystem must be based on the same
design specification).

D.3 Test Configurations and Setup Procedures

For testing configuration and setup procedures refer to CTIA 01.71 [6] Section 2.5.1. The setup
configuration in Section L.4 will be used with the exception of the Transmitting Wi-Fi radio which will be
“ON”.

Table D.3-1 Test Applicability Matrix

Device Capabilities Wi-Fi TRP/TIS Wi-Fi Cellular


Desensitization Desensitization

Case 1: Simultaneous WWAN and Wi-Fi operation Free Space Free Space Free Space

Case 2: WWAN and Wi-Fi not operating simultaneously Free Space Test not Required Test not Required

Case 1: Notebooks and Tablets that are capable of simultaneous WWAN and Wi-Fi operation

Case 2: Notebooks and Tablets that are not capable of simultaneous WWAN/Wi-Fi operation

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Wi-Fi-LTE Emulator Test Equipment Notes when Testing DUTs that Support LTE
Band 40 or 41 (Informative)
This is an informative appendix. The information in this appendix is to inform test labs that care should be
used with test equipment when performing tests with DUTs that support LTE Band 40 or 41. With an
incorrect test setup, results may be incorrect because of test equipment desensitization. Proper RF
isolation is required between the cellular and Wi-Fi emulators. The test diagrams shown in this appendix
are examples and variations of the test setup may differ or may not be required for each test lab.

Proper Wi-Fi and LTE emulator test equipment setup is required for Wi-Fi or cellular desensitization
measurements for DUTs that support LTE Bands 40 or 41. LTE Bands 40 and 41 are next to the 2.4 GHz
Wi-Fi band with little or no guard bands (see Figure E-1 and Figure E-2.)There is the possibility that the
Wi-Fi or LTE emulator would be unable to attach to the DUT when performing these measurements due
to test equipment immunity issues. The test lab shall insure they are measuring the over the air DUT Wi-
Fi or cellular desensitization and not Wi-Fi or LTE emulator test equipment immunity.

Figure E-1 LTE Band 40 and Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz Frequency Diagram

Figure E-2 LTE Band 41 and Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz Frequency Diagram

The test lab can verify Wi-Fi emulator test equipment immunity with the example test equipment diagram
in Figure E-3. RF cavity tuned notch and/or bandpass filters are used to ensure the DUT is not
desensitized by the LTE device and for the LTE device to stay attached to the LTE emulator due to
interference from the Wi-Fi. Attenuators can be used to simulate expected RF levels present at the Wi-Fi
emulator while performing Wi-Fi DUT over the air desensitization measurements. Perform sensitivity
measurements with the DUT only (without LTE Band 40) and note results. Then attach LTE Band 40
DUT to the LTE emulator (at maximum output power). With the LTE Band 40 DUT attached, re-measure
the Wi-Fi DUT. If the Wi-Fi sensitivity measurements are the same and Wi-Fi/LTE DUTs remain

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attached, the Wi-Fi emulator is immune to the adjacent channel interference. LTE base station emulator
test equipment immunity can be verified by exchanging the positions of the emulators, RF filters and
DUTs in the diagram.

Figure E-3 Wi-Fi Emulator Test Equipment Verification Test Setup (to Test the LTE Base Station

If the Wi-Fi or LTE emulator does show immunity problems, diagram Figure E-4 shows an example on
how to eliminate these problems (use RF filters as needed). If the lab is using an RF compression
amplifier for the LTE input emulator, the RF filter must be installed after the output of the amplifier. If the
device can stay attached to the LTE emulator, no RF filter is required. If the lab is using an RF
preamplifier for the Wi-Fi emulator input, the RF filter should be connected to the input of the preamplifier.
Care should be used when tuning the RF filters. If a Wi-Fi bandpass RF filter is used, be sure to add its
loss into the system path loss and remove the filters when performing Wi-Fi TRP or TIS measurements.

Figure E-4 Example Test System Diagram (Only for Wi-Fi Desensitization or LTE Cellular Desensitization Tests, if the
DUT Supports LTE Band 40)

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Table of Wi-Fi Radio Channels Interfered by Cellular Radio Harmonics


The cellular radio configuration will be set according to the Call Setup Reference, in the table below,
except for those parameters specifically defined within the table.

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RAT GSM 850 E-GSM 900 DCS 1800 GSM 1900

North America, South South America, EU, Asia, South America, EU, Asia, North America, South
Region
America, Asia Australia. Africa Australia. Africa America

Suggested alternate name

Call setup defined in CTIA 01.50 [1] , Section CTIA 01.50 [1], Section CTIA 01.50 [1], Section CTIA 01.50 [1], Section
reference document 2.1.1 2.1.3 2.1.3 2.1.1

Special setup

Band Edges

Uplink Freq 824.2 848.8 880.2 914.8 1710.2 1784.8 1850.2 1909.8
Downlink Freq 869.2 893.8 925.2 959.8 1805.2 1879.8 1930.2 1989.8

Desensitization of Wi-Fi Rx by Cellular Tx Uplink

Chan Freq Chan Freq Chan Freq Chan Freq Chan Freq

1 2412

2 2417

3 2422
Bold box boarders indicate Wi-Fi Rx vulnerability due to Cellular uplink
4 2427
Tx
5 2432
802.11b/g/n/ax

6 2437

7 2442

8 2447

9 2452

10 2457

11 2462 128 824.2

12 2467

13 2472 128 824.2

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802.11a/n/ac/ax

ETSI 5GHz Sub-


40 5200

U-NII-1

band 1
44 5220 661 1740

48 5240

52 5260

802.11a/n/ac/ax

ETSI 5GHz Sub-


U-NII-2A
56 5280

band 1
60 5300 794 1766.6

64 5320

100 5500

112 5560

116 5580
ETSI 5GHz Sub-band 2
802.11a/n/ac/ax

120 5600
U-NII-2C

124 5620 628 1873.4

128 5640

132 5660

136 5680

140 5700

149 5745
802.11a/n/ac/ax

153 5765
U-NII-3
Ofcom

157 5785

161 5805

165 5825

169 5845
802.11a/n/ac

U-NII-4

173 5865
/ax

177 5885

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5 5975
9 5995
13 6015
17 6035
21 6055
25 6075
29 6095
33 6115
37 6135
ETSI 6GHz 41 6155
802.11ax

45 6175
U-NII-5

49 6195
53 6215
57 6235
61 6255
65 6275
69 6295
73 6315
77 6335
81 6355
85 6375
89 6395
93 6415

97 6435
101 6455
ETSI 6GHz
802.11ax
U-NII-6

105 6475
109 6495
113 6515

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121 6555
125 6575
129 6595
133 6615
137 6635
141 6655
145 6675

802.11ax
U-NII-7
149 6695
153 6715
157 6735
161 6755
165 6775
169 6795
173 6815
177 6835
181 6855

185 6875
189 6895
193 6915
197 6935
203 6955
207 6975
802.11ax
U-NII-8

211 6995
214 7015
217 7035
221 7055
225 7075
229 7095
233 7115

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WCDMA 1900 3GPP WCDMA 3GPP Band WCDMA 2100/1700 WCDMA 850 3GPP WCDMA 3GPP Band
RAT WCDMA 3GPP Band I
Band II III 3GPP Band IV Band V VIII
North America, South EU, Asia, South
EU, Asia, Middle East, North America, South North America, South
Region EU, Asia America, Asia, America, Middle East,
Africa, Australia America, Asia America
Australia Australia, Africa
Suggested alternate name
Call setup defined in CTIA 01.50 [1], CTIA 01.50 [1], CTIA 01.50 [1], CTIA 01.50 [1], CTIA 01.50 [1], CTIA 01.50 [1],
reference document Section 3.1.3 Section 3.1.1 Section 3.1.3 Section 3.1.1 Section 3.1.1 Section 3.1.3
Special setup
Band Edges
Uplink Freq 1920 1980 1850 1910 1710 1785 1710 1755 824 849 880 915
Downlink Freq 2110 2170 1930 1990 1805 1880 2110 2155 869 894 925 960

Chan Freq Chan Freq Chan Freq Chan Freq Chan Freq Chan Freq Chan Freq
1 2412
2 2417
3 2422
Bold box boarders indicate Wi-Fi Rx vulnerability due to Cellular
4 2427
uplink Tx
5 2432
802.11b/g/n/ax

6 2437
7 2442
8 2447
9 2452
10 2457
11 2462 4357 826.4
12 2467
13 2472 4357 826.4

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802.11a/n/ac

U-NII-1
40 5200

/ax
44 5220 1300 1740 1675 1740
48 5240

52 5260
802.11a/n/ac

U-NII-2A

56 5280
/ax

60 5300 1433 1766.6


64 5320

100 5500
112 5560
ETSI 5GHz Sub-band 2

116 5580
802.11a/n/ac/ax

120 5600
U-NII-2C

124 5620 9767 1873.4


128 5640
132 5660
136 5680
140 5700

149 5745
802.11a/n/ac/ax

153 5765
U-NII-3
Ofcom

157 5785 10592 1928.4


161 5805
165 5825

169 5845
802.11a/n

U-NII-4
/ac/ax

173 5865 9775 1955


177 5885

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5 5975
9 5995
13 6015
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21 6055
25 6075
29 6095
33 6115
37 6135
41 6155
ETSI 6GHz
802.11ax
U-NII-5

45 6175
49 6195
53 6215
57 6235
61 6255
65 6275
69 6295
73 6315
77 6335
81 6355
85 6375
89 6395
93 6415

97 6435
101 6455
ETSI 6GHz
802.11ax
U-NII-6

105 6475
109 6495
113 6515

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121 6555
125 6575
129 6595
133 6615
137 6635
141 6655
145 6675
802.11ax
U-NII-7

149 6695
153 6715
157 6735
161 6755
165 6775
169 6795
173 6815
177 6835
181 6855

185 6875
189 6895
193 6915
197 6935
203 6955
207 6975
802.11ax
U-NII-8

211 6995
214 7015
217 7035
221 7055
225 7075
229 7095
233 7115

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RAT LTE Band 1 LTE Band 2 LTE Band 3 LTE Band 4 LTE Band 5 LTE Band 7 LTE Band 8 LTE Band 12 LTE Band 13

North America, North America, EU,


Japan , EU, Middle North America, South Asia, EU, Middle East, North America,
Region South America, Asia, Asia, Middle East, EU, Asia North America North America
East, Africa, Australia America Africa, Australia South America
Australia Africa, Australia
Suggested alternate name E-UTRA Band 5

Call setup defined in reference CTIA 01.50 [1], CTIA 01.50 [1], CTIA 01.50 [1], CTIA 01.50 [1], CTIA 01.50 [1], CTIA 01.50 [1], CTIA 01.50 [1], CTIA 01.50 [1], CTIA 01.50 [1],
document Section 4.1.4 Section 4.1.1 Section 4.1.4 Section 4.1.1 Section 4.1.1 Section 4.1.1 Section 4.1.4 Section 4.1.1 Section 4.1.1

10 MHz Tx BW, 12 10 MHz Tx BW, 12 10 MHz Tx BW, 12 10 MHz Tx BW, 12 10 MHz Tx BW, 12 20 MHz Tx BW, 18 10 MHz Tx BW, 12 5 MHz Tx BW, 8 RBs, 10 MHz Tx BW, 12
Special setup
RBs RBstart=0 RBs RBstart=0 RBs RBstart=0 RBs RBstart=0 RBs RBstart=0 RBs, RBstart=0 RBs RBstart=0 RBstart=0 RBs RBstart=0

Band Edges
Uplink Freq 1920 1980 1850 1900 1710 1785 1710 1755 824 849 2500 2570 880 915 699 716 777 787
Downlink Freq 2110 2170 1930 1980 1815 1880 2110 2155 870 894 2620 2690 925 960 729 746 746 756

Chan Freq Chan Freq Chan Freq Chan Freq Chan Freq Chan Freq Chan Freq Chan Freq Chan Freq Chan Freq
1 2412
2 2417
3 2422
Bold box borders indicate Wi-Fi Rx vulnerability due to Cellular
4 2427
uplink Tx
5 2432
802.11b/g/n/ax

6 2437
7 2442
8 2447
9 2452
10 2457
11 2462 20450 825.58
12 2467
13 2472 20450 825.58

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802.11a/n/ac/ax 36 5180
ETSI 5GHz Sub- 40 5200
U-NII-1

band 1 44 5220 19534 1739.98 20284 1739.98


48 5240

52 5260
802.11a/n/ac/ax

ETSI 5GHz Sub-

56 5280
U-NII-2A

band 1

60 5300 19800 1766.58


64 5320

100 5500
112 5560
116 5580
ETSI 5GHz Sub-band 2
802.11a/n/ac/ax

120 5600
U-NII-2C

124 5620 18866 1873.18


128 5640
132 5660
136 5680
140 5700

149 5745
802.11a/n/ac/ax

153 5765
U-NII-3
Ofcom

157 5785 18118 1928.38


161 5805
165 5825

169 5845
802.11a/n/ac

U-NII-4

173 5865 18350 1955


/ax

177 5885

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1 5955
5 5975
9 5995
13 6015
17 6035
21 6055
25 6075
29 6095
33 6115
37 6135
41 6155
ETSI 6GHz
802.11ax

45 6175
U-NII-5

49 6195
53 6215
57 6235
61 6255
65 6275
69 6295
73 6315
77 6335
81 6355
85 6375
89 6395
93 6415

97 6435
101 6455
ETSI 6GHz
802.11ax
U-NII-6

105 6475
109 6495
113 6515

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117 6535
121 6555
125 6575
129 6595
133 6615
137 6635
141 6655
145 6675
802.11ax
U-NII-7

149 6695
153 6715
157 6735
161 6755
165 6775
169 6795
173 6815
177 6835
181 6855

185 6875
189 6895
193 6915
197 6935
203 6955
207 6975
802.11ax
U-NII-8

211 6995
214 7015
217 7035
221 7055
225 7075
229 7095
233 7115

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RAT LTE Band 14 LTE Band 20 LTE Band 25 LTE Band 26 LTE Band 30 LTE Band 66 LTE Band 70 LTE Band 71

EU, Middle East,


Region North America North America North America North America North America North America North America
Africa

Suggested alternate name E-UTRA Band 20

Call setup defined in reference CTIA 01.50 [1], CTIA 01.50 [1], CTIA 01.50 [1], CTIA 01.50 [1], CTIA 01.50 [1], CTIA 01.50 [1], CTIA 01.50 [1], CTIA 01.50 [1],
document Section 4.1.1 Section 4.1.4 Section 4.1.1 Section 4.1.1 Section 4.1.1 Section 4.1.1 Section 4.1.1 Section 4.1.1

10 MHz Tx BW, 12 10 MHz Tx BW, 12 5 MHz Tx BW, 8 RBs, 5 MHz Tx BW, 8 RBs, 10 MHz Tx BW, 12 10 MHz Tx BW, 12 15 MHz Tx BW, 16 10 MHz Tx BW, 12
Special setup
RBs RBstart=0 RBs RBstart=0 RBstart=0 RBstart=0 RBs RBstart=0 RBs RBstart=0 RBs RBstart=0 RBs RBstart=0

Band Edges
Uplink Freq 788 798 832 862 1850 1915 814 849 2305 2315 1710 1780 1695 1710 663 698
Downlink Freq 758 768 791 821 1930 1995 859 994 2350 2360 2110 2100 1995 2020 617 652

Chan Freq Chan Freq Chan Freq Chan Freq Chan Freq Chan Freq Chan Freq Chan Freq Chan Freq
1 2412
2 2417
3 2422
4 2427
5 2432
802.11b/g/n/ax

6 2437
7 2442
8 2447
9 2452
10 2457
11 2462 26815 824.97
12 2467
13 2472 26815 824.97

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802.11a/n/ac/ax 36 5180
ETSI 5GHz Sub- 40 5200
U-NII-1

band 1 44 5220 132306 1739.98


48 5240

52 5260
802.11a/n/ac/ax

ETSI 5GHz Sub-

56 5280
U-NII-2A

band 1

60 5300
64 5320

100 5500
112 5560
116 5580
ETSI 5GHz Sub-band 2
802.11a/n/ac/ax

120 5600
U-NII-2C

124 5620 26287 1873.17


128 5640
132 5660
136 5680
140 5700

149 5745
802.11a/n/ac/ax

153 5765
U-NII-3
Ofcom

157 5785
161 5805
165 5825

169 5845
802.11a/n/ac

U-NII-4

173 5865
/ax

177 5885

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1 5955
5 5975
9 5995
13 6015
17 6035
21 6055
25 6075
29 6095
33 6115
37 6135
41 6155
ETSI 6GHz
802.11ax

45 6175
U-NII-5

49 6195
53 6215
57 6235
61 6255
65 6275
69 6295
73 6315
77 6335
81 6355
85 6375
89 6395
93 6415

97 6435
101 6455
ETSI 6GHz
802.11ax
U-NII-6

105 6475
109 6495
113 6515

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117 6535
121 6555
125 6575
129 6595
133 6615
137 6635
141 6655
145 6675
802.11ax
U-NII-7

149 6695
153 6715
157 6735
161 6755
165 6775
169 6795
173 6815
177 6835
181 6855

185 6875
189 6895
193 6915
197 6935 27710 2310
203 6955
207 6975
802.11ax
U-NII-8

211 6995
214 7015
217 7035
221 7055
225 7075
229 7095
233 7115

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RAT LTE Band 38 LTE Band 39 LTE Band 40 LTE Band 41 LTE Band 48

EU, Asia, Middle Asia, Australia,


Region Asia North America, Asia North America
East Middle East, Africa

Suggested alternate name

Call setup defined in reference CTIA 01.50 [1], CTIA 01.50 [1],
CWG Appendix C CWG Appendix C CWG Appendix C
document Section 4.1.1 Section 4.1.1

20 MHz Tx BW, 18 20 MHz Tx BW, 18 20 MHz Tx BW, 18 20 MHz Tx BW, 18 10 MHz Tx BW, 18
Special setup
RBs, RBstart=0 RBs, RBstart=0 RBs, RBstart=0 RBs, RBstart=0 RBs, RBstart=0

Band Edges
Uplink Freq 2570 2620 1880 1920 2300 2400 2496 2690 3550 3700
Downlink Freq 2570 2620 1880 1920 2300 2400 2496 2690 3550 3700

Desensitization of Wi-Fi Rx by Cellular Tx Uplink


Chan Freq Chan Freq Chan Freq Chan Freq Chan Freq Chan Freq
1 2412
2 2417
3 2422
4 2427 Bold box boarders indicate Wi-Fi Rx vulnerability due to Cellular uplink Tx

5 2432
802.11b/g/n/ax

6 2437
7 2442
8 2447
9 2452
10 2457
11 2462
12 2467
13 2472

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36 5180

802.11a/n/ac/ax

ETSI 5GHz Sub-


40 5200

U-NII-1

band 1
44 5220 38150 2610.02 40864 2610.02
48 5240

52 5260
802.11a/n/ac/ax

ETSI 5GHz Sub- 56 5280


U-NII-2A

band 1
60 5300 41264 2650.56
64 5320

100 5500
112 5560
116 5580
ETSI 5GHz Sub-band 2
802.11a/n/ac/ax

120 5600
U-NII-2C

124 5620
128 5640
132 5660
136 5680
140 5700 38524 1900

149 5745
802.11a/n/ac/ax

153 5765
U-NII-3
Ofcom

157 5785
161 5805
165 5825

169 5845
802.11a/n/ac

U-NII-4

173 5865
/ax

177 5885

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1 5955
5 5975
9 5995
13 6015
17 6035
21 6055
25 6075
29 6095
33 6115
37 6135
41 6155
ETSI 6GHz
802.11ax

45 6175
U-NII-5

49 6195
53 6215
57 6235
61 6255
65 6275
69 6295
73 6315
77 6335
81 6355
85 6375
89 6395
93 6415

97 6435
101 6455
ETSI 6GHz
802.11ax
U-NII-6

105 6475
109 6495
113 6515

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117 6535
121 6555
125 6575
129 6595
133 6615
137 6635
141 6655
145 6675
802.11ax
U-NII-7

149 6695
153 6715
157 6735
161 6755
165 6775
169 6795
173 6815
177 6835
181 6855

185 6875
189 6895
193 6915
197 6935 38750 2310
203 6955
207 6975
802.11ax
U-NII-8

211 6995 38950 2330


214 7015
217 7035
221 7055 39150 2350
225 7075
229 7095
233 7115 55290 3555

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RAT NR FR1 SA Band n2 NR FR1 SA Band n5 NR FR1 SA Band n25 NR FR1 SA Band n66 NR FR1 SA Band n70 NR FR1 SA Band n71

North America,
North America,
Region South America, North America North America North America North America
South America
Asia, Australia
Suggested alternate name

Call setup defined in CTIA 01.50 [1], CTIA 01.50 [1], CTIA 01.50 [1], CTIA 01.50 [1], CTIA 01.50 [1], CTIA 01.50 [1],
reference document Section 5.1.1.1 Section 5.1.1.1 Section 5.1.1.1 Section 5.1.1.1 Section 5.1.1.1 Section 5.1.1.1

10 MHz Tx BW, SCS 10 MHz Tx BW, SCS 10 MHz Tx BW, SCS 10 MHz Tx BW, SCS 5 MHz Tx BW, SCS 10 MHz Tx BW, SCS
Special setup =15kHz, 12 RBs =15kHz, 12 RBs =15kHz, 12 RBs =15kHz, 12 RBs =15kHz, 12 RBs =15kHz, 12 RBs
RBstart=6 RBstart=6 RBstart=6 RBstart=6 RBstart=6 RBstart=6

Band Edges
Uplink Freq 1850 1900 824 849 1850 1915 1710 1780 1695 1710 663 698
Downlink Freq 1930 1980 870 894 1930 1995 2110 2100 1995 2020 617 652

Chan Freq Chan Freq Chan Freq Chan Freq Chan Freq Chan Freq Chan Freq
1 2412
2 2417
3 2422
4 2427 Bold box boarders indicate Wi-Fi Rx vulnerability due to Cellular uplink Tx

5 2432
802.11b/g/n/ax

6 2437
7 2442
8 2447
9 2452
10 2457
11 2462 165800 826.48
12 2467
13 2472 165800 826.48

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802.11a/n/ac/ax
36 5180
ETSI 5GHz Sub- 40 5200
U-NII-1

band 1
44 5220 348500 1739.98
48 5240

52 5260
802.11a/n/ac/ax

ETSI 5GHz Sub-

56 5280
U-NII-2A

band 1

60 5300 353840 1766.68


64 5320

100 5500
112 5560
116 5580
ETSI 5GHz Sub-band 2
802.11a/n/ac/ax

120 5600
U-NII-2C

124 5620 375180 1873.38 375180 1873.38


128 5640
132 5660
136 5680
140 5700

149 5745
802.11a/n/ac/ax

153 5765
U-NII-3
Ofcom

157 5785
161 5805
165 5825

169 5845
802.11a/n/ac

U-NII-4

173 5865
/ax

177 5885

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1 5955
5 5975
9 5995
13 6015
17 6035
21 6055
25 6075
29 6095
33 6115
37 6135
41 6155
ETSI 6GHz
802.11ax

45 6175
U-NII-5

49 6195
53 6215
57 6235
61 6255
65 6275
69 6295
73 6315
77 6335
81 6355
85 6375
89 6395
93 6415

97 6435
101 6455
ETSI 6GHz
802.11ax
U-NII-6

105 6475
109 6495
113 6515

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117 6535
121 6555
125 6575
129 6595
133 6615
137 6635
141 6655
145 6675
802.11ax
U-NII-7

149 6695
153 6715
157 6735
161 6755
165 6775
169 6795
173 6815
177 6835
181 6855

185 6875
189 6895
193 6915
197 6935
203 6955
207 6975
802.11ax
U-NII-8

211 6995
214 7015
217 7035
221 7055
225 7075
229 7095
233 7115

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36 5180

802.11a/n/ac/ax

ETSI 5GHz Sub-


40 5200

U-NII-1

band 1
RAT NR FR1 SA Band n41 NR FR1 SA Band n78
44 5220 523224 2610
48 5240
EU, Asia, North
Region North America, Asia
America 52 5260

802.11a/n/ac/ax

ETSI 5GHz Sub-


56 5280

U-NII-2A
Suggested alternate name

band 1
Call setup defined in CTIA 01.50 [1], CTIA 01.50 [1], 60 5300 531228 2650.02
reference document Section 5.1.1.1 Section 5.1.1.1 64 5320
20 MHz Tx BW, SCS 20 MHz Tx BW, SCS
Special setup =30kHz, 9 RBs =30kHz, 9 RBs 100 5500
RBstart=4 RBstart=4
112 5560
Band Edges
116 5580

ETSI 5GHz Sub-band 2


Uplink Freq 2496 2690 3300 3800

802.11a/n/ac/ax
120 5600
Downlink Freq

U-NII-2C
2496 2690 3300 3800
124 5620
128 5640
132 5660
Chan Freq Chan Freq Chan Freq
136 5680
1 2412
140 5700
2 2417
3 2422
Bold box boarders indicate Wi-Fi Rx vulnerability 149 5745
4 2427 due to Cellular uplink Tx 153 5765
802.11a/n/ac/ax

5 2432
157 5785
802.11b/g/n/ax

U-NII-3
Ofcom

6 2437
161 5805
7 2442
8 2447 165 5825
9 2452
10 2457
11 2462 169 5845
802.11a/n/ac

U-NII-4

12 2467 173 5865


/ax

13 2472 177 5885

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117 6535
1 5955 121 6555
5 5975 125 6575
9 5995 129 6595
13 6015 133 6615
17 6035 137 6635
21 6055 141 6655 622242 3327.51
25 6075 145 6675

802.11ax
U-NII-7
29 6095 149 6695
33 6115 153 6715
37 6135 157 6735
41 6155 161 6755
165 6775 626242 3387.51
ETSI 6GHz
802.11ax

45 6175
U-NII-5

49 6195 169 6795


53 6215 173 6815
57 6235 177 6835
61 6255 181 6855
65 6275
69 6295 185 6875
73 6315 189 6895 630242 3447.51
77 6335 193 6915
81 6355 197 6935
85 6375 203 6955
89 6395 207 6975
802.11ax
U-NII-8

93 6415 211 6995


214 7015 634242 3507.51
97 6435 217 7035
101 6455 221 7055
ETSI 6GHz
802.11ax
U-NII-6

105 6475 225 7075


109 6495 229 7095 636908 3547.5
113 6515 233 7115

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Special Test Requirements (Informative)


The purpose of this appendix is to define special test requirements. This appendix is written in a
normative context, but all or portions of the text may be considered normative or informative based on the
certification body that incorporates the test plan.

There are no special test requirements currently.

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Revision History

Date Version Description

August 2006 1.0 Document Approved

August 2007 1.1 Updated Purpose and References sections


Clarified text and added footnote in Radiated RF Tests nomenclature section
Clarified text in Minimum Measurement Distance section
Clarified testing conditions for cellular inactive state
Corrected step reference in step 14 of Receive Sensitivity Measurement. Removed repeated text.
Removed reference to CTIA website for traffic generator software download
Corrected step 1 and clarified language in step 9 regarding antenna connection in WLAN Access Point
Testing Methodology section
Removed requirement for OFMD transmit mask test on Mobile Stations and Access Points
Updated WLAN Test Set Estimated Signal Level tables
Added Sample Summation test report table
Corrected title on Test 5.2.2. and 6.2.2 test report table
Added text to clarify that Wi-Fi desensitization testing is done in free-space only
Clarified that cellular desensitization testing is done in free-space only, and to perform reference
measurements if not previously done
Removed references to specific test equipment from document

June 2008 1.2 5 GHz TRP, TIS, & Reference Measurement frequency changes – Sections 5.1.1.2, 5.1.2.2, 5.2.1.2,
5.2.2.2, Table 5.2 5, 6.1.1.2, 6.1.2.2, 6.2.1.2, 6.2.2.2, Table B2 , Table B3, Table B4, Table B5, Table
B6, Table B7, New Appendix D
Other sections changed: Table B1 - CID Added, section 1.4 - CTIA Reference updated, Table A1
Channel change UTRA FDD Band I - IV, 4120/824.0 changed to 4132/826.4, Table B3 Reference
changed from (2) to (1), Table 5.1.1 and table 6.1.1 - removed "Check TX Mask" from comments
column

June 2009 1.3 Added footnote to Section 2.1, 2nd sentence.


Added text to Section 4.1, 2nd sentence.
Added CTIA Request # to Appendix B table.
Added Appendix E Device Capabilities Testing Matrix

February 2.0 Added 802.11n


2015
Added LTE and TD-SCDMA protocols
Updated cellular and Wi-Fi desensitization sections
Updated Appendix B Device Capabilities Test Matrix, removed right head and added right and left hand
phantoms
Added Appendix C – Radio Access Technologies that require testing, but are not covered in the CTIA
Certification OTA Test Plan [1].
Added Appendix D - Notebook and Tablet PC Requirements
Added Appendix E - WLAN-LTE emulator test equipment notes when testing DUTs that support LTE
band 40 or 41 (Informative)

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Date Version Description


Added Appendix F - Table of Wi-Fi Radio channels interfered by cellular radio harmonics
Revised Wi-Fi test procedure Sections 3.1, 4.1, 4.2 & 4.3
Updated the Acknowledgements list
Updated Section 4.1.3 Measurement Frequencies for Radiated tests
Updated Table 2 parameters
Split Table 3 to Table 3 and Table 4 for TX and RX and also changed RX parameters
Updated Section 2.1
Replaced WLAN with Wi-Fi thought out the document as appropriate
Revised Section 2.2 to specify PING as the primary mode for packet generation
Revised Tables 17 and 18 to replace DER with Pass/Fail info on Intermediate Channels
Updated title and introduction text of Appendix A
Updated Table 12 consistent with the test case requirements of Section 4.6 and 4.17
Updated Appendix F to include Wi-Fi desensitization matrix
Reference Polarization columns added to all Appendix A tables that include Reference Position
information

July 2015 2.0.1 Modified document reference in 5th paragraph of Section 2.2.
Updated RAT Channel Number and RAT Uplink Frequency columns in Table 4-5
Updated channel for UNII Low, Middle and Upper Bands in Table A-5 and Table A-6.
Deleted first sentence of Appendix A.3.
Added text to section 1.6.2.
Removed stray text in Table A-2.
Fixed cross-references

October 2.0.2 “Draft 1” removed from the footnote


2015
Publication and footnote dates updated based on CTIA format
Tables A-7 and A-8 modified to include a field for Lab comments on maximum EIS
Modified Section 2.2 to provide explicit guidelines for PING method for 802.11n
Applied other purely editorial changes to the titles in Appendices sections and tables
Removed “(WI-FI U-NII MIDDLE BAND)” from the titles and references to Channel 60 in Tables A-10
and A-12
Requirement for usage of Hand Phantoms is clarified in Appendix B

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Date Version Description

September 2.0.3 Modified Appendix B text regarding usage of Hand Phantoms.


2016
Added reference table for Wi-Fi radio desensitization by closest cellular uplink frequency in Section
4.2.4. Examples corrected.
Updated CTIA logo and Wi-Fi Alliance logo.
Applied purely editorial correction throughout document.
Applied changes to Section 2.1 regarding adaptive power control and regulatory domain (country code)
setting.
Applied further modifications to Section 4.2.4.
Updated Table numbering in Section 4.
Table B-1 modified to cover testing applicability for devices with and without WWAN simultaneous
operation capability.
Applied purely editorial changes to Sections 4.2.4 and 4.2.5.
Clarification made in Section 3.1.5 regarding traffic generation.
Table B-1 was reformatted without change in the content.
Corrected Item 44.6 LTE Band 38 Channel Number and some references in Table 4-6.
Editorial changes applied throughout document.
References in Section 4.1 was updated/corrected.
Applied further corrections to Table 4-6.
Updated Appendix F.
Updated Acknowledgement table.

January 2.1 Applied changes throughout document to cover 802.11ac


2019
Applied changes throughout document to make CTIA Certification OTA Test Plan as the basis
Updated reference to latest release of IEEE 802.11 (IEEE Std. 802.11-2016)
Updated Section 4.1.4 & 4.3.2 as related to support for multiple Wi-Fi TX antennas
Updated Section 4.1.5 as related to support for Antenna Switched RX Diversity for Wi-Fi
Updated Section 4.2.3 as related to support for multiple cellular TX antennas
Coverage for TD-SCDMA was added to Section 4.2.3, 4.3.4
Corrected Table 4.2-3 for CDMA 1800 BC 15
Reference to OTA Test Plan Appendix O.3, O.4 and O.5 added to Section 4.3.3, 4.3.4 and Appendix D
to enable support for reduced legacy RAT testing for TIS and/or intermediate channel testing in free-
space
Section 4.3.4 title and content updated to properly cover Test Procedure for RATs without Free-Space
Limits
A new sub-band column added to Table A- 1; rows updated to make the report template complete
Appendix guidelines related to Notebooks, Tablets, Convertible PCs and Hybrid PCs testing in their
primary mechanical mode was added to Appendix D

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Date Version Description

September 2.2 Changed EUT to DUT throughout the document.


2020
Updated Wi-Fi Sub Band titles and related regulatory domains throughout document.
Reformatted Wi-Fi Sub-band tables throughout document.
In Section 1.4, Added references for FCC and ETSI for 5 GHz sub-bands.
In Section 1.6.2: updated measurement uncertainty requirements for 2.4 and 5 GHz bands.
In Section 1.6.3: updated minimum measurement distance requirements for 2.4 and 5 GHz bands.
In Section 3.1, added Table 3.1-1 Measurement Frequencies For Conducted Tests.
Clarified/corrected Section 4.1.5 Note on Note on Alternative TIS Test Procedures as specified in
Section 6.15.4.
Clarified/corrected Section 4.1.6 text as related to the Alternate Test Procedures specified in CTIA
Certification OTA Test Plan Section 5.11.1 Single Point Offset Test or 5.11.2 Multi-point Offset Test.
Clarified/corrected Section 4.1.7 text as related to the Alternate Test Procedures specified in CTIA
Certification OTA Test Plan Section 6.15.1 Single Point Offset Test or 6.15.2 Multi-point Offset Test.
In Section 4.2, removed all references to Wi-Fi Channel 14.
Table 4.2-3 Desensitization Cases: Updated test case 44.5; added LTE band 66 as test case 44.8.
Appendix B: updated hand phantom selection guidelines.
Updated Appendix F Table of Wi-Fi Radio channels interfered by Cellular Radio Harmonics contents
and Wi-Fi Sub-band labels and removed references to Wi-Fi Channel 14.

April 2021 2.2.1 Updated CTIA Certification URL


Added Wi-Fi Alliance application option to “Use Instructions”

February 4.0.0 Added Single Carrier 5G NR FR1 (SISO) to scope, throughout relevant sections in particular Sections
2023 4.2 and 4.3
Added 802.11ax (SISO) to scope, throughout relevant sections in particular Sections 3.1, 3.2, 4.2 and
4.3.
Added coverage for 6 GHz and 5.9 GHz Wi-Fi bands to test cases in various Sections 3.1, 3.2, 4.2 and
4.3
Updated Appendix F and Section 4.2.6 Wi-Fi Radio Desensitization by Cellular Radio Uplink Harmonics
to include new test cases added to v4.0.
Removed WCDMA Band IV and TD-SCDMA from scope and throughout the document.
Updated references to the CTIA Test Plan for Wireless Device Over-the-Air Performance Suite v4.0 and
IEEE 802.11-2020 and 802.11ax and cross references throughout the document.
Removed Appendix C Radio Access Technologies that Require Testing, but are not Normative in the
CTIA Certification OTA Test Plan.

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Date Version Description

January 6.0.0 Definition of “Module” in Section 1.8 was revised according to align with that of CTIA OTA Test Plan and
2024 PTCRB.
In Table 3.1-1, the Wi-Fi frequency range mapped to major regulatory bodies here and removing all
other references to sub-bands. This way, if in the future, we would like to add a regulatory body, will
only add it to this table.
Added 2.4 GHz Channel 13 to Table 3.1-1 and applied modifications to the test plan so that only highest
supported channel (for example, channel 11 or channel 13) is tested.
Modified Section 3.1.3 and Table 3.1-1 to remove high and low channels and only require middle
channel for US-NII-4 conducted measurements.
Modified Tables 3.1-1 and 4.1-1 to Included straddle Channel 185 as assigned to U-NII-8 band.
Modified Section 3.1.3 and Table 3.1-2 to remove low data rates from Rx Test Data Rates for
Conducted Testing.
In Wi-Fi TRP/TIS Test Section 4.1 clarified that the downlink power step size shall be no more than 1 dB
when the RF power level is near the target sensitivity level.
In Wi-Fi Radio Desensitization by Closest Cellular Uplink Frequency Section 4.2.5 updated cellular
uplink channels and parameters.
Updated cellular channels and parameters in Table 4.2-3 Desensitization Cases.
Updated Section 4.3.5 to include test cases of Section 4.3.6 and removed Section 4.3.6.
Updated Section 4.3.5 to include all applicable test channels (reference or intermediate).
Updated Appendix A to fix errors and include missing test cases and Test IDs.
Added Appendix A.7 Machine Readable Report field descriptions.

November 6.0.1 Applied editorial correction to Test IDs in Table 4.2.5-1.


2024
Minor editorial corrections to typos.

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