1CM95 v1

WCDMA RF Measurements
with the R&SCMW500

according to 3GPP TS 34.121

Application note
Products:
| R&S
CMW500

The 3GPP TS 34.121-1 Radio transmission
and reception UMTS User Equipment (UE)
conformance specification defines the
measurement procedures for UMTS (FDD)
terminals with regard to their transmitting
characteristics, receiving characteristics and
performance requirements as part of the 3G
standard.

This application note describes how to use
the WCDMA measurement functionality
provided by the R&S
CMW500 wideband
radio communication tester to perform
WCDMA transmitter and receiver
measurements according to this test
specification.
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Table of Contents
1CM71_2E Rohde & Schwarz WCDMA RF Measurement with CMW500 according to 3GPP TS 34.121 3
Table of Contents
1 Introduction......................................................................................... 4
1.1 Tests Supported in Accordance with 3GPP TS 34.121-1.........................................4
2 Rel-99 Transmitter Characteristics.................................................... 5
2.1 Generic Call Setup for Transmitter Characteristics.................................................5
2.1.1 Configuring the RMC Mode ........................................................................................5
2.1.2 Configuring the Downlink Power ...............................................................................6
2.1.3 Establishing a Call .......................................................................................................9
2.2 Maximum Output Power (3GPP TS 34.121, 5.2)......................................................11
2.3 Frequency Error (3GPP TS 34.121, 5.3) ...................................................................15
2.4 Inner Loop Power Control in the Uplink (3GPP TS 34.121, 5.4.2) .........................18
2.5 Minimum Output Power (3GPP TS 34.121, 5.4.3)....................................................23
2.6 Occupied Bandwidth (3GPP TS 34.121, 5.8) ...........................................................25
2.7 Spectrum Emission Mask (3GPP TS 34.121, 5.9) ...................................................27
2.8 Adjacent Channel Leakage Power Ratio (3GPP TS 34.121, 5.10) .........................29
2.9 Error Vector Magnitude (3GPP TS 34.121, 5.13.1) ..................................................31
2.10 Peak Code Domain Error (3GPP TS 34.121, 5.13.2)................................................35
2.11 UE Phase Discontinuity (3GPP TS 34.121, 5.13.3)..................................................41
3 Rel-99 Receiver Characteristics ...................................................... 49
3.1 Generic Call Setup for Receiver Characteristics....................................................49
3.2 Reference Sensitivity Level (3GPP TS 34.121, 6.2) ................................................49
3.3 Maximum Input Level (3GPP TS 34.121, 6.3) ..........................................................53
4 Summary of the R&S
CMW500 *.dfl Files....................................... 57

4.1 Reference Dataset for the R&S
CMW500................................................................57
5 References ........................................................................................ 58
6 Ordering Information........................................................................ 59
Introduction

Tests Supported in Accordance with 3GPP TS 34.121-1

1 Introduction

Most of the tests specified in Technical Standard 34.121 [1] for 3GPP Rel-99 can be
performed with an R&S
CMW500. This document provides a step-by-step guide on

how to perform Rel-99 measurements on transmitter characteristics and receiver
characteristics according to TS 34.121 V9.5.0, clauses 5 and 6, using a standalone
R&S
CMW500. After each test case description in this application note, a short demo
has been added to illustrate how the R&SCMW500 is used for each type of test. The
specification requires this testing to be done on several frequencies; however, the
examples in this application note concentrate on one operation band and one channel
only. The example screenshots and steps shown are based on testing user equipment
that supports Operating Band I and Power Class 3. To test UEs that support other
bands and power classes, the user needs to adapt the settings mentioned in the
examples.

Test cases that require additional instruments, e.g. a signal generator, a fading
simulator (R&S
SMU200A or R&S
AMU200A) or a spectrum analyzer (R&S
FSQ),
are not covered in this application note.

A set of *.dfl files based on the R&S
CMW500 firmware V2.1.20 for UEs that support

Operating Band I and Power Class 3 in the 12.2 kbps downlink/uplink RMC is attached
to this application note. In this document, information on these *.dfl files is marked with
this symbol:
1.1 Tests Supported in Accordance with 3GPP TS
34.121-1
Table 1 shows the Rel-99 tests for transmitter characteristics and receiver
characteristics that can be performed with the R&S
CMW500.

Rel-99 Transmitter Characteristics

Generic Call Setup for Transmitter Characteristics

Tests of transmitter characteristics and receiver characteristics from 3GPP
Rel-99 that the R&S
CMW500 supports
Test Clause Test Parameter
5.2 Maximum output power
5.3 Frequency error
5.4.2 Inner loop power control in the uplink
5.4.3 Minimum output power
5.8 Occupied bandwidth (OBW)
5.9 Spectrum emission mask
5.10 Adjacent channel leakage power ratio (ACLR)
5.13.1 Error vector magnitude (EVM)
5.13.2 Peak code domain error
Transmitter
characteristics
5.13.3 UE phase discontinuity
6.2 Reference sensitivity level
Receiver
characteristics
6.3 Maximum input level
Table 1: 3GPP Rel-99 measurement that the R&SCMW500 supports.

2 Rel-99 Transmitter Characteristics
2.1 Generic Call Setup for Transmitter Characteristics
2.1.1 Configuring the RMC Mode
All transmitter characteristic parameters are defined using the 12.2 kbps uplink (UL)
reference measurement channel (RMC), as specified in TS 34.121, Annex C.2.1,
unless stated otherwise.

Configuring the R&S
CMW500:
Config Connection Configuration UE term. Connection RMC
Config Connection Configuration RMC Data Rate DL RMC 12.2 kbps UL
RMC 12.2 kbps



Fig. 1: Setting up the dedicated 12.2 kbps RMC.

Users define all transmitter characteristic parameters using the common RF test
conditions as specified in 3GPP TS 34.121, Annex E.3.1, except for TS 34.121,
clauses 5.3, 5.4.1, 5.4.4 and 5.5.2.
2.1.2 Configuring the Downlink Power

Table 2: Physical WCDMA downlink channels transmitted during a connection (Table E.3.1 of 3GPP
TS 34.121 [1]).

Table 2 provides an overview on the base station transmitting power for different
physical channels. The corresponding power settings for these channels are
configured as shown below.
Downlink physical channels transmitted during a connection
Physical channel Power
Ior 93 dBm / 3.84 MHz
CPICH CPICH_Ec / DPCH_Ec = 7 dB
P-CCPCH P-CCPCH_Ec / DPCH_Ec = 5 dB
SCH SCH_Ec / DPCH_Ec = 5 dB
PICH PICH_Ec / DPCH_Ec = 2 dB
DPCH 103.3 dBm / 3.84 MHz


Configuration in the R&S
CMW500:
Config RF Settings RF Power DownlinkOutput Channel Power (Ior)
93.0 dBm
Config RF Settings RF Power UplinkExp. Nominal Power Mode According
to UL Power Control Settings
Config Physical Downlink Settings P-CPICH 3.3 dB
Config Physical Downlink Settings P-CCPCH 5.3 dB
Config Physical Downlink Settings P-SCH 8.3 dB
Config Physical Downlink Settings S-SCH 8.3 dB
Config Physical Downlink Settings PICH 8.3 dB
Config Physical Downlink Settings DPDCH Level Config 10.3 dB

These settings apply for all transmitter test cases in this application note. For this
reason, they will not be repeated unless the specific test case requires a different
power level setting.

Remarks:
Setting the Exp. Nominal Power Mode to According to UL Power Control Settings
ensures auto adjustment of the reference level according to the TPC bits sent to the
UE to control the UL Tx power.

Fig. 2: Configuring the physical downlink channels part 1.


Fig. 3: Configuring the physical downlink channels part 2.


2.1.3 Establishing a Call
To establish a WCDMA connection, press "Connect RMC" on the R&S
CMW500 once
the UE has registered with the R&S
CMW500.

Fig. 4: Establishing an RMC call.


Fig. 5: RMC call established.
In the WCDMA Multi Evaluation application, the user needs to configure the scenario
so that the "Combined Signal Path," is controlled by "WCDMA Sig1" in order to
automatically align the signal routing and analyzer settings with the signaling
configurations.

Figure 6 below shows the settings for the R&S
CMW500.

Remarks:
The best way to prepare the WCDMA Multi Evaluation to work with the signaling
application is to configure the "Go ToM" shortcut for this.
Example: The Combined Signal Path is automatically configured when you navigate to
the Multi Evaluation application using the "Go toM" tab.

Maximum Output Power (3GPP TS 34.121, 5.2)

Fig. 6: Configuring the scenario for signaling tests.

Once all the above mentioned configurations are done, the setup is ready to start with
the measurements to obtain test results for different Tx characteristics in accordance
with the 3GPP 34.121 specification.
2.2 Maximum Output Power (3GPP TS 34.121, 5.2)
The maximum output power measures the maximum power that the UE can transmit in
a bandwidth of at least (1 + 8) times the radio access mode's chip rate. If the maximum
output power is too high, the device may interfere with other channels or other
systems. If the maximum output power is too low, this decreases the coverage area.

Table 3 shows the nominal maximum output power and tolerance.



Nominal maximum output power
Power Class 1 Power Class 2 Power Class 3 Power Class
3bis
Power Class 4
Operating Band
Power
(dBm)
Tol
(dB)
Power
(dBm)
Tol
(dB)
Power
(dBm)
Tol
(dB)
Power
(dBm)
Tol
(dB)
Power
(dBm)
Tol
(dB)
Band I +33 +1.7/
3.7
+27 +1.7/
3.7
+24 +1.7/
3.7
-- -- +21 +2.7/
2.7
Band II -- -- -- -- +24 +1.7/
3.7
-- -- +21 +2.7/
2.7
Band III -- -- -- -- +24 +1.7/
3.7
-- -- +21 +2.7/
2.7
Band IV -- -- -- -- +24 +1.7/
3.7
-- -- +21 +2.7/
2.7
Band V -- -- -- -- +24 +1.7/
3.7
-- -- +21 +2.7/
2.7
Band VI -- -- -- -- +24 +1.7/
3.7
-- -- +21 +2.7/
2.7
Band VII -- -- -- -- +24 +1.7/
3.7
+23 +2.7/
2.7
+21 +2.7/
2.7
Band VIII -- -- -- -- +24 +1.7/
3.7
+23 +2.7/
2.7
+21 +2.7/
2.7
Band IX -- -- -- -- +24 +1.7/
3.7
-- -- +21 +2.7/
2.7
Band X -- -- -- -- +24 +1.7
/3.7
-- -- +21 +2.7/
2.7
Band XI -- -- -- -- +24 +1.7
/3.7
-- -- +21 +2.7/
2.7
Band XII -- -- -- -- +24 +1.7/
3.7
+23 +2.7/
2.7
+21 +2.7/
2.7
Band XIII -- -- -- -- +24 +1.7/
3.7
+23 +2.7/
2.7
+21 +2.7/
2.7
Band XIV -- -- -- -- +24 +1.7/
3.7
+23 +2.7/
2.7
+21 +2.7/
2.7
Band XIX -- -- -- -- +24 +1.7/
3.7
+23 +2.7/
2.7
+21 +2.7/
2.7
Band XX -- -- -- -- +24 +1.7/
3.7
+23 +2.7/
2.7
+21 +2.7/
2.7
Band XXI -- -- -- -- +24 +1.7/
3.7
+23 +2.7/
2.7
+21 +2.7/
2.7
Table 3: Test requirements for nominal maximum output power (Table 5.2.2 of 3GPP TS 34.121 [1]).

A WCDMA call is setup as specified in section 2.1. A continuously UP power control
command is sent to the UE until the UE transmission reaches its maximum power and
the mean power of the UE is measured. In the R&S
CMW500, choose the display to

view the UE power in the WCDMA Multi Evaluation. A continuously UP power control
command can be configured by setting the Active TPC Setup to All 1 under the "TPC
config" tab.
The "TPC config" tab is available as a softkey under the WCDMA Sig. Config tab in
the WCDMA Multi Evaluation.
CMW500:
Task WCDMA Multi Evaluation Display Select View UE Power
WCDMA Multi Evaluation WCDMA Sig. Config TPC Active TPC Setup All 1
WCDMA Multi Evaluation WCDMA Sig. Config TPC Alg./Stepsize
Alg2_1dB


Fig. 7: Determining the mobile device's power class.
To find out the mobile device's power class, click on Show UE
capabilities and scroll to RF Parameters, when the mobile is
Registered on the R&SCMW500


Fig. 8: Settings for the maximum output power measurement results.
Fig. 9: Results from a maximum output power measurement.


Frequency Error (3GPP TS 34.121, 5.3)

Fig. 9 shows the maximum output power result for a Power Class 3 mobile device.
According to 3GPP TS 34.121-1, Table 5.2.2, the maximum output power for a Power
Class 3 UE must be within the range of 24 +1.7/3.7 dBm.

2.3 Frequency Error (3GPP TS 34.121, 5.3)
The UE transmitter tracks to the RF carrier frequency received from the Node B. The
frequency error is the difference between the RF modulated carrier frequency
transmitted from the UE and the assigned frequency. Frequency error occurs due to
the Node B frequency error and the Doppler shift.

The frequency error must not exceed (0.1 ppm + 10 Hz). An excessive carrier
frequency error increases the transmission errors in the uplink's own channel. This test
verifies the receiver's ability to derive correct frequency information for the transmitter
when locked to the DL carrier frequency.

A 12.2 kbps RMC is setup as shown in Fig. 1.
The physical downlink channels in Table 4 and 5 are to be configured in the
R&S
CMW500.
Physical Channel Power
CPICH CPICH_Ec / DPCH_Ec = 7 dB
P-CCPCH P-CCPCH_Ec / DPCH_Ec = 5 dB
SCH SCH_Ec / DPCH_Ec = 5 dB
PICH PICH_Ec / DPCH_Ec = 2 dB
DPCH Test-dependent power
Table 4: Downlink physical channels transmitted during a connection (Table E.3.2.1 of 3GPP TS
34.121 [1]).

Recall Tx_meas.dfl and establish an RMC call:

WCDMA Multi Evaluation WCDMA Sig. Config TPC Active TPC Setup
All 1
The measurement results are then available at:
Tasks WCDMA Multi Evaluation Display Select View UE Power


Table 5: Reference sensitivity level (Table 6.2.2 of TS 3GPP 34.121 [1]).

command is sent to the UE until the UE transmission reaches its maximum power.

For a UE that supports Operating Band 1, the power levels need to be configured for
the following physical downlink channels:
Config RF Settings RF Power DownlinkOutput Channel Power (Ior)
106 dBm
Config Physical Downlink Settings DPDCH Level Config 10.3 dB
[w.r.t Ior i.e 106 dBm 10.3 dB = 116.3 dBm]

The frequency error is measured while the UE transmits at its maximum power.

CMW500:
WCDMA Multi Evaluation Display Select View Frequency Error

Reference sensitivity level
Operating Band Unit
DPCH_Ec
<REFSENS>
<REFIor>
I dBm/3.84 MHz 116.3 106
II dBm/3.84 MHz 114.3 104
III dBm/3.84 MHz 113.3 103
IV dBm/3.84 MHz 116.3 106
V dBm/3.84 MHz 114.3 104
VI dBm/3.84 MHz 116.3 106
VII dBm/3.84 MHz 114.3 104
VIII dBm/3.84 MHz 113.3 103
IX dBm/3.84 MHz 115.3 105
X dBm/3.84 MHz 116.3 106
XI dBm/3.84 MHz 114.3 104
XII dBm/3.84 MHz 113.3 103
XIII dBm/3.84 MHz 113.3 103
XIV dBm/3.84 MHz 113.3 103
XIX dBm/3.84 MHz 116.3 106
XX dBm/3.84 MHz 113.3 103
XXI dBm/3.84 MHz 116.3 106


Fig. 10: Frequency error measurement result.

The frequency error must not exceed (0.1 ppm + 10 Hz).
Recall TX_meas.dfl, modify the following configurations and establish a
CS call:
Config RF Power Downlink Output Channel Power (Ior) 106.0 dBm
WCDMA Sig. Config TPC Active TPC Setup All 1

The measurement results are available at:
WCDMA Multi Evaluation Display Frequency Error

Inner Loop Power Control in the Uplink
(3GPP TS 34.121, 5.4.2)

2.4 Inner Loop Power Control in the Uplink
(3GPP TS 34.121, 5.4.2)
The inner loop power control in the uplink measurement determines the UE
transmitter's ability to adjust its output power in accordance with one or more TPC
commands received in the downlink. The power control step is the change in the UE
transmitter output power in response to a single TPC command, TPC_cmd, which is
derived at the UE. The UE transmitter shall change the output power with a step size of
1 dB, 2 dB and 3 dB according to the value of R
TPC
or R
RP-TPC
, in the slot
immediately after the TPC_cmd can be derived. An excess error of the inner loop
power control decreases the system capacity.

Tables 6 and 7 show the transmitter power control range and the transmitter aggregate
power control tolerance respectively. The 3 dB inner loop power control steps are only
used in compressed mode; its test procedure is not covered in 3GPP TS 34.121, 5.4.2.
Transmitter power control range
Transmitter power control range (all units are in dB)
1 dB step size 2 dB step size 3 dB step size
TPC_cmd
Lower Upper Lower Upper Lower Upper
+1 +0.4 +1.6 +0.85 +3.15 +1.3 +4.7
0 0.6 +0.6 0.6 +0.6 0.6 +0.6
1 0.4 1.6 0.85 3.15 1.3 4.7
Table 6: Transmitter power control range (Table 5.4.2.5.1 of 3GPP TS 34.121 [1]).

Transmitter aggregate power control tolerance
Transmitter power control range after 10 equal
TPC_cmd groups
(all units are in dB)
Transmitter power
control range after 7
equal TPC_cmd groups
(all units are in dB)
1 dB step size 2 dB step size 3 dB step size
TPC_cmd
group
Lower Upper Lower Upper Lower Upper
+1 +7.7 +12.3 +15.7 +24.3 +15.7 +26.3
0 1.1 +1.1 1.1 +1.1 1.1 +1.1
1 7.7 12.3 15.7 24.3 15.7 26.3
0,0,0,0,+1 +5.7 +14.3 N/A N/A N/A N/A
0,0,0,0,1 5.7 14.3 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Table 7: Transmitter aggregate power control tolerance (Table 5.4.2.5.2 of 3GPP TS 34.121 [1])

Fig. 11 shows the inner loop power control test steps. Table 8 summarizes the test
step conformance requirement.


(3GPP TS 34.121, 5.4.2)

Fig. 11: The inner loop power control test steps (Fig. 5.4.2.4 of 3GPP TS 34.121 [1]).
A B C D
Max power threshold for test
Min power threshold for test
-10dBm
H G E F
Measured Maximum output power

(3GPP TS 34.121, 5.4.2)

Notes:
1. The lower step size requirement does not apply for the power step adjacent to the min or max power
threshold for the test.
2. The power step adjacent to the min or max power threshold for the test should not be part of the 10
consecutive slots.
Table 8: Summary of test step conformance requirement (summary of 5.4.2.5 in 3GPP TS 34.121 [1]).
Set up a WCDMA call as specified in section 2.1.

The measurement results for the inner-loop TPC in the uplink are available in the
"WCDMA TPC Meas" measurement application in the R&S
CMW500. This application

can be activated by pressing the Measure hardkey.

CMW500:
Tasks WCDMA TPC Meas

Summary of the test step conformance requirement
Test
step
Difference in mean power between
adjacent slots
Change in mean power over consecutive
slots
A TPC_cmd = 0 TPC_cmd group = 0 for 10 consecutive slots
B Every 5
th
TPC command should have
TPC_cmd = +1 with a step size = 1 dB; all
others should have TPC_cmd = 0
TPC_cmd group = {0, 0, 0, 0, +1} for 50
consecutive slots
C Every 5
th
TPC command should have
TPC_cmd = 1 with step size = 1 dB; all
others should have TPC_cmd = 0
TPC_cmd group = {0, 0, 0, 0, -1} for 50
consecutive slots
D The power control algorithm is set to Algorithm 1 with a TPC step size of 1 dB and measured
maximum output power
E TPC_cmd = 1 with step size = 1 dB
between the min power threshold and the
max power threshold derived from the
measured maximum output power in Test
Step D (Note 1)
TPC_cmd group = 1 with step size = 1 dB for
10 consecutive slots between the min power
threshold and the max power threshold derived
from the measured maximum output power in
Test Step D (Note 2)
F TPC_cmd = +1 with step size = 1 dB
Step F (Note 1)
TPC_cmd group = +1 with step size = 1 dB for
Test Step F (Note 2)
G TPC_cmd = -1 with step size = 2 dB
Step F (Note 1)
TPC_cmd group = 1 with step size = 2 dB for
Test Step F (Note 2)
H TPC_cmd = +1 with step size = 2 dB
Step G (Note 1)
TPC_cmd group = +1 with step size = 2 dB for
Test Step G (Note 2)

(3GPP TS 34.121, 5.4.2)

Configuration in the "WCDMA TPC Meas" application:
WCDMA TPC Meas Config Scenario Combined Signal Path
WCDMA TPC Meas Config Controlled by WCDMA Sig.

For the "WCDMA TPC Meas" application, the trigger source is automatically set to
TPC Trigger, which is required for the TPC measurement.

The required TPC pattern to be tested and the related settings can be set under the
"Measurement Control" item available in the "Config" menu. The following example
shows configurations made for Test Step E.

CMW500:
WCDMA TPC Meas Config Measurement Control Inner Loop Power TPC
Auto Execute [:]
WCDMA TPC Meas TPC Setup TPC Test Step E
WCDMA TPC Meas Press the ON/OFF hardkey [to initiate the measurement]


(3GPP TS 34.121, 5.4.2)

Fig. 12: Configuring the trigger mode.

Fig. 13: TPC Measurement results for TPC Pattern E.

Minimum Output Power (3GPP TS 34.121, 5.4.3)

For TPC Test Step E, the difference in mean power between adjacent slots shall be
within the prescribed range given in Table 6 for a TPC_cmd of 1 and a step size of
1 dB.
Furthermore, the change in mean power over 10 consecutive slots shall be within the
prescribed range for a TPC_cmd group of 1, and a step size of 1 dB as specified in
Table 7.

2.5 Minimum Output Power (3GPP TS 34.121, 5.4.3)
The UE's minimum output power arises when the power control setting is set to a
minimum value, i.e. when both the inner-loop and open-loop power control indicate that
a minimum transmit output power is required. An excess minimum output power
increases interference with other channels and decreases the system capacity. The
minimum output power is defined as the mean power in one timeslot. The minimum
transmit power shall be less than 49 dBm.

A WCDMA call is setup as specified in section 2.1. A continuously DOWN power
control command is sent to the UE, and the UE's mean power is measured. In the
R&S
CMW500, continuously DOWN power control commands can be configured by

setting the "Active TPC Setup" to "All 0" in the TPC tab available in the "WCDMA Sig.
Config" tab.

CMW500:
Tasks WCDMA Multi Evaluation Display UE Power
WCDMA Multi Evaluation WCDMA Sig. Config TPC Alg. /Step size
Alg2_1dB

Recall TX_meas.dfl and establish a CS call. Modify the following
configurations:

Tasks WCDMA TPC Meas

WCDMA TPC Meas Config Scenario Combined Signal Path
WCDMA TPC Meas Config Controlled by WCDMA Sig.

WCDMA TPC Meas Config Measurement Control Inner Loop Power
TPC Auto Execute [B]
WCDMA TPC Meas TPC Setup TPC Test Step E
WCDMA TPC Meas Press the ON/OFF hardkey [to initiate the measurement]


Minimum Output Power (3GPP TS 34.121, 5.4.3)

Fig. 14: Settings for the minimum output power measurement result.

Fig. 15 shows the minimum output power measurement results.


Occupied Bandwidth (3GPP TS 34.121, 5.8)

Fig. 15: Minimum output power measurement results.
The measured mean power must be less than 49 dBm.

2.6 Occupied Bandwidth (3GPP TS 34.121, 5.8)
The occupied bandwidth (OBW) measurement determines the bandwidth containing
99 % of the total integrated power of the transmitted spectrum, centered on the
assigned channel frequency. The measured occupied bandwidth shall not exceed
5 MHz. Excess occupied channel bandwidth increases interference with other
channels or with other systems.

Recall Tx_meas.dfl and establish a CS call. Change the Active TPC
Setup to "All 0":
All 0

The measurement results are available here:
Tasks WCDMA Multi Evaluation Display UE Power

Occupied Bandwidth (3GPP TS 34.121, 5.8)

command is sent to the UE until the UE output power is at the maximum level, as
shown in Fig. 8.

The measurement results for the occupied bandwidth is available in the Emission Mask
view in the WCDMA Multi Evaluation application.

CMW500:
WCDMA Multi Evaluation Display Select View Emission Mask
WCDMA Multi Evaluation WCDMA Sig. Config TPC Alg./Step size
Alg2_1dB
Config WCDMA Multi Evaluation WCDMA Sig. Config TPC Active TPC
Setup All 1
Fig. 16 shows results from an occupied bandwidth measurement.

Fig. 16: Occupied bandwidth measurement results.
The measured OBW must not exceed 5 MHz.

configurations:
WCDMA Sig. Config TPC Alg. /Step size Alg2_1dB

Menus Spectrum Application ACLR FFT/OBW

Spectrum Emission Mask (3GPP TS 34.121, 5.9)

2.7 Spectrum Emission Mask (3GPP TS 34.121, 5.9)
The spectrum emission mask measures the out-of-channel emissions relative to the
UE carrier's RRC filtered mean power between 2.5 MHz and 12.5 MHz away from the
UE's center carrier frequency. Excess emission increases the interference with other
channels or with other systems. Tables 9, 10, 11 and 12 show the spectrum emission
mask requirements and additional spectrum emission limits. Af is the separation
between the carrier frequency and the center of the measurement bandwidth.

Spectrum emission mask requirement
Minimum requirement
Jf in MHz
Relative requirement Absolute requirement
Measurement bandwidth
2.5 to 3.5 dBc
MHz
f
)
`
|
.
|
\
|

A
5 . 2 15 5 . 33 69.6 dBm
30 kHz

3.5 to 7.5 dBc
MHz
f
)
`
|
.
|
\
|

A
5 . 3 1 5 . 33 54.3 dBm
1 MHz

7.5 to 8.5 dBc
MHz
f
)
`
|
.
|
\
|

A
5 . 7 10 5 . 37 54.3 dBm
1 MHz

8.5 to 12.5 -47.5 dBc 54.3 dBm 1 MHz
Table 9: Spectrum emission mask requirements (Table 5.9.2 of 3GPP TS 34.121 [1]).
Additional spectrum emission limits for Bands II, IV, X
Jf in MHz Frequency offset of measurement
filter center frequency, f_offset
Additional requirements
Bands II, IV, X
2.5 MHz s Af < 3.5 MHz 2.515 MHz s f_offset < 3.485 MHz 15 dBm 30 kHz
3.5 MHz s Af s 12.5 MHz 4.0 MHz s f_offset < 12.0 MHz 13 dBm 1 MHz
Table 10: Additional spectrum emission limits for Bands II, IV, X (Table 5.9.2A of 3GPP TS 34.121 [1])

Additional spectrum emission limits for Band V
Band V
3.5 MHz s Af s 12.5 MHz 3.55 MHz s f_offset < 12.45 MHz 13 dBm 100 kHz
Table 11: Additional spectrum emission limits for Band V (Table 5.9.2B of 3GPP TS 34.121 [1])

Additional spectrum emission limits for Bands XII, XIII, XIV
Band XII, XIII, XIV
2.6 MHz s Af s 12.45 MHz 2.65 MHz s f_offset < 12.45 MHz 13 dBm 100 kHz
Table 12: Additional spectrum emission limits for Bands XII, XIII, XIV (Table 5.9.2C of 3GPP TS 34.121
[1])

Spectrum Emission Mask (3GPP TS 34.121, 5.9)

command is sent to the UE until the UE output power reaches the maximum level as
shown in Fig. 8.

The measurement results for the spectrum emission mask are available in the
Emission Mask view under "WCDMA Multi Evaluation."

CMW500:
Config WCDMA Multi Evaluation WCDMA Sig. Config TPC Active TPC
Setup All 1
Config WCDMA Multi Evaluation WCDMA Sig. Config TPC Alg./Step size
Alg2_1dB

Tasks WCDMA Multi Evaluation Display Select View Emission Mask

Fig. 17 shows the spectrum emission mask measurement results.

Fig. 17: Spectrum emission mask measurement results.
The spectrum measured for the UL Tx signal from the UE must meet the requirements
specified in Table 9.

Adjacent Channel Leakage Power Ratio
(3GPP TS 34.121, 5.10)

2.8 Adjacent Channel Leakage Power Ratio
(3GPP TS 34.121, 5.10)
The adjacent channel leakage power ratio (ACLR) is defined as the ratio of the RRC
filtered mean power centered on the assigned channel frequency to the RRC filtered
mean power centered on an adjacent channel frequency. Excess ACLR increases
interference with other channels or with other systems.

If the measured first and second adjacent channel RRC filtered mean power is greater
than 50.0 dBm, the ratio of the power between the RRC filtered mean power centered
on the assigned channel frequency to the RRC filtered mean power centered on an
adjacent channel frequency must be higher than the limits specified in Table 13.

UE ACLR
Power Class UE channel ACLR limit
3 +5 MHz or 5 MHz 32.2 dB
3 +10 MHz or 10 MHz 42.2 dB
4 +5 MHz or 5 MHz 32.2 dB
4 +10 MHz or 10 MHz 42.2 dB
Table 13: UE ACLR (Table 5.10.2 of 3GPP TS 34.121 [1])

command is sent to the UE until the UE output power reaches the maximum level as
shown in Fig. 8.

The ACLR measurement results are available in the ACLR View in the WCDMA Multi
Evaluation measurement. By default, the R&S
CMW500 reads the absolute power

values for the "adj" and "alt" channels. By changing the unit, the displayed value can
be changed to read relative power to the carrier.
Configuration in R&S
CMW500:
Tasks WCDMA Multi Evaluation Display Select View ACLR
WCDMA Multi Evaluation Select Unit ACLRCdB

Fig. 18 shows the ACLR measurement results.
configurations:
Config WCDMA Multi Evaluation WCDMA Sig. Config TPC Active
TPC Setup All 1
Menus Spectrum Application Emission Mask

Adjacent Channel Leakage Power Ratio
(3GPP TS 34.121, 5.10)

Fig. 18: Measurement results for the UE's ACLR.

The measurement results obtained for UE Power Class 3 are shown in Fig. 18.
The results must not exceed the limits specified in Table 13.

configurations:
Config WCDMAMulti Evaluation WCDMA Sig. Config Active TPC Setup
All 1
Tasks WCDMA Multi Evaluation Display Select View ACLR

Error Vector Magnitude (3GPP TS 34.121, 5.13.1)

2.9 Error Vector Magnitude (3GPP TS 34.121, 5.13.1)
The error vector magnitude (EVM) measures the difference between the reference
waveform and the measured waveform. Both waveforms pass through a matched root
raised cosine filter with a bandwidth of 3.84 MHz and a roll-off of 8 = 0.22. They are
further modified by selecting the frequency, absolute phase, absolute amplitude and
chip clock timing so as to minimize the error vector. The EVM result is defined as the
square root of the ratio of the mean error vector power to the mean reference power,
expressed as a percentage. An excess EVM increases transmission errors in the
uplink channel.
The test needs to be carried out at two test points:
i) When the UE transmits at its maximum power
ii) When the UE transmits at 18 dBm

The EVM shall not exceed 17.5 % for the parameters specified in Table 14.

Test parameters for EVM
Parameter Level / Status Unit
Output power > 20 dBm
Operating conditions Normal conditions
Power control step size 1 dB
Table 14: Test parameters for EVM (Table 5.13.1 of 3GPP TS 34.121 [1])
Case (i):
command is sent to the UE until the UE output power reaches its maximum level as
shown in Fig. 8. Then the EVM is measured.

CMW500:
Tasks WCDMA Multi Evaluation Display Select View EVM
Case (ii):
The EVM measurement should be repeated at the UE power level of 18 dBm.

CMW500:

Closed Loop
WCDMA Multi Evaluation WCDMA Sig. Config TPC Alg. Step Size
Alg 1_1dB

WCDMA Multi Evaluation WCDMA Sig. Config TPC Configuration
Target 18.0 dBm

WCDMA Multi Evaluation Display Select View EVM



Fig. 19 shows the EVM measurement results for a UE transmitting at its maximum
power.

Fig. 19: EVM measurement results for a UE transmitting at its maximum power.

Fig. 20 shows the EVM measurement result for a UE transmitting at 18 dBm.


Fig. 20: EVM measurement results for a UE transmitting at 18 dBm.

In addition to the EVM results, one can have a complete summary of all the Tx
characteristics such as the magnitude error, phase error, frequency error, IQ
imbalance, OBW, etc. at once, in the Tx Measurement (scalar) view.

CMW500:
WCDMA Multi Evaluation Display Select View Tx Measurement (Scalar)



Fig. 21: Results of a scalar Tx measurement.
The measured EVM must not exceed 17.5 %

For UE maximum output power, recall TX_meas.dfl and establish a CS
call. Modify the following configurations:

For UE output power = 18 dBm, recall TX_meas.sav and establish a CS
call. Modify the following configurations:
Closed Loop
WCDMA Multi Evaluation WCDMA Sig. Config TPC Alg. Step Size
Alg 1_1dB

Target 18.0 dBm

WCDMA Multi Evaluation Display Select View Tx Measurement (Scalar)


Peak Code Domain Error (3GPP TS 34.121, 5.13.2)

2.10 Peak Code Domain Error (3GPP TS 34.121, 5.13.2)
The peak code domain error is computed by projecting the power of the error vector
onto the code domain with a specific spreading factor. The code domain error for every
code in the domain is defined as the ratio of the mean power of the projection onto that
code to the mean power of the composite reference waveform, expressed in dB. The
peak code domain error is defined as the maximum value for the code domain error for
all codes. An excess peak code domain error increases transmission errors in the
uplink channel.

The peak code domain error shall not exceed 14 dB for the parameters specified in
Table 15. The requirements and this test apply only to the UE in which the multi-code
DPDCH transmission is provided.

Test parameters for peak code domain error
Operating conditions Normal conditions
Uplink signal Multi-code
Information bit rate 2*384 Kbps
Power control step size 1 dB
Table 15: Test parameters for peak code domain error (Table 5.13.4 of 3GPP TS 34.121 [1]).

The R&S
CMW500 supports a single DPDCH code.

A WCDMA call needs to be set up with a 384 kbps UL RMC. The test shall be carried
out at two test points:
i) UE transmitting at its maximum power
ii) UE transmitting at 18 dBm

Case (i):
CMW500:
WCDMA-UE Signaling Connection Setup UE term Connect RMC
WCDMA-UE Signaling Connection Setup RMC Data rate 384 kbps DL / UL*

As specified in section 2.1, physical downlink channels can be configured in the
R&S
CMW500 by referring to Fig. 3.

To establish a WCDMA connection, press "Connect UE (CS)" on the R&S
CMW500
once the UE has registered with the R&S
CMW500.

A continuously UP power control command is sent to the UE until the UE output power
reaches its maximum level as shown in Fig. 8. Then the peak code domain error is
measured.

CMW500:

The measurements result for the peak code domain error are available in the "CD
Monitor" view under "WCDMA Multi Evaluation."

CMW500:


WCDMA Multi Evaluation Display Select View CD Monitor
WCDMA Multi Evaluation Display Select Trace CD Monitor CDE (I-signal and
Q-signal)

WCDMA Multi Evaluation Config Measurement Control Modulation / CDP
CDP Spreading Factor SF4
Case (ii):
The peak code domain error measurement shall be repeated at a UE power level of
18 dBm.

CMW500:
Closed loop

WCDMA Multi Evaluation WCDMA Sig. Config TPC Alg. Step size
Alg2_1dB

Target 18.0 dBm

Fig. 22: Configuring the peak code domain measurement.



Fig. 23: ACLR test results.

Fig. 24: Display mode configuration.


Fig. 25: Peak code domain error result for UE transmitting at its maximum power.

Fig. 25 shows the peak code domain error measurement results for a UE transmitting
at its maximum power.



Fig. 26: Peak code domain error measurement results at 18 dBm.

The peak code domain error measured as described above must not exceed 14 dB.



To determine the UE's maximum output power, recall
TX_meas.dfl, modify the following configurations and establish a
CS call:
WCDMA-UE Signaling Connection Setup UE term Connect
RMC
WCDMA-UE Signaling Connection Setup RMC Data rate 384
kbps DL / UL*
WCDMA-UE Signaling WCDMA Sig Config TPC Active TPC
Setup All 1

For UE output power = 18 dBm, recall TX_meas.dfl, modify the
following configurations, and establish a CS call:
WCDMA Multi Evaluation WCDMA Sig. Config TPC Active TPC
Setup Closed loop

WCDMA Multi Evaluation WCDMA Sig. Config TPC Alg. Step
size Alg2_1dB

WCDMA Multi Evaluation WCDMA Sig. Config TPC
Configuration
Target 18.0 dBm
WCDMA Multi Evaluation Display Select View CD Monitor
WCDMA Multi Evaluation Display Select Trace CD Monitor CDE
(I-signal and Q-signal)

WCDMA Multi Evaluation Config Measurement Control
Modulation / CDP CDP Spreading Factor SF4

* Option KS410 required. This setting must be made before
establishing the call.


UE Phase Discontinuity (3GPP TS 34.121, 5.13.3)

2.11 UE Phase Discontinuity (3GPP TS 34.121, 5.13.3)
Phase discontinuity is the change in phase between any two adjacent timeslots. It is
defined as the difference between the absolute phase used to calculate the EVM for
the preceding timeslot and the absolute phase used to calculate the EVM for the
succeeding timeslot.

For this test, any timeslot used to calculate a phase discontinuity result must also meet
the requirements for the frequency error and the EVM. None of the EVMs for any
measured slot that is greater than or equal to 20 dBm is allowed to exceed 17.5 %.
None of the frequency errors for any measured slot is allowed to exceed (0.1 ppm +
10 Hz). The phase discontinuity measurements made between any two adjacent slots
must be less than or equal to 36 degrees. If a phase discontinuity measurement is
greater than 36 degrees and less than or equal to 66 degrees, the next four
measurements shall be less than or equal to 36 degrees. No measurement may
exceed 66 degrees.

First, a WCDMA call is setup as specified in section 2.1. Then a continuously UP
power control command is sent to the UE until the UE output power reaches its
maximum level as shown in Fig. 8. A sequence of TPC commands in a five-down, four-
up pattern (as shown in Fig. 27) is sent until the UE has reached the minimum power
specified in section 2.5 with a 2 dB tolerance. The EVM for each slot and the phase
discontinuity to the next slot are measured. A sequence of five up and four down TPC
commands (as shown in Fig. 28) is sent until the UE has reached its maximum power
as specified in section 2.2, with 2 dB tolerance.

Fig. 27: Five down, four up hysteresis test pattern (Fig. 5.13.3.4 of 3GPP TS 34.121 [1]).
Time
U
E
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t
p
u
t
P
o
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e
r
Max
Min


Fig. 28: Five up, four down hysteresis test pattern (Fig. 5.13.3.5 of 3GPP TS 34.121 [1]).

In order to measure the entire dynamic range between the min power threshold and
max power threshold, power control sequences can be segmented into smaller
subsequences. Except when within 5 dB of the upper and lower thresholds,
segmentation will require sufficient overlap so that every power step in one direction is
followed by four steps in the other direction.

As shown in the example below for measuring the down-phase discontinuity, sequence
of 9 TPC bits (5 down and 4 up) is used in a single measurement and then repeated
until the UE reaches its minimum power. The measurement shall be restarted, and
then triggered each time by pressing the "Execute" tab.

The measurement results for UE phase discontinuity are available in the WCDMA Multi
Evaluation application's "Phase Discont." view.

Here is the basic configuration before starting the test:

Tasks WCDMA Multi Evaluation Assign Views Select UE Power and Phase
Discontinuity
WCDMA Multi Evaluation Repetition Single Shot
WCDMA Multi Evaluation Statistic Count Modulation 1
WCDMA Multi Evaluation Measurement Length 46 slots (up to 120 slots)
WCDMA Multi Evaluation Trigger Trigger Source WCDMA TPC Trigger

Time
U
E
O
u
t
p
u
t
P
o
w
e
r
Max
Min


Fig. 29: Configuring the display mode.
Fig. 30: Configuring the display mode for phase discontinuity.


The phase discontinuity test pattern can be activated by performing the steps listed
below.

Step 1: Tasks WCDMA Multi Evaluation WCDMA Sig. Config TPC
Active TPC Setup Phas Disc Down
Step 2: WCDMA Multi Evaluation WCDMA Sig. Config TPC Alg./Step Size
Alg2_1dB
Step 3: WCDMA Multi Evaluation WCDMA Sig. Config TPC Precondition
Max Power
Step 4: WCDMA Multi Evaluation WCDMA Sig. Config TPC Configuration
5 x 000001111
Step 5: WCDMA Multi Evaluation WCDMA Sig. Config TPC TPC State
Execute
Step 6: Change the precondition to alternating:
WCDMA Multi Evaluation WCDMA Sig. Config TPC Precondition
Alternating.
Step 7: Reinitiate the measurement by pressing the "Restart/Stop" hardkey.
Step 8: Press "Execute" as mentioned in Step 5.

Repeat steps 7 and 8 until the UE reaches its minimum power.

The measurement needs to be restarted by pressing the Restart/Stop
hardkey. Then press the Execute tab in order to activate the selected pattern.


Fig. 31: Configuring the display mode configuration for the "phase discontinuity down"
measurement.

You can choose the Phase Discontinuity view to get numeric results and
simultaneously monitor the EVM and frequency error results for the selected
slots.

Display Select View Phase Discontinuity

WCDMA Multi Evaluation WCDMA Sig Config TPC Precondition Max
Power

Here, setting the Precondition "Max Power" for the phase discontinuity
down test ensures that the UE is stimulated to reach its maximum power
before the "Phase Disc Down test begins.

Change the precondition to "Min Power" for a "Phase Disc Up"


Fig. 32: Results from a phase discontinuity measurement.
The test described above is repeated for "Phase Disc Up" by making the following
changes:

Step 1: Tasks WCDMA Multi Evaluation WCDMA Sig. Config TPC
Active TPC Setup Phas Disc Up
Step 2: WCDMA Multi Evaluation WCDMA Sig. Config TPC Alg./Step Size
Alg1_1dB
Step 3: WCDMA Multi Evaluation WCDMA Sig. Config TPC Precondition
Min Power
Step 4: WCDMA Multi Evaluation WCDMA Sig. Config TPC Configuration
5 x 000001111
Step 5: WCDMA Multi Evaluation WCDMA Sig. Config TPC TPC State
Execute
Step 6: Change the precondition to alternating:
WCDMA Multi Evaluation WCDMA Sig. Config TPC Precondition
Alternating
Step 7: Reinitiate the measurement by pressing the Restart hardkey.
Step 8: Press "Execute" as described in Step 5.

Repeat steps 7 and 8 until the UE reaches its maximum power.


Fig. 33: Configuring a "phase discontinuity up" measurement.

Fig. 34: UE phase discontinuity measurement results.


Fig. 34 shows the measurement results for phase discontinuity that does not exceed
the limit of 36 degrees.

Remarks:
Test requirements for phase discontinuity measurements:

1) No EVM for any measured slot that is greater than or equal to 20 dBm may exceed
17.5 %.
2) No frequency error for any measured slot may exceed (0.1 ppm + 10 Hz).
3) The phase discontinuity measurements made between any two adjacent slots
must be less than or equal to 36 degrees. If a phase discontinuity measurement is
greater than 36 degrees and less than or equal to 66 degrees, the next four
measurements must be less than or equal to 36 degrees.
No measurement may exceed 66 degrees.
Rel-99 Receiver Characteristics

Generic Call Setup for Receiver Characteristics

3 Rel-99 Receiver Characteristics
3.1 Generic Call Setup for Receiver Characteristics
All parameters for receiver characteristics are defined using the DL reference
measurement channel (12.2 kbps) as specified in 3GPP TS 34.121, Annex C.3.1,
unless stated otherwise.

CMW500:
WCDMA-UE Signaling Connection Setup UE term Connect DCH (Dedicated
Chn.) Type RMC
BS Signal Circuit Switched RMC Settings Reference Channel Type 12.2
kbps Downlink/Uplink

All receiver characteristic parameters are defined using the common RF receiver test
conditions as specified in 3GPP TS 34.121, Annex E.3.2, unless stated otherwise.
Table 4 (physical downlink channels transmitted during a connection, Table E.3.2.1 of
3GPP TS 34.121[1]) shows the common RF receiver test conditions.

CMW500:
BS Signal Downlink Physical Channels P-CPICH 3.3 dB
BS Signal Downlink Physical Channels P-CCPCH 5.3 dB
BS Signal Downlink Physical Channels P-SCH 8.3 dB
BS Signal Downlink Physical Channels S-SCH 8.3 dB
BS Signal Downlink Physical Channels PICH 8.3 dB

These downlink physical channels can be configured in the R&S
CMW500 by referring
to Fig. 3.

3.2 Reference Sensitivity Level (3GPP TS 34.121, 6.2)
The reference sensitivity level <REFSENS> is the minimum mean power received at
the UE antenna port at which the bit error ratio (BER) shall not exceed 0.001. A lack of
reception sensitivity decreases the coverage area at the far side from Node B.

A DL reference measurement channel (12.2 kbps) is setup as specified in section 3.1.
The power level of downlink physical channels relative to Ior are set up according to
Table 16 (downlink physical channels transmitted without dedicated connection, Table
E.2.2 of 3GPP TS 34.121[1]). The UE is switched on and a call is setup.
DPCH and Ior are setup according to Table 5 (reference sensitivity level, Table 6.2.2 of
3GPP TS 34.121[1]), and the BER is measured.
Recall RX_meas.dfl and establish a CS call.

Reference Sensitivity Level (3GPP TS 34.121, 6.2)

Table 16: Downlink physical channels transmitted without a dedicated connection.

CMW500:
WCDMA-UE Signaling Config RF Settings RF Downlink Power (Ior)
106 dBm
WCDMA-UE Signaling Config Physical Downlink Settings P-CPICH 3.9 dB
WCDMA-UE Signaling Config Physical Downlink Settings P-CCPCH
8.3 dB
WCDMA-UE Signaling Config Physical Downlink Settings S-CCPCH
5.3 dB
WCDMA-UE Signaling Config Physical Downlink Settings P-SCH 11.3 dB
WCDMA-UE Signaling Config Physical Downlink Settings S-SCH 11.3 dB
WCDMA-UE Signaling Config Physical Downlink Settings PICH 8.3 dB
WCDMA-UE Signaling Config Physical Downlink Settings DPDCH Level
Config 10.3 dB

Fig. 35: Configuring downlink physical channels for the Rx sensitivity test.
Downlink physical channels transmitted without a dedicated connection
Ior Test-dependent power
CPICH CPICH_Ec / Ior = 3.9 dB
P-CCPCH P-CCPCH_Ec / Ior = 8.3 dB
SCH SCH_Ec / Ior = 8.3 dB
PICH PICH_Ec / Ior = 8.3 dB
SCCPCH SCCPCh_Ec/Ior = 5.3 dB


Set the UE to transmit UL max power, as as shown in Fig. 8, before starting the BER
measurement.

The measurement results for the reference sensitivity level is measured in the WCDMA
BER application on the R&S
CMW500.

CMW500:
Tasks WCDMA BER
Tasks WCDMA BER Config Limit [To set the limit values for BER as specified
in the technical standard]

Fig. 36: Configuring the RMC and establishing a call.
Remarks:
The difference between the PCPICH power value that is set on the R&S
CMW500 and
the from UE reported value (CPICH RSCP) indicates if the DL pathloss is properly
compensated.
This is required in order to ensure accurate measurement results for receiver
characteristics such as reference sensitivity.

In the above example, the PCPICH power set on the R&S
CMW is 3.9 dB relative to

Total Output power (Ior), i.e. 106 3.9 = 109.9 dBm
The CPICH RSCP power reported by the UE is 109 dBm to 110 dBm.



Fig. 37 shows measurement results for a reference sensitivity measurement.

Fig. 37: Reference sensitivity measurement results.

The measured BER shall not exceed 0.001.

Maximum Input Level (3GPP TS 34.121, 6.3)

Fig. 38: The user can define tolerance limits for BER measurements.

3.3 Maximum Input Level (3GPP TS 34.121, 6.3)
The maximum input level is defined as the maximum mean power received at the UE
antenna port, for which BER shall not exceed 0.001. An insufficient maximum input
level causes loss of coverage near Node B.

A DL reference measurement channel (12.2 kbps) is setup as described in section 3.1.
Tables 17 and 18 show the test requirements for the maximum input level and downlink
physical channels transmitted during a connection respectively.

Recall RX_meas.dfl. Modify the following configurations, and establish
a CS call.
BS Signal Node-B Settings Output Channel Power (Ior) 106 dBm
BS Signal Downlink Physical Channels P-CPICH 3.9 dB
BS Signal Downlink Physical Channels P-CCPCH 8.3 dB
BS Signal Downlink Physical Channels S-CCPCH 5.3 dB
BS Signal Downlink Physical Channels P-SCH 11.3 dB
BS Signal Downlink Physical Channels S-SCH 11.3 dB

Menus Receiver Quality Applic. 1 BER


Test requirements for the maximum input level
I
or

25.7 dBm / 3.84 MHz
DPCH_Ec / Ior 19 dB
UE transmitted mean power
20 (for Power class 3 and 3bis)
18 (for Power class 4)
dBm
Table 17: Test requirement for maximum input level (Table 6.3.3 of 3GPP TS 34.121 [1])

Note: When S-CPICH is the phase reference in a test condition, the phase of S-CPICH shall be offset by
180 degrees from the P-CPICH's phase. When S-CPICH is not the phase reference, it is not transmitted.
Table 18: Downlink physical channels transmitted during a connection (Table E.3.3 of 3GPP TS
34.121 [1])
CMW500:

WCDMA-UE Signaling Config RF Settings RF Power Downlink Output
P-CPICH P-CPICH_Ec / Ior = 10 dB
S-CPICH S-CPICH_Ec / Ior = 10 dB (Note)
P-CCPCH P-CCPCH_Ec / Ior = 12 dB
SCH SCH_Ec / Ior = 12 dB
PICH PICH_Ec / Ior = 15 dB
DPCH Test-dependent power
OCNS
Power required in order for the total transmit power spectral density of Node B (Ior)
adds up to one


Power (Ior) 25.7 dBm
WCDMA-UE Signaling Config Physical Downlink Settings 25.7 dBm
WCDMA-UE Signaling Config Physical Downlink Settings P-CPICH
10.0 dB
WCDMA-UE Signaling Config Physical Downlink Settings S-CPICH Off
WCDMA-UE Signaling Config Physical Downlink Settings P-CCPCH
12.0 dB
WCDMA-UE Signaling Config Physical Downlink Settings P-SCH 15.0 dB
WCDMA-UE Signaling Config Physical Downlink Settings S-SCH 15.0 dB
WCDMA-UE Signaling Config Physical Downlink Settings PICH 15.0 dB
WCDMA-UE Signaling Config Physical Downlink Settings DPDCH Level
Config 19.0 dB

Fig. 39: Configuring physical downlink channels.

These physical channels for the downlink can be configured in the R&S
CMW500 by
referring to Fig. 39.

This example uses a Power Class 3 UE. Consequently, the device shall be configured
to transmit at a mean power of +20 dBm. Power Control Algorithm 2 with step size
1 dB shall be used to keep the UE output power at the specified output power level
with a 1 dB tolerance.

CMW500:
WCDMA Sig. Config TPC Active TPC Setup Closed Loop
WCDMA Sig. Config TPC Alg./Step Size Alg2_1dB
WCDMA Sig. Config TPC ConfigurationTarget 20.0 dBm


The measurement results for the maximum input level are available in the BER
application of the R&S
CMW500.

CMW500:
Tasks WCDMA BER

Fig. 40 below shows the BER measurement results.

Fig. 40: BER results for the maximum input level.
The measured BER must not exceed 0.001.

Recall MaxInput.dfl and establish a CS call. The measurement results are
available here:
Menus Receiver Quality Applic. 1 BER
Summary of the R&SCMW500 *.dfl Files

Reference Dataset for the R&SCMW500

4 Summary of the R&S
CMW500 *.dfl Files

Table19 below summarizes the available *.dfl files based on R&S
CMW500 firmware
V2.1.20 for UEs that support Operating Band I with Power Class 3 in the 12.2 kbps
RMC downlink/uplink.

4.1 Reference Dataset for the R&S
CMW500

Summary of *.dfl files (Firmware V2.1.20, UE Operating Band I and Power Class
3)
Clause Test parameter *.dfl filename
5.2 Maximum output power TX_meas.dfl
5.3 Frequency error TX_meas.dfl
5.4.2 Inner loop power control in the uplink TX_meas.dfl
5.4.3 Minimum output power TX_meas.dfl
5.8 Occupied bandwidth (OBW) TX_meas.dfl
5.9 Spectrum emission mask TX_meas.dfl
5.10 Adjacent channel leakage power ratio (ACLR) TX_meas.dfl
5.12 Transmit intermodulation TX_meas.dfl
5.13.1 Error vector magnitude (EVM) TX_meas.dfl
5.13.2 Peak code domain error TX_meas.dfl
5.13.3 UE phase discontinuity TX_meas.dfl
6.2 Reference sensitivity level RX_meas.dfl
6.3 Maximum input level MaxInput.dfl
Table 19: Summary of the .dfl files required for each test case.

References


5 References
[1] Technical Specification Group Radio Access Network; User Equipment (UE)
Conformance Specification; 3GPP TS 34.121-1 V 9.5.0 (2011-02)

[2] Technical Specification Group Radio Access Network; Common Test Environments
for User Equipment (UE); 3GPP TS 34.108 V 9.5.0, (2011-02)

[3] Rohde & Schwarz; Application Note: Measurements on 3GPP WCDMA User
Equipment According to Standard TS 34.121, 1CM71

[4] Rohde & Schwarz; Reiner Stuhlfauth; Wideband Code Division Multiple Access,
WCDMA RF measurement with CMW500 radio communication tester

Ordering Information


6 Ordering Information
Ordering information
Type Description Order no.
R&S
CMW500

Wideband Radio Communication Tester

1201.0002K50

R&S
CMW500-PS502
CMW500 Basic Assembly (mainframe), including one RF Converter
Module and one Baseband Measurement Unit, 70 MHz to 3.3 GHz
(selection)
1202.5408.02
R&S
CMW500-S550B Baseband Interconnection, flexible link, for signaling and IQ access 1202.4801.03
R&S
CMW500-S590D RF Frontend 1202.5108.03

R&S
CMW500-S600B CMW500 Frontpanel With Display/Keypad 1201.0102.03

R&S
CMW-B300A Signaling Unit Wideband (SUW), for WCDMA/LTE 1202.6304.02

R&S
CMW500-B612A IEEE Bus Interface, single interface 1202.5608.02

R&S
CMW500-B620A
Digital Video Interface (DVI), only required for units with
display/keypad
1202.5808.02
R&S
CMW500-B690A OCXO Module, basic stability 1202.5908.02

R&S
CMW500-KM400 WCDMA Release 99, TX measurement, uplink 1203.0700.02

R&S
CMW500-KS400

WCDMA Release 99, signaling/network emulation, basic
functionality
1203.0751.02
R&S
CMW500-K410

WCDMA Release 99, signaling/network emulation, advanced
functionality
1203.9807.02
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