5G NR

Downlink Test Model

Updated for 38.104 (v17.9.0 2023-5). Learn more.

The Cell ID is assigned based on the current carrier index, i.e. Carrier 1 use Cell ID 1, Carrier 2 use Cell ID 2.

Remote Command - DL Test Model

User Interface - DL Test Model

Remote Command - DL Test Model

SCPI Command

[:SOURce]:RADio:NR5G:WAVeform[:ARB]:CCARrier<carrier>:CONFig:DTModel "Bandwidth: FR1BW3M|FR1BW5M|FR1BW10M|FR1BW15M|FR1BW20M|FR1BW25M|FR1BW30M|FR1BW35M|FR1BW40M|FR1BW45M|FR1BW50M|FR1BW60M|FR1BW70M|FR1BW80M|FR1BW90M|FR1BW90M|FR1BW100M|FR2BW50M|FR2BW100M|FR2BW200M|FR2BW400M|FR2BW800M|FR2BW1600M|FR2BW2000M, Numerology: MU0|MU1|MU2Ncp|MU3|MU5|MU6, DuplexType: TDD|FDD|BC3|UDEF, TestModel: FR1TM11|FR1TM12|FR1TM2|FR1TM2A|FR1TM2B|FR1TM31|FR1TM31A|FR1TM31B|FR1TM32|FR1TM33|FR2TM11|FR2TM2|FR2TM2A|FR2TM31|FR2TM31A, NumberOfLayers: <integer>, Modulation: QPSK|QAM16|QAM64, PhaseCompensation: AUTO|MANual|OFF, PayloadData: PN23|PN9 TDDSlotAllocation: <string> NumberOfDownlinkSymbols1: <integer>, NumberOfDownlinkSymbols2: <integer>, NumberOfDownlinkSymbols3: <integer>, NumberOfDownlinkSymbols4: <integer>"

SCPI Example

RAD:NR5G:WAV:CCAR:CONF:DTM "Bandwidth: FR1BW90M, Numerology: MU1, DuplexType: TDD, TestModel: FR1TM12, PhaseCompensation:AUTO, PayloadData: PN23"

Couplings

Parameters and default values of DL Test Model Config are listed below:

Bandwidth: FR1BW100M

Numerology: MU1

DuplexType: TDD

TestModel: FR1TM11

NumberOfLayers: 1

Modulation: QAM64

PhaseCompensation: AUTO

PayloadData: PN23

One combined string is needed to be inputted in SCPI command. The format of it is "name: value, name: value …". Default value will be used if parameter is not provided.

The order of parameters does not matter. Parameter's name and value are case sensitive.

If parameter's name is incorrect, error " -224, "Illegal parameter value; xxx is incorrect parameter name." will be generated.

If parameter's type is enum and the supplied enum value is illegal, error " -224, Illegal parameter value; xxx has incorrect value." will be generated.

Notes

Modulation is only visible when TestModel is FR1TM2, FR2TM2 and FR2TM31.

For SCPI user, modulation is only applicable when TestModel is FR1TM2, FR2TM2, FR2TM31 though you can input it even Test Model is not set to proper value.

User Interface - DL Test Model

GUI Location

Apps > 5G NR > Carrier DL > DL Test Model

Bandwidth

Downlink Test Model

Numerology

Test Model

Modulation

Number of Layers

Phase Compensation

DCI/DLSCH Payload Data

Bandwidth

Choices:

Downlink: Based on the Table 5.3.2-1, 5.3.2-2, and 5.3.2-3 in 38.104

Uplink: Based on the Table 5.3.2-1 in 38.101-1 and 38.101-2

Selects the bandwidth configuration for the carrier.

Duplex Type

Choices: TDD | FDD | BC3 CS16/17 in 37.141 | User Defined

Selects the duplex type.

When TDD is selected, several TDD parameters appear below. These TDD parameters are reset to default values whenever numerology changes or FR changes. (The default values are different for each numerology.)

Transmission Periodicity

Sets the periodicity of DL-UL pattern. The choices are related to numerology.

Read-only.

Number of Downlink Slots

Sets the number of consecutive full DL slots at the beginning of each DL-UL pattern. The range is related to the numerology and slot configuration period.

Read-only.

Number of Downlink Symbols

Range: 0 ~ 14 for Normal CP; 0 ~ 12 for Extended CP

Sets the number of consecutive DL symbols in the beginning of the slot following the last full DL slot.

Read-only.

Number of Uplink Slots

Sets the number of consecutive full UL slots at the end of each DL-UL pattern. The range is related to the numerology and slot configuration period.

Read-only.

Number of Uplink Symbols

Range: 0 ~ 14 for Normal CP; 0 ~ 12 for Extended CP

Sets the number of consecutive UL symbols in the end of the slot preceding the first full UL slot.

Read-only.

Number of Special Slots

Displays the number of special slots.

Read-only.

TDD Slot Allocation

Displays the TDD slot allocation for one period.

Read-only.

When BC3 CS16/17 in 37.141 is selected, the valid slots for downlink are set as defined in chapter E.0A in TS 37.141.

Table E.0A-1: Configurations

Field Name

15 kHz SCS

30 kHz SCS

60 kHz SCS

Tdd-UL-DL-Configuration

 

referenceSubcarrierSpacing

15

30

60

Periodicity (ms) for dl-UL-TransmissionPeriodicity

5

5

5

nrofDownlinkSlots

1

2

4

nrofDownlinkSymbols

0

0

0

nrofUplinkSlots

0

0

0

nrofUplinkSymbols

0

0

0

Tdd-UL-DL-ConfigDedicated

 

nrofDownlinkSymbols

For Slot#1: 10

For Slot#3: 6

For Slot#6: 12

For Slot#7: 0

nrofUplinkSymbols

For Slot#1: 2

For Slot#3: 4

For Slot#6: 0

For Slot#7: 8

slotIndex

1

3

6,7

nrofDownlinkSymbols

10

6

12,0

nrofUplinkSymbols

2

4

0,8

slotIndex

2,3

4,5,6,7

8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15

symbols

all Uplink

all Uplink

all Uplink

slotIndex

4

2,8,9

4,5,16,17,18,19

symbols

all Downlink

all Downlink

all Downlink

For 15 kHz SCS, all symbols in slot 0 and slot 4 are used for downlink. 10 symbols in slot 1 are also used for downlink.

For 30 kHz SCS, all symbols in slot 0,1,2,8,9 are used for downlink. 6 symbols in slot 3 are used for downlink.

For 60 kHz SCS, all symbols in slot 0,1,2,3,4,5,16,17,18,19 are downlink. 10 symbols in slot 6 are used for downlink.

When User Defined is selected, there is a parameter “TDD Slot Allocation” that will define a TDD pattern. The pattern contains “D”, “U” and “S”.

If the length of “TDD Slot Allocation” is longer than the required slot in one period, it will be clipped to the number of slots in one period; if the length of “TDD Slot Allocation” is shorter than the required slot in one period, the other slot will not be used.

For “S” slot, there will be one or more parameters “Number of Downlink Symbols #”. There can be a maximum of 4 “S” in “TDD Slot Allocation”, so there can be 4 “Number of Downlink Symbols #” parameters and one for each “S” slots.

Numerology

Selects the numerology of the test model. The choices are related to the selected bandwidth.

Test Model

Choices: NR-FR1-TM1.1 | NR-FR1-TM1.2 | NR-FR1-TM2 | NR-FR1-TM2a | NR-FR1-TM2b |NR-FR1-TM3.1 | NR-FR1-TM3.1a | NR-FR1-TM3.1b |NR-FR1-TM3.2 | NR-FR1-TM3.3 | NR-FR2-TM1.1 | NR-FR2-TM2 | NR-FR2-TM2a | NR-FR2-TM3.1 | NR-FR2-TM3.1a

Default: NR-FR1-TM1.1

Selects the Test Model to configure. The choices are defined in the section 4.9.2 of 38.141. A description of the currently selected test model appears in the hint window directly below.

Modulation

Choices: QPSK | 16QAM | 64QAM

Default: 64QAM

Set the Modulation Type for NR-FR1-TM2, NR-FR2-TM2 or NR-FR2-TM3.1.

Number of Layers

Choices: 1 | 2

Sets the Number of Layers (Rank) for Test Model 1.1, two layers MIMO transmission is used for TAE requirement, single layer is used for others.

Phase Compensation

Choices: Auto | Manual | Off

Default: Auto

Set the phase compensation mode on the baseband signal before upconversion.

Phase compensation is not applicable for PRACH carrier.

Auto: Use the RF frequency from the instrument node.

Manual: Enter the RF frequency manually.

Off: Disable phase compensation on baseband signal.

DCI/DLSCH Payload Data

Choices: PN9 | PN23

Default: PN23

Select the PN type for Downlink Test Model.

DL Test Model Update for 38.104 v17.9.0

Carrier Downlink