ETSI TS 136 133 V14.24.0 (2024-10)

LTE; Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA); Requirements for support of radio resource management (3GPP TS 36.133 version 14.24.0 Release 14)

RTS/TSGR-0436133veo0

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• Technical Committee: 3GPP RAN 4 - Specification for radio performance
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• Completion Date: 14-Oct-2024

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
LTE;
Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA);
Requirements for support of radio resource management
(3GPP TS 36.133 version 14.24.0 Release 14)

3GPP TS 36.133 version 14.24.0 Release 14 1 ETSI TS 136 133 V14.24.0 (2024-10)

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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights . 2
Legal Notice . 2
Modal verbs terminology . 2
Foreword . 78
1 Scope . 79
2 References . 79
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations . 80
3.1 Definitions . 80
3.2 Symbols . 82
3.3 Abbreviations . 83
3.4 Test tolerances . 85
3.5 Additional notation . 85
3.5.1 Groups of bands . 85
3.6 General . 87
3.6.1 Applicability of requirements in this specification version . 87
4 E-UTRAN RRC_IDLE state mobility. 93
4.1 Cell Selection . 93
4.2 Cell Re-selection . 93
4.2.1 Introduction. 93
4.2.2 Requirements . 93
4.2.2.1 Measurement and evaluation of serving cell . 94
4.2.2.2 Void. 95
4.2.2.3 Measurements of intra-frequency E-UTRAN cells . 95
4.2.2.4 Measurements of inter-frequency E-UTRAN cells . 97
4.2.2.5 Measurements of inter-RAT cells . 99
4.2.2.5.1 Measurements of UTRAN FDD cells. 99
4.2.2.5.2 Measurements of UTRAN TDD cells . 101
4.2.2.5.3 Measurements of GSM cells . 102
4.2.2.5.4 Measurements of HRPD cells . 103
4.2.2.5.5 Measurements of cdma2000 1X . 104
4.2.2.6 Evaluation of cell re-selection criteria. 106
4.2.2.7 Maximum interruption in paging reception . 106
4.2.2.8 void . 106
4.2.2.9 UE measurement capability . 106
4.2.2.9a UE measurement capability (Increased UE carrier monitoring) . 107
4.2.2.10 Reselection to CSG cells . 107
4.2.2.10.1 Reselection from a non CSG to an inter-frequency CSG cell. 107
4.2.2.10.2 Reselection from a non CSG to an inter-RAT UTRAN FDD CSG cell . 108
4.2.2.11 Void. 109
4.2.2.12 Void. 109
4.2.2.13 Void. 109
4.3 Minimization of Drive Tests (MDT) . 109
4.3.1 Introduction. 109
4.3.2 Measurements . 109
4.3.2.1 Requirements . 109
4.3.3 Relative Time Stamp Accuracy . 110
4.3.3.1 Requirements . 110
4.3.4 Relative Time Stamp Accuracy for RRC Connection Establishment Failure Log Reporting . 110
4.3.4.1 Requirements . 110
4.3.5 Relative Time Stamp Accuracy for Radio Link Failure and Handover Failure Log Reporting . 110
4.3.5.1 Requirements for timeSinceFailure. 110
4.4 MBSFN Measurements . 110
4.4.1 Introduction. 110
4.4.2 MBSFN RSRP measurements . 111
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4.4.3 MBSFN RSRQ measurements . 111
4.4.4 MCH BLER measurements . 111
4.5 Proximity-based Services . 111
4.5.1 Introduction. 111
4.5.2 Requirements . 111
4.5.2.1 Interruptions with ProSe Direct Discovery . 111
4.5.2.2 Interruptions with ProSe Direct Communication . 112
4.5.2.3 Initiation/Cease of SLSS transmissions with ProSe Direct Discovery . 112
4.5.2.4 Initiation/Cease of SLSS transmissions with ProSe Direct Communication . 112
4.6 Cell Selection and Re-selection Requirements for UE category NB1 . 113
4.6.1 Cell Selection . 113
4.6.2 Cell Re-selection . 113
4.6.2.1 Measurement and evaluation of serving NB-IoT cell for UE category NB1 in normal coverage . 113
4.6.2.2 Measurements of intra-frequency NB-IoT cells for UE category NB1 in normal coverage . 114
4.6.2.3 Measurement and evaluation of serving NB-IoT cell for UE category NB1 in enhanced coverage . 115
4.6.2.4 Measurements of intra-frequency NB-IoT cells for UE category NB1 in enhanced coverage . 116
4.6.2.5 Measurements of inter-frequency NB cells for UE category NB1 in normal coverage . 117
4.6.2.6 Measurements of inter-frequency NB-IoT cells for UE category NB1 in enhanced coverage . 118
4.6.2.7 Maximum interruption in paging reception in normal coverage . 120
4.6.2.7A Maximum interruption in paging reception in enhanced coverage . 120
4.6.2.8 UE measurement capability . 120
4.7 Cell Selection and Re-selection Requirements for UE category M1 . 120
4.7.1 Cell Selection . 120
4.7.2 Cell Re-selection . 120
4.7.2.1 Cell Re-selection requirements for UE category M1 in normal coverage . 121
4.7.2.1.1 Measurement and evaluation of serving cell for UE category M1 in normal coverage . 121
4.7.2.1.2 Measurements of intra-frequency cells for UE category M1 in normal coverage . 121
4.7.2.1.3 Measurements of inter-frequency cells for UE category M1 in normal coverage . 122
4.7.2.1.4 Maximum allowed layers for multiple monitoring for UE category M1 in normal coverage . 124
4.7.2.1.5 Maximum interruption in paging reception for Category M1 UEs in normal coverage . 124
4.7.2.2 Cell Re-selection requirements for UE category M1 in enhanced coverage . 124
4.7.2.2.1 Measurement and evaluation of serving cell for UE category M1 in enhanced coverage . 124
4.7.2.2.2 Measurements of intra-frequency cells for UE category M1 in enhanced coverage . 125
4.7.2.2.3 Measurements of inter-frequency cells for UE category M1 in enhanced coverage . 127
4.7.2.2.4 Maximum allowed layers for multiple monitoring for UE category M1 in enhanced coverage . 129
4.7.2.2.5 Maximum interruption in paging reception for Category M1 UEs in enhanced coverage . 129
4.8 Idle State Positioning Measurement Requirements for UE category NB1 . 129
4.8.1 OTDOA Intra-Frequency RSTD Measurements for UE category NB1 for normal coverage . 129
4.8.1.1 RSTD Measurement Reporting Delay . 131
4.8.2 OTDOA Intra-Frequency RSTD Measurements for UE category NB1 for enhanced coverage . 131
4.8.2.1 RSTD Measurement Reporting Delay . 132
4.8.3 OTDOA Inter-Frequency RSTD Measurements for UE category NB1 for normal coverage . 133
4.8.3.1 RSTD Measurement Reporting Delay . 134
4.8.4 OTDOA Inter-Frequency RSTD Measurements for UE category NB1 for enhanced coverage . 135
4.8.4.1 RSTD Measurement Reporting Delay . 136
4.8.5 Intra-Frequency E-CID NRSRP and NRSRQ Measurements for UE category NB2 for normal
coverage . 136
4.8.5.1 Measurement Reporting Delay. 137
4.8.6 Intra-Frequency E-CID NRSRP and NRSRQ Measurements for UE category NB2 for enhanced
coverage . 138
4.8.6.1 Measurement Reporting Delay. 139
4.8.7 Inter-Frequency E-CID NRSRP and NRSRQ Measurements for UE category NB2 for normal
coverage . 139
4.8.7.1 Measurement Reporting Delay. 140
4.8.8 Inter-Frequency E-CID NRSRP and NRSRQ Measurements for UE category NB2 for enhanced
coverage . 140
4.8.8.1 Measurement Reporting Delay. 142
5 E-UTRAN RRC_CONNECTED state mobility . 142
5.1 E-UTRAN Handover . 142
5.1.1 Introduction. 142
5.1.2 Requirements . 142
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5.1.2.1 E-UTRAN FDD – FDD . 142
5.1.2.1.1 Handover delay . 142
5.1.2.1.2 Interruption time . 143
5.1.2.2 E-UTRAN FDD – TDD . 144
5.1.2.2.1 (Void) . 144
5.1.2.2.2 (Void) . 144
5.1.2.3 E-UTRAN TDD – FDD . 144
5.1.2.3.1 (Void) . 145
5.1.2.3.2 (Void) . 145
5.1.2.4 E-UTRAN TDD – TDD . 145
5.1.2.4.1 Handover delay . 145
5.1.2.4.2 Interruption time . 145
5.1.2.5 E-UTRAN HD–FDD . 146
5.1.2.5.1 Handover delay . 146
5.1.2.5.2 Interruption time . 147
5.2 Void . 148
5.3 Handover to other RATs . 148
5.3.1 E-UTRAN - UTRAN FDD Handover . 148
5.3.1.1 Introduction . 148
5.3.1.1.1 Handover delay . 148
5.3.1.1.2 Interruption time . 148
5.3.2 E-UTRAN - UTRAN TDD Handover . 149
5.3.2.1 Introduction . 149
5.3.2.2 Requirements . 149
5.3.2.2.1 Handover delay . 149
5.3.2.2.2 Interruption time . 149
5.3.3 E-UTRAN - GSM Handover . 150
5.3.3.1 Introduction . 150
5.3.3.2 Requirements . 150
5.3.3.2.1 Handover delay . 150
5.3.3.2.2 Interruption time . 150
5.4 Handover to Non-3GPP RATs . 151
5.4.1 E-UTRAN – HRPD Handover. 151
5.4.1.1 Introduction . 151
5.4.1.1.1 Handover delay . 151
5.4.1.1.2 Interruption time . 151
5.4.2 E-UTRAN – cdma2000 1X Handover . 152
5.4.2.1 Introduction . 152
5.4.2.1.1 Handover delay . 152
5.4.2.1.2 Interruption time . 152
5.5 E-UTRAN Handover for Cat-M1 UEs . 152
5.5.1 Introduction. 152
5.5.2 Requirements in CEModeA . 152
5.5.2.1 E-UTRAN FDD – FDD for Cat-M1 FDD UEs . 152
5.5.2.1.1 Handover delay . 152
5.5.2.1.2 Interruption time . 153
5.5.2.2 E-UTRAN FDD – FDD for Cat-M1 HD – FDD UEs . 153
5.5.2.3 E-UTRAN TDD – TDD for Cat-M1 TDD UEs . 153
5.5.2.3.1 Void . 154
5.5.2.3.2 Void . 154
5.5.3 Requirements in CEModeB . 154
5.5.3.1 E-UTRAN FDD – FDD for Cat-M1 FDD UEs . 154
5.5.3.1.1 Handover delay . 154
5.5.3.1.2 Interruption time . 154
5.5.3.2 E-UTRAN FDD – FDD for Cat-M1 HD – FDD UEs . 155
5.5.3.3 E-UTRAN TDD – TDD for Cat-M1 TDD UEs . 155
5.6 Void . 155
6 RRC Connection Mobility Control . 155
6.1 RRC Re-establishment . 155
6.1.1 Introduction. 155
6.1.2 Requirements . 155
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6.1.2.1 UE Re-establishment delay requirement . 155
6.2 Random Access . 156
6.2.1 Introduction. 156
6.2.2 Requirements . 156
6.2.2.1 Contention based random access . 156
6.2.2.1.1 Correct behaviour when receiving Random Access Response reception . 156
6.2.2.1.2 Correct behaviour when not receiving Random Access Response reception . 156
6.2.2.1.3 Correct behaviour when receiving a NACK on msg3 . 156
6.2.2.1.4 Void . 156
6.2.2.1.5 Correct behaviour when receiving a message over Temporary C-RNTI . 156
6.2.2.1.6 Correct behaviour when contention Resolution timer expires . 156
6.2.2.2 Non-Contention based random access . 157
6.2.2.2.1 Correct behaviour when receiving Random Access Response . 157
6.2.2.2.2 Correct behaviour when not receiving Random Access Response . 157
6.2.3 Requirements for Cat-M1 UEs . 157
6.3 RRC Connection Release with Redirection . 157
6.3.1 Introduction. 157
6.3.2 Requirements . 157
6.3.2.1 RRC connection release with redirection to UTRAN FDD . 157
6.3.2.2 RRC connection release with redirection to GERAN . 158
6.3.2.3 RRC connection release with redirection to UTRAN TDD . 158
6.4 CSG Proximity Indication for E-UTRAN and UTRAN . 159
6.4.1 Introduction. 159
6.4.2 Requirements . 159
6.5 RRC Re-establishment for NB-IoT UEs . 159
6.5.1 Introduction. 159
6.5.2 Requirements . 159
6.5.2.1 UE Re-establishment delay requirement in normal coverage . 159
6.5.2.2 UE Re-establishment delay requirement in enhanced coverage. 160
6.6 Random Access for UE category NB1 . 160
6.6.1 Introduction. 160
6.6.2 Requirements . 160
6.6.2.1 Correct behaviour when receiving Random Access Response reception . 161
6.6.2.2 Correct behaviour when not receiving Random Access Response reception . 161
6.6.2.3 Correct behaviour when receiving a NACK on msg3 . 161
6.6.2.4 Correct behaviour when receiving a message over Temporary C-RNTI . 161
6.6.2.5 Correct behaviour when contention Resolution timer expires . 161
6.6.2.6 MSG3-based channel quality report for UE Category NB1 . 161
6.6.3 Requirements for NPRACH configuration . 162
6.7 RRC Re-establishment for Cat-M1 UEs . 162
6.7.1 Introduction. 162
6.7.2 Requirements . 162
6.7.2.1 UE Re-establishment delay requirement for CEModeA . 162
6.7.2.2 UE Re-establishment delay requirement for CEModeB . 163
6.8 RRC Connection Release with Redirection for Cat-M1 UEs . 163
6.8.1 Introduction. 163
6.8.2 Requirements . 163
6.8.2.1 RRC connection release with redirection to E-UTRAN with CE Mode A . 163
6.9 RRC Connection Redirection to Non-anchor Carrier in NB-IoT . 164
6.9.1 Introduction. 164
6.9.2 Requirements . 164
7 Timing and signalling characteristics . 165
7.1 UE transmit timing . 165
7.1.1 Introduction. 165
7.1.2 Requirements . 165
7.2 UE timer accuracy . 166
7.2.1 Introduction. 166
7.2.2 Requirements . 166
7.3 Timing Advance . 167
7.3.1 Introduction. 167
7.3.2 Requirements . 167
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7.3.2.1 Timing Advance adjustment delay . 167
7.3.2.2 Timing Advance adjustment accuracy . 167
7.4 Cell phase synchronization accuracy (TDD) . 167
7.4.1 Definition . 167
7.4.2 Minimum requirements . 167
7.5 Synchronization Requirements for E-UTRAN to 1xRTT and HRPD Handovers . 168
7.5.1 Introduction. 168
7.5.2 eNodeB Synchronization Requirements . 168
7.5.2.1 Synchronized E-UTRAN . 168
7.5.2.2 Non-Synchronized E-UTRAN . 168
7.6 Radio Link Monitoring . 168
7.6.1 Introduction. 168
7.6.2 Requirements . 170
7.6.2.1 Minimum requirement when no DRX is used . 170
7.6.2.2 Minimum requirement when DRX is used . 170
7.6.2.3 Minimum requirement at transitions . 172
7.6.2.4 Minimum requirement during SI Acquisition with autonomous gaps . 172
7.6.2.5 Minimum requirement under IDC Interference . 172
7.7 SCell Activation and Deactivation Delay for E-UTRA Carrier Aggregation . 172
7.7.1 Introduction. 172
7.7.2 SCell Activ
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