ETSI EN 303 687 V1.1.1 (2023-06)

Draft ETSI EN 303 687 V1.1.0 (2023-03)

HARMONISED EUROPEAN STANDARD
6 GHz WAS/RLAN;
Harmonised Standard for access to radio spectrum

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2 Draft ETSI EN 303 687 V1.1.0 (2023-03)

Reference
DEN/BRAN-230021
Keywords
access, broadband, LAN, radio, regulation, testing
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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights . 8
Foreword . 8
Modal verbs terminology . 9
Introduction . 9
1 Scope . 10
2 References . 10
2.1 Normative references . 10
2.2 Informative references . 11
3 Definition of terms, symbols and abbreviations . 12
3.1 Terms . 12
3.2 Symbols . 13
3.3 Abbreviations . 14
4 Technical requirements specifications . 15
4.1 Environmental profile . 15
4.2 Equipment categories . 15
4.2.1 Description of categories . 15
4.2.2 LPI category. 15
4.2.3 VLP category . 15
4.3 Conformance requirements . 16
4.3.1 Nominal centre frequencies and nominal bandwidth . 16
4.3.1.1 General . 16
4.3.1.2 Definition . 16
4.3.1.3 Limits . 16
4.3.1.4 Conformance . 16
4.3.2 RF output power . 16
4.3.2.1 Definition . 16
4.3.2.2 Limits . 17
4.3.2.3 Conformance . 17
4.3.3 Power Spectral Density . 17
4.3.3.1 Definition . 17
4.3.3.2 Limits . 17
4.3.3.3 VLP NB usage with a PSD above 1 dBm/MHz . 17
4.3.3.4 Conformance . 17
4.3.4 Transmitter unwanted emissions . 18
4.3.4.1 Transmitter unwanted emissions in the out-of-band domain . 18
4.3.4.1.1 Definition. 18
4.3.4.1.2 Limits . 18
4.3.4.1.3 Conformance . 18
4.3.4.2 Transmitter unwanted emissions in the spurious domain . 18
4.3.4.2.1 Definition. 18
4.3.4.2.2 Limits . 18
4.3.4.2.3 Conformance . 19
4.3.4.3 Transmitter unwanted emissions within the 6 GHz WAS/RLAN band . 19
4.3.4.3.1 Definition. 19
4.3.4.3.2 Limits . 19
4.3.4.3.3 Conformance . 21
4.3.5 Receiver spurious emissions . 22
4.3.5.1 Definition . 22
4.3.5.2 Limits . 22
4.3.5.3 Conformance . 22
4.3.6 Channel access mechanism . 22
4.3.6.1 Applicability. 22
4.3.6.2 Definition . 22
4.3.6.3 Requirements and limits . 22
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4.3.6.3.1 Channel access mechanism for Frame Based Equipment (FBE) . 22
4.3.6.3.2 Channel access mechanism for Load Based Equipment (LBE) . 24
4.3.6.3.3 ED Threshold level (Energy Detection Threshold level, FBE and LBE) . 29
4.3.6.3.4 Short Control Signalling transmissions (FBE and LBE) . 30
4.3.6.4 Conformance . 30
4.3.7 Receiver blocking . 30
4.3.7.1 Definition . 30
4.3.7.2 Performance criteria . 30
4.3.7.3 Limits . 30
4.3.7.4 Conformance . 31
4.3.8 Receiver selectivity . 31
4.3.8.1 Definition . 31
4.3.8.2 Performance criteria . 32
4.3.8.3 Limits . 32
4.3.8.4 Conformance . 32
4.3.9 Mechanical and electrical design . 32
4.3.9.1 Power feeding . 32
4.3.9.1.1 Description of types of power supply . 32
4.3.9.1.2 Wired power connection equipment . 33
4.3.9.2 Antenna design . 33
4.3.9.2.1 Description of types of antenna design . 33
4.3.9.2.2 Integral antenna . 33
4.3.9.3 Conformance . 33
4.3.10 User Access Restrictions . 33
4.3.10.1 Definition . 33
4.3.10.2 Requirements . 33
4.3.10.3 Conformance . 33
5 Testing for compliance with technical requirements . 34
5.1 Environmental conditions for testing . 34
5.1.1 Introduction. 34
5.1.2 Normal test conditions . 34
5.1.2.1 Normal temperature and humidity . 34
5.1.2.2 Normal power source . 34
5.1.3 Extreme test conditions . 34
5.2 Interpretation of the measurement results . 34
5.3 Definition of other test conditions . 35
5.3.1 Test sequences . 35
5.3.2 Test channels . 35
5.3.3 Antennas . 36
5.3.3.1 Integrated and dedicated antennas . 36
5.3.3.2 Transmit operating modes . 36
5.3.3.2.1 Operating mode 1 (single antenna) . 36
5.3.3.2.2 Operating mode 2 (multiple antennas, no beamforming) . 37
5.3.3.2.3 Operating mode 3 (multiple antennas, with beamforming) . 37
5.3.4 Presentation of equipment . 37
5.3.5 Measurement methods . 37
5.4 Essential radio test suites . 38
5.4.1 Product information . 38
5.4.2 Nominal centre frequencies . 39
5.4.2.1 Test conditions . 39
5.4.2.2 Test methods . 39
5.4.2.2.1 Conducted measurement. 39
5.4.2.2.2 Radiated measurement . 40
5.4.2.2.3 Test fixture measurement . 40
5.4.3 RF output power . 40
5.4.3.1 Test conditions . 40
5.4.3.2 Test methods . 41
5.4.3.2.1 Conducted measurement. 41
5.4.3.2.2 Radiated measurement . 42
5.4.3.2.3 Test fixture measurement . 43
5.4.4 Power Spectral Density . 43
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5.4.4.1 Test conditions . 43
5.4.4.2 Test methods . 43
5.4.4.2.1 Conducted measurement. 43
5.4.4.2.2 Radiated measurement . 46
5.4.4.2.3 Test fixture measurement . 46
5.4.5 Transmitter unwanted emissions outside the 6 GHz WAS/RLAN band . 46
5.4.5.1 Test conditions . 46
5.4.5.2 Test method . 46
5.4.5.2.1 Conducted measurement. 46
5.4.5.2.2 Radiated measurement . 49
5.4.5.2.3 Test fixture measurement . 49
5.4.6 Transmitter unwanted emissions within the 6 GHz WAS/RLAN band . 49
5.4.6.1 Test conditions . 49
5.4.6.2 Test method . 49
5.4.6.2.1 Conducted measurement. 49
5.4.6.2.2 Radiated measurement . 51
5.4.6.2.3 Test fixture measurement . 51
5.4.7 Receiver spurious emissions . 51
5.4.7.1 Test conditions . 51
5.4.7.2 Test methods . 52
5.4.7.2.1 Conducted measurement. 52
5.4.7.2.2 Radiated measurement . 54
5.4.7.2.3 Test fixture measurement . 54
5.4.8 Channel access mechanism . 54
5.4.8.1 Test conditions . 54
5.4.8.2 Test method for FBE . 54
5.4.8.2.1 Additional test conditions . 54
5.4.8.2.2 Conducted measurements . 54
5.4.8.2.3 Generic test procedure for measuring channel/frequency usage . 58
5.4.8.2.4 Radiated measurements . 58
5.4.8.2.5 Test fixture measurement . 59
5.4.8.3 Test method for LBE . 59
5.4.8.3.1 Additional test conditions . 59
5.4.8.3.2 Conducted measurements . 59
5.4.8.3.3 Generic test procedure for measuring channel/frequency usage . 67
5.4.8.3.4 Radiated measurements . 67
5.4.8.3.5 Test fixture measurement . 68
5.4.9 Receiver blocking . 68
5.4.9.1 Test conditions . 68
5.4.9.2 Test methods . 68
5.4.9.2.1 Conducted measurement. 68
5.4.9.2.2 Radiated measurement . 69
5.4.9.2.3 Test fixture measurement . 69
5.4.10 Receiver selectivity . 70
5.4.10.1 Test conditions . 70
5.4.10.2 Test methods . 70
5.4.10.2.1 Conducted measurement. 70
5.4.10.2.2 Radiated measurements . 71
5.4.10.2.3 Test fixture measurement . 71
5.4.11 Mechanical and electrical design . 72
5.4.12 VLP NB operation with a PSD exceeding 1 dBm/MHz . 72
5.4.12.1 Test conditions . 72
5.4.12.2 Test methods . 72
5.4.12.2.1 Conducted measurements . 72
5.4.12.2.2 Radiated measurements . 73
5.4.12.2.3 Test fixture measurement . 73
5.4.13 Assessment procedure for UAR. 74
5.4.13.1 Introduction . 74
5.4.13.2 Test conditions . 74
5.4.13.3 Test Method . 74
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Annex A (informative): Relationship between the present document and the essential
requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU . 75
Annex B (normative): Test sites and arrangements for radiated measurements . 77
B.1 Introduction . 77
B.2 Radiated test sites . 77
B.2.1 Open Area Test Site (OATS) . 77
B.2.2 Semi Anechoic Room (SAR) . 78
B.2.3 Fully Anechoic Room (FAR) . 79
B.2.4 Measurement distance . 80
B.3 Antennas . 81
B.3.1 Introduction . 81
B.3.2 Measurement antenna . 81
B.3.3 Substitution antenna . 81
B.4 Test fixture . 81
B.4.1 Introduction . 81
B.4.2 Description of the test fixture . 82
B.4.3 Using the test fixture for relative measurements at the lower and upper extreme temperatures . 82
B.4.4 Using the test fixture for normalized measurements . 82
B.4.5 Using the test fixture for level independent measurements . 83
B.5 Arrangement of the radiated test sites . 83
B.5.1 Introduction . 83
B.5.2 Power supplies for the battery powered UUT . 83
B.5.3 Site preparation . 83
B.6 Coupling of signals . 84
B.6.1 General . 84
B.6.2 Data signals . 84
B.7 Interference signals used for channel access mechanism tests . 84
B.7.1 Additive White Gaussian Noise (AWGN) test signal . 84
B.7.2 OFDM test signal 1 . 84
B.7.3 OFDM test signal 2 . 85
B.7.4 Interference signal characteristics . 85
B.7.4.1 Verification of flatness and bandwidth . 85
B.7.4.2 Measurement of PSD . 86
B.7.5 Waveforms for test signals . 86
Annex C (normative): Procedures for radiated measurements . 87
C.1 Introduction . 87
C.2 Radiated measurements in an OATS or SAR . 87
C.3 Radiated measurements in a FAR . 88
C.4 Substitution measurement . 88
C.5 Testing technical requirements on equipment with an integral antenna . 88
C.5.1 Radio test suites and corresponding test sites . 88
C.5.2 Channel access mechanism testing . 89
C.5.2.1 Introduction. 89
C.5.2.2 Measurement set up . 89
C.5.2.3 Calibration of the measurement set up . 89
C.5.2.4 Test method . 90
C.5.3 Receiver blocking testing . 90
C.5.3.1 Introduction. 90
C.5.3.2 Measurement set up . 90
C.5.3.3 Calibration of the measurement set up . 91
C.5.3.4 Test method . 91
C.5.4 Receiver selectivity testing . 92
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C.5.4.1 Introduction. 92
C.5.4.2 Measurement set up . 92
C.5.4.3 Calibration of the measurement set up . 92
C.5.4.4 Test method . 93
Annex D (informative): Maximum measurement uncertainty . 94
Annex E (informative): Examples of spectrum masks . 95
E.1 Introduction . 95
E.2 Equipment configured for multi-channel operation in groups of four adjacent channels . 95
E.2.1 Example 1 . 95
E.2.2 Example 2 . 95
E.2.3 Example 3 . 96
E.2.4 Example 4 . 96
E.3 Equipment configured for multi-channel operation in 8 adjacent channels . 97
E.3.1 Example 5 . 97
E.3.2 Example 6 . 98
E.3.3 Example 7 . 98
E.3.4 Example 8 . 99
E.3.5 Example 9 . 99
Annex F (informative): Change history . 100
History . 101

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HARMONISED EUROPEAN STANDARD
6 GHz WAS/RLAN;
Harmonised Standard for access to radio spectrum

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Reference
DEN/BRAN-230021
Keywords
access, broadband, LAN, radio, regulation, testing
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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights . 8
Foreword . 8
Modal verbs terminology . 9
Introduction . 9
1 Scope . 10
2 References . 10
2.1 Normative references . 10
2.2 Informative references . 11
3 Definition of terms, symbols and abbreviations . 12
3.1 Terms . 12
3.2 Symbols . 13
3.3 Abbreviations . 14
4 Technical requirements specifications . 15
4.1 Environmental profile . 15
4.2 Equipment categories . 15
4.2.1 Description of categories . 15
4.2.2 LPI category. 15
4.2.3 VLP category . 15
4.3 Conformance requirements . 16
4.3.1 Nominal centre frequencies and nominal bandwidth . 16
4.3.1.1 General . 16
4.3.1.2 Definition . 16
4.3.1.3 Limits . 16
4.3.1.4 Conformance . 16
4.3.2 RF output power . 16
4.3.2.1 Definition . 16
4.3.2.2 Limits . 17
4.3.2.3 Conformance . 17
4.3.3 Power Spectral Density . 17
4.3.3.1 Definition . 17
4.3.3.2 Limits . 17
4.3.3.3 VLP NB usage with a PSD above 1 dBm/MHz . 17
4.3.3.4 Conformance . 17
4.3.4 Transmitter unwanted emissions . 18
4.3.4.1 Transmitter unwanted emissions in the out-of-band domain . 18
4.3.4.1.1 Definition. 18
4.3.4.1.2 Limits . 18
4.3.4.1.3 Conformance . 18
4.3.4.2 Transmitter unwanted emissions in the spurious domain . 18
4.3.4.2.1 Definition. 18
4.3.4.2.2 Limits . 18
4.3.4.2.3 Conformance . 19
4.3.4.3 Transmitter unwanted emissions within the 6 GHz WAS/RLAN band . 19
4.3.4.3.1 Definition. 19
4.3.4.3.2 Limits . 19
4.3.4.3.3 Conformance . 21
4.3.5 Receiver spurious emissions . 22
4.3.5.1 Definition . 22
4.3.5.2 Limits . 22
4.3.5.3 Conformance . 22
4.3.6 Channel access mechanism . 22
4.3.6.1 Applicability. 22
4.3.6.2 Definition . 22
4.3.6.3 Requirements and limits . 22
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4.3.6.3.1 Channel access mechanism for Frame Based Equipment (FBE) . 22
4.3.6.3.2 Channel access mechanism for Load Based Equipment (LBE) . 24
4.3.6.3.3 ED Threshold level (Energy Detection Threshold level, FBE and LBE) . 29
4.3.6.3.4 Short Control Signalling transmissions (FBE and LBE) . 30
4.3.6.4 Conformance . 30
4.3.7 Receiver blocking . 30
4.3.7.1 Definition . 30
4.3.7.2 Performance criteria . 30
4.3.7.3 Limits . 30
4.3.7.4 Conformance . 31
4.3.8 Receiver selectivity . 31
4.3.8.1 Definition . 31
4.3.8.2 Performance criteria . 32
4.3.8.3 Limits . 32
4.3.8.4 Conformance . 32
4.3.9 Mechanical and electrical design . 32
4.3.9.1 Power feeding . 32
4.3.9.1.1 Description of types of power supply . 32
4.3.9.1.2 Wired power connection equipment . 33
4.3.9.2 Antenna design . 33
4.3.9.2.1 Description of types of antenna design . 33
4.3.9.2.2 Integral antenna . 33
4.3.9.3 Conformance . 33
4.3.10 User Access Restrictions . 33
4.3.10.1 Definition . 33
4.3.10.2 Requirements . 33
4.3.10.3 Conformance . 33
5 Testing for compliance with technical requirements . 34
5.1 Environmental conditions for testing . 34
5.1.1 Introduction. 34
5.1.2 Normal test conditions . 34
5.1.2.1 Normal temperature and humidity . 34
5.1.2.2 Normal power source . 34
5.1.3 Extreme test conditions . 34
5.2 Interpretation of the measurement results . 34
5.3 Definition of other test conditions . 35
5.3.1 Test sequences . 35
5.3.2 Test channels . 35
5.3.3 Antennas . 36
5.3.3.1 Integrated and dedicated antennas . 36
5.3.3.2 Transmit operating modes . 36
5.3.3.2.1 Operating mode 1 (single antenna) . 36
5.3.3.2.2 Operating mode 2 (multiple antennas, no beamforming) . 37
5.3.3.2.3 Operating mode 3 (multiple antennas, with beamforming) . 37
5.3.4 Presentation of equipment . 37
5.3.5 Measurement methods . 37
5.4 Essential radio test suites . 38
5.4.1 Product information . 38
5.4.2 Nominal centre frequencies . 39
5.4.2.1 Test conditions . 39
5.4.2.2 Test methods . 39
5.4.2.2.1 Conducted measurement. 39
5.4.2.2.2 Radiated measurement . 40
5.4.2.2.3 Test fixture measurement . 40
5.4.3 RF output power . 40
5.4.3.1 Test conditions . 40
5.4.3.2 Test methods . 41
5.4.3.2.1 Conducted measurement. 41
5.4.3.2.2 Radiated measurement . 42
5.4.3.2.3 Test fixture measurement . 43
5.4.4 Power Spectral Density . 43
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5.4.4.1 Test conditions . 43
5.4.4.2 Test methods . 43
5.4.4.2.1 Conducted measurement. 43
5.4.4.2.2 Radiated measurement . 46
5.4.4.2.3 Test fixture measurement . 46
5.4.5 Transmitter unwanted emissions outside the 6 GHz WAS/RLAN band . 46
5.4.5.1 Test conditions . 46
5.4.5.2 Test method . 46
5.4.5.2.1 Conducted measurement. 46
5.4.5.2.2 Radiated measurement . 49
5.4.5.2.3 Test fixture measurement . 49
5.4.6 Transmitter unwanted emissions within the 6 GHz WAS/RLAN band . 49
5.4.6.1 Test conditions . 49
5.4.6.2 Test method . 49
5.4.6.2.1 Conducted measurement. 49
5.4.6.2.2 Radiated measurement . 51
5.4.6.2.3 Test fixture measurement . 51
5.4.7 Receiver spurious emissions . 51
5.4.7.1 Test conditions . 51
5.4.7.2 Test methods . 52
5.4.7.2.1 Conducted measurement. 52
5.4.7.2.2 Radiated measurement . 54
5.4.7.2.3 Test fixture measurement . 54
5.4.8 Channel access mechanism . 54
5.4.8.1 Test conditions . 54
5.4.8.2 Test method for FBE . 54
5.4.8.2.1 Additional test conditions . 54
5.4.8.2.2 Conducted measurements . 54
5.4.8.2.3 Generic test procedure for measuring channel/frequency usage . 58
5.4.8.2.4 Radiated measurements . 58
5.4.8.2.5 Test fixture measurement . 59
5.4.8.3 Test method for LBE . 59
5.4.8.3.1 Additional test conditions . 59
5.4.8.3.2 Conducted measurements . 59
5.4.8.3.3 Generic test procedure for measuring channel/frequency usage . 67
5.4.8.3.4 Radiated measurements . 67
5.4.8.3.5 Test fixture measurement . 68
5.4.9 Receiver blocking . 68
5.4.9.1 Test conditions . 68
5.4.9.2 Test methods . 68
5.4.9.2.1 Conducted measurement. 68
5.4.9.2.2 Radiated measurement . 69
5.4.9.2.3 Test fixture measurement . 69
5.4.10 Receiver selectivity . 70
5.4.10.1 Test conditions . 70
5.4.10.2 Test methods . 70
5.4.10.2.1 Conducted measurement. 70
5.4.10.2.2 Radiated measurements . 71
5.4.10.2.3 Test fixture measurement . 71
5.4.11 Mechanical and electrical design . 72
5.4.12 VLP NB operation with a PSD exceeding 1 dBm/MHz . 72
5.4.12.1 Test conditions . 72
5.4.12.2 Test methods . 72
5.4.12.2.1 Conducted measurements . 72
5.4.12.2.2 Radiated measurements . 73
5.4.12.2.3 Test fixture measurement . 73
5.4.13 Assessment procedure for UAR. 74
5.4.13.1 Introduction . 74
5.4.13.2 Test conditions . 74
5.4.13.3 Test Method . 74
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Annex A (informative): Relationship between the present document and the essential
requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU . 75
Annex B (normative): Test sites and arrangements for radiated measurements . 77
B.1 Introduction . 77
B.2 Radiated test sites . 77
B.2.1 Open Area Test Site (OATS) . 77
B.2.2 Semi Anechoic Room (SAR) . 78
B.2.3 Fully Anechoic Room (FAR) . 79
B.2.4 Measurement distance . 80
B.3 Antennas . 81
B.3.1 Introduction . 81
B.3.2 Measurement antenna . 81
B.3.3 Substitution antenna . 81
B.4 Test fixture . 81
B.4.1 Introduction . 81
B.4.2 Description of the test fixture . 82
B.4.3 Using the test fixture for relative measurements at the lower and upper extreme temperatures . 82
B.4.4 Using the test fixture for normalized measurements . 82
B.4.5 Using the test fixture for level independent measurements . 83
B.5 Arrangement of the radiated test sites . 83
B.5.1 Introduction . 83
B.5.2 Power supplies for the battery powered UUT . 83
B.5.3 Site preparation . 83
B.6 Coupling of signals . 84
B.6.1 General . 84
B.6.2 Data signals . 84
B.7 Interference signals used for channel access mechanism tests . 84
B.7.1 Additive White Gaussian Noise (AWGN) test signal . 84
B.7.2 OFDM test signal 1 . 84
B.7.3 OFDM test signal 2 . 85
B.7.4 Interference signal characteristics . 85
B.7.4.1 Verification of flatness and bandwidth . 85
B.7.4.2 Measurement of PSD . 86
B.7.5 Waveforms for test signals . 86
Annex C (normative): Procedures for radiated measurements . 87
C.1 Introduction . 87
C.2 Radiated measurements in an OATS or SAR . 87
C.3 Radiated measurements in a FAR . 88
C.4 Substitution measurement . 88
C.5 Testing technical requirements on equipment with an integral antenna . 88
C.5.1 Radio test suites and corresponding test sites . 88
C.5.2 Channel access mechanism testing . 89
C.5.2.1 Introduction. 89
C.5.2.2 Measurement set up . 89
C.5.2.3 Calibration of the measurement set up . 89
C.5.2.4 Test method . 90
C.5.3 Receiver blocking testing . 90
C.5.3.1 Introduction. 90
C.5.3.2 Measurement set up . 90
C.5.3.3 Calibration of the measurement set up . 91
C.5.3.4 Test method . 91
C.5.4 Receiver selectivity testing . 92
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C.5.4.1 Introduction. 92
C.5.4.2 Measurement set up . 92
C.5.4.3 Calibration of the measurement set up . 92
C.5.4.4 Test method . 93
Annex D (informative): Maximum measurement uncertainty . 94
Annex E (informative): Examples of spectrum masks . 95
E.1 Introduction . 95
E.2 Equipment configured for multi-channel operation in groups of four adjacent channels . 95
E.2.1 Example 1 . 95
E.2.2 Example 2 . 95
E.2.3 Example 3 . 96
E.2.4 Example 4 . 96
E.3 Equipment configured for multi-channel operation in 8 adjacent channels . 97
E.3.1 Example 5 . 97
E.3.2 Example 6 . 98
E.3.3 Example 7 . 98
E.3.4 Example 8 . 99
E.3.5 Example 9 . 99
Annex F (informative): Change history . 100
History . 101

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Foreword
This Harmonised European Standard (EN) has been produced by ETSI Technical Committee Broadband Radio Access
Networks (BRAN).
The present document has been prepared under the Commission's standardisation request C(2015) 5376 final [i.2] to
provide one voluntary means of conforming to the essential requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU on the harmonisation
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2023
6 GHz WAS/RLAN - Harmonizirani standard za dostop do radijskega spektra
6 GHz WAS/RLAN Harmonised Standard for access to radio spectrum
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: ETSI EN 303 687 V1.1.1 (2023-06)
ICS:
33.060.01 Radijske komunikacije na Radiocommunications in
splošno general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

HARMONISED EUROPEAN STANDARD
6 GHz WAS/RLAN;
Harmonised Standard for access to radio spectrum

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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights . 8
Foreword . 8
Modal verbs terminology . 9
Introduction . 9
1 Scope . 10
2 References . 10
2.1 Normative references . 10
2.2 Informative references . 11
3 Definition of terms, symbols and abbreviations . 12
3.1 Terms . 12
3.2 Symbols . 13
3.3 Abbreviations . 14
4 Technical requirements specifications . 15
4.1 Environmental profile . 15
4.2 Equipment categories . 15
4.2.1 Description of categories . 15
4.2.2 LPI category. 15
4.2.3 VLP category . 15
4.3 Conformance requirements . 16
4.3.1 Nominal centre frequencies and nominal bandwidth . 16
4.3.1.1 General . 16
4.3.1.2 Definition . 16
4.3.1.3 Limits . 16
4.3.1.4 Conformance . 16
4.3.2 RF output power . 16
4.3.2.1 Definition . 16
4.3.2.2 Limits . 17
4.3.2.3 Conformance . 17
4.3.3 Power Spectral Density . 17
4.3.3.1 Definition . 17
4.3.3.2 Limits . 17
4.3.3.3 VLP NB usage with a PSD above 1 dBm/MHz . 17
4.3.3.4 Conformance . 17
4.3.4 Transmitter unwanted emissions . 18
4.3.4.1 Transmitter unwanted emissions in the out-of-band domain . 18
4.3.4.1.1 Definition. 18
4.3.4.1.2 Limits . 18
4.3.4.1.3 Conformance . 18
4.3.4.2 Transmitter unwanted emissions in the spurious domain . 18
4.3.4.2.1 Definition. 18
4.3.4.2.2 Limits . 18
4.3.4.2.3 Conformance . 19
4.3.4.3 Transmitter unwanted emissions within the 6 GHz WAS/RLAN band . 19
4.3.4.3.1 Definition. 19
4.3.4.3.2 Limits . 19
4.3.4.3.3 Conformance . 21
4.3.5 Receiver spurious emissions . 22
4.3.5.1 Definition . 22
4.3.5.2 Limits . 22
4.3.5.3 Conformance . 22
4.3.6 Channel access mechanism . 22
4.3.6.1 Applicability. 22
4.3.6.2 Definition . 22
4.3.6.3 Requirements and limits . 22
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4.3.6.3.1 Channel access mechanism for Frame Based Equipment (FBE) . 22
4.3.6.3.2 Channel access mechanism for Load Based Equipment (LBE) . 24
4.3.6.3.3 ED Threshold level (Energy Detection Threshold level, FBE and LBE) . 29
4.3.6.3.4 Short Control Signalling transmissions (FBE and LBE) . 30
4.3.6.4 Conformance . 30
4.3.7 Receiver blocking . 30
4.3.7.1 Definition . 30
4.3.7.2 Performance criteria . 30
4.3.7.3 Limits . 30
4.3.7.4 Conformance . 31
4.3.8 Receiver selectivity . 31
4.3.8.1 Definition . 31
4.3.8.2 Performance criteria . 32
4.3.8.3 Limits . 32
4.3.8.4 Conformance . 32
4.3.9 Mechanical and electrical design . 32
4.3.9.1 Power feeding . 32
4.3.9.1.1 Description of types of power supply . 32
4.3.9.1.2 Wired power connection equipment . 33
4.3.9.2 Antenna design . 33
4.3.9.2.1 Description of types of antenna design . 33
4.3.9.2.2 Integral antenna . 33
4.3.9.3 Conformance . 33
4.3.10 User Access Restrictions . 33
4.3.10.1 Definition . 33
4.3.10.2 Requirements . 33
4.3.10.3 Conformance . 33
5 Testing for compliance with technical requirements . 34
5.1 Environmental conditions for testing . 34
5.1.1 Introduction. 34
5.1.2 Normal test conditions . 34
5.1.2.1 Normal temperature and humidity . 34
5.1.2.2 Normal power source . 34
5.1.3 Extreme test conditions . 34
5.2 Interpretation of the measurement results . 34
5.3 Definition of other test conditions . 35
5.3.1 Test sequences . 35
5.3.2 Test channels . 35
5.3.3 Antennas . 36
5.3.3.1 Integrated and dedicated antennas . 36
5.3.3.2 Transmit operating modes . 36
5.3.3.2.1 Operating mode 1 (single antenna) . 36
5.3.3.2.2 Operating mode 2 (multiple antennas, no beamforming) . 37
5.3.3.2.3 Operating mode 3 (multiple antennas, with beamforming) . 37
5.3.4 Presentation of equipment . 37
5.3.5 Measurement methods . 37
5.4 Essential radio test suites . 38
5.4.1 Product information . 38
5.4.2 Nominal centre frequencies . 39
5.4.2.1 Test conditions . 39
5.4.2.2 Test methods . 39
5.4.2.2.1 Conducted measurement. 39
5.4.2.2.2 Radiated measurement . 40
5.4.2.2.3 Test fixture measurement . 40
5.4.3 RF output power . 40
5.4.3.1 Test conditions . 40
5.4.3.2 Test methods . 41
5.4.3.2.1 Conducted measurement. 41
5.4.3.2.2 Radiated measurement . 42
5.4.3.2.3 Test fixture measurement . 43
5.4.4 Power Spectral Density . 43
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5.4.4.1 Test conditions . 43
5.4.4.2 Test methods . 43
5.4.4.2.1 Conducted measurement. 43
5.4.4.2.2 Radiated measurement . 46
5.4.4.2.3 Test fixture measurement . 46
5.4.5 Transmitter unwanted emissions outside the 6 GHz WAS/RLAN band . 46
5.4.5.1 Test conditions . 46
5.4.5.2 Test method . 46
5.4.5.2.1 Conducted measurement. 46
5.4.5.2.2 Radiated measurement . 49
5.4.5.2.3 Test fixture measurement . 49
5.4.6 Transmitter unwanted emissions within the 6 GHz WAS/RLAN band . 49
5.4.6.1 Test conditions . 49
5.4.6.2 Test method . 49
5.4.6.2.1 Conducted measurement. 49
5.4.6.2.2 Radiated measurement . 51
5.4.6.2.3 Test fixture measurement . 51
5.4.7 Receiver spurious emissions . 51
5.4.7.1 Test conditions . 51
5.4.7.2 Test methods . 52
5.4.7.2.1 Conducted measurement. 52
5.4.7.2.2 Radiated measurement . 54
5.4.7.2.3 Test fixture measurement . 54
5.4.8 Channel access mechanism . 54
5.4.8.1 Test conditions . 54
5.4.8.2 Test method for FBE . 54
5.4.8.2.1 Additional test conditions . 54
5.4.8.2.2 Conducted measurements . 54
5.4.8.2.3 Generic test procedure for measuring channel/frequency usage . 58
5.4.8.2.4 Radiated measurements . 58
5.4.8.2.5 Test fixture measurement . 59
5.4.8.3 Test method for LBE . 59
5.4.8.3.1 Additional test conditions . 59
5.4.8.3.2 Conducted measurements . 59
5.4.8.3.3 Generic test procedure for measuring channel/frequency usage . 67
5.4.8.3.4 Radiated measurements . 67
5.4.8.3.5 Test fixture measurement . 68
5.4.9 Receiver blocking . 68
5.4.9.1 Test conditions . 68
5.4.9.2 Test methods . 68
5.4.9.2.1 Conducted measurement. 68
5.4.9.2.2 Radiated measurement . 69
5.4.9.2.3 Test fixture measurement . 69
5.4.10 Receiver selectivity . 70
5.4.10.1 Test conditions . 70
5.4.10.2 Test methods . 70
5.4.10.2.1 Conducted measurement. 70
5.4.10.2.2 Radiated measurements . 71
5.4.10.2.3 Test fixture measurement . 71
5.4.11 Mechanical and electrical design . 72
5.4.12 VLP NB operation with a PSD exceeding 1 dBm/MHz . 72
5.4.12.1 Test conditions . 72
5.4.12.2 Test methods . 72
5.4.12.2.1 Conducted measurements . 72
5.4.12.2.2 Radiated measurements . 73
5.4.12.2.3 Test fixture measurement . 73
5.4.13 Assessment procedure for UAR. 74
5.4.13.1 Introduction . 74
5.4.13.2 Test conditions . 74
5.4.13.3 Test Method . 74
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Annex A (informative): Relationship between the present document and the essential
requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU . 75
Annex B (normative): Test sites and arrangements for radiated measurements . 77
B.1 Introduction . 77
B.2 Radiated test sites . 77
B.2.1 Open Area Test Site (OATS) . 77
B.2.2 Semi Anechoic Room (SAR) . 78
B.2.3 Fully Anechoic Room (FAR) . 79
B.2.4 Measurement distance . 80
B.3 Antennas . 81
B.3.1 Introduction . 81
B.3.2 Measurement antenna . 81
B.3.3 Substitution antenna . 81
B.4 Test fixture . 81
B.4.1 Introduction . 81
B.4.2 Description of the test fixture . 82
B.4.3 Using the test fixture for relative measurements at the lower and upper extreme temperatures . 82
B.4.4 Using the test fixture for normalized measurements . 82
B.4.5 Using the test fixture for level independent measurements . 83
B.5 Arrangement of the radiated test sites . 83
B.5.1 Introduction . 83
B.5.2 Power supplies for the battery powered UUT . 83
B.5.3 Site preparation . 83
B.6 Coupling of signals . 84
B.6.1 General . 84
B.6.2 Data signals . 84
B.7 Interference signals used for channel access mechanism tests . 84
B.7.1 Additive White Gaussian Noise (AWGN) test signal . 84
B.7.2 OFDM test signal 1 . 84
B.7.3 OFDM test signal 2 . 85
B.7.4 Interference signal characteristics . 85
B.7.4.1 Verification of flatness and bandwidth . 85
B.7.4.2 Measurement of PSD . 86
B.7.5 Waveforms for test signals . 86
Annex C (normative): Procedures for radiated measurements . 87
C.1 Introduction . 87
C.2 Radiated measurements in an OATS or SAR . 87
C.3 Radiated measurements in a FAR . 88
C.4 Substitution measurement . 88
C.5 Testing technical requirements on equipment with an integral antenna . 88
C.5.1 Radio test suites and corresponding test sites . 88
C.5.2 Channel access mechanism testing . 89
C.5.2.1 Introduction. 89
C.5.2.2 Measurement set up . 89
C.5.2.3 Calibration of the measurement set up . 89
C.5.2.4 Test method . 90
C.5.3 Receiver blocking testing . 90
C.5.3.1 Introduction. 90
C.5.3.2 Measurement set up . 90
C.5.3.3 Calibration of the measurement set up . 91
C.5.3.4 Test method . 91
C.5.4 Receiver selectivity testing . 92
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C.5.4.1 Introduction. 92
C.5.4.2 Measurement set up . 92
C.5.4.3 Calibration of the measurement set up . 92
C.5.4.4 Test method . 93
Annex D (informative): Maximum measurement uncertainty . 94
Annex E (informative): Examples of spectrum masks . 95
E.1 Introduction . 95
E.2 Equipment configured for multi-channel operation in groups of four adjacent channels . 95
E.2.1 Example 1 . 95
E.2.2 Example 2 . 95
E.2.3 Example 3 . 96
E.2.4 Example 4 . 96
E.3 Equipment configured for multi-channel operation in 8 adjacent channels . 97
E.3.1 Example 5 . 97
E.3.2 Example 6 . 98
E.3.3 Example 7 . 98
E.3.4 Example 8 . 99
E.3.5 Example 9 . 99
Annex F (informative): Change history . 100
History . 101

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