TS 36.108 – Satellite Access Node RF Requirements
3GPP TS 36.108 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Satellite Access Node RF Requirements. Its official 3GPP title is “Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA)”. It is published in 3 releases (Rel-18 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.0.0 in Rel-20.
Defines minimum RF characteristics and performance requirements for Satellite Access Nodes supporting LTE, NB-IoT NTN, NR in-band operation, and LTE-based 5G Broadcast via geosynchronous satellites.
Releases and versions of TS 36.108
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.12.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 36.108
Category: Radio Access (RF Requirements). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Expert. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 36.108
Specifications that reference TS 36.108
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 36.214 E-UTRA Physical Layer Measurements
- TS 36.521 E-UTRA UE Conformance Testing for Satellite Access
- TS 38.108 NR NTN SAN RF Requirements
- TS 36.102 E-UTRA UE Satellite Access Requirements
- TS 38.181 NR Satellite Access Node RF Conformance Testing
- TS 36.181 RF Test Methods and Conformance for Satellite Access Nodes
- TR 37.911 3GPP 5G NTN Self-Evaluation Report
Other specifications in the 36 series
- TS 36.101 LTE UE Radio Transmission and Reception
- TS 36.102 E-UTRA UE Satellite Access Requirements
- TS 36.104 E-UTRA/NB-IoT Base Station RF Requirements
- TS 36.106 E-UTRA FDD Repeater RF Characteristics
- TS 36.111 LMU Requirements for UTDOA Positioning
- TS 36.112 E-UTRAN LMU Conformance Requirements
- TS 36.113 EMC Requirements for E-UTRA Base Stations
- TS 36.116 E-UTRA Relay RF Requirements
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 36.108?
3GPP TS 36.108 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Satellite Access Node RF Requirements. Defines minimum RF characteristics and performance requirements for Satellite Access Nodes supporting LTE, NB-IoT NTN, NR in-band operation, and LTE-based 5G Broadcast via geosynchronous satellites.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 36.108?
TS 36.108 is published in 3 releases, from Rel-18 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.0.0 (Rel-20).
What category does TS 36.108 belong to?
TS 36.108 belongs to the Radio Access (RF Requirements) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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