TS 36.141 – RF Test Methods for LTE and NB-IoT Base Stations
3GPP TS 36.141 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for RF Test Methods for LTE and NB-IoT Base Stations. Its official 3GPP title is “Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA)”. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.1.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies RF test methods and conformance requirements for LTE and NB-IoT base stations in FDD/TDD modes.
Releases and versions of TS 36.141
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.15.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.21.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.22.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.15.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.16.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.15.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.18.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.15.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.12.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.13.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 36.141
Category: Testing (Physical Layer). Technology generation: 4G. 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 36.141
- TR 25.942 UTRA RF System Scenarios Specification
- TS 36.211 E-UTRA Physical Layer Specifications
- TS 36.212 E-UTRA Physical Layer Procedures
- TR 36.942 E-UTRA System Scenarios Specification
- TS 25.104 UTRA FDD Base Station RF Characteristics
- TS 36.213 LTE Physical Layer Procedures
- TS 25.141 UTRA FDD Base Station RF Conformance Testing
- TS 37.141 RF Test Methods and Conformance for Multi-Standard Radio Base Stations
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
Specifications that reference TS 36.141
- TS 36.104 E-UTRA/NB-IoT Base Station RF Requirements
- TS 38.141 BS Conformance Testing
- TS 37.141 RF Test Methods and Conformance for Multi-Standard Radio Base Stations
- TR 37.941 RF Conformance Testing Background for Radiated BS Requirements
- TS 37.105 AAS Base Station Radio Requirements
- TS 37.113 EMC Requirements for Multi-Standard Radio Base Stations
- TS 37.145 AAS Base Station Radiated Requirements
- TS 36.113 EMC Requirements for E-UTRA Base Stations
- TS 36.143 E-UTRA FDD Repeater RF Testing
- TS 36.181 RF Test Methods and Conformance for Satellite Access Nodes
- TR 36.903 Test Tolerances for RRM Testing
- TS 36.117 E-UTRA Relay RF Test Methods & Requirements
Other specifications in the 36 series
- TS 36.116 E-UTRA Relay RF Requirements
- TS 36.117 E-UTRA Relay RF Test Methods & Requirements
- TS 36.124 EMC for E-UTRA User Equipment
- TS 36.133 LTE Radio Resource Management Requirements
- TS 36.143 E-UTRA FDD Repeater RF Testing
- TS 36.171 A-GNSS Minimum Performance Requirements for UE
- TS 36.181 RF Test Methods and Conformance for Satellite Access Nodes
- TS 36.201 LTE Physical Layer General Description
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 36.141?
3GPP TS 36.141 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for RF Test Methods for LTE and NB-IoT Base Stations. Specifies RF test methods and conformance requirements for LTE and NB-IoT base stations in FDD/TDD modes.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 36.141?
TS 36.141 is published in 12 releases, from Rel-8 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.1.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 36.141 belong to?
TS 36.141 belongs to the Testing (Physical Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 4G networks.
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