TS 36.521 – E-UTRA UE Conformance Testing for Satellite Access
3GPP TS 36.521 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for E-UTRA UE Conformance Testing for Satellite Access. Its official 3GPP title is “Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA)”. It is published in 2 releases (Rel-18 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.1.1 in Rel-19.
Specifies RF and performance measurement procedures for E-UTRA UE conformance testing supporting satellite access operation.
Releases and versions of TS 36.521
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.1.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.11.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 36.521
Category: Testing (Conformance Testing). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: UE.
Who should read this specification?
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
- test laboratories
Key use cases
- Satellite Access UE Testing
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 36.521
- TS 36.302 E-UTRA Physical Layer Services
- TS 36.321 E-UTRA MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 36.102 E-UTRA UE Satellite Access Requirements
- TS 36.508 Common Test Environments for UE
- TS 36.322 E-UTRA Radio Link Control Protocol Specification
- TS 36.509 EPC Special UE Conformance Testing Functions
- TS 36.323 PDCP Protocol Specification
- TS 24.301 EPS NAS Mobility and Session Management
- TS 36.306 E-UTRA UE Radio Access Capability Parameters
- TR 36.904 UE Radio Reception Test Tolerances
- TS 36.133 LTE Radio Resource Management Requirements
- TR 36.905 Test Points for RF Conformance Testing
Specifications that reference TS 36.521
- TS 38.521 UE Conformance Specification
- TS 36.509 EPC Special UE Conformance Testing Functions
- TS 26.132 Terminal Acoustic Test Methods for Telephony
- TS 38.522 UE Conformance Specification for NR
- TR 38.903 Derivation of Measurement Uncertainties and Test Tolerances for UE Conformance Tests
- TS 36.143 E-UTRA FDD Repeater RF Testing
- TR 36.904 UE Radio Reception Test Tolerances
- TR 37.902 OTA TRP/TRS Measurement for LTE Terminals
- TR 36.903 Test Tolerances for RRM Testing
- TR 36.905 Test Points for RF Conformance Testing
- TR 37.977 MIMO OTA Test Methodology
- TS 36.117 E-UTRA Relay RF Test Methods & Requirements
Other specifications in the 36 series
- TS 36.464 Xw Interface User Plane Protocol
- TS 36.465 Xw User Plane Protocol Specification
- TS 36.508 Common Test Environments for UE
- TS 36.509 EPC Special UE Conformance Testing Functions
- TS 36.521-1 E-UTRA UE Conformance Testing Specification
- TS 36.521-2 E-UTRA UE Conformance: ICS for Radio Transmission and Reception
- TS 36.521-3 E-UTRAN RRC_IDLE State Mobility Test Cases
- TS 36.521-4 E-UTRA UE Conformance: Satellite Access RF & Performance
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 36.521?
3GPP TS 36.521 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for E-UTRA UE Conformance Testing for Satellite Access. Specifies RF and performance measurement procedures for E-UTRA UE conformance testing supporting satellite access operation.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 36.521?
TS 36.521 is published in 2 releases, from Rel-18 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.1.1 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 36.521 belong to?
TS 36.521 belongs to the Testing (Conformance Testing) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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