TR 36.763 – NB-IoT/eMTC Support for Non-Terrestrial Networks
3GPP TR 36.763 is the 3GPP Technical Report for NB-IoT/eMTC Support for Non-Terrestrial Networks. Its official 3GPP title is “Study on Narrow-Band Internet of Things (NB-IoT) / enhanced Machine Type Communication (eMTC) support for Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN)”. It is part of 3GPP Rel-17 (version 17.0.0).
Study on enabling NB-IoT and eMTC over satellite networks, addressing timing, frequency, and protocol adaptations for IoT connectivity via LEO/GEO satellites.
Releases and versions of TR 36.763
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-17 | 17.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TR 36.763
Category: Radio Access (Physical Layer). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: UE.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TR 36.763
- TS 37.340 Overview of Multi-Connectivity Operation using E-UTRA and NR
- TR 45.820 CIoT for Internet of Things
- TS 22.261 5G System Service Requirements
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 36.322 E-UTRA Radio Link Control Protocol Specification
- TS 36.323 PDCP Protocol Specification
- TS 36.304 LTE UE Idle Mode Procedures
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 36.321 E-UTRA MAC Protocol Specification
- TR 38.821 NR Support for Non-Terrestrial Networks
- TR 38.811 Study on NR Support for Non-Terrestrial Networks
Other specifications in the 36 series
- TS 36.759 450 MHz Band for LTE in Region 3
- TS 36.760 LTE Advanced Power Class 2 TDD UE Requirements
- TS 36.761 Extended-Band 12 Study Report
- TR 36.762 410-430 MHz LTE Bands for PPDR/PMR in Europe
- TS 36.764 LTE IoT NTN Operating Bands
- TS 36.766 LTE BS Interference Cancellation Receiver Study
- TR 36.770 Technical Report for High Power UE in LTE Band 14
- TS 36.776 LTE-based 5G Terrestrial Broadcast Study
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TR 36.763?
3GPP TR 36.763 is the 3GPP Technical Report for NB-IoT/eMTC Support for Non-Terrestrial Networks. Study on enabling NB-IoT and eMTC over satellite networks, addressing timing, frequency, and protocol adaptations for IoT connectivity via LEO/GEO satellites.
Which 3GPP releases include TR 36.763?
TR 36.763 is part of 3GPP Rel-17. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 17.0.0 (Rel-17).
What category does TR 36.763 belong to?
TR 36.763 belongs to the Radio Access (Physical Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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