TS 38.101-3 – NR UE Radio Transmission and Reception
3GPP TS 38.101-3 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR UE Radio Transmission and Reception. Its official 3GPP title is “User Equipment (UE) radio transmission and reception”. It is published in 6 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.1.0 in Rel-20.
Defines 5G NR UE radio transmission requirements for carrier aggregation, dual connectivity, V2X, power control, and transmitter performance across FR1 and FR2.
Releases and versions of TS 38.101-3
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.15.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.23.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.28.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.29.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.101-3
Category: Radio Access (UE RF Requirements). 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: Expert. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Other specifications in the 38 series
- TS 38.101 UE Radio Transmission and Reception
- TS 38.101-1 NR UE RF Requirements (FR1)
- TS 38.101-2 NR FR2 UE RF Requirements
- TS 38.101-4 NR UE Radio Transmission and Reception Part 4: Performance
- TS 38.101-5 NR UE Satellite Access RF Requirements
- TS 38.104 NR Base Station RF Requirements
- TS 38.106 NR Repeaters: RF Requirements (TS 38.106)
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.101-3?
3GPP TS 38.101-3 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR UE Radio Transmission and Reception. Defines 5G NR UE radio transmission requirements for carrier aggregation, dual connectivity, V2X, power control, and transmitter performance across FR1 and FR2.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.101-3?
TS 38.101-3 is published in 6 releases, from Rel-15 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.1.0 (Rel-20).
What category does TS 38.101-3 belong to?
TS 38.101-3 belongs to the Radio Access (UE RF Requirements) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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