TS 38.104 – NR Base Station RF Requirements
3GPP TS 38.104 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR Base Station RF Requirements. Its official 3GPP title is “Base Station (BS) 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 minimum RF characteristics and performance requirements for NR and in-band NB-IoT base stations, covering conducted and radiated operation across FR1 and FR2.
Releases and versions of TS 38.104
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.15.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.23.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.24.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.22.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.104
Category: Radio Access (RF and Radio Transmission). Technology generation: 5G. 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 38.104
- TS 38.213 NR Physical Layer Control Procedures
- TS 38.331 NR Radio Resource Control (RRC)
- TS 36.104 E-UTRA/NB-IoT Base Station RF Requirements
- TS 37.105 AAS Base Station Radio Requirements
- TS 38.212 NR Multiplexing and Channel Coding
- TR 38.901 5G NR Channel Model
- TS 38.101 UE Radio Transmission and Reception
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 37.213 Shared Spectrum Physical Layer Procedures
- TR 38.852 1900MHz NR band for European Rail Mobile Radio
- TR 38.853 900MHz NR Band for European Rail Mobile Radio
- TR 25.942 UTRA RF System Scenarios Specification
Specifications that reference TS 38.104
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 38.331 NR Radio Resource Control (RRC)
- TS 28.622 Generic Network Resource Information Service
- TS 38.413 NG Application Protocol (NGAP) Specification
- TS 28.541 5G Network Resource Model (NRM) Stage 2 and 3
- TS 38.211 NR Physical Channels and Signals
- TS 38.213 NR Physical Layer Control Procedures
- TS 38.215 NR Physical Layer Measurements
- TS 38.214 NR Physical Layer Data Channel Procedures
- TS 38.423 NG-RAN Xn Application Protocol
- TS 38.306 NR UE Radio Access Capability Parameters
- TS 36.423 X2 Application Protocol (X2AP) Specification
Other specifications in the 38 series
- TS 38.101-2 NR FR2 UE RF Requirements
- TS 38.101-3 NR UE Radio Transmission and Reception
- TS 38.101-4 NR UE Radio Transmission and Reception Part 4: Performance
- TS 38.101-5 NR UE Satellite Access RF Requirements
- TS 38.106 NR Repeaters: RF Requirements (TS 38.106)
- TS 38.108 NR NTN SAN RF Requirements
- TS 38.113 BS Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
- TS 38.114 EMC Requirements for NR Repeaters and NCR
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.104?
3GPP TS 38.104 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR Base Station RF Requirements. Defines minimum RF characteristics and performance requirements for NR and in-band NB-IoT base stations, covering conducted and radiated operation across FR1 and FR2.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.104?
TS 38.104 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 38.104 belong to?
TS 38.104 belongs to the Radio Access (RF and Radio Transmission) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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