TS 38.106 – NR Repeaters: RF Requirements (TS 38.106)
3GPP TS 38.106 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR Repeaters: RF Requirements (TS 38.106). Its official 3GPP title is “NR Repeater Radio Transmission and Reception”. It is published in 4 releases (Rel-17 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.0.0 in Rel-20.
Defines minimum RF characteristics for NR RF repeaters and network controlled repeaters (NCR-Fwd and NCR-MT) in FR1 and FR2, covering conducted and OTA requirements.
Releases and versions of TS 38.106
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.12.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.12.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.106
Category: Radio Access (Repeater RF Requirements). 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: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 38.106
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 36.104 E-UTRA/NB-IoT Base Station RF Requirements
- TS 38.174 NR Integrated Access and Backhaul Requirements
- TS 38.331 NR Radio Resource Control (RRC)
- TS 38.213 NR Physical Layer Control Procedures
- TS 38.321 NR MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 38.211 NR Physical Channels and Signals
- TS 38.306 NR UE Radio Access Capability Parameters
- TS 38.214 NR Physical Layer Data Channel Procedures
- TR 38.901 5G NR Channel Model
- TS 38.104 NR Base Station RF Requirements
- TS 38.101 UE Radio Transmission and Reception
Specifications that reference TS 38.106
Other specifications in the 38 series
- 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 38.104 NR Base Station RF Requirements
- 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
- TS 38.115 Repeater Conformance Testing Part 1: Conducted
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.106?
3GPP TS 38.106 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR Repeaters: RF Requirements (TS 38.106). Defines minimum RF characteristics for NR RF repeaters and network controlled repeaters (NCR-Fwd and NCR-MT) in FR1 and FR2, covering conducted and OTA requirements.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.106?
TS 38.106 is published in 4 releases, from Rel-17 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.0.0 (Rel-20).
What category does TS 38.106 belong to?
TS 38.106 belongs to the Radio Access (Repeater RF Requirements) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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