TS 38.113 – BS Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
3GPP TS 38.113 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for BS Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). Its official 3GPP title is “Base Station (BS) ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC)”. It is published in 5 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.2.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies EMC requirements, procedures, test conditions and criteria for NR and NR with NB-IoT in-band operation base stations and ancillary equipment.
Releases and versions of TS 38.113
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.11.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.20.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.113
Category: Testing (Electromagnetic Compatibility). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
- Network operators
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 38.113
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 37.105 AAS Base Station Radio Requirements
- TS 38.101 UE Radio Transmission and Reception
- TS 38.104 NR Base Station RF Requirements
- TS 38.141 BS Conformance Testing
- TS 37.113 EMC Requirements for Multi-Standard Radio Base Stations
- TS 37.114 EMC for Active Antenna System Base Stations
Specifications that reference TS 38.113
Other specifications in the 38 series
- 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)
- TS 38.108 NR NTN SAN RF Requirements
- TS 38.114 EMC Requirements for NR Repeaters and NCR
- TS 38.115 Repeater Conformance Testing Part 1: Conducted
- TS 38.115-1 NR Repeater Conducted Conformance Testing
- TS 38.115-2 NR Repeater Radiated Conformance Testing (Part 2)
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.113?
3GPP TS 38.113 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for BS Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). Specifies EMC requirements, procedures, test conditions and criteria for NR and NR with NB-IoT in-band operation base stations and ancillary equipment.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.113?
TS 38.113 is published in 5 releases, from Rel-15 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.2.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 38.113 belong to?
TS 38.113 belongs to the Testing (Electromagnetic Compatibility) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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