TS 38.115 – Repeater Conformance Testing Part 1: Conducted
3GPP TS 38.115 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Repeater Conformance Testing Part 1: Conducted. Its official 3GPP title is “Repeater conformance testing - Part 1: Conducted conformance testing”. It is published in 3 releases (Rel-17 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.4.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies RF test methods and conformance requirements for NR repeaters (type 1-C, NCR 1-C/H) focusing on conducted testing.
Releases and versions of TS 38.115
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.11.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.115
Primary function: Requirements and Test Methods. Category: Testing (Conducted Conformance Testing). 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 38.115
- TR 37.941 RF Conformance Testing Background for Radiated BS Requirements
- TR 25.942 UTRA RF System Scenarios Specification
- TS 38.214 NR Physical Layer Data Channel Procedures
- TS 38.101 UE Radio Transmission and Reception
- TR 38.901 5G NR Channel Model
- TS 38.211 NR Physical Channels and Signals
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 38.521 UE Conformance Specification
- TS 38.176 IAB Conformance Testing
- TS 38.331 NR Radio Resource Control (RRC)
- TS 38.106 NR Repeaters: RF Requirements (TS 38.106)
- TS 38.104 NR Base Station RF Requirements
Specifications that reference TS 38.115
Other specifications in the 38 series
- 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
- TS 38.115-1 NR Repeater Conducted Conformance Testing
- TS 38.115-2 NR Repeater Radiated Conformance Testing (Part 2)
- TS 38.124 NR UE EMC Requirements
- TS 38.133 NR Radio Resource Management Requirements
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.115?
3GPP TS 38.115 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Repeater Conformance Testing Part 1: Conducted. Specifies RF test methods and conformance requirements for NR repeaters (type 1-C, NCR 1-C/H) focusing on conducted testing.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.115?
TS 38.115 is published in 3 releases, from Rel-17 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.4.0 (Rel-19).
What does TS 38.115 specify?
Requirements and Test Methods.
What category does TS 38.115 belong to?
TS 38.115 belongs to the Testing (Conducted Conformance Testing) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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