TS 38.141 – BS Conformance Testing
3GPP TS 38.141 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for BS Conformance Testing. Its official 3GPP title is “Base Station (BS) conformance testing”. It is published in 4 releases (Rel-16 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.4.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies RF test methods and conformance requirements for NR and NB-IoT in-band BS Type 1-C and 1-H.
Releases and versions of TS 38.141
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.13.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.21.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.22.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.141
Category: Testing (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 38.141
- TS 36.104 E-UTRA/NB-IoT Base Station RF Requirements
- TS 38.212 NR Multiplexing and Channel Coding
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 38.211 NR Physical Channels and Signals
- TS 38.214 NR Physical Layer Data Channel Procedures
- TS 38.331 NR Radio Resource Control (RRC)
- TR 38.901 5G NR Channel Model
- TS 36.141 RF Test Methods for LTE and NB-IoT Base Stations
- TS 38.101 UE Radio Transmission and Reception
- TS 37.141 RF Test Methods and Conformance for Multi-Standard Radio Base Stations
- TR 25.942 UTRA RF System Scenarios Specification
- TR 37.941 RF Conformance Testing Background for Radiated BS Requirements
Specifications that reference TS 38.141
- TS 38.104 NR Base Station RF Requirements
- TS 37.141 RF Test Methods and Conformance for Multi-Standard Radio Base Stations
- TR 37.941 RF Conformance Testing Background for Radiated BS Requirements
- TS 37.113 EMC Requirements for Multi-Standard Radio Base Stations
- TS 37.145 AAS Base Station Radiated Requirements
- TS 38.174 NR Integrated Access and Backhaul Requirements
- TS 38.176 IAB Conformance Testing
- TS 38.113 BS Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
- TS 38.115 Repeater Conformance Testing Part 1: Conducted
- TS 38.181 NR Satellite Access Node RF Conformance Testing
- TS 37.107 RF Requirements for LAA and NR-U Base Stations
- TR 38.847 NR 47.2-48.2 GHz Frequency Range
Other specifications in the 38 series
- 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
- TS 38.141-1 NR BS RF Conformance Testing
- TS 38.141-2 NR BS Radiated Conformance Testing
- TS 38.151 MIMO OTA Performance Requirements for NR UEs
- TS 38.161 UE TRP and TRS Requirements
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.141?
3GPP TS 38.141 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for BS Conformance Testing. Specifies RF test methods and conformance requirements for NR and NB-IoT in-band BS Type 1-C and 1-H.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.141?
TS 38.141 is published in 4 releases, from Rel-16 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.4.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 38.141 belong to?
TS 38.141 belongs to the Testing (Conformance Testing) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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