TS 38.151 – MIMO OTA Performance Requirements for NR UEs
3GPP TS 38.151 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for MIMO OTA Performance Requirements for NR UEs. Its official 3GPP title is “Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) Over-the-Air (OTA) performance requirements for NR UEs”. It is published in 3 releases (Rel-17 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.1.0 in Rel-19.
Establishes MIMO over-the-air performance requirements and test methodologies for NR UEs across FR1 and FR2, covering SA and NSA modes.
Releases and versions of TS 38.151
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.12.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.151
Category: Radio Access (Physical Layer). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: UE.
Who should read this specification?
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
- Network operators
Protocols and interfaces
Interfaces: Uu
Key use cases
- NR MIMO OTA testing
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 38.151
Specifications that reference TS 38.151
Other specifications in the 38 series
- TS 38.133 NR Radio Resource Management Requirements
- TS 38.141 BS Conformance Testing
- TS 38.141-1 NR BS RF Conformance Testing
- TS 38.141-2 NR BS Radiated Conformance Testing
- TS 38.161 UE TRP and TRS Requirements
- TS 38.171 5G A-GNSS UE Positioning Requirements
- TS 38.174 NR Integrated Access and Backhaul Requirements
- TS 38.175 EMC for NR IAB Nodes
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.151?
3GPP TS 38.151 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for MIMO OTA Performance Requirements for NR UEs. Establishes MIMO over-the-air performance requirements and test methodologies for NR UEs across FR1 and FR2, covering SA and NSA modes.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.151?
TS 38.151 is published in 3 releases, from Rel-17 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.1.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 38.151 belong to?
TS 38.151 belongs to the Radio Access (Physical Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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