TS 38.161 – UE TRP and TRS Requirements
3GPP TS 38.161 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for UE TRP and TRS Requirements. Its official 3GPP title is “User Equipment (UE) TRP (Total Radiated Power) and TRS (Total Radiated Sensitivity) requirements”. It is published in 3 releases (Rel-17 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.3.0 in Rel-19.
Defines Total Radiated Power and Total Radiated Sensitivity requirements for NR UEs in FR1 SA and Interworking modes.
Releases and versions of TS 38.161
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.161
Category: Testing (OTA Performance). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: UE.
Who should read this specification?
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 38.161
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TR 38.834 NR FR1 TRP/TRS Test Methodology
- TR 38.870 Enhanced OTA Test Methods for NR TRP and TRS
- TS 38.101 UE Radio Transmission and Reception
- TS 38.521 UE Conformance Specification
- TS 38.508 5G NR UE ICS Proforma
- TS 37.544 UE Radiated Performance Test Procedures
Specifications that reference TS 38.161
Other specifications in the 38 series
- 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 38.151 MIMO OTA Performance Requirements for NR UEs
- 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
- TS 38.176 IAB Conformance Testing
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.161?
3GPP TS 38.161 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for UE TRP and TRS Requirements. Defines Total Radiated Power and Total Radiated Sensitivity requirements for NR UEs in FR1 SA and Interworking modes.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.161?
TS 38.161 is published in 3 releases, from Rel-17 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.3.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 38.161 belong to?
TS 38.161 belongs to the Testing (OTA Performance) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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