TS 38.176 – IAB Conformance Testing
3GPP TS 38.176 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for IAB Conformance Testing. Its official 3GPP title is “Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) 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 IAB type 1-H, 1-O and 2-O covering conducted and radiated emissions.
Releases and versions of TS 38.176
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.14.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.15.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.176
Category: Testing (Radiated and Conducted Conformance Testing). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
- Network operators
Key use cases
- IAB type 1-H
- IAB type 1-O
- IAB type 2-O
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 38.176
- TS 38.331 NR Radio Resource Control (RRC)
- TR 25.942 UTRA RF System Scenarios Specification
- TS 38.101 UE Radio Transmission and Reception
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TR 37.941 RF Conformance Testing Background for Radiated BS Requirements
- TR 38.901 5G NR Channel Model
- TS 38.214 NR Physical Layer Data Channel Procedures
- TS 38.521 UE Conformance Specification
- TS 38.174 NR Integrated Access and Backhaul Requirements
- TS 38.300 NR and NG-RAN Overall Description
- TS 38.104 NR Base Station RF Requirements
- TS 38.141 BS Conformance Testing
Specifications that reference TS 38.176
Other specifications in the 38 series
- 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
- TS 38.176-1 IAB Conformance Testing
- TS 38.176-2 NR IAB Radiated Conformance Testing
- TS 38.181 NR Satellite Access Node RF Conformance Testing
- TS 38.191 Ambient IoT RF Requirements
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.176?
3GPP TS 38.176 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for IAB Conformance Testing. Specifies RF test methods and conformance requirements for NR IAB type 1-H, 1-O and 2-O covering conducted and radiated emissions.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.176?
TS 38.176 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 38.176 belong to?
TS 38.176 belongs to the Testing (Radiated and Conducted Conformance Testing) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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