TS 38.181 – NR Satellite Access Node RF Conformance Testing
3GPP TS 38.181 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR Satellite Access Node RF Conformance Testing. Its official 3GPP title is “Satellite Access Node 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 Satellite Access Node types 1-H, 1-O, 2-O, and NB-IoT over NTN.
Releases and versions of TS 38.181
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.11.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.181
Category: Testing (RF Conformance Testing). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 38.181
- TR 38.901 5G NR Channel Model
- TS 38.101 UE Radio Transmission and Reception
- TR 37.941 RF Conformance Testing Background for Radiated BS Requirements
- TR 38.811 Study on NR Support for Non-Terrestrial Networks
- TS 38.141 BS Conformance Testing
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 36.108 Satellite Access Node RF Requirements
- TS 36.181 RF Test Methods and Conformance for Satellite Access Nodes
- TS 38.108 NR NTN SAN RF Requirements
- TS 38.212 NR Multiplexing and Channel Coding
- TS 38.211 NR Physical Channels and Signals
- TS 38.214 NR Physical Layer Data Channel Procedures
Specifications that reference TS 38.181
Other specifications in the 38 series
- TS 38.175 EMC for NR IAB Nodes
- TS 38.176 IAB Conformance Testing
- TS 38.176-1 IAB Conformance Testing
- TS 38.176-2 NR IAB Radiated Conformance Testing
- TS 38.191 Ambient IoT RF Requirements
- TS 38.194 Ambient IoT RF Requirements
- TS 38.195 NR Ambient IoT RF Conformance Testing
- TS 38.201 NR Physical Layer General Description
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.181?
3GPP TS 38.181 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR Satellite Access Node RF Conformance Testing. Specifies RF test methods and conformance requirements for NR Satellite Access Node types 1-H, 1-O, 2-O, and NB-IoT over NTN.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.181?
TS 38.181 is published in 3 releases, from Rel-17 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.4.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 38.181 belong to?
TS 38.181 belongs to the Testing (RF Conformance Testing) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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