TS 38.194 – Ambient IoT RF Requirements
3GPP TS 38.194 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Ambient IoT RF Requirements. Its official 3GPP title is “Ambient IoT Base Station (BS) and Carrier-Wave (CW) node radio transmission and reception”. It is part of 3GPP Rel-19 (version 19.4.0).
Defines minimum RF characteristics and performance requirements for Ambient IoT base stations and carrier-wave nodes operating in FR1.
Releases and versions of TS 38.194
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.194
Category: Radio Access (RF Requirements). 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
Other specifications in the 38 series
- 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
- TS 38.195 NR Ambient IoT RF Conformance Testing
- TS 38.201 NR Physical Layer General Description
- TS 38.202 5G NR Physical Layer Services
- TS 38.211 NR Physical Channels and Signals
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.194?
3GPP TS 38.194 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Ambient IoT RF Requirements. Defines minimum RF characteristics and performance requirements for Ambient IoT base stations and carrier-wave nodes operating in FR1.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.194?
TS 38.194 is part of 3GPP Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.4.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 38.194 belong to?
TS 38.194 belongs to the Radio Access (RF Requirements) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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