TS 38.201 – NR Physical Layer General Description
3GPP TS 38.201 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR Physical Layer General Description. It is published in 5 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
General description of 5G NR physical layer: architecture, channels, modulation, coding, procedures, and document structure.
Releases and versions of TS 38.201
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.201
Category: Radio Access (Physical Layer). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 38.201
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 38.202 5G NR Physical Layer Services
- TS 38.211 NR Physical Channels and Signals
- TS 38.212 NR Multiplexing and Channel Coding
- TS 38.213 NR Physical Layer Control Procedures
- TS 38.214 NR Physical Layer Data Channel Procedures
- TS 38.215 NR Physical Layer Measurements
Specifications that reference TS 38.201
Other specifications in the 38 series
- TS 38.181 NR Satellite Access Node RF 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 38.202 5G NR Physical Layer Services
- TS 38.211 NR Physical Channels and Signals
- TS 38.212 NR Multiplexing and Channel Coding
- TS 38.213 NR Physical Layer Control Procedures
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.201?
3GPP TS 38.201 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR Physical Layer General Description. General description of 5G NR physical layer: architecture, channels, modulation, coding, procedures, and document structure.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.201?
TS 38.201 is published in 5 releases, from Rel-15 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 38.201 belong to?
TS 38.201 belongs to the Radio Access (Physical Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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