TS 38.202 – 5G NR Physical Layer Services
3GPP TS 38.202 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for 5G NR Physical Layer Services. It is published in 5 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies services and functions of 5G NR physical layer, including error detection, FEC, modulation, and multi-antenna processing.
Releases and versions of TS 38.202
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.202
Category: Radio Access (Physical Layer). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Device manufacturers
- Network operators
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 38.202
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 38.201 NR Physical Layer General Description
- 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
- TS 38.306 NR UE Radio Access Capability Parameters
Specifications that reference TS 38.202
Other specifications in the 38 series
- 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
- 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
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.202?
3GPP TS 38.202 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for 5G NR Physical Layer Services. Specifies services and functions of 5G NR physical layer, including error detection, FEC, modulation, and multi-antenna processing.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.202?
TS 38.202 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 38.202 belong to?
TS 38.202 belongs to the Radio Access (Physical Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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