TS 38.212 – NR Multiplexing and Channel Coding
3GPP TS 38.212 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR Multiplexing and Channel Coding. Its official 3GPP title is “Multiplexing and channel coding”. It is published in 5 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.4.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies coding, multiplexing, and mapping to physical channels for 5G NR, including LDPC and Polar codes.
Releases and versions of TS 38.212
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.13.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.15.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.13.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.212
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
Excerpt from TS 38.212
1 Scope
The present document specifies the coding, multiplexing and mapping to physical channels for 5G NR.
Excerpt from the official 3GPP document (Rel-19). Read the full specification with interactive table of contents.
Specifications referenced by TS 38.212
- TS 38.473 F1 Application Protocol (F1AP)
- TS 36.212 E-UTRA Physical Layer Procedures
- TS 23.287 5G V2X Architecture Enhancements
- TS 38.101 UE Radio Transmission and Reception
- TS 37.213 Shared Spectrum Physical Layer Procedures
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 38.201 NR Physical Layer General Description
- TS 38.202 5G NR Physical Layer Services
- TS 38.211 NR Physical Channels and Signals
- 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 38.212
- TS 38.331 NR Radio Resource Control (RRC)
- TS 38.321 NR MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 38.211 NR Physical Channels and Signals
- TS 38.104 NR Base Station RF Requirements
- TS 38.213 NR Physical Layer Control Procedures
- TS 38.215 NR Physical Layer Measurements
- TS 38.305 NG-RAN UE Positioning Stage 2
- TS 38.214 NR Physical Layer Data Channel Procedures
- TS 38.306 NR UE Radio Access Capability Parameters
- TS 37.213 Shared Spectrum Physical Layer Procedures
- TS 38.141 BS Conformance Testing
- TS 38.108 NR NTN SAN RF Requirements
Other specifications in the 38 series
- 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
- 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 38.291 Ambient IoT Physical Layer
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.212?
3GPP TS 38.212 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR Multiplexing and Channel Coding. Specifies coding, multiplexing, and mapping to physical channels for 5G NR, including LDPC and Polar codes.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.212?
TS 38.212 is published in 5 releases, from Rel-15 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.4.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 38.212 belong to?
TS 38.212 belongs to the Radio Access (Physical Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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