TS 38.214 – NR Physical Layer Data Channel Procedures
3GPP TS 38.214 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR Physical Layer Data Channel Procedures. Its official 3GPP title is “Physical layer procedures for data”. It is published in 5 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.5.0 in Rel-19.
Defines 5G NR physical-layer procedures for PDSCH and PUSCH, including scheduling, HARQ, modulation, coding, power control, CSI, and MIMO operation.
Releases and versions of TS 38.214
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.11.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.16.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.17.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.16.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.214
Category: Radio Access (Physical Layer). 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: Expert. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Excerpt from TS 38.214
1 Scope
The present document specifies and establishes the characteristics of the physicals layer procedures of data 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 38.214
- TS 38.321 NR MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 38.133 NR Radio Resource Management Requirements
- TS 38.331 NR Radio Resource Control (RRC)
- TS 38.306 NR UE Radio Access Capability Parameters
- TS 38.423 NG-RAN Xn Application Protocol
- TS 36.211 E-UTRA Physical Layer Specifications
- TS 37.213 Shared Spectrum Physical Layer Procedures
- TS 37.355 LTE Positioning Protocol (LPP)
- TR 38.822 NR UE Feature and Capability List
- TS 36.213 LTE Physical Layer Procedures
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 38.305 NG-RAN UE Positioning Stage 2
Specifications that reference TS 38.214
- TS 38.300 NR and NG-RAN Overall Description
- TS 38.331 NR Radio Resource Control (RRC)
- TS 38.101 UE Radio Transmission and Reception
- TS 28.552 5G Network Performance Measurements
- TS 28.554 5G End-to-End KPI Definitions
- TS 38.321 NR MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 38.211 NR Physical Channels and Signals
- TS 37.355 LTE Positioning Protocol (LPP)
- TS 38.213 NR Physical Layer Control Procedures
- TS 38.215 NR Physical Layer Measurements
- TS 38.306 NR UE Radio Access Capability Parameters
- TS 38.212 NR Multiplexing and Channel Coding
Other specifications in the 38 series
- 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 38.215 NR Physical Layer Measurements
- TS 38.291 Ambient IoT Physical Layer
- TS 38.300 NR and NG-RAN Overall Description
- TS 38.304 NR UE Idle and Inactive State Procedures
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.214?
3GPP TS 38.214 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR Physical Layer Data Channel Procedures. Defines 5G NR physical-layer procedures for PDSCH and PUSCH, including scheduling, HARQ, modulation, coding, power control, CSI, and MIMO operation.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.214?
TS 38.214 is published in 5 releases, from Rel-15 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.5.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 38.214 belong to?
TS 38.214 belongs to the Radio Access (Physical Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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