TS 38.215 – NR Physical Layer Measurements
3GPP TS 38.215 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR Physical Layer Measurements. Its official 3GPP title is “Physical layer measurements”. It is published in 5 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.4.0 in Rel-19.
Defines NR physical-layer measurement quantities, measurement methods, applicability, and control for UE and NG-RAN measurements.
Releases and versions of TS 38.215
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.215
Category: Radio Access (Physical Layer). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: UE.
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
Specifications referenced by TS 38.215
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 38.133 NR Radio Resource Management Requirements
- TS 36.211 E-UTRA Physical Layer Specifications
- TS 38.509 UE Special Conformance Testing Functions
- TR 38.901 5G NR Channel Model
- TS 38.455 NR Positioning Protocol A
- TS 37.213 Shared Spectrum Physical Layer Procedures
- TS 38.305 NG-RAN UE Positioning Stage 2
- TS 38.108 NR NTN SAN RF Requirements
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 38.201 NR Physical Layer General Description
- TS 38.211 NR Physical Channels and Signals
Specifications that reference TS 38.215
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- 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 23.288 5G Network Data Analytics Architecture
- TS 28.541 5G Network Resource Model (NRM) Stage 2 and 3
- TS 28.552 5G Network Performance Measurements
- 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 23.700 Study on SEAL Phase 4
Other specifications in the 38 series
- 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 38.291 Ambient IoT Physical Layer
- TS 38.300 NR and NG-RAN Overall Description
- TS 38.304 NR UE Idle and Inactive State Procedures
- TS 38.305 NG-RAN UE Positioning Stage 2
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.215?
3GPP TS 38.215 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR Physical Layer Measurements. Defines NR physical-layer measurement quantities, measurement methods, applicability, and control for UE and NG-RAN measurements.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.215?
TS 38.215 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 38.215 belong to?
TS 38.215 belongs to the Radio Access (Physical Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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