TS 38.291 – Ambient IoT Physical Layer
3GPP TS 38.291 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Ambient IoT Physical Layer. It is part of 3GPP Rel-19 (version 19.3.0).
Specifies the physical layer for Ambient IoT, covering D2R and R2D communications, resource mapping, and channel generation.
Releases and versions of TS 38.291
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.291
Category: Radio Access (Physical Layer). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Device manufacturers
- Network operators
- Researchers and academics
Key use cases
- IoT
- Ambient IoT
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Other specifications in the 38 series
- 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 38.300 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
- TS 38.306 NR UE Radio Access Capability Parameters
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.291?
3GPP TS 38.291 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Ambient IoT Physical Layer. Specifies the physical layer for Ambient IoT, covering D2R and R2D communications, resource mapping, and channel generation.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.291?
TS 38.291 is part of 3GPP Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.3.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 38.291 belong to?
TS 38.291 belongs to the Radio Access (Physical Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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