TS 38.508-1 – NR Test Frequencies and Band Configurations
3GPP TS 38.508-1 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR Test Frequencies and Band Configurations. Its official 3GPP title is “User Equipment (UE) conformance specification”. It is published in 5 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.4.0 in Rel-19.
Defines common test environments, reference test frequencies, and band configurations for NR and EN-DC in FR1 and FR2.
Releases and versions of TS 38.508-1
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.11.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.508-1
Category: Testing (Radio Frequency). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: Testing.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Expert. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Other specifications in the 38 series
- TS 38.472 F1 Interface Signalling Transport Specification
- TS 38.473 F1 Application Protocol (F1AP)
- TS 38.474 F1 Interface User Plane Protocol
- TS 38.508 5G NR UE ICS Proforma
- TS 38.508-2 5G NR UE ICS Proforma for Conformance Testing
- TS 38.509 UE Special Conformance Testing Functions
- TS 38.521 UE Conformance Specification
- TS 38.521-1 NR UE Radio Transmission and Reception
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.508-1?
3GPP TS 38.508-1 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR Test Frequencies and Band Configurations. Defines common test environments, reference test frequencies, and band configurations for NR and EN-DC in FR1 and FR2.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.508-1?
TS 38.508-1 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 38.508-1 belong to?
TS 38.508-1 belongs to the Testing (Radio Frequency) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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