TS 38.521-1 – NR UE Radio Transmission and Reception
3GPP TS 38.521-1 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR UE Radio Transmission and Reception. 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 19.5.1 in Rel-19.
Specifies NR UE radio frequency requirements for transmission and reception, including power, bandwidth, and channel arrangement.
Releases and versions of TS 38.521-1
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.5.1 | 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 38.521-1
Category: Radio Access (Physical Layer). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: UE.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Other specifications in the 38 series
- TS 38.508-1 NR Test Frequencies and Band Configurations
- 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 38.521-2 NR UE Conformance: TX/RX Part 2
- TS 38.521-3 NR;User Equipment (UE) conformance specification;Radio transmission and reception;Part 3: Range 1 and Range 2 Interworking operation with other radios
- TS 38.521-4 NR UE Conformance: Demodulation Performance
- TS 38.521-5 NR UE Conformance for Satellite Access
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.521-1?
3GPP TS 38.521-1 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR UE Radio Transmission and Reception. Specifies NR UE radio frequency requirements for transmission and reception, including power, bandwidth, and channel arrangement.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.521-1?
TS 38.521-1 is published in 5 releases, from Rel-15 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.5.1 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 38.521-1 belong to?
TS 38.521-1 belongs to the Radio Access (Physical Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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