TS 38.521-4 – NR UE Conformance: Demodulation Performance
3GPP TS 38.521-4 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR UE Conformance: Demodulation Performance. 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 19.1.0 in Rel-19.
Defines conducted and radiated PDSCH demodulation test requirements for NR UEs across FR1/FR2, MIMO, and various scenarios.
Releases and versions of TS 38.521-4
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.14.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.521-4
Category: Testing (Radio Frequency (RF) Testing). 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 38.521 UE Conformance Specification
- TS 38.521-1 NR UE Radio Transmission and Reception
- 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 38.521-5 NR UE Conformance for Satellite Access
- TS 38.522 UE Conformance Specification for NR
- TS 38.523 UE Conformance Specification TS 38523
- TS 38.523-1 NR UE Conformance Test for Idle Mode
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.521-4?
3GPP TS 38.521-4 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR UE Conformance: Demodulation Performance. Defines conducted and radiated PDSCH demodulation test requirements for NR UEs across FR1/FR2, MIMO, and various scenarios.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.521-4?
TS 38.521-4 is published in 5 releases, from Rel-15 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.1.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 38.521-4 belong to?
TS 38.521-4 belongs to the Testing (Radio Frequency (RF) Testing) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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