TS 38.521-5 – NR UE Conformance for Satellite Access
3GPP TS 38.521-5 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR UE Conformance for Satellite Access. Its official 3GPP title is “3rd 1Generation Partnership Project”. It is published in 3 releases (Rel-17 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.2.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies measurement procedures for NR UE supporting satellite access, including RF and performance requirements.
Releases and versions of TS 38.521-5
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.7.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.521-5
Category: Testing (Conformance). 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
Other specifications in the 38 series
- 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 38.521-4 NR UE Conformance: Demodulation Performance
- 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
- TS 38.523-2 5G NR UE Protocol Test Cases Applicability
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.521-5?
3GPP TS 38.521-5 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR UE Conformance for Satellite Access. Specifies measurement procedures for NR UE supporting satellite access, including RF and performance requirements.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.521-5?
TS 38.521-5 is published in 3 releases, from Rel-17 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.2.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 38.521-5 belong to?
TS 38.521-5 belongs to the Testing (Conformance) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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