TS 38.551 – NR MIMO OTA Performance Requirements
3GPP TS 38.551 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR MIMO OTA Performance Requirements. Its official 3GPP title is “User Equipment (UE) Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) Over-the-Air (OTA) performance”. It is published in 3 releases (Rel-17 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies MIMO OTA performance requirements and test methodologies for NR UEs in FR1 and FR2, covering SA and NSA modes.
Releases and versions of TS 38.551
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.551
Category: Testing (Radio Performance 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
Specifications referenced by TS 38.551
- TR 38.827 NR MIMO OTA Radiated Metrics & Test Methodology
- TS 38.101 UE Radio Transmission and Reception
- TS 38.508 5G NR UE ICS Proforma
- TS 38.521 UE Conformance Specification
- TR 38.903 Derivation of Measurement Uncertainties and Test Tolerances for UE Conformance Tests
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TR 38.901 5G NR Channel Model
- TS 38.151 MIMO OTA Performance Requirements for NR UEs
- TS 38.561 UE TRP and TRS Conformance Testing for FR1
Specifications that reference TS 38.551
- TS 38.151 MIMO OTA Performance Requirements for NR UEs
Other specifications in the 38 series
- TS 38.523-1 NR UE Conformance Test for Idle Mode
- TS 38.523-2 5G NR UE Protocol Test Cases Applicability
- TS 38.523-3 3GPP UE Conformance Testing for 5G System
- TS 38.533 UE Conformance Specification for 5G NR
- TS 38.561 UE TRP and TRS Conformance Testing for FR1
- TR 38.716-01 NR Intra-band Carrier Aggregation Rel-16
- TR 38.716-02 NR Inter-band CA/DC for 2 DL bands with 1-2 UL bands
- TR 38.716-03 NR inter-band CA/DC for 3 DL/2 UL bands
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.551?
3GPP TS 38.551 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR MIMO OTA Performance Requirements. Specifies MIMO OTA performance requirements and test methodologies for NR UEs in FR1 and FR2, covering SA and NSA modes.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.551?
TS 38.551 is published in 3 releases, from Rel-17 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 38.551 belong to?
TS 38.551 belongs to the Testing (Radio Performance Testing) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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