TS 38.741 – NR NTN L-/S-Band Requirements
3GPP TS 38.741 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR NTN L-/S-Band Requirements. Its official 3GPP title is “Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) L-/S-band for NR”. It is published in 2 releases (Rel-18 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.2.0 in Rel-19.
Technical report studying NR support for mixed L-/S-band NTN deployments, including spectrum, regulatory constraints, RF requirements, and coexistence considerations.
Releases and versions of TS 38.741
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.741
Category: Radio Access (NTN Radio and Spectrum). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: RAN.
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
Specifications referenced by TS 38.741
Specifications that reference TS 38.741
- TS 36.764 LTE IoT NTN Operating Bands
Other specifications in the 38 series
- TR 38.718-02 Rel-18 NR Inter-band Carrier Aggregation/Dual Connectivity for2 bands DL with x bands UL (x=1,2)
- TR 38.718-03 Technical Report for NR inter-band CA and DC
- TS 38.719 NR Inter-band CA/DC Configurations
- TS 38.733 NR 40 GHz EESS Protection and PC1
- TS 38.742 GNSS Resilient NR-NTN Operation Study
- TS 38.743 AI/ML Enhancements for NG-RAN Study
- TS 38.744 AI/ML for NR Mobility Study
- TS 38.745 AI/ML for NG-RAN Phase 3
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.741?
3GPP TS 38.741 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR NTN L-/S-Band Requirements. Technical report studying NR support for mixed L-/S-band NTN deployments, including spectrum, regulatory constraints, RF requirements, and coexistence considerations.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.741?
TS 38.741 is published in 2 releases, from Rel-18 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.2.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 38.741 belong to?
TS 38.741 belongs to the Radio Access (NTN Radio and Spectrum) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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