TR 38.808 – Study on NR above 52.6 GHz to 71 GHz
3GPP TR 38.808 is the 3GPP Technical Report for Study on NR above 52.6 GHz to 71 GHz. Its official 3GPP title is “Study on supporting NR from 52.6 GHz to 71 GHz”. It is part of 3GPP Rel-17 (version 17.0.0).
Analyzes feasibility of extending 5G NR to 52.6-71 GHz band, addressing technical challenges like phase noise, propagation loss, and regulatory requirements.
Releases and versions of TR 38.808
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-17 | 17.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TR 38.808
Category: Radio Access (Physical Layer). 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 TR 38.808
- 38.817 General aspects for Base Station (BS) Radio Frequency (RF) for NR
- TR 38.913 Next Gen Access Tech Scenarios & Requirements
- TR 38.807 NR beyond 52.6 GHz Study
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TR 38.803 NR RF and Coexistence Study
- TS 38.133 NR Radio Resource Management Requirements
- TS 38.104 NR Base Station RF Requirements
Other specifications in the 38 series
- TR 38.804 Study on New Radio Access Technology; Radio Interface Protocol Aspects
- TR 38.805 Study on New Radio Access Technology; 60 GHz unlicensed spectrum
- TR 38.806 E1 Interface for CP/UP Separation in 5G NR
- TR 38.807 NR beyond 52.6 GHz Study
- TR 38.809 IAB Radio Transmission & Reception Background
- TR 38.810 NR OTA Test Methods Study
- TR 38.811 Study on NR Support for Non-Terrestrial Networks
- TR 38.812 Study on NOMA for NR
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TR 38.808?
3GPP TR 38.808 is the 3GPP Technical Report for Study on NR above 52.6 GHz to 71 GHz. Analyzes feasibility of extending 5G NR to 52.6-71 GHz band, addressing technical challenges like phase noise, propagation loss, and regulatory requirements.
Which 3GPP releases include TR 38.808?
TR 38.808 is part of 3GPP Rel-17. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 17.0.0 (Rel-17).
What category does TR 38.808 belong to?
TR 38.808 belongs to the Radio Access (Physical Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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