TR 38.809 – IAB Radio Transmission & Reception Background
3GPP TR 38.809 is the 3GPP Technical Report for IAB Radio Transmission & Reception Background. Its official 3GPP title is “Background for Integrated access and backhaul radio transmission and reception”. It is part of 3GPP Rel-16 (version 16.6.0).
Background and decisions for Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) requirements in NR. Covers RF specs, reference points, and test optimization.
Releases and versions of TR 38.809
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-16 | 16.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TR 38.809
Category: Radio Access (Physical Layer). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications that reference TR 38.809
- TS 38.175 EMC for NR IAB Nodes
Other specifications in the 38 series
- 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 38.808 Study on NR above 52.6 GHz to 71 GHz
- 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
- TR 38.813 NR Frequency Range 3.3-4.2 GHz Technical Report
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TR 38.809?
3GPP TR 38.809 is the 3GPP Technical Report for IAB Radio Transmission & Reception Background. Background and decisions for Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) requirements in NR. Covers RF specs, reference points, and test optimization.
Which 3GPP releases include TR 38.809?
TR 38.809 is part of 3GPP Rel-16. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 16.6.0 (Rel-16).
What category does TR 38.809 belong to?
TR 38.809 belongs to the Radio Access (Physical Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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