TR 38.863 – NR NTN RF Coexistence Requirements
3GPP TR 38.863 is the 3GPP Technical Report for NR NTN RF Coexistence Requirements. Its official 3GPP title is “Solutions for NR to support non-terrestrial networks (NTN)”. It is published in 4 releases (Rel-17 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.0.0 in Rel-20.
Defines RF and coexistence considerations for 5G NR non-terrestrial networks, including adjacent-channel scenarios and generic UE and network requirements.
Releases and versions of TR 38.863
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TR 38.863
Category: Radio Access (RF and Coexistence). 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: Expert. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TR 38.863
- TR 38.901 5G NR Channel Model
- TR 38.921 IMT Parameters Study for 6.4-7.1 & 10-10.5 GHz
- TR 36.802 NB-IoT Radio Requirements Study
- TS 38.104 NR Base Station RF Requirements
- TS 38.101 UE Radio Transmission and Reception
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 38.181 NR Satellite Access Node RF Conformance Testing
- TS 38.108 NR NTN SAN RF Requirements
- 38.817 General aspects for User Equipment (UE) Radio Frequency (RF) for NR
- TR 38.811 Study on NR Support for Non-Terrestrial Networks
- TR 38.821 NR Support for Non-Terrestrial Networks
- TR 36.942 E-UTRA System Scenarios Specification
Other specifications in the 38 series
- TR 38.859 Study on expanded and improved NR positioning;
- TR 38.860 NR; Study on Extended 600 MHz NR band
- TR 38.861 Study on high power UE for NR FDD band
- TR 38.862 Study on band combination handling in RAN4
- TR 38.864 Technical Report on Network Energy Savings for NR
- TR 38.865 Study on further NR RedCap UE complexity reduction
- TR 38.866 Remote Interference Management for NR
- TR 38.867 Study on NR network-controlled repeaters;
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TR 38.863?
3GPP TR 38.863 is the 3GPP Technical Report for NR NTN RF Coexistence Requirements. Defines RF and coexistence considerations for 5G NR non-terrestrial networks, including adjacent-channel scenarios and generic UE and network requirements.
Which 3GPP releases include TR 38.863?
TR 38.863 is published in 4 releases, from Rel-17 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.0.0 (Rel-20).
What category does TR 38.863 belong to?
TR 38.863 belongs to the Radio Access (RF and Coexistence) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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