TR 38.870 – Enhanced OTA Test Methods for NR TRP and TRS
3GPP TR 38.870 is the 3GPP Technical Report for Enhanced OTA Test Methods for NR TRP and TRS. Its official 3GPP title is “Enhanced Over-the-Air (OTA) test methods for NR FR1 Total Radiated Power (TRP) and Total Radiated Sensitivity (TRS)”. It is published in 2 releases (Rel-18 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.5.0 in Rel-19.
Defines OTA test methods for NR FR1 TRP and TRS for SA and NSA modes, covering various UE features and performance metrics.
Releases and versions of TR 38.870
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TR 38.870
Category: Testing (Radio Frequency). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: Testing.
Who should read this specification?
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TR 38.870
- TR 37.902 OTA TRP/TRS Measurement for LTE Terminals
- TS 37.544 UE Radiated Performance Test Procedures
- TR 37.941 RF Conformance Testing Background for Radiated BS Requirements
- TR 38.810 NR OTA Test Methods Study
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TR 38.834 NR FR1 TRP/TRS Test Methodology
- TR 38.827 NR MIMO OTA Radiated Metrics & Test Methodology
- TS 38.101 UE Radio Transmission and Reception
- TS 38.521 UE Conformance Specification
- TS 38.508 5G NR UE ICS Proforma
- TR 25.914 3G UE Radio Performance Test Methods
Specifications that reference TR 38.870
- TS 38.161 UE TRP and TRS Requirements
Other specifications in the 38 series
- TR 38.866 Remote Interference Management for NR
- TR 38.867 Study on NR network-controlled repeaters;
- TR 38.868 Optimizations of pi/2 BPSK uplink power in NR
- TR 38.869 Study on low-power wake up signal and receiver for NR
- TR 38.871 Study on NR frequency range 2 (FR2) Over-the-Air (OTA) testing enhancements;
- TR 38.872 Technical Report on Sub-1GHz NR Band Combinations
- TR 38.873 NR Band n48 Technical Report
- TR 38.874 Integrated Access and Backhaul for NR
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TR 38.870?
3GPP TR 38.870 is the 3GPP Technical Report for Enhanced OTA Test Methods for NR TRP and TRS. Defines OTA test methods for NR FR1 TRP and TRS for SA and NSA modes, covering various UE features and performance metrics.
Which 3GPP releases include TR 38.870?
TR 38.870 is published in 2 releases, from Rel-18 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.5.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TR 38.870 belong to?
TR 38.870 belongs to the Testing (Radio Frequency) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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