TR 38.883 – Study on NR DL 256QAM for FR2
3GPP TR 38.883 is the 3GPP Technical Report for Study on NR DL 256QAM for FR2. Its official 3GPP title is “Study on support of NR downlink 256 Quadrature Amplitude”. It is part of 3GPP Rel-16 (version 16.0.0).
Feasibility study of 256QAM downlink modulation for 5G FR2, evaluating performance benefits and implementation challenges.
Releases and versions of TR 38.883
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-16 | 16.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TR 38.883
Category: Radio Access (Physical Layer). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Device manufacturers
- Network operators
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Other specifications in the 38 series
- TR 38.879 Technical Report on gNB-CU-CP Failure Scenarios
- TR 38.880 Technical Report for 3Tx inter-band UL CA and EN-DC
- TR 38.881 Technical Report on Lower MSD for Inter-band CA/EN-DC/DC
- TR 38.882 Technical Report on UE Location Service
- TR 38.884 Enhanced FR2 NR UE Test Methods
- TR 38.885 Study on NR V2X Sidelink Communication
- TR 38.886 NR V2X UE Radio Transmission & Reception
- TR 38.887 NR Band n259 Specification (39.5-43.5 GHz)
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TR 38.883?
3GPP TR 38.883 is the 3GPP Technical Report for Study on NR DL 256QAM for FR2. Feasibility study of 256QAM downlink modulation for 5G FR2, evaluating performance benefits and implementation challenges.
Which 3GPP releases include TR 38.883?
TR 38.883 is part of 3GPP Rel-16. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 16.0.0 (Rel-16).
What category does TR 38.883 belong to?
TR 38.883 belongs to the Radio Access (Physical Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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