TR 38.884 – Enhanced FR2 NR UE Test Methods
3GPP TR 38.884 is the 3GPP Technical Report for Enhanced FR2 NR UE Test Methods. Its official 3GPP title is “Study on enhanced test methods for FR2 NR UEs”. It is published in 2 releases (Rel-17 to Rel-18); the latest version is 18.2.0 in Rel-18.
Study on enhanced test methods for FR2 NR UEs, addressing polarization mismatch, extreme temperatures, and test time reduction.
Releases and versions of TR 38.884
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-18 | 18.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 1.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TR 38.884
Category: Testing (RF Testing). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: Testing.
Who should read this specification?
- Device manufacturers
- Network operators
- Regulators and standards bodies
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TR 38.884
- TS 38.508 5G NR UE ICS Proforma
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 38.101 UE Radio Transmission and Reception
- TR 38.810 NR OTA Test Methods Study
- TS 38.211 NR Physical Channels and Signals
- TS 38.212 NR Multiplexing and Channel Coding
- TS 38.521 UE Conformance Specification
- TR 38.903 Derivation of Measurement Uncertainties and Test Tolerances for UE Conformance Tests
Specifications that reference TR 38.884
- TR 38.871 Study on NR frequency range 2 (FR2) Over-the-Air (OTA) testing enhancements;
Other specifications in the 38 series
- 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 38.883 Study on NR DL 256QAM for FR2
- 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)
- TR 38.888 Wider Channel BW for NR Band n28
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TR 38.884?
3GPP TR 38.884 is the 3GPP Technical Report for Enhanced FR2 NR UE Test Methods. Study on enhanced test methods for FR2 NR UEs, addressing polarization mismatch, extreme temperatures, and test time reduction.
Which 3GPP releases include TR 38.884?
TR 38.884 is published in 2 releases, from Rel-17 to Rel-18. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 18.2.0 (Rel-18).
What category does TR 38.884 belong to?
TR 38.884 belongs to the Testing (RF Testing) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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