TR 38.887 – NR Band n259 Specification (39.5-43.5 GHz)
3GPP TR 38.887 is the 3GPP Technical Report for NR Band n259 Specification (39.5-43.5 GHz). Its official 3GPP title is “New frequency range for NR (39.5 - 43.5 GHz)”. It is part of 3GPP Rel-16 (version 16.0.0).
Defines new 5G NR frequency band n259 (39.5-43.5 GHz) for TDD operation, including channel bandwidths, ARFCN, and synchronization raster.
Releases and versions of TR 38.887
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-16 | 16.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TR 38.887
Category: Radio Access (Physical Layer). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Other specifications in the 38 series
- TR 38.883 Study on NR DL 256QAM for FR2
- 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 38.888 Wider Channel BW for NR Band n28
- TR 38.889 NR-based access to unlicensed spectrum study
- TR 38.890 NR QoE Management and Optimization
- TR 38.891 Technical Report on FR2 UL 256QAM and Beam Correspondence
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TR 38.887?
3GPP TR 38.887 is the 3GPP Technical Report for NR Band n259 Specification (39.5-43.5 GHz). Defines new 5G NR frequency band n259 (39.5-43.5 GHz) for TDD operation, including channel bandwidths, ARFCN, and synchronization raster.
Which 3GPP releases include TR 38.887?
TR 38.887 is part of 3GPP Rel-16. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 16.0.0 (Rel-16).
What category does TR 38.887 belong to?
TR 38.887 belongs to the Radio Access (Physical Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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