TR 38.889 – NR-based access to unlicensed spectrum study
3GPP TR 38.889 is the 3GPP Technical Report for NR-based access to unlicensed spectrum study. Its official 3GPP title is “Study on NR-based access to unlicensed spectrum”. It is published in 2 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-16); the latest version is 16.0.0 in Rel-16.
Study on NR operation in unlicensed bands below 7GHz, focusing on coexistence with LTE-LAA and Wi-Fi, for standalone and licensed-assisted deployments.
Releases and versions of TR 38.889
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-16 | 16.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 0.0.2 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TR 38.889
Category: Radio Access (Physical Layer). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Other specifications in the 38 series
- 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
- TR 38.890 NR QoE Management and Optimization
- TR 38.891 Technical Report on FR2 UL 256QAM and Beam Correspondence
- TR 38.892 APT600 MHz NR Band ;
- TR 38.893 Technical Report on UE Support of Regionally-Defined Subsets of NR Bands
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TR 38.889?
3GPP TR 38.889 is the 3GPP Technical Report for NR-based access to unlicensed spectrum study. Study on NR operation in unlicensed bands below 7GHz, focusing on coexistence with LTE-LAA and Wi-Fi, for standalone and licensed-assisted deployments.
Which 3GPP releases include TR 38.889?
TR 38.889 is published in 2 releases, from Rel-15 to Rel-16. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 16.0.0 (Rel-16).
What category does TR 38.889 belong to?
TR 38.889 belongs to the Radio Access (Physical Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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