TR 38.901 – 5G NR Channel Model
3GPP TR 38.901 is the 3GPP Technical Report for 5G NR Channel Model. Its official 3GPP title is “Study on channel model for frequencies from 0.5 to 100 GHz”. It is published in 6 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.5.0 in Rel-19.
Defines stochastic channel models and propagation methods for evaluating radio performance from 0.5 to 100 GHz across terrestrial, indoor, industrial, and ISAC scenarios.
Releases and versions of TR 38.901
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TR 38.901
Primary function: Channel Modeling and Testing. Category: Radio Access (Physical Layer). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Expert. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TR 38.901
Specifications that reference TR 38.901
- TS 28.541 5G Network Resource Model (NRM) Stage 2 and 3
- TS 38.104 NR Base Station RF Requirements
- TS 37.355 LTE Positioning Protocol (LPP)
- TS 38.215 NR Physical Layer Measurements
- TS 38.305 NG-RAN UE Positioning Stage 2
- TS 38.141 BS Conformance Testing
- TS 38.355 Sidelink Positioning Protocol (SLPP) Specification
- TS 38.108 NR NTN SAN RF Requirements
- TS 38.174 NR Integrated Access and Backhaul Requirements
- TS 38.106 NR Repeaters: RF Requirements (TS 38.106)
- TS 38.176 IAB Conformance Testing
- TS 38.115 Repeater Conformance Testing Part 1: Conducted
Other specifications in the 38 series
- TR 38.897 NR TDD intra-band carrier aggregation
- TR 38.898 UMTS™ is a Trade Mark of ETSI registered for the benefit of its members
- TR 38.899 Technical Report for High Power UE
- TR 38.900 Channel Model Study for >6 GHz
- TR 38.903 Derivation of Measurement Uncertainties and Test Tolerances for UE Conformance Tests
- TR 38.905 NR RF Test Points Derivation Specification
- TR 38.908 NR n104 BS EIRP Mask and Testing
- TR 38.912 Study on New Radio Access Technology
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TR 38.901?
3GPP TR 38.901 is the 3GPP Technical Report for 5G NR Channel Model. Defines stochastic channel models and propagation methods for evaluating radio performance from 0.5 to 100 GHz across terrestrial, indoor, industrial, and ISAC scenarios.
Which 3GPP releases include TR 38.901?
TR 38.901 is published in 6 releases, from Rel-15 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.5.0 (Rel-19).
What does TR 38.901 specify?
Channel Modeling and Testing.
What category does TR 38.901 belong to?
TR 38.901 belongs to the Radio Access (Physical Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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