The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) of Singapore has released two critical technical documents addressing specifications for cellular mobile terminals (CMTs) and cellular base station and repeater systems (CBS). These publications aim to establish minimum technical requirements for public mobile radio communication systems, incorporating advanced radio technologies such as 5G and LTE-Advanced.
Specifications for Cellular Base Station and Repeater Systems
The Technical Specifications for Cellular Base Station and Repeater Systems include requirements for devices used in public mobile radio communication services. The document covers:
Applicable Radio Technologies:
- ITU IMT-2000 technologies (E-UTRA FDD, 3GPP Release 8/9)
- ITU IMT-Advanced technologies (LTE-Advanced, 3GPP Release 10 and beyond)
- LTE-Advanced Pro (3GPP Release 13 onwards)
- ITU IMT-2020 technologies (5G NR, 3GPP Release 15 and beyond)
General Requirements:
- Power supply
- Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
- Equipment safety
- Base stations and repeaters
Technical Requirements:
- Operating frequencies
- Radio interface specifications
Specifications for Cellular Mobile Terminals
The Technical Specifications for Cellular Mobile Terminals outline standards for devices designed for public communication networks. Key highlights include:
General Requirements:
- International Mobile Station Equipment Identity (IMEI) and Permanent Equipment Identity (PEI)
- Keypad functionality
- Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Field (RF EMF) safety, including SAR and power density limits
- EMC compliance
- Equipment safety testing
Technical Standards:
- Operating frequencies
- Radio interface requirements
- Voice-over-LTE (VoLTE) support
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Singapore
Certification Body: Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
Certification Type: Mandatory
License Validity: 60 months
Application Language: English
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