MCMC MTSFB TC T 019:2021  
 TECHNICAL CODE  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
IMT-2020 (FIFTH GENERATION)  -  
CELLULAR BOOSTER EQUIPMENT   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Developed by   Registered by  
  
 
 
 
Registered date:  24 August 2021  
 
 
© Copyright 20 21 MCMC MTSFB TC T 019:2021 
 Development of technical codes  
 
 
The Communications  and Multimedia  Act 1998 (‘the Act’) provides for Technical Standards Forum 
designated under section 184 of the Act or the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia 
Commission (‘the Commission’) to prepare a technical code. The technical code prepared pursuant  to 
section 185 of the Act shall consist of, at least, the requirement for network interoperability and the 
promotion of safety of network facilities.  
 
Section 96 of the Act also provides for the Commission to determine a technical code in accordance 
with section 55 of the Act if the technical code is not developed under an applicable provision of the 
Act and it is unlikely to be developed by the Technical Standards Forum within a reasonable time.  
 
In exercise of the power conferred by section 184 of the Ac t, the Commission has designated the 
Malaysian Technical Standards Forum Bhd (‘MTSFB’) as a Technical Standards Forum, which  is 
obligated, among others, to prepare the technical code under section 185 of the Act.  
 
A technical code prepared in accordance wi th section 185 shall not be effective until it is registered by 
the Commission pursuant to section 95 of the Act.  
 
For further information on the technical code, please contact:  
 
Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC)  
MCMC Tower 1  
Jalan Impact  
Cyber 6  
63000 Cyberjaya  
Selangor Darul Ehsan  
MALAYSIA  
 
Tel: +60 3 8688 8000  
Fax: +60 3 8688 1000  
http://www. mcmc .gov.my  
 
 
OR 
 
 
Malaysian Technical Standards Forum Bhd (MTSFB ) 
MCMC Centre of Excellence (CoE),  
Off Persiaran Multimedia,  
Jalan Impact  
Cyber 6  
63000 Cyberjaya  
Selangor Darul Ehsan  
MALAYSIA  
 
Tel: +60 3 8320 0300  
Fax: +60 3 8322 0115  
http://www.mtsfb.org.my  MCMC MTSFB TC T 019:2021  
i Contents  
 
Page  
 
Committee representat ion ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................  ii 
Foreword   ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........  iii 
 
1. Scope  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............  6 
2. Normative references  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................  6 
3. Abbreviations  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ . 6 
4. Requirements  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................  6 
4.1 General requirements  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............  6 
4.2 Technical requirements  ................................ ................................ ................................ .........  8 
 
Annex A  Normative references  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 10 
 MCMC MTSFB TC T 019:2021  
ii Committee representation  
 
 
This technical code was developed by Cellular Booster Sub Working Group under the  Fixed and 
Wireless Terminal Working Group of the Malaysian Technical Standards Forum Bhd (MTSFB ), which  
consists of representatives from the fol lowing organisations:  
 
Celcom Axiata Berhad  
Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd  
Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd  
Redsun Engineering Sdn Bhd  
SIRIM Berhad  
Telekom Malaysia Bhd  
U Mobile Sdn Bhd  
Webe Digital Sdn Bhd 
Wideminds Pte Ltd  
Wilson Electronics Malaysia Sdn Bhd  
YTL Communications Sdn Bhd  
 
 MCMC MTSFB TC T 019:2021  
iii Foreword  
 
 
This technical code for the IMT-2020 (Fifth Generation) - Cellular Booster Equipment  (‘this Technical 
Code’)  was developed pursuant to section 185 of the Act 588 by the Malaysian Technical Standards 
Forum Bhd  (MTSFB)  via its Fixed and Wireless Terminal Working Group.  
 
This Technical Code was developed for the purpose of certifying communications equipment under 
the Communications and Multimedia (Technical Standards) Regulations 2000.  
 
This Technical Code shall continue  to be valid and effective from the date of its registration until it is 
replaced or revoked.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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iv  
 
 
 
 
  
 IMT-2020 (FIFTH GENERATION)  - CELLULAR BOOSTER  EQUIPMENT   
 
 
1. Scope  
 
This Technical Code defines the technical requirements for low power Cellular Bo oster Equipment 
(CBE) designed or i ntended for use with IMT -2020  networks in Malaysia. A CBE boosts or amplifies 
the cellular signal from the nearest network operator’s base station in order to enhance or extend the 
signal coverage.  
 
This Technical Code se ts forth the rules and specifications to ensure that any CBE does not cause 
interference to radiocommunications services. The actual utilisation of CBE is subjected to the 
successful coordination with the network operator.   
 
2. Normative references  
 
The following normative references are indispensable for the application of this Technical Code. For 
dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the 
normative references (including any amendments) applies.  
 
See Annex A.  
 
 
3. Abbreviatio ns 
 
AC Alternating Current  
CBE Cellular Booster Equipment  
EIRP  Equivalent  Isotropic Radiated Power  
EMC  Electromagnetic Compatibility  
FDD Frequency Division Duplexing  
IMT International Mobile Telecommunications  
NFC Near Field Commu nication  
PVC Polyvinyl Chloride  
RF Radio Frequency  
SRSP  Standard Radio System Plan  
TDD Time Division Duplexing  
WLAN  Wireless Local Area Network  
 
 
4. Requirements  
 
4.1 General requirements  
 
The CBE shall be designed to meet the following basic requireme nts: 
 
a) the CBE shall not cause interference with other authori sed radiocommunication services and  be 
able to tolerate any interference caused by other radiocommunication services, electrical or 
electronic equipment ; 
  
 b) the CBE shall not be constructed with an y external or readily accessible control which permits 
the adjustments of its operation in a manner that is inconsistent with this Technical Code ; 
 
c) the CBE default  setting shall be such that they only operate  within  the frequency range stipulated 
in Standa rd Radio System Plan  (SRSP )s; and  
 
d) the CBE shall fulfil any  additional requirements made by Malaysian Communications and 
Multimedia Commission  (MCMC ). 
 
4.1.1  Power supply  
 
If the CBE is equipped with power supply, the Alternating Current (AC) adaptor for C BE shall not 
affect the capability of the equipment to meet this specification . The operating voltage shall be 240 V 
+ 5 %, - 10 % and frequency of 50 Hz ± 1 % for single phase equipment as according to MS 406 or 
MS IEC 60038 whichever is current.  
 
The a daptor shall be pre -approved by the relevant regulatory body before being used with the 
equipment.  
 
4.1.2  Power supply  cord and mains plug   
 
If the CBE is equipped with power supply cord and mains plug, t he CBE shall be fitted with a suitable 
and appropriate  approved power supply cord and mains plug. Both are regulated products and shall 
be pre -approved by the relevant regulatory body before being used with the equipment:  
 
a) The power supply cord shall be certified according to:  
 
i) MS 2112 -5 or BS EN 50525 -2-11 or IEC 60227 -5 (for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) insulated - 
flexible cables/cords); or  
 
ii) MS 2127 -4 or IEC 60245 -1 and IEC 60245 -4 (for rubber insulated - flexible cables/cords).  
 
b) The main s plug shall be certified according to:  
 
i) MS 589 -1 or BS 13 63-1 (for 13 A, fused plug); or  
 
ii) MS 1577 (for 15 A, fused plugs); or  
 
iii) MS 1578 or BS EN 50075 (for 2.5 A, 250 V, flat non -rewireable two -pole plugs with cord for 
the connection of class II equipment).   
 
4.1.3  Marking   
 
The CBE shall be marked with the following information:  
 
a) supplier/manufacturer’s  name  or identification mark;  
 
b) equipment ’s brand name /trademark  and model ; and  
 
c)    other markings  as required by the relevant standards.  
 
The markings shall be legible, indelible,  and readily vi sible. All information on the marking sh all be 
either in Bahasa Melayu  or English Language.   
 
  
 4.2 Technical requirements   
 
The CBE shall comply with the following requirements:  
 
a) Radio Frequency (RF);  
 
b) Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC); and   
 
c) Safety. 
 
4.2.1  Radio Frequency (RF)  
 
The CBE shall operate  in any of  the frequency bands as defined in Table 1 and any other frequency 
band s as specified in SRSP document  issued  by MCMC.  
 
The CBE shall comply with the test parameters  of RF output power (EIRP ), spurious emissions and 
out of band gain inclusive of  the technical features as specified in 4.2.1.2 i.e. automatic gain control 
and anti -oscillation.  
 
The RF output power  limit shall comply with  ETSI TS 136 104  where by it shall not exceed 22 dBm  
(EIRP)  per carrier . The spurious emissions and out of band gain limit shall comply with the standards 
given in 4.2.1.1.  
 
Table 1. IMT-2020 (Fifth Generation)  operating band plans  
 
Operating 
band  Duplex mode  Operating band  
Band plan reference  
Uplink (MHz)  Downl ink (MHz)  
700 FDD 703 - 743 758 - 798 MCMC  SRSP  MS 700  
3 500  TDD 3 400 - 3 600  MCMC  SRSP  MS 3500  
28 000  TDD 26 500 - 28 100  MCMC SRSP MS 28000  
 
The specific operating frequency range of a CBE  shall follow the frequency range allocated/assigned 
by MCMC  to the network operator.   
 
4.2.1. 1 Conformity  
 
The CB E shall comply with the frequency bands stated in 4.2.1  and shall comply with  the 
requirements as stipulated in the  related 3GPP or ETSI  standards . 
 
If the  CBE support s technologies other than listed ab ove, for example , Wireless Local Area Network 
(WLAN), Bluetooth and  Near Field Communication (NFC) , suppliers shall demonstrate that the CBE 
has been tested and certified for conformance to related Technical Codes and Class Assignments.  
 
4.2.1.2  Automatic gain control and anti -oscillation  
 
4.2.1.2.1  Automatic gain control  
 
The CBE shall be capable of monitoring its operations to ensure compliance with the limits of transmit 
frequency, applicable noise and gain.  
 
The gain of the system shall be contr olled automatically so that it does not exceed maximum RF 
output EIRP as given in 4.2.1.   
 4.2.1.2.2  Anti-oscillation   
 
The CBE shall be able to detect and mitigate ( i.e. by automatic gain reduction or shut down) any 
unintended oscillations in uplink and downlink b ands that could occur due to insufficient isolation 
between donor and serving antennas.  
 
Oscillation detection and mitigation must occur automatically within:  
 
a) 0.3 s in the uplink band; and  
 
b) 1 s in the downlink band.  
 
When the CBE no longer serv es an activ e device connection , it shall, after no more than 5 minutes,  
reduce any uplink noise power to no more than -70 dBm/MHz EIRP . 
  
In cases where oscillation is detected, the CBE shall continue mitigation for at least 1 minute before 
restarting. After five suc h restarts, the CBE shall not resume operation until manually reset.  
 
4.2.2  Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)   
 
The CBE shall comply with the EMC emission requirements as defined in the ETSI EN 301 489 -1 or 
any equivalent standard s. 
 
4.2.3  Safety  
 
The CBE shall comply with the safety requirements defined in  any of  the following or equivalent 
standards:  
 
a) MS IEC 60950 -1; or 
 
b) IEC 62368 -1.  
 Annex A  
(normative)  
 
 
Normative references  
 
 
MCMC SRSP MS 700, Requirements for International Mobile Telecommunication s Systems 
Operating in the Frequency Bands of 703 MHz to 743 MHz and 7 58 MHz to 798 MHz 
 
MCMC SRSP MS 3500, Requirements for International Mobile Telecommunications systems 
operating in the frequency bands of 3400  MHz to 3600  MHz 
 
MCMC SRSP MS 28000, Requi rements for International Mobile Telecommunications systems 
operating in the frequency bands of 26.5 GHz to 28.1 GHz  
 
MS 406, Specification for voltages and frequency for alternating current transmission and distribution 
systems  
 
MS 589: Part 1,  Specificat ion for 13 A plugs, socket outlets, adaptors and connection units - Part 1: 
Specification for rewirable and non -rewirable 13 A fused plugs  
 
MS 1577 , Specification for 15A Plugs and Socket Outlets for Domestic and Similar purposes.  
 
MS 1578, Specification f or flat non -rewirable two -pole plugs, 2.5 A, 250 V, with cord, for the 
connection of class II -Equipment for household and similar purposes  
 
MS 2112 -5, Electric Cable and Wire: Polyvinyl Chloride(PVC) insulated cables of rated voltages up to 
and including 4 50/750 V - Part 5 : Flexible cables.  
 
MS 2127 -4, Rubber insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 4: Cords 
and flexible cables  
 
MS IEC 60038, IEC Standard voltages  
 
MS IEC 60950 -1, Information Technology equipment - Safety  
 
IEC 60227 -5, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - 
Part 5: Flexible cables (cords)  
 
IEC 60245 -1, Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 1: 
General requirements  
 
IEC 60245 -4, Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 4: Cords 
and flexible cables  
 
IEC 62368 -1, Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment - Part 1: Safety 
requirements  
 
ETSI EN 301 489-1, Electromagnetic co mpatibility and Radio Spectrum  Matters (ERM); 
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 1: Common 
technical requirements  
 
ETSI TS 136 104, LTE; Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E -UTRA); Base Station (BS)  
radio transmission and reception (3GPP TS 36.104 version 15.3.0 Release 15)  
 
  
 BS EN 50075, Specification for flat non -wirable two -pole plugs 2.5 A 250 V, with cord, for the 
connection of Class II -equipment for household and similar purposes  
 
BS EN 50525 -2-11, Electric cables. Low voltage energy cables of rated voltages up to and including 
450/750V (U0/U). Cables for general applications. Flexible cables with thermoplastic PVC insulation  
 
BS 1363 -1, 13 A plugs, socket -outlets, adaptors and connection units - Specification for rewirable and 
non-rewira ble 13 A fused plugs  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 Acknowledgements  
 
 
Members of the Cellular Booster  Sub Working Group  
 
Ms Nurul Ain Ab Karim (Chairman /Draft lead ) SIRIM Berhad  
Mr Keith Liu Min Tzau (Vice Chairman)  Wilson Electronics Ma laysia Sdn Bhd  
Mr Muhaimin Mat Salleh/  
Ts Mohammad Hafiz Halal (Secretariat)  Malaysian Technical Standards Forum Bhd  
Mr Low Kien Yap  Celcom Axiata Berhad  
Mr Muhammad Rezza Alui  Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd  
Mr Pang Chee Wai/  
Mr Rakuram M Gandhi  Maxis  Broadband Sdn Bhd  
Mr Leong Woon Min  Redsun Engineering Sdn Bhd  
Mr Ahmad Faizan Pardi/  
Ms Khairunnisa Ab Halim/  
Mr Mohd Rizal Ali/  
Ms Rabi’ah Ruhan @ Idris/  
Ms Wan Zarina Wan Abdullah/  
Mr Zul Jaafar  SIRIM Berhad  
Mr Najib Fadil Mohd Bisri @ Bisri  Teleko m Malaysia Bhd  
Mr Kuan Kok Wai/  
Mr Md Hafnee Sepon/  
Ms Ng Hsiao Ying  U Mobile Sdn Bhd  
Ms Siti Najwa Muhammad  Webe Digital Sdn Bhd  
Mr Low Wei Yap  Wideminds Pte Ltd  
Ms Nabilla Zainodin  Wilson Electronics Malaysia Sdn Bhd  
Mr Azmarhisyam Omar/  
Mr Yew Kuan  Min YTL Communications Sdn Bhd  
 
By invitation  
 
Mr Azmi Abdullah/  
Mr Abd Rahman M Yusoff  Nextcell Sdn Bhd  
Mr Cheong Wai Leng/  
Mr Tham Weng Keat  Nextivity Inc