TS 25.323 – Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP) Specification
3GPP TS 25.323 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP) Specification. It is published in 17 releases (R99 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Defines PDCP protocol for UMTS, including header compression, data transfer, and sequence number maintenance.
Releases and versions of TS 25.323
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-7 | 7.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-6 | 6.11.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-5 | 5.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-4 | 4.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R99 | 3.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 25.323
Category: Radio Access (Layer 2 Protocols). Technology generation: 3G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 25.323
- TS 26.101 Generic frame format for AMR and GSM-EFR speech codecs
- TS 26.201 AMR-WB Speech Codec Frame Format
- TS 23.060 GPRS Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 25.331 RRC Protocol for UE-UTRAN Radio Interface
- TS 25.301 UE-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
- TS 25.303 Radio Resource Control Procedures
- TS 25.322 RLC Protocol Specification
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
Specifications that reference TS 25.323
- TS 23.060 GPRS Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 25.331 RRC Protocol for UE-UTRAN Radio Interface
- TS 25.413 Radio Access Network Application Part (RANAP)
- TS 29.061 Packet Domain Interworking Requirements
- TS 25.301 UE-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
- TS 25.306 UE Radio Access Capabilities Specification
- TS 27.007 AT Command Interface for Mobile Terminals
- TS 25.303 Radio Resource Control Procedures
- TS 25.446 MBMS Synchronisation Protocol (SYNC)
- TR 25.993 UTRA RAB Examples and Radio Interface Mapping
- TR 26.937 3GPP PSS Characterization
Other specifications in the 25 series
- TS 25.309 FDD Enhanced Uplink Technical Specification
- TS 25.319 Enhanced Uplink for UTRA FDD/TDD
- TS 25.321 MAC Protocol Specification for UTRAN
- TS 25.322 RLC Protocol Specification
- TS 25.324 Broadcast/Multicast Control Protocol
- TS 25.327 Multi-carrier HSDPA UE requirements
- TS 25.331 RRC Protocol for UE-UTRAN Radio Interface
- TS 25.346 MBMS in UTRA Technical Specification
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 25.323?
3GPP TS 25.323 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP) Specification. Defines PDCP protocol for UMTS, including header compression, data transfer, and sequence number maintenance.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 25.323?
TS 25.323 is published in 17 releases, from R99 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 25.323 belong to?
TS 25.323 belongs to the Radio Access (Layer 2 Protocols) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 3G networks.
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