TS 25.453 – PCAP Protocol Specification
3GPP TS 25.453 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for PCAP Protocol Specification. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies the Positioning Calculation Application Part (PCAP) protocol for the Iupc interface between RNC and Stand-Alone SMLC (SAS).
Releases and versions of TS 25.453
| 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 | 13.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 25.453
Category: Radio Access (Positioning). Technology generation: 3G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 25.453
- TS 23.032 Universal Geographical Area Description
- 25.921 Guidelines and principles for protocol description and error handling
- TS 25.133 UTRAN RRM Requirements for FDD
- TS 25.123 Radio Resource Management for TDD
- TS 22.071 Location Services (LCS) Stage 1
- TS 25.212 UTRA FDD Layer 1 Multiplexing & Channel Coding
- TS 25.213 UTRA FDD Spreading and Modulation
- TS 25.223 UTRA Physical Layer TDD Spreading & Modulation
- TS 25.221 UTRA TDD Physical Layer Specification
- TS 25.101 UTRA FDD UE RF Requirements
- TS 25.102 UTRA TDD RF Characteristics
- TS 45.005 GSM RF Requirements for MS and BSS
Specifications that reference TS 25.453
Other specifications in the 25 series
- TS 25.446 MBMS Synchronisation Protocol (SYNC)
- TS 25.450 Iupc Interface Introduction for UTRAN Positioning
- TS 25.451 Iupc Interface Layer 1 Specification
- TS 25.452 Iupc Interface Signalling Transport for PCAP
- TS 25.460 Iuant Interface: General Aspects and Principles
- TS 25.461 Iuant Interface Layer 1 Specification
- TS 25.462 Iuant Interface: Signalling Transport
- TS 25.466 Iuant Interface: Application Part
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 25.453?
3GPP TS 25.453 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for PCAP Protocol Specification. Specifies the Positioning Calculation Application Part (PCAP) protocol for the Iupc interface between RNC and Stand-Alone SMLC (SAS).
Which 3GPP releases include TS 25.453?
TS 25.453 is published in 12 releases, from Rel-8 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 25.453 belong to?
TS 25.453 belongs to the Radio Access (Positioning) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 3G networks.
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