TS 26.522 – RTP for XR in 5G Systems
3GPP TS 26.522 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for RTP for XR in 5G Systems. Its official 3GPP title is “5G Real-time Media Transport Protocol Configurations”. It is published in 2 releases (Rel-18 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.4.0 in Rel-19.
Defines RTP header extensions and RTCP feedback for immersive media transport in 5G, supporting XR split rendering and PDU Set marking.
Releases and versions of TS 26.522
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 26.522
Category: Services (Media and Codecs). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 26.522
Specifications that reference TS 26.522
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 38.300 NR and NG-RAN Overall Description
- TS 29.571 5G Common Data Types
- TS 24.501 5GS NAS Protocol Specification
- TS 23.503 5G Policy and Charging Control Framework
- TS 29.244 PFCP for Control and User Plane Separation
- TS 23.700 Study on SEAL Phase 4
- TS 26.113 Real-Time Media Communication Protocols and APIs
- TS 26.264 IMS-based Conversational Augmented Reality Services
- TR 26.806 Technical Report on Smartly Tethering AR Glasses
- TR 26.812 Study on QoE Metrics for AR/MR Services
Other specifications in the 26 series
- TS 26.510 5G Media Streaming and Real-Time Communication APIs
- TS 26.511 5G Media Streaming Profiles, Codecs & Formats
- TS 26.512 5G Media Streaming Protocols and APIs
- TS 26.517 5G Multicast-Broadcast User Services Protocols
- TS 26.531 Data Collection & Reporting Architecture for 5G
- TS 26.532 Data Collection and Reporting API Specification
- TS 26.565 Split Rendering Media Service Enabler
- TS 26.567 IMS-based Split Rendering for XR
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 26.522?
3GPP TS 26.522 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for RTP for XR in 5G Systems. Defines RTP header extensions and RTCP feedback for immersive media transport in 5G, supporting XR split rendering and PDU Set marking.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 26.522?
TS 26.522 is published in 2 releases, from Rel-18 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.4.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 26.522 belong to?
TS 26.522 belongs to the Services (Media and Codecs) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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