TS 36.201 – LTE Physical Layer General Description
3GPP TS 36.201 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for LTE Physical Layer General Description. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Describes LTE physical layer architecture, multiple access schemes, frame structures, and functions for radio interface.
Releases and versions of TS 36.201
| 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 | 15.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 36.201
Category: Radio Access (Physical Layer). Technology generation: 4G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Device manufacturers
- Network operators
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 36.201
Specifications that reference TS 36.201
Other specifications in the 36 series
- TS 36.141 RF Test Methods for LTE and NB-IoT Base Stations
- TS 36.143 E-UTRA FDD Repeater RF Testing
- TS 36.171 A-GNSS Minimum Performance Requirements for UE
- TS 36.181 RF Test Methods and Conformance for Satellite Access Nodes
- TS 36.211 E-UTRA Physical Layer Specifications
- TS 36.212 E-UTRA Physical Layer Procedures
- TS 36.213 LTE Physical Layer Procedures
- TS 36.214 E-UTRA Physical Layer Measurements
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 36.201?
3GPP TS 36.201 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for LTE Physical Layer General Description. Describes LTE physical layer architecture, multiple access schemes, frame structures, and functions for radio interface.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 36.201?
TS 36.201 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 36.201 belong to?
TS 36.201 belongs to the Radio Access (Physical Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 4G networks.
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