TS 36.211 – E-UTRA Physical Layer Specifications
3GPP TS 36.211 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for E-UTRA Physical Layer Specifications. Its official 3GPP title is “Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA)”. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.3.0 in Rel-19.
Defines physical layer channels, signals, and procedures for LTE uplink and downlink, including reference signals and frame structures.
Releases and versions of TS 36.211
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.0.2 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.14.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.15.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.13.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.9.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.9.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 36.211
Category: Radio Access (Physical Layer). Technology generation: 4G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Device manufacturers
- Network operators
- Researchers and academics
Protocols and interfaces
Protocols: RRC, PDCP, RLC, MAC
Interfaces: Uu
Key use cases
- LTE
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 36.211
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 36.201 LTE Physical Layer General Description
- TS 36.212 E-UTRA Physical Layer Procedures
- TS 36.213 LTE Physical Layer Procedures
- TS 36.214 E-UTRA Physical Layer Measurements
- TS 36.104 E-UTRA/NB-IoT Base Station RF Requirements
- TS 36.101 LTE UE Radio Transmission and Reception
Specifications that reference TS 36.211
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 36.300 E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
- TS 38.331 NR Radio Resource Control (RRC)
- TS 44.018 GSM Radio Resource Management Procedures
- TS 36.104 E-UTRA/NB-IoT Base Station RF Requirements
- TS 36.321 E-UTRA MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 37.355 LTE Positioning Protocol (LPP)
- TS 38.215 NR Physical Layer Measurements
- TS 38.305 NG-RAN UE Positioning Stage 2
- TS 38.214 NR Physical Layer Data Channel Procedures
- TS 31.111 USIM Application Toolkit (USAT) Specification
- TS 36.214 E-UTRA Physical Layer Measurements
Other specifications in the 36 series
- 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 36.201 LTE Physical Layer General Description
- TS 36.212 E-UTRA Physical Layer Procedures
- TS 36.213 LTE Physical Layer Procedures
- TS 36.214 E-UTRA Physical Layer Measurements
- TS 36.216 LTE Relay Node Physical Layer
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 36.211?
3GPP TS 36.211 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for E-UTRA Physical Layer Specifications. Defines physical layer channels, signals, and procedures for LTE uplink and downlink, including reference signals and frame structures.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 36.211?
TS 36.211 is published in 12 releases, from Rel-8 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.3.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 36.211 belong to?
TS 36.211 belongs to the Radio Access (Physical Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 4G networks.
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