TS 36.212 – E-UTRA Physical Layer Procedures
3GPP TS 36.212 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for E-UTRA Physical Layer Procedures. 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.
Specifies coding, multiplexing and mapping of transport channels to physical channels for E-UTRA, covering channel coding schemes and control information mapping.
Releases and versions of TS 36.212
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.15.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.16.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.11.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.9.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.9.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 36.212
Category: Radio Access (Physical Layer). Technology generation: 4G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Protocols and interfaces
Protocols: DCI, UCI, RRC, MAC, PHY
Interfaces: Uu
Key use cases
- VoLTE
- eMBB
- URLLC
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 36.212
Specifications that reference TS 36.212
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 36.300 E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
- TS 36.211 E-UTRA Physical Layer Specifications
- TS 36.321 E-UTRA MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 36.214 E-UTRA Physical Layer Measurements
- TS 36.306 E-UTRA UE Radio Access Capability Parameters
- TS 38.212 NR Multiplexing and Channel Coding
- TS 36.521 E-UTRA UE Conformance Testing for Satellite Access
- TS 37.213 Shared Spectrum Physical Layer Procedures
- TS 36.141 RF Test Methods for LTE and NB-IoT Base Stations
- TS 36.509 EPC Special UE Conformance Testing Functions
- TS 36.102 E-UTRA UE Satellite Access Requirements
Other specifications in the 36 series
- 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 36.211 E-UTRA Physical Layer Specifications
- TS 36.213 LTE Physical Layer Procedures
- TS 36.214 E-UTRA Physical Layer Measurements
- TS 36.216 LTE Relay Node Physical Layer
- TS 36.300 E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 36.212?
3GPP TS 36.212 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for E-UTRA Physical Layer Procedures. Specifies coding, multiplexing and mapping of transport channels to physical channels for E-UTRA, covering channel coding schemes and control information mapping.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 36.212?
TS 36.212 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 36.212 belong to?
TS 36.212 belongs to the Radio Access (Physical Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 4G networks.
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