TS 36.213 – LTE Physical Layer Procedures
3GPP TS 36.213 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for LTE 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 19.5.0 in Rel-19.
Defines LTE UE physical-layer procedures for synchronization, power control, random access, data channels, control channels, CSI, HARQ, sidelink, and NB-IoT.
Releases and versions of TS 36.213
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.11.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.16.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.17.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.16.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.13.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.13.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.13.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 36.213
Category: Radio Access (Physical Layer). Technology generation: 4G. Network layer: UE.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Expert. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications that reference TS 36.213
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 36.300 E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
- TS 36.413 S1 Application Protocol (S1AP) for E-UTRAN
- TS 23.246 MBMS Bearer Service Stage 2 Description
- TS 36.211 E-UTRA Physical Layer Specifications
- TS 38.321 NR MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 36.104 E-UTRA/NB-IoT Base Station RF Requirements
- TS 36.321 E-UTRA MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 36.304 LTE UE Idle Mode Procedures
- TS 37.355 LTE Positioning Protocol (LPP)
- TS 38.213 NR Physical Layer Control Procedures
- TS 37.320 MDT Overall Description (Stage 2)
Other specifications in the 36 series
- 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 36.212 E-UTRA 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
- TS 36.302 E-UTRA Physical Layer Services
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 36.213?
3GPP TS 36.213 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for LTE Physical Layer Procedures. Defines LTE UE physical-layer procedures for synchronization, power control, random access, data channels, control channels, CSI, HARQ, sidelink, and NB-IoT.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 36.213?
TS 36.213 is published in 12 releases, from Rel-8 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.5.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 36.213 belong to?
TS 36.213 belongs to the Radio Access (Physical Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 4G networks.
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