TS 36.300 – E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
3GPP TS 36.300 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture. Its official 3GPP title is “Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA) and Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access Network (E-UTRAN)”. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.2.0 in Rel-19.
Overview and description of the E-UTRAN radio interface protocol architecture, detailing protocols and procedures for LTE.
Releases and versions of TS 36.300
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.13.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.9.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.14.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.13.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.14.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.14.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.12.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.12.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 36.300
Category: Radio Access (Physical Layer). Technology generation: 4G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Excerpt from TS 36.300
1 Scope
The present document provides an overview and overall description of the E-UTRAN radio interface protocol architecture. Details of the radio interface protocols are specified in companion specifications of the 36 series. For Multi-Connectivity involving E-URAN, the differences relative to E-UTRA and E-UTRAN are specified in 3GPP TS 37.340 [76].
Excerpt from the official 3GPP document (Rel-19). Read the full specification with interactive table of contents.
Specifications referenced by TS 36.300
- TS 36.304 LTE UE Idle Mode Procedures
- TS 36.306 E-UTRA UE Radio Access Capability Parameters
- TS 36.321 E-UTRA MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 36.322 E-UTRA Radio Link Control Protocol Specification
- TS 36.323 PDCP Protocol Specification
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 23.401 Evolved Packet System Architecture
- TR 24.801 CT1 SAE NAS Aspects for EPC
- TS 23.402 EPC for Non-3GPP Access (PMIP)
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 24.301 EPS NAS Mobility and Session Management
- TS 36.133 LTE Radio Resource Management Requirements
Specifications that reference TS 36.300
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 23.502 5G System Procedures
- TS 33.501 5G Security Architecture
- TS 24.229 IMS SIP/SDP Call Control Protocol
- TS 23.401 Evolved Packet System Architecture
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 23.228 IP Multimedia Core Network Subsystem
- TS 38.300 NR and NG-RAN Overall Description
- TS 23.060 GPRS Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 26.114 IMS Multimedia Telephony Client
- TS 23.203 Policy and Charging Control Architecture
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
Other specifications in the 36 series
- 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
- TS 36.302 E-UTRA Physical Layer Services
- TS 36.304 LTE UE Idle Mode Procedures
- TS 36.305 UE Positioning in E-UTRAN Stage 2
- TS 36.306 E-UTRA UE Radio Access Capability Parameters
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 36.300?
3GPP TS 36.300 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture. Overview and description of the E-UTRAN radio interface protocol architecture, detailing protocols and procedures for LTE.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 36.300?
TS 36.300 is published in 12 releases, from Rel-8 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.2.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 36.300 belong to?
TS 36.300 belongs to the Radio Access (Physical Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 4G networks.
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