TS 36.323 – PDCP Protocol Specification
3GPP TS 36.323 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for PDCP Protocol Specification. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Describes the Packet Data Convergence Protocol for LTE, covering data compression, ciphering, integrity protection, and support for various bearer types.
Releases and versions of TS 36.323
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 36.323
Category: Radio Access (Layer 2 Protocols). Technology generation: 4G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Device manufacturers
- Network operators
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 36.323
- TS 33.303 ProSe Security Specification for EPS
- TS 23.303 Proximity Services (ProSe) Stage 2
- TS 36.360 LTE-WLAN Aggregation Adaptation Protocol
- TS 38.323 PDCP Protocol Specification
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 36.300 E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 36.321 E-UTRA MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 36.322 E-UTRA Radio Link Control Protocol Specification
- TS 33.401 EPS Security Architecture
Specifications that reference TS 36.323
- TS 23.401 Evolved Packet System Architecture
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 36.300 E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
- TS 26.114 IMS Multimedia Telephony Client
- TS 24.501 5GS NAS Protocol Specification
- TS 24.301 EPS NAS Mobility and Session Management
- TS 33.401 EPS Security Architecture
- TS 29.274 GTPv2-C Control Plane Protocol
- TS 37.340 Overview of Multi-Connectivity Operation using E-UTRA and NR
- TS 29.281 GTPv1-U Protocol Specification
- TS 36.321 E-UTRA MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 36.306 E-UTRA UE Radio Access Capability Parameters
Other specifications in the 36 series
- TS 36.307 Release Independent UE Requirements for E-UTRA
- TS 36.314 E-UTRA Radio Measurements Specification
- TS 36.321 E-UTRA MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 36.322 E-UTRA Radio Link Control Protocol Specification
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 36.355 LTE Positioning Protocol (LPP)
- TS 36.360 LTE-WLAN Aggregation Adaptation Protocol
- TS 36.361 LWIP Encapsulation Protocol Specification
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 36.323?
3GPP TS 36.323 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for PDCP Protocol Specification. Describes the Packet Data Convergence Protocol for LTE, covering data compression, ciphering, integrity protection, and support for various bearer types.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 36.323?
TS 36.323 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 36.323 belong to?
TS 36.323 belongs to the Radio Access (Layer 2 Protocols) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 4G networks.
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