TS 36.420 – X2 Interface Introduction for E-UTRAN
3GPP TS 36.420 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for X2 Interface Introduction for E-UTRAN. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Introduction to X2 interface specifications for interconnection between eNBs and en-gNBs, covering functions, protocols, and general principles.
Releases and versions of TS 36.420
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.0.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.0.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 36.420
Category: Radio Access (Interfaces). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. 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
Specifications referenced by TS 36.420
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 36.401 E-UTRAN Overall Architecture Description
- TS 36.421 X2 Interface Layer 1 Specification
- TS 36.422 X2 Signalling Transport Specification
- TS 36.423 X2 Application Protocol (X2AP) Specification
- TS 36.424 X2 Interface User Plane Transport Protocols
- TS 36.300 E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
- TS 37.340 Overview of Multi-Connectivity Operation using E-UTRA and NR
Specifications that reference TS 36.420
Other specifications in the 36 series
- TS 36.411 S1 Interface Layer 1 Specification
- TS 36.412 S1 Signalling Transport Specification
- TS 36.413 S1 Application Protocol (S1AP) for E-UTRAN
- TS 36.414 S1 Interface User Plane Transport
- TS 36.421 X2 Interface Layer 1 Specification
- TS 36.422 X2 Signalling Transport Specification
- TS 36.423 X2 Application Protocol (X2AP) Specification
- TS 36.424 X2 Interface User Plane Transport Protocols
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 36.420?
3GPP TS 36.420 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for X2 Interface Introduction for E-UTRAN. Introduction to X2 interface specifications for interconnection between eNBs and en-gNBs, covering functions, protocols, and general principles.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 36.420?
TS 36.420 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 36.420 belong to?
TS 36.420 belongs to the Radio Access (Interfaces) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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