TS 36.508 – Common Test Environments for UE
3GPP TS 36.508 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Common Test Environments for UE. Its official 3GPP title is “Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA) and Evolved Packet Core (EPC)”. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.2.0 in Rel-19.
Defines common test environments, test frequencies, radio conditions, and physical layer parameters for UE conformance testing in E-UTRA (LTE) and related technologies.
Releases and versions of TS 36.508
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.11.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.11.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.3.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.11.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.9.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 36.508
Category: Testing (UE Conformance Testing). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Testing.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications that reference TS 36.508
- TS 38.508 5G NR UE ICS Proforma
- TS 38.521 UE Conformance Specification
- TS 36.521 E-UTRA UE Conformance Testing for Satellite Access
- TS 36.509 EPC Special UE Conformance Testing Functions
- TS 34.229 IP Multimedia Call Control Protocol over SIP and SDP
- TS 36.102 E-UTRA UE Satellite Access Requirements
- TS 36.523 E-UTRA Radio Access Procedures
- TS 37.571 UE Conformance for Positioning
- TS 38.523 UE Conformance Specification TS 38523
- TS 37.579 Mission Critical (MC) services
- TS 31.117 USAT Tests for Non-Removable UICC
- TR 37.977 MIMO OTA Test Methodology
Other specifications in the 36 series
- TS 36.462 Xw Interface Signalling Transport
- TS 36.463 XwAP Protocol Specification
- TS 36.464 Xw Interface User Plane Protocol
- TS 36.465 Xw User Plane Protocol Specification
- TS 36.509 EPC Special UE Conformance Testing Functions
- TS 36.521 E-UTRA UE Conformance Testing for Satellite Access
- TS 36.521-1 E-UTRA UE Conformance Testing Specification
- TS 36.521-2 E-UTRA UE Conformance: ICS for Radio Transmission and Reception
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 36.508?
3GPP TS 36.508 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Common Test Environments for UE. Defines common test environments, test frequencies, radio conditions, and physical layer parameters for UE conformance testing in E-UTRA (LTE) and related technologies.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 36.508?
TS 36.508 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 36.508 belong to?
TS 36.508 belongs to the Testing (UE Conformance Testing) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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