TS 36.509 – EPC Special UE Conformance Testing Functions
3GPP TS 36.509 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for EPC Special UE Conformance Testing Functions. Its official 3GPP title is “Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA) and”. It is published in 10 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-17); the latest version is 17.4.0 in Rel-17.
Defines special UE conformance testing functions for EPC including test loop functionality, activation/deactivation procedures, and test control protocols.
Releases and versions of TS 36.509
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-17 | 17.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.9.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 36.509
Category: Testing (Conformance Testing). Technology generation: 4G. Network layer: Testing.
Who should read this specification?
- Device manufacturers
- Network operators
- Regulators and standards bodies
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 36.509
- TS 34.108 Common Test Environments for UE Conformance Testing
- TS 34.109 UE Conformance Test Functions for UMTS
- TS 34.123 UE Conformance Specification
- TS 36.133 LTE Radio Resource Management Requirements
- TS 36.211 E-UTRA Physical Layer Specifications
- TS 36.212 E-UTRA Physical Layer Procedures
- TS 36.300 E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
- TS 36.302 E-UTRA Physical Layer Services
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- 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
Specifications that reference TS 36.509
- TS 24.007 Layer 3 Architecture for GSM/UMTS/EPS/5GS
- TS 38.508 5G NR UE ICS Proforma
- TS 27.007 AT Command Interface for Mobile Terminals
- TS 36.521 E-UTRA UE Conformance Testing for Satellite Access
- TS 38.509 UE Special Conformance Testing Functions
- TS 34.229 IP Multimedia Call Control Protocol over SIP and SDP
- 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 36.124 EMC for E-UTRA User Equipment
- TS 36.171 A-GNSS Minimum Performance Requirements for UE
Other specifications in the 36 series
- TS 36.463 XwAP Protocol Specification
- TS 36.464 Xw Interface User Plane Protocol
- TS 36.465 Xw User Plane Protocol Specification
- TS 36.508 Common Test Environments for UE
- 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
- TS 36.521-3 E-UTRAN RRC_IDLE State Mobility Test Cases
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 36.509?
3GPP TS 36.509 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for EPC Special UE Conformance Testing Functions. Defines special UE conformance testing functions for EPC including test loop functionality, activation/deactivation procedures, and test control protocols.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 36.509?
TS 36.509 is published in 10 releases, from Rel-8 to Rel-17. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 17.4.0 (Rel-17).
What category does TS 36.509 belong to?
TS 36.509 belongs to the Testing (Conformance Testing) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 4G networks.
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