TS 36.521-1 – E-UTRA UE Conformance Testing Specification
3GPP TS 36.521-1 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for E-UTRA UE Conformance Testing Specification. Its official 3GPP title is “Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA); User Equipment (UE) conformance specification; Radio transmission and reception; Part 1: Conformance Testing”. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.2.0 in Rel-19.
Defines conformance testing requirements for E-UTRA user equipment radio transmission and reception capabilities, covering frequency bands, channel arrangements, and transmitter characteristics.
Releases and versions of TS 36.521-1
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.11.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.9.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 36.521-1
Category: Testing (Conformance Testing). Technology generation: 4G. Network layer: UE.
Who should read this specification?
- Device manufacturers
- Network operators
- Regulators and standards bodies
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Other specifications in the 36 series
- TS 36.465 Xw User Plane Protocol Specification
- TS 36.508 Common Test Environments for UE
- TS 36.509 EPC Special UE Conformance Testing Functions
- TS 36.521 E-UTRA UE Conformance Testing for Satellite Access
- 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
- TS 36.521-4 E-UTRA UE Conformance: Satellite Access RF & Performance
- TS 36.523 E-UTRA Radio Access Procedures
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 36.521-1?
3GPP TS 36.521-1 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for E-UTRA UE Conformance Testing Specification. Defines conformance testing requirements for E-UTRA user equipment radio transmission and reception capabilities, covering frequency bands, channel arrangements, and transmitter characteristics.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 36.521-1?
TS 36.521-1 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 36.521-1 belong to?
TS 36.521-1 belongs to the Testing (Conformance Testing) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 4G networks.
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