TS 36.523-3 – E-UTRAN/SAE Test Models and Design Considerations
3GPP TS 36.523-3 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for E-UTRAN/SAE Test Models and Design Considerations. Its official 3GPP title is “Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA)”. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Defines test models, ASPs, and test methods for LTE, NB-IoT, and NTN system testing.
Releases and versions of TS 36.523-3
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.12.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.11.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.5.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 36.523-3
Category: Testing (Radio Access Testing). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Testing.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Other specifications in the 36 series
- TS 36.521-4 E-UTRA UE Conformance: Satellite Access RF & Performance
- TS 36.523 E-UTRA Radio Access Procedures
- TS 36.523-1 E-UTRA UE Conformance Testing Idle Mode
- TS 36.523-2 UE Conformance ICS Proforma for E-UTRA/EPC
- TS 36.579-1 Mission Critical Services Test Environment
- TS 36.579-2 MCPTT UE Protocol Conformance Testing
- TS 36.579-3 MCPTT Server Conformance Testing Specification
- TS 36.579-4 MC Services over LTE Test Applicability & ICS
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 36.523-3?
3GPP TS 36.523-3 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for E-UTRAN/SAE Test Models and Design Considerations. Defines test models, ASPs, and test methods for LTE, NB-IoT, and NTN system testing.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 36.523-3?
TS 36.523-3 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 36.523-3 belong to?
TS 36.523-3 belongs to the Testing (Radio Access Testing) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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