TS 36.523 – E-UTRA Radio Access Procedures
3GPP TS 36.523 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for E-UTRA Radio Access Procedures. Its official 3GPP title is “Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA)”. It is published in 2 releases (Rel-18 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.2.0 in Rel-19.
Defines E-UTRAN idle mode operations, PLMN selection, cell selection/reselection, and inter-RAT mobility procedures.
Releases and versions of TS 36.523
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.11.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 36.523
Category: Radio Access (Idle Mode and Mobility). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
Protocols and interfaces
Protocols: NAS, RRC, S1AP, X2-AP
Interfaces: Uu, S1-MME, X2, S1-U
Key use cases
- VoNR
- Network Slicing
- Inter-RAT Mobility
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 36.523
- TS 36.300 E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
- TS 36.302 E-UTRA Physical Layer Services
- 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
- TS 36.322 E-UTRA Radio Link Control Protocol Specification
- TS 36.323 PDCP Protocol Specification
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 36.508 Common Test Environments for UE
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TR 24.801 CT1 SAE NAS Aspects for EPC
- TS 23.401 Evolved Packet System Architecture
Specifications that reference TS 36.523
- TS 38.508 5G NR UE ICS Proforma
- TS 36.509 EPC Special UE Conformance Testing Functions
- TS 34.229 IP Multimedia Call Control Protocol over SIP and SDP
- 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
Other specifications in the 36 series
- 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
- TS 36.521-4 E-UTRA UE Conformance: Satellite Access RF & Performance
- TS 36.523-1 E-UTRA UE Conformance Testing Idle Mode
- TS 36.523-2 UE Conformance ICS Proforma for E-UTRA/EPC
- TS 36.523-3 E-UTRAN/SAE Test Models and Design Considerations
- TS 36.579-1 Mission Critical Services Test Environment
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 36.523?
3GPP TS 36.523 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for E-UTRA Radio Access Procedures. Defines E-UTRAN idle mode operations, PLMN selection, cell selection/reselection, and inter-RAT mobility procedures.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 36.523?
TS 36.523 is published in 2 releases, from Rel-18 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.2.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 36.523 belong to?
TS 36.523 belongs to the Radio Access (Idle Mode and Mobility) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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