TR 36.842 – Small Cell Enhancements for LTE Higher Layers
3GPP TR 36.842 is the 3GPP Technical Report for Small Cell Enhancements for LTE Higher Layers. It is part of 3GPP Rel-12 (version 12.0.0).
Study on higher layer technologies for LTE small cell deployments, addressing mobility, UL/DL imbalance, and dual connectivity.
Releases and versions of TR 36.842
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-12 | 12.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TR 36.842
Category: Radio Access (Higher Layer Aspects). Technology generation: 4G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications that reference TR 36.842
- TS 36.300 E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
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- TR 36.839 HetNet Mobility Improvements for LTE
- TR 36.840 LTE 450 MHz Band Technical Requirements for Brazil
- TR 36.843 D2D Proximity Services Feasibility Study
- TR 36.844 Expansion of LTE FDD 1670 MHz Band in US
- TR 36.846 LTE WCS Band Specification
- TR 36.847 Study on FDD-TDD Joint Operation for LTE
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TR 36.842?
3GPP TR 36.842 is the 3GPP Technical Report for Small Cell Enhancements for LTE Higher Layers. Study on higher layer technologies for LTE small cell deployments, addressing mobility, UL/DL imbalance, and dual connectivity.
Which 3GPP releases include TR 36.842?
TR 36.842 is part of 3GPP Rel-12. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 12.0.0 (Rel-12).
What category does TR 36.842 belong to?
TR 36.842 belongs to the Radio Access (Higher Layer Aspects) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 4G networks.
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