TS 37.213 – Shared Spectrum Physical Layer Procedures
3GPP TS 37.213 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Shared Spectrum Physical Layer Procedures. It is published in 5 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies physical layer channel access procedures for shared spectrum operation in LTE and NR systems.
Releases and versions of TS 37.213
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.14.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 37.213
Category: Radio Access (Physical Layer). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 37.213
- TS 38.212 NR Multiplexing and Channel Coding
- TS 38.211 NR Physical Channels and Signals
- TS 38.101 UE Radio Transmission and Reception
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 36.104 E-UTRA/NB-IoT Base Station RF Requirements
- TS 36.101 LTE UE Radio Transmission and Reception
- TS 36.213 LTE Physical Layer Procedures
- TS 36.212 E-UTRA Physical Layer Procedures
- TS 38.104 NR Base Station RF Requirements
- TS 38.213 NR Physical Layer Control Procedures
- TS 38.214 NR Physical Layer Data Channel Procedures
- TS 38.300 NR and NG-RAN Overall Description
Specifications that reference TS 37.213
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 38.300 NR and NG-RAN Overall Description
- TS 36.300 E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
- TS 38.331 NR Radio Resource Control (RRC)
- TS 38.321 NR MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 36.104 E-UTRA/NB-IoT Base Station RF Requirements
- TS 38.104 NR Base Station RF Requirements
- TS 38.213 NR Physical Layer Control Procedures
- TS 38.215 NR Physical Layer Measurements
- TS 38.214 NR Physical Layer Data Channel Procedures
- TS 38.423 NG-RAN Xn Application Protocol
- TS 38.306 NR UE Radio Access Capability Parameters
Other specifications in the 37 series
- TS 37.145 AAS Base Station Radiated Requirements
- TS 37.145-1 AAS Base Station Conducted Conformance Testing
- TS 37.145-2 AAS Base Station Radiated Conformance Testing
- TS 37.171 UE Positioning Performance Requirements
- TS 37.320 MDT Overall Description (Stage 2)
- TS 37.324 Service Data Adaptation Protocol (SDAP)
- TS 37.340 Overview of Multi-Connectivity Operation using E-UTRA and NR
- TS 37.355 LTE Positioning Protocol (LPP)
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 37.213?
3GPP TS 37.213 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Shared Spectrum Physical Layer Procedures. Specifies physical layer channel access procedures for shared spectrum operation in LTE and NR systems.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 37.213?
TS 37.213 is published in 5 releases, from Rel-15 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 37.213 belong to?
TS 37.213 belongs to the Radio Access (Physical Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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