TS 37.472 – W1 Interface Signalling Transport Specification
3GPP TS 37.472 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for W1 Interface Signalling Transport Specification. It is published in 4 releases (Rel-16 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies transport of W1AP signalling messages between ng-eNB-CU and ng-eNB-DU in NG-RAN using SCTP over IP.
Releases and versions of TS 37.472
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 37.472
Category: Radio Access (NG-RAN Interfaces). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 37.472
Specifications that reference TS 37.472
- TS 37.470 W1 Interface Introduction for ng-eNB
Other specifications in the 37 series
- TS 37.462 Iuant Interface Data Link Layer for RETAP/TMAAP
- TS 37.466 Iuant Interface Introduction & RETAP/TMAAP
- TS 37.470 W1 Interface Introduction for ng-eNB
- TS 37.471 NG-RAN; W1 layer 1 specification
- TS 37.473 W1 Application Protocol (W1AP) Specification
- TS 37.480 E1 Interface General Aspects and Principles
- TS 37.481 E1 Interface Layer 1 Specification
- TS 37.482 E1 Signalling Transport Specification
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 37.472?
3GPP TS 37.472 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for W1 Interface Signalling Transport Specification. Specifies transport of W1AP signalling messages between ng-eNB-CU and ng-eNB-DU in NG-RAN using SCTP over IP.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 37.472?
TS 37.472 is published in 4 releases, from Rel-16 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 37.472 belong to?
TS 37.472 belongs to the Radio Access (NG-RAN Interfaces) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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