TS 37.480 – E1 Interface General Aspects and Principles
3GPP TS 37.480 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for E1 Interface General Aspects and Principles. Its official 3GPP title is “E1 general aspects and principles”. It is published in 3 releases (Rel-17 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.1.0 in Rel-19.
Defines the scope, architecture, principles, and supported functions of the 3GPP E1 interface connecting control-plane and user-plane entities in split RAN nodes.
Releases and versions of TS 37.480
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 37.480
Category: Radio Access (E1 Interface). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 37.480
- TS 23.247 5G Multicast and Broadcast Services
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 38.401 NG-RAN Architecture Description
- TS 37.481 E1 Interface Layer 1 Specification
- TS 37.482 E1 Signalling Transport Specification
- TS 37.483 E1 Application Protocol (E1AP)
- TS 38.300 NR and NG-RAN Overall Description
- TS 37.340 Overview of Multi-Connectivity Operation using E-UTRA and NR
- TS 37.470 W1 Interface Introduction for ng-eNB
- TS 36.401 E-UTRAN Overall Architecture Description
Specifications that reference TS 37.480
Other specifications in the 37 series
- TS 37.470 W1 Interface Introduction for ng-eNB
- TS 37.471 NG-RAN; W1 layer 1 specification
- TS 37.472 W1 Interface Signalling Transport Specification
- TS 37.473 W1 Application Protocol (W1AP) Specification
- TS 37.481 E1 Interface Layer 1 Specification
- TS 37.482 E1 Signalling Transport Specification
- TS 37.483 E1 Application Protocol (E1AP)
- TS 37.544 UE Radiated Performance Test Procedures
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 37.480?
3GPP TS 37.480 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for E1 Interface General Aspects and Principles. Defines the scope, architecture, principles, and supported functions of the 3GPP E1 interface connecting control-plane and user-plane entities in split RAN nodes.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 37.480?
TS 37.480 is published in 3 releases, from Rel-17 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.1.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 37.480 belong to?
TS 37.480 belongs to the Radio Access (E1 Interface) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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