TS 37.481 – E1 Interface Layer 1 Specification
3GPP TS 37.481 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for E1 Interface Layer 1 Specification. It is published in 3 releases (Rel-17 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Defines physical layer standards for E1 interface between NG-RAN nodes, excluding transmission delay and O&M requirements.
Releases and versions of TS 37.481
| 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) |
Scope of TS 37.481
Category: Radio Access (Physical Layer). 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 37.481
- TS 38.411 NG Interface Layer 1 Specification
Specifications that reference TS 37.481
Other specifications in the 37 series
- 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 37.480 E1 Interface General Aspects and Principles
- TS 37.482 E1 Signalling Transport Specification
- TS 37.483 E1 Application Protocol (E1AP)
- TS 37.544 UE Radiated Performance Test Procedures
- TS 37.571 UE Conformance for Positioning
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 37.481?
3GPP TS 37.481 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for E1 Interface Layer 1 Specification. Defines physical layer standards for E1 interface between NG-RAN nodes, excluding transmission delay and O&M requirements.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 37.481?
TS 37.481 is published in 3 releases, from Rel-17 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 37.481 belong to?
TS 37.481 belongs to the Radio Access (Physical Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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