TS 37.483 – E1 Application Protocol (E1AP)
3GPP TS 37.483 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for E1 Application Protocol (E1AP). It is published in 3 releases (Rel-17 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.4.0 in Rel-19.
Defines 5G RAN signalling procedures for the E1 interface between centralized control-plane and user-plane nodes.
Releases and versions of TS 37.483
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.11.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 37.483
Category: Radio Access (E1 Application Protocol). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Expert. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 37.483
- TS 38.331 NR Radio Resource Control (RRC)
- TS 23.401 Evolved Packet System Architecture
- TS 23.203 Policy and Charging Control Architecture
- TS 33.501 5G Security Architecture
- TS 29.281 GTPv1-U Protocol Specification
- TS 38.414 NG Interface User Plane Protocol
- TS 38.323 PDCP Protocol Specification
- TS 37.482 E1 Signalling Transport Specification
- TS 37.340 Overview of Multi-Connectivity Operation using E-UTRA and NR
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 28.552 5G Network Performance Measurements
Specifications that reference TS 37.483
Other specifications in the 37 series
- 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
- TS 37.544 UE Radiated Performance Test Procedures
- TS 37.571 UE Conformance for Positioning
- TS 37.571-1 User Equipment (UE) conformance specification for UE positioning
- TS 37.571-2 UE Positioning Protocol Conformance Testing
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 37.483?
3GPP TS 37.483 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for E1 Application Protocol (E1AP). Defines 5G RAN signalling procedures for the E1 interface between centralized control-plane and user-plane nodes.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 37.483?
TS 37.483 is published in 3 releases, from Rel-17 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.4.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 37.483 belong to?
TS 37.483 belongs to the Radio Access (E1 Application Protocol) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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