TS 38.133 – NR Radio Resource Management Requirements
3GPP TS 38.133 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR Radio Resource Management Requirements. Its official 3GPP title is “Requirements for support of radio resource management”. It is published in 6 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.1.0 in Rel-20.
Defines 5G NR UE radio resource management requirements for mobility, measurements, cell selection, reselection, and specialized operation including NTN, RedCap, ATG, and CCA.
Releases and versions of TS 38.133
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.15.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.23.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.29.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.35.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.133
Category: Radio Access (Radio Resource Management). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: UE.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Expert. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications that reference TS 38.133
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 38.300 NR and NG-RAN Overall Description
- TS 38.331 NR Radio Resource Control (RRC)
- TS 38.101 UE Radio Transmission and Reception
- TS 28.552 5G Network Performance Measurements
- TS 37.340 Overview of Multi-Connectivity Operation using E-UTRA and NR
- TS 38.321 NR MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 36.321 E-UTRA MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 38.211 NR Physical Channels and Signals
- TS 37.355 LTE Positioning Protocol (LPP)
- TS 38.213 NR Physical Layer Control Procedures
- TS 37.320 MDT Overall Description (Stage 2)
Other specifications in the 38 series
- TS 38.115 Repeater Conformance Testing Part 1: Conducted
- TS 38.115-1 NR Repeater Conducted Conformance Testing
- TS 38.115-2 NR Repeater Radiated Conformance Testing (Part 2)
- TS 38.124 NR UE EMC Requirements
- TS 38.141 BS Conformance Testing
- TS 38.141-1 NR BS RF Conformance Testing
- TS 38.141-2 NR BS Radiated Conformance Testing
- TS 38.151 MIMO OTA Performance Requirements for NR UEs
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.133?
3GPP TS 38.133 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR Radio Resource Management Requirements. Defines 5G NR UE radio resource management requirements for mobility, measurements, cell selection, reselection, and specialized operation including NTN, RedCap, ATG, and CCA.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.133?
TS 38.133 is published in 6 releases, from Rel-15 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.1.0 (Rel-20).
What category does TS 38.133 belong to?
TS 38.133 belongs to the Radio Access (Radio Resource Management) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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