TS 38.213 – NR Physical Layer Control Procedures
3GPP TS 38.213 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR Physical Layer Control Procedures. Its official 3GPP title is “NR; Physical layer procedures for control”. It is published in 5 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.5.0 in Rel-19.
Defines 5G NR physical-layer procedures for synchronization, control channels, signaling, radio access, and related UE and network operations.
Releases and versions of TS 38.213
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.9.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.14.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.17.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.15.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.213
Category: Radio Access (Physical Layer). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: RAN.
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
Excerpt from TS 38.213
1 Scope
The present document specifies and establishes the characteristics of the physical layer procedures for control operations in 5G-NR.
Excerpt from the official 3GPP document (Rel-19). Read the full specification with interactive table of contents.
Specifications referenced by TS 38.213
- TS 38.133 NR Radio Resource Management Requirements
- TS 38.321 NR MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 38.331 NR Radio Resource Control (RRC)
- TS 36.213 LTE Physical Layer Procedures
- TS 36.321 E-UTRA MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 37.213 Shared Spectrum Physical Layer Procedures
- TS 38.473 F1 Application Protocol (F1AP)
- TS 38.304 NR UE Idle and Inactive State Procedures
- TS 38.306 NR UE Radio Access Capability Parameters
- TS 38.300 NR and NG-RAN Overall Description
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 38.106 NR Repeaters: RF Requirements (TS 38.106)
Specifications that reference TS 38.213
- 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 28.541 5G Network Resource Model (NRM) Stage 2 and 3
- 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 38.104 NR Base Station RF Requirements
- TS 37.355 LTE Positioning Protocol (LPP)
Other specifications in the 38 series
- TS 38.201 NR Physical Layer General Description
- TS 38.202 5G NR Physical Layer Services
- TS 38.211 NR Physical Channels and Signals
- TS 38.212 NR Multiplexing and Channel Coding
- TS 38.214 NR Physical Layer Data Channel Procedures
- TS 38.215 NR Physical Layer Measurements
- TS 38.291 Ambient IoT Physical Layer
- TS 38.300 NR and NG-RAN Overall Description
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.213?
3GPP TS 38.213 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR Physical Layer Control Procedures. Defines 5G NR physical-layer procedures for synchronization, control channels, signaling, radio access, and related UE and network operations.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.213?
TS 38.213 is published in 5 releases, from Rel-15 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.5.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 38.213 belong to?
TS 38.213 belongs to the Radio Access (Physical Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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