TS 38.300 – NR and NG-RAN Overall Description
3GPP TS 38.300 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR and NG-RAN Overall Description. Its official 3GPP title is “NR; NR and NG-RAN Overall Description”. It is published in 5 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.4.0 in Rel-19.
Defines the overall NG-RAN architecture and NR radio interface protocol framework for connectivity with the 5G Core Network.
Releases and versions of TS 38.300
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.11.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.17.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.22.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.23.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.300
Category: Radio Access (Overall Architecture). 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: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Excerpt from TS 38.300
1 Scope
The present document provides an overview and overall description of the NG-RAN and focuses on the radio interface protocol architecture of NR connected to 5GC (E-UTRA connected to 5GC is covered in the 36 series). Details of the radio interface protocols are specified in companion specifications of the 38 series.
Excerpt from the official 3GPP document (Rel-19). Read the full specification with interactive table of contents.
Specifications referenced by TS 38.300
- TS 38.304 NR UE Idle and Inactive State Procedures
- TS 38.306 NR UE Radio Access Capability Parameters
- TS 38.331 NR Radio Resource Control (RRC)
- TS 38.133 NR Radio Resource Management Requirements
- TS 22.168 Earthquake and Tsunami Warning System (ETWS) Requirements
- TS 22.268 Public Warning System (PWS) Requirements
- TS 38.410 NG-RAN; NG General Aspects and Principles
- TS 38.420 Introduction to Xn interface specifications
- TS 22.261 5G System Service Requirements
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 38.202 5G NR Physical Layer Services
- TS 37.340 Overview of Multi-Connectivity Operation using E-UTRA and NR
Specifications that reference TS 38.300
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 23.502 5G System Procedures
- TS 33.501 5G Security Architecture
- TS 24.229 IMS SIP/SDP Call Control Protocol
- TS 23.401 Evolved Packet System Architecture
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 23.228 IP Multimedia Core Network Subsystem
- TS 36.300 E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
- TS 38.331 NR Radio Resource Control (RRC)
- TS 26.114 IMS Multimedia Telephony Client
- TS 24.501 5GS NAS Protocol Specification
- TS 38.101 UE Radio Transmission and Reception
Other specifications in the 38 series
- TS 38.213 NR Physical Layer Control Procedures
- TS 38.214 NR Physical Layer Data Channel Procedures
- TS 38.215 NR Physical Layer Measurements
- TS 38.291 Ambient IoT Physical Layer
- TS 38.304 NR UE Idle and Inactive State Procedures
- TS 38.305 NG-RAN UE Positioning Stage 2
- TS 38.306 NR UE Radio Access Capability Parameters
- TS 38.307 Release-Independent NR UE Requirements
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.300?
3GPP TS 38.300 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR and NG-RAN Overall Description. Defines the overall NG-RAN architecture and NR radio interface protocol framework for connectivity with the 5G Core Network.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.300?
TS 38.300 is published in 5 releases, from Rel-15 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.4.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 38.300 belong to?
TS 38.300 belongs to the Radio Access (Overall Architecture) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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