TS 38.306 – NR UE Radio Access Capability Parameters
3GPP TS 38.306 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR UE Radio Access Capability Parameters. Its official 3GPP title is “User Equipment (UE) radio access capabilities”. It is published in 5 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.4.0 in Rel-19.
Defines NR UE radio access capabilities, including data rates, band combinations, feature sets, carrier support, sidelink, RedCap, and related performance parameters.
Releases and versions of TS 38.306
| 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 | 16.25.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.29.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.306
Category: Radio Access (UE Capabilities). 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: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 38.306
- TS 38.212 NR Multiplexing and Channel Coding
- 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 36.101 LTE UE Radio Transmission and Reception
- TS 36.306 E-UTRA UE Radio Access Capability Parameters
- TS 38.323 PDCP Protocol Specification
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 36.213 LTE Physical Layer Procedures
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 25.306 UE Radio Access Capabilities Specification
- TS 38.304 NR UE Idle and Inactive State Procedures
Specifications that reference TS 38.306
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 38.300 NR and NG-RAN Overall Description
- TS 36.300 E-UTRAN Radio Interface Protocol Architecture
- TS 38.331 NR Radio Resource Control (RRC)
- TS 29.571 5G Common Data Types
- TS 38.101 UE Radio Transmission and Reception
- TS 38.321 NR MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 36.321 E-UTRA MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 38.211 NR Physical Channels and Signals
- TS 38.213 NR Physical Layer Control Procedures
- TS 38.304 NR UE Idle and Inactive State Procedures
Other specifications in the 38 series
- TS 38.291 Ambient IoT Physical Layer
- TS 38.300 NR and NG-RAN Overall Description
- TS 38.304 NR UE Idle and Inactive State Procedures
- TS 38.305 NG-RAN UE Positioning Stage 2
- TS 38.307 Release-Independent NR UE Requirements
- TS 38.314 NR Performance Measurements Specification
- TS 38.321 NR MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 38.322 NR Radio Link Control (RLC) Protocol Specification
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.306?
3GPP TS 38.306 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR UE Radio Access Capability Parameters. Defines NR UE radio access capabilities, including data rates, band combinations, feature sets, carrier support, sidelink, RedCap, and related performance parameters.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.306?
TS 38.306 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 38.306 belong to?
TS 38.306 belongs to the Radio Access (UE Capabilities) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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