TS 38.322 – NR Radio Link Control (RLC) Protocol Specification
3GPP TS 38.322 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR Radio Link Control (RLC) Protocol Specification. Its official 3GPP title is “Radio Link Control (RLC) protocol specification”. It is published in 5 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.3.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies the NR RLC protocol for UE-NR radio interface, defining RLC entities, modes, and data transfer services.
Releases and versions of TS 38.322
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.322
Category: Radio Access (RLC). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 38.322
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 38.300 NR and NG-RAN Overall Description
- TS 38.321 NR MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 38.323 PDCP Protocol Specification
- TS 38.331 NR Radio Resource Control (RRC)
- TS 23.287 5G V2X Architecture Enhancements
- TS 38.340 Backhaul Adaptation Protocol (BAP) Specification
- TS 23.304 5G Proximity Services (ProSe) Stage 2
- TS 38.351 Sidelink Relay Adaptation Protocol (SRAP)
Specifications that reference TS 38.322
- TS 38.300 NR and NG-RAN Overall Description
- TS 38.331 NR Radio Resource Control (RRC)
- TS 38.321 NR MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 38.323 PDCP Protocol Specification
- TR 33.926 Generic Network Product Security Assurance
- TS 38.306 NR UE Radio Access Capability Parameters
- TS 38.340 Backhaul Adaptation Protocol (BAP) Specification
- TS 38.425 NR User Plane Protocol Specification
- TS 38.523 UE Conformance Specification TS 38523
- TS 38.351 Sidelink Relay Adaptation Protocol (SRAP)
- TR 38.918 Technical Report on 5G NR UE full stack testing of network slicing
Other specifications in the 38 series
- TS 38.306 NR UE Radio Access Capability Parameters
- TS 38.307 Release-Independent NR UE Requirements
- TS 38.314 NR Performance Measurements Specification
- TS 38.321 NR MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 38.323 PDCP Protocol Specification
- TS 38.331 NR Radio Resource Control (RRC)
- TS 38.340 Backhaul Adaptation Protocol (BAP) Specification
- TS 38.351 Sidelink Relay Adaptation Protocol (SRAP)
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.322?
3GPP TS 38.322 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR Radio Link Control (RLC) Protocol Specification. Specifies the NR RLC protocol for UE-NR radio interface, defining RLC entities, modes, and data transfer services.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.322?
TS 38.322 is published in 5 releases, from Rel-15 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.3.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 38.322 belong to?
TS 38.322 belongs to the Radio Access (RLC) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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