TS 38.412 – NG Signalling Transport
3GPP TS 38.412 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NG Signalling Transport. It is published in 5 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies transport of NGAP signalling messages over NG interface between NG-RAN and 5GC using SCTP/IP.
Releases and versions of TS 38.412
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.412
Category: Core Network (Signalling). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: CoreNetwork.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
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Other specifications in the 38 series
- TS 38.391 Ambient IoT MAC Protocol
- TS 38.401 NG-RAN Architecture Description
- TS 38.410 NG-RAN; NG General Aspects and Principles
- TS 38.411 NG Interface Layer 1 Specification
- TS 38.413 NG Application Protocol (NGAP) Specification
- TS 38.414 NG Interface User Plane Protocol
- TS 38.415 PDU Session User Plane Protocol
- TS 38.420 Introduction to Xn interface specifications
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.412?
3GPP TS 38.412 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NG Signalling Transport. Specifies transport of NGAP signalling messages over NG interface between NG-RAN and 5GC using SCTP/IP.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.412?
TS 38.412 is published in 5 releases, from Rel-15 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 38.412 belong to?
TS 38.412 belongs to the Core Network (Signalling) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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