TS 38.415 – PDU Session User Plane Protocol
3GPP TS 38.415 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for PDU Session User Plane Protocol. It is published in 5 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.1.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies user plane protocols for PDU Sessions and PDU Set Information over NG-U, Xn-U, F1-U, and N9 interfaces, using GTP-U extension headers.
Releases and versions of TS 38.415
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.415
Category: Core Network (User Plane). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: CoreNetwork.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 38.415
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 38.300 NR and NG-RAN Overall Description
- TS 29.281 GTPv1-U Protocol Specification
- TS 37.324 Service Data Adaptation Protocol (SDAP)
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 38.413 NG Application Protocol (NGAP) Specification
- TS 38.470 F1 Interface Specification for NG-RAN
- TS 38.401 NG-RAN Architecture Description
Specifications that reference TS 38.415
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 38.300 NR and NG-RAN Overall Description
- TS 28.552 5G Network Performance Measurements
- TS 29.281 GTPv1-U Protocol Specification
- TS 29.244 PFCP for Control and User Plane Separation
- TS 23.700 Study on SEAL Phase 4
- TS 28.558 5G UE-Level Measurements
- TS 38.470 F1 Interface Specification for NG-RAN
- TS 38.410 NG-RAN; NG General Aspects and Principles
- TS 38.420 Introduction to Xn interface specifications
- TS 33.128 Lawful Interception Protocols and Procedures
Other specifications in the 38 series
- TS 38.411 NG Interface Layer 1 Specification
- TS 38.412 NG Signalling Transport
- TS 38.413 NG Application Protocol (NGAP) Specification
- TS 38.414 NG Interface User Plane Protocol
- TS 38.420 Introduction to Xn interface specifications
- TS 38.421 Xn Interface Layer 1 Specification
- TS 38.422 Xn Signalling Transport Specification
- TS 38.423 NG-RAN Xn Application Protocol
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.415?
3GPP TS 38.415 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for PDU Session User Plane Protocol. Specifies user plane protocols for PDU Sessions and PDU Set Information over NG-U, Xn-U, F1-U, and N9 interfaces, using GTP-U extension headers.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.415?
TS 38.415 is published in 5 releases, from Rel-15 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.1.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 38.415 belong to?
TS 38.415 belongs to the Core Network (User Plane) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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