TS 38.460 – E1 Interface General Aspects and Principles
3GPP TS 38.460 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for E1 Interface General Aspects and Principles. It is published in 5 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies E1 interface between gNB-CU-CP and gNB-CU-UP in 5G RAN, covering setup, configuration, bearer context management, and signaling procedures.
Releases and versions of TS 38.460
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.460
Category: Radio Access (NG-RAN Interfaces). 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: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 38.460
- TS 37.480 E1 Interface General Aspects and Principles
Specifications that reference TS 38.460
Other specifications in the 38 series
- TS 38.423 NG-RAN Xn Application Protocol
- TS 38.424 Xn Interface User Plane Transport Protocol
- TS 38.425 NR User Plane Protocol Specification
- TS 38.455 NR Positioning Protocol A
- TS 38.461 E1 Interface Layer 1 Specification
- TS 38.462 E1 Signalling Transport Specification
- TS 38.463 E1 Application Protocol (E1AP)
- TS 38.470 F1 Interface Specification for NG-RAN
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.460?
3GPP TS 38.460 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for E1 Interface General Aspects and Principles. Specifies E1 interface between gNB-CU-CP and gNB-CU-UP in 5G RAN, covering setup, configuration, bearer context management, and signaling procedures.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.460?
TS 38.460 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 38.460 belong to?
TS 38.460 belongs to the Radio Access (NG-RAN Interfaces) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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