TS 38.461 – E1 Interface Layer 1 Specification
3GPP TS 38.461 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for E1 Interface Layer 1 Specification. It is published in 5 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies the physical layer (Layer 1) for the E1 interface between network functions in the RAN, detailing technical requirements and procedures.
Releases and versions of TS 38.461
| 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 | 16.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.461
Category: Radio Access (Physical Layer). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 38.461
- TS 37.481 E1 Interface Layer 1 Specification
Other specifications in the 38 series
- 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 38.460 E1 Interface General Aspects and Principles
- TS 38.462 E1 Signalling Transport Specification
- TS 38.463 E1 Application Protocol (E1AP)
- TS 38.470 F1 Interface Specification for NG-RAN
- TS 38.471 F1 Interface Layer 1 Specification
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.461?
3GPP TS 38.461 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for E1 Interface Layer 1 Specification. Specifies the physical layer (Layer 1) for the E1 interface between network functions in the RAN, detailing technical requirements and procedures.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.461?
TS 38.461 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 38.461 belong to?
TS 38.461 belongs to the Radio Access (Physical Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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