TS 38.462 – E1 Signalling Transport Specification
3GPP TS 38.462 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for E1 Signalling Transport Specification. It is published in 5 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies transport of signalling for the E1 interface between network functions, primarily using SCTP protocols.
Releases and versions of TS 38.462
| 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 | 16.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.462
Category: Radio Access (Transport). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 38.462
- TS 37.482 E1 Signalling Transport Specification
Other specifications in the 38 series
- 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 38.461 E1 Interface Layer 1 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
- TS 38.472 F1 Interface Signalling Transport Specification
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.462?
3GPP TS 38.462 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for E1 Signalling Transport Specification. Specifies transport of signalling for the E1 interface between network functions, primarily using SCTP protocols.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.462?
TS 38.462 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 38.462 belong to?
TS 38.462 belongs to the Radio Access (Transport) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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