TS 38.470 – F1 Interface Specification for NG-RAN
3GPP TS 38.470 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for F1 Interface Specification for NG-RAN. Its official 3GPP title is “F1 general aspects and principles”. It is published in 5 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.2.0 in Rel-19.
Defines F1 interface between gNB-CU and gNB-DU for 5G NR, covering principles, functions, and procedures.
Releases and versions of TS 38.470
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.11.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.470
Category: Radio Access (F1 Interface). 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: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 38.470
- TS 38.321 NR MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 38.331 NR Radio Resource Control (RRC)
- TS 38.415 PDU Session User Plane Protocol
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 38.401 NG-RAN Architecture Description
- TS 38.471 F1 Interface Layer 1 Specification
- TS 38.472 F1 Interface Signalling Transport Specification
- TS 38.473 F1 Application Protocol (F1AP)
- TS 38.474 F1 Interface User Plane Protocol
- TS 38.425 NR User Plane Protocol Specification
- TS 38.300 NR and NG-RAN Overall Description
- TS 37.340 Overview of Multi-Connectivity Operation using E-UTRA and NR
Specifications that reference TS 38.470
Other specifications in the 38 series
- TS 38.460 E1 Interface General Aspects and Principles
- TS 38.461 E1 Interface Layer 1 Specification
- TS 38.462 E1 Signalling Transport Specification
- TS 38.463 E1 Application Protocol (E1AP)
- TS 38.471 F1 Interface Layer 1 Specification
- TS 38.472 F1 Interface Signalling Transport Specification
- TS 38.473 F1 Application Protocol (F1AP)
- TS 38.474 F1 Interface User Plane Protocol
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.470?
3GPP TS 38.470 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for F1 Interface Specification for NG-RAN. Defines F1 interface between gNB-CU and gNB-DU for 5G NR, covering principles, functions, and procedures.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.470?
TS 38.470 is published in 5 releases, from Rel-15 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.2.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 38.470 belong to?
TS 38.470 belongs to the Radio Access (F1 Interface) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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