TS 38.509 – UE Special Conformance Testing Functions
3GPP TS 38.509 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for UE Special Conformance Testing Functions. Its official 3GPP title is “Special conformance testing functions for User Equipment (UE)”. It is published in 4 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-18); the latest version is 18.1.0 in Rel-18.
Defines special functions and activation methods for UE conformance testing in 5G systems, including test mode control and loop functions.
Releases and versions of TS 38.509
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-18 | 18.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.13.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.509
Category: Testing (Conformance Testing). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: Testing.
Who should read this specification?
- Device manufacturers
- Network operators
- Regulators and standards bodies
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 38.509
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 38.331 NR Radio Resource Control (RRC)
- TS 38.521 UE Conformance Specification
- TS 38.533 UE Conformance Specification for 5G NR
- TS 24.301 EPS NAS Mobility and Session Management
- TS 36.323 PDCP Protocol Specification
- TS 38.323 PDCP Protocol Specification
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 38.306 NR UE Radio Access Capability Parameters
- TS 24.501 5GS NAS Protocol Specification
- TS 38.215 NR Physical Layer Measurements
- TS 38.321 NR MAC Protocol Specification
Specifications that reference TS 38.509
- TS 24.007 Layer 3 Architecture for GSM/UMTS/EPS/5GS
- TS 38.215 NR Physical Layer Measurements
- TS 38.508 5G NR UE ICS Proforma
- TS 27.007 AT Command Interface for Mobile Terminals
- TS 34.229 IP Multimedia Call Control Protocol over SIP and SDP
- TS 37.571 UE Conformance for Positioning
- TS 38.523 UE Conformance Specification TS 38523
- TS 38.522 UE Conformance Specification for NR
- TS 37.171 UE Positioning Performance Requirements
- TS 38.171 5G A-GNSS UE Positioning Requirements
Other specifications in the 38 series
- TS 38.474 F1 Interface User Plane Protocol
- TS 38.508 5G NR UE ICS Proforma
- TS 38.508-1 NR Test Frequencies and Band Configurations
- TS 38.508-2 5G NR UE ICS Proforma for Conformance Testing
- TS 38.521 UE Conformance Specification
- TS 38.521-1 NR UE Radio Transmission and Reception
- TS 38.521-2 NR UE Conformance: TX/RX Part 2
- TS 38.521-3 NR;User Equipment (UE) conformance specification;Radio transmission and reception;Part 3: Range 1 and Range 2 Interworking operation with other radios
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.509?
3GPP TS 38.509 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for UE Special Conformance Testing Functions. Defines special functions and activation methods for UE conformance testing in 5G systems, including test mode control and loop functions.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.509?
TS 38.509 is published in 4 releases, from Rel-15 to Rel-18. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 18.1.0 (Rel-18).
What category does TS 38.509 belong to?
TS 38.509 belongs to the Testing (Conformance Testing) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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