TS 38.523-1 – NR UE Conformance Test for Idle Mode
3GPP TS 38.523-1 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR UE Conformance Test for Idle Mode. Its official 3GPP title is “User Equipment (UE) conformance specification”. It is published in 5 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.5.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies conformance tests for NR UE idle mode, RRC inactive state, PLMN selection, cell reselection, and steering of roaming.
Releases and versions of TS 38.523-1
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.14.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.523-1
Category: Testing (Conformance Testing). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: UE.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Other specifications in the 38 series
- TS 38.521-4 NR UE Conformance: Demodulation Performance
- TS 38.521-5 NR UE Conformance for Satellite Access
- TS 38.522 UE Conformance Specification for NR
- TS 38.523 UE Conformance Specification TS 38523
- TS 38.523-2 5G NR UE Protocol Test Cases Applicability
- TS 38.523-3 3GPP UE Conformance Testing for 5G System
- TS 38.533 UE Conformance Specification for 5G NR
- TS 38.551 NR MIMO OTA Performance Requirements
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.523-1?
3GPP TS 38.523-1 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for NR UE Conformance Test for Idle Mode. Specifies conformance tests for NR UE idle mode, RRC inactive state, PLMN selection, cell reselection, and steering of roaming.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.523-1?
TS 38.523-1 is published in 5 releases, from Rel-15 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.5.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 38.523-1 belong to?
TS 38.523-1 belongs to the Testing (Conformance Testing) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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