TS 38.533 – UE Conformance Specification for 5G NR
3GPP TS 38.533 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for UE Conformance Specification for 5G NR. 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 19.3.0 in Rel-19.
Defines UE conformance requirements for 5G NR, covering RRM, radio link monitoring, timing, measurements, and mobility across FR1 and FR2 bands.
Releases and versions of TS 38.533
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.9.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 38.533
Category: Radio Access (UE Conformance). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: UE.
Who should read this specification?
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
- Researchers and academics
Protocols and interfaces
Protocols: RRC, NAS, NGAP
Interfaces: Uu, N2, N3
Key use cases
- VoNR
- Network Slicing
- URLLC
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Expert. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications that reference TS 38.533
Other specifications in the 38 series
- TS 38.523 UE Conformance Specification TS 38523
- TS 38.523-1 NR UE Conformance Test for Idle Mode
- TS 38.523-2 5G NR UE Protocol Test Cases Applicability
- TS 38.523-3 3GPP UE Conformance Testing for 5G System
- TS 38.551 NR MIMO OTA Performance Requirements
- TS 38.561 UE TRP and TRS Conformance Testing for FR1
- TR 38.716-01 NR Intra-band Carrier Aggregation Rel-16
- TR 38.716-02 NR Inter-band CA/DC for 2 DL bands with 1-2 UL bands
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 38.533?
3GPP TS 38.533 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for UE Conformance Specification for 5G NR. Defines UE conformance requirements for 5G NR, covering RRM, radio link monitoring, timing, measurements, and mobility across FR1 and FR2 bands.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 38.533?
TS 38.533 is published in 5 releases, from Rel-15 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.3.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 38.533 belong to?
TS 38.533 belongs to the Radio Access (UE Conformance) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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