TS 45.008 – GSM Radio Link Control Specification
3GPP TS 45.008 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GSM Radio Link Control Specification. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies radio subsystem link control in GSM networks including handover, power control, cell selection, and radio link failure procedures.
Releases and versions of TS 45.008
| 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 | 16.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.12.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.12.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.16.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 45.008
Category: Radio Access (Radio Resource Management). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications that reference TS 45.008
- TS 24.008 NAS Call, Mobility and Session Procedures
- TS 36.331 E-UTRA Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol
- TS 25.331 RRC Protocol for UE-UTRAN Radio Interface
- TS 44.018 GSM Radio Resource Management Procedures
- TS 23.221 3GPP System Architectural Requirements
- TS 48.018 BSS-SGSN Interface for GPRS Control
- TS 25.304 UE Idle Mode Procedures
- TS 25.133 UTRAN RRM Requirements for FDD
- TS 44.060 GERAN RLC/MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 23.009 Handover Procedures in PLMNs
- TS 27.007 AT Command Interface for Mobile Terminals
- TS 25.123 Radio Resource Management for TDD
Other specifications in the 45 series
- TS 45.002 GSM/EDGE Radio Physical Layer Specification
- TS 45.003 Channel Coding and Multiplexing for GSM/EDGE
- TS 45.004 GSM/EDGE Modulation Specification
- TS 45.005 GSM RF Requirements for MS and BSS
- TS 45.009 GSM AMR Link Adaptation & Control
- TS 45.010 GSM Radio Subsystem Synchronization Requirements
- TS 45.015 DARP Phase II Requirements for Release 5 MS
- TS 45.022 GSM Radio Link Control Examples
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 45.008?
3GPP TS 45.008 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GSM Radio Link Control Specification. Specifies radio subsystem link control in GSM networks including handover, power control, cell selection, and radio link failure procedures.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 45.008?
TS 45.008 is published in 12 releases, from Rel-8 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 45.008 belong to?
TS 45.008 belongs to the Radio Access (Radio Resource Management) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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