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NR RRC Protocol Specification

Specifies the Radio Resource Control (RRC) protocol for the radio interface between UE and NG-RAN in 5G NR.

NR Overall Description Stage 2

Overview of NG-RAN architecture and NR radio interface protocols for 5G, covering access network, interfaces, and key fe

NR UE Radio Access Capability Parameters

Defines NR UE radio access capabilities including supported data rates, layer 2 buffer sizes, and feature sets for NR an

NR BS Conformance Testing Part 1: Conducted

Specifies RF test methods and conformance requirements for NR and NB-IoT in NR in-band for BS Type 1-C and 1-H.

NR UE Minimum Performance Requirements

Defines minimum performance requirements for NR UE, covering conducted and radiated tests for FR1/FR2, SA/NSA.

NR BS RF Requirements and Performance

Defines minimum RF characteristics and performance for NR and NB-IoT base stations, including conducted and OTA requirem

3GPP TS 38.133 vgs0: NR; Requirements for support of radio resource management

This specification defines requirements for radio resource management in 5G NR, including mobility, handover, and measur

5G System and 5G Core Security Architecture

Specifies security features, mechanisms, and procedures for 5G System and 5G Core, including 5G New Radio.

UE Radio Transmission and Reception for NR

Specifies NR UE radio frequency requirements for transmitter/receiver characteristics, operating bands, and channel arra

UE Radio Transmission and Reception (NR)

Specifies NR UE radio frequency requirements for transmitter characteristics, operating bands, and channel arrangements

E-UTRA UE Radio Access Capability Parameters

Defines UE radio access capability parameters for E-UTRA, including mandatory and optional features, signaling, and test

Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) Application

Defines the USIM application for 3GPP telecom networks, specifying command parameters, file structures, and security fun

3GPP TS 29531 vgb0: Nnssf Service Based Interface

Specifies stage 3 protocol and data model for Nnssf Service Based Interface, defining APIs for network slice selection a

UDM Service Based Interface Stage 3

Specifies stage 3 protocol and data model for Nudm service based interface, defining APIs for UDM services like subscrib

Common Data Types for 5G Service Based Interface APIs

Specifies stage 3 protocol and data model for common data types used by 5G SBI APIs, including generic, subscription, an

Namf Service Based Interface Stage 3

Specifies APIs for AMF services in 5GC: communication, event exposure, MT, location. Defines protocols and data models.

NEF Northbound Interface Protocol

Specifies RESTful APIs for NEF-AF interface, enabling secure exposure of 3GPP network capabilities to application functi

Nudr Service Based Interface for UDR

Specifies stage 3 protocol and API for Nudr interface, enabling UDR to store/retrieve subscription, policy, exposure, an

Diameter-based V4 Interface for V2X Services

Defines the Diameter-based V4 interface between V2X Control Function and HSS for V2X services, specifying procedures and

CAPIF Protocol for 3GPP Northbound APIs

Specifies the Common API Framework (CAPIF) protocol for northbound APIs, including authentication, authorization, discov

PC4a Interface for Proximity Services (ProSe)

Defines Diameter-based PC4a interface between ProSe Function and HSS for ProSe subscription data retrieval and update.

MCVideo Media Plane Control Protocols

Specifies media plane control and transmission protocols for Mission Critical Video (MCVideo) service, supporting public

3GPP TS 24.535 vg40: gPTP Message Delivery for 5G Systems

This specification defines protocols for gPTP message delivery between DS-TT and NW-TT in 5G systems, supporting time-se

MCS Configuration Management

Specifies configuration management documents and protocols for Mission Critical Services (MCPTT, MCVideo, MCData) over C

Multimedia Priority Service (MPS) Study

This document studies MPS for voice, data, video, and text messaging, identifying updates to TR 22.953 and TS 22.153 wit

6 GHz Regulatory Study for LTE/NR

Feasibility study on regulatory aspects for 5.925-7.125 GHz band for potential LTE and NR licensed/unlicensed operations

QUIC Transport for 5GC Service Based Interfaces

Analysis of QUIC protocol as a transport for 5GC SBI, comparing with TCP, identifying requirements and solutions.

NR UE Radio Transmission and Reception (Range 1)

Defines UE RF requirements for 5G NR standalone operation in FR1, including power, signal quality, and band configuratio

User Plane Integrity Protection for 5G and LTE

Studies key issues and solutions for user plane integrity protection across LTE and NR network options, including full d

Security for Virtualized 3GPP Networks

Identifies security threats and requirements for virtualized 3GPP network functions, focusing on NFV and 5G.

5G Security Parameter Storage & Transport

Defines security assumptions, key issues, and solutions for protecting subscriber security parameters stored in ARPF/UDR

Study on Security against False Base Stations

Study of threats and privacy issues from false base stations in 5G, identifying solutions to mitigate risks.

NWDAF Services Stage 3

Stage 3 definition of Network Data Analytics Function services, including analytics subscription and info retrieval for

Policy Authorization Service for 5G System

Defines stage 3 details of Npcf_PolicyAuthorization service for policy control and charging in 5G core network.

CAPIF Protocol for Northbound APIs

Common API Framework (CAPIF) protocol for 3GPP Northbound APIs, defining APIs for authentication, authorization, discove

T8 Reference Point Protocol for SCEF

Defines the protocol for T8 reference point between SCEF and SCS/AS for network capability exposure.

Intent Driven Management Study

Study on intent driven management concept, scenarios, and standardization for 5G/4G networks, reducing complexity via de

IMS integration with 5GC enhancements

Study of IMS enhancements to leverage 5GC features like network slicing, localized routing, and edge computing.

5G Satellite Integration Management Study

Study on key issues and solutions for integrating satellite components into 5G network management and orchestration, min

Management Data Analytics (MDA) for 5G

Specifies Management Data Analytics Service (MDAS) for 5G network automation using AI/ML.

Management of Non-Public Networks

Specifies management aspects, use cases, and requirements for standalone and public-network-integrated non-public networ

Intent Driven Management for 5G Networks

Specifies concept, use cases, requirements and solutions for intent driven management of service or network management i

MC Location Architecture Enhancements

Technical report identifying gaps and solutions for location architecture enhancements in Mission Critical services over

Satellite Integration in 5G System Study

Study on integrating satellite access in 5GS, covering roaming, backhaul, and RAN/CN issues for satellite-terrestrial ne

5G Multi-hop Relay Use Cases and Requirements

Examines use cases for multi-hop relay in 5G to enhance coverage and energy efficiency, focusing on industrial and smart

Xn Application Protocol (XnAP) Specification

Defines XnAP signaling procedures for control plane between NG-RAN nodes, supporting mobility and global functions.

E1 Application Protocol (E1AP)

Specifies the 5G radio network layer signalling protocol for the E1 interface between gNB-CU-CP and gNB-CU-UP, supportin

F1 Application Protocol (F1AP)

Specifies the 5G radio network layer signalling protocol for the F1 interface between gNB-CU and gNB-DU.

PLMN Rate Adaptation Functions

Defines rate adaptation functions mapping terminal interface data rates to MS-BSS interface rates, supporting various ch

RRM Requirements for NR

Specifies radio resource management requirements for NR across SA, RRC_IDLE, RRC_INACTIVE, and RRC_CONNECTED states, inc