Specification
3GPP TS 38.470: NG-RAN; F1 general aspects and principles
At a glance
- Title
- NG-RAN; F1 general aspects and principles
- Newest version
- V19.2.0 (Rel-19)
- Versions indexed
- 5
- Newest per release
- Rel-15: V15.8.0 (2021-07-01); Rel-16: V16.11.0 (2023-09-21); Rel-17: V17.6.0 (2023-09-21); Rel-18: V18.5.0 (2025-06-19); Rel-19: V19.2.0 (2026-06-22)
In plain words
TS 38.470 introduces the 3GPP TS 38.47x series of technical specifications, which define the F1 interface. The overview says "A point-to-point logical interface should be feasible even in the absence of a physical direct connection between the endpoints.".
Source: 3GPP TS 38.470 V19.2.0, clause 4.1. © 3GPP Organizational Partners (ARIB, ATIS, CCSA, ETSI, TSDSI, TTA, TTC). Official text: https://www.3gpp.org/ftp/Specs/archive/38_series/38.470/38470-j20.zip
Newest version in each release
| Release | Newest version | In the archive | TSG meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | V19.2.0 | 2026-06-22 | TSG RAN #112 |
| Rel-18 | V18.5.0 | 2025-06-19 | TSG RAN #108 |
| Rel-17 | V17.6.0 | 2023-09-21 | TSG RAN #101 |
| Rel-16 | V16.11.0 | 2023-09-21 | TSG RAN #101 |
| Rel-15 | V15.8.0 | 2021-07-01 | TSG RAN #92-e |
Source: 3GPP specification archive, versions indexed by 3GPP Scout. Each version links its official file.
Meetings behind the latest versions
Plenary meetings:
- TSG RAN #112 approved V19.2.0 (Rel-19)
- TSG RAN #108 approved V18.5.0 (Rel-18)
- TSG RAN #101 approved V17.6.0 (Rel-17)
Source: 3GPP CR database and specification archive, as indexed by 3GPP Scout.
Sources
- 3GPP TS 38.470 V19.2.0, clause 1. © 3GPP Organizational Partners (ARIB, ATIS, CCSA, ETSI, TSDSI, TTA, TTC). Official text: https://www.3gpp.org/ftp/Specs/archive/38_series/38.470/38470-j20.zip
- 3GPP TS 38.470 V19.2.0, clause 4.1. © 3GPP Organizational Partners (ARIB, ATIS, CCSA, ETSI, TSDSI, TTA, TTC). Official text: https://www.3gpp.org/ftp/Specs/archive/38_series/38.470/38470-j20.zip
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