NR Protocol PDF

3GPP TS 38.331 V16.0.
0 (2020-03)
Technical Specification
3rd Generation Partnership Project;

Technical Specification Group Radio Access Network;
NR;
Radio Resource Control (RRC) protocol specification
(Release 16)
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Contents
Foreword .................................................................................................................................................... 19
1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................ 20
2 References ........................................................................................................................................ 20
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations ............................................................................................. 22
3.1 Definitions ................................................................................................................................................. 22
3.2 Abbreviations............................................................................................................................................. 23
4 General ............................................................................................................................................. 25
4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 25
4.2 Architecture ............................................................................................................................................... 26
4.2.1 UE states and state transitions including inter RAT................................................................................ 26
4.2.2 Signalling radio bearers ........................................................................................................................ 28
4.3 Services ..................................................................................................................................................... 29
4.3.1 Services provided to upper layers .......................................................................................................... 29
4.3.2 Services expected from lower layers...................................................................................................... 29
4.4 Functions ................................................................................................................................................... 29
5 Procedures ........................................................................................................................................ 30
5.1 General ...................................................................................................................................................... 30
5.1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 30
5.1.2 General requirements ............................................................................................................................ 30
5.1.3 Requirements for UE in MR-DC ........................................................................................................... 31
5.2 System information .................................................................................................................................... 31
5.2.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 31
5.2.2 System information acquisition ............................................................................................................. 32
5.2.2.1 General UE requirements................................................................................................................. 32
5.2.2.2 SIB validity and need to (re)-acquire SIB ......................................................................................... 32
5.2.2.2.1 SIB validity ............................................................................................................................... 32
5.2.2.2.2 SI change indication and PWS notification ................................................................................. 33
5.2.2.3 Acquisition of System Information .................................................................................................. 34
5.2.2.3.1 Acquisition of MIB and SIB1...................................................................................................... 34
5.2.2.3.2 Acquisition of an SI message...................................................................................................... 35
5.2.2.3.3 Request for on demand system information ................................................................................ 36
5.2.2.3.4 Actions related to transmission of RRCSystemInfoRequest message ............................................ 37
5.2.2.3.5 Request for on demand system information in RRC_CONNECTED ........................................... 37
5.2.2.3.6 Actions related to transmission of DedicatedSIBRequest message ............................................... 37
5.2.2.4 Actions upon receipt of System Information .................................................................................... 38
5.2.2.4.1 Actions upon reception of the MIB ............................................................................................. 38
5.2.2.4.2 Actions upon reception of the SIB1............................................................................................. 38
5.2.2.4.3 Actions upon reception of SIB2 .................................................................................................. 41
5.2.2.4.11 Actions upon reception of SIB10 ................................................................................................ 45
5.2.2.4.16 Actions upon reception of SIBpos ............................................................................................... 45
5.2.2.5 Essential system information missing............................................................................................... 45
5.3 Connection control ..................................................................................................................................... 46
5.3.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 46
5.3.1.1 RRC connection control .................................................................................................................. 46
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5.3.1.2 AS Security ..................................................................................................................................... 47

5.3.2 Paging .................................................................................................................................................. 48
5.3.2.1 General ........................................................................................................................................... 48
5.3.2.2 Initiation ......................................................................................................................................... 48
5.3.2.3 Reception of the Paging message by the UE .................................................................................... 48
5.3.3 RRC connection establishment .............................................................................................................. 49
5.3.3.1 General ........................................................................................................................................... 49
5.3.3.1a Conditions for establishing RRC Connection for NR sidelink communication .................................. 49
5.3.3.2 Initiation ......................................................................................................................................... 50
5.3.3.3 Actions related to transmission of RRCSetupRequest message .......................................................... 50
5.3.3.4 Reception of the RRCSetup by the UE ............................................................................................. 50
5.3.3.5 Reception of the RRCReject by the UE ............................................................................................ 53
5.3.3.6 Cell re-selection or cell selection while T390, T300 or T302 is running (UE in RRC_IDLE)............. 53
5.3.3.7 T300 expiry..................................................................................................................................... 53
5.3.3.8 Abortion of RRC connection establishment...................................................................................... 54
5.3.4 Initial AS security activation ................................................................................................................. 54
5.3.4.1 General ........................................................................................................................................... 54
5.3.4.2 Initiation ......................................................................................................................................... 55
5.3.4.3 Reception of the SecurityModeCommand by the UE ........................................................................ 55
5.3.5 RRC reconfiguration ............................................................................................................................. 55
5.3.5.1 General ........................................................................................................................................... 55
5.3.5.2 Initiation ......................................................................................................................................... 56
5.3.5.3 Reception of an RRCReconfiguration by the UE .............................................................................. 56
5.3.5.4 Secondary cell group release............................................................................................................ 62
5.3.5.5 Cell Group configuration ................................................................................................................. 62
5.3.5.5.1 General ...................................................................................................................................... 62
5.3.5.5.2 Reconfiguration with sync .......................................................................................................... 63
5.3.5.5.3 RLC bearer release..................................................................................................................... 64
5.3.5.5.4 RLC bearer addition/modification .............................................................................................. 64
5.3.5.5.5 MAC entity configuration .......................................................................................................... 65
5.3.5.5.6 RLF Timers & Constants configuration ...................................................................................... 66
5.3.5.5.7 SpCell Configuration ................................................................................................................. 66
5.3.5.5.8 SCell Release ............................................................................................................................. 67
5.3.5.5.9 SCell Addition/Modification ...................................................................................................... 67
5.3.5.5.10 BH RLC channel release ............................................................................................................ 68
5.3.5.5.11 BH RLC channel addition/modification ...................................................................................... 68
5.3.5.6 Radio Bearer configuration .............................................................................................................. 68
5.3.5.6.1 General ...................................................................................................................................... 68
5.3.5.6.2 SRB release ............................................................................................................................... 69
5.3.5.6.3 SRB addition/modification ......................................................................................................... 69
5.3.5.6.4 DRB release............................................................................................................................... 71
5.3.5.6.5 DRB addition/modification ........................................................................................................ 71
5.3.5.7 AS Security key update ................................................................................................................... 74
5.3.5.8 Reconfiguration failure .................................................................................................................... 75
5.3.5.8.1 Void .......................................................................................................................................... 75
5.3.5.8.2 Inability to comply with RRCReconfiguration ............................................................................ 75
5.3.5.8.3 T304 expiry (Reconfiguration with sync Failure) ........................................................................ 76
5.3.5.9 Other configuration ......................................................................................................................... 79
5.3.5.10 MR-DC release ............................................................................................................................... 81
5.3.5.11 Full configuration ............................................................................................................................ 81
5.3.5.12 BAP configuration........................................................................................................................... 82
5.3.5.13 Conditional configuration (ConditionalReconfiguration) .................................................................. 83
5.3.5.13.1 General ...................................................................................................................................... 83
5.3.5.13.2 Conditional configuration removal ............................................................................................. 83
5.3.5.13.3 Conditional configuration addition/modification ......................................................................... 83
5.3.5.13.4 Conditional configuration evaluation .......................................................................................... 84
5.3.5.13.5 Conditional configuration execution ........................................................................................... 84
5.3.5.14 Sidelink dedicated configuration ...................................................................................................... 84
5.3.6 Counter check....................................................................................................................................... 86
5.3.6.1 General ........................................................................................................................................... 86
5.3.6.2 Initiation ......................................................................................................................................... 86
5.3.6.3 Reception of the CounterCheck message by the UE ......................................................................... 86
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5.3.7 RRC connection re-establishment.......................................................................................................... 87

5.3.7.1 General ........................................................................................................................................... 87
5.3.7.2 Initiation ......................................................................................................................................... 87
5.3.7.3 Actions following cell selection while T311 is running .................................................................... 89
5.3.7.4 Actions related to transmission of RRCReestablishmentRequest message ......................................... 90
5.3.7.5 Reception of the RRCReestablishment by the UE ............................................................................. 90
5.3.7.6 T311 expiry..................................................................................................................................... 91
5.3.7.7 T301 expiry or selected cell no longer suitable ................................................................................. 92
5.3.7.8 Reception of the RRCSetup by the UE ............................................................................................. 92
5.3.8 RRC connection release ........................................................................................................................ 92
5.3.8.1 General ........................................................................................................................................... 92
5.3.8.2 Initiation ......................................................................................................................................... 92
5.3.8.3 Reception of the RRCRelease by the UE .......................................................................................... 92
5.3.8.4 T320 expiry..................................................................................................................................... 95
5.3.8.5 UE actions upon the expiry of DataInactivityTimer .......................................................................... 95
5.3.9 RRC connection release requested by upper layers ................................................................................ 95
5.3.9.1 General ........................................................................................................................................... 95
5.3.9.2 Initiation ......................................................................................................................................... 95
5.3.10 Radio link failure related actions ........................................................................................................... 95
5.3.10.1 Detection of physical layer problems in RRC_CONNECTED .......................................................... 95
5.3.10.2 Recovery of physical layer problems................................................................................................ 96
5.3.10.3 Detection of radio link failure .......................................................................................................... 96
5.3.11 UE actions upon going to RRC_IDLE ................................................................................................. 100
5.3.12 UE actions upon PUCCH/SRS release request ..................................................................................... 101
5.3.13 RRC connection resume...................................................................................................................... 102
5.3.13.1 General ......................................................................................................................................... 102
5.3.13.1a Conditions for resuming RRC Connection for NR sidelink communication .................................... 103
5.3.13.2 Initiation ....................................................................................................................................... 103
5.3.13.3 Actions related to transmission of RRCResumeRequest or RRCResumeRequest1 message............... 105
5.3.13.4 Reception of the RRCResume by the UE ........................................................................................ 106
5.3.13.5 T319 expiry or Integrity check failure from lower layers while T319 is running .............................. 108
5.3.13.6 Cell re-selection or cell selection while T390, T319 or T302 is running (UE in
RRC_INACTIVE)......................................................................................................................... 109
5.3.13.7 Reception of the RRCSetup by the UE ........................................................................................... 110
5.3.13.8 RNA update .................................................................................................................................. 110
5.3.13.9 Reception of the RRCRelease by the UE ........................................................................................ 110
5.3.13.10 Reception of the RRCReject by the UE .......................................................................................... 110
5.3.13.11 Inability to comply with RRCResume ............................................................................................. 110
5.3.13.12 Inter RAT cell reselection .............................................................................................................. 110
5.3.14 Unified Access Control ....................................................................................................................... 111
5.3.14.1 General ......................................................................................................................................... 111
5.3.14.2 Initiation ....................................................................................................................................... 111
5.3.14.3 Void .............................................................................................................................................. 112
5.3.14.4 T302, T390 expiry or stop (Barring alleviation) ............................................................................. 112
5.3.14.5 Access barring check ..................................................................................................................... 113
5.3.15 RRC connection reject ........................................................................................................................ 113
5.3.15.1 Initiation ....................................................................................................................................... 113
5.3.15.2 Reception of the RRCReject by the UE .......................................................................................... 113
5.4 Inter-RAT mobility .................................................................................................................................. 114
5.4.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 114
5.4.2 Handover to NR.................................................................................................................................. 114
5.4.2.1 General ......................................................................................................................................... 114
5.4.2.2 Initiation ....................................................................................................................................... 115
5.4.2.3 Reception of the RRCReconfiguration by the UE ........................................................................... 115
5.4.3 Mobility from NR ............................................................................................................................... 115
5.4.3.1 General ......................................................................................................................................... 115
5.4.3.2 Initiation ....................................................................................................................................... 115
5.4.3.3 Reception of the MobilityFromNRCommand by the UE ................................................................. 116
5.4.3.4 Successful completion of the mobility from NR ............................................................................. 116
5.4.3.5 Mobility from NR failure............................................................................................................... 116
5.5 Measurements .......................................................................................................................................... 117
5.5.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 117
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5.5.2 Measurement configuration ................................................................................................................. 119

5.5.2.1 General ......................................................................................................................................... 119
5.5.2.2 Measurement identity removal ....................................................................................................... 121
5.5.2.3 Measurement identity addition/modification .................................................................................. 121
5.5.2.4 Measurement object removal ......................................................................................................... 122
5.5.2.5 Measurement object addition/modification ..................................................................................... 122
5.5.2.6 Reporting configuration removal ................................................................................................... 124
5.5.2.7 Reporting configuration addition/modification ............................................................................... 124
5.5.2.8 Quantity configuration ................................................................................................................... 124
5.5.2.9 Measurement gap configuration ..................................................................................................... 125
5.5.2.10 Reference signal measurement timing configuration ....................................................................... 126
5.5.2.10a RSSI measurement timing configuration ........................................................................................ 126
5.5.2.11 Measurement gap sharing configuration ......................................................................................... 127
5.5.3 Performing measurements ................................................................................................................... 127
5.5.3.1 General ......................................................................................................................................... 127
5.5.3.2 Layer 3 filtering ............................................................................................................................ 131
5.5.3.3 Derivation of cell measurement results........................................................................................... 132
5.5.3.3a Derivation of layer 3 beam filtered measurement ........................................................................... 133
5.5.4 Measurement report triggering ............................................................................................................ 133
5.5.4.1 General ......................................................................................................................................... 133
5.5.4.2 Event A1 (Serving becomes better than threshold) ......................................................................... 138
5.5.4.3 Event A2 (Serving becomes worse than threshold) ......................................................................... 139
5.5.4.4 Event A3 (Neighbour becomes offset better than SpCell) ............................................................... 139
5.5.4.5 Event A4 (Neighbour becomes better than threshold) ..................................................................... 140
5.5.4.6 Event A5 (SpCell becomes worse than threshold1 and neighbour becomes better than
threshold2) .................................................................................................................................... 140
5.5.4.7 Event A6 (Neighbour becomes offset better than SCell) ................................................................. 141
5.5.4.8 Event B1 (Inter RAT neighbour becomes better than threshold) ..................................................... 142
5.5.4.9 Event B2 (PCell becomes worse than threshold1 and inter RAT neighbour becomes better than
threshold2) .................................................................................................................................... 143
5.5.4.10 Event I1 (Interference becomes higher than threshold) ................................................................... 143
5.5.4.11 Event C1 (The NR sidelink channel busy ratio is above a threshold) ............................................... 144
5.5.4.12 Event C2 (The NR sidelink channel busy ratio is below a threshold) .............................................. 144
5.5.4.13 Event V1 (The V2X sidelink channel busy ratio is above a threshold) ............................................ 145
5.5.4.14 Event V2 (The V2X sidelink channel busy ratio is below a threshold) ............................................ 145
5.5.5 Measurement reporting ....................................................................................................................... 145
5.5.5.1 General ......................................................................................................................................... 145
5.5.5.2 Reporting of beam measurement information ................................................................................. 152
5.5.5.3 Sorting of cell measurement results................................................................................................ 153
5.5.6 Location measurement indication ........................................................................................................ 154
5.5.6.1 General ......................................................................................................................................... 154
5.5.6.2 Initiation ....................................................................................................................................... 154
5.5.6.3 Actions related to transmission of LocationMeasurementIndication message .................................. 154
5.5a Logged Measurements ............................................................................................................................. 155
5.5a.1 Logged Measurement Configuration ................................................................................................... 155
5.5a.1.1 General ......................................................................................................................................... 155
5.5a.1.2 Initiation ....................................................................................................................................... 155
5.5a.1.3 Reception of the LoggedMeasurementConfiguration by the UE...................................................... 155
5.5a.1.4 T330 expiry................................................................................................................................... 156
5.5a.2 Release of Logged Measurement Configuration .................................................................................. 156
5.5a.2.1 General ......................................................................................................................................... 156
5.5a.2.2 Initiation ....................................................................................................................................... 156
5.5a.3 Measurements logging ........................................................................................................................ 156
5.5a.3.1 General ......................................................................................................................................... 156
5.5a.3.2 Initiation ....................................................................................................................................... 156
5.6 UE capabilities ......................................................................................................................................... 157
5.6.1 UE capability transfer ......................................................................................................................... 157
5.6.1.1 General ......................................................................................................................................... 157
5.6.1.2 Initiation ....................................................................................................................................... 158
5.6.1.3 Reception of the UECapabilityEnquiry by the UE .......................................................................... 158
5.6.1.4 Setting band combinations, feature set combinations and feature sets supported by the UE ............. 159
5.6.1.5 Void .............................................................................................................................................. 161
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5.7 Other ....................................................................................................................................................... 161

5.7.1 DL information transfer ...................................................................................................................... 161
5.7.1.1 General ......................................................................................................................................... 161
5.7.1.2 Initiation ....................................................................................................................................... 161
5.7.1.3 Reception of the DLInformationTransfer by the UE ....................................................................... 161
5.7.1a DL information transfer for MR-DC.................................................................................................... 161
5.7.1a.1 General ......................................................................................................................................... 161
5.7.1a.2 Initiation ....................................................................................................................................... 162
5.7.1a.3 Actions related to reception of DLInformationTransferMRDC message .......................................... 162
5.7.2 UL information transfer ...................................................................................................................... 162
5.7.2.1 General ......................................................................................................................................... 162
5.7.2.2 Initiation ....................................................................................................................................... 162
5.7.2.3 Actions related to transmission of ULInformationTransfer message ............................................... 162
5.7.2.4 Failure to deliver ULInformationTransfer message ........................................................................ 162
5.7.2a UL information transfer for MR-DC.................................................................................................... 163
5.7.2a.1 General ......................................................................................................................................... 163
5.7.2a.2 Initiation ....................................................................................................................................... 163
5.7.2a.3 Actions related to transmission of ULInformationTransferMRDC message ..................................... 163
5.7.3 SCG failure information ...................................................................................................................... 163
5.7.3.1 General ......................................................................................................................................... 163
5.7.3.2 Initiation ....................................................................................................................................... 164
5.7.3.3 Failure type determination for (NG)EN-DC ................................................................................... 164
5.7.3.4 Setting the contents of MeasResultSCG-Failure ............................................................................. 165
5.7.3.5 Actions related to transmission of SCGFailureInformation message ............................................... 165
5.7.3a EUTRA SCG failure information ........................................................................................................ 167
5.7.3a.1 General ......................................................................................................................................... 167
5.7.3a.2 Initiation ....................................................................................................................................... 167
5.7.3a.3 Actions related to transmission of SCGFailureInformationEUTRA message ................................... 167
5.7.3b MCG failure information .................................................................................................................... 168
5.7.3b.1 General ......................................................................................................................................... 168
5.7.3b.2 Initiation ....................................................................................................................................... 168
5.7.3b.3 Failure type determination ............................................................................................................. 168
5.7.3b.4 Actions related to transmission of MCGFailureInformation message.............................................. 169
5.7.3b.5 T316 expiry................................................................................................................................... 170
5.7.4 UE Assistance Information ................................................................................................................. 170
5.7.4.1 General ......................................................................................................................................... 170
5.7.4.2 Initiation ....................................................................................................................................... 171
5.7.4.3 Actions related to transmission of UEAssistanceInformation message ............................................ 174
5.7.4a UE Assistance Information for V2X sidelink communication .............................................................. 177
5.7.5 Failure information ............................................................................................................................. 177
5.7.5.1 General ......................................................................................................................................... 177
5.7.5.2 Initiation ....................................................................................................................................... 178
5.7.5.3 Actions related to transmission of FailureInformation message ...................................................... 178
5.7.6 DL message segment transfer .............................................................................................................. 178
5.7.6.1 General ......................................................................................................................................... 178
5.7.6.2 Initiation ....................................................................................................................................... 179
5.7.6.3 Reception of DLDedicatedMessageSegment by the UE .................................................................. 179
5.7.7 UL message segment transfer .............................................................................................................. 179
5.7.7.1 General ......................................................................................................................................... 179
5.7.7.2 Initiation ....................................................................................................................................... 179
5.7.7.3 Actions related to transmission of ULDedicatedMessageSegment message ..................................... 179
5.7.8 Idle/inactive Measurements................................................................................................................. 180
5.7.8.1 General ......................................................................................................................................... 180
5.7.8.2 Initiation ....................................................................................................................................... 180
5.7.8.3 T331 expiry or stop ....................................................................................................................... 182
5.7.9 Mobility history information ............................................................................................................... 182
5.7.9.1 General ......................................................................................................................................... 182
5.7.9.2 Initiation ....................................................................................................................................... 182
5.7.10 UE Information................................................................................................................................... 183
5.7.10.1 General ......................................................................................................................................... 183
5.7.10.2 Initiation ....................................................................................................................................... 183
5.7.10.3 Reception of the UEInformationRequest message .......................................................................... 183
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5.7.10.4 Actions upon successful completion of random-access procedure ................................................... 185

5.8 Sidelink ................................................................................................................................................... 186
5.8.1 General............................................................................................................................................... 186
5.8.2 Conditions for NR sidelink communication operation .......................................................................... 186
5.8.3 Sidelink UE information for NR sidelink communication .................................................................... 187
5.8.3.1 General ......................................................................................................................................... 187
5.8.3.2 Initiation ....................................................................................................................................... 187
5.8.3.3 Actions related to transmission of SidelinkUEInformationNR message ........................................... 188
5.8.4 Sidelink UE information for V2X sidelink communication .................................................................. 189
5.8.5 Sidelink synchronisation information transmission for NR sidelink communication ............................. 189
5.8.5.1 General ......................................................................................................................................... 189
5.8.5.2 Initiation ....................................................................................................................................... 190
5.8.5.3 Transmission of SLSS ................................................................................................................... 190
5.8.5a Sidelink synchronisation information transmission for V2X sidelink communication ........................... 191
5.8.6 Sidelink synchronisation reference ...................................................................................................... 192
5.8.6.1 General ......................................................................................................................................... 192
5.8.6.2 Selection and reselection of synchronisation reference ................................................................... 192
5.8.6.3 Sidelink communication transmission reference cell selection ........................................................ 194
5.8.7 Sidelink communication reception ...................................................................................................... 194
5.8.8 Sidelink communication transmission ................................................................................................. 195
5.8.9 Sidelink RRC procedure .................................................................................................................... 196
5.8.9.1 Sidelink RRC reconfiguration ........................................................................................................ 196
5.8.9.1.1 General .................................................................................................................................... 196
5.8.9.1.2 Actions related to transmission of RRCReconfigurationSidelink message .................................. 197
5.8.9.1.3 Reception of an RRCReconfigurationSidelink by the UE ........................................................... 197
5.8.9.1.4 Sidelink DRB release ............................................................................................................... 198
5.8.9.1.4.1 Sidelink DRB release conditions ......................................................................................... 198
5.8.9.1.4.2 Sidelink DRB release operations ......................................................................................... 198
5.8.9.1.5 Sidelink DRB addition/modification ......................................................................................... 199
5.8.9.1.5.1 Sidelink DRB addition/modification conditions................................................................... 199
5.8.9.1.5.2 Sidelink DRB addition/modification operations................................................................... 199
5.8.9.1.6 Sidelink SRB addition .............................................................................................................. 200
5.8.9.1.7 Sidelink SRB release ................................................................................................................ 200
5.8.9.1.8 Sidelink RRC reconfiguration failure........................................................................................ 201
5.8.9.1.9 Reception of an RRCReconfigurationCompleteSidelink by the UE ............................................ 201
5.8.9.2 Sidelink UE capablities.................................................................................................................. 201
5.8.9.3 Sidelink radio link failure related actions ....................................................................................... 201
5.8.9.4 Sidelink common control information ............................................................................................ 202
5.8.9.4.1 General .................................................................................................................................... 202
5.8.9.4.2 Actions related to reception of MasterInformationBlockSidelink message.................................. 202
5.8.9.4.3 Transmission of MasterInformationBlockSidelink message ....................................................... 202
5.8.10 Sidelink measurement ......................................................................................................................... 203
5.8.10.1 Introduction................................................................................................................................... 203
5.8.10.2 Sidelink measurement configuration .............................................................................................. 203
5.8.10.2.1 General .................................................................................................................................... 203
5.8.10.2.2 Sidelink measurement identity removal .................................................................................... 204
5.8.10.2.3 Sidelink measurement identity addition/modification ................................................................ 204
5.8.10.2.4 Sidelink measurement object removal....................................................................................... 204
5.8.10.2.5 Sidelink measurement object addition/modification .................................................................. 205
5.8.10.2.6 Sidelink reporting configuration removal .................................................................................. 205
5.8.10.2.7 Sidelink reporting configuration addition/modification ............................................................. 205
5.8.10.2.8 Sidelink quantity configuration................................................................................................. 206
5.8.10.3 Performing NR sidelink measurements .......................................................................................... 206
5.8.10.3.1 General .................................................................................................................................... 206
5.8.10.3.2 Derivation of NR sidelink measurement results ........................................................................ 206
5.8.10.4 Sidelink measurement report triggering.......................................................................................... 206
5.8.10.4.1 General .................................................................................................................................... 206
5.8.10.4.2 Event S1 (Serving becomes better than threshold)..................................................................... 207
5.8.10.4.3 Event S2 (Serving becomes worse than threshold) .................................................................... 208
5.8.10.5 Sidelink measurement reporting..................................................................................................... 209
5.8.10.5.1 General .................................................................................................................................... 209
5.8.11 Zone identity calculation ..................................................................................................................... 209
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5.8.12 DFN derivation from GNSS ................................................................................................................ 210

6 Protocol data units, formats and parameters (ASN.1) ....................................................................... 211
6.1 General .................................................................................................................................................... 211
6.1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 211
6.1.2 Need codes and conditions for optional downlink fields....................................................................... 211
6.1.3 General rules ...................................................................................................................................... 214
6.2 RRC messages ......................................................................................................................................... 214
6.2.1 General message structure................................................................................................................... 214
– NR-RRC-Definitions ...................................................................................................................... 214
– BCCH-BCH-Message .................................................................................................................... 214
– BCCH-DL-SCH-Message .............................................................................................................. 215
– DL-CCCH-Message ...................................................................................................................... 215
– DL-DCCH-Message ...................................................................................................................... 216
– PCCH-Message............................................................................................................................. 216
– UL-CCCH-Message ...................................................................................................................... 217
– UL-CCCH1-Message .................................................................................................................... 217
– UL-DCCH-Message ...................................................................................................................... 218
6.2.2 Message definitions ............................................................................................................................ 220
– CounterCheck ............................................................................................................................... 220
– CounterCheckResponse ................................................................................................................. 221
– DedicatedSIBRequest .................................................................................................................... 222
– DLDedicatedMessageSegment ....................................................................................................... 223
– DLInformationTransfer ................................................................................................................. 224
– DLInformationTransferMRDC....................................................................................................... 225
– FailureInformation ........................................................................................................................ 226
– LocationMeasurementIndication.................................................................................................... 227
– LoggedMeasurementConfiguration ................................................................................................ 228
– MCGFailureInformation ............................................................................................................... 229
– MeasurementReport ...................................................................................................................... 230
– MIB............................................................................................................................................... 231
– MobilityFromNRCommand............................................................................................................ 232
– Paging .......................................................................................................................................... 234
– RRCReestablishment ..................................................................................................................... 235
– RRCReestablishmentComplete ....................................................................................................... 236
– RRCReestablishmentRequest ......................................................................................................... 237
– RRCReconfiguration...................................................................................................................... 238
– RRCReconfigurationComplete ....................................................................................................... 242
– RRCReject..................................................................................................................................... 244
– RRCRelease .................................................................................................................................. 245
– RRCResume .................................................................................................................................. 249
– RRCResumeComplete .................................................................................................................... 251
– RRCResumeRequest ...................................................................................................................... 252
– RRCResumeRequest1 .................................................................................................................... 253
– RRCSetup...................................................................................................................................... 254
– RRCSetupComplete ....................................................................................................................... 255
– RRCSetupRequest .......................................................................................................................... 257
– RRCSystemInfoRequest.................................................................................................................. 258
– SCGFailureInformation................................................................................................................. 259
– SCGFailureInformationEUTRA ..................................................................................................... 260
– SecurityModeCommand................................................................................................................. 262
– SecurityModeComplete .................................................................................................................. 262
– SecurityModeFailure ..................................................................................................................... 263
– SIB1 .............................................................................................................................................. 264
– SidelinkUEInformationNR ............................................................................................................. 266
– SidelinkUEInformationEUTRA ...................................................................................................... 269
– SystemInformation......................................................................................................................... 269
– UEAssistanceInformation .............................................................................................................. 270
– UEAssistanceInformationEUTRA .................................................................................................. 277
– UECapabilityEnquiry .................................................................................................................... 278
– UECapabilityInformation .............................................................................................................. 279
– UEInformationRequest .................................................................................................................. 279
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– UEInformationResponse ................................................................................................................ 281

– ULDedicatedMessageSegment ....................................................................................................... 290
– ULInformationTransfer ................................................................................................................. 291
– ULInformationTransferMRDC....................................................................................................... 291
6.3 RRC information elements ....................................................................................................................... 292
6.3.0 Parameterized types ............................................................................................................................ 292
– SetupRelease ................................................................................................................................. 292
6.3.1 System information blocks .................................................................................................................. 293
– SIB2 .............................................................................................................................................. 293
– SIB3 .............................................................................................................................................. 297
– SIB4 .............................................................................................................................................. 298
– SIB5 .............................................................................................................................................. 301
– SIB6 .............................................................................................................................................. 303
– SIB7 .............................................................................................................................................. 304
– SIB8 .............................................................................................................................................. 305
– SIB9 .............................................................................................................................................. 306
– SIB10 ............................................................................................................................................ 307
– SIB11 ............................................................................................................................................ 308
– SIB12 ............................................................................................................................................ 308
– SIB13 ............................................................................................................................................ 309
– SIB14 ............................................................................................................................................ 310
6.3.1a Positioning System information blocks ................................................................................................ 311
– PosSystemInformation-r16-IEs ...................................................................................................... 311
– PosSI-SchedulingInfoList............................................................................................................... 312
– SIBpos........................................................................................................................................... 313
6.3.2 Radio resource control information elements ....................................................................................... 314
– AdditionalSpectrumEmission ......................................................................................................... 314
– Alpha ............................................................................................................................................ 314
– AMF-Identifier .............................................................................................................................. 314
– ARFCN-ValueEUTRA ................................................................................................................... 315
– ARFCN-ValueNR .......................................................................................................................... 315
– ARFCN-ValueUTRA-FDD............................................................................................................. 315
– AvailabilityCombinationsPerCell................................................................................................... 315
– AvailabilityIndicator-r16 ............................................................................................................... 316
– AvailableRB-SetPerCell ................................................................................................................ 317
– BAP-Routing-ID ............................................................................................................................ 318
– BeamFailureRecoveryConfig ......................................................................................................... 318
– BeamFailureRecoverySCellConfig ................................................................................................. 321
– BetaOffsets .................................................................................................................................... 322
– BH-RLC-ChannelConfig................................................................................................................ 322
– BH-LogicalChannelIdentity ........................................................................................................... 323
– BH-LogicalChannelIdentity-Ext..................................................................................................... 324
– BSR-Config ................................................................................................................................... 324
– BWP ............................................................................................................................................. 325
– BWP-Downlink.............................................................................................................................. 326
– BWP-DownlinkCommon ................................................................................................................ 327
– BWP-DownlinkDedicated .............................................................................................................. 327
– BWP-Id ......................................................................................................................................... 328
– BWP-Uplink .................................................................................................................................. 329
– BWP-UplinkCommon .................................................................................................................... 329
– BWP-UplinkDedicated .................................................................................................................. 330
– CellAccessRelatedInfo ................................................................................................................... 333
– CellAccessRelatedInfo-EUTRA-5GC.............................................................................................. 333
– CellAccessRelatedInfo-EUTRA-EPC.............................................................................................. 334
– CellGroupConfig........................................................................................................................... 335
– CellGroupId .................................................................................................................................. 339
– CellIdentity ................................................................................................................................... 339
– CellReselectionPriority.................................................................................................................. 340
– CellReselectionSubPriority ............................................................................................................ 340
– CGI-InfoEUTRA............................................................................................................................ 340
– CGI-InfoEUTRALogging ............................................................................................................... 341
– CGI-InfoNR................................................................................................................................... 341
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– CGI-Info-Logging.......................................................................................................................... 342
– CGI-Info-LoggingDetailed ............................................................................................................ 343
– CLI-RSSI-Range ............................................................................................................................ 343
– CodebookConfig............................................................................................................................ 343
– CommonLocationInfo .................................................................................................................... 347
– CondConfigId................................................................................................................................ 348
– CondConfigToAddModList ............................................................................................................ 348
– ConditionalReconfiguration........................................................................................................... 349
– ConfiguredGrantConfig................................................................................................................. 350
– ConfiguredGrantConfigIndex ........................................................................................................ 355
– ConfiguredGrantConfigIndexMAC ................................................................................................ 355
– ConfiguredGrantConfigList ........................................................................................................... 356
– ConnEstFailureControl ................................................................................................................. 356
– ControlResourceSet ....................................................................................................................... 357
– ControlResourceSetId.................................................................................................................... 360
– ControlResourceSetZero................................................................................................................ 360
– CrossCarrierSchedulingConfig ...................................................................................................... 360
– CSI-AperiodicTriggerStateList....................................................................................................... 362
– CSI-FrequencyOccupation ............................................................................................................ 363
– CSI-IM-Resource........................................................................................................................... 364
– CSI-IM-ResourceId ....................................................................................................................... 365
– CSI-IM-ResourceSet ...................................................................................................................... 365
– CSI-IM-ResourceSetId ................................................................................................................... 366
– CSI-MeasConfig ............................................................................................................................ 366
– CSI-ReportConfig.......................................................................................................................... 368
– CSI-ReportConfigId....................................................................................................................... 374
– CSI-ResourceConfig ...................................................................................................................... 374
– CSI-ResourceConfigId ................................................................................................................... 375
– CSI-ResourcePeriodicityAndOffset ................................................................................................ 376
– CSI-RS-ResourceConfigMobility.................................................................................................... 376
– CSI-RS-ResourceMapping ............................................................................................................. 379
– CSI-SemiPersistentOnPUSCH-TriggerStateList ............................................................................. 380
– CSI-SSB-ResourceSet .................................................................................................................... 381
– CSI-SSB-ResourceSetId ................................................................................................................. 381
– DedicatedNAS-Message ................................................................................................................ 381
– DMRS-DownlinkConfig ................................................................................................................. 382
– DMRS-UplinkConfig ..................................................................................................................... 383
– DownlinkConfigCommon............................................................................................................... 386
– DownlinkConfigCommonSIB ......................................................................................................... 386
– DownlinkPreemption ..................................................................................................................... 389
– DRB-Identity ................................................................................................................................. 390
– DRX-Config .................................................................................................................................. 390
– FilterCoefficient ............................................................................................................................ 392
– FreqBandIndicatorNR ................................................................................................................... 393
– FrequencyInfoDL .......................................................................................................................... 393
– FrequencyInfoDL-SIB ................................................................................................................... 394
– FrequencyInfoUL .......................................................................................................................... 395
– FrequencyInfoUL-SIB ................................................................................................................... 396
– Hysteresis ..................................................................................................................................... 397
– InvalidSymbolPattern .................................................................................................................... 398
– I-RNTI-Value ................................................................................................................................ 398
– LBT-FailureRecoveryConfig .......................................................................................................... 399
– LocationInfo.................................................................................................................................. 399
– LocationMeasurementInfo ............................................................................................................. 400
– LogicalChannelConfig................................................................................................................... 401
– LogicalChannelIdentity ................................................................................................................. 404
– MAC-CellGroupConfig.................................................................................................................. 404
– MeasConfig................................................................................................................................... 405
– MeasGapConfig ............................................................................................................................ 407
– MeasGapSharingConfig ................................................................................................................ 409
– MeasId .......................................................................................................................................... 410
– MeasIdleConfig ............................................................................................................................. 410
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– MeasIdToAddModList ................................................................................................................... 412

– MeasObjectCLI ............................................................................................................................. 412
– MeasObjectEUTRA ....................................................................................................................... 414
– MeasObjectEUTRA-SL .................................................................................................................. 416
– MeasObjectId ................................................................................................................................ 417
– MeasObjectNR .............................................................................................................................. 417
– MeasObjectNR-SL ......................................................................................................................... 423
– MeasObjectToAddModList ............................................................................................................ 423
– MeasObjectUTRA-FDD ................................................................................................................ 424
– MeasResultCellListSFTD-NR ........................................................................................................ 425
– MeasResultCellListSFTD-EUTRA.................................................................................................. 425
– MeasResults .................................................................................................................................. 426
– MeasResult2EUTRA ...................................................................................................................... 431
– MeasResult2NR ............................................................................................................................. 432
– MeasResultIdleEUTRA .................................................................................................................. 432
– MeasResultIdleNR ......................................................................................................................... 433
– MeasResultSCG-Failure ................................................................................................................ 434
– MeasResultsSL .............................................................................................................................. 434
– MeasTriggerQuantityEUTRA ........................................................................................................ 436
– MeasTriggerQuantityLogging........................................................................................................ 436
– MobilityStateParameters ............................................................................................................... 437
– MsgA-PUSCH-Config ................................................................................................................... 437
– MultiFrequencyBandListNR .......................................................................................................... 441
– MultiFrequencyBandListNR-SIB.................................................................................................... 442
– NextHopChainingCount ................................................................................................................ 442
– NG-5G-S-TMSI ............................................................................................................................. 443
– NPN-Identity ................................................................................................................................. 443
– NPN-IdentityInfoList ..................................................................................................................... 444
– NR-NS-PmaxList ........................................................................................................................... 445
– NZP-CSI-RS-Resource................................................................................................................... 445
– NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceId ............................................................................................................... 447
– NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSet .............................................................................................................. 447
– NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetId ........................................................................................................... 448
– P-Max ........................................................................................................................................... 448
– PCI-List ........................................................................................................................................ 449
– PCI-Range .................................................................................................................................... 449
– PCI-RangeElement ........................................................................................................................ 449
– PCI-RangeIndex ............................................................................................................................ 450
– PCI-RangeIndexList ...................................................................................................................... 450
– PDCCH-Config ............................................................................................................................. 451
– PDCCH-ConfigCommon ............................................................................................................... 452
– PDCCH-ConfigSIB1...................................................................................................................... 454
– PDCCH-ServingCellConfig ........................................................................................................... 454
– PDCP-Config ................................................................................................................................ 455
– PDSCH-Config ............................................................................................................................. 460
– PDSCH-ConfigCommon ................................................................................................................ 465
– PDSCH-ServingCellConfig............................................................................................................ 465
– PDSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocationList ................................................................................ 467
– PHR-Config .................................................................................................................................. 468
– PhysCellId .................................................................................................................................... 469
– PhysicalCellGroupConfig .............................................................................................................. 469
– PLMN-Identity .............................................................................................................................. 474
– PLMN-IdentityInfoList................................................................................................................... 475
– PLMN-IdentityList3 ....................................................................................................................... 476
– PRB-Id .......................................................................................................................................... 476
– PTRS-DownlinkConfig .................................................................................................................. 476
– PTRS-UplinkConfig ....................................................................................................................... 477
– PUCCH-Config ............................................................................................................................. 478
– PUCCH-ConfigCommon ............................................................................................................... 484
– PUCCH-ConfigurationList ............................................................................................................ 485
– PUCCH-PathlossReferenceRS-Id .................................................................................................. 485
– PUCCH-PowerControl.................................................................................................................. 486
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– PUCCH-SpatialRelationInfo.......................................................................................................... 487
– PUCCH-SpatialRelationInfo-Id ..................................................................................................... 488
– PUCCH-TPC-CommandConfig ..................................................................................................... 489
– PUSCH-Config ............................................................................................................................. 489
– PUSCH-ConfigCommon ................................................................................................................ 495
– PUSCH-PowerControl .................................................................................................................. 496
– PUSCH-ServingCellConfig............................................................................................................ 499
– PUSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocationList ................................................................................ 501
– PUSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocationListNew .......................................................................... 502
– PUSCH-TPC-CommandConfig...................................................................................................... 503
– Q-OffsetRange............................................................................................................................... 504
– Q-QualMin.................................................................................................................................... 504
– Q-RxLevMin.................................................................................................................................. 505
– QuantityConfig.............................................................................................................................. 505
– RACH-ConfigCommon .................................................................................................................. 507
– RACH-ConfigCommonIAB ............................................................................................................ 510
– RACH-ConfigCommonTwoStepRA ................................................................................................ 511
– RACH-ConfigDedicated ................................................................................................................ 514
– RACH-ConfigGeneric.................................................................................................................... 518
– RACH-ConfigGenericTwoStepRA .................................................................................................. 519
– RA-Prioritization........................................................................................................................... 521
– RadioBearerConfig ....................................................................................................................... 521
– RadioLinkMonitoringConfig .......................................................................................................... 524
– RadioLinkMonitoringRS-Id............................................................................................................ 526
– RAN-AreaCode.............................................................................................................................. 526
– RateMatchPattern ......................................................................................................................... 526
– RateMatchPatternId ...................................................................................................................... 528
– RateMatchPatternLTE-CRS ........................................................................................................... 529
– ReferenceTimeInfo ........................................................................................................................ 529
– RejectWaitTime ............................................................................................................................. 531
– RepetitionSchemeConfig ................................................................................................................ 531
– ReportConfigEUTRA-SL................................................................................................................ 532
– ReportConfigId ............................................................................................................................. 533
– ReportConfigInterRAT................................................................................................................... 534
– ReportConfigNR ............................................................................................................................ 537
– ReportConfigNR-SL....................................................................................................................... 545
– ReportConfigToAddModList .......................................................................................................... 547
– ReportInterval ............................................................................................................................... 547
– ReselectionThreshold .................................................................................................................... 548
– ReselectionThresholdQ.................................................................................................................. 548
– ResumeCause ................................................................................................................................ 548
– RLC-BearerConfig ........................................................................................................................ 549
– RLC-Config................................................................................................................................... 550
– RLF-TimersAndConstants.............................................................................................................. 552
– RNTI-Value ................................................................................................................................... 553
– RSRP-Range.................................................................................................................................. 554
– RSRQ-Range ................................................................................................................................. 554
– SCellIndex..................................................................................................................................... 554
– SchedulingRequestConfig .............................................................................................................. 555
– SchedulingRequestId ..................................................................................................................... 556
– SchedulingRequestResourceConfig ................................................................................................ 556
– SchedulingRequestResourceId ....................................................................................................... 557
– ScramblingId................................................................................................................................. 558
– SCS-SpecificCarrier ...................................................................................................................... 558
– SDAP-Config ................................................................................................................................ 559
– SearchSpace .................................................................................................................................. 560
– SearchSpaceId............................................................................................................................... 565
– SearchSpaceZero........................................................................................................................... 565
– SecurityAlgorithmConfig ............................................................................................................... 565
– SemiStaticChannelAccessConfig .................................................................................................... 566
– Sensor-LocationInfo ...................................................................................................................... 567
– ServCellIndex ................................................................................................................................ 567
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– ServingCellConfig ......................................................................................................................... 568

– ServingCellConfigCommon ........................................................................................................... 573
– ServingCellConfigCommonSIB ...................................................................................................... 576
– ShortI-RNTI-Value ........................................................................................................................ 578
– ShortMAC-I................................................................................................................................... 578
– SINR-Range .................................................................................................................................. 578
– SI-SchedulingInfo .......................................................................................................................... 579
– SK-Counter ................................................................................................................................... 581
– SlotFormatCombinationsPerCell ................................................................................................... 581
– SlotFormatIndicator ...................................................................................................................... 583
– S-NSSAI ........................................................................................................................................ 584
– SpeedStateScaleFactors................................................................................................................. 585
– SPS-Config.................................................................................................................................... 585
– SPS-ConfigIndex ........................................................................................................................... 586
– SPS-ConfigList .............................................................................................................................. 587
– SPS-PUCCH-AN ........................................................................................................................... 587
– SPS-PUCCH-AN-List .................................................................................................................... 588
– SRB-Identity .................................................................................................................................. 589
– SRS-CarrierSwitching ................................................................................................................... 589
– SRS-Config.................................................................................................................................... 590
– SRS-RSRP-Range .......................................................................................................................... 600
– SRS-TPC-CommandConfig ............................................................................................................ 600
– SSB-Index...................................................................................................................................... 601
– SSB-MTC ...................................................................................................................................... 601
– SSB-PositionQCL-Relationship...................................................................................................... 603
– SSB-ToMeasure............................................................................................................................. 603
– SS-RSSI-Measurement ................................................................................................................... 604
– SubcarrierSpacing......................................................................................................................... 604
– TAG-Config................................................................................................................................... 605
– TCI-State....................................................................................................................................... 605
– TCI-StateId ................................................................................................................................... 606
– TDD-UL-DL-ConfigCommon ........................................................................................................ 607
– TDD-UL-DL-ConfigDedicated ...................................................................................................... 608
– TrackingAreaCode ........................................................................................................................ 610
– T-Reselection ................................................................................................................................ 610
– TimeToTrigger .............................................................................................................................. 611
– UAC-BarringInfoSetIndex ............................................................................................................. 611
– UAC-BarringInfoSetList ................................................................................................................ 611
– UAC-BarringPerCatList ................................................................................................................ 612
– UAC-BarringPerPLMN-List .......................................................................................................... 613
– UE-TimersAndConstants ............................................................................................................... 613
– UL-DelayValueConfig ................................................................................................................... 614
– UplinkCancellation ....................................................................................................................... 614
– UplinkConfigCommon ................................................................................................................... 616
– UplinkConfigCommonSIB.............................................................................................................. 617
– UplinkTxDirectCurrentList ............................................................................................................ 617
– ZP-CSI-RS-Resource ..................................................................................................................... 619
– ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSet ................................................................................................................ 619
– ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetId ............................................................................................................. 620
6.3.3 UE capability information elements .................................................................................................... 620
– AccessStratumRelease ................................................................................................................... 620
– BandCombinationList .................................................................................................................... 621
– CA-BandwidthClassEUTRA........................................................................................................... 623
– CA-BandwidthClassNR.................................................................................................................. 623
– CA-ParametersEUTRA .................................................................................................................. 624
– CA-ParametersNR......................................................................................................................... 624
– CA-ParametersNRDC ................................................................................................................... 625
– CodebookParameters .................................................................................................................... 626
– FeatureSetCombination ................................................................................................................. 627
– FeatureSetCombinationId .............................................................................................................. 628
– FeatureSetDownlink ...................................................................................................................... 629
– FeatureSetDownlinkId ................................................................................................................... 631
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– FeatureSetDownlinkPerCC ........................................................................................................... 631

– FeatureSetDownlinkPerCC-Id ....................................................................................................... 632
– FeatureSetEUTRA-DownlinkId ...................................................................................................... 632
– FeatureSetEUTRA-UplinkId .......................................................................................................... 633
– FeatureSets ................................................................................................................................... 633
– FeatureSetUplink .......................................................................................................................... 634
– FeatureSetUplinkId ....................................................................................................................... 635
– FeatureSetUplinkPerCC ................................................................................................................ 635
– FeatureSetUplinkPerCC-Id ........................................................................................................... 636
– FreqBandIndicatorEUTRA ............................................................................................................ 636
– FreqBandList ................................................................................................................................ 637
– FreqSeparationClass ..................................................................................................................... 637
– IMS-Parameters ............................................................................................................................ 638
– InterRAT-Parameters .................................................................................................................... 638
– MAC-Parameters .......................................................................................................................... 640
– MeasAndMobParameters .............................................................................................................. 641
– MeasAndMobParametersMRDC.................................................................................................... 642
– MIMO-Layers ............................................................................................................................... 643
– MIMO-ParametersPerBand........................................................................................................... 643
– ModulationOrder .......................................................................................................................... 647
– MRDC-Parameters........................................................................................................................ 647
– NRDC-Parameters ........................................................................................................................ 648
– PDCP-Parameters ........................................................................................................................ 649
– PDCP-ParametersMRDC .............................................................................................................. 649
– Phy-Parameters ............................................................................................................................ 650
– Phy-ParametersMRDC .................................................................................................................. 653
– ProcessingParameters ................................................................................................................... 654
– RAT-Type ...................................................................................................................................... 654
– RF-Parameters.............................................................................................................................. 655
– RF-ParametersMRDC ................................................................................................................... 657
– RLC-Parameters ........................................................................................................................... 658
– SDAP-Parameters ......................................................................................................................... 659
– SRS-SwitchingTimeNR................................................................................................................... 659
– SRS-SwitchingTimeEUTRA............................................................................................................ 659
– SupportedBandwidth ..................................................................................................................... 660
– UE-CapabilityRAT-ContainerList .................................................................................................. 660
– UE-CapabilityRAT-RequestList ..................................................................................................... 661
– UE-CapabilityRequestFilterCommon............................................................................................. 661
– UE-CapabilityRequestFilterNR...................................................................................................... 662
– UE-MRDC-Capability ................................................................................................................... 663
– UE-NR-Capability ......................................................................................................................... 664
6.3.4 Other information elements ................................................................................................................. 666
– AbsoluteTimeInfo .......................................................................................................................... 666
– AreaConfiguration ........................................................................................................................ 666
– BT-NameList ................................................................................................................................. 667
– EUTRA-AllowedMeasBandwidth ................................................................................................... 668
– EUTRA-MBSFN-SubframeConfigList ............................................................................................ 668
– EUTRA-MultiBandInfoList ............................................................................................................ 669
– EUTRA-NS-PmaxList .................................................................................................................... 670
– EUTRA-PhysCellId ....................................................................................................................... 670
– EUTRA-PhysCellIdRange .............................................................................................................. 670
– EUTRA-PresenceAntennaPort1 ..................................................................................................... 671
– EUTRA-Q-OffsetRange.................................................................................................................. 671
– LoggingDuration........................................................................................................................... 672
– LoggingInterval............................................................................................................................. 672
– LogMeasResultListBT.................................................................................................................... 672
– LogMeasResultListWLAN .............................................................................................................. 673
– OtherConfig .................................................................................................................................. 674
– PhysCellIdUTRA-FDD .................................................................................................................. 678
– RRC-TransactionIdentifier ............................................................................................................ 678
– Sensor-NameListConfig ................................................................................................................. 678
– TraceReference ............................................................................................................................. 679
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– UTRA-FDD-Q-OffsetRange ........................................................................................................... 680

– VisitedCellInfoList......................................................................................................................... 680
– WLAN-NameList ........................................................................................................................... 681
6.3.5 Sidelink information elements ............................................................................................................. 682
– SL-BWP-Config............................................................................................................................. 682
– SL-BWP-ConfigCommon.............................................................................................................. 683
– SL-BWP-PoolConfig...................................................................................................................... 683
– SL-BWP-PoolConfigCommon ........................................................................................................ 684
– SL-CBR-Priority-TxConfigList....................................................................................................... 685
– SL-CBR-TxConfigList .................................................................................................................... 685
– SL-ConfigDedicatedEUTRA .......................................................................................................... 686
– SL-ConfigDedicatedNR ................................................................................................................. 687
– SL-ConfiguredGrantConfig ........................................................................................................... 688
– SL-DestinationIdentity ................................................................................................................... 690
– SL-FreqConfig .............................................................................................................................. 691
– SL-FreqConfigCommon................................................................................................................. 693
– SL-LogicalChannelConfig ............................................................................................................. 694
– SL-MeasConfigCommon ................................................................................................................ 695
– SL-MeasConfigInfo ....................................................................................................................... 696
– SL-MeasIdList ............................................................................................................................... 697
– SL-MeasObjectList ........................................................................................................................ 698
– SL-PDCP-Config........................................................................................................................... 698
– SL-PSSCH-TxConfigList................................................................................................................ 699
– SL-QoS-FlowIdentity .................................................................................................................... 701
– SL-QoS-Profile .............................................................................................................................. 701
– SL-QuantityConfig ........................................................................................................................ 702
– SL-RadioBearerConfig .................................................................................................................. 703
– SL-ReportConfigList ...................................................................................................................... 704
– SL-ResourcePool ........................................................................................................................... 706
– SL-RLC-BearerConfig ................................................................................................................... 711
– SL-RLC-BearerConfigIndex........................................................................................................... 712
– SL-RLC-Config ............................................................................................................................. 712
– SL-ScheduledConfig ...................................................................................................................... 713
– SL-SDAP-Config ........................................................................................................................... 714
– SL-SyncConfig............................................................................................................................... 715
– SL-ThresPSSCH-RSRP-List ........................................................................................................... 717
– SL-TxPower .................................................................................................................................. 718
– SL-TypeTxSync .............................................................................................................................. 718
– SL-UE-SelectedConfig ................................................................................................................... 718
– SL-ZoneConfig .............................................................................................................................. 719
– SLRB-Uu-ConfigIndex ................................................................................................................... 720
6.4 RRC multiplicity and type constraint values ............................................................................................. 720
– Multiplicity and type constraint definitions.......................................................................................... 720
– End of NR-RRC-Definitions ............................................................................................................... 726
6.5 Short Message.......................................................................................................................................... 726
6.6 PC5 RRC messages .................................................................................................................................. 726
6.6.1 General message structure................................................................................................................... 726
– PC5-RRC-Definitions .................................................................................................................... 726
– SBCCH-SL-BCH-Message............................................................................................................. 727
– SCCH-Message ............................................................................................................................. 727
– MasterInformationBlockSidelink.................................................................................................... 728
– MeasurementReportSidelink .......................................................................................................... 729
– RRCReconfigurationSidelink ......................................................................................................... 730
– RRCReconfigurationCompleteSidelink ........................................................................................... 732
– RRCReconfigurationFailureSidelink .............................................................................................. 733
– UECapabilityEnquirySidelink ........................................................................................................ 734
– UECapabilityInformationSidelink .................................................................................................. 735
– End of PC5-RRC-Definitions ......................................................................................................... 735
7 Variables and constants ................................................................................................................... 736
7.1 Timers ..................................................................................................................................................... 736
7.1.1 Timers (Informative)........................................................................................................................... 736
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7.1.2 Timer handling ................................................................................................................................... 741

7.2 Counters .................................................................................................................................................. 742
7.3 Constants ................................................................................................................................................. 742
7.4 UE variables ............................................................................................................................................ 742
– NR-UE-Variables .......................................................................................................................... 742
– VarConditionalConfig ................................................................................................................... 744
– VarConnEstFailReport .................................................................................................................. 744
– VarLogMeasConfig ....................................................................................................................... 745
– VarLogMeasReport ....................................................................................................................... 745
– VarMeasConfig ............................................................................................................................. 746
– VarMeasConfigSL ......................................................................................................................... 746
– VarMeasIdleConfig ....................................................................................................................... 747
– VarMeasIdleReport ....................................................................................................................... 747
– VarMeasReportList ....................................................................................................................... 748
– VarMeasReportListSL ................................................................................................................... 748
– VarMobilityHistoryReport ............................................................................................................. 749
– VarPendingRNA-Update ............................................................................................................... 749
– VarRA-Report ............................................................................................................................... 750
– VarResumeMAC-Input................................................................................................................... 750
– VarRLF-Report ............................................................................................................................. 751
– VarShortMAC-Input ...................................................................................................................... 751
– End of NR-UE-Variables ............................................................................................................... 752
8 Protocol data unit abstract syntax .................................................................................................... 753
8.1 General .................................................................................................................................................... 753
8.2 Structure of encoded RRC messages ......................................................................................................... 753
8.3 Basic production ...................................................................................................................................... 753
8.4 Extension ................................................................................................................................................. 753
8.5 Padding.................................................................................................................................................... 754
9 Specified and default radio configurations ....................................................................................... 754
9.1 Specified configurations ........................................................................................................................... 754
9.1.1 Logical channel configurations............................................................................................................ 754
9.1.1.1 BCCH configuration ...................................................................................................................... 754
9.1.1.2 CCCH configuration ...................................................................................................................... 755
9.1.1.3 PCCH configuration ...................................................................................................................... 755
9.1.1.4 SCCH configuration ...................................................................................................................... 755
9.1.1.5 STCH configuration ...................................................................................................................... 756
9.1.2 Void ................................................................................................................................................... 757
9.2 Default radio configurations ..................................................................................................................... 757
9.2.1 Default SRB configurations ................................................................................................................ 757
9.2.2 Default MAC Cell Group configuration .............................................................................................. 758
9.2.3 Default values timers and constants ..................................................................................................... 758
9.3 Sidelink pre-configured parameters .......................................................................................................... 759
– NR-Sidelink-Preconf ...................................................................................................................... 759
– SL-PreconfigurationNR ................................................................................................................. 759
– End of NR-Sidelink-Preconf ........................................................................................................... 760
10 Generic error handling .................................................................................................................... 761
10.1 General .................................................................................................................................................... 761
10.2 ASN.1 violation or encoding error ............................................................................................................ 761
10.3 Field set to a not comprehended value ...................................................................................................... 761
10.4 Mandatory field missing ........................................................................................................................... 761
10.5 Not comprehended field ........................................................................................................................... 763
11 Radio information related interactions between network nodes ........................................................ 764
11.1 General .................................................................................................................................................... 764
11.2 Inter-node RRC messages ........................................................................................................................ 764
11.2.1 General............................................................................................................................................... 764
11.2.2 Message definitions ............................................................................................................................ 765
– HandoverCommand....................................................................................................................... 765
– HandoverPreparationInformation.................................................................................................. 766
– CG-Config .................................................................................................................................... 770
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– CG-ConfigInfo .............................................................................................................................. 775

– MeasurementTimingConfiguration ................................................................................................ 783
– UERadioPagingInformation .......................................................................................................... 785
– UERadioAccessCapabilityInformation ........................................................................................... 786
11.2.3 Mandatory information in inter-node RRC messages ........................................................................... 787
11.3 Inter-node RRC information element definitions ....................................................................................... 788
11.4 Inter-node RRC multiplicity and type constraint values ............................................................................. 788
– Multiplicity and type constraints definitions ................................................................................... 788
– End of NR-InterNodeDefinitions .................................................................................................... 788
12 Processing delay requirements for RRC procedures ......................................................................... 790
Annex A (informative): Guidelines, mainly on use of ASN.1 ......................................................... 793
A.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 793
A.2 Procedural specification .................................................................................................................. 793
A.2.1 General principles .................................................................................................................................... 793
A.2.2 More detailed aspects ............................................................................................................................... 793
A.3 PDU specification ........................................................................................................................... 794
A.3.1 General principles .................................................................................................................................... 794
A.3.1.1 ASN.1 sections ................................................................................................................................... 794
A.3.1.2 ASN.1 identifier naming conventions .................................................................................................. 795
A.3.1.3 Text references using ASN.1 identifiers .............................................................................................. 796
A.3.2 High-level message structure .................................................................................................................... 797
A.3.3 Message definition ................................................................................................................................... 798
A.3.4 Information elements................................................................................................................................ 800
A.3.5 Fields with optional presence.................................................................................................................... 801
A.3.6 Fields with conditional presence ............................................................................................................... 802
A.3.7 Guidelines on use of lists with elements of SEQUENCE type ................................................................... 803
A.3.8 Guidelines on use of parameterised SetupRelease type .............................................................................. 803
A.3.9 Guidelines on use of ToAddModList and ToReleaseList ........................................................................... 805
A.3.10 Guidelines on use of of lists (without ToAddModList and ToReleaseList) ................................................. 806
A.4 Extension of the PDU specifications ............................................................................................... 807
A.4.1 General principles to ensure compatibility ................................................................................................ 807
A.4.2 Critical extension of messages and fields .................................................................................................. 807
A.4.3 Non-critical extension of messages ........................................................................................................... 809
A.4.3.1 General principles ............................................................................................................................... 809
A.4.3.2 Further guidelines ............................................................................................................................... 810
A.4.3.3 Typical example of evolution of IE with local extensions .................................................................... 811
A.4.3.4 Typical examples of non critical extension at the end of a message ...................................................... 812
A.4.3.5 Examples of non-critical extensions not placed at the default extension location .................................. 813
– ParentIE-WithEM.......................................................................................................................... 813
– ChildIE1-WithoutEM..................................................................................................................... 814
– ChildIE2-WithoutEM..................................................................................................................... 815
A.5 Guidelines regarding inclusion of transaction identifiers in RRC messages ...................................... 815
A.6 Guidelines regarding use of need codes ........................................................................................... 816
A.7 Guidelines regarding use of conditions ............................................................................................ 816
A.8 Miscellaneous ................................................................................................................................. 817
Annex B (informative): RRC Information ..................................................................................... 818
B.1 Protection of RRC messages ........................................................................................................... 818
B.2 Description of BWP configuration options ...................................................................................... 820
Annex C (normative): List of CRs Containing Early Implementable Features and Corrections ........ 822
Annex D (informative): Change history ................................................................................................. 823
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Foreword
This Technical Specification has been produced by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP).
The contents of the present document are subject to continuing work within the TSG and may change following formal
TSG approval. Should the TSG modify the contents of the present document, it will be re-released by the TSG with an
identifying change of release date and an increase in version number as follows:
Version x.y.z
where:
x the first digit:
1 presented to TSG for information;
2 presented to TSG for approval;
3 or greater indicates TSG approved document under change control.
y the second digit is incremented for all changes of substance, i.e. technical enhancements, corrections,
updates, etc.
z the third digit is incremented when editorial only changes have been incorporated in the document.
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1 Scope
The present document specifies the Radio Resource Control protocol for the radio interface between UE and NG-RAN.
The scope of the present document also includes:
- the radio related information transported in a transparent container between source gNB and target gNB upon
inter gNB handover;
- the radio related information transported in a transparent container between a source or target gNB and another
system upon inter RAT handover.
- the radio related information transported in a transparent container between a source eNB and target gNB during
E-UTRA-NR Dual Connectivity.
The RRC protocol is also used to configure the radio interface between an IAB node and its parent node [2].
2 References
The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of the present
document.
- References are either specific (identified by date of publication, edition number, version number, etc.) or
non-specific.
- For a specific reference, subsequent revisions do not apply.
- For a non-specific reference, the latest version applies. In the case of a reference to a 3GPP document (including
a GSM document), a non-specific reference implicitly refers to the latest version of that document in the same
Release as the present document.
[1] 3GPP TR 21.905: "Vocabulary for 3GPP Specifications".
[2] 3GPP TS 38.300: "NR; Overall description; Stage 2".
[3] 3GPP TS 38.321: "NR; Medium Access Control (MAC); Protocol specification".
[4] 3GPP TS 38.322: "NR; Radio Link Control (RLC) protocol specification".
[5] 3GPP TS 38.323: "NR; Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP) protocol specification".
[6] ITU-T Recommendation X.680 (08/2015) "Information Technology – Abstract Syntax Notation
One (ASN.1): Specification of basic notation" (Same as the ISO/IEC International Standard 8824-
1).
One (ASN.1): Information object specification" (Same as the ISO/IEC International Standard
8824-2).
[8] ITU-T Recommendation X.691 (08/2015) "Information technology – ASN.1 encoding rules:
Specification of Packed Encoding Rules (PER)" (Same as the ISO/IEC International Standard
8825-2).
[9] 3GPP TS 38.215: "NR; Physical layer measurements".
[10] 3GPP TS 36.331: "Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA) Radio Resource
Control (RRC); Protocol Specification".
[11] 3GPP TS 33.501: "Security Architecture and Procedures for 5G System".
[12] 3GPP TS 38.104: "NR; Base Station (BS) radio transmission and reception".
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[13] 3GPP TS 38.213: "NR; Physical layer procedures for control".
[14] 3GPP TS 38.133: "NR; Requirements for support of radio resource management".
[15] 3GPP TS 38.101-1: "NR; User Equipment (UE) radio transmission and reception; Part 1: Range 1
Standalone".
[16] 3GPP TS 38.211: "NR; Physical channels and modulation".
[17] 3GPP TS 38.212: "NR; Multiplexing and channel coding".
One (ASN.1): Parameterization of ASN.1 specifications" (Same as the ISO/IEC International
Standard 8824-4).
[19] 3GPP TS 38.214: "NR; Physical layer procedures for data".
[20] 3GPP TS 38.304: "NR; User Equipment (UE) procedures in Idle mode and RRC Inactive state".
[21] 3GPP TS 23.003: "Numbering, addressing and identification".
[22] 3GPP TS 36.101: "E-UTRA; User Equipment (UE) radio transmission and reception".
[23] 3GPP TS 24.501: "Non-Access-Stratum (NAS) protocol for 5G System (5GS); Stage 3".
[24] 3GPP TS 37.324: "Service Data Adaptation Protocol (SDAP) specification".
[25] 3GPP TS 22.261: "Service requirements for the 5G System".
[26] 3GPP TS 38.306: "User Equipment (UE) radio access capabilities".
[27] 3GPP TS 36.304: "E-UTRA; User Equipment (UE) procedures in idle mode".
[28] ATIS 0700041: "WEA 3.0: Device-Based Geo-Fencing".
[29] 3GPP TS 23.041: "Technical realization of Cell Broadcast Service (CBS)".
[30] 3GPP TS 33.401: "3GPP System Architecture Evolution (SAE); Security architecture".
[31] 3GPP TS 36.211: "E-UTRA; Physical channels and modulation".
[32] 3GPP TS 23.501: "System Architecture for the 5G System; Stage 2".
[33] 3GPP TS 36.104:"E-UTRA; Base Station (BS) radio transmission and reception".
[34] 3GPP TS 38.101-3 "NR; User Equipment (UE) radio transmission and reception; Part 3: Range 1
and Range 2 Interworking operation with other radios".
[35] 3GPP TS 38.423: "NG-RAN, Xn application protocol (XnAP)".
[36] 3GPP TS 38.473: "NG-RAN; F1 application protocol (F1AP)".
[37] 3GPP TS 36.423: "E-UTRA; X2 application protocol (X2AP)".
[38] 3GPP TS 24.008: "Mobile radio interface layer 3 specification; Core network protocols; Stage 3".
[39] 3GPP TS 38.101-2 "NR; User Equipment (UE) radio transmission and reception; Part 2: Range 2
Standalone".
[40] 3GPP TS 36.133:"E-UTRA; Requirements for support of radio resource management".
[41] 3GPP TS 37.340: "E-UTRA and NR; Multi-connectivity; Stage 2".
[42] 3GPP TS 38.413: "NG-RAN, NG Application Protocol (NGAP)".
[43] 3GPP TS 23.502: "Procedures for the 5G System; Stage 2".

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[44] 3GPP TR 36.816: "Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA); Study on signalling
and procedure for interference avoidance for in-device coexistence ".
[45] 3GPP TS 25.331: "Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (UTRA); Radio Resource Control (RRC);
Protocol specification".
[46] 3GPP TS 25.133: "Requirements for Support of Radio Resource Management (FDD)".
[47] 3GPP TS 38.340: "Backhaul Adaptation Protocol (BAP) specification"
[48] 3GPP TS 37.213: "Physical layer procedures for shared spectrum channel access".
[49] 3GPP TS 37.355: "LTE Positioning Protocol (LPP)".
[50] IEEE 802.11-2012, Part 11: Wireless LAN Medium Access Control (MAC) and Physical Layer
(PHY) specifications, IEEE Std.
[51] Bluetooth Special Interest Group: "Bluetooth Core Specification v5.0", December 2016.
[52] 3GPP TS 32.422: "Telecommunication management; Subsriber and equipment trace; Trace control
and confiuration management".
[53] 3GPP TS 38.314: "NR; layer 2 measurements".
[54] 3GPP TS 23.122: "Non-Access-Stratum (NAS) functions related to Mobile Station (MS) in idle
mode".
[55] 3GPP TS 23.287: "Architecture enhancements for 5G System (5GS) to support Vehicle-to-
Everything (V2X) services".
[56] 3GPP TS 23.285: "Technical Specification Group Services and System Aspects; Architecture
enhancements for V2X services".
[57] 3GPP TS 24.587: " Technical Specification Group Core Network and Terminals; Vehicle-to-
Everything (V2X) services in 5G System (5GS)".
[58] Military Standard WGS84 Metric MIL-STD-2401 (11 January 1994): "Military Standard
Department of Defence World Geodetic System (WGS)".
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations

3.1 Definitions
For the purposes of the present document, the terms and definitions given in TR 21.905 [1] and the following apply. A
term defined in the present document takes precedence over the definition of the same term, if any, in TR 21.905 [1].
BH RLC channel: The BH RLC channel consisting of an RLC and logical channel of an IAB node.
CEIL: Mathematical function used to 'round up' i.e. to the nearest integer having a higher or equal value.
Dedicated signalling: Signalling sent on DCCH logical channel between the network and a single UE.
Field: The individual contents of an information element are referred to as fields.
FLOOR: Mathematical function used to 'round down' i.e. to the nearest integer having a lower or equal value.
Information element: A structural element containing single or multiple fields is referred as information element.
NPN-only Cell: A cell that is only available for normal service for NPNs' subscriber. An NPN-capable UE determines
that a cell is NPN-only Cell by detecting that the cellReservedForOtherUse IE is set to true while the npn-
IdentityInfoList IE is present in CellAccessRelatedInfo.
NR sidelink communication: AS functionality enabling at least V2X Communication as defined in TS 23.287 [55],
between two or more nearby UEs, using NR technology but not traversing any network node.
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PNI-NPN identity: an identifier of a PNI-NPN compromising of a PLMN ID and a CAG -ID combination.
Primary Cell: The MCG cell, operating on the primary frequency, in which the UE either performs the initial
connection establishment procedure or initiates the connection re-establishment procedure.
Primary SCG Cell: For dual connectivity operation, the SCG cell in which the UE performs random access when
performing the Reconfiguration with Sync procedure.
Primary Timing Advance Group: Timing Advance Group containing the SpCell.
PUCCH SCell: An SCell configured with PUCCH.
PUSCH-Less SCell: An SCell configured without PUSCH.
RLC bearer configuration: The lower layer part of the radio bearer configuration comprising the RLC and logical
channel configurations.
Secondary Cell: For a UE configured with CA, a cell providing additional radio resources on top of Special Cell.
Secondary Cell Group: For a UE configured with dual connectivity, the subset of serving cells comprising of the
PSCell and zero or more secondary cells.
Serving Cell: For a UE in RRC_CONNECTED not configured with CA/DC there is only one serving cell comprising
of the primary cell. For a UE in RRC_CONNECTED configured with CA/ DC the term 'serving cells' is used to denote
the set of cells comprising of the Special Cell(s) and all secondary cells.
SNPN identity: an identifier of an SNPN comprising of a PLMN ID and an NID combination.
Special Cell: For Dual Connectivity operation the term Special Cell refers to the PCell of the MCG or the PSCell of the
SCG, otherwise the term Special Cell refers to the PCell.
Split SRB: In MR-DC, an SRB that supports transmission via MCG and SCG as well as duplication of RRC PDUs as
defined in TS 37.340 [41].
SSB Frequency: Frequency referring to the position of resource element RE=#0 (subcarrier #0) of resource block
RB#10 of the SS block.
UE Inactive AS Context: UE Inactive AS Context is stored when the connection is suspended and restored when the
connection is resumed. It includes information as defined in clause 5.3.8.3.
V2X Sidelink Communication: AS functionality enabling V2X Communication as defined in TS 23.285 [56], between
nearby UEs, using E-UTRA technology but not traversing any network node.
3.2 Abbreviations
For the purposes of the present document, the abbreviations given in TR 21.905 [1] and the following apply. An
abbreviation defined in the present document takes precedence over the definition of the same abbreviation, if any, in
TR 21.905 [1].
5GC 5G Core Network

ACK Acknowledgement
AM Acknowledged Mode
ARQ Automatic Repeat Request
AS Access Stratum
ASN.1 Abstract Syntax Notation One
BAP Backhaul Adaptation Protocol
BCD Binary Coded Decimal
BH Backhaul
BLER Block Error Rate
BWP Bandwidth Part
CA Carrier Aggregation
CAG Closed Access Group
CAG-ID Closed Access Group Identifier
CAPC Channel Access Priority Class
CCCH Common Control Channel
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CG Cell Group
CHO Conditional Handover
CLI Cross Link Interference
CMAS Commercial Mobile Alert Service
CP Control Plane
CPC Conditional PSCell Change
C-RNTI Cell RNTI
CSI Channel State Information
DAPS Dual Active Protocol Stack
DC Dual Connectivity
DCCH Dedicated Control Channel
DCI Downlink Control Information
DCP DCI with CRC scrambled by PS-RNTI
DFN Direct Frame Number
DL Downlink
DL-SCH Downlink Shared Channel
DM-RS Demodulation Reference Signal
DRB (user) Data Radio Bearer
DRX Discontinuous Reception
DTCH Dedicated Traffic Channel
EN-DC E-UTRA NR Dual Connectivity with E-UTRA connected to EPC
EPC Evolved Packet Core
EPS Evolved Packet System
ETWS Earthquake and Tsunami Warning System
E-UTRA Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access
E-UTRA/5GC E-UTRA connected to 5GC
E-UTRA/EPC E-UTRA connected to EPC
E-UTRAN Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access Network
FDD Frequency Division Duplex
FFS For Further Study
GERAN GSM/EDGE Radio Access Network
GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System
GSM Global System for Mobile Communications
HARQ Hybrid Automatic Repeat Request
HRNN Human Readable Network Name
IAB Integrated Access and Backhaul
IAB-DU IAB-node DU
IAB-MT IAB Mobile Termination
IDC In-Device Coexistence
IE Information element
IMSI International Mobile Subscriber Identity
kB Kilobyte (1000 bytes)
L1 Layer 1
L2 Layer 2
L3 Layer 3
LBT Listen Before Talk
MAC Medium Access Control
MCG Master Cell Group
MDT Minimization of Drive Tests
MIB Master Information Block
MR-DC Multi-Radio Dual Connectivity
N/A Not Applicable
NE-DC NR E-UTRA Dual Connectivity
(NG)EN-DC E-UTRA NR Dual Connectivity (covering E-UTRA connected to EPC or 5GC)
NGEN-DC E-UTRA NR Dual Connectivity with E-UTRA connected to 5GC
NID Network Identifier
NPN Non-Public Network
NR-DC NR-NR Dual Connectivity
NR/5GC NR connected to 5GC
PCell Primary Cell
PDCP Packet Data Convergence Protocol
PDU Protocol Data Unit
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PLMN Public Land Mobile Network

PNI-NPN Public Network Integrated Non-Public Network
posSIB Positioning SIB
PSCell Primary SCG Cell
PWS Public Warning System
QoS Quality of Service
RAN Radio Access Network
RAT Radio Access Technology
RLC Radio Link Control
RMTC RSSI Measurement Timing Configuration
RNA RAN-based Notification Area
RNTI Radio Network Temporary Identifier
ROHC Robust Header Compression
RPLMN Registered Public Land Mobile Network
RRC Radio Resource Control
RS Reference Signal
SBAS Satellite Based Augmentation System
SCell Secondary Cell
SCG Secondary Cell Group
SFN System Frame Number
SFTD SFN and Frame Timing Difference
SI System Information
SIB System Information Block
SL Sidelink
SLSS Sidelink Synchronisation Signal
SNPN Stand-alone Non-Public Network
SpCell Special Cell
SRB Signalling Radio Bearer
SRS Sounding Reference Signal
SSB Synchronization Signal Block
TAG Timing Advance Group
TDD Time Division Duplex
TM Transparent Mode
UE User Equipment
UL Uplink
UM Unacknowledged Mode
UP User Plane
In the ASN.1, lower case may be used for some (parts) of the above abbreviations e.g. c-RNTI.
4 General
4.1 Introduction
This specification is organised as follows:
- clause 4.2 describes the RRC protocol model;
- clause 4.3 specifies the services provided to upper layers as well as the services expected from lower layers;
- clause 4.4 lists the RRC functions;
- clause 5 specifies RRC procedures, including UE state transitions;
- clause 6 specifies the RRC messages in ASN.1 and description;
- clause 7 specifies the variables (including protocol timers and constants) and counters to be used by the UE;
- clause 8 specifies the encoding of the RRC messages;
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- clause 10 specifies generic error handling;
- clause 11 specifies the RRC messages transferred across network nodes;
- clause 12 specifies the UE capability related constraints and performance requirements.
4.2 Architecture
4.2.1 UE states and state transitions including inter RAT
A UE is either in RRC_CONNECTED state or in RRC_INACTIVE state when an RRC connection has been
established. If this is not the case, i.e. no RRC connection is established, the UE is in RRC_IDLE state. The RRC states
can further be characterised as follows:
- RRC_IDLE:
- A UE specific DRX may be configured by upper layers;
- UE controlled mobility based on network configuration;
- The UE:
- Monitors Short Messages transmitted with P-RNTI over DCI (see clause 6.5);
- Monitors a Paging channel for CN paging using 5G-S-TMSI;
- Performs neighbouring cell measurements and cell (re-)selection;
- Acquires system information and can send SI request (if configured).
- Performs logging of available measurements together with location and time for logged measurement
configured UEs.
- RRC_INACTIVE:
- A UE specific DRX may be configured by upper layers or by RRC layer;
- UE controlled mobility based on network configuration;
- The UE stores the UE Inactive AS context;
- A RAN-based notification area is configured by RRC layer;
The UE:
- Monitors Short Messages transmitted with P-RNTI over DCI (see clause 6.5);
- Monitors a Paging channel for CN paging using 5G-S-TMSI and RAN paging using fullI-RNTI;
- Performs neighbouring cell measurements and cell (re-)selection;
- Performs RAN-based notification area updates periodically and when moving outside the configured
RAN-based notification area;
- Acquires system information and can send SI request (if configured).
- Performs logging of available measurements together with location and time for logged measurement
configured UEs.
- RRC_CONNECTED:
- The UE stores the AS context;
- Transfer of unicast data to/from UE;
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- For UEs supporting CA, use of one or more SCells, aggregated with the SpCell, for increased bandwidth;
- For UEs supporting DC, use of one SCG, aggregated with the MCG, for increased bandwidth;
- Network controlled mobility within NR and to/from E-UTRA;
- The UE:
- Monitors Short Messages transmitted with P-RNTI over DCI (see clause 6.5), if configured;
- Monitors control channels associated with the shared data channel to determine if data is scheduled for it;
- Provides channel quality and feedback information;
- Performs neighbouring cell measurements and measurement reporting;
- Acquires system information.
Figure 4.2.1-1 illustrates an overview of UE RRC state machine and state transitions in NR. A UE has only one RRC
state in NR at one time.
NR RRC_CONNECTED
Resume / Release
with Suspend
Establish /
Release
NR RRC_INACTIVE
Release
NR RRC_IDLE
Figure 4.2.1-1: UE state machine and state transitions in NR
Figure 4.2.1-2 illustrates an overview of UE state machine and state transitions in NR as well as the mobility procedures
supported between NR/5GC E-UTRA/EPC and E-UTRA/5GC.
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Figure 4.2.1-2: UE state machine and state transitions between NR/5GC, E-UTRA/EPC and E-
UTRA/5GC
4.2.2 Signalling radio bearers

"Signalling Radio Bearers" (SRBs) are defined as Radio Bearers (RBs) that are used only for the transmission of RRC
and NAS messages. More specifically, the following SRBs are defined:
- SRB0 is for RRC messages using the CCCH logical channel;
- SRB1 is for RRC messages (which may include a piggybacked NAS message) as well as for NAS messages
prior to the establishment of SRB2, all using DCCH logical channel;
- SRB2 is for NAS messages and for RRC messages which include logged measurement information, all using
DCCH logical channel. SRB2 has a lower priority than SRB1 and may be configured by the network after AS
security activation;
- SRB3 is for specific RRC messages when UE is in (NG)EN-DC or NR-DC, all using DCCH logical channel.
In downlink, piggybacking of NAS messages is used only for one dependant (i.e. with joint success/failure) procedure:
bearer establishment/modification/release. In uplink piggybacking of NAS message is used only for transferring the
initial NAS message during connection setup and connection resume.
NOTE 1: The NAS messages transferred via SRB2 are also contained in RRC messages, which however do not
include any RRC protocol control information.
Once AS security is activated, all RRC messages on SRB1, SRB2 and SRB3, including those containing NAS
messages, are integrity protected and ciphered by PDCP. NAS independently applies integrity protection and ciphering
to the NAS messages, see TS 24.501 [23].
Split SRB is supported for all the MR-DC options in both SRB1 and SRB2 (split SRB is not supported for SRB0 and
SRB3).
For operation with shared spectrum channel access, SRB0, SRB1 and SRB3 are assigned with the highest priority
Channel Access Priority Class (CAPC), (i.e. CAPC = 1) while CAPC for SRB2 is configurable.
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4.3 Services
4.3.1 Services provided to upper layers
The RRC protocol offers the following services to upper layers:
- Broadcast of common control information;
- Notification of UEs in RRC_IDLE, e.g. about a mobile terminating call;
- Notification of UEs about ETWS and/or CMAS;
- Transfer of dedicated signalling;
- Broadcast of positioning assistance data.
4.3.2 Services expected from lower layers

In brief, the following are the main services that RRC expects from lower layers:
- Integrity protection, ciphering and loss-less in-sequence delivery of information without duplication;
4.4 Functions
The RRC protocol includes the following main functions:
- Broadcast of system information:
- Including NAS common information;
- Information applicable for UEs in RRC_IDLE and RRC_INACTIVE (e.g. cell (re-)selection parameters,
neighbouring cell information) and information (also) applicable for UEs in RRC_CONNECTED (e.g.
common channel configuration information);
- Including ETWS notification, CMAS notification;
- Including positioning assistance data.
- RRC connection control:
- Paging;
- Establishment/modification/suspension/resumption/release of RRC connection, including e.g.

assignment/modification of UE identity (C-RNTI, fullI-RNTI, etc.),
establishment/modification/suspension/resumption/release of SRBs (except for SRB0);
- Access barring;
- Initial AS security activation, i.e. initial configuration of AS integrity protection (SRBs, DRBs) and AS
ciphering (SRBs, DRBs);
- RRC connection mobility including e.g. intra-frequency and inter-frequency handover, associated AS
security handling, i.e. key/algorithm change, specification of RRC context information transferred between
network nodes;
- Establishment/modification/suspension/resumption/release of RBs carrying user data (DRBs);
- Radio configuration control including e.g. assignment/modification of ARQ configuration, HARQ

configuration, DRX configuration;
- In case of DC, cell management including e.g. change of PSCell, addition/modification/release of SCG
cell(s);
- In case of CA, cell management including e.g. addition/modification/release of SCell(s);

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- QoS control including assignment/ modification of semi-persistent scheduling (SPS) configuration and
configured grant configuration for DL and UL respectively, assignment/ modification of parameters for UL
rate control in the UE, i.e. allocation of a priority and a prioritised bit rate (PBR) for each RB.
- Recovery from radio link failure.
- Inter-RAT mobility including e.g. AS security activation, transfer of RRC context information;
- Measurement configuration and reporting:
- Establishment/modification/release of measurement configuration (e.g. intra-frequency, inter-frequency and

inter- RAT measurements);
- Setup and release of measurement gaps;
- Measurement reporting.
- Configuration of BAP entity at the IAB-MT [47] and BH RLC channels for the support of IAB-nodes.
- Other functions including e.g. generic protocol error handling, transfer of dedicated NAS information, transfer of
UE radio access capability information.
5 Procedures
5.1 General
5.1.1 Introduction
This clause covers the general requirements.
5.1.2 General requirements

The UE shall:
1> process the received messages in order of reception by RRC, i.e. the processing of a message shall be completed
before starting the processing of a subsequent message;
NOTE: Network may initiate a subsequent procedure prior to receiving the UE's response of a previously initiated
procedure.
1> within a sub-clause execute the steps according to the order specified in the procedural description;
1> consider the term 'radio bearer' (RB) to cover SRBs and DRBs unless explicitly stated otherwise;
1> set the rrc-TransactionIdentifier in the response message, if included, to the same value as included in the
message received from the network that triggered the response message;
1> upon receiving a choice value set to setup:
2> apply the corresponding received configuration and start using the associated resources, unless explicitly
specified otherwise;
1> upon receiving a choice value set to release:
2> clear the corresponding configuration and stop using the associated resources;
1> in case the size of a list is extended, upon receiving an extension field comprising the entries in addition to the
ones carried by the original field (regardless of whether the network signals more entries in total); apply the
following generic behaviour unless explicitly stated otherwise:
2> create a combined list by concatenating the additional entries included in the extension field to the original
field while maintaining the order among both the original and the additional entries;
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2> for the combined list, created according to the previous, apply the same behaviour as defined for the original
field.
5.1.3 Requirements for UE in MR-DC

In this specification, the UE considers itself to be in:
- EN-DC, if and only if it is configured with nr-SecondaryCellGroupConfig according to TS 36.331[10], and it is

connected to EPC,
- NGEN-DC, if and only if it is configured with nr-SecondaryCellGroupConfig according to TS 36.331[10], and it

is connected to 5GC,
- NE-DC, if and only if it is configured with mrdc-SecondaryCellGroup set to eutra-SCG,
- NR-DC, if and only if it is configured with mrdc-SecondaryCellGroup set to nr-SCG,
- MR-DC, if and only if it is in (NG)EN-DC, NE-DC or NR-DC.
NOTE: This use of these terms deviates from the definition in TS 37.340 [41] and other specifications. In TS
37.340, these terms include also the case where the UE is configured with E-UTRA or NR MCG only
(i.e. no NR or E-UTRA SCG) but with one or more bearers terminated in a secondary node (i.e. using NR
PDCP).
The UE in (NG)EN-DC only executes a sub-clause of clause 5 in this specification when the subclause:
- is referred to from a subclause under execution, either in this specification or in TS 36.331 [10]; or
- applies to a message received on SRB3 (if SRB3 is established); or
- applies to field(s), IE(s), UE variable(s) or timer(s) in this specification that the UE is configured with.
When executing a subclause of clause 5 in this specification, the UE follows the requirements in clause 5.1.2 and in all
subclauses of this specification applicable to the messages (including processing time requirements), fields, IEs, timers
and UE variables indicated in the subclause under execution.
5.2 System information

5.2.1 Introduction
System Information (SI) is divided into the MIB and a number of SIBs and posSIBs where:
- the MIB is always transmitted on the BCH with a periodicity of 80 ms and repetitions made within 80 ms (TS
38.212 [17], clause 7.1) and it includes parameters that are needed to acquire SIB1 from the cell. The first
transmission of the MIB is scheduled in subframes as defined in TS 38.213 [13], clause 4.1 and repetitions are
scheduled according to the period of SSB;
- the SIB1 is transmitted on the DL-SCH with a periodicity of 160 ms and variable transmission repetition
periodicity within 160 ms as specified in TS 38.213 [13], clause 13. The default transmission repetition
periodicity of SIB1 is 20 ms but the actual transmission repetition periodicity is up to network implementation.
For SSB and CORESET multiplexing pattern 1, SIB1 repetition transmission period is 20 ms. For SSB and
CORESET multiplexing pattern 2/3, SIB1 transmission repetition period is the same as the SSB period (TS
38.213 [13], clause 13). SIB1 includes information regarding the availability and scheduling (e.g. mapping of
SIBs to SI message, periodicity, SI-window size) of other SIBs with an indication whether one or more SIBs are
only provided on-demand and, in that case, the configuration needed by the UE to perform the SI request. SIB1
is cell-specific SIB;
- SIBs other than SIB1 and posSIBs are carried in SystemInformation (SI) messages, which are transmitted on the
DL-SCH. Only SIBs or posSIBs having the same periodicity can be mapped to the same SI message. SIBs and
posSIBs are mapped to the different SI messages. Each SI message is transmitted within periodically occurring
time domain windows (referred to as SI-windows with same length for all SI messages). Each SI message is
associated with an SI-window and the SI-windows of different SI messages do not overlap. That is, within one
SI-window only the corresponding SI message is transmitted. An SI message may be transmitted a number of
times within the SI-window. Any SIB or posSIB except SIB1 can be configured to be cell specific or area
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specific, using an indication in SIB1. The cell specific SIB is applicable only within a cell that provides the SIB
while the area specific SIB is applicable within an area referred to as SI area, which consists of one or several
cells and is identified by systemInformationAreaID;
- The mapping of SIBs to SI messages is configured in schedulingInfoList, while the mapping of posSIBs to SI
messages is configured in posSI-SchedulingInfoList;
- For a UE in RRC_CONNECTED, the network can provide system information through dedicated signalling
using the RRCReconfiguration message, e.g. if the UE has an active BWP with no common search space
configured to monitor system information or paging.
- For PSCell and SCells, the network provides the required SI by dedicated signalling, i.e. within an
RRCReconfiguration message. Nevertheless, the UE shall acquire MIB of the PSCell to get SFN timing of the
SCG (which may be different from MCG). Upon change of relevant SI for SCell, the network releases and adds
the concerned SCell. For PSCell, the required SI can only be changed with Reconfiguration with Sync.
NOTE: The physical layer imposes a limit to the maximum size a SIB can take. The maximum SIB1 or SI
message size is 2976 bits.
5.2.2 System information acquisition

5.2.2.1 General UE requirements
UE Network
MIB
SIB1
SystemInformationRequest
SystemInformation messages
Figure 5.2.2.1-1: System information acquisition
The UE applies the SI acquisition procedure to acquire the AS, NAS- and positioning assistance data information. The
procedure applies to UEs in RRC_IDLE, in RRC_INACTIVE and in RRC_CONNECTED.
The UE in RRC_IDLE and RRC_INACTIVE shall ensure having a valid version of (at least) the MIB, SIB1 through
SIB4, SIB5 (if the UE supports E-UTRA) and SIB11 (if the UE is configured for idle/inactive measurements).
5.2.2.2 SIB validity and need to (re)-acquire SIB

5.2.2.2.1 SIB validity
The UE shall apply the SI acquisition procedure as defined in clause 5.2.2.3 upon cell selection (e.g. upon power on),
cell-reselection, return from out of coverage, after reconfiguration with sync completion, after entering the network
from another RAT, upon receiving an indication that the system information has changed, upon receiving a PWS
notification, upon receiving a positioning request from upper layers; and whenever the UE does not have a valid version
of a stored SIB.
When the UE acquires a MIB or a SIB1 or an SI message in a serving cell as described in clause 5.2.2.3, and if the UE
stores the acquired SIB, then the UE shall store the associated areaScope, if present, the first PLMN-Identity in the
PLMN-IdentityInfoList for non-NPN-only cells, the first NPN-Identity (SNPN identity in case of SNPN, or PNI-NPN
identity in case of PNI-NPN, see TS 23.501 [32]) in the NPN-IdentityInfoList for NPN-only cells, the cellIdentity, the
systemInformationAreaID, if present, and the valueTag, if present, as indicated in the si-SchedulingInfo for the SIB. The
UE may use a valid stored version of the SI except MIB, SIB1, SIB6, SIB7 or SIB8 e.g. after cell re-selection, upon
return from out of coverage or after the reception of SI change indication. The value tag for posSIB is optionally
provided in LPP signalling [49].
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NOTE: The storage and management of the stored SIBs in addition to the SIBs valid for the current serving cell is
left to UE implementation.
The UE shall:
1> delete any stored version of a SIB after 3 hours from the moment it was successfully confirmed as valid;
1> for each stored version of a SIB:
2> if the areaScope is associated and its value for the stored version of the SIB is the same as the value received
in the si-SchedulingInfo for that SIB from the serving cell:
3> if the cell is non-NPN-only cell and the first PLMN-Identity included in the PLMN-IdentityInfoList, the
systemInformationAreaID and the valueTag that are included in the si-SchedulingInfo for the SIB
received from the serving cell are identical to the PLMN-Identity, the systemInformationAreaID and the
valueTag associated with the stored version of that SIB:
4> consider the stored SIB as valid for the cell;
3> if the cell is an NPN-only cell and the first NPN-Identity included in the NPN-IdentityInfoList, the
systemInformationAreaID and the valueTag that are included in the si-SchedulingInfo for the SIB
received from the serving cell are identical to the NPN-Identity, the systemInformationAreaID and the
valueTag associated with the stored version of that SIB:
2> if the areaScope is not present for the stored version of the SIB and the areaScope value is not included in
the si-SchedulingInfo for that SIB from the serving cell:
3> if the cell is non-NPN-only cell and the first PLMN-Identity in the PLMN-IdentityInfoList, the cellIdentity
and valueTag that are included in the si-SchedulingInfo for the SIB received from the serving cell are
identical to the PLMN-Identity, the cellIdentity and the valueTag associated with the stored version of that
SIB:
3> if the cell is an NPN-only cell and the first NPN-Identity in the NPN-IdentityInfoList, the cellIdentity and
valueTag that are included in the si-SchedulingInfo for the SIB received from the serving cell are identical
to the NPN-Identity, the cellIdentity and the valueTag associated with the stored version of that SIB:
5.2.2.2.2 SI change indication and PWS notification

A modification period is used, i.e. updated SI message (other than SI message for ETWS, CMAS and positioning
assistance data) is broadcasted in the modification period following the one where SI change indication is transmitted.
The modification period boundaries are defined by SFN values for which SFN mod m = 0, where m is the number of
radio frames comprising the modification period. The modification period is configured by system information. The UE
receives indications about SI modifications and/or PWS notifications using Short Message transmitted with P-RNTI
over DCI (see clause 6.5). Repetitions of SI change indication may occur within preceding modification period. SI
change indication is not applicable for SI messages containing posSIBs.
UEs in RRC_IDLE or in RRC_INACTIVE shall monitor for SI change indication in its own paging occasion every
DRX cycle. UEs in RRC_CONNECTED shall monitor for SI change indication in any paging occasion at least once per
modification period if the UE is provided with common search space on the active BWP to monitor paging, as specified
in TS 38.213 [13], clause 13.
ETWS or CMAS capable UEs in RRC_IDLE or in RRC_INACTIVE shall monitor for indications about PWS
notification in its own paging occasion every DRX cycle. ETWS or CMAS capable UEs in RRC_CONNECTED shall
monitor for indication about PWS notification in any paging occasion at least once every defaultPagingCycle if the UE
is provided with common search space on the active BWP to monitor paging.
For Short Message reception in a paging occasion, the UE monitors the PDCCH monitoring occasion(s) for paging as
specified in TS 38.304 [20] and TS 38.213 [13].
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1> if the UE is ETWS capable or CMAS capable, the etwsAndCmasIndication bit of Short Message is set, and the
UE is provided with searchSpaceOtherSystemInformation on the active BWP or the initial BWP:
2> immediately re-acquire the SIB1;
2> if the UE is ETWS capable and si-SchedulingInfo includes scheduling information for SIB6:
3> acquire SIB6, as specified in sub-clause 5.2.2.3.2, immediately;
2> if the UE is ETWS capable and si-SchedulingInfo includes scheduling information for SIB7:
2> if the UE is CMAS capable and si-SchedulingInfo includes scheduling information for SIB8:
1> if the systemInfoModification bit of Short Message is set:
2> apply the SI acquisition procedure as defined in sub-clause 5.2.2.3 from the start of the next modification
period.
1> if the stopPagingMonitoring bit of Short Message is set:
2> stop monitoring PDCCH monitoring occasion(s) for paging in this Paging Occasion (PO).
Editor's Note: As the title of this clause is for SI change and PWS, introduction of stopPagingMonitoring in this clause
should be discussed further.
5.2.2.3 Acquisition of System Information

5.2.2.3.1 Acquisition of MIB and SIB1
The UE shall:
1> apply the specified BCCH configuration defined in 9.1.1.1;
1> if the UE is in RRC_IDLE or in RRC_INACTIVE; or
1> if the UE is in RRC_CONNECTED while T311 is running:
2> acquire the MIB, which is scheduled as specified in TS 38.213 [13];
2> if the UE is unable to acquire the MIB;
3> perform the actions as specified in clause 5.2.2.5;
2> else:
3> perform the actions specified in clause 5.2.2.4.1.
1> if the UE is in RRC_CONNECTED with an active BWP with common search space configured by
searchSpaceSIB1 and pagingSearchSpace and has received an indication about change of system information; or
1> if the UE is in RRC_CONNECTED with an active BWP with common search space configured by
searchSpaceSIB1 and pagingSearchSpace and the UE has not stored a valid version of a SIB, in accordance with
sub-clause 5.2.2.2.1, of one or several required SIB(s), in accordance with sub-clause 5.2.2.1, and, UE has not
acquired SIB1 in current modification period; or
1> if the UE is in RRC_IDLE or in RRC_INACTIVE; or
1> if the UE is in RRC_CONNECTED while T311 is running:
2> if ssb-SubcarrierOffset indicates SIB1 is transmitted in the cell (TS 38.213 [13]) and if SIB1 acquisition is
required for the UE:
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3> if the UE is unable to acquire the SIB1:
4> perform the actions as specified in clause 5.2.2.5;
3> else:
4> upon acquiring SIB1, perform the actions specified in clause 5.2.2.4.2.
2> else if SIB1 acquisition is required for the UE and ssb-SubcarrierOffset indicates that SIB1 is not scheduled
in the cell:
3> perform the actions as specified in clause 5.2.2.5.
NOTE: The UE in RRC_CONNECTED is only required to acquire broadcasted SIB1 if the UE can acquire it
without disrupting unicast data reception, i.e. the broadcast and unicast beams are quasi co-located.
5.2.2.3.2 Acquisition of an SI message

For SI message acquisition PDCCH monitoring occasion(s) are determined according to
searchSpaceOtherSystemInformation. If searchSpaceOtherSystemInformation is set to zero, PDCCH monitoring
occasions for SI message reception in SI-window are same as PDCCH monitoring occasions for SIB1 where the
mapping between PDCCH monitoring occasions and SSBs is specified in TS 38.213[13]. If
searchSpaceOtherSystemInformation is not set to zero, PDCCH monitoring occasions for SI message are determined
based on search space indicated by searchSpaceOtherSystemInformation. PDCCH monitoring occasions for SI message
which are not overlapping with UL symbols (determined according to tdd-UL-DL-ConfigurationCommon) are
sequentially numbered from one in the SI window. The [x×N+K]th PDCCH monitoring occasion (s) for SI message in
SI-window corresponds to the Kth transmitted SSB, where x = 0, 1, ...X-1, K = 1, 2, …N, N is the number of actual
transmitted SSBs determined according to ssb-PositionsInBurst in SIB1 and X is equal to CEIL(number of PDCCH
monitoring occasions in SI-window/N). The actual transmitted SSBs are sequentially numbered from one in ascending
order of their SSB indexes. The UE assumes that, in the SI window, PDCCH for an SI message is transmitted in at least
one PDCCH monitoring occasion corresponding to each transmitted SSB and thus the selection of SSB for the reception
SI messages is up to UE implementation.
When acquiring an SI message, the UE shall:
1> determine the start of the SI-window for the concerned SI message as follows:
2> if the concerned SI message is configured in the schedulingInfoList:
3> for the concerned SI message, determine the number n which corresponds to the order of entry in the list
of SI messages configured by schedulingInfoList in si-SchedulingInfo in SIB1;
3> determine the integer value x = (n – 1) × w, where w is the si-WindowLength;
3> the SI-window starts at the slot #a, where a = x mod N, in the radio frame for which SFN mod T =
FLOOR(x/N), where T is the si-Periodicity of the concerned SI message and N is the number of slots in a
radio frame as specified in TS 38.213 [13];
2> else if the concerned SI message is configured in the posSI-SchedulingInfoList and offsetToSI-Used is not
configured:
3> create a concatented list of SI messages by appending the posSI-SchedulingInfoList in SIB1 to

schedulingInfoList in si-SchedulingInfo in SIB1
3> for the concerned SI message, determine the number n which corresponds to the order of entry in the
concatenated list;
3> determine the integer value x = (n – 1) × w, where w is the si-WindowLength;
2> else if the concerned SI message is configured by the posSI-SchedulingInfoList and offsetToSI-Used is
configured:
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3> determine the number m which corresponds to the number of SI messages with an associated si-
Periodicity of 8 radio frames (80 ms), configured by schedulingInfoList in SystemInformationBlockType1;
3> for the concerned SI message, determine the number n which corresponds to the order of entry in the list
of SI messages configured by posSI-SchedulingInfoList in SIB1;
3> determine the integer value x = m × w + (n – 1) × w, where w is the si-WindowLength
1> receive the PDCCH containing the scheduling RNTI, i.e. SI-RNTI in the PDCCH monitoring occasion(s) for SI
message acquisition, from the start of the SI-window and continue until the end of the SI-window whose
absolute length in time is given by si-WindowLength, or until the SI message was received;
1> if the SI message was not received by the end of the SI-window, repeat reception at the next SI-window occasion
for the concerned SI message in the current modification period;
NOTE 1: The UE is only required to acquire broadcasted SI message if the UE can acquire it without disrupting
unicast data reception, i.e. the broadcast and unicast beams are quasi co-located.
NOTE 2: The UE is not required to monitor PDCCH monitoring occasion(s) corresponding to each transmitted
SSB in SI-window.
NOTE 3: If the concerned SI message was not received in the current modification period, handling of SI message
acquisition is left to UE implementation.
1> perform the actions for the acquired SI message as specified in sub-clause 5.2.2.4.
5.2.2.3.3 Request for on demand system information

The UE shall:
1> if SIB1 includes si-SchedulingInfo containing si-RequestConfigSUL and criteria to select supplementary uplink
as defined in TS 38.321[13], clause 5.1.1 is met:
2> trigger the lower layer to initiate the Random Access procedure on supplementary uplink in accordance with
[3] using the PRACH preamble(s) and PRACH resource(s) in si-RequestConfigSUL corresponding to the SI
message(s) that the UE requires to operate within the cell, and for which si-BroadcastStatus is set to
notBroadcasting;
2> if acknowledgement for SI request is received from lower layers:
3> acquire the requested SI message(s) as defined in sub-clause 5.2.2.3.2, immediately;
1> else if SIB1 includes si-SchedulingInfo containing si-RequestConfig and criteria to select normal uplink as
defined in TS 38.321[13], clause 5.1.1 is met:
2> trigger the lower layer to initiate the random access procedure on normal uplink in accordance with TS
38.321 [3] using the PRACH preamble(s) and PRACH resource(s) in si-RequestConfig corresponding to the
SI message(s) that the UE requires to operate within the cell, and for which si-BroadcastStatus is set to
notBroadcasting;
2> if acknowledgement for SI request is received from lower layers:
1> else:
2> apply the default L1 parameter values as specified in corresponding physical layer specifications except for
the parameters for which values are provided in SIB1;
2> apply the default MAC Cell Group configuration as specified in 9.2.2;
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2> apply the CCCH configuration as specified in 9.1.1.2;
2> initiate transmission of the RRCSystemInfoRequest message in accordance with 5.2.2.3.4;
2> if acknowledgement for RRCSystemInfoRequest message is received from lower layers:
1> if cell reselection occurs while waiting for the acknowledgment for SI request from lower layers:
2> reset MAC;
2> if SI request is based on RRCSystemInfoRequest message:
3> release RLC entity for SRB0.
NOTE: After RACH failure for SI request it is up to UE implementation when to retry the SI request.
5.2.2.3.4 Actions related to transmission of RRCSystemInfoRequest message

The UE shall set the contents of RRCSystemInfoRequest message as follows:
1> set the requested-SI-List to indicate the SI message(s) that the UE requires to operate within the cell, and for
which si-BroadcastStatus is set to notBroadcasting.
The UE shall submit the RRCSystemInfoRequest message to lower layers for transmission.
5.2.2.3.5 Request for on demand system information in RRC_CONNECTED

The UE shall:
1> if the UE is in RRC_CONNECTED with an active BWP not configured with common search and the UE has not
stored a valid version of a SIB, in accordance with sub-clause 5.2.2.2.1, of one or several required SIB(s), in
accordance with sub-clause 5.2.2.1:
2> for the SI message(s) that, according to the si-SchedulingInfo in the stored SIB1, contain at least one required
SIB:
3> initiate transmission of the DedicatedSIBRequest message in accordance with 5.2.2.3.6;
3> if the UE has an active BWP with common search space configured:
4> acquire the requested SI message(s) corresponding to the requested SIB(s) as defined in sub-clause
5.2.2.3.2.
1> else if the UE is in RRC_CONNECTED with an active BWP configured with common search space and the UE
has not stored a valid version of a SIB, in accordance with sub-clause 5.2.2.2.1, of one or several required
SIB(s), in accordance with sub-clause 5.2.2.1:
SIB and for which si-BroadcastStatus is set to Broadcasting:
3> acquire the SI message(s) as defined in sub-clause 5.2.2.3.2;
SIB and for which si-BroadcastStatus is set to notBroadcasting:
3> initiate transmission of the DedicatedSIBRequest message in accordance with 5.2.2.3.6;
3> if the UE has an active BWP with common search space configured:
4> acquire the requested SI message(s) corresponding to the requested SIB(s) as defined in sub-clause
5.2.2.3.2.
5.2.2.3.6 Actions related to transmission of DedicatedSIBRequest message

The UE shall set the contents of DedicatedSIBRequest message as follows:
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1> set the onDemandSIB-RequestList to indicate the requested SIB(s).
The UE shall submit the DedicatedSIBRequest message to lower layers for transmission.
5.2.2.4 Actions upon receipt of System Information

5.2.2.4.1 Actions upon reception of the MIB
Upon receiving the MIB the UE shall:
1> store the acquired MIB;
1> if the UE is in RRC_IDLE or in RRC_INACTIVE, or if the UE is in RRC_CONNECTED while T311 is

running:
2> if the cellBarred in the acquired MIB is set to barred:
3> consider the cell as barred in accordance with TS 38.304 [20];
3> if intraFreqReselection is set to notAllowed:
4> consider cell re-selection to other cells on the same frequency as the barred cell as not allowed, as
specified in TS 38.304 [20].
3> else:
4> consider cell re-selection to other cells on the same frequency as the barred cell as allowed, as
2> else:
3> apply the received systemFrameNumber, pdcch-ConfigSIB1, subCarrierSpacingCommon, ssb-

SubcarrierOffset and dmrs-TypeA-Position.
5.2.2.4.2 Actions upon reception of the SIB1

Upon receiving the SIB1 the UE shall:
1> store the acquired SIB1;
1> if the cell is not an NPN-only cell and the cellAccessRelatedInfo contains an entry with the PLMN-Identity of the
selected PLMN:
2> in the remainder of the procedures use plmn-IdentityList, trackingAreaCode, and cellIdentity for the cell as
received in the corresponding PLMN-IdentityInfo containing the selected PLMN;
1> if the cellAccessRelatedInfo contains an entry with the NPN-Identity of the selected NPN:
2> in the remainder of the procedures use npn-IdentityList, trackingAreaCode, and cellIdentity for the cell as
received in the corresponding NPN-IdentityInfo containing the selected NPN;
1> if in RRC_CONNECTED while T311 is not running:
2> disregard the frequencyBandList, if received, while in RRC_CONNECTED;
2> forward the cellIdentity to upper layers;
2> forward the trackingAreaCode to upper layers;
2> apply the configuration included in the servingCellConfigCommon;
2> if the UE has a stored valid version of a SIB, in accordance with sub-clause 5.2.2.2.1, that the UE requires to
operate within the cell in accordance with sub-clause 5.2.2.1:
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2> else if the UE has an active BWP configured with common search space and the UE has not stored a valid
version of a SIB, in accordance with sub-clause 5.2.2.2.1, of one or several required SIB(s), in accordance
with sub-clause 5.2.2.1:
3> for the SI message(s) that, according to the si-SchedulingInfo, contain at least one required SIB and for
which si-BroadcastStatus is set to broadcasting:
4> acquire the SI message(s) corresponding to the requested SIB(s) as defined in sub-clause 5.2.2.3.5;
3> for the SI message(s) that, according to the si-SchedulingInfo, contain at least one required SIB and for
which si-BroadcastStatus is set to notBroadcasting:
4> trigger a request to acquire the required SIB(s) as defined in sub-clause 5.2.2.3.5;
2> else if the UE has an active BWP not configured with common search space and the UE has not stored a
valid version of a SIB, in accordance with sub-clause 5.2.2.2.1, of one or several required SIB(s), in
accordance with sub-clause 5.2.2.1:
3> trigger a request to acquire the required SIB(s) as defined in sub-clause 5.2.2.3.5;
1> else:
2> if the UE supports one or more of the frequency bands indicated in the frequencyBandList for downlink for
TDD, or one or more of the frequency bands indicated in the frequencyBandList for uplink for FDD, and they
are not downlink only bands, and
2> if the UE supports at least one additionalSpectrumEmission in the NR-NS-PmaxList for a supported band in
the downlink for TDD, or a supported band in uplink for FDD, and
2> if the UE supports an uplink channel bandwidth with a maximum transmission bandwidth configuration (see
TS 38.101-1 [15] and TS 38.101-2 [39]) which
- is smaller than or equal to the carrierBandwidth (indicated in uplinkConfigCommon for the SCS of the
initial uplink BWP), and which
- is wider than or equal to the bandwidth of the initial uplink BWP, and
2> if the UE supports a downlink channel bandwidth with a maximum transmission bandwidth configuration
(see TS 38.101-1 [15] and TS 38.101-2 [39]) which
- is smaller than or equal to the carrierBandwidth (indicated in downlinkConfigCommon for the SCS of the
initial downlink BWP), and which
- is wider than or equal to the bandwidth of the initial downlink BWP:
3> apply a supported uplink channel bandwidth with a maximum transmission bandwidth which
- is contained within the carrierBandwidth indicated in uplinkConfigCommon for the SCS of the initial
uplink BWP, and which
- is wider than or equal to the bandwidth of the initial BWP for the uplink;
3> apply a supported downlink channel bandwidth with a maximum transmission bandwidth which
- is contained within the carrierBandwidth indicated in downlinkConfigCommon for the SCS of the
initial downlink BWP, and which
- is wider than or equal to the bandwidth of the initial BWP for the downlink;
3> select the first frequency band in the frequencyBandList, for FDD from frequencyBandList for uplink, or
for TDD from frequencyBandList for downlink, which the UE supports and for which the UE supports at
least one of the additionalSpectrumEmission values in nr-NS-PmaxList, if present;
3> forward the cellIdentity to upper layers;
3> if trackingAreaCode is not provided for the selected PLMN nor the registered PLMN nor PLMN of the
equivalent PLMN list nor the selected NPN nor the registered NPN:
4> consider the cell as barred in accordance with TS 38.304 [20];
4> if intraFreqReselection is set to notAllowed:
specified in TS 38.304 [20];
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4> else:
3> else:
4> forward the trackingAreaCode to upper layers;
3> forward the PLMN identity or SNPN identity or PNI-NPN identity to upper layers;
3> if in RRC_INACTIVE and the forwarded information does not trigger message transmission by upper
layers:
4> if the serving cell does not belong to the configured ran-NotificationAreaInfo:
5> initiate an RNA update as specified in 5.3.13.8;
3> forward the ims-EmergencySupport to upper layers, if present;
3> forward the uac-AccessCategory1-SelectionAssistanceInfo to upper layers, if present;
3> apply the configuration included in the servingCellConfigCommon;
3> apply the specified PCCH configuration defined in 9.1.1.3;
3> if the UE has a stored valid version of a SIB, in accordance with sub-clause 5.2.2.2.1, that the UE requires
to operate within the cell in accordance with sub-clause 5.2.2.1:
4> use the stored version of the required SIB;
3> if the UE has not stored a valid version of a SIB, in accordance with sub-clause 5.2.2.2.1, of one or
several required SIB(s), in accordance with sub-clause 5.2.2.1:
4> for the SI message(s) that, according to the si-SchedulingInfo, contain at least one required SIB and
for which si-BroadcastStatus is set to broadcasting:
5> acquire the SI message(s) as defined in sub-clause 5.2.2.3.2;
4> for the SI message(s) that, according to the si-SchedulingInfo, contain at least one required SIB and
for which si-BroadcastStatus is set to notBroadcasting:
5> trigger a request to acquire the SI message(s) as defined in sub-clause 5.2.2.3.3;
3> apply the first listed additionalSpectrumEmission which it supports among the values included in NR-NS-
PmaxList within frequencyBandList in uplinkConfigCommon for FDD or in downlinkConfigCommon for
TDD;
3> if the additionalPmax is present in the same entry of the selected additionalSpectrumEmission within NR-
NS-PmaxList:
4> apply the additionalPmax for UL;
3> else:
4> apply the p-Max in uplinkConfigCommon for UL;
3> if supplementaryUplink is present in servingCellConfigCommon; and
3> if the UE supports one or more of the frequency bands indicated in the frequencyBandList of
supplementary uplink; and
3> if the UE supports at least one additionalSpectrumEmission in the NR-NS-PmaxList for a supported
supplementary uplink band; and
3> if the UE supports an uplink channel bandwidth with a maximum transmission bandwith configuration
(see TS 38.101-1 [15] and TS 38.101-2 [39]) which
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- is smaller than or equal to the carrierBandwidth (indicated in supplementaryUplink for the SCS of the
- is wider than or equal to the bandwidth of the initial uplink BWP of the SUL:
4> consider supplementary uplink as configured in the serving cell;
4> select the first frequency band in the frequencyBandList of supplementary uplink which the UE
supports and for which the UE supports at least one of the additionalSpectrumEmission values in nr-
NS-PmaxList, if present;
4> apply a supported supplementary uplink channel bandwidth with a maximum transmission bandwidth
which
- is contained withn the carrierBandwidth (indicated in supplementaryUplink for the SCS of the
- is wider than or equal to the bandwidth of the initial BWP of the SUL;
4> apply the first listed additionalSpectrumEmission which it supports among the values included in NR-
NS-PmaxList within frequencyBandList for the supplementaryUplink;
4> if the additionalPmax is present in the same entry of the selected additionalSpectrumEmission within
NR-NS-PmaxList for the supplementaryUplink:
5> apply the additionalPmax in supplementaryUplink for SUL;
4> else:
5> apply the p-Max in supplementaryUplink for SUL;
3> if iab-Support is not provided for the selected PLMN nor the registered PLMN nor PLMN of the
equivalent PLMN list:
4> consider the cell as barred for IAB-MT in accordance with TS 38.304 [20];
2> else:
3> consider the cell as barred in accordance with TS 38.304 [20]; and
3> perform barring as if intraFreqReselection is set to notAllowed;
5.2.2.4.3 Actions upon reception of SIB2

Upon receiving SIB2, the UE shall:
1> if in RRC_IDLE or in RRC_INACTIVE or in RRC_CONNECTED while T311 is running:
2> if, for the entry in frequencyBandList with the same index as the frequency band selected in clause 5.2.2.4.2,
the UE supports at least one additionalSpectrumEmission in the NR-NS-PmaxList within the
frequencyBandList:
3> apply the first listed additionalSpectrumEmission which it supports among the values included in NR-NS-
PmaxList within frequencyBandList;
3> if the additionalPmax is present in the same entry of the selected additionalSpectrumEmission within NR-
NS-PmaxList:
4> apply the additionalPmax;
3> else:
4> apply the p-Max;
3> if the UE selects a frequency band (from the procedure in clause 5.2.2.4.2) for the supplementary uplink:
4> if, for the entry in frequencyBandListSUL with the same index as the frequency band selected in
clause 5.2.2.4.2, the UE supports at least one additionalSpectrumEmission in the NR-NS-PmaxList
within the frequencyBandListSUL:
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5> apply the first listed additionalSpectrumEmission which it supports among the values included in
NR-NS-PmaxList within frequencyBandListSUL;
5> if the additionalPmax is present in the same entry of the selected additionalSpectrumEmission
within NR-NS-PmaxListSUL:
5> else:
6> apply the p-Max;
4> else:
5> apply the p-Max.
2> else:
3> apply the p-Max;

No UE requirements related to the contents of this SIB3 apply other than those specified elsewhere e.g. within
procedures using the concerned system information, and/ or within the corresponding field descriptions.

Upon receiving SIB4 the UE shall:
1> if in RRC_IDLE, or in RRC_INACTIVE or in RRC_CONNECTED while T311 is running:
2> for each entry in the interFreqCarrierFreqList:
3> select the first frequency band in the frequencyBandList, and frequencyBandListSUL, if present, which
the UE supports and for which the UE supports at least one of the additionalSpectrumEmission values in
NR-NS-PmaxList, if present:
3> if, the frequency band selected by the UE in frequencyBandList to represent a non-serving NR carrier
frequency is not a downlink only band:
4> if, for the selected frequency band, the UE supports at least one additionalSpectrumEmission in the
NR-NS-PmaxList within the frequencyBandList:
5> apply the first listed additionalSpectrumEmission which it supports among the values included in
NR-NS-PmaxList within frequencyBandList;
within NR-NS-PmaxList:
5> else:
6> apply the p-Max;
5> if frequencyBandListSUL is present in SIB4 and, for the frequency band selected in
frequencyBandListSUL, the UE supports at least one additionalSpectrumEmission in the NR-NS-
PmaxList within FrequencyBandListSUL:
6> apply the first listed additionalSpectrumEmission which it supports among the values inlcuded
in NR-NS-PmaxList within frequencyBandListSUL;
within NR-NS-PmaxList:

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6> else:
7> apply the p-Max;
5> else:
6> apply the p-Max;
4> else:
5> apply the p-Max;


1> forward the received warningType, messageIdentifier and serialNumber to upper layers;

1> if there is no current value for messageIdentifier and serialNumber for SIB7; or
1> if either the received value of messageIdentifier or of serialNumber, or of both messageIdentifier and
serialNumber are different from the current values of messageIdentifier and serialNumber for SIB7:
2> use the received values of messageIdentifier and serialNumber for SIB7 as the current values of
messageIdentifier and serialNumber for SIB7;
2> discard any previously buffered warningMessageSegment;
2> if all segments of a warning message have been received:
3> assemble the warning message from the received warningMessageSegment(s);
3> forward the received warning message, messageIdentifier, serialNumber and dataCodingScheme to upper
layers;
3> stop reception of SIB7;
3> discard the current values of messageIdentifier and serialNumber for SIB7;
2> else:
3> store the received warningMessageSegment;
3> continue reception of SIB7;
1> else if all segments of a warning message have been received:
2> assemble the warning message from the received warningMessageSegment(s);
2> forward the received complete warning message, messageIdentifier, serialNumber and dataCodingScheme to
upper layers;
2> stop reception of SIB7;
2> discard the current values of messageIdentifier and serialNumber for SIB7;
1> else:

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The UE should discard any stored warningMessageSegment and the current value of messageIdentifier and
serialNumber for SIB7 if the complete warning message has not been assembled within a period of 3 hours.

1> if the SIB8 contains a complete warning message and the complete geographical area coordinates (if any):
2> forward the received warning message, messageIdentifier, serialNumber, dataCodingScheme and the
geographical area coordinates (if any) to upper layers;
1> else:
2> if the received values of messageIdentifier and serialNumber are the same (each value is the same) as a pair
for which a warning message and the geographical area coordinates (if any) are currently being assembled:
3> store the received warningAreaCoordinatesSegment (if any);
3> if all segments of a warning message and geographical area coordinates (if any) have been received:
4> assemble the warning message from the received warningMessageSegment;
4> assemble the geographical area coordinates from the received warningAreaCoordinatesSegment (if
any);
4> forward the received warning message, messageIdentifier, serialNumber, dataCodingScheme and
geographical area coordinates (if any) to upper layers;
4> stop assembling a warning message and geographical area coordinates (if any) for this
messageIdentifier and serialNumber and delete all stored information held for it;
2> else if the received values of messageIdentifier and/or serialNumber are not the same as any of the pairs for
which a warning message is currently being assembled:
3> start assembling a warning message for this messageIdentifier and serialNumber pair;
3> start assembling the geographical area coordinates (if any) for this messageIdentifier and serialNumber
pair;
3> store the received warningAreaCoordinatesSegment (if any);
The UE should discard warningMessageSegment and warningAreaCoordinatesSegment (if any) and the associated
values of messageIdentifier and serialNumber for SIB8 if the complete warning message and the geographical area
coordinates (if any) have not been assembled within a period of 3 hours.
NOTE: The number of warning messages that a UE can re-assemble simultaneously is a function of UE
implementation.

Upon receiving SIB9 with referenceTimeInfo, the UE may perform the related actions as specified in subclause 5.7.1.3.
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1> Forward the HRNN-list entries with the corresponding PNI-NPN and SNPN identities to upper layers;


1> if SIB12 message includes sl-FreqInfoList:
2> if configured to receive NR sidelink communication:
3> use the resource pool indicated by sl-RxPool for NR sidelink communication reception, as specified in
5.8.7;
2> if configured to transmit NR sidelink communication:
3> use the resource pool indicated by sl-TxPoolSelectedNormal, or sl-TxPoolExceptional for NR sidelink
communication transmission, as specified in 5.8.8;
3> perform CBR measurement on the transmission resource pool(s) indicated by sl-TxPoolSelectedNormal
and sl-TxPoolExceptional for NR sidelink communication transmission, as specified in 5.5.3.1;
1> if sl-RadioBearerConfigList is included:
2> perform sidelink DRB addition/modification as specified in 5.8.9.1.5;
1> if sl-MeasConfigCommon is included:
2> store the NR sidelink measurement configuration.

Upon receiving SIB13, the UE shall perform the actions upon reception of SystemInformationBlockType21 as specified
in 5.2.2.28 in TS 36.331 [10].

Upon receiving SIB14, the UE shall perform the actions upon reception of SystemInformationBlockType26 as specified
in 5.2.2.33 in TS 36.331 [10].
5.2.2.4.16 Actions upon reception of SIBpos

No UE requirements related to the contents of the SIBpos apply other than those specified elsewhere e.g. within TS
37.355 [49], and/or within the corresponding field descriptions.
5.2.2.5 Essential system information missing

The UE shall:
1> if in RRC_IDLE or in RRC_INACTIVE or in RRC_CONNECTED while T311 is running:
2> if the UE is unable to acquire the MIB:
3> consider the cell as barred in accordance with TS 38.304 [20]; and
3> perform barring as if intraFreqReselection is set to allowed;
2> else if the UE is unable to acquire the SIB1:

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3> consider the cell as barred in accordance with TS 38.304 [20].
3> if the cell operates in licensed spectrum and intraFreqReselection in MIB is set to notAllowed:
3> else:
5.3 Connection control

5.3.1 Introduction
5.3.1.1 RRC connection control
RRC connection establishment involves the establishment of SRB1. The network completes RRC connection
establishment prior to completing the establishment of the NG connection, i.e. prior to receiving the UE context
information from the 5GC. Consequently, AS security is not activated during the initial phase of the RRC connection.
During this initial phase of the RRC connection, the network may configure the UE to perform measurement reporting,
but the UE only sends the corresponding measurement reports after successful AS security activation. However, the UE
only accepts a re-configuration with sync message when AS security has been activated.
Upon receiving the UE context from the 5GC, the RAN activates AS security (both ciphering and integrity protection)
using the initial AS security activation procedure. The RRC messages to activate AS security (command and successful
response) are integrity protected, while ciphering is started only after completion of the procedure. That is, the response
to the message used to activate AS security is not ciphered, while the subsequent messages (e.g. used to establish SRB2
and DRBs) are both integrity protected and ciphered. After having initiated the initial AS security activation procedure,
the network may initiate the establishment of SRB2 and DRBs, i.e. the network may do this prior to receiving the
confirmation of the initial AS security activation from the UE. In any case, the network will apply both ciphering and
integrity protection for the RRC reconfiguration messages used to establish SRB2 and DRBs. The network should
release the RRC connection if the initial AS security activation and/ or the radio bearer establishment fails. A
configuration with SRB2 without DRB or with DRB without SRB2 is not supported (i.e., SRB2 and at least one DRB
must be configured in the same RRC Reconfiguration message, and it is not allowed to release all the DRBs without
releasing the RRC Connection).
The release of the RRC connection normally is initiated by the network. The procedure may be used to re-direct the UE
to an NR frequency or an E-UTRA carrier frequency.
The suspension of the RRC connection is initiated by the network. When the RRC connection is suspended, the UE
stores the UE Inactive AS context and any configuration received from the network, and transits to RRC_INACTIVE
state. If the UE is configured with SCG, the UE releases the SCG configuration upon initiating a RRC Connection
Resume procedure. The RRC message to suspend the RRC connection is integrity protected and ciphered.
The resumption of a suspended RRC connection is initiated by upper layers when the UE needs to transit from
RRC_INACTIVE state to RRC_CONNECTED state or by RRC layer to perform a RNA update or by RAN paging
from NG-RAN. When the RRC connection is resumed, network configures the UE according to the RRC connection
resume procedure based on the stored UE Inactive AS context and any RRC configuration received from the network.
The RRC connection resume procedure re-activates AS security and re-establishes SRB(s) and DRB(s).
In response to a request to resume the RRC connection, the network may resume the suspended RRC connection and
send UE to RRC_CONNECTED, or reject the request to resume and send UE to RRC_INACTIVE (with a wait timer),
or directly re-suspend the RRC connection and send UE to RRC_INACTIVE, or directly release the RRC connection
and send UE to RRC_IDLE, or instruct the UE to initiate NAS level recovery (in this case the network sends an RRC
setup message).
NOTE: In case the configurations for NR sidelink communication are acquired via the E-UTRA, the
configurations for NR sidelink communication in SIB12 and sl-ConfigDedicatedNR within
RRCReconfiguration used in subclause 5.3 are provided by the configurations in
SystemInformationBlockTypeXX2 and sl-ConfigDedicatedNR within RRCConnectionReconfiguration as
specified in TS 36.331[10], respectively.
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5.3.1.2 AS Security
AS security comprises of the integrity protection and ciphering of RRC signalling (SRBs) and user data (DRBs).
RRC handles the configuration of the AS security parameters which are part of the AS configuration: the integrity
protection algorithm, the ciphering algorithm, if integrity protection and/or ciphering is enabled for a DRB and two
parameters, namely the keySetChangeIndicator and the nextHopChainingCount, which are used by the UE to determine
the AS security keys upon reconfiguration with sync (with key change), connection re-establishment and/or connection
resume.
The integrity protection algorithm is common for SRB1, SRB2, SRB3 (if configured) and DRBs configured with
integrity protection, with the same keyToUse value. The ciphering algorithm is common for SRB1, SRB2, SRB3 (if
configured) and DRBs configured with the same keyToUse value. For MR-DC, integrity protection is not enabled for
DRBs terminated in eNB. Neither integrity protection nor ciphering applies for SRB0.
NOTE 0: All DRBs related to the same PDU session have the same enable/disable setting for ciphering and the
same enable/disable setting for integrity protection, as specified in TS 33.501 [11].
RRC integrity protection and ciphering are always activated together, i.e. in one message/procedure. RRC integrity
protection and ciphering for SRBs are never de-activated. However, it is possible to switch to a 'NULL' ciphering
algorithm (nea0).
The 'NULL' integrity protection algorithm (nia0) is used only for SRBs and for the UE in limited service mode, see TS
33.501 [11] and when used for SRBs, integrity protection is disabled for DRBs. In case the ′NULL' integrity protection
algorithm is used, 'NULL' ciphering algorithm is also used.
NOTE 1: Lower layers discard RRC messages for which the integrity protection check has failed and indicate the
integrity protection verification check failure to RRC.
The AS applies four different security keys: one for the integrity protection of RRC signalling (K RRCint), one for the
ciphering of RRC signalling (KRRCenc), one for integrity protection of user data (KUPint) and one for the ciphering of user
data (KUPenc). All four AS keys are derived from the KgNB key. The KgNB key is based on the KAMF key (as specified in
TS 33.501 [11]), which is handled by upper layers.
The integrity protection and ciphering algorithms can only be changed with reconfiguration with sync. The AS keys
(KgNB, KRRCint, KRRCenc, KUPint and KUPenc) change upon reconfiguration with sync (if masterKeyUpdate is included), and
upon connection re-establishment and connection resume.
For each radio bearer an independent counter (COUNT, as specified in TS 38.323 [5]) is maintained for each direction.
For each radio bearer, the COUNT is used as input for ciphering and integrity protection. It is not allowed to use the
same COUNT value more than once for a given security key. In order to limit the signalling overhead, individual
messages/ packets include a short sequence number (PDCP SN, as specified in TS 38.323 [5]). In addition, an overflow
counter mechanism is used: the hyper frame number (TX_HFN and RX_HFN, as specified in TS 38.323 [5]). The HFN
needs to be synchronized between the UE and the network. The network is responsible for avoiding reuse of the
COUNT with the same RB identity and with the same key, e.g. due to the transfer of large volumes of data, release and
establishment of new RBs, and multiple termination point changes for RLC-UM bearers. In order to avoid such re-use,
the network may e.g. use different RB identities for RB establishments, change the AS security key, or an
RRC_CONNECTED to RRC_IDLE/RRC_INACTIVE and then to RRC_CONNECTED transition.
For each SRB, the value provided by RRC to lower layers to derive the 5-bit BEARER parameter used as input for
ciphering and for integrity protection is the value of the corresponding srb-Identity with the MSBs padded with zeroes.
For a UE provided with an sk-counter, keyToUse indicates whether the UE uses the master key (K gNB) or the secondary
key (S-KeNB or S-KgNB) for a particular DRB. The secondary key is derived from the master key and sk-Counter, as
defined in 33.501[86]. Whenever there is a need to refresh the secondary key, e.g. upon change of MN with K gNB
change or to avoid COUNT wrap around, the security key update is used (see 5.3.5.7). When the UE is in NR-DC, the
network may provide a UE configured with an SCG with an sk-Counter even when no DRB is setup using the
secondary key (S-KgNB) in order to allow the configuration of SRB3. The network can also provide the UE with an sk-
Counter, even if no SCG is configured, when using SN terminated MCG bearers.
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5.3.2 Paging
5.3.2.1 General
UE Network
Paging
Figure 5.3.2.1-1: Paging
The purpose of this procedure is:
- to transmit paging information to a UE in RRC_IDLE or RRC_INACTIVE.
5.3.2.2 Initiation
The network initiates the paging procedure by transmitting the Paging message at the UE's paging occasion as specified
in TS 38.304 [20]. The network may address multiple UEs within a Paging message by including one PagingRecord for
each UE.
5.3.2.3 Reception of the Paging message by the UE

Upon receiving the Paging message, the UE shall:
1> if in RRC_IDLE, for each of the PagingRecord, if any, included in the Paging message:
2> if the ue-Identity included in the PagingRecord matches the UE identity allocated by upper layers:
3> forward the ue-Identity and accessType (if present) to the upper layers;
1> if in RRC_INACTIVE, for each of the PagingRecord, if any, included in the Paging message:
2> if the ue-Identity included in the PagingRecord matches the UE's stored fullI-RNTI:
3> if the UE is configured by upper layers with Access Identity 1:
4> initiate the RRC connection resumption procedure according to 5.3.13 with resumeCause set to mps-
PriorityAccess;
3> else if the UE is configured by upper layers with Access Identity 2:
4> initiate the RRC connection resumption procedure according to 5.3.13 with resumeCause set to mcs-
PriorityAccess;
3> else if the UE is configured by upper layers with one or more Access Identities equal to 11-15:
4> initiate the RRC connection resumption procedure according to 5.3.13 with resumeCause set to
highPriorityAccess;
3> else:
4> initiate the RRC connection resumption procedure according to 5.3.13 with resumeCause set to mt-
Access;
2> else if the ue-Identity included in the PagingRecord matches the UE identity allocated by upper layers:
3> forward the ue-Identity to upper layers and accessType (if present) to the upper layers;
3> perform the actions upon going to RRC_IDLE as specified in 5.3.11 with release cause 'other'.
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5.3.3 RRC connection establishment

5.3.3.1 General
UE Network
RRCSetupRequest
RRCSetup
RRCSetupComplete
Figure 5.3.3.1-1: RRC connection establishment, successful
UE Network
RRCSetupRequest
RRCReject
Figure 5.3.3.1-2: RRC connection establishment, network reject
The purpose of this procedure is to establish an RRC connection. RRC connection establishment involves SRB1
establishment. The procedure is also used to transfer the initial NAS dedicated information/ message from the UE to the
network.
The network applies the procedure e.g.as follows:
- When establishing an RRC connection;
- When UE is resuming or re-establishing an RRC connection, and the network is not able to retrieve or verify the
UE context. In this case, UE receives RRCSetup and responds with RRCSetupComplete.
5.3.3.1a Conditions for establishing RRC Connection for NR sidelink communication

For NR sidelink communication an RRC connection establishment is initiated only in the following cases:
1> if configured by upper layers to transmit NR sidelink communication and related data is available for
transmission:
2> if the frequency on which the UE is configured to transmit NR sidelink communication concerns the camped
frequency; and if SIB12 is provided by the cell on which the UE camps; and if the valid version of SIB12
includes sl-FreqInfoList; and sl-FreqInfoList does not include sl-TxPoolSelectedNormal for the the
frequency; or
2> if the frequency on which the UE is configured to transmit NR sidelink communication is included in sl-
FreqInfoList within SIB12 provided by the cell on which the UE camps; and if the valid version of SIB12
does not include sl-TxPoolSelectedNormal for the concerned frequency;
For V2X sidelink communication an RRC connection is initiated only when the conditions specified for V2X sidelink
communication in subclause 5.3.3.1a of TS 36.331 [10] are met.
NOTE: Upper layers initiate an RRC connection. The interaction with NAS is left to UE implementation.
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5.3.3.2 Initiation
The UE initiates the procedure when upper layers request establishment of an RRC connection while the UE is in
RRC_IDLE and it has acquired essential system information as described in 5.2.2.1.
The UE shall ensure having valid and up to date essential system information as specified in clause 5.2.2.2 before
initiating this procedure.
Upon initiation of the procedure, the UE shall:
1> if the upper layers provide an Access Category and one or more Access Identities upon requesting establishment
of an RRC connection:
2> perform the unified access control procedure as specified in 5.3.14 using the Access Category and Access
Identities provided by upper layers;
3> if the access attempt is barred, the procedure ends;
1> apply the default L1 parameter values as specified in corresponding physical layer specifications except for the
parameters for which values are provided in SIB1;
1> start timer T300;
1> initiate transmission of the RRCSetupRequest message in accordance with 5.3.3.3;
5.3.3.3 Actions related to transmission of RRCSetupRequest message

The UE shall set the contents of RRCSetupRequest message as follows:
1> set the ue-Identity as follows:
2> if upper layers provide a 5G-S-TMSI:
3> set the ue-Identity to ng-5G-S-TMSI-Part1;
2> else:
3> draw a 39-bit random value in the range 0..239-1 and set the ue-Identity to this value;
NOTE 1: Upper layers provide the 5G-S-TMSI if the UE is registered in the TA of the current cell.
1> set the establishmentCause in accordance with the information received from upper layers;
The UE shall submit the RRCSetupRequest message to lower layers for transmission.
The UE shall continue cell re-selection related measurements as well as cell re-selection evaluation. If the conditions for
cell re-selection are fulfilled, the UE shall perform cell re-selection as specified in 5.3.3.6.
5.3.3.4 Reception of the RRCSetup by the UE

The UE shall perform the following actions upon reception of the RRCSetup:
1> if the RRCSetup is received in response to an RRCReestablishmentRequest; or
1> if the RRCSetup is received in response to an RRCResumeRequest or RRCResumeRequest1:
2> discard any stored UE Inactive AS context and suspendConfig;
2> discard any current AS security context including the KRRCenc key, the KRRCint key, the KUPint key and the
KUPenc key;
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2> release radio resources for all established RBs except SRB0, including release of the RLC entities, of the
associated PDCP entities and of SDAP;
2> release the RRC configuration except for the default L1 parameter values, default MAC Cell Group
configuration and CCCH configuration;
2> indicate to upper layers fallback of the RRC connection;
2> stop timer T380, if running;
1> perform the cell group configuration procedure in accordance with the received masterCellGroup and as
specified in 5.3.5.5;
1> perform the radio bearer configuration procedure in accordance with the received radioBearerConfig and as
specified in 5.3.5.6;
1> if stored, discard the cell reselection priority information provided by the cellReselectionPriorities or inherited
from another RAT;
1> stop timer T300, T301 or T319 if running;
1> if T390 is running:
2> stop timer T390 for all access categories;
2> perform the actions as specified in 5.3.14.4;
2> stop timer T302;
1> if the RRCSetup is received in response to an RRCResumeRequest, RRCResumeRequest1 or RRCSetupRequest:
3> stop timer T331;
2> enter RRC_CONNECTED;
2> stop the cell re-selection procedure;
1> consider the current cell to be the PCell;
1> set the content of RRCSetupComplete message as follows:
2> if upper layers provide a 5G-S-TMSI:
3> if the RRCSetup is received in response to an RRCSetupRequest:
4> set the ng-5G-S-TMSI-Value to ng-5G-S-TMSI-Part2;
3> else:
4> set the ng-5G-S-TMSI-Value to ng-5G-S-TMSI;
2> if upper layers selected a PLMN or an SNPN (TS 24.501 [23]):
3> set the selectedPLMN-Identity to the PLMN or SNPN selected by upper layers (TS 24.501 [23]) from the
PLMN(s) included in the plmn-IdentityList or npn-IdentityInfoList in SIB1;
Editor's Note: It is FFS how to set the the selectedPLMN-Identity when a PNI-NPN is selected.
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2> if upper layers provide the 'Registered AMF':
3> include and set the registeredAMF as follows:
4> if the PLMN identity of the 'Registered AMF' is different from the PLMN selected by the upper
layers:
5> include the plmnIdentity in the registeredAMF and set it to the value of the PLMN identity in the
'Registered AMF' received from upper layers;
4> set the amf-Identifier to the value received from upper layers;
3> include and set the guami-Type to the value provided by the upper layers;
2> if upper layers provide one or more S-NSSAI (see TS 23.003 [21]):
3> include the s-NSSAI-List and set the content to the values provided by the upper layers;
2> set the dedicatedNAS-Message to include the information received from upper layers;
2> if connecting as an IAB-node:
3> include the iab-NodeIndication;
2> if the SIB1 contains idleModeMeasurements and the UE has idle/inactive measurement information
concerning cells other than the PCell available in VarMeasIdleReport:
3> include the idleMeasAvailable;
2> if the UE has logged measurements available for NR and if the RPLMN is included in plmn-IdentityList
stored in VarLogMeasReport:
3> include the logMeasAvailable in the RRCSetupComplete message;
2> if the UE has Bluetooth logged measurements available and if the RPLMN is included in plmn-IdentityList
3> include the logMeasAvailableBT in the RRCSetupComplete message;
2> if the UE has WLAN logged measurements available and if the RPLMN is included in plmn-IdentityList
3> include the logMeasAvailableWLAN in the RRCSetupComplete message;
2> if the UE has connection establishment failure information available in VarConnEstFailReport and if the
RPLMN is equal to plmn-Identity stored in VarConnEstFailReport:
3> include connEstFailInfoAvailable in the RRCSetupComplete message;
2> if the UE has radio link failure or handover failure information available in VarRLF-Report and if the
RPLMN is included in plmn-IdentityList stored in VarRLF-Report:
3> include rlf-InfoAvailable in the RRCSetupComplete message;
2> if the UE has radio link failure or handover failure information available in VarRLF-Report of TS 36.331
[10] and if the UE is capable of cross-RAT RLF reporting and if the RPLMN is included in plmn-IdentityList
stored in VarRLF-Report of TS 36.331 [10]:
3> include rlf-InfoAvailable in the RRCSetupComplete message;
2> if the UE supports storage of mobility history information and the UE has mobility history information
available in VarMobilityHistoryReport:
3> include the mobilityHistoryAvail in the RRCSetupComplete message;
2> include the mobilityState in the RRCSetupComplete message and set it to the mobility state (as specified in
TS 38.304 [20]) of the UE just prior to entering RRC_CONNECTED state;
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1> submit the RRCSetupComplete message to lower layers for transmission, upon which the procedure ends.
5.3.3.5 Reception of the RRCReject by the UE

The UE shall:
1> perform the actions as specified in 5.3.15;
RRC_IDLE)
The UE shall:
1> if cell reselection occurs while T300 or T302 is running:
2> perform the actions upon going to RRC_IDLE as specified in 5.3.11 with release cause 'RRC connection
failure';
1> else if cell selection or reselection occurs while T390 is running:
2> stop T390 for all access categories;
2> perform the actions as specified in 5.3.14.4.
5.3.3.7 T300 expiry

The UE shall:
1> if timer T300 expires:
2> reset MAC, release the MAC configuration and re-establish RLC for all RBs that are established;
2> if the T300 has expired a consecutive connEstFailCount times on the same cell for which
connEstFailureControl is included in SIB1:
3> for a period as indicated by connEstFailOffsetValidity:
4> use connEstFailOffset for the parameter Qoffsettemp for the concerned cell when performing cell
selection and reselection according to TS 38.304 [20] and TS 36.304 [27];
NOTE 1: When performing cell selection, if no suitable or acceptable cell can be found, it is up to UE
implementation whether to stop using connEstFailOffset for the parameter Qoffsettemp during
connEstFailOffsetValidity for the concerned cell.
2> clear the content included in VarConnEstFailReport except for the numberOfConnFail, if any;
2> if the UE has connection establishment failure informaton available in VarConnEstFailReport and if the
RPLMN is not equal to plmn-identity stored in VarConnEstFailReport:
3> reset the numberOfConnFail to 0;
2> store the following connection establishment failure information in the VarConnEstFailReport by setting its
fields as follows:
3> set the plmn-Identity to the PLMN selected by upper layers (see TS 23.122 [54], TS 24.501 [23]) from the
PLMN(s) included in the plmn-IdentityList in SIB1;
3> set the measResultFailedCell to include the global cell identity, physical cell id, the RSRP, and RSRQ, of
the failed cell based on the available SSB measurements collected up to the moment the UE detected
connection establishment failure;
3> if available, set the measResultNeighCells, in order of decreasing ranking-criterion as used for cell re-
selection, to include neighbouring cell measurements for at most the following number of neighbouring
cells: 6 intra-frequency and 3 inter-frequency neighbours per frequency as well as 3 inter-RAT
neighbours, per frequency/ set of frequencies per RAT and according to the following:
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4> for each neighbour cell included, include the optional fields that are available;
NOTE 2: The UE includes the latest results of the available measurements as used for cell reselection evaluation,
which are performed in accordance with the performance requirements as specified in TS 38.133 [14].
3> if available, set the locationInfo as follows:
4> if available, set the commonLocationInfo to include the detailed location information;
4> if available, set the bt-LocationInfo to include the Bluetooth measurement results, in order of
decreasing RSSI for Bluetooth beacons;
4> if available, set the wlan-LocationInfo to include the WLAN measurement results, in order of
decreasing RSSI for WLAN APs;
4> if available, set the sensor-LocationInfo to include the sensor measurement results;
3> set perRAInfoList to indicate random access failure information as specified in 5.3.10.3;
3> if the numberOfConnFail is smaller than 7:
4> increment the numberOfConnFail by 1;
2> inform upper layers about the failure to establish the RRC connection, upon which the procedure ends;
The UE may discard the connection establishment failure information, i.e. release the UE variable
VarConnEsFailReport, 48 hours after the last connection establishment failure is detected.
5.3.3.8 Abortion of RRC connection establishment

If upper layers abort the RRC connection establishment procedure, due to a NAS procedure being aborted as specified
in TS 24.501 [23], while the UE has not yet entered RRC_CONNECTED, the UE shall:
1> reset MAC, release the MAC configuration and re-establish RLC for all RBs that are established;
5.3.4 Initial AS security activation

5.3.4.1 General
UE Network
SecurityModeCommand
SecurityModeComplete
Figure 5.3.4.1-1: Security mode command, successful
UE Network
SecurityModeCommand
SecurityModeFailure
Figure 5.3.4.1-2: Security mode command, failure

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The purpose of this procedure is to activate AS security upon RRC connection establishment.
5.3.4.2 Initiation
The network initiates the security mode command procedure to a UE in RRC_CONNECTED. Moreover, the network
applies the procedure as follows:
- when only SRB1 is established, i.e. prior to establishment of SRB2 and/ or DRBs.
5.3.4.3 Reception of the SecurityModeCommand by the UE

The UE shall:
1> derive the KgNB key, as specified in TS 33.501 [11];
1> derive the KRRCint key associated with the integrityProtAlgorithm indicated in the SecurityModeCommand
message, as specified in TS 33.501 [11];
1> request lower layers to verify the integrity protection of the SecurityModeCommand message, using the
algorithm indicated by the integrityProtAlgorithm as included in the SecurityModeCommand message and the
KRRCint key;
1> if the SecurityModeCommand message passes the integrity protection check:
2> derive the KRRCenc key and the KUPenc key associated with the cipheringAlgorithm indicated in the
SecurityModeCommand message, as specified in TS 33.501 [11];
2> derive the KUPint key associated with the integrityProtAlgorithm indicated in the SecurityModeCommand
message, as specified in TS 33.501 [11];
2> configure lower layers to apply SRB integrity protection using the indicated algorithm and the K RRCint key
immediately, i.e. integrity protection shall be applied to all subsequent messages received and sent by the UE,
including the SecurityModeComplete message;
2> configure lower layers to apply SRB ciphering using the indicated algorithm, the KRRCenc keyafter completing
the procedure, i.e. ciphering shall be applied to all subsequent messages received and sent by the UE, except
for the SecurityModeComplete message which is sent unciphered;
2> consider AS security to be activated;
2> submit the SecurityModeComplete message to lower layers for transmission, upon which the procedure ends;
1> else:
2> continue using the configuration used prior to the reception of the SecurityModeCommand message, i.e.
neither apply integrity protection nor ciphering.
2> submit the SecurityModeFailure message to lower layers for transmission, upon which the procedure ends.
5.3.5 RRC reconfiguration

5.3.5.1 General
UE Network
RRCReconfiguration
RRCReconfigurationComplete
Figure 5.3.5.1-1: RRC reconfiguration, successful

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UE Network
RRCReconfiguration
RRC connection re-establishment
Figure 5.3.5.1-2: RRC reconfiguration, failure
The purpose of this procedure is to modify an RRC connection, e.g. to establish/modify/release RBs, to perform
reconfiguration with sync, to setup/modify/release measurements, to add/modify/release SCells and cell groups, to
add/modify/release conditional handover configuration, to add/modify/release conditional PSCell change configuration.
As part of the procedure, NAS dedicated information may be transferred from the Network to the UE.
RRC reconfiguration to perform reconfiguration with sync includes, but is not limited to, the following cases:
- reconfiguration with sync and security key refresh, involving RA to the PCell/PSCell, MAC reset, refresh of
security and re-establishment of RLC and PDCP triggered by explicit L2 indicators;
- reconfiguration with sync but without security key refresh, involving RA to the PCell/PSCell, MAC reset and
RLC re-establishment and PDCP data recovery (for AM DRB) triggered by explicit L2 indicators.
In (NG)EN-DC and NR-DC, SRB3 can be used for measurement configuration and reporting, to (re-)configure MAC,
RLC, physical layer and RLF timers and constants of the SCG configuration, and to reconfigure PDCP for DRBs
associated with the S-KgNB or SRB3, and to reconfigure SDAP for DRBs associated with S-KgNB in NGEN-DC and NR-
DC, and to add/modify/release conditional PSCell change configuration, provided that the (re-)configuration does not
require any MN involvement. In (NG)EN-DC and NR-DC, only measConfig, radioBearerConfig,
conditionalReconfiguration and/or secondaryCellGroup are included in RRCReconfiguration received via SRB3.
5.3.5.2 Initiation
The Network may initiate the RRC reconfiguration procedure to a UE in RRC_CONNECTED. The Network applies the
procedure as follows:
- the establishment of RBs (other than SRB1, that is established during RRC connection establishment) is
performed only when AS security has been activated;
- the addition of Secondary Cell Group and SCells is performed only when AS security has been activated;
- the reconfigurationWithSync is included in secondaryCellGroup only when at least one RLC bearer is setup in
SCG;
- the reconfigurationWithSync is included in masterCellGroup only when AS security has been activated, and
SRB2 with at least one DRB are setup and not suspended;
- the conditionalReconfiguration is included only when AS security has been activated, and SRB2 with at least
one DRB are setup and not suspended.
5.3.5.3 Reception of an RRCReconfiguration by the UE

The UE shall perform the following actions upon reception of the RRCReconfiguration, or upon execution of the
conditional configuration (CHO or CPC):
1> if the RRCReconfiguration is applied due to a conditional configurationexecution upon cell selection while timer
T311 is running, as defined in 5.3.7.3:
2> remove all the entries within VarConditionalConfig, if any;
NOTE: This step is performed so the UE only performs conditional configuration execution while timer T311 is
running once for a given failure detection.
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2> reset source MAC and release the source MAC configuration;
2> for each DRB with a DAPS PDCP entity:
3> release the RLC entity and the associated logical channel for the source;
3> reconfigure the PDCP entity to normal PDCP as specified in TS 38.323 [5];
2> for each SRB:
3> release the PDCP entity for the source;
3> release the RLC entity and the associated logical channel for the source;
2> release the physical channel configuration for the source;
2> discard the keys used in source (the KgNB key, the S-KgNB key, the S-KeNB key, the KRRCenc key, the KRRCint
key, the KUPint key and the KUPenc key), if any;
1> if the RRCReconfiguration is received via other RAT (i.e., inter-RAT handover to NR):
2> if the RRCReconfiguration does not include the fullConfig and the UE is connected to 5GC (i.e., delta
signalling during intra 5GC handover):
3> re-use the source RAT SDAP and PDCP configurations if available (i.e., current SDAP/PDCP
configurations for all RBs from source E-UTRA RAT prior to the reception of the inter-RAT HO
RRCReconfiguration message);
1> else:
2> if the RRCReconfiguration includes the fullConfig:
3> perform the full configuration procedure as specified in 5.3.5.11;
1> if the RRCReconfiguration includes the masterCellGroup:
2> perform the cell group configuration for the received masterCellGroup according to 5.3.5.5;
1> if the RRCReconfiguration includes the masterKeyUpdate:
2> perform AS security key update procedure as specified in 5.3.5.7;
1> if the RRCReconfiguration includes the sk-Counter:
2> perform security key update procedure as specified in 5.3.5.7;
1> if the RRCReconfiguration includes the secondaryCellGroup:
2> perform the cell group configuration for the SCG according to 5.3.5.5;
1> if the RRCReconfiguration includes the mrdc-SecondaryCellGroupConfig:
2> if the mrdc-SecondaryCellGroupConfig is set to setup:
3> if the mrdc-SecondaryCellGroupConfig includes mrdc-ReleaseAndAdd:
4> perform MR-DC release as specified in clause 5.3.5.10;
3> if the received mrdc-SecondaryCellGroup is set to nr-SCG:
4> perform the RRC reconfiguration according to 5.3.5.3 for the RRCReconfiguration message included
in nr-SCG;
3> if the received mrdc-SecondaryCellGroup is set to eutra-SCG:
4> perform the RRC connection reconfiguration as specified in TS 36.331 [10], clause 5.3.5.3 for the
RRCConnectionReconfiguration message included in eutra-SCG;
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2> else (mrdc-SecondaryCellGroupConfig is set to release):
3> perform MR-DC release as specified in clause 5.3.5.10;
1> if the RRCReconfiguration message includes the radioBearerConfig:
2> perform the radio bearer configuration according to 5.3.5.6;
1> if the RRCReconfiguration message includes the radioBearerConfig2:
1> if the RRCReconfiguration message includes the measConfig:
2> perform the measurement configuration procedure as specified in 5.5.2;
1> if the RRCReconfiguration message includes the dedicatedNAS-MessageList:
2> forward each element of the dedicatedNAS-MessageList to upper layers in the same order as listed;
1> if the RRCReconfiguration message includes the dedicatedSIB1-Delivery:
2> perform the action upon reception of SIB1 as specified in 5.2.2.4.2;
NOTE 0: If this RRCReconfiguration is associated to the MCG and includes reconfigurationWithSync in

spCellConfig and dedicatedSIB1-Delivery, the UE initiates (if needed) the request to acquire required
SIBs, according to clause 5.2.2.3.5, only after the random access procedure towards the target SpCell is
completed.
1> if the RRCReconfiguration message includes the dedicatedSystemInformationDelivery:
2> perform the action upon reception of System Information as specified in 5.2.2.4;
1> if the RRCReconfiguration message includes the otherConfig:
2> perform the other configuration procedure as specified in 5.3.5.9;
1> if the RRCReconfiguration message includes the bap-Config:
2> perform the BAP configuration procedure as specified in 5.3.5.12;
1> if the RRCReconfiguration message includes the conditionalReconfiguration:
2> perform conditional configuration as specified in 5.3.5.13;
1> if the RRCReconfiguration message includes the sl-ConfigDedicatedNR:
2> perform the sidelink dedicated configuration procedure as specified in 5.3.5.8;
1> if the RRCReconfiguration message includes the sl-ConfigDedicatedEUTRA:
2> if sl-V2X-ConfigDedicated is included in sl-ConfigDedicatedEUTRA
3> perform the V2X sidelink communication dedicated configuration procedure as specified in 5.3.10.15a in
TS 36.331 [10];
2> if sl-V2X-SPS-Config is included in sl-ConfigDedicatedEUTRA
3> perform V2X sidelink SPS reconfiguration as specified in 5.3.10.5 in TS 36.331 [10];
1> set the content of the RRCReconfigurationComplete message as follows:
2> if the RRCReconfiguration includes the masterCellGroup containing the reportUplinkTxDirectCurrent:
3> include the uplinkTxDirectCurrentList for each MCG serving cell with UL;
3> include uplinkDirectCurrentBWP-SUL for each MCG serving cell configured with SUL carrier, if any,
within the uplinkTxDirectCurrentList;
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2> if the RRCReconfiguration includes the secondaryCellGroup containing the reportUplinkTxDirectCurrent:
3> include the uplinkTxDirectCurrentList for each SCG serving cell with UL;
3> include uplinkDirectCurrentBWP-SUL for each SCG serving cell configured with SUL carrier, if any,
2> if the RRCReconfiguration message includes the mrdc-SecondaryCellGroupConfig with mrdc-

SecondaryCellGroup set to eutra-SCG:
3> include in the eutra-SCG-Response the E-UTRA RRCConnectionReconfigurationComplete message in

accordance with TS 36.331 [10] clause 5.3.5.3;
2> if the RRCReconfiguration message includes the mrdc-SecondaryCellGroupConfig with mrdc-

SecondaryCellGroup set to nr-SCG:
3> include in the nr-SCG-Response the RRCReconfigurationComplete message;
2> if the RRCReconfiguration message was included in an RRCResume message:
3> include the RRCReconfigurationComplete message in the nr-SCG-Response within the scg-Response in
the RRCResumeComplete message;
2> if the RRCReconfiguration message was included in E-UTRA RRCConnectionResume message:
3> include the RRCReconfigurationComplete message in the E-UTRA MCG RRC message
RRCConnectionResumeComplete in accordance with TS 36.313 [10], clause 5.3.3.4a;
2> if the RRCReconfiguration is applied due to a conditional configuration execution and included a
secondaryCellGroupConfig:
3> if the applied RRCReconfiguration message was received via SRB1:
4> if the applied RRCReconfiguration message was received via E-UTRAN:
5> FFS;
Editor's note: FFS How the RRCReconfigurationComplete is transmitted when the UE is in EN-DC e.g.
ULInformationTransferMRDC or RRCConnectionReconfigurationComplete.
4> else:
5> submit the RRCReconfigurationComplete to lower layers for transmissionvia SRB1;
Editor's note: FFS on whether to inform MN upon the CPC execution if CPC configured via SRB3
3> include the logMeasAvailable in the RRCReconfigurationComplete message;
3> include the logMeasAvailableBT in the RRCReconfigurationComplete message;
3> include the logMeasAvailableWLAN in the RRCReconfigurationComplete message;
3> include connEstFailInfoAvailable in the RRCReconfigurationComplete message;
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3> include rlf-InfoAvailable in the RRCReconfigurationComplete message;
3> include rlf-InfoAvailable in the RRCReconfigurationComplete message;
1> if the UE is configured with E-UTRA nr-SecondaryCellGroupConfig (UE in (NG)EN-DC):
2> if the RRCReconfiguration message was received via E-UTRA SRB1 as specified in TS 36.331 [10]; or
2> if the RRCReconfiguration message was received via SRB3 within DLInformationTransferMRDC
3> submit the RRCReconfigurationComplete via E-UTRA embedded in E-UTRA RRC message
RRCConnectionReconfigurationComplete as specified in TS 36.331 [10], clause 5.3.5.3/5.3.5.4;
3> if reconfigurationWithSync was included in spCellConfig of an SCG:
4> initiate the Random Access procedure on the SpCell, as specified in TS 38.321 [3];
3> else:
4> the procedure ends;
NOTE 1: The order the UE sends the RRCConnectionReconfigurationComplete message and performs the Random
Access procedure towards the SCG is left to UE implementation.
2> else (RRCReconfiguration was received via SRB3) but not within DLInformationTransferMRDC:
3> submit the RRCReconfigurationComplete message via SRB3 to lower layers for transmission using the
new configuration;
NOTE 2: In (NG)EN-DC and NR-DC, in the case RRCReconfiguration is received via SRB1 or within
DLInformationTransferMRDC via SRB3, the random access is triggered by RRC layer itself as there is
not necessarily other UL transmission. In the case RRCReconfiguration is received via SRB3 but not
within DLInformationTransferMRDC, the random access is triggered by the MAC layer due to arrival of
RRCReconfigurationComplete.
1> else if the RRCReconfiguration message was received via SRB1 within the nr-SCG within mrdc-
SecondaryCellGroup (UE in NR-DC, mrdc-SecondaryCellGroup was received in RRCReconfiguration via
SRB1):
2> if reconfigurationWithSync was included in spCellConfig in nr-SCG:
3> initiate the Random Access procedure on the PSCell, as specified in TS 38.321 [3];
2> else
NOTE 2a: The order in which the UE sends the RRCReconfigurationComplete message and performs the Random
Access procedure towards the SCG is left to UE implementation.
1> else if the RRCReconfiguration message was received via SRB3 (UE in NR-DC):
2> if the RRCReconfiguration message was received within DLInformationTransferMRDC:
3> if the RRCReconfiguration message was received within the nr-SCG within mrdc-SecondaryCellGroup
(NR SCG RRC Reconfiguration):
4> if reconfigurationWithSync was included in spCellConfig in nr-SCG:
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3> submit the RRCReconfigurationComplete message via SRB1 to lower layers for transmission using the
new configuration;
2> submit the RRCReconfigurationComplete message via SRB3 to lower layers for transmission using the new
configuration;
1> else (RRCReconfiguration was received via SRB1):
2> submit the RRCReconfigurationComplete message via SRB1 to lower layers for transmission using the new
configuration;
2> if this is the first RRCReconfiguration message after successful completion of the RRC re-establishment
procedure:
3> resume SRB2 and DRBs that are suspended;
1> if reconfigurationWithSync was included in spCellConfig of an MCG or SCG, and when MAC of an NR cell
group successfully completes a Random Access procedure triggered above;
2> stop timer T304 for that cell group;
2> stop timer T310 for source if running;
2> apply the parts of the CSI reporting configuration, the scheduling request configuration and the sounding RS
configuration that do not require the UE to know the SFN of the respective target SpCell, if any;
2> apply the parts of the measurement and the radio resource configuration that require the UE to know the SFN
of the respective target SpCell (e.g. measurement gaps, periodic CQI reporting, scheduling request
configuration, sounding RS configuration), if any, upon acquiring the SFN of that target SpCell;
2> if the reconfigurationWithSync was included in spCellConfig of an MCG:
3> if RRCReconfiguration does not include dedicatedSIB1-Delivery and
3> if the active downlink BWP, which is indicated by the firstActiveDownlinkBWP-Id for the target SpCell
of the MCG, has a common search space configured by searchSpaceSIB1:
4> acquire the SIB1, which is scheduled as specified in TS 38.213 [13], of the target SpCell of the MCG;
4> upon acquiring SIB1, perform the actions specified in clause 5.2.2.4.2;
2> if the reconfigurationWithSync was included in spCellConfig of an MCG; or:
2> if the reconfigurationWithSync was included in spCellConfig of an SCG and the CPC was configured
3> for each measId of the source SpCell configuration, if the associated reportConfig has a reportType set to
condTriggerConfig:
4> for the associated reportConfigId:
5> remove the entry with the matching reportConfigId from the reportConfigList within the
VarMeasConfig;
4> if the associated measObjectId is only associated to a reportConfig with reportType set to cho-
TriggerConfig:
5> remove the entry with the matching measObjectId from the measObjectList within the
VarMeasConfig;
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4> remove the entry with the matching measId from the measIdList within the VarMeasConfig;
2> if reconfigurationWithSync was included in masterCellGroup; and
2> if the UE transmitted a UEAssistanceInformation message during the last 1 second, and the UE is still
configured to provide UE assistance information:
3> initiate transmission of a UEAssistanceInformation message to re-send the UE assistance information that
UE is still configured to provide with the same contents;
2> if SIB12 is provided by the target PCell; and the UE transmitted a SidelinkUEInformationNR message
indicating a change of NR sidelink communication related parameters relevant in target PCell (i.e. change of
sl-RxInterestedFreqList or sl-TxResourceReqList) during the last 1 second preceding reception of the
RRCReconfiguration message including reconfigurationWithSync:
3> initiate transmission of the SidelinkUEInformationNR message in accordance with 5.8.3.3;
2> the procedure ends.
NOTE 3: The UE is only required to acquire broadcasted SIB1 if the UE can acquire it without disrupting unicast
data reception, i.e. the broadcast and unicast beams are quasi co-located.
5.3.5.4 Secondary cell group release

The UE shall:
1> as a result of SCG release triggered by E-UTRA (i.e. (NG)EN-DC case) or NR (i.e. NR-DC case):
2> reset SCG MAC, if configured;
2> for each RLC bearer that is part of the SCG configuration:
3> perform RLC bearer release procedure as specified in 5.3.5.5.3;
2> release the SCG configuration;
2> stop timer T310 for the corresponding SpCell, if running;
2> stop timer T304 for the corresponding SpCell, if running.
NOTE: Release of cell group means only release of the lower layer configuration of the cell group but the
RadioBearerConfig may not be released.
5.3.5.5 Cell Group configuration

5.3.5.5.1 General
The network configures the UE with Master Cell Group (MCG), and zero or one Secondary Cell Group (SCG). In
(NG)EN-DC, the MCG is configured as specified in TS 36.331 [10], and for NE-DC, the SCG is configured as
specified in TS 36.331 [10]. The network provides the configuration parameters for a cell group in the CellGroupConfig
IE.
The UE performs the following actions based on a received CellGroupConfig IE:
1> if the CellGroupConfig contains the spCellConfig with reconfigurationWithSync:
2> perform Reconfiguration with sync according to 5.3.5.5.2;
2> resume all suspended radio bearers and resume SCG transmission for all radio bearers, if suspended;
1> if the CellGroupConfig contains the rlc-BearerToReleaseList:
2> perform RLC bearer release as specified in 5.3.5.5.3;
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2> perform the RLC bearer addition/modification as specified in 5.3.5.5.4;
1> if the CellGroupConfig contains the mac-CellGroupConfig:
2> configure the MAC entity of this cell group as specified in 5.3.5.5.5;
1> if the CellGroupConfig contains the sCellToReleaseList:
2> perform SCell release as specified in 5.3.5.5.8;
1> if the CellGroupConfig contains the spCellConfig:
2> configure the SpCell as specified in 5.3.5.5.7;
1> if the CellGroupConfig contains the sCellToAddModList:
2> perform SCell addition/modification as specified in 5.3.5.5.9;
1> if the CellGroupConfig contains the bh-RLC-ChannelToReleaseList:
2> perform BH RLC channel release as specified in 5.3.5.5.10;
1> if the CellGroupConfig contains the bh-RLC-ChannelToAddModList:
2> perform the BH RLC channel addition/modification as specified in 5.3.5.5.11;
5.3.5.5.2 Reconfiguration with sync

The UE shall perform the following actions to execute a reconfiguration with sync.
1> if the AS security is not activated, perform the actions upon going to RRC_IDLE as specified in 5.3.11 with the
release cause 'other' upon which the procedure ends;
1> if dapsConfig is not configured for any DRB:
1> start timer T304 for the corresponding SpCell with the timer value set to t304, as included in the
reconfigurationWithSync;
1> if the frequencyInfoDL is included:
2> consider the target SpCell to be one on the SSB frequency indicated by the frequencyInfoDL with a physical
cell identity indicated by the physCellId;
1> else:
2> consider the target SpCell to be one on the SSB frequency of the source SpCell with a physical cell identity
indicated by the physCellId;
1> start synchronising to the DL of the target SpCell;
1> apply the specified BCCH configuration defined in 9.1.1.1 for the target;
1> acquire the MIB of the target, which is scheduled as specified in TS 38.213 [13];
NOTE 1: The UE should perform the reconfiguration with sync as soon as possible following the reception of the
RRC message triggering the reconfiguration with sync, which could be before confirming successful
reception (HARQ and ARQ) of this message.
NOTE 2: The UE may omit reading the MIB if the UE already has the required timing information, or the timing
information is not needed for random access.
1> If dapsConfig is configured for any DRB:
2> create a MAC entity for the target with the same configuration as the MAC entity for the source;
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2> for each DRB with dapsHO-Config:
3> establish an RLC entity or entities for the target, with the same configurations as for the sourcePCell;
3> establish the logical channel for the target PCell, with the same configurations as for the source;
2> for each DRB without dapsHO-Config:
3> associate the RLC entity, and the associated logical channel, to the target PCell;
2> for each SRB:
3> establish an RLC entity or entities for the target, with the same configurations as for the source;
3> establish the logical channel for the target PCell, with the same configurations as for the source;2> suspend
SRBs for the source ;
NOTE 3: A UE configured with DAPS, stops following operations in source: system information updates, short
messages (for NR) and paging.
2> apply the value of the newUE-Identity as the C-RNTI in the target;
2> configure lower layers for the target in accordance with the received spCellConfigCommon;
2> configure lower layers for the target in accordance with any additional fields, not covered in the previous, if
included in the received reconfigurationWithSync.
1> else:
2> reset the MAC entity of this cell group;
2> consider the SCell(s) of this cell group, if configured, that are not included in the SCellsToAddModList in the
RRCReconfiguration message, to be in deactivated state;
2> apply the value of the newUE-Identity as the C-RNTI for this cell group;
2> configure lower layers in accordance with the received spCellConfigCommon;
2> configure lower layers in accordance with any additional fields, not covered in the previous, if included in the
received reconfigurationWithSync.
2> if this cell group is the MCG
3> resume MCG transmission, if suspended.
5.3.5.5.3 RLC bearer release

The UE shall:
1> for each logicalChannelIdentity value included in the rlc-BearerToReleaseList that is part of the current UE
configuration within the same cell group (LCH release); or
1> for each logicalChannelIdentity value that is to be released as the result of an SCG release according to 5.3.5.4:
2> release the RLC entity or entities as specified in TS 38.322 [4], clause 5.1.3;
2> release the corresponding logical channel.
5.3.5.5.4 RLC bearer addition/modification

For each RLC-BearerConfig received in the rlc-BearerToAddModList IE the UE shall:
1> if the UE's current configuration contains an RLC bearer with the received logicalChannelIdentity within the
same cell group:
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3> reconfigure the RLC entity or entities for the target in accordance with the received rlc-Config;
3> reconfigure the logical channel for the target in accordance with the received mac-LogicalChannelConfig;
2> else:
3> if reestablishRLC is received:
4> re-establish the RLC entity as specified in TS 38.322 [4];
3> reconfigure the RLC entity or entities in accordance with the received rlc-Config;
3> reconfigure the logical channel in accordance with the received mac-LogicalChannelConfig;
NOTE: The network does not re-associate an already configured logical channel with another radio bearer. Hence
servedRadioBearer is not present in this case.
1> else (a logical channel with the given logicalChannelIdentity is not configured within the same cell group,
including the case when full configuration option is used):
2> if the servedRadioBearer associates the logical channel with an SRB and rlc-Config is not included:
3> establish an RLC entity in accordance with the default configuration defined in 9.2 for the corresponding
SRB;
2> else:
3> establish an RLC entity in accordance with the received rlc-Config;
2> if the servedRadioBearer associates the logical channel with an SRB and if mac-LogicalChannelConfig is not
included:
3> configure this MAC entity with a logical channel in accordance to the default configuration defined in 9.2
for the corresponding SRB;
2> else:
3> configure this MAC entity with a logical channel in accordance to the received mac-
LogicalChannelConfig;
2> associate this logical channel with the PDCP entity identified by servedRadioBearer.
5.3.5.5.5 MAC entity configuration

The UE shall:
1> if SCG MAC is not part of the current UE configuration (i.e. SCG establishment):
2> create an SCG MAC entity;
1> if daps-Config is configured for any DRB:
2> reconfigure the MAC main configuration for the target of the cell group in accordance with the received mac-
CellGroupConfig excluding tag-ToReleaseList and tag-ToAddModList;
1> else:
2> reconfigure the MAC main configuration of the cell group in accordance with the received mac-
CellGroupConfig excluding tag-ToReleaseList and tag-ToAddModList;
1> if the received mac-CellGroupConfig includes the tag-ToReleaseList:
2> for each TAG-Id value included in the tag-ToReleaseList that is part of the current UE configuration:
3> release the TAG indicated by TAG-Id;
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2> for each tag-Id value included in tag-ToAddModList that is not part of the current UE configuration (TAG
addition):
3> add the TAG, corresponding to the tag-Id, in accordance with the received timeAlignmentTimer;
2> for each tag-Id value included in tag-ToAddModList that is part of the current UE configuration (TAG
modification):
3> reconfigure the TAG, corresponding to the tag-Id, in accordance with the received timeAlignmentTimer.
5.3.5.5.6 RLF Timers & Constants configuration

The UE shall:
1> if the received rlf-TimersAndConstants is set to release:
2> if dapsConfig is configured for any DRB:
3> use values for target's timers T301, T310, T311 and target's constants N310, N311, as included in ue-
TimersAndConstants received in SIB1;
2> else:
3> use values for timers T301, T310, T311 and constants N310, N311, as included in ue-
3> consider fast MCG link recovery is not available;
1> else:
3> configure the value of target's timers and target's constants in accordance with received rlf-
TimersAndConstants;
2> else:
3> (re-)configure the value of timers and constants in accordance with received rlf-TimersAndConstants;
3> stop timer T310 for this cell group, if running;
3> stop timer T312 for this cell group, if running;
3> reset the counters N310 and N311.
3> if the t316 is included and set to setup:
4> consider fast MCG link recovery is available;
3> else if the t316 is included and set to release:
4> consider fast MCG link recovery is not available.
5.3.5.5.7 SpCell Configuration

The UE shall:
1> if the SpCellConfig contains the rlf-TimersAndConstants:
2> configure the RLF timers and constants for this cell group as specified in 5.3.5.5.6;
1> else if rlf-TimersAndConstants is not configured for this cell group:
3> use values for target's timers T301, T310, T311 and target's constants N310, N311, as included in ue-
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2> else
3> use values for timers T301, T310, T311 and constants N310, N311, as included in ue-
1> if the SpCellConfig contains spCellConfigDedicated:
2> configure the SpCell in accordance with the spCellConfigDedicated;
2> consider the bandwidth part indicated in firstActiveUplinkBWP-Id if configured to be the active uplink
bandwidth part;
2> consider the bandwidth part indicated in firstActiveDownlinkBWP-Id if configured to be the active downlink
bandwidth part;
2> if any of the reference signal(s) that are used for radio link monitoring are reconfigured by the received
spCellConfigDedicated:
3> reset the counters N310 and N311.
5.3.5.5.8 SCell Release

The UE shall:
1> if the release is triggered by reception of the sCellToReleaseList:
2> for each sCellIndex value included in the sCellToReleaseList:
3> if the current UE configuration includes an SCell with value sCellIndex:
4> release the SCell.
5.3.5.5.9 SCell Addition/Modification

The UE shall:
1> for each sCellIndex value included in the sCellToAddModList that is not part of the current UE configuration
(SCell addition):
2> add the SCell, corresponding to the sCellIndex, in accordance with the sCellConfigCommon and
sCellConfigDedicated;
2> if the sCellState is included and set to activated:
3> configure lower layers to consider the SCell to be in activated state;
2> else:
3> configure lower layers to consider the SCell to be in deactivated state;
2> for each measId included in the measIdList within VarMeasConfig:
3> if SCells are not applicable for the associated measurement; and
3> if the concerned SCell is included in cellsTriggeredList defined within the VarMeasReportList for this
measId:
4> remove the concerned SCell from cellsTriggeredList defined within the VarMeasReportList for this
measId;
1> for each sCellIndex value included in the sCellToAddModList that is part of the current UE configuration (SCell
modification):
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2> if the sCellState is included and set to activated:
3> configure lower layers to consider the SCell to be in activated state;
2> else:
3> configure lower layers to consider the SCell to be in deactivated state.
5.3.5.5.10 BH RLC channel release

The IAB-node shall:
1> for each BH-LogicalChannelIdentity value included in the bh-RLC-ChannelToReleaseList that is part of the
current IAB-node configuration within the same cell group (LCH release); or
1> for each BH-LogicalChannelIdentity value that is to be released as the result of an SCG release according to
5.3.5.4:
2> release the RLC entity or entities as specified in TS 38.322 [4], clause 5.1.3;
2> release the corresponding logical channel.
5.3.5.5.11 BH RLC channel addition/modification

For each BH-RLC-ChannelConfig received in the bh-RLC-ChannelToAddModList IE the IAB-node shall:
1> if the current configuration contains a BH RLC Channel with the received bh-LogicalChannelIdentity within the
same cell group:
2> if reestablishRLC is received:
3> re-establish the RLC entity as specified in TS 38.322 [4];
2> reconfigure the RLC entity or entities in accordance with the received rlc-Config;
2> reconfigure the logical channel in accordance with the received mac-LogicalChannelConfig;
1> else (a logical channel with the given bh-LogicalChannelIdentity was not configured before within the same cell
group):
2> establish an RLC entity in accordance with the received rlc-Config;
2> configure this MAC entity with a logical channel in accordance to the received mac-LogicalChannelConfig.
5.3.5.6 Radio Bearer configuration

5.3.5.6.1 General
The UE shall perform the following actions based on a received RadioBearerConfig IE:
1> if the RadioBearerConfig includes the srb3-ToRelease:
2> perform the SRB release as specified in 5.3.5.6.2;
1> if the RadioBearerConfig includes the srb-ToAddModList or if dapsConfig is configured for any DRB:
2> perform the SRB addition or reconfiguration as specified in 5.3.5.6.3;
1> if the RadioBearerConfig includes the drb-ToReleaseList:
2> perform DRB release as specified in 5.3.5.6.4;
1> if the RadioBearerConfig includes the drb-ToAddModList:
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1> release all SDAP entities, if any, that have no associated DRB as specified in TS 37.324 [24] clause 5.1.2, and
indicate the release of the user plane resources for PDU Sessions associated with the released SDAP entities to
upper layers.
5.3.5.6.2 SRB release

The UE shall:
1> release the PDCP entity and the srb-Identity of the SRB3.
5.3.5.6.3 SRB addition/modification

The UE shall:
1> If dapsConfig is configured for any DRB:
2> for each SRB:
3> if the masterKeyUpdate is received:
4> establish a PDCP entity for the target as specified in TS 38.323 [5], with the same configuration as the
PDCP entity for the source;
4> configure the PDCP entity with the security algorithms according to securityConfig and apply the
keys (KRRCenc and KRRCint) associated with the master key ( KgNB) or secondary key (S-KgNB)
as indicated in keyToUse, if applicable;
3> else:
4> establish a PDCP entity for the target with state variables continuation as specified in TS 38.323 [5],
with the same configuration, the state variables and security configuration as the PDCP entity for the
source;
1> for each srb-Identity value included in the srb-ToAddModList that is not part of the current UE configuration
(SRB establishment or reconfiguration from E-UTRA PDCP to NR PDCP):
2> establish a PDCP entity;
2> if AS security has been activated:
3> if target RAT of handover is E-UTRA/5GC; or
3> if the UE is connected to E-UTRA/5GC:
4> if the UE is capable of E-UTRA/5GC, but not capable of NGEN-DC:
5> configure the PDCP entity with the security algorithms and keys (KRRCenc and KRRCint)
configured/derived as specified in TS 36.331 [10];
4> else (i.e., UE capable of NGEN-DC):
5> configure the PDCP entity with the security algorithms according to securityConfig and apply the
keys (KRRCenc and KRRCint) associated with the master key (KeNB) or secondary key (S-KgNB) as
indicated in keyToUse, if applicable;
3> else (i.e., UE connected to NR or UE in EN-DC):
4> configure the PDCP entity with the security algorithms according to securityConfig and apply the keys
(KRRCenc and KRRCint) associated with the master key (KeNB/ KgNB) or secondary key (S-KgNB) as
indicated in keyToUse, if applicable;
2> if the current UE configuration as configured by E-UTRA in TS 36.331 [10] includes an SRB identified with
the same srb-Identity value:
3> associate the E-UTRA RLC entity and DCCH of this SRB with the NR PDCP entity;
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2> if the pdcp-Config is included:
3> configure the PDCP entity in accordance with the received pdcp-Config;
2> else:
3> configure the PDCP entity in accordance with the default configuration defined in 9.2.1 for the
corresponding SRB;
1> if dapsConfig is configured for any DRB, for each srb-Identity value included in the srb-ToAddModList that is
part of the current UE configuration:
3> reconfigure the PDCP entity for the target in accordance with the received pdcp-Config;
1> else, for each srb-Identity value included in the srb-ToAddModList that is part of the current UE configuration:
2> if the reestablishPDCP is set:
4> if the UE is capable of E-UTRA/5GC, but not capable of NGEN-DC:
5> configure the PDCP entity to apply the integrity protection algorithm and KRRCint key
configured/derived as specified in TS 36.331 [10], i.e. the integrity protection configuration shall
be applied to all subsequent messages received and sent by the UE, including the message used to
indicate the successful completion of the procedure;
5> configure the PDCP entity to apply the ciphering algorithm and KRRCenc key configured/derived as
specified in TS 36.331 [10], i.e. the ciphering configuration shall be applied to all subsequent
messages received and sent by the UE, including the message used to indicate the successful
completion of the procedure;
4> else (i.e., a UE capable of NGEN-DC):
5> configure the PDCP entity to apply the integrity protection algorithm and K RRCint key associated
with the master key (KeNB) or secondary key (S-KgNB), as indicated in keyToUse, i.e. the integrity
protection configuration shall be applied to all subsequent messages received and sent by the UE,
including the message used to indicate the successful completion of the procedure;
5> configure the PDCP entity to apply the ciphering algorithm and KRRCenc key associated with the
master key (KeNB) or secondary key (S-KgNB) as indicated in keyToUse, i.e. the ciphering
configuration shall be applied to all subsequent messages received and sent by the UE, including
the message used to indicate the successful completion of the procedure;
4> configure the PDCP entity to apply the integrity protection algorithm and KRRCint key associated with
the master key (KeNB/KgNB) or secondary key (S-KgNB), as indicated in keyToUse , i.e. the integrity
protection configuration shall be applied to all subsequent messages received and sent by the UE,
4> configure the PDCP entity to apply the ciphering algorithm and KRRCenc key associated with the master
key (KeNB/KgNB) or secondary key (S-KgNB) as indicated in keyToUse, i.e. the ciphering configuration
shall be applied to all subsequent messages received and sent by the UE, including the message used
to indicate the successful completion of the procedure;
3> re-establish the PDCP entity of this SRB as specified in TS 38.323 [5];
2> else, if the discardOnPDCP is set:
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3> reconfigure the PDCP entity in accordance with the received pdcp-Config.
5.3.5.6.4 DRB release

The UE shall:
1> for each drb-Identity value included in the drb-ToReleaseList that is part of the current UE configuration; or
1> for each drb-Identity value that is to be released as the result of full configuration according to 5.3.5.11:
2> release the PDCP entity and the drb-Identity;
2> if SDAP entity associated with this DRB is configured:
3> indicate the release of the DRB to SDAP entity associated with this DRB (TS 37.324 [24], clause 5.3.3);
2> if the DRB is associated with an eps-BearerIdentity:
3> if a new bearer is not added either with NR or E-UTRA with same eps-BearerIdentity:
4> indicate the release of the DRB and the eps-BearerIdentity of the released DRB to upper layers.
NOTE 1: The UE does not consider the message as erroneous if the drb-ToReleaseList includes any drb-Identity
value that is not part of the current UE configuration.
NOTE 2: Whether or not the RLC and MAC entities associated with this PDCP entity are reset or released is
determined by the CellGroupConfig.
5.3.5.6.5 DRB addition/modification

The UE shall:
1> for each drb-Identity value included in the drb-ToAddModList that is not part of the current UE configuration
(DRB establishment including the case when full configuration option is used):
2> establish a PDCP entity and configure it in accordance with the received pdcp-Config;
2> if the PDCP entity of this DRB is not configured with cipheringDisabled:
4> if the UE is capable of E-UTRA/5GC but not capable of NGEN-DC:
5> configure the PDCP entity with the ciphering algorithm and KUPenc key configured/derived as
5> configure the PDCP entity with the ciphering algorithms according to securityConfig and apply the
key (KUPenc) associated with the master key (KeNB) or secondary key (S-KgNB) as indicated in
keyToUse, if applicable;
3> else (i.e., UE connected to NR or UE connected to E-UTRA/EPC):
4> configure the PDCP entity with the ciphering algorithms according to securityConfig and apply the
KUPenc key associated with the master key (KeNB/KgNB) or the secondary key (S-KgNB/S-KeNB) as
indicated in keyToUse;
2> if the PDCP entity of this DRB is configured with integrityProtection:
3> configure the PDCP entity with the integrity protection algorithms according to securityConfig and apply
the KUPint key associated with the master (KgNB) or the secondary key (S-KgNB) as indicated in keyToUse;
2> if an sdap-Config is included:
3> if an SDAP entity with the received pdu-Session does not exist:
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4> establish an SDAP entity as specified in TS 37.324 [24] clause 5.1.1;
4> if an SDAP entity with the received pdu-Session did not exist prior to receiving this reconfiguration:
5> indicate the establishment of the user plane resources for the pdu-Session to upper layers;
3> configure the SDAP entity in accordance with the received sdap-Config as specified in TS 37.324 [24]
and associate the DRB with the SDAP entity;
2> if the DRB is associated with an eps-BearerIdentity:
3> if the DRB was configured with the same eps-BearerIdentity either by NR or E-UTRA prior to receiving
this reconfiguration:
4> associate the established DRB with the corresponding eps-BearerIdentity;
3> else:
4> indicate the establishment of the DRB(s) and the eps-BearerIdentity of the established DRB(s) to
upper layers;
1> for each drb-Identity value included in the drb-ToAddModList that is part of the current UE configuration and
configured with dapsConfig:
2> reconfigure the PDCP entity as DAPS PDCP entity as specified in TS 38.323 [5] and configure it in
accordance with the received pdcp-Config;
2> configure the DAPS PDCP entity to associate the RLC entity of target with the target's ciphering function,
integrity protection function and ROHC function;
2> if the masterKeyUpdate is received:
3> if the target 's ciphering function of DAPS PDCP entity of this DRB is not configured with
cipheringDisabled:
4> configure the ciphering function of target for the DAPS PDCP entity with the ciphering algorithm
according to securityConfig and apply the KUPenc key associated with the master key (K gNB) or the
secondary key (S-KgNB), as indicated in keyToUse, i.e. the ciphering configuration shall be applied to
all subsequent PDCP PDUs received from target and sent to target by the UE;
3> if the target's integrity protection function of DAPS PDCP entity of this DRB is configured with
integrityProtection:
4> configure the integrity protection function of target for the DAPS PDCP entity with the integrity
protection algorithms according to securityConfig and apply the KUPint key associated with the master
key (KgNB) or the secondary key (S-KgNB) as indicated in keyToUse;
2> else:
3> configure the ciphering function and the integrity protection function of target for the DAPS PDCP entity
with the same security configuration as the PDCP entity for the source;
2> if the sdap-Config is included and the uplink data switching indication is received from lower layer:
3> reconfigure the SDAP entity in accordance with the received sdap-Config as specified in TS 37.324 [24];
3> for each QFI value added in mappedQoS-FlowsToAdd, if the QFI value is previously configured, the QFI
value is released from the old DRB;
1> for each drb-Identity value included in the drb-ToAddModList that is part of the current UE configuration and
not configured with dapsConfig:
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4> if the UE is capable of E-UTRA/5GC but not capable of NGEN-DC:
6> configure the PDCP entity with the ciphering algorithm and KUPenc key configured/derived as
specified in TS 36.331 [10], clause 5.4.2.3, i.e. the ciphering configuration shall be applied to
all subsequent PDCP PDUs received and sent by the UE;
6> configure the PDCP entity with the ciphering algorithm and KUPenc key associated with the
master key (KeNB) or the secondary key (S-KgNB), as indicated in keyToUse, i.e. the ciphering
configuration shall be applied to all subsequent PDCP PDUs received and sent by the UE;
5> configure the PDCP entity with the ciphering algorithm and KUPenc key associated with the master
key (KeNB/ KgNB) or the secondary key (S-KgNB/S-KeNB), as indicated in keyToUse, i.e. the
ciphering configuration shall be applied to all subsequent PDCP PDUs received and sent by the
UE;
4> if the PDCP entity of this DRB is configured with integrityProtection:
5> configure the PDCP entity with the integrity protection algorithms according to securityConfig and
apply the KUPint key associated with the master key (KgNB) or the secondary key (S-KgNB) as
indicated in keyToUse;
3> if drb-ContinueROHC is included in pdcp-Config:
4> indicate to lower layer that drb-ContinueROHC is configured;
3> re-establish the PDCP entity of this DRB as specified in TS 38.323 [5], clause 5.1.2;
2> else, if the recoverPDCP is set:
3> trigger the PDCP entity of this DRB to perform data recovery as specified in TS 38.323 [5];
3> reconfigure the PDCP entity in accordance with the received pdcp-Config.
2> if the sdap-Config is included:
3> reconfigure the SDAP entity in accordance with the received sdap-Config as specified in TS37.324 [24];
3> for each QFI value added in mappedQoS-FlowsToAdd, if the QFI value is previously configured, the QFI
value is released from the old DRB;
NOTE 1: Void.
NOTE 2: When determining whether a drb-Identity value is part of the current UE configuration, the UE does not
distinguish which RadioBearerConfig and DRB-ToAddModList that DRB was originally configured in.
To re-associate a DRB with a different key (KeNB to S-KgNB, KgNB to S-KeNB, KgNB to S-KgNB, or vice
versa), the network provides the drb-Identity value in the (target) drb-ToAddModList and sets the
reestablishPDCP flag. The network does not list the drb-Identity in the (source) drb-ToReleaseList.
NOTE 3: When setting the reestablishPDCP flag for a radio bearer, the network ensures that the RLC receiver
entities do not deliver old PDCP PDUs to the re-established PDCP entity. It does that e.g. by triggering a
reconfiguration with sync of the cell group hosting the old RLC entity or by releasing the old RLC entity.
NOTE 4: In this specification, UE configuration refers to the parameters configured by NR RRC unless otherwise
stated.
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NOTE 5: Ciphering and integrity protection can be enabled or disabled for a DRB. The enabling/disabling of
ciphering or integrity protection can be changed only by releasing and adding the DRB.
5.3.5.7 AS Security key update

The UE shall:
1> if UE is connected to E-UTRA/EPC or E-UTRA/5GC:
2> upon reception of sk-Counter as specified in TS 36.331 [10]:
3> update the S-KgNB key based on the KeNB key and using the received sk-Counter value, as specified in TS
33.401 [30] for EN-DC, or TS 33.501 [11] for NGEN-DC;
3> derive the KRRCenc and KUPenc keys as specified in TS 33.401 [30] for EN-DC, or TS 33.501 [11] for
NGEN-DC;
3> derive the KRRCint and KUPint keys as specified in TS 33.401 [30] for EN-DC or TS 33.501 [11] for NGEN-
DC.
1> else if this procedure was initiated due to reception of the masterKeyUpdate:
2> if the nas-Container is included in the received masterKeyUpdate:
3> forward the nas-Container to the upper layers;
2> if the keySetChangeIndicator is set to true:
3> derive or update the KgNB key based on the KAMF key, as specified in TS 33.501 [11];
2> else:
3> derive or update the KgNB key based on the current KgNB key or the NH, using the nextHopChainingCount
value indicated in the received masterKeyUpdate, as specified in TS 33.501 [11];
2> store the nextHopChainingCount value;
2> derive the keys associated with the KgNB key as follows:
3> if the securityAlgorithmConfig is included in SecurityConfig:
4> derive the KRRCenc and KUPenc keys associated with the cipheringAlgorithm indicated in the
securityAlgorithmConfig, as specified in TS 33.501 [11];
4> derive the KRRCint and KUPint keys associated with the integrityProtAlgorithm indicated in the
securityAlgorithmConfig, as specified in TS 33.501 [11];
3> else:
4> derive the KRRCenc and KUPenc keys associated with the current cipheringAlgorithm, as specified in TS
33.501 [11];
4> derive the KRRCint and KUPint keys associated with the current integrityProtAlgorithm, as specified in
TS 33.501 [11].
NOTE 1: Ciphering and integrity protection are optional to configure for the DRBs.
1> else if this procedure was initiated due to reception of the sk-Counter (UE is in NE-DC, or NR-DC, or is
configured with SN terminated bearer(s)):
2> derive or update the secondary key (S-KgNB or S-KeNB) based on the KgNB key and using the received sk-
Counter value, as specified in TS 33.501 [11];
2> derive the KRRCenc key and the KUPenc key as specified in TS 33.501 [11] using the ciphering algorithms
indicated in the RadioBearerConfig associated with the secondary key (S-KgNB or S-KeNB) as indicated by
keyToUse;
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2> derive the KRRCint key and the KUPint key as specified in TS 33.501 [11] using the integrity protection
algorithms indicated in the RadioBearerConfig associated with the secondary key (S-KgNB or S-KeNB) as
indicated by keyToUse;
NOTE 2: If the UE has no radio bearer configured with keyToUse set to secondary and receives the sk-Counter
without any RadioBearerConfig with keyToUse set to secondary, the UE does not consider it as an invalid
reconfiguration.
5.3.5.8 Reconfiguration failure

5.3.5.8.1 Void
5.3.5.8.2 Inability to comply with RRCReconfiguration
The UE shall:
1> if the UE is in (NG)EN-DC:
2> if the UE is unable to comply with (part of) the configuration included in the RRCReconfiguration message
received over SRB3;
3> continue using the configuration used prior to the reception of RRCReconfiguration message;
3> if MCG transmission is not suspended:
4> initiate the SCG failure information procedure as specified in subclause 5.7.3 to report SCG
reconfiguration error, upon which the connection reconfiguration procedure ends;
3> else:
4> initiate the connection re-establishment procedure as specified in TS 36.331 [10], clause 5.3.7, upon
which the connection reconfiguration procedure ends;
2> else, if the UE is unable to comply with (part of) the configuration included in the RRCReconfiguration
message received over SRB1;
3> initiate the connection re-establishment procedure as specified in TS 36.331 [10], clause 5.3.7, upon
which the connection reconfiguration procedure ends.
1> else if RRCReconfiguration is received via NR (i.e., NR standalone, NE-DC, or NR-DC):
2> if the UE is unable to comply with (part of) the configuration included in the RRCReconfiguration message
received over SRB3;
NOTE 0: This case does not apply in NE-DC.
reconfiguration error, upon which the connection reconfiguration procedure ends;
3> else:
4> initiate the connection re-establishment procedure as specified in clause 5.3.7, upon which the
connection reconfiguration procedure ends;
2> else if the UE is unable to comply with (part of) the configuration included in the RRCReconfiguration
message received over the SRB1 or if the upper layers indicate that the nas-Container is invalid:
NOTE 0a: The compliance also covers the SCG configuration carried within octet strings e.g. field mrdc-
SecondaryCellGroupConfig. I.e. the failure behaviour defined also applies in case the UE cannot comply
with the embedded SCG configuration or with the combination of (parts of) the MCG and SCG
configurations.
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3> if AS security has not been activated:
4> perform the actions upon going to RRC_IDLE as specified in 5.3.11, with release cause 'other'
3> else if AS security has been activated but SRB2 and at least one DRB have not been setup:
4> perform the actions upon going to RRC_IDLE as specified in 5.3.11, with release cause 'RRC
connection failure';
3> else:
4> initiate the connection re-establishment procedure as specified in 5.3.7, upon which the
reconfiguration procedure ends;
1> else if RRCReconfiguration is received via other RAT (Handover to NR failure):
2> if the UE is unable to comply with any part of the configuration included in the RRCReconfiguration
message or if the upper layers indicate that the nas-Container is invalid:
3> perform the actions defined for this failure case as defined in the specifications applicable for the other
RAT.
NOTE 1: The UE may apply above failure handling also in case the RRCReconfiguration message causes a
protocol error for which the generic error handling as defined in clause 10 specifies that the UE shall
ignore the message.
NOTE 2: If the UE is unable to comply with part of the configuration, it does not apply any part of the
configuration, i.e. there is no partial success/failure.
NOTE 3: It is up to UE implementation whether the compliance check for an RRCReconfiguration received as part
of ConditionalReconfiguration is performed upon the reception of the message or upon CHO and CPC
execution (when the message is required to be applied).
5.3.5.8.3 T304 expiry (Reconfiguration with sync Failure)

The UE shall:
1> if T304 of the MCG expires:
2> release dedicated preambles provided in rach-ConfigDedicated if configured;
2> release dedicated msgA PUSCH resources provided in rach-ConfigDedicated if configured;
2> store the following handover failure information in VarRLF-Report by setting its fields as follows:
3> clear the information included in VarRLF-Report, if any;
3> set the plmn-IdentityList to include the list of EPLMNs stored by the UE (i.e. includes the RPLMN);
3> set the measResultLastServCell to include the RSRP, RSRQ and the available SINR, of the source PCell
based on the available SSB and CSI-RS measurements collected up to the moment the UE detected
handover failure;
3> set the ssbRLMConfigBitmap and/or csi-rsRLMConfigBitmap in measResultLastServCell to include the

radio link monitoring configuration of the source PCell;
3> for each of the configured measObjectNR in which measurements are available;
4> if the SS/PBCH block-based measurement quantities are available;
5> set the measResultListNR in measResultNeighCells to include all the available measurement
quantities of the best measured cells associated to the measObjectNR, other than the source PCell,
ordered such that the cell with highest SS/PBCH block RSRP is listed first if SS/PBCH block
RSRP measurement results are available, otherwise the cell with highest SS/PBCH block RSRQ is
listed first if SS/PBCH block RSRQ measurement results are available, otherwise the cell with
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highest SS/PBCH block SINR is listed first, based on the available SS/PBCH block based
measurements collected up to the moment the UE detected handover failure;
4> if the CSI-RS based measurement quantities are available;
quantities of the best measured cells, other than the source PCell, ordered such that the cell with
highest CSI-RS RSRP is listed first if CSI-RS RSRP measurement results are available, otherwise
the cell with highest CSI-RS RSRQ is listed first if CSI-RS RSRQ measurement results are
available, otherwise the cell with highest CSI-RS SINR is listed first, based on the available CSI-
RS based measurements collected up to the moment the UE detected handover failure;
3> for each of the configured EUTRA frequencies in which measurements are available;
4> set the measResultListEUTRA in measResultNeighCells to include the best measured cells ordered
such that the cell with highest RSRP is listed first if RSRP measurement results are available,
otherwise the cell with highest RSRQ is listed first, and based on measurements collected up to the
moment the UE detected radio link failure;
NOTE 0: The measured quantities are filtered by the L3 filter as configured in the mobility measurement
configuration. The measurements are based on the time domain measurement resource restriction, if
configured. Blacklisted cells are not required to be reported.
3> if detailed location information is available, set the content of the LocationInfo as follows:
3> set the failedPCellId to the global cell identity and tracking area code, if available, and otherwise to the
physical cell identity and carrier frequency of the target PCell of the failed handover;
3> include previousPCellId and set it to the global cell identity and tracking area code of the PCell where the
last RRCReconfiguration message including reconfigurationWithSync was received;
3> set the timeConnFailure to the elapsed time since reception of the last RRCReconfiguration message
including the reconfigurationWithSync;
3> set the connectionFailureType to hof;
3> set the c-RNTI to the C-RNTI used in the source PCell;
3> set the absoluteFrequencyPointA to indicate the absolute frequency of the reference resource block
associated to the random-access resources;
3> set the locationAndBandwidth and subcarrierSpacing associated to the UL BWP of the random-access
resources;
3> set the msg1-FrequencyStart, msg1-FDM and msg1-SubcarrierSpacing associated to the random-access
resources;
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2> if dapsConfig is configured for any DRB, and radio link failure is not detected in the source PCell, according
to subclause 5.3.10.3:
3> release target PCell configuration;
3> reset target MAC and release the target MAC configuration;
3> for each DRB with a DAPS PDCP entity:
4> release the RLC entity and the associated logical channel for the target;
4> reconfigure the PDCP entity to normal PDCP as specified in TS 38.323 [5];
3> for each SRB:
4> if the masterKeyUpdate was not received:
5> configure the PDCP entity for the source with the same state variables as the PDCP entity for the
target;
4> release the PDCP entity for the target;
4> release the RLC entity and the associated logical channel for the target;
3> release the physical channel configuration for the target;
3> revert back to the SDAP configuration used in the source;
3> discard the keys used in target (the KgNB key, the S-KgNB key, the S-KeNB key, the KRRCenc key, the KRRCint
key, the KUPint key and the KUPenc key), if any;
3> resume suspended SRBs in the source;
3> for each DRB without a DAPS PDCP entity:
4> revert back to the UE configuration used for the DRB in the source, includes PDCP, RLC states
variables, the security configuration and the data stored in transmission and reception buffers in PDCP
and RLC entities ;
3> revert back to the UE RRM configuration used in the source;
3> initiate the failure information procedure as specified in subclause 5.7.5 to report DAPS handover failure.
2> else:
3> revert back to the UE configuration used in the source PCell;
3> initiate the connection re-establishment procedure as specified in subclause 5.3.7.
NOTE 1: In the context above, "the UE configuration" includes state variables and parameters of each radio bearer.
1> else if T304 of a secondary cell group expires:
3> release dedicated preambles provided in rach-ConfigDedicated, if configured;
reconfiguration with sync failure, upon which the RRC reconfiguration procedure ends;
2> else:
3> initiate the connection re-establishment procedure as specified in subclause 5.3.7;
1> else if T304 expires when RRCReconfiguration is received via other RAT (HO to NR failure):
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2> perform the actions defined for this failure case as defined in the specifications applicable for the other RAT.
5.3.5.9 Other configuration

The UE shall:
1> if the received otherConfig includes the delayBudgetReportingConfig:
2> if delayBudgetReportingConfig is set to setup:
3> consider itself to be configured to send delay budget reports in accordance with 5.7.4;
2> else:
3> consider itself not to be configured to send delay budget reports and stop timer T342, if running.
1> if the received otherConfig includes the overheatingAssistanceConfig:
2> if overheatingAssistanceConfig is set to setup:
3> consider itself to be configured to provide overheating assistance information in accordance with 5.7.4;
2> else:
3> consider itself not to be configured to provide overheating assistance information and stop timer T345, if
running;
1> if the received otherConfig includes the idc-AssistanceConfig:
2> if idc-AssistanceConfig is set to setup:
3> consider itself to be configured to provide IDC assistance information in accordance with 5.7.4;
2> else:
3> consider itself not to be configured to provide IDC assistance information;
1> if the received otherConfig includes the drx-PreferenceConfig:
2> if drx-PreferenceConfig is set to setup:
3> consider itself to be configured to provide its preference on DRX parameters for power saving in
accordance with 5.7.4;
2> else:
3> consider itself not to be configured to provide its preference on DRX parameters for power saving and
stop timer T346a, if running;
1> if the received otherConfig includes the maxBW-PreferenceConfig:
2> if maxBW-PreferenceConfig is set to setup:
3> consider itself to be configured to provide its preference on the maximum aggregated bandwidth for
power saving in accordance with 5.7.4;
2> else:
3> consider itself not to be configured to provide its preference on the maximum aggregated bandwidth for
power saving and stop timer T346b, if running;
1> if the received otherConfig includes the maxCC-PreferenceConfig:
2> if maxCC-PreferenceConfig is set to setup:
3> consider itself to be configured to provide its preference on the maximum number of secondary
component carriers for power saving in accordance with 5.7.4;
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2> else:
3> consider itself not to be configured to provide its preference on the maximum number of secondary
component carriers for power saving and stop timer T346c, if running;
1> if the received otherConfig includes the maxMIMO-LayerPreferenceConfig:
2> if maxMIMO-LayerPreferenceConfig is set to setup:
3> consider itself to be configured to provide its preference on the maximum number of MIMO layers for
power saving in accordance with 5.7.4;
2> else:
3> consider itself not to be configured to provide its preference on the maximum number of MIMO layers for
power saving and stop timer T346d, if running;
1> if the received otherConfig includes the minSchedulingOffsetPreferenceConfig:
2> if minSchedulingOffsetPreferenceConfig is set to setup:
3> consider itself to be configured to provide its preference on the minimum scheduling offset for cross-slot
scheduling for power saving in accordance with 5.7.4;
2> else:
3> consider itself not to be configured to provide its preference on the minimum scheduling offset for cross-
slot scheduling for power saving and stop timer T346e, if running;
1> if the received otherConfig includes the releasePreferenceConfig:
2> if releasePreferenceConfig is set to setup:
3> consider itself to be configured to provide assistance information to transition out of RRC_CONNECTED
in accordance with 5.7.4;
2> else:
3> consider itself not to be configured to provide assistance information to transition out of
RRC_CONNECTED and stop timer T346f, if running.
1> if the received otherConfig includes the obtainLocation:
2> attempt to have detailed location information available for any subsequent measurement report;
NOTE 1: The UE is requested to attempt to have valid detailed location information available whenever sending a
measurement report for which it is configured to include available detailed location information. The UE
may not succeed e.g. because the user manually disabled the GPS hardware, due to no/poor satellite
coverage. Further details, e.g. regarding when to activate GNSS, are up to UE implementation.
1> if the received otherConfig includes the BT-NameListConfig:
2> if BT-NameListConfig is set to setup, attempt to have Bluetooth measurement results available for subsequent
measurement report;
1> if the received otherConfig includes the WLAN-NameListConfg:
2> if WLAN-NameListConfg is set to setup, attempt to have WLAN measurement results available for
subsequent measurement report;
NOTE 2: The UE is requested to attempt to have valid Bluetooth measurements and WLAN measurements
whenever sending a measurement report for which it is configured to include these measurements. The
UE may not succeed e.g. because the user manually disabled the WLAN or Bluetooth hardware. Further
details, e.g. regarding when to activate WLAN or Bluetooth, are up to UE implementation.
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2> if Sensor-NameListConfig is set to setup, attempt to have Sensor measurement results available for
subsequent measurement report;
1> if the received otherConfig includes the sl-AssistanceConfigEUTRA:
2> if sl-AssistanceConfigEUTRA is set to true:
3> consider itself to be configured to provide SPS assistance information for V2X sidelink communication in
accordance with 5.7.4;
2> else:
3> consider itself not to be configured to provide SPS assistance information;
1> if the received otherConfig includes the sl-AssistanceConfigNR:
2> if sl-AssistanceConfigNR is set to true:
3> consider itself to be configured to provide configured grant assistance information for NR sidelink
communication in accordance with 5.7.4;
2> else:
3> consider itself not to be configured to provide configured grant assistance information for NR sidelink
communication;
5.3.5.10 MR-DC release

The UE shall:
1> as a result of MR-DC release triggered by E-UTRA or NR:
2> release SRB3, if established, as specified in 5.3.5.6.2;
2> release measConfig associated with SCG;
2> if the UE is configured with NR SCG:
3> release the SCG configuration as specified in clause 5.3.5.4;
2> else if the UE is configured with E-UTRA SCG:
3> release the SCG configuration as specified in TS 36.331 [10], clause 5.3.10.19 to release the E-UTRA
SCG;
5.3.5.11 Full configuration

The UE shall:
1> release/ clear all current dedicated radio configurations except for the following:
- the MCG C-RNTI;
- the AS security configurations associated with the master key;
NOTE 1: Radio configuration is not just the resource configuration but includes other configurations like
MeasConfig. In case NR-DC or NE-DC is configured, this also includes the entire NR or E-UTRA SCG
configuration which are released according to the MR-DC release procedure as specified in 5.3.5.10. The
radio configuration does not include SRB1/SRB2 configurations and DRB configurations as configured
by radioBearerConfig or radioBearerConfig2.
NOTE 1a: For NR sidelink communication, the radio configuration includes the sidelink RRC configuration
received from the network, but does not include the sidelink RRC reconfiguration and sidelink UE
capability received from other UEs via PC5-RRC. In addition, The UE considers the new NR sidelink
configurations as full configuration, in case of state transition and change of system information used for
NR sidelink communication.
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Editor Note: FFS if we need a separate normative procedrue for the SL to perform the full configuraiton at TX and
RX UE side.
1> if the spCellConfig in the masterCellGroup includes the reconfigurationWithSync (i.e., SpCell change):
2> release/ clear all current common radio configurations;
2> use the default values specified in 9.2.3 for timers T310, T311 and constants N310, N311;
1> else (full configuration after re-establishment or during RRC resume):
2> use values for timers T301, T310, T311 and constants N310, N311, as included in ue-TimersAndConstants
received in SIB1;
following:
- parameters for which values are provided in SIB1;
1> for each srb-Identity value included in the srb-ToAddModList (SRB reconfiguration):
2> apply the default SRB configuration defined in 9.2.1 for the corresponding SRB;
NOTE 2: This is to get the SRBs (SRB1 and SRB2 for reconfiguration with sync and SRB2 for reconfiguration
after re-establishment) to a known state from which the reconfiguration message can do further
configuration.
1> for each pdu-Session that is part of the current UE configuration:
2> release the SDAP entity (clause 5.1.2 in TS 37.324 [24]);
2> release each DRB associated to the pdu-Session as specified in 5.3.5.6.4;
NOTE 3: This will retain the pdu-Session but remove the DRBs including drb-identity of these bearers from the
current UE configuration. Setup of the DRBs within the AS is described in clause 5.3.5.6.5 using the new
configuration. The pdu-Session acts as the anchor for associating the released and re-setup DRB. In the
AS the DRB re-setup is equivalent with a new DRB setup (including new PDCP and logical channel
configurations).
1> for each pdu-Session that is part of the current UE configuration but not added with same pdu-Session in the drb-
ToAddModList:
2> if the procedure was triggered due to reconfiguration with sync:
3> indicate the release of the user plane resources for the pdu-Session to upper layers after successful
reconfiguration with sync;
2> else:
3> indicate the release of the user plane resources for the pdu-Session to upper layers immediately;
5.3.5.12 BAP configuration

The IAB-MT shall:
1> if the bap-config is set to setup:
2> if no BAP entity is established:
3> establish a BAP entity as specified in [47];
2> configure the BAP entity to use the bap-Address as this node's BAP address;
2> if defaultUL-BAProutingID is included:
3> configure the BAP entity to apply the default UL BAP routing ID according to the configuration;
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2> if defaultUL-BH-RLC-Channel is included
3> configure the BAP entity to apply the default UL bh-RLC-Channel according to the configuration;
1> if the bap-config is set to release:
2> release the BAP entity as specified in [47].
Editor's note: It is FFS if other information should be included in the BAP configuration.
5.3.5.13 Conditional configuration (ConditionalReconfiguration)

5.3.5.13.1 General
The network configures the UE with one or more candidate target SpCells in the conditional configuration. The UE
evaluates the condition of each configured candidate target SpCell. The UE applies the conditional configuration
associated with one of the target SpCells which fulfils associated execution condition. The network provides the
configuration parameters for the target SpCell in the ConditionalReconfiguration IE.
The UE performs the following actions based on a received ConditionalReconfiguration IE:
1> if the ConditionalReconfiguration contains the condConfigToRemoveList:
2> perform conditional configuration removal procedure as specified in 5.3.5.13.2;
1> if the ConditionalReconfiguration contains the condConfigAddModList:
2> perform conditional configuration addition/modification as specified in 5.3.5.13.3;
Editor's note: FFS, whether the procedure text should be conditional reconfiguration instead of conditional
configuration since the IE name is ConditionalReconfiguration.
5.3.5.13.2 Conditional configuration removal

The UE shall:
1> for each condConfigId value included in the condConfigToRemoveList that is part of the current UE conditional
configuration in VarConditionalConfig:
2> remove the entry with the matching condConfigId from the VarCondtionalConfig;
NOTE: The UE does not consider the message as erroneous if the condConfigToRemoveList includes any
condConfigId value that is not part of the current UE configuration.
5.3.5.13.3 Conditional configuration addition/modification

For each condConfigId received in the condConfigToAddModList IE the UE shall:
1> if an entry with the matching condConfigId exists in the condConfigToAddModList within the
VarConditionalConfig:
2> if the entry in condConfigToAddModList includes an condExecutionCond;
3> replace the entry with the value received for this condConfigId;
2> else:
3> keep the stored condExecutionCond as the target candidate configuration for this condConfigId;
2> if the entry in condConfigToAddModList includes an condRRCReconfig;
2> replace the entry with the value received for this condConfigId;
2> if the entry in condConfigToAddModList does not include an condRRCReconfig;
3> keep the stored condRRCReconfig as the target candidate configuration for this condConfigId;
1> else:
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2> add a new entry for this condConfigId within the VarConditionalConfig;
1> perform conditional configuration evaluation as specified in 5.3.5.13.4;
5.3.5.13.4 Conditional configuration evaluation

The UE shall:
1> for each condConfigId within the VarCondtionalConfig:
2> consider the cell which has a physical cell identity matching the value indicated in the
ServingCellConfigCommon included in the reconfigurationWithSync in the received condRRCReconfig to be
applicable cell;
2> for each measId included in the measIdList within VarMeasConfig indicated in the condExecutionCond
associated to condConfigId:
3> if the entry condition(s) applicable for this event associated with the condConfigId, i.e. the event
corresponding with the condEventId(s) of the corresponding condTriggerConfig within
VarConditionalConfig, is fulfilled for the applicable cells for all measurements after layer 3 filtering
taken during the corresponding timeToTrigger defined for this event within the VarConditionalConfig:
4> consider the event associated to that measId to be fulfilled;3> if the leaving condition(s) applicable for
this event associated with the condConfigId, i.e. the event corresponding with the condEventId(s) of the
corresponding condTriggerConfig within VarConditionalConfig, is fulfilled for the applicable cells for all
measurements after layer 3 filtering taken during the corresponding timeToTrigger defined for this event
within the VarConditionalConfig:
4> consider the event associated to that measId to be not fulfilled;
2> if trigger conditions for all associated measId(s) within condTriggerConfig are fulfilled for all associated
measId(s) in condTriggerConfig:
3> consider the target candidate cell within the stored condRRCReconfig, associated to that condConfigId, as
a triggered cell;
3> initiate the conditional configuration execution, as specified in 5.3.5.13.5;
NOTE: Up to 2 MeasId can be configured for each condConfigId. The conditional handover event of the 2
MeasId may have the same or different event conditions, triggering quantity, time to trigger, and
triggering threshold.
5.3.5.13.5 Conditional configuration execution

The UE shall:
1> if more than one triggered cell exists:
2> select one of the triggered cells as the selected cell for conditional configuration execution;
1> for the selected cell of conditional configuration execution:
2> apply the stored condRRCReconfig of the selected cell and perform the actions as specified in 5.3.5.3;
NOTE: If multiple NR cells are triggered in conditional configuration execution, it is up to UE implementation

which one to select, e.g. the UE considers beams and beam quality to select one of the triggered cells for
execution.
5.3.5.14 Sidelink dedicated configuration

The UE shall:
1> if sl-FreqInfoToAddModList is included in sl-ConfigDedicatedNR within RRCReconfiguration:
2> if configured to receive NR sidelink communication:

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3> use the resource pool indicated by sl-RxPool for NR sidelink communication reception, as specified in
5.8.7;
2> if configured to transmit NR sidelink communication:
3> use the resource pool(s) indicated by sl-TxPoolSelectedNormal, sl-TxPoolScheduling or sl-

TxPoolExceptional for NR sidelink communication transmission, as specified in 5.8.8;
2> perform CBR measurement on the transmission resource pools by sl-TxPoolSelectedNormal, sl-
TxPoolScheduling or sl-TxPoolExceptional for NR sidelink communication transmission, as specified in
5.5.3.1;
2> use the synchronization configuration parameters for NR sidelink communication on frequencies included in
sl-FreqInfoToAddModList, as specified in 5.8.5;
1> if sl-FreqInfoToReleaseList is included in sl-ConfigDedicatedNR within RRCReconfiguration:
2> for each entry included in the received sl-FreqInfoToReleaseList that is part of the current UE configuration:
3> release the related configurations from the stored NR sidelink communication configurations;
1> if sl-RadioBearerToReleaseList is included in sl-ConfigDedicatedNR within RRCReconfiguration:
2> perform sidelink DRB release as specified in 5.8.9.1.4;
1> if sl-RadioBearerToAddModList is included in sl-ConfigDedicatedNR within RRCReconfiguration:
2> perform sidelink DRB addition/modification as specified in 5.8.9.1.5;
1> if sl-ScheduledConfig is included in sl-ConfigDedicatedNR within RRCReconfiguration:
2> configure the MAC entity parameters, which are to be used for NR sidelink communication, in accordance
with the received sl-ScheduledConfig;
1> if sl-UE-SelectedConfig is included in sl-ConfigDedicatedNR within RRCReconfiguration:
2> configure the parameters, which are to be used for NR sidelink communication, in accordance with the
received sl-UE-SelectedConfig;
1> if sl-MeasConfigInfoToReleaseList is included in sl-ConfigDedicatedNR within RRCReconfiguration:
2> for each entry included in the received sl-MeasConfigInfoToReleaseList that is part of the current UE
configuration:
3> release the related configurations from the stored NR sidelink measurement configuration information;
1> if sl-MeasConfigInfoToAddModList is included in sl-ConfigDedicatedNR within RRCReconfiguration:
2> for each entry included in the received sl-MeasConfigInfoToAddModList that is part of the current stored NR
sidelink measurement configuration:
3> update the stored NR sidelink measurement configuration information;
2> for each entry included in the received sl-MeasConfigInfoToAddModList that is not part of the current stored
NR sidelink measurement configuration:
3> store the NR sidelink measurement configuration.

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5.3.6 Counter check

5.3.6.1 General
UE Network
CounterCheck
CounterCheckResponse
Figure 5.3.6.1-1: Counter check procedure
The counter check procedure is used by the network to request the UE to verify the amount of data sent/ received on
each DRB. More specifically, the UE is requested to check if, for each DRB, the most significant bits of the COUNT
match with the values indicated by the network.
NOTE: The procedure enables the network to detect packet insertion by an intruder (a 'man in the middle').
5.3.6.2 Initiation
The network initiates the procedure by sending a CounterCheck message.
NOTE: The network may initiate the procedure when any of the COUNT values reaches a specific value.
5.3.6.3 Reception of the CounterCheck message by the UE

Upon receiving the CounterCheck message, the UE shall:
1> for each DRB that is established:
2> if no COUNT exists for a given direction (uplink or downlink) because it is a uni-directional bearer
configured only for the other direction:
3> assume the COUNT value to be 0 for the unused direction;
2> if the drb-Identity is not included in the drb-CountMSB-InfoList:
3> include the DRB in the drb-CountInfoList in the CounterCheckResponse message by including the drb-
Identity, the count-Uplink and the count-Downlink set to the value of TX_NEXT – 1 and RX_NEXT – 1
(specified in TS 38.323 [5]), respectively;
2> else if, for at least one direction, the most significant bits of the COUNT are different from the value
indicated in the drb-CountMSB-InfoList:
Identity, the count-Uplink and the count-Downlink set to the value of TX_NEXT – 1 and RX_NEXT – 1
(specified in TS 38.323 [5]), respectively;
1> for each DRB that is included in the drb-CountMSB-InfoList in the CounterCheck message that is not
established:
Identity, the count-Uplink and the count-Downlink with the most significant bits set identical to the
corresponding values in the drb-CountMSB-InfoList and the least significant bits set to zero;
1> submit the CounterCheckResponse message to lower layers for transmission upon which the procedure ends.
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5.3.7 RRC connection re-establishment

5.3.7.1 General
UE Network
RRCReestablishmentRequest
RRCReestablishment
RRCReestablishmentComplete
Figure 5.3.7.1-1: RRC connection re-establishment, successful
UE Network
RRCReestablishmentRequest
RRCSetup
RRCSetupComplete
Figure 5.3.7.1-2: RRC re-establishment, fallback to RRC establishment, successful
The purpose of this procedure is to re-establish the RRC connection. A UE in RRC_CONNECTED, for which AS
security has been activated with SRB2 and at least one DRB setup, may initiate the procedure in order to continue the
RRC connection. The connection re-establishment succeeds if the network is able to find and verify a valid UE context
or, if the UE context cannot be retrieved, and the network responds with an RRCSetup according to clause 5.3.3.4.
The network applies the procedure e.g as follows:
- When AS security has been activated and the network retrieves or verifies the UE context:
- to re-activate AS security without changing algorithms;
- to re-establish and resume the SRB1;
- When UE is re-establishing an RRC connection, and the network is not able to retrieve or verify the UE context:
- to discard the stored AS Context and release all RBs;
- to fallback to establish a new RRC connection.
If AS security has not been activated, the UE shall not initiate the procedure but instead moves to RRC_IDLE directly,
with release cause 'other'. If AS security has been activated, but SRB2 and at least one DRB are not setup, the UE does
not initiate the procedure but instead moves to RRC_IDLE directly, with release cause 'RRC connection failure'.
5.3.7.2 Initiation
The UE initiates the procedure when one of the following conditions is met:
1> upon detecting radio link failure of the MCG and T316 is not configured, in accordance with 5.3.10; or
1> upon re-configuration with sync failure of the MCG, in accordance with sub-clause 5.3.5.8.3; or
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1> upon mobility from NR failure, in accordance with sub-clause 5.4.3.5; or
1> upon integrity check failure indication from lower layers concerning SRB1 or SRB2, except if the integrity
check failure is detected on the RRCReestablishment message; or
1> upon an RRC connection reconfiguration failure, in accordance with sub-clause 5.3.5.8.2; or
1> upon detecting radio link failure for the SCG while MCG transmission is suspended, in accordance with
subclause 5.3.10.3 in NR-DC or in accordance with TS 36.331 [10] subclause 5.3.11.3 in NE-DC; or
1> upon reconfiguration with sync failure of the SCG while MCG transmission is suspended in accordance with
subclause 5.3.5.8.3; or
1> upon SCG change failure while MCG transmission in NE-DC in accordance with TS 36.331 [10] subclause
5.3.5.7a; or1> upon SCG configuration failure while MCG transmission is suspended in accordance with
subclause 5.3.5.8.2 in NR-DC or in accordance with TS 36.331 [10] subclause 5.3.5.5 in NE-DC; or
1> upon integrity check failure indication from SCG lower layers concerning SRB3 while MCG is suspended; or
1> upon T316 expiry, in accordance with sub-clause 5.7.3b.5.
1> reset MAC;
1> release the MCG SCell(s), if configured;
1> if UE is not configured with conditionalReconfiguration:
2> release spCellConfig, if configured;
2> suspend all RBs, except SRB0;
1> if MR-DC is configured:
2> perform MR-DC release, as specified in clause 5.3.5.10;
1> release delayBudgetReportingConfig, if configured, and stop timer T342, if running;
1> release overheatingAssistanceConfig, if configured, and stop timer T345, if running;
1> release idc-AssistanceConfig, if configured;
1> release drx-PreferenceConfig, if configured, and stop timer T346a, if running;
1> release maxBW-PreferenceConfig, if configured, and stop timer T346b, if running;
1> release maxCC-PreferenceConfig, if configured, and stop timer T346c, if running;
1> release maxMIMO-LayerPreferenceConfig, if configured, and stop timer T346d, if running;
1> release minSchedulingOffsetPreferenceConfig, if configured, and stop timer T346e, if running;
1> release releasePreferenceConfig, if configured, and stop timer T346f, if running;
1> perform cell selection in accordance with the cell selection process as specified in TS 38.304 [20], clause 5.2.6.
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5.3.7.3 Actions following cell selection while T311 is running

Upon selecting a suitable NR cell, the UE shall:
1> ensure having valid and up to date essential system information as specified in clause 5.2.2.2;
1> stop timer T311;
1> if the cell selection is triggered by detecting radio link failure of the MCG or re-configuration with sync failure
of the MCG, and
1> if attemptCondReconfig is configured; and
1> if the selected cell is one of the candidate cells which the reconfigurationWithSync is included in the
masterCellGroup in VarCondtionalConfig:
2> apply the stored condRRCReconfig associated to the selected cell and perform actions as specified in 5.3.5.3;
1> else:
2> if UE is configured with conditionalReconfiguration:
3> release spCellConfig, if configured;
3> suspend all RBs, except SRB0;
2> for each measId, if the associated reportConfig has a reportType set to condTriggerConfig:
VarMeasConfig;
3> if the associated measObjectId is only associated to a reportConfig with reportType set to
condTriggerConfig:
VarMeasConfig;
2> apply the default L1 parameter values as specified in corresponding physical layer specifications except for
the parameters for which values are provided in SIB1;
2> initiate transmission of the RRCReestablishmentRequest message in accordance with 5.3.7.4;
NOTE: This procedure applies also if the UE returns to the source PCell.
Upon selecting an inter-RAT cell, the UE shall:
1> perform the actions upon going to RRC_IDLE as specified in 5.3.11, with release cause 'RRC connection
failure'.
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5.3.7.4 Actions related to transmission of RRCReestablishmentRequest message

The UE shall set the contents of RRCReestablishmentRequest message as follows:
1> if the procedure was initiated due to radio link failure as specified in 5.3.10.3 or handover failure as specified in
5.3.5.8.3:
2> set the reestablishmentCellId in the VarRLF-Report to the global cell identity of the selected cell;
1> set the ue-Identity as follows:
2> set the c-RNTI to the C-RNTI used in the source PCell (reconfiguration with sync or mobility from NR
failure) or used in the PCell in which the trigger for the re-establishment occurred (other cases);
2> set the physCellId to the physical cell identity of the source PCell (reconfiguration with sync or mobility from
NR failure) or of the PCell in which the trigger for the re-establishment occurred (other cases);
2> set the shortMAC-I to the 16 least significant bits of the MAC-I calculated:
3> over the ASN.1 encoded as per clause 8 (i.e., a multiple of 8 bits) VarShortMAC-Input;
3> with the KRRCint key and integrity protection algorithm that was used in the source PCell (reconfiguration
with sync or mobility from NR failure) or of the PCell in which the trigger for the re-establishment
occurred (other cases); and
3> with all input bits for COUNT, BEARER and DIRECTION set to binary ones;
1> set the reestablishmentCause as follows:
2> if the re-establishment procedure was initiated due to reconfiguration failure as specified in 5.3.5.8.2:
3> set the reestablishmentCause to the value reconfigurationFailure;
2> else if the re-establishment procedure was initiated due to reconfiguration with sync failure as specified in
5.3.5.8.3 (intra-NR handover failure) or 5.4.3.5 (inter-RAT mobility from NR failure):
3> set the reestablishmentCause to the value handoverFailure;
2> else:
3> set the reestablishmentCause to the value otherFailure;
1> re-establish PDCP for SRB1;
1> re-establish RLC for SRB1;
1> apply the specified configuration defined in 9.2.1 for SRB1;
1> configure lower layers to suspend integrity protection and ciphering for SRB1;
NOTE: Ciphering is not applied for the subsequent RRCReestablishment message used to resume the connection.
An integrity check is performed by lower layers, but merely upon request from RRC.
1> resume SRB1;
1> submit the RRCReestablishmentRequest message to lower layers for transmission.
5.3.7.5 Reception of the RRCReestablishment by the UE

The UE shall:
1> stop timer T301;
1> store the nextHopChainingCount value indicated in the RRCReestablishment message;

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1> update the KgNB key based on the current KgNB key or the NH, using the stored nextHopChainingCount value, as
1> derive the KRRCenc and KUPenc keys associated with the previously configured cipheringAlgorithm, as specified in
TS 33.501 [11];
1> derive the KRRCint and KUPint keys associated with the previously configured integrityProtAlgorithm, as specified
in TS 33.501 [11].
1> request lower layers to verify the integrity protection of the RRCReestablishment message, using the previously
configured algorithm and the KRRCint key;
1> if the integrity protection check of the RRCReestablishment message fails:
failure', upon which the procedure ends;
1> configure lower layers to resume integrity protection for SRB1 using the previously configured algorithm and
the KRRCint key immediately, i.e., integrity protection shall be applied to all subsequent messages received and
sent by the UE, including the message used to indicate the successful completion of the procedure;
1> configure lower layers to resume ciphering for SRB1 using the previously configured algorithm and, the KRRCenc
key immediately, i.e., ciphering shall be applied to all subsequent messages received and sent by the UE,
1> release the measurement gap configuration indicated by the measGapConfig, if configured;
1> set the content of RRCReestablishmentComplete message as follows:
3> include the logMeasAvailable in the RRCReestablishmentComplete message;
3> include the logMeasAvailableBT in the RRCReestablishmentComplete message;
3> include the logMeasAvailableWLAN in the RRCReestablishmentComplete message;
3> include connEstFailInfoAvailable in the RRCReestablishmentComplete message;
RPLMN is included in plmn-IdentityList stored in VarRLF-Report:3> include rlf-InfoAvailable in the
RRCReestablishmentComplete message;
3> include rlf-InfoAvailable in the RRCReestablishmentComplete message;
1> submit the RRCReestablishmentComplete message to lower layers for transmission;
5.3.7.6 T311 expiry

Upon T311 expiry, the UE shall:
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1> if the procedure was initiated due to radio link failure or handover failure:
2> set the noSuitableCellFound in the VarRLF-Report to true;
failure'.
5.3.7.7 T301 expiry or selected cell no longer suitable

The UE shall:
1> if timer T301 expires; or
1> if the selected cell becomes no longer suitable according to the cell selection criteria as specified in TS 38.304
[20]:
failure'.

The UE shall:
1> perform the RRC connection establishment procedure as specified in 5.3.3.4.
5.3.8 RRC connection release

5.3.8.1 General
UE Network
RRCRelease
Figure 5.3.8.1-1: RRC connection release, successful
The purpose of this procedure is:
- to release the RRC connection, which includes the release of the established radio bearers as well as all radio
resources; or
- to suspend the RRC connection only if SRB2 and at least one DRB are setup, which includes the suspension of
the established radio bearers.
5.3.8.2 Initiation
The network initiates the RRC connection release procedure to transit a UE in RRC_CONNECTED to RRC_IDLE; or
to transit a UE in RRC_CONNECTED to RRC_INACTIVE only if SRB2 and at least one DRB is setup in
RRC_CONNECTED; or to transit a UE in RRC_INACTIVE back to RRC_INACTIVE when the UE tries to resume; or
to transit a UE in RRC_INACTIVE to RRC_IDLE when the UE tries to resume. The procedure can also be used to
release and redirect a UE to another frequency.
5.3.8.3 Reception of the RRCRelease by the UE

The UE shall:
1> delay the following actions defined in this sub-clause 60 ms from the moment the RRCRelease message was
received or optionally when lower layers indicate that the receipt of the RRCRelease message has been
successfully acknowledged, whichever is earlier;

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1> if the AS security is not activated:
2> ignore any field included in RRCRelease message except waitTime;
2> perform the actions upon going to RRC_IDLE as specified in 5.3.11 with the release cause 'other' upon which
the procedure ends;
1> if the RRCRelease message includes redirectedCarrierInfo indicating redirection to eutra:
2> if cnType is included:
3> after the cell selection, indicate the available CN Type(s) and the received cnType to upper layers;
NOTE 1: Handling the case if the E-UTRA cell selected after the redirection does not support the core network type
specified by the cnType, is up to UE implementation.
2> if voiceFallbackIndication is included:
3> consider the RRC connection release was for EPS fallback for IMS voice (see TS 23.502 [43]);
1> if the RRCRelease message includes the cellReselectionPriorities:
2> store the cell reselection priority information provided by the cellReselectionPriorities;
2> if the t320 is included:
3> start timer T320, with the timer value set according to the value of t320;
1> else:
2> apply the cell reselection priority information broadcast in the system information;
1> if deprioritisationReq is included:
2> start or restart timer T325 with the timer value set to the deprioritisationTimer signalled;
2> store the deprioritisationReq until T325 expiry;
1> if the RRCRelease includes the measIdleConfig:
3> stop timer T331;
2> if the measIdleConfig is set to setup:
3> store the received measIdleDuration in VarMeasIdleConfig;
3> start timer T331 with the value of measIdleDuration;
3> if the measIdleConfig contains measIdleCarrierListNR:
4> store the received measIdleCarrierListNR in VarMeasIdleConfig;
3> if the measIdleConfig contains measIdleCarrierListEUTRA:
4> store the received measIdleCarrierListEUTRA in VarMeasIdleConfig;
3> if the measIdleConfig contains validityAreaList:
4> store the received validityAreaList in VarMeasIdleConfig;
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1> if the RRCRelease includes suspendConfig:
2> apply the received suspendConfig;
VarMeasConfig;
condTriggerConfig:
VarMeasConfig;
2> reset MAC and release the default MAC Cell Group configuration, if any;
2> re-establish RLC entities for SRB1;
2> if the RRCRelease message with suspendConfig was received in response to an RRCResumeRequest or an
RRCResumeRequest1:
3> stop the timer T319 if running;
3> in the stored UE Inactive AS context:
4> replace the KgNB and KRRCint keys with the current KgNB and KRRCint keys;
4> replace the C-RNTI with the temporary C-RNTI in the cell the UE has received the RRCRelease
message;
4> replace the cellIdentity with the cellIdentity of the cell the UE has received the RRCRelease message;
4> replace the physical cell identity with the physical cell identity of the cell the UE has received the
RRCRelease message;
2> else:
3> store in the UE Inactive AS Context the current KgNB and KRRCint keys, the ROHC state, the stored QoS
flow to DRB mapping rules, the C-RNTI used in the source PCell, the cellIdentity and the physical cell
identity of the source PCell, and all other parameters configured except for the ones within
ReconfigurationWithSync and servingCellConfigCommonSIB;
NOTE 2: NR sidelink communication related configurations is not stored as UE Inactive AS Context, when UE
enters RRC_INACTIVE.
2> suspend all SRB(s) and DRB(s), except SRB0;
2> indicate PDCP suspend to lower layers of all DRBs;
2> if the t380 is included:
3> start timer T380, with the timer value set to t380;
2> if the RRCRelease message is including the waitTime:
3> start timer T302 with the value set to the waitTime;
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2> indicate the suspension of the RRC connection to upper layers;
2> enter RRC_INACTIVE and perform cell selection as specified in TS 38.304 [20];
Editor's note: It is FFS if IAB node supports INACTIVE mode and if so, if there is a need for the BAP entity to be
released/suspended on transition to INACTIVE mode.
1> else
2> perform the actions upon going to RRC_IDLE as specified in 5.3.11, with the release cause 'other'.
5.3.8.4 T320 expiry

The UE shall:
1> if T320 expires:
2> if stored, discard the cell reselection priority information provided by the cellReselectionPriorities or
inherited from another RAT;
2> apply the cell reselection priority information broadcast in the system information.
5.3.8.5 UE actions upon the expiry of DataInactivityTimer

Upon receiving the expiry of DataInactivityTimer from lower layers while in RRC_CONNECTED, the UE shall:
failure'.
5.3.9 RRC connection release requested by upper layers

5.3.9.1 General
The purpose of this procedure is to release the RRC connection. Access to the current PCell may be barred as a result of
this procedure.
5.3.9.2 Initiation
The UE initiates the procedure when upper layers request the release of the RRC connection as specified in TS 24.501
[23]. The UE shall not initiate the procedure for power saving purposes.
The UE shall:
1> if the upper layers indicate barring of the PCell:
2> treat the PCell used prior to entering RRC_IDLE as barred according to TS 38.304 [20];
1> perform the actions upon going to RRC_IDLE as specified in 5.3.11, with release cause 'other'.
5.3.10 Radio link failure related actions

5.3.10.1 Detection of physical layer problems in RRC_CONNECTED
The UE shall:
1> if dapsConfig is configured for any DRB, upon receiving N310 consecutive "out-of-sync" indications for the
source from lower layers while T304 is running:
2> start timer T310 for the source.
1> upon receiving N310 consecutive "out-of-sync" indications for the SpCell from lower layers while neither T300,
T301, T304, T311 nor T319 are running:
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2> start timer T310 for the corresponding SpCell.
Editor's note: TBC on how/whether to capture stop RLM in source after RACH successful to target PCell.
Editor's note: FFS, check whether "source" is suitable for all DAPS related changes, or "source SpCell" should be
used in some places, e.g. the timer T310.
5.3.10.2 Recovery of physical layer problems

Upon receiving N311 consecutive "in-sync" indications for the SpCell from lower layers while T310 is running, the UE
shall:
1> stop timer T310 for the corresponding SpCell.
1> stop timer T312 for the corresponding SpCell, if running.
NOTE 1: In this case, the UE maintains the RRC connection without explicit signalling, i.e. the UE maintains the
entire radio resource configuration.
NOTE 2: Periods in time where neither "in-sync" nor "out-of-sync" is reported by L1 do not affect the evaluation of
the number of consecutive "in-sync" or "out-of-sync" indications.
5.3.10.3 Detection of radio link failure

The UE shall:
2> upon T310 expiry in source; or
2> upon random access problem indication from source MCG MAC; or
2> upon indication from source MCG RLC that the maximum number of retransmissions has been reached:
3> consider radio link failure to be detected for the source MCG i.e. source RLF;
4> suspend all DRBs in the source;
4> release the source connection.
1> else:
2> upon T310 expiry in PCell; or
2> upon T312 expiry in PCell; or
2> upon random access problem indication from MCG MAC while neither T300, T301, T304, T311 nor T319
are running; or
2> upon indication from MCG RLC that the maximum number of retransmissions has been reached; or
2> if connected as an IAB-node, upon BH RLF indication received on BAP entity from the MCG; or
2> upon indication of consistent uplink LBT failures from MCG MAC:
3> if the indication is from MCG RLC and CA duplication is configured and activated, and for the
corresponding logical channel allowedServingCells only includes SCell(s):
4> initiate the failure information procedure as specified in 5.7.5 to report RLC failure.
3> else:
4> consider radio link failure to be detected for the MCG i.e. RLF;
4> discard any segments of segmented RRC messages received;
4> store the following radio link failure information in the VarRLF-Report by setting its fields as follows:
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5> clear the information included in VarRLF-Report, if any;
5> set the plmn-IdentityList to include the list of EPLMNs stored by the UE (i.e. includes the
RPLMN);
5> set the measResultLastServCell to include the RSRP, RSRQ and the available SINR, of the source
PCell based on the available SSB and CSI-RS measurements collected up to the moment the UE
detected radio link failure;
5> set the ssbRLMConfigBitmap and/or csi-rsRLMConfigBitmap in measResultLastServCell to

include the radio link monitoring configuration of the source PCell;
5> for each of the configured NR frequencies in which measurements are available:
6> if the SS/PBCH block-based measurement quantities are available:
7> set the measResultListNR in measResultNeighCells to include all the available

measurement quantities of the best measured cells, other than the source PCell, ordered
such that the cell with highest SS/PBCH block RSRP is listed first if SS/PBCH block RSRP
measurement results are available, otherwise the cell with highest SS/PBCH block RSRQ is
listed first if SS/PBCH block RSRQ measurement results are available, otherwise the cell
with highest SS/PBCH block SINR is listed first, based on the available SS/PBCH block
based measurements collected up to the moment the UE detected radio link failure;
6> if the CSI-RS based measurement quantities are available:
quantities of the best measured cells, other than the source PCell, ordered such that the cell
with highest CSI-RS RSRP is listed first if CSI-RS RSRP measurement results are
available, otherwise the cell with highest CSI-RS RSRQ is listed first if CSI-RS RSRQ
measurement results are available, otherwise the cell with highest CSI-RS SINR is listed
first, based on the available CSI-RS based measurements collected up to the moment the
UE detected radio link failure;
5> for each of the configured EUTRA frequencies in which measurements are available:
6> set the measResultListEUTRA in measResultNeighCells to include the best measured cells
ordered such that the cell with highest RSRP is listed first if RSRP measurement results are
available, otherwise the cell with highest RSRQ is listed first, and based on measurements
collected up to the moment the UE detected radio link failure;
NOTE: The measured quantities are filtered by the L3 filter as configured in the mobility measurement
5> if detailed location information is available, set the content of locationInfo as follows:
6> if available, set the bt-LocationInfo in locationInfo to include the Bluetooth measurement
results, in order of decreasing RSSI for Bluetooth beacons;
6> if available, set the wlan-LocationInfo in locationInfo to include the WLAN measurement
results, in order of decreasing RSSI for WLAN APs;
6> if available, set the sensor-LocationInfo in locationInfo to include the sensor measurement
results;
5> set the failedPCellId to the global cell identity and the tracking area code, if available, and
otherwise to the physical cell identity and carrier frequency of the PCell where radio link failure is
detected;
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5> if an RRCReconfiguration message including the reconfigurationWithSync was received before the
connection failure:
6> if the last RRCReconfiguration message including the reconfigurationWithSync concerned an

intra NR handover:
7> include the previousPCellId and set it to the global cell identity and the tracking area code
of the PCell where the last RRCReconfiguration message including
reconfigurationWithSync was received;
7> set the timeConnFailure to the elapsed time since reception of the last RRCReconfiguration
message including the reconfigurationWithSync;
5> set the connectionFailureType to rlf;
5> set the c-RNTI to the C-RNTI used in the PCell;
5> set the rlf-Cause to the trigger for detecting radio link failure;
5> if the rlf-Cause is set to randomAccessProblem or beamFailureRecoveryFailure:
6> set the absoluteFrequencyPointA to indicate the absolute frequency of the reference resource
block associated to the random-access resources;
6> set the locationAndBandwidth and subcarrierSpacing associated to the UL BWP of the
random-access resources;
6> set the msg1-FrequencyStart, msg1-FDM and msg1-SubcarrierSpacing associated to the

random-access resources;
6> set the parameters associated to individual random-access attempt in the chronological order of
attmepts in the perRAInfoList as follows:
7> if the random-access resource used is associated to a SS/PBCH block, set the associated
random-access parameters for the successive random-access attempts associated to the
same SS/PBCH block for one or more radom-access attempts as follows:
8> set the ssb-Index to include the SS/PBCH block index associated to the used random-
access resource;
8> set the numberOfPreamblesSentOnSSB to indicate the number of successive random

access attempts associated to the SS/PBCH block;
8> for each random-access attempt performed on the random-access resource, include the
following parameters in the chronological order of the random-access attempt:
9> if contention resolution was not successful as specified in TS 38.321 [6] for the
transmitted preamble:
10> set the contentionDetected to true;
9> else:
10> set the contentionDetected to false;
9> if the SS/PBCH block RSRP of the SS/PBCH block corresponding to the random-
access resource used in the random-access attempt is above rsrp-ThresholdSSB:
10> set the dlRSRPAboveThreshold to true;
9> else:
10> set the dlRSRPAboveThreshold to false;
7> else if the random-access resource used is associated to a CSI-RS, set the associated
random-access parameters for the successive random-access attempts associated to the
same CSI-RS for one or more radom-access attempts as follows:
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8> set the csi-RS-Index to include the CSI-RS index associated to the used random-access
resource;
8> set the numberOfPreamblesSentOnCSI-RS to indicate the number of successive

random-access attempts associated to the CSI-RS;
8> for each random-access attempt performed on the random-access resource, include the
following parameters in the chronological order of the random-access attempt:
9> if contention resolution was not successful as specified in TS 38.321 [6] for the
transmitted preamble:
10> set the contentionDetected to true;
9> else:
10> set the contentionDetected to false;
9> if the CSI-RS RSRP of the CSI-RS corresponding to the random-access resource
used in the random-access attempt is above rsrp-ThresholdCSI-RS:
10> set the dlRSRPAboveThreshold to true;
9> else:
10> set the dlRSRPAboveThreshold to false;
4> if AS security has not been activated:
5> perform the actions upon going to RRC_IDLE as specified in 5.3.11, with release cause 'other';-
4> else if AS security has been activated but SRB2 and at least one DRB have not been setup:
Editor's note: FFS if the check for SRB2 activation and the setup of one DRB is applicable to IAB
nodes.
4> else:
5> if T316 is configured; and
5> if SCG transmission is not suspended; and
5> if PSCell change is not ongoing (i.e. timer T304 for the NR PSCell is not running in case of NR-
DC or timer T307 of the E-UTRA PSCell is not running as specified in TS 36.331 [10], clause
5.3.10.10, in NE-DC):
6> initiate the MCG failure information procedure as specified in 5.7.3b to report MCG radio link
failure.
5> else:
6> initiate the connection re-establishment procedure as specified in 5.3.7.
The UE may discard the radio link failure information, i.e. release the UE variable VarRLF-Report, 48 hours after the
radio link failure is detected.
The UE shall:
1> upon T310 expiry in PSCell; or
1> upon T312 expiry in PSCell; or
1> upon random access problem indication from SCG MAC; or
1> upon indication from SCG RLC that the maximum number of retransmissions has been reached; or
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1> if connected as an IAB-node, upon BH RLF failure indication received on BAP entity from the SCG;
1> upon indication of consistent uplink LBT failures from SCG MAC:
2> if the indication is from SCG RLC and CA duplication is configured and activated; and for the corresponding
logical channel allowedServingCells only includes SCell(s):
3> initiate the failure information procedure as specified in 5.7.5 to report RLC failure.
2> else if MCG transmission is not suspended:
3> consider radio link failure to be detected for the SCG, i.e. SCG RLF;
3> initiate the SCG failure information procedure as specified in 5.7.3 to report SCG radio link failure.
2> else:
3> if the UE is in NR-DC:
4> initiate the connection re-establishment procedure as specified in 5.3.7;
3> else (the UE is in (NG)EN-DC):
4> initiate the connection re-establishment procedure as specified in TS 36.331 [10], clause 5.3.7;
5.3.11 UE actions upon going to RRC_IDLE

The UE shall:
1> reset MAC;
1> set the variable pendingRNA-Update to false, if that is set to true;
1> if going to RRC_IDLE was triggered by reception of the RRCRelease message including a waitTime:
3> stop timer T302;
2> start timer T302 with the value set to the waitTime;
2> inform upper layers that access barring is applicable for all access categories except categories '0' and '2'.
1> else:
3> stop timer T302;
1> if the UE is leaving RRC_INACTIVE:
2> if going to RRC_IDLE was not triggered by reception of the RRCRelease message:
3> if stored, discard the cell reselection priority information provided by the cellReselectionPriorities;
3> stop the timer T320, if running;
1> stop all timers that are running except T302, T320, T325, and T331;
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1> release the suspendConfig, if configured;
3> remove the entry with the matching reportConfigId from the reportConfigList within the VarMeasConfig;
condTriggerConfig:
3> remove the entry with the matching measObjectId from the measObjectList within the VarMeasConfig;
1> discard the KgNB key, the S-KgNB key, the S-KeNB key, the KRRCenc key, the KRRCint key, the KUPint key and the
KUPenc key, if any;
1> release all radio resources, including release of the RLC entity, the BAP entity, the MAC configuration and the
associated PDCP entity and SDAP for all established RBs;
1> indicate the release of the RRC connection to upper layers together with the release cause;
1> except if going to RRC_IDLE was triggered by inter-RAT cell reselection while the UE is in RRC_INACTIVE
or RRC_IDLE or when selecting an inter-RAT cell while T311 was running:
2> enter RRC_IDLE and perform cell selection as specified in TS 38.304 [20];
1> if going to RRC_IDLE was triggered by inter-RAT cell reselection while the UE is in RRC_INACTIVE or
RRC_IDLE:
3> stop timer T331;
5.3.12 UE actions upon PUCCH/SRS release request

Upon receiving a PUCCH release request from lower layers, for all bandwidth parts of an indicated serving cell the UE
shall:
1> release PUCCH-CSI-Resources configured in CSI-ReportConfig;
1> release SchedulingRequestResourceConfig instances configured in PUCCH-Config.
Upon receiving an SRS release request from lower layers, for all bandwidth parts of an indicated serving cell the UE
shall:
1> release SRS-Resource instances configured in SRS-Config.

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5.3.13 RRC connection resume

5.3.13.1 General
UE Network
RRCResumeRequest/RRCResumeRequest1
RRCResume
RRCResumeComplete
Figure 5.3.13.1-1: RRC connection resume, successful
UE Network
RRCSetup
RRCSetupComplete
http://msc-generator.sourceforge.net v6.3.5
Figure 5.3.13.1-2: RRC connection resume fallback to RRC connection establishment, successful
UE Network
RRCRelease
Figure 5.3.13.1-3: RRC connection resume followed by network release, successful
UE Network
RRCRelease with suspend configuration
Figure 5.3.13.1-4: RRC connection resume followed by network suspend, successful
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UE Network
RRCReject
Figure 5.3.13.1-5: RRC connection resume, network reject
The purpose of this procedure is to resume a suspended RRC connection, including resuming SRB(s) and DRB(s) or
perform an RNA update.
5.3.13.1a Conditions for resuming RRC Connection for NR sidelink communication

For NR sidelink communication an RRC connection is resumed only in the following cases:
1> if configured by upper layers to transmit NR sidelink communication and related data is available for
transmission:
2> if the frequency on which the UE is configured to transmit NR sidelink communication concerns the camped
frequency; and if SIB12 is provided by the cell on which the UE camps; and if the valid version of SIB12
does not include sl-TxPoolSelectedNormal for the frequency; or
2> if the frequency on which the UE is configured to transmit NR sidelink communication is included in sl-
FreqInfoList within SIB12 provided by the cell on which the UE camps; and if the valid version of SIB12
does not include sl-TxPoolSelectedNormal for the concerned frequency;
For V2X sidelink communication an RRC connection resume is initiated only when the conditions specified for V2X
sidelink communication in subclause 5.3.3.1a of TS 36.331 [10] are met.
NOTE: Upper layers initiate an RRC connection resume. The interaction with NAS is left to UE implementation.
5.3.13.2 Initiation
The UE initiates the procedure when upper layers or AS (when responding to RAN paging or upon triggering RNA
updates while the UE is in RRC_INACTIVE) requests the resume of a suspended RRC connection.
The UE shall ensure having valid and up to date essential system information as specified in clause 5.2.2.2 before
initiating this procedure.
1> if the resumption of the RRC connection is triggered by response to NG-RAN paging:
2> select '0' as the Access Category;
2> perform the unified access control procedure as specified in 5.3.14 using the selected Access Category and
one or more Access Identities provided by upper layers;
1> else if the resumption of the RRC connection is triggered by upper layers:
2> if the upper layers provide an Access Category and one or more Access Identities:
3> perform the unified access control procedure as specified in 5.3.14 using the Access Category and Access
Identities provided by upper layers;
2> set the resumeCause in accordance with the information received from upper layers;
1> else if the resumption of the RRC connection is triggered due to an RNA update as specified in 5.3.13.8:
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2> if an emergency service is ongoing:
NOTE: How the RRC layer in the UE is aware of an ongoing emergency service is up to UE implementation.
3> set the resumeCause to emergency;
2> else:
2> perform the unified access control procedure as specified in 5.3.14 using the selected Access Category and
one or more Access Identities to be applied as specified in TS 24.501 [23];
3> if the access attempt is barred:
4> set the variable pendingRNA-Update to true;
1> if the UE is in NE-DC or NR-DC:
2> if the UE does not support maintaining SCG configuration upon connection resumption:
3> release the MR-DC related configurations (i.e., as specified in 5.3.5.10) from the UE Inactive AS context,
if stored;
1> if the UE does not support maintaining the MCG SCell configurations upon connection resumption:2>
release the MCG SCell(s) from the UE Inactive AS context, if stored;
1> apply the default L1 parameter values as specified in corresponding physical layer specifications, except for the
1> apply the default SRB1 configuration as specified in 9.2.1;
1> release delayBudgetReportingConfig from the UE Inactive AS context, if stored;
1> release overheatingAssistanceConfig from the UE Inactive AS context, if stored;
1> release idc-AssistanceConfig from the UE Inactive AS context, if stored;
1> release drx-PreferenceConfig from the UE Inactive AS context, if stored;
1> stop timer T346a, if running;
1> release maxBW-PreferenceConfig from the UE Inactive AS context, if stored;
1> stop timer T346b, if running;
1> release maxCC-PreferenceConfig from the UE Inactive AS context, if stored;
1> stop timer T346c, if running;
1> release maxMIMO-LayerPreferenceConfig from the UE Inactive AS context, if stored;
1> stop timer T346d, if running;
1> release minSchedulingOffsetPreferenceConfig from the UE Inactive AS context, if stored;
1> stop timer T346e, if running;
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1> stop timer T346f, if running;
1> set the variable pendingRNA-Update to false;
1> initiate transmission of the RRCResumeRequest message or RRCResumeRequest1 in accordance with 5.3.13.3.
5.3.13.3 Actions related to transmission of RRCResumeRequest or

RRCResumeRequest1 message
The UE shall set the contents of RRCResumeRequest or RRCResumeRequest1 message as follows:
1> if field useFullResumeID is signalled in SIB1:
2> select RRCResumeRequest1 as the message to use;
2> set the resumeIdentity to the stored fullI-RNTI value;
1> else:
2> select RRCResumeRequest as the message to use;
2> set the resumeIdentity to the stored shortI-RNTI value;
1> restore the RRC configuration, RoHC state, the stored QoS flow to DRB mapping rules and the KgNB and KRRCint
keys from the stored UE Inactive AS context except for the following:
- masterCellGroup;
- mrdc-SecondaryCellGroup, if stored; and
- pdcp-Config;
1> set the resumeMAC-I to the 16 least significant bits of the MAC-I calculated:
2> over the ASN.1 encoded as per clause 8 (i.e., a multiple of 8 bits) VarResumeMAC-Input;
2> with the KRRCint key in the UE Inactive AS Context and the previously configured integrity protection
algorithm; and
2> with all input bits for COUNT, BEARER and DIRECTION set to binary ones;
1> derive the KgNB key based on the current KgNB key or the NH, using the stored nextHopChainingCount value, as
1> derive the KRRCenc key, the KRRCint key, the KUPint key and the KUPenc key;
1> configure lower layers to apply integrity protection for all radio bearers except SRB0 using the configured
algorithm and the KRRCint key and KUPint key derived in this subclause immediately, i.e., integrity protection shall
be applied to all subsequent messages received and sent by the UE;
NOTE 1: Only DRBs with previously configured UP integrity protection shall resume integrity protection.
1> configure lower layers to apply ciphering for all radio bearers except SRB0 and to apply the configured
ciphering algorithm, the KRRCenc key and the KUPenc key derived in this subclause, i.e. the ciphering configuration
shall be applied to all subsequent messages received and sent by the UE;
1> re-establish PDCP entities for SRB1;
1> resume SRB1;
1> submit the selected message RRCResumeRequest or RRCResumeRequest1 for transmission to lower layers.
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NOTE 2: Only DRBs with previously configured UP ciphering shall resume ciphering.
If lower layers indicate an integrity check failure while T319 is running, perform actions specified in 5.3.13.5.
The UE shall continue cell re-selection related measurements as well as cell re-selection evaluation. If the conditions for
cell re-selection are fulfilled, the UE shall perform cell re-selection as specified in 5.3.13.6.
5.3.13.4 Reception of the RRCResume by the UE

The UE shall:
1> stop timer T319;
2> stop timer T331;
1> if the RRCResume includes the fullConfig:
2> perform the full configuration procedure as specified in 5.3.5.11;
1> else:
2> if the RRCResume does not include the restoreMCG-SCells:
3> release the MCG SCell(s) from the UE Inactive AS context, if stored;
2> if the RRCResume does not include the restoreSCG:
3> if the UE is in NE-DC or NR-DC:
4> release the MR-DC related configurations (i.e., as specified in 5.3.5.10) from the UE Inactive AS
context, if stored;
2> restore the masterCellGroup, mrdc-SecondaryCellGroup, if stored, and pdcp-Config from the UE Inactive
AS context;
2> configure lower layers to consider the restored MCG and SCG SCell(s) (if any) to be in deactivated state;
1> discard the UE Inactive AS context;
1> release the suspendConfig except the ran-NotificationAreaInfo;
1> if the RRCResume includes the masterCellGroup:
2> perform the cell group configuration for the received masterCellGroup according to 5.3.5.5;
1> if the RRCResume includes the mrdc-SecondaryCellGroup:
2> if the received mrdc-SecondaryCellGroup is set to nr-SCG:
3> perform the RRC reconfiguration according to 5.3.5.3 for the RRCReconfiguration message included in
nr-SCG;
2> if the received mrdc-SecondaryCellGroup is set to eutra-SCG:
3> perform the RRC connection reconfiguration as specified in TS 36.331 [10], clause 5.3.5.3 for the
RRCConnectionReconfiguration message included in eutra-SCG;
1> if the RRCResume includes the radioBearerConfig:
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2> perform security key update procedure as specified in 5.3.5.7;
1> if the RRCResume message includes the radioBearerConfig2:
1> resume SRB2, SRB3 (if configured), and all DRBs;
1> if stored, discard the cell reselection priority information provided by the cellReselectionPriorities or inherited
from another RAT;
1> if the RRCResume message includes the measConfig:
2> perform the measurement configuration procedure as specified in 5.5.2;
1> resume measurements if suspended;
2> stop timer T302;
1> enter RRC_CONNECTED;
1> indicate to upper layers that the suspended RRC connection has been resumed;
1> stop the cell re-selection procedure;
1> set the content of the of RRCResumeComplete message as follows:
2> if the upper layer provides NAS PDU, set the dedicatedNAS-Message to include the information received
from upper layers;
2> if the upper layer provides a PLMN, set the selectedPLMN-Identity to PLMN selected by upper layers (TS
24.501 [23]) from the PLMN(s) included in the plmn-IdentityList in SIB1;
2> if the masterCellGroup contains the reportUplinkTxDirectCurrent:
3> include the uplinkTxDirectCurrentList for each MCG serving cell with UL;
3> include uplinkDirectCurrentBWP-SUL for each MCG serving cell configured with SUL carrier, if any,
2> if the UE has idle/inactive measurement information concerning cells other than the PCell available in
VarMeasIdleReport:
3> if the idleModeMeasurementReq is included in the RRCResume message:
Editor's note: FFS if the idleModeMeasuremnetReq indicates all results (EUTRA and NR), or can request only NR
results. The procedure below assumes the former.
4> set the measResultIdleEUTRA in the RRCResumeComplete message to the value of

measReportIdleEUTRA in the VarMeasIdleReport, if available;
4> set the measResultIdleNR in the RRCResumeComplete message to the value of measReportIdleNR in
the VarMeasIdleReport, if measurement information concerning cells other than the PCell is
available;
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4> discard the VarMeasIdleReport upon successful delivery of the RRCResumeComplete message is
confirmed by lower layers;
3> else if the SIB1 contains idleModeMeasurements:
4> include the idleMeasAvailable;
2> if the RRCResume message includes the mrdc-SecondaryCellGroupConfig with mrdc-SecondaryCellGroup

set to eutra-SCG:
3> include in the eutra-SCG-Response the E-UTRA RRCConnectionReconfigurationComplete message in

accordance with TS 36.331 [10] clause 5.3.5.3;
2> if the RRCResume message includes the mrdc-SecondaryCellGroupConfig with mrdc-SecondaryCellGroup

set to nr-SCG:
3> include in the nr-SCG-Response the SCG RRCReconfigurationComplete message;
3> include the logMeasAvailable in the RRCResumeComplete message;
3> include the logMeasAvailableBT in the RRCResumeComplete message;
3> include the logMeasAvailableWLAN in the RRCResumeComplete message;
3> include connEstFailInfoAvailable in the RRCResumeComplete message;
3> include rlf-InfoAvailable in the RRCResumeComplete message;
3> include rlf-InfoAvailable in the RRCResumeComplete message;
2> if the UE supports storage of mobility history information and the UE has mobility history information
available in VarMobilityHistoryReport:
3> include the mobilityHistoryAvail in the RRCResumeComplete message;
2> include the mobilityState in the RRCResumeComplete message and set it to the mobility state (as specified in
TS 38.304 [20]) of the UE just prior to entering RRC_CONNECTED state;
1> submit the RRCResumeComplete message to lower layers for transmission;
5.3.13.5 T319 expiry or Integrity check failure from lower layers while T319 is running
The UE shall:
1> if timer T319 expires or upon receiving Integrity check failure indication from lower layers while T319 is
running:
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2> clear the content included in VarConnEstFailReport except for the numberOfConnFail, if any;
2> if the UE has connection resume failure informaton available in VarConnEstFailReport and if the RPLMN is
not equal to plmn-identity stored in VarConnEstFailReport:
3> reset the numberOfConnFail to 0;
2> store the following connection resume failure information in the VarConnEstFailReport by setting its fields
as follows:
3> set the plmn-Identity to the PLMN selected by upper layers (see TS 23.122 [54], TS 24.501 [23]) from the
PLMN(s) included in the plmn-IdentityList in SIB1;
3> set the measResultFailedCell to include the global cell identity, physical cell id, the RSRP, and RSRQ, of
the failed cell based on the available SSB measurements collected up to the moment the UE detected
connection establishment failure;
selection, to include neighbouring cell measurements for at most the following number of neighbouring
NOTE: The UE includes the latest results of the available measurements as used for cell reselection evaluation,
which are performed in accordance with the performance requirements as specified in TS 38.133 [14].
3> if numberOfConnFail is smaller than 7:
4> increment the numberOfConnFail by 1;
2> perform the actions upon going to RRC_IDLE as specified in 5.3.11 with release cause 'RRC Resume
failure'.
The UE may discard the connection resume failure information, i.e. release the UE variable VarConnEsFailReport, 48
hours after the last connection resume failure is detected.
RRC_INACTIVE)
The UE shall:
1> if cell reselection occurs while T319 or T302 is running:
2> perform the actions upon going to RRC_IDLE as specified in 5.3.11 with release cause 'RRC Resume
failure';
1> else if cell selection or reselection occurs while T390 is running:
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The UE shall:
1> perform the RRC connection setup procedure as specified in 5.3.3.4.
5.3.13.8 RNA update

In RRC_INACTIVE state, the UE shall:
1> if T380 expires; or
1> if RNA Update is triggered at reception of SIB1, as specified in 5.2.2.4.2:
2> initiate RRC connection resume procedure in 5.3.13.2 with resumeCause set to rna-Update;
1> if barring is alleviated for Access Category '8' or Access Category '2', as specified in 5.3.14.4:
2> if upper layers do not request RRC the resumption of an RRC connection, and
2> if the variable pendingRNA-Update is set to true:
3> initiate RRC connection resume procedure in 5.3.13.2 with resumeCause value set to rna-Update.
If the UE in RRC_INACTIVE state fails to find a suitable cell and camps on the acceptable cell to obtain limited
service as defined in TS 38.304 [20], the UE shall:
1> perform the actions upon going to RRC_IDLE as specified in 5.3.11 with release cause 'other'.
NOTE: It is left to UE implementation how to behave when T380 expires while the UE is camped neither on a
suitable nor on an acceptable cell.
5.3.13.9 Reception of the RRCRelease by the UE

The UE shall:
1> perform the actions as specified in 5.3.8.

The UE shall:
1> perform the actions as specified in 5.3.15.
5.3.13.11 Inability to comply with RRCResume

The UE shall:
1> if the UE is unable to comply with (part of) the configuration included in the RRCResume message;
2> perform the actions upon going to RRC_IDLE as specified in 5.3.11 with release cause ′RRC Resume
failure′.
NOTE 1: The UE may apply above failure handling also in case the RRCResume message causes a protocol error
for which the generic error handling as defined in 10 specifies that the UE shall ignore the message.
NOTE 2: If the UE is unable to comply with part of the configuration, it does not apply any part of the
configuration, i.e. there is no partial success/failure.
5.3.13.12 Inter RAT cell reselection

Upon reselecting to an inter-RAT cell, the UE shall:
1> perform the actions upon going to RRC_IDLE as specified in 5.3.11, with release cause 'other'.
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5.3.14 Unified Access Control

5.3.14.1 General
The purpose of this procedure is to perform access barring check for an access attempt associated with a given Access
Category and one or more Access Identities upon request from upper layers according to TS 24.501 [23] or the RRC
layer.
After a PCell change in RRC_CONNECTED the UE shall defer access barring checks until it has obtained SIB1 (as
specified in 5.2.2.2) from the target cell.
5.3.14.2 Initiation
1> if timer T390 is running for the Access Category:
2> consider the access attempt as barred;
1> else if timer T302 is running and the Access Category is neither '2' nor '0':
1> else:
2> if the Access Category is '0':
3> consider the access attempt as allowed;
2> else:
3> if SIB1 includes uac-BarringPerPLMN-List and the uac-BarringPerPLMN-List contains an UAC-

BarringPerPLMN entry with the plmn-IdentityIndex corresponding to the PLMN or SNPN selected by
upper layers (see TS 24.501 [23]):
4> select the UAC-BarringPerPLMN entry with the plmn-IdentityIndex corresponding to the PLMN or to
the SNPN selected by upper layers;
4> in the remainder of this procedure, use the selected UAC-BarringPerPLMN entry (i.e. presence or
absence of access barring parameters in this entry) irrespective of the uac-BarringForCommon
included in SIB1;
3> else if SIB1 includes uac-BarringForCommon:
4> in the remainder of this procedure use the uac-BarringForCommon (i.e. presence or absence of these
parameters) included in SIB1;
3> else:
3> if uac-BarringForCommon is applicable or the uac-ACBarringListType indicates that uac-

ExplicitACBarringList is used:
4> if the corresponding UAC-BarringPerCatList contains a UAC-BarringPerCat entry corresponding to

the Access Category:
5> select the UAC-BarringPerCat entry;
5> if the uac-BarringInfoSetList contains a UAC-BarringInfoSet entry corresponding to the selected

uac-barringInfoSetIndex in the UAC-BarringPerCat:
6> select the UAC-BarringInfoSet entry;
6> perform access barring check for the Access Category as specified in 5.3.14.5, using the
selected UAC-BarringInfoSet as "UAC barring parameter";
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5> else:
4> else:
3> else if the uac-ACBarringListType indicates that uac-ImplicitACBarringList is used:
4> select the uac-BarringInfoSetIndex corresponding to the Access Category in the uac-
ImplicitACBarringList;
4> if the uac-BarringInfoSetList contains the UAC-BarringInfoSet entry corresponding to the selected
uac-BarringInfoSetIndex:
5> select the UAC-BarringInfoSet entry;
5> perform access barring check for the Access Category as specified in 5.3.14.5, using the selected
UAC-BarringInfoSet as "UAC barring parameter";
4> else:
3> else:
1> if the access barring check was requested by upper layers:
2> if the access attempt is considered as barred:
3> if timer T302 is running:
4> if timer T390 is running for Access Category '2':
5> inform the upper layer that access barring is applicable for all access categories except categories
'0', upon which the procedure ends;
4> else
5> inform the upper layer that access barring is applicable for all access categories except categories
'0' and '2', upon which the procedure ends;
3> else:
4> inform upper layers that the access attempt for the Access Category is barred, upon which the
procedure ends;
2> else:
3> inform upper layers that the access attempt for the Access Category is allowed, upon which the procedure
ends;
1> else:
5.3.14.3 Void
5.3.14.4 T302, T390 expiry or stop (Barring alleviation)
The UE shall:
1> if timer T302 expires or is stopped:
2> for each Access Category for which T390 is not running:
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3> consider the barring for this Access Category to be alleviated:
1> else if timer T390 corresponding to an Access Category other than '2' expires or is stopped, and if timer T302 is
not running:
2> consider the barring for this Access Category to be alleviated;
1> else if timer T390 corresponding to the Access Category '2' expires or is stopped:
2> consider the barring for this Access Category to be alleviated;
1> when barring for an Access Category is considered being alleviated:
2> if the Access Category was informed to upper layers as barred:
3> inform upper layers about barring alleviation for the Access Category.
2> if barring is alleviated for Access Category '8':
3> perform actions specified in 5.3.13.8;
5.3.14.5 Access barring check

The UE shall:
1> if one or more Access Identities are indicated according to TS 24.501 [23], and
1> if for at least one of these Access Identities the corresponding bit in the uac-BarringForAccessIdentity contained
in "UAC barring parameter" is set to zero:
1> else:
2> draw a random number 'rand' uniformly distributed in the range: 0 ≤ rand < 1;
2> if 'rand' is lower than the value indicated by uac-BarringFactor included in "UAC barring parameter":
2> else:
1> if the access attempt is considered as barred:
2> draw a random number 'rand' that is uniformly distributed in the range 0 ≤ rand < 1;
2> start timer T390 for the Access Category with the timer value calculated as follows, using the uac-
BarringTime included in "AC barring parameter":
T390 = (0.7+ 0.6 * rand) * uac-BarringTime.
5.3.15 RRC connection reject

5.3.15.1 Initiation
The UE initiates the procedure upon the reception of RRCReject when the UE tries to establish or resume an RRC
connection.

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1> reset MAC and release the default MAC Cell Group configuration;
1> if waitTime is configured in the RRCReject:
2> start timer T302, with the timer value set to the waitTime;
1> if RRCReject is received in response to a request from upper layers:
2> inform the upper layer that access barring is applicable for all access categories except categories '0' and '2';
1> if RRCReject is received in response to an RRCSetupRequest:
2> inform upper layers about the failure to setup the RRC connection, upon which the procedure ends;
1> else if RRCReject is received in response to an RRCResumeRequest or an RRCResumeRequest1:
2> if resume is triggered by upper layers:
3> inform upper layers about the failure to resume the RRC connection;
2> if resume is triggered due to an RNA update:
3> set the variable pendingRNA-Update to true;
2> discard the current KgNB key, the KRRCenc key, the KRRCint key, the KUPint key and the KUPenc key derived in
accordance with 5.3.13.3;
2> suspend SRB1, upon which the procedure ends;
The RRC_INACTIVE UE shall continue to monitor paging while the timer T302 is running.
NOTE: If configured, the UE continues to perform idle/inactive measurements while the timer T331 is running.
5.4 Inter-RAT mobility

5.4.1 Introduction
Network controlled inter-RAT mobility between NR and E-UTRA is supported, where E-UTRA can be connected to
either EPC or 5GC.
5.4.2 Handover to NR
5.4.2.1 General
UE Network
RRCReconfiguration (sent via other RAT)
RRCReconfigurationComplete
Figure 5.4.2.1-1: Handover to NR, successful
The purpose of this procedure is to, under the control of the network, transfer a connection between the UE and another
Radio Access Network (e.g. E-UTRAN) to NR.
The handover to NR procedure applies when SRBs, possibly in combination with DRBs, are established in another
RAT. Handover from E-UTRA to NR applies only after integrity has been activated in E-UTRA.
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5.4.2.2 Initiation
The RAN using another RAT initiates the handover to NR procedure, in accordance with the specifications applicable
for the other RAT, by sending the RRCReconfiguration message via the radio access technology from which the inter-
RAT handover is performed.
The network applies the procedure as follows:
- to activate ciphering, possibly using NULL algorithm, if not yet activated in the other RAT;
- to re-establish SRBs and one or more DRBs;
5.4.2.3 Reception of the RRCReconfiguration by the UE

The UE shall:
1> perform RRC reconfiguration procedure as specified in 5.3.5;
NOTE: If the UE is connected to 5GC of the source E-UTRA cell, the delta configuration for PDCP and SDAP
can be used for intra-system inter-RAT handover. For other cases, source RAT configuration is not
considered when the UE applies the reconfiguration message of target RAT.
5.4.3 Mobility from NR

5.4.3.1 General
UE Network
MobilityFromNRCommand
Figure 5.4.3.1-1: Mobility from NR, successful
UE Network
MobilityFromNRCommand
RRC connection re-establishment
Figure 5.4.3.1-2: Mobility from NR, failure
The purpose of this procedure is to move a UE in RRC_CONNECTED to a cell using other RAT, e.g. E-UTRA,
UTRA-FDD. The mobility from NR procedure covers the following type of mobility:
- handover, i.e. the MobilityFromNRCommand message includes radio resources that have been allocated for the
UE in the target cell;
5.4.3.2 Initiation
The network initiates the mobility from NR procedure to a UE in RRC_CONNECTED, possibly in response to a
MeasurementReport message, by sending a MobilityFromNRCommand message. The network applies the procedure as
follows:
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- the procedure is initiated only when AS security has been activated, and SRB2 with at least one DRB are setup
and not suspended.
5.4.3.3 Reception of the MobilityFromNRCommand by the UE

The UE shall:
1> if the targetRAT-Type is set to eutra:
2> consider inter-RAT mobility as initiated towards E-UTRA;
2> forward the nas-SecurityParamFromNR to the upper layers, if included;
1> else if the targetRAT-Type is set to utra-fdd:
2> consider inter-RAT mobility as initiated towards UTRA-FDD;
2> forward the nas-SecurityParamFromNR to the upper layers, if included;
1> access the target cell indicated in the inter-RAT message in accordance with the specifications of the target RAT.
5.4.3.4 Successful completion of the mobility from NR

Upon successfully completing the handover, at the source side the UE shall:
1> reset MAC;
1> stop all timers that are running;
1> release ran-NotificationAreaInfo, if stored;
1> release the AS security context including the KRRCenc key, the KRRCint key, the KUPint key and the KUPenc key, if
stored;
1> release all radio resources, including release of the RLC entity and the MAC configuration;
1> release the associated PDCP entity and SDAP entity for all established RBs;
NOTE : PDCP and SDAP configured by the source RAT prior to the handover that are reconfigured and re-used
by target RAT when delta signalling (i.e., during inter-RAT intra-system handover when fullConfig is not
present) is used, are not released as part of this procedure.
1> if the targetRAT-Type is set to eutra and the nas-SecurityParamFromNR is included:
2> indicate the release of the RRC connection to upper layers together with the release cause 'other'.
5.4.3.5 Mobility from NR failure

The UE shall:
1> if the UE does not succeed in establishing the connection to the target radio access technology:
2> if voiceFallbackIndication is included in the MobilityFromNRCommand message:
3> attempt to select an E-UTRA cell:
4> if a suitable E-UTRA cell is selected:
4> else:
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5> revert back to the configuration used in the source PCell;
2> else:
1> else if the UE is unable to comply with any part of the configuration included in the MobilityFromNRCommand
message; or
1> if there is a protocol error in the inter RAT information included in the MobilityFromNRCommand message,
causing the UE to fail the procedure according to the specifications applicable for the target RAT:
2> initiate the connection re-establishment procedure as specified in subclause 5.3.7.
5.5 Measurements
5.5.1 Introduction
The network may configure an RRC_CONNECTED UE to perform measurements. The network may configure the UE
to report them in accordance with the measurement configuration or perform conditional configuration evaluation in
accordance with the conditional configuration. The measurement configuration is provided by means of dedicated
signalling i.e. using the RRCReconfiguration or RRCResume.
The network may configure the UE to perform the following types of measurements:
- NR measurements;
- Inter-RAT measurements of E-UTRA frequencies.
- Inter-RAT measurements of UTRA-FDD frequencies.
The network may configure the UE to report the following measurement information based on SS/PBCH block(s):
- Measurement results per SS/PBCH block;
- Measurement results per cell based on SS/PBCH block(s);
- SS/PBCH block(s) indexes.
The network may configure the UE to report the following measurement information based on CSI-RS resources:
- Measurement results per CSI-RS resource;
- Measurement results per cell based on CSI-RS resource(s);
- CSI-RS resource measurement identifiers.
The network may configure the UE to perform the following types of measurements for sidelink:
- CBR measurements.
The network may configure the UE to report the following measurement information based on SRS resources:
- Measurement results per SRS resource;
- SRS resource(s) indexes.
The network may configure the UE to report the following measurement information based on CLI-RSSI resources:
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- CLI-RSSI resource(s) indexes.
The measurement configuration includes the following parameters:
1. Measurement objects: A list of objects on which the UE shall perform the measurements.
- For intra-frequency and inter-frequency measurements a measurement object indicates the frequency/time
location and subcarrier spacing of reference signals to be measured. Associated with this measurement
object, the network may configure a list of cell specific offsets, a list of 'blacklisted' cells and a list of
'whitelisted' cells. Blacklisted cells are not applicable in event evaluation or measurement reporting.
Whitelisted cells are the only ones applicable in event evaluation or measurement reporting.
- The measObjectId of the MO which corresponds to each serving cell is indicated by servingCellMO within
the serving cell configuration.
- For inter-RAT E-UTRA measurements a measurement object is a single E-UTRA carrier frequency.
Associated with this E-UTRA carrier frequency, the network can configure a list of cell specific offsets, a list
of 'blacklisted' cells and a list of 'whitelisted' cells. Blacklisted cells are not applicable in event evaluation or
measurement reporting. Whitelisted cells are the only ones applicable in event evaluation or measurement
reporting.
- For inter-RAT UTRA-FDD measurements a measurement object is a set of cells on a single UTRA-FDD
carrier frequency.
- For CBR measurement of NR sidelink communication, a measurement object is a set of transmission

resource pool(s) on a single carrier frequency for NR sidelink communication.
- For CBR measurement of V2X sidelink communication, a measurement object is a set of transmission
resource pool(s) on a carrier frequency for V2X sidelink communication.
- For CLI measurements a measurement object indicates the frequency/time location of SRS resources and/or
CLI-RSSI resources, and subcarrier spacing of SRS resources to be measured.
2. Reporting configurations: A list of reporting configurations where there can be one or multiple reporting
configurations per measurement object. Each measurement reporting configuration consists of the following:
- Reporting criterion: The criterion that triggers the UE to send a measurement report. This can either be
periodical or a single event description.
- RS type: The RS that the UE uses for beam and cell measurement results (SS/PBCH block or CSI-RS).
- Reporting format: The quantities per cell and per beam that the UE includes in the measurement report (e.g.
RSRP) and other associated information such as the maximum number of cells and the maximum number
beams per cell to report.
In case of conditional configuration triggering configuration, each configuration consists of the following:
- Execution criteria: The criteria that triggers the UE to perform conditional configuration execution.
- RS type: The RS that the UE uses for beam and cell measurement results (SS/PBCH block or CSI-RS) for
conditional configuration execution condition.
3. Measurement identities: For measurement reporting, a list of measurement identities where each measurement
identity links one measurement object with one reporting configuration. By configuring multiple measurement
identities, it is possible to link more than one measurement object to the same reporting configuration, as well as
to link more than one reporting configuration to the same measurement object. The measurement identity is also
included in the measurement report that triggered the reporting, serving as a reference to the network. For
conditional configuration triggering, one measurement identity links to exactly one conditional configuration
trigger configuration. And up to 2 measurement identities can be linked to one conditional configuration
execution condition.
4. Quantity configurations: The quantity configuration defines the measurement filtering configuration used for
all event evaluation and related reporting, and for periodical reporting of that measurement. For NR
measurements, the network may configure up to 2 quantity configurations with a reference in the NR
measurement object to the configuration that is to be used. In each configuration, different filter coefficients can
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be configured for different measurement quantities, for different RS types, and for measurements per cell and per
beam.
5. Measurement gaps: Periods that the UE may use to perform measurements.
A UE in RRC_CONNECTED maintains a measurement object list, a reporting configuration list, and a measurement
identities list according to signalling and procedures in this specification. The measurement object list possibly includes
NR measurement object(s) , CLI measurement object(s) and inter-RAT objects. Similarly, the reporting configuration
list includes NR and inter-RAT reporting configurations. Any measurement object can be linked to any reporting
configuration of the same RAT type. Some reporting configurations may not be linked to a measurement object.
Likewise, some measurement objects may not be linked to a reporting configuration.
The measurement procedures distinguish the following types of cells:
1. The NR serving cell(s) – these are the SpCell and one or more SCells.
2. Listed cells – these are cells listed within the measurement object(s).
3. Detected cells – these are cells that are not listed within the measurement object(s) but are detected by the UE on
the SSB frequency(ies) and subcarrier spacing(s) indicated by the measurement object(s).
For NR measurement object(s), the UE measures and reports on the serving cell(s), listed cells and/or detected cells. For
inter-RAT measurements object(s) of E-UTRA, the UE measures and reports on listed cells and detected cells and, for
RSSI and channel occupancy measurements, the UE measures and reports on any reception on the indicated frequency.
For inter-RAT measurements object(s) of UTRA-FDD, the UE measures and reports on listed cells. For CLI
measurement object(s), the UE measures and reports on configured CLI measurement resources (i.e. SRS resources
and/or CLI-RSSI resources).
Whenever the procedural specification, other than contained in sub-clause 5.5.2, refers to a field it concerns a field
included in the VarMeasConfig unless explicitly stated otherwise i.e. only the measurement configuration procedure
covers the direct UE action related to the received measConfig.
In NR-DC, the UE may receive two independent measConfig:
- a measConfig, associated with MCG, that is included in the RRCReconfiguration message received via SRB1;
and
- a measConfig, associated with SCG, that is included in the RRCReconfiguration message received via SRB3, or,
alternatively, included within a RRCReconfiguration message embedded in a RRCReconfiguration message
received via SRB1.
The configurations related to CBR measurments are only included in the measConfig associated with MCG.
In this case, the UE maintains two independent VarMeasConfig and VarMeasReportList, one associated with each
measConfig, and independently performs all the procedures in clause 5.5 for each measConfig and the associated
VarMeasConfig and VarMeasReportList, unless explicitly stated otherwise.
5.5.2 Measurement configuration

5.5.2.1 General
- to ensure that, whenever the UE has a measConfig associated with a CG, it includes a measObject for the SpCell
and for each NR SCell of the CG to be measured;
- to configure at most one measurement identity across all CGs using a reporting configuration with the
reportType set to reportCGI;
- to configure at most one measurement identity per CG using a reporting configuration with the ul-
DelayValueConfig;
- to ensure that, in the measConfig associated with a CG:
- for all SSB based measurements there is at most one measurement object with the same ssbFrequency;
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- an smtc1 included in any measurement object with the same ssbFrequency has the same value and that an
smtc2 included in any measurement object with the same ssbFrequency has the same value;
- to ensure that all measurement objects configured in this specification and in TS 36.331 [10] with the same
ssbFrequency have the same ssbSubcarrierSpacing;
- to ensure that, if a measurement object associated with the MCG has the same ssbFrequency as a measurement
object associated with the SCG:
- for that ssbFrequency, the measurement window according to the smtc1 configured by the MCG includes the
measurement window according to the smtc1 configured by the SCG, or vice-versa, with an accuracy of the
maximum receive timing difference specified in TS 38.133 [14].
- if both measurement objects are used for RSSI measurements, bits in measurementSlots in both objects
corresponding to the same slot are set to the same value. Also, the endSymbol is the same in both objects.
- to ensure that, if a measurement object has the same ssbFrequency as a measurement object configured in TS
36.331 [10]:
- for that ssbFrequency, the measurement window according to the smtc configured in TS 36.331 [10] includes
the measurement window according to the smtc1 configured in TS 38.331, or vice-versa, with an accuracy of
the maximum receive timing difference specified in TS 38.133 [14].
- if both measurement objects are used for RSSI measurements, bits in measurementSlots in both objects
corresponding to the same slot are set to the same value. Also, the endSymbol is the same in both objects.
- when the UE is in NE-DC, NR-DC, or NR standalone, to configure at most one measurement identity across all
CGs using a reporting configuration with the reportType set to reportSFTD;
For CSI-RS resources, the network applies the procedure as follows:
- to ensure that all CSI-RS resources configured in each measurement object have the same center frequency,
(startPRB+floor(nrofPRBs/2))
The UE shall:
1> if the received measConfig includes the measObjectToRemoveList:
2> perform the measurement object removal procedure as specified in 5.5.2.4;
1> if the received measConfig includes the measObjectToAddModList:
2> perform the measurement object addition/modification procedure as specified in 5.5.2.5;
1> if the received measConfig includes the reportConfigToRemoveList:
2> perform the reporting configuration removal procedure as specified in 5.5.2.6;
1> if the received measConfig includes the reportConfigToAddModList:
2> perform the reporting configuration addition/modification procedure as specified in 5.5.2.7;
1> if the received measConfig includes the quantityConfig:
2> perform the quantity configuration procedure as specified in 5.5.2.8;
1> if the received measConfig includes the measIdToRemoveList:
2> perform the measurement identity removal procedure as specified in 5.5.2.2;
1> if the received measConfig includes the measIdToAddModList:
2> perform the measurement identity addition/modification procedure as specified in 5.5.2.3;
1> if the received measConfig includes the measGapConfig:
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1> if the received measConfig includes the measGapSharingConfig:
2> perform the measurement gap sharing configuration procedure as specified in 5.5.2.11;
1> if the received measConfig includes the s-MeasureConfig:
2> if s-MeasureConfig is set to ssb-RSRP, set parameter ssb-RSRP of s-MeasureConfig within VarMeasConfig
to the lowest value of the RSRP ranges indicated by the received value of s-MeasureConfig;
2> else, set parameter csi-RSRP of s-MeasureConfig within VarMeasConfig to the lowest value of the RSRP
ranges indicated by the received value of s-MeasureConfig.
5.5.2.2 Measurement identity removal

The UE shall:
1> for each measId included in the received measIdToRemoveList that is part of the current UE configuration in
VarMeasConfig:
2> remove the measurement reporting entry for this measId from the VarMeasReportList, if included;
2> stop the periodical reporting timer or timer T321 or timer T322, whichever one is running, and reset the
associated information (e.g. timeToTrigger) for this measId.
NOTE: The UE does not consider the message as erroneous if the measIdToRemoveList includes any measId
value that is not part of the current UE configuration.
5.5.2.3 Measurement identity addition/modification

- configure a measId only if the corresponding measurement object, the corresponding reporting configuration and
the corresponding quantity configuration, are configured.
The UE shall:
1> for each measId included in the received measIdToAddModList:
2> if an entry with the matching measId exists in the measIdList within the VarMeasConfig:
3> replace the entry with the value received for this measId;
2> else:
3> add a new entry for this measId within the VarMeasConfig;
associated information (e.g. timeToTrigger) for this measId;
2> if the reportType is set to reportCGI in the reportConfig associated with this measId:
3> if the measObject associated with this measId concerns E-UTRA:
4> if the useAutonomousGaps is included in the reportConfig associated with this measId:
5> start timer T321 with the timer value set to [FFS] for this measId;
4> else:
5> start timer T321 with the timer value set to 1 second for this measId;
3> if the measObject associated with this measId concerns NR:
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5> else:
6> start timer T321 with the timer value set to 2 seconds for this measId;
5> else:
6> start timer T321 with the timer value set to 16 seconds for this measId.
2> if the reportType is set to reportSFTD in the reportConfigNR associated with this measId and the drx-SFTD-
NeighMeas is included:
4> start timer T322 with the timer value set to 3 seconds for this measId;
4> start timer T322 with the timer value set to 24 seconds for this measId.
5.5.2.4 Measurement object removal

The UE shall:
1> for each measObjectId included in the received measObjectToRemoveList that is part of measObjectList in
VarMeasConfig:
2> remove the entry with the matching measObjectId from the measObjectList within the VarMeasConfig;
2> remove all measId associated with this measObjectId from the measIdList within the VarMeasConfig, if any;
2> if a measId is removed from the measIdList:
3> stop the periodical reporting timer or timer T321 or timer T322, whichever is running, and reset the
NOTE: The UE does not consider the message as erroneous if the measObjectToRemoveList includes any
measObjectId value that is not part of the current UE configuration.
5.5.2.5 Measurement object addition/modification

The UE shall:
1> for each measObjectId included in the received measObjectToAddModList:
2> if an entry with the matching measObjectId exists in the measObjectList within the VarMeasConfig, for this
entry:
3> reconfigure the entry with the value received for this measObject, except for the fields
cellsToAddModList, blackCellsToAddModList, whiteCellsToAddModList, cellsToRemoveList,
blackCellsToRemoveList and whiteCellsToRemoveList;
3> if the received measObject includes the cellsToRemoveList:
4> for each physCellId included in the cellsToRemoveList:
5> remove the entry with the matching physCellId from the cellsToAddModList;
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3> if the received measObject includes the cellsToAddModList:
4> for each physCellId value included in the cellsToAddModList:
5> if an entry with the matching physCellId exists in the cellsToAddModList:
6> replace the entry with the value received for this physCellId;
5> else:
6> add a new entry for the received physCellId to the cellsToAddModList;
3> if the received measObject includes the blackCellsToRemoveList:
4> for each pci-RangeIndex included in the blackCellsToRemoveList:
5> remove the entry with the matching pci-RangeIndex from the blackCellsToAddModList;
NOTE 1: For each pci-RangeIndex included in the blackCellsToRemoveList that concerns overlapping ranges of
cells, a cell is removed from the blacklist of cells only if all PCI ranges containing it are removed.
3> if the received measObject includes the blackCellsToAddModList:
4> for each pci-RangeIndex included in the blackCellsToAddModList:
5> if an entry with the matching pci-RangeIndex is included in the blackCellsToAddModList:
6> replace the entry with the value received for this pci-RangeIndex;
5> else:
6> add a new entry for the received pci-RangeIndex to the blackCellsToAddModList;
3> if the received measObject includes the whiteCellsToRemoveList:
4> for each pci-RangeIndex included in the whiteCellsToRemoveList:
5> remove the entry with the matching pci-RangeIndex from the whiteCellsToAddModList;
NOTE2: For each pci-RangeIndex included in the whiteCellsToRemoveList that concerns overlapping ranges of
cells, a cell is removed from the whitelist of cells only if all PCI ranges containing it are removed.
3> if the received measObject includes the whiteCellsToAddModList:
4> for each pci-RangeIndex included in the whiteCellsToAddModList:
5> if an entry with the matching pci-RangeIndex is included in the whiteCellsToAddModList:
6> replace the entry with the value received for this pci-RangeIndex;
5> else:
6> add a new entry for the received pci-RangeIndex to the whiteCellsToAddModList
3> for each measId associated with this measObjectId in the measIdList within the VarMeasConfig, if any:
4> stop the periodical reporting timer or timer T321 or timer T322, whichever one is running, and reset
the associated information (e.g. timeToTrigger) for this measId;
3> if the received measObject includes the tx-PoolMeasToRemoveList (for NR sidelink communication):
4> for each transmission resource pool indicated in tx-PoolMeasToRemoveList:
5> remove the entry with the matching identity of the transmission resource pool from the tx-
PoolMeasToAddModList;
3> if the received measObject includes the tx-PoolMeasToAddModList (for NR sidelink communication):
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4> for each transmission resource pool indicated in tx-PoolMeasToAddModList:
5> if an entry with the matching identity of the transmission resource pool exists in the tx-
PoolMeasToAddModList:
6> replace the entry with the value received for this transmission resource pool;
5> else:
6> add a new entry for the received identity of the transmission resource pool to the tx-
2> else:
3> add a new entry for the received measObject to the measObjectList within VarMeasConfig.
5.5.2.6 Reporting configuration removal

The UE shall:
1> for each reportConfigId included in the received reportConfigToRemoveList that is part of the current UE
configuration in VarMeasConfig:
2> remove the entry with the matching reportConfigId from the reportConfigList within the VarMeasConfig;
2> remove all measId associated with the reportConfigId from the measIdList within the VarMeasConfig, if any;
2> if a measId is removed from the measIdList:
NOTE: The UE does not consider the message as erroneous if the reportConfigToRemoveList includes any
reportConfigId value that is not part of the current UE configuration.
5.5.2.7 Reporting configuration addition/modification

The UE shall:
1> for each reportConfigId included in the received reportConfigToAddModList:
2> if an entry with the matching reportConfigId exists in the reportConfigList within the VarMeasConfig, for
this entry:
3> reconfigure the entry with the value received for this reportConfig;
3> for each measId associated with this reportConfigId included in the measIdList within the
VarMeasConfig, if any:
4> stop the periodical reporting timer or timer T321 or timer T322, whichever one is running, and reset
the associated information (e.g. timeToTrigger) for this measId;
2> else:
3> add a new entry for the received reportConfig to the reportConfigList within the VarMeasConfig.
5.5.2.8 Quantity configuration

The UE shall:
1> for each RAT for which the received quantityConfig includes parameter(s):
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2> set the corresponding parameter(s) in quantityConfig within VarMeasConfig to the value of the received
quantityConfig parameter(s);
5.5.2.9 Measurement gap configuration

The UE shall:
1> if gapFR1 is set to setup:
2> if an FR1 measurement gap configuration is already setup, release the FR1 measurement gap configuration;
2> setup the FR1 measurement gap configuration indicated by the measGapConfig in accordance with the
received gapOffset, i.e., the first subframe of each gap occurs at an SFN and subframe meeting the following
condition:
SFN mod T = FLOOR(gapOffset/10);
subframe = gapOffset mod 10;
with T = MGRP/10 as defined in TS 38.133 [14];
2> apply the specified timing advance mgta to the gap occurrences calculated above (i.e. the UE starts the
measurement mgta ms before the gap subframe occurrences);
1> else if gapFR1 is set to release:
2> release the FR1 measurement gap configuration;
1> if gapFR2 is set to setup:
2> if an FR2 measurement gap configuration is already setup, release the FR2 measurement gap configuration;
2> setup the FR2 measurement gap configuration indicated by the measGapConfig in accordance with the
condition:
1> else if gapFR2 is set to release:
2> release the FR2 measurement gap configuration;
1> if gapUE is set to setup:
2> if a per UE measurement gap configuration is already setup, release the per UE measurement gap
configuration;
2> setup the per UE measurement gap configuration indicated by the measGapConfig in accordance with the
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1> else if gapUE is set to release:
2> release the per UE measurement gap configuration.
NOTE 1: For gapFR2 configuration with synchrnonous CA, for the UE in NE-DC or NR-DC, the SFN and
subframe of the serving cell indicated by the refServCellIndicator in gapFR2 is used in the gap
calculation. Otherwise, the SFN and subframe of a serving cell on FR2 frequency is used in the gap
calculation
NOTE 2: For gapFR1 or gapUE configuration, for the UE in NE-DC or NR-DC, the SFN and subframe of the
serving cell indicated by the refServCellIndicator in corresponding gapFR1 or gapUE is used in the gap
calculation. Otherwise, the SFN and subframe of the PCell is used in the gap calculation.
NOTE 3: For gapFR2 configuration with asynchronous CA, for the UE in NE-DC or NR-DC, the SFN and
subframe of the serving cell indicated by the refServCellIndicator and refFR2ServCellAsyncCA in
gapFR2 is used in the gap calculation. Otherwise, the SFN and subframe of a serving cell on FR2
frequency indicated by the refFR2ServCellAsyncCA in gapFR2 is used in the gap calculation
5.5.2.10 Reference signal measurement timing configuration

The UE shall setup the first SS/PBCH block measurement timing configuration (SMTC) in accordance with the
received periodicityAndOffset parameter (providing Periodicity and Offset value for the following condition) in the
smtc1 configuration. The first subframe of each SMTC occasion occurs at an SFN and subframe of the NR SpCell
meeting the following condition:
SFN mod T = (FLOOR (Offset/10));
if the Periodicity is larger than sf5:
subframe = Offset mod 10;
else:
subframe = Offset or (Offset +5);
with T = CEIL(Periodicity/10).
If smtc2 is present, for cells indicated in the pci-List parameter in smtc2 in the same MeasObjectNR, the UE shall setup
an additional SS/PBCH block measurement timing configuration (SMTC) in accordance with the received periodicity
parameter in the smtc2 configuration and use the Offset (derived from parameter periodicityAndOffset) and duration
parameter from the smtc1 configuration. The first subframe of each SMTC occasion occurs at an SFN and subframe of
the NR SpCell meeting the above condition.
If smtc2-LP is present, for cells indicated in the pci-List parameter in smtc2-LP in the same frequency (for intra
frequency cell reselection) or different frequency (for inter frequency cell reselecion), the UE shall setup an additional
SS/PBCH block measurement timing configuration (SMTC) in accordance with the received periodicity parameter in
the smtc2-LP configuration and use the Offset (derived from parameter periodicityAndOffset) and duration parameter
from the smtc configuration for that frequency. The first subframe of each SMTC occasion occurs at an SFN and
subframe of the NR SpCell or serving cell (for cell reselection) meeting the above condition.
On the indicated ssbFrequency, the UE shall not consider SS/PBCH block transmission in subframes outside the SMTC
occasion for RRM measurements based on SS/PBCH blocks and for RRM measurements based on CSI-RS except for
SFTD measurement (see TS 38.133 [14], subclause 9.3.8).
5.5.2.10a RSSI measurement timing configuration

The UE shall setup the RSSI measurement timing configuration (RMTC) in accordance with the received rmtc-
Periodicity, rmtc-SubframeOffset if configured otherwise determined by the UE randomly, i.e. the first symbol of each
RMTC occasion occurs at first symbol of an SFN and subframe of the PCell meeting the following condition:
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subframe = rmtc-SubframeOffset mod 10;
with T = rmtc-Periodicity/10;
On the concerned frequency, the UE shall not consider RSSI measurements outside the configured RMTC occasion
which lasts for measDuration for RSSI and channel occupancy measurements.
5.5.2.11 Measurement gap sharing configuration

The UE shall:
1> if gapSharingFR1 is set to setup:
2> if an FR1 measurement gap sharing configuration is already setup:
3> release the FR1 measurement gap sharing configuration;
2> setup the FR1 measurement gap sharing configuration indicated by the measGapSharingConfig in
accordance with the received gapSharingFR1 as defined in TS 38.133 [14];
1> else if gapSharingFR1 is set to release:
1> if gapSharingFR2 is set to setup:
2> if an FR2 measurement gap sharing configuration is already setup:
2> setup the FR2 measurement gap sharing configuration indicated by the measGapSharingConfig in
accordance with the received gapSharingFR2 as defined in TS 38.133 [14];
1> else if gapSharingFR2 is set to release:
2> release the FR2 measurement gap sharing configuration.
1> if gapSharingUE is set to setup:
2> if a per UE measurement gap sharing configuration is already setup:
3> release the per UE measurement gap sharing configuration;
2> setup the per UE measurement gap sharing configuration indicated by the measGapSharingConfig in
accordance with the received gapSharingUE as defined in TS 38.133 [14];
1> else if gapSharingUE is set to release:
2> release the per UE measurement gap sharing configuration.
5.5.3 Performing measurements

5.5.3.1 General
An RRC_CONNECTED UE shall derive cell measurement results by measuring one or multiple beams associated per
cell as configured by the network, as described in 5.5.3.3. For all cell measurement results and CLI measurement results
in RRC_CONNECTED, except for RSSI, the UE applies the layer 3 filtering as specified in 5.5.3.2, before using the
measured results for evaluation of reporting criteria, measurement reporting or the criteria to trigger conditional
configuration execution. For cell measurements, the network can configure RSRP, RSRQ, SINR, RSCP or EcN0 as
trigger quantity. For CLI measurements, the network can configure SRS-RSRP or CLI-RSSI as trigger quantity. For cell
and beam measurements, reporting quantities can be any combination of quantities (i.e. only RSRP; only RSRQ; only
SINR; RSRP and RSRQ; RSRP and SINR; RSRQ and SINR; RSRP, RSRQ and SINR; only RSCP; only EcN0; RSCP
and EcN0), irrespective of the trigger quantity, and for CLI measurements, reporting quantities can be only SRS-RSRP
or only CLI-RSSI. For conditional configuration execution triggering quantities, the network can configure up to 2
quantities. The UE does not apply the layer 3 filtering as specified in 5.5.3.2 to derive the CBR measurements.
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The network may also configure the UE to report measurement information per beam (which can either be measurement
results per beam with respective beam identifier(s) or only beam identifier(s)), derived as described in 5.5.3.3a. If beam
measurement information is configured to be included in measurement reports, the UE applies the layer 3 beam filtering
as specified in 5.5.3.2. On the other hand, the exact L1 filtering of beam measurements used to derive cell measurement
results is implementation dependent.
The UE shall:
1> whenever the UE has a measConfig, perform RSRP and RSRQ measurements for each serving cell for which
servingCellMO is configured as follows:
2> if the reportConfig associated with at least one measId included in the measIdList within VarMeasConfig
contains an rsType set to ssb and ssb-ConfigMobility is configured in the measObject indicated by the
servingCellMO:
contains a reportQuantityRS-Indexes and maxNrofRS-IndexesToReport and contains an rsType set to ssb:
4> derive layer 3 filtered RSRP and RSRQ per beam for the serving cell based on SS/PBCH block, as
described in 5.5.3.3a;
3> derive serving cell measurement results based on SS/PBCH block, as described in 5.5.3.3;
contains an rsType set to csi-rs and CSI-RS-ResourceConfigMobility is configured in the measObject
indicated by the servingCellMO:
contains a reportQuantityRS-Indexes and maxNrofRS-IndexesToReport and contains an rsType set to csi-
rs:
4> derive layer 3 filtered RSRP and RSRQ per beam for the serving cell based on CSI-RS, as described
in 5.5.3.3a;
3> derive serving cell measurement results based on CSI-RS, as described in 5.5.3.3;
1> for each serving cell for which servingCellMO is configured, if the reportConfig associated with at least one
measId included in the measIdList within VarMeasConfig contains SINR as trigger quantity and/or reporting
quantity:
2> if the reportConfig contains rsType set to ssb and ssb-ConfigMobility is configured in the servingCellMO:
3> if the reportConfigcontains a reportQuantityRS-Indexes and maxNrofRS-IndexesToReport:
4> derive layer 3 filtered SINR per beam for the serving cell based on SS/PBCH block, as described in
5.5.3.3a;
3> derive serving cell SINR based on SS/PBCH block, as described in 5.5.3.3;
2> if the reportConfig contains rsType set to csi-rs and CSI-RS-ResourceConfigMobility is configured in the
servingCellMO:
3> if the reportConfigcontains a reportQuantityRS-Indexes and maxNrofRS-IndexesToReport:
4> derive layer 3 filtered SINR per beam for the serving cell based on CSI-RS, as described in 5.5.3.3a;
3> derive serving cell SINR based on CSI-RS, as described in 5.5.3.3;
2> if the reportType for the associated reportConfig is set to reportCGI and timer T321 is running:
3> if useAutonomousGaps is configured for the associated reportConfig:
4> perform the corresponding measurements on the frequency and RAT indicated in the associated
measObject using autonomous gaps as necessary;
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3> else:
4> perform the corresponding measurements on the frequency and RAT indicated in the associated
measObject using available idle periods;
3> if the cell indicated by reportCGI field for the associated measObject is an NR cell and that indicated cell
is broadcasting SIB1 (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 13):
4> try to acquire SIB1 in the concerned cell;
3> if the cell indicated by reportCGI field is an E-UTRA cell:
4> try to acquire SystemInformationBlockType1 in the concerned cell;
2> if the ul-DelayValueConfig is configured for the associated reportConfig:
3> ignore the measObject;
3> for each of the configured DRBs, configure the PDCP layer to perform corresponding average UL PDCP
packet delay measurement per DRB;
2> if the reportType for the associated reportConfig is periodical, eventTriggered or condTriggerConfig:
3> if a measurement gap configuration is setup, or
3> if the UE does not require measurement gaps to perform the concerned measurements:
4> if s-MeasureConfig is not configured, or
4> if s-MeasureConfig is set to ssb-RSRP and the NR SpCell RSRP based on SS/PBCH block, after layer
3 filtering, is lower than ssb-RSRP, or
4> if s-MeasureConfig is set to csi-RSRP and the NR SpCell RSRP based on CSI-RS, after layer 3
filtering, is lower than csi-RSRP:
5> if the measObject is associated to NR and the rsType is set to csi-rs:
6> if reportQuantityRS-Indexes and maxNrofRS-IndexesToReport for the associated reportConfig

are configured:
7> derive layer 3 filtered beam measurements only based on CSI-RS for each measurement
quantity indicated in reportQuantityRS-Indexes, as described in 5.5.3.3a;
6> derive cell measurement results based on CSI-RS for the trigger quantity and each
measurement quantity indicated in reportQuantityCell using parameters from the associated
measObject, as described in 5.5.3.3;
5> if the measObject is associated to NR and the rsType is set to ssb:
6> if reportQuantityRS-Indexes and maxNrofRS-IndexesToReport for the associated reportConfig

are configured:
7> derive layer 3 beam measurements only based on SS/PBCH block for each measurement
quantity indicated in reportQuantityRS-Indexes, as described in 5.5.3.3a;
6> derive cell measurement results based on SS/PBCH block for the trigger quantity and each
measurement quantity indicated in reportQuantityCell using parameters from the associated
measObject, as described in 5.5.3.3;
5> if the measObject is associated to E-UTRA:
6> perform the corresponding measurements associated to neighbouring cells on the frequencies
indicated in the concerned measObject, as described in 5.5.3.2;
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6> perform the corresponding measurements associated to neighbouring cells on the frequencies
indicated in the concerned measObject, as described in 5.5.3.2;
4> if the measRSSI-ReportConfig is configured in the associated reportConfig:
5> perform the RSSI and channel occupancy measurements on the frequency indicated in the
associated measObject;
2> if the reportType for the associated reportConfig is set to reportSFTD:
3> if the reportSFTD-Meas is set to true:
4> if the measObject is associated to E-UTRA:
5> perform SFTD measurements between the PCell and the E-UTRA PSCell;
5> if the reportRSRP is set to true;
6> perform RSRP measurements for the E-UTRA PSCell;
4> else if the measObject is associated to NR:
5> perform SFTD measurements between the PCell and the NR PSCell;
6> perform RSRP measurements for the NR PSCell based on SSB;
3> else if the reportSFTD-NeighMeas is included:
4> if the measObject is associated to NR:
5> if the drx-SFTD-NeighMeas is included:
6> perform SFTD measurements between the PCell and the NR neighbouring cell(s) detected
based on parameters in the associated measObject using available idle periods;
5> else:
6> perform SFTD measurements between the PCell and the NR neighbouring cell(s) detected
based on parameters in the associated measObject;
5> if the reportRSRP is set to true:
6> perform RSRP measurements based on SSB for the NR neighbouring cell(s) detected based on
parameters in the associated measObject;
2> if the reportType for the associated reportConfig is cli-Periodical or cli-EventTriggered:
3> perform the corresponding measurements associated to CLI measurement resources indicated in the
concerned measObjectCLI;
2> perform the evaluation of reporting criteria as specified in 5.5.4, except if reportConfig is
condTriggerConfig.
NOTE 1: The evaluation of conditional configuration execution criteria is specified in 5.3.5.13.
Editor's Note: It needs to be confirmed with RAN1 whether L3 filtering is applicable to RSSI measurements or
not.
The UE capable of CBR measurement when configured to transmit NR sidelink communication shall:
1> If the frequency used for NR sidelink communication is included in sl-FreqInfoToAddModList in sl-
ConfigDedicatedNR within RRCReconfiguration message or included in sl-ConfigCommonNR within SIB12:
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3> if the cell chosen for NR sidelink communication provides SIB12 which includes sl-
TxPoolSelectedNormal or sl-TxPoolExceptional for the concerned frequency:
4> perform CBR measurement on pools in sl-TxPoolSelectedNormal and sl-TxPoolExceptional for the
concerned frequency in SIB12;
2> if the UE is in RRC_CONNECTED:
3> if tx-PoolMeasToAddModList is included in VarMeasConfig:
4> perform CBR measurements on each transmission resource pool indicated in the tx-
3> if sl-TxPoolSelectedNormal, sl-TxPoolScheduling or sl-TxPoolExceptional is included in sl-

ConfigDedicatedNR for the concerned frequency within RRCReconfiguration:
4> perform CBR measurement on pools in sl-TxPoolSelectedNormal, sl-TxPoolScheduling or sl-

TxPoolExceptional if included in sl-ConfigDedicatedNR for the concerned frequency within
RRCReconfiguration;
3> else if the cell chosen for NR sidelink communication provides SIB12 which includes sl-
TxPoolSelectedNormal or sl-TxPoolExceptional for the concerned frequency:
4> perform CBR measurement on pools in sl-TxPoolSelectedNormal and sl-TxPoolExceptional for the
concerned frequency in SIB12;
1> else:
2> perform CBR measurement on pools in sl-TxPoolSelectedNormal and sl-TxPoolExceptional in sl-

PreconfigurationNR for the concerned frequency.
NOTE 2: In case the configurations for NR sidelink communication and CBR measurement are acquired via the E-
UTRA, configurations for NR sidelink communication in SIB12, sl-ConfigDedicatedNR within
RRCReconfiguration used in this subclause are provided by the configurations in
SystemInformationBlockTypeXX2, sl-ConfigDedicatedNR within RRCConnectionReconfiguration as
specified in TS 36.331[10], respectively.
If a UE that is configured by upper layers to transmit V2X sidelink communication is configured with transmission
resource pool(s) and the measurement objects concerning V2X sidelink communication (i.e. measObjectEUTRA-SL) by
NR, it shall perform CBR measurement as specified in subclause 5.5.3.X of TS 36.331 [10], based on the transmission
resource pool(s) and the measurement object(s) concerning V2X sidelink communication configured by NR.
5.5.3.2 Layer 3 filtering

The UE shall:
1> for each cell measurement quantity, each beam measurement quantity and for each CLI measurement quantity
that the UE performs measurements according to 5.5.3.1:
2> filter the measured result, before using for evaluation of reporting criteria or for measurement reporting, by
the following formula:
Fn = (1 – a)*Fn-1 + a*Mn
where
Mn is the latest received measurement result from the physical layer;
Fn is the updated filtered measurement result, that is used for evaluation of reporting criteria or for
measurement reporting;
Fn-1 is the old filtered measurement result, where F0 is set to M1 when the first measurement result from
the physical layer is received; and for MeasObjectNR, a = 1/2(ki/4), where ki is the filterCoefficient for
the corresponding measurement quantity of the i:th QuantityConfigNR in quantityConfigNR-List, and i
is indicated by quantityConfigIndex in MeasObjectNR; for other measurements, a = 1/2(k/4), where k is
the filterCoefficient for the corresponding measurement quantity received by the quantityConfig; for
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UTRA-FDD, a = 1/2(k/4), where k is the filterCoefficient for the corresponding measurement quantity
received by quantityConfigUTRA-FDD in the QuantityConfig;
2> adapt the filter such that the time characteristics of the filter are preserved at different input rates, observing
that the filterCoefficient k assumes a sample rate equal to X ms; The value of X is equivalent to one intra-
frequency L1 measurement period as defined in TS 38.133 [14] assuming non-DRX operation, and depends
on frequency range.
NOTE 1: If k is set to 0, no layer 3 filtering is applicable.
NOTE 2: The filtering is performed in the same domain as used for evaluation of reporting criteria or for
measurement reporting, i.e., logarithmic filtering for logarithmic measurements.
NOTE 3: The filter input rate is implementation dependent, to fulfil the performance requirements set in TS 38.133
[14]. For further details about the physical layer measurements, see TS 38.133 [14].
NOTE 4: For CLI-RSSI measurement, it is up to UE implementation whether to reset filtering upon BWP switch.
5.5.3.3 Derivation of cell measurement results

The network may configure the UE to derive RSRP, RSRQ and SINR measurement results per cell associated to NR
measurement objects based on parameters configured in the measObject (e.g. maximum number of beams to be
averaged and beam consolidation thresholds) and in the reportConfig (rsType to be measured, SS/PBCH block or CSI-
RS).
The UE shall:
1> for each cell measurement quantity to be derived based on SS/PBCH block:
2> if nrofSS-BlocksToAverage in the associated measObject is not configured; or
2> if absThreshSS-BlocksConsolidation in the associated measObject is not configured; or
2> if the highest beam measurement quantity value is below or equal to absThreshSS-BlocksConsolidation:
3> derive each cell measurement quantity based on SS/PBCH block as the highest beam measurement
quantity value, where each beam measurement quantity is described in TS 38.215 [9];
2> else:
3> derive each cell measurement quantity based on SS/PBCH block as the linear power scale average of the
highest beam measurement quantity values above absThreshSS-BlocksConsolidation where the total
number of averaged beams shall not exceed nrofSS-BlocksToAverage;
2> apply layer 3 cell filtering as described in 5.5.3.2;
1> for each cell measurement quantity to be derived based on CSI-RS:
2> consider a CSI-RS resource to be applicable for deriving cell measurements when the concerned CSI-RS
resource is included in the csi-rs-CellMobility including the physCellId of the cell in theCSI-RS-
ResourceConfigMobility in the associated measObject;
2> if nrofCSI-RS-ResourcesToAverage in the associated measObject is not configured; or
2> if absThreshCSI-RS-Consolidation in the associated measObject is not configured; or
2> if the highest beam measurement quantity value is below or equal to absThreshCSI-RS-Consolidation:
3> derive each cell measurement quantity based on applicable CSI-RS resources for the cell as the highest
beam measurement quantity value, where each beam measurement quantity is described in TS 38.215 [9];
2> else:
3> derive each cell measurement quantity based on CSI-RS as the linear power scale average of the highest
beam measurement quantity values above absThreshCSI-RS-Consolidation where the total number of
averaged beams shall not exceed nrofCSI-RS-ResourcesToAverage;
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2> apply layer 3 cell filtering as described in 5.5.3.2.
5.5.3.3a Derivation of layer 3 beam filtered measurement

The UE shall:
1> for each layer 3 beam filtered measurement quantity to be derived based on SS/PBCH block;
2> derive each configured beam measurement quantity based on SS/PBCH block as described in TS 38.215[9],
and apply layer 3 beam filtering as described in 5.5.3.2;
1> for each layer 3 beam filtered measurement quantity to be derived based on CSI-RS;
2> derive each configured beam measurement quantity based on CSI-RS as described in TS 38.215 [9], and
apply layer 3 beam filtering as described in 5.5.3.2.
5.5.4 Measurement report triggering

5.5.4.1 General
If AS security has been activated successfully, the UE shall:
2> if the corresponding reportConfig includes a reportType set to eventTriggered or periodical:
3> if the corresponding measObject concerns NR:
4> if the eventA1 or eventA2 is configured in the corresponding reportConfig:
5> consider only the serving cell to be applicable;
4> if the eventA3 or eventA5 is configured in the corresponding reportConfig:
5> if a serving cell is associated with a measObjectNR and neighbours are associated with another
measObjectNR, consider any serving cell associated with the other measObjectNR to be a
neighbouring cell as well;
4> if corresponding reportConfig includes reportType set to periodical; or
4> for measurement events other than eventA1 or eventA2:
5> if useWhiteCellList is set to true:
6> consider any neighbouring cell detected based on parameters in the associated measObjectNR
to be applicable when the concerned cell is included in the whiteCellsToAddModList defined
within the VarMeasConfig for this measId;
5> else:
6> consider any neighbouring cell detected based on parameters in the associated measObjectNR
to be applicable when the concerned cell is not included in the blackCellsToAddModList
defined within the VarMeasConfig for this measId;
3> else if the corresponding measObject concerns E-UTRA:
4> if eventB1 or eventB2 is configured in the corresponding reportConfig:
5> consider a serving cell, if any, on the associated E-UTRA frequency as neighbour cell;
4> else:
5> consider any neighbouring cell detected on the associated frequency to be applicable when the
concerned cell is not included in the blackCellsToAddModListEUTRAN defined within the
VarMeasConfig for this measId;
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4> if eventB1-UTRA-FDD or eventB2-UTRA-FDD is configured in the corresponding reportConfig; or
4> if corresponding reportConfig includes reportType set to periodical:
5> consider a neighbouring cell on the associated frequency to be applicable when the concerned cell
is included in the cellsToAddModList defined within the VarMeasConfig for this measId;
2> else if the corresponding reportConfig includes a reportType set to reportCGI:
3> consider the cell detected on the associated measObject which has a physical cell identity matching the
value of the cellForWhichToReportCGI included in the corresponding reportConfig within the
VarMeasConfig to be applicable;
2> else if the corresponding reportConfig includes a reportType set to reportSFTD:
5> consider the NR PSCell to be applicable;
4> else if the reportSFTD-NeighMeas is included:
5> if cellsForWhichToReportSFTD is configured in the corresponding reportConfig:
6> consider any NR neighbouring cell detected on the associated measObjectNR which has a
physical cell identity that is included in the cellsForWhichToReportSFTD to be applicable;
5> else:
6> consider up to 3 strongest NR neighbouring cells detected based on parameters in the

associated measObjectNR to be applicable when the concerned cells are not included in the
blackCellsToAddModList defined within the VarMeasConfig for this measId;
5> consider the E-UTRA PSCell to be applicable;
2> else if the corresponding reportConfig includes measRSSI-ReportConfig:
3> consider the resource indicated by the rmtc-Config on the associated frequency to be applicable;
2> else if the corresponding reportConfig includes a reportType set to cli-Periodical or cli-EventTriggered:
3> consider all CLI measurement resources included in the corresponding measObject to be applicable;
2> if the corresponding reportConfig concerns the reporting for NR sidelink communication or V2X sidelink
communication (i.e. reportConfigNR-SL or reportConfigEUTRA-SL):
3> consider the transmission resource pools indicated by the tx-PoolMeasToAddModList defined within the
VarMeasConfig for this measId to be applicable;
2> if the reportType is set to eventTriggered and if the entry condition applicable for this event, i.e. the event
corresponding with the eventId of the corresponding reportConfig within VarMeasConfig, is fulfilled for one
or more applicable cells for all measurements after layer 3 filtering taken during timeToTrigger defined for
this event within the VarMeasConfig, while the VarMeasReportList does not include a measurement
reporting entry for this measId (a first cell triggers the event):
3> include a measurement reporting entry within the VarMeasReportList for this measId;
3> set the numberOfReportsSent defined within the VarMeasReportList for this measId to 0;
3> include the concerned cell(s) in the cellsTriggeredList defined within the VarMeasReportList for this
measId;
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4> if T310 for the corresponding SpCell is running; and
4> if T312 is not running for corresponding SpCell:
5> start timer T312 for the corresponding SpCell with the value of T312 configured in the
corresponding measObjectNR;
3> initiate the measurement reporting procedure, as specified in 5.5.5;
2> else if the reportType is set to eventTriggered and if the entry condition applicable for this event, i.e. the
event corresponding with the eventId of the corresponding reportConfig within VarMeasConfig, is fulfilled
for one or more applicable cells not included in the cellsTriggeredList for all measurements after layer 3
filtering taken during timeToTrigger defined for this event within the VarMeasConfig (a subsequent cell
triggers the event):
3> include the concerned cell(s) in the cellsTriggeredList defined within the VarMeasReportList for this
measId;
3> if useT312 is included in reportConfig for this event:
4> if T310 for the corresponding SpCell is running; and
4> if T312 is not running for corresponding SpCell:
5> start timer T312 for the corresponding SpCell with the value of T312 configured in the
corresponding measObjectNR;
2> else if the reportType is set to eventTriggered and if the leaving condition applicable for this event is fulfilled
for one or more of the cells included in the cellsTriggeredList defined within the VarMeasReportList for this
measId for all measurements after layer 3 filtering taken during timeToTrigger defined within the
VarMeasConfig for this event:
3> remove the concerned cell(s) in the cellsTriggeredList defined within the VarMeasReportList for this
measId;
3> if reportOnLeave is set to true for the corresponding reporting configuration:
3> if the cellsTriggeredList defined within the VarMeasReportList for this measId is empty:
4> remove the measurement reporting entry within the VarMeasReportList for this measId;
4> stop the periodical reporting timer for this measId, if running;
for one or more applicable transmission resource pools for all measurements taken during timeToTrigger
defined for this event within the VarMeasConfig, while the VarMeasReportList does not include an
measurement reporting entry for this measId (a first transmission resource pool triggers the event):
3> include the concerned transmission resource pool(s) in the poolsTriggeredList defined within the
VarMeasReportList for this measId;
for one or more applicable transmission resource pools not included in the poolsTriggeredList for all
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measurements taken during timeToTrigger defined for this event within the VarMeasConfig (a subsequent
transmission resource pool triggers the event):
3> include the concerned transmission resource pool(s) in the poolsTriggeredList defined within the
2> else if the reportType is set to eventTriggered and if the leaving condition applicable for this event is fulfilled
for one or more applicable transmission resource pools included in the poolsTriggeredList defined within the
VarMeasReportList for this measId for all measurements taken during timeToTrigger defined within the
VarMeasConfig for this event:
3> remove the concerned transmission resource pool(s) in the poolsTriggeredList defined within the
3> if the poolsTriggeredList defined within the VarMeasReportList for this measId is empty:
4> stop the periodical reporting timer for this measId, if running
NOTE 1: For the report configurations concerning V2X sidelink communication, the UE decides whether to initiate
the measurement reporting procedure as specified in 5.5.5 based on the CBR measurement results
acquired from the transmission resource pools configured for V2X sidelink communication as specified in
subclause 5.5.3.1.
2> if reportType is set to periodical and if a (first) measurement result is available:
3> if the reportAmount exceeds 1:
4> initiate the measurement reporting procedure, as specified in 5.5.5, immediately after the quantity to
be reported becomes available for the NR SpCell;
3> else (i.e. the reportAmount is equal to 1):
be reported becomes available for the NR SpCell and for the strongest cell among the applicable cells;
2> if, in case the corresponding reportConfig concerns the reporting for NR sidelink communication or V2X
sidelink communication, reportType is set to periodical and if a (first) measurement result is available:
3> initiate the measurement reporting procedure, as specified in 5.5.5, immediately after the quantity to be
reported becomes available for the NR SpCell and CBR measurement results become available;
2> if the reportType is set to cli-EventTriggered and if the entry condition applicable for this event, i.e. the event
corresponding with the eventId of the corresponding reportConfig within VarMeasConfig, is fulfilled for one
or more applicable CLI measurement resources for all measurements after layer 3 filtering taken during
timeToTrigger defined for this event within the VarMeasConfig, while the VarMeasReportList does not
include a measurement reporting entry for this measId (a first CLI measurement resource triggers the event):
3> include the concerned CLI measurement resource(s) in the cli-TriggeredList defined within the
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2> else if the reportType is set to cli-EventTriggered and if the entry condition applicable for this event, i.e. the
for one or more CLI measurement resources not included in the cli-TriggeredList for all measurements after
layer 3 filtering taken during timeToTrigger defined for this event within the VarMeasConfig (a subsequent
CLI measurement resource triggers the event):
3> include the concerned CLI measurement resource(s) in the cli-TriggeredList defined within the
2> else if the reportType is set to cli-EventTriggered and if the leaving condition applicable for this event is
fulfilled for one or more of the CLI measurement resources included in the cli-TriggeredList defined within
the VarMeasReportList for this measId for all measurements after layer 3 filtering taken during
timeToTrigger defined within the VarMeasConfig for this event:
3> remove the concerned CLI measurement resource(s) in the cli-TriggeredList defined within the
3> if reportOnLeave is set to true for the corresponding reporting configuration:
3> if the cli-TriggeredList defined within the VarMeasReportList for this measId is empty:
4> stop the periodical reporting timer for this measId, if running;
2> if reportType is set to cli-Periodical and if a (first) measurement result is available:
3> initiate the measurement reporting procedure, as specified in 5.5.5, immediately after the quantity to be
reported becomes available for at least one CLI measurement resource;
2> upon expiry of the periodical reporting timer for this measId:
3> initiate the measurement reporting procedure, as specified in 5.5.5.
2> if the corresponding reportConfig includes a reportType is set to reportSFTD:
4> if the drx-SFTD-NeighMeas is included:
5> if the quantity to be reported becomes available for each requested pair of PCell and NR cell:
6> stop timer T322;
4> else
5> initiate the measurement reporting procedure, as specified in 5.5.5, immediately after the quantity
to be reported becomes available for each requested pair of PCell and NR cell or the maximal
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be reported becomes available for the pair of PCell and E-UTRA PSCell or the maximal measurement
reporting delay as specified in TS 38.133 [14];
2> if reportType is set to reportCGI:
3> if the UE acquired the SIB1 or SystemInformationBlockType1 for the requested cell; or
3> if the UE detects that the requested NR cell is not transmitting SIB1 (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 13):
4> stop timer T321;
2> if the corresponding reportConfig includes the ul-DelayValueConfig:
3> initiate the measurement reporting procedure, as specified in 5.5.5, immediately after a first measurement
result is provided by all lower layers of the associated DRB identity;
2> upon the expiry of T321 for this measId:
3> initiate the measurement reporting procedure, as specified in 5.5.5.
2> upon the expiry of T322 for this measId:
2> if the corresponding reportConfig includes measRSSI-ReportConfig and if a (first) measurement result is
available:
3> initiate the measurement reporting procedure as specified in 5.5.5 immediately when RSSI sample values
are reported by the physical layer after the first L1 measurement duration.
5.5.4.2 Event A1 (Serving becomes better than threshold)

The UE shall:
1> consider the entering condition for this event to be satisfied when condition A1-1, as specified below, is fulfilled;
1> consider the leaving condition for this event to be satisfied when condition A1-2, as specified below, is fulfilled;
1> for this measurement, consider the NR serving cell corresponding to the associated measObjectNR associated
with this event.
Inequality A1-1 (Entering condition)
Ms – Hys > Thresh
Inequality A1-2 (Leaving condition)
Ms + Hys < Thresh
The variables in the formula are defined as follows:
Ms is the measurement result of the serving cell, not taking into account any offsets.
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Hys is the hysteresis parameter for this event (i.e. hysteresis as defined within reportConfigNR for this event).
Thresh is the threshold parameter for this event (i.e. a1-Threshold as defined within reportConfigNR for this event).
Ms is expressed in dBm in case of RSRP, or in dB in case of RSRQ and RS-SINR.
Hys is expressed in dB.
Thresh is expressed in the same unit as Ms.
5.5.4.3 Event A2 (Serving becomes worse than threshold)

The UE shall:
1> for this measurement, consider the serving cell indicated by the measObjectNR associated to this event.
Ms + Hys < Thresh
Ms – Hys > Thresh
Ms is expressed in dBm in case of RSRP, or in dB in case of RSRQ and RS-SINR.
5.5.4.4 Event A3 (Neighbour becomes offset better than SpCell)

The UE shall:
1> use the SpCell for Mp, Ofp and Ocp.
NOTE The cell(s) that triggers the event has reference signals indicated in the measObjectNR associated to this
event which may be different from the NR SpCell measObjectNR.
Mn + Ofn + Ocn – Hys > Mp + Ofp + Ocp + Off
Mn + Ofn + Ocn + Hys < Mp + Ofp + Ocp + Off
Mn is the measurement result of the neighbouring cell, not taking into account any offsets.
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Ofn is the measurement object specific offset of the reference signal of the neighbour cell (i.e. offsetMO as defined
within measObjectNR corresponding to the neighbour cell).
Ocn is the cell specific offset of the neighbour cell (i.e. cellIndividualOffset as defined within measObjectNR
corresponding to the frequency of the neighbour cell), and set to zero if not configured for the neighbour cell.
Mp is the measurement result of the SpCell, not taking into account any offsets.
Ofp is the measurement object specific offset of the SpCell (i.e. offsetMO as defined within measObjectNR
corresponding to the SpCell).
Ocp is the cell specific offset of the SpCell (i.e. cellIndividualOffset as defined within measObjectNR corresponding
to the SpCell), and is set to zero if not configured for the SpCell.
Off is the offset parameter for this event (i.e. a3-Offset as defined within reportConfigNR for this event).
Mn, Mp are expressed in dBm in case of RSRP, or in dB in case of RSRQ and RS-SINR.
Ofn, Ocn, Ofp, Ocp, Hys, Off are expressed in dB.
5.5.4.5 Event A4 (Neighbour becomes better than threshold)

The UE shall:
1> consider the leaving condition for this event to be satisfied when condition A4-2, as specified below, is fulfilled.
Mn + Ofn + Ocn – Hys > Thresh
Mn + Ofn + Ocn + Hys < Thresh
Ofn is the measurement object specific offset of the neighbour cell (i.e. offsetMO as defined within measObjectNR
corresponding to the neighbour cell).
Ocn is the measurement object specific offset of the neighbour cell (i.e. cellIndividualOffset as defined within
measObjectNR corresponding to the neighbour cell), and set to zero if not configured for the neighbour cell.
Mn is expressed in dBm in case of RSRP, or in dB in case of RSRQ and RS-SINR.
Ofn, Ocn, Hys are expressed in dB.
Thresh is expressed in the same unit as Mn.
5.5.4.6 Event A5 (SpCell becomes worse than threshold1 and neighbour becomes
better than threshold2)
The UE shall:
1> consider the entering condition for this event to be satisfied when both condition A5-1 and condition A5-2, as
specified below, are fulfilled;
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1> consider the leaving condition for this event to be satisfied when condition A5-3 or condition A5-4, i.e. at least
one of the two, as specified below, is fulfilled;
1> use the SpCell for Mp.
NOTE: The parameters of the reference signal(s) of the cell(s) that triggers the event are indicated in the
measObjectNR associated to the event which may be different from the measObjectNR of the NR SpCell.
Inequality A5-1 (Entering condition 1)
Mp + Hys < Thresh1
Inequality A5-2 (Entering condition 2)
Mn + Ofn + Ocn – Hys > Thresh2
Inequality A5-3 (Leaving condition 1)
Mp – Hys > Thresh1
Inequality A5-4 (Leaving condition 2)
Mn + Ofn + Ocn + Hys < Thresh2
Mp is the measurement result of the NR SpCell, not taking into account any offsets.
Ofn is the measurement object specific offset of the neighbour cell (i.e. offsetMO as defined within measObjectNR
corresponding to the neighbour cell).
Ocn is the cell specific offset of the neighbour cell (i.e. cellIndividualOffset as defined within measObjectNR
corresponding to the neighbour cell), and set to zero if not configured for the neighbour cell.
Thresh1 is the threshold parameter for this event (i.e. a5-Threshold1 as defined within reportConfigNR for this
event).
Thresh2 is the threshold parameter for this event (i.e. a5-Threshold2 as defined within reportConfigNR for this
event).
Mn, Mp are expressed in dBm in case of RSRP, or in dB in case of RSRQ and RS-SINR.
Thresh1is expressed in the same unit as Mp.
Thresh2 is expressed in the same unit as Mn.
5.5.4.7 Event A6 (Neighbour becomes offset better than SCell)

The UE shall:
1> for this measurement, consider the (secondary) cell corresponding to the measObjectNR associated to this event
to be the serving cell.
NOTE: The reference signal(s) of the neighbour(s) and the reference signal(s) of the SCell are both indicated in
the associated measObjectNR.

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Mn + Ocn – Hys > Ms + Ocs + Off
Mn + Ocn + Hys < Ms + Ocs + Off
Ocn is the cell specific offset of the neighbour cell (i.e. cellIndividualOffset as defined within the associated
measObjectNR), and set to zero if not configured for the neighbour cell.
Ocs is the cell specific offset of the serving cell (i.e. cellIndividualOffset as defined within the associated
measObjectNR), and is set to zero if not configured for the serving cell.
Off is the offset parameter for this event (i.e. a6-Offset as defined within reportConfigNR for this event).
Mn, Ms are expressed in dBm in case of RSRP, or in dB in case of RSRQ and RS-SINR.
Ocn, Ocs, Hys, Off are expressed in dB.
5.5.4.8 Event B1 (Inter RAT neighbour becomes better than threshold)

The UE shall:
1> consider the entering condition for this event to be satisfied when condition B1-1, as specified below, is fulfilled;
1> consider the leaving condition for this event to be satisfied when condition B1-2, as specified below, is fulfilled.
Inequality B1-1 (Entering condition)
Mn + Ofn + Ocn – Hys > Thresh
Inequality B1-2 (Leaving condition)
Mn + Ofn + Ocn + Hys < Thresh
Mn is the measurement result of the inter-RAT neighbour cell, not taking into account any offsets.
Ofn is the measurement object specific offset of the frequency of the inter-RAT neighbour cell (i.e. eutra-Q-
OffsetRange as defined within the measObjectEUTRA corresponding to the frequency of the neighbour inter-
RAT cell, utra-FDD-Q-OffsetRange as defined within the measObjectUTRA-FDD corresponding to the
frequency of the neighbour inter-RAT cell).
Ocn is the cell specific offset of the inter-RAT neighbour cell (i.e. cellIndividualOffset as defined within the
measObjectEUTRA corresponding to the neighbour inter-RAT cell), and set to zero if not configured for the
neighbour cell.
Hys is the hysteresis parameter for this event (i.e. hysteresis as defined within reportConfigInterRAT for this event).
Thresh is the threshold parameter for this event (i.e. b1-ThresholdEUTRA as defined within reportConfigInterRAT
for this event, b1-ThresholdUTRA-FDD as defined for UTRA-FDD within reportConfigInterRAT for this event).
Mn is expressed in dBm or in dB, depending on the measurement quantity of the inter-RAT neighbour cell.
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5.5.4.9 Event B2 (PCell becomes worse than threshold1 and inter RAT neighbour
becomes better than threshold2)
The UE shall:
1> consider the entering condition for this event to be satisfied when both condition B2-1 and condition B2-2, as
specified below, are fulfilled;
1> consider the leaving condition for this event to be satisfied when condition B2-3 or condition B2-4, i.e. at least
one of the two, as specified below, is fulfilled;
Inequality B2-1 (Entering condition 1)
Mp + Hys < Thresh1
Inequality B2-2 (Entering condition 2)
Mn + Ofn + Ocn – Hys > Thresh2
Inequality B2-3 (Leaving condition 1)
Mp – Hys > Thresh1
Inequality B2-4 (Leaving condition 2)
Mn + Ofn + Ocn + Hys < Thresh2
Mp is the measurement result of the PCell, not taking into account any offsets.
Mn is the measurement result of the inter-RAT neighbour cell, not taking into account any offsets.
Ofn is the measurement object specific offset of the frequency of the inter-RAT neighbour cell (i.e. eutra-Q-
OffsetRange as defined within the measObjectEUTRA corresponding to the frequency of the inter-RAT
neighbour cell, utra-FDD-Q-OffsetRange as defined within the measObjectUTRA-FDD corresponding to the
frequency of the neighbour inter-RAT cell).
Ocn is the cell specific offset of the inter-RAT neighbour cell (i.e. cellIndividualOffset as defined within the
measObjectEUTRA corresponding to the neighbour inter-RAT cell), and set to zero if not configured for the
neighbour cell.
Hys is the hysteresis parameter for this event (i.e. hysteresis as defined within reportConfigInterRAT for this event).
Thresh1 is the threshold parameter for this event (i.e. b2-Threshold1 as defined within reportConfigInterRAT for
this event).
Thresh2 is the threshold parameter for this event (i.e. b2-Threshold2EUTRA as defined within
reportConfigInterRAT for this event, b2-Threshold2UTRA-FDD as defined for UTRA-FDD within
reportConfigInterRAT for this event).
Mp is expressed in dBm in case of RSRP, or in dB in case of RSRQ and SINR.
Mn is expressed in dBm or dB, depending on the measurement quantity of the inter-RAT neighbour cell.
Thresh1 is expressed in the same unit as Mp.
Thresh2 is expressed in the same unit as Mn.
5.5.4.10 Event I1 (Interference becomes higher than threshold)

The UE shall:
1> consider the entering condition for this event to be satisfied when condition I1-1, as specified below, is fulfilled;
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1> consider the leaving condition for this event to be satisfied when condition I1-2, as specified below, is fulfilled.
Inequality I1-1 (Entering condition)
Mi – Hys > Thresh
Inequality I1-2 (Leaving condition)
Mi+ Hys < Thresh
Mi is the measurement result of the interference, not taking into account any offsets.
Thresh is the threshold parameter for this event (i.e. i1-Threshold as defined within reportConfigNR for this event).
Mi, Thresh are expressed in dBm.
5.5.4.11 Event C1 (The NR sidelink channel busy ratio is above a threshold)

The UE shall:
1> consider the entering condition for this event to be satisfied when condition C1-1, as specified below, is fulfilled;
1> consider the leaving condition for this event to be satisfied when condition C1-2, as specified below, is fulfilled;
Inequality C1-1 (Entering condition)
Ms  Hys  Thresh
Inequality C1-2 (Leaving condition)
Ms  Hys  Thresh
Ms is the measurement result of channel busy ratio of the transmission resource pool, not taking into account any
offsets.
Hys is the hysteresis parameter for this event (i.e. hysteresis as defined within reportConfigNR-SL for this event).
Thresh is the threshold parameter for this event (i.e. s1-Threshold as defined within reportConfigNR-SL for this
event).
Ms is expressed in decimal from 0 to 1 in steps of 0.01.
Hys is expressed is in the same unit as Ms.
5.5.4.12 Event C2 (The NR sidelink channel busy ratio is below a threshold)

The UE shall:
1> consider the entering condition for this event to be satisfied when condition C2-1, as specified below, is fulfilled;
1> consider the leaving condition for this event to be satisfied when condition C2-2, as specified below, is fulfilled;
Inequality C2-1 (Entering condition)
Ms  Hys  Thresh
Inequality C2-2 (Leaving condition)

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Ms  Hys  Thresh
Ms is the measurement result of channel busy ratio of the transmission resource pool, not taking into account any
offsets.
Hys is the hysteresis parameter for this event (i.e. hysteresis as defined within reportConfigNR-SL for this event).
Thresh is the threshold parameter for this event (i.e. v2-Threshold as defined within reportConfigNR-SL for this
event).
Ms is expressed in decimal from 0 to 1 in steps of 0.01.
Hys is expressed is in the same unit as Ms.
5.5.4.13 Event V1 (The V2X sidelink channel busy ratio is above a threshold)
The UE behaviour is specified in subclause 5.5.4.14 of TS 36.331 [10].
5.5.4.14 Event V2 (The V2X sidelink channel busy ratio is below a threshold)
The UE behaviour is specified in subclause 5.5.4.15 of TS 36.331 [10].
5.5.5 Measurement reporting

5.5.5.1 General
UE Network
MeasurementReport
Figure 5.5.5.1-1: Measurement reporting
The purpose of this procedure is to transfer measurement results from the UE to the network. The UE shall initiate this
procedure only after successful AS security activation.
For the measId for which the measurement reporting procedure was triggered, the UE shall set the measResults within
the MeasurementReport message as follows:
1> set the measId to the measurement identity that triggered the measurement reporting;
1> for each serving cell configured with servingCellMO:
2> if the reportConfig associated with the measId that triggered the measurement reporting includes rsType:
3> if the serving cell measurements based on the rsType included in the reportConfig that triggered the
measurement report are available:
4> set the measResultServingCell within measResultServingMOList to include RSRP, RSRQ and the
available SINR of the serving cell, derived based on the rsType included in the reportConfig that
triggered the measurement report;
2> else:
3> if SSB based serving cell measurements are available:
available SINR of the serving cell, derived based on SSB;
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3> else if CSI-RS based serving cell measurements are available:
available SINR of the serving cell, derived based on CSI-RS;
1> set the servCellId within measResultServingMOList to include each NR serving cell that is configured with
servingCellMO, if any;
1> if the reportConfig associated with the measId that triggered the measurement reporting includes
reportQuantityRS-Indexes and maxNrofRS-IndexesToReport:
2> for each serving cell configured with servingCellMO, include beam measurement information according to
the associated reportConfig as described in 5.5.5.2;
reportAddNeighMeas:
2> for each measObjectId referenced in the measIdList which is also referenced with servingCellMO, other than
the measObjectId corresponding with the measId that triggered the measurement reporting:
3> if the measObjectNR indicated by the servingCellMO includes the RS resource configuration
corresponding to the rsType indicated in the reportConfig:
4> set the measResultBestNeighCell within measResultServingMOList to include the physCellId and the
available measurement quantities based on the reportQuantityCell and rsType indicated in
reportConfig of the non-serving cell corresponding to the concerned measObjectNR with the highest
measured RSRP if RSRP measurement results are available for cells corresponding to this
measObjectNR, otherwise with the highest measured RSRQ if RSRQ measurement results are
available for cells corresponding to this measObjectNR, otherwise with the highest measured SINR;
5> for each best non-serving cell included in the measurement report:
6> include beam measurement information according to the associated reportConfig as described
in 5.5.5.2;
1> if the reportConfig associated with the measId that triggered the measurement reporting is set to eventTriggered
and eventID is set to eventA3, or eventA4, or eventA5, or eventB1, or eventB2:
2> if the UE is in NE-DC and the measurement configuration that triggered this measurement report is
associated with the MCG:
3> set the measResultServFreqListEUTRA-SCG to include an entry for each E-UTRA SCG serving
frequency with the following:
4> include carrierFreq of the E-UTRA serving frequency;
4> set the measResultServingCell to include the available measurement quantities that the UE is
configured to measure by the measurement configuration associated with the SCG;
4> if reportConfig associated with the measId that triggered the measurement reporting includes
reportAddNeighMeas:
5> set the measResultServFreqListEUTRA-SCG to include within measResultBestNeighCell the

quantities of the best non-serving cell, based on RSRP, on the concerned serving frequency;
1> if reportConfig associated with the measId that triggered the measurement reporting is set to eventTriggered and
eventID is set to eventA3, or eventA4, or eventA5:
2> if the UE is in NR-DC and the measurement configuration that triggered this measurement report is
associated with the MCG:
3> set the measResultServFreqListNR-SCG to include for each NR SCG serving cell that is configured with
servingCellMO, if any, the following:
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rsType:
5> if the serving cell measurements based on the rsType included in the reportConfig that triggered
the measurement report are available according to the measurement configuration associated with
the SCG:
6> set the measResultServingCell within measResultServFreqListNR-SCG to include RSRP,

RSRQ and the available SINR of the serving cell, derived based on the rsType included in the
reportConfig that triggered the measurement report;
4> else:
5> if SSB based serving cell measurements are available according to the measurement configuration
associated with the SCG:

RSRQ and the available SINR of the serving cell, derived based on SSB;
5> else if CSI-RS based serving cell measurements are available according to the measurement
configuration associated with the SCG:

RSRQ and the available SINR of the serving cell, derived based on CSI-RS;
4> if results for the serving cell derived based on SSB are included:
5> include the ssbFrequency to the value indicated by ssbFrequency as included in the MeasObjectNR
of the serving cell;
4> if results for the serving cell derived based on CSI-RS are included:
5> include the refFreqCSI-RS to the value indicated by refFreqCSI-RS as included in the
MeasObjectNR of the serving cell;
5> for each serving cell configured with servingCellMO, include beam measurement information
according to the associated reportConfig as described in 5.5.5.2, where availability is considered
according to the measurement configuration associated with the SCG;
4> if reportConfig associated with the measId that triggered the measurement reporting includes
reportAddNeighMeas:
5> if the measObjectNR indicated by the servingCellMO includes the RS resource configuration
corresponding to the rsType indicated in the reportConfig:
6> set the measResultBestNeighCellListNR within measResultServFreqListNR-SCG to include one

entry with the physCellId and the available measurement quantities based on the
reportQuantityCell and rsType indicated in reportConfig of the non-serving cell corresponding
to the concerned measObjectNR with the highest measured RSRP if RSRP measurement results
are available for cells corresponding to this measObjectNR, otherwise with the highest
measured RSRQ if RSRQ measurement results are available for cells corresponding to this
measObjectNR, otherwise with the highest measured SINR, where availability is considered
according to the measurement configuration associated with the SCG;
7> if the reportConfig associated with the measId that triggered the measurement reporting
includes reportQuantityRS-Indexes and maxNrofRS-IndexesToReport:
8> for each best non-serving cell included in the measurement report:
9> include beam measurement information according to the associated reportConfig as

described in 5.5.5.2, where availability is considered according to the measurement
configuration associated with the SCG;
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1> if the measRSSI-ReportConfig is configured within the corresponding reportConfig for this measId:
2> set the rssi-Result to the average of sample value(s) provided by lower layers in the reportInterval;
2> set the channelOccupancy to the rounded percentage of sample values which are beyond the
channelOccupancyThreshold within all the sample values in the reportInterval;
1> if there is at least one applicable neighbouring cell to report:
2> if the reportType is set to eventTriggered or periodical:
3> set the measResultNeighCells to include the best neighbouring cells up to maxReportCells in accordance
with the following:
4> if the reportType is set to eventTriggered:
5> include the cells included in the cellsTriggeredList as defined within the VarMeasReportList for
this measId;
4> else:
5> include the applicable cells for which the new measurement results became available since the last
periodical reporting or since the measurement was initiated or reset;
4> for each cell that is included in the measResultNeighCells, include the physCellId;
4> if the reportType is set to eventTriggered or periodical:
5> for each included cell, include the layer 3 filtered measured results in accordance with the
reportConfig for this measId, ordered as follows:
6> if the measObject associated with this measId concerns NR:
7> if rsType in the associated reportConfig is set to ssb:
8> set resultsSSB-Cell within the measResult to include the SS/PBCH block based
quantity(ies) indicated in the reportQuantityCell within the concerned reportConfig, in
decreasing order of the sorting quantity, determined as specified in 5.5.5.3, i.e. the best
cell is included first;
8> if reportQuantityRS-Indexes and maxNrofRS-IndexesToReport are configured, include

beam measurement information as described in 5.5.5.2;
7> else if rsType in the associated reportConfig is set to csi-rs:
8> set resultsCSI-RS-Cell within the measResult to include the CSI-RS based quantity(ies)
indicated in the reportQuantityCell within the concerned reportConfig, in decreasing
order of the sorting quantity, determined as specified in 5.5.5.3, i.e. the best cell is
included first;
8> if reportQuantityRS-Indexes and maxNrofRS-IndexesToReport are configured, include

beam measurement information as described in 5.5.5.2;
6> if the measObject associated with this measId concerns E-UTRA:
7> set the measResult to include the quantity(ies) indicated in the reportQuantity within the
concerned reportConfigInterRAT in decreasing order of the sorting quantity, determined as
specified in 5.5.5.3, i.e. the best cell is included first;
6> if the measObject associated with this measId concerns UTRA-FDD and if
ReportConfigInterRAT includes the reportQuantityUTRA-FDD:
7> set the measResult to include the quantity(ies) indicated in the reportQuantityUTRA-FDD
within the concerned reportConfigInterRAT in decreasing order of the sorting quantity,
determined as specified in 5.5.5.3, i.e. the best cell is included first;
2> else:
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3> if the cell indicated by cellForWhichToReportCGI is an NR cell:
4> if plmn-IdentityInfoList of the cgi-Info for the concerned cell has been obtained:
5> include the plmn-IdentityInfoList including plmn-IdentityList, trackingAreaCode (if available),

ranac (if available), cellIdentity and cellReservedForOperatorUse for each entry of the plmn-
IdentityInfoList;
5> include frequencyBandList if available;
4> if npn-IdentityInfoList of the cgi-Info for the concerned cell has been obtained:
5> include the npn-IdentityInfoList including npn-IdentityList, trackingAreaCode (if available), ranac
(if available), cellIdentity and cellReservedForOperatorUse for each entry of the npn-
IdentityInfoList;
Editor's Note: It is FFS if all Rel-16 are required to be able to report the npn-IdentityInfoList.
4> else if MIB indicates the SIB1 is not broadcast:
5> include the noSIB1 including the ssb-SubcarrierOffset and pdcch-ConfigSIB1 obtained from MIB
of the concerned cell;
3> if the cell indicated by cellForWhichToReportCGI is an E-UTRA cell:
4> if all mandatory fields of the cgi-Info-EPC for the concerned cell have been obtained:
5> include in the cgi-Info-EPC the fields broadcasted in E-UTRA SystemInformationBlockType1

associated to EPC;
4> if the UE is E-UTRA/5GC capable and all mandatory fields of the cgi-Info-5GC for the concerned cell
have been obtained:
5> include in the cgi-Info-5GC the fields broadcasted in E-UTRA SystemInformationBlockType1

associated to 5GC;
4> if the mandatory present fields of the cgi-Info for the cell indicated by the cellForWhichToReportCGI
in the associated measObject have been obtained:
5> include the freqBandIndicator;
5> if the cell broadcasts the multiBandInfoList, include the multiBandInfoList;
5> if the cell broadcasts the freqBandIndicatorPriority, include the freqBandIndicatorPriority;
2> if the reportSFTD-Meas is set to true within the corresponding reportConfigNR for this measId:
3> set the measResultSFTD-NR in accordance with the following:
4> set sfn-OffsetResult and frameBoundaryOffsetResult to the measurement results provided by lower
layers;
5> set rsrp-Result to the RSRP of the NR PSCell derived based on SSB;
2> else if the reportSFTD-NeighMeas is included within the corresponding reportConfigNR for this measId:
3> for each applicable cell which measurement results are available, include an entry in the
measResultCellListSFTD-NR and set the contents as follows:
4> set physCellId to the physical cell identity of the concered NR neighbour cell.
layers;
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4> if the reportRSRP is set to true:
5> set rsrp-Result to the RSRP of the concerned cell derived based on SSB;
2> if the reportSFTD-Meas is set to true within the corresponding reportConfigInterRAT for this measId:
3> set the measResultSFTD-EUTRA in accordance with the following:
layers;
5> set rsrpResult-EUTRA to the RSRP of the EUTRA PSCell;
1> if avareage uplink PDCP delay values are available:
2> set the ul-PDCP-DelayValueResultList to include the corresponding average uplink PDCP delay values;
1> if the includeCommonLocationInfo is configured in the corresponding reportConfig for this measId and detailed
location information that has not been reported is available, set the content of commonLocationInfo of the
locationInfo as follows:
2> include the locationTimestamp;
2> include the locationCoordinate, if available;
2> include the velocityEstimate, if available;
2> include the locationError, if available;
2> include the locationSource, if available;
2> if available, include the gnss-TOD-msec,
1> if the includeWLAN-Meas is configured in the corresponding reportConfig for this measId, set the wlan-
LocationInfo of the locationInfo in the measResults as follows:
2> if available, include the LogMeasResultWLAN, in order of decreasing RSSI for WLAN APs;
1> if the includeBT-Meas is configured in the corresponding reportConfig for this measId, set the BT-LocationInfo
of the locationInfo in the measResults as follows:
2> if available, include the LogMeasResultBT, in order of decreasing RSSI for Bluetooth beacons;
1> if the includeSensor-Meas is configured in the corresponding reportConfig for this measId, set the sensor-
LocationInfo of the locationInfo in the measResults as follows:
2> if available, include the sensor-MeasurementInformation;
2> if available, include the sensor-MotionInformation;
1> if there is at least one applicable transmission resource pool for NR sidelink communication or V2X sidelink
communication to report (for measResultSL):
2> set the measResultsListSL to include the CBR measurement results in accordance with the following:
4> include the transmission resource pools included in the poolsTriggeredList as defined within the
3> else:
4> include the applicable transmission resource pools for which the new measurement results became
available since the last periodical reporting or since the measurement was initiated or reset;
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3> if the corresponding measObject concerns NR sidelink communication, then for each transmission
resource pool to be reported:
4> set the sl-poolReportIdentity to the identity of this transmission resource pool;
4> set the sl-CBR-ResultsNR to the CBR measurement results on PSSCH and PSCCH of this
transmission resource pool provided by lower layers, if available;
3> if the corresponding measObject concerns V2X sidelink communication, then for each transmission
resource pool to be reported:
4> set the sl-poolReportIdentity to the SL-ResourcePoolID-EUTRA of this transmission resource pool (as
identified in the corresponding measObject);
4> set cbr-PSSCH-ResultsEUTRA and cbr-PSCCH-ResultsEUTRA (when applicable) to the CBR

measurement results on PSSCH and PSCCH of this transmission resource pool provided by lower
layers, as specified in subclause 5.5.5 of TS 36.331 [10];
NOTE 1: The cbr-PSSCH-ResultsEUTRA and cbr-PSCCH-ResultsEUTRA are set in the same way as cbr-PSSCH
and cbr-PSCCH in subclause 5.5.5 of TS 36.331 [10], respectively.
1> if there is at least one applicable CLI measurement resource to report:
2> if the reportType is set to cli-EventTriggered or cli-Periodical:
3> set the measResultCLI to include the most interfering SRS resources or most interfering CLI-RSSI
resources up to maxReportCLI in accordance with the following:
4> if the reportType is set to cli-EventTriggered:
5> if trigger quantity is set to srs-RSRP i.e. i1-Threshold is set to srs-RSRP:
6> include the SRS resource included in the cli-TriggeredList as defined within the
5> if trigger quantity is set to cli-RSSI i.e. i1-Threshold is set to cli-RSSI:
6> include the CLI-RSSI resource included in the cli-TriggeredList as defined within the
4> else:
5> if reportQuantityCLI is set to srs-rsrp:
6> include the applicable SRS resources for which the new measurement results became available
since the last periodical reporting or since the measurement was initiated or reset;
5> else:
6> include the applicable CLI-RSSI resources for which the new measurement results became
available since the last periodical reporting or since the measurement was initiated or reset;
4> for each SRS resource that is included in the measResultCLI:
5> include the srs-ResourceId;
5> set srs-RSRP-Result to include the layer 3 filtered measured results in decreasing order, i.e. the
most interfering SRS resource is included first;
4> for each CLI-RSSI resource that is included in the measResultCLI:
5> include the rssi-ResourceId;
5> set cli-RSSI-Result to include the layer 3 filtered measured results in decreasing order, i.e. the most
interfering CLI-RSSI resource is included first;
1> increment the numberOfReportsSent as defined within the VarMeasReportList for this measId by 1;
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1> stop the periodical reporting timer, if running;
1> if the numberOfReportsSent as defined within the VarMeasReportList for this measId is less than the
reportAmount as defined within the corresponding reportConfig for this measId:
2> start the periodical reporting timer with the value of reportInterval as defined within the corresponding
reportConfig for this measId;
1> else:
2> if the reportType is set to periodical or cli-Periodical:
3> remove the entry within the VarMeasReportList for this measId;
3> remove this measId from the measIdList within VarMeasConfig;
2> if SRB3 is configured:
3> submit the MeasurementReport message via SRB3 to lower layers for transmission, upon which the
procedure ends;
2> else:
3> submit the MeasurementReport message via E-UTRA embedded in E-UTRA RRC message
ULInformationTransferMRDC as specified in TS 36.331 [10].
1> else if the UE is in NR-DC:
2> if the measurement configuration that triggered this measurement report is associated with the SCG:
3> if SRB3 is configured:
procedure ends;
3> else:
4> submit the MeasurementReport message via SRB1 embedded in NR RRC message
ULInformationTransferMRDC as specified in 5.7.2a.3;
2> else:
procedure ends;
1> else:
2> submit the MeasurementReport message to lower layers for transmission, upon which the procedure ends.
5.5.5.2 Reporting of beam measurement information

For beam measurement information to be included in a measurement report the UE shall:
1> if reportType is set to eventTriggered:
2> consider the trigger quantity as the sorting quantity if available, otherwise RSRP as sorting quantity if
available, otherwise RSRQ as sorting quantity if available, otherwise SINR as sorting quantity;
1> if reportType is set to periodical:
2> if a single reporting quantity is set to true in reportQuantityRS-Indexes;
3> consider the configured single quantity as the sorting quantity;
2> else:
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3> if rsrp is set to true;
4> consider RSRP as the sorting quantity;
3> else:
4> consider RSRQ as the sorting quantity;
1> set rsIndexResults to include up to maxNrofRS-IndexesToReport SS/PBCH block indexes or CSI-RS indexes in
order of decreasing sorting quantity as follows:
2> if the measurement information to be included is based on SS/PBCH block:
3> include within resultsSSB-Indexes the index associated to the best beam for that SS/PBCH block sorting
quantity and if absThreshSS-BlocksConsolidation is included in the VarMeasConfig for the measObject
associated to the cell for which beams are to be reported, the remaining beams whose sorting quantity is
above absThreshSS-BlocksConsolidation;
3> if includeBeamMeasurements is configured, include the SS/PBCH based measurement results for the
quantities in reportQuantityRS-Indexes set to true for each SS/PBCH block index;
2> else if the beam measurement information to be included is based on CSI-RS:
3> include within resultsCSI-RS-Indexes the index associated to the best beam for that CSI-RS sorting
quantity and, if absThreshCSI-RS-Consolidation is included in the VarMeasConfig for the measObject
associated to the cell for which beams are to be reported, the remaining beams whose sorting quantity is
above absThreshCSI-RS-Consolidation;
3> if includeBeamMeasurements is configured, include the CSI-RS based measurement results for the
quantities in reportQuantityRS-Indexes set to true for each CSI-RS index.
5.5.5.3 Sorting of cell measurement results

The UE shall determine the sorting quantity according to parameters of the reportConfig associated with the measId that
triggered the reporting:
2> for an NR cell, consider the quantity used in the aN-Threshold (for eventA1, eventA2 and eventA4) or in the
a5-Threshold2 (for eventA5) or in the aN-Offset (for eventA3 and eventA6) as the sorting quantity;
2> for an E-UTRA cell, consider the quantity used in the bN-ThresholdEUTRA as the sorting quantity;
2> for an UTRA-FDD cell, consider the quantity used in the bN-ThresholdUTRA-FDD as the sorting quantity;
1> if the reportType is set to periodical:
2> determine the sorting quantity according to reportQuantityCell for an NR cell, and according to
reportQuantity for an E-UTRA cell, as below:
3> if a single quantity is set to true:
4> consider this quantity as the sorting quantity;
3> else:
4> if rsrp is set to true;
4> else:
2> determine the sorting quantity according to reportQuantityUTRA-FDD for UTRA-FDD cell, as below:
3> if a single quantity is set to true:

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4> consider this quantity as the sorting quantity;
3> else:
4> consider RSCP as the sorting quantity.
5.5.6 Location measurement indication

5.5.6.1 General
UE Network
LocationMeasurementIndication
Figure 5.5.5.1-1: Location measurement indication
The purpose of this procedure is to indicate to the network that the UE is going to start/stop location related
measurements (eutra-RSTD) which require measurement gaps or start/stop subframe and slot timing detection towards
E-UTRA (eutra-FineTimingDetection) which requires measurement gaps. UE shall initiate this procedure only after
successful AS security activation.
NOTE: It is a network decision to configure the measurement gap.
5.5.6.2 Initiation
The UE shall:
1> if and only if upper layers indicate to start performing location measurements or start subframe and slot timing
detection towards E-UTRA, and the UE requires measurement gaps for these operations while measurement
gaps are either not configured or not sufficient:
2> initiate the procedure to indicate start;
NOTE 1: The UE verifies the measurement gap situation only upon receiving the indication from upper layers. If at
this point in time sufficient gaps are available, the UE does not initiate the procedure. Unless it receives a
new indication from upper layers, the UE is only allowed to further repeat the procedure in the same
PCell once per frequency of the target RAT if the provided measurement gaps are insufficient.
1> if and only if upper layers indicate to stop performing location measurements or stop subframe and slot timing
detection towards E-UTRA:
2> initiate the procedure to indicate stop.
NOTE 2: The UE may initiate the procedure to indicate stop even if it did not previously initiate the procedure to
indicate start.
5.5.6.3 Actions related to transmission of LocationMeasurementIndication message

The UE shall set the contents of LocationMeasurementIndication message as follows:
1> if the procedure is initiated to indicate start of location related measurements:
2> if the procedure is initiated for RSTD measurements towards E-UTRA:
3> set the measurementIndication to the eutra-RSTD according to the information received from upper
layers;
1> else if the procedure is initiated to indicate stop of location related measurements:
2> set the measurementIndication to the value release;
1> if the procedure is initiated to indicate start of subframe and slot timing detection towards E-UTRA:
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2> set the measurementIndication to the value eutra-FineTimingDetection;
1> else if the procedure is initiated to indicate stop of subframe and slot timing detection towards E-UTRA:
2> set the measurementIndication to the value release;
1> submit the LocationMeasurementIndication message to lower layers for transmission, upon which the procedure
ends.
5.5a Logged Measurements

5.5a.1 Logged Measurement Configuration
5.5a.1.1 General
UE Network
LoggedMeasurementConfiguration
Figure 5.5a.1.1-1: Logged measurement configuration
The purpose of this procedure is to configure the UE to perform logging of measurement results while in RRC_IDLE
and RRC_INACTIVE. The procedure applies to logged measurements capable UEs that are in RRC_CONNECTED.
NOTE: NG-RAN may retrieve stored logged measurement information by means of the UE information
procedure.
5.5a.1.2 Initiation
NG-RAN initiates the logged measurement configuration procedure to UE in RRC_CONNECTED by sending the
LoggedMeasurementConfiguration message.
5.5a.1.3 Reception of the LoggedMeasurementConfiguration by the UE

Upon receiving the LoggedMeasurementConfiguration message the UE shall:
1> discard the logged measurement configuration as well as the logged measurement information as specified in
5.5a.2;
1> store the received loggingDuration, loggingInterval and areaConfiguration, if included, in VarLogMeasConfig;
1> if the LoggedMeasurementConfiguration message includes plmn-IdentityList:
2> set plmn-IdentityList in VarLogMeasReport to include the RPLMN as well as the PLMNs included in plmn-
IdentityList;
1> else:
2> set plmn-IdentityList in VarLogMeasReport to include the RPLMN;
1> store the received absoluteTimeInfo, traceReference, traceRecordingSessionRef, tce-Id and reportType in
VarLogMeasReport;
1> start timer T330 with the timer value set to the loggingDuration;
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5.5a.1.4 T330 expiry

Upon expiry of T330 the UE shall:
1> release VarLogMeasConfig;
The UE is allowed to discard stored logged measurements, i.e. to release VarLogMeasReport, 48 hours after T330
expiry.
5.5a.2 Release of Logged Measurement Configuration

5.5a.2.1 General
The purpose of this procedure is to release the logged measurement configuration as well as the logged measurement
information.
5.5a.2.2 Initiation
The UE shall initiate the procedure upon receiving a logged measurement configuration in another RAT. The UE shall
also initiate the procedure upon power off or detach.
The UE shall:
1> if stored, discard the logged measurement configuration as well as the logged measurement information, i.e.
release the UE variables VarLogMeasConfig and VarLogMeasReport.
5.5a.3 Measurements logging

5.5a.3.1 General
This procedure specifies the logging of available measurements by a UE in RRC_IDLE and RRC_INACTIVE that has
a logged measurement configuration. The actual process of logging within the UE, takes place in RRC IDLE state could
continue in RRC INACTIVE state or vice versa.
5.5a.3.2 Initiation
While T330 is running, the UE shall:
1> perform the logging in accordance with the following:
2> if the reportType is set to periodical in the VarLogMeasConfig:
3> if the UE is camping normally on an NR cell and if the RPLMN is included in plmn-IdentityList stored in
VarLogMeasReport and, if the cell is part of the area indicated by areaConfiguration if configured in
VarLogMeasConfig:
4> perform the logging at regular time intervals, as defined by the loggingInterval in the
LoggedEventTriggerConfig;
2> else if the reportType is set to eventTriggered, which indicates outOfCoverage:
3> perform the logging at regular time intervals as defined by the loggingInterval in VarLogMeasConfig
only when the UE is in any cell selection state;
2> else if the reportType is set to eventType and eventL1 is indicated:
3> perform the logging at regular time intervals as defined by the loggingInterval in VarLogMeasConfig
only when the conditions indicated by the eventL1 are met;
2> when performing the logging:
3> set the relativeTimeStamp to indicate the elapsed time since the moment at which the logged
measurement configuration was received;
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3> if detailed location information became available during the last logging interval, set the content of the
locationInfo as follows:
4> include the locationCoordinates;
3> if WLAN-NameList is included in VarLogMeasConfig:
4> if detailed WLAN measurements are available:
5> include logMeasResultListWLAN, in order of decreasing RSSI for WLAN APs;
3> if BT-NameList is included in VarLogMeasConfig:
4> if detailed Bluetooth measurements are available:
5> include logMeasResultListBT, in order of decreasing RSSI for Bluetooth beacons;
3> if Sensor-NameList is included in VarLogMeasConfig:
4> if detailed Sensor measurements are available:
5> include Sensor-LocationInfo-r16 for sensors;
3> if the UE is in any cell seletion state (as specificed in TS 38.304 [20]):
4> set anyCellSelectionDetected to indicate the detection of no suitable or no acceptable cell found;
4> set the servCellIdentity to indicate global cell identity of the last logged cell that the UE was camping
on;
4> set the measResultServCell to include the quantities of the last logged cell the UE was camping on;
3> else:
4> set the servCellIdentity to indicate global cell identity of the cell the UE is camping on;
4> set the measResultServCell to include the quantities of the cell the UE is camping on;
selection, to include neighbouring cell measurements (excluding the resultsSSB-Indexes IE) that
became available during the last logging interval for at most the following number of neighbouring
4> for the cells included according to the previous (i.e. covering previous and current serving cells as
well as neighbouring NR cells) include results according to the extended RSRQ if corresponding
results are available according to the associated performance requirements defined in TS 38.133 [14];
NOTE: The UE includes the latest results of the available measurements as used for cell reselection evaluation in
RRC_IDLE or RRC_INACTIVE or as used for evaluation of reporting criteria or for measurement
reporting according to 5.5.3 in RRC_CONNECTED, which are performed in accordance with the
performance requirements as specified in TS 38.133 [14].
2> when the memory reserved for the logged measurement information becomes full, stop timer T330 and
perform the same actions as performed upon expiry of T330, as specified in 5.5a.1.4.
5.6 UE capabilities
5.6.1 UE capability transfer
5.6.1.1 General
This clause describes how the UE compiles and transfers its UE capability information upon receiving a
UECapabilityEnquiry from the network.
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UE Network
UECapabilityEnquiry
UECapabilityInformation
Figure 5.6.1.1-1: UE capability transfer
5.6.1.2 Initiation
The network initiates the procedure to a UE in RRC_CONNECTED when it needs (additional) UE radio access
capability information. The network should retrieve UE capabilities only after AS security activation. Network does not
forward UE capabilities that were retrieved before AS security activation to the CN.
5.6.1.3 Reception of the UECapabilityEnquiry by the UE

The UE shall set the contents of UECapabilityInformation message as follows:
1> if the ue-CapabilityRAT-RequestList contains a UE-CapabilityRAT-Request with rat-Type set to nr:
2> include in the ue-CapabilityRAT-ContainerList a UE-CapabilityRAT-Container of the type UE-NR-

Capability and with the rat-Type set to nr;
2> include the supportedBandCombinationList, featureSets and featureSetCombinations as specified in clause

5.6.1.4;
1> if the ue-CapabilityRAT-RequestList contains a UE-CapabilityRAT-Request with rat-Type set to eutra-nr:
2> if the UE supports (NG)EN-DC or NE-DC:
3> include in the ue-CapabilityRAT-ContainerList a UE-CapabilityRAT-Container of the type UE-MRDC-

Capability and with the rat-Type set to eutra-nr;
3> include the supportedBandCombinationList and featureSetCombinations as specified in clause 5.6.1.4;
1> if the ue-CapabilityRAT-RequestList contains a UE-CapabilityRAT-Request with rat-Type set to eutra:
2> if the UE supports E-UTRA:
3> include in the ue-CapabilityRAT-ContainerList a ue-CapabilityRAT-Container of the type UE-EUTRA-

Capability and with the rat-Type set to eutra as specified in TS 36.331 [10], clause 5.6.3.3, according to
the capabilityRequestFilter, if received;
1> if the ue-CapabilityRAT-RequestList contains a UE-CapabilityRAT-Request with rat-Type set to utra-fdd:
2> if the UE supports UTRA-FDD:
3> include the UE radio access capabilities for UTRA-FDD within a ue-CapabilityRAT-Container and with
the rat-Type set to utra-fdd;
1> if the RRC message segmentation is enabled based on the field rrc-SegAllowed received, and the encoded RRC
message is larger than the maximum supported size of a PDCP SDU specified in TS 38.323 [5]:
2> initiate the UL message segment transfer procedure as specified in clause 5.7.7;
1> else:
2> submit the UECapabilityInformation message to lower layers for transmission, upon which the procedure
ends.
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5.6.1.4 Setting band combinations, feature set combinations and feature sets
supported by the UE
The UE invokes the procedures in this clause if the NR or E-UTRA network requests UE capabilities for nr, eutra-nr or
eutra. This procedure is invoked once per requested rat-Type (see clause 5.6.1.3 for capability enquiry by the NR
network; see TS 36.331 [10], clause 5.6.3.3 for capability enquiry by the E-UTRA network). The UE shall ensure that
the feature set IDs are consistent across feature sets, feature set combinations and band combinations in all three UE
capability containers that the network queries with the same fields with the same values, i.e. UE-
CapabilityRequestFilterNR and fields in UECapabilityEnquiry message (i.e. requestedFreqBandsNR-MRDC,
requestedCapabilityNR and eutra-nr-only flag) as defined in TS 36.331, where applicable.
NOTE 1: Capability enquiry without frequencyBandListFilter is not supported.
NOTE 2: In EN-DC, the gNB needs the capabilities for RAT types nr and eutra-nr and it uses the featureSets in the
UE-NR-Capability together with the featureSetCombinations in the UE-MRDC-Capability to determine
the NR UE capabilities for the supported MRDC band combinations. Similarly, the eNB needs the
capabilities for RAT types eutra and eutra-nr and it uses the featureSetsEUTRA in the UE-EUTRA-
Capability together with the featureSetCombinations in the UE-MRDC-Capability to determine the E-
UTRA UE capabilities for the supported MRDC band combinations. Hence, the IDs used in the
featureSets must match the IDs referred to in featureSetCombinations across all three containers. The
requirement on consistency implies that there are no undefined feature sets and feature set combinations.
NOTE 3: If the UE cannot include all feature sets and feature set combinations due to message size or list size
constraints, it is up to UE implementation which feature sets and feature set combinations it prioritizes.
The UE shall:
1> compile a list of "candidate band combinations" according to the filter criteria in
capabilityRequestFilterCommon (if included), only consisting of bands included in frequencyBandListFilter, and
prioritized in the order of frequencyBandListFilter (i.e. first include band combinations containing the first-listed
band, then include remaining band combinations containing the second-listed band, and so on), where for each
band in the band combination, the parameters of the band do not exceed maxBandwidthRequestedDL,
maxBandwidthRequestedUL, maxCarriersRequestedDL, maxCarriersRequestedUL, ca-BandwidthClassDL-
EUTRA or ca-BandwidthClassUL-EUTRA, whichever are received;
1> for each band combination included in the list of "candidate band combinations":
2> if the network (E-UTRA) included the eutra-nr-only field, or
2> if the requested rat-Type is eutra:
3> remove the NR-only band combination from the list of "candidate band combinations";
NOTE 4: The (E-UTRA) network may request capabilities for nr but indicate with the eutra-nr-only flag that the
UE shall not include any NR band combinations in the UE-NR-Capability. In this case the procedural text
above removes all NR-only band combinations from the candidate list and thereby also avoids inclusion
of corresponding feature set combinations and feature sets below.
2> if it is regarded as a fallback band combination with the same capabilities of another band combination
included in the list of "candidate band combinations", and
2> if this fallback band combination is generated by releasing at least one SCell or uplink configuration of SCell
according to TS 38.306 [26]:
3> remove the band combination from the list of "candidate band combinations";
NOTE 5: Even if the network requests (only) capabilities for nr, it may include E-UTRA band numbers in the
frequencyBandListFilter to ensure that the UE includes all necessary feature sets needed for subsequently
requested eutra-nr capabilities. At this point of the procedure the list of "candidate band combinations"
contains all NR- and/or E-UTRA-NR band combinations that match the filter (frequencyBandListFilter)
provided by the NW and that match the eutra-nr-only flag (if RAT-Type nr is requested by E-UTRA). In
the following, this candidate list is used to derive the band combinations, feature set combinations and
feature sets to be reported in the requested capability container.
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2> include into supportedBandCombinationList as many NR-only band combinations as possible from the list of
"candidate band combinations", starting from the first entry;
3> if srs-SwitchingTimeRequest is received:
4> if SRS carrier switching is supported;
5> include srs-SwitchingTimesListNR for each band combination;
4> set srs-SwitchingTimeRequested to true;
2> include, into featureSetCombinations, the feature set combinations referenced from the supported band
combinations as included in supportedBandCombinationList according to the previous;
2> compile a list of "candidate feature set combinations" referenced from the list of "candidate band
combinations" excluding entries (rows in feature set combinations) for fallback band combinations with same
or lower capabilities;
NOTE 6: This list of "candidate feature set combinations" contains the feature set combinations used for NR-only
as well as E-UTRA-NR band combinations. It is used to derive a list of NR feature sets referred to from
the feature set combinations in the UE-NR-Capability and from the feature set combinations in a UE-
MRDC-Capability container.
2> include into featureSets the feature sets referenced from the "candidate feature set combinations" excluding
entries (feature sets per CC) for fallback band combinations with same or lower capabilities and may exclude
the feature sets with the parameters that exceed any of maxBandwidthRequestedDL,
maxBandwidthRequestedUL, maxCarriersRequestedDL or maxCarriersRequestedUL, whichever are
received;
1> else, if the requested rat-Type is eutra-nr:
2> include into supportedBandCombinationList and/or supportedBandCombinationListNEDC-Only as many E-

UTRA-NR band combinations as possible from the list of "candidate band combinations", starting from the
first entry;
3> if srs-SwitchingTimeRequest is received:
4> if SRS carrier switching is supported;
5> include srs-SwitchingTimesListNR and srs-SwitchingTimesListEUTRA for each band combination;
4> set srs-SwitchingTimeRequested to true;
2> include, into featureSetCombinations, the feature set combinations referenced from the supported band
combinations as included in supportedBandCombinationList according to the previous;
1> else (if the requested rat-Type is eutra):
2> compile a list of "candidate feature set combinations" referenced from the list of "candidate band
combinations" excluding entries (rows in feature set combinations) for fallback band combinations with same
or lower capabilities;
NOTE 7: This list of "candidate feature set combinations" contains the feature set combinations used for E-UTRA-
NR band combinations. It is used to derive a list of E-UTRA feature sets referred to from the feature set
combinations in a UE-MRDC-Capability container.
2> include into featureSetsEUTRA (in the UE-EUTRA-Capability) the feature sets referenced from the
"candidate feature set combinations" excluding entries (feature sets per CC) for fallback band combinations
with same or lower capabilities and may exclude the feature sets with the parameters that exceed ca-
BandwidthClassDL-EUTRA or ca-BandwidthClassUL-EUTRA, whichever are received;
1> include the received frequencyBandListFilter in the field appliedFreqBandListFilter of the requested UE
capability, except if the requested rat-Type is nr and the network included the eutra-nr-only field;
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2> include the received ue-CapabilityEnquiryExt in the field receivedFilters;
5.6.1.5 Void
5.7 Other
5.7.1 DL information transfer
5.7.1.1 General
UE Network
DLInformationTransfer
Figure 5.7.1.1-1: DL information transfer
The purpose of this procedure is to transfer NAS dedicated information from NG-RAN to a UE in
RRC_CONNECTED.
5.7.1.2 Initiation
The network initiates the DL information transfer procedure whenever there is a need to transfer NAS dedicated
information. The network initiates the DL information transfer procedure by sending the DLInformationTransfer
message.
5.7.1.3 Reception of the DLInformationTransfer by the UE

Upon receiving DLInformationTransfer message, the UE shall:
1> if dedicatedNAS-Message is included:
2> forward dedicatedNAS-Message to upper layers.
1> if referenceTimeInfo is included:
2> calculate the reference time based on the included time, timeInfoType and referenceSFN;
2> calculate the uncertainty of the reference time based on the uncertainty, if uncertainty is included;
2> inform upper layers of the reference time and, if uncertainty is included, of the uncertainty.
5.7.1a DL information transfer for MR-DC

5.7.1a.1 General
UE Network
DLInformationTransferMRDC
Figure 5.7.1a.1-1: DL information transfer MR-DC
The purpose of this procedure is to transfer RRC messages from the network to the UE over SRB3 instead of SRB1 e.g.
the NR or E-UTRA RRC connection reconfiguration or RRC connection release message during fast MCG link
recovery.
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5.7.1a.2 Initiation
The network initiates this procedure whenever there is a need to transfer an RRC message e.g. an RRC connection
reconfiguration (involving NR or E-UTRA connection reconfiguration) or an NR or E-UTRA RRC connection release
messages during fast MCG link recovery.
5.7.1a.3 Actions related to reception of DLInformationTransferMRDC message

Upon receiving the DLInformationTransferMRDC, the UE shall:
1> if the RRCReconfiguration message is included in dl-DCCH-MessageNR:
2> perform the RRC reconfiguration procedure according to 5.3.5.3;
1> else if the RRCRelease message is included in dl-DCCH-MessageNR:
2> perform the RRC release procedure according to 5.3.8;
1> else if the E-UTRA RRCConnectionReconfiguration message is included in dl-DCCH-MessageEUTRA:
2> perform the RRC connection reconfiguration procedure as specified in TS 36.331 [10], clause 5.3.5.3;
1> else if the E-UTRA RRCConnectionRelease message is included in dl-DCCH-MessageEUTRA:
2> perform the RRC connection release as specified in TS 36.331 [10], clause 5.3.8;
5.7.2 UL information transfer

5.7.2.1 General
UE Network
ULInformationTransfer
Figure 5.7.2.1-1: UL information transfer
The purpose of this procedure is to transfer NAS dedicated information from the UE to the network.
5.7.2.2 Initiation
A UE in RRC_CONNECTED initiates the UL information transfer procedure whenever there is a need to transfer NAS
dedicated information. The UE initiates the UL information transfer procedure by sending the ULInformationTransfer
message.
5.7.2.3 Actions related to transmission of ULInformationTransfer message

The UE shall set the contents of the ULInformationTransfer message as follows:
1> if the upper layer provides NAS PDU:
2> set the dedicatedNAS-Message to include the information received from upper layers
1> submit the ULInformationTransfer message to lower layers for transmission, upon which the procedure ends.
5.7.2.4 Failure to deliver ULInformationTransfer message

The UE shall:
1> if AS security is not started and radio link failure occurs before the successful delivery of
ULInformationTransfer messages has been confirmed by lower layers; or
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1> if PDCP re-establishment or release/addition (e.g due to key refresh upon PCell or PSCell change, or RRC
connection re-establishment) occurs on an SRB on which ULInformationTransfer messages were submitted for
transmission but successful delivery of these messages was not confirmed by lower layers:
2> inform upper layers about the possible failure to deliver the information contained in the concerned
ULInformationTransfer messages.
5.7.2a UL information transfer for MR-DC

5.7.2a.1 General
UE Network
ULInformationTransferMRDC
Figure 5.7.2a.1-1: UL information transfer MR-DC
The purpose of this procedure is to transfer MR-DC dedicated information from the UE to the network e.g. the NR or E-
UTRA RRC MeasurementReport, FailureInformation or MCGFailureInformation message.
5.7.2a.2 Initiation
A UE in RRC_CONNECTED initiates the UL information transfer for MR-DC procedure whenever there is a need to
transfer MR-DC dedicated information. I.e. the procedure is not used during an RRC connection reconfiguration
involving NR or E-UTRA connection reconfiguration, in which case the MR DC information is piggybacked to the
RRCReconfigurationComplete message.
5.7.2a.3 Actions related to transmission of ULInformationTransferMRDC message

The UE shall set the contents of the ULInformationTransferMRDC message as follows:
1> if there is a need to transfer MR-DC dedicated information related to NR:
2> set the ul-DCCH-MessageNR to include the NR MR-DC dedicated information to be transferred (e.g., NR
RRC MeasurementReport, and FailureInformation, or MCGFailureInformation message);
1> else if there is a need to tranfer MR-DC dedicated information related to E-UTRA:
2> set the ul-DCCH-MessageEUTRA to include the E-UTRA MR-DC dedicated information to be transferred
(e.g., E-UTRA RRC MeasurementReport, FailureInformation, or MCGFailureInformation message);
1> submit the ULInformationTransferMRDC message to lower layers for transmission, upon which the procedure
ends;
5.7.3 SCG failure information

5.7.3.1 General
UE Network
RRC reconfiguration
SCGFailureInformation
Figure 5.7.3.1-1: SCG failure information

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The purpose of this procedure is to inform E-UTRAN or NR MN about an SCG failure the UE has experienced i.e.
SCG radio link failure, failure of SCG reconfiguration with sync, SCG configuration failure for RRC message on SRB3
and SCG integrity check failure.
5.7.3.2 Initiation
A UE initiates the procedure to report SCG failures when neither MCG nor SCG transmission is suspended and when
one of the following conditions is met:
1> upon detecting radio link failure for the SCG, in accordance with subclause 5.3.10.3;
1> upon reconfiguration with sync failure of the SCG, in accordance with subclause 5.3.5.8.3;
1> upon SCG configuration failure, in accordance with subclause 5.3.5.8.2;
1> upon integrity check failure indication from SCG lower layers concerning SRB3.
Upon initiating the procedure, the UE shall:
1> suspend SCG transmission for all SRBs and DRBs;
1> reset SCG MAC;
1> stop T304 for the SCG, if running;
2> initiate transmission of the SCGFailureInformationNR message as specified in TS 36.331 [10], clause
5.6.13a.
1> else:
2> initiate transmission of the SCGFailureInformation message in accordance with 5.7.3.5.
5.7.3.3 Failure type determination for (NG)EN-DC

The UE shall set the SCG failure type as follows:
1> if the UE initiates transmission of the SCGFailureInformationNR message due to T310 expiry:
2> set the failureType as t310-Expiry;
1> else if the UE initiates transmission of the SCGFailureInformationNR message due to T312 expiry:
1> else if the UE initiates transmission of the SCGFailureInformationNR message to provide reconfiguration with
sync failure information for an SCG:
2> set the failureType as synchReconfigFailure-SCG;
1> else if the UE initiates transmission of the SCGFailureInformationNR message to provide random access
problem indication from SCG MAC:
2> set the failureType as randomAccessProblem;
1> else if the UE initiates transmission of the SCGFailureInformationNR message to provide indication from SCG
RLC that the maximum number of retransmissions has been reached:
2> set the failureType as rlc-MaxNumRetx;
1> else if the UE initiates transmission of the SCGFailureInformationNR message due to SRB3 integrity check
failure:
2> set the failureType as srb3-IntegrityFailure;
1> else if the UE initiates transmission of the SCGFailureInformationNR message due to Reconfiguration failure of
NR RRC reconfiguration message:
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2> set the failureType as scg-reconfigFailure.
1> else if the UE initiates transmission of the SCGFailureInformationNR message due to consistent uplink LBT
failures:
2> set the failureType as scg-lbtFailure.
5.7.3.4 Setting the contents of MeasResultSCG-Failure

The UE shall set the contents of the MeasResultSCG-Failureas follows:
1> for each MeasObjectNR configured on NR SCG for which a measId is configured and measurement results are
available:
2> include an entry in measResultPerMOList;
2> if there is a measId configured with the MeasObjectNR and a reportConfig which has rsType set to ssb:
3> set ssbFrequency to the value indicated by ssbFrequency as included in the MeasObjectNR;
2> if there is a measId configured with the MeasObjectNR and a reportConfig which has rsType set to csi-rs:
3> set refFreqCSI-RS to the value indicated by refFreqCSI-RS as included in the associated measurement
object;
2> if a serving cell is associated with the MeasObjectNR:
3> set measResultServingCell to include the available quantities of the concerned cell and in accordance with
the performance requirements in TS 38.133 [14];
2> set the measResultNeighCellList to include the best measured cells, ordered such that the best cell is listed
first, and based on measurements collected up to the moment the UE detected the failure, and set its fields as
follows;
3> ordering the cells with sorting as follows:
4> based on SS/PBCH block if SS/PBCH block measurement results are available and otherwise based
on CSI-RS;
4> using RSRP if RSRP measurement results are available, otherwise using RSRQ if RSRQ
measurement results are available, otherwise using SINR;
3> for each neighbour cell included:
4> include the optional fields that are available.
NOTE: The measured quantities are filtered by the L3 filter as configured in the mobility measurement
3> if available, set the bt-LocationInfo to include the Bluetooth measurement results, in order of decreasing
RSSI for Bluetooth beacons;
3> if available, set the wlan-LocationInfo to include the WLAN measurement results, in order of decreasing
RSSI for WLAN APs.
3> if available, set the sensor-LocationInfo to include the sensor measurement results.
5.7.3.5 Actions related to transmission of SCGFailureInformation message

The UE shall set the contents of the SCGFailureInformation message as follows:
1> if the UE initiates transmission of the SCGFailureInformation message due to T310 expiry:
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1> else if the UE initiates transmission of the SCGFailureInformation message due to T312 expiry:
1> else if the UE initiates transmission of the SCGFailureInformation message to provide reconfiguration with sync
failure information for an SCG:
2> set the failureType as synchReconfigFailure-SCG;
1> else if the UE initiates transmission of the SCGFailureInformation message to provide random access problem
indication from SCG MAC:
1> else if the UE initiates transmission of the SCGFailureInformation message to provide indication from SCG
2> set the failureType as rlc-MaxNumRetx;
1> else if the UE initiates transmission of the SCGFailureInformation message due to SRB3 IP check failure:
2> set the failureType as srb3-IntegrityFailure;
1> else if the UE initiates transmission of the SCGFailureInformation message due to Reconfiguration failure of NR
RRC reconfiguration message:
2> set the failureType as scg-reconfigFailure.
1> include and set MeasResultSCG-Failure in accordance with 5.7.3.4;
1> for each MeasObjectNR configured by a MeasConfig associated with the MCG, and for which measurement
results are available:
2> include an entry in measResultFreqList;
3> set ssbFrequency in measResultFreqList to the value indicated by ssbFrequency as included in the
MeasObjectNR;
3> set refFreqCSI-RS in measResultFreqList to the value indicated by refFreqCSI-RS as included in the
associated measurement object;
3> set measResultServingCell in measResultFreqList to include the available quantities of the concerned cell
and in accordance with the performance requirements in TS 38.133 [14];
2> set the measResultNeighCellList in measResultFreqList to include the best measured cells, ordered such that
the best cell is listed first, and based on measurements collected up to the moment the UE detected the
failure, and set its fields as follows;
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NOTE 2: Field measResultSCG-Failure is used to report available results for NR frequencies the UE is configured
to measure by SCG RRC signalling.
RSSI for WLAN APs.
The UE shall submit the SCGFailureInformation message to lower layers for transmission.
5.7.3a EUTRA SCG failure information

5.7.3a.1 General
UE Network
RRC reconfiguration
SCGFailureInformationEUTRA
Figure 5.7.3a.1-1: EUTRA SCG failure information
The purpose of this procedure is to inform NR MN about an SCG failure on E-UTRA SN the UE has experienced (e.g.
SCG radio link failure, SCG change failure), as specified in TS 36.331 [10] clause 5.6.13.2.
5.7.3a.2 Initiation
A UE initiates the procedure to report EUTRA SCG failures when EUTRA SCG transmission is not suspended and in
accordance with TS 36.331 [10] clause 5.6.13.2. Actions the UE shall perform upon initiating the procedure, other than
related to the transmission of the SCGFailureInformationEUTRA message are specified in TS 36.331 [10] clause
5.6.13.2.
5.7.3a.3 Actions related to transmission of SCGFailureInformationEUTRA message

The UE shall set the contents of the SCGFailureInformationEUTRA message as follows:
1> include failureType within failureReportSCG-EUTRA and set it to indicate the SCG failure in accordance with
TS 36.331 [10] clause 5.6.13.4;
1> include and set measResultSCG-FailureMRDC in accordance with TS 36.331 [10] clause 5.6.13.5;
1> for each EUTRA frequency the UE is configured to measure by measConfig for which measurement results are
available:
2> set the measResultFreqListMRDC to include the best measured cells, ordered such that the best cell is listed
first using RSRP to order if RSRP measurement results are available for cells on this frequency, otherwise
using RSRQ to order if RSRQ measurement results are available for cells on this frequency, otherwise using
SINR to order, and based on measurements collected up to the moment the UE detected the failure, and for
each cell that is included, include the optional fields that are available;
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NOTE: Field measResultSCG-FailureMRDC is used to report available results for E-UTRAN frequencies the UE
is configured to measure by E-UTRA RRC signalling.
RSSI for WLAN APs.
The UE shall submit the SCGFailureInformationEUTRA message to lower layers for transmission.
5.7.3b MCG failure information

5.7.3b.1 General
UE Network
RRC reconfiguration
MCGFailureInformation
Figure 5.7.3b.1-1: MCG failure information
The purpose of this procedure is to inform the network about an MCG failure the UE has experienced i.e. MCG radio link
failure. A UE in RRC_CONNECTED, for which AS security has been activated with SRB2 and at least one DRB setup,
may initiate the fast MCG link recovery procedure in order to continue the RRC connection without re-establishment.
5.7.3b.2 Initiation
A UE configured with split SRB1 or SRB3 initiates the procedure to report MCG failures when neither MCG nor SCG
transmission is suspended, T316 is configured, and when the following condition is met:
1> upon detecting radio link failure of the MCG, in accordance with 5.3.10.3, while T316 is not running.

1> suspend MCG transmission for all SRBs and DRBs, except SRB0;
1> reset MCG-MAC;
1> initiate transmission of the MCGFailureInformation message in accordance with 5.7.3b.4.
NOTE: The handling of any outstanding UL RRC messages during the initiation of the fast MCG link recovery is
left to UE implementation.
5.7.3b.3 Failure type determination

The UE shall set the MCG failure type as follows:
1> if the UE initiates transmission of the MCGFailureInformation message due to T310 expiry:
1> else if the UE initiates transmission of the MCGFailureInformation message to provide random access problem
indication from MCG MAC:
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1> else if the UE initiates transmission of the MCGFailureInformation message to provide indication from MCG
2> set the failureType as rlc-MaxNumRetx.
5.7.3b.4 Actions related to transmission of MCGFailureInformation message

The UE shall set the contents of the MCGFailureInformation message as follows:
1> include and set failureType in accordance with 5.7.3b.3;
1> for each MeasObjectNR configured by a measConfig associated with the MCG, and for which measurement
results are available:
2> include an entry in measResultFreqList;
3> set ssbFrequency in measResultFreqList to the value indicated by ssbFrequency as included in the
MeasObjectNR;
3> set refFreqCSI-RS in measResultFreqList to the value indicated by refFreqCSI-RS as included in the
associated measurement object;
3> set measResultServingCell in measResultFreqList to include the available quantities of the concerned cell
and in accordance with the performance requirements in TS 38.133 [14];
2> set the measResultNeighCellList in measResultFreqList to include the best measured cells, ordered such that
the best cell is listed first, and based on measurements collected up to the moment the UE detected the
failure, and set its fields as follows;
on CSI-RS;
1> for each EUTRA frequency the UE is configured to measure by measConfig for which measurement results are
available:
2> set the measResultFreqListEUTRA to include the best measured cells, ordered such that the best cell is listed
first using RSRP to order if RSRP measurement results are available for cells on this frequency, otherwise
using RSRQ to order if RSRQ measurement results are available for cells on this frequency, otherwise using
SINR to order, and based on measurements collected up to the moment the UE detected the failure, and for
each cell that is included, include the optional fields that are available;
1> if the UE is in NR-DC:
2> include and set measResultSCG in accordance with 5.7.3.4;
1> if the UE is in NE-DC:
2> include and set measResultSCG-EUTRA in accordance with TS 36.331 [10] clause 5.6.13.5;
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NOTE 2: Field measResultSCG-Failure is used to report available results for NR frequencies the UE is configured
to measure by SCG RRC signalling.
NOTE 3: Field measResultSCG-EUTRA is used to report available results for E-UTRAN frequencies the UE is
configured to measure by E-UTRA RRC signalling.
1> if SRB1 is configured as split SRB and pdcp-Duplication is not configured:
2> if primaryPath refers to the MCG:
3> set primaryPath to refer to the SCG.
The UE shall:
1> s tart timer T316;
1> if SRB1 is configured as split SRB:
2> submit the MCGFailureInformation message to lower layers for transmission via SRB1, upon which the
procedure ends;
1> else (i.e. SRB3 configured):
2> submit the MCGFailureInformation message to lower layers for transmission embedded in NR RRC message
ULInformationTransferMRDC via SRB3 as specified in 5.7.2a.3.
5.7.3b.5 T316 expiry

The UE shall:
1> if T316 expires:
2> initiate the connection re-establishment procedure as specified in 5.3.7.
5.7.4 UE Assistance Information

5.7.4.1 General
UE Network
RRC reconfiguration
UEAssistanceInformation
Figure 5.7.4.1-1: UE Assistance Information
The purpose of this procedure is for the UE to inform the network of:
- its delay budget report carrying desired increment/decrement in the connected mode DRX cycle length, or;
- its overheating assistance information, or;
- its IDC assistance information, or;
- its preference on DRX parameters for power saving, or;
- its preference on the maximum aggregated bandwidth for power saving, or;
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- its preference on the maximum number of secondary component carriers for power saving, or;
- its preference on the maximum number of MIMO layers for power saving, or;
- its preference on the minimum scheduling offset for cross-slot scheduling for power saving, or;
- assistance information to transition out of RRC_CONNECTED state when the UE does not expect to send or
receive data in the near future, or;
- configured grant assistance for NR sidelink communication.
5.7.4.2 Initiation
A UE capable of providing delay budget report in RRC_CONNECTED may initiate the procedure in several cases,
including upon being configured to provide delay budget report and upon change of delay budget preference.
A UE capable of providing overheating assistance information in RRC_CONNECTED may initiate the procedure if it
was configured to do so, upon detecting internal overheating, or upon detecting that it is no longer experiencing an
overheating condition.
A UE capable of providing IDC assistance information in RRC_CONNECTED may initiate the procedure if it was
configured to do so, upon detecting IDC problem if the UE did not transmit an IDC assistance information since it was
configured to provide IDC indications, or upon change of IDC problem information.
A UE capable of providing its preference on DRX parameters for power saving in RRC_CONNECTED may initiate the
procedure in several cases, including upon being configured to provide its preference on DRX parameters and upon
change of its preference on DRX parameters.
A UE capable of providing its preference on the maximum aggregated bandwidth for power saving in
RRC_CONNECTED may initiate the procedure in several cases, including upon being configured to provide its
maximum aggregated bandwidth preference and upon change of its maximum aggregated bandwidth preference.
A UE capable of providing its preference on the maximum number of secondary component carriers for power saving
in RRC_CONNECTED may initiate the procedure in several cases, including upon being configured to provide its
maximum number of secondary component carriers preference and upon change of its maximum number of secondary
component carriers preference.
A UE capable of providing its preference on the maximum number of MIMO layers for power saving in
RRC_CONNECTED may initiate the procedure in several cases, including upon being configured to provide its
maximum number of MIMO layers preference and upon change of its maximum number of MIMO layers preference.
A UE capable of providing its preference on the minimum scheduling offset for cross-slot scheduling for power saving
in RRC_CONNECTED may initiate the procedure in several cases, including upon being configured to provide its
minimum scheduling offset preference and upon change of its minimum scheduling offset preference.
A UE capable of providing assistance information to transition out of RRC_CONNECTED state may initiate the
procedure if it was configured to do so, upon determining that it prefers to leave RRC_CONNECTED state, or upon
change of its preferred RRC state.
A UE capable of providing configured grant assistance information for NR sidelink communication in

RRC_CONNECTED may initiate the procedure in several cases, including upon being configured to provide traffic
pattern information and upon change of traffic pattern.
1> if configured to provide delay budget report:
2> if the UE did not transmit a UEAssistanceInformation message with delayBudgetReport since it was
configured to provide delay budget report; or
2> if the current delay budget is different from the one indicated in the last transmission of the
UEAssistanceInformation message including delayBudgetReport and timer T342 is not running:
3> start or restart timer T342 with the timer value set to the delayBudgetReportingProhibitTimer;
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3> initiate transmission of the UEAssistanceInformation message in accordance with 5.7.4.3 to provide a
delay budget report;
1> if configured to provide overheating assistance information:
2> if the overheating condition has been detected and T345 is not running; or
2> if the current overheating assistance information is different from the one indicated in the last transmission of
the UEAssistanceInformation message including overheatingAssistance and timer T345 is not running:
3> start timer T345 with the timer value set to the overheatingIndicationProhibitTimer;
3> initiate transmission of the UEAssistanceInformation message in accordance with 5.7.4.3 to provide
overheating assistance information;
1> if configured to provide IDC assistance information:
2> if the UE did not transmit a UEAssistanceInformation message with idc-Assistance since it was configured to
provide IDC assistance information:
3> if on one or more frequencies included in candidateServingFreqListNR, the UE is experiencing IDC

problems that it cannot solve by itself; or
3> if on one or more supported UL CA combination comprising of carrier frequencies included in

candidateServingFreqListNR, the UE is experiencing IDC problems that it cannot solve by itself:
IDC assistance information;
2> else if the current IDC assistance information is different from the one indicated in the last transmission of
the UEAssistanceInformation message:
3> initiate transmission of the UEAssistanceInformation message in accordance with 5.7.4.3 to provide IDC
assistance information;
NOTE 1: The term "IDC problems" refers to interference issues applicable across several subframes/slots where not
necessarily all the subframes/slots are affected.
NOTE 2: For the frequencies on which a serving cell or serving cells is configured that is activated, IDC problems
consist of interference issues that the UE cannot solve by itself, during either active data exchange or
upcoming data activity which is expected in up to a few hundred milliseconds.
For frequencies on which a SCell or SCells is configured that is deactivated, reporting IDC problems
indicates an anticipation that the activation of the SCell or SCells would result in interference issues that
the UE would not be able to solve by itself.
For a non-serving frequency, reporting IDC problems indicates an anticipation that if the non-serving
frequency or frequencies became a serving frequency or serving frequencies then this would result in
interference issues that the UE would not be able to solve by itself.
1> if configured to provide its preference on DRX parameters for power saving:
2> if the UE did not transmit a UEAssistanceInformation message with drx-Preference since it was configured
to provide its preference on DRX parameters for power saving; or
2> if the current preference on DRX parameters is different from the one indicated in the last transmission of the
UEAssistanceInformation message including drx-Preference and timer T346a is not running:
3> start timer T346a with the timer value set to the drx-PreferenceProhibitTimer;
3> initiate transmission of the UEAssistanceInformation message in accordance with 5.7.4.3 to provide its
preference on DRX parameters for power saving;
1> if configured to provide its preference on the maximum aggregated bandwidth for power saving:
2> if the UE did not transmit a UEAssistanceInformation message with maxBW-Preference since it was
configured to provide its preference on the maximum aggregated bandwidth for power saving; or
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2> if the current preference on the maximum aggregated bandwidth is different from the one indicated in the last
transmission of the UEAssistanceInformation message including maxBW-Preference and timer T346b is not
running:
3> start timer T346b with the timer value set to the maxBW-PreferenceProhibitTimer;
preference on the maximum aggregated bandwidth for power saving;
1> if configured to provide its preference on the maximum number of secondary component carriers for power
saving:
2> if the UE did not transmit a UEAssistanceInformation message with maxCC-Preference since it was
configured to provide its preference on the maximum number of secondary component carriers for power
saving; or
2> if the current preference on the maximum number of secondary component carriers is different from the one
indicated in the last transmission of the UEAssistanceInformation message including maxCC-Preference and
timer T346c is not running:
3> start timer T346c with the timer value set to the maxCC-PreferenceProhibitTimer;
preference on the maximum number of secondary component carriers for power saving;
1> if configured to provide its preference on the maximum number of MIMO layers for power saving:
2> if the UE did not transmit a UEAssistanceInformation message with maxMIMO-LayerPreference since it was
configured to provide its preference on the maximum number of MIMO layers for power saving; or
2> if the current preference on the maximum number of MIMO layers is different from the one indicated in the
last transmission of the UEAssistanceInformation message including maxMIMO-LayerPreference and timer
T346d is not running:
3> start timer T346d with the timer value set to the maxMIMO-LayerPreferenceProhibitTimer;
preference on the maximum number of MIMO layers for power saving;
1> if configured to provide its preference on the minimum scheduling offset for cross-slot scheduling for power
saving:
2> if the UE did not transmit a UEAssistanceInformation message with minSchedulingOffsetPreference since it
was configured to provide its preference on the minimum scheduling offset for cross-slot scheduling for
power saving; or
2> if the current preference on the minimum scheduling offset for cross-slot scheduling is different from the one
indicated in the last transmission of the UEAssistanceInformation message including
minSchedulingOffsetPreference and timer T346e is not running:
3> start timer T346e with the timer value set to the minSchedulingOffsetPreferenceProhibitTimer;
preference on the minimum scheduling offset for cross-slot scheduling for power saving;
1> if configured to provide its release preference:
2> if the UE determines that it would prefer to leave RRC_CONNECTED state and the UE did not transmit a
UEAssistanceInformation message with releasePreference since it was configured to provide its release
preference; or
2> if the current preferred RRC state is different from the one indicated in the last transmission of the
UEAssistanceInformation message including releasePreference and timer T346f is not running:
3> start timer T346f with the timer value set to the releasePreferenceProhibitTimer;
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3> initiate transmission of the UEAssistanceInformation message in accordance with 5.7.4.3 to provide the
release preference;
1> if configured to provide configured grant assistance information for NR sidelink communication:
configured grant assistance information for NR sidelink communication;
5.7.4.3 Actions related to transmission of UEAssistanceInformation message

The UE shall set the contents of the UEAssistanceInformation message as follows:
1> if transmission of the UEAssistanceInformation message is initiated to provide a delay budget report according
to 5.7.4.2;
2> set delayBudgetReport to type1 according to a desired value;
1> if transmission of the UEAssistanceInformation message is initiated to provide overheating assistance

information according to 5.7.4.2;
2> if the UE experiences internal overheating:
3> if the UE prefers to temporarily reduce the number of maximum secondary component carriers:
4> include reducedMaxCCs in the OverheatingAssistance IE;
4> set reducedCCsDL to the number of maximum SCells the UE prefers to be temporarily configured in
downlink;
4> set reducedCCsUL to the number of maximum SCells the UE prefers to be temporarily configured in
uplink;
3> if the UE prefers to temporarily reduce maximum aggregated bandwidth of FR1:
4> include reducedMaxBW-FR1 in the OverheatingAssistance IE;
4> set reducedBW-FR1-DL to the maximum aggregated bandwidth the UE prefers to be temporarily
configured across all downlink carriers of FR1;
4> set reducedBW-FR1-UL to the maximum aggregated bandwidth the UE prefers to be temporarily
configured across all uplink carriers of FR1;
3> if the UE prefers to temporarily reduce maximum aggregated bandwidth of FR2:
4> include reducedMaxBW-FR2 in the OverheatingAssistance IE;
4> set reducedBW-FR2-DL to the maximum aggregated bandwidth the UE prefers to be temporarily
configured across all downlink carriers of FR2;
4> set reducedBW-FR2-UL to the maximum aggregated bandwidth the UE prefers to be temporarily
configured across all uplink carriers of FR2;
3> if the UE prefers to temporarily reduce the number of maximum MIMO layers of each serving cell
operating on FR1:
4> include reducedMaxMIMO-LayersFR1 in the OverheatingAssistance IE;
4> set reducedMIMO-LayersFR1-DL to the number of maximum MIMO layers of each serving cell
operating on FR1 the UE prefers to be temporarily configured in downlink;
4> set reducedMIMO-LayersFR1-UL to the number of maximum MIMO layers of each serving cell
operating on FR1 the UE prefers to be temporarily configured in uplink;
3> if the UE prefers to temporarily reduce the number of maximum MIMO layers of each serving cell
operating on FR2:
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operating on FR2 the UE prefers to be temporarily configured in downlink;
operating on FR2 the UE prefers to be temporarily configured in uplink;
2> else (if the UE no longer experiences an overheating condition):
3> do not include reducedMaxCCs, reducedMaxBW-FR1, reducedMaxBW-FR2, reducedMaxMIMO-

LayersFR1 and reducedMaxMIMO-LayersFR2 in OverheatingAssistance IE;
1> if transmission of the UEAssistanceInformation message is initiated to provide IDC assistance information
according to 5.7.4.2:
2> if there is at least one carrier frequency included in candidateServingFreqListNR, the UE is experiencing IDC
problems that it cannot solve by itself:
3> include the field affectedCarrierFreqList with an entry for each affected carrier frequency included in
candidateServingFreqListNR;
3> for each carrier frequency included in the field affectedCarrierFreqList, include interferenceDirection
and set it accordingly;
2> if there is at least one supported UL CA combination comprising of carrier frequencies included in
candidateServingFreqListNR, the UE is experiencing IDC problems that it cannot solve by itself:
3> include victimSystemType for each UL CA combination included in affectedCarrierFreqCombList;
3> if the UE sets victimSystemType to wlan or bluetooth:
4> include affectedCarrierFreqCombList with an entry for each supported UL CA combination

comprising of carrier frequencies included in candidateServingFreqListNR, that is affected by IDC
problems;
3> else:
4> optionally include affectedCarrierFreqCombList with an entry for each supported UL CA

combination comprising of carrier frequencies included in candidateServingFreqListNR, that is
affected by IDC problems;
NOTE 1: When sending an UEAssistanceInformation message to inform the IDC problems, the UE includes all
IDC assistance information (rather than providing e.g. the changed part(s) of the IDC assistance
information).
NOTE 2: Upon not anymore experiencing a particular IDC problem that the UE previously reported, the UE
provides an IDC indication with the modified contents of the UEAssistanceInformation message (e.g. by
not including the IDC assistance information in the idc-Assistance field).
1> if transmission of the UEAssistanceInformation message is initiated to provide its preference on DRX
parameters for power saving according to 5.7.4.2:
2> include drx-Preference in the UEAssistanceInformation message;
2> set preferredDRX-LongCycle to a desired value;
2> set preferredDRX-InactivityTimer to a desired value;
2> set preferredDRX-ShortCycle to a desired value;
2> set preferredDRX-ShortCycleTimer to a desired value;
1> if transmission of the UEAssistanceInformation message is initiated to provide its preference on the maximum
aggregated bandwidth for power saving according to 5.7.4.2:
2> include maxBW-Preference in the UEAssistanceInformation message;
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3> include reducedMaxBW-FR1 in the MaxBW-Preference IE;
3> set reducedBW-FR1-DL to the maximum aggregated bandwidth the UE desires to have configured across
all downlink carriers of FR1;
3> set reducedBW-FR1-UL to the maximum aggregated bandwidth the UE desires to have configured across
all uplink carriers of FR1;
2> if the UE prefers to reduce the maximum aggregated bandwidth of FR2:
3> include reducedMaxBW-FR2 in the MaxBW-Preference IE;
3> set reducedBW-FR2-DL to the maximum aggregated bandwidth the UE desires to have configured across
all downlink carriers of FR2;
3> set reducedBW-FR2-UL to the maximum aggregated bandwidth the UE desires to have configured across
all uplink carriers of FR2;
number of secondary component carriers for power saving according to 5.7.4.2:
2> include maxCC-Preference in the UEAssistanceInformation message;
2> set reducedCCsDL to the number of maximum SCells the UE desires to have configured in downlink;
2> set reducedCCsUL to the number of maximum SCells the UE desires to have configured in uplink;
number of MIMO layers for power saving according to 5.7.4.2:
2> include maxMIMO-LayerPreference in the UEAssistanceInformation message;
2> if the UE prefers to reduce the number of maximum MIMO layers of each serving cell operating on FR1:
3> include reducedMaxMIMO-LayersFR1 in the MaxMIMO-LayerPreference IE;
operating on FR1 the UE desires to have configured in downlink;
operating on FR1 the UE desires to have configured in uplink;
2> if the UE prefers to reduce the number of maximum MIMO layers of each serving cell operating on FR2:
3> include reducedMaxMIMO-LayersFR2 in the MaxMIMO-LayerPreference IE;
operating on FR2 the UE desires to have configured in downlink;
operating on FR2 the UE desires to have configured in uplink;
1> if transmission of the UEAssistanceInformation message is initiated to provide its preference on the minimum
scheduling offset for cross-slot scheduling for power saving according to 5.7.4.2:
2> include minSchedulingOffsetPreference in the UEAssistanceInformation message;
2> set preferredK0-SCS-15kHz to the desired value of K0 (TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.2.1) for cross-slot
scheduling with 15 kHz SCS;
2> set preferredK0-SCS-30kHz to the desired value of K0 for cross-slot scheduling with 30 kHz SCS;
2> set preferredK2-SCS-15kHz to the desired value of K2 (TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.2.1) for cross-slot
scheduling with 15 kHz SCS;
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1> if transmission of the UEAssistanceInformation message is initiated to provide a release preference according to
5.7.4.2:
2> include releasePreference in the UEAssistanceInformation message;
2> if the UE has a preferred RRC state on transmission of the UEAssistanceInformation message:
3> include preferredRRC-State in the ReleasePreference IE;
3> set preferredRRC-State to the desired RRC state on transmission of the UEAssistanceInformation
message.
The UE shall set the contents of the UEAssistanceInformation message for configured grant assistance information for
NR sidelink communication:
1> if configured to provide configured grant assistance information for NR sidelink communication:
2> include the sl-UE-AssistanceInformationNR;
NOTE 1: It is up to UE implementation when and how to trigger configured grant assistance information for NR
sidelink communication.
The UE shall submit the UEAssistanceInformation message to lower layers for transmission.
5.7.4a UE Assistance Information for V2X sidelink communication

UE Network
RRC reconfiguration
UEAssistanceInformationEUTRA
Figure 5.7.4a-1: UE Assistance Information for V2X sidelink communication
The purpose of this procedure is to inform the network of the UE's SPS assistance information for V2X sidelink
communication.
The initiation and the procedure for the transmission of UEAssistanceInformationEUTRA follow the procedure
specified for V2X sidelink communication in subclause 5.6.10 of TS 36.331 [10].
5.7.5 Failure information

5.7.5.1 General
UE Network
FailureInformation
Figure 5.7.5.1-1: Failure information
The purpose of this procedure is to inform the network about a failure detected by the UE.
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5.7.5.2 Initiation
A UE initiates the procedure when there is a need inform the network about a failure detected by the UE. In particular,
the UE initiates the procedure when the following condition is met:
1> upon detecting failure for an RLC bearer, in accordance with 5.3.10.3;
1> upon detecting DAPS handover failure, in accordance with 5.3.5.8.3;
1> initiate transmission of the FailureInformation message as specified in 5.7.5.3;
5.7.5.3 Actions related to transmission of FailureInformation message

The UE shall:
1> if initiated to provide RLC failure information, set FailureInfoRLC-Bearer as follows:
2> set logicalChannelIdentity to the logical channel identity of the failing RLC bearer;
2> set cellGroupId to the cell group identity of the failing RLC bearer;
2> set the failureType as rlc-failure;
1> if initiated to provide DAPS failure information, set FailureInfoDAPS as follows:
2> set the failureType as daps-failure;
1> if used to inform the network about a failure for an MCG RLC bearer or DAPS failure information:
2> submit the FailureInformation message to lower layers for transmission via SRB1;
1> else if used to inform the network about a failure for an SCG RLC bearer:
2> if SRB3 is configured;
3> submit the FailureInformation message to lower layers for transmission via SRB3;
2> else;
4> submit the FailureInformation message via E-UTRA embedded in E-UTRA RRC message
ULInformationTransferMRDC as specified in TS 36.331 [10].
3> else if the UE is in NR-DC:
4> submit the FailureInformation message via SRB1 embedded in NR RRC message
ULInformationTransferMRDC as specified in clause 5.7.2a.3.
5.7.6 DL message segment transfer

5.7.6.1 General
UE Network
DLDedicatedMessageSegment
Figure 5.7.6.1-1: DL message segment transfer
The purpose of this procedure is to transfer segments of DL DCCH messages from the network to the UE.
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NOTE: The segmentation of DL DCCH message is only applicable to RRCReconfiguration and RRCResume
messages in this release.
5.7.6.2 Initiation
The network initiates the DL Dedicated Message Segment transfer procedure whenever the encoded RRC message
PDU exceeds the maximum PDCP SDU size. The network initiates the DL Dedicated Message Segment transfer
procedure by sending the DLDedicatedMessageSegment message.
5.7.6.3 Reception of DLDedicatedMessageSegment by the UE

Upon receiving DLDedicatedMessageSegment message, the UE shall:
1> store the segment;
1> if all segments of the message have been received:
2> assemble the message from the received segments and process the message according to 5.3.5.3 for the
RRCReconfiguration message or 5.3.13.4 for the RRCResume message;
2> discard all segments.
5.7.7 UL message segment transfer

5.7.7.1 General
UE Network
ULDedicatedMessageSegment
Figure 5.7.7.1-1: UL message segment transfer
The purpose of this procedure is to transfer segments of UL DCCH messages from UE to a NG-RAN in
RRC_CONNECTED.
NOTE: The segmentation of UL DCCH message is only applicable to UECapabilityInformation in this release.
5.7.7.2 Initiation
A UE capable of UL RRC message segmentation in RRC_CONNECTED will initiate the procedure when the following
conditions are met:
1> if the RRC message segmentation is enabled based on the field rrc-SegAllowed received, and
1> if the encoded RRC message is larger than the maximum supported size of a PDCP SDU specified in TS 38.323
[5];
1> initiate transmission of the ULDedicatedMessageSegment message as specified in 5.7.7.3;
5.7.7.3 Actions related to transmission of ULDedicatedMessageSegment message

The UE shall segment the encoded RRC PDU based on the maximum supported size of a PDCP SDU specified in TS
38.323 [5]. UE shall minimize the number of segments and set the contents of the ULDedicatedMessageSegment
messages as follows:
1> F or each new UL DCCH message, set the segmentNumber to 0 for the first message segment and increment the
segmentNumber for each subsequent RRC message segment;
1> set rrc-MessageSegmentContainer to include the segment of the UL DCCH message corresponding to the
segmentNumber;
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1> if the segment included in the rrc-MessageSegmentContainer is the last segment of the UL DCCH message:
2> include the segmentEndIndication and set the value to true;
1> submit all the ULDedicatedMessageSegment messages generated for the segmented RRC message to lower
layers for transmission in ascending order based on the segmentNumber, upon which the procedure ends.
5.7.8 Idle/inactive Measurements

5.7.8.1 General
This procedure specifies the measurements done by a UE in RRC_IDLE and RRC_INACTIVE when it has an
idle/inactive measurement configuration and the storage of the available measurements by a UE in RRC_IDLE and
RRC_INACTIVE.
5.7.8.2 Initiation
While in RRC_IDLE or RRC_INACTIVE, T331 is running and the SIB1 contains idleModeMeasurements, the UE
shall:
1> if the UE is capable of idle/inactive measurements for NE-DC and VarMeasIdleConfig does not contain a
measIdleCarrierListEUTRA received from the RRCRelease message:
2> if SIB11 includes the measIdleConfigSIB and contains measIdleCarrierListEUTRA:
3> store or replace the measIdleCarrierListEUTRA of measIdleConfigSIB of SIB11 within

VarMeasIdleConfig;
2> else:
3> remove the measIdleCarrierListEUTRA in VarMeasIdleConfig, if stored.
1> if the UE is capble of idle/inactive measurements for CA or NR-DC and VarMeasIdleConfig does not contain a
measIdleCarrierListNR received from the RRCRelease message:
2> if SIB11 includes the measIdleConfigSIB and contains measIdleCarrierListNR:
3> store or replace the measIdleCarrierListNR of measIdleConfigSIB of SIB11 within VarMeasIdleConfig;
2> else:
3> remove the measIdleCarrierListNR in VarMeasIdleConfig, if stored.
1> for each entry in the measIdleCarrierListNR within VarMeasIdleConfig that does not contain an ssb-MeasConfig
received from the RRCRelease message:
2> if there is an entry in measIdleCarrierListNR in measIdleConfigSIB of SIB11 that has the same carrier
frequency and subcarrier spacing as the entry in the measIdleCarrierListNR within VarMeasIdleConfig and
that contains ssb-MeasConfig:
3> store or replace the SSB measurement configuration from SIB11 into ssb-MeasConfig of the
corresponding entry in the measIdleCarrierListNR within VarMeasIdleConfig;
2> else if there is an entry in carrierFreqListNR of SIB4 with the same carrier frequency and subcarrier spacing
as the entry in measIdleCarrierListNR within VarMeasIdleConfig:
3> store or replace the SSB measurement configuration from SIB4 into ssb-MeasConfig of the corresponding
entry in the measIdleCarrierListNR within VarMeasIdleConfig;
2> else:
3> remove the ssb-MeasConfig of the corresponding entry in the measIdleCarrierListNR within
VarMeasIdleConfig, if stored;
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Editor's note: FFS if one IE (idleModeMeasurements with ENUMERATED {eutra, nr, both}) or two separate IEs
(i.e. one for NR, one for EUTRA) is to be used to indicate to the UE to perform EUTRA and/or NR early
measurements.
1> perform the measurements in accordance with the following:
2> if the VarMeasIdleConfig includes the measIdleCarrierListEUTRA:
3> for each entry in measIdleCarrierListEUTRA within VarMeasIdleConfig:
4> if UE supports dual connectivity between the serving carrier and the carrier frequency indicated by
carrierFreqEUTRA within the corresponding entry:
5> perform measurements in the carrier frequency and bandwidth indicated by carrierFreq and
allowedMeasBandwidth within the corresponding entry;
5> if the measCellListEUTRA is included:
6> consider the serving cell and cells identified by each entry within the measCellListEUTRA to
be applicable for idle/inactive mode measurement reporting;
5> else:
6> consider the serving cell and up to maxCellMeasIdle strongest identified cells to be applicable
for idle/inactive measurement reporting;
5> if the reportQuantities is set to rsrq:
5> else:
5> store measurement results as indicated by reportQuantities for cells applicable for idle/inactive
measurement reporting whose RSRP/RSRQ measurement results are above the value(s) provided
in qualityThreshold (if any) within the measReportIdleEUTRA in VarMeasIdleReport;
2> if the VarMeasIdleConfig includes the measIdleCarrierListNR:
3> for each entry in measIdleCarrierListNR within VarMeasIdleConfig that contains ssb-MeasConfig:
4> if UE supports carrier aggregation or dual connectivity between serving carrier and the carrier
frequency and subcarrier spacing indicated by carrierFreqNR and ssbSubCarrierSpacing within the
corresponding entry:
5> perform measurements in the carrier frequency and subcarrier spacing indicated by carrierFreq
and ssbSubCarrierSpacing within the corresponding entry;
5> if the measCellListNR is included:
6> consider the serving cell and cells identified by each entry within the measCellListNR to be
applicable for idle/inactive measurement reporting;
5> else:
6> consider the serving cell and up to maxCellMeasIdle strongest identified cells to be applicable
for idle/inactive measurement reporting;
5> if the reportQuantities is set to rsrq:
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5> store measurement results as indicated by reportQuantities for cells applicable for idle/inactive
measurement reporting whose RSRP/RSRQ measurement results are above the value(s) provided
in qualityThreshold (if any) within the measReportIdleNR in VarMeasIdleReport;
5> if the includeBeamMeasurements is included:
6> if the reportQuantityRS-Indexes is set to rsrq:
6> else:
6> store the beam measurement results as indicated by reportQuantityRS-Indexes within the
measReportIdleNR in VarMeasIdleReport;
NOTE 1: The fields s-NonIntraSearchP and s-NonIntraSearchQ in SIB2 do not affect the idle/inactive UE
measurement procedures. How the UE performs idle/inactive measurements is up to UE implementation
as long as the requirements in TS 38.133 [14] are met for measurement reporting.
NOTE 2: The UE is not required to perform idle/inactive measurements on a given carrier if the SSB configuration
of that carrier provided via dedicated signaling is different from the SSB configuration broadcasted in the
serving cell, if any.
1> if validityAreaList is configured in VarMeasIdleConfig:
2> if the UE reselects to a serving cell on a frequency which does not match the carrierFreq of any entry in the
validityAreaList; or
2> if the UE reselects to a serving cell on a frequency which matches the carrierFreq of any entry in the
validityAreaList, the validityCellList is included for the corresponding frequency, and the physical cell
identity of the serving cell does not match any entry in validityCellList:
3> if timer T331 is running;
4> stop timer T331;
5.7.8.3 T331 expiry or stop

The UE shall:
1> if T331 expires or is stopped:
2> release the VarMeasIdleConfig.
NOTE: It is up to UE implementation whether to continue idle/inactive measurements according to SIB11

configuration after T331 has expired or stopped.
5.7.9 Mobility history information

5.7.9.1 General
This procedure specifies how the mobility history information is stored by the UE, covering RRC_IDLE,
RRC_INACTIVE and RRC_CONNECTED.
5.7.9.2 Initiation
If the UE supports storage of mobility history information, the UE shall:
1> Upon change of cell, consisting of PCell in RRC_CONNECTED or serving cell in RRC_IDLE or
RRC_INACTIVE (for NR cell), to another NR or E-UTRA cell, or when entering out of service:
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2> include an entry in variable VarMobilityHistoryReport possibly after removing the oldest entry, if necessary,
according to following:
3> if the global cell identity of the previous PCell/serving cell is available:
4> include the global cell identity of that cell in the field visitedCellId of the entry;
3> else:
4> include the physical cell identity and carrier frequency of that cell in the field visitedCellId of the
entry;
3> set the field timeSpent of the entry as the time spent in the previous PCell/serving cell;
1> upon entering NR (in RRC_IDLE, RRC_INACTIVE or RRC_CONNECTED) while previously out of service:
2> include an entry in variable VarMobilityHistoryReport possibly after removing the oldest entry, if necessary,
according to following:
3> set the field timeSpent of the entry as the time spent outside NR.
5.7.10 UE Information
5.7.10.1 General
UE Network
UEInformationRequest
UEInformationResponse
Figure 5.7.10.1-1: UE information procedure
The UE information procedure is used by the network to request the UE to report information.
5.7.10.2 Initiation
The network initiates the procedure by sending the UEInformationRequest message. The network should initiate this
procedure only after successful security activation.
5.7.10.3 Reception of the UEInformationRequest message

Upon receiving the UEInformationRequest message, the UE shall, only after successful security activation:
Editor's note: FFS if the idleModeMeasurementReq indicates all results (EUTRA and NR), or can request only E-
UTRA or NR results. The procedure below assumes the former.
1> if the idleModeMeasurementReq is included in the UEInformationRequest and the UE has stored
VarMeasIdleReport:
2> set the measResultIdleEUTRA in the UEInformationResponse message to the value of measReportIdle in the
VarMeasIdleReportEUTRA, if available;
2> set the measResultIdleNR in the UEInformationResponse message to the value of measReportIdleNR in the
VarMeasIdleReport, if measurement information concerning cells other than the PCell is available;
2> discard the VarMeasIdleReport upon successful delivery of the UEInformationResponse message confirmed
by lower layers;
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1> if the logMeasReportReq is present and if the RPLMN is included in plmn-IdentityList stored in
VarLogMeasReport:
2> if VarLogMeasReport includes one or more logged measurement entries, set the contents of the
logMeasReport in the UEInformationResponse message as follows:
3> include the absoluteTimeStamp and set it to the value of absoluteTimeInfo in the VarLogMeasReport;
3> include the traceReference and set it to the value of traceReference in the VarLogMeasReport;
3> include the traceRecordingSessionRef and set it to the value of traceRecordingSessionRef in the
VarLogMeasReport;
3> include the tce-Id and set it to the value of tce-Id in the VarLogMeasReport;
3> include the logMeasInfoList and set it to include one or more entries from VarLogMeasReport starting
from the entries logged first;
3> if the VarLogMeasReport includes one or more additional logged measurement entries that are not
included in the logMeasInfoList within the UEInformationResponse message:
4> include the logMeasAvailable;
3> if the VarLogMeasReport includes one or more additional logged Bluetooth measurement entries that are
not included in the logMeasInfoList within the UEInformationResponse message:
4> include the logMeasAvailableBT;
3> if the VarLogMeasReport includes one or more additional logged WLAN measurement entries that are
not included in the logMeasInfoList within the UEInformationResponse message:
4> include the logMeasAvailableWLAN;
1> if ra-ReportReq is set to true and the UE has random access related information available in VarRA-Report and
if the RPLMN is included in plmn-IdentityList stored in VarRA-Report:
2> set the ra-Report in the UEInformationResponse message to the value of ra-Report in VarRA-Report;
2> discard the ra-Report from VarRA-Report upon successful delivery of the UEInformationResponse message
confirmed by lower layers;
1> if rlf-ReportReq is set to true:
2> if the UE has radio link failure information or handover failure information available in VarRLF-Report and
if the RPLMN is included in plmn-IdentityList stored in VarRLF-Report:
3> set timeSinceFailure in VarRLF-Report to the time that elapsed since the last radio link or handover
failure in NR;
3> set the rlf-Report in the UEInformationResponse message to the value of rlf-Report in VarRLF-Report;
3> discard the rlf-Report from VarRLF-Report upon successful delivery of the UEInformationResponse
message confirmed by lower layers;
2> else if the UE has radio link failure information or handover failure information available in VarRLF-Report
of TS 36.331 [10] and if the RPLMN is included in plmn-IdentityList stored in VarRLF-Report of TS 36.331
[10]:
3> set timeSinceFailure in VarRLF-Report of TS 36.331 [10] to the time that elapsed since the last radio link
or handover failure in EUTRA;
3> set the rlf-Report in the UEInformationResponse message to the value of rlf-Report in VarRLF-Report;
3> discard the rlf-Report from VarRLF-Report upon successful delivery of the UEInformationResponse
message confirmed by lower layers;
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3> discard the rlf-Report from VarRLF-Report of TS 36.331 [10] upon successful delivery of the
UEInformationResponse message confirmed by lower layers;
1> if connEstFailReportReq is set to true and the UE has connection establishment failure information in
VarConnEstFailReport and if the RPLMN is equal to plmn-Identity stored in VarConnEstFailReport:
2> set timeSinceFailure in VarConnEstFailReport to the time that elapsed since the last connection
establishment failure in NR;
2> set the connEstFailReport in the UEInformationResponse message to the value of connEstFailReport in
VarConnEstFailReport;
2> discard the connEstFailReport from VarConnEstFailReport upon successful delivery of the
UEInformationResponse message confirmed by lower layers;
1> if the mobilityHistoryReportReq is set to true:
2> include the mobilityHistoryReport and set it to include entries from VarMobilityHistoryReport;
2> include in the mobilityHistoryReport an entry for the current cell, possibly after removing the oldest entry if
required, and set its fields as follows:
3> set visitedCellId to the global cell identity of the current cell:
3> set field timeSpent to the time spent in the current cell;
1> if the logMeasReport is included in the UEInformationResponse:
2> submit the UEInformationResponse message to lower layers for transmission via SRB2;
2> discard the logged measurement entries included in the logMeasInfoList from VarLogMeasReport upon
successful delivery of the UEInformationResponse message confirmed by lower layers;
1> else:
2> submit the UEInformationResponse message to lower layers for transmission via SRB1.
5.7.10.4 Actions upon successful completion of random-access procedure

The UE shall:
1> if the number of RA-Report stored in the RA-ReportList is less than 8, then append the following contents
associated to the successfully completed random-access procedure as a new entry in the VarRA-Report:
2> if the list of EPLMNs has been stored by the UE:
3> if the RPLMN is included in plmn-IdentityList stored in VarRA-Report:
4> set the plmn-IdentityList to include the list of EPLMNs stored by the UE (i.e. includes the RPLMN);
3> else:
4> clear the information included in VarRA-Report;
2> else:
3> set the plmn-Identity to the PLMN selected by upper layers from the PLMN(s) included in the plmn-
IdentityList in SIB1;
2> set the cellId to the global cell identity and the tracking area code of the cell in which the random-access
procedure was performed;
2> set the absoluteFrequencyPointA to indicate the absolute frequency of the reference resource block
associated to the random-access resources;
2> set the locationAndBandwidth and subcarrierSpacing associated to the UL BWP of the random-access
resources;
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2> set the msg1-FrequencyStart, msg1-FDM and msg1-SubcarrierSpacing associated to the random-access
resources;
2> set the raPurpose to include the purpose of triggering the random-access procedure;
2> set the parameters associated to individual random-access attempt in the chronological order of attmepts in
the perRAInfoList as specified in 5.3.10.3:
The UE may discard the random access report information, i.e. release the UE variable VarRA-Report, 48 hours after
the last successful random access procedure related information is added to the VarRA-Report.
5.8 Sidelink
5.8.1 General
NR sidelink communication consists of unicast, groupcast and broadcast. The PC5-RRC connection is a logical
connection between a pair of a Source Layer-2 ID and a Destination Layer-2 ID in the AS. The PC5-RRC signalling, as
specified in sub-clause 5.8.9, can be initiated after its corresponding PC5 unicast link establishment (TS 23.287 [55]).
The PC5-RRC connection and the corresponding sidelink SRBs and sidelink DRBs are released when the PC5 unicast
link is released as indicated by upper layers.
For each PC5-RRC connection of unicast, one sidelink SRB is used to transmit the PC5-S messages before the PC5-S
security has been established. One sidelink SRB is used to transmit the PC5-S messages to establish the PC5-S security.
One sidelink SRB is used to transmit the PC5-S messages after the PC5-S security has been established, which is
protected. One sidelink SRB is used to transmit the PC5-RRC signalling, which is protected and only sent after the
PC5-S security has been established.
NOTE 1: In case the configurations for NR sidelink communication are acquired via the E-UTRA, the
configurations for NR sidelink communication in SIB12 and sl-ConfigDedicatedNR within
RRCReconfiguration used in subclause 5.8 are provided by the configurations in
SystemInformationBlockTypeXX2 and sl-ConfigDedicatedNR within RRCConnectionReconfiguration as
specified in TS 36.331 [10], respectively.
5.8.2 Conditions for NR sidelink communication operation

When it is specified that the UE shall perform NR sidelink communication operation only if the conditions defined in
this clause are met, the UE shall perform NR sidelink communication operation only in following cases:
1> if the UE's serving cell is suitable (RRC_IDLE or RRC_INACTIVE or RRC_CONNECTED); and if either the
selected cell on the frequency used for NR sidelink communication operation belongs to the registered or
equivalent PLMN as specified in TS 24.587 [57] or the UE is out of coverage on the frequency used for NR
sidelink communication operation as defined in TS 38.304 [20] and TS 36.304 [27]; or
1> if the UE's serving cell (RRC_IDLE or RRC_CONNECTED) fulfils the conditions to support NR sidelink
communication in limited service state as specified in TS 23.287 [55]; and if either the serving cell is on the
frequency used for NR sidelink communication operation or the UE is out of coverage on the frequency used for
NR sidelink communication operation as defined in TS 38.304 [20] and TS 36.304 [27]; or
1> if the UE has no serving cell (RRC_IDLE);

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5.8.3 Sidelink UE information for NR sidelink communication

5.8.3.1 General
UE Network
SIBX acquisition
SidelinkUEInformationNR
Figure 5.8.3.1-1: Sidelink UE information for NR sidelink communication
The purpose of this procedure is to inform the network that the UE is interested or no longer interested to receive NR
sidelink communication, as well as to request assignment or release of transmission resource for NR sidelink
communication and to report parameters related to NR sidelink communication.
5.8.3.2 Initiation
A UE capable of NR sidelink communication that is in RRC_CONNECTED may initiate the procedure to indicate it is
(interested in) receiving NR sidelink communication in several cases including upon successful connection
establishment or resuming, upon change of interest, or upon change to a PCell providing SIB12 including sl-
ConfigCommonNR. A UE capable of NR sidelink communication may initiate the procedure to request assignment of
dedicated resources for NR sidelink communication transmission.
Upon initiating this procedure, the UE shall:
1> if SIB12 including sl-ConfigCommonNR is provided by the PCell:
2> ensure having a valid version of SIB12 for the PCell;
2> if configured by upper layers to receive NR sidelink communication on the frequency included in sl-
FreqInfoList in SIB12 of the PCell:
3> if the UE did not transmit a SidelinkUEInformationNR message since last entering RRC_CONNECTED
state; or
3> if since the last time the UE transmitted a SidelinkUEInformationNR message the UE connected to a
PCell not providing SIB12 including sl-ConfigCommonNR; or
3> if the last transmission of the SidelinkUEInformationNR message did not include sl-RxInterestedFreqList;
or if the frequency configured by upper layers to receive NR sidelink communication on has changed
since the last transmission of the SidelinkUEInformationNR message:
4> initiate transmission of the SidelinkUEInformationNR message to indicate the NR sidelink

communication reception frequency of interest in accordance with 5.8.3.3;
2> else:
3> if the last transmission of the SidelinkUEInformationNR message included sl-RxInterestedFreqList:
4> initiate transmission of the SidelinkUEInformationNR message to indicate it is no longer interested in

NR sidelink communication reception in accordance with 5.8.3.3;
2> if configured by upper layers to transmit NR sidelink communication on the frequency included in sl-
FreqInfoList in SIB12 of the PCell:
3> if the UE did not transmit a SidelinkUEInformationNR message since last entering RRC_CONNECTED
state; or
3> if since the last time the UE transmitted a SidelinkUEInformationNR message the UE connected to a
PCell not providing SIB12 including sl-ConfigCommonNR; or
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3> if the last transmission of the SidelinkUEInformationNR message did not include sl-TxResourceReqList;
or if the information carried by the sl-TxResourceReqList has changed since the last transmission of the
SidelinkUEInformationNR message:
4> initiate transmission of the SidelinkUEInformationNR message to indicate the NR sidelink

communication transmission resources required by the UE in accordance with 5.8.3.3;
2> else:
3> if the last transmission of the SidelinkUEInformationNR message included sl-TxResourceReqList:
4> initiate transmission of the SidelinkUEInformationNR message to indicate it no longer requires NR

sidelink communication transmission resources in accordance with 5.8.3.3.
5.8.3.3 Actions related to transmission of SidelinkUEInformationNR message

The UE shall set the contents of the SidelinkUEInformationNR message as follows:
1> if the UE initiates the procedure to indicate it is (no more) interested to receive NR sidelink communication or to
request (configuration/ release) of NR sidelink communication transmission resources (i.e. UE includes all
concerned information, irrespective of what triggered the procedure):
2> if SIB12 including sl-ConfigCommonNR is provided by the PCell:
3> if configured by upper layers to receive NR sidelink communication:
4> include sl-RxInterestedFreqList and set it to the frequency for NR sidelink communication reception;
3> if configured by upper layers to transmit NR sidelink communication:
4> include sl-TxResourceReqList and set its fields (if needed) as follows for each destination for which it
requests network to assign NR sidelink communication resource:
5> set sl-DestinationIdentiy to the destination identity configured by upper layer for NR sidelink
communication transmission;
5> set sl-CastType to the cast type of the associated destination identity configured by the upper layer
for the NR sidelink communication transmission;
5> set sl-RLC-ModeIndication to include the RLC mode(s) and optionally QoS profile(s) of the
sidelink QoS flow(s) of the associated RLC mode(s), if the associated bi-directional sidelink DRB
has been established due to the configuration by RRCReconfigurationSidelink;
5> set sl-Failure as rlf for the associated destination for the NR sidelink communication transmission,
if the sidelink RLF is detected;
5> set sl-Failure as configFailure for the associated destination for the NR sidelink communication
transmission, if RRCReconfigurationFailureSidelink is received as sidelink RRC reconfiguration
failure;
5> set sl-QoS-InfoList to include QoS profile(s) of the sidelink QoS flow(s) of the associated
destination configured by the upper layer for the NR sidelink communication transmission;
5> set sl-InterestedFreqList to indicate the frequency for NR sidelink communication transmission;
5> set sl-TypeTxSyncList to the current synchronization reference type used on the associated sl-
InterestedFreqList for NR sidelink communication transmission.
1> The UE shall submit the SidelinkUEInformationNR message to lower layers for transmission.
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5.8.4 Sidelink UE information for V2X sidelink communication

UE Network
SIBY/SIBZ acquisition
SidelinkUEInformationEUTRA
Figure 5.8.4-1: Sidelink UE information for V2X sidelink communication
The purpose of this procedure is to inform the network that the UE is interested or no longer interested to receive V2X
sidelink communication, as well as to request assignment or release of transmission resource for V2X sidelink
communication and to report parameters related to V2X sidelink communication.
The initiation and the procedure for the transmission of SidelinkUEInformationEUTRA follow the procedure specified
for V2X sidelink communication in subclause 5.3.5.4, 5.10.2 of TS 36.331 [10].
NOTE 1: When applying the procedure in this subclause, SIB13 and SIB14 correspond to
SystemInformationBlockType21 and SystemInformationBlockType26 specified in TS 36.331 [10]
respectively.
5.8.5 Sidelink synchronisation information transmission for NR sidelink

communication
5.8.5.1 General
UE Network
SIBX acquisition
RRCReconfiguration
SLSS& MasterInformationBlockSidelink
Figure 5.8.5.1-1: Synchronisation information transmission for NR sidelink communication, in

(partial) coverage
UE UE
Figure 5.8.5.1-2: Synchronisation information transmission for NR sidelink communication, out of

coverage
The purpose of this procedure is to provide synchronisation information to a UE.

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5.8.5.2 Initiation
A UE capable of NR sidelink communication and SLSS/PSBCH transmission shall, when transmitting NR sidelink
communication, and if the conditions for NR sidelink communication operation are met and when the following
conditions are met:
1> if in coverage on the frequency used for NR sidelink communication, as defined in TS 38.304 [20]; and has
selected GNSS or the cell as synchronization reference as defined in 5.8.6.3; or
1> if out of coverage on the frequency used for NR sidelink communication, and the frequency used to transmit NR
sidelink communication is included in sl-FreqInfoToAddModList in sl-ConfigDedicatedNR within
RRCReconfiguration message or included in sl-FreqInfoList within SIB12; and has selected GNSS or the cell as
synchronization reference as defined in 5.8.6.3:
2> if in RRC_CONNECTED; and if networkControlledSyncTx is configured and set to on: or
2> if networkControlledSyncTx is not configured; and for the concerned frequency syncTxThreshIC is
configured; and the RSRP measurement of the reference cell, selected as defined in 5.8.6.3, for NR sidelink
communication transmission is below the value of syncTxThreshIC:
3> transmit sidelink SSB on the frequency used for NR sidelink communication in accordance with 5.8.5.3
and TS 38.211 [16], including the transmission of SLSS as specified in 5.8.5.3 and transmission of
MasterInformationBlockSidelink as specified in5.8.9.4.3;
1> else:
2> for the frequency used for NR sidelink communication, if syncTxThreshOoC is included in SL-
PreconfigurationNR; and the UE is not directly synchronized to GNSS, and the UE has no selected SyncRef
UE or the S-RSRP measurement result of the selected SyncRef UE is below the value of syncTxThreshOoC;
or
2> for the frequency used for NR sidelink communication, if the UE selects GNSS as the synchronization
reference source:
3> transmit sidelink SSB on the frequency used for NR sidelink communication in accordance with TS
38.211 [16] , including the transmission of SLSS as specified in 5.8.5.3 and transmission of
MasterInformationBlockSidelink as specified in 5.8.9.4.3;
5.8.5.3 Transmission of SLSS

The UE shall select the SLSSID and the slot in which to transmit SLSS as follows:
1> if triggered by NR sidelink communication and in coverage on the frequency used for NR sidelink
communication, as defined in TS 38.304 [20]; or
1> if triggered by NR sidelink communication, and out of coverage on the frequency used for NR sidelink
communication, and the concerned frequency is included in sl-FreqInfoToAddModList in sl-ConfigDedicatedNR
within RRCReconfiguration message or included in sl-FreqInfoList within SIB12:
2> if the UE has selected GNSS as synchronization reference in accordance with 5.8.6.2:
3> select SLSSID 0;
3> use sl-SSB-TimeAllocation1 included in the entry of configured sl-SyncConfigList corresponding to the
concerned frequency, that includes txParameters and gnss-Sync;
3> select the slot(s) indicated by sl-SSB-TimeAllocation1;
2> if the UE has selected a cell as synchronization reference in accordance with 5.8.6.2:
3> select the SLSSID included in the entry of configured sl-SyncConfigList corresponding to the concerned
frequency, that includes txParameters and does not include gnss-Sync;
3> select the slot(s) indicated by sl-SSB-TimeAllocation1;
1> else if triggered by NR sidelink communication and the UE has GNSS as the synchronization reference:
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2> select SLSSID 0;
2> select the slot(s) indicated by sl-SSB-TimeAllocation1 in SL-PreconfigurationNR;
1> else:
2> select the synchronisation reference UE (i.e. SyncRef UE) as defined in 5.8.6;
2> if the UE has a selected SyncRef UE and inCoverage in the MasterInformationBlockSidelink message
received from this UE is set to true; or
2> if the UE has a selected SyncRef UE and inCoverage in the MasterInformationBlockSidelink message
received from this UE is set to false while the SLSS from this UE is part of the set defined for out of
coverage, see TS 38.211 [16]:
3> select the same SLSSID as the SLSSID of the selected SyncRef UE;
3> select the slot in which to transmit the SLSS according to the sl-SSB-TimeAllocation1 or sl-SSB-
TimeAllocation2 included in the preconfigured sidelink parameters corresponding to the concerned
frequency, such that the timing is different from the SLSS of the selected SyncRef UE;
2> else if the UE has a selected SyncRef UE:
3> select the SLSSID from the set defined for out of coverage having an index that is 336 more than the
index of the SLSSID of the selected SyncRef UE, see TS 38.211 [16];
3> select the slot in which to transmit the SLSS according to sl-SSB-TimeAllocation1 or sl-SSB-
TimeAllocation2 included in the preconfigured sidelink parameters corresponding to the concerned
frequency, such that the timing is different from the SLSS of the selected SyncRef UE;
2> else (i.e. no SyncRef UE selected):
3> randomly select, using a uniform distribution, an SLSSID from the set of sequences defined for out of
coverage except SLSSID 336, see TS 38.211 [16];
3> select the slot in which to transmit the SLSS according to the sl-SSB-TimeAllocation1 or sl-SSB-
TimeAllocation2 (arbitrary selection between these) included in the preconfigured sidelink parameters in
SL-PreconfigurationNR corresponding to the concerned frequency;
5.8.5a Sidelink synchronisation information transmission for V2X sidelink

communication
UE Network
SIBY/SIBZ acquisition
RRCReconfiguration
Figure 5.8.5a-1: Synchronisation information transmission for V2X sidelink communication, in

(partial) coverage
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UE UE
Figure 5.8.5a-2: Synchronisation information transmission for V2X sidelink communication, out of
coverage
The purpose of this procedure is to provide synchronisation information to a UE.
The initiation and the procedure for the transmission of SLSS and MasterInformationBlock-SL-V2X follow the
procedure specified for V2X sidelink communication in subclause 5.10.7 of TS 36.331 [10].
NOTE 1: When applying the procedure in this subclause, SIB13 and SIB14 correspond to
SystemInformationBlockType21 and SystemInformationBlockType26 specified in TS 36.331 [10]
respectively
5.8.6 Sidelink synchronisation reference

5.8.6.1 General
The purpose of this procedure is to select a synchronisation reference and used when transmitting NR sidelink
communication.
5.8.6.2 Selection and reselection of synchronisation reference

The UE shall:
1> if the frequency used for NR sidelink communication is included in sl-FreqInfoToAddModList in sl-
ConfigDedicatedNR within RRCReconfiguration message or included in sl-ConfigCommonNR within SIB12, and
sl-SyncPriority is configured for the concerned frequency and set to gnbEnb:
2> select a cell as the synchronization reference source as defined in 5.8.6.3:
1> else if the frequency used for NR sidelink communication is included in sl-FreqInfoToAddModList in sl-
ConfigDedicatedNR within RRCReconfiguration message or included in sl-ConfigCommonNR within SIB12, and
sl-SyncPriority for the concerned frequency is not configured or is set to gnss, and GNSS is reliable in
accordance with TS 38.101-1 [15] and TS 38.133 [14]:
2> select GNSS as the synchronization reference source;
1> else if the frequency used for NR sidelink communication is included in PreconfigurationNR, and sl-
SyncPriority in SL-PreconfigurationNR is set to gnss and GNSS is reliable in accordance with TS 38.101-1 [15]
and TS 38.133 [14]:
2> select GNSS as the synchronization reference source;
1> else:
2> perform a full search (i.e. covering all subframes and all possible SLSSIDs) to detect candidate SLSS, in
accordance with TS 38.133 [14]
2> when evaluating the one or more detected SLSSIDs, apply layer 3 filtering as specified in 5.5.3.2 using the
preconfigured sl-filterCoefficient, before using the S-RSRP measurement results;
2> if the UE has selected a SyncRef UE:
3> if the S-RSRP of the strongest candidate SyncRef UE exceeds the minimum requirement TS 38.133 [14]
by sl-SyncRefMinHyst and the strongest candidate SyncRef UE belongs to the same priority group as the
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current SyncRef UE and the S-RSRP of the strongest candidate SyncRef UE exceeds the S-RSRP of the
current SyncRef UE by syncRefDiffHyst; or
3> if the S-RSRP of the candidate SyncRef UE exceeds the minimum requirement TS 38.133 [14] by sl-
SyncRefMinHyst and the candidate SyncRef UE belongs to a higher priority group than the current
SyncRef UE; or
3> if GNSS becomes reliable in accordance with TS 38.101-1 [15] and TS 38.133 [14], and GNSS belongs
to a higher priority group than the current SyncRef UE; or
3> if a cell is detected and gNB/eNB (if sl-NbAsSync is set to true) belongs to a higher priority group than
the current SyncRef UE; or
3> if the S-RSRP of the current SyncRef UE is less than the minimum requirement defined in TS 38.133
[14]:
4> consider no SyncRef UE to be selected;
2> if the UE has selected GNSS as the synchronization reference for NR sidelink communication:
3> if the S-RSRP of the candidate SyncRef UE exceeds the minimum requirement defined in TS 38.133 [14]
by sl-SyncRefMinHyst and the candidate SyncRef UE belongs to a higher priority group than GNSS; or
3> if GNSS becomes not reliable in accordance with TS 38.101-1 [15] and TS 38.133 [14]:
4> consider GNSS not to be selected;
2> if the UE has selected cell as the synchronization reference for NR sidelink communication:
3> if the S-RSRP of the candidate SyncRef UE exceeds the minimum requirement defined in TS 38.133 [14]
by sl-SyncRefMinHyst and the candidate SyncRef UE belongs to a higher priority group than gNB/eNB;
or
3> if the selected cell is not detected:
4> consider the cell not to be selected;
2> if the UE has not selected any synchronization reference:
3> if the UE detects one or more SLSSIDs for which the S-RSRP exceeds the minimum requirement defined
in TS 38.133 [14] by sl-SyncRefMinHyst and for which the UE received the corresponding
MasterInformationBlockSidelink message (candidate SyncRef UEs), or if the UE detects GNSS that is
reliable in accordance with TS 38.101-1 [15] and TS 38.133 [14], or if the UE detects a cell, select a
synchronization reference according to the following priority group order:
4> if sl-SyncPriority corresponding to the concerned frequency is set to gnbEnb:
5> UEs of which SLSSID is part of the set defined for in coverage, and inCoverage, included in the
MasterInformationBlockSidelink message received from this UE, is set to true, starting with the
UE with the highest S-RSRP result (priority group 1);
5> UE of which SLSSID is part of the set defined for in coverage, and inCoverage, included in the
MasterInformationBlockSidelink message received from this UE, is set to false, starting with the
5> GNSS that is reliable in accordance with TS 38.101-1 [15] and TS 38.133 [14] (priority group 3);
5> UEs of which SLSSID is 0, and inCoverage, included in the MasterInformationBlockSidelink

message received from this UE, is set to true,starting with the UE with the highest S-RSRP result
(priority group 4);
5> UEs of which SLSSID is 0 and inCoverage, included in the MasterInformationBlockSidelink

message received from this UE, is set to false, starting with the UE with the highest S-RSRP result
(priority group 5);
5> Other UEs, starting with the UE with the highest S-RSRP result (priority group 6);
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4> if sl-SyncPriority corresponding to the concerned frequency is set to gnss, and sl-NbAsSync is set to
true:

message received from this UE, is set to true, starting with the UE with the highest S-RSRP result
(priority group 1);

(priority group 2);
5> the cell detecteted by the UE as defined in 5.8.6.3 (priority group 3);
5> UEs of which SLSSID is part of the set defined for in coverage, and inCoverage, included in the
MasterInformationBlockSidelink message received from this UE, is set to true, starting with the
5> UE of which SLSSID is part of the set defined for in coverage, and inCoverage, included in the
MasterInformationBlockSidelink message received from this UE, is set to false, starting with the
UE with the highest S-RSRP result (priority group 5);5> Other UEs, starting with theUE with the
highest S-RSRP result (priority group 6);
4> if sl-SyncPriority corresponding to the concerned frequency is set to gnss, and sl-NbAsSync is set to
false:

message received from this UE, is set to true, starting with the UE with the highest S-RSRP result
(priority group 1);

(priority group 2);
5> Other UEs, starting with the UE with the highest S-RSRP result (priority group 3);
5.8.6.3 Sidelink communication transmission reference cell selection

A UE capable of NR sidelink communication that is configured by upper layers to transmit NR sidelink communication
shall:
1> for the frequency used to transmit NR sidelink communication, select a cell to be used as reference for
synchronization in accordance with the following:
2> if the frequency concerns the primary frequency:
3> use the PCell or the serving cell as reference;
2> else if the frequency concerns a secondary frequency:
3> use the concerned SCell as reference;
2> else if the UE is in coverage of the concerned frequency:
3> use the DL frequency paired with the one used to transmit NR sidelink communication as reference;
2> else (i.e., out of coverage on the concerned frequency):
3> use the PCell or the serving cell as reference, if needed;
5.8.7 Sidelink communication reception

A UE capable of NR sidelink communication that is configured by upper layers to receive NR sidelink communication
shall:
1> if the conditions for NR sidelink communication operation as defined in 5.8.2 are met:
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2> if the frequency used for NR sidelink communication is included in sl-FreqInfoToAddModList in

RRCReconfiguration message or sl-FreqInfoList included in SIB12:
3> if the UE is configured with sl-RxPool included in RRCReconfiguration message with reconfigwithSync
(i.e. handover):
4> configure lower layers to monitor sidelink control information and the corresponding data using the
pool of resources indicated by sl-RxPool;
3> else if the cell chosen for NR sidelink communication transmission provides SIB12:
4> configure lower layers to monitor sidelink control information and the corresponding data using the
pool of resources indicated by sl-RxPool in SIB12;
2> else:
3> configure lower layers to monitor sidelink control information and the corresponding data using the pool
of resources that were preconfigured by sl-RxPool in SL-PreconfigurationNR, as defined in sub-clause
9.3;
5.8.8 Sidelink communication transmission

A UE capable of NR sidelink communication that is configured by upper layers to transmit NR sidelink communication
and has related data to be transmitted shall:
1> if the conditions for NR sidelink communication operation as defined in 5.8.2 are met:
2> if the frequency used for NR sidelink communication is included in sl-FreqInfoToAddModList in sl-
ConfigDedicatedNR within RRCReconfiguration message or included in sl-ConfigCommonNR within SIB12:
3> if the UE is in RRC_CONNECTED and uses the frequency included in sl-ConfigDedicatedNR within
RRCReconfiguration message:
4> if the UE is configured with sl-ScheduledConfig:
5> if T310 for MCG or T311 is running; and if sl-TxPoolExceptional is included in sl-FreqInfoList
for the concerned frequency in SIB12 or included in in RRCReconfiguration; or
5> if T301 is running and the cell on which the UE initiated RRC connection re-establishment
provides SIB12 including sl-TxPoolExceptional for the concerned frequency; or
5> if T304 for MCG is running and the UE is configured with sl-TxPoolExceptional included in sl-
ConfigDedicatedNR for the concerned frequency in RRCReconfiguration:
6> configure lower layers to transmit the sidelink control information and the corresponding data
based on random selection using the pool of resources indicated sl-TxPoolExceptional as
defined in TS 38.321 [3];
5> else:
6> configure lower layers to request the network to assign transmission resources for NR sidelink
communication;
5> if T310 for MCG expires, configure the lower layers to release the resources indicated by rrc-
ConfiguredSidelinkGrant (if any);
4> if the UE is configured with sl-UE-SelectedConfig:
5> if a result of sensing on the resources configured in sl-TxPoolSelectedNormal for the concerned
frequency included in sl-ConfigDedicatedNR within RRCReconfiguration is not available in
accordance with TS 38.213 [13];
6> if sl-TxPoolExceptional for the concerned frequency is included in RRCReconfiguration; or
6> if the PCell provides SIB12 including sl-TxPoolExceptional in for the concerned frequency:
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7> configure lower layers to transmit the sidelink control information and the corresponding
data based on random selection using the pool of resources indicated by sl-
TxPoolExceptional as defined in TS 38.321 [3];
5> else, if the sl-TxPoolSelectedNormal for the concerned frequency is included in the sl-
ConfigDedicatedNR within RRCReconfiguration:
based on sensing (as defined in TS 38.321 [3] and TS 38.213 [13]) using the resource pools
indicated by sl-TxPoolSelectedNormal for the concerned frequency;
3> else:
4> if the cell chosen for NR sidelink communication transmission provides SIB12:
5> if SIB12 includes sl-TxPoolSelectedNormal for the concerned frequency, and a result of sensing on
the resources configured in the sl-TxPoolSelectedNormal is available in accordance with TS
38.213 [13]
based on sensing using the pool of resources indicated by sl-TxPoolSelectedNormal for the
concerned frequency as defined in TS 38.321 [3];
5> else if SIB12 includes sl-TxPoolExceptional for the concerned frequency:
6> from the moment the UE initiates connection establishment or connection resume, until
receiving an RRCReconfiguration including sl-ConfigDedicatedNR, or receiving an
RRCRelease or an RRCReject; or
6> if a result of sensing on the resources configured in sl-TxPoolSelectedNormal for the concerned
frequency in SIB12 is not available in accordance with TS 38.213 [13]:
7> configure lower layers to transmit the sidelink control information and the corresponding
data based on random selection (as defined in TS 38.321 [3] and TS 38.213 [13]) using one
of the resource pools indicated by sl-TxPoolExceptional for the concerned frequency;
2> else:
3> configure lower layers to transmit the sidelink control information and the corresponding data based on
sensing (as defined in TS 38.321 [3] and TS 38.213 [13]) using the resource pool indicated by sl-
TxPoolSelectedNormal in sl-PreconfigurationNR for the concerned frequency.
5.8.9 Sidelink RRC procedure

5.8.9.1 Sidelink RRC reconfiguration
5.8.9.1.1 General
UE UE
RRCReconfigurationSidelink
RRCReconfigurationCompleteSidelink
Figure 5.8.9.1.1-1: Sidelink RRC reconfiguration, successful

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UE UE
RRCReconfigurationSidelink
RRCReconfigurationFailureSidelink
Figure 5.8.9.1.1-2: Sidelink RRC reconfiguration, failure
The purpose of this procedure is to establish/modify/release sidelink DRBs or configure NR sidelink measurement and
report for a PC5-RRC connection.
The UE may initiate the sidelink RRC reconfiguration procedure and perform the operation in sub-clause 5.8.9.1.2 to its
peer UE in following cases:
- the release of sidelink DRBs associated with the peer UE, as specified in sub-clause 5.8.9.1.4;
- the establishment of sidelink DRBs associated with the peer UE, as specified in sub-clause 5.8.9.1.5;
- the modification for the parameters included in SLRB-Config of sidelink DRBs associated with the peer UE, as
specified in sub-clause 5.8.9.1.5;
- the configuration of the peer UE to peform NR sidelink measurement and report.
5.8.9.1.2 Actions related to transmission of RRCReconfigurationSidelink message

The UE shall set the contents of RRCReconfigurationSidelink message as follows:
1> for each sidelink DRB that is to be released, according to sub-clause 5.8.9.1.4.1, due to configuration by sl-
ConfigDedicatedNR, SIB12, SidelinkPreconfigNR or by upper layers:
2> set the slrb-PC5-ConfigIndex included in the slrb-ConfigToReleaseList corresponding to the sidelink DRB;
1> for each sidelink DRB that is to be established or modified, according to sub-clause 5.8.9.1.5.1, due to receiving
sl-ConfigDedicatedNR, SIB12, SidelinkPreconfigNR:
2> set the SLRB-Config included in the slrb-ConfigToAddModList, according to the received sl-
RadioBearerConfig and sl-RLC-BearerConfig corresponding to the sidelink DRB;
1> for each NR sidelink measurement and report that is to be configured:
2> set the sl-MeasConfig according to the stored NR sidelink measurement configuration information;
1> start timer T400 for the destination associated with the sidelink DRB;
The UE shall submit the RRCReconfigurationSidelink message to lower layers for transmission.
5.8.9.1.3 Reception of an RRCReconfigurationSidelink by the UE

The UE shall perform the following actions upon reception of the RRCReconfigurationSidelink:
1> if the RRCReconfigurationSidelink includes the slrb-ConfigToReleaseList:
2> for each slrb-PC5-ConfigIndex value included in the slrb-ConfigToReleaseList that is part of the current UE
sidelink configuration;
3> perform the sidelink DRB release procedure, according to sub-clause 5.8.9.1.4;
1> if the RRCReconfigurationSidelink includes the slrb-ConfigToAddModList:
2> for each slrb-PC5-ConfigIndex value included in the slrb-ConfigToAddModList that is not part of the current
UE sidelink configuration:
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3> apply the sl-MappedQoS-FlowsToAddList, if included;
3> perform the sidelink DRB addition procedure, according to sub-clause 5.8.9.1.5;
2> for each slrb-PC5-ConfigIndex value included in the slrb-ConfigToAddModList that is part of the current UE
sidelink configuration:
3> apply the sl-MappedQoS-FlowsToAddList and sl-MappedQoS-FlowsToReleaseList, if included;
3> perform the sidelink DRB release or modification procedure, according to sub-clause 5.8.9.1.4 and
5.8.9.1.5.
1> if the UE is unable to comply with (part of) the configuration included in the RRCReconfigurationSidelink (i.e.
sidelink RRC reconfiguration failure):
2> continue using the configuration used prior to the reception of the RRCReconfigurationSidelink message;
2> set the content of the RRCReconfigurationFailureSidelink message;
3> submit the RRCReconfigurationFailureSidelink message to lower layers for transmission;
1> else:
2> set the content of the RRCReconfigurationCompleteSidelink message;
3> submit the RRCReconfigurationCompleteSidelink message to lower layers for transmission;
NOTE 1: When the same logical channel is configured with different RLC mode by another UE, the UE handles
the case as sidelink RRC reconfiguration failure.
5.8.9.1.4 Sidelink DRB release

5.8.9.1.4.1 Sidelink DRB release conditions
For NR sidelink communication, a sidelink DRB release is initiated only in the following cases:
1> for the slrb-Uu-ConfigIndex (if any) of the sidelink DRB, if slrb-Uu-ConfigIndex is included in sl-
RadioBearerToReleaseList in sl-ConfigDedicatedNR, or if no sidelink QoS flow with data indicated by upper
layers is mapped to the sidelink DRB for transmission, which is (re)configured by receiving SIB12 or
SidelinkPreconfigNR; and
1> for the slrb-PC5-ConfigIndex (if any) of the sidelink DRB, if slrb-PC5-ConfigIndex is included in slrb-
ConfigToReleaseList in RRCReconfigurationSidelink, or if the sidelink QoS flow mapped to the sidelink DRB,
which is (re)configured by receiving RRCReconfigurationSidelink, has no data;
5.8.9.1.4.2 Sidelink DRB release operations

For each sidelink DRB, whose sidelink DRB release conditions are met as in sub-clause 5.8.9.1.4.1, the UE capable of
NR sidelink communication that is configured by upper layers to perform NR sidelink communication shall:
1> for groupcast and broadcast, or
1> for unicast, after receiving RRCReconfigurationSidelink message (in case the release is due to the configuration
by RRCReconfigurationSidelink), or after receiving the RRCReconfigurationCompleteSidelink message(in case
the release is due to the configuration by sl-ConfigDedicatedNR, SIB12, SidelinkPreconfigNR or indicated by
upper layers)
2> release the PDCP entity for NR sidelink communication associated with the sidelink DRB;
2> if SDAP entity for NR sidelink communication associated with this sidelink DRB is configured:
3> indicate the release of the sidelink DRB to the SDAP entity associated with this sidelink DRB (TS 37.324
[24], clause 5.3.3);
2> release the RLC entity and the corresponding logical channel for NR sidelink communication associated with
the sidelink DRB.
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1> release SDAP entities for NR sidelink communication, if any, that have no associated sidelink DRB as specified
in TS 37.324 [24] clause 5.1.2, and indicate the release to upper layers.
1> for each sl-RLC-BearerConfigIndex included in the received sl-RLC-BearerToReleaseList that is part of the
current UE sidelink configuration:
2> release the RLC entity for NR sidelink communication and the corresponding logical channel for NR sidelink
communication, associated with the sl-RLC-BearerConfigIndex.
2> if the RRCReconfigurationSidelink is received:
3> perform the sidelink UE information procedure in sub-caluse 5.8.3 for unicast if need;
5.8.9.1.5 Sidelink DRB addition/modification

In RRC_CONNECTED, the UE applies the NR sidelink communications parameters provided in RRCReconfiguration
(if any). In RRC_IDLE or RRC_INACTIVE, the UE applies the NR sidelink communications parameters provided in
system information (if any). For other cases, UEs apply the NR sidelink communications parameters provided in
SidelinkPreconfigNR (if any). When UE performs state transition between above three cases, the UE applies the NR
sidelink communications parameters provided in the new state, after acquisition of the new configurations. Before
acquisition of the new configurations, UE continues applying the NR sidelink communications parameters provided in
the old state.
5.8.9.1.5.1 Sidelink DRB addition/modification conditions

For NR sidelink communication, a sidelink DRB addition is initiated only in the following cases:
1> if any sidelink QoS flow is (re)configured by sl-ConfigDedicatedNR, SIB12, SidelinkPreconfigNR and is to be
mapped to one sidelink DRB, which is not established; or
1> if any sidelink QoS flow is (re)configured by RRCReconfigurationSidelink and is to be mapped to a sidelink
DRB, which is not established;
For NR sidelink communication, a sidelink DRB modification is initiated only in the following cases:
1> if any of the sidelink DRB related parameters is changed by sl-ConfigDedicatedNR, SIB12,
SidelinkPreconfigNR or RRCReconfigurationSidelink for one sidelink DRB, which is established;
5.8.9.1.5.2 Sidelink DRB addition/modification operations

For the sidelink DRB, whose sidelink DRB addition conditions are met as in sub-clause 5.8.9.1.5.1, the UE capable of
NR sidelink communication that is configured by upper layers to perform NR sidelink communication shall:
1> for unicast, after receiving RRCReconfigurationSidelink message (in case the addition is due to the configuration
by RRCReconfigurationSidelink), or after receiving the RRCReconfigurationCompleteSidelink message (in case
the addition is due to the configuration by sl-ConfigDedicatedNR, SIB12, SidelinkPreconfigNR or indicated by
upper layers):
2> if an SDAP entity for NR sidelink communication accoicated with the desination and the cast type of the
sidelink DRB does not exist:
3> establish an SDAP entity for NR sidelink communication as specified in TS 37.324 [24] clause 5.1.1;
3> configure the SDAP entity in accordance with the sl-SDAP-ConfigPC5 received in the
RRCReconfigurationSidelink or sl-SDAP-Config received in sl-ConfigDedicatedNR, SIB12,
SidelinkPreconfigNR, associated with the sidelink DRB;
2> establish a PDCP entity for NR sidelink communication and configure it in accordance with the sl-PDCP-
ConfigPC5 received in the RRCReconfigurationSidelink or sl-PDCP-Config received in sl-
ConfigDedicatedNR, SIB12, SidelinkPreconfigNR, associated with the sidelink DRB;
2> establish a RLC entity for NR sidelink communication and configure it in accordance with the sl-RLC-
ConfigPC5 received in the RRCReconfigurationSidelink or sl-RLC-Config received in sl-
ConfigDedicatedNR, SIB12, SidelinkPreconfigNR, associated with sidelink DRB;
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2> if the RRCReconfigurationSidelink is received:
3> configure the MAC entity with a logical channel in accordance with the sl-MAC-
LogicalChannelConfigPC5 received in the RRCReconfigurationSidelink associated with the sidelink
DRB, and perform the sidelink UE information procedure in sub-caluse 5.8.3 for unicast if need;
2> else:
3> configure the MAC entity with a logical channel associated with the sidelink DRB, by assigning a new
logical channel identity, in accordance with the sl-MAC-LogicalChannelConfig received in the sl-
ConfigDedicatedNR, SIB12, SidelinkPreconfigNR.
NOTE 1: When a sidelink DRB addition is due to the configuration by RRCReconfigurationSidelink, it is up to UE

implementation to select the sidelink DRB configuration as necessary transmitting parameters for the
sidelink DRB, from the received sl-ConfigDedicatedNR (if in RRC_CONNECTED), SIB12 (if in
RRC_IDLE/INACTIVE), SidelinkPreconfigNR (if out of coverage) with the same RLC mode as the one
configured in RRCReconfigurationSidelink.
For the sidelink DRB, whose sidelink DRB modification conditions are met as in sub-clause 5.8.9.1.5.1, the UE capable
of NR sidelink communication that is configured by upper layers to perform NR sidelink communication shall:
1> for unicast, after receiving RRCReconfigurationSidelink message (in case the modification is due to the
configuration by RRCReconfigurationSidelink), or after receiving the RRCReconfigurationCompleteSidelink
message (in case the modification is due to the configuration by sl-ConfigDedicatedNR, SIB12 or
SidelinkPreconfigNR):
2> reconfigure the SDAP entity of the sidelink DRB, in accordance with the sl-SDAP-ConfigPC5 received in the
RRCReconfigurationSidelink or sl-SDAP-Config received in sl-ConfigDedicatedNR, SIB12,
SidelinkPreconfigNR, if included;
2> reconfigure the PDCP entity of the sidelink DRB, in accordance with the sl-PDCP-ConfigPC5 received in
the RRCReconfigurationSidelink or sl-PDCP-Config received in sl-ConfigDedicatedNR, SIB12,
2> reconfigure the RLC entity of the sidelink DRB, in accordance with the sl-RLC-ConfigPC5 received in the
RRCReconfigurationSidelink or sl-RLC-Config received in sl-ConfigDedicatedNR, SIB12,
2> reconfigure the logical channel of the sidelink DRB, in accordance with the sl-MAC-
LogicalChannelConfigPC5 received in the RRCReconfigurationSidelink or sl-MAC-LogicalChannelConfig
received in sl-ConfigDedicatedNR, SIB12, SidelinkPreconfigNR, if included.
5.8.9.1.6 Sidelink SRB addition

The UE shall:
1> if transmission of sidelink SRB for PC5-S message for a specific destination is requested by upper layers:
2> establish PDCP entity, RLC entity and the logical channel of a sidelink SRB for PC5-S message, as specified
in sub-clause 9.1.1.4;
1> if a PC5-RRC connection establishment for a specific destination is indicated by upper layers:
2> establish PDCP entity, RLC entity and the logical channel of a sidelink SRB for PC5-RRC message of the
specific destination, as specified in sub-clause 9.1.1.4;
2> consider the PC5-RRC connection is established for the destination.
5.8.9.1.7 Sidelink SRB release

The UE shall:
1> if a PC5-RRC connection release for a specific destination is requested by upper layers; or
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1> if the sidelink radio link failure is detected for a specific destination:
2> release the PDCP entity, RLC entity and the logical channel of the sidelink SRB for PC5-RRC message of
the specific destination;
2> consider the PC5-RRC connection is released for the destination.
1> if a PC5-S transmission release for a specific destination is requested by upper layers:
2> release the PDCP entity, RLC entity and the logical channel of the sidelink SRB(s) for PC5-S message of the
specific destination;
5.8.9.1.8 Sidelink RRC reconfiguration failure

The UE shall perform the following actions upon reception of the RRCReconfigurationFailureSidelink:
2> continue using the configuration used prior to corresponding RRCReconfigurationSidelink message;
1> if UE is in RRC_CONNECTED:
2> perform the sidelink UE information for NR sidelink communication procedure, as specified in 5.8.3.3 or
sub-clause 5.10.X in TS 36.331 [10];
Editor Notes: FFS on the need of further UE behaviors upon PC5 AS configuration failure.
5.8.9.1.9 Reception of an RRCReconfigurationCompleteSidelink by the UE

The UE shall perform the following actions upon reception of the RRCReconfigurationCompleteSidelink:
5.8.9.2 Sidelink UE capablities

Editor Notes: The details on the procedure of Sidelink UE Capablities to be captured after the clear agreement.
5.8.9.3 Sidelink radio link failure related actions

The UE shall:
1> upon indication from sidelink RLC entity that the maximum number of retransmissions for a specific destination
has been reached; or
1> upon T400 expiry:
2> consider sidelink radio link failure to be detected for this destination;
2> release the DRBs of this destination, in according to sub-clause 5.8.9.1.4;
2> release the SRBs of this destination, in according to sub-clause 5.8.9.1.7;
2> discard the NR sidelink communication related configuration of this destination;
2> consider the PC5-RRC connection is released for the destination;
2> indicate the release of the PC5-RRC connection to the upper layers for this destination (i.e. PC5 is
unavailable);
2> if UE is in RRC_CONNECTED:
3> perform the sidelink UE information for NR sidelink communication procedure, as specified in 5.8.3.3 or
sub-clause 5.10.X in TS 36.331 [10];
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5.8.9.4 Sidelink common control information

5.8.9.4.1 General
The sidelink common control information is carried by MasterInformationBlockSidelink. The sidelink common control
information may change at any transmission i.e. neither a modification period nor a change notification mechanism is
used.
A UE configured to receive or transmit NR sidelink communication shall:
1> if the UE has a selected SyncRef UE, as specified in 5.8.6:
2> ensure having a valid version of the MasterInformationBlockSidelink message of that SyncRef UE;
5.8.9.4.2 Actions related to reception of MasterInformationBlockSidelink message

Upon receiving MasterInformationBlockSidelink, the UE shall:
1> apply the values included in the received MasterInformationBlockSidelink message.
5.8.9.4.3 Transmission of MasterInformationBlockSidelink message

The UE shall set the contents of the MasterInformationBlockSidelink message as follows:
1> if in coverage on the frequency used for the NR sidelink communication as defined in TS 38.304 [20].
2> set inCoverage to true;
2> if tdd-UL-DL-ConfigurationCommon is included in the received SIB1:
3> set sl-TDD-Config to the value representing the same meaning as that is included in tdd-UL-DL-
ConfigurationCommon;
2> else:
3> set sl-TDD-Config to none;
2> if syncInfoReserved is included in an entry of configured sl-SyncConfigList corresponding to the concerned

frequency from the received SIB12:
3> set reservedBits to the value of syncInfoReserved in the received SIB12;
2> else:
3> set all bits in reservedBits to 0;
1> else if out of coverage on the frequency used for NR sidelink communication as defined in TS 38.304 [20]; and
the concerned frequency is included in sl-FreqInfoToAddModList in RRCReconfiguration or in sl-FreqInfoList
within SIB12, or the UE selects GNSS timing as the synchronization reference source:
2> set inCoverage to true;
2> set sl-TDD-Config and reservedBits to the value of the corresponding field included in the preconfigured
sidelink parameters (i.e. sl-PreconfigGeneral in SL-PreconfigurationNR defined in 9.3);
1> else if the UE has a selected SyncRef UE (as defined in 5.8.6):
2> set inCoverage to false;
2> set sl-TDD-Config and reservedBits to the value of the corresponding field included in the received
MasterInformationBlockSidelink;
1> else:
2> set inCoverage to false;

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2> set sl-TDD-Config and reservedBits to the value of the corresponding field included in the preconfigured
sidelink parameters (i.e. sl-PreconfigGeneral in SL-PreconfigurationNR defined in 9.3);
1> set directFrameNumber and slotIndex according to the slot used to transmit the SLSS, as specified in 5.8.5.3;
1> submit the MasterInformationBlockSidelink to lower layers for transmission upon which the procedure ends;
5.8.10 Sidelink measurement

5.8.10.1 Introduction
The UE may configure the associated peer UE to peform NR sidelink measurement and report in accordance with the
NR sidelink measurement configuration for unicast by RRCReconfigurationSidelink message.
The NR sidelink measurement configuration includes the following parameters for a PC5-RRC connection:
1. NR sidelink measurement objects: Object(s) on which the associated peer UE shall perform the NR sidelink
measurements.
- For NR sidelink measurement, a NR sidelink measurement object indicates the NR sidelink frequency of
reference signals to be measured.
2. NR sidelink reporting configurations: NR sidelink measurement reporting configuration(s) where there can be
one or multiple NR sidelink reporting configurations per NR sidelink measurement object. Each NR sidelink
reporting configuration consists of the following:
- Reporting criterion: The criterion that triggers the UE to send a NR sidelink measurement report. This can
either be periodical or a single event description.
- RS type: The RS that the UE uses for NR sidelink measurement results. In this release, only DMRS is
supported for NR sidelink measurement.
- Reporting format: The quantities that the UE includes in the measurement report. In this release, only RSRP
measurement is supported.
3. NR sidelink measurement identities: A list of NR sidelink measurement identities where each NR sidelink
measurement identity links one NR sidelink measurement object with one NR sidelink reporting configuration.
By configuring multiple NR sidelink measurement identities, it is possible to link more than one NR sidelink
measurement object to the same NR sidelink reporting configuration, as well as to link more than one NR
sidelink reporting configuration to the same NR sidelink measurement object. The NR sidelink measurement
identity is also included in the NR sidelink measurement report that triggered the reporting, serving as a
reference to the network.
4. NR sidelink quantity configurations: The NR sidelink quantity configuration defines the NR sidelink
measurement filtering configuration used for all event evaluation and related reporting, and for periodical
reporting of that NR sidelink measurement. In each configuration, different filter coefficients can be configured
for different NR sidelink measurement quantities.
Both UEs of the PC5-RRC connection maintains a NR sidelink measurement object list, a NR sidelink reporting
configuration list, and a NR sidelink measurement identities list according to signalling and procedures in this
specification.
5.8.10.2 Sidelink measurement configuration

5.8.10.2.1 General
The UE shall:
1> if the received sl-MeasConfig includes the sl-MeasObjectToRemoveList in the RRCReconfigurationSidelink:
2> perform the sidelink measurement object removal procedure as specified in 5.8.10.2.4;
1> if the received sl-MeasConfig includes the sl-MeasObjectToAddModList in the RRCReconfigurationSidelink:
2> perform the sidelink measurement object addition/modification procedure as specified in 5.8.10.2.5;
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1> if the received sl-MeasConfig includes the sl-ReportConfigToRemoveList in the RRCReconfigurationSidelink:
2> perform the sidelink reporting configuration removal procedure as specified in 5.8.10.2.6;
1> if the received sl-MeasConfig includes the sl-ReportConfigToAddModList in the RRCReconfigurationSidelink:
2> perform the sidelink reporting configuration addition/modification procedure as specified in 5.8.10.2.7;
1> if the received sl-MeasConfig includes the sl-QuantityConfig in the RRCReconfigurationSidelink:
2> perform the sidelink quantity configuration procedure as specified in 5.8.10.2.8;
1> if the received sl-MeasConfig includes the sl-MeasIdToRemoveList in the RRCReconfigurationSidelink:
2> perform the sidelink measurement identity removal procedure as specified in 5.8.10.2.2;
1> if the received sl-MeasConfig includes the sl-MeasIdToAddModList in the RRCReconfigurationSidelink:
2> perform the sidelink measurement identity addition/modification procedure as specified in 5.8.10.2.3;
5.8.10.2.2 Sidelink measurement identity removal

The UE shall:
1> for each sl-MeasId included in the received sl-MeasIdToRemoveList that is part of the current UE configuration
in VarMeasConfigSL:
2> remove the entry with the matching sl-MeasId from the sl-MeasIdList within the VarMeasConfigSL;
2> remove the NR sidelink measurement reporting entry for this sl-MeasId from the VarMeasReportListSL, if
included;
2> stop the periodical reporting timer and reset the associated information (e.g. sl-TimeToTrigger) for this sl-
MeasId.
NOTE: The UE does not consider the message as erroneous if the sl-MeasIdToRemoveList includes any sl-
MeasId value that is not part of the current UE configuration.
5.8.10.2.3 Sidelink measurement identity addition/modification

The UE shall:
1> for each sl-MeasId included in the received sl-MeasIdToAddModList:
2> if an entry with the matching sl-MeasId exists in the sl-MeasIdList within the VarMeasConfigSL:
3> replace the entry with the value received for this sl-MeasId;
2> else:
3> add a new entry for this sl-MeasId within the VarMeasConfigSL;
2> remove the measurement reporting entry for this sl-MeasId from the VarMeasReportListSL, if included;
MeasId;
5.8.10.2.4 Sidelink measurement object removal

The UE shall:
1> for each sl-MeasObjectId included in the received sl-MeasObjectToRemoveList that is part of sl-MeasObjectList
in VarMeasConfigSL:
2> remove the entry with the matching sl-MeasObjectId from the sl-MeasObjectList within the
VarMeasConfigSL;
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2> remove all sl-MeasId associated with this sl-MeasObjectId from the sl-MeasIdList within the
VarMeasConfigSL, if any;
2> if a sl-MeasId is removed from the sl-MeasIdList:
MeasId.
NOTE: The UE does not consider the message as erroneous if the sl-MeasObjectToRemoveList includes any sl-
MeasObjectId value that is not part of the current UE configuration.
5.8.10.2.5 Sidelink measurement object addition/modification

The UE shall:
1> for each sl-MeasObjectId included in the received sl-MeasObjectToAddModList:
2> if an entry with the matching sl-MeasObjectId exists in the sl-MeasObjectList within the VarMeasConfigSL,
for this entry:
3> reconfigure the entry with the value received for this sl-MeasObject;
2> else:
3> add a new entry for the received sl-MeasObject to the sl-MeasObjectList within VarMeasConfigSL.
5.8.10.2.6 Sidelink reporting configuration removal

The UE shall:
1> for each sl-ReportConfigId included in the received sl-ReportConfigToRemoveList that is part of the current UE
configuration in VarMeasConfigSL:
2> remove the entry with the matching sl-ReportConfigId from the sl-ReportConfigList within the
VarMeasConfigSL;
2> remove all sl-MeasId associated with the sl-ReportConfigId from the sl-MeasIdList within the
VarMeasConfigSL, if any;
2> if a sl-MeasId is removed from the sl-MeasIdList:
MeasId.
NOTE: The UE does not consider the message as erroneous if the sl-ReportConfigToRemoveList includes any sl-
ReportConfigId value that is not part of the current UE configuration.
5.8.10.2.7 Sidelink reporting configuration addition/modification

The UE shall:
1> for each sl-ReportConfigId included in the received sl-ReportConfigToAddModList:
2> if an entry with the matching sl-ReportConfigId exists in the sl-ReportConfigList within the
VarMeasConfigSL, for this entry:
3> reconfigure the entry with the value received for this sl-ReportConfig;
3> for each sl-MeasId associated with this sl-ReportConfigId included in the sl-MeasIdList within the
VarMeasConfigSL, if any:
4> remove the measurement reporting entry for this sl-MeasId from the VarMeasReportListSL, if
included;
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4> stop the periodical reporting timer and reset the associated information (e.g. sl-TimeToTrigger) for
this sl-MeasId;
2> else:
3> add a new entry for the received sl-ReportConfig to the sl-ReportConfigList within the VarMeasConfigSL.
5.8.10.2.8 Sidelink quantity configuration

The UE shall:
1> for each received sl-QuantityConfig:
2> set the corresponding parameter(s) in sl-QuantityConfig within VarMeasConfigSL to the value of the
received sl-QuantityConfig parameter(s);
1> for each sl-MeasId included in the sl-MeasIdList within VarMeasConfigSL:
MeasId.
5.8.10.3 Performing NR sidelink measurements

5.8.10.3.1 General
A UE shall derive NR sidelink measurement results by measuring one or multiple DMRS associated per PC5-RRC
connection as configured by the peer UE associated, as described in 5.8.10.3.2. For all NR sidelink measurement results
the UE applies the layer 3 filtering as specified in sub-clause 5.5.3.2, before using the measured results for evaluation of
reporting criteria and measurement reporting. In this release, only NR sidelink RSRP can be configured as trigger
quantity and reporting quantity.
The UE shall:
2> if the sl-MeasObject is associated to NR sidelink and the sl-RS-Type is set to dmrs:
3> derive the layer 3 filtered NR sidelink measurement result based on DMRS for the trigger quantity and
each measurement quantity indicated in sl-ReportQuantity using parameters from the associated sl-
MeasObject, as described in 5.8.10.3.2
2> perform the evaluation of reporting criteria as specified in 5.8.10.4.
5.8.10.3.2 Derivation of NR sidelink measurement results

The UE may be configured by the peer UE associated to derive NR sidelink RSRP measurement results per PC5-RRC
connection associated to the NR sidelink measurement objects based on parameters configured in the sl-MeasObject
and in the sl-ReportConfig.
The UE shall:
1> for each NR sidelink measurement quantity to be derived based on NR sidelink DMRS:
2> derive the corresponding measurement of NR sidelink frequency indicated quantity based on DMRS as
described in TS 38.215 [9] in the concerned sl-MeasObject;
2> apply layer 3 filtering as described in 5.5.3.2;
5.8.10.4 Sidelink measurement report triggering

5.8.10.4.1 General
The UE shall:

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2> if the sl-ReportType is set to sl-EventTriggered and if the entry condition applicable for this event, i.e. the
event corresponding with the sl-EventId of the corresponding sl-ReportConfig within VarMeasConfigSL, is
fulfilled for NR sidelink frequency for all NR sidelink measurements after layer 3 filtering taken during sl-
TimeToTrigger defined for this event within the VarMeasConfigSL, while the VarMeasReportListSL does not
include a NR sidelink measurement reporting entry for this sl-MeasId (a first NR sidelink frequency triggers
the event):
3> include a NR sidelink measurement reporting entry within the VarMeasReportListSL for this sl-MeasId;
3> set the sl-NumberOfReportsSent defined within the VarMeasReportListSL for this sl-MeasId to 0;
3> include the concerned NR sidelink frequency in the sl-FrequencyTriggeredList defined within the
VarMeasReportListSL for this sl-MeasId;
3> initiate the NR sidelink measurement reporting procedure, as specified in 5.8.10.5;
2> else if the sl-ReportType is set to sl-EventTriggered and if the entry condition applicable for this event, i.e.
the event corresponding with the sl-EventId of the corresponding sl-ReportConfig within VarMeasConfigSL,
is fulfilled for NR sidelink frequency not included in the sl-FrequencyTriggeredList for all NR sidelink
measurements after layer 3 filtering taken during sl-TimeToTrigger defined for this event within the
VarMeasConfigSL (a subsequent NR sidelink frequency triggers the event):
3> include the concerned NR sidelink frequency in the sl-FrequencyTriggeredList defined within the
2> else if the sl-ReportType is set to sl-EventTriggered and if the leaving condition applicable for this event is
fulfilled for NR sidelink frequency included in the sl-FrequencyTriggeredList defined within the
VarMeasReportListSL for this sl-MeasId for all NR sidelink measurements after layer 3 filtering taken during
sl-TimeToTrigger defined within the VarMeasConfigSL for this event:
3> remove the concerned NR sidelink frequency in the sl-FrequencyTriggeredList defined within the
3> if sl-ReportOnLeave is set to true for the corresponding reporting configuration:
3> if the sl-FrequencyTriggeredList defined within the VarMeasReportListSL for this sl-MeasId is empty:
4> remove the NR sidelink measurement reporting entry within the VarMeasReportListSL for this sl-
MeasId;
4> stop the periodical reporting timer for this sl-MeasId, if running;
2> if sl-ReportType is set to sl-Periodical and if a (first) NR sidelink measurement result is available:
3> include a NR sidelink measurement reporting entry within the VarMeasReportListSL for this sl-MeasId;
3> initiate the NR sidelink measurement reporting procedure, as specified in 5.8.10.5, immediately after the
quantity to be reported becomes available for the NR sidelink frequency:
2> upon expiry of the periodical reporting timer for this sl-MeasId:
3> initiate the NR sidelink measurement reporting procedure, as specified in 5.8.10.5.
5.8.10.4.2 Event S1 (Serving becomes better than threshold)

The UE shall:
1> consider the entering condition for this event to be satisfied when condition S1-1, as specified below, is fulfilled;
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1> consider the leaving condition for this event to be satisfied when condition S1-2, as specified below, is fulfilled;
1> for this NR sidelink measurement, consider the NR sidelink frequency corresponding to the associated sl-
MeasObject associated with this event.
Inequality S1-1 (Entering condition)
Ms – Hys > Thresh
Inequality S1-2 (Leaving condition)
Ms + Hys < Thresh
Ms is the NR sidelink measurement result of the NR sidelink frequency, not taking into account any offsets.
Hys is the hysteresis parameter for this event (i.e. sl-Hysteresis as defined within sl-ReportConfig for this event).
Thresh is the threshold parameter for this event (i.e. s1-Threshold as defined within sl-ReportConfig for this event).
Ms is expressed in dBm in case of RSRP.
5.8.10.4.3 Event S2 (Serving becomes worse than threshold)

The UE shall:
1> consider the entering condition for this event to be satisfied when condition S2-1, as specified below, is fulfilled;
1> consider the leaving condition for this event to be satisfied when condition S2-2, as specified below, is fulfilled;
1> for this NR sidelink measurement, consider the NR sidelink frequency indicated by the sl-MeasObject associated
to this event.
Inequality S2-1 (Entering condition)
Ms + Hys < Thresh
Inequality S2-2 (Leaving condition)
Ms – Hys > Thresh
Ms is the NR sidelink measurement result of the NR sidelink frequency, not taking into account any offsets.
Hys is the hysteresis parameter for this event (i.e. sl-Hysteresis as defined within sl-ReportConfig for this event).
Thresh is the threshold parameter for this event (i.e. s2-Threshold as defined within sl-ReportConfig for this event).
Ms is expressed in dBm in case of RSRP.

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5.8.10.5 Sidelink measurement reporting

5.8.10.5.1 General
UE UE
MeasurementReportSidelink
Figure 5.8.10.5.1-1: NR sidelink measurement reporting
The purpose of this procedure is to transfer measurement results from the UE to the peer UE associated.
For the sl-MeasId for which the NR sidelink measurement reporting procedure was triggered, the UE shall set the sl-
MeasResults within the MeasurementReportSidelink message as follows:
1> set the sl-MeasId to the measurement identity that triggered the NR sidelink measurement reporting;
1> if the sl-ReportConfig associated with the sl-MeasId that triggered the NR sidelink measurement reporting is set
to sl-EventTriggered or sl-Periodical:
2> set sl-ResultDMRS within sl-MeasResult to include the NR sidelink DMRS based quantity indicated in the sl-
ReportQuantity within the concerned sl-ReportConfig;
1> increment the sl-NumberOfReportsSent as defined within the VarMeasReportListSSL for this sl-MeasId by 1;
1> stop the periodical reporting timer, if running;
1> if the sl-NumberOfReportsSent as defined within the VarMeasReportListSL for this sl-MeasId is less than the sl-
ReportAmount as defined within the corresponding sl-ReportConfig for this sl-MeasId:
2> start the periodical reporting timer with the value of sl-ReportInterval as defined within the corresponding sl-
ReportConfig for this sl-MeasId;
1> else:
2> if the sl-ReportType is set to sl-Periodical:
3> remove the entry within the VarMeasReportListSL for this sl-MeasId;
3> remove this sl-MeasId from the sl-MeasIdList within VarMeasConfigSL;
1> submit the MeasurementReportSidelink message to lower layers for transmission, upon which the procedure
ends.
5.8.11 Zone identity calculation

The UE shall determine an identity of the zone (i.e. Zone_id) in which it is located using the following formulae, if sl-
ZoneConfig is configured:
x1= Floor (x / L) Mod 64;
y1= Floor (y / W) Mod 64;
Zone_id = y1 * 64 + x1.
The parameters in the formulae are defined as follows:
L and Ware the same value of sl-ZoneLength included in sl-ZoneConfig;
x is the geodesic distance in longitude between UE's current location and geographical coordinates (0, 0) according
to WGS84 model [58] and it is expressed in meters;
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y is the geodesic distance in latitude between UE's current location and geographical coordinates (0, 0) according to
WGS84 model [58] and it is expressed in meters.
5.8.12 DFN derivation from GNSS

When the UE selects GNSS as the synchronization reference source, the DFN used for NR sidelink communication is
derived from the current UTC time, by the following formulae:
DFN= Floor (0.1*(Tcurrent –Tref–offsetDFN)) mod 1024
SubframeNumber= Floor (Tcurrent –Tref–offsetDFN) mod 10
Where:
Tcurrent is the current UTC time that obtained from GNSS. This value is expressed in milliseconds;
Tref is the reference UTC time 00:00:00 on Gregorian calendar date 1 January, 1900 (midnight between Thursday,
December 31, 1899 and Friday, January 1, 1900). This value is expressed in milliseconds;
OffsetDFN is the value sl-OffsetDFN if configured, otherwise it is zero. This value is expressed in milliseconds.
NOTE 1: In case of leap second change event, how UE obtains the scheduled time of leap second change to adjust
Tcurrent correspondingly is left to UE implementation. How UE handles the sudden discontinuity of
DFN is left to UE implementation.
NOTE 2: The slot level calculation is defined in subclause 8.2.3.2 in TS 38.211 [16].
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6 Protocol data units, formats and parameters (ASN.1)

6.1 General
6.1.1 Introduction
The contents of each RRC message is specified in sub-clause 6.2 using ASN.1 to specify the message syntax and using tables when needed to provide further detailed information
about the fields specified in the message syntax. The syntax of the information elements that are defined as stand-alone abstract types is further specified in a similar manner in
sub-clause 6.3.
Usage of the text "Network always configures the UE with a value for this field" in the field description indicates that the network has to provide a value for the field in this or in
a previous message based on delta configuration (for an optional field with Need M). It does not imply a mandatory presence of the field.
6.1.2 Need codes and conditions for optional downlink fields

The need for fields to be present in a message or an abstract type, i.e., the ASN.1 fields that are specified as OPTIONAL in the abstract notation (ASN.1), is specified by means of
comment text tags attached to the OPTIONAL statement in the abstract syntax. All comment text tags are available for use in the downlink direction only. The meaning of each
tag is specified in table 6.1.2-1.
If conditions are used, a conditional presence table is provided for the message or information element specifying the need of the field for each condition case. The table also
specifies whether UE maintains or releases the value in case the field is absent. The conditions clarify what the UE may expect regarding the setting of the message by the
network. Violation of conditions is regarded as invalid network behaviour, which the UE is not required to cope with. Hence the general error handling defined in 10.4 does not
apply in case a field is absent although it is mandatory according to the CondC or CondM condition.
For guidelines on the use of need codes and conditions, see Annex A.6 and A.7.
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Table 6.1.2-1: Meaning of abbreviations used to specify the need for fields to be present
Abbreviation Meaning
Cond conditionTag Conditionally present
Presence of the field is specified in a tabular form following the ASN.1 segment.
CondC conditionTag Configuration condition
Presence of the field is conditional to other configuration settings.
CondM conditionTag Message condition
Presence of the field is conditional to other fields included in the message.
Need S Specified
Used for (configuration) fields, whose field description or procedure specifies the UE behavior performed upon receiving a
message with the field absent (and not if field description or procedure specifies the UE behavior when field is not configured).
Need M Maintain
Used for (configuration) fields that are stored by the UE i.e. not one-shot. Upon receiving a message with the field absent, the UE
maintains the current value.
Need N No action (one-shot configuration that is not maintained)
Used for (configuration) fields that are not stored and whose presence causes a one-time action by the UE. Upon receiving
message with the field absent, the UE takes no action.
Need R Release
Used for (configuration) fields that are stored by the UE i.e. not one-shot. Upon receiving a message with the field absent, the UE
releases the current value.
NOTE: In this version of the specification, the condition tags CondC and CondM are not used.
Any field with Need M or Need N in system information shall be interpreted as Need R.
The need code used within a CondX definition only applies for the case (part of the condition) where it is defined: A condition may have different need codes for different parts
of the condition. In particular, the CondX definition may contain the following "otherwise the field is absent" parts:
- "Otherwise, the field is absent": The field is not relevant or should not be configured when this part of the condition applies. In particular, the UE behaviour is not defined
when the field is configured via another part of the condition and is reconfigured to this part of the condition. A need code is not provided when the transition from
another part of the condition to this part of the condition is not supported, when the field clearly is a one-shot or there is no difference whether UE maintains or releases the
value (e.g., in case the field is mandatory present according to the other part of the condition).
- "Otherwise, the field is absent, Need R": The field is released if absent when this part of the condition applies. This handles UE behaviour in case the field is configured
via another part of the condition and this part of the condition applies (which means that network can assume UE releases the field if this part of the condition is valid).
- "Otherwise, the field is absent, Need M": The UE retains the field if it was already configured when this part of the condition applies. This means the network cannot
release the field , but UE retains the previously configured value.
Use of different Need codes in different parts of a condition should be avoided.
For downlink messages, the need codes, conditions and ASN.1 defaults specified for a particular (child) field only apply in case the (parent) field including the particular field is
present. Thus, if the parent is absent the UE shall not release the field unless the absence of the parent field implies that.
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For (parent) fields without need codes in downlink messages, if the parent field is absent, UE shall follow the need codes of the child fields. Thus, if parent field is absent, the
need code of each child field is followed (i.e. Need R child fields are released, Need M child fields are not modified and the actions for Need S child fields depend on the
specified conditions of each field). Examples of (parent) fields in downlink messages without need codes where this rule applies are:
- nonCriticalExtension fields at the end of a message using empty SEQUENCE extension mechanism,
- groups of non-critical extensions using double brackets (referred to as extension groups), and
- non-critical extensions at the end of a message or at the end of a structure, contained in a BIT STRING or OCTET STRING (referred to as parent extension fields).
The handling of need codes as specified in the previous is illustrated by means of an example, as shown in the following ASN.1.
-- /example/ ASN1START
RRCMessage-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

field1 InformationElement1 OPTIONAL, -- Need M
field2 InformationElement2 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
nonCriticalExtension RRCMessage-v1570-IEs OPTIONAL
}
RRCMessage-1570-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

}
RRCMessage-v1640-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {} OPTIONAL
}
InformationElement1 ::= SEQUENCE {

...,
[[
field14 InformationElement14 OPTIONAL -- Need M
]]
}

...
}
-- ASN1STOP
The handling of need codes as specified in the previous implies that:
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- if field1 in RRCMessage-IEs is absent, UE does not modify any child fields configured within field1 (regardless of their need codes);
- if field2 in RRCMessage-IEs is absent, UE releases the field2 (and also its child field field21);
- if field1 or field2 in RRCMessage-IEs is present, UE retains or releases their child fields according to the child field presence conditions;
- if field1 in RRCMessage-IEs is present but the extension group containing field13 and field14 is absent, the UE releases field13 but does not modify field14;
- if nonCriticalExtension defined by IE RRCMessage-v1570-IEs is absent, the UE does not modify field3 but releases field4;
6.1.3 General rules

In the ASN.1 of this specification, the first bit of a bit string refers to the leftmost bit, unless stated otherwise.
Upon reception of a list not using ToAddModList and ToReleaseList structure, the UE shall delete all entries of the list currently in the UE configuration before applying the
received list and shall consider each entry as newly created. This applies also to lists whose size is extended (i.e. with a second list structure in the ASN.1 comprising additional
entries). This implies that Need M should not be not used for fields in the entries of these lists; if used, UE will handle such fields equivalent to a Need R.
6.2 RRC messages

6.2.1 General message structure
– NR-RRC-Definitions
This ASN.1 segment is the start of the NR RRC PDU definitions.
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-NR-RRC-DEFINITIONS-START
NR-RRC-Definitions DEFINITIONS AUTOMATIC TAGS ::=
BEGIN
-- TAG-NR-RRC-DEFINITIONS-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– BCCH-BCH-Message
The BCCH-BCH-Message class is the set of RRC messages that may be sent from the network to the UE via BCH on the BCCH logical channel.
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-BCCH-BCH-MESSAGE-START
BCCH-BCH-Message ::= SEQUENCE {
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message BCCH-BCH-MessageType
}
BCCH-BCH-MessageType ::= CHOICE {

mib MIB,
messageClassExtension SEQUENCE {}
}
-- TAG-BCCH-BCH-MESSAGE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– BCCH-DL-SCH-Message
The BCCH-DL-SCH-Message class is the set of RRC messages that may be sent from the network to the UE via DL-SCH on the BCCH logical channel.
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-BCCH-DL-SCH-MESSAGE-START
BCCH-DL-SCH-Message ::= SEQUENCE {

message BCCH-DL-SCH-MessageType
}
BCCH-DL-SCH-MessageType ::= CHOICE {

c1 CHOICE {
systemInformation SystemInformation,
systemInformationBlockType1 SIB1
},
}
-- TAG-BCCH-DL-SCH-MESSAGE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– DL-CCCH-Message
The DL-CCCH-Message class is the set of RRC messages that may be sent from the Network to the UE on the downlink CCCH logical channel.
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-DL-CCCH-MESSAGE-START
DL-CCCH-Message ::= SEQUENCE {

message DL-CCCH-MessageType
}
DL-CCCH-MessageType ::= CHOICE {

c1 CHOICE {
rrcReject RRCReject,
rrcSetup RRCSetup,
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spare2 NULL,
spare1 NULL
},
}
-- TAG-DL-CCCH-MESSAGE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– DL-DCCH-Message
The DL-DCCH-Message class is the set of RRC messages that may be sent from the network to the UE on the downlink DCCH logical channel.
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-DL-DCCH-MESSAGE-START
DL-DCCH-Message ::= SEQUENCE {

message DL-DCCH-MessageType
}
DL-DCCH-MessageType ::= CHOICE {

c1 CHOICE {
rrcReconfiguration RRCReconfiguration,
rrcResume RRCResume,
rrcRelease RRCRelease,
rrcReestablishment RRCReestablishment,
securityModeCommand SecurityModeCommand,
dlInformationTransfer DLInformationTransfer,
ueCapabilityEnquiry UECapabilityEnquiry,
counterCheck CounterCheck,
mobilityFromNRCommand MobilityFromNRCommand,
dlDedicatedMessageSegment-r16 DLDedicatedMessageSegment-r16,
ueInformationRequest-r16 UEInformationRequest-r16,
dlInformationTransferMRDC-r16 DLInformationTransferMRDC-r16,
loggedMeasurementConfiguration-r16 LoggedMeasurementConfiguration-r16,
spare3 NULL, spare2 NULL, spare1 NULL
},
}
-- TAG-DL-DCCH-MESSAGE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– PCCH-Message
The PCCH-Message class is the set of RRC messages that may be sent from the Network to the UE on the PCCH logical channel.
-- ASN1START
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-- TAG-PCCH-PCH-MESSAGE-START
PCCH-Message ::= SEQUENCE {

message PCCH-MessageType
}
PCCH-MessageType ::= CHOICE {

c1 CHOICE {
paging Paging,
spare1 NULL
},
}
-- TAG-PCCH-PCH-MESSAGE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– UL-CCCH-Message
The UL-CCCH-Message class is the set of 48-bits RRC messages that may be sent from the UE to the Network on the uplink CCCH logical channel.
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-UL-CCCH-MESSAGE-START
UL-CCCH-Message ::= SEQUENCE {

message UL-CCCH-MessageType
}
UL-CCCH-MessageType ::= CHOICE {

c1 CHOICE {
rrcSetupRequest RRCSetupRequest,
rrcResumeRequest RRCResumeRequest,
rrcReestablishmentRequest RRCReestablishmentRequest,
rrcSystemInfoRequest RRCSystemInfoRequest
},
}
-- TAG-UL-CCCH-MESSAGE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– UL-CCCH1-Message
The UL-CCCH1-Message class is the set of 64-bits RRC messages that may be sent from the UE to the Network on the uplink CCCH1 logical channel.
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-UL-CCCH1-MESSAGE-START
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UL-CCCH1-Message ::= SEQUENCE {

message UL-CCCH1-MessageType
}
UL-CCCH1-MessageType ::= CHOICE {

c1 CHOICE {
rrcResumeRequest1 RRCResumeRequest1,
spare3 NULL,
spare2 NULL,
spare1 NULL
},
}
-- TAG-UL-CCCH1-MESSAGE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– UL-DCCH-Message
The UL-DCCH-Message class is the set of RRC messages that may be sent from the UE to the network on the uplink DCCH logical channel.
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-UL-DCCH-MESSAGE-START
UL-DCCH-Message ::= SEQUENCE {

message UL-DCCH-MessageType
}
UL-DCCH-MessageType ::= CHOICE {

c1 CHOICE {
measurementReport MeasurementReport,
rrcReconfigurationComplete RRCReconfigurationComplete,
rrcSetupComplete RRCSetupComplete,
rrcReestablishmentComplete RRCReestablishmentComplete,
rrcResumeComplete RRCResumeComplete,
securityModeComplete SecurityModeComplete,
securityModeFailure SecurityModeFailure,
ulInformationTransfer ULInformationTransfer,
locationMeasurementIndication LocationMeasurementIndication,
ueCapabilityInformation UECapabilityInformation,
counterCheckResponse CounterCheckResponse,
ueAssistanceInformation UEAssistanceInformation,
failureInformation FailureInformation,
ulInformationTransferMRDC ULInformationTransferMRDC,
scgFailureInformation SCGFailureInformation,
scgFailureInformationEUTRA SCGFailureInformationEUTRA
},
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messageClassExtension CHOICE {
c2 CHOICE {
ulDedicatedMessageSegment-r16 ULDedicatedMessageSegment-r16,
dedicatedSIBRequest-r16 DedicatedSIBRequest-r16,
mcgFailureInformation-r16 MCGFailureInformation-r16,
ueInformationResponse-r16 UEInformationResponse-r16,
sidelinkUEInformationNR-r16 SidelinkUEInformationNR-r16,
sidelinkUEInformationEUTRA-r16 SidelinkUEInformationEUTRA-r16,
ueAssistanceInformationEUTRA-r16 UEAssistanceInformationEUTRA-r16,
spare9 NULL, spare8 NULL, spare7 NULL, spare6 NULL,
spare5 NULL, spare4 NULL, spare3 NULL, spare2 NULL, spare1 NULL
},
messageClassExtensionFuture-r16 SEQUENCE {}
}
}
-- TAG-UL-DCCH-MESSAGE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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6.2.2 Message definitions

– CounterCheck
The CounterCheck message is used by the network to indicate the current COUNT MSB values associated to each DRB and to request the UE to compare these to its COUNT
MSB values and to report the comparison results to the network.
Signalling radio bearer: SRB1
RLC-SAP: AM
Logical channel: DCCH
Direction: Network to UE
CounterCheck message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-COUNTERCHECK-START
CounterCheck ::= SEQUENCE {

rrc-TransactionIdentifier RRC-TransactionIdentifier,
criticalExtensions CHOICE {
counterCheck CounterCheck-IEs,
criticalExtensionsFuture SEQUENCE {}
}
}
CounterCheck-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

drb-CountMSB-InfoList DRB-CountMSB-InfoList,
lateNonCriticalExtension OCTET STRING OPTIONAL,
}
DRB-CountMSB-InfoList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxDRB)) OF DRB-CountMSB-Info
DRB-CountMSB-Info ::= SEQUENCE {

drb-Identity DRB-Identity,
countMSB-Uplink INTEGER(0..33554431),
countMSB-Downlink INTEGER(0..33554431)
}
-- TAG-COUNTERCHECK-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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CounterCheck-IEs field descriptions

drb-CountMSB-InfoList
Indicates the MSBs of the COUNT values of the DRBs.
DRB-CountMSB-Info field descriptions

countMSB-Downlink
Indicates the value of 25 MSBs from RX_NEXT – 1 (specified in TS 38.323 [5]) associated to this DRB.
countMSB-Uplink
Indicates the value of 25 MSBs from TX_NEXT – 1 (specified in TS 38.323 [5]) associated to this DRB.
– CounterCheckResponse
The CounterCheckResponse message is used by the UE to respond to a CounterCheck message.
RLC-SAP: AM
Direction: UE to Network
CounterCheckResponse message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-COUNTERCHECKRESPONSE-START
CounterCheckResponse ::= SEQUENCE {

counterCheckResponse CounterCheckResponse-IEs,
}
}
CounterCheckResponse-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

drb-CountInfoList DRB-CountInfoList,
DRB-CountInfoList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (0..maxDRB)) OF DRB-CountInfo
DRB-CountInfo ::= SEQUENCE {

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count-Uplink INTEGER(0..4294967295),
count-Downlink INTEGER(0..4294967295)
}
-- TAG-COUNTERCHECKRESPONSE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
CounterCheckResponse-IEs field descriptions

drb-CountInfoList
Indicates the COUNT values of the DRBs.
DRB-CountInfo field descriptions

count-Downlink
Indicates the value of RX_NEXT – 1 (specified in TS 38.323 [5]) associated to this DRB.
count-Uplink
Indicates the value of TX_NEXT – 1 (specified in TS 38.323 [5]) associated to this DRB.
– DedicatedSIBRequest
The DedicatedSIBRequest message is used to request SIB(s) required by the UE in RRC_CONNECTED as specified in clause 5.2.2.3.3.
RLC-SAP: AM
DedicatedSIBRequest message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-DEDICATEDSIBREQUEST-START
DedicatedSIBRequest-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

dedicatedSIBRequest-r16 DedicatedSIBRequest-r16-IEs,
}
}
DedicatedSIBRequest-r16-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

onDemandSIB-RequestList-16 SEQUENCE {
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-- Editor'a Note: The size of requestedSIB-List-r16 depends by how many SIBs will be specified in Release 16 and how to implement correctly this
will be done during the ASN.1 review.
requestedSIB-List-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..ffsValue)) OF SIB-ReqInfo-16
} OPTIONAL,
}
-- Editor's Note: Wheter SIB9 is in the scope of the on-demand SIB framework need to be confirmed by the IIoT WI.
-- Editor's Note: How to capture that SIB specified in DCCA WI cannot be requested on-demand is done once Rel-16 specification is availabe.
SIB-ReqInfo-16 ::= ENUMERATED {ffs}
-- TAG-DEDICATEDSIBREQUEST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
DedicatedSIBRequest field descriptions

requestedSIB-List
Contains a list the UE is allowed to request while in RRC_CONNECTED.
– DLDedicatedMessageSegment
The DLDedicatedMessageSegment message is used to transfer one segment of the RRCResume or RRCReconfiguration messages.
RLC-SAP: AM
DLDedicatedMessageSegment message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-DLDEDICATEDMESSAGESEGMENT-START
DLDedicatedMessageSegment-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

dlDedicatedMessageSegment-r16 DLDedicatedMessageSegment-r16-IEs,
}
}
DLDedicatedMessageSegment-r16-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

segmentNumber-r16 INTEGER(0..4),
rrc-MessageSegmentContainer-r16 OCTET STRING,
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rrc-MessageSegmentType-r16 ENUMERATED {notLastSegment, lastSegment},
}
-- TAG-DLDEDICATEDMESSAGESEGMENT-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
DLDedicatedMessageSegment field descriptions

segmentNumber
Identifies the sequence number of a segment within the encoded DL DCCH message. The network transmits the segments with continuously increasing segmentNumber order
so that the UE's RRC layer may expect to obtain them from lower layers in the correct order. Hence, the UE is not required to perform segment re-ordering on RRC level.
rrc-MessageSegmentContainer
Includes a segment of the encoded DL DCCH message. The size of the included segment in this container should be small enough so the resulting encoded RRC message
PDU is less than or equal to the PDCP SDU size limit.
rrc-MessageSegmentType
Indicates whether the included DL DCCH message segment is the last segment of the message or not.
– DLInformationTransfer
The DLInformationTransfer message is used for the downlink transfer of NAS dedicated information and timing information for the 5G internal system clock.
Signalling radio bearer: SRB2 or SRB1 (only if SRB2 not established yet. If SRB2 is suspended, the network does not send this message until SRB2 is resumed.)
RLC-SAP: AM
DLInformationTransfer message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-DLINFORMATIONTRANSFER-START
DLInformationTransfer ::= SEQUENCE {

dlInformationTransfer DLInformationTransfer-IEs,
}
}
DLInformationTransfer-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

dedicatedNAS-Message DedicatedNAS-Message OPTIONAL, -- Need N
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nonCriticalExtension DLInformationTransfer-v16xy-IEs OPTIONAL
}
DLInformationTransfer-v16xy-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

referenceTimeInfo-r16 ReferenceTimeInfo-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
}
-- TAG-DLINFORMATIONTRANSFER-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– DLInformationTransferMRDC
The DLInformationTransferMRDC message is used for the downlink transfer of RRC messages (e.g. for transferring NR or E-UTRA RRC connection reconfiguration or RRC
connection release message) over SRB3 during fast MCG link recovery via SRB3.
RLC-SAP: AM
DLInformationTransferMRDC message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-DLINFORMATIONTRANSFERMRDC-START
DLInformationTransferMRDC-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

c1 CHOICE {
dlInformationTransferMRDC-r16 DLInformationTransferMRDC-r16-IEs,
},
}
}
DLInformationTransferMRDC-r16-IEs::= SEQUENCE {
dl-DCCH-MessageNR-r16 OCTET STRING OPTIONAL,
dl-DCCH-MessageEUTRA-r16 OCTET STRING OPTIONAL,
}
-- TAG-DLINFORMATIONTRANSFERMRDC-STOP
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-- ASN1STOP
DLInformationTransferMRDC field descriptions

dl-DCCH-MessageNR
Includes the DL-DCCH-Message. In this version of the specification, the field is only used to transfer the NR RRCReconfiguration and RRCRelease messages.
dl-DCCH-MessageEUTRA
Includes the DL-DCCH-Message. In this version of the specification, the field is only used to transfer the E-UTRA RRCConnectionReconfiguration and RRCConnectionRelease
messages as specified in TS 36.331 [10].
– FailureInformation
The FailureInformation message is used to inform the network about a failure detected by the UE.
Signalling radio bearer: SRB1 or SRB3
RLC-SAP: AM
Direction: UE to network
FailureInformation message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-FAILUREINFORMATION-START
FailureInformation ::= SEQUENCE {

failureInformation FailureInformation-IEs,
}
}
FailureInformation-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

failureInfoRLC-Bearer FailureInfoRLC-Bearer OPTIONAL,
nonCriticalExtension FailureInformation-v16xy-IEs OPTIONAL
}
FailureInfoRLC-Bearer ::= SEQUENCE {

cellGroupId CellGroupId,
logicalChannelIdentity LogicalChannelIdentity,
failureType ENUMERATED {rlc-failure, spare3, spare2, spare1}
}
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FailureInformation-v16xy-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {
failureInfoDAPS-r16 FailureInfoDAPS-r16 OPTIONAL,
}
FailureInfoDAPS-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

failureType-r16 ENUMERATED {daps-failure, spare3, spare2, spare1}
}
-- TAG-FAILUREINFORMATION-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– LocationMeasurementIndication
The LocationMeasurementIndication message is used to indicate that the UE is going to either start or stop location related measurement which requires measurement gaps.
RLC-SAP: AM
LocationMeasurementIndication message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-LOCATIONMEASUREMENTINDICATION-START
LocationMeasurementIndication ::= SEQUENCE {

locationMeasurementIndication LocationMeasurementIndication-IEs,
}
}
LocationMeasurementIndication-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

measurementIndication SetupRelease {LocationMeasurementInfo},
nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE{} OPTIONAL
}
-- TAG-LOCATIONMEASUREMENTINDICATION-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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– LoggedMeasurementConfiguration
The LoggedMeasurementConfiguration message is used to perform logging of measurement results while in RRC_IDLE or RRC_INACTIVE. It is used to transfer the logged
measurement configuration for network performance optimisation.
RLC-SAP: AM
LoggedMeasurementConfiguration message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-LOGGEDMEASUREMENTCONFIGURATION-START
LoggedMeasurementConfiguration-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

loggedMeasurementConfiguration-r16 LoggedMeasurementConfiguration-r16-IEs,
}
}
LoggedMeasurementConfiguration-r16-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

traceReference-r16 TraceReference-r16,
traceRecordingSessionRef-r16 OCTET STRING (SIZE (2)),
tce-Id-r16 OCTET STRING (SIZE (1)),
absoluteTimeInfo-r16 AbsoluteTimeInfo-r16,
areaConfiguration-r16 AreaConfiguration-r16 OPTIONAL, --Need R
plmn-IdentityList-r16 PLMN-IdentityList3-r16 OPTIONAL, --Need R
bt-NameList-r16 BT-NameListConfig-r16 OPTIONAL, --Need R
wlan-NameList-r16 WLAN-NameListConfig-r16 OPTIONAL, --Need R
sensor-NameList-r16 Sensor-NameListConfig-r16 OPTIONAL, --Need R
loggingDuration-r16 LoggingDuration-r16,
reportType CHOICE {
periodical LoggedPeriodicalReportConfig-r16,
eventTriggered LoggedEventTriggerConfig-r16
}
}
LoggedPeriodicalReportConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

loggingInterval-r16 LoggingInterval-r16
}
LoggedEventTriggerConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

eventType-r16 EventType-r16,
loggingInterval-r16 LoggingInterval-r16}
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EventType-r16 ::= CHOICE {
outOfCoverage NULL,
eventL1 SEQUENCE {
l1-Threshold MeasTriggerQuantityLogging-r16,
hysteresis Hysteresis,
timeToTrigger TimeToTrigger
},
...
}
-- TAG-LOGGEDMEASUREMENTCONFIGURATION-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
LoggedMeasurementConfiguration field descriptions

absoluteTimeInfo
Indicates the absolute time in the current cell.
areaConfiguration
Used to restrict the area in which the UE performs measurement logging to cells broadcasting either one of the included cell identities or one of the included tracking area
codes/ frequencies.
eventType
The value outOfCoverage indicates the UE to perform logging of measurements when the UE enters any cell selection state, and the value eventL1 indicates the UE to perform
logging of measurements when the triggering condition (similar as event A2 as specified in 5.5.4.3) as configured in the event is met for the camping cell in camped normally
state.
plmn-IdentityList
Indicates a set of PLMNs defining when the UE performs measurement logging as well as the associated status indication and information retrieval i.e. the UE performs these
actions when the RPLMN is part of this set of PLMNs.
tce-Id
Parameter Trace Collection Entity Id: See TS 32.422 [52].
traceRecordingSessionRef
Parameter Trace Recording Session Reference: See TS 32.422 [52].
reportType
Parameter configures the type of MDT configuration, specifically Periodic MDT conifguraiton or Event Triggerd MDT configuration.
– MCGFailureInformation
The MCGFailureInformation message is used to provide information regarding NR MCG failures detected by the UE.
RLC-SAP: AM
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MCGFailureInformation message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MCGFAILUREINFORMATION-START
MCGFailureInformation-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

mcgFailureInformation-r16 MCGFailureInformation-r16-IEs,
}
}
MCGFailureInformation-r16-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

failureReportMCG-r16 FailureReportMCG-r16 OPTIONAL,
}
FailureReportMCG-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

failureType-r16 ENUMERATED {t310-Expiry, randomAccessProblem, rlc-MaxNumRetx, spare},
measResultFreqList-r16 MeasResultList2NR OPTIONAL,
measResultFreqListEUTRA-r16 MeasResultList2EUTRA OPTIONAL,
measResultSCG-r16 OCTET STRING (CONTAINING MeasResultSCG-Failure) OPTIONAL,
measResultSCG-EUTRA-r16 OCTET STRING OPTIONAL,
...
}
MeasResultList2EUTRA ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofServingCellsEUTRA)) OF MeasResult2EUTRA
-- TAG-MCGFAILUREINFORMATION-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
MCGFailureInformation field descriptions

measResultFreqList
The field contains available results of measurements on NR frequencies the UE is configured to measure by the measConfig associated with the MCG.
measResultFreqListEUTRA
The field contains available results of measurements on E-UTRA frequencies the UE is configured to measure by measConfig associated with the MCG.
measResultSCG
The field contains the MeasResultSCG-Failure IE which includes available measurement results on NR frequencies the UE is configured to measure by the measConfig
associated with the SCG.
measResultSCG-EUTRA
The field contains the EUTRA MeasResultSCG-FailureMRDC IE which includes available results of measurements on E-UTRA frequencies the UE is configured to measure by
the E-UTRA RRCConnectionReconfiguration message as specified in TS 36.331 [10].
– MeasurementReport
The MeasurementReport message is used for the indication of measurement results.
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Signalling radio bearer: SRB1, SRB3
RLC-SAP: AM
MeasurementReport message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MEASUREMENTREPORT-START
MeasurementReport ::= SEQUENCE {

measurementReport MeasurementReport-IEs,
}
}
MeasurementReport-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

measResults MeasResults,

}
-- TAG-MEASUREMENTREPORT-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– MIB
The MIB includes the system information transmitted on BCH.
Signalling radio bearer: N/A
RLC-SAP: TM
Logical channel: BCCH
MIB
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MIB-START
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MIB ::= SEQUENCE {
systemFrameNumber BIT STRING (SIZE (6)),
subCarrierSpacingCommon ENUMERATED {scs15or60, scs30or120},
ssb-SubcarrierOffset INTEGER (0..15),
dmrs-TypeA-Position ENUMERATED {pos2, pos3},
pdcch-ConfigSIB1 PDCCH-ConfigSIB1,
cellBarred ENUMERATED {barred, notBarred},
intraFreqReselection ENUMERATED {allowed, notAllowed},
spare BIT STRING (SIZE (1))
}
-- TAG-MIB-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
MIB field descriptions

cellBarred
Value barred means that the cell is barred, as defined in TS 38.304 [20].
dmrs-TypeA-Position
Position of (first) DM-RS for downlink (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 7.4.1.1.2) and uplink (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 6.4.1.1.3).
intraFreqReselection
Controls cell selection/reselection to intra-frequency cells when the highest ranked cell is barred, or treated as barred by the UE, as specified in TS 38.304 [20].
pdcch-ConfigSIB1
Determines a common ControlResourceSet (CORESET), a common search space and necessary PDCCH parameters. If the field ssb-SubcarrierOffset indicates that SIB1 is
absent, the field pdcch-ConfigSIB1 indicates the frequency positions where the UE may find SS/PBCH block with SIB1 or the frequency range where the network does not
provide SS/PBCH block with SIB1 (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 13).
ssb-SubcarrierOffset
Corresponds to kSSB (see TS 38.213 [13]), which is the frequency domain offset between SSB and the overall resource block grid in number of subcarriers. (See TS 38.211
[16], clause 7.4.3.1).
The value range of this field may be extended by an additional most significant bit encoded within PBCH as specified in TS 38.213 [13].
This field may indicate that this cell does not provide SIB1 and that there is hence no CORESET#0 configured in MIB (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 13). In this case, the field
pdcch-ConfigSIB1 may indicate the frequency positions where the UE may (not) find a SS/PBCH with a control resource set and search space for SIB1 (see TS 38.213 [13],
clause 13).
subCarrierSpacingCommon
Subcarrier spacing for SIB1, Msg.2/4 for initial access, paging and broadcast SI-messages. If the UE acquires this MIB on an FR1 carrier frequency, the value scs15or60
corresponds to 15 kHz and the value scs30or120 corresponds to 30 kHz. If the UE acquires this MIB on an FR2 carrier frequency, the value scs15or60 corresponds to 60 kHz
and the value scs30or120 corresponds to 120 kHz. For operation with shared spectrum channel access, the subcarrier spacing for SIB1 is same as that for the corresponding
SSB and this IE instead is used for deriving the QCL relationship between SS/PBCH blocks in a serving cell as specified in TS 38.213 [13], clause 4.1.
systemFrameNumber
The 6 most significant bits (MSB) of the 10-bit System Frame Number (SFN). The 4 LSB of the SFN are conveyed in the PBCH transport block as part of channel coding (i.e.
outside the MIB encoding), as defined in clause 7.1 in TS 38.212 [17].
– MobilityFromNRCommand
The MobilityFromNRCommand message is used to command handover from NR to E-UTRA/EPC, E-UTRA/5GC or UTRA-FDD.
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MobilityFromNRCommand message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MOBILITYFROMNRCOMMAND-START
MobilityFromNRCommand ::= SEQUENCE {

mobilityFromNRCommand MobilityFromNRCommand-IEs,
}
}
MobilityFromNRCommand-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

targetRAT-Type ENUMERATED { eutra, utra-fdd-v16xy, spare2, spare1, ...},
targetRAT-MessageContainer OCTET STRING,
nas-SecurityParamFromNR OCTET STRING OPTIONAL, -- Cond HO-ToEPCUTRAN
nonCriticalExtension MobilityFromNRCommand-v16xy-IEs OPTIONAL
}
MobilityFromNRCommand-v16xy-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

voiceFallbackIndication-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need N
}
-- TAG-MOBILITYFROMNRCOMMAND-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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MobilityFromNRCommand-IEs field descriptions

nas-SecurityParamFromNR
If targetRAT-Type is eutra, this field is used to deliver the key synchronisation and Key freshness for the NR to LTE/EPC handovers and a part of the downlink NAS COUNT as
specified in TS 33.501 [11]. If targetRAT-Type is utra-fdd, this field is used to deliver the key synchronisation and Key freshness for the NR to FDD UTRAN handover and a
part of the downlink NAS COUNT as specified in TS 33.501 [11].
targetRAT-MessageContainer
The field contains a message specified in another standard, as indicated by the targetRAT-Type, and carries information about the target cell identifier(s) and radio parameters
relevant for the target radio access technology. A complete message is included, as specified in the other standard. See NOTE 1
targetRAT-Type
Indicates the target RAT type.
voiceFallbackIndication
Indicates the handover is triggered by EPS fallback for IMS voice as specified in TS 23.502 [43].
NOTE 1: The correspondence between the value of the targetRAT-Type, the standard to apply, and the message contained within the targetRAT-MessageContainer is shown
in the table below:
targetRAT-Type Standard to apply targetRAT-MessageContainer
eutra TS 36.331 [10] (clause 5.4.2) DL-DCCH-Message including the RRCConnectionReconfiguration
utra-fdd TS 25.331 [45] (clause 10.2.16a) Handover TO UTRAN command
Conditional Presence Explanation

HO-ToEPCUTRAN This field is mandatory present in case of inter system handover to "EPC" or "FDD UTRAN2". Otherwise it is absent.
– Paging
The Paging message is used for the notification of one or more UEs.
RLC-SAP: TM
Logical channel: PCCH
Paging message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PAGING-START
Paging ::= SEQUENCE {

pagingRecordList PagingRecordList OPTIONAL, -- Need N
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}
PagingRecordList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxNrofPageRec)) OF PagingRecord
PagingRecord ::= SEQUENCE {

ue-Identity PagingUE-Identity,
accessType ENUMERATED {non3GPP} OPTIONAL, -- Need N
...
}
PagingUE-Identity ::= CHOICE {

ng-5G-S-TMSI NG-5G-S-TMSI,
fullI-RNTI I-RNTI-Value,
...
}
-- TAG-PAGING-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
PagingRecord field descriptions

accessType
Indicates whether the Paging message is originated due to the PDU sessions from the non-3GPP access.
– RRCReestablishment
The RRCReestablishment message is used to re-establish SRB1.
RLC-SAP: AM
RRCReestablishment message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RRCREESTABLISHMENT-START
RRCReestablishment ::= SEQUENCE {

rrcReestablishment RRCReestablishment-IEs,
}
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}
RRCReestablishment-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

nextHopChainingCount NextHopChainingCount,
}
-- TAG-RRCREESTABLISHMENT-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– RRCReestablishmentComplete
The RRCReestablishmentComplete message is used to confirm the successful completion of an RRC connection re-establishment.
RLC-SAP: AM
RRCReestablishmentComplete message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RRCREESTABLISHMENTCOMPLETE-START
RRCReestablishmentComplete ::= SEQUENCE {

rrcReestablishmentComplete RRCReestablishmentComplete-IEs,
}
}
RRCReestablishmentComplete-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

nonCriticalExtension RRCReestablishmentComplete-v16xy-IEs OPTIONAL
}
RRCReestablishmentComplete-v16xy-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

logMeasAvailable-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL,
logMeasAvailableBT-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL,
logMeasAvailableWLAN-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL,
connEstFailInfoAvailable-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL,
rlf-InfoAvailable-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL,
}
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-- TAG-RRCREESTABLISHMENTCOMPLETE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– RRCReestablishmentRequest
The RRCReestablishmentRequest message is used to request the reestablishment of an RRC connection.
RLC-SAP: TM
Logical channel: CCCH
RRCReestablishmentRequest message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RRCREESTABLISHMENTREQUEST-START
RRCReestablishmentRequest ::= SEQUENCE {

rrcReestablishmentRequest RRCReestablishmentRequest-IEs
}
RRCReestablishmentRequest-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

ue-Identity ReestabUE-Identity,
reestablishmentCause ReestablishmentCause,
}
ReestabUE-Identity ::= SEQUENCE {

c-RNTI RNTI-Value,
physCellId PhysCellId,
shortMAC-I ShortMAC-I
}
ReestablishmentCause ::= ENUMERATED {reconfigurationFailure, handoverFailure, otherFailure, spare1}
-- TAG-RRCREESTABLISHMENTREQUEST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
ReestabUE-Identity field descriptions

physCellId
The Physical Cell Identity of the PCell the UE was connected to prior to the failure.
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RRCReestablishmentRequest-IEs field descriptions

reestablishmentCause
Indicates the failure cause that triggered the re-establishment procedure. gNB is not expected to reject a RRCReestablishmentRequest due to unknown cause value being
used by the UE.
ue-Identity
UE identity included to retrieve UE context and to facilitate contention resolution by lower layers.
– RRCReconfiguration
The RRCReconfiguration message is the command to modify an RRC connection. It may convey information for measurement configuration, mobility control, radio resource
configuration (including RBs, MAC main configuration and physical channel configuration) and AS security configuration.
RLC-SAP: AM
RRCReconfiguration message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RRCRECONFIGURATION-START
RRCReconfiguration ::= SEQUENCE {

rrcReconfiguration RRCReconfiguration-IEs,
}
}
RRCReconfiguration-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

radioBearerConfig RadioBearerConfig OPTIONAL, -- Need M
secondaryCellGroup OCTET STRING (CONTAINING CellGroupConfig) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
measConfig MeasConfig OPTIONAL, -- Need M
nonCriticalExtension RRCReconfiguration-v1530-IEs OPTIONAL
}
RRCReconfiguration-v1530-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

masterCellGroup OCTET STRING (CONTAINING CellGroupConfig) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
fullConfig ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Cond FullConfig
dedicatedNAS-MessageList SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxDRB)) OF DedicatedNAS-Message OPTIONAL, -- Cond nonHO
masterKeyUpdate MasterKeyUpdate OPTIONAL, -- Cond MasterKeyChange
dedicatedSIB1-Delivery OCTET STRING (CONTAINING SIB1) OPTIONAL, -- Need N
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dedicatedSystemInformationDelivery OCTET STRING (CONTAINING SystemInformation) OPTIONAL, -- Need N
otherConfig OtherConfig OPTIONAL, -- Need M
}

otherConfig-v1540 OtherConfig-v1540 OPTIONAL, -- Need M
}

mrdc-SecondaryCellGroupConfig SetupRelease { MRDC-SecondaryCellGroupConfig } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
radioBearerConfig2 OCTET STRING (CONTAINING RadioBearerConfig) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sk-Counter SK-Counter OPTIONAL, -- Need N
nonCriticalExtension RRCReconfiguration-v16xy-IEs OPTIONAL
}
RRCReconfiguration-v16xy-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {
otherConfig-v16xy OtherConfig-v16xy OPTIONAL, -- Need M
bap-Config-r16 SetupRelease { BAP-Config-r16 } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
conditionalReconfiguration-r16 ConditionalReconfiguration-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need M
daps-SourceRelease-r16 ENUMERATED{true} OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-ConfigDedicatedNR-r16 SetupRelease {SL-ConfigDedicatedNR-r16} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-ConfigDedicatedEUTRA-r16 SetupRelease {SL-ConfigDedicatedEUTRA-r16} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
}
-- Editor's Note: Whether an explicit indication is needed to configure/deconfigure the on-demand SIB request for CONNECTED UEs is FFS.
MRDC-SecondaryCellGroupConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

mrdc-ReleaseAndAdd ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need N
mrdc-SecondaryCellGroup CHOICE {
nr-SCG OCTET STRING (CONTAINING RRCReconfiguration),
eutra-SCG OCTET STRING
}
}
BAP-Config-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

bap-Address-r16 BIT STRING (SIZE (10)),
defaultUL-BAProutingID-r16 BAP-Routing-ID-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need FFS
defaultUL-BH-RLC-Channel-r16 BH-LogicalChannelIdentity-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...
}
MasterKeyUpdate ::= SEQUENCE {

keySetChangeIndicator BOOLEAN,
nas-Container OCTET STRING OPTIONAL, -- Cond securityNASC
...
}
-- TAG-RRCRECONFIGURATION-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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bap-Config
This field is used to configure the BAP entity at the IAB-MT [47]. It is only used for IAB nodes.
bap-Address
Indicates the BAP address of an IAB node.
conditionalReconfiguration
Configuration of candidate target SpCell(s) and execution condition(s) for conditional handover or conditional PSCell change. For conditional PSCell change, this field may only
be present in an RRCReconfiguration message for intra-SN PSCell change. The network does not configure a UE with both conditional PCell change and conditional PSCell
change simultaneously. The field is absent if dapsConfig is configured for any DRB or the cell indicated in masterCellGroup is different from the serving cell.
daps-SourceRelease
Indicates the UE to release the source.
dedicatedNAS-MessageList
This field is used to transfer UE specific NAS layer information between the network and the UE. The RRC layer is transparent for each PDU in the list.
dedicatedSIB1-Delivery
This field is used to transfer SIB1 to the UE. The field has the same values as the corresponding configuration in servingCellConfigCommon.
dedicatedSystemInformationDelivery
This field is used to transfer SIB6, SIB7, SIB8 to the UE in RRC_IDLE and RRC_INACTIVE. For UEs in RRC_CONNECTED, this field is used to transfer the SIBs requested
on-demand.
DefaultUL-BAProutingID
This field is used to configure the BAP entity at the IAB-MT [47]. It is only used for IAB nodes to configure the default uplink Routing ID during IAB node bootstrapping for F1-
AP and non-F1 traffic.
DefaultUL-BH-RLC-Channel
This field is used to configure the BAP entity at the IAB-MT [47]. It is only used for IAB nodes to configure the default uplink bh-RLC-Channel during IAB node bootstrapping for
F1-AP and non-F1 traffic.
fullConfig
Indicates that the full configuration option is applicable for the RRCReconfiguration message for intra-system intra-RAT HO. For inter-RAT HO from E-UTRA to NR, fullConfig
indicates whether or not delta signalling of SDAP/PDCP from source RAT is applicable. This field is absent if dapsConfig is configured for any DRB or when the
RRCReconfiguration message is transmitted on SRB3, and in an RRCReconfiguration message contained in another RRCReconfiguration message (or
RRCConnectionReconfiguration message, see TS 36.331 [10]) transmitted on SRB1.
keySetChangeIndicator
Indicates whether UE shall derive a new KgNB. If reconfigurationWithSync is included, value true indicates that a KgNB key is derived from a KAMF key taken into use through the
latest successful NAS SMC procedure, or N2 handover procedure with KAMF change, as described in TS 33.501 [11] for KgNB re-keying. Value false indicates that the new KgNB
key is obtained from the current KgNB key or from the NH as described in TS 33.501 [11].
masterCellGroup
Configuration of master cell group.
mrdc-ReleaseAndAdd
This field indicates that the current SCG configuration is released and a new SCG is added at the same time.
mrdc-SecondaryCellGroup
Includes an RRC message for SCG configuration in NR-DC or NE-DC.
For NR-DC (nr-SCG), mrdc-SecondaryCellGroup contains the RRCReconfiguration message as generated (entirely) by SN gNB. In this version of the specification, the RRC
message can only include fields secondaryCellGroup and measConfig.
For NE-DC (eutra-SCG), mrdc-SecondaryCellGroup includes the E-UTRA RRCConnectionReconfiguration message as specified in TS 36.331 [10]. In this version of the
specification, the E-UTRA RRC message can only include the field scg-Configuration.
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nas-Container
This field is used to transfer UE specific NAS layer information between the network and the UE. The RRC layer is transparent for this field, although it affects activation of AS
security after inter-system handover to NR. The content is defined in TS 24.501 [23].
nextHopChainingCount
Parameter NCC: See TS 33.501 [11]
otherConfig
Contains configuration related to other configurations.
radioBearerConfig
Configuration of Radio Bearers (DRBs, SRBs) including SDAP/PDCP. In EN-DC this field may only be present if the RRCReconfiguration is transmitted over SRB3.
radioBearerConfig2
Configuration of Radio Bearers (DRBs, SRBs) including SDAP/PDCP. This field can only be used if the UE supports NR-DC or NE-DC.
secondaryCellGroup
Configuration of secondary cell group ((NG)EN-DC or NR-DC). This field can only be present in an RRCReconfiguration message is transmitted on SRB3, and in an
RRCReconfiguration message contained in another RRCReconfiguration message (or RRCConnectionReconfiguration message, see TS 36.331 [10]) transmitted on SRB1.
sk-Counter
A counter used upon initial configuration of S-KgNB or S-KeNB, as well as upon refresh of S-KgNB or S-KeNB. This field is always included either upon initial configuration of an NR
SCG or upon configuration of the first RB with keyToUse set to secondary, whichever happens first. This field is absent if there is neither any NR SCG nor any RB with
keyToUse set to secondary.
sl-ConfigDedicatedNR
This field is used to provide the dedicated configurations for NR sidelink communication.
sl-ConfigDedicatedEUTRA
This field is used to provide the dedicated configurations for V2X sidelink communication.

nonHO The field is absent in case of reconfiguration with sync within NR or to NR; otherwise it is optionally present, need N.
securityNASC This field is mandatory present in case of inter system handover. Otherwise the field is optionally present, need N.
MasterKeyChange This field is mandatory present in case masterCellGroup includes ReconfigurationWithSync and RadioBearerConfig includes
SecurityConfig with SecurityAlgorithmConfig, indicating a change of the AS security algorithms associated to the master key.
If ReconfigurationWithSync is included for other cases, this field is optionally present, need N. Otherwise the field is absent.
FullConfig The field is mandatory present in case of inter-system handover from E-UTRA/EPC to NR. It is optionally present, Need N,
during reconfiguration with sync and also in first reconfiguration after reestablishment; or for intra-system handover from E-
UTRA/5GC to NR. It is absent otherwise.
– RRCReconfigurationComplete
The RRCReconfigurationComplete message is used to confirm the successful completion of an RRC connection reconfiguration.
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-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RRCRECONFIGURATIONCOMPLETE-START
RRCReconfigurationComplete ::= SEQUENCE {

rrcReconfigurationComplete RRCReconfigurationComplete-IEs,
}
}
RRCReconfigurationComplete-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

nonCriticalExtension RRCReconfigurationComplete-v1530-IEs OPTIONAL
}
RRCReconfigurationComplete-v1530-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

uplinkTxDirectCurrentList UplinkTxDirectCurrentList OPTIONAL,
nonCriticalExtension RRCReconfigurationComplete-v1560-IEs OPTIONAL
}
RRCReconfigurationComplete-v1560-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

scg-Response CHOICE {
nr-SCG-Response OCTET STRING (CONTAINING RRCReconfigurationComplete),
eutra-SCG-Response OCTET STRING
} OPTIONAL,
nonCriticalExtension RRCReconfigurationComplete-v16xy-IEs OPTIONAL
}
RRCReconfigurationComplete-v16xy-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

}
-- TAG-RRCRECONFIGURATIONCOMPLETE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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scg-Response
In case of NR-DC (nr-SCG-Response), this field includes the RRCReconfigurationComplete message. In case of NE-DC (eutra-SCG-Response), this field includes the E-
UTRA RRCConnectionReconfigurationComplete message as specified in TS 36.331 [10].
uplinkTxDirectCurrentList
The Tx Direct Current locations for the configured serving cells and BWPs if requested by the NW (see reportUplinkTxDirectCurrent in CellGroupConfig).
– RRCReject
The RRCReject message is used to reject an RRC connection establishment or an RRC connection resumption.
RLC-SAP: TM
RRCReject message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RRCREJECT-START
RRCReject ::= SEQUENCE {

rrcReject RRCReject-IEs,
}
}
RRCReject-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

waitTime RejectWaitTime OPTIONAL, -- Need N
}
-- TAG-RRCREJECT-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
RRCReject-IEs field descriptions

waitTime
Wait time value in seconds. The field is always included.
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– RRCRelease
The RRCRelease message is used to command the release of an RRC connection or the suspension of the RRC connection.
RLC-SAP: AM
RRCRelease message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RRCRELEASE-START
RRCRelease ::= SEQUENCE {

rrcRelease RRCRelease-IEs,
}
}
RRCRelease-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

redirectedCarrierInfo RedirectedCarrierInfo OPTIONAL, -- Need N
cellReselectionPriorities CellReselectionPriorities OPTIONAL, -- Need R
suspendConfig SuspendConfig OPTIONAL, -- Need R
deprioritisationReq SEQUENCE {
deprioritisationType ENUMERATED {frequency, nr},
deprioritisationTimer ENUMERATED {min5, min10, min15, min30}
} OPTIONAL, -- Need N
nonCriticalExtension RRCRelease-v1540-IEs OPTIONAL
}
RRCRelease-v1540-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

waitTime RejectWaitTime OPTIONAL, -- Need N
nonCriticalExtension RRCRelease-v16xy-IEs OPTIONAL
}
RRCRelease-v16xy-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

voiceFallbackIndication-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need N
measIdleConfig-r16 SetupRelease {MeasIdleConfigDedicated-r16} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
}
RedirectedCarrierInfo ::= CHOICE {

nr CarrierInfoNR,
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...
}
RedirectedCarrierInfo-EUTRA ::= SEQUENCE {

eutraFrequency ARFCN-ValueEUTRA,
cnType ENUMERATED {epc,fiveGC} OPTIONAL -- Need N
}
CarrierInfoNR ::= SEQUENCE {

carrierFreq ARFCN-ValueNR,
ssbSubcarrierSpacing SubcarrierSpacing,
smtc SSB-MTC OPTIONAL, -- Need S
...
}
SuspendConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

fullI-RNTI I-RNTI-Value,
shortI-RNTI ShortI-RNTI-Value,
ran-PagingCycle PagingCycle,
ran-NotificationAreaInfo RAN-NotificationAreaInfo OPTIONAL, -- Need M
t380 PeriodicRNAU-TimerValue OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...
}
PeriodicRNAU-TimerValue ::= ENUMERATED { min5, min10, min20, min30, min60, min120, min360, min720}
CellReselectionPriorities ::= SEQUENCE {

freqPriorityListEUTRA FreqPriorityListEUTRA OPTIONAL, -- Need M
freqPriorityListNR FreqPriorityListNR OPTIONAL, -- Need M
t320 ENUMERATED {min5, min10, min20, min30, min60, min120, min180, spare1} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...
}
PagingCycle ::= ENUMERATED {rf32, rf64, rf128, rf256}
FreqPriorityListEUTRA ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF FreqPriorityEUTRA
FreqPriorityListNR ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF FreqPriorityNR
FreqPriorityEUTRA ::= SEQUENCE {

carrierFreq ARFCN-ValueEUTRA,
cellReselectionPriority CellReselectionPriority,
cellReselectionSubPriority CellReselectionSubPriority OPTIONAL -- Need R
}
FreqPriorityNR ::= SEQUENCE {

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}
RAN-NotificationAreaInfo ::= CHOICE {

cellList PLMN-RAN-AreaCellList,
ran-AreaConfigList PLMN-RAN-AreaConfigList,
...
}
PLMN-RAN-AreaCellList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxPLMNIdentities)) OF PLMN-RAN-AreaCell
PLMN-RAN-AreaCell ::= SEQUENCE {

plmn-Identity PLMN-Identity OPTIONAL, -- Need S
ran-AreaCells SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..32)) OF CellIdentity
}
PLMN-RAN-AreaConfigList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxPLMNIdentities)) OF PLMN-RAN-AreaConfig
PLMN-RAN-AreaConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

plmn-Identity PLMN-Identity OPTIONAL, -- Need S
ran-Area SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..16)) OF RAN-AreaConfig
}
RAN-AreaConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

trackingAreaCode TrackingAreaCode,
ran-AreaCodeList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..32)) OF RAN-AreaCode OPTIONAL -- Need R
}
-- TAG-RRCRELEASE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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cnType
Indicate that the UE is redirected to EPC or 5GC.
deprioritisationReq
Indicates whether the current frequency or RAT is to be de-prioritised.
deprioritisationTimer
Indicates the period for which either the current carrier frequency or NR is deprioritised. Value minN corresponds to N minutes.
measIdleConfig
Indicates measurement configuration to be stored and used by the UE while in RRC_IDLE or RRC_INACTIVE.
suspendConfig
Indicates configuration for the RRC_INACTIVE state. The network does not configure suspendConfig when the network redirect the UE to an inter-RAT carrier frequency.
redirectedCarrierInfo
Indicates a carrier frequency (downlink for FDD) and is used to redirect the UE to an NR or an inter-RAT carrier frequency, by means of cell selection at transition to
RRC_IDLE or RRC_INACTIVE as specified in TS 38.304 [20]. In this release of specification, redirectedCarrierInfo is not included in an RRCRelease message with
suspendConfig if this message is in response to an RRCResumeRequest or an RRCResumeRequest1 which is triggered by the NAS layer.
voiceFallbackIndication
Indicates the RRC release is triggered by EPS fallback for IMS voice as specified in TS 23.502 [43].
CarrierInfoNR field descriptions

carrierFreq
Indicates the redirected NR frequency.
ssbSubcarrierSpacing
Subcarrier spacing of SSB in the redirected SSB frequency. Only the values 15 kHz or 30 kHz (FR1), and 120 kHz or 240 kHz (FR2) are applicable.
smtc
The SSB periodicity/offset/duration configuration for the redirected SSB frequency. It is based on timing reference of PCell. If the field is absent, the UE uses the SMTC
configured in the measObjectNR having the same SSB frequency and subcarrier spacing.
RAN-NotificationAreaInfo field descriptions

cellList
A list of cells configured as RAN area.
ran-AreaConfigList
A list of RAN area codes or RA code(s) as RAN area.
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plmn-Identity
PLMN Identity to which the cells in ran-Area belong. If the field is absent the UE uses the ID of the registered PLMN.
ran-AreaCodeList
The total number of RAN-AreaCodes of all PLMNs does not exceed 32.
ran-Area
Indicates whether TA code(s) or RAN area code(s) are used for the RAN notification area. The network uses only TA code(s) or RAN area code(s) to configure a UE. The total
number of TACs across all PLMNs does not exceed 16.
PLMN-RAN-AreaCell field descriptions

plmn-Identity
PLMN Identity to which the cells in ran-AreaCells belong. If the field is absent the UE uses the ID of the registered PLMN.
ran-AreaCells
The total number of cells of all PLMNs does not exceed 32.
SuspendConfig field descriptions

ran-NotificationAreaInfo
Network ensures that the UE in RRC_INACTIVE always has a valid ran-NotificationAreaInfo.
ran-PagingCycle
Refers to the UE specific cycle for RAN-initiated paging. Value rf32 corresponds to 32 radio frames, value rf64 corresponds to 64 radio frames and so on.
t380
Refers to the timer that triggers the periodic RNAU procedure in UE. Value min5 corresponds to 5 minutes, value min10 corresponds to 10 minutes and so on.
– RRCResume
The RRCResume message is used to resume the suspended RRC connection.
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RRCResume message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RRCRESUME-START
RRCResume ::= SEQUENCE {

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}
}
RRCResume-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

radioBearerConfig RadioBearerConfig OPTIONAL, -- Need M
masterCellGroup OCTET STRING (CONTAINING CellGroupConfig) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
measConfig MeasConfig OPTIONAL, -- Need M
fullConfig ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need N

nonCriticalExtension RRCResume-v1560-IEs OPTIONAL
}
RRCResume-v1560-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

radioBearerConfig2 OCTET STRING (CONTAINING RadioBearerConfig) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sk-Counter SK-Counter OPTIONAL, -- Need N
nonCriticalExtension RRCResume-v16xy-IEs OPTIONAL
}
RRCResume-v16xy-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

idleModeMeasurementReq-r16 ENUMERATED {ffs} OPTIONAL, -- Need N
restoreMCG-SCells-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need N
restoreSCG-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need N
mrdc-SecondaryCellGroup-r16 CHOICE {
nr-SCG-r16 OCTET STRING (CONTAINING RRCReconfiguration),
eutra-SCG-r16 OCTET STRING
} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
}
-- TAG-RRCRESUME-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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idleModeMeasurementReq
This field indicates that the UE shall report the idle/inactive measurements to the network in the RRCResumeComplete message
masterCellGroup
Configuration of the master cell group.
mrdc-SecondaryCellGroup
Includes an RRC message for SCG configuration in NR-DC or NE-DC.
For NR-DC (nr-SCG), mrdc-SecondaryCellGroup contains the RRCReconfiguration message as generated (entirely) by SN gNB. In this version of the specification, the RRC
message only includes fields secondaryCellGroup and measConfig.
For NE-DC (eutra-SCG), mrdc-SecondaryCellGroup includes the E-UTRA RRCConnectionReconfiguration message as specified in TS 36.331 [10]. In this version of the
specification, the E-UTRA RRC message only include the field scg-Configuration.
radioBearerConfig
Configuration of Radio Bearers (DRBs, SRBs) including SDAP/PDCP.
radioBearerConfig2
Configuration of Radio Bearers (DRBs, SRBs) including SDAP/PDCP. This field can only be used if the UE supports NR-DC or NE-DC.
restoreMCG-SCells
Indicates that the UE shall restore the MCG SCells from the UE Inactive AS Context, if stored.
restoreSCG
Indicates that the UE shall not release the SCG configurations, if configured.
sk-Counter
A counter used to derive S-KgNB or S-KeNB based on the newly derived KgNB during RRC Resume. The field is only included when there is one or more RB with keyToUse set to
secondary.
– RRCResumeComplete
The RRCResumeComplete message is used to confirm the successful completion of an RRC connection resumption.
RLC-SAP: AM
RRCResumeComplete message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RRCRESUMECOMPLETE-START
RRCResumeComplete ::= SEQUENCE {

rrcResumeComplete RRCResumeComplete-IEs,
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}
RRCResumeComplete-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

dedicatedNAS-Message DedicatedNAS-Message OPTIONAL,
selectedPLMN-Identity INTEGER (1..maxPLMN) OPTIONAL,
uplinkTxDirectCurrentList UplinkTxDirectCurrentList OPTIONAL,
nonCriticalExtension RRCResumeComplete-v16xy-IEs OPTIONAL
}
RRCResumeComplete-v16xy-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

idleMeasAvailable-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL,
measResultIdleEUTRA-r16 MeasResultIdleEUTRA-r16 OPTIONAL,
measResultIdleNR-r16 MeasResultIdleNR-r16 OPTIONAL,
scg-Response CHOICE {
nr-SCG-Response OCTET STRING (CONTAINING RRCReconfigurationComplete),
eutra-SCG-Response OCTET STRING
} OPTIONAL,
mobilityHistoryAvail-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL,
mobilityState-r16 ENUMERATED {normal, medium, high, spare} OPTIONAL,
}
-- TAG-RRCRESUMECOMPLETE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
RRCResumeComplete-IEs field descriptions

idleMeasAvailable
Indication that the UE has idle/inactive measurement report available.
measResultIdleEUTRA
EUTRA measurement results performed during RRC_INACTIVE.
measResultIdleNR
NR measurement results performed during RRC_INACTIVE.
selectedPLMN-Identity
Index of the PLMN selected by the UE from the plmn-IdentityList fields included in SIB1.
uplinkTxDirectCurrentList
The Tx Direct Current locations for the configured serving cells and BWPs if requested by the NW (see reportUplinkTxDirectCurrent in CellGroupConfig).
– RRCResumeRequest
The RRCResumeRequest message is used to request the resumption of a suspended RRC connection or perform an RNA update.
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RRCResumeRequest message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RRCRESUMEREQUEST-START
RRCResumeRequest ::= SEQUENCE {

rrcResumeRequest RRCResumeRequest-IEs
}
RRCResumeRequest-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

resumeIdentity ShortI-RNTI-Value,
resumeMAC-I BIT STRING (SIZE (16)),
resumeCause ResumeCause,
}
-- TAG-RRCRESUMEREQUEST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
RRCResumeRequest-IEs field descriptions

resumeCause
Provides the resume cause for the RRC connection resume request as provided by the upper layers or RRC. The network is not expected to reject an RRCResumeRequest
due to unknown cause value being used by the UE.
resumeIdentity
UE identity to facilitate UE context retrieval at gNB.
resumeMAC-I
Authentication token to facilitate UE authentication at gNB. The 16 least significant bits of the MAC-I calculated using the AS security configuration as specified in 5.3.13.3.
– RRCResumeRequest1
The RRCResumeRequest1 message is used to request the resumption of a suspended RRC connection or perform an RNA update.
RLC-SAP: TM
Logical channel: CCCH1
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RRCResumeRequest1 message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RRCRESUMEREQUEST1-START
RRCResumeRequest1 ::= SEQUENCE {

rrcResumeRequest1 RRCResumeRequest1-IEs
}
RRCResumeRequest1-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

resumeIdentity I-RNTI-Value,
resumeMAC-I BIT STRING (SIZE (16)),
resumeCause ResumeCause,
}
-- TAG-RRCRESUMEREQUEST1-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
RRCResumeRequest1-IEs field descriptions

resumeCause
Provides the resume cause for the RRCResumeRequest1 as provided by the upper layers or RRC. A gNB is not expected to reject an RRCResumeRequest1 due to unknown
cause value being used by the UE.
resumeIdentity
UE identity to facilitate UE context retrieval at gNB.
resumeMAC-I
Authentication token to facilitate UE authentication at gNB. The 16 least significant bits of the MAC-I calculated using the AS security configuration as specified in 5.3.13.3.
– RRCSetup
The RRCSetup message is used to establish SRB1.
RLC-SAP: TM
RRCSetup message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RRCSETUP-START
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RRCSetup ::= SEQUENCE {

rrcSetup RRCSetup-IEs,
}
}
RRCSetup-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

radioBearerConfig RadioBearerConfig,
masterCellGroup OCTET STRING (CONTAINING CellGroupConfig),

}
-- TAG-RRCSETUP-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
RRCSetup-IEs field descriptions

masterCellGroup
The network configures only the RLC bearer for the SRB1, mac-CellGroupConfig, physicalCellGroupConfig and spCellConfig.
radioBearerConfig
Only SRB1 can be configured in RRC setup.
– RRCSetupComplete
The RRCSetupComplete message is used to confirm the successful completion of an RRC connection establishment.
RLC-SAP: AM
RRCSetupComplete message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RRCSETUPCOMPLETE-START
RRCSetupComplete ::= SEQUENCE {

rrcSetupComplete RRCSetupComplete-IEs,
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}
RRCSetupComplete-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

selectedPLMN-Identity INTEGER (1..maxPLMN),
registeredAMF RegisteredAMF OPTIONAL,
guami-Type ENUMERATED {native, mapped} OPTIONAL,
s-NSSAI-List SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofS-NSSAI)) OF S-NSSAI OPTIONAL,
dedicatedNAS-Message DedicatedNAS-Message,
ng-5G-S-TMSI-Value CHOICE {
ng-5G-S-TMSI NG-5G-S-TMSI,
ng-5G-S-TMSI-Part2 BIT STRING (SIZE (9))
} OPTIONAL,
nonCriticalExtension RRCSetupComplete-v16xy-IEs OPTIONAL
}
RRCSetupComplete-v16xy-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

iab-NodeIndication-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL,
idleMeasAvailable-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL,
mobilityHistoryAvail-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL,
mobilityState-r16 ENUMERATED {normal, medium, high, spare} OPTIONAL,
}
RegisteredAMF ::= SEQUENCE {

plmn-Identity PLMN-Identity OPTIONAL,
amf-Identifier AMF-Identifier
}
-- TAG-RRCSETUPCOMPLETE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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guami-Type
This field is used to indicate whether the GUAMI included is native (derived from native 5G-GUTI) or mapped (from EPS, derived from EPS GUTI) as specified in TS 24.501
[23].
iab-NodeIndication-r16
This field is used to indicate that the connection is being established by an IAB-node [2].
idleMeasAvailable
Indication that the UE has idle/inactive measurement report available.
mobilityState
This field indicates the UE mobility state (as defined in TS 38.304 [20], clause 5.2.4.3) just prior to UE going into RRC_CONNECTED state. The UE indicates the value of
medium and high when being in Medium-mobility and High-mobility states respectively. Otherwise the UE indicates the value normal.
ng-5G-S-TMSI-Part2
The leftmost 9 bits of 5G-S-TMSI.
registeredAMF
This field is used to transfer the GUAMI of the AMF where the UE is registered, as provided by upper layers, see TS 23.003 [21].
selectedPLMN-Identity
Index of the PLMN or NPN selected by the UE from the plmn-IdentityList or npn-IdentityInfoList fields included in SIB1.
– RRCSetupRequest
The RRCSetupRequest message is used to request the establishment of an RRC connection.
RLC-SAP: TM
RRCSetupRequest message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RRCSETUPREQUEST-START
RRCSetupRequest ::= SEQUENCE {

rrcSetupRequest RRCSetupRequest-IEs
}
RRCSetupRequest-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

ue-Identity InitialUE-Identity,
establishmentCause EstablishmentCause,
}
InitialUE-Identity ::= CHOICE {
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ng-5G-S-TMSI-Part1 BIT STRING (SIZE (39)),
randomValue BIT STRING (SIZE (39))
}
EstablishmentCause ::= ENUMERATED {

emergency, highPriorityAccess, mt-Access, mo-Signalling,
mo-Data, mo-VoiceCall, mo-VideoCall, mo-SMS, mps-PriorityAccess, mcs-PriorityAccess,
spare6, spare5, spare4, spare3, spare2, spare1}
-- TAG-RRCSETUPREQUEST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
RRCSetupRequest-IEs field descriptions

establishmentCause
Provides the establishment cause for the RRCSetupRequest in accordance with the information received from upper layers. gNB is not expected to reject an
RRCSetupRequest due to unknown cause value being used by the UE.
ue-Identity
UE identity included to facilitate contention resolution by lower layers.
InitialUE-Identity field descriptions

ng-5G-S-TMSI-Part1
The rightmost 39 bits of 5G-S-TMSI.
randomValue
Integer value in the range 0 to 239 – 1.
– RRCSystemInfoRequest
The RRCSystemInfoRequest message is used to request SI message(s) required by the UE as specified in clause 5.2.2.3.3.
RLC-SAP: TM
RRCSystemInfoRequest message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RRCSYSTEMINFOREQUEST-START
RRCSystemInfoRequest ::= SEQUENCE {

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}
}
RRCSystemInfoRequest-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

requested-SI-List BIT STRING (SIZE (maxSI-Message)), --32bits
}
-- TAG-RRCSYSTEMINFOREQUEST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
RRCSystemInfoRequest-IEs field descriptions

requested-SI-List
Contains a list of requested SI messages. According to the order of entry in the list of SI messages configured by schedulingInfoList in si-SchedulingInfo in SIB1, first bit
corresponds to first/leftmost listed SI message, second bit corresponds to second listed SI message, and so on.
– SCGFailureInformation
The SCGFailureInformation message is used to provide information regarding NR SCG failures detected by the UE.
RLC-SAP: AM
SCGFailureInformation message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SCGFAILUREINFORMATION-START
SCGFailureInformation ::= SEQUENCE {

scgFailureInformation SCGFailureInformation-IEs,
}
}
SCGFailureInformation-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

failureReportSCG FailureReportSCG OPTIONAL,
nonCriticalExtension SCGFailureInformation-v1590-IEs OPTIONAL
}
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SCGFailureInformation-v1590-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {
}
FailureReportSCG ::= SEQUENCE {

failureType ENUMERATED {
t310-Expiry, randomAccessProblem,
rlc-MaxNumRetx,
synchReconfigFailureSCG, scg-ReconfigFailure,
srb3-IntegrityFailure, scg-lbtFailure, t312-Expiry-r16},
measResultFreqList MeasResultFreqList OPTIONAL,
measResultSCG-Failure OCTET STRING (CONTAINING MeasResultSCG-Failure) OPTIONAL,
...,
[[
locationInfo-r16 LocationInfo-r16 OPTIONAL
]]
}
MeasResultFreqList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF MeasResult2NR
-- TAG-SCGFAILUREINFORMATION-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SCGFailureInformation field descriptions

measResultFreqList
The field contains available results of measurements on NR frequencies the UE is configured to measure by measConfig.
measResultSCG-Failure
The field contains the MeasResultSCG-Failure IE which includes available results of measurements on NR frequencies the UE is configured to measure by the NR SCG
RRCReconfiguration message.
– SCGFailureInformationEUTRA
The SCGFailureInformationEUTRA message is used to provide information regarding E-UTRA SCG failures detected by the UE.
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SCGFailureInformationEUTRA message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SCGFAILUREINFORMATIONEUTRA-START
SCGFailureInformationEUTRA ::= SEQUENCE {

scgFailureInformationEUTRA SCGFailureInformationEUTRA-IEs,
}
}
SCGFailureInformationEUTRA-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

failureReportSCG-EUTRA FailureReportSCG-EUTRA OPTIONAL,
nonCriticalExtension SCGFailureInformationEUTRA-v1590-IEs OPTIONAL
}
SCGFailureInformationEUTRA-v1590-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

}
FailureReportSCG-EUTRA ::= SEQUENCE {

failureType ENUMERATED {
t313-Expiry, randomAccessProblem,
rlc-MaxNumRetx, scg-ChangeFailure, spare4,
spare3, spare2, spare1},
measResultFreqListMRDC MeasResultFreqListFailMRDC OPTIONAL,
measResultSCG-FailureMRDC OCTET STRING OPTIONAL,
...,
[[
]]
}
MeasResultFreqListFailMRDC ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxFreq)) OF MeasResult2EUTRA
-- TAG-SCGFAILUREINFORMATIONEUTRA-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SCGFailureInformationEUTRA field descriptions

measResultFreqListMRDC
The field contains available results of measurements on E-UTRA frequencies the UE is configured to measure by measConfig.
measResultSCG-FailureMRDC
Includes the E-UTRA MeasResultSCG-FailureMRDC IE as specified in TS 36.331 [10]. The field contains available results of measurements on E-UTRA frequencies the UE is
configured to measure by the E-UTRA RRCConnectionReconfiguration message.
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– SecurityModeCommand
The SecurityModeCommand message is used to command the activation of AS security.
RLC-SAP: AM
SecurityModeCommand message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SECURITYMODECOMMAND-START
SecurityModeCommand ::= SEQUENCE {

securityModeCommand SecurityModeCommand-IEs,
}
}
SecurityModeCommand-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

securityConfigSMC SecurityConfigSMC,

}
SecurityConfigSMC ::= SEQUENCE {

securityAlgorithmConfig SecurityAlgorithmConfig,
...
}
-- TAG-SECURITYMODECOMMAND-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– SecurityModeComplete
The SecurityModeComplete message is used to confirm the successful completion of a security mode command.
RLC-SAP: AM
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SecurityModeComplete message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SECURITYMODECOMPLETE-START
SecurityModeComplete ::= SEQUENCE {

securityModeComplete SecurityModeComplete-IEs,
}
}
SecurityModeComplete-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

}
-- TAG-SECURITYMODECOMPLETE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– SecurityModeFailure
The SecurityModeFailure message is used to indicate an unsuccessful completion of a security mode command.
RLC-SAP: AM
SecurityModeFailure message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SECURITYMODEFAILURE-START
SecurityModeFailure ::= SEQUENCE {

securityModeFailure SecurityModeFailure-IEs,
}
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}
SecurityModeFailure-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

}
-- TAG-SECURITYMODEFAILURE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– SIB1
SIB1 contains information relevant when evaluating if a UE is allowed to access a cell and defines the scheduling of other system information. It also contains radio resource
configuration information that is common for all UEs and barring information applied to the unified access control.
RLC-SAP: TM
Logical channels: BCCH
SIB1 message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SIB1-START
SIB1 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellSelectionInfo SEQUENCE {
q-RxLevMin Q-RxLevMin,
q-RxLevMinOffset INTEGER (1..8) OPTIONAL, -- Need S
q-RxLevMinSUL Q-RxLevMin OPTIONAL, -- Need R
q-QualMin Q-QualMin OPTIONAL, -- Need S
q-QualMinOffset INTEGER (1..8) OPTIONAL -- Need S
} OPTIONAL, -- Cond Standalone
cellAccessRelatedInfo CellAccessRelatedInfo,
connEstFailureControl ConnEstFailureControl OPTIONAL, -- Need R
si-SchedulingInfo SI-SchedulingInfo OPTIONAL, -- Need R
servingCellConfigCommon ServingCellConfigCommonSIB OPTIONAL, -- Need R
ims-EmergencySupport ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
eCallOverIMS-Support ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Cond Absent
ue-TimersAndConstants UE-TimersAndConstants OPTIONAL, -- Need R
uac-BarringInfo SEQUENCE {
uac-BarringForCommon UAC-BarringPerCatList OPTIONAL, -- Need S
uac-BarringPerPLMN-List UAC-BarringPerPLMN-List OPTIONAL, -- Need S
uac-BarringInfoSetList UAC-BarringInfoSetList,
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uac-AccessCategory1-SelectionAssistanceInfo CHOICE {
plmnCommon UAC-AccessCategory1-SelectionAssistanceInfo,
individualPLMNList SEQUENCE (SIZE (2..maxPLMN)) OF UAC-AccessCategory1-SelectionAssistanceInfo
} OPTIONAL -- Need S
} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
useFullResumeID ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need R

nonCriticalExtension SIB1-v16xy-IEs OPTIONAL
}
SIB1-v16xy-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

idleModeMeasurements-r16 ENUMERATED{ffs} OPTIONAL, -- Need N
posSI-SchedulingInfoList-r16 PosSI-SchedulingInfoList-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
}
UAC-AccessCategory1-SelectionAssistanceInfo ::= ENUMERATED {a, b, c}
-- TAG-SIB1-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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SIB1 field descriptions

cellSelectionInfo
Parameters for cell selection related to the serving cell.
idleModeMeasurements
This field indicates that the UE can include idle/inactive measurement report availability during connection establishment or resumption.
ims-EmergencySupport
Indicates whether the cell supports IMS emergency bearer services for UEs in limited service mode. If absent, IMS emergency call is not supported by the network in the cell
for UEs in limited service mode.
q-QualMin
Parameter "Qqualmin" in TS 38.304 [20], applicable for serving cell. If the field is absent, the UE applies the (default) value of negative infinity for Q qualmin.
q-QualMinOffset
Parameter "Qqualminoffset" in TS 38.304 [20]. Actual value Qqualminoffset = field value [dB]. If the field is absent, the UE applies the (default) value of 0 dB for Q qualminoffset. Affects the
minimum required quality level in the cell.
q-RxLevMin
Parameter "Qrxlevmin" in TS 38.304 [20], applicable for serving cell.
q-RxLevMinOffset
Parameter "Qrxlevminoffset" in TS 38.304 [20]. Actual value Q rxlevminoffset = field value * 2 [dB]. If absent, the UE applies the (default) value of 0 dB for Q rxlevminoffset. Affects the
minimum required Rx level in the cell.
q-RxLevMinSUL
Parameter "Qrxlevmin" in TS 38.304 [20], applicable for serving cell.
servingCellConfigCommon
Configuration of the serving cell.
uac-AccessCategory1-SelectionAssistanceInfo
Information used to determine whether Access Category 1 applies to the UE, as defined in TS 22.261 [25].
uac-BarringForCommon
Common access control parameters for each access category. Common values are used for all PLMNs, unless overwritten by the PLMN specific configuration provided in uac-
BarringPerPLMN-List. The parameters are specified by providing an index to the set of configurations (uac-BarringInfoSetList). UE behaviour upon absence of this field is
specified in clause 5.3.14.2.
ue-TimersAndConstants
Timer and constant values to be used by the UE. The cell operating as PCell always provides this field.
useFullResumeID
Indicates which resume identifier and Resume request message should be used. UE uses fullI-RNTI and RRCResumeRequest1 if the field is present, or shortI-RNTI and
RRCResumeRequest if the field is absent.

Absent The field is not used in this version of the specification, if received the UE shall ignore.
Standalone The field is mandatory present in a cell that supports standalone operation, otherwise it is absent.
– SidelinkUEInformationNR
The SidelinkUEinformationNR message is used for the indication of NR sidelink UE information to the network.
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SidelinkUEInformationNR message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SIDELINKUEINFORMATIONNR-START
SidelinkUEInformationNR-r16::= SEQUENCE {
sidelinkUEInformationNR-r16 SidelinkUEInformationNR-r16-IEs,
}
}
SidelinkUEInformationNR-r16-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-RxInterestedFreqList-r16 SL-InterestedFreqList-r16 OPTIONAL,
sl-TxResourceReqList-r16 SL-TxResourceReqList-r16 OPTIONAL,
}
SL-InterestedFreqList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofFreqSL-r16)) OF INTEGER (1..maxNrofFreqSL-r16)
SL-TxResourceReqList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSL-Dest-r16)) OF SL-TxResourceReq-r16
SL-TxResourceReq-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-DestinationIdentity-r16 SL-DestinationIdentity-r16,
sl-CastType-r16 ENUMERATED {broadcast, groupcast, unicast, spare1},
sl-RLC-ModeIndicationList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxNrofSLRB-r16)) OF SL-RLC-ModeIndication-r16 OPTIONAL,
sl-QoS-InfoList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSL-QFIsPerDest-r16)) OF SL-QoS-Info-r16 OPTIONAL,
sl-Failure-r16 ENUMERATED {rlf, configFailure, spare2, spare1} OPTIONAL,
sl-TypeTxSyncList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofFreqSL-r16)) OF SL-TypeTxSync-r16 OPTIONAL,
sl-TxInterestedFreqList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofFreqSL-r16)) OF INTEGER (1..maxNrofFreqSL-r16) OPTIONAL
}
SL-QoS-Info-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-QoS-FlowIdentity-r16 SL-QoS-FlowIdentity-r16,
sl-QoS-Profile-r16 SL-QoS-Profile-r16 OPTIONAL
}
SL-RLC-ModeIndication-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-AM-Mode-r16 SEQUENCE {
sl-AM-Mode-r16 ENUMERATED {true},
sl-AM-QoS-InfoList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSL-QFIsPerDest-r16)) OF SL-QoS-Info-r16
} OPTIONAL,
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sl-UM-Mode-r16 SEQUENCE {
sl-UM-Mode-r16 ENUMERATED {true},
sl-UM-QoS-InfoList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSL-QFIsPerDest-r16)) OF SL-QoS-Info-r16
} OPTIONAL
}
-- TAG-SIDELINKUEINFORMATIONNR-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SidelinkUEinformationNR field descriptions

sl-RxInterestedFreqList
Indicates the index of frequency on which the UE is interested to receive NR sidelink communication. The value 1 corresponds to the frequency of first entry in sl-FreqInfoList
broadcast in SIB12, the value 2 corresponds to the frequency of second entry in sl-FreqInfoList broadcast in SIB12 and so on. In this release, only value 1 can be included in
the interested frequency list.
sl-TxResourceReq
Paramters to request the transmisison resouces for NR sidelink communication to the network in the Sidelink UE Information report.
SL-TxResourceReq field descriptions

sl-CastType
Indicates the cast type for the correponding destination for which to request the resource.
sl-DestinationIdentity
Indicates the destination for which the TX resource request and allocation from the network are concerned.
sl-Failure
Indicates the sidelink RLF (value rlf) for the associated destination, when the sidelink RLF is detected. Indicates the sidelink AS configuration failure (value configFailure) for
the associated destination, in case PC5-RRC AS configuration failure by receiving RRCReconfigurationFailureSidelink.
sl-QoS-InfoList
Includes the QoS profile of the sidelink QoS flow as specified in TS 23.287 [55]
sl-QoS-FlowIdentity
This identity uniquely identifies one sidelink QoS flow between the UE and the network in the scope of UE, which is unique for different destination and cast type.
sl-RLC-ModeIndication
This field indicates the RLC mode and optionally the related QoS profiles for the sidelink radio bearer, which has not been configured by the network and is initiated by another
UE in unicast. The RLC mode for one sidelink radio bearer is aligned between UE and NW by the sl-QoS-FlowIdentity.
sl-TxInterestedFreqList
Each entry of this field indicates the index of frequency on which the UE is interested to transmit NR sidelink communication. The value 1 corresponds to the frequency of first
entry in sl-FreqInfoList broadcast in SIB12, the value 2 corresponds to the frequency of second entry in sl-FreqInfoList broadcast in SIB12 and so on. In this release, only value
1 can be included in the interested frequency list. In this relase, only one entry can be included in the list.
sl-TypeTxSyncList
A list of synchronization reference used by the UE. The UE shall include the same number of entries, listed in the same order, as in sl-TxInterestedFreqList, i.e. one for each
carrier freqeuncy included in sl-TxInterestedFreqList.
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– SidelinkUEInformationEUTRA
The SidelinkUEinformationEUTRA message is used for the indication of V2X sidelink information to the network.
RLC-SAP: AM
SidelinkUEInformationEUTRA message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SIDELINKUEINFORMATIONEUTRA-START
SidelinkUEInformationEUTRA-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sidelinkUEInformationEUTRA-r16 SidelinkUEInformationEUTRA-r16-IEs,
}
}
SidelinkUEInformationEUTRA-r16-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

sidelinkUEInformationEUTRA-r16 OCTET STRING,
}
-- TAG-SIDELINKUEINFORMATIONEUTRA-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SidelinkUEinformationEUTRA field descriptions

SidelinkUEInformatioEUTRA
This field indicates SidelinkUEInformation IE as specified in TS 36.331 [10] for the indication of V2X sidelink information.
– SystemInformation
The SystemInformation message is used to convey one or more System Information Blocks or Positioning System Information Blocks. All the SIBs or posSIBs included are
transmitted with the same periodicity.
RLC-SAP: TM
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SystemInformation message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SYSTEMINFORMATION-START
SystemInformation ::= SEQUENCE {

systemInformation SystemInformation-IEs,
criticalExtensionsFuture-r16 CHOICE {
posSystemInformation-r16 PosSystemInformation-r16-IEs,
}
}
}
SystemInformation-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

sib-TypeAndInfo SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxSIB)) OF CHOICE {
sib2 SIB2,
sib3 SIB3,
sib4 SIB4,
sib5 SIB5,
sib6 SIB6,
sib7 SIB7,
sib8 SIB8,
sib9 SIB9,
...,
sib10-v16xy SIB10-r16,
sib14-v16xy SIB14-r16
},

}
-- TAG-SYSTEMINFORMATION-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– UEAssistanceInformation
The UEAssistanceInformation message is used for the indication of UE assistance information to the network.
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UEAssistanceInformation message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-UEASSISTANCEINFORMATION-START
UEAssistanceInformation ::= SEQUENCE {

ueAssistanceInformation UEAssistanceInformation-IEs,
}
}
UEAssistanceInformation-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

delayBudgetReport DelayBudgetReport OPTIONAL,
nonCriticalExtension UEAssistanceInformation-v1540-IEs OPTIONAL
}
DelayBudgetReport::= CHOICE {
type1 ENUMERATED {
msMinus1280, msMinus640, msMinus320, msMinus160,msMinus80, msMinus60, msMinus40,
msMinus20, ms0, ms20,ms40, ms60, ms80, ms160, ms320, ms640, ms1280},
...
}
UEAssistanceInformation-v1540-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

overheatingAssistance OverheatingAssistance OPTIONAL,
nonCriticalExtension UEAssistanceInformation-v16xy-IEs OPTIONAL
}
OverheatingAssistance ::= SEQUENCE {

reducedMaxCCs SEQUENCE {
reducedCCsDL INTEGER (0..31),
reducedCCsUL INTEGER (0..31)
} OPTIONAL,
reducedMaxBW-FR1 SEQUENCE {
reducedBW-FR1-DL ReducedAggregatedBandwidth,
reducedBW-FR1-UL ReducedAggregatedBandwidth
} OPTIONAL,
reducedMaxBW-FR2 SEQUENCE {
reducedBW-FR2-DL ReducedAggregatedBandwidth,
reducedBW-FR2-UL ReducedAggregatedBandwidth
} OPTIONAL,
reducedMaxMIMO-LayersFR1 SEQUENCE {
reducedMIMO-LayersFR1-DL MIMO-LayersDL,
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reducedMIMO-LayersFR1-UL MIMO-LayersUL
} OPTIONAL,
reducedMaxMIMO-LayersFR2 SEQUENCE {
reducedMIMO-LayersFR2-DL MIMO-LayersDL,
reducedMIMO-LayersFR2-UL MIMO-LayersUL
} OPTIONAL
}
ReducedAggregatedBandwidth ::= ENUMERATED {mhz0, mhz10, mhz20, mhz30, mhz40, mhz50, mhz60, mhz80, mhz100, mhz200, mhz300, mhz400}
UEAssistanceInformation-v16xy-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {
idc-Assistance-r16 IDC-Assistance-r16 OPTIONAL,
drx-Preference-r16 DRX-Preference-r16 OPTIONAL,
maxBW-Preference-r16 MaxBW-Preference-r16 OPTIONAL,
maxCC-Preference-r16 MaxCC-Preference-r16 OPTIONAL,
maxMIMO-LayerPreference-r16 MaxMIMO-LayerPreference-r16 OPTIONAL,
minSchedulingOffsetPreference-r16 MinSchedulingOffsetPreference-r16 OPTIONAL,
releasePreference-r16 ReleasePreference-r16 OPTIONAL,
sl-UE-AssistanceInformationNR-r16 SL-UE-AssistanceInformationNR-r16 OPTIONAL,
}
IDC-Assistance-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

affectedCarrierFreqList-r16 AffectedCarrierFreqList-r16 OPTIONAL,
affectedCarrierFreqCombList-r16 AffectedCarrierFreqCombList-r16 OPTIONAL,
...
}
AffectedCarrierFreqList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxFreqIDC-r16)) OF AffectedCarrierFreq-r16
AffectedCarrierFreq-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

carrierFreq-r16 ARFCN-ValueNR,
interferenceDirection-r16 ENUMERATED {nr, other, both, spare}
}
AffectedCarrierFreqCombList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxCombIDC-r16)) OF AffectedCarrierFreqComb-r16
AffectedCarrierFreqComb-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

affectedCarrierFreqComb-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (2..maxNrofServingCells)) OF ARFCN-ValueNR OPTIONAL,
victimSystemType-r16 VictimSystemType-r16
}
VictimSystemType-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

gps-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL,
glonass-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL,
bds-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL,
galileo-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL,
navIC-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL,
wlan-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL,
bluetooth-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL,
...
}
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DRX-Preference-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {
preferredDRX-InactivityTimer-r16 ENUMERATED {
ms0, ms1, ms2, ms3, ms4, ms5, ms6, ms8, ms10, ms20, ms30, ms40, ms50, ms60, ms80,
ms100, ms200, ms300, ms500, ms750, ms1280, ms1920, ms2560, spare9, spare8,
spare7, spare6, spare5, spare4, spare3, spare2, spare1} OPTIONAL,
preferredDRX-LongCycle-r16 ENUMERATED {
ms10, ms20, ms32, ms40, ms60, ms64, ms70, ms80, ms128, ms160, ms256, ms320, ms512,
ms640, ms1024, ms1280, ms2048, ms2560, ms5120, ms10240, spare12, spare11, spare10,
spare9, spare8, spare7, spare6, spare5, spare4, spare3, spare2, spare1 } OPTIONAL,
preferredDRX-ShortCycle-r16 ENUMERATED {
ms35, ms40, ms64, ms80, ms128, ms160, ms256, ms320, ms512, ms640, spare9,
spare8, spare7, spare6, spare5, spare4, spare3, spare2, spare1 } OPTIONAL,
preferredDRX-ShortCycleTimer-r16 INTEGER (1..16) OPTIONAL
}
MaxBW-Preference-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

reducedMaxBW-FR1-r16 SEQUENCE {
reducedBW-FR1-DL-r16 ReducedAggregatedBandwidth,
reducedBW-FR1-UL-r16 ReducedAggregatedBandwidth
} OPTIONAL,
reducedMaxBW-FR2-r16 SEQUENCE {
reducedBW-FR2-DL-r16 ReducedAggregatedBandwidth,
reducedBW-FR2-UL-r16 ReducedAggregatedBandwidth
} OPTIONAL
}
MaxCC-Preference-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

reducedCCsDL-r16 INTEGER (0..31),
reducedCCsUL-r16 INTEGER (0..31)
}
MaxMIMO-LayerPreference-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

reducedMaxMIMO-LayersFR1-r16 SEQUENCE {
reducedMIMO-LayersFR1-DL-r16 INTEGER (1..8),
reducedMIMO-LayersFR1-UL-r16 INTEGER (1..4)
} OPTIONAL,
reducedMaxMIMO-LayersFR2-r16 SEQUENCE {
reducedMIMO-LayersFR2-DL-r16 INTEGER (1..8),
reducedMIMO-LayersFR2-UL-r16 INTEGER (1..4)
} OPTIONAL
}
MinSchedulingOffsetPreference-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

preferredK0-r16 SEQUENCE {
preferredK0-SCS-15kHz-r16 ENUMERATED {sl1, sl2, sl4, sl6} OPTIONAL,
preferredK0-SCS-120kHz-r16 ENUMERATED {sl2, sl4, sl8, sl12} OPTIONAL
} OPTIONAL,
preferredK2-r16 SEQUENCE {
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preferredK2-SCS-120kHz-r16 ENUMERATED {sl2, sl4, sl8, sl12} OPTIONAL
} OPTIONAL
}
ReleasePreference-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

preferredRRC-State-r16 ENUMERATED {idle, inactive, connected} OPTIONAL
}
SL-UE-AssistanceInformationNR-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofTrafficPattern-r16)) OF TrafficPatternInfo-r16
TrafficPatternInfo-r16::= SEQUENCE {
trafficPeriodicity-r16 ENUMERATED {
ms20,ms50, ms100, ms200, ms300, ms400, ms500, ms600, ms700, ms800, ms900, ms1000},
timingOffset-r16 INTEGER (0..10239) OPTIONAL,
messageSize-r16 BIT STRING (SIZE (8)) OPTIONAL,
sl-QoS-FlowIdentity-r16 SL-QoS-FlowIdentity-r16 OPTIONAL
}
-- TAG-UEASSISTANCEINFORMATION-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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UEAssistanceInformation field descriptions

affectedCarrierFreqList
Indicates a list of NR carrier frequencies that are affected by IDC problem.
affectedCarrierFreqCombList
Indicates a list of NR carrier frequencie combinations that are affected by IDC problems due to Inter-Modulation Distortion and harmonics from NR when configured with UL
CA.
delayBudgetReport
Indicates the UE-preferred adjustment to connected mode DRX.
interferenceDirection
Indicates the direction of IDC interference. Value nr indicates that only NR is victim of IDC interference, value other indicates that only another radio is victim of IDC
interference and value both indicates that both NR and another radio are victims of IDC interference. The other radio refers to either the ISM radio or GNSS (see TR 36.816
[44]).
messageSize
Indicates the maximum TB size based on the observed traffic pattern. The value refers to the index of TS 38.321 [3], table 6.1.3.1-2.
minSchedulingOffsetPreference
Indicates the UE's preferences on minimumSchedulingOffset of cross-slot scheduling for power saving.
preferredDRX-InactivityTimer
Indicates the UE's preferred DRX inactivity timer length for power saving. Value in ms (milliSecond). ms0 corresponds to 0, ms1 corresponds to 1 ms, ms2 corresponds to 2
ms, and so on.
preferredDRX-LongCycle
Indicates the UE's preferred long DRX cycle length for power saving. Value in ms. ms10 corresponds to 10ms, ms20 corresponds to 20 ms, ms32 corresponds to 32 ms, and
so on. If preferredDRX-ShortCycle is provided, the value of preferredDRX-LongCycle shall be a multiple of the preferredDRX-ShortCycle value.
preferredDRX-ShortCycle
Indicates the UE's preferred short DRX cycle length for power saving. Value in ms. ms2 corresponds to 2ms, ms3 corresponds to 3 ms, ms4 corresponds to 4 ms, and so on.
preferredDRX-ShortCycleTimer
Indicates the UE's preferred short DRX cycle timer for power saving. Value in multiples of preferredDRX-ShortCycle. A value of 1 corresponds to preferredDRX-ShortCycle, a
value of 2 corresponds to 2 * preferredDRX-ShortCycle and so on.
preferredK0
Indicates the UE's preferred value of k0 (slot offset between DCI and its scheduled PDSCH - see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.2.1) for cross-slot scheduling for power saving.
Value is defined for each subcarrier spacing (numerology) in units of slots. sl1 corresponds to 1 slot, sl2 corresponds to 2 slots, sl4 corresponds to 4 slots, and so on.
preferredK2
Indicates the UE's preferred value of k2 (slot offset between DCI and its scheduled PUSCH - see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.2.1) for cross-slot scheduling for power saving.
Value is defined for each subcarrier spacing (numerology) in units of slots. sl1 corresponds to 1 slot, sl2 corresponds to 2 slots, sl4 corresponds to 4 slots, and so on.
preferredRRC-State
Indicates the UE's preferred RRC state on switching out of RRC_CONNECTED state. The state connected is indicated if the UE prefers to remain in RRC_CONNECTED
state. If preferredRRC-State IE is not included, the UE would prefer to leave RRC_CONNECTED state.
reducedBW-FR1-DL
Indicates the UE's preference on reduced configuration corresponding to the maximum aggregated bandwidth across all downlink carrier(s) of FR1 indicated by the field, to
address overheating or power saving. This field is allowed to be reported only when UE is configured with serving cell(s) operating on FR1. This maximum aggregated
bandwidth includes downlink carrier(s) of FR1 of both the MCG and the SCG. Value mhz0 is not used when indicated to address overheating. The aggregated bandwidth
across all downlink carrier(s) of FR1 is the sum of bandwidth of active downlink BWP(s) across all activated downlink carrier(s) of FR1. The aggregated bandwidth can only
range up to the current active configuration when indicated to address power savings.
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reducedBW-FR1-UL
Indicates the UE's preference on reduced configuration corresponding to the maximum aggregated bandwidth across all uplink carrier(s) of FR1 indicated by the field, to
bandwidth includes uplink carrier(s) of FR1 of both the MCG and the SCG. Value mhz0 is not used when indicated to address overheating. The aggregated bandwidth across
all uplink carrier(s) of FR1 is the sum of bandwidth of active uplink BWP(s) across all activated uplink carrier(s) of FR1. The aggregated bandwidth can only range up to the
current active configuration when indicated to address power savings.
reducedBW-FR2-DL
Indicates the UE's preference on reduced configuration corresponding to the maximum aggregated bandwidth across all downlink carrier(s) of FR2 indicated by the field, to
bandwidth includes downlink carrier(s) of FR2 of both the MCG and the NR SCG. The aggregated bandwidth across all downlink carrier(s) of FR2 is the sum of bandwidth of
active downlink BWP(s) across all activated downlink carrier(s) of FR2. The aggregated bandwidth can only range up to the current active configuration when indicated to
address power savings.
reducedBW-FR2-UL
Indicates the UE's preference on reduced configuration corresponding to the maximum aggregated bandwidth across all uplink carrier(s) of FR2 indicated by the field, to
bandwidth includes uplink carrier(s) of FR2 of both the MCG and the NR SCG. The aggregated bandwidth across all uplink carrier(s) of FR2 is the sum of bandwidth of active
uplink BWP(s) across all activated uplink carrier(s) of FR2. The aggregated bandwidth can only range up to the current active configuration when indicated to address power
savings.
reducedCCsDL
Indicates the UE's preference on reduced configuration corresponding to the maximum number of downlink SCells indicated by the field, to address overheating or power
saving. This maximum number includes both SCells of the MCG and PSCell/SCells of the SCG. The maximum number of downlink SCells can only range up to the current
active configuration when indicated to address power savings.
reducedCCsUL
Indicates the UE's preference on reduced configuration corresponding to the maximum number of uplink SCells indicated by the field, to address overheating or power saving.
This maximum number includes both SCells of the MCG and PSCell/SCells of the SCG. The maximum number of uplink SCells can only range up to the current active
configuration when indicated to address power savings.
reducedMIMO-LayersFR1-DL
Indicates the UE's preference on reduced configuration corresponding to the maximum number of downlink MIMO layers of each serving cell operating on FR1 indicated by the
field, to address overheating or power saving. This field is allowed to be reported only when UE is configured with serving cells operating on FR1. The maximum number of
downlink MIMO layers can only range up to the current active configuration when indicated to address power savings.
reducedMIMO-LayersFR1-UL
Indicates the UE's preference on reduced configuration corresponding to the maximum number of uplink MIMO layers of each serving cell operating on FR1 indicated by the
uplink MIMO layers can only range up to the current active configuration when indicated to address power savings.
reducedMIMO-LayersFR2-DL
Indicates the UE's preference on reduced configuration corresponding to the maximum number of downlink MIMO layers of each serving cell operating on FR2 indicated by the
downlink MIMO layers can only range up to the current active configuration when indicated to address power savings.
reducedMIMO-LayersFR2-UL
Indicates the UE's preference on reduced configuration corresponding to the maximum number of uplink MIMO layers of each serving cell operating on FR2 indicated by the
uplink MIMO layers can only range up to the current active configuration when indicated to address power savings.
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sl-DestinationIndex
Indicates the index of the destination for which the UE is interested to perform NR sidelink communication. The value 0 corresponds to the destination of the first entry in sl-
TxResourceReqList in SidelinkUEInformationNR, the value 1 corresponds to the destination of the second entry in sl-TxResourceReqList in SidelinkUEInformationNR and so
on.
sl-UEAssistanceInformationNR
indicates the traffic characteristic of sidelink logical channel(s) that are setup for NR sidelink communication,
timingOffset
This field indicates the estimated timing for a packet arrival in a SL logical channel. Specifically, the value indicates the timing offset with respect to subframe#0 of SFN#0 in
milliseconds.
trafficPeriodicity
This field indicates the estimated data arrival periodicity in a SL logical channel. Value ms20 corresponds to 20 ms, ms50 corresponds to 50 ms and so on.
type1
Indicates the preferred amount of increment/decrement to the long DRX cycle length with respect to the current configuration. Value in number of milliseconds. Value ms40
corresponds to 40 milliseconds, msMinus40 corresponds to -40 milliseconds and so on.
victimSystemType
Indicate the list of victim system types to which IDC interference is caused from NR when configured with UL CA. Value gps, glonass, bds, galileo and navIC indicates the type
of GNSS. Value wlan indicates WLAN and value bluetooth indicates Bluetooth.
– UEAssistanceInformationEUTRA
The UEAssistanceInformationEUTRA message is used for the indication of V2X sidelink UE assistance information to the network.
RLC-SAP: AM
UEAssistanceInformationEUTRA message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-UEAssistanceInformationEUTRA-START
UEAssistanceInformationEUTRA-r16::= SEQUENCE {
ueAssistanceInformationEUTRA-r16 UEAssistanceInformationEUTRA-r16-IEs,
}
}
UEAssistanceInformationEUTRA-r16-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-UE-AssistanceInformationEUTRA-r16 OCTET STRING OPTIONAL,
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}
-- TAG-UEAssistanceInformationEUTRA-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
UEAssistanceInformationEUTRA field descriptions

sl-UEAssistanceInformationEUTRA
This field includes the UEAssistanceInformation IE as specified in TS 36.331 [10]. Container for the indication of traffic characteristic of sidelink logical channel(s) that are setup
for V2X sidelink communication. The content is UEAssistanceInformation IE as specified in TS 36.331 [10]. In this version of sepcification, it only includes the fields
trafficPatternInfoListSL-r14 and/or trafficPatternInfoListSL-v1530.
– UECapabilityEnquiry
The UECapabilityEnquiry message is used to request UE radio access capabilities for NR as well as for other RATs.
RLC-SAP: AM
UECapabilityEnquiry information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-UECAPABILITYENQUIRY-START
UECapabilityEnquiry ::= SEQUENCE {

ueCapabilityEnquiry UECapabilityEnquiry-IEs,
}
}
UECapabilityEnquiry-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

ue-CapabilityRAT-RequestList UE-CapabilityRAT-RequestList,
ue-CapabilityEnquiryExt OCTET STRING (CONTAINING UECapabilityEnquiry-v1560-IEs) OPTIONAL
}
UECapabilityEnquiry-v1560-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

capabilityRequestFilterCommon UE-CapabilityRequestFilterCommon OPTIONAL, -- Need N
nonCriticalExtension UECapabilityEnquiry-v16xy-IEs OPTIONAL
}
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UECapabilityEnquiry-v16xy-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

rrc-SegAllowed-r16 ENUMERATED {enabled} OPTIONAL, -- Need N
}
-- TAG-UECAPABILITYENQUIRY-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– UECapabilityInformation
The IE UECapabilityInformation message is used to transfer UE radio access capabilities requested by the network.
RLC-SAP: AM
UECapabilityInformation information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-UECAPABILITYINFORMATION-START
UECapabilityInformation ::= SEQUENCE {

ueCapabilityInformation UECapabilityInformation-IEs,
}
}
UECapabilityInformation-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

ue-CapabilityRAT-ContainerList UE-CapabilityRAT-ContainerList OPTIONAL,

}
-- TAG-UECAPABILITYINFORMATION-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– UEInformationRequest
The UEInformationRequest message is used by the network to retrieve information from the UE.
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UEInformationRequest message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-UEINFORMATIONREQUEST-START
UEInformationRequest-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

ueInformationRequest-r16 UEInformationRequest-r16-IEs,
}
}
UEInformationRequest-r16-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

idleModeMeasurementReq-r16 ENUMERATED{ffs} OPTIONAL, -- Need N
logMeasReportReq-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL,
connEstFailReportReq-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL,
ra-ReportReq-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL,
rlf-ReportReq-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL,
mobilityHistoryReportReq-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL,
}
-- TAG-UEINFORMATIONREQUEST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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UEInformationRequest-IEs field descriptions

connEstFailReportReq
This field is used to indicate whether the UE shall report information about the connection failure.
idleModeMeasurementReq
This field indicates that the UE shall report the idle/inactive measurement information, if available, to the network in the UEInformationResponse message.
logMeasReportReq
This field is used to indicate whether the UE shall report information about logged measurements.
mobilityHistoryReportReq
This field is used to indicate whether the UE shall report information about mobility history information.
ra-ReportReq
This field is used to indicate whether the UE shall report information about the random access procedure.
rlf-ReportReq
This field is used to indicate whether the UE shall report information about the radio link failure.
– UEInformationResponse
The UEInformationResponse message is used by the UE to transfer information requested by the network.
Signalling radio bearer: SRB1 or SRB2 (when logged measurement information is included)
RLC-SAP: AM
UEInformationResponse message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-UEINFORMATIONRESPONSE-START
UEInformationResponse-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

ueInformationResponse-r16 UEInformationResponse-r16-IEs,
}
}
UEInformationResponse-r16-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

measResultIdleEUTRA-r16 MeasResultIdleEUTRA-r16 OPTIONAL,
measResultIdleNR-r16 MeasResultIdleNR-r16 OPTIONAL,
logMeasReport-r16 LogMeasReport-r16 OPTIONAL,
connEstFailReport-r16 ConnEstFailReport-r16 OPTIONAL,
ra-ReportList-r16 RA-ReportList-r16 OPTIONAL,
rlf-Report-r16 RLF-Report-r16 OPTIONAL,
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mobilityHistoryReport-r16 MobilityHistoryReport-r16 OPTIONAL,
}
LogMeasReport-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

absoluteTimeStamp-r16 AbsoluteTimeInfo-r16,
logMeasInfoList-r16 LogMeasInfoList-r16,
...
}
LogMeasInfoList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxLogMeasReport-r16)) OF LogMeasInfo-r16
LogMeasInfo-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

locationInfo-r16 LocationInfo-r16 OPTIONAL,
relativeTimeStamp-r16 INTEGER (0..7200),
servCellIdentity-r16 CGI-Info-Logging-r16,
measResultServingCell-r16 MeasResultServingCell-r16 OPTIONAL,
measResultNeighCells-r16 SEQUENCE {
measResultNeighCellListNR MeasResultListLogging2NR-r16 OPTIONAL,
measResultNeighCellListEUTRA MeasResultList2EUTRA-r16 OPTIONAL
},
anyCellSelectionDetected-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL
}
ConnEstFailReport-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

measResultFailedCell-r16 MeasResultFailedCell-r16,
measResultNeighCellListNR MeasResultList2NR-r16 OPTIONAL,
measResultNeighCellListEUTRA MeasResultList2EUTRA-r16 OPTIONAL
},
numberOfConnFail-r16 INTEGER (0..7),
perRAInfoList-r16 PerRAInfoList-r16 OPTIONAL,
timeSinceFailure-r16 TimeSinceFailure-r16,
...
}
MeasResultServingCell-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

physCellId PhysCellId OPTIONAL,
resultsSSB-Cell MeasQuantityResults OPTIONAL,
resultsSSB SEQUENCE{
best-ssb-Index SSB-Index,
best-ssb-Results MeasQuantityResults OPTIONAL,
numberOfGoodSSB INTEGER (1..maxNrofSSBs-r16) OPTIONAL
} OPTIONAL,
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}
MeasResultFailedCell-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

cgi-Info CGI-Info-Logging-r16,
physCellId-r16 PhysCellId OPTIONAL,
measResult-r16 SEQUENCE {
cellResults-r16 SEQUENCE{
resultsSSB-Cell-r16 MeasQuantityResults OPTIONAL
},
rsIndexResults-r16 SEQUENCE{
resultsSSB-Indexes-r16 ResultsPerSSB-IndexList OPTIONAL
} OPTIONAL
}
}
RA-ReportList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxRAReport-r16)) OF RA-Report-r16
RA-Report-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellId-r16 CGI-Info-LoggingDetailed-r16,
absoluteFrequencyPointA-r16 ARFCN-ValueNR,
locationAndBandwidth-r16 INTEGER (0..37949),
subcarrierSpacing-r16 SubcarrierSpacing,
msg1-FrequencyStart-r16 INTEGER (0..maxNrofPhysicalResourceBlocks-1),
msg1-SubcarrierSpacing-r16 SubcarrierSpacing,
msg1-FDM-r16 ENUMERATED {one, two, four, eight},
raPurpose-r16 ENUMERATED {accessRelated, beamFailureRecovery, reconfigurationWithSync, ulUnSynchronized,
schedulingRequestFailure, noPUCCHResourceAvailable, sCellAdditionTAAdjestment,
requestForOtherSI, spare8, spare7, spare6, spare5, spare4, spare3, spare2, spare1},
perRAInfoList-r16 PerRAInfoList-r16
}
PerRAInfoList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..200)) OF PerRAInfo-r16
PerRAInfo-r16 ::= CHOICE {

perRASSBInfoList-r16 PerRASSBInfo-r16,
perRACSI-RSInfoList-r16 PerRACSI-RSInfo-r16
}
PerRASSBInfo-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

ssb-Index-r16 SSB-Index,
numberOfPreamblesSentOnSSB-r16 INTEGER (1..200),
perRAAttemptInfoList-r16 PerRAAttemptInfoList-r16
}
PerRACSI-RSInfo-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

csi-RS-Index-r16 CSI-RS-Index,
numberOfPreamblesSentOnCSI-RS-r16 INTEGER (1..200),
perRAAttemptInfoList-r16 PerRAAttemptInfoList-r16
}
PerRAAttemptInfoList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..200)) OF PerRAAttemptInfo-r16
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PerRAAttemptInfo-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

contentionDetected-r16 BOOLEAN,
dlRSRPAboveThreshold-r16 BOOLEAN,
...
}
RLF-Report-r16 ::= CHOICE {

nr-RLF-Report-r16 SEQUENCE {
measResultLastServCell-r16 MeasResultRLFNR-r16,
measResultListNR-r16 MeasResultList2NR-r16 OPTIONAL,
measResultListEUTRA-r16 MeasResultList2EUTRA-r16 OPTIONAL
} OPTIONAL,
c-RNTI-r16 RNTI-Value,
previousPCellId-r16 CGI-Info-LoggingDetailed-r16 OPTIONAL,
failedPCellId-r16 CHOICE {
cellGlobalId-r16 CGI-Info-LoggingDetailed-r16,
pci-arfcn-r16 SEQUENCE {
physCellId-r16 PhysCellId,
carrierFreq-r16 ARFCN-ValueNR
}
} OPTIONAL,
reestablishmentCellId-r16 CGI-Info-Logging-r16 OPTIONAL,
timeConnFailure-r16 INTEGER (0..1023) OPTIONAL,
timeSinceFailure-r16 TimeSinceFailure-r16,
connectionFailureType-r16 ENUMERATED {rlf, hof} OPTIONAL,
rlf-Cause-r16 ENUMERATED {t310-Expiry, randomAccessProblem, rlc-MaxNumRetx,
beamFailureRecoveryFailure, spare4, spare3, spare2, spare1},
absoluteFrequencyPointA-r16 ARFCN-ValueNR OPTIONAL,
locationAndBandwidth-r16 INTEGER (0..37949) OPTIONAL,
subcarrierSpacing-r16 SubcarrierSpacing OPTIONAL,
msg1-FrequencyStart-r16 INTEGER (0..maxNrofPhysicalResourceBlocks-1) OPTIONAL,
msg1-SubcarrierSpacing-r16 SubcarrierSpacing OPTIONAL,
msg1-FDM-r16 ENUMERATED {one, two, four, eight} OPTIONAL,
perRAInfoList-r16 PerRAInfoList-r16 OPTIONAL,
noSuitableCellFound-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL
},
eutra-RLF-Report-r16 SEQUENCE {
failedPCellId-EUTRA CGI-InfoEUTRALogging,
measResult-RLF-Report-EUTRA-r16 OCTET STRING
}
}
MeasResultList2NR-r16 ::= SEQUENCE(SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF MeasResult2NR-r16

MeasResultList2EUTRA-r16 ::= SEQUENCE(SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF MeasResult2EUTRA-r16
MeasResult2NR-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

ssbFrequency-r16 ARFCN-ValueNR OPTIONAL,
refFreqCSI-RS-r16 ARFCN-ValueNR OPTIONAL,
measResultList-r16 MeasResultListNR
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}
MeasResultListLogging2NR-r16 ::= SEQUENCE(SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF MeasResultListLoggingNR-r16

MeasResultListLoggingNR-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxCellReport)) OF MeasResultLoggingNR-r16
MeasResultLoggingNR-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

resultsSSB-Cell-r16 MeasQuantityResults,
numberOfGoodSSB-r16 INTEGER (1..maxNrofSSBs-r16) OPTIONAL
}
MeasResult2EUTRA-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

carrierFreq-r16 ARFCN-ValueEUTRA,
measResultList-r16 MeasResultListEUTRA
}
MeasResultRLFNR-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellResults-r16 SEQUENCE{
resultsSSB-Cell-r16 MeasQuantityResults OPTIONAL,
resultsCSI-RS-Cell-r16 MeasQuantityResults OPTIONAL
},
rsIndexResults-r16 SEQUENCE{
resultsSSB-Indexes-r16 ResultsPerSSB-IndexList OPTIONAL,
ssbRLMConfigBitmap-r16 BIT STRING (SIZE (64)) OPTIONAL,
resultsCSI-RS-Indexes-r16 ResultsPerCSI-RS-IndexList OPTIONAL,
csi-rsRLMConfigBitmap-r16 BIT STRING (SIZE (96)) OPTIONAL
} OPTIONAL
}
}
TimeSinceFailure-r16 ::= INTEGER (0..172800)
MobilityHistoryReport-r16 ::= VisitedCellInfoList-r16
-- TAG-UEINFORMATIONRESPONSE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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UEInformationResponse-IEs field descriptions

logMeasReport
This field is used to provide the measurement results stored by the UE associated to logged MDT.
measResultIdleEUTRA
EUTRA measurement results performed during RRC_INACTIVE or RRC_IDLE.
measResultIdleNR
NR measurement results performed during RRC_INACTIVE or RRC_IDLE.
ra-Report
This field is used to provide the list of RA reports that is stored by the UE for the past upto maxRAReport-r16 number of successful random access procedues.
rlf-Report
This field is used to indicated the RLF report related contents.
LogMeasReport field descriptions

absoluteTimeStamp
Indicates the absolute time when the logged measurement configuration logging is provided, as indicated by E-UTRAN within absoluteTimeInfo.
logMeasResultListBT
This field refers to the Bluetooth measurement results.
logMeasResultListWLAN
This field refers to the WLAN measurement results.
measResultServCell
This field refers to the log measurement results taken in the Serving cell.
relativeTimeStamp
Indicates the time of logging measurement results, measured relative to the absoluteTimeStamp. Value in seconds.
tce-Id
Parameter Trace Collection Entity Id: See TS 32.422 [52].
timeStamp
Includes time stamps for the waypoints that describe planned locations for the UE.
traceRecordingSessionRef
Parameter Trace Recording Session Reference: See TS 32.422 [52].
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ConnEstFailReport field descriptions

measResultFailedCell
This field refers to the last measurement results taken in the cell, where connection establishment failure happened.
measResultNeighCells
This field refers to the neighbour cell measurements when connection establishment failure happened.
numberOfConnFail
This field is used to indicate the number of failed connection setup attempts after radio link failure.
numberOfPreamblesSent
This field is used to indicate the number of random access preambles that were transmitted.
maxTxPowerReached
This field is used to indicate whether or not the maximum power level was used for the last transmitted preamble.
timeSinceFailure
This field is used to indicate the time that elapsed since the connection (establishment) failure. Value in seconds. The maximum value 172800 means 172800s or longer.
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RA-Report field descriptions

absoluteFrequencyPointA
This field indicates the absolute frequency position of the reference resource block (Common RB 0).
cellID
This field indicates the CGI of the cell in which the associated random access procedure was performed.
contentionDetected
This field is used to indicate that contention was detected for the transmitted preamble in the given random access attempt or not.
csi-RS-Index
This field is used to indicate the CSI-RS index corresponding to the random access attempt.
dlRSRPAboveThreshold
This field is used to indicate whether the DL beam (SSB or CSI-RS) qualtiy associated to the random access attempt was above or below the threshold (rsrp-ThresholdSSB
when NUL is used and rsrp-ThresholdSSB-SUL when SUL is used).
locationAndBandwidth
Frequency domain location and bandwidth of the bandwidth part associated to the random-access resources used by the UE.
msg1-FrequencyStart
Offset of lowest PRACH transmission occasion in frequency domain with respective to PRB 0 of the UL BWP.
msg1-SubcarrierSpacing
Subcarrier spacing of PRACH resources.
numberOfPreamblesSentOnCSI-RS
This field is used to indicate the total number of successive RA preambles that were transmitted on the corresponding CSI-RS.
numberOfPreamblesSentOnSSB
This field is used to indicate the total number of successive RA preambles that were transmitted on the corresponding SSB/PBCH block.
perRAAttemptInfoList
This field provides detailed information about a random access attempt.
perRAInfoList
This field provides detailed information about each of the random access attempts in the chronological order of the random access attempts.
perRACSI-RSInfoList
This field provides detailed information about the successive random acess attempts associated to the same CSI-RS.
perRASSBInfoList
This field provides detailed information about the successive random access attempts associated to the same SS/PBCH block.
raPurpose
This field is used to indicate the RA scenario for which the RA report entry is triggered. The RA accesses associated to Initial access from RRC_IDLE, transition from RRC-
INACTIVE and the MSG3 based SI request are indicated using the indicator 'accessRelated'.
ssb-Index
This field is used to indicate the SS/PBCH index of the SS/PBCH block corresponding to the random access attempt.
ssbRSRPQualityIndicator
This field is used to indicate the SS/PBCH RSRP of the SS/PBCH block corresponding to the random access attempt is above rsrp-ThresholdSSB or not.
subcarrierSpacing
Subcarrier spacing used in the BWP associated to the random-access resources used by the UE.
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RLF-Report field descriptions

connectionFailureType
This field is used to indicate whether the connection failure is due to radio link failure or handover failure.
csi-rsRLMConfigBitmap
This field is used to indicate the CSI-RS indexes that are also part of the RLM configurations.
c-RNTI
This field indicates the C-RNTI used in the PCell upon detecting radio link failure or the C-RNTI used in the source PCell upon handover failure.
failedCellId
This field is used to indicate the cell in which connection establishment failed.
failedPCellId
This field is used to indicate the PCell in which RLF is detected or the target PCell of the failed handover. The UE sets the ARFCN according to the frequency band used for
transmission/ reception when the failure occurred.
failedPCellId-EUTRA
This field is used to indicate the PCell in which RLF is detected or the target PCell of the failed handover in an E-UTRA RLF report.
measResultLastServCell
This field refers to the last measurement results taken in the PCell, where radio link failure or handover failure happened.
measResultListEUTRA
This field refers to the last measurement results taken in the neighboring EUTRA Cells, when the radio link failure or handover failure happened.
measResultListNR
This field refers to the last measurement results taken in the neighboring NR Cells, when the radio link failure or handover failure happened. UE does not include the
resultsSSB-Indexes IE, if the measResultListNR IE is included in the LogMeasInfo-r16 IE.
measResultServCell
This field refers to the log measurement results taken in the Serving cell.
measResult-RLF-Report-EUTRA
Includes the E-UTRA RLF-Report-r9 IE as specified in TS 36.331 [10].
noSuitableCellFound
This field is set by the UE when the T311 expires.
previousPCellId
This field is used to indicate the source PCell of the last handover (source PCell when the last RRCReconfiguration message including reconfigurationWithSync was received).
reestablishmentCellId
This field is used to indicate the cell in which the re-establishment attempt was made after connection failure.
rlf-Cause
This field is used to indicate the cause of the last radio link failure that was detected. In case of handover failure information reporting (i.e., the connectionFailureType is set to
'hof'), the UE is allowed to set this field to any value.
ssbRLMConfigBitmap
This field is used to indicate the SS/PBCH block indexes that are also part of the RLM configurations.
timeConnFailure
This field is used to indicate the time elapsed since the last HO initialization until connection failure. Actual value = field value * 100ms. The maximum value 1023 means
102.3s or longer.
timeSinceFailure
This field is used to indicate the time that elapsed since the connection (establishment) failure. Value in seconds. The maximum value 172800 means 172800s or longer.
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– ULDedicatedMessageSegment
The ULDedicatedMessageSegment message is used to transfer segments of the UECapabilityInformation message.
RLC-SAP: AM
ULDedicatedMessageSegment message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-ULDEDICATEDMESSAGESEGMENT-START
ULDedicatedMessageSegment-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

ulDedicatedMessageSegment-r16 ULDedicatedMessageSegment-r16-IEs,
}
}
ULDedicatedMessageSegment-r16-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

segmentNumber-r16 INTEGER (0..15),
rrc-MessageSegmentContainer-r16 OCTET STRING,
segmentEndIndication-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL,
}
-- TAG-ULDEDICATEDMESSAGESEGMENT-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
ULDedicatedMessageSegment field descriptions

segmentNumber
Identifies the sequence number of a segment within the encoded UL DCCH message.
rrc-MessageSegmentContainer
Includes a segment of the encoded UL DCCH message. The size of the included segment in this container should be small enough that the resulting encoded RRC message
PDU is less than or equal to the PDCP SDU size limit.
segmentEndIndication
Indicates whether the included UL DCCH message segment is the last segment or not.
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– ULInformationTransfer
The ULInformationTransfer message is used for the uplink transfer of NAS or non-3GPP dedicated information.
Signalling radio bearer: SRB2 or SRB1 (only if SRB2 not established yet). If SRB2 is suspended, the UE does not send this message until SRB2 is resumed
RLC-SAP: AM
ULInformationTransfer message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-ULINFORMATIONTRANSFER-START
ULInformationTransfer ::= SEQUENCE {

ulInformationTransfer ULInformationTransfer-IEs,
}
}
ULInformationTransfer-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

dedicatedNAS-Message DedicatedNAS-Message OPTIONAL,
}
-- TAG-ULINFORMATIONTRANSFER-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– ULInformationTransferMRDC
The ULInformationTransferMRDC message is used for the uplink transfer of MR-DC dedicated information (e.g. for transferring the NR or E-UTRA RRC MeasurementReport
message, the FailureInformation message, or the MCGFailureInformation message).
Signalling radio bearer: SRB1, SRB3
RLC-SAP: AM
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ULInformationTransferMRDC message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-ULINFORMATIONTRANSFERMRDC-START
ULInformationTransferMRDC ::= SEQUENCE {

c1 CHOICE {
ulInformationTransferMRDC ULInformationTransferMRDC-IEs,
},
}
}
ULInformationTransferMRDC-IEs::= SEQUENCE {
ul-DCCH-MessageNR OCTET STRING OPTIONAL,
ul-DCCH-MessageEUTRA OCTET STRING OPTIONAL,
}
-- TAG-ULINFORMATIONTRANSFERMRDC-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
ULInformationTransferMRDC field descriptions

ul-DCCH-MessageNR
Includes the UL-DCCH-Message. In this version of the specification, the field is only used to transfer the NR RRC MeasurementReport and FailureInformation messages when
sent via SRB1 and to transfer the NR MCGFailureInformation message when sent via SRB3..
ul-DCCH-MessageEUTRA
Includes the UL-DCCH-Message. In this version of the specification, the field is only used to transfer the E-UTRA RRC MeasurementReport message when sent via SRB1 and
to transfer the E-UTRA MCGFailureInformation message when sent via SRB3.
6.3 RRC information elements

6.3.0 Parameterized types
– SetupRelease
SetupRelease allows the ElementTypeParam to be used as the referenced data type for the setup and release entries. See A.3.8 for guidelines.
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SETUPRELEASE-START
SetupRelease { ElementTypeParam } ::= CHOICE {

release NULL,
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}
-- TAG-SETUPRELEASE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
6.3.1 System information blocks

– SIB2
SIB2 contains cell re-selection information common for intra-frequency, inter-frequency and/or inter-RAT cell re-selection (i.e. applicable for more than one type of cell re-
selection but not necessarily all) as well as intra-frequency cell re-selection information other than neighbouring cell related.
SIB2 information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SIB2-START
SIB2 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellReselectionInfoCommon SEQUENCE {
nrofSS-BlocksToAverage INTEGER (2..maxNrofSS-BlocksToAverage) OPTIONAL, -- Need S
absThreshSS-BlocksConsolidation ThresholdNR OPTIONAL, -- Need S
rangeToBestCell RangeToBestCell OPTIONAL, -- Need R
q-Hyst ENUMERATED {
dB0, dB1, dB2, dB3, dB4, dB5, dB6, dB8, dB10,
dB12, dB14, dB16, dB18, dB20, dB22, dB24},
speedStateReselectionPars SEQUENCE {
mobilityStateParameters MobilityStateParameters,
q-HystSF SEQUENCE {
sf-Medium ENUMERATED {dB-6, dB-4, dB-2, dB0},
sf-High ENUMERATED {dB-6, dB-4, dB-2, dB0}
}
...,
[[
relaxedMeasurement-r16 SEQUENCE {
lowMobilityEvalutation-r16 SEQUENCE {
s-SearchDeltaP-r16 ENUMERATED {
dB3, dB6, dB9, dB12, dB15,
spare3, spare2, spare1} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
t-SearchDeltaP-r16 ENUMERATED {
s5, s10, s20, s30, s60, s120, s180,
s240, s300, spare7, spare6, spare5,
spare4, spare3, spare2, spare1} OPTIONAL -- Need S
} OPTIONAL, -- Cond OptMandatory
cellEdgeEvalutation-r16 SEQUENCE {
s-SearchThresholdP-r16 ReselectionThreshold OPTIONAL, -- Need R
s-SearchThresholdQ-r16 ReselectionThresholdQ OPTIONAL -- Need R
} OPTIONAL, -- Cond OptMandatory
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relaxedMeasCondition-r16 ENUMERATED {
lowMobilityOrNotAtCellEdge,
lowMobilityAndNotAtCellEdge} OPTIONAL, -- Cond MultRelaxCriteria
highPriorityMeasRelax-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL -- Need R
} OPTIONAL -- Need R
]]
},
cellReselectionServingFreqInfo SEQUENCE {
s-NonIntraSearchP ReselectionThreshold OPTIONAL, -- Need S
s-NonIntraSearchQ ReselectionThresholdQ OPTIONAL, -- Need S
threshServingLowP ReselectionThreshold,
threshServingLowQ ReselectionThresholdQ OPTIONAL, -- Need R
cellReselectionSubPriority CellReselectionSubPriority OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...
},
intraFreqCellReselectionInfo SEQUENCE {
s-IntraSearchP ReselectionThreshold,
s-IntraSearchQ ReselectionThresholdQ OPTIONAL, -- Need S
t-ReselectionNR T-Reselection,
frequencyBandList MultiFrequencyBandListNR-SIB OPTIONAL, -- Need S
frequencyBandListSUL MultiFrequencyBandListNR-SIB OPTIONAL, -- Need R
p-Max P-Max OPTIONAL, -- Need S
ss-RSSI-Measurement SS-RSSI-Measurement OPTIONAL, -- Need R
ssb-ToMeasure SSB-ToMeasure OPTIONAL, -- Need S
deriveSSB-IndexFromCell BOOLEAN,
...,
[[
t-ReselectionNR-SF SpeedStateScaleFactors OPTIONAL -- Need N
]],
[[
smtc2-LP-r16 SSB-MTC2-LP-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
ssb-PositionQCL-Common-r16 SSB-PositionQCL-Relationship-r16 OPTIONAL -- Need R
]]
}, ...
}
RangeToBestCell ::= Q-OffsetRange
-- TAG-SIB2-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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absThreshSS-BlocksConsolidation
Threshold for consolidation of L1 measurements per RS index. If the field is absent, the UE uses the measurement quantity as specified in TS 38.304 [20].
cellEdgeEvalutation
Indicates the criteria for a UE to detect that it is not at cell edge, in order to relax measurement requirements for cell reselection (see TS 38.304 [20], clause 5.2.4.X.2).
cellReselectionInfoCommon
Cell re-selection information common for intra-frequency, inter-frequency and/ or inter-RAT cell re-selection.
cellReselectionServingFreqInfo
Information common for non-intra-frequency cell re-selection i.e. cell re-selection to inter-frequency and inter-RAT cells.
deriveSSB-IndexFromCell
This field indicates whether the UE can utilize serving cell timing to derive the index of SS block transmitted by neighbour cell. If this field is set to true, the UE assumes SFN
and frame boundary alignment across cells on the serving frequency as specified in TS 38.133 [14].
frequencyBandList
Indicates the list of frequency bands for which the NR cell reselection parameters apply. The UE behaviour in case the field is absent is described in subclause 5.2.2.4.3.
highPriorityMeasRelax
Indicates whether measurements can be relaxed on high priority frequencies (see TS 38.304 [20], clause 5.2.4.X.0). If the field is absent, the UE shall not relax measurements
on high priority frequencies
intraFreqCellReselectionInfo
Cell re-selection information common for intra-frequency cells.
lowMobilityEvalutation
Indicates the criteria for a UE to detect low mobility, in order to relax measurement requirements for cell reselection (see TS 38.304 [20], clause 5.2.4.X.1).
nrofSS-BlocksToAverage
Number of SS blocks to average for cell measurement derivation. If the field is absent the UE uses the measurement quantity as specified in TS 38.304 [20].
p-Max
Value in dBm applicable for the intra-frequency neighbouring NR cells. If absent the UE applies the maximum power according to TS 38.101-1 [15] in case of an FR1 cell or TS
38.101-2 [39] in case of an FR2 cell. In this release of the specification, if p-Max is present on a carrier frequency in FR2, the UE shall ignore the field and applies the maximum
power according to TS 38.101-2 [39].
q-Hyst
Parameter "Qhyst" in TS 38.304 [20], Value in dB. Value dB1 corresponds to 1 dB, dB2 corresponds to 2 dB and so on.
q-HystSF
Parameter "Speed dependent ScalingFactor for Qhyst" in TS 38.304 [20]. The sf-Medium and sf-High concern the additional hysteresis to be applied, in Medium and High
Mobility state respectively, to Qhyst as defined in TS 38.304 [20]. In dB. Value dB-6 corresponds to -6dB, dB-4 corresponds to -4dB and so on.
q-QualMin
Parameter "Qqualmin" in TS 38.304 [20], applicable for intra-frequency neighbour cells. If the field is absent, the UE applies the (default) value of negative infinity for Q qualmin.
q-RxLevMin
Parameter "Qrxlevmin" in TS 38.304 [20], applicable for intra-frequency neighbour cells.
q-RxLevMinSUL
Parameter "Qrxlevmin" in TS 38.304 [20], applicable for intra-frequency neighbour cells.
rangeToBestCell
Parameter "rangeToBestCell" in TS 38.304 [20]. The network configures only non-negative (in dB) values.
relaxedMeasCondition
When both lowMobilityEvalutation and cellEdgeEvalutation are present in SIB2, this parameter configures the condition for the UE to relax measurements (see TS 38.304 [20],
clause 5.2.4.X.0).
relaxedMeasurement
Configuration to allow relaxation of RRM measurement requirements for cell reselection (see TS 38.304 [20], clause 5.2.4.X).
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s-IntraSearchP
Parameter "SIntraSearchP" in TS 38.304 [20].
s-IntraSearchQ
Parameter "SIntraSearchQ2 in TS 38.304 [20]. If the field is absent, the UE applies the (default) value of 0 dB for SIntraSearchQ.
s-NonIntraSearchP
Parameter "SnonIntraSearchP" in TS 38.304 [20]. If this field is absent, the UE applies the (default) value of infinity for SnonIntraSearchP.
s-NonIntraSearchQ
Parameter "SnonIntraSearchQ" in TS 38.304 [20]. If the field is absent, the UE applies the (default) value of 0 dB for SnonIntraSearchQ.
s-SearchDeltaP
Parameter "SSearchDeltaP" in TS 38.304 [20]. Value dB3 corresponds to 3 dB, dB6 corresponds to 6 dB and so on. If the field is absent, the UE applies the (default) value of 6 dB
for s-SearchDeltaP.
s-SearchThresholdP
Parameter "SSearchThresholdP" in TS 38.304 [20].
s-SearchThresholdQ
Parameter "SSearchThresholdQ" in TS 38.304 [20].
smtc
Measurement timing configuration for intra-frequency measurement. If this field is absent, the UE assumes that SSB periodicity is 5 ms for the intra-frequnecy cells.
smtc2-LP-r16
Measurement timing configuration for intra-frequency neighbour cells with a Long Periodicity (LP) indicated by periodicity in smtc2-LP-r16. The timing offset and duration are
equal to the offset and duration indicated in smtc in intraFreqCellReselectionInfo. The periodicity in smtc2-LP-r16 can only be set to a value strictly larger than the periodicity in
smtc in intraFreqCellReselectionInfo (e.g. if smtc indicates sf20 the Long Periodicity can only be set to sf40, sf80 or sf160, if smtc indicates sf160, smtc2-LP-r16 cannot be
configured). The pci-List, if present, includes the physical cell identities of the intra-frequency neighbour cells with Long Periodicity. If smtc2-LP-r16 is absent, the UE assumes
that there are no intra-frequency neighbour cells with a Long Periodicity.
ssb-PositionQCL-Common
Indicates the QCL relationship between SS/PBCH blocks for intra-frequency neighbor cells as specified in TS 38.213 [13], clause 4.1.
ssb-ToMeasure
The set of SS blocks to be measured within the SMTC measurement duration (see TS 38.215 [9]). When the field is absent the UE measures on all SS-blocks.
t-ReselectionNR
Parameter "TreselectionNR" in TS 38.304 [20].
t-ReselectionNR-SF
Parameter "Speed dependent ScalingFactor for TreselectionNR" in TS 38.304 [20]. If the field is absent, the UE behaviour is specified in TS 38.304 [20].
threshServingLowP
Parameter "ThreshServing, LowP" in TS 38.304 [20].
threshServingLowQ
Parameter "ThreshServing, LowQ" in TS 38.304 [20].
t-SearchDeltaP
Parameter "TSearchDeltaP" in TS 38.304 [20]. Value in seconds. Value s5 means 5 seconds, value s10 means 10 seconds and so on. If the field is absent, the UE applies the
(default) value of 60 seconds for t-SearchDeltaP.
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MultRelaxCriteria The field is mandatory present if lowMobilityEvalutation and cellEdgeEvalutation are present in SIB2; otherwise it is absent.
OptMandatory Either lowMobilityEvalutation or cellEdgeEvalutation field is mandatory present if relaxedMeasurement is configured. The
field is optionally present, Need R, otherwise.
– SIB3
SIB3 contains neighbouring cell related information relevant only for intra-frequency cell re-selection. The IE includes cells with specific re-selection parameters as well as
blacklisted cells.

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SIB3-START
SIB3 ::= SEQUENCE {

intraFreqNeighCellList IntraFreqNeighCellList OPTIONAL, -- Need R
intraFreqBlackCellList IntraFreqBlackCellList OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...,
[[
intraFreqWhiteCellList-r16 IntraFreqWhiteCellList-r16 OPTIONAL -- Need R
]]
}
IntraFreqNeighCellList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxCellIntra)) OF IntraFreqNeighCellInfo
IntraFreqNeighCellInfo ::= SEQUENCE {

q-OffsetCell Q-OffsetRange,
q-RxLevMinOffsetCell INTEGER (1..8) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
q-RxLevMinOffsetCellSUL INTEGER (1..8) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
q-QualMinOffsetCell INTEGER (1..8) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...,
[[
ssb-PositionQCL-r16 SSB-PositionQCL-Relationship-r16 OPTIONAL -- Need R
]]
IntraFreqBlackCellList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxCellBlack)) OF PCI-Range
IntraFreqWhiteCellList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxCellWhite)) OF PCI-Range
-- TAG-SIB3-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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intraFreqBlackCellList
List of blacklisted intra-frequency neighbouring cells.
intraFreqNeighCellList
List of intra-frequency neighbouring cells with specific cell re-selection parameters.
intraFreqWhiteCellList
List of whitelisted intra-frequency neighbouring cells, see TS 38.304 [20], clause 5.2.4.
q-OffsetCell
Parameter "Qoffsets,n" in TS 38.304 [20].
q-QualMinOffsetCell
Parameter "Qqualminoffsetcell" in TS 38.304 [20]. Actual value Qqualminoffsetcell = field value [dB].
q-RxLevMinOffsetCell
Parameter "Qrxlevminoffsetcell" in TS 38.304 [20]. Actual value Qrxlevminoffsetcell = field value * 2 [dB].
q-RxLevMinOffsetCellSUL
Parameter "QrxlevminoffsetcellSUL" in TS 38.304 [20]. Actual value QrxlevminoffsetcellSUL = field value * 2 [dB].
ssb-PositionQCL
Indicates the QCL relationship between SS/PBCH blocks for a specific intra-frequency neighbor cell as specified in TS 38.213 [13], clause 4.1. If provided, the cell specific
value overwrites the value signalled by ssb-PositionQCL-Common in SIB2 for the indicated cell.
– SIB4
SIB4 contains information relevant only for inter-frequency cell re-selection i.e. information about other NR frequencies and inter-frequency neighbouring cells relevant for cell
re-selection. The IE includes cell re-selection parameters common for a frequency as well as cell specific re-selection parameters.

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SIB4-START
SIB4 ::= SEQUENCE {

interFreqCarrierFreqList InterFreqCarrierFreqList,
...
}
InterFreqCarrierFreqList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF InterFreqCarrierFreqInfo
InterFreqCarrierFreqInfo ::= SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq ARFCN-ValueNR,
frequencyBandList MultiFrequencyBandListNR-SIB OPTIONAL, -- Cond Mandatory
frequencyBandListSUL MultiFrequencyBandListNR-SIB OPTIONAL, -- Need R
nrofSS-BlocksToAverage INTEGER (2..maxNrofSS-BlocksToAverage) OPTIONAL, -- Need S
absThreshSS-BlocksConsolidation ThresholdNR OPTIONAL, -- Need S
ssb-ToMeasure SSB-ToMeasure OPTIONAL, -- Need S
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ss-RSSI-Measurement SS-RSSI-Measurement OPTIONAL,
t-ReselectionNR T-Reselection,
t-ReselectionNR-SF SpeedStateScaleFactors OPTIONAL, -- Need S
threshX-HighP ReselectionThreshold,
threshX-LowP ReselectionThreshold,
threshX-Q SEQUENCE {
threshX-HighQ ReselectionThresholdQ,
threshX-LowQ ReselectionThresholdQ
} OPTIONAL, -- Cond RSRQ
cellReselectionPriority CellReselectionPriority OPTIONAL, -- Need R
q-OffsetFreq Q-OffsetRange DEFAULT dB0,
interFreqNeighCellList InterFreqNeighCellList OPTIONAL, -- Need R
interFreqBlackCellList InterFreqBlackCellList OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...,
[[
smtc2-LP-r16 SSB-MTC2-LP-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
interFreqWhiteCellList-r16 InterFreqWhiteCellList-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
ssb-PositionQCL-Common-r16 SSB-PositionQCL-Relationship-r16 OPTIONAL -- Need R
]]
}
InterFreqNeighCellList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxCellInter)) OF InterFreqNeighCellInfo
InterFreqNeighCellInfo ::= SEQUENCE {

q-OffsetCell Q-OffsetRange,
q-RxLevMinOffsetCellSUL INTEGER (1..8) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
q-QualMinOffsetCell INTEGER (1..8) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...,
[[
ssb-PositionQCL-r16 SSB-PositionQCL-Relationship-r16 OPTIONAL -- Need R
]]
InterFreqBlackCellList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxCellBlack)) OF PCI-Range
InterFreqWhiteCellList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxCellWhite)) OF PCI-Range
-- TAG-SIB4-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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Threshold for consolidation of L1 measurements per RS index. If the field is absent, the UE uses the measurement quantity as specified in TS 38.304 [20].
This field indicates whether the UE may use the timing of any detected cell on that frequency to derive the SSB index of all neighbour cells on that frequency. If this field is set
to true, the UE assumes SFN and frame boundary alignment across cells on the neighbor frequency as specified in TS 38.133 [14].
dl-CarrierFreq
This field indicates center frequency of the SS block of the neighbour cells, where the frequency corresponds to a GSCN value as specified in TS 38.101-1 [15].
frequencyBandList
Indicates the list of frequency bands for which the NR cell reselection parameters apply.
interFreqBlackCellList
List of blacklisted inter-frequency neighbouring cells.
interFreqCarrierFreqList
List of neighbouring carrier frequencies and frequency specific cell re-selection information.
interFreqNeighCellList
List of inter-frequency neighbouring cells with specific cell re-selection parameters.
interFreqWhiteCellList
List of whitelisted inter-frequency neighbouring cells, see TS 38.304 [20], clause 5.2.4.
Number of SS blocks to average for cell measurement derivation. If the field is absent, the UE uses the measurement quantity as specified in TS 38.304 [20].
p-Max
Value in dBm applicable for the neighbouring NR cells on this carrier frequency. If absent the UE applies the maximum power according to TS 38.101-1 [15] in case of an FR1
cell or TS 38.101-2 [39] in case of an FR2 cell. In this release of the specification, if p-Max is present on a carrier frequency in FR2, the UE shall ignore the field and applies the
maximum power according to TS 38.101-2 [39].
q-OffsetCell
Parameter "Qoffsets,n" in TS 38.304 [20].
q-OffsetFreq
Parameter "Qoffsetfrequency" in TS 38.304 [20].
q-QualMin
Parameter "Qqualmin" in TS 38.304 [20]. If the field is absent, the UE applies the (default) value of negative infinity for Q qualmin.
q-QualMinOffsetCell
q-RxLevMin
Parameter "Qrxlevmin" in TS 38.304 [20].
q-RxLevMinOffsetCellSUL
Parameter "QrxlevminoffsetcellSUL" in TS 38.304 [20]. Actual value QrxlevminoffsetcellSUL = field value * 2 [dB].
q-RxLevMinSUL
Parameter "Qrxlevmin" in TS 38.304 [20].
smtc
Measurement timing configuration for inter-frequency measurement. If this field is absent, the UE assumes that SSB periodicity is 5 ms in this frequency.
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smtc2-LP-r16
Measurement timing configuration for inter-frequency neighbour cells with a Long Periodicity (LP) indicated by periodicity in smtc2-LP-r16. The timing offset and duration are
equal to the offset and duration indicated in smtc in InterFreqCarrierFreqInfo. The periodicity in smtc2-LP-r16 can only be set to a value strictly larger than the periodicity in
smtc in InterFreqCarrierFreqInfo (e.g. if smtc indicates sf20 the Long Periodicity can only be set to sf40, sf80 or sf160, if smtc indicates sf160, smtc2-LP-r16 cannot be
configured). The pci-List, if present, includes the physical cell identities of the inter-frequency neighbour cells with Long Periodicity. If smtc2-LP-r16 is absent, the UE assumes
that there are no inter-frequency neighbour cells with a Long Periodicity.
ssb-PositionQCL
Indicates the QCL relationship between SS/PBCH blocks for a specific neighbor cell as specified in TS 38.213 [13], clause 4.1. If provided, the cell specific value overwrites the
common value signalled by ssb-PositionQCL-Common in SIB4 for the indicated cell.
ssb-PositionQCL-Common
Indicates the QCL relationship between SS/PBCH blocks for inter-frequency neighbor cells as specified in TS 38.213 [13], clause 4.1.
ssb-ToMeasure
The set of SS blocks to be measured within the SMTC measurement duration (see TS 38.215 [9]). When the field is absent the UE measures on all SS-blocks.
Subcarrier spacing of SSB. Only the values 15 kHz or 30 kHz (FR1), and 120 kHz or 240 kHz (FR2) are applicable.
threshX-HighP
Parameter "ThreshX, HighP" in TS 38.304 [20].
threshX-HighQ
Parameter "ThreshX, HighQ" in TS 38.304 [20].
threshX-LowP
Parameter "ThreshX, LowP" in TS 38.304 [20].
threshX-LowQ
Parameter "ThreshX, LowQ" in TS 38.304 [20].
t-ReselectionNR
Parameter "TreselectionNR" in TS 38.304 [20].
t-ReselectionNR-SF
Parameter "Speed dependent ScalingFactor for TreselectionNR" in TS 38.304 [20]. If the field is absent, the UE behaviour is specified in TS 38.304 [20].

Mandatory The field is mandatory present in SIB4.
RSRQ The field is mandatory present if threshServingLowQ is present in SIB2; otherwise it is absent.
– SIB5
SIB5 contains information relevant only for inter-RAT cell re-selection i.e. information about E-UTRA frequencies and E-UTRAs neighbouring cells relevant for cell re-
selection. The IE includes cell re-selection parameters common for a frequency.

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SIB5-START
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SIB5 ::= SEQUENCE {
carrierFreqListEUTRA CarrierFreqListEUTRA OPTIONAL, -- Need R
t-ReselectionEUTRA T-Reselection,
t-ReselectionEUTRA-SF SpeedStateScaleFactors OPTIONAL, -- Need S
...
}
CarrierFreqListEUTRA ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxEUTRA-Carrier)) OF CarrierFreqEUTRA
CarrierFreqEUTRA ::= SEQUENCE {

eutra-multiBandInfoList EUTRA-MultiBandInfoList OPTIONAL, -- Need R
eutra-FreqNeighCellList EUTRA-FreqNeighCellList OPTIONAL, -- Need R
eutra-BlackCellList EUTRA-FreqBlackCellList OPTIONAL, -- Need R
allowedMeasBandwidth EUTRA-AllowedMeasBandwidth,
presenceAntennaPort1 EUTRA-PresenceAntennaPort1,
cellReselectionPriority CellReselectionPriority OPTIONAL, -- Need R
threshX-High ReselectionThreshold,
threshX-Low ReselectionThreshold,
q-RxLevMin INTEGER (-70..-22),
q-QualMin INTEGER (-34..-3),
p-MaxEUTRA INTEGER (-30..33),
threshX-Q SEQUENCE {
threshX-HighQ ReselectionThresholdQ,
threshX-LowQ ReselectionThresholdQ
} OPTIONAL -- Cond RSRQ
}
EUTRA-FreqBlackCellList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxEUTRA-CellBlack)) OF EUTRA-PhysCellIdRange
EUTRA-FreqNeighCellList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxCellEUTRA)) OF EUTRA-FreqNeighCellInfo
EUTRA-FreqNeighCellInfo ::= SEQUENCE {

physCellId EUTRA-PhysCellId,
dummy EUTRA-Q-OffsetRange,
q-QualMinOffsetCell INTEGER (1..8) OPTIONAL -- Need R
}
-- TAG-SIB5-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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carrierFreqListEUTRA
List of carrier frequencies of E-UTRA.
dummy
This field is not used in the specification. If received it shall be ignored by the UE.
eutra-BlackCellList
List of blacklisted E-UTRA neighbouring cells.
eutra-multiBandInfoList
Indicates the list of frequency bands in addition to the band represented by carrierFreq for which cell reselection parameters are common, and a list of additionalPmax and
additionalSpectrumEmission values, as defined in TS 36.101 [22], table 6.2.4-1, for the frequency bands in eutra-multiBandInfoList
p-MaxEUTRA
The maximum allowed transmission power in dBm on the (uplink) carrier frequency, see TS 36.304 [27].
q-QualMin
Parameter "Qqualmin" in TS 36.304 [27]. Actual value Qqualmin = field value [dB].
q-QualMinOffsetCell
q-RxLevMin
Parameter "Qrxlevmin" in TS 36.304 [27]. Actual value Qrxlevmin = field value * 2 [dBm].
t-ReselectionEUTRA
Parameter "TreselectionEUTRA" in TS 38.304 [20].
threshX-High
Parameter "ThreshX, HighP" in TS 38.304 [20].
threshX-HighQ
Parameter "ThreshX, HighQ" in TS 38.304 [20].
threshX-Low
Parameter "ThreshX, LowP" in TS 38.304 [20].
threshX-LowQ
Parameter "ThreshX, LowQ" in TS 38.304 [20].
t-ReselectionEUTRA-SF
Parameter "Speed dependent ScalingFactor for TreselectionEUTRA" in TS 38.304 [20]. If the field is absent, the UE behaviour is specified in TS 38.304 [20].

RSRQ The field is mandatory present if the threshServingLowQ is present in SIB2; otherwise it is absent.
– SIB6
SIB6 contains an ETWS primary notification.

-- ASN1START
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-- TAG-SIB6-START
SIB6 ::= SEQUENCE {

messageIdentifier BIT STRING (SIZE (16)),
serialNumber BIT STRING (SIZE (16)),
warningType OCTET STRING (SIZE (2)),
...
}
-- TAG-SIB6-STOP
-- ASN1STOP

messageIdentifier
Identifies the source and type of ETWS notification.
serialNumber
Identifies variations of an ETWS notification.
warningType
Identifies the warning type of the ETWS primary notification and provides information on emergency user alert and UE popup.
– SIB7
SIB7 contains an ETWS secondary notification.

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SIB7-START
SIB7 ::= SEQUENCE {

warningMessageSegmentType ENUMERATED {notLastSegment, lastSegment},
warningMessageSegmentNumber INTEGER (0..63),
warningMessageSegment OCTET STRING,
dataCodingScheme OCTET STRING (SIZE (1)) OPTIONAL, -- Cond Segment1
...
}
-- TAG-SIB7-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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dataCodingScheme
Identifies the alphabet/coding and the language applied variations of an ETWS notification.
messageIdentifier
Identifies the source and type of ETWS notification.
serialNumber
Identifies variations of an ETWS notification.
warningMessageSegment
Carries a segment of the Warning Message Contents IE.
warningMessageSegmentNumber
Segment number of the ETWS warning message segment contained in the SIB. A segment number of zero corresponds to the first segment, A segment number of one
corresponds to the second segment, and so on.
warningMessageSegmentType
Indicates whether the included ETWS warning message segment is the last segment or not.

Segment1 The field is mandatory present in the first segment of SIB7, otherwise it is absent.
– SIB8
SIB8 contains a CMAS notification.

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SIB8-START
SIB8 ::= SEQUENCE {

warningMessageSegmentType ENUMERATED {notLastSegment, lastSegment},
warningMessageSegmentNumber INTEGER (0..63),
warningMessageSegment OCTET STRING,
dataCodingScheme OCTET STRING (SIZE (1)) OPTIONAL, -- Cond Segment1
warningAreaCoordinatesSegment OCTET STRING OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...
}
-- TAG-SIB8-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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dataCodingScheme
Identifies the alphabet/coding and the language applied variations of a CMAS notification.
messageIdentifier
Identifies the source and type of CMAS notification.
serialNumber
Identifies variations of a CMAS notification.
warningAreaCoordinatesSegment
If present, carries a segment, with one or more octets, of the geographical area where the CMAS warning message is valid as defined in [28]. The first octet of the first
warningAreaCoordinatesSegment is equivalent to the first octet of Warning Area Coordinates IE defined in and encoded according to TS 23.041 [29] and so on.
warningMessageSegment
Carries a segment, with one or more octets, of the Warning Message Contents IE defined in TS 38.413 [42]. The first octet of the Warning Message Contents IE is equivalent
to the first octet of the CB data IE defined in and encoded according to TS 23.041 [29], clause 9.4.2.2.5, and so on.
warningMessageSegmentNumber
Segment number of the CMAS warning message segment contained in the SIB. A segment number of zero corresponds to the first segment, one corresponds to the second
segment, and so on. If warning area coordinates are provided for the warning message, then this field applies to both warning message segment and warning area coordinates
segment.
warningMessageSegmentType
Indicates whether the included CMAS warning message segment is the last segment or not. If warning area coordinates are provided for the warning message, then this field
applies to both warning message segment and warning area coordinates segment.

Segment1 The field is mandatory present in the first segment of SIB8, otherwise it is absent.
– SIB9
SIB9 contains information related to GPS time and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The UE may use the parameters provided in this system information block to obtain the
UTC, the GPS and the local time.
NOTE: The UE may use the time information for numerous purposes, possibly involving upper layers e.g. to assist GPS initialisation, to synchronise the UE clock.

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SIB9-START
SIB9 ::= SEQUENCE {

timeInfo SEQUENCE {
timeInfoUTC INTEGER (0..549755813887),
dayLightSavingTime BIT STRING (SIZE (2)) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
leapSeconds INTEGER (-127..128) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
localTimeOffset INTEGER (-63..64) OPTIONAL -- Need R
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[[
referenceTimeInfo-r16 ReferenceTimeInfo-r16 OPTIONAL -- Need R
]]
}
-- TAG-SIB9-STOP
-- ASN1STOP

dayLightSavingTime
Indicates if and how daylight-saving time (DST) is applied to obtain the local time. The semantics are the same as the semantics of the Daylight Saving Time IE in TS 24.501
[23] and TS 24.008 [38]. The first/leftmost bit of the bit string contains the b2 of octet 3 and the second bit of the bit string contains b1 of octet 3 in the value part of the Daylight
Saving Time IE in TS 24.008 [38].
leapSeconds
Number of leap seconds offset between GPS Time and UTC. UTC and GPS time are related i.e. GPS time -leapSeconds = UTC time.
localTimeOffset
Offset between UTC and local time in units of 15 minutes. Actual value = field value * 15 minutes. Local time of the day is calculated as UTC time + localTimeOffset.
timeInfoUTC
Coordinated Universal Time corresponding to the SFN boundary at or immediately after the ending boundary of the SI-window in which SIB9 is transmitted. The field counts
the number of UTC seconds in 10 ms units since 00:00:00 on Gregorian calendar date 1 January, 1900 (midnight between Sunday, December 31, 1899 and Monday, January
1, 1900). See NOTE 1. This field is excluded when determining changes in system information, i.e. changes of timeInfoUTC should neither result in system information change
notifications nor in a modification of valueTag in SIB1.
NOTE 1: The UE may use this field together with the leapSeconds field to obtain GPS time as follows: GPS Time (in seconds) = timeInfoUTC (in seconds) - 2,524,953,600
(seconds) + leapSeconds, where 2,524,953,600 is the number of seconds between 00:00:00 on Gregorian calendar date 1 January, 1900 and 00:00:00 on Gregorian
calendar date 6 January, 1980 (start of GPS time).
– SIB10
SIB10 contains the HRNNs of the NPNs listed in SIB1.

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SIB10-START
SIB10-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

hrnn-List-r16 HRNN-List-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...
}
HRNN-List-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNPN-r16)) OF HRNN-r16
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HRNN-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {
hrnn-r16 OCTET STRING (SIZE(1.. maxHRNN-Len-r16)) OPTIONAL -- Need R
}
-- TAG-SIB10-STOP
-- ASN1STOP

HRNN-List
The same amount of HRNN elements as the number of NPNs in SIB 1 are included. The n-th entry of HRNN-List contains the human readable network name of the n-th NPN
of SIB1. The corresponding entry in HRNN-List is absent if there is no HRNN associated with the given NPN.
– SIB11
SIB11 contains information related to idle/inactive measurements.

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SIB11-START

measIdleConfigSIB-r16 MeasIdleConfigSIB-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need S
...
}
-- TAG-SIB11-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– SIB12
SIB12 contains NR sidelink communication configuration.

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SIB12-START

sl-ConfigCommonNR-r16 SL-ConfigCommonNR-r16,
...
}
SL-ConfigCommonNR-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {
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sl-FreqInfoList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofFreqSL-r16)) OF SL-FreqConfigCommon-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
sl-UE-SelectedConfig-r16 SL-UE-SelectedConfig-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
sl-NR-AnchorCarrierFreqList-r16 SL-NR-AnchorCarrierFreqList-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
sl-EUTRA-AnchorCarrierFreqList-r16 SL-EUTRA-AnchorCarrierFreqList-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
sl-RadioBearerConfigList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSLRB-r16)) OF SL-RadioBearerConfig-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
sl-RLC-BearerConfigList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxSL-LCID-r16)) OF SL-RLC-BearerConfig-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
sl-MeasConfigCommon-r16 SL-MeasConfigCommon-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
sl-CSI-Acquisition-r16 ENUMERATED {enabled} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
sl-OffsetDFN-r16 INTEGER (0..1000) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
t400 ENUMERATED {ms100, ms200, ms300, ms400, ms600, ms1000, ms1500, ms2000} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...
}
SL-NR-AnchorCarrierFreqList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreqSL-NR-r16)) OF ARFCN-ValueNR
SL-EUTRA-AnchorCarrierFreqList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreqSL-EUTRA-r16)) OF ARFCN-ValueEUTRA
-- TAG-SIB12-STOP
-- ASN1STOP

sl-CSI-Acquisition
This field indicates whether CSI reporting is enabled in sidelink unicast. If not set, SL CSI reporting is disabled.
sl-EUTRA-AnchorCarrierFreqList
This field indicates the EUTRA anchor carrier frequency list, which can provide the NR sidelink communication configurations.
sl-FreqInfoList
This field indicates the NR sidelink communication configuration on some carrier frequency (ies). In this release, only one entry can be configured in the list.
sl-MeasConfigCommon
This field indicates the measurement configurations (e.g. RSRP) for NR sidelink communication.
sl-NR-AnchorCarrierFreqList
This field indicates the NR anchor carrier frequency list, which can provide the NR sidelink communication configurations.
sl-OffsetDFN
Indicates the timing offset for the UE to determine DFN timing when GNSS is used for timing reference. Value 0 corresponds to 0 milliseconds, value 1 corresponds to 0.001
milliseconds, value 2 corresponds to 0.002 milliseconds, and so on.
sl-RadioBearerConfigList
This field indicates one or multiple sidelink radio bearer configurations.
sl-RLC-BearerConfigList
This field indicates one or multiple sidelink RLC bearer configurations.
– SIB13
SIB13 contains configurations of V2X sidelink communication defined in TS 36.331 [10].

-- ASN1START
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-- TAG-SIB13-START

sl-V2X-ConfigCommon-r16 OCTET STRING,
sl-Bandwidth-r16 OCTET STRING,
tdd-Config-r16 OCTET STRING,
...
}
-- TAG-SIB13-STOP
-- ASN1STOP

sl-Bandwidth
This field includes the sl-Bandwidth in E-UTRA SystemInformationBlockType2 message as specified in TS 36.331 [10].
sl-V2X-ConfigCommon
This field includes the E-UTRA SystemInformationBlockType21 message as specified in TS 36.331 [10].
tdd-Config
This field includes the tdd-Config in E-UTRA SystemInformationBlockType1 message as specified in TS 36.331 [10].
– SIB14
SIB14 contains configurations of V2X sidelink communication defined in TS 36.331 [10], which can be used jointly with that included in SIB13.

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SIB14-START

sl-V2X-ConfigCommonExt-r16 OCTET STRING,
...
}
-- TAG-SIB14-STOP
-- ASN1STOP

sl-V2X-ConfigCommonExt
This field includes the E-UTRA SystemInformationBlockType26 message as specified in TS 36.331 [10].
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– PosSystemInformation-r16-IEs
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-POSSYSTEMINFORMATION-R16-IES-START
PosSystemInformation-r16-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

posSIB-TypeAndInfo-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxSIB)) OF CHOICE {
posSib1-1-r16 SIBpos-r16,
...
},
}
-- TAG-POSSYSTEMINFORMATION-R16-IES-STOP
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-- ASN1STOP
– PosSI-SchedulingInfoList
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-POSSI-SCHEDULINGINFOLIST-START
PosSI-SchedulingInfoList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxSI-Message)) OF PosSI-SchedulingInfo-r16
PosSI-SchedulingInfo-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

offsetToSI-Used-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
posSI-Periodicity-r16 ENUMERATED {rf8, rf16, rf32, rf64, rf128, rf256, rf512},
posSIB-MappingInfo-r16 PosSIB-MappingInfo-r16,
...
}
PosSIB-MappingInfo-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxSIB)) OF PosSIB-Type-r16
PosSIB-Type-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

encrypted-r16 ENUMERATED { true } OPTIONAL, -- Need R
gnss-id-r16 GNSS-ID-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
sbas-id-r16 SBAS-ID-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
posSibType-r16 ENUMERATED { posSibType1-1, posSibType1-2, posSibType1-3, posSibType1-4, posSibType1-5, posSibType1-6,
posSibType1-7, posSibType1-8, posSibType2-1, posSibType2-2, posSibType2-3, posSibType2-4,
posSibType2-5, posSibType2-6, posSibType2-7, posSibType2-8, posSibType2-9, posSibType2-10,
posSibType2-11, posSibType2-12, posSibType2-13, posSibType2-14, posSibType2-15,
posSibType6-2, posSibType6-3,... },
areaScope-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL -- Need S
}
GNSS-ID-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

gnss-id-r16 ENUMERATED{gps, sbas, qzss, galileo, glonass, bds, ...},
...
}
SBAS-ID-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sbas-id-r16 ENUMERATED { waas, egnos, msas, gagan, ...},
...
}
-- TAG-POSSI-SCHEDULINGINFOLIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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PosSI-SchedulingInfoList field descriptions

encrypted
The presence of this field indicates that the pos-sib-type is encrypted as specified in TS 37.355 [49].
gnss-id
The presence of this field indicates that the positioning SIB type is for a specific GNSS. Indicates a specific GNSS (see also TS 37.355 [49])
pos-sib-MappingInfo
List of the posSIBs mapped to this SystemInformation message.
posSibType
The positioning SIB type is defined in TS 37.355 [49].
posSi-Periodicity
Periodicity of the SI-message in radio frames, such that rf8 denotes 8 radio frames, rf16 denotes 16 radio frames, and so on.
offsetToSI-Used
This field, if present indicates that the SI messages in PosSI-SchedulingInfoList are scheduled with an offset of 8 radio frames compared to SI messages in SchedulingInfoList.
offsetToSI-Used may be present only if the shortest configured SI message periodicity for SI messages in SchedulingInfoList is 80ms.
sbas-ID
The presence of this field indicates that the positioning SIB type is for a specific SBAS. Indicates a specific SBAS (see also TS 37.355 [49]).
– SIBpos
The IE SIBpos contains positioning assistance data as defined in TS 37.355 [49].
SIBpos information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SIPOS-START
SIBpos-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

assistanceDataSIB-Element-r16 OCTET STRING,
...
}
-- TAG-SIPOS-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SIBpos field descriptions

assistanceDataSIB-Element
Parameter AssistanceDataSIBelement defined in TS 37.355 [49]. The first/leftmost bit of the first octet contains the most significant bit.
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– AdditionalSpectrumEmission
The IE AdditionalSpectrumEmission is used to indicate emission requirements to be fulfilled by the UE (see TS 38.101-1 [15], clause 6.2.3, and TS 38.101-2 [39], clause 6.2.3).
AdditionalSpectrumEmission information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-ADDITIONALSPECTRUMEMISSION-START
AdditionalSpectrumEmission ::= INTEGER (0..7)
-- TAG-ADDITIONALSPECTRUMEMISSION-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– Alpha
The IE Alpha defines possible values of a the pathloss compensation coefficient for uplink power control. Value alpha0 corresponds to the value 0, Value alpha04 corresponds to
the value 0.4, Value alpha05 corresponds to the value 0.5 and so on. Value alpha1 corresponds to value 1. See also clause 7.1 of TS 38.213 [13].
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-ALPHA-START
Alpha ::= ENUMERATED {alpha0, alpha04, alpha05, alpha06, alpha07, alpha08, alpha09, alpha1}
-- TAG-ALPHA-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– AMF-Identifier
The IE AMF-Identifier (AMFI) comprises of an AMF Region ID, an AMF Set ID and an AMF Pointer as specified in TS 23.003 [21], clause 2.10.1.
AMF-Identifier information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-AMF-IDENTIFIER-START
AMF-Identifier ::= BIT STRING (SIZE (24))
-- TAG-AMF-IDENTIFIER-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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– ARFCN-ValueEUTRA
The IE ARFCN-ValueEUTRA is used to indicate the ARFCN applicable for a downlink, uplink or bi-directional (TDD) E-UTRA carrier frequency, as defined in TS 36.101 [22].
ARFCN-ValueEUTRA information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-ARFCN-VALUEEUTRA-START
ARFCN-ValueEUTRA ::= INTEGER (0..maxEARFCN)
-- TAG-ARFCN-VALUEEUTRA-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– ARFCN-ValueNR
The IE ARFCN-ValueNR is used to indicate the ARFCN applicable for a downlink, uplink or bi-directional (TDD) NR global frequency raster, as defined in TS 38.101-1 [15] and
TS 38.101-2 [39], clause 5.4.2.
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-ARFCN-VALUENR-START
ARFCN-ValueNR ::= INTEGER (0..maxNARFCN)
-- TAG-ARFCN-VALUENR-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– ARFCN-ValueUTRA-FDD
The IE ARFCN-ValueUTRA-FDD is used to indicate the ARFCN applicable for a downlink (Nd, FDD) UTRA-FDD carrier frequency, as defined in TS 25.331 [45].
ARFCN-ValueUTRA-FDD information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-ARFCN-ValueUTRA-FDD-START
ARFCN-ValueUTRA-FDD-r16 ::= INTEGER (0..16383)
-- TAG-ARFCN-ValueUTRA-FDD-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– AvailabilityCombinationsPerCell
The IE AvailabiltyCombinationsPerCell is used to configure the AvailabiltyCombinations applicable for a serving cell of the IAB-node DU (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 14).
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AvailabilityCombinationsPerCell information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-AVAILABILITYCOMBINATIONSPERCELL-START
AvailabilityCombinationsPerCell-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

iabDuCellId-AI-r16 IAB-DU-CellID-AI-r16,
positionInDCI-AI-r16 INTEGER(0..maxAI-DCI-PayloadSize-r16-1) OPTIONAL, -- Need FFS (M)
availabilityCombinations-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofAvailabilityCombinationsPerSet-r16)) OF AvailabilityCombination-r16,
...
}
AvailabilityCombination-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

availabilityCombinationId-r16 AvailabilityCombinationId-r16,
resourceAvailability-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofResourceAvailabilityPerCombination-r16)) OF INTEGER (0..7)
}
IAB-DU-CellID-AI-r16 ::= CellIdentity

AvailabilityCombinationId-r16 ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofAvailabilityCombinationsPerSet-r16-1)
-- TAG-AVAILABILITYCOMBINATIONSPERCELL-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
AvailabilityCombination-r16 field descriptions

resourceAvailability
Indicates the resource availability for a set of consecutive slots in the time domain. The meaning of this field: Value 0 corresponds to no resources available, value 1
corresponds to D resources available, value 2 corresponds to U resources available, value 3 corresponds to D and U resources available, value 4 corresponds to F resources
available, value 5 corresponds to D and F resources available, value 6 corresponds to U and F resources available, value 7 corresponds to all resources available.
availabiltyCombinationId
This ID is used in the DCI Format 2_[5] payload to dynamically select this AvailabilityCombination, see TS 38.213 [13], clause 14.
AvailabilityCombinationsPerCell-r16 field descriptions

iabDuCellId-AI
The ID of the IAB-DU cell for which the availabilityCombinations are applicable.
PositionInDC-AI
The (starting) position (bit) of the AvailabilitytCombinationId (AI-Index) for the indicated IAB-DU cell (iabDuCellId-AI) within the DCI payload.
– AvailabilityIndicator-r16
The IE AvailabilityIndicator-r16 is used to configure monitoring a PDCCH for Availability Indicators (AI).
AvailabilityIndicator-r16 information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-AVAILABILITYINDICATOR-START
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AvailabilityIndicator-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

ai-RNTI-r16 AI-RNTI-r16,
dci-PayloadSize-AI-r16 INTEGER (1..maxAI-DCI-PayloadSize-r16),
availableCombToAddModList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxNrofAssociatedDUCellsPerMT-r16)) OF AvailabilityCombinationsPerCell-r16
OPTIONAL, -- Need FFS
availableCombToReleaseList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxNrofDUCells-r16)) OF CellIdentity OPTIONAL, -- Need FFS
...
}
AI-RNTI-r16 ::= RNTI-Value
-- TAG-AVAILABILITYINDICATOR-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
AvailabilityIndicator-r16 field descriptions

ai-RNTI
Used by an IAB-MT for detection of DCI format 2_[5] indicating DU-IA to an IAB-DU's cells.
availableCombToAddModList
A list of availabilityCombinations to add for the IAB-DU's cells. (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 14).
availableCombToReleaseList
A list of availabilityCombinations to release for the IAB-DU's cells. (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 14).
dci-PayloadSize-AI
Total length of the DCI payload scrambled with ai-RNTI (see TS 38.213 [13]).
– AvailableRB-SetPerCell
The IE AvailableRB-SetPerCell is used to configure position in DCI of the bit(s) indicating the availability of RB sets of a serving cell.
AvailableRB-SetPerCell information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-AVAILABLERB-SETPERCELL-START
AvailableRB-SetPerCell-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

servingCellId ServCellIndex,
positionInDCI INTEGER(0..maxSFI-DCI-PayloadSize-1)
}
-- TAG-AVAILABLERB-SETPERCELL-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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AvailableRB-SetPerCell field descriptions

positionInDCI
The (starting) position of the bits within DCI payload indicating the availability of the RB sets of a serving cell (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.1.1).
servingCellIId
The ID of the serving cell for which the configuration is applicable.
– BAP-Routing-ID
The IE BAP-Routing-ID is used for IAB nodes to configure the default uplink Routing ID.
BAP-Routing-ID information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-BAP-Routing-ID-START
BAP-Routing-ID-r16::= SEQUENCE{
bap-Address-r16 BIT STRING (SIZE (10)),
bap-PathId-r16 BIT STRING (SIZE (10))
}
-- TAG-BAP-Routing-ID-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
BAP-Routing-ID field descriptions

Bap-Address
The ID of a destination IAB node or IAB donor-DU used in the BAP header.
Bap-PathId
The ID of a path used in the BAP header.
– BeamFailureRecoveryConfig
The IE BeamFailureRecoveryConfig is used to configure the UE with RACH resources and candidate beams for beam failure recovery in case of beam failure detection. See also
TS 38.321 [3], clause 5.1.1.
BeamFailureRecoveryConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-BEAMFAILURERECOVERYCONFIG-START
BeamFailureRecoveryConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

rootSequenceIndex-BFR INTEGER (0..137) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
rach-ConfigBFR RACH-ConfigGeneric OPTIONAL, -- Need M
rsrp-ThresholdSSB RSRP-Range OPTIONAL, -- Need M
candidateBeamRSList SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxNrofCandidateBeams)) OF PRACH-ResourceDedicatedBFR OPTIONAL, -- Need M
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ssb-perRACH-Occasion ENUMERATED {oneEighth, oneFourth, oneHalf, one, two,
four, eight, sixteen} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
ra-ssb-OccasionMaskIndex INTEGER (0..15) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
recoverySearchSpaceId SearchSpaceId OPTIONAL, -- Need R
ra-Prioritization RA-Prioritization OPTIONAL, -- Need R
beamFailureRecoveryTimer ENUMERATED {ms10, ms20, ms40, ms60, ms80, ms100, ms150, ms200} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...,
[[
msg1-SubcarrierSpacing SubcarrierSpacing OPTIONAL -- Need M
]],
[[
ra-PrioritizationTwoStep-r16 RA-Prioritization OPTIONAL, -- Need R
candidateBeamRSListExt-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE(0..maxNrofCandidateBeamsExt-r16)) OF PRACH-ResourceDedicatedBFR OPTIONAL -- Need
]]
}
PRACH-ResourceDedicatedBFR ::= CHOICE {

ssb BFR-SSB-Resource,
csi-RS BFR-CSIRS-Resource
}
BFR-SSB-Resource ::= SEQUENCE {

ssb SSB-Index,
ra-PreambleIndex INTEGER (0..63),
...
}
BFR-CSIRS-Resource ::= SEQUENCE {

csi-RS NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceId,
ra-OccasionList SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxRA-OccasionsPerCSIRS)) OF INTEGER (0..maxRA-Occasions-1) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
ra-PreambleIndex INTEGER (0..63) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...
}
-- TAG-BEAMFAILURERECOVERYCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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BeamFailureRecoveryConfig field descriptions

beamFailureRecoveryTimer
Timer for beam failure recovery timer. Upon expiration of the timer the UE does not use CFRA for BFR. Value in ms. Value ms10 corresponds to 10 ms, value ms20
corresponds to 20 ms, and so on.
candidateBeamRSList, candidateBeamRSListExt-r16
A list of reference signals (CSI-RS and/or SSB) identifying the candidate beams for recovery and the associated RA parameters. The network configures these reference
signals to be within the linked DL BWP (i.e., within the DL BWP with the same bwp-Id) of the UL BWP in which the BeamFailureRecoveryConfig is provided.
Subcarrier spacing for contention free beam failure recovery. Only the values 15 kHz or 30 kHz (FR1), and 60 kHz or 120 kHz (FR2) are applicable. See TS 38.211 [16], clause
5.3.2.
rsrp-ThresholdSSB
L1-RSRP threshold used for determining whether a candidate beam may be used by the UE to attempt contention free random access to recover from beam failure (see TS
38.213 [13], clause 6).
ra-prioritization
Parameters which apply for prioritized random access procedure for BFR (see TS 38.321 [3], clause 5.1.1).
ra-PrioritizationTwoStep
Parameters which apply for prioritized 2-step random access procedure for BFR (see TS 38.321 [3], clause 5.1.1).
ra-ssb-OccasionMaskIndex
Explicitly signalled PRACH Mask Index for RA Resource selection in TS 38.321 [3]. The mask is valid for all SSB resources.
rach-ConfigBFR
Configuration of contention free random access occasions for BFR.
recoverySearchSpaceId
Search space to use for BFR RAR. The network configures this search space to be within the linked DL BWP (i.e., within the DL BWP with the same bwp-Id) of the UL BWP in
which the BeamFailureRecoveryConfig is provided. The CORESET associated with the recovery search space cannot be associated with another search space. Network
always configures the UE with a value for this field when contention free random access resources for BFR are configured.
rootSequenceIndex-BFR
PRACH root sequence index (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 6.3.3.1) for beam failure recovery.
ssb-perRACH-Occasion
Number of SSBs per RACH occasion for CF-BFR, see TS 38.213 [13], clause 8.1.
BFR-CSIRS-Resource field descriptions

csi-RS
The ID of a NZP-CSI-RS-Resource configured in the CSI-MeasConfig of this serving cell. This reference signal determines a candidate beam for beam failure recovery (BFR).
ra-OccasionList
RA occasions that the UE shall use when performing BFR upon selecting the candidate beam identified by this CSI-RS. The network ensures that the RA occasion indexes
provided herein are also configured by prach-ConfigurationIndex and msg1-FDM. Each RACH occasion is sequentially numbered, first, in increasing order of frequency
resource indexes for frequency multiplexed PRACH occasions; second, in increasing order of time resource indexes for time multiplexed PRACH occasions within a PRACH
slot and Third, in increasing order of indexes for PRACH slots.
If the field is absent the UE uses the RA occasion associated with the SSB that is QCLed with this CSI-RS.
ra-PreambleIndex
The RA preamble index to use in the RA occasions associated with this CSI-RS. If the field is absent, the UE uses the preamble index associated with the SSB that is QCLed
with this CSI-RS.
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BFR-SSB-Resource field descriptions

ra-PreambleIndex
The preamble index that the UE shall use when performing BFR upon selecting the candidate beams identified by this SSB.
ssb
The ID of an SSB transmitted by this serving cell. It determines a candidate beam for beam failure recovery (BFR).
– BeamFailureRecoverySCellConfig
The IE BeamFailureRecoverySCellConfig is used to configure the UE with candidate beams for beam failure recovery in case of beam failure detection in SCell. See also TS
38.321 [3], clause 5.x.x.
BeamFailureRecoverySCellConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-BEAMFAILURERECOVERYSCELLCONFIG-START
BeamFailureRecoverySCellConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

rsrp-ThresholdBFR-r16 RSRP-Range OPTIONAL, -- Need M
candidateBeamRSSCellList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxNrofCandidateBeams-r16)) OF CandidateBeamRS-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...
}
CandidateBeamRS-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

candidateBeamConfig-r16 CHOICE {
ssb-r16 SSB-Index,
csi-RS-r16 NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceId
},
servingCellId ServCellIndex OPTIONAL -- Need R
}
-- TAG-BEAMFAILURERECOVERYSCELLCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
BeamFailureRecoverySCellConfig field descriptions

candidateBeamConfig
Indicates the resource (i.e. SSB or CSI-RS) defining this beam resource.
candidateBeamRSSCellList
A list of reference signals (CSI-RS and/or SSB) identifying the candidate beams for recovery. The network always configures this parameter in every instance of this IE.
rsrp-ThresholdBFR
L1-RSRP threshold used for determining whether a candidate beam may be included by the UE be in BFR MAC CE (see TS 38.213 [13], clause X). The network always
configures this parameter in every instance of this IE.
servingCellId
If the field is absent, the RS belongs to the serving cell in which this BeamFailureSCellRecoveryConfig is configured
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– BetaOffsets
The IE BetaOffsets is used to configure beta-offset values, see TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.3.
BetaOffsets information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-BETAOFFSETS-START
BetaOffsets ::= SEQUENCE {

betaOffsetACK-Index1 INTEGER(0..31) OPTIONAL, -- Need S
betaOffsetCSI-Part1-Index1 INTEGER(0..31) OPTIONAL, -- Need S
betaOffsetCSI-Part2-Index2 INTEGER(0..31) OPTIONAL -- Need S
}
-- TAG-BETAOFFSETS-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
BetaOffsets field descriptions

betaOffsetACK-Index1
Up to 2 bits HARQ-ACK (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.3). When the field is absent the UE applies the value 11.
Up to 11 bits HARQ-ACK (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.3). When the field is absent the UE applies the value 11.
Above 11 bits HARQ-ACK (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.3). When the field is absent the UE applies the value 11.
betaOffsetCSI-Part1-Index1
Up to 11 bits of CSI part 1 bits (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.3). When the field is absent the UE applies the value 13.
Above 11 bits of CSI part 1 bits (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.3). When the field is absent the UE applies the value 13.
Up to 11 bits of CSI part 2 bits (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.3). When the field is absent the UE applies the value 13.
Above 11 bits of CSI part 2 bits (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.3). When the field is absent the UE applies the value 13.
– BH-RLC-ChannelConfig
The IE BH-RLC-ChannelConfig is used to configure an RLC entity, a corresponding logical channel in MAC for BH RLC channels between IAB-node and its parent node.
BH-RLC-ChannelConfig information element

-- ASN1START
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-- TAG-BH-RLCCHANNELCONFIG-START
BH-RLC-ChannelConfig-r16::= SEQUENCE {
bh-LogicalChannelIdentity-r16 BH-LogicalChannelIdentity-r16,
bh-RLC-ChannelID-r16 INTEGER (1..ffsValue),
reestablishRLC-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need N
rlc-Config-r16 RLC-Config OPTIONAL, -- Cond LCH-Setup
mac-LogicalChannelConfig-r16 LogicalChannelConfig OPTIONAL, -- Cond LCH-Setup
...
}
-- TAG-BH-RLCCHANNELCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
BH-RLCChannelConfig-r16 field descriptions

bh-LogicalChannelIdentity
Indicates the bh-LogicalChannelIdentity for the IAB nodes.
bh-RLC-ChannelID
Indicates the bh-RLC channel in the link between IAB-MT of the IAB node and IAB-DU of the parent IAB node.
reestablishRLC
Indicates that RLC should be re-established.
rlc-Config
Determines the RLC mode (UM, AM) and provides corresponding parameters.

LCH-Setup This field is mandatory present upon creation of a new logical channel for a BH RLC channel. It is optionally present, Need M, otherwise.
BH-LCID-Extension This field is mandatory present when the IE bh-LogicalChannelIdentity value is FFS. Otherwise, this is IE not present.
– BH-LogicalChannelIdentity
The IE BH-LogicalChannelIdentity is used to configure an RLC entity, a corresponding logical channel in MAC for BH RLC channels between IAB-node and its parent node.
BH-LogicalChannelIdentity information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-BH-LOGICALCHANNELIDENTITY-START
BH-LogicalChannelIdentity-r16 ::= CHOICE {

bh-LogicalChannelIdentity-r16 LogicalChannelIdentity,
bh-LogicalChannelIdentityExt-r16 BH-LogicalChannelIdentity-Ext-r16
}
-- TAG-BH-LOGICALCHANNELIDENTITY-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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BH-LogicalChannelIdentity field descriptions

bh-LogicalChannelIdentity
ID used commonly for the MAC logical channel and for the BH RLC channel.
bh-LogicalChannelIdentityExt
ID used commonly for the MAC logical channel and for the BH RLC channel.
– BH-LogicalChannelIdentity-Ext
The IE BH-LogicalChannelIdentity-Ext is used to identify one backhaul logical channel (BH-RLC-ChannelConfig) and the corresponding RLC configuration (RLC-Config).
BH-LogicalChannelIdentity information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-BH-LOGICALCHANNELIDENTITY-Ext-START
BH-LogicalChannelIdentity-Ext-r16 ::= INTEGER (33.. maxLC-ID-Iab-r16)
-- TAG-BH-LOGICALCHANNELIDENTITY-Ext-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– BSR-Config
The IE BSR-Config is used to configure buffer status reporting.
BSR-Config information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-BSR-CONFIG-START
BSR-Config ::= SEQUENCE {

periodicBSR-Timer ENUMERATED { sf1, sf5, sf10, sf16, sf20, sf32, sf40, sf64,
sf80, sf128, sf160, sf320, sf640, sf1280, sf2560, infinity },
retxBSR-Timer ENUMERATED { sf10, sf20, sf40, sf80, sf160, sf320, sf640, sf1280, sf2560,
sf5120, sf10240, spare5, spare4, spare3, spare2, spare1},
logicalChannelSR-DelayTimer ENUMERATED { sf20, sf40, sf64, sf128, sf512, sf1024, sf2560, spare1} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...
}
-- TAG-BSR-CONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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BSR-Config field descriptions

logicalChannelSR-DelayTimer
Value in number of subframes. Value sf20 corresponds to 20 subframes, sf40 corresponds to 40 subframes, and so on.
periodicBSR-Timer
Value in number of subframes. Value sf1 corresponds to 1 subframe, value sf5 corresponds to 5 subframes and so on.
retxBSR-Timer
Value in number of subframes. Value sf10 corresponds to 10 subframes, value sf20 corresponds to 20 subframes and so on.
– BWP
The IE BWP is used to configure generic parameters of a bandwidth part as defined in TS 38.211 [16], clause 4.5, and TS 38.213 [13], clause 12.
For each serving cell the network configures at least an initial downlink bandwidth part and one (if the serving cell is configured with an uplink) or two (if using supplementary
uplink (SUL)) initial uplink bandwidth parts. Furthermore, the network may configure additional uplink and downlink bandwidth parts for a serving cell.
The uplink and downlink bandwidth part configurations are divided into common and dedicated parameters.
BWP information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-BWP-START
BWP ::= SEQUENCE {

locationAndBandwidth INTEGER (0..37949),
subcarrierSpacing SubcarrierSpacing,
cyclicPrefix ENUMERATED { extended } OPTIONAL -- Need R
}
-- TAG-BWP-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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BWP field descriptions

cyclicPrefix
Indicates whether to use the extended cyclic prefix for this bandwidth part. If not set, the UE uses the normal cyclic prefix. Normal CP is supported for all subcarrier spacings
and slot formats. Extended CP is supported only for 60 kHz subcarrier spacing. (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 4.2)
locationAndBandwidth
Frequency domain location and bandwidth of this bandwidth part. The value of the field shall be interpreted as resource indicator value (RIV) as defined TS 38.214 [19] with
size
assumptions as described in TS 38.213 [13], clause 12, i.e. setting N BWP =275. The first PRB is a PRB determined by subcarrierSpacing of this BWP and offsetToCarrier
(configured in SCS-SpecificCarrier contained within FrequencyInfoDL / FrequencyInfoUL / FrequencyInfoUL-SIB / FrequencyInfoDL-SIB within ServingCellConfigCommon /
ServingCellConfigCommonSIB) corresponding to this subcarrier spacing. In case of TDD, a BWP-pair (UL BWP and DL BWP with the same bwp-Id) must have the same
center frequency (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 12)
subcarrierSpacing
Subcarrier spacing to be used in this BWP for all channels and reference signals unless explicitly configured elsewhere. Corresponds to subcarrier spacing according to TS
38.211 [16], table 4.2-1. The value kHz15 corresponds to µ=0, value kHz30 corresponds to µ=1, and so on. Only the values 15 kHz, 30 kHz, or 60 kHz (FR1), and 60 kHz or
120 kHz (FR2) are applicable. For the initial DL BWP this field has the same value as the field subCarrierSpacingCommon in MIB of the same serving cell.
– BWP-Downlink
The IE BWP-Downlink is used to configure an additional downlink bandwidth part (not for the initial BWP).
BWP-Downlink information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-BWP-DOWNLINK-START
BWP-Downlink ::= SEQUENCE {

bwp-Id BWP-Id,
bwp-Common BWP-DownlinkCommon OPTIONAL, -- Cond SetupOtherBWP
bwp-Dedicated BWP-DownlinkDedicated OPTIONAL, -- Cond SetupOtherBWP
...
}
-- TAG-BWP-DOWNLINK-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
BWP-Downlink field descriptions

bwp-Id
An identifier for this bandwidth part. Other parts of the RRC configuration use the BWP-Id to associate themselves with a particular bandwidth part.
The network configures the BWPs with consecutive IDs from 1. The Network does not include the value 0, since value 0 is reserved for the initial BWP.

SetupOtherBWP The field is mandatory present upon configuration of a new DL BWP. The field is optionally present, Need M, otherwise.
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– BWP-DownlinkCommon
The IE BWP-DownlinkCommon is used to configure the common parameters of a downlink BWP. They are "cell specific" and the network ensures the necessary alignment with
corresponding parameters of other UEs. The common parameters of the initial bandwidth part of the PCell are also provided via system information. For all other serving cells,
the network provides the common parameters via dedicated signalling.
BWP-DownlinkCommon information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-BWP-DOWNLINKCOMMON-START
BWP-DownlinkCommon ::= SEQUENCE {

genericParameters BWP,
pdcch-ConfigCommon SetupRelease { PDCCH-ConfigCommon } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
pdsch-ConfigCommon SetupRelease { PDSCH-ConfigCommon } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...
}
-- TAG-BWP-DOWNLINKCOMMON-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
BWP-DownlinkCommon field descriptions

pdcch-ConfigCommon
Cell specific parameters for the PDCCH of this BWP.
pdsch-ConfigCommon
Cell specific parameters for the PDSCH of this BWP.
– BWP-DownlinkDedicated
The IE BWP-DownlinkDedicated is used to configure the dedicated (UE specific) parameters of a downlink BWP.
BWP-DownlinkDedicated information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-BWP-DOWNLINKDEDICATED-START
BWP-DownlinkDedicated ::= SEQUENCE {

pdcch-Config SetupRelease { PDCCH-Config } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
pdsch-Config SetupRelease { PDSCH-Config } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sps-Config SetupRelease { SPS-Config } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
radioLinkMonitoringConfig SetupRelease { RadioLinkMonitoringConfig } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...,
[[
sps-ConfigList-r16 SetupRelease { SPS-ConfigList-r16 } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
beamFailureRecoverySCellConfig-r16 SetupRelease {BeamFailureRecoverySCellConfig-r16} OPTIONAL -- Cond SCellOnly
]]
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-- TAG-BWP-DOWNLINKDEDICATED-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
BWP-DownlinkDedicated field descriptions

beamFailureRecoverySCellConfig
Configuration of candidate RS for beam failure recovery in SCells.
pdcch-Config
UE specific PDCCH configuration for one BWP.
pdsch-Config
UE specific PDSCH configuration for one BWP.
sps-Config
UE specific SPS (Semi-Persistent Scheduling) configuration for one BWP. Except for reconfiguration with sync, the NW does not reconfigure sps-Config when there is an
active configured downlink assignment (see TS 38.321 [3]). However, the NW may release the sps-Config at any time.
sps-ConfigList
UE specific multiple SPS (Semi-Persistent Scheduling) configurations for one BWP. Except for reconfiguration with sync, the NW does not reconfigure a SPS configuration
when it is active (see TS 38.321 [3]). However, the NW may release a SPS configuration at any time.
radioLinkMonitoringConfig
UE specific configuration of radio link monitoring for detecting cell- and beam radio link failure occasions. The maximum number of failure detection resources should be limited
up to 8 for both cell and beam radio link failure detection. For SCells, only periodic 1-port CSI-RS can be configured in IE RadioLinkMonitoringConfig.

ScellOnly The field is optionally present, Need M, in the BWP-DownlinkDedicated of an Scell. It is absent otherwise.
– BWP-Id
The IE BWP-Id is used to refer to Bandwidth Parts (BWP). The initial BWP is referred to by BWP-Id 0. The other BWPs are referred to by BWP-Id 1 to maxNrofBWPs.
BWP-Id information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-BWP-ID-START
BWP-Id ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofBWPs)
-- TAG-BWP-ID-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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– BWP-Uplink
The IE BWP-Uplink is used to configure an additional uplink bandwidth part (not for the initial BWP).
BWP-Uplink information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-BWP-UPLINK-START
BWP-Uplink ::= SEQUENCE {

bwp-Id BWP-Id,
bwp-Common BWP-UplinkCommon OPTIONAL, -- Cond SetupOtherBWP
bwp-Dedicated BWP-UplinkDedicated OPTIONAL, -- Cond SetupOtherBWP
...
}
-- TAG-BWP-UPLINK-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
BWP-Uplink field descriptions

bwp-Id
An identifier for this bandwidth part. Other parts of the RRC configuration use the BWP-Id to associate themselves with a particular bandwidth part.
The network configures the BWPs with consecutive IDs from 1. The Network does not include the value 0, since value 0 is reserved for the initial BWP.

SetupOtherBWP The field is mandatory present upon configuration of a new UL BWP. The field is optionally present, Need M, otherwise.
– BWP-UplinkCommon
The IE BWP-UplinkCommon is used to configure the common parameters of an uplink BWP. They are "cell specific" and the network ensures the necessary alignment with
corresponding parameters of other UEs. The common parameters of the initial bandwidth part of the PCell are also provided via system information. For all other serving cells,
the network provides the common parameters via dedicated signalling.
BWP-UplinkCommon information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-BWP-UPLINKCOMMON-START
BWP-UplinkCommon ::= SEQUENCE {

genericParameters BWP,
rach-ConfigCommon SetupRelease { RACH-ConfigCommon } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
pusch-ConfigCommon SetupRelease { PUSCH-ConfigCommon } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
pucch-ConfigCommon SetupRelease { PUCCH-ConfigCommon } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...,
[[
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rach-ConfigCommonIAB-r16 SetupRelease { RACH-ConfigCommonIAB-r16 } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
useInterlacePUCCH-PUSCH-r16 ENUMERATED {enabled} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
rach-ConfigCommonTwoStepRA-r16 SetupRelease { RACH-ConfigCommonTwoStepRA-r16 } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
msgA-PUSCH-Config-r16 SetupRelease { MsgA-PUSCH-Config-r16 } OPTIONAL -- Need M
]]
}
-- TAG-BWP-UPLINKCOMMON-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
BWP-UplinkCommon field descriptions

msgA-PUSCH-Config
Configuration of cell-specific MsgA PUSCH parameters which the UE uses for contention-based MsgA PUSCH transmission of this BWP.
pucch-ConfigCommon
Cell specific parameters for the PUCCH of this BWP.
pusch-ConfigCommon
Cell specific parameters for the PUSCH of this BWP.
rach-ConfigCommon
Configuration of cell specific random access parameters which the UE uses for contention based and contention free random access as well as for contention based beam
failure recovery in this BWP. The NW configures SSB-based RA (and hence RACH-ConfigCommon) only for UL BWPs if the linked DL BWPs (same bwp-Id as UL-BWP) are
the initial DL BWPs or DL BWPs containing the SSB associated to the initial DL BWP. The network configures rach-ConfigCommon, whenever it configures contention free
random access (for reconfiguration with sync or for beam failure recovery).
rach-ConfigCommonIAB
Configuration of cell specific random access parameters for the IAB-MT.
rach-ConfigCommonTwoStepRA
Configuration of cell specific random access parameters which the UE uses for contention based and contention free 2-step random access type procedure as well as for 2-
step RA type contention based beam failure recovery in this BWP. The NW configures SSB-based RA (and hence RACH-ConfigCommonTwoStepRA) only for UL BWPs if the
linked DL BWPs (same bwp-Id as UL-BWP) are the initial DL BWPs or DL BWPs containing the SSB associated to the initial BL BWP. The network configures rach-
ConfigCommonTwoStepRA whenever it configures CFRA with 2-step type (for reconfiguration with sync).
useInterlacePUCCH-PUSCH
If the field is present, the UE uses uplink frequency domain resource allocation Type 2 for cell-specific PUSCH, e.g., PUSCH scheduled by RAR UL grant (see 38.213 clause
8.3 and 38.214 clause 6.1.2.2) and uses interlaced PUCCH Format 0, 1, 2, and 3 for cell-specific PUCCH (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.2.1).
– BWP-UplinkDedicated
The IE BWP-UplinkDedicated is used to configure the dedicated (UE specific) parameters of an uplink BWP.
BWP-UplinkDedicated information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-BWP-UPLINKDEDICATED-START
BWP-UplinkDedicated ::= SEQUENCE {

pucch-Config SetupRelease { PUCCH-Config } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
pusch-Config SetupRelease { PUSCH-Config } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
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configuredGrantConfig SetupRelease { ConfiguredGrantConfig } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
srs-Config SetupRelease { SRS-Config } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
beamFailureRecoveryConfig SetupRelease { BeamFailureRecoveryConfig } OPTIONAL, -- Cond SpCellOnly
...,
[[
cp-ExtensionC2-r16 INTEGER (1..28) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
cp-ExtensionC3-r16 INTEGER (1..28) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
useInterlacePUCCH-PUSCH-r16 ENUMERATED {enabled} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
pucch-ConfigurationList-r16 SetupRelease { PUCCH-ConfigurationList-r16 } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
configuredGrantConfigList-r16 SetupRelease { ConfiguredGrantConfigList-r16 } OPTIONAL -- Need M
]]
-- TAG-BWP-UPLINKDEDICATED-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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BWP-UplinkDedicated field descriptions

beamFailureRecoveryConfig
Configuration of beam failure recovery. If supplementaryUplink is present, the field is present only in one of the uplink carriers, either UL or SUL.
configuredGrantConfig
A Configured-Grant of type1 or type2. It may be configured for UL or SUL but in case of type1 not for both at a time. Except for reconfiguration with sync, the NW does not
reconfigure configuredGrantConfig when there is an active configured uplink grant Type 2 (see TS 38.321 [3]). However, the NW may release the configuredGrantConfig at
any time.
configuredGrantConfigList
A list of multiple configured grant configurations for one BWP. Except for reconfiguration with sync, the NW does not reconfigure a Type 2 configured grant configuration when
it is active (see TS 38.321 [3]). However, the NW may release a configured grant configuration at any time.
cp-ExtensionC2, cp-ExtensionC3
Configures the cyclic prefix (CP) extension (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 5.3.1). For 15 and 30 kHz SCS, {1..28} are valid. For 60 kHz SCS, {2..28} are valid.
pucch-Config
PUCCH configuration for one BWP of the normal UL or SUL of a serving cell. If the UE is configured with SUL, the network configures PUCCH only on the BWPs of one of the
uplinks (normal UL or SUL). The network configures PUCCH-Config at least on non-initial BWP(s) for SpCell and PUCCH SCell. If supported by the UE, the network may
configure at most one additional SCell of a cell group with PUCCH-Config (i.e. PUCCH SCell).
In EN-DC, The NW configures at most one serving cell per frequency range with PUCCH. And in EN-DC, if two PUCCH groups are configured, the serving cells of the NR
PUCCH group in FR2 use the same numerology.
The NW may configure PUCCH for a BWP when setting up the BWP. The network may also add/remove the pucch-Config in an RRCReconfiguration with
reconfigurationWithSync (for SpCell or PUCCH SCell) or with SCell release and add (for PUCCH SCell) to move the PUCCH between the UL and SUL carrier of one serving
cell. In other cases, only modifications of a previously configured pucch-Config are allowed.
If one (S)UL BWP of a serving cell is configured with PUCCH, all other (S)UL BWPs must be configured with PUCCH, too.
pucch-ConfigurationList
PUCCH configurations for two simultaneously constructed HARQ-ACK codebooks (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.1).
Editor's note: From RAN1 Rapporteur Note: We don't have agreement on whether to do separate configuration for schedulingRequestResourceToAddModList and multi-CSI-
PUCCH-ResourceList yet. However, we agreed to do separate configuration for all the remaining RRC parameter. From RRC parameter implementation perspective, it seems
easier to introduce separate PUCCH-Confi for different HARQ-ACK codebooks. If there is no need to do separate configuration for schedulingRequestResourceToAddModList
and multi-CSI-PUCCH-ResourceList, the corrsponding configuration can not include these two optional parameters and then in RAN1 spec can indicate that SR PUCCH
resource and multi-CSI PUCCH resource can just follow the configuration in one of the PUCCH configurations.
Editor's note: It is not clear about how to use the pucch-ConfigurationList for PUCCH resources for SR and CSI in RAN2 understandings, for example, whether to use a
PUCCH Config ID to indicate the corresponding pucch-Config in the pucch-ConfigurationList for a PUCCH resource. More RAN1 inputs are needed.
pusch-Config
PUSCH configuration for one BWP of the normal UL or SUL of a serving cell. If the UE is configured with SUL and if it has a PUSCH-Config for both UL and SUL, an UL/SUL
indicator field in DCI indicates which of the two to use. See TS 38.212 [17], clause 7.3.1.
srs-Config
Uplink sounding reference signal configuration.
useInterlacePUCCH-PUSCH
If the field is present, the UE uses uplink frequency domain resource allocation Type 2 for PUSCH (see 38.213 clause 8.3 and 38.214 clause 6.1.2.2) and uses interlaced
PUCCH Format 0, 1, 2, and 3 for PUCCH (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.2.1).

SpCellOnly The field is optionally present, Need M, in the BWP-UplinkDedicated of an SpCell. It is absent otherwise.
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– CellAccessRelatedInfo
The IE CellAccessRelatedInfo indicates cell access related information for this cell.
CellAccessRelatedInfo information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CELLACCESSRELATEDINFO-START
CellAccessRelatedInfo ::= SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList PLMN-IdentityInfoList,
cellReservedForOtherUse ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...,
[[
cellReservedForFutureUse-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
npn-IdentityInfoList-r16 NPN-IdentityInfoList-r16 OPTIONAL -- Need R
]]
}
-- TAG-CELLACCESSRELATEDINFO-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
CellAccessRelatedInfo field descriptions

cellReservedForFutureUse
Indicates whether the cell is reserved, as defined in 38.304 [20] for future use. The field is applicable to all PLMNs and NPNs.
cellReservedForOtherUse
Indicates whether the cell is reserved, as defined in 38.304 [20]. The field is applicable to all PLMNs.
npn-IdentityInfoList
The npn-IdentityInfoList is used to configure a set of NPN-IdentityInfo elements. Each of those elements contains a list of one or more NPN Identities and additional information
associated with those NPNs. The total number of PLMNs (identified by a PLMN identity in plmn -IdentityList), PNI-NPNs (identified by a PLMN identity and a CAG-ID), and
SNPNs (identified by a PLMN identity and a NID) together in the PLMN-IdentityInfoList and NPN-IdentityInfoList does not exceed 12, except for the NPN-only cells. In case of
NPN-only cells the PLMN-IdentityList contains a single element that does not count to the limit of 12. The NPN index is defined as B+FFS, where B is the index used for the
last PLMN in the PLMNIdentittyInfoList. In NPN-only cells B is considered 0.
plmn-IdentityList
The plmn-IdentityList is used to configure a set of PLMN-IdentityInfoList elements. Each of those elements contains a list of one or more PLMN Identities and additional
information associated with those PLMNs. A PLMN-identity can be included only once, and in only one entry of the PLMN-IdentityInfoList. The PLMN index is defined as
b1+b2+…+b(n-1)+i for the PLMN included at the n-th entry of PLMN-IdentityInfoList and the i-th entry of its corresponding PLMN-IdentityInfo, where b(j) is the number of
PLMN-Identity entries in each PLMN-IdentityInfo, respectively.
Editor's Note: A definition of network indexing for NPNs is FFS.
– CellAccessRelatedInfo-EUTRA-5GC
The IE CellAccessRelatedInfo-EUTRA-5GC indicates cell access related information for an LTE cell connected to 5GC.
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CellAccessRelatedInfo-EUTRA-5GC information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CELLACCESSRELATEDINFOEUTRA-5GC-START
CellAccessRelatedInfo-EUTRA-5GC ::= SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList-eutra-5gc PLMN-IdentityList-EUTRA-5GC,
trackingAreaCode-eutra-5gc TrackingAreaCode,
ranac-5gc RAN-AreaCode OPTIONAL,
cellIdentity-eutra-5gc CellIdentity-EUTRA-5GC
}
PLMN-IdentityList-EUTRA-5GC::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxPLMN)) OF PLMN-Identity-EUTRA-5GC
PLMN-Identity-EUTRA-5GC ::= CHOICE {

plmn-Identity-EUTRA-5GC PLMN-Identity,
plmn-index INTEGER (1..maxPLMN)
}
CellIdentity-EUTRA-5GC ::= CHOICE {

cellIdentity-EUTRA BIT STRING (SIZE (28)),
cellId-index INTEGER (1..maxPLMN)
}
-- TAG-CELLACCESSRELATEDINFOEUTRA-5GC-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– CellAccessRelatedInfo-EUTRA-EPC
The IE CellAccessRelatedInfo-EUTRA-EPC indicates cell access related information for an LTE cell connected to EPC.
CellAccessRelatedInfo-EUTRA-EPC information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CELLACCESSRELATEDINFOEUTRA-EPC-START
CellAccessRelatedInfo-EUTRA-EPC ::= SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList-eutra-epc PLMN-IdentityList-EUTRA-EPC,
trackingAreaCode-eutra-epc BIT STRING (SIZE (16)),
cellIdentity-eutra-epc BIT STRING (SIZE (28))
}
PLMN-IdentityList-EUTRA-EPC::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxPLMN)) OF PLMN-Identity
-- TAG-CELLACCESSRELATEDINFOEUTRA-EPC-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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– CellGroupConfig
The CellGroupConfig IE is used to configure a master cell group (MCG) or secondary cell group (SCG). A cell group comprises of one MAC entity, a set of logical channels
with associated RLC entities and of a primary cell (SpCell) and one or more secondary cells (SCells).
CellGroupConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CELLGROUPCONFIG-START
-- Configuration of one Cell-Group:

CellGroupConfig ::= SEQUENCE {
cellGroupId CellGroupId,
rlc-BearerToAddModList SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxLC-ID)) OF RLC-BearerConfig OPTIONAL, -- Need N

rlc-BearerToReleaseList SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxLC-ID)) OF LogicalChannelIdentity OPTIONAL, -- Need N
mac-CellGroupConfig MAC-CellGroupConfig OPTIONAL, -- Need M
physicalCellGroupConfig PhysicalCellGroupConfig OPTIONAL, -- Need M
spCellConfig SpCellConfig OPTIONAL, -- Need M

sCellToAddModList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSCells)) OF SCellConfig OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sCellToReleaseList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSCells)) OF SCellIndex OPTIONAL, -- Need N
...,
[[
reportUplinkTxDirectCurrent ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL -- Cond BWP-Reconfig
]],
[[
bap-Address-r16 BIT STRING (SIZE (10)) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
bh-RLC-ChannelToAddModList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxLC-ID-Iab-r16)) OF BH-RLC-ChannelConfig-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
bh-RLC-ChannelToReleaseList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxLC-ID-Iab-r16)) OF BH-LogicalChannelIdentity-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
dormancySCellGroups DormancySCellGroups OPTIONAL, -- Need N
simultaneousTCI-UpdateList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofServingCellsTCI-r16)) OF ServCellIndex OPTIONAL, -- Need R
simultaneousTCI-UpdateListSecond-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofServingCellsTCI-r16)) OF ServCellIndex OPTIONAL, -- Need R
simultaneousSpatial-UpdatedList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofServingCellsTCI-r16)) OF ServCellIndex OPTIONAL, -- Need R
simultaneousSpatial-UpdatedListSecond-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofServingCellsTCI-r16)) OF ServCellIndex OPTIONAL -- Need R
]]
}
DormancySCellGroups::= SEQUENCE {
withinActiveTimeToAddModList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofDormancyGroups)) OF DormancyGroup-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
withinActiveTimeToReleaseList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofDormancyGroups)) OF DormancyGroupID-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
outsideActiveTimeToAddModList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofDormancyGroups)) OF DormancyGroup-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Cond DormancyWUS
outsideActiveTimeToReleaseList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofDormancyGroups)) OF DormancyGroupID-r16 OPTIONAL -- Need N
}
-- Serving cell specific MAC and PHY parameters for a SpCell:

SpCellConfig ::= SEQUENCE {
servCellIndex ServCellIndex OPTIONAL, -- Cond SCG
reconfigurationWithSync ReconfigurationWithSync OPTIONAL, -- Cond ReconfWithSync
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rlf-TimersAndConstants SetupRelease { RLF-TimersAndConstants } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
rlmInSyncOutOfSyncThreshold ENUMERATED {n1} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
spCellConfigDedicated ServingCellConfig OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...
}
ReconfigurationWithSync ::= SEQUENCE {

spCellConfigCommon ServingCellConfigCommon OPTIONAL, -- Need M
newUE-Identity RNTI-Value,
t304 ENUMERATED {ms50, ms100, ms150, ms200, ms500, ms1000, ms2000, ms10000},
rach-ConfigDedicated CHOICE {
uplink RACH-ConfigDedicated,
supplementaryUplink RACH-ConfigDedicated
...,
[[
smtc SSB-MTC OPTIONAL -- Need S
]]
}
SCellConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

sCellIndex SCellIndex,
sCellConfigCommon ServingCellConfigCommon OPTIONAL, -- Cond SCellAdd
sCellConfigDedicated ServingCellConfig OPTIONAL, -- Cond SCellAddMod
...,
[[
smtc SSB-MTC OPTIONAL -- Need S
]],
[[
sCellState-r16 ENUMERATED {activated} OPTIONAL -- Need SCellAddSync
]]}
DormancyGroup-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

dormancyGroupID-r16 DormancyGroupID-r16,
dormancySCellList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSCells)) OF SCellIndex
}
DormancyGroupID-r16 ::= INTEGER (0..4)
-- TAG-CELLGROUPCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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CellGroupConfig field descriptions

bap-Address
BAP address of node that is hosting this cell group.
bh-RLC-ChannelToAddModList
Configuration of the MAC Logical Channel, the corresponding backhaul RLC enitities to be added and modified.
bh-RLC-ChannelToReleaseList
List of MAC Logical Channel, the corresponding backhaul RLC enitities to be released.
mac-CellGroupConfig
MAC parameters applicable for the entire cell group.
rlc-BearerToAddModList
Configuration of the MAC Logical Channel, the corresponding RLC entities and association with radio bearers.
reportUplinkTxDirectCurrent
Enables reporting of uplink and supplementary uplink Direct Current location information upon BWP configuration and reconfiguration. This field is only present when the BWP
configuration is modified or any serving cell is added or removed. This field is absent in the IE CellGroupConfig when provided as part of RRCSetup message. If UE is
configured with SUL carrier, UE reports both UL and SUL Direct Current locations.
rlmInSyncOutOfSyncThreshold
BLER threshold pair index for IS/OOS indication generation, see TS 38.133 [14], table 8.1.1-1. n1 corresponds to the value 1. When the field is absent, the UE applies the
value 0. Whenever this is reconfigured, UE resets N310 and N311, and stops T310, if running. Network does not include this field.
sCellState
Indicates whether the SCell shall be considered to be in activated state upon SCell configuration.
sCellToAddModList
List of secondary serving cells (SCells) to be added or modified.
sCellToReleaseList
List of secondary serving cells (SCells) to be released.
simultaneousTCI-UpdateList, simultaneousTCI-UpdateListSecond
List of serving cells which can be updated simultaneously for TCI relation with a MAC CE. The simultaneousTCI-UpdateList and simultaneousTCI-UpdateListSecond shall not
contain same serving cells.
simultaneousSpatial-UpdatedList, simultaneousSpatial-UpdatedListSecond
List of serving cells which can be updated simultaneously for spatial relation with a MAC CE. The simultaneousSpatial-UpdatedList and simultaneousSpatial-UpdatedList shall
not contain same serving cells.
spCellConfig
Parameters for the SpCell of this cell group (PCell of MCG or PSCell of SCG).
DormancyGroup field descriptions

dormancySCellList
List of SCells within the same SCell dormancy group.
dormancyGroupID
The field indicates an SCell group corresponding to the explicit information field in DCI, i.e., bitmap with 1 bit per DormancyGroup for indicating dormancy/non-dormancy of
SCells, as specified in TS 38.213.
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DormancySCellGroups field descriptions

outsideActiveTimeToAddModList
List of Dormancy outside active time SCell groups to be added or modified. The use of the Dormancy outside active time SCell groups is specified in TS 38.213 [13].
withinActiveTimeToAddModList
List of Dormancy within active time SCell groups SCell groups to be added or modified. The use of the Dormancy within active time SCell groups is specified in TS 38.213 [13].
ReconfigurationWithSync field descriptions

rach-ConfigDedicated
Random access configuration to be used for the reconfiguration with sync (e.g. handover). The UE performs the RA according to these parameters in the firstActiveUplinkBWP
(see UplinkConfig).
smtc
The SSB periodicity/offset/duration configuration of target cell for NR PSCell change and NR PCell change. The network sets the periodicityAndOffset to indicate the same
periodicity as ssb-periodicityServingCell in spCellConfigCommon. For case of NR PCell change, the smtc is based on the timing reference of source PCell. For case of NR
PSCell change, it is based on the timing reference of source PSCell. If the field is absent, the UE uses the SMTC in the measObjectNR having the same SSB frequency and
subcarrier spacing, as configured before the reception of the RRC message.
SCellConfig field descriptions

smtc
The SSB periodicity/offset/duration configuration of target cell for NR SCell addition. The network sets the periodicityAndOffset to indicate the same periodicity as ssb-
periodicityServingCell in sCellConfigCommon. The smtc is based on the timing of the SpCell of associated cell group. In case of inter-RAT handover to NR, the timing
reference is the NR PCell. In case of intra-NR PCell change (standalone NR) or NR PSCell change (EN-DC), the timing reference is the target SpCell. If the field is absent, the
UE uses the SMTC in the measObjectNR having the same SSB frequency and subcarrier spacing, as configured before the reception of the RRC message.
SpCellConfig field descriptions

reconfigurationWithSync
Parameters for the synchronous reconfiguration to the target SpCell.
rlf-TimersAndConstants
Timers and constants for detecting and triggering cell-level radio link failure. For the SCG, rlf-TimersAndConstants can only be set to setup and is always included at SCG
addition.
servCellIndex
Serving cell ID of a PSCell. The PCell of the Master Cell Group uses ID = 0.
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BWP-Reconfig The field is optionally present, Need N, if the BWPs are reconfigured or if serving cells are added or removed. Otherwise it is
absent.
DormancyWUS The field is optionally present, Need N, if WUS is configured; otherwise it is absent.
ReconfWithSync The field is mandatory present in case of SpCell change, PSCell addition, SCG resume with NR-DC or (NG)EN-DC, update
of required SI for PSCell, and AS security key change; otherwise it is optionally present, need M. The field is absent in the
masterCellGroup in RRCResume and RRCSetup messages.
SCellAdd The field is mandatory present upon SCell addition; otherwise it is absent, Need M.
SCellAddMod The field is mandatory present upon SCell addition; otherwise it is optionally present, need M.
SCellAddSync The field is optional present in case of SCell addition, reconfiguration with sync, and resuming an RRC connection. It is
absent otherwise.
SCG The field is mandatory present in an SpCellConfig for the PSCell. It is absent otherwise.
– CellGroupId
The IE CellGroupId is used to identify a cell group. Value 0 identifies the master cell group. Other values identify secondary cell groups. In this version of the specification only
values 0 and 1 are supported.
CellGroupId information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CELLGROUPID-START
CellGroupId ::= INTEGER (0.. maxSecondaryCellGroups)
-- TAG-CELLGROUPID-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– CellIdentity
The IE CellIdentity is used to unambiguously identify a cell within a PLMN.
CellIdentity information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CELLIDENTITY-START
CellIdentity ::= BIT STRING (SIZE (36))
-- TAG-CELLIDENTITY-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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– CellReselectionPriority
The IE CellReselectionPriority concerns the absolute priority of the concerned carrier frequency, as used by the cell reselection procedure. Corresponds to parameter "priority" in
TS 38.304 [20]. Value 0 means lowest priority. The UE behaviour for the case the field is absent, if applicable, is specified in TS 38.304 [20].
CellReselectionPriority information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CELLRESELECTIONPRIORITY-START
CellReselectionPriority ::= INTEGER (0..7)
-- TAG-CELLRESELECTIONPRIORITY-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– CellReselectionSubPriority
The IE CellReselectionSubPriority indicates a fractional value to be added to the value of cellReselectionPriority to obtain the absolute priority of the concerned carrier frequency
for E-UTRA and NR. Value oDot2 corresponds to 0.2, value oDot4 corresponds to 0.4 and so on.
CellReselectionSubPriority information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CELLRESELECTIONSUBPRIORITY-START
CellReselectionSubPriority ::= ENUMERATED {oDot2, oDot4, oDot6, oDot8}
-- TAG-CELLRESELECTIONSUBPRIORITY-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– CGI-InfoEUTRA
The IE CGI-InfoEUTRA indicates EUTRA cell access related information, which is reported by the UE as part of E-UTRA report CGI procedure.
CGI-InfoEUTRA information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CGI-INFOEUTRA-START
CGI-InfoEUTRA ::= SEQUENCE {

cgi-info-EPC SEQUENCE {
cgi-info-EPC-legacy CellAccessRelatedInfo-EUTRA-EPC,
cgi-info-EPC-list SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxPLMN)) OF CellAccessRelatedInfo-EUTRA-EPC OPTIONAL
} OPTIONAL,
cgi-info-5GC SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxPLMN)) OF CellAccessRelatedInfo-EUTRA-5GC OPTIONAL,
freqBandIndicator FreqBandIndicatorEUTRA,
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multiBandInfoList MultiBandInfoListEUTRA OPTIONAL,
freqBandIndicatorPriority ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL
}
-- TAG-CGI-INFOEUTRA-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– CGI-InfoEUTRALogging
The IE CGI-InfoEUTRALogging indicates EUTRA cell related information, which is reported by the UE as part of RLF reporting procedure.
CGI-InfoEUTRALogging information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CGI-INFOEUTRALOGGING-START
CGI-InfoEUTRALogging ::= SEQUENCE {

plmn-Identity-eutra-5gc PLMN-Identity OPTIONAL,
trackingAreaCode-eutra-5gc TrackingAreaCode OPTIONAL,
cellIdentity-eutra-5gc BIT STRING (SIZE (28)) OPTIONAL,
plmn-Identity-eutra-epc PLMN-Identity OPTIONAL,
trackingAreaCode-eutra-epc BIT STRING (SIZE (16)) OPTIONAL,
cellIdentity-eutra-epc BIT STRING (SIZE (28)) OPTIONAL
}
-- TAG-CGI-INFOEUTRALOGGING-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
CGI-InfoEUTRALogging field descriptions

cellIdentity-eutra-epc, cellIdentity-eutra-5GC
Unambiguously identify a cell within a PLMN and it belongs the first PLMN-IdentityInfo IE of PLMN-IdentityInfoList in SIB1.
plmn-Identity-eutra-epc, plmn-Identity-eutra-5GC
Identifies the PLMN of the cell as given by the first PLMN entry in the plmn-IdentityList in SystemInformationBlockType1.
trackingAreaCode-eutra-epc, trackingAreaCode-eutra-5gc
Identifies the TAC as given by the first PLMN entry in the plmn-IdentityList in SystemInformationBlockType1.
– CGI-InfoNR
The IE CGI-InfoNR indicates cell access related information, which is reported by the UE as part of report CGI procedure.
CGI-InfoNR information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CGI-INFO-NR-START
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CGI-InfoNR ::= SEQUENCE {
plmn-IdentityInfoList PLMN-IdentityInfoList OPTIONAL,
frequencyBandList MultiFrequencyBandListNR OPTIONAL,
noSIB1 SEQUENCE {
ssb-SubcarrierOffset INTEGER (0..15),
pdcch-ConfigSIB1 PDCCH-ConfigSIB1
} OPTIONAL,
...,
[[
npn-IdentityInfoList-r16 NPN-IdentityInfoList-r16 OPTIONAL
]]
}
-- TAG-CGI-INFO-NR-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
CGI-InfoNR field descriptions

noSIB1
Contains ssb-SubcarrierOffset and pdcch-ConfigSIB1 fields acquired by the UE from MIB of the cell for which report CGI procedure was requested by the network in case SIB1
was not broadcast by the cell.
– CGI-Info-Logging
The IE CGI-Info-Logging indicates the NR Cell Global Identifier (NCGI) for logging purposes (e.g. RLF report), the globally unique identity of a cell in NR.
CGI-Info-Logging information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CGI-INFO-LOGGING-START
CGI-Info-Logging-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

plmn-Identity PLMN-Identity,
cellIdentity CellIdentity
}
-- TAG-CGI-INFO-LOGGING-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
CGI-Info-Logging field descriptions

cellIdentity
plmn-Identity
Identifies the PLMN of the cell for the reported cellIdentity: the first PLMN-Identity in plmn-IdentityList in SIB1.
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– CGI-Info-LoggingDetailed
The IE CGI-Info-LoggingDetailed indicates the NR Cell Global Identifier (NCGI) for logging purposes (e.g. RLF report), the globally unique identity of a cell in NR.
CGI-Info-LoggingDetailed information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CGI-INFO-LOGGINGDETAILED-START
CGI-Info-LoggingDetailed-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

plmn-Identity-r16 PLMN-Identity,
cellIdentity-r16 CellIdentity,
trackingAreaCode-r16 TrackingAreaCode
}
-- TAG-CGI-INFO-LOGGINGDETAILED-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
CGI-Info-LoggingDetailed field descriptions

cellIdentity
plmn-Identity
Identifies the PLMN of the cell for the reported cellIdentity: the first PLMN-Identity in plmn-IdentityList in SIB1.
trackingAreaCode
Indicates Tracking Area Code to which the cell indicated by cellIdentity field belongs.
– CLI-RSSI-Range
The IE CLI-RSSI-Range specifies the value range used in CLI-RSSI measurements and thresholds. The integer value for CLI-RSSI measurements is according to Table [FFS] in
TS 38.133 [14].
CLI-RSSI-Range information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CLI-RSSI-RANGE-START
CLI-RSSI-Range-r16 ::= INTEGER(0..76)
-- TAG-CLI-RSSI-RANGE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– CodebookConfig
The IE CodebookConfig is used to configure codebooks of Type-I and Type-II (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.2.2)
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CodebookConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CODEBOOKCONFIG-START
CodebookConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

codebookType CHOICE {
type1 SEQUENCE {
subType CHOICE {
typeI-SinglePanel SEQUENCE {
nrOfAntennaPorts CHOICE {
two SEQUENCE {
twoTX-CodebookSubsetRestriction BIT STRING (SIZE (6))
},
moreThanTwo SEQUENCE {
n1-n2 CHOICE {
two-one-TypeI-SinglePanel-Restriction BIT STRING (SIZE (8)),
two-two-TypeI-SinglePanel-Restriction BIT STRING (SIZE (64)),
four-one-TypeI-SinglePanel-Restriction BIT STRING (SIZE (16)),
three-two-TypeI-SinglePanel-Restriction BIT STRING (SIZE (96)),
six-one-TypeI-SinglePanel-Restriction BIT STRING (SIZE (24)),
four-two-TypeI-SinglePanel-Restriction BIT STRING (SIZE (128)),
eight-one-TypeI-SinglePanel-Restriction BIT STRING (SIZE (32)),
four-three-TypeI-SinglePanel-Restriction BIT STRING (SIZE (192)),
six-two-TypeI-SinglePanel-Restriction BIT STRING (SIZE (192)),
twelve-one-TypeI-SinglePanel-Restriction BIT STRING (SIZE (48)),
four-four-TypeI-SinglePanel-Restriction BIT STRING (SIZE (256)),
eight-two-TypeI-SinglePanel-Restriction BIT STRING (SIZE (256)),
sixteen-one-TypeI-SinglePanel-Restriction BIT STRING (SIZE (64))
},
typeI-SinglePanel-codebookSubsetRestriction-i2 BIT STRING (SIZE (16)) OPTIONAL -- Need R
}
},
typeI-SinglePanel-ri-Restriction BIT STRING (SIZE (8))
},
typeI-MultiPanel SEQUENCE {
ng-n1-n2 CHOICE {
two-two-one-TypeI-MultiPanel-Restriction BIT STRING (SIZE (8)),
two-four-one-TypeI-MultiPanel-Restriction BIT STRING (SIZE (16)),
four-two-one-TypeI-MultiPanel-Restriction BIT STRING (SIZE (8)),
two-two-two-TypeI-MultiPanel-Restriction BIT STRING (SIZE (64)),
two-eight-one-TypeI-MultiPanel-Restriction BIT STRING (SIZE (32)),
four-four-one-TypeI-MultiPanel-Restriction BIT STRING (SIZE (16)),
two-four-two-TypeI-MultiPanel-Restriction BIT STRING (SIZE (128)),
four-two-two-TypeI-MultiPanel-Restriction BIT STRING (SIZE (64))
},
ri-Restriction BIT STRING (SIZE (4))
}
},
codebookMode INTEGER (1..2)
},
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type2 SEQUENCE {
subType CHOICE {
typeII SEQUENCE {
n1-n2-codebookSubsetRestriction CHOICE {
two-one BIT STRING (SIZE (16)),
two-two BIT STRING (SIZE (43)),
four-one BIT STRING (SIZE (32)),
three-two BIT STRING (SIZE (59)),
six-one BIT STRING (SIZE (48)),
four-two BIT STRING (SIZE (75)),
eight-one BIT STRING (SIZE (64)),
four-three BIT STRING (SIZE (107)),
six-two BIT STRING (SIZE (107)),
twelve-one BIT STRING (SIZE (96)),
four-four BIT STRING (SIZE (139)),
eight-two BIT STRING (SIZE (139)),
sixteen-one BIT STRING (SIZE (128))
},
typeII-RI-Restriction BIT STRING (SIZE (2))
},
typeII-PortSelection SEQUENCE {
portSelectionSamplingSize ENUMERATED {n1, n2, n3, n4} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
typeII-PortSelectionRI-Restriction BIT STRING (SIZE (2))
}
},
phaseAlphabetSize ENUMERATED {n4, n8},
subbandAmplitude BOOLEAN,
numberOfBeams ENUMERATED {two, three, four}
}
}
}
CodebookConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

codebookType CHOICE {
type2 SEQUENCE {
subType CHOICE {
typeII-r16 SEQUENCE {
n1-n2-codebookSubsetRestriction-r16 CHOICE {
two-one BIT STRING (SIZE (16)),
two-two BIT STRING (SIZE (43)),
four-one BIT STRING (SIZE (32)),
three-two BIT STRING (SIZE (59)),
six-one BIT STRING (SIZE (48)),
four-two BIT STRING (SIZE (75)),
eight-one BIT STRING (SIZE (64)),
four-three BIT STRING (SIZE (107)),
six-two BIT STRING (SIZE (107)),
twelve-one BIT STRING (SIZE (96)),
four-four BIT STRING (SIZE (139)),
eight-two BIT STRING (SIZE (139)),
sixteen-one BIT STRING (SIZE (128))
},
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typeII-RI-Restriction-r16 BIT STRING (SIZE(4))
},
typeII-PortSelection-r16 SEQUENCE {
portSelectionSamplingSize-r16 ENUMERATED {n1, n2, n3, n4},
typeII-PortSelectionRI-Restriction-r16 BIT STRING (SIZE (4))
}
},
numberOfPMI-SubbandsPerCQI-Subband-r16 INTEGER (1..2),
paramCombination-r16 INTEGER (1..8)
}
}
}
-- TAG-CODEBOOKCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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CodebookConfig field descriptions

codebookMode
CodebookMode as specified in TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.2.2.2.
codebookType
CodebookType including possibly sub-types and the corresponding parameters for each (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.2.2).
n1-n2-codebookSubsetRestriction
Number of antenna ports in first (n1) and second (n2) dimension and codebook subset restriction (see TS 38.214 [19] clause 5.2.2.2.3).
Number of bits for codebook subset restriction is CEIL(log2(nchoosek(O1*O2,4)))+8*n1*n2 where nchoosek(a,b) = a!/(b!(a-b)!).
n1-n2
Number of antenna ports in first (n1) and second (n2) dimension and codebook subset restriction (see TS 38.214 [19] clause 5.2.2.2.1).
ng-n1-n2
Codebook subset restriction for Type I Multi-panel codebook (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.2.2.2).
numberOfBeams
Number of beams, L, used for linear combination.
numberOfPMI-SubbandsPerCQI-Subband
Field indicates how PMI subbands are defined per CQI subband according to TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.2.2.5,
paramCombination
Field describes supported parameter combination (𝐿, 𝑝𝑣 , 𝛽)as specified in TS 38.214.
phaseAlphabetSize
The size of the PSK alphabet, QPSK or 8-PSK.
portSelectionSamplingSize
The size of the port selection codebook (parameter d), see TS 38.214 [19] clause 5.2.2.2.6.
ri-Restriction
Restriction for RI for TypeI-MultiPanel-RI-Restriction (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.2.2.2).
subbandAmplitude
If subband amplitude reporting is activated (true).
twoTX-CodebookSubsetRestriction
Codebook subset restriction for 2TX codebook (see TS 38.214 [19] clause 5.2.2.2.1).
typeI-SinglePanel-codebookSubsetRestriction-i2
i2 codebook subset restriction for Type I Single-panel codebook used when reportQuantity is CRI/Ri/i1/CQI (see TS 38.214 [19] clause 5.2.2.2.1).
typeI-SinglePanel-ri-Restriction
Restriction for RI for TypeI-SinglePanel-RI-Restriction (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.2.2.1).
typeII-PortSelectionRI-Restriction
Restriction for RI for TypeII-PortSelection-RI-Restriction (see TS 38.214 [19], clauses 5.2.2.2.4 and 5.2.2.2.6).
typeII-RI-Restriction
Restriction for RI for TypeII-RI-Restriction (see TS 38.214 [19], clauses 5.2.2.2.3 and 5.2.2.2.5).
– CommonLocationInfo
The IE CommonLocationInfo is used to transfer detailed location information available at the UE to correlate measurements and UE position information.
CommonLocationInfo information element

-- ASN1START
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-- TAG-COMMONLOCATIONINFO-START
CommonLocationInfo-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

gnss-TOD-msec-r16 OCTET STRING OPTIONAL,
locationTimestamp-r16 OCTET STRING OPTIONAL,
locationCoordinate-r16 OCTET STRING OPTIONAL,
locationError-r16 OCTET STRING OPTIONAL,
locationSource-r16 OCTET STRING OPTIONAL,
velocityEstimate-r16 OCTET STRING OPTIONAL
}
-- TAG-COMMONLOCATIONINFO-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
CommonLocationInfo field descriptions

LocationTimeStamp
Parameter type DisplacementTimeStamp defined in TS 37.355 [49]. The first/leftmost bit of the first octet contains the most significant bit.
locationCoordinate
Parameter type LocationCoordinate defined in TS 37.355 [49]. The first/leftmost bit of the first octet contains the most significant bit.
locationError
Parameter LocationError defined in TS 37.355 [49]. The first/leftmost bit of the first octet contains the most significant bit.
locationSource
Parameter LocationSource defined in TS 37.355 [49]. The first/leftmost bit of the first octet contains the most significant bit.
velocityEstimate
Parameter type Velocity defined in TS 37.355 [49]. The first/leftmost bit of the first octet contains the most significant bit.
– CondConfigId
The IE CondConfigId is used to identify a CHO or CPC configuration.
CondConfigId information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CONDCONFIGID-START
CondConfigId-r16 ::= INTEGER (1.. maxNrofCondCells-r16)
-- TAG-CONDCONFIGID-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– CondConfigToAddModList
The IE CHO-ConfigToAddModList concerns a list of conditional configurations to add or modify, with for each entry the cho-ConfigId and the associated condExecutionCond
and condRRCReconfig.
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CondConfigToAddModList information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CONDCONFIGTOADDMODLIST-START
CondConfigToAddModList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxNrofCondCells-r16)) OF CondConfigToAddMod-r16
CondConfigToAddMod-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

condConfigId-r16 CondConfigId-r16,
condExecutionCond-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..2)) OF MeasId OPTIONAL, -- Need S
condRRCReconfig-r16 OCTET STRING (CONTAINING RRCReconfiguration) OPTIONAL, -- Need S
...
}
-- TAG-CONDCONFIGTOADDMODLIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
CondConfigToAddMod field descriptions

condExecutionCond
The execution condition that needs to be fulfilled in order to trigger the execution of a conditional configuration. The field is mandatory present when a condConfigId is being
added. Otherwise, when the condRRCReconfig associated to a condConfigId is being modified it is optionally present and the UE uses the stored value if the field is absent.
condRRCReconfig
The RRCReconfiguration message to be applied when the condition(s) are fulfilled. The field is mandatory present when a condConfigId is being added. Otherwise, when the
condExecutionCond associated to a condConfigId is being modified it is optionally present and the UE uses the stored value if the field is absent.
– ConditionalReconfiguration
The IE ConditionalReconfiguration is used to add, modify and release the configuration of conditional configuration.
ConditionalReconfiguration information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CONDITIONALRECONFIGURATION-START
ConditionalReconfiguration-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

attemptCondReconfig-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need N
condConfigToRemoveList-r16 CondConfigToRemoveList-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
condConfigToAddModList-r16 CondConfigToAddModList-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
...
}
CondConfigToRemoveList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxNrofCondCells-r16)) OF CondConfigId-r16
-- TAG-CONDITIONALRECONFIGURATION-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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ConditionalReconfiguration field descriptions

condConfigToAddModList
List of the configuration of candidate SpCells to be added or modified for CHO or CPC.
condConfigToRemoveList
List of the configuration of candidate SpCells to be removed. When the network removes the stored conditional configuration for a candidate cell, the network releases the
measIDs associated to the condExecutionCond if it is not used by the condExecutionCond of other candidate cells.
– ConfiguredGrantConfig
The IE ConfiguredGrantConfig is used to configure uplink transmission without dynamic grant according to two possible schemes. The actual uplink grant may either be
configured via RRC (type1) or provided via the PDCCH (addressed to CS-RNTI) (type2). Multiple Configured Grant configurations may be configured in one BWP of a serving
cell.
ConfiguredGrantConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CONFIGUREDGRANTCONFIG-START
ConfiguredGrantConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

frequencyHopping ENUMERATED {intraSlot, interSlot} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
cg-DMRS-Configuration DMRS-UplinkConfig,
mcs-Table ENUMERATED {qam256, qam64LowSE} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
mcs-TableTransformPrecoder ENUMERATED {qam256, qam64LowSE} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
uci-OnPUSCH SetupRelease { CG-UCI-OnPUSCH } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
resourceAllocation ENUMERATED { resourceAllocationType0, resourceAllocationType1, dynamicSwitch },
rbg-Size ENUMERATED {config2} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
powerControlLoopToUse ENUMERATED {n0, n1},
p0-PUSCH-Alpha P0-PUSCH-AlphaSetId,
transformPrecoder ENUMERATED {enabled, disabled} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
nrofHARQ-Processes INTEGER(1..16),
repK ENUMERATED {n1, n2, n4, n8},
repK-RV ENUMERATED {s1-0231, s2-0303, s3-0000} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
periodicity ENUMERATED {
sym2, sym7, sym1x14, sym2x14, sym4x14, sym5x14, sym8x14, sym10x14, sym16x14, sym20x14,
sym32x14, sym40x14, sym64x14, sym80x14, sym128x14, sym160x14, sym256x14, sym320x14, sym512x14,
sym640x14, sym1024x14, sym1280x14, sym2560x14, sym5120x14,
sym6, sym1x12, sym2x12, sym4x12, sym5x12, sym8x12, sym10x12, sym16x12, sym20x12, sym32x12,
sym40x12, sym64x12, sym80x12, sym128x12, sym160x12, sym256x12, sym320x12, sym512x12, sym640x12,
sym1280x12, sym2560x12
},
configuredGrantTimer INTEGER (1..64) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
rrc-ConfiguredUplinkGrant SEQUENCE {
timeDomainOffset INTEGER (0..5119),
timeDomainAllocation INTEGER (0..15),
frequencyDomainAllocation BIT STRING (SIZE(18)),
antennaPort INTEGER (0..31),
dmrs-SeqInitialization INTEGER (0..1) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
precodingAndNumberOfLayers INTEGER (0..63),
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srs-ResourceIndicator INTEGER (0..15) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
mcsAndTBS INTEGER (0..31),
frequencyHoppingOffset INTEGER (1.. maxNrofPhysicalResourceBlocks-1) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
pathlossReferenceIndex INTEGER (0..maxNrofPUSCH-PathlossReferenceRSs-1),
...,
[[
pusch-RepTypeIndicator-r16 ENUMERATED {pusch-RepTypeA,pusch-RepTypeB} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
frequencyHoppingPUSCH-RepTypeB-r16 ENUMERATED {interRepetition, interSlot} OPTIONAL, -- Cond RepTypeB
timeReferenceSFN-r16 ENUMERATED {sfn512} OPTIONAL -- Need R
]]
...,
[[
cg-RetransmissionTimer-r16 INTEGER (1..64) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
cg-minDFI-Delay-r16 INTEGER (1..ffsValue) OPTIONAL, -- Need R Upper limit 7 FFS
cg-nrofPUSCH-InSlot-r16 INTEGER (1..ffsValue) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
cg-nrofSlots-r16 INTEGER (1..ffsValue) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
cg-StartingFullBW-InsideCOT-r16 ENUMERATED {ffs} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
cg-StartingFullBW-OutsideCOT-r16 ENUMERATED {ffs} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
cg-StartingPartialBW-InsideCOT-r16 ENUMERATED {ffs} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
cg-StartingPartialBW-OutsideCOT-r16 ENUMERATED {ffs} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
cg-UCI-Multiplexing ENUMERATED {enabled} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
cg-COT-SharingOffset-r16 INTEGER (1..ffsValue) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
betaOffsetCG-UCI-r16 INTEGER (1..ffsValue) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
cg-COT-SharingList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..ffsValue)) OF CG-COT-Sharing-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
harq-ProcID-Offset-r16 INTEGER (0..15) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
harq-ProcID-Offset2-r16 INTEGER (0..15) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
configuredGrantConfigIndex-r16 ConfiguredGrantConfigIndex-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need M
configuredGrantConfigIndexMAC-r16 ConfiguredGrantConfigIndexMAC-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need M
periodicityExt-r16 INTEGER (1..5120) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
startingFromRV0-r16 ENUMERATED {on, off} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
phy-PriorityIndex-r16 ENUMERATED {p0, p1} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
autonomousReTx-r16 ENUMERATED {enabled} OPTIONAL -- Cond LCH-BasedPrioritization
]]
CG-UCI-OnPUSCH ::= CHOICE {

dynamic SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..4)) OF BetaOffsets,
semiStatic BetaOffsets
}
CG-COT-Sharing-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

duration-r16 INTEGER (1..ffsValue),
offset-r16 INTEGER (1..ffsValue),
channelAccessPriority-r16 INTEGER (1..4)
}
-- TAG-CONFIGUREDGRANTCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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ConfiguredGrantConfig field descriptions

antennaPort
Indicates the antenna port(s) to be used for this configuration, and the maximum bitwidth is 5. See TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.2, and TS 38.212 [17], clause 7.3.1.
autonomousReTx
If this field is present, the Configured Grant configuration is configured with autonomous retransmission, see TS 38.321 [3].
Editor's Note: The name autonomousReTx needs to be confirmed.
betaOffsetCG-UCI
Beta offset for CG-UCI in CG-PUSCH, see TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.3
cg-COT-SharingOffset
Indicates the number of symbols from the end of the slot where the COT sharing indication in UCI is enabled. Applicable when ULtoDL-COT-SharingED-Threshold-r16 is not
configured (see 37.213 [48], clause 4.1.3).
cg-DMRS-Configuration
DMRS configuration (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.2.3).
cg-minDFIDelay
Indicates the minimum duration (in unit of symbols) from the ending symbol of the CG-PUSCH to the starting symbol of the DFI carrying HARQ-ACK for that PUSCH. UE
assumes HARQ-ACK is valid only for PUSCH transmissions ending before n-cg-DFIDelay-r16, where n is the time corresponding to the beginning of the start symbol of the
DFI (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 10.3)..
cg-nrofPUSCH-InSlot
Indicates the number of consecutive PUSCH configured to CG within a slot where the SLIV indicating the first PUSCH and additional PUSCH appended with the same length
(see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.2.3).
cg-nrofSlots
Indicates the number of allocated slots in a configured grant periodicity following the time instance of configured grant offset (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.2.3).
cg-RetransmissionTimer
Indicates the initial value of the configured retransmission timer (see TS 38.321 [3]) in multiples of periodicity. The value of cg-RetransmissionTimer is always less than the
value of configuredGrantTimer. This IE is always configured for configured grants on operation with shared spectrum channel access.
cg-StartingFullBW-InsideCOT
A set of configured grant PUSCH transmission starting offsets which indicates the length of a CP extension of the first symbol that is located before the configured resource
when frequency domain resource allocation includes all interlaces in the allocated RB set(s) and the CG PUSCH resource is inside gNB COT (see TS 38.214 [19], clause
6.1.2.3).
cg-StartingFullBW-OutsideCOT
when frequency domain resource allocation includes all interlaces in the allocated RB set(s) and the CG PUSCH resource is outside gNB COT (see TS 38.214 [19], clause
6.1.2.3).
cg-StartingPartialBW-InsideCOT
when frequency domain resource allocation does not include all interlaces in the allocated RB set(s) and the CG PUSCH resource is inside gNB COT (see TS 38.214 [19],
clause 6.1.2.3).
cg-StartingPartialBW-OutsideCOT
when frequency domain resource allocation does not include all interlaces in the allocated RB set(s) and the CG PUSCH resource is outside gNB COT (see TS 38.214 [19],
clause 6.1.2.3).
cg-UCI-Multiplexing
When configured, in the case of PUCCH overlapping with CG-PUSCH(s) within a PUCCH group, the CG-UCI and HARQ-ACK are jointly encoded (CG-UCI is treated as the
same type as a HARQ-ACK). When not configured, In the case of PUCCH overlapping with CG-PUSCH(s) within a PUCCH group and PUCCH carries HARQ ACK feedback,
configured grant PUSCH is skipped (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.3.2.1.4).
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channelAccessPriority
Indicates the Channel Access Priority Class that the gNB can assume when sharing the UE initiated COT (see 37.213 [48], clause 4.1.3).
configuredGrantConfigIndex
Indicates the index of the Configured Grant configurations within the BWP.
configuredGrantConfigIndexMAC
Indicates the index of the Configured Grant configurations within the MAC entity.
configuredGrantTimer
Indicates the initial value of the configured grant timer (see TS 38.321 [3]) in multiples of periodicity. When cg-RetransmissonTimer is configured, if HARQ processes are
shared among different configured grants on the same BWP, configuredGrantTimer is set to the same value for all of configurations on this BWP.
dmrs-SeqInitialization
The network configures this field if transformPrecoder is disabled. Otherwise the field is absent.
frequencyDomainAllocation
Indicates the frequency domain resource allocation, see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.2, and TS 38.212 [17], clause 7.3.1).
frequencyHopping
The value intraSlot enables 'Intra-slot frequency hopping' and the value interSlot enables 'Inter-slot frequency hopping'. If the field is absent, frequency hopping is not
configured. The field frequencyHopping refers to configured grant for 'pusch-RepTypeA' (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.3.1).
frequencyHoppingOffset
Frequency hopping offset used when frequency hopping is enabled (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.2 and clause 6.3).
frequencyHoppingPUSCH-RepTypeB
Indicates the frequency hopping scheme for Type 1 CG when pusch-RepTypeIndicator is set to 'pusch-RepTypeB' (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1). The value interRepetition
enables 'Inter-repetition frequency hopping', and the value interSlot enables 'Inter-slot frequency hopping'. If the field is absent, the frequency hopping is not enabled for Type 1
CG.
Editor's note: FFS on intraRepetition for frequency hopping for PUSCH repetition type B.
Editor's note: FFS on CG Type 2 for frequency hopping indication.
harq-ProcID-Offset
For operation with shared spectrum channel access, this configures the range of HARQ process IDs which can be used for this configured grant where the UE can select a
HARQ process ID within [harq-procID-offset, .., (harq-procID-offset + nrofHARQ-Processes – 1)].
harq-ProcID-Offset2
Indicates the offset used in deriving the HARQ process IDs, see TS 38.321 [3], clause 5.4.1.
mcs-Table
Indicates the MCS table the UE shall use for PUSCH without transform precoding. If the field is absent the UE applies the value qam64.
mcs-TableTransformPrecoder
Indicates the MCS table the UE shall use for PUSCH with transform precoding. If the field is absent the UE applies the value qam64.
mcsAndTBS
The modulation order, target code rate and TB size (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.2). The NW does not configure the values 28~31 in this version of the specification.
nrofHARQ-Processes
The number of HARQ processes configured. It applies for both Type 1 and Type 2. See TS 38.321 [3], clause 5.4.1.
p0-PUSCH-Alpha
Index of the P0-PUSCH-AlphaSet to be used for this configuration.
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periodicity
Periodicity for UL transmission without UL grant for type 1 and type 2 (see TS 38.321 [3], clause 5.8.2).
The following periodicities are supported depending on the configured subcarrier spacing [symbols]:
15 kHz: 2, 7, n*14, where n={1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 16, 20, 32, 40, 64, 80, 128, 160, 320, 640}
30 kHz: 2, 7, n*14, where n={1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 16, 20, 32, 40, 64, 80, 128, 160, 256, 320, 640, 1280}
60 kHz with normal CP 2, 7, n*14, where n={1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 16, 20, 32, 40, 64, 80, 128, 160, 256, 320, 512, 640, 1280, 2560}
60 kHz with ECP: 2, 6, n*12, where n={1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 16, 20, 32, 40, 64, 80, 128, 160, 256, 320, 512, 640, 1280, 2560}
120 kHz: 2, 7, n*14, where n={1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 16, 20, 32, 40, 64, 80, 128, 160, 256, 320, 512, 640, 1024, 1280, 2560, 5120}
periodicityExt
This field is used to calculate the periodicity for UL transmission without UL grant for type 1 and type 2 (see TS 38.321 [3], clause 5,8.2). If this field is present, the field
periodicity is ignored.
The following periodicites are supported depending on the configured subcarrier spacing [symbols]:
15 kHz: periodicityExt*14, where periodicityExt has a value between 1 and 640.
60 kHz with normal CP: periodicityExt*14, where periodicityExt has a value between 1 and 2560.
60 kHz with ECP: periodicityExt*12, where periodicityExt has a value between 1 and 2560.
phy-PriorityIndex
Indicates the PHY priority of CG PUSCH at least for PHY-layer collision handling. Value p0 indicates low priority and value p1 indicates high priority.
powerControlLoopToUse
Closed control loop to apply (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.1.1).
pusch-RepTypeIndicator
Indicates whether UE follows the behavior for PUSCH repetition type A or the behavior for PUSCH repetition type B for each Type 1 configured grant configuration. The value
pusch-RepTypeA enables the 'PUSCH repetition type A' and the value pusch-RepTypeB enables the 'PUSCH repetition type B' (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.2.3).
rbg-Size
Selection between configuration 1 and configuration 2 for RBG size for PUSCH. The UE does not apply this field if resourceAllocation is set to resourceAllocationType1.
Otherwise, the UE applies the value config1 when the field is absent. Note: rbg-Size is used when the transformPrecoder parameter is disabled.
repK-RV
The redundancy version (RV) sequence to use. See TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.2. The network configures this field if repetitions are used, i.e., if repK is set to n2, n4 or n8.
Otherwise, the field is absent.
repK
The number of repetitions of K.
resourceAllocation
Configuration of resource allocation type 0 and resource allocation type 1. For Type 1 UL data transmission without grant, resourceAllocation should be
resourceAllocationType0 or resourceAllocationType1.
rrc-ConfiguredUplinkGrant
Configuration for "configured grant" transmission with fully RRC-configured UL grant (Type1). If this field is absent the UE uses UL grant configured by DCI addressed to CS-
RNTI (Type2). Type 1 configured grant may be configured for UL or SUL, but not for both simultaneously.
srs-ResourceIndicator
Indicates the SRS resource to be used.
startingFromRV0
This field is used to determine the initial transmission occasion of a transport block for a given RV sequence, see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.2.3.1.
timeDomainAllocation
Indicates a combination of start symbol and length and PUSCH mapping type, see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.2 and TS 38.212 [17], clause 7.3.1.
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timeDomainOffset
Offset related to the reference SFN indicated by timeReferenceSFN, see TS 38.321 [3], clause 5.8.2. If the field timeReferenceSFN is not present, the reference SFN is 0.
timeReferenceSFN
Indicates SFN used for determination of the offset of a resource in time domain. The UE uses the closest SFN with the indicated number preceding the reception of the
configured grant configuration, see TS 38.321 [3], clause 5.8.2.
transformPrecoder
Enables or disables transform precoding for type1 and type2. If the field is absent, the UE enables or disables transform precoding in accordance with the field msg3-
transformPrecoder in RACH-ConfigCommon, see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.3.
uci-OnPUSCH
Selection between and configuration of dynamic and semi-static beta-offset. For Type 1 UL data transmission without grant, uci-OnPUSCH should be set to semiStatic.
CG-COT-Sharing field descriptions

duration
Indicates the number of DL transmission slots within UE initiated COT (see 37.213 [48], clause 4.1.3).
offset
Indicates the number of DL transmission slots from the end of the slot where CG-UCI is detected after which COT sharing can be used (see 37.213 [48], clause 4.1.3).

LCH-BasedPrioritization This fiels is optionally present, Need R, if lch-BasedPrioritization is configured in the MAC entity. It is absent otherwise.
RepTypeB The field is optionally present if pusch-RepTypeIndicator is set to pusch-RepTypeB, Need S, and absent otherwise.
– ConfiguredGrantConfigIndex
The IE ConfiguredGrantConfigIndex is used to indicate the index of one of multiple UL Configured Grant configurations in one BWP.
ConfiguredGrantConfigIndex information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CONFIGUREDGRANTCONFIGINDEX-START
ConfiguredGrantConfigIndex-r16 ::= INTEGER (0.. maxNrofConfiguredGrantConfig-r16-1)
-- TAG-CONFIGUREDGRANTCONFIGINDEX-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– ConfiguredGrantConfigIndexMAC
The IE ConfiguredGrantConfigIndexMAC is used to indicate the unique Configured Grant configurations index per MAC entity.
ConfiguredGrantConfigIndexMAC information element

-- ASN1START
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-- TAG-CONFIGUREDGRANTCONFIGINDEXMAC-START
ConfiguredGrantConfigIndexMAC-r16 ::= INTEGER (0.. maxNrofConfiguredGrantConfigMAC-r16-1)
-- TAG-CONFIGUREDGRANTCONFIGINDEXMAC-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– ConfiguredGrantConfigList
The IE ConfiguredGrantConfigList is used to configure multiple uplink Configured Grant configurations in one BWP.
ConfiguredGrantConfigList information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CONFIGUREDGRANTCONFIGLIST-START
ConfiguredGrantConfigList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

configuredGrantConfigToAddModList-r16 ConfiguredGrantConfigToAddModList-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
configuredGrantConfigToReleaseList-r16 ConfiguredGrantConfigToReleaseList-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
configuredGrantConfigType2DeactivationStateList-r16 ConfiguredGrantConfigType2DeactivationStateList-r16 OPTIONAL -- Need N
}
ConfiguredGrantConfigToAddModList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofConfiguredGrantConfig-r16)) OF ConfiguredGrantConfig

ConfiguredGrantConfigToReleaseList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofConfiguredGrantConfig-r16)) OF ConfiguredGrantConfigIndex-r16
ConfiguredGrantConfigType2DeactivationState-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofConfiguredGrantConfig-r16)) OF ConfiguredGrantConfigIndex-r16

ConfiguredGrantConfigType2DeactivationStateList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..16)) OF ConfiguredGrantConfigType2DeactivationState-r16
-- TAG-CONFIGUREDGRANTCONFIGLIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
ConfiguredGrantConfigList field descriptions

configuredGrantConfigToAddModList
Indicates a list of multiple UL Configured Grant configurations to be added or modified.
configuredGrantConfigToReleaseList
Indicates a list of multiple UL Configured Grant configurations to be released.
configuredGrantConfigType2DeactivationStateList
Indicates a list of the deactivation states in which each state can be mapped to a single or multiple Configured Grant type 2 configurations to be deactivated when the
corresponding deactivation DCI is received, see clause 7.3.1 in TS 38.212 [17] and clause 6.1 in TS 38.214 [19].
– ConnEstFailureControl
The IE ConnEstFailureControl is used to configure parameters for connection establishment failure control.
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ConnEstFailureControl information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CONNESTFAILURECONTROL-START
ConnEstFailureControl ::= SEQUENCE {

connEstFailCount ENUMERATED {n1, n2, n3, n4},
connEstFailOffsetValidity ENUMERATED {s30, s60, s120, s240, s300, s420, s600, s900},
connEstFailOffset INTEGER (0..15) OPTIONAL -- Need S
}
-- TAG-CONNESTFAILURECONTROL-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
ConnEstFailureControl field descriptions

connEstFailCount
Number of times that the UE detects T300 expiry on the same cell before applying connEstFailOffset.
connEstFailOffset
Parameter "Qoffsettemp" in TS 38.304 [20]. If the field is absent, the value of infinity shall be used for "Qoffsettemp".
connEstFailOffsetValidity
Amount of time that the UE applies connEstFailOffset before removing the offset from evaluation of the cell. Value s30 corresponds to 30 seconds, value s60 corresponds to 60
seconds, and so on.
– ControlResourceSet
The IE ControlResourceSet is used to configure a time/frequency control resource set (CORESET) in which to search for downlink control information (see TS 38.213 [13],
clause 10.1).
ControlResourceSet information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CONTROLRESOURCESET-START
ControlResourceSet ::= SEQUENCE {

controlResourceSetId ControlResourceSetId,
frequencyDomainResources BIT STRING (SIZE (45)),

duration INTEGER (1..maxCoReSetDuration),
cce-REG-MappingType CHOICE {
interleaved SEQUENCE {
reg-BundleSize ENUMERATED {n2, n3, n6},
interleaverSize ENUMERATED {n2, n3, n6},
shiftIndex INTEGER(0..maxNrofPhysicalResourceBlocks-1) OPTIONAL -- Need S
},
nonInterleaved NULL
},
precoderGranularity ENUMERATED {sameAsREG-bundle, allContiguousRBs},
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tci-StatesPDCCH-ToAddList SEQUENCE(SIZE (1..maxNrofTCI-StatesPDCCH)) OF TCI-StateId OPTIONAL, -- Cond NotSIB1-initialBWP
tci-StatesPDCCH-ToReleaseList SEQUENCE(SIZE (1..maxNrofTCI-StatesPDCCH)) OF TCI-StateId OPTIONAL, -- Cond NotSIB1-initialBWP
tci-PresentInDCI ENUMERATED {enabled} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
pdcch-DMRS-ScramblingID INTEGER (0..65535) OPTIONAL, -- Need S
...,
[[
rb-Offset-r16 INTEGER (0..5) OPTIONAL, -- Need N
tci-PresentInDCI-ForDCI-Format1-2-r16 INTEGER (1..3) OPTIONAL, -- Need S
coresetPoolIndex-r16 INTEGER (0..1) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
controlResourceSetId-r16 ControlResourceSetId-r16 OPTIONAL -- Need S
]]
}
-- TAG-CONTROLRESOURCESET-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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ControlResourceSet field descriptions

cce-REG-MappingType
Mapping of Control Channel Elements (CCE) to Resource Element Groups (REG) (see TS 38.211 [16], clauses 7.3.2.2 and 7.4.1.3.2).
controlResourceSetId
Identifies the instance of the ControlResourceSet IE. Value 0 identifies the common CORESET configured in MIB and in ServingCellConfigCommon (controlResourceSetZero)
and is hence not used here in the ControlResourceSet IE. Other values identify CORESETs configured by dedicated signalling or in SIB1. The controlResourceSetId is unique
among the BWPs of a serving cell.
If the field controlResourceSetId-r16 is present, the UE shall ignore the controlResourceSetId field (without suffix).
coresetPoolIndex
The index of the CORESET pool for this CORESET as specified in TS 38.213 [13] (clauses 9 and 10) and TS 38.214 [19] (clauses 5.1 and 6.1). When absent, UE shall use the
index 0.
duration
Contiguous time duration of the CORESET in number of symbols (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 7.3.2.2).
frequencyDomainResources
Frequency domain resources for the CORESET. Each bit corresponds a group of 6 RBs, with grouping starting from the first RB group (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 10.1) in the
BWP. The first (left-most / most significant) bit corresponds to the first RB group in the BWP, and so on. A bit that is set to 1 indicates that this RB group belongs to the
frequency domain resource of this CORESET. Bits corresponding to a group of RBs not fully contained in the bandwidth part within which the CORESET is configured are set
to zero (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 7.3.2.2).
interleaverSize
Interleaver-size (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 7.3.2.2).
pdcch-DMRS-ScramblingID
PDCCH DMRS scrambling initialization (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 7.4.1.3.1). When the field is absent the UE applies the value of the physCellId configured for this serving
cell.
precoderGranularity
Precoder granularity in frequency domain (see TS 38.211 [16], clauses 7.3.2.2 and 7.4.1.3.2).
rb-Offset
Indicates the RB level offset in units of RB from the first RB of the first 6RB group to the first RB of BWP (see 38.213 [13], clause 10.1). When the field is absent, the UE
applies the value 0.
reg-BundleSize
Resource Element Groups (REGs) can be bundled to create REG bundles. This parameter defines the size of such bundles (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 7.3.2.2).
shiftIndex
When the field is absent the UE applies the value of the physCellIdconfigured for this serving cell (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 7.3.2.2).
tci-PresentInDCI
This field indicates if TCI field is present or absent in DCI format 1_1. When the field is absent the UE considers the TCI to be absent/disabled. In case of cross carrier
scheduling, the network sets this field to enabled for the ControlResourceSet used for cross carrier scheduling in the scheduling cell (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.5).
tci-PresentInDCI-ForDCI-Format1-2
Configures the number of bits for "Transmission configuration indicator" in DCI format 1_2. When the field is absent the UE applies the value of 0 bit for the "Transmission
configuration indicator" in DCI format 1_2 (see TS 38.212, clause 7.3.1 and TS 38.214, clause 5.1.5).
tci-StatesPDCCH-ToAddList
A subset of the TCI states defined in pdsch-Config included in the BWP-DownlinkDedicated corresponding to the serving cell and to the DL BWP to which the
ControlResourceSet belong to. They are used for providing QCL relationships between the DL RS(s) in one RS Set (TCI-State) and the PDCCH DMRS ports (see TS 38.213
[13], clause 6.). The network configures at most maxNrofTCI-StatesPDCCH entries.
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NotSIB1-initialBWP The field is absent in SIB1 and in the PDCCH-ConfigCommon of the initial BWP in ServingCellConfigCommon, if SIB1 is
broadcasted. Otherwise, it is optionally present, Need N.
– ControlResourceSetId
The ControlResourceSetId IE concerns a short identity, used to identify a control resource set within a serving cell. The ControlResourceSetId = 0 identifies the
ControlResourceSet#0 configured via PBCH (MIB) and in controlResourceSetZero (ServingCellConfigCommon). The ID space is used across the BWPs of a Serving Cell. The
number of CORESETs per BWP is limited to 3 (including common and UE-specific CORESETs) in Release 15.
ControlResourceSetId information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CONTROLRESOURCESETID-START
ControlResourceSetId ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofControlResourceSets-1)
ControlResourceSetId-r16 ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofControlResourceSets-1-r16)
-- TAG-CONTROLRESOURCESETID-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– ControlResourceSetZero
The IE ControlResourceSetZero is used to configure CORESET#0 of the initial BWP (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 13).
ControlResourceSetZero information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CONTROLRESOURCESETZERO-START
ControlResourceSetZero ::= INTEGER (0..15)
-- TAG-CONTROLRESOURCESETZERO-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– CrossCarrierSchedulingConfig
The IE CrossCarrierSchedulingConfig is used to specify the configuration when the cross-carrier scheduling is used in a cell.
CrossCarrierSchedulingConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CrossCarrierSchedulingConfig-START
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CrossCarrierSchedulingConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

schedulingCellInfo CHOICE {
own SEQUENCE { -- Cross carrier scheduling: scheduling cell
cif-Presence BOOLEAN
},
other SEQUENCE { -- Cross carrier scheduling: scheduled cell
schedulingCellId ServCellIndex,
cif-InSchedulingCell INTEGER (1..7)
}
},
...,
[[
carrierIndicatorSize SEQUENCE {
carrierIndicatorSizeForDCI-Format1-2-r16 INTEGER (0..3),
carrierIndicatorSizeForDCI-Format0-2-r16 INTEGER (0..3)
} OPTIONAL -- Cond CIF-PRESENCE
]]
}
-- TAG-CrossCarrierSchedulingConfig-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
CrossCarrierSchedulingConfig field descriptions

carrierIndicatorSizeForDCI-Format0-2, carrierIndicatorSizeForDCI-Format1-2
Configures the number of bits for the field of carrier indicator in PDCCH DCI format 0_2/1_2. The field carrierIndicatorSizeForDCI-Format0-2 refers to DCI format 0_2 and the
field carrierIndicatorSizeForDCI-Format1-2 refers to DCI format 1_2, respectively (see TS 38.212 [17], clause 7.3.1 and TS 38.213 [13], clause 10.1).
cif-Presence
The field is used to indicate whether carrier indicator field is present (value true) or not (value false) in PDCCH DCI formats, see TS 38.213 [13]. If cif-Presence is set to true,
the CIF value indicating a grant or assignment for this cell is 0.
cif-InSchedulingCell
The field indicates the CIF value used in the scheduling cell to indicate a grant or assignment applicable for this cell, see TS 38.213 [13].
other
Parameters for cross-carrier scheduling, i.e., a serving cell is scheduled by a PDCCH on another (scheduling) cell. The network configures this field only for SCells. When SCS
of scheduling PDCCH is different from SCS of scheduled PDSCH, the time gap delta-values between the end of the PDCCH and start of the PDSCH is required to be not
smaller than the minimal values specified in TS 38.214 [19].
own
Parameters for self-scheduling, i.e., a serving cell is scheduled by its own PDCCH.
schedulingCellId
Indicates which cell signals the downlink allocations and uplink grants, if applicable, for the concerned SCell. In case the UE is configured with DC, the scheduling cell is part of
the same cell group (i.e. MCG or SCG) as the scheduled cell.

CIF-PRESENCE The field is mandatory present if the cif-Presence is set to true. The field is absent otherwise.
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– CSI-AperiodicTriggerStateList
The CSI-AperiodicTriggerStateList IE is used to configure the UE with a list of aperiodic trigger states. Each codepoint of the DCI field "CSI request" is associated with one
trigger state (see TS 38.321 [3], clause 6.1.3.13). Upon reception of the value associated with a trigger state, the UE will perform measurement of CSI-RS, CSI-IM and/or SSB
(reference signals) and aperiodic reporting on L1 according to all entries in the associatedReportConfigInfoList for that trigger state.
CSI-AperiodicTriggerStateList information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CSI-APERIODICTRIGGERSTATELIST-START
CSI-AperiodicTriggerStateList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrOfCSI-AperiodicTriggers)) OF CSI-AperiodicTriggerState
CSI-AperiodicTriggerState ::= SEQUENCE {

associatedReportConfigInfoList SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxNrofReportConfigPerAperiodicTrigger)) OF CSI-AssociatedReportConfigInfo,
...
}
CSI-AssociatedReportConfigInfo ::= SEQUENCE {

reportConfigId CSI-ReportConfigId,
resourcesForChannel CHOICE {
nzp-CSI-RS SEQUENCE {
resourceSet INTEGER (1..maxNrofNZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetsPerConfig),
qcl-info SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxNrofAP-CSI-RS-ResourcesPerSet)) OF TCI-StateId
OPTIONAL -- Cond Aperiodic
},
csi-SSB-ResourceSet INTEGER (1..maxNrofCSI-SSB-ResourceSetsPerConfig)
},
csi-IM-ResourcesForInterference INTEGER(1..maxNrofCSI-IM-ResourceSetsPerConfig)
OPTIONAL, -- Cond CSI-IM-ForInterference
nzp-CSI-RS-ResourcesForInterference INTEGER (1..maxNrofNZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetsPerConfig)
OPTIONAL, -- Cond NZP-CSI-RS-ForInterference
...
}
-- TAG-CSI-APERIODICTRIGGERSTATELIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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CSI-AssociatedReportConfigInfo field descriptions

csi-IM-ResourcesForInterference
CSI-IM-ResourceSet for interference measurement. Entry number in csi-IM-ResourceSetList in the CSI-ResourceConfig indicated by csi-IM-ResourcesForInterference in the
CSI-ReportConfig indicated by reportConfigId above (value 1 corresponds to the first entry, value 2 to the second entry, and so on). The indicated CSI-IM-ResourceSet should
have exactly the same number of resources like the NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSet indicated in nzp-CSI-RS-ResourcesforChannel.
csi-SSB-ResourceSet
CSI-SSB-ResourceSet for channel measurements. Entry number in csi-SSB-ResourceSetList in the CSI-ResourceConfig indicated by resourcesForChannelMeasurement in
the CSI-ReportConfig indicated by reportConfigId above (value 1 corresponds to the first entry, value 2 to the second entry, and so on).
nzp-CSI-RS-ResourcesForInterference
NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSet for interference measurement. Entry number in nzp-CSI-RS-ResourceSetList in the CSI-ResourceConfig indicated by nzp-CSI-RS-
ResourcesForInterference in the CSI-ReportConfig indicated by reportConfigId above (value 1 corresponds to the first entry, value 2 to the second entry, and so on).
qcl-info
List of references to TCI-States for providing the QCL source and QCL type for each NZP-CSI-RS-Resource listed in nzp-CSI-RS-Resources of the NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSet
indicated by nzp-CSI-RS-ResourcesforChannel. Each TCI-StateId refers to the TCI-State which has this value for tci-StateId and is defined in tci-StatesToAddModList in the
PDSCH-Config included in the BWP-Downlink corresponding to the serving cell and to the DL BWP to which the resourcesForChannelMeasurement (in the CSI-ReportConfig
indicated by reportConfigId above) belong to. First entry in qcl-info-forChannel corresponds to first entry in nzp-CSI-RS-Resources of that NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSet, second
entry in qcl-info-forChannel corresponds to second entry in nzp-CSI-RS-Resources, and so on (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.1.5.1)
reportConfigId
The reportConfigId of one of the CSI-ReportConfigToAddMod configured in CSI-MeasConfig
resourceSet
NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSet for channel measurements. Entry number in nzp-CSI-RS-ResourceSetList in the CSI-ResourceConfig indicated by
resourcesForChannelMeasurement in the CSI-ReportConfig indicated by reportConfigId above (value 1 corresponds to the first entry, value 2 to thesecond entry, and so on).

Aperiodic The field is mandatory present if the NZP-CSI-RS-Resources in the associated resourceSet have the resourceType
aperiodic. The field is absent otherwise.
CSI-IM-ForInterference This field is mandatory present if the CSI-ReportConfig identified by reportConfigId is configured with csi-IM-
ResourcesForInterference; otherwise it is absent.
NZP-CSI-RS-ForInterference This field is mandatory present if the CSI-ReportConfig identified by reportConfigId is configured with nzp-CSI-RS-
ResourcesForInterference; otherwise it is absent.
– CSI-FrequencyOccupation
The IE CSI-FrequencyOccupation is used to configure the frequency domain occupation of a channel state information measurement resource (e.g. NZP-CSI-RS-Resource, CSI-
IM-Resource).
CSI-FrequencyOccupation information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CSI-FREQUENCYOCCUPATION-START
CSI-FrequencyOccupation ::= SEQUENCE {

startingRB INTEGER (0..maxNrofPhysicalResourceBlocks-1),
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...
}
-- TAG-CSI-FREQUENCYOCCUPATION-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
CSI-FrequencyOccupation field descriptions

nrofRBs
Number of PRBs across which this CSI resource spans. Only multiples of 4 are allowed. The smallest configurable number is the minimum of 24 and the width of the
associated BWP. If the configured value is larger than the width of the corresponding BWP, the UE shall assume that the actual CSI-RS bandwidth is equal to the width of the
BWP.
startingRB
PRB where this CSI resource starts in relation to common resource block #0 (CRB#0) on the common resource block grid. Only multiples of 4 are allowed (0, 4, ...)
– CSI-IM-Resource
The IE CSI-IM-Resource is used to configure one CSI Interference Management (IM) resource.
CSI-IM-Resource information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CSI-IM-RESOURCE-START
CSI-IM-Resource ::= SEQUENCE {

csi-IM-ResourceId CSI-IM-ResourceId,
csi-IM-ResourceElementPattern CHOICE {
pattern0 SEQUENCE {
subcarrierLocation-p0 ENUMERATED { s0, s2, s4, s6, s8, s10 },
symbolLocation-p0 INTEGER (0..12)
},
pattern1 SEQUENCE {
subcarrierLocation-p1 ENUMERATED { s0, s4, s8 },
symbolLocation-p1 INTEGER (0..13)
}
freqBand CSI-FrequencyOccupation OPTIONAL, -- Need M
periodicityAndOffset CSI-ResourcePeriodicityAndOffset OPTIONAL, -- Cond PeriodicOrSemiPersistent
...
}
-- TAG-CSI-IM-RESOURCE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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CSI-IM-Resource field descriptions

csi-IM-ResourceElementPattern
The resource element pattern (Pattern0 (2,2) or Pattern1 (4,1)) with corresponding parameters (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.2.4)
freqBand
Frequency-occupancy of CSI-IM (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.2.4)
periodicityAndOffset
Periodicity and slot offset for periodic/semi-persistent CSI-IM. Network always configures the UE with a value for this field for periodic and semi-persistent CSI-IM-Resources
(as indicated in CSI-ResourceConfig). A change of configuration between periodic or semi-persistent and aperiodic for a CSI-IM-Resource is not supported without a release
and add.
subcarrierLocation-p0
OFDM subcarrier occupancy of the CSI-IM resource for Pattern0 (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.2.4)
subcarrierLocation-p1
OFDM subcarrier occupancy of the CSI-IM resource for Pattern1 (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.2.4)
symbolLocation-p0
OFDM symbol location of the CSI-IM resource for Pattern0 (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.2.4)
symbolLocation-p1
OFDM symbol location of the CSI-IM resource for Pattern1 (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.2.4)

PeriodicOrSemiPersistent The field is optionally present, Need M, for periodic and semi-persistent CSI-IM-Resources (as indicated in CSI-
ResourceConfig). The field is absent otherwise.
– CSI-IM-ResourceId
The IE CSI-IM-ResourceId is used to identify one CSI-IM-Resource.
CSI-IM-ResourceId information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CSI-IM-RESOURCEID-START
CSI-IM-ResourceId ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofCSI-IM-Resources-1)
-- TAG-CSI-IM-RESOURCEID-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– CSI-IM-ResourceSet
The IE CSI-IM-ResourceSet is used to configure a set of one or more CSI Interference Management (IM) resources (their IDs) and set-specific parameters.
CSI-IM-ResourceSet information element

-- ASN1START
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-- TAG-CSI-IM-RESOURCESET-START
CSI-IM-ResourceSet ::= SEQUENCE {

csi-IM-ResourceSetId CSI-IM-ResourceSetId,
csi-IM-Resources SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxNrofCSI-IM-ResourcesPerSet)) OF CSI-IM-ResourceId,
...
}
-- TAG-CSI-IM-RESOURCESET-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
CSI-IM-ResourceSet field descriptions

csi-IM-Resources
CSI-IM-Resources associated with this CSI-IM-ResourceSet (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2).
– CSI-IM-ResourceSetId
The IE CSI-IM-ResourceSetId is used to identify CSI-IM-ResourceSets.
CSI-IM-ResourceSetId information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CSI-IM-RESOURCESETID-START
CSI-IM-ResourceSetId ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofCSI-IM-ResourceSets-1)
-- TAG-CSI-IM-RESOURCESETID-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– CSI-MeasConfig
The IE CSI-MeasConfig is used to configure CSI-RS (reference signals) belonging to the serving cell in which CSI-MeasConfig is included, channel state information reports to
be transmitted on PUCCH on the serving cell in which CSI-MeasConfig is included and channel state information reports on PUSCH triggered by DCI received on the serving
cell in which CSI-MeasConfig is included. See also TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.
CSI-MeasConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CSI-MEASCONFIG-START
CSI-MeasConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

nzp-CSI-RS-ResourceToAddModList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofNZP-CSI-RS-Resources)) OF NZP-CSI-RS-Resource OPTIONAL, -- Need N
nzp-CSI-RS-ResourceToReleaseList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofNZP-CSI-RS-Resources)) OF NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceId OPTIONAL, -- Need N
nzp-CSI-RS-ResourceSetToAddModList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofNZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSets)) OF NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSet
OPTIONAL, -- Need N
nzp-CSI-RS-ResourceSetToReleaseList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofNZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSets)) OF NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetId
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OPTIONAL, -- Need N
csi-IM-ResourceToAddModList SEQUENCE (SIZE
(1..maxNrofCSI-IM-Resources)) OF CSI-IM-Resource OPTIONAL, -- Need N
csi-IM-ResourceToReleaseList SEQUENCE (SIZE
(1..maxNrofCSI-IM-Resources)) OF CSI-IM-ResourceId OPTIONAL, -- Need N
csi-IM-ResourceSetToAddModList SEQUENCE (SIZE
(1..maxNrofCSI-IM-ResourceSets)) OF CSI-IM-ResourceSet OPTIONAL, -- Need N
csi-IM-ResourceSetToReleaseList SEQUENCE (SIZE
(1..maxNrofCSI-IM-ResourceSets)) OF CSI-IM-ResourceSetId OPTIONAL, -- Need N
csi-SSB-ResourceSetToAddModList SEQUENCE (SIZE
(1..maxNrofCSI-SSB-ResourceSets)) OF CSI-SSB-ResourceSet OPTIONAL, -- Need N
csi-SSB-ResourceSetToReleaseList SEQUENCE (SIZE
(1..maxNrofCSI-SSB-ResourceSets)) OF CSI-SSB-ResourceSetId OPTIONAL, -- Need N
csi-ResourceConfigToAddModList SEQUENCE (SIZE
(1..maxNrofCSI-ResourceConfigurations)) OF CSI-ResourceConfig
OPTIONAL, -- Need N
csi-ResourceConfigToReleaseList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofCSI-ResourceConfigurations)) OF CSI-ResourceConfigId
OPTIONAL, -- Need N
csi-ReportConfigToAddModList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofCSI-ReportConfigurations)) OF CSI-ReportConfig OPTIONAL, -- Need N
csi-ReportConfigToReleaseList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofCSI-ReportConfigurations)) OF CSI-ReportConfigId
OPTIONAL, -- Need N
reportTriggerSize INTEGER (0..6) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
aperiodicTriggerStateList SetupRelease { CSI-AperiodicTriggerStateList } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
semiPersistentOnPUSCH-TriggerStateList SetupRelease { CSI-SemiPersistentOnPUSCH-TriggerStateList } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...,
[[
reportTriggerSizeForDCI-Format0-2-r16 INTEGER (0..6) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
aperiodicTriggerStateListForDCI-Format0-2-r16 SetupRelease { CSI-AperiodicTriggerStateList } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
semiPersistentOnPUSCH-TriggerStateListForDCI-Format0-2-r16 SetupRelease { CSI-SemiPersistentOnPUSCH-TriggerStateList }
OPTIONAL -- Need M
]]
}
-- TAG-CSI-MEASCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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CSI-MeasConfig field descriptions

aperiodicTriggerStateList, aperiodicTriggerStateListForDCI-Format0-2
Contains trigger states for dynamically selecting one or more aperiodic and semi-persistent reporting configurations and/or triggering one or more aperiodic CSI-RS resource
sets for channel and/or interference measurement. The field aperiodicTriggerStateList refers to DCI format 0_1 and the field aperiodicTriggerStateListForDCI-Format0-2 refers
to DCI format 0_2, respectively (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.1).
csi-IM-ResourceSetToAddModList
Pool of CSI-IM-ResourceSet which can be referred to from CSI-ResourceConfig or from MAC CEs.
csi-IM-ResourceToAddModList
Pool of CSI-IM-Resource which can be referred to from CSI-IM-ResourceSet.
csi-ReportConfigToAddModList
Configured CSI report settings as specified in TS 38.214 [19] clause 5.2.1.1.
csi-ResourceConfigToAddModList
Configured CSI resource settings as specified in TS 38.214 [19] clause 5.2.1.2.
csi-SSB-ResourceSetToAddModList
Pool of CSI-SSB-ResourceSet which can be referred to from CSI-ResourceConfig.
nzp-CSI-RS-ResourceSetToAddModList
Pool of NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSet which can be referred to from CSI-ResourceConfig or from MAC CEs.
nzp-CSI-RS-ResourceToAddModList
Pool of NZP-CSI-RS-Resource which can be referred to from NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSet.
reportTriggerSize, reportTriggerSizeForDCI-Format0-2
Size of CSI request field in DCI (bits) (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.1.5.1). The field reportTriggerSize refers to DCI format 0_1 and the field reportTriggerSizeForDCI-
Format0-2 refers to DCI format 0_2, respectively (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.1.5.1).
– CSI-ReportConfig
The IE CSI-ReportConfig is used to configure a periodic or semi-persistent report sent on PUCCH on the cell in which the CSI-ReportConfig is included, or to configure a semi-
persistent or aperiodic report sent on PUSCH triggered by DCI received on the cell in which the CSI-ReportConfig is included (in this case, the cell on which the report is sent is
determined by the received DCI). See TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.1.
CSI-ReportConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CSI-REPORTCONFIG-START
CSI-ReportConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

reportConfigId CSI-ReportConfigId,
carrier ServCellIndex OPTIONAL, -- Need S
resourcesForChannelMeasurement CSI-ResourceConfigId,
csi-IM-ResourcesForInterference CSI-ResourceConfigId OPTIONAL, -- Need R
nzp-CSI-RS-ResourcesForInterference CSI-ResourceConfigId OPTIONAL, -- Need R
reportConfigType CHOICE {
periodic SEQUENCE {
reportSlotConfig CSI-ReportPeriodicityAndOffset,
pucch-CSI-ResourceList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofBWPs)) OF PUCCH-CSI-Resource
},
semiPersistentOnPUCCH SEQUENCE {
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reportSlotConfig CSI-ReportPeriodicityAndOffset,
pucch-CSI-ResourceList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofBWPs)) OF PUCCH-CSI-Resource
},
semiPersistentOnPUSCH SEQUENCE {
reportSlotConfig ENUMERATED {sl5, sl10, sl20, sl40, sl80, sl160, sl320},
reportSlotOffsetList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxNrofUL-Allocations)) OF INTEGER(0..32),
p0alpha P0-PUSCH-AlphaSetId
},
aperiodic SEQUENCE {
reportSlotOffsetList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofUL-Allocations)) OF INTEGER(0..32)
}
},
reportQuantity CHOICE {
none NULL,
cri-RI-PMI-CQI NULL,
cri-RI-i1 NULL,
cri-RI-i1-CQI SEQUENCE {
pdsch-BundleSizeForCSI ENUMERATED {n2, n4} OPTIONAL -- Need S
},
cri-RI-CQI NULL,
cri-RSRP NULL,
ssb-Index-RSRP NULL,
cri-RI-LI-PMI-CQI NULL
},
reportFreqConfiguration SEQUENCE {
cqi-FormatIndicator ENUMERATED { widebandCQI, subbandCQI } OPTIONAL, -- Need R
pmi-FormatIndicator ENUMERATED { widebandPMI, subbandPMI } OPTIONAL, -- Need R
csi-ReportingBand CHOICE {
subbands3 BIT STRING(SIZE(3)),
...,
subbands19-v1530 BIT STRING(SIZE(19))
timeRestrictionForChannelMeasurements ENUMERATED {configured, notConfigured},
timeRestrictionForInterferenceMeasurements ENUMERATED {configured, notConfigured},
codebookConfig CodebookConfig OPTIONAL, -- Need R
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dummy ENUMERATED {n1, n2} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
groupBasedBeamReporting CHOICE {
enabled NULL,
disabled SEQUENCE {
nrofReportedRS ENUMERATED {n1, n2, n3, n4} OPTIONAL -- Need S
}
},
cqi-Table ENUMERATED {table1, table2, table3, spare1} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
subbandSize ENUMERATED {value1, value2},
non-PMI-PortIndication SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofNZP-CSI-RS-ResourcesPerConfig)) OF PortIndexFor8Ranks OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...,
[[
semiPersistentOnPUSCH-v1530 SEQUENCE {
reportSlotConfig-v1530 ENUMERATED {sl4, sl8, sl16}
]],
[[
semiPersistentOnPUSCH-v16xy SEQUENCE {
reportSlotOffsetListForDCI-Format0-2-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxNrofUL-Allocations-r16)) OF INTEGER(0..32)
OPTIONAL, -- Need R
reportSlotOffsetListForDCI-Format0-1-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxNrofUL-Allocations-r16)) OF INTEGER(0..32)
OPTIONAL -- Need R
reportQuantity-r16 CHOICE {
cri-SINR-r16 NULL,
ssb-Index-SINR-r16 NULL
nrofReportedRS-ForSINR-r16 ENUMERATED {n1, n2, n3, n4} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
codebookConfig-r16 CodebookConfig-r16 OPTIONAL -- Need R
]]
}
CSI-ReportPeriodicityAndOffset ::= CHOICE {

slots4 INTEGER(0..3),
slots320 INTEGER(0..319)
}
PUCCH-CSI-Resource ::= SEQUENCE {

uplinkBandwidthPartId BWP-Id,
pucch-Resource PUCCH-ResourceId
}
PortIndexFor8Ranks ::= CHOICE {

portIndex8 SEQUENCE{
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rank1-8 PortIndex8 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
rank2-8 SEQUENCE(SIZE(2)) OF PortIndex8 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
rank8-8 SEQUENCE(SIZE(8)) OF PortIndex8 OPTIONAL -- Need R
},
},
},
portIndex1 NULL
}
PortIndex8::= INTEGER (0..7)

-- TAG-CSI-REPORTCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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CSI-ReportConfig field descriptions

carrier
Indicates in which serving cell the CSI-ResourceConfig indicated below are to be found. If the field is absent, the resources are on the same serving cell as this report
configuration.
codebookConfig
Codebook configuration for Type-1 or Type-2 including codebook subset restriction. If the field codebookConfig-r16 is present, UE shall ignore the codebookConfig (without
suffix).
cqi-FormatIndicator
Indicates whether the UE shall report a single (wideband) or multiple (subband) CQI. (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.1.4).
cqi-Table
Which CQI table to use for CQI calculation (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.2.1).
csi-IM-ResourcesForInterference
CSI IM resources for interference measurement. csi-ResourceConfigId of a CSI-ResourceConfig included in the configuration of the serving cell indicated with the field "carrier"
above. The CSI-ResourceConfig indicated here contains only CSI-IM resources. The bwp-Id in that CSI-ResourceConfig is the same value as the bwp-Id in the CSI-
ResourceConfig indicated by resourcesForChannelMeasurement.
csi-ReportingBand
Indicates a contiguous or non-contiguous subset of subbands in the bandwidth part which CSI shall be reported for. Each bit in the bit-string represents one subband. The
right-most bit in the bit string represents the lowest subband in the BWP. The choice determines the number of subbands (subbands3 for 3 subbands, subbands4 for 4
subbands, and so on) (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.1.4). This field is absent if there are less than 24 PRBs (no sub band) and present otherwise, the number of sub bands
can be from 3 (24 PRBs, sub band size 8) to 18 (72 PRBs, sub band size 4).
dummy
groupBasedBeamReporting
Turning on/off group beam based reporting (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.1.4).
non-PMI-PortIndication
Port indication for RI/CQI calculation. For each CSI-RS resource in the linked ResourceConfig for channel measurement, a port indication for each rank R, indicating which R
ports to use. Applicable only for non-PMI feedback (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.1.4.2).
The first entry in non-PMI-PortIndication corresponds to the NZP-CSI-RS-Resource indicated by the first entry in nzp-CSI-RS-Resources in the NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSet
indicated in the first entry of nzp-CSI-RS-ResourceSetList of the CSI-ResourceConfig whose CSI-ResourceConfigId is indicated in a CSI-MeasId together with the above CSI-
ReportConfigId; the second entry in non-PMI-PortIndication corresponds to the NZP-CSI-RS-Resource indicated by the second entry in nzp-CSI-RS-Resources in the NZP-
CSI-RS-ResourceSet indicated in the first entry of nzp-CSI-RS-ResourceSetList of the same CSI-ResourceConfig, and so on until the NZP-CSI-RS-Resource indicated by the
last entry in nzp-CSI-RS-Resources in the in the NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSet indicated in the first entry of nzp-CSI-RS-ResourceSetList of the same CSI-ResourceConfig. Then
the next entry corresponds to the NZP-CSI-RS-Resource indicated by the first entry in nzp-CSI-RS-Resources in the NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSet indicated in the second entry
of nzp-CSI-RS-ResourceSetList of the same CSI-ResourceConfig and so on.
nrofReportedRS
The number (N) of measured RS resources to be reported per report setting in a non-group-based report. N <= N_max, where N_max is either 2 or 4 depending on UE
capability.
(see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.1.4) When the field is absent the UE applies the value 1.
nrofReportedRS-ForSINR
The number (N) of measured RS resources to be reported per report setting. N <= N_max (see TS 38.214 [19], clause x). When the field is absent the UE applies the value 1.
nzp-CSI-RS-ResourcesForInterference
NZP CSI RS resources for interference measurement. csi-ResourceConfigId of a CSI-ResourceConfig included in the configuration of the serving cell indicated with the field
"carrier" above. The CSI-ResourceConfig indicated here contains only NZP-CSI-RS resources. The bwp-Id in that CSI-ResourceConfig is the same value as the bwp-Id in the
CSI-ResourceConfig indicated by resourcesForChannelMeasurement.
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p0alpha
Index of the p0-alpha set determining the power control for this CSI report transmission (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.2.1.2).
pdsch-BundleSizeForCSI
PRB bundling size to assume for CQI calculation when reportQuantity is CRI/RI/i1/CQI. If the field is absent, the UE assumes that no PRB bundling is applied (see TS 38.214
[19], clause 5.2.1.4.2).
pmi-FormatIndicator
Indicates whether the UE shall report a single (wideband) or multiple (subband) PMI. (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.1.4).
pucch-CSI-ResourceList
Indicates which PUCCH resource to use for reporting on PUCCH.
reportConfigType
Time domain behavior of reporting configuration.
reportFreqConfiguration
Reporting configuration in the frequency domain. (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.1.4).
reportQuantity
The CSI related quantities to report. see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.1. If the field reportQuantity-r16 is present, UE shall ignore reportQuantity (without suffix).
reportSlotConfig
Periodicity and slot offset (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.1.4). If the field reportSlotConfig-v1530 is present, the UE shall ignore the value provided in reportSlotConfig (without
suffix).
reportSlotOffsetList, reportSlotOffsetListForDCI-Format0-1, reportSlotOffsetListForDCI-Format0-2
Timing offset Y for semi persistent reporting using PUSCH. This field lists the allowed offset values. This list must have the same number of entries as the pusch-
TimeDomainAllocationList in PUSCH-Config. A particular value is indicated in DCI. The network indicates in the DCI field of the UL grant, which of the configured report slot
offsets the UE shall apply. The DCI value 0 corresponds to the first report slot offset in this list, the DCI value 1 corresponds to the second report slot offset in this list, and so
on. The first report is transmitted in slot n+Y, second report in n+Y+P, where P is the configured periodicity.
Timing offset Y for aperiodic reporting using PUSCH. This field lists the allowed offset values. This list must have the same number of entries as the pusch-
TimeDomainAllocationList in PUSCH-Config. A particular value is indicated in DCI. The network indicates in the DCI field of the UL grant, which of the configured report slot
offsets the UE shall apply. The DCI value 0 corresponds to the first report slot offset in this list, the DCI value 1 corresponds to the second report slot offset in this list, and so
on (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.2.1). The field reportSlotOffsetList refers to DCI format 0_0, the field reportSlotOffsetListForDCI-Format0-1 refers to DCI format 0_1 and the
field reportSlotOffsetListForDCI-Format0-2 refers to DCI format 0_2, respectively (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.2.1).
resourcesForChannelMeasurement
Resources for channel measurement. csi-ResourceConfigId of a CSI-ResourceConfig included in the configuration of the serving cell indicated with the field "carrier" above.
The CSI-ResourceConfig indicated here contains only NZP-CSI-RS resources and/or SSB resources. This CSI-ReportConfig is associated with the DL BWP indicated by bwp-
Id in that CSI-ResourceConfig.
subbandSize
Indicates one out of two possible BWP-dependent values for the subband size as indicated in TS 38.214 [19], table 5.2.1.4-2 . If csi-ReportingBand is absent, the UE shall
ignore this field.
timeRestrictionForChannelMeasurements
Time domain measurement restriction for the channel (signal) measurements (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.1.1).
timeRestrictionForInterferenceMeasurements
Time domain measurement restriction for interference measurements (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.1.1).
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PortIndexFor8Ranks field descriptions

portIndex8
Port-Index configuration for up to rank 8. If present, the network configures port indexes for at least one of the ranks.
portIndex4
portIndex2
portIndex1
Port-Index configuration for rank 1.
PUCCH-CSI-Resource field descriptions

pucch-Resource
PUCCH resource for the associated uplink BWP. Only PUCCH-Resource of format 2, 3 and 4 is supported. The actual PUCCH-Resource is configured in PUCCH-Config and
referred to by its ID.
– CSI-ReportConfigId
The IE CSI-ReportConfigId is used to identify one CSI-ReportConfig.
CSI-ReportConfigId information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CSI-REPORTCONFIGID-START
CSI-ReportConfigId ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofCSI-ReportConfigurations-1)
-- TAG-CSI-REPORTCONFIGID-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– CSI-ResourceConfig
The IE CSI-ResourceConfig defines a group of one or more NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSet, CSI-IM-ResourceSet and/or CSI-SSB-ResourceSet.
CSI-ResourceConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CSI-RESOURCECONFIG-START
CSI-ResourceConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

csi-ResourceConfigId CSI-ResourceConfigId,
csi-RS-ResourceSetList CHOICE {
nzp-CSI-RS-SSB SEQUENCE {
nzp-CSI-RS-ResourceSetList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofNZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetsPerConfig)) OF NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetId
OPTIONAL, -- Need R
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csi-SSB-ResourceSetList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofCSI-SSB-ResourceSetsPerConfig)) OF CSI-SSB-ResourceSetId
OPTIONAL -- Need R
},
csi-IM-ResourceSetList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofCSI-IM-ResourceSetsPerConfig)) OF CSI-IM-ResourceSetId
},
bwp-Id BWP-Id,
resourceType ENUMERATED { aperiodic, semiPersistent, periodic },
...
}
-- TAG-CSI-RESOURCECONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
CSI-ResourceConfig field descriptions

bwp-Id
The DL BWP which the CSI-RS associated with this CSI-ResourceConfig are located in (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.1.2.
csi-IM-ResourceSetList
List of references to CSI-IM resources used for beam measurement and reporting in a CSI-RS resource set. Contains up to maxNrofCSI-IM-ResourceSetsPerConfig resource
sets if resourceType is 'aperiodic' and 1 otherwise (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.1.2).
csi-ResourceConfigId
Used in CSI-ReportConfig to refer to an instance of CSI-ResourceConfig.
csi-SSB-ResourceSetList
List of references to SSB resources used for beam measurement and reporting in a CSI-RS resource set (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.1.2).
nzp-CSI-RS-ResourceSetList
List of references to NZP CSI-RS resources used for beam measurement and reporting in a CSI-RS resource set. Contains up to maxNrofNZP-CSI-RS-
ResourceSetsPerConfig resource sets if resourceType is 'aperiodic' and 1 otherwise (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.1.2).
resourceType
Time domain behavior of resource configuration (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.1.2). It does not apply to resources provided in the csi-SSB-ResourceSetList.
– CSI-ResourceConfigId
The IE CSI-ResourceConfigId is used to identify a CSI-ResourceConfig.
CSI-ResourceConfigId information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CSI-RESOURCECONFIGID-START
CSI-ResourceConfigId ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofCSI-ResourceConfigurations-1)
-- TAG-CSI-RESOURCECONFIGID-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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– CSI-ResourcePeriodicityAndOffset
The IE CSI-ResourcePeriodicityAndOffset is used to configure a periodicity and a corresponding offset for periodic and semi-persistent CSI resources, and for periodic and semi-
persistent reporting on PUCCH. both, the periodicity and the offset are given in number of slots. The periodicity value slots4 corresponds to 4 slots, value slots5 corresponds to 5
slots, and so on.
CSI-ResourcePeriodicityAndOffset information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CSI-RESOURCEPERIODICITYANDOFFSET-START
CSI-ResourcePeriodicityAndOffset ::= CHOICE {

slots4 INTEGER (0..3),
slots640 INTEGER (0..639)
}
-- TAG-CSI-RESOURCEPERIODICITYANDOFFSET-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– CSI-RS-ResourceConfigMobility
The IE CSI-RS-ResourceConfigMobility is used to configure CSI-RS based RRM measurements.
CSI-RS-ResourceConfigMobility information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CSI-RS-RESOURCECONFIGMOBILITY-START
CSI-RS-ResourceConfigMobility ::= SEQUENCE {

csi-RS-CellList-Mobility SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofCSI-RS-CellsRRM)) OF CSI-RS-CellMobility,
...,
[[
refServCellIndex ServCellIndex OPTIONAL -- Need S
]]
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}
CSI-RS-CellMobility ::= SEQUENCE {

cellId PhysCellId,
csi-rs-MeasurementBW SEQUENCE {
nrofPRBs ENUMERATED { size24, size48, size96, size192, size264},
startPRB INTEGER(0..2169)
},
density ENUMERATED {d1,d3} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
csi-rs-ResourceList-Mobility SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofCSI-RS-ResourcesRRM)) OF CSI-RS-Resource-Mobility
}
CSI-RS-Resource-Mobility ::= SEQUENCE {

csi-RS-Index CSI-RS-Index,
slotConfig CHOICE {
ms4 INTEGER (0..31),
ms40 INTEGER (0..319)
},
associatedSSB SEQUENCE {
ssb-Index SSB-Index,
isQuasiColocated BOOLEAN
frequencyDomainAllocation CHOICE {
row1 BIT STRING (SIZE (4)),
row2 BIT STRING (SIZE (12))
},
firstOFDMSymbolInTimeDomain INTEGER (0..13),
sequenceGenerationConfig INTEGER (0..1023),
...
}
CSI-RS-Index ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofCSI-RS-ResourcesRRM-1)
-- TAG-CSI-RS-RESOURCECONFIGMOBILITY-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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CSI-RS-CellMobility field descriptions

csi-rs-ResourceList-Mobility
List of CSI-RS resources for mobility. The maximum number of CSI-RS resources that can be configured per measObjectNR depends on the configuration of associatedSSB
(see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.6.1.3).
density
Frequency domain density for the 1-port CSI-RS for L3 mobility. See TS 38.211 [16], clause 7.4.1.
nrofPRBs
Allowed size of the measurement BW in PRBs. See TS 38.211 [16], clause 7.4.1.
startPRB
Starting PRB index of the measurement bandwidth. See TS 38.211 [16], clause 7.4.1.
CSI-RS-ResourceConfigMobility field descriptions

csi-RS-CellList-Mobility
List of cells for CSI-RS based RRM measurements.
refServCellIndex
Indicates the serving cell providing the timing reference for CSI-RS resources without associatedSSB. The field may be present only if there is at least one CSI-RS resource
configured without associatedSSB. If this field is absent, the UE shall use the timing of the PCell for measurements on the CSI-RS resources without associatedSSB. The CSI-
RS resources and the serving cell indicated by refServCellIndex for timing reference should be located in the same band.
subcarrierSpacing
Subcarrier spacing of CSI-RS. Only the values 15, 30 kHz or 60 kHz (FR1), and 60 or 120 kHz (FR2) are applicable.
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CSI-RS-Resource-Mobility field descriptions

associatedSSB
If this field is present, the UE may base the timing of the CSI-RS resource indicated in CSI-RS-Resource-Mobility on the timing of the cell indicated by the cellId in the CSI-RS-
CellMobility. In this case, the UE is not required to monitor that CSI-RS resource if the UE cannot detect the SS/PBCH block indicated by this associatedSSB and cellId. If this
field is absent, the UE shall base the timing of the CSI-RS resource indicated in CSI-RS-Resource-Mobility on the timing of the serving cell indicated by refServCellIndex. In
this case, the UE is required to measure the CSI-RS resource even if SS/PBCH block(s) with cellId in the CSI-RS-CellMobility are not detected.
CSI-RS resources with and without associatedSSB may be configured in accordance with the rules in TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.6.1.3.
csi-RS-Index
CSI-RS resource index associated to the CSI-RS resource to be measured (and used for reporting).
firstOFDMSymbolInTimeDomain
Time domain allocation within a physical resource block. The field indicates the first OFDM symbol in the PRB used for CSI-RS, see TS 38.211 [16], clause 7.4.1.5.3. Value 2
is supported only when dmrs-TypeA-Position equals pos3.
Frequency domain allocation within a physical resource block in accordance with TS 38.211 [16], clause 7.4.1.5.3 including table 7.4.1.5.2-1. The number of bits that may be
set to one depend on the chosen row in that table.
isQuasiColocated
Indicates that the CSI-RS resource is quasi co-located with the associated SS/PBCH block, see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.6.1.3.
sequenceGenerationConfig
Scrambling ID for CSI-RS (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 7.4.1.5.2).
slotConfig
Indicates the CSI-RS periodicity (in milliseconds) and for each periodicity the offset (in number of slots). When subcarrierSpacingCSI-RS is set to kHz15, the maximum offset
values for periodicities ms4/ms5/ms10/ms20/ms40 are 3/4/9/19/39 slots. When subcarrierSpacingCSI-RS is set to kHz30, the maximum offset values for periodicities
ms4/ms5/ms10/ms20/ms40 are 7/9/19/39/79 slots. When subcarrierSpacingCSI-RS is set to kHz60, the maximum offset values for periodicities ms4/ms5/ms10/ms20/ms40 are
15/19/39/79/159 slots. When subcarrierSpacingCSI-RS is set kHz120, the maximum offset values for periodicities ms4/ms5/ms10/ms20/ms40 are 31/39/79/159/319 slots.
– CSI-RS-ResourceMapping
The IE CSI-RS-ResourceMapping is used to configure the resource element mapping of a CSI-RS resource in time- and frequency domain.
CSI-RS-ResourceMapping information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CSI-RS-RESOURCEMAPPING-START
CSI-RS-ResourceMapping ::= SEQUENCE {

frequencyDomainAllocation CHOICE {
other BIT STRING (SIZE (6))
},
nrofPorts ENUMERATED {p1,p2,p4,p8,p12,p16,p24,p32},
firstOFDMSymbolInTimeDomain INTEGER (0..13),
firstOFDMSymbolInTimeDomain2 INTEGER (2..12) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
cdm-Type ENUMERATED {noCDM, fd-CDM2, cdm4-FD2-TD2, cdm8-FD2-TD4},
density CHOICE {
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dot5 ENUMERATED {evenPRBs, oddPRBs},
one NULL,
three NULL,
spare NULL
},
freqBand CSI-FrequencyOccupation,
...
}
-- TAG-CSI-RS-RESOURCEMAPPING-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
CSI-RS-ResourceMapping field descriptions

cdm-Type
CDM type (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.2.3.1).
density
Density of CSI-RS resource measured in RE/port/PRB (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 7.4.1.5.3).
Values 0.5 (dot5), 1 (one) and 3 (three) are allowed for X=1, values 0.5 (dot5) and 1 (one) are allowed for X=2, 16, 24 and 32, value 1 (one) is allowed for X=4, 8, 12.
For density = 1/2, includes 1-bit indication for RB level comb offset indicating whether odd or even RBs are occupied by CSI-RS.
firstOFDMSymbolInTimeDomain2
Time domain allocation within a physical resource block. See TS 38.211 [16], clause 7.4.1.5.3.
firstOFDMSymbolInTimeDomain
Time domain allocation within a physical resource block. The field indicates the first OFDM symbol in the PRB used for CSI-RS. See TS 38.211 [16], clause 7.4.1.5.3. Value 2
is supported only when dmrs-TypeA-Position equals pos3.
freqBand
Wideband or partial band CSI-RS, (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.2.3.1).
Frequency domain allocation within a physical resource block in accordance with TS 38.211 [16], clause 7.4.1.5.3. The applicable row number in table 7.4.1.5.3-1 is
determined by the frequencyDomainAllocation for rows 1, 2 and 4, and for other rows by matching the values in the column Ports, Density and CDMtype in table 7.4.1.5.3-1
with the values of nrofPorts, cdm-Type and density below and, when more than one row has the 3 values matching, by selecting the row where the column (k bar, l bar) in table
7.4.1.5.3-1 has indexes for k ranging from 0 to 2*n-1 where n is the number of bits set to 1 in frequencyDomainAllocation.
nrofPorts
Number of ports (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.2.3.1).
– CSI-SemiPersistentOnPUSCH-TriggerStateList
The CSI-SemiPersistentOnPUSCH-TriggerStateList IE is used to configure the UE with list of trigger states for semi-persistent reporting of channel state information on L1. See
also TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.
CSI-SemiPersistentOnPUSCH-TriggerStateList information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CSI-SEMIPERSISTENTONPUSCHTRIGGERSTATELIST-START
CSI-SemiPersistentOnPUSCH-TriggerStateList ::=
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CSI-SemiPersistentOnPUSCH-TriggerState ::= SEQUENCE {

associatedReportConfigInfo CSI-ReportConfigId,
...
}
-- TAG-CSI-SEMIPERSISTENTONPUSCHTRIGGERSTATELIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– CSI-SSB-ResourceSet
The IE CSI-SSB-ResourceSet is used to configure one SS/PBCH block resource set which refers to SS/PBCH as indicated in ServingCellConfigCommon.
CSI-SSB-ResourceSet information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CSI-SSB-RESOURCESET-START
CSI-SSB-ResourceSet ::= SEQUENCE {

csi-SSB-ResourceSetId CSI-SSB-ResourceSetId,
csi-SSB-ResourceList SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxNrofCSI-SSB-ResourcePerSet)) OF SSB-Index,
...
}
-- TAG-CSI-SSB-RESOURCESET-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– CSI-SSB-ResourceSetId
The IE CSI-SSB-ResourceSetId is used to identify one SS/PBCH block resource set.
CSI-SSB-ResourceId information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CSI-SSB-RESOURCESETID-START
CSI-SSB-ResourceSetId ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofCSI-SSB-ResourceSets-1)
-- TAG-CSI-SSB-RESOURCESETID-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– DedicatedNAS-Message
The IE DedicatedNAS-Message is used to transfer UE specific NAS layer information between the 5GC CN and the UE. The RRC layer is transparent for this information.
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DedicatedNAS-Message information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-DEDICATED-NAS-MESSAGE-START
DedicatedNAS-Message ::= OCTET STRING
-- TAG-DEDICATED-NAS-MESSAGE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– DMRS-DownlinkConfig
The IE DMRS-DownlinkConfig is used to configure downlink demodulation reference signals for PDSCH.
DMRS-DownlinkConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-DMRS-DOWNLINKCONFIG-START
DMRS-DownlinkConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

dmrs-Type ENUMERATED {type2} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
dmrs-AdditionalPosition ENUMERATED {pos0, pos1, pos3} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
maxLength ENUMERATED {len2} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
scramblingID0 INTEGER (0..65535) OPTIONAL, -- Need S
phaseTrackingRS SetupRelease { PTRS-DownlinkConfig } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...,
[[
dmrs-Downlink-r16 ENUMERATED {enabled} OPTIONAL -- Need R
]]
-- TAG-DMRS-DOWNLINKCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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DMRS-DownlinkConfig field descriptions

dmrs-AdditionalPosition
Position for additional DM-RS in DL, see Tables 7.4.1.1.2-3 and 7.4.1.1.2-4 in TS 38.211 [16]. If the field is absent, the UE applies the value pos2. See also clause 7.4.1.1.2 for
additional constraints on how the network may set this field depending on the setting of other fields.
dmrs-Downlink
Used in TS 38.211 [16], Clause 7.4.1.1.1
dmrs-Type
Selection of the DMRS type to be used for DL (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 7.4.1.1.1). If the field is absent, the UE uses DMRS type 1.
maxLength
The maximum number of OFDM symbols for DL front loaded DMRS. len1 corresponds to value 1. len2 corresponds to value 2. If the field is absent, the UE applies value len1.
If set to len2, the UE determines the actual number of DM-RS symbols by the associated DCI. (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 7.4.1.1.2).
phaseTrackingRS
Configures downlink PTRS. If the field is not configured, the UE assumes that downlink PTRS are absent. See TS 38.214 [19] clause 5.1.6.3.
scramblingID0
DL DMRS scrambling initialization (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 7.4.1.1.1). When the field is absent the UE applies the value physCellId configured for this serving cell.
scramblingID1
DL DMRS scrambling initialization (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 7.4.1.1.1). When the field is absent the UE applies the value physCellId configured for this serving cell.
– DMRS-UplinkConfig
The IE DMRS-UplinkConfig is used to configure uplink demodulation reference signals for PUSCH.
DMRS-UplinkConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-DMRS-UPLINKCONFIG-START
DMRS-UplinkConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

dmrs-Type ENUMERATED {type2} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
dmrs-AdditionalPosition ENUMERATED {pos0, pos1, pos3} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
phaseTrackingRS SetupRelease { PTRS-UplinkConfig } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
maxLength ENUMERATED {len2} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
transformPrecodingDisabled SEQUENCE {
...,
[[
dmrs-Uplink-r16 ENUMERATED {enabled} OPTIONAL -- Need R
]]
transformPrecodingEnabled SEQUENCE {
nPUSCH-Identity INTEGER(0..1007) OPTIONAL, -- Need S
sequenceGroupHopping ENUMERATED {disabled} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
sequenceHopping ENUMERATED {enabled} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
...,
[[
dmrs-UplinkTransformPrecoding-r16 DMRS-UplinkTransformPrecoding-r16 OPTIONAL -- Cond PI2-BPSK
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...
}
DMRS-UplinkTransformPrecoding-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

pi2BPSK-ScramblingID0 INTEGER(0..65535) OPTIONAL, -- Need S
pi2BPSK-ScramblingID1 INTEGER(0..65535) OPTIONAL -- Need S
}
-- TAG-DMRS-UPLINKCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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DMRS-UplinkConfig field descriptions

dmrs-AdditionalPosition
Position for additional DM-RS in UL (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 6.4.1.1.3). If the field is absent, the UE applies the value pos2. See also clause 6.4.1.1.3 for additional
constraints on how the network may set this field depending on the setting of other fields.
dmrs-Type
Selection of the DMRS type to be used for UL (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 6.4.1.1.3) If the field is absent, the UE uses DMRS type 1.
dmrs-Uplink
Used in TS 38.211 [16], Clause 6.4.1.1.1.1
dmrs-UplinkTransformPrecoding
Used in TS 38.211 [16], Clause 6.4.1.1.1.2
maxLength
The maximum number of OFDM symbols for UL front loaded DMRS. len1 corresponds to value 1. len2 corresponds to value 2. If the field is absent, the UE applies value len1.
If set to len2, the UE determines the actual number of DM-RS symbols by the associated DCI. (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 6.4.1.1.3).
nPUSCH-Identity
Parameter: N_ID^(PUSCH) for DFT-s-OFDM DMRS. If the value is absent or released, the UE uses the value Physical cell ID (physCellId). See TS 38.211 [16].
phaseTrackingRS
Configures uplink PTRS (see TS 38.211 [16]).
pi2BPSK-ScramblingID0, pi2BPSK-ScramblingID1
UL DMRS scrambling initialization for pi/2 BPSK DMRS for PUSCH (see TS 38.211 [16], Clause 6.4.1.1.2). When the field is absent the UE applies the value Physical cell ID
(physCellId) of the serving cell.
scramblingID0
UL DMRS scrambling initialization for CP-OFDM (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 6.4.1.1.1.1). When the field is absent the UE applies the value Physical cell ID (physCellId).
scramblingID1
UL DMRS scrambling initialization for CP-OFDM. (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 6.4.1.1.1.1). When the field is absent the UE applies the value Physical cell ID (physCellId).
sequenceGroupHopping
For DMRS transmission with transform precoder the NW may configure group hopping by the cell-specific parameter groupHoppingEnabledTransformPrecoding in PUSCH-
ConfigCommon. In this case, the NW may include this UE specific field to disable group hopping for PUSCH transmission except for Msg3, i.e., to override the configuration in
PUSCH-ConfigCommon (see TS 38.211 [16]). If the field is absent, the UE uses the same hopping mode as for Msg3.
sequenceHopping
Determines if sequence hopping is enabled for DMRS transmission with transform precoder for PUSCH transmission other than Msg3 (sequence hopping is always disabled
for Msg3). If the field is absent, the UE uses the same hopping mode as for msg3. The network does not configure simultaneous group hopping and sequence hopping. See
TS 38.211 [16], clause 6.4.1.1.1.2.
transformPrecodingDisabled
DMRS related parameters for Cyclic Prefix OFDM.
transformPrecodingEnabled
DMRS related parameters for DFT-s-OFDM (Transform Precoding).

PI2-BPSK The field is optionally present if tp-pi2BPSK is included in PUSCH-Config. It is absent, Need R otherwise.
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– DownlinkConfigCommon
The IE DownlinkConfigCommon provides common downlink parameters of a cell.
DownlinkConfigCommon information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-DOWNLINKCONFIGCOMMON-START
DownlinkConfigCommon ::= SEQUENCE {

frequencyInfoDL FrequencyInfoDL OPTIONAL, -- Cond InterFreqHOAndServCellAdd
initialDownlinkBWP BWP-DownlinkCommon OPTIONAL, -- Cond ServCellAdd
...
}
-- TAG-DOWNLINKCONFIGCOMMON-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
DownlinkConfigCommon field descriptions

frequencyInfoDL
Basic parameters of a downlink carrier and transmission thereon.
initialDownlinkBWP
The initial downlink BWP configuration for a serving cell.The network configures the locationAndBandwidth so that the initial downlink BWP contains the entire CORESET#0 of
this serving cell in the frequency domain.

InterFreqHOAndServCellAdd This field is mandatory present for inter-frequency handover, and upon serving cell (PSCell/SCell) addition. Otherwise, the field is
optionally present, Need M.
ServCellAdd This field is mandatory present upon serving cell addition (for PSCell and SCell) and upon handover from E-UTRA to NR. It is
optionally present, Need M otherwise.
– DownlinkConfigCommonSIB
The IE DownlinkConfigCommonSIB provides common downlink parameters of a cell.
DownlinkConfigCommonSIB information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-DOWNLINKCONFIGCOMMONSIB-START
DownlinkConfigCommonSIB ::= SEQUENCE {

frequencyInfoDL FrequencyInfoDL-SIB,
initialDownlinkBWP BWP-DownlinkCommon,
bcch-Config BCCH-Config,
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pcch-Config PCCH-Config,
...
}
BCCH-Config ::= SEQUENCE {

modificationPeriodCoeff ENUMERATED {n2, n4, n8, n16},
...
}
PCCH-Config ::= SEQUENCE {

defaultPagingCycle PagingCycle,
nAndPagingFrameOffset CHOICE {
oneT NULL,
halfT INTEGER (0..1),
quarterT INTEGER (0..3),
oneEighthT INTEGER (0..7),
oneSixteenthT INTEGER (0..15)
},
ns ENUMERATED {four, two, one},
firstPDCCH-MonitoringOccasionOfPO CHOICE {
sCS15KHZoneT SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxPO-perPF)) OF INTEGER (0..139),
sCS30KHZoneT-SCS15KHZhalfT SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxPO-perPF)) OF INTEGER (0..279),
sCS60KHZoneT-SCS30KHZhalfT-SCS15KHZquarterT SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxPO-perPF)) OF INTEGER (0..559),
sCS120KHZoneT-SCS60KHZhalfT-SCS30KHZquarterT-SCS15KHZoneEighthT SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxPO-perPF)) OF INTEGER (0..1119),
sCS120KHZhalfT-SCS60KHZquarterT-SCS30KHZoneEighthT-SCS15KHZoneSixteenthT
SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxPO-perPF)) OF INTEGER (0..2239),
sCS120KHZquarterT-SCS60KHZoneEighthT-SCS30KHZoneSixteenthT SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxPO-perPF)) OF INTEGER (0..4479),
sCS120KHZoneEighthT-SCS60KHZoneSixteenthT SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxPO-perPF)) OF INTEGER (0..8959),
sCS120KHZoneSixteenthT SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxPO-perPF)) OF INTEGER (0..17919)
...,
[[
nrofPDCCHMonitoringOccasionPerSSB-InPO-r16 INTEGER (2..4) OPTIONAL -- Need R
]]
}
-- TAG-DOWNLINKCONFIGCOMMONSIB-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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DownlinkConfigCommonSIB field descriptions

bcch-Config
The modification period related configuration.
frequencyInfoDL-SIB
Basic parameters of a downlink carrier and transmission thereon.
initialDownlinkBWP
The initial downlink BWP configuration for a SpCell (PCell of MCG or SCG). The network configures the locationAndBandwidth so that the initial downlink BWP contains the
entire CORESET#0 of this serving cell in the frequency domain. The UE applies the locationAndBandwidth upon reception of this field (e.g. to determine the frequency position
of signals described in relation to this locationAndBandwidth) but it keeps CORESET#0 until after reception of RRCSetup/RRCResume/RRCReestablishment.
nrofPDCCHMonitoringOccasionPerSSB-InPO
The number of PDCCH monitoring occasions corresponding to an SSB for paging, see TS 38.304 [20], clause 7.1.
pcch-Config
The paging related configuration.
BCCH-Config field descriptions

modificationPeriodCoeff
Actual modification period, expressed in number of radio frames m = modificationPeriodCoeff * defaultPagingCycle, see clause 5.2.2.2.2. n2 corresponds to value 2, n4
corresponds to value 4, and so on.
PCCH-Config field descriptions

defaultPagingCycle
Default paging cycle, used to derive 'T' in TS 38.304 [20]. Value rf32 corresponds to 32 radio frames, value rf64 corresponds to 64 radio frames and so on.
firstPDCCH-MonitoringOccasionOfPO
Points out the first PDCCH monitoring occasion for paging of each PO of the PF, see TS 38.304 [20].
nAndPagingFrameOffset
Used to derive the number of total paging frames in T (corresponding to parameter N in TS 38.304 [20]) and paging frame offset (corresponding to parameter PF_offset in TS
38.304 [20]). A value of oneSixteenthT corresponds to T / 16, a value of oneEighthT corresponds to T / 8, and so on.
If pagingSearchSpace is set to zero and if SS/PBCH block and CORESET multiplexing pattern is 2 or 3 (as specified in TS 38.213 [13]):
- for ssb-periodicityServingCell of 5 or 10 ms, N can be set to one of {oneT, halfT, quarterT, oneEighthT, oneSixteenthT}
- for ssb-periodicityServingCell of 20 ms, N can be set to one of {halfT, quarterT, oneEighthT, oneSixteenthT}
- for ssb-periodicityServingCell of 40 ms, N can be set to one of {quarterT, oneEighthT, oneSixteenthT}
- for ssb-periodicityServingCell of 80 ms, N can be set to one of {oneEighthT, oneSixteenthT}
- for ssb-periodicityServingCell of 160 ms, N can be set to oneSixteenthT
If pagingSearchSpace is set to zero and if SS/PBCH block and CORESET multiplexing pattern is 1 (as specified in TS 38.213 [13]), N can be set to one of {halfT, quarterT,
oneEighthT, oneSixteenthT}
If pagingSearchSpace is not set to zero, N can be configured to one of {oneT, halfT, quarterT, oneEighthT, oneSixteenthT}
ns
Number of paging occasions per paging frame.
Editor's Note: Additional values for nrofPDCCHMonitoringOccasionPerSSB-r16 are FFS.
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– DownlinkPreemption
The IE DownlinkPreemption is used to configure the UE to monitor PDCCH for the INT-RNTI (interruption).
DownlinkPreemption information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-DOWNLINKPREEMPTION-START
DownlinkPreemption ::= SEQUENCE {

int-RNTI RNTI-Value,
timeFrequencySet ENUMERATED {set0, set1},
dci-PayloadSize INTEGER (0..maxINT-DCI-PayloadSize),
int-ConfigurationPerServingCell SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofServingCells)) OF INT-ConfigurationPerServingCell,
...,
[[
dci-PayloadSize-Al-r16 INTEGER (1..maxAI-DCI-PayloadSize-r16) OPTIONAL,
int-ConfigurationPerServingCell-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofServingCells)) OF INT-ConfigurationPerServingCellAI-r16 OPTIONAL
]]
}
INT-ConfigurationPerServingCell ::= SEQUENCE {

positionInDCI INTEGER (0..maxINT-DCI-PayloadSize-1)
}
INT-ConfigurationPerServingCellAI-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

servingCellId-r16 ServCellIndex,
positionInDCI-AI-r16 INTEGER (0..maxAI-DCI-PayloadSize-r16-1) OPTIONAL
}
-- TAG-DOWNLINKPREEMPTION-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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DownlinkPreemption field descriptions

dci-PayloadSize
Total length of the DCI payload scrambled with INT-RNTI (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.2).
dci-PayloadSize-AI
Total length of the AI-DCI payload scrambled with ai-RNTI (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 14).
int-ConfigurationPerServingCell
Indicates (per serving cell) the position of the 14 bit INT values inside the DCI payload (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.2).
int-ConfigurationPerServingCellAI
Indicates (per serving cell) the position of the 14 bit INT values inside the DCI payload for IAB-MT (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 14).
int-RNTI
RNTI used for indication pre-emption in DL (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 10).
timeFrequencySet
Set selection for DL-preemption indication (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.2) The set determines how the UE interprets the DL preemption DCI payload.
INT-ConfigurationPerServingCell field descriptions

positionInDCI
Starting position (in number of bit) of the 14 bit INT value applicable for this serving cell (servingCellId) within the DCI payload (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.2). Must be
multiples of 14 (bit).
INT-ConfigurationPerServingCellAI field descriptions

positionInDCI-AI
Starting position (in number of bit) of the availabilityCombinationId (AI-Index) for the indicated IAB-DU cell (iabDuCellId-AI) within the DCI payload.
– DRB-Identity
The IE DRB-Identity is used to identify a DRB used by a UE.
DRB-Identity information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-DRB-IDENTITY-START
DRB-Identity ::= INTEGER (1..32)
-- TAG-DRB-IDENTITY-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– DRX-Config
The IE DRX-Config is used to configure DRX related parameters.
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DRX-Config information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-DRX-CONFIG-START
DRX-Config ::= SEQUENCE {

drx-onDurationTimer CHOICE {
subMilliSeconds INTEGER (1..31),
milliSeconds ENUMERATED {
ms80, ms100, ms200, ms300, ms400, ms500, ms600, ms800, ms1000, ms1200,
ms1600, spare8, spare7, spare6, spare5, spare4, spare3, spare2, spare1 }
},
drx-InactivityTimer ENUMERATED {
ms0, ms1, ms2, ms3, ms4, ms5, ms6, ms8, ms10, ms20, ms30, ms40, ms50, ms60, ms80,
ms100, ms200, ms300, ms500, ms750, ms1280, ms1920, ms2560, spare9, spare8,
spare7, spare6, spare5, spare4, spare3, spare2, spare1},
drx-HARQ-RTT-TimerDL INTEGER (0..56),
drx-HARQ-RTT-TimerUL INTEGER (0..56),
drx-RetransmissionTimerDL ENUMERATED {
sl0, sl1, sl2, sl4, sl6, sl8, sl16, sl24, sl33, sl40, sl64, sl80, sl96, sl112, sl128,
sl160, sl320, spare15, spare14, spare13, spare12, spare11, spare10, spare9,
spare8, spare7, spare6, spare5, spare4, spare3, spare2, spare1},
drx-RetransmissionTimerUL ENUMERATED {
sl0, sl1, sl2, sl4, sl6, sl8, sl16, sl24, sl33, sl40, sl64, sl80, sl96, sl112, sl128,
sl160, sl320, spare15, spare14, spare13, spare12, spare11, spare10, spare9,
spare8, spare7, spare6, spare5, spare4, spare3, spare2, spare1 },
drx-LongCycleStartOffset CHOICE {
ms10 INTEGER(0..9),
ms20 INTEGER(0..19),
ms1024 INTEGER(0..1023),
ms1280 INTEGER(0..1279),
ms2048 INTEGER(0..2047),
ms2560 INTEGER(0..2559),
ms5120 INTEGER(0..5119),
ms10240 INTEGER(0..10239)
},
shortDRX SEQUENCE {
drx-ShortCycle ENUMERATED {
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drx-SlotOffset INTEGER (0..31)
}
-- TAG-DRX-CONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
DRX-Config field descriptions

drx-HARQ-RTT-TimerDL
Value in number of symbols of the BWP where the transport block was received.
drx-HARQ-RTT-TimerUL
Value in number of symbols of the BWP where the transport block was transmitted.
drx-InactivityTimer
Value in multiple integers of 1 ms. ms0 corresponds to 0, ms1 corresponds to 1 ms, ms2 corresponds to 2 ms, and so on.
drx-LongCycleStartOffset
drx-LongCycle in ms and drx-StartOffset in multiples of 1 ms. If drx-ShortCycle is configured, the value of drx-LongCycle shall be a multiple of the drx-ShortCycle value.
drx-onDurationTimer
Value in multiples of 1/32 ms (subMilliSeconds) or in ms (milliSecond). For the latter, value ms1 corresponds to 1 ms, value ms2 corresponds to 2 ms, and so on.
drx-RetransmissionTimerDL
Value in number of slot lengths of the BWP where the transport block was received. value sl0 corresponds to 0 slots, sl1 corresponds to 1 slot, sl2 corresponds to 2 slots, and
so on.
drx-RetransmissionTimerUL
Value in number of slot lengths of the BWP where the transport block was transmitted. sl0 corresponds to 0 slots, sl1 corresponds to 1 slot, sl2 corresponds to 2 slots, and so
on.
drx-ShortCycleTimer
Value in multiples of drx-ShortCycle. A value of 1 corresponds to drx-ShortCycle, a value of 2 corresponds to 2 * drx-ShortCycle and so on.
drx-ShortCycle
Value in ms. ms1 corresponds to 1 ms, ms2 corresponds to 2 ms, and so on.
drx-SlotOffset
Value in 1/32 ms. Value 0 corresponds to 0 ms, value 1 corresponds to 1/32 ms, value 2 corresponds to 2/32 ms, and so on.
– FilterCoefficient
The IE FilterCoefficient specifies the measurement filtering coefficient. Value fc0 corresponds to k = 0, fc1 corresponds to k = 1, and so on.
FilterCoefficient information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-FILTERCOEFFICIENT-START
FilterCoefficient ::= ENUMERATED { fc0, fc1, fc2, fc3, fc4, fc5, fc6, fc7, fc8, fc9, fc11, fc13, fc15, fc17, fc19, spare1, ...}
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-- TAG-FILTERCOEFFICIENT-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– FreqBandIndicatorNR
The IE FreqBandIndicatorNR is used to convey an NR frequency band number as defined in TS 38.101-1 [15] and TS 38.101-2 [39].
FreqBandIndicatorNR information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-FREQBANDINDICATORNR-START
FreqBandIndicatorNR ::= INTEGER (1..1024)
-- TAG-FREQBANDINDICATORNR-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– FrequencyInfoDL
The IE FrequencyInfoDL provides basic parameters of a downlink carrier and transmission thereon.
FrequencyInfoDL information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-FREQUENCYINFODL-START
FrequencyInfoDL ::= SEQUENCE {

absoluteFrequencySSB ARFCN-ValueNR OPTIONAL, -- Cond SpCellAdd
frequencyBandList MultiFrequencyBandListNR,
absoluteFrequencyPointA ARFCN-ValueNR,
scs-SpecificCarrierList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxSCSs)) OF SCS-SpecificCarrier,
...
}
-- TAG-FREQUENCYINFODL-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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FrequencyInfoDL field descriptions

Absolute frequency position of the reference resource block (Common RB 0). Its lowest subcarrier is also known as Point A (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 4.4.4.2). Note that the
lower edge of the actual carrier is not defined by this field but rather in the scs-SpecificCarrierList.
absoluteFrequencySSB
Frequency of the SSB to be used for this serving cell. SSB related parameters (e.g. SSB index) provided for a serving cell refer to this SSB frequency unless mentioned
otherwise. The cell-defining SSB of the PCell is always on the sync raster. Frequencies are considered to be on the sync raster if they are also identifiable with a GSCN value
(see TS 38.101-1 [15]). If the field is absent, the SSB related parameters should be absent, e.g. ssb-PositionsInBurst, ssb-periodicityServingCell and subcarrierSpacing in
ServingCellConfigCommon IE. If the field is absent, the UE obtains timing reference from the SpCell. This is only supported in case the SCell is in the same frequency band as
the SpCell.
frequencyBandList
List containing only one frequency band to which this carrier(s) belongs. Multiple values are not supported.
scs-SpecificCarrierList
A set of carriers for different subcarrier spacings (numerologies). Defined in relation to Point A. The network configures a scs-SpecificCarrier at least for each numerology
(SCS) that is used e.g. in a BWP (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 5.3).

SpCellAdd The field is mandatory present if this FrequencyInfoDL is for SpCell. Otherwise the field is optionally present, Need S.
– FrequencyInfoDL-SIB
The IE FrequencyInfoDL-SIB provides basic parameters of a downlink carrier and transmission thereon.
FrequencyInfoDL-SIB information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-FREQUENCYINFODL-SIB-START
FrequencyInfoDL-SIB ::= SEQUENCE {

frequencyBandList MultiFrequencyBandListNR-SIB,
offsetToPointA INTEGER (0..2199),
scs-SpecificCarrierList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxSCSs)) OF SCS-SpecificCarrier
}
-- TAG-FREQUENCYINFODL-SIB-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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FrequencyInfoDL-SIB field descriptions

offsetToPointA
Represents the offset to Point A as defined in TS 38.211 [16], clause 4.4.4.2.
frequencyBandList
List of one or multiple frequency bands to which this carrier(s) belongs.
A set of carriers for different subcarrier spacings (numerologies). Defined in relation to Point A (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 5.3). The network configures this for all SCSs that
are used in DL BWPs in this serving cell.
– FrequencyInfoUL
The IE FrequencyInfoUL provides basic parameters of an uplink carrier and transmission thereon.
FrequencyInfoUL information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-FREQUENCYINFOUL-START
FrequencyInfoUL ::= SEQUENCE {

frequencyBandList MultiFrequencyBandListNR OPTIONAL, -- Cond FDD-OrSUL
absoluteFrequencyPointA ARFCN-ValueNR OPTIONAL, -- Cond FDD-OrSUL
additionalSpectrumEmission AdditionalSpectrumEmission OPTIONAL, -- Need S
frequencyShift7p5khz ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Cond FDD-TDD-OrSUL-Optional
...
}
-- TAG-FREQUENCYINFOUL-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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FrequencyInfoUL field descriptions

Absolute frequency of the reference resource block (Common RB 0). Its lowest subcarrier is also known as Point A. Note that the lower edge of the actual carrier is not defined
by this field but rather in the scs-SpecificCarrierList (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 4.4.4.2).
additionalSpectrumEmission
The additional spectrum emission requirements to be applied by the UE on this uplink. If the field is absent, the UE uses value 0 for the additionalSpectrumEmission (see TS
38.101-1 [15], table 6.2.3.1-1A, and TS 38.101-2 [39], table 6.2.3.1-2).
frequencyBandList
List containing only one frequency band to which this carrier(s) belongs. Multiple values are not supported.
frequencyShift7p5khz
Enable the NR UL transmission with a 7.5 kHz shift to the LTE raster. If the field is absent, the frequency shift is disabled.
p-Max
Maximum transmit power allowed in this serving cell. The maximum transmit power that the UE may use on this serving cell may be additionally limited by p-NR-FR1
(configured for the cell group) and by p-UE-FR1 (configured total for all serving cells operating on FR1). If absent, the UE applies the maximum power according to TS 38.101-
1 [15]. Value in dBm.
A set of carriers for different subcarrier spacings (numerologies). Defined in relation to Point A. The network configures a scs-SpecificCarrier at least for each numerology
(SCS) that is used e.g. in a BWP (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 5.3).

FDD-OrSUL The field is mandatory present if this FrequencyInfoUL is for the paired UL for a DL (defined in a FrequencyInfoDL) or if this
FrequencyInfoUL is for a supplementary uplink (SUL). It is absent, Need R, otherwise (if this FrequencyInfoUL is for an
unpaired UL (TDD).
FDD-TDD-OrSUL-Optional The field is optionally present, Need R, if this FrequencyInfoUL is for the paired UL for a DL (defined in a FrequencyInfoDL),
or if this FrequencyInfoUL is for an unpaired UL (TDD) in certain bands (as defined in clause 5.4.2.1 of TS 38.101-1 and in
clause 5.4.2.1 of TS 38.104 [12]), or if this FrequencyInfoUL is for a supplementary uplink (SUL). It is absent, Need R,
otherwise.
– FrequencyInfoUL-SIB
The IE FrequencyInfoUL-SIB provides basic parameters of an uplink carrier and transmission thereon.
FrequencyInfoUL-SIB information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-FREQUENCYINFOUL-SIB-START
FrequencyInfoUL-SIB ::= SEQUENCE {

frequencyBandList MultiFrequencyBandListNR-SIB OPTIONAL, -- Cond FDD-OrSUL
absoluteFrequencyPointA ARFCN-ValueNR OPTIONAL, -- Cond FDD-OrSUL
frequencyShift7p5khz ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Cond FDD-TDD-OrSUL-Optional
...
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-- TAG-FREQUENCYINFOUL-SIB-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
FrequencyInfoUL-SIB field descriptions

Absolute frequency of the reference resource block (Common RB 0). Its lowest subcarrier is also known as Point A. Note that the lower edge of the actual carrier is not defined
by this field but rather in the scs-SpecificCarrierList (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 4.4.4.2).
frequencyBandList
Provides the frequency band indicator and a list of additionalPmax and additionalSpectrumEmission values as defined in TS 38.101-1 [15], table 6.2.3.1-1, and TS 38.101-2
[39], table 6.2.3.1-2. The UE shall apply the first listed band which it supports in the frequencyBandList field.
frequencyShift7p5khz
Enable the NR UL transmission with a 7.5 kHz shift to the LTE raster. If the field is absent, the frequency shift is disabled.
p-Max
Value in dBm applicable for the cell. If absent the UE applies the maximum power according to TS 38.101-1 [15] in case of an FR1 cell or TS 38.101-2 [39] in case of an FR2
cell. In this release of the specification, if p-Max is present on a carrier frequency in FR2, the UE shall ignore the field and applies the maximum power according to TS 38.101-
2 [39].
A set of carriers for different subcarrier spacings (numerologies). Defined in relation to Point A (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 5.3). The network configures this for all SCSs that
are used in UL BWPs configured in this serving cell.

FDD-OrSUL The field is mandatory present if this FrequencyInfoUL-SIB is for the paired UL for a DL (defined in a FrequencyInfoDL-SIB)
or if this FrequencyInfoUL-SIB is for a supplementary uplink (SUL). It is absent otherwise (if this FrequencyInfoUL-SIB is for
an unpaired UL (TDD).
FDD-TDD-OrSUL-Optional The field is optionally present, Need R, if this FrequencyInfoUL-SIB is for the paired UL for a DL (defined in a
FrequencyInfoDL-SIB), or if this FrequencyInfoUL-SIB is for an unpaired UL (TDD) in certain bands (as defined in clause
5.4.2.1 of TS 38.101-1 and in clause 5.4.2.1 of TS 38.104 [12]), or if this FrequencyInfoUL-SIB is for a supplementary uplink
(SUL). It is absent otherwise.
– Hysteresis
The IE Hysteresis is a parameter used within the entry and leave condition of an event triggered reporting condition. The actual value is field value * 0.5 dB.
Hysteresis information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-HYSTERESIS-START
Hysteresis ::= INTEGER (0..30)
-- TAG-HYSTERESIS-STOP
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-- ASN1STOP
– InvalidSymbolPattern
The IE InvalidSymbolPattern is used to configure one invalid symbol pattern for PUSCH transmission repetition type B applicable for both DCI format 0_1 and 0_2, see TS
38.214 [19], clause 6.1.
InvalidSymbolPattern information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-INVALIDSYMBOLPATTERN-START
InvalidSymbolPattern-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

symbols-r16 CHOICE {
oneSlot BIT STRING (SIZE (14)),
twoSlots BIT STRING (SIZE (28))
},
periodicityAndPattern-r16 CHOICE {
n2 BIT STRING (SIZE (2)),
n40 BIT STRING (SIZE (40))
} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
...
}
-- TAG-INVALIDSYMBOLPATTERN-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
InvalidSymbolPattern field descriptions

periodicityAndPattern
A time domain repetition pattern at which the pattern. This slot pattern repeats itself continuously. Absence of this field indicates the value n1 (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1).
symbols
A symbol level bitmap in time domain (see TS 38.214[19], clause 6.1).
– I-RNTI-Value
The IE I-RNTI-Value is used to identify the suspended UE context of a UE in RRC_INACTIVE.
I-RNTI-Value information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-I-RNTI-VALUE-START
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I-RNTI-Value ::= BIT STRING (SIZE(40))
-- TAG-I-RNTI-VALUE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– LBT-FailureRecoveryConfig
The IE LBT-FailureRecoveryConfig-r16 is used to configure the parameters used for detection of consistent uplink LBT failures for operation with shared spectrum channel
access, as specified in TS 38.321 [3].
LBT-FailureRecoveryConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-LBT-FAILURERECOVERYCONFIG-START
LBT-FailureRecoveryConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

lbt-FailureInstanceMaxCount ENUMERATED {n4, n8, n16, n32} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
lbt-FailureDetectionTimer ENUMERATED {ms10, ms20, ms40, ms80, ms160, ms320} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...
}
-- TAG-LBT-FAILURERECOVERYCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
LBT-FailureRecoveryConfig field descriptions

lbt-FailureDetectionTimert
Timer for consistent uplink LBT failure detection (see TS 38.321 [3]). Value ms10 corresponds to 10 ms, value ms20 corresponds to 20 ms, and so on.
lbt-FailureInstanceMaxCount
This field determines after how many consistent uplink LBT failure events the UE triggers uplink LBT failure recovery (see TS 38.321 [3]).
Editor's Note: Additional values for lbt-FailureDetectionTimer and lbt-FailureInstanceMaxCount are FFS.
– LocationInfo
The IE LocationInfo is used to transfer detailed location information and sensor available at the UE.
LocationInfo information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-LOCATIONINFO-START
LocationInfo-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

commonLocationInfo-r16 CommonLocationInfo-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
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bt-LocationInfo-r16 LogMeasResultListBT-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
wlan-LocationInfo-r16 LogMeasResultListWLAN-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
sensor-LocationInfo-r16 Sensor-LocationInfo-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...
}
-- TAG-LOCATIONINFO-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– LocationMeasurementInfo
The IE LocationMeasurementInfo defines the information sent by the UE to the network to assist with the configuration of measurement gaps for location related measurements.
LocationMeasurementInfo information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-LOCATIONMEASUREMENTINFO-START
LocationMeasurementInfo ::= CHOICE {

eutra-RSTD EUTRA-RSTD-InfoList,
...,
eutra-FineTimingDetection NULL
}
EUTRA-RSTD-InfoList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxInterRAT-RSTD-Freq)) OF EUTRA-RSTD-Info
EUTRA-RSTD-Info ::= SEQUENCE {

measPRS-Offset INTEGER (0..39),
...
}
-- TAG-LOCATIONMEASUREMENTINFO-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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LocationMeasurementInfo field descriptions

carrierFreq
The EARFCN value of the carrier received from upper layers for which the UE needs to perform the inter-RAT RSTD measurements.
measPRS-Offset
Indicates the requested gap offset for performing RSTD measurements towards E-UTRA. It is the smallest subframe offset from the beginning of subframe 0 of SFN=0 of the
serving cell of the requested gap for measuring PRS positioning occasions in the carrier frequency carrierFreq for which the UE needs to perform the inter-RAT RSTD
measurements. The PRS positioning occasion information is received from upper layers. The value of measPRS-Offset is obtained by mapping the starting subframe of the
PRS positioning occasion in the measured cell onto the corresponding subframe in the serving cell and is calculated as the serving cell's number of subframes from SFN=0
mod 40.
The UE shall take into account any additional time required by the UE to start PRS measurements on the other carrier when it does this mapping for determining the
measPRS-Offset.
NOTE: Figure 6.2.2-1 in TS 36.331[10] illustrates the measPRS-Offset field.
– LogicalChannelConfig
The IE LogicalChannelConfig is used to configure the logical channel parameters.
LogicalChannelConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-LOGICALCHANNELCONFIG-START
LogicalChannelConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

ul-SpecificParameters SEQUENCE {
priority INTEGER (1..16),
prioritisedBitRate ENUMERATED {kBps0, kBps8, kBps16, kBps32, kBps64, kBps128, kBps256, kBps512,
kBps1024, kBps2048, kBps4096, kBps8192, kBps16384, kBps32768, kBps65536, infinity},
bucketSizeDuration ENUMERATED {ms5, ms10, ms20, ms50, ms100, ms150, ms300, ms500, ms1000,
spare7, spare6, spare5, spare4, spare3,spare2, spare1},
allowedServingCells SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofServingCells-1)) OF ServCellIndex
OPTIONAL, -- PDCP-CADuplication
allowedSCS-List SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxSCSs)) OF SubcarrierSpacing OPTIONAL, -- Need R
maxPUSCH-Duration ENUMERATED {ms0p02, ms0p04, ms0p0625, ms0p125, ms0p25, ms0p5, spare2, spare1}
OPTIONAL, -- Need R
configuredGrantType1Allowed ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
logicalChannelGroup INTEGER (0..maxLCG-ID) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
schedulingRequestID SchedulingRequestId OPTIONAL, -- Need R
logicalChannelSR-Mask BOOLEAN,
logicalChannelSR-DelayTimerApplied BOOLEAN,
...,
bitRateQueryProhibitTimer ENUMERATED {s0, s0dot4, s0dot8, s1dot6, s3, s6, s12, s30} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
[[
allowedCG-List-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (0.. maxNrofConfiguredGrantConfigMAC-r16-1)) OF ConfiguredGrantConfigIndexMAC-r16
OPTIONAL, -- Need R
allowedPHY-PriorityIndex-r16 ENUMERATED {p0, p1} OPTIONAL -- Need R
]]
} OPTIONAL, -- Cond UL
...,
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[[
channelAccessPriority-r16 INTEGER (1..4) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
bitRateMultiplier-r16 ENUMERATED {x40, x70, x100, x200} OPTIONAL -- Need R
]]
}
-- TAG-LOGICALCHANNELCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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LogicalChannelConfig field descriptions

allowedCG-List
This restriction applies only when the UL grant is a configured grant. If present, UL MAC SDUs from this logical channel can only be mapped to the indicated configured grant
configuration. If the size of the sequence is zero, then UL MAC SDUs from this logical channel cannot be mapped to any configured grant configurations. If the field is not
present, UL MAC SDUs from this logical channel can be mapped to any configured grant configurations. Corresponds to "allowedCG-List" as specified in TS 38.321 [3].
allowedPHY-PriorityIndex
This restriction applies only when the UL grant is a dynamic grant. If the field is present and the dynamic grant has a PHY-priority index, UL MAC SDUs from this logical
channel can only be mapped to the dynamic grants indicating PHY-priority index equal to the values configured by this field. If the field is present and the dynamic grant does
not have a PHY-priority index, UL MAC SDUs from this logical channel can only be mapped to this dynamic grant if the value of the field is p0, see TS 38.213 [13], clause 9. If
the field is not present, UL MAC SDUs from this logical channel can be mapped to any dynamic grants. Corresponds to "allowedPHY-PriorityIndex" as specified in TS 38.321
[3].
allowedSCS-List
If present, UL MAC SDUs from this logical channel can only be mapped to the indicated numerology. Otherwise, UL MAC SDUs from this logical channel can be mapped to
any configured numerology. Only the values 15/30/60 kHz (for FR1) and 60/120 kHz (for FR2) are applicable. Corresponds to 'allowedSCS-List' as specified in TS 38.321 [3].
allowedServingCells
If present, UL MAC SDUs from this logical channel can only be mapped to the serving cells indicated in this list. Otherwise, UL MAC SDUs from this logical channel can be
mapped to any configured serving cell of this cell group. Corresponds to 'allowedServingCells' in TS 38.321 [3].
bitRateMultiplier
Bit rate multiplier for recommended bit rate MAC CE as specified in TS 38.321 [3]. Value x40 indicates bit rate multiplier 40, value x60 indicates bit rate multiplier 60 and so on.
bitRateQueryProhibitTimer
The timer is used for bit rate recommendation query in TS 38.321 [3], in seconds. Value s0 means 0 s, s0dot4 means 0.4 s and so on.
bucketSizeDuration
Value in ms. ms5 corresponds to 5 ms, value ms10 corresponds to 10 ms, and so on.
channellAccessPriority
Indicates the Channel Access Priority Class (CAPC), as specified in TS 38.300 [2] and TS 38.321 [3], to be used on transmission using configured grants on shared spectrum.
The network configures this field only for SRB2 and DRBs.
configuredGrantType1Allowed
If present, UL MAC SDUs from this logical channel can be transmitted on a configured grant type 1. Corresponds to 'configuredGrantType1Allowed' in TS 38.321 [3].
logicalChannelGroup
ID of the logical channel group, as specified in TS 38.321 [3], which the logical channel belongs to.
logicalChannelSR-Mask
Controls SR triggering when a configured uplink grant of type1 or type2 is configured. true indicates that SR masking is configured for this logical channel as specified in TS
38.321 [3].
logicalChannelSR-DelayTimerApplied
Indicates whether to apply the delay timer for SR transmission for this logical channel. Set to false if logicalChannelSR-DelayTimer is not included in BSR-Config.
maxPUSCH-Duration
If present, UL MAC SDUs from this logical channel can only be transmitted using uplink grants that result in a PUSCH duration shorter than or equal to the duration indicated
by this field. Otherwise, UL MAC SDUs from this logical channel can be transmitted using an uplink grant resulting in any PUSCH duration. Corresponds to "maxPUSCH-
Duration" in TS 38.321 [3].
priority
Logical channel priority, as specified in TS 38.321 [3].
prioritisedBitRate
Value in kiloBytes/s. Value kBps0 corresponds to 0 kiloBytes/s, value kBps8 corresponds to 8 kiloBytes/s, value kBps16 corresponds to 16 kiloBytes/s, and so on. For SRBs,
the value can only be set to infinity.
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schedulingRequestId
If present, it indicates the scheduling request configuration applicable for this logical channel, as specified in TS 38.321 [3].

PDCP-CADuplication The field is mandatory present if the DRB/SRB associated with this logical channel is configured with PDCP CA duplication
in UL (i.e. the PDCP entity is associated with multiple RLC entities belonging to the same cell group). Otherwise the field is
optionally present, need R.
UL The field is mandatory present for a logical channel with uplink if it serves DRB. It is optionally present, Need R, for a logical
channel with uplink if it serves an SRB. Otherwise it is absent.
– LogicalChannelIdentity
The IE LogicalChannelIdentity is used to identify one logical channel (LogicalChannelConfig) and the corresponding RLC bearer (RLC-BearerConfig).
LogicalChannelIdentity information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-LOGICALCHANNELIDENTITY-START
LogicalChannelIdentity ::= INTEGER (1..maxLC-ID)
-- TAG-LOGICALCHANNELIDENTITY-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– MAC-CellGroupConfig
The IE MAC-CellGroupConfig is used to configure MAC parameters for a cell group, including DRX.
MAC-CellGroupConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MAC-CELLGROUPCONFIG-START
MAC-CellGroupConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

drx-Config SetupRelease { DRX-Config } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
schedulingRequestConfig SchedulingRequestConfig OPTIONAL, -- Need M
bsr-Config BSR-Config OPTIONAL, -- Need M
tag-Config TAG-Config OPTIONAL, -- Need M
phr-Config SetupRelease { PHR-Config } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
skipUplinkTxDynamic BOOLEAN,
...,
[[
csi-Mask BOOLEAN OPTIONAL, -- Need M
dataInactivityTimer SetupRelease { DataInactivityTimer } OPTIONAL -- Cond MCG-Only
]],
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[[
usePreBSR-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
lbt-FailureRecoveryConfig-r16 LBT-FailureRecoveryConfig-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need M
schedulingRequestID-LBT-SCell-r16 SchedulingRequestId OPTIONAL, -- Need M
lch-BasedPrioritization-r16 ENUMERATED {enabled} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
schedulingRequestID-BFR-SCell-r16 SchedulingRequestId OPTIONAL -- Need R
]]
}
DataInactivityTimer ::= ENUMERATED {s1, s2, s3, s5, s7, s10, s15, s20, s40, s50, s60, s80, s100, s120, s150, s180}
-- TAG-MAC-CELLGROUPCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
MAC-CellGroupConfig field descriptions

usePreBSR
If set to true, the MAC entity of the IAB-MT will activate the pre-BSR.
csi-Mask
If set to true, the UE limits CSI reports to the on-duration period of the DRX cycle, see TS 38.321 [3].
dataInactivityTimer
Releases the RRC connection upon data inactivity as specified in clause 5.3.8.5 and in TS 38.321 [3]. Value s1 corresponds to 1 second, value s2 corresponds to 2 seconds,
and so on.
drx-Config
Used to configure DRX as specified in TS 38.321 [3].
lch-BasedPrioritization
If this field is present, the UE is configured with prioritization between overlapping grants and between scheduling request and overlapping grants based on LCH priority, see
see TS 38.321 [3].
Editor's Note: It is FFS whether SR/data prioritization can be a separate configurable parameter from data/data prioritization.
schedulingRequestID-BFR-SCell
If present, it indicates the scheduling request configuration applicable for BFR on SCell, as specified in TS 38.321 [3].
schedulingRequestID-LBT-SCell
Indicates the scheduling request configuration applicable for consistent uplink LBT recovery on SCell, as specified in TS 38.321 [3].
skipUplinkTxDynamic
If set to true, the UE skips UL transmissions as described in TS 38.321 [3].

MCG-Only This field is optionally present, Need M, for the MAC-CellGroupConfig of the MCG. It is absent otherwise.
– MeasConfig
The IE MeasConfig specifies measurements to be performed by the UE, and covers intra-frequency, inter-frequency and inter-RAT mobility as well as configuration of
measurement gaps.
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MeasConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MEASCONFIG-START
MeasConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

measObjectToRemoveList MeasObjectToRemoveList OPTIONAL, -- Need N
measObjectToAddModList MeasObjectToAddModList OPTIONAL, -- Need N
reportConfigToRemoveList ReportConfigToRemoveList OPTIONAL, -- Need N
reportConfigToAddModList ReportConfigToAddModList OPTIONAL, -- Need N
measIdToRemoveList MeasIdToRemoveList OPTIONAL, -- Need N
measIdToAddModList MeasIdToAddModList OPTIONAL, -- Need N
s-MeasureConfig CHOICE {
ssb-RSRP RSRP-Range,
csi-RSRP RSRP-Range
quantityConfig QuantityConfig OPTIONAL, -- Need M
measGapConfig MeasGapConfig OPTIONAL, -- Need M
measGapSharingConfig MeasGapSharingConfig OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...
}
MeasObjectToRemoveList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofObjectId)) OF MeasObjectId
MeasIdToRemoveList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofMeasId)) OF MeasId
ReportConfigToRemoveList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxReportConfigId)) OF ReportConfigId
-- TAG-MEASCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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MeasConfig field descriptions

measGapConfig
Used to setup and release measurement gaps in NR.
measIdToAddModList
List of measurement identities to add and/or modify.
measIdToRemoveList
List of measurement identities to remove.
measObjectToAddModList
List of measurement objects to add and/or modify.
measObjectToRemoveList
List of measurement objects to remove.
reportConfigToAddModList
List of measurement reporting configurations to add and/or modify.
reportConfigToRemoveList
List of measurement reporting configurations to remove.
s-MeasureConfig
Threshold for NR SpCell RSRP measurement controlling when the UE is required to perform measurements on non-serving cells. Choice of ssb-RSRP corresponds to cell
RSRP based on SS/PBCH block and choice of csi-RSRP corresponds to cell RSRP of CSI-RS.
measGapSharingConfig
Specifies the measurement gap sharing scheme and controls setup/ release of measurement gap sharing.
– MeasGapConfig
The IE MeasGapConfig specifies the measurement gap configuration and controls setup/release of measurement gaps.
MeasGapConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MEASGAPCONFIG-START
MeasGapConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

gapFR2 SetupRelease { GapConfig } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...,
[[
gapFR1 SetupRelease { GapConfig } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
gapUE SetupRelease { GapConfig } OPTIONAL -- Need M
]]
GapConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

gapOffset INTEGER (0..159),
mgl ENUMERATED {ms1dot5, ms3, ms3dot5, ms4, ms5dot5, ms6},
mgrp ENUMERATED {ms20, ms40, ms80, ms160},
mgta ENUMERATED {ms0, ms0dot25, ms0dot5},
...,
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[[
refServCellIndicator ENUMERATED {pCell, pSCell, mcg-FR2} OPTIONAL -- Cond NEDCorNRDC
]],
[[
refFR2ServCellAsyncCA-r16 ServCellIndex OPTIONAL -- Cond AsyncCA
]]
-- TAG-MEASGAPCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
MeasGapConfig field descriptions

gapFR1
Indicates measurement gap configuration that applies to FR1 only. In (NG)EN-DC, gapFR1 cannot be set up by NR RRC (i.e. only LTE RRC can configure FR1 measurement
gap). In NE-DC, gapFR1 can only be set up by NR RRC (i.e. LTE RRC cannot configure FR1 gap). In NR-DC, gapFR1 can only be set up in the measConfig associated with
MCG. gapFR1 can not be configured together with gapUE. The applicability of the FR1 measurement gap is according to Table 9.1.2-2 and Table 9.1.2-3 in TS 38.133 [14].
gapFR2
Indicates measurement gap configuration applies to FR2 only. In (NG)EN-DC or NE-DC, gapFR2 can only be set up by NR RRC (i.e. LTE RRC cannot configure FR2 gap). In
NR-DC, gapFR2 can only be set up in the measConfig associated with MCG. gapFR2 cannot be configured together with gapUE. The applicability of the FR2 measurement
gap is according to Table 9.1.2-2 and Table 9.1.2-3 in TS 38.133 [14].
gapUE
Indicates measurement gap configuration that applies to all frequencies (FR1 and FR2). In (NG)EN-DC, gapUE cannot be set up by NR RRC (i.e. only LTE RRC can configure
per UE measurement gap). In NE-DC, gapUE can only be set up by NR RRC (i.e. LTE RRC cannot configure per UE gap). In NR-DC, gapUE can only be set up in the
measConfig associated with MCG. If gapUE is configured, then neither gapFR1 nor gapFR2 can be configured. The applicability of the per UE measurement gap is according
to Table 9.1.2-2 and Table 9.1.2-3 in TS 38.133 [14].
gapOffset
Value gapOffset is the gap offset of the gap pattern with MGRP indicated in the field mgrp. The value range is from 0 to mgrp-1.
mgl
Value mgl is the measurement gap length in ms of the measurement gap. The measurement gap length is according to in Table 9.1.2-1 in TS 38.133 [14]. Value ms1dot5
corresponds to 1.5 ms, ms3 corresponds to 3 ms and so on.
mgrp
Value mgrp is measurement gap repetition period in (ms) of the measurement gap. The measurement gap repetition period is according to Table 9.1.2-1 in TS 38.133 [14].
mgta
Value mgta is the measurement gap timing advance in ms. The applicability of the measurement gap timing advance is according to clause 9.1.2 of TS 38.133 [14]. Value ms0
corresponds to 0 ms, ms0dot25 corresponds to 0.25 ms and ms0dot5 corresponds to 0.5 ms. For FR2, the network only configures 0 ms and 0.25 ms.
refFR2ServCellIAsyncCA
Indicates the FR2 serving cell identifier whose SFN and subframe is used for FR2 gap calculation for this gap pattern with asynchronous CA involving FR2 carrier(s).
refServCellIndicator
Indicates the serving cell whose SFN and subframe are used for gap calculation for this gap pattern. Value pCell corresponds to the PCell, pSCell corresponds to the PSCell,
and mcg-FR2 corresponds to a serving cell on FR2 frequency in MCG.
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AsyncCA This field is mandatory present when configuring FR2 gap pattern to UE in (NG)EN-DC / NR SA with asynchronous CA
involving FR2 carrier(s), and NE-DC / NR-DC with asynchronous CA involving FR2 carrier(s) if IE refServCellIndicator is set
to mcg-FR2. Otherwise, it is absent.
NEDCorNRDC This field is mandatory present when configuring gap pattern to UE in NE-DC or NR-DC. In case the gap pattern to UE in
NE-DC and NR-DC is already configured, then the field is absent, need M. Otherwise, it is absent.
– MeasGapSharingConfig
The IE MeasGapSharingConfig specifies the measurement gap sharing scheme and controls setup/ release of measurement gap sharing.
MeasGapSharingConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MEASGAPSHARINGCONFIG-START
MeasGapSharingConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

gapSharingFR2 SetupRelease { MeasGapSharingScheme } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...,
[[
gapSharingFR1 SetupRelease { MeasGapSharingScheme } OPTIONAL, --Need M
gapSharingUE SetupRelease { MeasGapSharingScheme } OPTIONAL --Need M
]]
MeasGapSharingScheme::= ENUMERATED {scheme00, scheme01, scheme10, scheme11}
-- TAG-MEASGAPSHARINGCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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MeasGapSharingConfig field descriptions

gapSharingFR1
Indicates the measurement gap sharing scheme that applies to the gap set for FR1 only. In (NG)EN-DC, gapSharingFR1 cannot be set up by NR RRC (i.e. only LTE RRC can
configure FR1 gap sharing). In NE-DC, gapSharingFR1 can only be set up by NR RRC (i.e. LTE RRC cannot configure FR1 gap sharing). In NR-DC, gapSharingFR1 can only
be set up in the measConfig associated with MCG. gapSharingFR1 can not be configured together with gapSharingUE. For the applicability of the different gap sharing
schemes, see TS 38.133 [14]. Value scheme00 corresponds to scheme "00", value scheme01 corresponds to scheme "01", and so on.
gapSharingFR2
Indicates the measurement gap sharing scheme that applies to the gap set for FR2 only. In (NG)EN-DC or NE-DC, gapSharingFR2 can only be set up by NR RRC (i.e. LTE
RRC cannot configure FR2 gap sharing). In NR-DC, gapSharingFR2 can only be set up by MCG in the measConfig associated with MCG. gapSharingFR2 cannot be
configured together with gapSharingUE. For applicability of the different gap sharing schemes, see TS 38.133 [14]. Value scheme00 corresponds to scheme "00", value
scheme01 corresponds to scheme "01", and so on.
gapSharingUE
Indicates the measurement gap sharing scheme that applies to the gap set per UE. In (NG)EN-DC, gapSharingUE cannot be set up by NR RRC (i.e. only LTE RRC can
configure per UE gap sharing). In NE-DC, gapSharingUE can only be set up by NR RRC (i.e. LTE RRC cannot configure per UE gap sharing). In NR-DC, gapSharingUE can
only be set up in the measConfig associated with MCG. If gapSharingUE is configured, then neither gapSharingFR1 nor gapSharingFR2 can be configured. For the
applicability of the different gap sharing schemes, see TS 38.133 [14]. Value scheme00 corresponds to scheme "00", value scheme01 corresponds to scheme "01", and so on.
– MeasId
The IE MeasId is used to identify a measurement configuration, i.e., linking of a measurement object and a reporting configuration.
MeasId information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MEASID-START
MeasId ::= INTEGER (1..maxNrofMeasId)
-- TAG-MEASID-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– MeasIdleConfig
The IE MeasIdleConfig is used to convey information to UE about measurements requested to be done while in RRC_IDLE or RRC_INACTIVE.
MeasIdleConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MEASIDLECONFIG-START
MeasIdleConfigSIB-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

measIdleCarrierListNR-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreqIdle-r16)) OF MeasIdleCarrierNR-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need S
measIdleCarrierListEUTRA-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreqIdle-r16)) OF MeasIdleCarrierEUTRA-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need S
...
}
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MeasIdleConfigDedicated-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

measIdleCarrierListNR-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreqIdle-r16)) OF MeasIdleCarrierNR-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
measIdleCarrierListEUTRA-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreqIdle-r16)) OF MeasIdleCarrierEUTRA-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
measIdleDuration-r16 ENUMERATED{sec10, sec30, sec60, sec120, sec180, sec240, sec300, spare},
validityAreaList-r16 ValidityAreaList-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
...
}
ValidityAreaList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreqIdle-r16)) OF ValidityArea-r16
ValidityArea-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

validityCellList-r16 ValidityCellList OPTIONAL -- Need N
}
ValidityCellList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxCellMeasIdle-r16)) OF PCI-Range
MeasIdleCarrierNR-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

carrierFreqNR-r16 ARFCN-ValueNR,
ssbSubcarrierSpacing-r16 SubcarrierSpacing,
frequencyBandList MultiFrequencyBandListNR OPTIONAL,
measCellListNR-r16 CellListNR-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need FFS
reportQuantities-r16 ENUMERATED {rsrp, rsrq, both},
qualityThreshold-r16 SEQUENCE {
idleRSRP-Threshold-NR-r16 RSRP-Range OPTIONAL, -- Need N
idleRSRQ-Threshold-NR-r16 RSRQ-Range OPTIONAL -- Need N
ssb-MeasConfig-r16 SEQUENCE {
nrofSS-BlocksToAverage-r16 INTEGER (2..maxNrofSS-BlocksToAverage) OPTIONAL, -- Need FFS
absThreshSS-BlocksConsolidation-r16 ThresholdNR OPTIONAL, -- Need FFS
smtc-r16 SSB-MTC OPTIONAL, -- Need FFS
ssb-ToMeasure-r16 SSB-ToMeasure OPTIONAL, -- Need FFS
deriveSSB-IndexFromCell-r16 BOOLEAN,
ss-RSSI-Measurement-r16 SS-RSSI-Measurement OPTIONAL
-- Editors note: FFS if nrofSS-BlocksToAverage and absThreshSS-BlocksConsolidation should be defined together with the carrierFreqNR (i.e.
outside the ssb-MeasConfig structure)
} OPTIONAL, -- Cond FFS

beamMeasConfigIdle-r16 BeamMeasConfigIdle-NR-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need FFS
...
}
MeasIdleCarrierEUTRA-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

carrierFreqEUTRA-r16 ARFCN-ValueEUTRA,
allowedMeasBandwidth-r16 EUTRA-AllowedMeasBandwidth,
measCellListEUTRA-r16 CellListEUTRA-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need FFS
reportQuantities-r16 ENUMERATED {rsrp, rsrq, both},
qualityThreshold-r16 SEQUENCE {
idleRSRP-Threshold-EUTRA-r16 RSRP-RangeEUTRA OPTIONAL, -- Need FFS
idleRSRQ-Threshold-EUTRA-r16 RSRQ-RangeEUTRA-r16 OPTIONAL -- Need FFS
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...
}
CellListNR-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxCellMeasIdle-r16)) OF PCI-Range
CellListEUTRA-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxCellMeasIdle-r16)) OF EUTRA-PhysCellIdRange
BeamMeasConfigIdle-NR-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

reportQuantityRS-Indexes-r16 ENUMERATED {rsrp, rsrq, both} OPTIONAL, -- Need FFS
maxNrofRS-IndexesToReport-r16 INTEGER (1.. maxNrofIndexesToReport) OPTIONAL, -- Need FFS
includeBeamMeasurements-r16 BOOLEAN
}
RSRQ-RangeEUTRA-r16 ::= INTEGER (-30..46)
-- TAG-MEASIDLECONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– MeasIdToAddModList
The IE MeasIdToAddModList concerns a list of measurement identities to add or modify, with for each entry the measId, the associated measObjectId and the associated
reportConfigId.
MeasIdToAddModList information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MEASIDTOADDMODLIST-START
MeasIdToAddModList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofMeasId)) OF MeasIdToAddMod
MeasIdToAddMod ::= SEQUENCE {

measId MeasId,
measObjectId MeasObjectId,
reportConfigId ReportConfigId
}
-- TAG-MEASIDTOADDMODLIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– MeasObjectCLI
The IE MeasObjectCLI specifies information applicable for SRS-RSRP measurements and/or CLI-RSSI measurements.
MeasObjectCLI information element

-- ASN1START
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-- TAG-MEASOBJECTCLI-START
MeasObjectCLI-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

cli-ResourceConfig-r16 CLI-ResourceConfig-r16,
...
}
CLI-ResourceConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

srs-ResourceConfig-r16 SetupRelease { SRS-ResourceListConfigCLI-r16 } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
rssi-ResourceConfig-r16 SetupRelease { RSSI-ResourceListConfigCLI-r16 } OPTIONAL -- Need M
}
SRS-ResourceListConfigCLI-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxNrofSRS-Resources-r16)) OF SRS-ResourceConfigCLI-r16
RSSI-ResourceListConfigCLI-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxNrofCLI-RSSI-Resources-r16)) OF RSSI-ResourceConfigCLI-r16
SRS-ResourceConfigCLI-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

srs-Resource-r16 SRS-Resource,
srs-SCS-r16 SubcarrierSpacing,
...
}
RSSI-ResourceConfigCLI-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

rssi-ResourceId-r16 RSSI-ResourceId-r16,
rssi-SCS-r16 SubcarrierSpacing,
startPRB-r16 INTEGER (0..2169),
nrofPRBs-r16 INTEGER (4..maxNrofPhysicalResourceBlocksPlus1),
startPosition-r16 INTEGER (0..13),
nrofSymbols-r16 INTEGER (1..14),
rssi-PeriodicityAndOffset-r16 RSSI-PeriodicityAndOffset-r16,
...
}
RSSI-ResourceId-r16 ::= INTEGER (0.. maxNrofCLI-RSSI-Resources-r16-1)
RSSI-PeriodicityAndOffset-r16 ::= CHOICE {

sl10 INTEGER(0..9),
sl20 INTEGER(0..19),
s1640 INTEGER(0..639),
...
}
-- TAG-MEASOBJECTCLI-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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CLI-ResourceConfig field descriptions

srs-ResourceConfig
SRS resources to be used for CLI measurements.
rssi-ResourceConfig
CLI-RSSI resources to be used for CLI measurements.
MeasObjectCLI field descriptions

cli-ResourceConfig
SRS and/or CLI-RSSI resource configuration for CLI measurement.
SRS-ResourceConfigCLI field descriptions

srs-SCS-r16
Subcarrier spacing for SRS. Only the values 15, 30 kHz or 60 kHz (FR1), and 60 or 120 kHz (FR2) are applicable.
RSSI-ResourceConfigCLI field descriptions

nrofPRBs
Allowed size of the measurement BW. Only multiples of 4 are allowed. The smallest configurable number is the minimum of 4 and the width of the active DL BWP. If the
configured value is larger than the width of the active DL BWP, the UE shall assume that the actual CLI-RSSI resource bandwidth is within the active DL BWP.
nrofSymbols
Within a slot that is configured for CLI-RSSI measurement (see slotConfiguration), the UE measures the RSSI from startPosition to startPosition + nrofSymbols - 1. The
configured CLI-RSSI resource does not exceed the slot boundary of the reference SCS. If the SCS of configured active DL BWP(s) is larger than the reference SCS, network
configures startPosition and nrofSymbols such that the configured CLI-RSSI resource not to exceed the slot boundary corresponding to the active BWP SCS. If the reference
SCS is larger than SCS of active DL BWP(s), network ensures startPosition and nrofSymbols are integer multiple of reference SCS divided by active BWP SCS.
rssi-PeriodicityAndOffset-r16
Periodicity and slot offset for this CLI-RSSI resource. All values are in "number of slots". Value sl1 corresponds to a periodicity of 1 slot, value sl2 corresponds to a periodicity
of 2 slots, and so on. For each periodicity the corresponding offset is given in number of slots.
rssi-scs-r16
Reference subcarrier spacing for CLI-RSSI measurement. Only the values 15, 30 kHz or 60 kHz (FR1), and 60 or 120 kHz (FR2) are applicable.
startPosition
OFDM symbol location of the CLI-RSSI resource within a slot.
startPRB
Starting PRB index of the measurement bandwidth. For the case where the reference subcarrier spacing is smaller than subcarrier spacing of active DL BWP(s), network
configures startPRB and nrofPRBs are as a multiple of active BW SCS divided by reference SCS.
– MeasObjectEUTRA
The IE MeasObjectEUTRA specifies information applicable for E-UTRA cells.
MeasObjectEUTRA information element

-- ASN1START
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-- TAG-MEASOBJECTEUTRA-START
MeasObjectEUTRA::= SEQUENCE {
allowedMeasBandwidth EUTRA-AllowedMeasBandwidth,
cellsToRemoveListEUTRAN EUTRA-CellIndexList OPTIONAL, -- Need N
cellsToAddModListEUTRAN SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxCellMeasEUTRA)) OF EUTRA-Cell OPTIONAL, -- Need N
blackCellsToRemoveListEUTRAN EUTRA-CellIndexList OPTIONAL, -- Need N
blackCellsToAddModListEUTRAN SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxCellMeasEUTRA)) OF EUTRA-BlackCell OPTIONAL, -- Need N
eutra-PresenceAntennaPort1 EUTRA-PresenceAntennaPort1,
eutra-Q-OffsetRange EUTRA-Q-OffsetRange OPTIONAL, -- Need R
widebandRSRQ-Meas BOOLEAN,
...
}
EUTRA-CellIndexList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxCellMeasEUTRA)) OF EUTRA-CellIndex
EUTRA-CellIndex ::= INTEGER (1..maxCellMeasEUTRA)
EUTRA-Cell ::= SEQUENCE {

cellIndexEUTRA EUTRA-CellIndex,
physCellId EUTRA-PhysCellId,
cellIndividualOffset EUTRA-Q-OffsetRange
}
EUTRA-BlackCell ::= SEQUENCE {

cellIndexEUTRA EUTRA-CellIndex,
physCellIdRange EUTRA-PhysCellIdRange
}
-- TAG-MEASOBJECTEUTRA-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
EUTRAN-BlackCell field descriptions

cellIndexEUTRA
Entry index in the cell list.
physicalCellIdRange
Physical cell identity or a range of physical cell identities.
EUTRAN-Cell field descriptions

physicalCellId
Physical cell identity of a cell in the cell list.
cellIndividualOffset
Cell individual offset applicable to a specific cell. Value dB-24 corresponds to -24 dB, dB-22 corresponds to -22 dB and so on.
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MeasObjectEUTRA field descriptions

allowedMeasBandwidth
The maximum allowed measurement bandwidth on a carrier frequency as defined by the parameter Transmission Bandwidth Configuration "NRB" TS 36.104 [33].
blackCellsToAddModListEUTRAN
List of cells to add/ modify in the black list of cells.
blackCellsToRemoveListEUTRAN
List of cells to remove from the black list of cells.
carrierFreq
Identifies E-UTRA carrier frequency for which this configuration is valid. Network does not configure more than one MeasObjectEUTRA for the same physical frequency,
regardless of the E-ARFCN used to indicate this.
cellsToAddModListEUTRAN
List of cells to add/ modify in the cell list.
cellsToRemoveListEUTRAN
List of cells to remove from the cell list.
eutra-PresenceAntennaPort1
When set to true, the UE may assume that at least two cell-specific antenna ports are used in all neighbouring cells.
eutra-Q-OffsetRange
Used to indicate a cell, or frequency specific offset to be applied when evaluating triggering conditions for measurement reporting. The value is in dB. Value dB-24 corresponds
to -24 dB, value dB-22 corresponds to -22 dB and so on.
widebandRSRQ-Meas
If set to true, the UE shall, when performing RSRQ measurements, use a wider bandwidth in accordance with TS 36.133 [40]. The network may set the field to true if the
measurement bandwidth indicated by allowedMeasBandwidth is 50 resource blocks or larger; otherwise the network sets this field to false.
– MeasObjectEUTRA-SL
The IE MeasObjectEUTRA-SL specifies information applicable for the CBR measurement for V2X sidelink communication as specified in TS 36.331 [10].
MeasObjectEUTRA-SL information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MEASOBJECTEUTRA-SL-START
MeasObjectEUTRA-SL-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

carrierFreq-r16 ARFCN-ValueEUTRA,
tx-PoolMeasToRemoveList-r16 Tx-PoolMeasToRemoveListEUTRA-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
tx-PoolMeasToAddModList-r16 Tx-PoolMeasToAddModListEUTRA-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...
}
Tx-PoolMeasToAddModListEUTRA-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSL-PoolToMeasureEUTRA-r16)) OF SL-ResourcePoolReportEUTRA-r16

Tx-PoolMeasToRemoveListEUTRA-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSL-PoolToMeasureEUTRA-r16)) OF SL-ResourcePoolID-EUTRA-r16
SL-ResourcePoolReportEUTRA-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-ResourcePoolReportEUTRA-r16 OCTET STRING,
sl-ResourcePoolID-EUTRA-r16 SL-ResourcePoolID-EUTRA-r16
}
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SL-ResourcePoolID-EUTRA-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {
sl-TxPoolReportID-r16 INTEGER (1.. maxNrofSL-PoolToMeasureEUTRA-r16)
}
-- TAG-MEASOBJECTEUTRA-SL-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
MeasObjectEUTRA-SL field descriptions

carrierFreq
Indicates the carrier frequency of pools configured for CBR measurement and reporting for V2X sidelink communication,
tx-PoolMeasToAddModList
Contrainer for List of transmission pools identities to be added to the list of pools configured for CBR measurement and reporting for V2X sidelink communication, as included
in sl-ConfigDedicatedEUTRA or in SIB13. The content is Tx-ResourcePoolMeasList IE as specified in TS 36.331 [10].
tx-PoolMeasToRemoveList
Container for List of transmission pools identities to be removed from the list of pools configured for CBR measurement and reporting for V2X sidelink communication, as
included in sl-ConfigDedicatedEUTRA or in SIB13. The content is Tx-ResourcePoolMeasList IE as specified in TS 36.331 [10].
SL-ResourcePoolReportEUTRA field descriptions

sl-ResourcePoolReportEUTRA
Container for a transmission pool to be added to the list of pools configured for CBR measurement and reporting for V2X sidelink communication. It is one of the transmission
resource pools included in sl-ConfigDedicatedEUTRA or in SIB13. The content is SL-CommResourcePoolV2X IE as specified in TS 36.331 [10].
sl-ResourcePoolID-EUTRA
Container for transmission pool identity used in the list of pools to be added, modified or removed for CBR measurement and reporting for V2X sidelink communication.
– MeasObjectId
The IE MeasObjectId used to identify a measurement object configuration.
MeasObjectId information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MEASOBJECTID-START
MeasObjectId ::= INTEGER (1..maxNrofObjectId)
-- TAG-MEASOBJECTID-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– MeasObjectNR
The IE MeasObjectNR specifies information applicable for SS/PBCH block(s) intra/inter-frequency measurements and/or CSI-RS intra/inter-frequency measurements.
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MeasObjectNR information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MEASOBJECTNR-START
MeasObjectNR ::= SEQUENCE {

ssbFrequency ARFCN-ValueNR OPTIONAL, -- Cond SSBorAssociatedSSB
ssbSubcarrierSpacing SubcarrierSpacing OPTIONAL, -- Cond SSBorAssociatedSSB
smtc1 SSB-MTC OPTIONAL, -- Cond SSBorAssociatedSSB
smtc2 SSB-MTC2 OPTIONAL, -- Cond IntraFreqConnected
refFreqCSI-RS ARFCN-ValueNR OPTIONAL, -- Cond CSI-RS
referenceSignalConfig ReferenceSignalConfig,
absThreshSS-BlocksConsolidation ThresholdNR OPTIONAL, -- Need R
absThreshCSI-RS-Consolidation ThresholdNR OPTIONAL, -- Need R
nrofSS-BlocksToAverage INTEGER (2..maxNrofSS-BlocksToAverage) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
nrofCSI-RS-ResourcesToAverage INTEGER (2..maxNrofCSI-RS-ResourcesToAverage) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
quantityConfigIndex INTEGER (1..maxNrofQuantityConfig),
offsetMO Q-OffsetRangeList,
cellsToRemoveList PCI-List OPTIONAL, -- Need N
cellsToAddModList CellsToAddModList OPTIONAL, -- Need N
blackCellsToRemoveList PCI-RangeIndexList OPTIONAL, -- Need N
blackCellsToAddModList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofPCI-Ranges)) OF PCI-RangeElement OPTIONAL, -- Need N
whiteCellsToRemoveList PCI-RangeIndexList OPTIONAL, -- Need N
whiteCellsToAddModList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofPCI-Ranges)) OF PCI-RangeElement OPTIONAL, -- Need N
...,
[[
freqBandIndicatorNR FreqBandIndicatorNR OPTIONAL, -- Need R
measCycleSCell ENUMERATED {sf160, sf256, sf320, sf512, sf640, sf1024, sf1280} OPTIONAL -- Need R
]],
[[
smtc3list-r16 SSB-MTC3List-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Cond FFS

rmtc-Config-r16 SetupRelease {RMTC-Config-r16} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
ssb-PositionQCL-Common-r16 SSB-PositionQCL-Relationship-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need M
ssb-PositionQCL-CellsToAddModList-r16 SSB-PositionQCL-CellsToAddModList-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
ssb-PositionQCL-CellsToRemoveList-r16 PCI-List OPTIONAL, -- Need N
t312-r16 SetupRelease { T312-r16 } OPTIONAL -- Need M
]]
}
SSB-MTC3List-r16::= SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..4)) OF SSB-MTC3-r16
T312-r16 ::= ENUMERATED { ms0, ms50, ms100, ms200, ms300, ms400, ms500, ms1000}
ReferenceSignalConfig::= SEQUENCE {
ssb-ConfigMobility SSB-ConfigMobility OPTIONAL, -- Need M
csi-rs-ResourceConfigMobility SetupRelease { CSI-RS-ResourceConfigMobility } OPTIONAL -- Need M
}
SSB-ConfigMobility::= SEQUENCE {
ssb-ToMeasure SetupRelease { SSB-ToMeasure } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
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...
}
Q-OffsetRangeList ::= SEQUENCE {

rsrpOffsetSSB Q-OffsetRange DEFAULT dB0,
rsrqOffsetSSB Q-OffsetRange DEFAULT dB0,
sinrOffsetSSB Q-OffsetRange DEFAULT dB0,
rsrpOffsetCSI-RS Q-OffsetRange DEFAULT dB0,
rsrqOffsetCSI-RS Q-OffsetRange DEFAULT dB0,
sinrOffsetCSI-RS Q-OffsetRange DEFAULT dB0
}
ThresholdNR ::= SEQUENCE{

thresholdRSRP RSRP-Range OPTIONAL, -- Need R
thresholdRSRQ RSRQ-Range OPTIONAL, -- Need R
thresholdSINR SINR-Range OPTIONAL -- Need R
}
CellsToAddModList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofCellMeas)) OF CellsToAddMod
CellsToAddMod ::= SEQUENCE {

cellIndividualOffset Q-OffsetRangeList
}
RMTC-Config-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

rmtc-Periodicity-r16 ENUMERATED {ms40, ms80, ms160, ms320, ms640},
rmtc-SubframeOffset-r16 INTEGER(0..639) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
measDuration-r16 ENUMERATED {sym1, sym14, sym28, sym42, sym70},
rmtc-MeasARFCN-r16 ARFCN-ValueNR,
...
}
SSB-PositionQCL-CellsToAddModList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofCellMeas)) OF SSB-PositionQCL-CellsToAdd-r16
SSB-PositionQCL-CellsToAdd-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

ssb-PositionQCL-r16 SSB-PositionQCL-Relationship-r16
}
-- TAG-MEASOBJECTNR-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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CellsToAddMod field descriptions

cellIndividualOffset
Cell individual offsets applicable to a specific cell.
physCellId
Physical cell identity of a cell in the cell list.
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MeasObjectNR field descriptions

absThreshCSI-RS-Consolidation
Absolute threshold for the consolidation of measurement results per CSI-RS resource(s) from L1 filter(s). The field is used for the derivation of cell measurement results as
described in 5.5.3.3 and the reporting of beam measurement information per CSI-RS resource as described in 5.5.5.2.
Absolute threshold for the consolidation of measurement results per SS/PBCH block(s) from L1 filter(s). The field is used for the derivation of cell measurement results as
described in 5.5.3.3 and the reporting of beam measurement information per SS/PBCH block index as described in 5.5.5.2.
blackCellsToAddModList
List of cells to add/modify in the black list of cells. It applies only to SSB resources.
blackCellsToRemoveList
List of cells to remove from the black list of cells.
cellsToAddModList
List of cells to add/modify in the cell list.
cellsToRemoveList
List of cells to remove from the cell list.
freqBandIndicatorNR
The frequency band in which the SSB and/or CSI-RS indicated in this MeasObjectNR are located and according to which the UE shall perform the RRM measurements. This
field is always provided when the network configures measurements with this MeasObjectNR.
measCycleSCell
The parameter is used only when an SCell is configured on the frequency indicated by the measObjectNR and is in deactivated state, see TS 38.133 [14]. gNB configures the
parameter whenever an SCell is configured on the frequency indicated by the measObjectNR, but the field may also be signalled when an SCell is not configured. Value sf160
corresponds to 160 sub-frames, value sf256 corresponds to 256 sub-frames and so on.
nrofCSInrofCSI-RS-ResourcesToAverage
Indicates the maximum number of measurement results per beam based on CSI-RS resources to be averaged. The same value applies for each detected cell associated with
this MeasObjectNR.
Indicates the maximum number of measurement results per beam based on SS/PBCH blocks to be averaged. The same value applies for each detected cell associated with
this MeasObject.
offsetMO
Offset values applicable to all measured cells with reference signal(s) indicated in this MeasObjectNR.
quantityConfigIndex
Indicates the n-th element of quantityConfigNR-List provided in MeasConfig.
referenceSignalConfig
RS configuration for SS/PBCH block and CSI-RS.
refFreqCSI-RS
Point A which is used for mapping of CSI-RS to physical resources according to TS 38.211 [16] clause 7.4.1.5.3.
smtc1
Primary measurement timing configuration. (see clause 5.5.2.10).
smtc2
Secondary measurement timing configuration for SS corresponding to this MeasObjectNR with PCI listed in pci-List. For these SS, the periodicity is indicated by periodicity in
smtc2 and the timing offset is equal to the offset indicated in periodicityAndOffset modulo periodicity. periodicity in smtc2 can only be set to a value strictly shorter than the
periodicity indicated by periodicityAndOffset in smtc1 (e.g. if periodicityAndOffset indicates sf10, periodicity can only be set of sf5, if periodicityAndOffset indicates sf5, smtc2
cannot be configured).
smtc3list-v16xy
Measurement timing configuration list for SS corresponding to IAB-MT.
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ssbFrequency
Indicates the frequency of the SS associated to this MeasObjectNR.
t312
The value of timer T312. Value ms0 represents 0 ms, ms50 represents 50 ms and so on.
whiteCellsToAddModList
List of cells to add/modify in the white list of cells. It applies only to SSB resources.
whiteCellsToRemoveList
List of cells to remove from the white list of cells.
RMTC-Config field descriptions

measDuration
Number of consecutive symbols for which the Physical Layer reports samples of RSSI (see TS 38.215 [9]). Value sym1 corresponds to one symbol, sym14 corresponds to 14
symbols, and so on.
rmtc-MeasARFCN
Indicates the center frequency of the measured bandwidth (see TS 38.xx, clause X.X).
rmtc-Periodicity
Indicates the RSSI measurement timing configuration (RMTC) periodicity for this frequency (see TS 38.215 [9]).
rmtc-SubframeOffset
Indicates the RSSI measurement timing configuration (RMTC) subframe offset for this frequency (see TS 38.215 [9)).
ReferenceSignalConfig field descriptions

csi-rs-ResourceConfigMobility
CSI-RS resources to be used for CSI-RS based RRM measurements.
ssb-ConfigMobility
SSB configuration for mobility (nominal SSBs, timing configuration).
SSB-ConfigMobility field descriptions

If this field is set to true, UE assumes SFN and frame boundary alignment across cells on the same frequency carrier as specified in TS 38.133 [14]. Hence, if the UE is
configured with a serving cell for which (absoluteFrequencySSB, subcarrierSpacing) in ServingCellConfigCommon is equal to (ssbFrequency, ssbSubcarrierSpacing) in this
MeasObjectNR, this field indicates whether the UE can utilize the timing of this serving cell to derive the index of SS block transmitted by neighbour cell. Otherwise, this field
indicates whether the UE may use the timing of any detected cell on that target frequency to derive the SSB index of all neighbour cells on that frequency.
ssb-ToMeasure
The set of SS blocks to be measured within the SMTC measurement duration. The first/leftmost bit corresponds to SS/PBCH block index 0, the second bit corresponds to
SS/PBCH block index 1, and so on. Value 0 in the bitmap indicates that the corresponding SS/PBCH block is not to be measured while value 1 indicates that the
corresponding SS/PBCH block is to be measured (see TS 38.215 [9]). When the field is not configured the UE measures on all SS blocks. Regardless of the value of this field,
SS/PBCH blocks outside of the applicable smtc are not to be measured. See TS 38.215 [9] clause 5.1.1.
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CSI-RS This field is mandatory present if csi-rs-ResourceConfigMobility is configured, otherwise, it is absent.
SSBorAssociatedSSB This field is mandatory present if ssb-ConfigMobility is configured or associatedSSB is configured in at least one cell.
Otherwise, it is absent, Need R.
IntraFreqConnected This field is optionally present, Need R if the UE is configured with a serving cell for which (absoluteFrequencySSB,
subcarrierSpacing) in ServingCellConfigCommon is equal to (ssbFrequency, ssbSubcarrierSpacing) in this MeasObjectNR,
otherwise, it is absent.
– MeasObjectNR-SL
The IE MeasObjectNR-SL concerns a measurement object including a list of transmission resource pool(s) for which CBR measurement is performed for NR sidelink
communication.
MeasObjectNR-SL information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MEASOBJECTNR-SL-START
MeasObjectNR-SL-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

tx-PoolMeasToRemoveList-r16 Tx-PoolMeasList-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
tx-PoolMeasToAddModList-r16 Tx-PoolMeasList-r16 OPTIONAL -- Need N
}
Tx-PoolMeasList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSL-PoolToMeasureNR-r16)) OF SL-ResourcePoolID-r16
-- TAG-MEASOBJECTNR-SL-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– MeasObjectToAddModList
The IE MeasObjectToAddModList concerns a list of measurement objects to add or modify.
MeasObjectToAddModList information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MEASOBJECTTOADDMODLIST-START
MeasObjectToAddModList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofObjectId)) OF MeasObjectToAddMod
MeasObjectToAddMod ::= SEQUENCE {

measObjectId MeasObjectId,
measObject CHOICE {
measObjectNR MeasObjectNR,
...,
measObjectEUTRA MeasObjectEUTRA,
measObjectUTRA-FDD-r16 MeasObjectUTRA-FDD-r16,
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measObjectNR-SL-r16 MeasObjectNR-SL-r16,
measObjectEUTRA-SL-r16 MeasObjectEUTRA-SL-r16,
measObjectCLI-r16 MeasObjectCLI-r16
}
}
-- TAG-MEASOBJECTTOADDMODLIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– MeasObjectUTRA-FDD
The IE MeasObjectUTRA-FDD specifies information applicable for inter-RAT UTRA-FDD neighbouring cells.
MeasObjectUTRA-FDD information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MEASOBJECTUTRA-FDD-START
MeasObjectUTRA-FDD-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

carrierFreq-r16 ARFCN-ValueUTRA-FDD-r16,
utra-FDD-Q-OffsetRange-r16 UTRA-FDD-Q-OffsetRange-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
cellsToRemoveList-r16 UTRA-FDD-CellIndexList-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
cellsToAddModList-r16 CellsToAddModListUTRA-FDD-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
...
}
CellsToAddModListUTRA-FDD-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxCellMeasUTRA-FDD-r16)) OF CellsToAddModUTRA-FDD-r16
CellsToAddModUTRA-FDD-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

cellIndexUTRA-FDD-r16 UTRA-FDD-CellIndex-r16,
physCellId-r16 PhysCellIdUTRA-FDD-r16
}
UTRA-FDD-CellIndexList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxCellMeasUTRA-FDD-r16)) OF UTRA-FDD-CellIndex-r16
UTRA-FDD-CellIndex-r16 ::= INTEGER (1..maxCellMeasUTRA-FDD-r16)
-- TAG-MEASOBJECTUTRA-FDD-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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MeasObjectUTRA-FDD field descriptions

carrierFreq
Identifies UTRA-FDD carrier frequency for which this configuration is valid. NR does not configure more than one measurement object for the same physical frequency
regardless of the ARFCN used to indicate this.
cellIndexUTRA-FDD
Entry index in the neighbouring cell list.
cellsToAddModList
List of UTRA-FDD cells to add/modify in the neighbouring cell list.
cellsToRemoveList
List of cells to remove from the neighbouring cell list.
utra-FDD-Q-OffsetRange
Used to indicate a frequency specific offset to be applied when evaluating triggering conditions for measurement reporting. The value is in dB.
– MeasResultCellListSFTD-NR
The IE MeasResultCellListSFTD-NR consists of SFN and radio frame boundary difference between the PCell and an NR cell as specified in TS 38.215 [9] and TS 38.133 [14].
MeasResultCellListSFTD-NR information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MEASRESULTCELLLISTSFTD-NR-START
MeasResultCellListSFTD-NR ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxCellSFTD)) OF MeasResultCellSFTD-NR
MeasResultCellSFTD-NR ::= SEQUENCE {

sfn-OffsetResult INTEGER (0..1023),
frameBoundaryOffsetResult INTEGER (-30720..30719),
rsrp-Result RSRP-Range OPTIONAL
}
-- TAG-MEASRESULTCELLLISTSFTD-NR-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
MeasResultCellSFTD-NR field descriptions

sfn-OffsetResult
Indicates the SFN difference between the PCell and the NR cell as an integer value according to TS 38.215 [9].
frameBoundaryOffsetResult
Indicates the frame boundary difference between the PCell and the NR cell as an integer value according to TS 38.215 [9].
– MeasResultCellListSFTD-EUTRA
The IE MeasResultCellListSFTD-EUTRA consists of SFN and radio frame boundary difference between the PCell and an E-UTRA PSCell.
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MeasResultCellListSFTD-EUTRA information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MEASRESULTCELLLISTSFTD-EUTRA-START
MeasResultCellListSFTD-EUTRA ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxCellSFTD)) OF MeasResultSFTD-EUTRA
MeasResultSFTD-EUTRA ::= SEQUENCE {

eutra-PhysCellId EUTRA-PhysCellId,
sfn-OffsetResult INTEGER (0..1023),
frameBoundaryOffsetResult INTEGER (-30720..30719),
rsrp-Result RSRP-Range OPTIONAL
}
-- TAG-MEASRESULTCELLLISTSFTD-EUTRA-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
MeasResultSFTD-EUTRA field descriptions

eutra-PhysCellId
Identifies the physical cell identity of the E-UTRA cell for which the reporting is being performed.
sfn-OffsetResult
Indicates the SFN difference between the PCell and the E-UTRA cell as an integer value according to TS 38.215 [9].
frameBoundaryOffsetResult
Indicates the frame boundary difference between the PCell and the E-UTRA cell as an integer value according to TS 38.215 [9].
– MeasResults
The IE MeasResults covers measured results for intra-frequency, inter-frequency, and inter-RAT mobility.
MeasResults information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MEASRESULTS-START
MeasResults ::= SEQUENCE {

measId MeasId,
measResultServingMOList MeasResultServMOList,
measResultNeighCells CHOICE {
measResultListNR MeasResultListNR,
...,
measResultListEUTRA MeasResultListEUTRA,
measResultListUTRA-FDD-r16 MeasResultListUTRA-FDD-r16
} OPTIONAL,
...,
[[
measResultServFreqListEUTRA-SCG MeasResultServFreqListEUTRA-SCG OPTIONAL,
measResultServFreqListNR-SCG MeasResultServFreqListNR-SCG OPTIONAL,
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measResultSFTD-EUTRA MeasResultSFTD-EUTRA OPTIONAL,
measResultSFTD-NR MeasResultCellSFTD-NR OPTIONAL
]],
[[
measResultCellListSFTD-NR MeasResultCellListSFTD-NR OPTIONAL
]],
[[
measResultForRSSI-r16 MeasResultForRSSI-r16 OPTIONAL,
ul-PDCP-DelayValueResultList-r16 UL-PDCP-DelayValueResultList-r16 OPTIONAL,
measResultsSL-r16 MeasResultsSL-r16 OPTIONAL,
measResultCLI-r16 MeasResultCLI-r16 OPTIONAL
]]
MeasResultServMOList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofServingCells)) OF MeasResultServMO
MeasResultServMO ::= SEQUENCE {

servCellId ServCellIndex,
measResultServingCell MeasResultNR,
measResultBestNeighCell MeasResultNR OPTIONAL,
...
}
MeasResultListNR ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxCellReport)) OF MeasResultNR
MeasResultNR ::= SEQUENCE {

physCellId PhysCellId OPTIONAL,
measResult SEQUENCE {
cellResults SEQUENCE{
resultsSSB-Cell MeasQuantityResults OPTIONAL,
resultsCSI-RS-Cell MeasQuantityResults OPTIONAL
},
rsIndexResults SEQUENCE{
resultsSSB-Indexes ResultsPerSSB-IndexList OPTIONAL,
resultsCSI-RS-Indexes ResultsPerCSI-RS-IndexList OPTIONAL
} OPTIONAL
},
...,
[[
cgi-Info CGI-InfoNR OPTIONAL
]]
}
MeasResultListEUTRA ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxCellReport)) OF MeasResultEUTRA
MeasResultEUTRA ::= SEQUENCE {

eutra-PhysCellId PhysCellId,
measResult MeasQuantityResultsEUTRA,
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cgi-Info CGI-InfoEUTRA OPTIONAL,
...
}
MultiBandInfoListEUTRA ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxMultiBands)) OF FreqBandIndicatorEUTRA
MeasQuantityResults ::= SEQUENCE {

rsrp RSRP-Range OPTIONAL,
rsrq RSRQ-Range OPTIONAL,
sinr SINR-Range OPTIONAL
}
MeasQuantityResultsEUTRA ::= SEQUENCE {

rsrp RSRP-RangeEUTRA OPTIONAL,
rsrq RSRQ-RangeEUTRA OPTIONAL,
sinr SINR-RangeEUTRA OPTIONAL
}
ResultsPerSSB-IndexList::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofIndexesToReport2)) OF ResultsPerSSB-Index
ResultsPerSSB-Index ::= SEQUENCE {

ssb-Results MeasQuantityResults OPTIONAL
}
ResultsPerCSI-RS-IndexList::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofIndexesToReport2)) OF ResultsPerCSI-RS-Index
ResultsPerCSI-RS-Index ::= SEQUENCE {

csi-RS-Index CSI-RS-Index,
csi-RS-Results MeasQuantityResults OPTIONAL
}
MeasResultServFreqListEUTRA-SCG ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofServingCellsEUTRA)) OF MeasResult2EUTRA
MeasResultServFreqListNR-SCG ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofServingCells)) OF MeasResult2NR
MeasResultListUTRA-FDD-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxCellReport)) OF MeasResultUTRA-FDD-r16
MeasResultUTRA-FDD-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

physCellId-r16 PhysCellIdUTRA-FDD-r16,
utra-FDD-RSCP-r16 INTEGER (-5..91) OPTIONAL,
utra-FDD-EcN0-r16 INTEGER (0..49) OPTIONAL
}
}
MeasResultForRSSI-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

rssi-Result-r16 ENUMERATED{ffs},
channelOccupancy-r16 INTEGER (0..100)
}
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MeasResultCLI-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {
measResultListSRS-RSRP-r16 MeasResultListSRS-RSRP-r16 OPTIONAL,
measResultListCLI-RSSI-r16 MeasResultListCLI-RSSI-r16 OPTIONAL
}
MeasResultListSRS-RSRP-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxCLI-Report-r16)) OF MeasResultSRS-RSRP-r16
MeasResultSRS-RSRP-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

srs-ResourceId-r16 SRS-ResourceId,
srs-RSRP-Result-r16 SRS-RSRP-Range-r16
}
MeasResultListCLI-RSSI-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxCLI-Report-r16)) OF MeasResultCLI-RSSI-r16
MeasResultCLI-RSSI-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

rssi-ResourceId-r16 RSSI-ResourceId-r16,
cli-RSSI-Result-r16 CLI-RSSI-Range-r16
}
UL-PDCP-DelayValueResultList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxDRB)) OF UL-PDCP-DelayValueResult-r16
UL-PDCP-DelayValueResult-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

drb-Id-r16 DRB-Identity,
averageDelay-r16 INTEGER (0..10000),
...
}
-- TAG-MEASRESULTS-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
MeasResultEUTRA field descriptions

eutra-PhysCellId
Identifies the physical cell identity of the E-UTRA cell for which the reporting is being performed. The UE reports a value in the range 0..503, other values are reserved.
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MeasResultNR field descriptions

averageDelay
Indicates average delay for the packets during the reporting period, as specified in TS 38.314 [53]. Value 0 corresponds to 0 millisecond, value 1 corresponds to 0.1
millisecond, value 2 corresponds to 0.2 millisecond, and so on.
cellResults
Cell level measurement results.
drb-Id
Indicates DRB value for which uplink PDCP delay ratio or value is provided, according to TS 38.314 [53].
excessDelay
Indicates excess queueing delay ratio in UL, according to excess delay ratio measurement report mapping table, as defined in TS 38.314 [53], Table 4.2.1.1.1-1.
locationInfo
Positioning related information and measurements.
physCellId
The physical cell identity of the NR cell for which the reporting is being performed.
resultsSSB-Cell
Cell level measurement results based on SS/PBCH related measurements.
resultsSSB-Indexes
Beam level measurement results based on SS/PBCH related measurements.
resultsCSI-RS-Cell
Cell level measurement results based on CSI-RS related measurements.
resultsCSI-RS-Indexes
Beam level measurement results based on CSI-RS related measurements.
rsIndexResults
Beam level measurement results.
MeasResultUTRA-FDD field descriptions

physCellId
The physical cell identity of the UTRA-FDD cell for which the reporting is being performed.
utra-FDD-EcN0
According to CPICH_Ec/No in TS 25.133 [46] for FDD.
utra-FDD-RSCP
According to CPICH_RSCP in TS 25.133 [46] for FDD.
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MeasResults field descriptions

measId
Identifies the measurement identity for which the reporting is being performed.
measResultCellListSFTD-NR
SFTD measurement results between the PCell and the NR neighbour cell(s) in NR standalone.
measResultCLI
CLI measurement results.
measResultEUTRA
Measured results of an E-UTRA cell.
measResultForRSSI
Includes measured RSSI result in dBm (see TS 38.215 [9]) and channelOccupancy which is the percentage of samples when the RSSI was above the configured
channelOccupancyThreshold for the associated reportConfig.
measResultListEUTRA
List of measured results for the maximum number of reported best cells for an E-UTRA measurement identity.
measResultListNR
List of measured results for the maximum number of reported best cells for an NR measurement identity.
measResultListUTRA-FDD
List of measured results for the maximum number of reported best cells for a UTRA-FDD measurement identity.
measResultNR
Measured results of an NR cell.
measResultServFreqListEUTRA-SCG
Measured results of the E-UTRA SCG serving frequencies: the measurement result of PSCell and each SCell, if any, and of the best neighbouring cell on each E-UTRA SCG
serving frequency.
measResultServFreqListNR-SCG
Measured results of the NR SCG serving frequencies: the measurement result of PSCell and each SCell, if any, and of the best neighbouring cell on each NR SCG serving
frequency.
measResultServingMOList
Measured results of measured cells with reference signals indicated in the serving cell measurement objects including measurement results of SpCell, configured SCell(s)
and best neighbouring cell within measured cells with reference signals indicated in on each serving cell measurement object.
measResultSFTD-EUTRA
SFTD measurement results between the PCell and the E-UTRA PScell in NE-DC.
measResultSFTD-NR
SFTD measurement results between the PCell and the NR PScell in NR-DC.
measResultUTRA-FDD
Measured result of a UTRA-FDD cell.
– MeasResult2EUTRA
The IE MeasResult2EUTRA contains measurements on E-UTRA frequencies.
MeasResult2EUTRA information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MEASRESULT2EUTRA-START
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MeasResult2EUTRA ::= SEQUENCE {

measResultServingCell MeasResultEUTRA OPTIONAL,
measResultBestNeighCell MeasResultEUTRA OPTIONAL,
...
}
-- TAG-MEASRESULT2EUTRA-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– MeasResult2NR
The IE MeasResult2NR contains measurements on NR frequencies.
MeasResult2NR information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MEASRESULT2NR-START
MeasResult2NR ::= SEQUENCE {

ssbFrequency ARFCN-ValueNR OPTIONAL,
refFreqCSI-RS ARFCN-ValueNR OPTIONAL,
measResultServingCell MeasResultNR OPTIONAL,
measResultNeighCellListNR MeasResultListNR OPTIONAL,
...
}
-- TAG-MEASRESULT2NR-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– MeasResultIdleEUTRA
The IE MeasResultIdleEUTRA covers the E-UTRA measurement results performed in RRC_IDLE and RRC_INACTIVE.
MeasResultIdleEUTRA information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MEASRESULTIDLEEUTRA-START
MeasResultIdleEUTRA-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

measResultsPerCarrierListIdleEUTRA-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxFreqIdle-r16)) OF MeasResultsPerCarrierIdleEUTRA-r16,
...
}
MeasResultsPerCarrierIdleEUTRA-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

carrierFreqEUTRA-r16 ARFCN-ValueEUTRA,
measResultsPerCellListIdleEUTRA-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxCellMeasIdle-r16)) OF MeasResultsPerCellIdleEUTRA-r16,
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}
MeasResultsPerCellIdleEUTRA-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

eutra-PhysCellId-r16 EUTRA-PhysCellId,
measResultEUTRA-r16 SEQUENCE {
rsrp-Result-r16 RSRP-RangeEUTRA OPTIONAL,
rsrq-Result-r16 RSRQ-RangeEUTRA-r16 OPTIONAL
},
...
}
-- TAG-MEASRESULTIDLEEUTRA-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– MeasResultIdleNR
The IE MeasResultIdleNR covers the NR measurement results performed in RRC_IDLE and RRC_INACTIVE.
MeasResultIdleNR information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MEASRESULTIDLENR-START
MeasResultIdleNR-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

measResultServingCell-r16 SEQUENCE {
rsrp-Result-r16 RSRP-Range,
rsrq-Result-r16 RSRQ-Range,
resultsSSB-Indexes-r16 ResultsPerSSB-IndexList-r16 OPTIONAL
},
measResultsPerCarrierListIdleNR-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxFreqIdle-r16)) OF MeasResultsPerCarrierIdleNR-r16 OPTIONAL,
...
}
MeasResultsPerCarrierIdleNR-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

carrierFreqNR-r16 ARFCN-ValueNR,
measResultsPerCellListIdleNR-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxCellMeasIdle-r16)) OF MeasResultsPerCellIdleNR-r16,
...
}
MeasResultsPerCellIdleNR-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

measResultNR-r16 SEQUENCE {
rsrp-Result-r16 RSRP-Range OPTIONAL,
rsrq-Result-r16 RSRQ-Range OPTIONAL,
resultsSSB-Indexes-r16 ResultsPerSSB-IndexList-r16 OPTIONAL
},
...
}
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ResultsPerSSB-IndexList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxNrofIndexesToReport)) OF ResultsPerSSB-IndexIdle-r16
ResultsPerSSB-IndexIdle-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

ssb-Results-r16 SEQUENCE {
ssb-RSRP-Result-r16 RSRP-Range OPTIONAL,
ssb-RSRQ-Result-r16 RSRQ-Range OPTIONAL
} OPTIONAL
}
-- TAG-MEASRESULTIDLENR-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– MeasResultSCG-Failure
The IE MeasResultSCG-Failure is used to provide information regarding failures detected by the UE in EN-DC.
MeasResultSCG-Failure information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MEASRESULTSCG-FAILURE-START
MeasResultSCG-Failure ::= SEQUENCE {

measResultPerMOList MeasResultList2NR,
...,
[[
]]
}
MeasResultList2NR ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreq)) OF MeasResult2NR
-- TAG-MEASRESULTSCG-FAILURE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– MeasResultsSL
The IE MeasResultsSL covers measured results for NR sidelink communication and V2X sidelink communication.
MeasResultsSL information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MEASRESULTSSL-START
MeasResultsSL-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

measId-r16 MeasId,
measResultsListSL-r16 CHOICE {
measResultNR-SL-r16 MeasResultNR-SL-r16,
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measResultListEUTRA-CBR-r16 MeasResultListEUTRA-CBR-r16,
...
}
}
MeasResultNR-SL-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

measResultListCBR-NR-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxNrofSL-PoolToMeasureNR-r16)) OF MeasResultCBR-NR-r16,
...
}
MeasResultCBR-NR-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-poolReportIdentity-r16 SL-ResourcePoolID-r16,
sl-CBR-ResultsNR-r16 SL-CBR-r16,
...
MeasResultListEUTRA-CBR-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSL-PoolToMeasureEUTRA-r16)) OF MeasResultEUTRA-CBR-r16
MeasResultEUTRA-CBR-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-poolReportIdentity-r16 SL-ResourcePoolID-EUTRA-r16,
cbr-PSSCH-ResultsEUTRA-r16 OCTET STRING,
cbr-PSCCH-ResultsEUTRA-r16 OCTET STRING
}
-- TAG-MEASRESULTSSL-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
MeasResultsSL field descriptions

measId
Identifies the measurement identity for which the reporting is being performed.
measResultListEUTRA-CBR
Container for the CBR measurement results for V2X sidelink communication..
measResultNR-SL
Include the measured results for NR sidelink communication.
MeasResultNR-SL field descriptions

measResultListCBR-NR
CBR measurement results for NR sidelink communication.
sl-poolReportIdentity
The identity of the transmission resource pool which is corresponding to the sl-poolReportID configured in a resource pool for NR sidelink communication.
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MeasResultListEUTRA-CBR field descriptions

cbr-PSSCH-ResultsEUTRA, cbr-PSCCH-ResultsEUTRA
Containers contrining the CBR measurement results for PSSCH and PSCCH for V2X sidelink communication.The content corresponds to the IE SL-CBR as specified in TS
36.331 [10].
sl-poolReportIdentity
The identity of the transmission resource pool which is corresponding to the SL-ResourcePoolID-EUTRA configured for the resource pools for CBR measurement and reporting
for V2X sidelink communication.
– MeasTriggerQuantityEUTRA
The IE MeasTriggerQuantityEUTRA is used to configure the trigger quantity and reporting range for E-UTRA measurements. The RSRP, RSRQ and SINR ranges correspond to
RSRP-Range, RSRQ-Range and RS-SINR-Range in TS 36.331 [10], respectively.
MeasTriggerQuantityEUTRA information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MEASTRIGGERQUANTITYEUTRA-START
MeasTriggerQuantityEUTRA::= CHOICE {
rsrp RSRP-RangeEUTRA,
rsrq RSRQ-RangeEUTRA,
sinr SINR-RangeEUTRA
}
RSRP-RangeEUTRA ::= INTEGER (0..97)

RSRQ-RangeEUTRA ::= INTEGER (0..34)
SINR-RangeEUTRA ::= INTEGER (0..127)
-- TAG-MEASTRIGGERQUANTITYEUTRA-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– MeasTriggerQuantityLogging
The IE MeasTriggerQuantityLogging is used to configure the trigger quantity for evet triggered logging of measurements for logged MDT.
MeasTriggerQuantityLogging information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MEASTRIGGERQUANTITYLOGGING-START
MeasTriggerQuantityLogging-r16 ::= CHOICE {

rsrp RSRP-Range,
rsrq RSRQ-Range
}
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-- TAG-MEASTRIGGERQUANTITYLOGGING-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– MobilityStateParameters
The IE MobilityStateParameters contains parameters to determine UE mobility state.
MobilityStateParameters information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MOBILITYSTATEPARAMETERS-START
MobilityStateParameters ::= SEQUENCE{

t-Evaluation ENUMERATED {
s30, s60, s120, s180, s240, spare3, spare2, spare1},
t-HystNormal ENUMERATED {
s30, s60, s120, s180, s240, spare3, spare2, spare1},
n-CellChangeMedium INTEGER (1..16),
n-CellChangeHigh INTEGER (1..16)
}
-- TAG-MOBILITYSTATEPARAMETERS-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
MobilityStateParameters field descriptions

n-CellChangeHigh
The number of cell changes to enter high mobility state. Corresponds to NCR_H in TS 38.304 [20].
n-CellChangeMedium
The number of cell changes to enter medium mobility state. Corresponds to NCR_M in TS 38.304 [20].
t-Evaluation
The duration for evaluating criteria to enter mobility states. Corresponds to T CRmax in TS 38.304 [20]. Value in seconds, s30 corresponds to 30 s and so on.
t-HystNormal
The additional duration for evaluating criteria to enter normal mobility state. Corresponds to T CRmaxHyst in TS 38.304 [20]. Value in seconds, value s30 corresponds to 30
seconds and so on.
– MsgA-PUSCH-Config
The IE MsgA-PUSCH-Config is used to specify the PUSCH allocation for MsgA in 2-step random access type procedure.
MsgA-PUSCH-Config information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MSGA-PUSCH-CONFIG-START
MsgA-PUSCH-Config-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {
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msgA-PUSCH-ResourceList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..2)) OF MsgA-PUSCH-Resource-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Cond InitialBWPConfig
msgA-TransmformPrecoder-r16 ENUMERATED {enabled, disabled} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
msgA-DataScramblingIndex-r16 INTEGER (0..1023) OPTIONAL, -- Need S
msgA-DeltaPreamble-r16 INTEGER (-1..6) OPTIONAL -- Need S
}
MsgA-PUSCH-Resource-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

msgA-PUSCH-PreambleGroup-r16 ENUMERATED {groupA, groupB} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
msgA-MCS-r16 INTEGER (0..15),
nrofSlotsMsgA-PUSCH-r16 INTEGER (1..4),
nrofMsgA-PO-PerSlot-r16 ENUMERATED {one, two, three, six},
msgA-PUSCH-TimeDomainOffset-r16 INTEGER (1..32),
msgA-PUSCH-TimeDomainAllocation-r16 INTEGER (1..maxNrofUL-Allocations) OPTIONAL, -- Need S
startSymbolAndLengthMsgA-PO-r16 INTEGER (0..127) OPTIONAL, -- Need S
mappingTypeMsgA-PUSCH-r16 ENUMERATED {typeA, typeB} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
guardPeriodMsgA-PUSCH-r16 INTEGER (0..3) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
guardBandMsgA-PUSCH-r16 INTEGER (0..1),
frequencyStartMsgA-PUSCH-r16 INTEGER (0..maxNrofPhysicalResourceBlocks-1),
nrofPRBs-PerMsgA-PO-r16 INTEGER (1..32),
nrofMsgA-PO-FDM-r16 ENUMERATED {one, two, four, eight},
msgA-IntraSlotFrequencyHopping-r16 ENUMERATED {enabled} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
msgA-HoppingBits-r16 BIT STRING (SIZE(2)) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
msgA-DMRS-Config-r16 MsgA-DMRS-Config-r16,
nrofDMRS-Sequences-r16 INTEGER (1..2),
msgA-Alpha-r16 ENUMERATED {alpha0, alpha04, alpha05, alpha06,
alpha07, alpha08, alpha09, alpha1} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
interlaceIndexFirstPO-MsgA-PUSCH-r16 INTEGER (1..10) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
nrofInterlacesPerMsgA-PO-r16 INTEGER (1..10) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...
}
MsgA-DMRS-Config-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

msgA-DMRS-AdditionalPosition-r16 ENUMERATED {pos0, pos1, pos3} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
msgA-MaxLength-r16 ENUMERATED {len2} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
msgA-PUSCH-DMRS-CDM-Group-r16 INTEGER (0..1) OPTIONAL, -- Need S
msgA-PUSCH-NrofPorts-r16 INTEGER (0..1) OPTIONAL, -- Need S
msgA-ScramblingID0-r16 INTEGER (0..65536) OPTIONAL, -- Need S
msgA-ScramblingID1-r16 INTEGER (0..65536) OPTIONAL -- Need S
}
-- TAG-MSGA-PUSCH-CONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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MsgA-PUSCH-Config field descriptions

msgA-DataScramblingIndex
Identifier used to initiate data scrambling (c_init) for msgA PUSCH. If the field is absent the UE applies the value Physical cell ID (physCellID).
msgA-DeltaPreamble
Power offset of msgA PUSCH relative to the preamble received target power (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.1). If the field is absent, the UE shall use the parameter msg3-
DeltaPreamble of 4-step type RA in the configured BWP if 4-step type RA is configured.
msgA-PUSCH-ResourceList
MsgA PUSCH resources that the UE shall use when performing MsgA transmission. The number of resources need to be consistent with the number of configured preamble
groups in RACH-ConfigCommonTwoStepRA in the configured BWP. If field is not configured for the selected UL BWP, the UE shall use the MsgA PUSCH configuration of
initial UL BWP.
msgA-TransformPrecoder
Enables or disables the transform precoder for MsgA transmission (see clause 6.1.3 of TS 38.214 [19]). If the parameter is not configured, the UE shall follow the parameter
msg3-TransformPrecoder of 4-step type RA for the configured BWP for msgA PUSCH if 4-step type RA is configured (i.e if the msg3-Transform-Precoder is included then it
shall be enabled, else disabled).
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MsgA-PUSCH-Resource field descriptions

guardBandMsgA-PUSCH
PRB-level guard band between FDMed PUSCH occasions (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 8.1A).
guardPeriodMsgA-PUSCH
Guard period between PUSCH occasions in the unit of symbols (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 8.1A).
frequencyStartMsgA-PUSCH
Offset of lowest PUSCH occasion in frequency domain with respect to PRB 0 (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 8.1A).
interlaceIndexFirstPO-MsgA-PUSCH
Interlace index of the first PUSCH occasion in frequency domain if interlaced PUSCH is configured. For 30kHz SCS only the integers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 are applicable (see TS
38.213 [13], clause 8.1A).
mappingTypeMsgA-PUSCH
PUSCH mapping type A or B. If the field is absent, the UE shall use the parameter msgA-PUSCH-TimeDomainAllocation (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 8.1A).
msgA-Alpha
Dedicated alpha value for MsgA PUSCH. If value is absent, the UE shall use the value of msg3-Alpha if configured, else UE applies value 1 (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.1.1).
msgA-DMRS-Config
DMRS configuration for msgA PUSCH (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 8.1A and TS 38.214 [19] clause 6.2.2).
msgA-HoppingBits
Value of hopping bits to indicate which frequency offset to be used for second hop. See Table 8.3-1 in 38.213 [13].
msgA-IntraSlotFrequencyHopping
Intra-slot frequency hopping per PUSCH occasion (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 8.1A).
msgA-MCS
Indicates the MCS index for msgA PUSCH from the Table 6.1.4.1-1 for DFT-s-OFDM and Table 5.1.3.1-1 for CP-OFDM in 38.214 [19].
msgA-PUSCH-PreambleGroup
Indicates the preamble group that the msgA PUSCH configuration is tied to according to groupB-ConfiguredTwoStep in RACH-ConfigCommonTwoStepRA. If the field is
absent then there is only one preamble group configured. If two msgA-PUSCH-Resource are configured in the BWP, this value may not be the same in both groups.
msgA-PUSCH-TimeDomainAllocation
Indicates a combination of start symbol and length and PUSCH mapping type from the TDRA table (PUSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocationList if provided in PUSCH-
ConfigCommon, or else the default Table 6.1.2.1.1-2 in 38.214 [19]).
msgA-PUSCH-TimeDomainOffset
A single time offset with respect to the start of each PRACH slot (with at least one valid RO), counted as the number of slots (based on the numerology of active UL BWP). See
38.213 [13], clause 8.1A.
nrofDMRS-Sequences
Number of DMRS sequences for MsgA PUSCH for CP-OFDM. In case of single PUSCH configuration or if the DMRS symbols of multiple configurations are not overlapped, if
the DMRS resources configured in one PUSCH occasion is no larger than 8 (for len2) or 4 (for len1), then only DMRS port is configured.
nrofInterlacesPerMsgA-PO
Number of consecutive interlaces per PUSCH occasion if interlaced PUSCH is configured. For 30kHz SCS only the integers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 are applicable (see TS 38.213 [13],
clause 8.1A).
nrofMsgA-PO-FDM
The number of msgA PUSCH occasions FDMed in one time instance (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 8.1A).
nrofMsgA-PO-PerSlot
Number of time domain PUSCH occasions in each slot. PUSCH occasions including guard period are contiguous in time domain within a slot (see TS 38.213 [13], clause
8.1A).
nrofPRBs-PerMsgA-PO
Number of PRBs per PUSCH occasion (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 8.1A).
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nrofSlotsMsgA-PUSCH
Number of slots (in active UL BWP numerology) containing one or multiple PUSCH occasions, each slot has the same time domain resource allocation (see TS 38.213 [13],
clause 8.1A).
startSymbolAndLengthMsgA-PO
An index giving valid combinations of start symbol, length and mapping type as start and length indicator (SLIV) for the first msgA PUSCH occasion, for RRC_CONNECTED
UEs in non-initial BWP as described in TS 38.214 [19] clause 6.1.2. The network configures the field so that the allocation does not cross the slot boundary. The number of
occupied symbols excludes the guard period. If the field is absent, the UE shall use the value in msgA-PUSCH-TimeDomainAllocation (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 8.1A).
MsgA-DMRS-Config field descriptions

msgA-DMRS-AdditionalPosition
Indicates the position for additional DM-RS. If the field is absent, the UE applies value pos2.
msgA-MaxLength
indicates single-symbol or double-symbol DMRS. If the field is absent, the UE applies value len1.
msgA-PUSCH-DMRS-CDM-group
1-bit indication of indices of CDM group(s). If the field is absent, then both CDM groups are used.
msgA-PUSCH-NrofPort
0 indicates 1 port per CDM group, 1 indicates 2 ports per CDM group. If the field is absent then 4 ports per CDM group are used.
msgA-ScramblingID0
UL DMRS scrambling initialization for CP-OFDM. If the field is absent the UE applies the value Physical cell ID (physCellID).
msgA-ScramblingID1
UL DMRS scrambling initialization for CP-OFDM. If the field is absent the UE applies the value Physical cell ID (physCellID).

InitialBWPConfig The field is mandatory present in initialUplinkBWP or if 2-step is configured on the BWP but not 2-step configuration is
provided in initialUplinkBWP, otherwise the field is Need S.
– MultiFrequencyBandListNR
The IE MultiFrequencyBandListNR is used to configure a list of one or multiple NR frequency bands.
MultiFrequencyBandListNR information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MULTIFREQUENCYBANDLISTNR-START
MultiFrequencyBandListNR ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofMultiBands)) OF FreqBandIndicatorNR
-- TAG-MULTIFREQUENCYBANDLISTNR-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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– MultiFrequencyBandListNR-SIB
The IE MultiFrequencyBandListNR-SIB indicates the list of frequency bands, for which cell (re-)selection parameters are common, and a list of additionalPmax and
additionalSpectrumEmission.
MultiFrequencyBandListNR-SIB information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MULTIFREQUENCYBANDLISTNR-SIB-START
MultiFrequencyBandListNR-SIB ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxNrofMultiBands)) OF NR-MultiBandInfo
NR-MultiBandInfo ::= SEQUENCE {

freqBandIndicatorNR FreqBandIndicatorNR OPTIONAL, -- Cond OptULNotSIB2
nr-NS-PmaxList NR-NS-PmaxList OPTIONAL -- Need S
}
-- TAG-MULTIFREQUENCYBANDLISTNR-SIB-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
NR-MultiBandInfo field descriptions

freqBandIndicatorNR
Provides an NR frequency band number as defined in TS 38.101-1 [15] and TS 38.101-2 [39], table 5.2-1.
nr-NS-PmaxList
Provides a list of additionalPmax and additionalSpectrumEmission values. If the field is absent the UE uses value 0 for the additionalSpectrumEmission (see TS 38.101-1 [15]
table 6.2.3.1-1A , and TS 38.101-2 [39], table 6.2.3.1-2).

OptULNotSIB2 The field is absent for SIB2 and is mandatory present in SIB4 and frequencyInfoDL-SIB. Otherwise, if the field is absent in frequencyInfoUL-
SIB in UplinkConfigCommonSIB, the UE will use the frequency band indicated in frequencyInfoDL-SIB in DownlinkConfigCommonSIB.
– NextHopChainingCount
The IE NextHopChainingCount is used to update the KgNB key and corresponds to parameter NCC: See TS 33.501 [11].
NextHopChainingCount information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-NEXTHOPCHAININGCOUNT-START
NextHopChainingCount ::= INTEGER (0..7)
-- TAG-NEXTHOPCHAININGCOUNT-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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– NG-5G-S-TMSI
The IE NG-5G-S-TMSI contains a 5G S-Temporary Mobile Subscription Identifier (5G-S-TMSI), a temporary UE identity provided by the 5GC which uniquely identifies the UE
within the tracking area, see TS 23.003 [21].
NG-5G-S-TMSI information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-NG-5G-S-TMSI-START
NG-5G-S-TMSI ::= BIT STRING (SIZE (48))
-- TAG-NG-5G-S-TMSI-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– NPN-Identity
The IE NPN-Identity includes either a list of CAG-IDs or a list of NIDs per PLMN Identity. Further information regarding how to set the IE is specified in TS 23.003 [21].
NPN-Identity information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-NPN-IDENTITY-START
NPN-Identity-r16 ::= CHOICE {

pni-npn-r16 SEQUENCE {
cag-IdentityList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNPN-r16)) OF CAG-Identity-r16
},
snpn-r16 SEQUENCE {
nid-List-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNPN-r16)) OF NID-r16
}
}
CAG-Identity-r16 ::= BIT STRING (SIZE (32))
NID-r16 ::= BIT STRING (SIZE (52))
-- TAG-NPN-IDENTITY-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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NPN-Identity field descriptions

CAG-Identity
A CAG-ID as specified in TS 23.003 [21]. The PLMN ID and a CAG ID in the NPN-Identity identifies a PNI-NPN.
cag-IdentityList
The cag-IdentityList contains one or more CAG-Identity. All CAG IDs associated to the same PLMN ID are listed in the same cag-IdentityList entry.
NID
A NID as specified in TS 23.003 [21]. The PLMN ID and a NID in the NPN-Identity identifies a SNPN.
nid-List
The nid-List contains one or more NID.
Editor's Note: The size of NID is to be checked based on CT4 agreements.
– NPN-IdentityInfoList
The IE NPN-IdentityInfoList includes a list of NPN identity information.
NPN-IdentityInfoList information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-NPN-IDENTITYINFOLIST-START
NPN-IdentityInfoList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNPN-r16)) OF NPN-IdentityInfo-r16
NPN-IdentityInfo-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

npn-IdentityList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNPN-r16)) OF NPN-Identity-r16,
trackingAreaCode-r16 TrackingAreaCode,
ranac-r16 RAN-AreaCode OPTIONAL, -- Need R
cellIdentity-r16 CellIdentity,
cellReservedForOperatorUse-r16 ENUMERATED {reserved, notReserved},
...
}
-- TAG-NPN-IDENTITYINFOLIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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NPN-IdentityInfoList field descriptions

NPN-IdentityInfo
The NPN-IdentityInfo contains one or more NPN identities and additional information associated with those NPNs. Only the same type of NPNs (either SNPNs or PNI-NPNs)
can be listed in a NPN-IdentityInfo element.
npn-IdentityList
The npn-IdentityList contains one or more NPN Identity elements.
trackingAreaCode
Indicates the Tracking Area Code to which the cell indicated by cellIdentity field belongs.
ranac
Indicates the RAN Area Code to which the cell indicated by cellIdentity field belongs.
trackingAreaCode
Indicates Tracking Area Code to which the cell indicated by cellIdentity field belongs.
cellReservedForOperatorUse
Indicates whether the cell is reserved for operator use (for the NPN(s) identified in the npn-IdentyList) as defined in TS 38.304 [20].
Editor's Note: Whether trackingAreaCode is optinal or mandatory depends on DC/CA support. This is FFS.
– NR-NS-PmaxList
The IE NR-NS-PmaxList is used to configure a list of additionalPmax and additionalSpectrumEmission, as defined in TS 38.101-1 [15], table 6.2.3.1-1A, and TS 38.101-2 [39],
table 6.2.3.1-2, for a given frequency band.
NR-NS-PmaxList information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-NR-NS-PMAXLIST-START
NR-NS-PmaxList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNR-NS-Pmax)) OF NR-NS-PmaxValue
NR-NS-PmaxValue ::= SEQUENCE {

additionalPmax P-Max OPTIONAL, -- Need N
additionalSpectrumEmission AdditionalSpectrumEmission
}
-- TAG-NR-NS-PMAXLIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– NZP-CSI-RS-Resource
The IE NZP-CSI-RS-Resource is used to configure Non-Zero-Power (NZP) CSI-RS transmitted in the cell where the IE is included, which the UE may be configured to measure
on (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.2.3.1). A change of configuration between periodic, semi-persistent or aperiodic for an NZP-CSI-RS-Resource is not supported without a
release and add.
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NZP-CSI-RS-Resource information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-NZP-CSI-RS-RESOURCE-START
NZP-CSI-RS-Resource ::= SEQUENCE {

nzp-CSI-RS-ResourceId NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceId,
resourceMapping CSI-RS-ResourceMapping,
powerControlOffset INTEGER (-8..15),
powerControlOffsetSS ENUMERATED{db-3, db0, db3, db6} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
scramblingID ScramblingId,
periodicityAndOffset CSI-ResourcePeriodicityAndOffset OPTIONAL, -- Cond PeriodicOrSemiPersistent
qcl-InfoPeriodicCSI-RS TCI-StateId OPTIONAL, -- Cond Periodic
...
}
-- TAG-NZP-CSI-RS-RESOURCE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
NZP-CSI-RS-Resource field descriptions

Periodicity and slot offset sl1 corresponds to a periodicity of 1 slot, sl2 to a periodicity of two slots, and so on. The corresponding offset is also given in number of slots (see TS
38.214 [19], clause 5.2.2.3.1). Network always configures the UE with a value for this field for periodic and semi-persistent NZP-CSI-RS-Resource (as indicated in CSI-
ResourceConfig).
powerControlOffset
Power offset of PDSCH RE to NZP CSI-RS RE. Value in dB (see TS 38.214 [19], clauses 5.2.2.3.1 and 4.1).
powerControlOffsetSS
Power offset of NZP CSI-RS RE to SSS RE. Value in dB (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.2.3.1).
qcl-InfoPeriodicCSI-RS
For a target periodic CSI-RS, contains a reference to one TCI-State in TCI-States for providing the QCL source and QCL type. For periodic CSI-RS, the source can be SSB or
another periodic-CSI-RS. Refers to the TCI-State which has this value for tci-StateId and is defined in tci-StatesToAddModList in the PDSCH-Config included in the BWP-
Downlink corresponding to the serving cell and to the DL BWP to which the resource belongs to (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.2.3.1).
resourceMapping
OFDM symbol location(s) in a slot and subcarrier occupancy in a PRB of the CSI-RS resource.
scramblingID
Scrambling ID (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.2.3.1).

Periodic The field is optionally present, Need M, for periodic NZP-CSI-RS-Resources (as indicated in CSI-ResourceConfig). The field
is absent otherwise.
PeriodicOrSemiPersistent The field is optionally present, Need M, for periodic and semi-persistent NZP-CSI-RS-Resources (as indicated in CSI-
ResourceConfig). The field is absent otherwise.
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– NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceId
The IE NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceId is used to identify one NZP-CSI-RS-Resource.
NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceId information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-NZP-CSI-RS-RESOURCEID-START
NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceId ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofNZP-CSI-RS-Resources-1)
-- TAG-NZP-CSI-RS-RESOURCEID-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSet
The IE NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSet is a set of Non-Zero-Power (NZP) CSI-RS resources (their IDs) and set-specific parameters.
NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSet information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-NZP-CSI-RS-RESOURCESET-START
NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSet ::= SEQUENCE {
nzp-CSI-ResourceSetId NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetId,
nzp-CSI-RS-Resources SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofNZP-CSI-RS-ResourcesPerSet)) OF NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceId,
repetition ENUMERATED { on, off } OPTIONAL, -- Need S
aperiodicTriggeringOffset INTEGER(0..6) OPTIONAL, -- Need S
trs-Info ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...,
[[
aperiodicTriggeringOffsetExt-r16 INTEGER(0..31) OPTIONAL -- Need S
]]
}
-- TAG-NZP-CSI-RS-RESOURCESET-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSet field descriptions

aperiodicTriggeringOffset, aperiodicTriggeringOffsetExt
Offset X between the slot containing the DCI that triggers a set of aperiodic NZP CSI-RS resources and the slot in which the CSI-RS resource set is transmitted. For
aperiodicTriggeringOffset, the value 0 corresponds to 0 slots, value 1 corresponds to 1 slot, value 2 corresponds to 2 slots, value 3 corresponds to 3 slots, value 4 corresponds
to 4 slots, value 5 corresponds to 16 slots, value 6 corresponds to 24 slots. For aperiodicTriggeringOffsetExt, the value indicates the number of slots. The network configures
only one of the fields. When neither field is included, the UE applies the value 0.
nzp-CSI-RS-Resources
NZP-CSI-RS-Resources associated with this NZP-CSI-RS resource set (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2). For CSI, there are at most 8 NZP CSI RS resources per resource set.
repetition
Indicates whether repetition is on/off. If the field is set to off or if the field is absent, the UE may not assume that the NZP-CSI-RS resources within the resource set are
transmitted with the same downlink spatial domain transmission filter (see TS 38.214 [19], clauses 5.2.2.3.1 and 5.1.6.1.2). Can only be configured for CSI-RS resource sets
which are associated with CSI-ReportConfig with report of L1 RSRP or "no report".
trs-Info
Indicates that the antenna port for all NZP-CSI-RS resources in the CSI-RS resource set is same. If the field is absent or released the UE applies the value false (see TS
38.214 [19], clause 5.2.2.3.1).
– NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetId
The IE NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetId is used to identify one NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSet.
NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetId information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-NZP-CSI-RS-RESOURCESETID-START
NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetId ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofNZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSets-1)
-- TAG-NZP-CSI-RS-RESOURCESETID-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– P-Max
The IE P-Max is used to limit the UE's uplink transmission power on a carrier frequency, in TS 38.101-1 [15] and is used to calculate the parameter Pcompensation defined in TS
38.304 [20].
P-Max information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-P-MAX-START
P-Max ::= INTEGER (-30..33)
-- TAG-P-MAX-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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– PCI-List
The IE PCI-List concerns a list of physical cell identities, which may be used for different purposes.
PCI-List information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PCI-LIST-START
PCI-List ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofCellMeas)) OF PhysCellId
-- TAG-PCI-LIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– PCI-Range
The IE PCI-Range is used to encode either a single or a range of physical cell identities. The range is encoded by using a start value and by indicating the number of consecutive
physical cell identities (including start) in the range. For fields comprising multiple occurrences of PCI-Range, the Network may configure overlapping ranges of physical cell
identities.
PCI-Range information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PCI-RANGE-START
PCI-Range ::= SEQUENCE {

start PhysCellId,
range ENUMERATED {n4, n8, n12, n16, n24, n32, n48, n64, n84,
n96, n128, n168, n252, n504, n1008,spare1} OPTIONAL -- Need S
}
-- TAG-PCI-RANGE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
PCI-Range field descriptions

range
Indicates the number of physical cell identities in the range (including start). Value n4 corresponds with 4, value n8 corresponds with 8 and so on. The UE shall apply value 1
in case the field is absent, in which case only the physical cell identity value indicated by start applies.
start
Indicates the lowest physical cell identity in the range.
– PCI-RangeElement
The IE PCI-RangeElement is used to define a PCI-Range as part of a list (e.g. AddMod list).
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PCI-RangeElement information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PCI-RANGEELEMENT-START
PCI-RangeElement ::= SEQUENCE {

pci-RangeIndex PCI-RangeIndex,
pci-Range PCI-Range
}
-- TAG-PCI-RANGEELEMENT-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
PCI-RangeElement field descriptions

pci-Range
Physical cell identity or a range of physical cell identities.
– PCI-RangeIndex
The IE PCI-RangeIndex identifies a physical cell id range, which may be used for different purposes.
PCI-RangeIndex information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PCI-RANGEINDEX-START
PCI-RangeIndex ::= INTEGER (1..maxNrofPCI-Ranges)
-- TAG-PCI-RANGEINDEX-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– PCI-RangeIndexList
The IE PCI-RangeIndexList concerns a list of indexes of physical cell id ranges, which may be used for different purposes.
PCI-RangeIndexList information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PCI-RANGEINDEXLIST-START
PCI-RangeIndexList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofPCI-Ranges)) OF PCI-RangeIndex
-- TAG-PCI-RANGEINDEXLIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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– PDCCH-Config
The IE PDCCH-Config is used to configure UE specific PDCCH parameters such as control resource sets (CORESET), search spaces and additional parameters for acquiring the
PDCCH. If this IE is used for the scheduled cell in case of cross carrier scheduling, the fields other than searchSpacesToAddModList and searchSpacesToReleaseList are absent.
PDCCH-Config information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PDCCH-CONFIG-START
PDCCH-Config ::= SEQUENCE {

controlResourceSetToAddModList SEQUENCE(SIZE (1..3)) OF ControlResourceSet OPTIONAL, -- Need N
controlResourceSetToReleaseList SEQUENCE(SIZE (1..3)) OF ControlResourceSetId OPTIONAL, -- Need N
searchSpacesToAddModList SEQUENCE(SIZE (1..10)) OF SearchSpace OPTIONAL, -- Need N
searchSpacesToReleaseList SEQUENCE(SIZE (1..10)) OF SearchSpaceId OPTIONAL, -- Need N
downlinkPreemption SetupRelease { DownlinkPreemption } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
tpc-PUSCH SetupRelease { PUSCH-TPC-CommandConfig } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
tpc-PUCCH SetupRelease { PUCCH-TPC-CommandConfig } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
tpc-SRS SetupRelease { SRS-TPC-CommandConfig} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...,
[[
controlResourceSetToAddModList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..5)) OF ControlResourceSet OPTIONAL, -- Need N
controlResourceSetToReleaseList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..5)) OF ControlResourceSetId-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
searchSpacesToAddModList-r16 SEQUENCE(SIZE (1..10)) OF SearchSpace-v16xy OPTIONAL, -- Need N
searchSpaceSwitchingTimer-r16 INTEGER (1..ffsValue) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
searchSpaceSwitchingGroupList-r16 SEQUENCE(SIZE (1..ffsValue)) OF SearchSpaceSwitchingGroup-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
uplinkCancellation-r16 SetupRelease { UplinkCancellation-r16 } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
monitoringCapabilityConfig-r16 ENUMERATED { r15monitoringcapability,r16monitoringcapability } OPTIONAL
]]
}
SearchSpaceSwitchingGroup-r16 ::= SEQUENCE(SIZE (1..16)) OF ServCellIndex
-- TAG-PDCCH-CONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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PDCCH-Config field descriptions

controlResourceSetToAddModList
List of UE specifically configured Control Resource Sets (CORESETs) to be used by the UE. The network configures at most 3 CORESETs per BWP per cell (including UE-
specific and common CORESETs). In case network reconfigures control resource set with the same ControlResourceSetId as used for commonControlResourceSet
configured via PDCCH-ConfigCommon, the configuration from PDCCH-Config always takes precedence and should not be updated by the UE based on
servingCellConfigCommon.
downlinkPreemption
Configuration of downlink preemption indications to be monitored in this cell (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.2).
monitoringCapabilityConfig
Configures either Rel-15 PDCCH monitoring capability or Rel-16 PDCCH monitoring capability for PDCCH monitoring on a serving cell. Value r15monitoringcapablity enables
the Rel-15 monitoring capability, and value r16monitoringcapablity enables the Rel-16 PDCCH monitoring capability (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 10.1).
searchSpacesToAddModList
List of UE specifically configured Search Spaces. The network configures at most 10 Search Spaces per BWP per cell (including UE-specific and common Search Spaces).
searchSpaceSwitchingGroupList
The list of serving cells which are bundled for the search space group switching purpose (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.5.2).
searchSpaceSwitchingTimer
The timer in slots for monitoring PDCCH in the active DL BWP of the serving cell before moving to the default search space group (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.5.2).
tpc-PUCCH
Enable and configure reception of group TPC commands for PUCCH.
tpc-PUSCH
Enable and configure reception of group TPC commands for PUSCH.
tpc-SRS
Enable and configure reception of group TPC commands for SRS.
uplinkCancellation
Configuration of uplink cancellation indications to be monitored in this cell (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.5).
– PDCCH-ConfigCommon
The IE PDCCH-ConfigCommon is used to configure cell specific PDCCH parameters provided in SIB as well as in dedicated signalling.
PDCCH-ConfigCommon information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PDCCH-CONFIGCOMMON-START
PDCCH-ConfigCommon ::= SEQUENCE {

controlResourceSetZero ControlResourceSetZero OPTIONAL, -- Cond InitialBWP-Only
commonControlResourceSet ControlResourceSet OPTIONAL, -- Need R
searchSpaceZero SearchSpaceZero OPTIONAL, -- Cond InitialBWP-Only
commonSearchSpaceList SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..4)) OF SearchSpace OPTIONAL, -- Need R
searchSpaceSIB1 SearchSpaceId OPTIONAL, -- Need S
searchSpaceOtherSystemInformation SearchSpaceId OPTIONAL, -- Need S
pagingSearchSpace SearchSpaceId OPTIONAL, -- Need S
ra-SearchSpace SearchSpaceId OPTIONAL, -- Need S
...,
[[
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firstPDCCH-MonitoringOccasionOfPO CHOICE {
sCS15KHZoneT SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxPO-perPF)) OF INTEGER (0..139),
sCS30KHZoneT-SCS15KHZhalfT SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxPO-perPF)) OF INTEGER (0..279),
sCS60KHZoneT-SCS30KHZhalfT-SCS15KHZquarterT SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxPO-perPF)) OF INTEGER (0..559),
sCS120KHZoneT-SCS60KHZhalfT-SCS30KHZquarterT-SCS15KHZoneEighthT SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxPO-perPF)) OF INTEGER (0..1119),
sCS120KHZhalfT-SCS60KHZquarterT-SCS30KHZoneEighthT-SCS15KHZoneSixteenthT SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxPO-perPF)) OF INTEGER (0..2239),
sCS120KHZquarterT-SCS60KHZoneEighthT-SCS30KHZoneSixteenthT SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxPO-perPF)) OF INTEGER (0..4479),
sCS120KHZoneEighthT-SCS60KHZoneSixteenthT SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxPO-perPF)) OF INTEGER (0..8959),
sCS120KHZoneSixteenthT SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxPO-perPF)) OF INTEGER (0..17919)
} OPTIONAL -- Cond OtherBWP
]]
}
-- TAG-PDCCH-CONFIGCOMMON-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
PDCCH-ConfigCommon field descriptions

commonControlResourceSet
An additional common control resource set which may be configured and used for any common or UE-specific search space. If the network configures this field, it uses a
ControlResourceSetId other than 0 for this ControlResourceSet. The network configures the commonControlResourceSet in SIB1 so that it is contained in the bandwidth of
CORESET#0.
commonSearchSpaceList
A list of additional common search spaces. If the network configures this field, it uses the SearchSpaceIds other than 0. If the field is included, it replaces any previous list, i.e.
all the entries of the list are replaced and each of the SearchSpace entries is considered to be newly created and the conditions and Need codes for setup of the entry apply.
controlResourceSetZero
Parameters of the common CORESET#0 which can be used in any common or UE-specific search spaces. The values are interpreted like the corresponding bits in MIB
pdcch-ConfigSIB1. Even though this field is only configured in the initial BWP (BWP#0) controlResourceSetZero can be used in search spaces configured in other DL BWP(s)
than the initial DL BWP if the conditions defined in TS 38.213 [13], clause 10 are satisfied.
firstPDCCH-MonitoringOccasionOfPO
Indicates the first PDCCH monitoring occasion of each PO of the PF on this BWP, see TS 38.304 [20].
pagingSearchSpace
ID of the Search space for paging (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 10.1). If the field is absent, the UE does not receive paging in this BWP (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 10).
ra-SearchSpace
ID of the Search space for random access procedure (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 10.1). If the field is absent, the UE does not receive RAR in this BWP. This field is mandatory
present in the DL BWP(s) if the conditions described in TS 38.321 [3], subclause 5.15 are met.
searchSpaceOtherSystemInformation
ID of the Search space for other system information, i.e., SIB2 and beyond (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 10.1) If the field is absent, the UE does not receive other system
information in this BWP.
searchSpaceSIB1
ID of the search space for SIB1 message. In the initial DL BWP of the UE′s PCell, the network sets this field to 0. If the field is absent, the UE does not receive SIB1 in this
BWP. (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 10)
searchSpaceZero
Parameters of the common SearchSpace#0. The values are interpreted like the corresponding bits in MIB pdcch-ConfigSIB1. Even though this field is only configured in the
initial BWP (BWP#0), searchSpaceZero can be used in search spaces configured in other DL BWP(s) than the initial DL BWP if the conditions described in TS 38.213 [13],
clause 10, are satisfied.
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InitialBWP-Only If SIB1 is broadcast the field is mandatory present in the PDCCH-ConfigCommon of the initial BWP (BWP#0) in
ServingCellConfigCommon; it is absent in other BWPs and when sent in system information. If SIB1 is not broadcast and there is
an SSB associated to the cell, the field is optionally present, Need M, in the PDCCH-ConfigCommon of the initial BWP (BWP#0)
in ServingCellConfigCommon (still with the same setting for all UEs). In other cases, the field is absent.
OtherBWP This field is optionally present, Need R, if this BWP is not the initial DL BWP and pagingSearchSpace is configured in this BWP.
Otherwise this field is absent.
– PDCCH-ConfigSIB1
The IE PDCCH-ConfigSIB1 is used to configure CORESET#0 and search space#0.
PDCCH-ConfigSIB1 information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PDCCH-CONFIGSIB1-START
PDCCH-ConfigSIB1 ::= SEQUENCE {

controlResourceSetZero ControlResourceSetZero,
searchSpaceZero SearchSpaceZero
}
-- TAG-PDCCH-CONFIGSIB1-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
PDCCH-ConfigSIB1 field descriptions

controlResourceSetZero
Determines a common ControlResourceSet (CORESET) with ID #0, see TS 38.213 [13], clause 13.
searchSpaceZero
Determines a common search space with ID #0, see TS 38.213 [13], clause 13.
– PDCCH-ServingCellConfig
The IE PDCCH-ServingCellConfig is used to configure UE specific PDCCH parameters applicable across all bandwidth parts of a serving cell.
PDCCH-ServingCellConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PDCCH-SERVINGCELLCONFIG-START
PDCCH-ServingCellConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

slotFormatIndicator SetupRelease { SlotFormatIndicator } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...,
[[
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availabilityIndicator-r16 SetupRelease {AvailabilityIndicator-r16} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
commonSearchSpaceListIAB-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE(1.. ffsValue)) OF SearchSpace OPTIONAL -- Need FFS (R)
]]
}
-- TAG-PDCCH-SERVINGCELLCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
PDCCH-ServingCellConfig field descriptions

availabilityIndicator
Use to configure monitoring a PDCCH for Availability Indicators (AI).
commonSearchSpaceListIAB-v16xy
A list of additional common search spaces for IAB-MT.
slotFormatIndicator
Configuration of Slot-Format-Indicators to be monitored in the correspondingly configured PDCCHs of this serving cell.
– PDCP-Config
The IE PDCP-Config is used to set the configurable PDCP parameters for signalling and data radio bearers.
PDCP-Config information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PDCP-CONFIG-START
PDCP-Config ::= SEQUENCE {

drb SEQUENCE {
discardTimer ENUMERATED {ms10, ms20, ms30, ms40, ms50, ms60, ms75, ms100, ms150, ms200,
ms250, ms300, ms500, ms750, ms1500, infinity} OPTIONAL, -- Cond Setup
pdcp-SN-SizeUL ENUMERATED {len12bits, len18bits} OPTIONAL, -- Cond Setup2
pdcp-SN-SizeDL ENUMERATED {len12bits, len18bits} OPTIONAL, -- Cond Setup2
headerCompression CHOICE {
notUsed NULL,
rohc SEQUENCE {
maxCID INTEGER (1..16383) DEFAULT 15,
profiles SEQUENCE {
profile0x0001 BOOLEAN,
profile0x0104 BOOLEAN
},
drb-ContinueROHC ENUMERATED { true } OPTIONAL -- Need N
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uplinkOnlyROHC SEQUENCE {
maxCID INTEGER (1..16383) DEFAULT 15,
profiles SEQUENCE {
},
drb-ContinueROHC ENUMERATED { true } OPTIONAL -- Need N
},
...
},
integrityProtection ENUMERATED { enabled } OPTIONAL, -- Cond ConnectedTo5GC1
statusReportRequired ENUMERATED { true } OPTIONAL, -- Cond Rlc-AM
outOfOrderDelivery ENUMERATED { true } OPTIONAL -- Need R
} OPTIONAL, -- Cond DRB
moreThanOneRLC SEQUENCE {
primaryPath SEQUENCE {
cellGroup CellGroupId OPTIONAL, -- Need R
logicalChannel LogicalChannelIdentity OPTIONAL -- Need R
},
ul-DataSplitThreshold UL-DataSplitThreshold OPTIONAL, -- Cond SplitBearer
pdcp-Duplication BOOLEAN OPTIONAL -- Need R
} OPTIONAL, -- Cond MoreThanOneRLC
t-Reordering ENUMERATED {
ms0, ms1, ms2, ms4, ms5, ms8, ms10, ms15, ms20, ms30, ms40,
ms240, ms260, ms280, ms300, ms500, ms750, ms1000, ms1250,
ms1500, ms1750, ms2000, ms2250, ms2500, ms2750,
ms3000, spare28, spare27, spare26, spare25, spare24,
spare23, spare22, spare21, spare20,
spare19, spare18, spare17, spare16, spare15, spare14,
spare13, spare12, spare11, spare10, spare09,
spare02, spare01 } OPTIONAL, -- Need S
...,
[[
cipheringDisabled ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL -- Cond ConnectedTo5GC
]],
[[
discardTimerExt-r16 ENUMERATED {ms0dot5, ms1, ms2, ms4, ms6, ms8, spare3, spare2, spare1} OPTIONAL, -- Cond DRB-Only
moreThanTwoRLC-r16 SEQUENCE {
splitSecondaryPath LogicalChannelIdentity OPTIONAL, -- Cond SplitBearer2
duplicationState SEQUENCE (SIZE (3)) OF BOOLEAN OPTIONAL -- Need M
} OPTIONAL, -- Cond MoreThanTwoRLC
ethernetHeaderCompression-r16 CHOICE {
notUsed NULL,
ehc SEQUENCE {
ehc-Common SEQUENCE {
ehc-HeaderSize ENUMERATED { byte1, byte2 },
...
},
ehc-Downlink SEQUENCE {
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drb-ContinueEHC-DL ENUMERATED { true } OPTIONAL, -- Need N
...
ehc-Uplink SEQUENCE {
drb-ContinueEHC-UL ENUMERATED { true } OPTIONAL, -- Need N
...
...
},
...
} OPTIONAL -- Cond DRB
]]
}
UL-DataSplitThreshold ::= ENUMERATED {

b0, b100, b200, b400, b800, b1600, b3200, b6400, b12800, b25600, b51200, b102400, b204800,
b409600, b819200, b1228800, b1638400, b2457600, b3276800, b4096000, b4915200, b5734400,
b6553600, infinity, spare8, spare7, spare6, spare5, spare4, spare3, spare2, spare1}
-- TAG-PDCP-CONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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PDCP-Config field descriptions

cipheringDisabled
If included, ciphering is disabled for this DRB regardless of which ciphering algorithm is configured for the SRB/DRBs. The field may only be included if the UE is connected
to 5GC. Otherwise the field is absent. The network configures all DRBs with the same PDU-session ID with same value for this field. The value for this field cannot be
changed after the DRB is set up.
discardTimer
Value in ms of discardTimer specified in TS 38.323 [5]. Value ms10 corresponds to 10 ms, value ms20 corresponds to 20 ms and so on. The value for this field cannot be
changed in case of reconfiguration with sync, if dapsConfig is configured for this bearer.
discardTimerExt
Value in ms of discardTimer specified in TS 38.323 [5]. Value ms0dot5 corresponds to 0.5 ms, value ms1 corresponds to 1ms and so on. If this field is present, the field
discardTimer is ignored and discardTimerExt is used instead.
drb-ContinueEHC-DL, drb-ContinueEHC-UL
The fields indicate whether the PDCP entity continues or resets the EHC header compression protocol during PDCP re-establishment, as specified in TS 38.323 [5]. The field
drb-ContinueEHC-DL indicates whether the PDCP entity continues or resets for downlink and the field drb-ContinueEHC-UL indicates whether the PDCP entity continues or
resets for uplink. These fields are configured only in case of resuming an RRC connection or reconfiguration with sync, where the PDCP termination point is not changed and
the fullConfig is not indicated.
drb-ContinueROHC
Indicates whether the PDCP entity continues or resets the ROHC header compression protocol during PDCP re-establishment, as specified in TS 38.323 [5]. This field is
configured only in case of resuming an RRC connection or reconfiguration with sync, where the PDCP termination point is not changed and the fullConfig is not indicated.
duplicationState
This field indicates the initial uplink PDCP duplication state for the associated RLC entities. If set to true, the initial PDCP duplication state is activated for the associated RLC
entity. The index for the indication is determined by ascending order of logical channel ID of all RLC entities other than the primary RLC entity indicated by primaryPath in the
order of MCG and SCG, as in clause 6.1.3.Y of TS 38.321 [3]. If the number of associated RLC entities other than the primary RLC entity is two, UE ignores the value in the
largest index of this field. The initial PDCP duplication state of the associated RLC entity is always activated for SRB.
ehc-HeaderSize
Indicates the size of the header for EHC packet.
Editor's note: The field is to capture the agreement "Both 1-byte header and 2-bytes header is supported and the choice depends on RRC configuration (of DRB). For one
DRB the header size is fixed." This does not include the size of the Ethernet header, and the name will be updated. The name and the description will also be
aligned with PDCP specification. FFS: The relation with the length of the CID field.
ethernetHeaderCompression
If ehc-Downlink is configured, then Ethernet header compression is configured for downlink. Otherwise, it is not configured for downlink.
If ehc-Uplink is configured, then Ethernet header compression is configured for uplink. Otherwise, it is not configured for uplink.
The fields in ehc-Common applies for both downlink and uplink once configured. Ethernet Header compression can only be configured for DRB.
headerCompression
If rohc is configured, the UE shall apply the configured ROHC profile(s) in both uplink and downlink. If uplinkOnlyROHC is configured, the UE shall apply the configured
ROHC profile(s) in uplink (there is no header compression in downlink). ROHC can be configured for any bearer type. ROHC and EHC can be both configured simultaneously
for a DRB. The network reconfigures headerCompression only upon reconfiguration involving PDCP re-establishment. Network configures headerCompression to notUsed
when outOfOrderDelivery is configured.
integrityProtection
Indicates whether or not integrity protection is configured for this radio bearer. The network configures all DRBs with the same PDU-session ID with same value for this field.
The value for this field cannot be changed after the DRB is set up.
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PDCP-Config field descriptions

maxCID
Indicates the value of the MAX_CID parameter as specified in TS 38.323 [5].
The total value of MAX_CIDs across all bearers for the UE should be less than or equal to the value of maxNumberROHC-ContextSessions parameter as indicated by the
UE.
moreThanOneRLC
This field configures UL data transmission when more than one RLC entity is associated with the PDCP entity.
moreThanTwoRLC
This field configures UL data transmission when more than two RLC entities are associated with the PDCP entity. The presence of this field indicates that PDCP duplication is
configured. PDCP duplication is not configured for CA packet duplication of LTE RLC bearer.
outOfOrderDelivery
Indicates whether or not outOfOrderDelivery specified in TS 38.323 [5] is configured. This field should be either always present or always absent, after the radio bearer is
established.
pdcp-Duplication
Indicates whether or not uplink duplication status at the time of receiving this IE is configured and activated as specified in TS 38.323 [5]. The presence of this field indicates
that duplication is configured. PDCP duplication is not configured for CA packet duplication of LTE RLC bearer. The value of this field, when the field is present, indicates the
initial state of the duplication. If set to true, duplication is activated. The value of this field is always true, when configured for a SRB. This field is absent, if the field
moreThanTwoRLC is present.
pdcp-SN-SizeDL
PDCP sequence number size for downlink, 12 or 18 bits, as specified in TS 38.323 [5]. For SRBs only the value len12bits is applicable. The value for this field cannot be
pdcp-SN-SizeUL
PDCP sequence number size for uplink, 12 or 18 bits, as specified in TS 38.323 [5]. For SRBs only the value len12bits is applicable. The value for this field cannot be
primaryPath
Indicates the cell group ID and LCID of the primary RLC entity as specified in TS 38.323 [5], clause 5.2.1 for UL data transmission when more than one RLC entity is
associated with the PDCP entity. In this version of the specification, only cell group ID corresponding to MCG is supported for SRBs. The NW indicates cellGroup for split
bearers using logical channels in different cell groups. The NW indicates logicalChannel for CA based PDCP duplication, i.e., if both logical channels terminate in the same
cell group.
splitSecondaryPath
Indicates the LCID of the split secondary RLC entity as specified in TS 38.323 [5] for fallback to split bearer operation when UL data transmission with more than two RLC
entities is associated with the PDCP entity. This RLC entity belongs to a cell group that is different from the cell group indicated by cellGroup in the field primaryPath.
Editor's Note: The name splitSecondaryPath needs to be confirmed, and the impacts on the legacy split bearer operation (if any) may need to be considered.
statusReportRequired
For AM DRBs, indicates whether the DRB is configured to send a PDCP status report in the uplink, as specified in TS 38.323 [5].
t-Reordering
Value in ms of t-Reordering specified in TS 38.323 [5]. Value ms0 corresponds to 0 ms, value ms20 corresponds to 20 ms, value ms40 corresponds to 40 ms, and so on.
When the field is absent the UE applies the value infinity. The value for this field cannot be changed in case of reconfiguration with sync, if dapsConfig is configured for this
bearer.
ul-DataSplitThreshold
Parameter specified in TS 38.323 [5]. Value b0 corresponds to 0 bytes, value b100 corresponds to 100 bytes, value b200 corresponds to 200 bytes, and so on. The network
sets this field to infinity for UEs not supporting splitDRB-withUL-Both-MCG-SCG. If the field is absent when the split bearer is configured for the radio bearer first time, then
the default value infinity is applied.
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Conditional presence Explanation

DRB This field is mandatory present when the corresponding DRB is being set up, absent for SRBs. Otherwise this field is optionally present,
need M.
DRB-Only This field is optionally present in case of DRB, need M. Otherwise, it is absent for SRBs.
MoreThanOneRLC This field is mandatory present upon RRC reconfiguration with setup of a PDCP entity for a radio bearer with more than one associated
logical channel and upon RRC reconfiguration with the association of additional logical channels to the PDCP entity.
The field is also mandatory present in case the field moreThanTwoRLC is included in PDCP-Config.
Upon RRC reconfiguration when a PDCP entity is associated with multiple logical channels, this field is optionally present need M.
Otherwise, this field is absent. Need R.
MoreThanTwoRLC This field is mandatory present upon RRC reconfiguration with setup of a PDCP entity for a radio bearer with more than two associated
logical channels and upon RRC reconfiguration with the association of more than one additional logical channel to the PDCP entity.
Upon RRC reconfiguration when none of the RLC entities is re-established, this field is optionally present, Need M. Otherwise, the field is
absent, Need R.
Rlc-AM For RLC AM, the field is optionally present, need R. Otherwise, the field is absent.
Setup The field is mandatory present in case of radio bearer setup. Otherwise the field is optionally present, need M.
SplitBearer The field is absent for SRBs. Otherwise, the field is optional present, need M, in case of radio bearer with more than one associated RLC
mapped to different cell groups.
SplitBearer2 The field is mandatory present, in case of a split radio bearer. Otherwise the field is absent.
ConnectedTo5GC The field is optionally present, need R, if the UE is connected to 5GC. Otherwise the field is absent.
ConnectedTo5GC1 The field is optionally present, need R, if the UE is connected to NR/5GC. Otherwise the field is absent.
Setup2 This field is mandatory present in case for radio bearer setup for RLC-AM and RLC-UM. Otherwise, this field is absent, Need M.
– PDSCH-Config
The PDSCH-Config IE is used to configure the UE specific PDSCH parameters.
PDSCH-Config information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PDSCH-CONFIG-START
PDSCH-Config ::= SEQUENCE {

dataScramblingIdentityPDSCH INTEGER (0..1023) OPTIONAL, -- Need S
dmrs-DownlinkForPDSCH-MappingTypeA SetupRelease { DMRS-DownlinkConfig } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
dmrs-DownlinkForPDSCH-MappingTypeB SetupRelease { DMRS-DownlinkConfig } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
tci-StatesToAddModList SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxNrofTCI-States)) OF TCI-State OPTIONAL, -- Need N

tci-StatesToReleaseList SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxNrofTCI-States)) OF TCI-StateId OPTIONAL, -- Need N
vrb-ToPRB-Interleaver ENUMERATED {n2, n4} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
resourceAllocation ENUMERATED { resourceAllocationType0, resourceAllocationType1, dynamicSwitch},
pdsch-TimeDomainAllocationList SetupRelease { PDSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocationList } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
pdsch-AggregationFactor ENUMERATED { n2, n4, n8 } OPTIONAL, -- Need S
rateMatchPatternToAddModList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofRateMatchPatterns)) OF RateMatchPattern OPTIONAL, -- Need N
rateMatchPatternToReleaseList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofRateMatchPatterns)) OF RateMatchPatternId OPTIONAL, -- Need N
rateMatchPatternGroup1 RateMatchPatternGroup OPTIONAL, -- Need R
rateMatchPatternGroup2 RateMatchPatternGroup OPTIONAL, -- Need R
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rbg-Size ENUMERATED {config1, config2},

maxNrofCodeWordsScheduledByDCI ENUMERATED {n1, n2} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
prb-BundlingType CHOICE {
staticBundling SEQUENCE {
bundleSize ENUMERATED { n4, wideband } OPTIONAL -- Need S
},
dynamicBundling SEQUENCE {
bundleSizeSet1 ENUMERATED { n4, wideband, n2-wideband, n4-wideband } OPTIONAL, -- Need S
bundleSizeSet2 ENUMERATED { n4, wideband } OPTIONAL -- Need S
}
},
zp-CSI-RS-ResourceToAddModList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofZP-CSI-RS-Resources)) OF ZP-CSI-RS-Resource
OPTIONAL, -- Need N
zp-CSI-RS-ResourceToReleaseList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofZP-CSI-RS-Resources)) OF ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceId
OPTIONAL, -- Need N
aperiodic-ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetsToAddModList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSets)) OF ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSet
OPTIONAL, -- Need N
aperiodic-ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetsToReleaseList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSets)) OF ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetId
OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sp-ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetsToAddModList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSets)) OF ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSet
OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sp-ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetsToReleaseList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSets)) OF ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetId
OPTIONAL, -- Need N
p-ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSet SetupRelease { ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSet }
OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...,
[[
maxMIMO-Layers-r16 INTEGER (1..8) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
minimumSchedulingOffsetK0-r16 SetupRelease { MinSchedulingOffsetK0-Values-r16 } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
prb-BundlingTypeForDCI-Format1-2-r16 CHOICE {
staticBundling-r16 SEQUENCE {
bundleSize-r16 ENUMERATED { n4, wideband } OPTIONAL -- Need S
},
dynamicBundling-r16 SEQUENCE {
bundleSizeSet1-r16 ENUMERATED { n4, wideband, n2-wideband, n4-wideband } OPTIONAL, -- Need S
bundleSizeSet2-r16 ENUMERATED { n4, wideband } OPTIONAL -- Need S
}
rateMatchPatternGroup1ForDCI-Format1-2-r16 RateMatchPatternGroup OPTIONAL, -- Need R
rateMatchPatternGroup2ForDCI-Format1-2-r16 RateMatchPatternGroup OPTIONAL, -- Need R
aperiodicZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetsToAddModListForDCI-Format1-2-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSets)) OF ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSet
OPTIONAL, -- Need N
aperiodicZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetsToReleaseListForDCI-Format1-2-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSets)) OF ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetId
OPTIONAL, -- Need N
pdsch-TimeDomainAllocationListForDCI-Format1-2-r16 SetupRelease { PDSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocationList }
OPTIONAL, -- Need M
configurableFieldForDCI-Format1-2 SEQUENCE {
harq-ProcessNumberSizeForDCI-Format1-2-r16 INTEGER (0..4) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
dmrs-SequenceInitializationForDCI-Format1-2-r16 ENUMERATED {enabled} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
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numberOfBitsForRV-ForDCI-Format1-2-r16 INTEGER (0..2) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...
},
resourceAllocationType1GranularityForDCI-Format1-2-r16 ENUMERATED {n2,n4,n8,n16} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
vrb-ToPRB-InterleaverForDCI-Format1-2-r16 ENUMERATED {n2, n4} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
dmrs-DownlinkForPDSCH-MappingTypeAForDCI-Format1-2-r16 SetupRelease { DMRS-DownlinkConfig } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
dmrs-DownlinkForPDSCH-MappingTypeBForDCI-Format1-2-r16 SetupRelease { DMRS-DownlinkConfig } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
referenceOfSLIVForDCI-Format1-2-r16 ENUMERATED {enabled} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
mcs-TableForDCI-Format1-2-r16 ENUMERATED {qam256, qam64LowSE} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
resourceAllocationForDCI-Format1-2-r16 ENUMERATED { resourceAllocationType0, resourceAllocationType1, dynamicSwitch},
priorityIndicator SEQUENCE {
priorityIndicatorForDCI-Format1-2-r16 ENUMERATED {enabled} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
priorityIndicatorForDCI-Format1-1-r16 ENUMERATED {enabled} OPTIONAL -- Need S
dataScramblingIdentityPDSCH2-r16 INTEGER (0..1023) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
pdsch-TimeDomainAllocationList-v16xy SetupRelease { PDSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocationList-v16xy } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
repetitionSchemeConfig-r16 SetupRelease { RepetitionSchemeConfig-r16} OPTIONAL -- Need M
]]
}
RateMatchPatternGroup ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofRateMatchPatternsPerGroup)) OF CHOICE {

cellLevel RateMatchPatternId,
bwpLevel RateMatchPatternId
}
MinSchedulingOffsetK0-Values-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrOfMinSchedulingOffsetValues-r16)) OF INTEGER (0..maxK0-SchedulingOffset-r16)
-- TAG-PDSCH-CONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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PDSCH-Config field descriptions

aperiodic-ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetsToAddModList, aperiodic-ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetsToAddModListForDCI-Format1-2
AddMod/Release lists for configuring aperiodically triggered zero-power CSI-RS resource sets. Each set contains a ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetId and the IDs of one or more ZP-
CSI-RS-Resources (the actual resources are defined in the zp-CSI-RS-ResourceToAddModList). The network configures the UE with at most 3 aperiodic ZP-CSI-RS-
ResourceSets and it uses only the ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetId 1 to 3. The network triggers a set by indicating its ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetId in the DCI payload. The DCI
codepoint '01' triggers the resource set with ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetId 1, the DCI codepoint '10' triggers the resource set with ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetId 2, and the DCI
codepoint '11' triggers the resource set with ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetId 3 (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.4.2). The field aperiodic-ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetsToAddModList
refers to DCI format 1_1 and the field aperiodic-ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetsToAddModListForDCI-Format1-2 refers to DCI format 1_2, respectively (see TS 38.214 [19], clause
5.1.4.2 and TS 38.212 [17] clause 7.3.1).
dataScramblingIdentityPDSCH, dataScramblingIdentityPDSCH2
Identifier(s) used to initialize data scrambling (c_init) for PDSCH as specified in TS 38.211 [16], clause 7.3.1.1. The dataScramblingIdentityPDSCH2 is configured if
coresetPoolIndex is configured with 1 for at least one CORESET in the same BWP.
dmrs-DownlinkForPDSCH-MappingTypeA, dmrs-DownlinkForPDSCH-MappingTypeAForDCI-Format1-2
DMRS configuration for PDSCH transmissions using PDSCH mapping type A (chosen dynamically via PDSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocation). Only the fields dmrs-Type,
dmrs-AdditionalPosition and maxLength may be set differently for mapping type A and B. The field dmrs-DownlinkForPDSCH-MappingTypeA refers to DCI format 1_1 and the
field dmrs-DownlinkForPDSCH-MappingTypeAForDCI-Format1-2 refers to DCI format 1_2, respectively (see TS 38.212 [17], clause 7.3.1).
dmrs-DownlinkForPDSCH-MappingTypeB, dmrs-DownlinkForPDSCH-MappingTypeBForDCI-Format1-2
DMRS configuration for PDSCH transmissions using PDSCH mapping type B (chosen dynamically via PDSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocation). Only the fields dmrs-Type,
dmrs-AdditionalPosition and maxLength may be set differently for mapping type A and B. The field dmrs-DownlinkForPDSCH-MappingTypeB refers to DCI format 1_1 and the
field dmrs-DownlinkForPDSCH-MappingTypeBForDCI-Format1-2 refers to DCI format 1_2, respectively (see TS 38.212 [17], clause 7.3.1).
dmrs-SequenceInitializationForDCI-Format1_2
Configure whether the field "DMRS Sequence Initialization" is present or not in DCI format 1_2 If the field is absent, then the UE applies the value of 0 bit for the field "DMRS
Sequence Initialization" in DCI format 1_2. If the field is present, then the UE applies the value of 1 bit as in DCI format 1_2 (see TS 38.212 [17], clause 7.3.1).
harq-ProcessNumberSizeForDCI-Format1-2
Configure the number of bits for the field "HARQ process number" in DCI format 1_2 (see TS 38.212 [17], clause 7.3.1).
maxMIMO-Layers
Indicates the maximum MIMO layer configuration for a DL BWP. If present, this value overrides the maxMIMO-Layers configuration in IE PDSCH-ServingCellConfig when the
UE operates in this BWP. If absent, the UE uses the maxMIMO-Layers configuration in IE PDSCH-ServingCellConfig when the UE operates in this BWP. The value of
maxMIMO-Layers for a DL BWP shall be smaller than or equal to the value of maxMIMO-Layers configured in IE PDSCH-ServingCellConfig (if present).
maxNrofCodeWordsScheduledByDCI
Maximum number of code words that a single DCI may schedule. This changes the number of MCS/RV/NDI bits in the DCI message from 1 to 2.
mcs-Table, mcs-TableForDCI-Format1-2
Indicates which MCS table the UE shall use for PDSCH. (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.3.1). If the field is absent the UE applies the value 64QAM. The field mcs-Table refers
to DCI format 1_0 or DCI format 1_1, and the field mcs-TableForDCI-Format1-2 refers to DCI format 1_2, respectively (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.3.1).
minimumSchedulingOffsetK0
List of minimum K0 values. Minimum K0 parameter denotes minimum applicable value(s) for the TDRA table for PDSCH and for A-CSI RS triggering Offset(s) (see TS 38.214
[19], clause 5.3.1).
numberOfBitsForRV-ForDCI-Format1-2
Configures the number of bits for "Redundancy version" in the DCI format 1_2 (see TS 38.212 [17], clause 7.3.1 and TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.2.1).
pdsch-AggregationFactor
Number of repetitions for data (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.2.1). When the field is absent the UE applies the value 1.
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pdsch-TimeDomainAllocationList, pdsch-TimeDomainAllocationListForDCI-Format1-2
List of time-domain configurations for timing of DL assignment to DL data (see table 5.1.2.1.1-1 in TS 38.214 [19]). The field pdsch-TimeDomainAllocationList refers to DCI
format 1_0 or DCI format 1_1, and the field pdsch-TimeDomainAllocationListForDCI-Format1-2 refers to DCI format 1_2, respectively (see table 5.1.2.1.1-1A in TS 38.214
[19]).
If the pdsch-TimeDomainAllocationList-v16xy is present, it shall contain the same number of entries, listed in the same order as in the pdsch-TimeDomainAllocationList
(without suffix).
prb-BundlingType, prb-BundlingTypeForDCI-Format1-2
Indicates the PRB bundle type and bundle size(s) (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.2.3). If dynamic is chosen, the actual bundleSizeSet1 or bundleSizeSet2 to use is indicated
via DCI. Constraints on bundleSize(Set) setting depending on vrb-ToPRB-Interleaver and rbg-Size settings are described in TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.2.3. If a
bundleSize(Set) value is absent, the UE applies the value n2. The field prb-BundlingType refers to DCI format 1_1, and the field prb-BundlingTypeForDCI-Format1-2 refers to
DCI format 1_2, respectively (see TS 38.212 [17], clause 7.3.1 and TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.2.3).
priorityIndicatorForDCI-Format1-1, priorityIndicatorForDCI-Format1-2
Configure the presence of "priority indicator" in DCI format 1_1/1_2. When the field is absent in the IE, then 0 bit for "priority indicator" in DCI format 1_1/1_2. The field
priorityIndicatorForDCI-Format1-1 refers to DCI format 1_1 and the field priorityIndicatorForDCI-Format1-2 refers to DCI format 1_2, respectively (see TS 38.212 [17], clause
7.3.1 and TS 38.213 [13] clause 9).
p-ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSet
A set of periodically occurring ZP-CSI-RS-Resources (the actual resources are defined in the zp-CSI-RS-ResourceToAddModList). The network uses the ZP-CSI-RS-
ResourceSetId=0 for this set.
rateMatchPatternGroup1, rateMatchPatternGroup1ForDCI-Format1-2
The IDs of a first group of RateMatchPatterns defined in PDSCH-Config->rateMatchPatternToAddModList (BWP level) or in ServingCellConfig -
>rateMatchPatternToAddModList (cell level). These patterns can be activated dynamically by DCI (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.4.1). The field rateMatchPatternGroup1
refers to DCI format 1_1, and the field rateMatchPatternGroup1ForDCI-Format1-2 refers to DCI format 1_2, respectively (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.4.1).
rateMatchPatternGroup2, rateMatchPatternGroup2ForDCI-Format1-2
The IDs of a second group of RateMatchPatterns defined in PDSCH-Config->rateMatchPatternToAddModList (BWP level) or in ServingCellConfig -
>rateMatchPatternToAddModList (cell level). These patterns can be activated dynamically by DCI (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.4.1). The field rateMatchPatternGroup2
refers to DCI format 1_1, and the field rateMatchPatternGroup2ForDCI-Format1-2 refers to DCI format 1_2, respectively (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.4.1).
rateMatchPatternToAddModList
Resources patterns which the UE should rate match PDSCH around. The UE rate matches around the union of all resources indicated in the rate match patterns (see TS
38.214 [19], clause 5.1.4.1).
rbg-Size
Selection between config 1 and config 2 for RBG size for PDSCH. The UE ignores this field if resourceAllocation is set to resourceAllocationType1 (see TS 38.214 [19], clause
5.1.2.2.1).
referenceOfSLIVForDCI-Format1-2
Enable using the starting symbol of the PDCCH monitoring occasion in which the DL assignment is detected as the reference of the SLIV for DCI format 1_2. When the RRC
parameter enables the utilization of the new reference, the new reference is applied for TDRA entries with K0=0. Other entries with K0>0 can also be included in the same
TDRA table. For other entries (if any) in the same TDRA table, the reference is slot boundary as in Rel-15. PDSCH mapping type A is not supported with the new reference.
The new reference of SLIV is not configured for a serving cell configured to be scheduled by cross-carrier scheduling on a scheduling cell with different numerology (see TS
38.212 [17] clause 7.3.1 and TS 38.214 [19] clause 5.1.2.1).
repetitionSchemeConfig
Configure the UE with repetition schemes
resourceAllocation, resourceAllocationForDCI-Format1-2
Configuration of resource allocation type 0 and resource allocation type 1 for non-fallback DCI (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.2.2). The field resourceAllocation refers to DCI
format 1_1, and the field resourceAllocationForDCI-Format1-2 refers to DCI format 1_2, respectively (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.2.2).
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resourceAllocationType1GranularityForDCI-Format1-2
Configure the scheduling granularity applicable for both the starting point and length indication for resource allocation type 1 in DCI format 1_2. If this field is absent, the
granularity is 1 PRB (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.2.2.2).
sp-ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetsToAddModList
AddMod/Release lists for configuring semi-persistent zero-power CSI-RS resource sets. Each set contains a ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetId and the IDs of one or more ZP-CSI-
RS-Resources (the actual resources are defined in the zp-CSI-RS-ResourceToAddModList) (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.4.2).
tci-StatesToAddModList
A list of Transmission Configuration Indicator (TCI) states indicating a transmission configuration which includes QCL-relationships between the DL RSs in one RS set and the
PDSCH DMRS ports (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.5).
vrb-ToPRB-Interleaver, vrb-ToPRB-InterleaverForDCI-Format1-2
Interleaving unit configurable between 2 and 4 PRBs (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 7.3.1.6). When the field is absent, the UE performs non-interleaved VRB-to-PRB mapping.
The field vrb-ToPRB-Interleaver refers to DCI format 1_1, and the field vrb-ToPRB-InterleaverForDCI-Format1-2 refers to DCI format 1_2, respectively (see TS 38.211 [16],
clause 7.3.1.6).
zp-CSI-RS-ResourceToAddModList
A list of Zero-Power (ZP) CSI-RS resources used for PDSCH rate-matching. Each resource in this list may be referred to from only one type of resource set, i.e., aperiodic,
semi-persistent or periodic (see TS 38.214 [19]).
– PDSCH-ConfigCommon
The IE PDSCH-ConfigCommon is used to configure cell specific PDSCH parameters.
PDSCH-ConfigCommon information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PDSCH-CONFIGCOMMON-START
PDSCH-ConfigCommon ::= SEQUENCE {

pdsch-TimeDomainAllocationList PDSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocationList OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...
}
-- TAG-PDSCH-CONFIGCOMMON-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
PDSCH-ConfigCommon field descriptions

pdsch-TimeDomainAllocationList
List of time-domain configurations for timing of DL assignment to DL data (see table 5.1.2.1.1-1 in TS 38.214 [19]).
– PDSCH-ServingCellConfig
The IE PDSCH-ServingCellConfig is used to configure UE specific PDSCH parameters that are common across the UE's BWPs of one serving cell.
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PDSCH-ServingCellConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PDSCH-SERVINGCELLCONFIG-START
PDSCH-ServingCellConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

codeBlockGroupTransmission SetupRelease { PDSCH-CodeBlockGroupTransmission } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
xOverhead ENUMERATED { xOh6, xOh12, xOh18 } OPTIONAL, -- Need S
nrofHARQ-ProcessesForPDSCH ENUMERATED {n2, n4, n6, n10, n12, n16} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
pucch-Cell ServCellIndex OPTIONAL, -- Cond SCellAddOnly
...,
[[
maxMIMO-Layers INTEGER (1..8) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
processingType2Enabled BOOLEAN OPTIONAL -- Need M
]],
[[
pdsch-CodeBlockGroupTransmissionList-r16 SetupRelease { PDSCH-CodeBlockGroupTransmissionList-r16 } OPTIONAL -- Need M
]]
}
PDSCH-CodeBlockGroupTransmission ::= SEQUENCE {

maxCodeBlockGroupsPerTransportBlock ENUMERATED {n2, n4, n6, n8},
codeBlockGroupFlushIndicator BOOLEAN,
...
}
PDSCH-CodeBlockGroupTransmissionList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..2)) OF PDSCH-CodeBlockGroupTransmission
-- TAG-PDSCH-SERVINGCELLCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
PDSCH-CodeBlockGroupTransmission field descriptions

codeBlockGroupFlushIndicator
Indicates whether CBGFI for CBG based (re)transmission in DL is enabled (true). (see TS 38.212 [17], clause 7.3.1.2.2).
maxCodeBlockGroupsPerTransportBlock
Maximum number of code-block-groups (CBGs) per TB. In case of multiple CW, the maximum CBG is 4 (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.1.1).
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PDSCH-ServingCellConfig field descriptions

codeBlockGroupTransmission
Enables and configures code-block-group (CBG) based transmission (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.1.1).
maxMIMO-Layers
Indicates the maximum number of MIMO layers to be used for PDSCH in all BWPs of this serving cell. (see TS 38.212 [17], clause 5.4.2.1).
nrofHARQ-ProcessesForPDSCH
The number of HARQ processes to be used on the PDSCH of a serving cell. Value n2 corresponds to 2 HARQ processes, value n4 to 4 HARQ processes, and so on. If the
field is absent, the UE uses 8 HARQ processes (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1).
pdsch-CodeBlockGroupTransmissionList
A list of configuration for up to two simultaneously constructed HARQ-ACK codebooks (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.3).
processingType2Enabled
Enables configuration of advanced processing time capability 2 for PDSCH (see 38.214 [19], clause 5.3).
pucch-Cell
The ID of the serving cell (of the same cell group) to use for PUCCH. If the field is absent, the UE sends the HARQ feedback on the PUCCH of the SpCell of this cell group, or
on this serving cell if it is a PUCCH SCell.
xOverhead
Accounts for overhead from CSI-RS, CORESET, etc. If the field is absent, the UE applies value xOh0 (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.3.2).

SCellAddOnly It is optionally present, Need S, for (non-PUCCH) SCells when adding a new SCell. The field is absent, Need M, when
reconfiguring SCells. The field is also absent for the SpCells as well as for a PUCCH SCell.
– PDSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocationList
The IE PDSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocation is used to configure a time domain relation between PDCCH and PDSCH. The PDSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocationList
contains one or more of such PDSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocations. The network indicates in the DL assignment which of the configured time domain allocations the UE
shall apply for that DL assignment. The UE determines the bit width of the DCI field based on the number of entries in the PDSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocationList. Value 0
in the DCI field refers to the first element in this list, value 1 in the DCI field refers to the second element in this list, and so on.
PDSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocationList information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PDSCH-TIMEDOMAINRESOURCEALLOCATIONLIST-START
PDSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocationList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxNrofDL-Allocations)) OF PDSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocation
PDSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocation ::= SEQUENCE {

k0 INTEGER(0..32) OPTIONAL, -- Need S
mappingType ENUMERATED {typeA, typeB},
startSymbolAndLength INTEGER (0..127)
}
PDSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocationList-v16xy ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxNrofDL-Allocations)) OF PDSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocation-v16xy
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PDSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocation-v16xy ::= SEQUENCE {

repetitionNumber-r16 ENUMERATED {n2, n3, n4, n5, n6, n7, n8, n16} OPTIONAL -- Need R
}
-- TAG-PDSCH-TIMEDOMAINRESOURCEALLOCATIONLIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
PDSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocation field descriptions

k0
Slot offset between DCI and its scheduled PDSCH (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.2.1) When the field is absent the UE applies the value 0.
mappingType
PDSCH mapping type. (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.3).
repetitionNumber
Indicates the number of PDSCH transmission occations for slot-based repetition scheme in IE RepetitionSchemeConfig. The parameter is used as specified in 38.214 [19].
startSymbolAndLength
An index giving valid combinations of start symbol and length (jointly encoded) as start and length indicator (SLIV). The network configures the field so that the allocation does
not cross the slot boundary (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.2.1).
– PHR-Config
The IE PHR-Config is used to configure parameters for power headroom reporting.
PHR-Config information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PHR-CONFIG-START
PHR-Config ::= SEQUENCE {

phr-PeriodicTimer ENUMERATED {sf10, sf20, sf50, sf100, sf200,sf500, sf1000, infinity},
phr-ProhibitTimer ENUMERATED {sf0, sf10, sf20, sf50, sf100,sf200, sf500, sf1000},
phr-Tx-PowerFactorChange ENUMERATED {dB1, dB3, dB6, infinity},
multiplePHR BOOLEAN,
dummy BOOLEAN,
phr-Type2OtherCell BOOLEAN,
phr-ModeOtherCG ENUMERATED {real, virtual},
...
}
-- TAG-PHR-CONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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PHR-Config field descriptions

dummy
This field is not used in this version of the specification and the UE ignores the received value.
multiplePHR
Indicates if power headroom shall be reported using the Single Entry PHR MAC control element or Multiple Entry PHR MAC control element defined in TS 38.321 [3]. True
means to use Multiple Entry PHR MAC control element and False means to use the Single Entry PHR MAC control element defined in TS 38.321 [3]. The network configures
this field to true for MR-DC and UL CA for NR, and to false in all other cases.
phr-ModeOtherCG
Indicates the mode (i.e. real or virtual) used for the PHR of the activated cells that are part of the other Cell Group (i.e. MCG or SCG), when DC is configured. If the UE is
configured with only one cell group (no DC), it ignores the field.
phr-PeriodicTimer
Value in number of subframes for PHR reporting as specified in TS 38.321 [3]. Value sf10 corresponds to 10 subframes, value sf20 corresponds to 20 subframes, and so on.
phr-ProhibitTimer
Value in number of subframes for PHR reporting as specified in TS 38.321 [3]. Value sf0 corresponds to 0 subframe, value sf10 corresponds to 10 subframes, value sf20
corresponds to 20 subframes, and so on.
phr-Tx-PowerFactorChange
Value in dB for PHR reporting as specified in TS 38.321 [3]. Value dB1 corresponds to 1 dB, dB3 corresponds to 3 dB and so on. The same value applies for each serving cell
(although the associated functionality is performed independently for each cell).
phr-Type2OtherCell
If set to true, the UE shall report a PHR type 2 for the SpCell of the other MAC entity. See TS 38.321 [3], clause 5.4.6. Network sets this field to false if the UE is not configured
with an E-UTRA MAC entity.
– PhysCellId
The PhysCellId identifies the physical cell identity (PCI).
PhysCellId information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PHYSCELLID-START
PhysCellId ::= INTEGER (0..1007)
-- TAG-PHYSCELLID-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– PhysicalCellGroupConfig
The IE PhysicalCellGroupConfig is used to configure cell-group specific L1 parameters.
PhysicalCellGroupConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PHYSICALCELLGROUPCONFIG-START
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PhysicalCellGroupConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

harq-ACK-SpatialBundlingPUCCH ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
harq-ACK-SpatialBundlingPUSCH ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
p-NR-FR1 P-Max OPTIONAL, -- Need R
pdsch-HARQ-ACK-Codebook ENUMERATED {semiStatic, dynamic},
tpc-SRS-RNTI RNTI-Value OPTIONAL, -- Need R
tpc-PUCCH-RNTI RNTI-Value OPTIONAL, -- Need R
tpc-PUSCH-RNTI RNTI-Value OPTIONAL, -- Need R
sp-CSI-RNTI RNTI-Value OPTIONAL, -- Need R
cs-RNTI SetupRelease { RNTI-Value } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...,
[[
mcs-C-RNTI RNTI-Value OPTIONAL, -- Need R
p-UE-FR1 P-Max OPTIONAL -- Cond MCG-Only
]],
[[
xScale ENUMERATED {dB0, dB6, spare2, spare1} OPTIONAL -- Cond SCG-Only
]],
[[
pdcch-BlindDetection SetupRelease { PDCCH-BlindDetection } OPTIONAL -- Need M
]],
[[
dcp-Config-r16 SetupRelease { DCP-Config-r16 } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
harq-ACK-SpatialBundlingPUCCH-secondaryPUCCH-group-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Cond twoPUCCHgroup
harq-ACK-SpatialBundlingPUSCH-secondaryPUCCH-group-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Cond twoPUCCHgroup
pdsch-HARQ-ACK-Codebook-secondaryPUCCH-group-r16 ENUMERATED {semiStatic, dynamic} OPTIONAL, -- Cond twoPUCCHgroup
p-NR-FR2-r16 P-Max OPTIONAL, -- Need R
p-UE-FR2-r16 P-Max OPTIONAL, -- Cond MCG-Only
nrdc-PCmode-FR1-r16 ENUMERATED {semi-static-mode1, semi-static-mode2, dynamic} OPTIONAL, -- Cond MCG-Only
nrdc-PCmode-FR2-r16 ENUMERATED {semi-static-mode1, semi-static-mode2, dynamic} OPTIONAL, -- Cond MCG-Only
pdsch-HARQ-ACK-Codebook-r16 ENUMERATED {enhancedDynamic, spare1} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
nfi-TotalDAI-Included-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
ul-TotalDAI-Included-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
pdsch-HARQ-ACK-OneShotFeedback-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
pdsch-HARQ-ACK-OneShotFeedbackNDI-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
pdsch-HARQ-ACK-OneShotFeedbackCBG-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
downlinkAssignmentIndexForDCI-Format0-2-r16 ENUMERATED { enabled } OPTIONAL, -- Need S
downlinkAssignmentIndexForDCI-Format1-2-r16 ENUMERATED {n1, n2, n4} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
pdsch-HARQ-ACK-CodebookList-r16 SetupRelease {PDSCH-HARQ-ACK-CodebookList-r16} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
ackNackFeedbackMode-r16 ENUMERATED {joint, separate} OPTIONAL -- Need R
]]
}
PDCCH-BlindDetection ::= INTEGER (1..15)
DCP-Config-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

ps-RNTI-r16 RNTI-Value,
ps-Offset-r16 ENUMERATED {ms0dot125, ms0dot25, ms0dot5, ms1, ms2, ms3, ms4,
spare14, spare13, spare12, spare11, spare10, spare9, spare8,
spare7, spare6, spare5, spare4, spare3, spare2, spare1},
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sizeDCI-2-6-r16 INTEGER (1..maxDCI-2-6-Size-r16),
ps-PositionDCI-2-6-r16 INTEGER (0..maxDCI-2-6-Size-1-r16),
ps-WakeUp-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
ps-TransmitPeriodicL1-RSRP-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
ps-TransmitPeriodicCSI-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL -- Need S
}
PDSCH-HARQ-ACK-CodebookList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..2)) OF ENUMERATED {semiStatic, dynamic}
-- TAG-PHYSICALCELLGROUPCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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PhysicalCellGroupConfig field descriptions

ackNackFeedbackMode
Indicates which among the joint and separate ACK/NACK feedback modes to use within a slot as sapecified in TS 38.213 (clause 9). Field is present only when two different
values of CORESETPoolIndex in ControlResourceSet are configured in a cell.
cs-RNTI
RNTI value for downlink SPS (see SPS-Config) and uplink configured grant (see ConfiguredGrantConfig).
downlinkAssignmentIndexForDCI-Format0-2
Indicates if "Downlink assignment index" is present or absent in DCI format 0_2. If the field "downlinkAssignmentIndexForDCI-Format0-2" is absent, then 0 bit for "Downlink
assignment index" in DCI format 0_2. If the field "downlinkAssignmentIndexForDCI-Format0-2" is present, then the bitwidth of "Downlink assignment index" in DCI format 0_2
is defined in the same was as that in DCI format 0_1 (see TS 38.212 [17], clause 7.3.1 and TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.1).
downlinkAssignmentIndexForDCI-Format1-2
Configures the number of bits for "Downlink assignment index" in DCI format 1_2. If the field is absent, then 0 bit for "Downlink assignment index" in DCI format 1_2. Note that
1 bit and 2 bits are applied if only one serving cell is configured in the DL and the higher layer parameter pdsch-HARQ-ACK-Codebook=dynamic. 4 bits is applied if more than
one serving cell are configured in the DL and the higher layer parameter pdsch-HARQ-ACK-Codebook is set to dynamic (see TS 38.212 [17], clause 7.3.1 and TS 38.213 [13],
clause 9.1).
harq-ACK-SpatialBundlingPUCCH
Enables spatial bundling of HARQ ACKs. It is configured per cell group (i.e. for all the cells within the cell group) for PUCCH reporting of HARQ-ACK. It is only applicable when
more than 4 layers are possible to schedule. When the field is absent, the spatial bundling is disabled (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.1.2.1). If the field harq-ACK
SpatialBundlingPUCCH-secondaryPUCCHgroup is present, harq-ACK-SpatialBundlingPUCCH is only applied to primary PUCCH group.
harq-ACK-SpatialBundlingPUCCH-secondaryPUCCHgroup
Enables spatial bundling of HARQ ACKs. It is configured for secondary PUCCH group for PUCCH reporting of HARQ-ACK. It is only applicable when more than 4 layers are
possible to schedule (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.1.2.1).
harq-ACK-SpatialBundlingPUSCH
Enables spatial bundling of HARQ ACKs. It is configured per cell group (i.e. for all the cells within the cell group) for PUSCH reporting of HARQ-ACK. It is only applicable when
more than 4 layers are possible to schedule. When the field is absent, the spatial bundling is disabled (see TS 38.213 [13], clauses 9.1.2.2 and 9.1.3.2). If the field harq-ACK
SpatialBundlingPUSCH-secondaryPUCCHgroup is present, harq-ACK-SpatialBundlingPUSCH is only applied to primary PUCCH group.
harq-ACK-SpatialBundlingPUSCH-secondaryPUSCHgroup
Enables spatial bundling of HARQ ACKs. It is configured for secondary PUCCH group for PUSCH reporting of HARQ-ACK. It is only applicable when more than 4 layers are
possible to schedule (see TS 38.213 [13], clauses 9.1.2.2 and 9.1.3.2).
mcs-C-RNTI
RNTI to indicate use of qam64LowSE for grant-based transmissions. When the mcs-C-RNTI is configured, RNTI scrambling of DCI CRC is used to choose the corresponding
MCS table.
nfi-TotalDAI-Included
Indicates whether the NFI and total DAI fields of the non-scheduled PDSCH group is included in the non-fallback DL grant DCI (see TS 38.212 [17], clause 7.3.1). The network
configures this only when enhanced dynamic codebook is configured (pdsch-HARQ-ACK-Codebook is set to enhancedDynamic).
nrdc-PCmode-FR1
Indicates the uplink power sharing mode that the UE uses in NR-DC in frequency range 1 (FR1) (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.6).
nrdc-PCmode-FR2
Indicates the uplink power sharing mode that the UE uses in NR-DC in frequency range 2 (FR2) (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.6).
pdcch-BlindDetection
Indicates the reference number of cells for PDCCH blind detection for the CG. Network configures the field for each CG when the UE is in NR DC and sets the value in
accordance with the constraints specified in TS 38.213 [13]. The network configures pdcch-BlindDetection only if the UE is in NR-DC.
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p-NR-FR1
The maximum total transmit power to be used by the UE in this NR cell group across all serving cells in frequency range 1 (FR1). The maximum transmit power that the UE
may use may be additionally limited by p-Max (configured in FrequencyInfoUL) and by p-UE-FR1 (configured total for all serving cells operating on FR1).
p-NR-FR2
The maximum total transmit power to be used by the UE in this NR cell group across all serving cells in frequency range 2 (FR2). The maximum transmit power that the UE
may use may be additionally limited by p-Max (configured in FrequencyInfoUL) and by p-UE-FR2 (configured total for all serving cells operating on FR2).
ps-RNTI
RNTI value for scrambling CRC of DCI format 2-6 used for power saving (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 10.1).
ps-Offset
The start of the search-time of DCI format 2-6 with CRC scrambled by PS-RNTI relative to the start of the drx-onDurationTimer of Long DRX (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.5).
Value in milliseconds. ms0dot125 corresponds to 0.125 ms, ms0dot25 corresponds to 0.25 ms, ms0dot5 corresponds to 0.5 ms, and so on.
ps-WakeUp
Indicates the UE to wake-up if DCI format 2-6 is not detected outside active time (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.5). If the field is absent, the UE does not wake-up if DCI format
2-6 is not detected outside active time.
ps-PositionDCI-2-6
Starting position of UE wakeup and SCell dormancy indication in DCI format 2-6 (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.5).
ps-TransmitPeriodicL1-RSRP
Indicates the UE to transmit periodic L1-RSRP report(s) when the drx-onDurationTimer does not start (see TS 38.321 [3], clause 5.7). If the field is absent, the UE does not
transmit periodic L1-RSRP report(s) when the drx-onDurationTimer does not start.
ps-TransmitPeriodicCSI
Indicates the UE to transmit periodic CSI report(s) when the drx-onDurationTimer does not start (see TS 38.321 [3], clause 5.7). If the field is absent, the UE does not transmit
periodic CSI report(s) when the drx-onDurationTimer does not start.
p-UE-FR1
The maximum total transmit power to be used by the UE across all serving cells in frequency range 1 (FR1) across all cell groups. The maximum transmit power that the UE
may use may be additionally limited by p-Max (configured in FrequencyInfoUL) and by p-NR-FR1 (configured for the cell group).
p-UE-FR2
The maximum total transmit power to be used by the UE across all serving cells in frequency range 2 (FR2) across all cell groups. The maximum transmit power that the UE
may use may be additionally limited by p-Max (configured in FrequencyInfoUL) and by p-NR-FR2 (configured for the cell group).
pdsch-HARQ-ACK-Codebook
The PDSCH HARQ-ACK codebook is either semi-static or dynamic. This is applicable to both CA and none CA operation (see TS 38.213 [13], clauses 9.1.2 and 9.1.3). If
pdsch-HARQ-ACK-Codebook -r16 is signalled, UE shall ignore the pdsch-HARQ-ACK-Codebook (without suffix). If the field pdsch-HARQ-ACK-Codebook-
secondaryPUCCHgroup is present, pdsch-HARQ-ACK-Codebook is applied to primary PUCCH group. Otherwise, this field is applied to the cell group (i.e. for all the cells
within the cell group).
pdsch-HARQ-ACK-CodebookList
A list of configuration for at least two simultaneously constructed HARQ-ACK codebooks. Each configuration in the list is defined in the same way as pdsch-HARQ-ACK-
Codebook (see TS 38.212 [17], clause 7.3.1.2.2 and TS 38.213 [13], clauses 7.2.1, 9.1.2, 9.1.3 and 9.2.1). If this field is present, the field pdsch-HARQ-ACK-Codebook is
ignored for the case at least two HARQ-ACK codebooks are simultaneously constructed.
pdsch-HARQ-ACK-Codebook-secondaryPUCCHgroup
The PDSCH HARQ-ACK codebook is either semi-static or dynamic. This is applicable to both CA and none CA operation (see TS 38.213 [13], clauses 9.1.2 and 9.1.3). It is
configured for secondary PUCCH group.
pdsch-HARQ-ACK-OneShotFeedback
When configured, the DCI_format 1_1 can request the UE to report A/N for all HARQ processes and all CCs configured in the PUCCH group (see TS 38.212 [17], clause
7.3.1).
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pdsch-HARQ-ACK-OneShotFeedbackCBG
When configured, the DCI_format 1_1 can request the UE to include CBG level A/N for each CC with CBG level transmission configured. When not configured, the UE will
report TB level A/N even if CBG level transmission is configured for a CC. The network configures this only when pdsch-HARQ-ACK-OneShotFeedback is configured.
pdsch-HARQ-ACK-OneShotFeedbackNDI
When configured, the DCI_format 1_1 can request the UE to include NDI for each A/N reported. The network configures this only when pdsch-HARQ-ACK-OneShotFeedback
is configured.
sizeDCI-2-6
Size of DCI format 2-6 (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.5).
sp-CSI-RNTI
RNTI for Semi-Persistent CSI reporting on PUSCH (see CSI-ReportConfig) (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.2.1.5.2). Network always configures the UE with a value for this field
when at least one CSI-ReportConfig with reportConfigType set to semiPersistentOnPUSCH is configured.
tpc-PUCCH-RNTI
RNTI used for PUCCH TPC commands on DCI (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 10.1).
tpc-PUSCH-RNTI
RNTI used for PUSCH TPC commands on DCI (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 10.1).
tpc-SRS-RNTI
RNTI used for SRS TPC commands on DCI (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 10.1).
ul-TotalDAI-Included
Indicaes whether the total DAI fields of the additonal PDSCH group is included in the non-fallback UL grant DCI (see TS 38.212 [17], clause 7.3.1). The network configures this
only when enhanced dynamic codebook is configured (pdsch-HARQ-ACK-Codebook is set to enhancedDynamic).
xScale
The UE is allowed to drop NR only if the power scaling applied to NR results in a difference between scaled and unscaled NR UL of more than xScale dB (see TS 38.213 [13]).
If the value is not configured for dynamic power sharing, the UE assumes default value of 6 dB.

MCG-Only This field is optionally present, Need R, in the PhysicalCellGroupConfig of the MCG. It is absent otherwise.
SCG-Only This field is optionally present, Need S, in the PhysicalCellGroupConfig of the SCG in (NG)EN-DC as defined in TS 38.213
[13]. It is absent otherwise.
twoPUCCHgroup This field is optionally present, Need R, if secondary PUCCH group is configured. It is absent otherwise.
– PLMN-Identity
The IE PLMN-Identity identifies a Public Land Mobile Network. Further information regarding how to set the IE is specified in TS 23.003 [21].
PLMN-Identity information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PLMN-IDENTITY-START
PLMN-Identity ::= SEQUENCE {

mcc MCC OPTIONAL, -- Cond MCC
mnc MNC
}
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MCC ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (3)) OF MCC-MNC-Digit
MNC ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (2..3)) OF MCC-MNC-Digit
MCC-MNC-Digit ::= INTEGER (0..9)
-- TAG-PLMN-IDENTITY-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
PLMN-Identity field descriptions

mcc
The first element contains the first MCC digit, the second element the second MCC digit and so on. If the field is absent, it takes the same value as the mcc of the immediately
preceding IE PLMN-Identity. See TS 23.003 [21].
mnc
The first element contains the first MNC digit, the second element the second MNC digit and so on. See TS 23.003 [21].

MCC This field is mandatory present when PLMN-Identity is not used in a list or if it is the first entry of PLMN-Identity in a list. Otherwise it is
optionally present, Need S.
– PLMN-IdentityInfoList
The IE PLMN-IdentityInfoList includes a list of PLMN identity information.
PLMN-IdentityInfoList information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PLMN-IDENTITYINFOLIST-START
PLMN-IdentityInfoList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxPLMN)) OF PLMN-IdentityInfo
PLMN-IdentityInfo ::= SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxPLMN)) OF PLMN-Identity,
trackingAreaCode TrackingAreaCode OPTIONAL, -- Need R
ranac RAN-AreaCode OPTIONAL, -- Need R
cellIdentity CellIdentity,
cellReservedForOperatorUse ENUMERATED {reserved, notReserved},
...,
[[
iab-Support-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL -- Need R
]]
}
-- TAG-PLMN-IDENTITYINFOLIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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cellReservedForOperatorUse
Indicates whether the cell is reserved for operator use (per PLMN), as defined in TS 38.304 [20].
iab-Support
This field combines both the support of IAB-node and the cell status for IAB-node. If the field is present, the cell supports IAB-nodes and the cell is also considered as a
candidate for IAB-nodes; if the field is absent, the cell does not support IAB and/or the cell is barred for IAB-node.
trackingAreaCode
Indicates Tracking Area Code to which the cell indicated by cellIdentity field belongs. The absence of the field indicates that the cell only supports PSCell/SCell functionality
(per PLMN).
– PLMN-IdentityList3
Includes a list of PLMN identities.
PLMN-IdentityList3 information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PLMNIDENTITYLIST3-START
PLMN-IdentityList3-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..16)) OF PLMN-Identity
-- TAG-PLMNIDENTITYLIST3-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– PRB-Id
The IE PRB-Id identifies a Physical Resource Block (PRB) position within a carrier.
PRB-Id information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PRB-ID-START
PRB-Id ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofPhysicalResourceBlocks-1)
-- TAG-PRB-ID-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– PTRS-DownlinkConfig
The IE PTRS-DownlinkConfig is used to configure downlink phase tracking reference signals (PTRS) (see TS 38.214 [19] clause 5.1.6.3)
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PTRS-DownlinkConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PTRS-DOWNLINKCONFIG-START
PTRS-DownlinkConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

frequencyDensity SEQUENCE (SIZE (2)) OF INTEGER (1..276) OPTIONAL, -- Need S
timeDensity SEQUENCE (SIZE (3)) OF INTEGER (0..29) OPTIONAL, -- Need S
epre-Ratio INTEGER (0..3) OPTIONAL, -- Need S
resourceElementOffset ENUMERATED { offset01, offset10, offset11 } OPTIONAL, -- Need S
...,
[[
maxNrofPorts-r16 ENUMERATED { n2} OPTIONAL -- Need R
]]
-- TAG-PTRS-DOWNLINKCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
PTRS-DownlinkConfig field descriptions

epre-Ratio
EPRE ratio between PTRS and PDSCH. Value 0 corresponds to the codepoint "00" in table 4.1-2. Value 1 corresponds to codepoint "01", and so on. If the field is not provided,
the UE applies value 0 (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 4.1).
frequencyDensity
Presence and frequency density of DL PT-RS as a function of Scheduled BW. If the field is absent, the UE uses K_PT-RS = 2 (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.6.3, table
5.1.6.3-2).
maxNrofPorts
Indicates that the UE shall receive 2 DL PTRS ports in cases specified in TS 38.214 [19] (clause 5.1.6.3).
resourceElementOffset
Indicates the subcarrier offset for DL PTRS. If the field is absent, the UE applies the value offset00 (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.4.1.2.2.1).
timeDensity
Presence and time density of DL PT-RS as a function of MCS. The value 29 is only applicable for MCS Table 5.1.3.1-1 (TS 38.214 [19]). If the field is absent, the UE uses
L_PT-RS = 1 (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.6.3, table 5.1.6.3-1).
– PTRS-UplinkConfig
The IE PTRS-UplinkConfig is used to configure uplink Phase-Tracking-Reference-Signals (PTRS).
PTRS-UplinkConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PTRS-UPLINKCONFIG-START
PTRS-UplinkConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

transformPrecoderDisabled SEQUENCE {
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frequencyDensity SEQUENCE (SIZE (2)) OF INTEGER (1..276) OPTIONAL, -- Need S
timeDensity SEQUENCE (SIZE (3)) OF INTEGER (0..29) OPTIONAL, -- Need S
maxNrofPorts ENUMERATED {n1, n2},
resourceElementOffset ENUMERATED {offset01, offset10, offset11 } OPTIONAL, -- Need S
ptrs-Power ENUMERATED {p00, p01, p10, p11}
transformPrecoderEnabled SEQUENCE {
sampleDensity SEQUENCE (SIZE (5)) OF INTEGER (1..276),
timeDensityTransformPrecoding ENUMERATED {d2} OPTIONAL -- Need S
...
}
-- TAG-PTRS-UPLINKCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
PTRS-UplinkConfig field descriptions

frequencyDensity
Presence and frequency density of UL PT-RS for CP-OFDM waveform as a function of scheduled BW If the field is absent, the UE uses K_PT-RS = 2 (see TS 38.214 [19],
clause 6.1).
maxNrofPorts
The maximum number of UL PTRS ports for CP-OFDM (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.2.3.1).
ptrs-Power
UL PTRS power boosting factor per PTRS port (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1, table 6.2.3.1.3).
resourceElementOffset
Indicates the subcarrier offset for UL PTRS for CP-OFDM. If the field is absent, the UE applies the value offset00 (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 6.4.1.2.2).
sampleDensity
Sample density of PT-RS for DFT-s-OFDM, pre-DFT, indicating a set of thresholds T={NRBn, n=0,1,2,3,4}, that indicates dependency between presence of PT-RS and
scheduled BW and the values of X and K the UE should use depending on the scheduled BW, see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1, table 6.2.3.2-1.
timeDensity
Presence and time density of UL PT-RS for CP-OFDM waveform as a function of MCS If the field is absent, the UE uses L_PT-RS = 1 (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1).
timeDensityTransformPrecoding
Time density (OFDM symbol level) of PT-RS for DFT-s-OFDM. If the field is absent, the UE applies value d1 (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1).
transformPrecoderDisabled
Configuration of UL PTRS without transform precoder (with CP-OFDM).
transformPrecoderEnabled
Configuration of UL PTRS with transform precoder (DFT-S-OFDM).
– PUCCH-Config
The IE PUCCH-Config is used to configure UE specific PUCCH parameters (per BWP).
PUCCH-Config information element

-- ASN1START
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-- TAG-PUCCH-CONFIG-START
PUCCH-Config ::= SEQUENCE {

resourceSetToAddModList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofPUCCH-ResourceSets)) OF PUCCH-ResourceSet OPTIONAL, -- Need N
resourceSetToReleaseList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofPUCCH-ResourceSets)) OF PUCCH-ResourceSetId OPTIONAL, -- Need N
resourceToAddModList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofPUCCH-Resources)) OF PUCCH-Resource OPTIONAL, -- Need N
resourceToReleaseList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofPUCCH-Resources)) OF PUCCH-ResourceId OPTIONAL, -- Need N
format1 SetupRelease { PUCCH-FormatConfig } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
schedulingRequestResourceToAddModList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSR-Resources)) OF SchedulingRequestResourceConfig

OPTIONAL, -- Need N
schedulingRequestResourceToReleaseList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSR-Resources)) OF SchedulingRequestResourceId
OPTIONAL, -- Need N
multi-CSI-PUCCH-ResourceList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..2)) OF PUCCH-ResourceId OPTIONAL, -- Need M
dl-DataToUL-ACK SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..8)) OF INTEGER (0..15) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
spatialRelationInfoToAddModList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSpatialRelationInfos)) OF PUCCH-SpatialRelationInfo

OPTIONAL, -- Need N
spatialRelationInfoToReleaseList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSpatialRelationInfos)) OF PUCCH-SpatialRelationInfoId
OPTIONAL, -- Need N
pucch-PowerControl PUCCH-PowerControl OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...,
[[
resourceToAddModList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofPUCCH-Resources)) OF PUCCH-Resource-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
dl-DataToUL-ACK-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..8)) OF INTEGER (-1..15) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
dl-DCI-triggered-UL-ChannelAccess-CPext-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..16)) OF INTEGER (0..15) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
subslotLengthForPUCCH-r16 ENUMERATED {n2,n7} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
dl-DataToUL-ACK-ForDCI-Format1-2-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..8)) OF INTEGER (0..15) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
numberOfBitsForPUCCH-ResourceIndicatorForDCI-Format1-2-r16 INTEGER (0..3) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
dmrs-UplinkTransformPrecodingPUCCH-r16 ENUMERATED {enabled} OPTIONAL, -- Cond PI2-BPSK
spatialRelationInfoToAddModList-r16 PUCCH-SpatialRelationInfoList-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
spatialRelationInfoToReleaseList-r16 PUCCH-SpatialRelationInfoIdList-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
resourceGroupToAddModList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofPUCCH-ResourceGroups-r16)) OF PUCCH-ResourceGroup-r16
OPTIONAL, -- Need N
resourceGroupToReleaseList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofPUCCH-ResourceGroups-r16)) OF PUCCH-ResourceGroupId-r16
OPTIONAL -- Need N
]]
}
PUCCH-FormatConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

interslotFrequencyHopping ENUMERATED {enabled} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
additionalDMRS ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
maxCodeRate PUCCH-MaxCodeRate OPTIONAL, -- Need R
nrofSlots ENUMERATED {n2,n4,n8} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
pi2BPSK ENUMERATED {enabled} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
simultaneousHARQ-ACK-CSI ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL -- Need R
}
PUCCH-MaxCodeRate ::= ENUMERATED {zeroDot08, zeroDot15, zeroDot25, zeroDot35, zeroDot45, zeroDot60, zeroDot80}
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-- A set with one or more PUCCH resources

PUCCH-ResourceSet ::= SEQUENCE {
pucch-ResourceSetId PUCCH-ResourceSetId,
resourceList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofPUCCH-ResourcesPerSet)) OF PUCCH-ResourceId,
maxPayloadSize INTEGER (4..256) OPTIONAL -- Need R
}
PUCCH-ResourceSetId ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofPUCCH-ResourceSets-1)
PUCCH-Resource ::= SEQUENCE {

pucch-ResourceId PUCCH-ResourceId,
startingPRB PRB-Id,
intraSlotFrequencyHopping ENUMERATED { enabled } OPTIONAL, -- Need R
secondHopPRB PRB-Id OPTIONAL, -- Need R
format CHOICE {
format0 PUCCH-format0,
format4 PUCCH-format4
}
}
PUCCH-Resource-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

pucch-ResourceId PUCCH-ResourceId,
interlaceAllocation-r16 SEQUENCE {
rb-SetIndex INTEGER (0..4),
interlace0 CHOICE {
scs15 INTEGER (0..9),
scs30 INTEGER (0..4)
}
},
format CHOICE {
format2 PUCCH-format2-r16,
format3 PUCCH-format3-r16,
format4 PUCCH-format4
}
}
PUCCH-ResourceId ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofPUCCH-Resources-1)
PUCCH-format0 ::= SEQUENCE {

initialCyclicShift INTEGER(0..11),
nrofSymbols INTEGER (1..2),
startingSymbolIndex INTEGER(0..13)
}
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startingSymbolIndex INTEGER(0..10),
timeDomainOCC INTEGER(0..6)
}

nrofPRBs INTEGER (1..16),
}
PUCCH-format2-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

startingSymbolIndex INTEGER (0..13),
interlace1-r16 INTEGER (0..9) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
occ-Length-r16 OCC-Length-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need M
occ-Index-r16 OCC-Index-r16 OPTIONAL -- Need M
}

nrofPRBs INTEGER (1..16),
}
PUCCH-format3-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

startingSymbolIndex INTEGER (0..10),
interlace1-r16 INTEGER (0..9) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
occ-Length-r16 OCC-Length-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need M
occ-Index-r16 OCC-Index-r16 OPTIONAL -- Need M
}

occ-Length ENUMERATED {n2,n4},
occ-Index ENUMERATED {n0,n1,n2,n3},
}
OCC-Length-r16 ::= ENUMERATED {n2,n4}
OCC-Index-r16 ::= ENUMERATED {n0,n1,n2,n3}
PUCCH-SpatialRelationInfoList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSpatialRelationInfos-r16)) OF PUCCH-SpatialRelationInfo-r16
PUCCH-SpatialRelationInfoIdList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSpatialRelationInfos-r16)) OF PUCCH-SpatialRelationInfoId-r16
PUCCH-ResourceGroup-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

pucch-ResourceGroupId-r16 PUCCH-ResourceGroupId-r16,
resourcePerGroupList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofPUCCH-ResourcesPerGroup-r16)) OF PUCCH-ResourceId
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PUCCH-ResourceGroupId-r16 ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofPUCCH-ResourceGroups-1-r16)
-- TAG-PUCCH-CONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
PUCCH-Config field descriptions

dl-DataToUL-ACK, dl-DataToUL-ACK-ForDCI-Format1-2
List of timing for given PDSCH to the DL ACK (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.1.2). The field dl-DataToUL-ACK refers to DCI format 1_1 and the field dl-DataToUL-ACKForDCI-
Format1-2 refers to DCI format 1_2, respectively (see TS 38.212 [17], clause 7.3.1 and TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.2.3).
dl-dci-triggered-UL-ChannelAccess-CPext
List of the combinations of CP extension and UL channel access type (See TS 38.212 [17], Clause 7.3.1).
dmrs-UplinkTransformPrecodingPUCCH
This field is used for PUCCH formats 3 and 4 according to TS 38.211, Clause 6.4.1.3.3.1.
format1
Parameters that are common for all PUCCH resources of format 1.
format2
format3
format4.
Parameters that are common for all PUCCH resources of format 4
numberOfBitsForPUCCH-ResourceIndicatorForDCI-Format1-2
Configuration of the number of bits for "PUCCH resource indicator" in DCI format 1_2 (see TS 38.212 [17], clause 7.3.1 and TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.2.3).
resourceGroupToAddModList, resourceGroupToReleaseList
Lists for adding and releasing groups of PUCCH resources that can be updated simultaneously for spatial relations with a MAC CE
resourceSetToAddModList, resourceSetToReleaseList
Lists for adding and releasing PUCCH resource sets (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.2).
resourceToAddModList, resourceToReleaseList
Lists for adding and releasing PUCCH resources applicable for the UL BWP and serving cell in which the PUCCH-Config is defined. The resources defined herein are referred
to from other parts of the configuration to determine which resource the UE shall use for which report.
spatialRelationInfoToAddModList
Configuration of the spatial relation between a reference RS and PUCCH. Reference RS can be SSB/CSI-RS/SRS. If the list has more than one element, MAC-CE selects a
single element (see TS 38.321 [3], clause 5.18.8 and TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.2.2).
subslotLengthForPUCCH
Indicate the sub-slot length for sub-slot based PUCCH feedback in number of symbols (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.1). Value n2 corresponds to 2 symbols, value n7
corresponds to 7 symbols.
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PUCCH-format3 field descriptions

interlace1
A second interlace, in addition to interlace 0, as specified in TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.2.1. For 15KHz SCS, values {0..9} are applicable; for 30Khz SCS, values {0..4} are
applicable. For 15kHz SCS, the values of interlace1 shall satisfy interlace1=mod(interlace0+X,10) where X=1, -1, or 5.
nrofPRBs
The supported values are 1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9,10,12,15 and 16.
occ-Index
Indicates the orthogonal cover code index (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.2.1). Applicable when useInterlacePUCCH-Dedicated-r16 is configured and interlace1 is not
configured.
occ-Length
Indicates the orthogonal cover code length (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.2.1). Applicable when useInterlacePUCCH-Dedicated-r16 is configured and interlace1 is not
configured.
PUCCH-FormatConfig field descriptions

additionalDMRS
If the field is present, the UE enables 2 DMRS symbols per hop of a PUCCH Format 3 or 4 if both hops are more than X symbols when FH is enabled (X=4). And it enables 4
DMRS symbols for a PUCCH Format 3 or 4 with more than 2X+1 symbols when FH is disabled (X=4). The field is not applicable for format 1 and 2. See TS 38.213 [13], clause
9.2.2.
interlace0
This is the only interlace of interlaced PUCCH Format 0 and 1 and the first interlace for interlaced PUCCH Format 2 and 3.
interslotFrequencyHopping
If the field is present, the UE enables inter-slot frequency hopping when PUCCH Format 1, 3 or 4 is repeated over multiple slots. For long PUCCH over multiple slots, the intra
and inter slot frequency hopping cannot be enabled at the same time for a UE. The field is not applicable for format 2. See TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.2.6.
maxCodeRate
Max coding rate to determine how to feedback UCI on PUCCH for format 2, 3 or 4. The field is not applicable for format 1. See TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.2.5.
nrofSlots
Number of slots with the same PUCCH F1, F3 or F4. When the field is absent the UE applies the value n1. The field is not applicable for format 2. See TS 38.213 [13], clause
9.2.6.
pi2BPSK
If the field is present, the UE uses pi/2 BPSK for UCI symbols instead of QPSK for PUCCH. The field is not applicable for format 1 and 2. See TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.2.5.
rb-SetIndex
Indicates the RB set where the first interlace allocated for a PUCCH resource.
simultaneousHARQ-ACK-CSI
If the field is present, the UE uses simultaneous transmission of CSI and HARQ-ACK feedback with or without SR with PUCCH Format 2, 3 or 4. See TS 38.213 [13], clause
9.2.5. When the field is absent the UE applies the value off. The field is not applicable for format 1.
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PUCCH-Resource field descriptions

format
Selection of the PUCCH format (format 0 – 4) and format-specific parameters, see TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.2. format0 and format1 are only allowed for a resource in a first
PUCCH resource set. format2, format3 and format4 are only allowed for a resource in non-first PUCCH resource set.
intraSlotFrequencyHopping
Enabling intra-slot frequency hopping, applicable for all types of PUCCH formats. For long PUCCH over multiple slots, the intra and inter slot frequency hopping cannot be
enabled at the same time for a UE. See TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.2.1.
pucch-ResourceId
Identifier of the PUCCH resource.
secondHopPRB
Index of first PRB after frequency hopping of PUCCH. This value is applicable for intra-slot frequency hopping (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.2.1) or inter-slot frequency
hopping (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.2.6).
PUCCH-ResourceSet field descriptions

maxPayloadSize
Maximum number of UCI information bits that the UE may transmit using this PUCCH resource set (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.2.1). In a PUCCH occurrence, the UE
chooses the first of its PUCCH-ResourceSet which supports the number of bits that the UE wants to transmit. The field is absent in the first set (Set0) and in the last configured
set since the UE derives the maximum number of UCI information bits as specified in TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.2.1. This field can take integer values that are multiples of 4.
resourceList
PUCCH resources of format0 and format1 are only allowed in the first PUCCH resource set, i.e., in a PUCCH-ResourceSet with pucch-ResourceSetId = 0. This set may
contain between 1 and 32 resources. PUCCH resources of format2, format3 and format4 are only allowed in a PUCCH-ResourceSet with pucch-ResourceSetId > 0. If present,
these sets contain between 1 and 8 resources each. The UE chooses a PUCCH-Resource from this list as specified in TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.2.3. Note that this list contains
only a list of resource IDs. The actual resources are configured in PUCCH-Config.
PI2-BPSK The field is optionally present, Need R, if format3 and/or format4 are configured and pi2BPSK is configured in each of them.
It is absent, Need R otherwise.
– PUCCH-ConfigCommon
The IE PUCCH-ConfigCommon is used to configure the cell specific PUCCH parameters.
PUCCH-ConfigCommon information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PUCCH-CONFIGCOMMON-START
PUCCH-ConfigCommon ::= SEQUENCE {

pucch-ResourceCommon INTEGER (0..15) OPTIONAL, -- Cond InitialBWP-Only
pucch-GroupHopping ENUMERATED { neither, enable, disable },
hoppingId INTEGER (0..1023) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
p0-nominal INTEGER (-202..24) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
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}
-- TAG-PUCCH-CONFIGCOMMON-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
PUCCH-ConfigCommon field descriptions

hoppingId
Cell-specific scrambling ID for group hopping and sequence hopping if enabled, see TS 38.211 [16], clause 6.3.2.2.
p0-nominal
Power control parameter P0 for PUCCH transmissions. Value in dBm. Only even values (step size 2) allowed (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.2).
pucch-GroupHopping
Configuration of group- and sequence hopping for all the PUCCH formats 0, 1, 3 and 4. Value neither implies neither group or sequence hopping is enabled. Value enable
enables group hopping and disables sequence hopping. Value disable disables group hopping and enables sequence hopping (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 6.3.2.2).
pucch-ResourceCommon
An entry into a 16-row table where each row configures a set of cell-specific PUCCH resources/parameters. The UE uses those PUCCH resources until it is provided with a
dedicated PUCCH-Config (e.g. during initial access) on the initial uplink BWP. Once the network provides a dedicated PUCCH-Config for that bandwidth part the UE applies
that one instead of the one provided in this field (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.2).

InitialBWP-Only The field is mandatory present in the PUCCH-ConfigCommon of the initial BWP (BWP#0) in SIB1. It is absent in other BWPs.
– PUCCH-ConfigurationList
The IE PUCCH-ConfigurationList is used to configure UE specific PUCCH parameters (per BWP) for two simultaneously constructed HARQ-ACK codebooks. See TS 38.213
[13], clause 9.1.
PUCCH-ConfigurationList information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PUCCH-CONFIGURATIONLIST-START
PUCCH-ConfigurationList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..2)) OF PUCCH-Config
-- TAG-PUCCH-CONFIGURATIONLIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– PUCCH-PathlossReferenceRS-Id
The IE PUCCH-PathlossReferenceRS-Id is an ID for a reference signal (RS) configured as PUCCH pathloss reference (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.2).
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PUCCH-PathlossReferenceRS-Id information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PUCCH-PATHLOSSREFERENCERS-ID-START
PUCCH-PathlossReferenceRS-Id ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofPUCCH-PathlossReferenceRSs-1)
PUCCH-PathlossReferenceRS-Id-r16 ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofPUCCH-PathlossReferenceRSs-1-r16)
-- TAG-PUCCH-PATHLOSSREFERENCERS-ID-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– PUCCH-PowerControl
The IE PUCCH-PowerControl is used to configure UE-specific parameters for the power control of PUCCH.
PUCCH-PowerControl information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PUCCH-POWERCONTROL-START
PUCCH-PowerControl ::= SEQUENCE {
deltaF-PUCCH-f0 INTEGER (-16..15) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
p0-Set SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofPUCCH-P0-PerSet)) OF P0-PUCCH OPTIONAL, -- Need M
pathlossReferenceRSs SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofPUCCH-PathlossReferenceRSs)) OF PUCCH-PathlossReferenceRS
OPTIONAL, -- Need M
twoPUCCH-PC-AdjustmentStates ENUMERATED {twoStates} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
...
}
P0-PUCCH ::= SEQUENCE {

p0-PUCCH-Id P0-PUCCH-Id,
p0-PUCCH-Value INTEGER (-16..15)
}
P0-PUCCH-Id ::= INTEGER (1..8)
PUCCH-PathlossReferenceRS ::= SEQUENCE {

pucch-PathlossReferenceRS-Id PUCCH-PathlossReferenceRS-Id,
referenceSignal CHOICE {
csi-RS-Index NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceId
}
}
-- TAG-PUCCH-POWERCONTROL-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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P0-PUCCH field descriptions

p0-PUCCH-Value
P0 value for PUCCH with 1dB step size.
PUCCH-PowerControl field descriptions

deltaF-PUCCH-f0
deltaF for PUCCH format 0 with 1dB step size (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.2).
deltaF-PUCCH-f1
deltaF-PUCCH-f2
deltaF-PUCCH-f3
deltaF-PUCCH-f4
p0-Set
A set with dedicated P0 values for PUCCH, i.e., {P01, P02,... } (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.2).
pathlossReferenceRSs
A set of Reference Signals (e.g. a CSI-RS config or a SS block) to be used for PUCCH pathloss estimation. Up to maxNrofPUCCH-PathlossReference-RSs may be configured.
When the field is absent, the UE uses the SSB as reference signal (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.2).
twoPUCCH-PC-AdjustmentStates
Number of PUCCH power control adjustment states maintained by the UE (i.e., g(i)). If the field is present (n2) the UE maintains two power control states (i.e., g(i,0) and g(i,1)).
If the field is absent, it maintains one power control state (i.e., g(i,0)) (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.2).
– PUCCH-SpatialRelationInfo
The IE PUCCH-SpatialRelationInfo is used to configure the spatial setting for PUCCH transmission and the parameters for PUCCH power control, see TS 38.213, [13], clause
9.2.2.
PUCCH-SpatialRelationInfo information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PUCCH-SPATIALRELATIONINFO-START
PUCCH-SpatialRelationInfo ::= SEQUENCE {

pucch-SpatialRelationInfoId PUCCH-SpatialRelationInfoId,
servingCellId ServCellIndex OPTIONAL, -- Need S
csi-RS-Index NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceId,
srs PUCCH-SRS
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pucch-PathlossReferenceRS-Id PUCCH-PathlossReferenceRS-Id,
p0-PUCCH-Id P0-PUCCH-Id,
closedLoopIndex ENUMERATED { i0, i1 }
}
PUCCH-SpatialRelationInfo-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

pucch-SpatialRelationInfoId-r16 PUCCH-SpatialRelationInfoId-r16,
servingCellId-r16 ServCellIndex OPTIONAL, -- Need S
referenceSignal-r16 CHOICE {
srs PUCCH-SRS
},
pucch-PathlossReferenceRS-Id-r16 PUCCH-PathlossReferenceRS-Id-r16,
p0-PUCCH-Id-r16 P0-PUCCH-Id,
closedLoopIndex-r16 ENUMERATED { i0, i1 }
}
PUCCH-SRS ::= SEQUENCE {

resource SRS-ResourceId,
uplinkBWP BWP-Id
}
-- TAG-PUCCH-SPATIALRELATIONINFO-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
PUCCH-SpatialRelationInfo field descriptions

servingCellId
If the field is absent, the UE applies the ServCellId of the serving cell in which this PUCCH-SpatialRelationInfo is configured
– PUCCH-SpatialRelationInfo-Id
The IE PUCCH-SpatialRelationInfo-Id is used to indentify a PUCCH-SpatialRelationInfo
PUCCH-SpatialRelationInfo-Id information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PUCCH-SPATIALRELATIONINFO-START
PUCCH-SpatialRelationInfoId ::= INTEGER (1..maxNrofSpatialRelationInfos)
PUCCH-SpatialRelationInfoId-r16 ::= INTEGER (1..maxNrofSpatialRelationInfos-r16)
-- TAG-PUCCH-SPATIALRELATIONINFO-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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– PUCCH-TPC-CommandConfig
The IE PUCCH-TPC-CommandConfig is used to configure the UE for extracting TPC commands for PUCCH from a group-TPC messages on DCI.
PUCCH-TPC-CommandConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PUCCH-TPC-COMMANDCONFIG-START
PUCCH-TPC-CommandConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

tpc-IndexPCell INTEGER (1..15) OPTIONAL, -- Cond PDCCH-OfSpcell
tpc-IndexPUCCH-SCell INTEGER (1..15) OPTIONAL, -- Cond PDCCH-ofSpCellOrPUCCH-SCell
...
}
-- TAG-PUCCH-TPC-COMMANDCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
PUCCH-TPC-CommandConfig field descriptions

tpc-IndexPCell
An index determining the position of the first bit of TPC command (applicable to the SpCell) inside the DCI format 2-2 payload.
tpc-IndexPUCCH-SCell
An index determining the position of the first bit of TPC command (applicable to the PUCCH SCell) inside the DCI format 2-2 payload.

PDCCH-OfSpcell The field is mandatory present if the PUCCH-TPC-CommandConfig is provided in the PDCCH-Config for the SpCell.
Otherwise, the field is absent, Need R.
PDCCH-ofSpCellOrPUCCH-SCell The field is mandatory present if the PUCCH-TPC-CommandConfig is provided in the PDCCH-Config for the PUCCH-SCell.
The field is optionally present, need R, if the UE is configured with a PUCCH SCell in this cell group and if the PUCCH-TPC-
CommandConfig is provided in the PDCCH-Config for the SpCell.
Otherwise, the field is absent, Need R.
– PUSCH-Config
The IE PUSCH-Config is used to configure the UE specific PUSCH parameters applicable to a particular BWP.
PUSCH-Config information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PUSCH-CONFIG-START
PUSCH-Config ::= SEQUENCE {

dataScramblingIdentityPUSCH INTEGER (0..1023) OPTIONAL, -- Need S
txConfig ENUMERATED {codebook, nonCodebook} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
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dmrs-UplinkForPUSCH-MappingTypeA SetupRelease { DMRS-UplinkConfig } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
dmrs-UplinkForPUSCH-MappingTypeB SetupRelease { DMRS-UplinkConfig } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
pusch-PowerControl PUSCH-PowerControl OPTIONAL, -- Need M

frequencyHopping ENUMERATED {intraSlot, interSlot} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
frequencyHoppingOffsetLists SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..4)) OF INTEGER (1.. maxNrofPhysicalResourceBlocks-1)
OPTIONAL, -- Need M
resourceAllocation ENUMERATED { resourceAllocationType0, resourceAllocationType1, dynamicSwitch},
pusch-TimeDomainAllocationList SetupRelease { PUSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocationList } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
pusch-AggregationFactor ENUMERATED { n2, n4, n8 } OPTIONAL, -- Need S
mcs-TableTransformPrecoder ENUMERATED {qam256, qam64LowSE} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
transformPrecoder ENUMERATED {enabled, disabled} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
codebookSubset ENUMERATED {fullyAndPartialAndNonCoherent, partialAndNonCoherent,nonCoherent}
OPTIONAL, -- Cond codebookBased
maxRank INTEGER (1..4) OPTIONAL, -- Cond codebookBased
rbg-Size ENUMERATED { config2} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
uci-OnPUSCH SetupRelease { UCI-OnPUSCH} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
tp-pi2BPSK ENUMERATED {enabled} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
...,
[[
minimumSchedulingOffsetK2-r16 SetupRelease { MinSchedulingOffsetK2-Values-r16 } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
ul-dci-triggered-UL-ChannelAccess-CPext-CAPC-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..64)) OF INTEGER (0..63) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
pusch-RepTypeIndicator SEQUENCE {
pusch-RepTypeIndicatorForDCI-Format0-2-r16 ENUMERATED { pusch-RepTypeA, pusch-RepTypeB} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
pusch-RepTypeIndicatorForDCI-Format0-1-r16 ENUMERATED { pusch-RepTypeA, pusch-RepTypeB} OPTIONAL -- Need M
},
configurableFieldForDCI-Format0-2 SEQUENCE {
harq-ProcessNumberSizeForDCI-Format0-2-r16 INTEGER (0..4) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
dmrs-SequenceInitializationForDCI-Format0-2-r16 ENUMERATED {enabled} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
numberOfBitsForRV-ForDCI-Format0-2-r16 INTEGER (0..2) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...
},
resourceAllocationType1GranularityForDCI-Format0-2-r16 ENUMERATED { n2,n4,n8,n16 } OPTIONAL, -- Need S
frequencyHoppingForDCI-Format0-2-r16 CHOICE {
pusch-RepTypeA ENUMERATED {intraSlot, interSlot},
pusch-RepTypeB ENUMERATED {interRepetition, interSlot}
frequencyHoppingOffsetListsForDCI-Format0-2-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..4)) OF INTEGER (1.. maxNrofPhysicalResourceBlocks-1)
OPTIONAL, -- Need M
uci-OnPUSCH-ForDCI-Format0-2-r16 SetupRelease { UCI-OnPUSCH-ForDCI-Format0-2-r16 } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
uci-OnPUSCH-ListForDCI-Format0-2-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..2)) OF UCI-OnPUSCH-ForDCI-Format0-2-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need M
uci-OnPUSCH-ListForDCI-Format0-1-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..2)) OF UCI-OnPUSCH OPTIONAL, -- Need M
pusch-TimeDomainAllocationListForDCI-Format0-2-r16 SetupRelease { PUSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocationListNew-r16 }
OPTIONAL, -- Need M
pusch-TimeDomainAllocationListForDCI-Format0-1-r16 SetupRelease { PUSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocationListNew-r16 }
OPTIONAL, -- Need M
maxRankForDCI-Format0-2-r16 INTEGER (1..4) OPTIONAL, -- Cond codebookBased
codebookSubsetForDCI-Format0-2-r16 ENUMERATED {fullyAndPartialAndNonCoherent, partialAndNonCoherent,nonCoherent}
OPTIONAL, -- Cond codebookBased
dmrs-UplinkForPUSCH-MappingTypeA-ForDCI-Format0-2-r16 SetupRelease { DMRS-UplinkConfig } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
dmrs-UplinkForPUSCH-MappingTypeB-ForDCI-Format0-2-r16 SetupRelease { DMRS-UplinkConfig } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
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mcs-TableForDCI-Format0-2-r16 ENUMERATED {qam256, qam64LowSE} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
mcs-TableTransformPrecoderForDCI-Format0-2-r16 ENUMERATED {qam256, qam64LowSE} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
resourceAllocationForDCI-Format0-2-r16 ENUMERATED { resourceAllocationType0, resourceAllocationType1, dynamicSwitch},
priorityIndicator SEQUENCE {
priorityIndicatorForDCI-Format0-2-r16 ENUMERATED {enabled} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
priorityIndicatorForDCI-Format0-1-r16 ENUMERATED {enabled} OPTIONAL -- Need S
invalidSymbolPatternIndicator SEQUENCE {
invalidSymbolPatternIndicatorForDCI-Format0-1-r16 ENUMERATED {enabled} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
invalidSymbolPatternIndicatorForDCI-Format0-2-r16 ENUMERATED {enabled} OPTIONAL -- Need S
frequencyHoppingForDCI-Format0-1-r16 ENUMERATED {interRepetition, interSlot} OPTIONAL, -- Cond RepTypeB
invalidSymbolPattern-r16 InvalidSymbolPattern-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need S
pusch-PowerControl-v16xy PUSCH-PowerControl-v16xy OPTIONAL, -- Need M
ul-FullPowerTransmission-r16 ENUMERATED {fullpower, fullpowerMode1, fullpoweMode2} OPTIONAL -- Need R
]]
}
UCI-OnPUSCH ::= SEQUENCE {

betaOffsets CHOICE {
dynamic SEQUENCE (SIZE (4)) OF BetaOffsets,
semiStatic BetaOffsets
scaling ENUMERATED { f0p5, f0p65, f0p8, f1 }
}
MinSchedulingOffsetK2-Values-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrOfMinSchedulingOffsetValues-r16)) OF INTEGER (0..maxK2-SchedulingOffset-r16)
UCI-OnPUSCH-ForDCI-Format0-2-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

betaOffsetsForDCI-Format0-2-r16 CHOICE {
dynamicForDCI-Format0-2-r16 CHOICE {
oneBit-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (2)) OF BetaOffsets,
twoBits-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (4)) OF BetaOffsets
},
semiStaticForDCI-Format0-2-r16 BetaOffsets
scalingForDCI-Format0-2-r16 ENUMERATED { f0p5, f0p65, f0p8, f1 }
}
-- TAG-PUSCH-CONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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PUSCH-Config field descriptions

betaOffsetsForDCI-Format0-2
Configuration of beta-offset for DCI format 0_2. If semiStaticForDCI-Format0-2 is chosen, the UE shall apply the value of 0 bit for the field of beta offset indicator in DCI format
0_2. If dynamicForDCI-Format0-2 is chosen, the UE shall apply the value of 1 bit or 2 bits for the field of beta offset indicator in DCI format 0_2 (see TS 38.212 [17], clause
7.3.1 and TS 38.213 [13] clause 9.3).
codebookSubset, codebookSubsetForDCI-Format0-2
Subset of PMIs addressed by TPMI, where PMIs are those supported by UEs with maximum coherence capabilities (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.1.1). The field
codebookSubset refers to DCI format 0_1 and the field codebookSubsetForDCI-Format0-2 refers to DCI format 0_2, respectively (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.1.1).
dataScramblingIdentityPUSCH
Identifier used to initalite data scrambling (c_init) for PUSCH. If the field is absent, the UE applies the physical cell ID. (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 6.3.1.1).
dmrs-SequenceInitializationForDCI-Format0-2
Configure whether the field "DMRS Sequence Initialization" is present or not in DCI format 0_2. If the field is absent, then 0 bit for the field "DMRS Sequence Initialization" in
DCI format 0_2. If the field is present, then the number of bits is determined in the same way as DCI format 0_1 (see TS 38.212 [17], clause 7.3.1).
dmrs-UplinkForPUSCH-MappingTypeA, dmrs-UplinkForPUSCH-MappingTypeA-Format0-2
DMRS configuration for PUSCH transmissions using PUSCH mapping type A (chosen dynamically via PUSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocation). Only the fields dmrs-Type,
dmrs-AdditionalPosition and maxLength may be set differently for mapping type A and B. The field dmrs-UplinkForPUSCH-MappingTypeA refers to DCI format 0_1 and the
field dmrs-UplinkForPUSCH-MappingTypeA-Format0-2 refers to DCI format 0_2, respectively. If both dmrs-UplinkForPUSCH-MappingTypeA-ForDCI-Format0-2 and dmrs-
UplinkForPUSCH-MappingTypeB-ForDCIFormat0-2 are absent, then 0 bit for "Antenna port(s)" in DCI format 0_2 (see TS 38.212 [17], clause 7.3.1).
dmrs-UplinkForPUSCH-MappingTypeB, dmrs-UplinkForPUSCH-MappingTypeB-Format0-2
DMRS configuration for PUSCH transmissions using PUSCH mapping type B (chosen dynamically via PUSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocation). Only the fields dmrs-Type,
dmrs-AdditionalPosition and maxLength may be set differently for mapping type A and B. The field dmrs-UplinkForPUSCH-MappingTypeB refers to DCI format 0_1 and the
field dmrs-UplinkForPUSCH-MappingTypeB-Format0-2 refers to DCI format 0_2, respectively. If both dmrs-UplinkForPUSCH-MappingTypeA-ForDCI-Format0-2 and dmrs-
UplinkForPUSCH-MappingTypeB-ForDCIFormat0-2 are absent, then 0 bit for "Antenna port(s)" in DCI format 0_2 (see TS 38.212 [17], clause 7.3.1).
frequencyHopping
The value intraSlot enables 'Intra-slot frequency hopping' and the value interSlot enables 'Inter-slot frequency hopping'. If the field is absent, frequency hopping is not
configured (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.3). The field frequencyHopping refers to DCI formats other than DCI format 0_2 for 'pusch-RepTypeA'.
frequencyHoppingForDCI-Format0-1
Indicates the frequency hopping scheme for DCI format 0_1 when pusch-RepTypeIndicatorForDCI-Format0-1 is set to 'pusch-RepTypeB', The value interRepetition enables
'Inter-repetition frequency hopping', and the value interSlot enables 'Inter-slot frequency hopping'. If the field is absent, frequency hopping is not configured for DCI format 0_1
(see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1).
Editor's note: FFS on intraRepetition for frequencyHoppingForDCI-Format0-1.
frequencyHoppingForDCI-Format0-2
Indicate the frequency hopping scheme for DCI format 0_2. The value intraSlot enables 'intra-slot frequency hopping', and the value interRepetition enables 'Inter-repetition
frequency hopping', and the value interSlot enables 'Inter-slot frequency hopping'. When pusch-RepTypeIndicatorForDCI-Format0-2 is set to 'pusch-RepTypeA', the frequency
hopping scheme can be chosen between 'intra-slot frequency hopping and 'inter-slot frequency hopping' if enabled. When pusch-RepTypeIndicatorForDCI-Format0-2 is set to
'pusch-RepTypeB', the frequency hopping scheme can be chosen between 'inter-repetition frequency hopping' and 'inter-slot frequency hopping' if enabled. If the field is
absent, frequency hopping is not configured for DCI format 0_2 (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.3).
Editor's note: FFS on intraRepetition for frequencyHoppingForDCI-Format0-2 if pusch-RepTypeIndicatorForDCI-Format0-2 is set to 'pusch-RepTypeB'.
frequencyHoppingOffsetLists, frequencyHoppingOffsetListsForDCI-Format0-2
Set of frequency hopping offsets used when frequency hopping is enabled for granted transmission (not msg3) and type 2 configured grant activation (see TS 38.214 [19],
clause 6.3). The field frequencyHoppingOffsetLists refers to DCI format 0_0 or DCI format 0_1 and the field frequencyHoppingOffsetListsForDCI-Format0-2 refers to DCI
format 0_2, respectively (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.3).
harq-ProcessNumberSizeForDCI-Format0-2
Configure the number of bits for the field "HARQ process number" in DCI format 0_2 (see TS 38.212 [17], clause 7.3.1).
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invalidSymbolPattern
Indicates one pattern for invalid symbols for PUSCH transmission repetition type B applicable to both DCI format 0_1 and 0_2. If InvalidSymbolPattern is not configured, semi-
static flexible symbols are used for PUSCH. Segmentation occurs only around semi-static DL symbols. If invalidSymbolPattern is configured and
invalidSymbolPatternIndicatorForDCI-Format0-2 is not configured, segmentation occurs around semi-static DL symbols and invalid symbols in the pattern, and the remaining
symbols are used for PUSCH (see TS 38.214 [19] clause 6.1).
invalidSymbolPatternIndicatorForDCI-Format0-1, invalidSymbolPatternIndicatorForDCI-Format0-2
Indicates the presence of an additional bit in the DCI format 0_1/0_2 to indicate whether the pattern applies or not. If invalidSymbolPattern is not configured, then 0 bit for
"Invalid Symbol Pattern Indicator" in DCI format 0_1/0_2. The field invalidSymbolPatternIndicatorForDCI-Format0-1 refers to the DCI format 0_1 and the field
invalidSymbolPatternIndicatorForDCI-Format0-1 refers to DCI format 0_2 (see TS 38.214 [19] clause 6.1).
maxRank, maxRankForDCI-Format0-2
Subset of PMIs addressed by TRIs from 1 to ULmaxRank (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.1.1). The field maxRank refers to DCI format 0_0 or DCI format 0_1 and the field
maxRankForDCI-Format0-2 refers to DCI format 0_2, respectively (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.1.1).
mcs-Table, mcs-TableFormat0-2
Indicates which MCS table the UE shall use for PUSCH without transform precoder (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.4.1). If the field is absent the UE applies the value 64QAM.
The field mcs-Table refers to DCI format 0_0 or DCI format 0_1 and the field mcs-TableForDCI-Format0-2 refers to DCI format 0_2, respectively (see TS 38.214 [19], clause
6.1.4.1).
mcs-TableTransformPrecoder, mcs-TableTransformPrecoderFormat0-2
Indicates which MCS table the UE shall use for PUSCH with transform precoding (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.4.1) If the field is absent the UE applies the value 64QAM.
The field mcs-TableTransformPrecoder refers to DCI format 0_0 or DCI format 0_1 and the field mcs-TableTransformPrecoderForDCI-Format0-2 refers to DCI format 0_2,
respectively (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.4.1).
minimumSchedulingOffsetK2
List of minimum K2 values. Minimum K2 parameter denotes minimum applicable value(s) for the Time domain resource assignment table for PUSCH (see TS 38.214 [19],
clause 6.1.2.1).
numberOfBitsRV-ForDCI-Format0-2
Configures the number of bits for "Redundancy version" in the DCI format 0_2 (see TS 38.212 [17], clause 7.3.1 and TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.2.1).
priorityIndicatorForDCI-Format0-1, numberOfBitsRV-ForDCI-Format0-2
Configures the presence of "priority indicator" in DCI format 0_1/0_2. When the field is absent in the IE, then the UE shall apply 0 bit for "Priority indicator" in DCI format
0_1/0_2. The field priorityIndicatorForDCI-Format0-1 refers to DCI format 0_1 and the field priorityIndicatorForDCI-Format0-2 refers to DCI format 0_2, respectively (see TS
38.212 [17] clause 7.3.1 and TS 38.213 [13] clause 9).
Editor's note: Please note that for now we only have agreement to use this 1-bit field in DCI when only DCI format 0_1/1_1 is configured or only DCI format 0_2/1_2 is
configured in USS per BWP. Further update on the description here may be updated depending on further agreement on other cases.
pusch-AggregationFactor
Number of repetitions for data (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.2.1). If the field is absent the UE applies the value 1.
pusch-RepTypeIndicatorForDCI-Format0-1, pusch-RepTypeIndicatorForDCI-Format0-2
Indicates whether UE follows the behavior for "PUSCH repetition type A" or the behavior for "PUSCH repetition type B" for the PUSCH scheduled by DCI format 0_1/0_2 and
for Type 2 CG associated with the activating DCI format 0_1/0_2.The value pusch-RepTypeA enables the 'PUSCH repetition type A' and the value pusch-RepTypeB enables
the 'PUSCH repetition type B'. The field pusch-RepTypeIndicatorForDCI-Format0-1 refers to DCI format 0_1 and the field pusch-RepTypeIndicatorForDCI-Format0-2 refers to
DCI format 0_2, respectively (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.2.1).
pusch-TimeDomainAllocationList
List of time domain allocations for timing of UL assignment to UL data (see TS 38.214 [19], table 6.1.2.1.1-1). The field pusch-TimeDomainAllocationList refers to DCI formats
0_0 or DCI format 0_1 when the field pusch-TimeDomainAllocationListForDCI-Format0-1 is not configured (see TS 38.214 [19], table 6.1.2.1.1-1 and table 6.1.2.1.1-1A).
pusch-TimeDomainAllocationListForDCI-Format0-1
Configuration of the time domain resource allocation (TDRA) table for DCI format 0_1 (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.2.1, table 6.1.2.1.1-1A).
pusch-TimeDomainAllocationListForDCI-Format0-2
Configuration of the time domain resource allocation (TDRA) table for DCI format 0_2 (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.2.1, table 6.1.2.1.1-1B).
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rbg-Size
Selection between configuration 1 and configuration 2 for RBG size for PUSCH. The UE does not apply this field if resourceAllocation is set to resourceAllocationType1.
Otherwise, the UE applies the value config1 when the field is absent (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.2.2.1).
resourceAllocation, resourceAllocationForDCI-Format0-2
Configuration of resource allocation type 0 and resource allocation type 1 for non-fallback DCI (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.2). The field resourceAllocation refers to DCI
format 0_1 and the field resourceAllocationForDCI-Format0-2 refers to DCI format 0_2, respectively (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.2).
resourceAllocationType1GranularityForDCI-Format0-2
Configures the scheduling granularity applicable for both the starting point and length indication for resource allocation type 1 in DCI format 0_2. If this field is absent, the
granularity is 1 PRB (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.2.2.2).
tp-pi2BPSK
Enables pi/2-BPSK modulation with transform precoding if the field is present and disables it otherwise.
transformPrecoder
The UE specific selection of transformer precoder for PUSCH (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.3). When the field is absent the UE applies the value of the field msg3-
transformPrecoder.
txConfig
Whether UE uses codebook based or non-codebook based transmission (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.1). If the field is absent, the UE transmits PUSCH on one antenna
port, see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.1.
uci-OnPUSCH-ListForDCI-Format0-1, uci-OnPUSCH-ListForDCI-Format0-2
Configuration for up to 2 HARQ-ACK codebooks specific to DCI format 0_1/0_2. The field uci-OnPUSCH-ListForDCI-Format0-1 refers to DCI format 0_1 and the field uci-
OnPUSCH-ListForDCI-Format0-2 refers to DCI format 0_2, respectively (see TS 38.212 [17], clause 7.3.1 and TS 38.213 [13] clause 9.3).
Editor's note: FFS on the definition for uci-OnPUSCH-ListForDCI-Format0-2.
ul-dci-triggered-UL-ChannelAccess-CPext-CAPC
List of the combinations of CP extension and UL channel access mode (See TS 38.212 [17], Table 7.3.1-2-35).
ul-FullPowerTransmission
Configures the UE with UL full power transmission mode as specified in TS 38.213.
UCI-OnPUSCH field descriptions

betaOffsets
Selection between and configuration of dynamic and semi-static beta-offset for DCI formats other than DCI format 0_2. If the field is not configured, the UE applies the value
'semiStatic' (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.3).
scaling
Indicates a scaling factor to limit the number of resource elements assigned to UCI on PUSCH for DCI formats other than DCI format 0_2. Value f0p5 corresponds to 0.5, value
f0p65 corresponds to 0.65, and so on. The value configured herein is applicable for PUSCH with configured grant (see TS 38.212 [17], clause 6.3).
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UCI-OnPUSCH-ForDCI-Format0-2 field descriptions

betaOffsetsForDCI-Format0-2
Selection between and configuration of dynamic and semi-static beta-offset for DCI Format 0_2. If the field is not configured, the UE applies the value 'semiStatic' (see TS
38.213 [13], clause 9.3).
dynamicForDCI-Format0-2
Indicates the UE applies the value 'dynamic' for DCI Format 0_2. If 'OneBi'' is chosen, 2 offset indexes can be configured. Otherwise if 'TwoBits' is chosen, 4 offset indexes can
be configured (see TS 38.212 [17], clause 7.3.1 and TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.3).
semiStaticForDCI-Format0-2
Indicates the UE applies the value 'semiStatic' for DCI Format 0_2. (see TS 38.212 [17], clause 7.3.1 and see TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.3).
scalingForDCI-Format0-2
Indicates a scaling factor to limit the number of resource elements assigned to UCI on PUSCH for DCI Format 0_2. Value f0p5 corresponds to 0.5, value f0p65 corresponds to
0.65, and so on (see TS 38.212 [17], clause 6.3).
Editor's note: Whether the scaling is shared or separate for DCI format 0_1 and DCI format 0_2.
Editor's note: Whether and how to apply the scaling for PUSCH with configured grant.

codebookBased The field is mandatory present if txConfig is set to codebook and absent otherwise.
RepTypeB The field is optionally present, Need S, if pusch-RepTypeIndicatorForDCI-Format0-1 is set to pusch-RepTypeB. It is absent
otherwise.
– PUSCH-ConfigCommon
The IE PUSCH-ConfigCommon is used to configure the cell specific PUSCH parameters.
PUSCH-ConfigCommon information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PUSCH-CONFIGCOMMON-START
PUSCH-ConfigCommon ::= SEQUENCE {

groupHoppingEnabledTransformPrecoding ENUMERATED {enabled} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
pusch-TimeDomainAllocationList PUSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocationList OPTIONAL, -- Need R
msg3-DeltaPreamble INTEGER (-1..6) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
p0-NominalWithGrant INTEGER (-202..24) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...
}
-- TAG-PUSCH-CONFIGCOMMON-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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PUSCH-ConfigCommon field descriptions

groupHoppingEnabledTransformPrecoding
For DMRS transmission with transform precoder, the NW may configure group hopping by this cell-specific parameter, see TS 38.211 [16], clause 6.4.1.1.1.2.
msg3-DeltaPreamble
Power offset between msg3 and RACH preamble transmission. Actual value = field value * 2 [dB] (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.1)
p0-NominalWithGrant
P0 value for PUSCH with grant (except msg3). Value in dBm. Only even values (step size 2) allowed (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.1) This field is cell specific
pusch-TimeDomainAllocationList
List of time domain allocations for timing of UL assignment to UL data (see TS 38.214 [19], table 6.1.2.1.1-1).
– PUSCH-PowerControl
The IE PUSCH-PowerControl is used to configure UE specific power control parameter for PUSCH.
PUSCH-PowerControl information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PUSCH-POWERCONTROL-START
PUSCH-PowerControl ::= SEQUENCE {

tpc-Accumulation ENUMERATED { disabled } OPTIONAL, -- Need S
msg3-Alpha Alpha OPTIONAL, -- Need S
p0-NominalWithoutGrant INTEGER (-202..24) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
p0-AlphaSets SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofP0-PUSCH-AlphaSets)) OF P0-PUSCH-AlphaSet OPTIONAL, -- Need M
pathlossReferenceRSToAddModList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofPUSCH-PathlossReferenceRSs)) OF PUSCH-PathlossReferenceRS
OPTIONAL, -- Need N
pathlossReferenceRSToReleaseList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofPUSCH-PathlossReferenceRSs)) OF PUSCH-PathlossReferenceRS-Id
OPTIONAL, -- Need N
twoPUSCH-PC-AdjustmentStates ENUMERATED {twoStates} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
deltaMCS ENUMERATED {enabled} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
sri-PUSCH-MappingToAddModList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSRI-PUSCH-Mappings)) OF SRI-PUSCH-PowerControl
OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sri-PUSCH-MappingToReleaseList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSRI-PUSCH-Mappings)) OF SRI-PUSCH-PowerControlId
OPTIONAL -- Need N
}
P0-PUSCH-AlphaSet ::= SEQUENCE {

p0-PUSCH-AlphaSetId P0-PUSCH-AlphaSetId,
p0 INTEGER (-16..15) OPTIONAL, -- Need S
alpha Alpha OPTIONAL -- Need S
}
P0-PUSCH-AlphaSetId ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofP0-PUSCH-AlphaSets-1)
PUSCH-PathlossReferenceRS ::= SEQUENCE {

pusch-PathlossReferenceRS-Id PUSCH-PathlossReferenceRS-Id,
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}
PUSCH-PathlossReferenceRS-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

pusch-PathlossReferenceRS-Id-r16 PUSCH-PathlossReferenceRS-Id-r16,
csi-RS-Index-r16 NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceId
}
}
PUSCH-PathlossReferenceRS-Id ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofPUSCH-PathlossReferenceRSs-1)
PUSCH-PathlossReferenceRS-Id-r16 ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofPUSCH-PathlossReferenceRSs-1-r16)
SRI-PUSCH-PowerControl ::= SEQUENCE {

sri-PUSCH-PowerControlId SRI-PUSCH-PowerControlId,
sri-PUSCH-PathlossReferenceRS-Id PUSCH-PathlossReferenceRS-Id,
sri-P0-PUSCH-AlphaSetId P0-PUSCH-AlphaSetId,
sri-PUSCH-ClosedLoopIndex ENUMERATED { i0, i1 }
}
SRI-PUSCH-PowerControlId ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofSRI-PUSCH-Mappings-1)
PUSCH-PowerControl-v16xy ::= SEQUENCE {

pathlossReferenceRSToAddModList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofPUSCH-PathlossReferenceRSs-r16)) OF PUSCH-PathlossReferenceRS-r16
OPTIONAL, -- Need N
pathlossReferenceRSToReleaseList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofPUSCH-PathlossReferenceRSs-r16)) OF PUSCH-PathlossReferenceRS-Id-r16
OPTIONAL, -- Need N
p0-PUSCH-SetList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSRI-PUSCH-Mappings)) OF P0-PUSCH-Set-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
olpc-ParameterSet SEQUENCE {
olpc-ParameterSetForDCI-Format0-1-r16 INTEGER (1..2) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
olpc-ParameterSetForDCI-Format0-2-r16 INTEGER (1..2) OPTIONAL -- Need M
...
}
P0-PUSCH-Set-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

p0-PUSCH-SetId-r16 P0-PUSCH-SetId-r16,
p0-List-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofP0-PUSCH-Set-r16)) OF P0-PUSCH-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
...
}
P0-PUSCH-SetId-r16 ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofSRI-PUSCH-Mappings-1)

P0-PUSCH-r16 ::= INTEGER (-16..15)
-- TAG-PUSCH-POWERCONTROL-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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P0-PUSCH-AlphaSet field descriptions

alpha
alpha value for PUSCH with grant (except msg3) (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.1). When the field is absent the UE applies the value 1.
p0
P0 value for PUSCH with grant (except msg3) in steps of 1dB (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.1). When the field is absent the UE applies the value 0.
P0-PUSCH-Set field descriptions

p0-List
Configuration of {p0-PUSCH, p0-PUSCH} sets for PUSCH. If SRI is present in the DCI, then one p0-PUSCH can be configured in P0-PUSCH-Set. If SRI is not present in the
DCI, and both OLPCParameterSet-ForDCIFormat0_1 and OLPCParameterSet-ForDCIFormat0_2 are configured to be 1 bit, then one p0-PUSCH can be configured in P0-
PUSCH-Set. If SRI is not present in the DCI, and if any of OLPCParameterSet-ForDCIFormat0_1 and OLPCParameterSet-ForDCIFormat0_2 is configured to be 2 bits, then
two p0-PUSCH values can be configured in P0-PUSCH-Set (see TS 38.213 [13] clause 7 and TS 38.212 [17] clause 7.3.1).
p0-PUSCH-SetId
Configure the index of a p0-PUSCH-Set (see TS 38.213 [13] clause 7 and TS 38.212 [17] clause 7.3.1).
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PUSCH-PowerControl field descriptions

deltaMCS
Indicates whether to apply delta MCS. When the field is absent, the UE applies Ks = 0 in delta_TFC formula for PUSCH (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.1).
msg3-Alpha
Dedicated alpha value for msg3 PUSCH (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.1). When the field is absent the UE applies the value 1.
olpc-ParameterSetForDCI-Format0-1, olpc-ParameterSetForDCI-Format0-2
Configures the number of bits for Open-loop power control parameter set indication for DCI format 0_1/0_2 in case SRI is not configured in the DCI. 2 bits is applicable only if
SRI is not present in the DCI format 0_1. The field olpc-ParameterSetForDCI-Format0-1 refers to DCI format 0_1 and the field olpc-ParameterSetForDCI-Format0-2 refers to
DCI format 0_2, respectively (see TS 38.212 [17], clause 7.3.1 and TS 38.213 [13], clause 11).
p0-AlphaSets
configuration {p0-pusch, alpha} sets for PUSCH (except msg3), i.e., { {p0,alpha,index1}, {p0,alpha,index2},...} (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.1). When no set is configured, the
UE uses the P0-nominal for msg3 PUSCH, P0-UE is set to 0 and alpha is set according to msg3-Alpha configured for msg3 PUSCH.
p0-NominalWithoutGrant
P0 value for UL grant-free/SPS based PUSCH. Value in dBm. Only even values (step size 2) allowed (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.1).
p0-PUSCH-SetList
Configure one additional P0-PUSCH-Set per SRI. If present, the one bit or 2 bits in the DCI is used to dynamically indicate among the P0 value from the existing P0-PUSCH-
AlphaSet and the P0 value(s) from the P0-PUSCH-Set (See TS 38.212 [17], clause 7.3.1 and TS 38.213 [13], clause 17).
pathlossReferenceRSToAddModList
A set of Reference Signals (e.g. a CSI-RS config or a SS block) to be used for PUSCH path loss estimation. Up to maxNrofPUSCH-PathlossReferenceRSs may be configured
(see TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.1).
sri-PUSCH-MappingToAddModList
A list of SRI-PUSCH-PowerControl elements among which one is selected by the SRI field in DCI (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.1).
tpc-Accumulation
If enabled, UE applies TPC commands via accumulation. If not enabled, UE applies the TPC command without accumulation. If the field is absent, TPC accumulation is
enabled (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.1).
twoPUSCH-PC-AdjustmentStates
Number of PUSCH power control adjustment states maintained by the UE (i.e., fc(i)). If the field is present (n2) the UE maintains two power control states (i.e., fc(i,0) and
fc(i,1)). If the field is absent, it maintains one power control state (i.e., fc(i,0)) (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.1).
SRI-PUSCH-PowerControl field descriptions

sri-P0-PUSCH-AlphaSetId
The ID of a P0-PUSCH-AlphaSet as configured in p0-AlphaSets in PUSCH-PowerControl.
sri-PUSCH-ClosedLoopIndex
The index of the closed power control loop associated with this SRI-PUSCH-PowerControl.
sri-PUSCH-PathlossReferenceRS-Id
The ID of PUSCH-PathlossReferenceRS as configured in the pathlossReferenceRSToAddModList in PUSCH-PowerControl.
sri-PUSCH-PowerControlId
The ID of this SRI-PUSCH-PowerControl configuration. It is used as the codepoint (payload) in the SRI DCI field.
– PUSCH-ServingCellConfig
The IE PUSCH-ServingCellConfig is used to configure UE specific PUSCH parameters that are common across the UE's BWPs of one serving cell.
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PUSCH-ServingCellConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PUSCH-SERVINGCELLCONFIG-START
PUSCH-ServingCellConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

codeBlockGroupTransmission SetupRelease { PUSCH-CodeBlockGroupTransmission } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
rateMatching ENUMERATED {limitedBufferRM} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
xOverhead ENUMERATED {xoh6, xoh12, xoh18} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
...,
[[
maxMIMO-Layers INTEGER (1..4) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
processingType2Enabled BOOLEAN OPTIONAL -- Need M
]],
[[
maxMIMO-LayersForDCI-Format0-2-r16 INTEGER (1..4) OPTIONAL -- Need M
]]
}
PUSCH-CodeBlockGroupTransmission ::= SEQUENCE {

maxCodeBlockGroupsPerTransportBlock ENUMERATED {n2, n4, n6, n8},
...
}
-- TAG-PUSCH-SERVINGCELLCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
PUSCH-CodeBlockGroupTransmission field descriptions

maxCodeBlockGroupsPerTransportBlock
Maximum number of code-block-groups (CBGs) per TB (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.1).
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codeBlockGroupTransmission
Enables and configures code-block-group (CBG) based transmission (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.5).
maxMIMO-Layers
Indicates the maximum MIMO layer to be used for PUSCH in all BWPs of the normal UL of this serving cell (see TS 38.212 [17], clause 5.4.2.1). If present, the network sets
maxRank to the same value. For SUL, the maximum number of MIMO layers is always 1, and network does not configure this field. The field maxMIMO-Layers refers to DCI
format 0_1.
processingType2Enabled
Enables configuration of advanced processing time capability 2 for PUSCH (see 38.214 [19], clause 6.4).
rateMatching
Enables LBRM (Limited buffer rate-matching). When the field is absent the UE applies FBRM (Full buffer rate-matchingLBRM) (see TS 38.212 [17], clause 5.4.2).
xOverhead
If the field is absent, the UE applies the value 'xoh0' (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.3.2).
maxMIMO-LayersForDCI-Format0-2
Indicates the maximum MIMO layer to be used for PUSCH for DCI format 0_2 in all BWPs of the normal UL of this serving cell (see TS 38.212 [17], clause 5.4.2.1). If present,
the network sets maxRankForDCI-Format0-2 to the same value. For SUL, the maximum number of MIMO layers is always 1, and network does not configure this field.
– PUSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocationList
The IE PUSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocation is used to configure a time domain relation between PDCCH and PUSCH. PUSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocationList
contains one or more of such PUSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocations. The network indicates in the UL grant which of the configured time domain allocations the UE shall
apply for that UL grant. The UE determines the bit width of the DCI field based on the number of entries in the PUSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocationList. Value 0 in the DCI
field refers to the first element in this list, value 1 in the DCI field refers to the second element in this list, and so on.
PUSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocation information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PUSCH-TIMEDOMAINRESOURCEALLOCATIONLIST-START
PUSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocationList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxNrofUL-Allocations)) OF PUSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocation
PUSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocation ::= SEQUENCE {

k2 INTEGER(0..32) OPTIONAL, -- Need S
mappingType ENUMERATED {typeA, typeB},
startSymbolAndLength INTEGER (0..127)
}
-- TAG-PUSCH-TIMEDOMAINRESOURCEALLOCATIONLIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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PUSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocationList field descriptions

k2
Corresponds to L1 parameter 'K2' (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.2.1) When the field is absent the UE applies the value 1 when PUSCH SCS is 15/30 kHz; the value 2 when
PUSCH SCS is 60 kHz, and the value 3 when PUSCH SCS is 120KHz.
mappingType
Mapping type (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.2.1).
An index giving valid combinations of start symbol and length (jointly encoded) as start and length indicator (SLIV). The network configures the field so that the allocation does
not cross the slot boundary. (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.2.1).
– PUSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocationListNew
The IE PUSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocationListNew is used to configure a time domain relation between PDCCH and PUSCH for DCI format 01/0-2. PUSCH-
TimeDomainResourceAllocationListNew contains one or more of such PUSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocationNew. The network indicates in the UL grant which of the
configured time domain allocations the UE shall apply for that UL grant. The UE determines the bit width of the DCI field based on the number of entries in the PUSCH-
TimeDomainResourceAllocationListNew. Value 0 in the DCI field refers to the first element in this list, value 1 in the DCI field refers to the second element in this list, and so on.
PUSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocationNew information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PUSCH-TIMEDOMAINRESOURCEALLOCATIONLISTNEW-START
PUSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocationListNew-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxNrofUL-Allocations-r16)) OF PUSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocationNew-r16
PUSCH-TimeDomainResourceAllocationNew-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

k2-r16 INTEGER (0..32) OPTIONAL, -- Need S
mappingType-r16 ENUMERATED {typeA, typeB} OPTIONAL, -- Cond RepTypeA
startSymbolAndLength-r16 INTEGER (0..127) OPTIONAL, -- Cond RepTypeA
startSymbol-r16 INTEGER (0..13) OPTIONAL, -- Cond RepTypeB
length-r16 INTEGER (1..14) OPTIONAL, -- Cond RepTypeB
numberOfRepetitions-r16 ENUMERATED {n1, n2, n4, n7, n12, n16},
...
}
-- TAG-PUSCH-TIMEDOMAINRESOURCEALLOCATIONLISTNEW-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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k2
Corresponds to L1 parameter 'K2' (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.2.1) for DCI format 0_1/0_2. When the field is absent the UE applies the value 1 when PUSCH SCS is 15/30
kHz; the value 2 when PUSCH SCS is 60 kHz, and the value 3 when PUSCH SCS is 120KHz.
length
Indicates the length allocated for PUSCH for DCI format 0_1/0_2 (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.2.1).
Editor's note: FFS on 1 for length.
mappingType
Mapping type for DCI format 0_1/0_2 (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.2.1).
numberOfRepetitions
Configure the number of repetitions for DCI format 0_1/0_2 (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.2.1).
Editor's note: FFS on 3,6,8 for numberOfRepetitions.
startSymbol
Indicates the index of start symbol for PUSCH for DCI format 0_1/0_2 (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.2.1).
Editor's note: FFS on 13 for startSymbol.
An index giving valid combinations of start symbol and length (jointly encoded) as start and length indicator (SLIV) for DCI format 0_1/0_2. The network configures the field so
that the allocation does not cross the slot boundary (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.2.1).

RepTypeA The field is optionally present if the corresponding pusch-RepTypeIndicatorForDCI-Format0-1 or pusch-
RepTypeIndicatorForDCI-Format0-2 is set to pusch-RepTypeA, Need R. It is absent otherwise.
RepTypeB The field is optionally present if pusch-RepTypeIndicatorForDCI-Format0-1 or pusch-RepTypeIndicatorForDCI-Format0-2 is
set to pusch-RepTypeB, Need R. It is absent otherwise.
– PUSCH-TPC-CommandConfig
The IE PUSCH-TPC-CommandConfig is used to configure the UE for extracting TPC commands for PUSCH from a group-TPC messages on DCI.
PUSCH-TPC-CommandConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PUSCH-TPC-COMMANDCONFIG-START
PUSCH-TPC-CommandConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

tpc-Index INTEGER (1..15) OPTIONAL, -- Cond SUL
tpc-IndexSUL INTEGER (1..15) OPTIONAL, -- Cond SUL-Only
targetCell ServCellIndex OPTIONAL, -- Need S
...
}
-- TAG-PUSCH-TPC-COMMANDCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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PUSCH-TPC-CommandConfig field descriptions

targetCell
The serving cell to which the acquired power control commands are applicable. If the value is absent, the UE applies the TPC commands to the serving cell on which the
command has been received.
tpc-Index
An index determining the position of the first bit of TPC command inside the DCI format 2-2 payload.
tpc-IndexSUL
An index determining the position of the first bit of TPC command inside the DCI format 2-2 payload.

SUL-Only The field is optionally present, Need R, if this serving cell is configured with a supplementary uplink (SUL). It is absent
otherwise.
SUL The field is optionally present, Need R, if this serving cell is configured with a supplementary uplink (SUL). It is mandatory
present otherwise.
– Q-OffsetRange
The IE Q-OffsetRange is used to indicate a cell, beam or measurement object specific offset to be applied when evaluating candidates for cell re-selection or when evaluating
triggering conditions for measurement reporting. The value is in dB. Value dB-24 corresponds to -24 dB, dB-22 corresponds to -22 dB and so on.
Q-OffsetRange information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-Q-OFFSETRANGE-START
Q-OffsetRange ::= ENUMERATED {

dB-24, dB-22, dB-20, dB-18, dB-16, dB-14,
dB-12, dB-10, dB-8, dB-6, dB-5, dB-4, dB-3,
dB-2, dB-1, dB0, dB1, dB2, dB3, dB4, dB5,
dB6, dB8, dB10, dB12, dB14, dB16, dB18,
dB20, dB22, dB24}
-- TAG-Q-OFFSETRANGE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– Q-QualMin
The IE Q-QualMin is used to indicate for cell selection/ re-selection the required minimum received RSRQ level in the (NR) cell. Corresponds to parameter Qqualmin in TS 38.304
[20]. Actual value Qqualmin = field value [dB].
Q-QualMin information element

-- ASN1START
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Q-QualMin ::= INTEGER (-43..-12)
-- TAG-Q-QUALMIN-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– Q-RxLevMin
The IE Q-RxLevMin is used to indicate for cell selection/ re-selection the required minimum received RSRP level in the (NR) cell. Corresponds to parameter Qrxlevmin in TS
38.304 [20]. Actual value Qrxlevmin = field value * 2 [dBm].
Q-RxLevMin information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-Q-RXLEVMIN-START
Q-RxLevMin ::= INTEGER (-70..-22)
-- TAG-Q-RXLEVMIN-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– QuantityConfig
The IE QuantityConfig specifies the measurement quantities and layer 3 filtering coefficients for NR and inter-RAT measurements.
QuantityConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-QUANTITYCONFIG-START
QuantityConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

quantityConfigNR-List SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofQuantityConfig)) OF QuantityConfigNR OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...,
[[
quantityConfigEUTRA FilterConfig OPTIONAL -- Need M
]],
[[
quantityConfigUTRA-FDD-r16 QuantityConfigUTRA-FDD-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need M
quantityConfigCLI-r16 FilterConfigCLI-r16 OPTIONAL -- Need M
]]
}
QuantityConfigNR::= SEQUENCE {
quantityConfigCell QuantityConfigRS,
quantityConfigRS-Index QuantityConfigRS OPTIONAL -- Need M
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QuantityConfigRS ::= SEQUENCE {

ssb-FilterConfig FilterConfig,
csi-RS-FilterConfig FilterConfig
}
FilterConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

filterCoefficientRSRP FilterCoefficient DEFAULT fc4,
filterCoefficientRSRQ FilterCoefficient DEFAULT fc4,
filterCoefficientRS-SINR FilterCoefficient DEFAULT fc4
}
FilterConfigCLI-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

filterCoefficientSRS-RSRP-r16 FilterCoefficient DEFAULT fc4,
filterCoefficientCLI-RSSI-r16 FilterCoefficient DEFAULT fc4
}
QuantityConfigUTRA-FDD-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

filterCoefficientRSCP-r16 FilterCoefficient DEFAULT fc4,
filterCoefficientEcNO-r16 FilterCoefficient DEFAULT fc4
}
-- TAG-QUANTITYCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
QuantityConfigNR field descriptions

quantityConfigCell
Specifies L3 filter configurations for cell measurement results for the configurable RS Types (e.g. SS/PBCH block and CSI-RS) and the configurable measurement quantities
(e.g. RSRP, RSRQ and SINR).
quantityConfigRS-Index
Specifies L3 filter configurations for measurement results per RS index for the configurable RS Types (e.g. SS/PBCH block and CSI-RS) and the configurable measurement
quantities (e.g. RSRP, RSRQ and SINR).
QuantityConfigRS field descriptions

csi-RS-FilterConfig
CSI-RS based L3 filter configurations:
Specifies L3 filter configurations for CSI-RSRP, CSI-RSRQ and CSI-SINR measurement results from the L1 filter(s), as defined in TS 38.215 [9].
ssb-FilterConfig
SS Block based L3 filter configurations:
Specifies L3 filter configurations for SS-RSRP, SS-RSRQ and SS-SINR measurement results from the L1 filter(s), as defined in TS 38.215 [9].
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filterCoefficientRSCP
Specifies L3 filter coefficient for FDD UTRAN CPICH_RSCP measuement results from L1 filter.
filterCoefficientEcN0
Specifies L3 filter coefficient for FDD UTRAN CPICH_EcN0 measuement results from L1 filter.
– RACH-ConfigCommon
The IE RACH-ConfigCommon is used to specify the cell specific random-access parameters.
RACH-ConfigCommon information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RACH-CONFIGCOMMON-START
RACH-ConfigCommon ::= SEQUENCE {

rach-ConfigGeneric RACH-ConfigGeneric,
totalNumberOfRA-Preambles INTEGER (1..63) OPTIONAL, -- Need S
ssb-perRACH-OccasionAndCB-PreamblesPerSSB CHOICE {
oneEighth ENUMERATED {n4,n8,n12,n16,n20,n24,n28,n32,n36,n40,n44,n48,n52,n56,n60,n64},
oneFourth ENUMERATED {n4,n8,n12,n16,n20,n24,n28,n32,n36,n40,n44,n48,n52,n56,n60,n64},
oneHalf ENUMERATED {n4,n8,n12,n16,n20,n24,n28,n32,n36,n40,n44,n48,n52,n56,n60,n64},
one ENUMERATED {n4,n8,n12,n16,n20,n24,n28,n32,n36,n40,n44,n48,n52,n56,n60,n64},
two ENUMERATED {n4,n8,n12,n16,n20,n24,n28,n32},
four INTEGER (1..16),
eight INTEGER (1..8),
sixteen INTEGER (1..4)
groupBconfigured SEQUENCE {
ra-Msg3SizeGroupA ENUMERATED {b56, b144, b208, b256, b282, b480, b640,
b800, b1000, b72, spare6, spare5,spare4, spare3, spare2, spare1},
messagePowerOffsetGroupB ENUMERATED { minusinfinity, dB0, dB5, dB8, dB10, dB12, dB15, dB18},
numberOfRA-PreamblesGroupA INTEGER (1..64)
ra-ContentionResolutionTimer ENUMERATED { sf8, sf16, sf24, sf32, sf40, sf48, sf56, sf64},
rsrp-ThresholdSSB RSRP-Range OPTIONAL, -- Need R
rsrp-ThresholdSSB-SUL RSRP-Range OPTIONAL, -- Cond SUL
prach-RootSequenceIndex CHOICE {
l839 INTEGER (0..837),
l139 INTEGER (0..137)
},
msg1-SubcarrierSpacing SubcarrierSpacing OPTIONAL, -- Cond L139
restrictedSetConfig ENUMERATED {unrestrictedSet, restrictedSetTypeA, restrictedSetTypeB},
msg3-transformPrecoder ENUMERATED {enabled} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...,
[[
ra-PrioritizationForAccessIdentity SEQUENCE {
ra-Prioritization-r16 RA-Prioritization,
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prach-RootSequenceIndex-r16 CHOICE {
l571 INTEGER (0..569),
l1151 INTEGER (0..1149)
]]
}
-- TAG-RACH-CONFIGCOMMON-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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RACH-ConfigCommon field descriptions

messagePowerOffsetGroupB
Threshold for preamble selection. Value is in dB. Value minusinfinity corresponds to –infinity. Value dB0 corresponds to 0 dB, dB5 corresponds to 5 dB and so on. (see TS
38.321 [3], clause 5.1.2)
Subcarrier spacing of PRACH (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 5.3.2). Only the values 15 or 30 kHz (FR1), and 60 or 120 kHz (FR2) are applicable. If absent, the UE applies the
SCS as derived from the prach-ConfigurationIndex in RACH-ConfigGeneric (see tables Table 6.3.3.1-1 and Table 6.3.3.2-2, TS 38.211 [16]). The value also applies to
contention free random access (RACH-ConfigDedicated), to SI-request and to contention-based beam failure recovery (CB-BFR). But it does not apply for contention free
beam failure recovery (CF-BFR) (see BeamFailureRecoveryConfig).
msg3-transformPrecoder
Enables the transform precoder for Msg3 transmission according to clause 6.1.3 of TS 38.214 [19]. If the field is absent, the UE disables the transformer precoder (see TS
38.213 [13], clause 8.3).
numberOfRA-PreamblesGroupA
The number of CB preambles per SSB in group A. This determines implicitly the number of CB preambles per SSB available in group B. (see TS 38.321 [3], clause 5.1.1). The
setting should be consistent with the setting of ssb-perRACH-OccasionAndCB-PreamblesPerSSB.
prach-RootSequenceIndex
PRACH root sequence index (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 6.3.3.1). The value range depends on whether L=839 or L=139. The short/long preamble format indicated in this IE
should be consistent with the one indicated in prach-ConfigurationIndex in the RACH-ConfigDedicated (if configured). If prach-RootSequenceIndex-r16 is signalled, UE shall
ignore the prach-RootSequenceIndex (without suffix).
ra-ContentionResolutionTimer
The initial value for the contention resolution timer (see TS 38.321 [3], clause 5.1.5). Value sf8 corresponds to 8 subframes, value sf16 corresponds to 16 subframes, and so
on.
ra-Msg3SizeGroupA
Transport Blocks size threshold in bits below which the UE shall use a contention-based RA preamble of group A. (see TS 38.321 [3], clause 5.1.2).
ra-PrioritizationForAI
Indicates whether the the field ra-Prioritization-r16 applies for Access Identities. The first/leftmost bit corresponds to Access Identity 1, the next bit corresponds to Access
Identity 2. Value 1 indicates that the field ra-Prioritization-r16 applies otherwise the field does not apply (see TS 23.501 [32]).
ra-Prioritization
Parameters which apply for prioritized random access procedure for specific Access Identities (see TS 38.321 [3], clause 5.1.1).
rach-ConfigGeneric
RACH parameters for both regular random access and beam failure recovery.
restrictedSetConfig
Configuration of an unrestricted set or one of two types of restricted sets, see TS 38.211 [16], clause 6.3.3.1.
rsrp-ThresholdSSB
UE may select the SS block and corresponding PRACH resource for path-loss estimation and (re)transmission based on SS blocks that satisfy the threshold (see TS 38.213
[13]).
rsrp-ThresholdSSB-SUL
The UE selects SUL carrier to perform random access based on this threshold (see TS 38.321 [3], clause 5.1.1). The value applies to all the BWPs.
ssb-perRACH-OccasionAndCB-PreamblesPerSSB
The meaning of this field is twofold: the CHOICE conveys the information about the number of SSBs per RACH occasion. Value oneEight corresponds to one SSB associated
with 8 RACH occasions, value oneFourth corresponds to one SSB associated with 4 RACH occasions, and so on. The ENUMERATED part indicates the number of Contention
Based preambles per SSB. Value n4 corresponds to 4 Contention Based preambles per SSB, value n8 corresponds to 8 Contention Based preambles per SSB, and so on.
The total number of CB preambles in a RACH occasion is given by CB-preambles-per-SSB * max(1, SSB-per-rach-occasion). See TS 38.213 [13].
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totalNumberOfRA-Preambles
Total number of preambles used for contention based and contention free random access in the RACH resources defined in RACH-ConfigCommon, excluding preambles used
for other purposes (e.g. for SI request). If the field is absent, all 64 preambles are available for RA. The setting should be consistent with the setting of ssb-perRACH-
OccasionAndCB-PreamblesPerSSB, i.e. it should be a multiple of the number of SSBs per RACH occasion.

L139 The field is mandatory present if prach-RootSequenceIndex L=139, otherwise the field is absent, Need S.
SUL The field is mandatory present in initialUplinkBWP in supplementaryUplink; otherwise, the field is absent.
– RACH-ConfigCommonIAB
The IE RACH-ConfigCommonIAB is used to specify the cell specific random-access parameters for IAB-MT.
RACH-ConfigCommonIAB information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RACH-CONFIGCOMMONIAB-START
RACH-ConfigCommonIAB-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

rach-configIAB-r16 RACH-ConfigCommon OPTIONAL, -- Need S
prach-ConfigurationPeriodScaling-r16 ENUMERATED {scf1,scf2,scf4,scf16,scf32,scf64} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
prach-ConfigurationFrameOffset-r16 INTEGER (0..63) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
prach-ConfigurationSOffset-r16 INTEGER (0..39) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...
}
-- TAG-RACH-CONFIGCOMMONIAB-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
RACH-ConfigCommonIAB field descriptions

prach-ConfigurationPeriodScaling
Scaling factor to extend the periodicity of the baseline configuration indicated by prach-ConfigurationIndex. Value scf1 correponds to scaling factor of 1 and so on.
prach-ConfigurationFrameOffset
Scaling factor for ROs defined in the baseline configuration indicated by prach-ConfigurationIndex.
prach-ConfigurationSOffset
Subframe/Slot offset for ROs defined in the baseline configuration indicated by prach-ConfigurationIndex.
rach-ConfigIAB
Configuration of cell specific random access parameters which the IAB-MT uses for contention based and contention free random access as well as for contention based beam
failure recovery in this BWP. The NW configures SSB-based RA (and hence RACH-ConfigCommon) only for UL BWPs if the linked DL BWPs (same bwp-Id as UL-BWP) are
the initial DL BWPs or DL BWPs containing the SSB associated to the initial DL BWP. The network may configure rach-ConfigIAB, whenever it configures contention free
random access (for reconfiguration with sync or for beam failure recovery).
If the field is absent, the IAB-MT applies the configuration indicated in the IE rach-ConfigCommon included in BWP-UplinkCommon.
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– RACH-ConfigCommonTwoStepRA
The IE RACH-ConfigCommonTwoStepRA is used to specify cell specific 2-step random-access type parameters.
RACH-ConfigCommonTwoStepRA information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RACH-CONFIGCOMMONTWOSTEPRA-START
RACH-ConfigCommonTwoStepRA-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

rach-ConfigGenericTwoStepRA-r16 RACH-ConfigCommonTwoStepRA-r16,
msgA-TotalNumberOfRA-Preambles-r16 INTEGER (1..63) OPTIONAL, -- Need S
msgA-SSB-PerRACH-OccasionAndCB-PreamblesPerSSB-r16 CHOICE {
oneEighth ENUMERATED {n4,n8,n12,n16,n20,n24,n28,n32,n36,n40,n44,n48,n52,n56,n60,n64},
oneFourth ENUMERATED {n4,n8,n12,n16,n20,n24,n28,n32,n36,n40,n44,n48,n52,n56,n60,n64},
oneHalf ENUMERATED {n4,n8,n12,n16,n20,n24,n28,n32,n36,n40,n44,n48,n52,n56,n60,n64},
one ENUMERATED {n4,n8,n12,n16,n20,n24,n28,n32,n36,n40,n44,n48,n52,n56,n60,n64},
two ENUMERATED {n4,n8,n12,n16,n20,n24,n28,n32},
four INTEGER (1..16),
eight INTEGER (1..8),
sixteen INTEGER (1..4)
} OPTIONAL, -- Cond 2StepOnly
msgA-CB-PreamblesPerSSB-PerSharedRO-r16 INTEGER (1..60) OPTIONAL, -- Cond SharedRO
msgA-SSB-SharedRO-MaskIndex-r16 INTEGER (1..15) OPTIONAL, -- Need S
groupB-ConfiguredTwoStepRA-r16 GroupB-ConfiguredTwoStepRA-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need S
msgA-PRACH-RootSequenceIndex-r16 CHOICE {
l839 INTEGER (0..837),
l139 INTEGER (0..137)
} OPTIONAL, -- Cond 2StepOnly
msgA-RSRP-Threshold-r16 RSRP-Range OPTIONAL, -- Cond 2Step4Step
msgA-RSRP-ThresholdSUL-r16 RSRP-Range OPTIONAL, -- Cond 2StepSUL
msgA-RSRP-ThresholdSSB-r16 RSRP-Range OPTIONAL, -- Need S
msgA-RSRP-ThresholdSSB-SUL-r16 RSRP-Range OPTIONAL, -- Cond 2StepSUL
msgA-SubcarrierSpacing-r16 SubcarrierSpacing OPTIONAL, -- Cond 2StepOnlyL139
msgA-RestrictedSetConfig-r16 ENUMERATED {unrestrictedSet, restrictedSetTypeA,
restrictedSetTypeB} OPTIONAL, -- Cond 2StepOnly
ra-PrioritizationForAccessIdentityTwoStep-r16 SEQUENCE {
ra-Prioritization-r16 RA-Prioritization OPTIONAL, -- Need M
ra-PrioritizationForAI-r16 BIT STRING (SIZE (2)) OPTIONAL -- Need M
ra-ContentionResolutionTimer-r16 ENUMERATED {sf8, sf16, sf24, sf32, sf40, sf48, sf56, sf64} OPTIONAL, -- Cond 2StepOnly
...
}
GroupB-ConfiguredTwoStepRA-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

ra-MsgA-SizeGroupA ENUMERATED {b56, b144, b208, b256, b282, b480, b640, b800,
b1000, b72, spare6, spare5, spare4, spare3, spare2, spare1} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
messagePowerOffsetGroupB ENUMERATED {minusinfinity, dB0, dB5, dB8, dB10, dB12, dB15, dB18} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
numberofRA-PreamblesGroupA INTEGER (1..64)
}
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-- TAG-RACH-CONFIGCOMMONTWOSTEPRA-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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RACH-ConfigCommonTwoStepRA field descriptions

groupB-ConfiguredTwoStepRA
Preamble grouping for 2-step random access type. If the field is absent then there is only one preamble group configured and only one msgA PUSCH configuration.
msgA-CB-PreamblesPerSSB-PerSharedRO
Number of contention-based preambles used for 2-step RA type from the non-CBRA 4-step type preambles associated with each SSB for RO shared with 4-step type RA. The
number of preambles for 2-step RA type shall not exceed the number of preambles per SSB minus the number of contention-based preambles per SSB for 4-step type RA.
The possible value range for this parameter needs to be aligned with value range for the configured SSBs per RACH occasion in SSB-perRACH-OccasionAndCB-
PreamblesPerSSB in RACH-ConfigCommon. The field is only applicable for the case of shared ROs with 4-step type random access.
msgA-PRACH-RootSequenceIndex
PRACH root sequence index. If the field is not configured, the UE applies the value in field prach-RootSequenceIndex in RACH-ConfigCommon in the configured BWP.
msgA-RestrictedSetConfig
Configuration of an unrestricted set or one of two types of restricted sets for 2-step random access type preamble. If the field is not configured, the UE applies the value in field
restrictedSetConfig in RACH-ConfigCommon in the configured BWP.
msgA-RSRP-Threshold
The UE selects 2-step random access type to perform random access based on this threshold (see TS 38.321 [3], clause 5.1.1). This field is only present if both 2-step and 4-
step RA type are configured for the BWP.
msgA-RSRP-ThresholdSSB
UE may select the SS block and corresponding PRACH resource for path-loss estimation and (re)transmission based on SS blocks that satisfy the threshold (see TS 38.213
[13]).
msgA-RSRP-ThresholdSSB-SUL
The UE selects SUL carrier to perform random access based on this threshold (see TS 38.321 [3], clause 5.1.1). The value applies to all the BWPs where 2-step RA is
configured.
msgA-RSRP-ThresholdSUL
The UE selects 2-step random access type to perform random access if SUL carrier is selected based on this threshold (see TS 38.321 [3], clause 5.1.1). This field is only
present if both 2-step and 4-step RA type are configured for the BWP.
msgA-SSB-PerRACH-OccasionAndCB-PreamblesPerSSB
The meaning of this field is twofold: the CHOICE conveys the information about the number of SSBs per RACH occasion. Value oneEight corresponds to one SSB associated
with 8 RACH occasions, value oneFourth corresponds to one SSB associated with 4 RACH occasions, and so on. The ENUMERATED part indicates the number of Contention
Based preambles per SSB. Value n4 corresponds to 4 Contention Based preambles per SSB, value n8 corresponds to 8 Contention Based preambles per SSB, and so on.
The total number of CB preambles in a RACH occasion is given by CB-preambles-per-SSB * max(1, SSB-per-rach-occasion). If the field is not configured and both 2-step and
4-step are configured for the BWP, the UE applies the value in the field ssb-perRACH-OccasionAndCB-PreamblesPerSSB in RACH-ConfigCommon.
msgA-SSB-SharedRO-MaskIndex
Indicates the subset of 4-step type ROs shared with 2-step random access type for each SSB. This field is configured when there is more than one RO per SSB. If the field is
absent, and 4-step and 2-step has shared ROs, then all ROs are shared.
msgA-SubcarrierSpacing
Subcarrier spacing of PRACH (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 5.3.2). Only the values 15 or 30 kHz (FR1), and 60 or 120 kHz (FR2) are applicable. The field is only present in case
of 2-step only BWP, otherwise the UE applies the SCS as derived from the msgA-PRACH-ConfigurationIndex in RACH-ConfigGenericTwoStepRA in the configured BWP (see
tables Table 6.3.3.1-1 and Table 6.3.3.2-2, TS 38.211 [16]). The value also applies to contention free 2-step random access type (RACH-ConfigDedicated).
msgA-TotalNumberOfRA-Preambles
Indicates the total number of preambles used for contention-based and contention-free 2-step random access type when ROs for 2-step are not shared with 4-step. If the field
is absent, and 2-step and 4-step does not have shared ROs, all 64 preambles are available for 2-step random access type.
ra-PrioritizationForAI
Indicates whether the field ra-Prioritization-r16 applies for Access Identities. The first/leftmost bit corresponds to Access Identity 1, the next bit corresponds to Access Identity 2.
Value 1 indicates that the field ra-Prioritization-r16 applies, otherwise the field does not apply. If not configured, the UE shall use the values in the corresponding 4-step
configuration if configured.
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ra-ContentionResolutionTimer
The initial value for the contention resolution timer for fallback RAR in case no 4-step random access type is configured (see TS 38.321 [3], clause 5.1.5). Value sf8
corresponds to 8 subframes, value sf16 corresponds to 16 subframes, and so on.
ra-Prioritization
Parameters which apply for prioritized random access procedure for specific Access Identities. If not configured, the UE shall use the values in the corresponding 4-step
configuration if configured.
rach-ConfigGenericTwoStepRA
2-step random access type parameters for both regular random access and beam failure recovery.
GroupB-ConfiguredTwoStepRA field descriptions

messagePowerOffsetGroupB
Threshold for preamble selection. Value is in dB. Value minusinfinity corresponds to –infinity. Value dB0 corresponds to 0 dB, dB5 corresponds to 5 dB and so on. (see TS
38.321 [3], clause 5.1.1). Absent if only one preamble group is configured.
numberofRA-PreamblesGroupA
The number of CB preambles per SSB in group A for idle/inactive or connected mode. The setting of the number of preambles for each group should be consistent with ssb-
perRACH-OccasionAndCB-PreamblesPerSSB-TwoStepRA or msgA-CB-PreamblesPerSSB if configured.
ra-MsgA-SizeGroupA
Transport block size threshold in bits below which the UE shall use a contention-based RA preamble of group A. (see TS 38.321 [3], clause 5.1.1). Absent if only one preamble
group is configured.

2StepOnlyL139 The field is mandatory present if prach-RootSequenceIndex L=139 and no 4-step random access type is configured,
otherwise the field is absent, Need S.
2StepSUL The field is mandatory present in initialUplinkBWP in supplementaryUplink when both 2-step and 4-step RA type is
configured; otherwise, the field is absent.
2StepOnly The field is mandatory present if there are no 4-step random access configurations configured in the BWP, i.e only 2-step
random access type configured in the BWP, otherwise the field is Need S.
SharedRO The field is mandatory present if the 2-step random access type occasions are shared with 4-step random access type,
otherwise the field is not present.
2Step4Step The field is mandatory present if both 2-step random access type and 4-step random access type are configured in the
BWP, otherwise the field is not present.
– RACH-ConfigDedicated
The IE RACH-ConfigDedicated is used to specify the dedicated random access parameters.
RACH-ConfigDedicated information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RACH-CONFIGDEDICATED-START
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RACH-ConfigDedicated ::= SEQUENCE {
cfra CFRA OPTIONAL, -- Need S
ra-Prioritization RA-Prioritization OPTIONAL, -- Need N
...,
[[
rachConfigDedicatedIAB-r16 RACH-ConfigDedicated-IAB-v16xy OPTIONAL, -- Need S
ra-PrioritizationTwoStep-r16 RA-Prioritization OPTIONAL, -- Need N
cfra-TwoStep-r16 CFRA-TwoStep-r16 OPTIONAL -- Need N
]]
}
CFRA ::= SEQUENCE {

occasions SEQUENCE {
rach-ConfigGeneric RACH-ConfigGeneric,
ssb-perRACH-Occasion ENUMERATED {oneEighth, oneFourth, oneHalf, one, two, four, eight, sixteen}
OPTIONAL -- Cond SSB-CFRA
resources CHOICE {
ssb SEQUENCE {
ssb-ResourceList SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxRA-SSB-Resources)) OF CFRA-SSB-Resource,
ra-ssb-OccasionMaskIndex INTEGER (0..15)
},
csirs SEQUENCE {
csirs-ResourceList SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxRA-CSIRS-Resources)) OF CFRA-CSIRS-Resource,
rsrp-ThresholdCSI-RS RSRP-Range
}
},
...,
[[
totalNumberOfRA-Preambles INTEGER (1..63) OPTIONAL -- Cond Occasions
]]
}
CFRA-TwoStep-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

occasionsTwoStepRA-r16 SEQUENCE {
rach-ConfigGenericTwoStepRA-r16 RACH-ConfigGeneric,
ssb-PerRACH-OccasionTwoStepRA-r16 ENUMERATED {oneEighth, oneFourth, oneHalf, one,
two, four, eight, sixteen} OPTIONAL -- Cond SSB-CFRA
msgA-CFRA-PUSCH-r16 MsgA-PUSCH-Config-r16,
resourcesTwoStep-r16 CHOICE {
ssb SEQUENCE {
ssb-ResourceList SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxRA-SSB-Resources)) OF CFRA-SSB-Resource,
ra-ssb-OccasionMaskIndex INTEGER (0..15)
},
csirs SEQUENCE {
csirs-ResourceList SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxRA-CSIRS-Resources)) OF CFRA-CSIRS-Resource,
rsrp-ThresholdCSI-RS RSRP-Range
}
},
totalNumberOfTwoStepRA-Preambles-r16 INTEGER (1..62),
...
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CFRA-SSB-Resource ::= SEQUENCE {

ssb SSB-Index,
...
}
CFRA-CSIRS-Resource ::= SEQUENCE {

csi-RS CSI-RS-Index,
ra-OccasionList SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxRA-OccasionsPerCSIRS)) OF INTEGER (0..maxRA-Occasions-1),
...
}
RACH-ConfigDedicated-IAB-v16xy ::= SEQUENCE {

prach-ConfigurationPeriodScaling-r16 ENUMERATED {scf1,scf2,scf4,scf16,scf32,scf64},
prach-ConfigurationFrameOffset-r16 INTEGER (0..63),
prach-ConfigurationSOffset-r16 INTEGER (0..39)
}
-- TAG-RACH-CONFIGDEDICATED-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
Editor's note: Details on signalling the PRU for 2-step CFRA msg PUSCH is still TBD.
CFRA-CSIRS-Resource field descriptions

csi-RS
The ID of a CSI-RS resource defined in the measurement object associated with this serving cell.
ra-OccasionList
RA occasions that the UE shall use when performing CF-RA upon selecting the candidate beam identified by this CSI-RS. The network ensures that the RA occasion indexes
provided herein are also configured by prach-ConfigurationIndex and msg1-FDM. Each RACH occasion is sequentially numbered, first, in increasing order of frequency
resource indexes for frequency multiplexed PRACH occasions; second, in increasing order of time resource indexes for time multiplexed PRACH occasions within a PRACH
slot and Third, in increasing order of indexes for PRACH slots.
ra-PreambleIndex
The RA preamble index to use in the RA occasions associated with this CSI-RS.
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CFRA field descriptions

occasions
RA occasions for contention free random access. If the field is absent, the UE uses the RA occasions configured in RACH-ConfigCommon in the first active UL BWP.
ra-ssb-OccasionMaskIndex
Explicitly signalled PRACH Mask Index for RA Resource selection in TS 38.321 [3]. The mask is valid for all SSB resources signalled in ssb-ResourceList.
rach-ConfigGeneric
Configuration of contention free random access occasions for CFRA. The UE shall ignore preambleReceivedTargetPower, preambleTransMax, powerRampingStep, ra-
ResponseWindow signaled within this field and use the corresponding values provided in RACH-ConfigCommon.
ssb-perRACH-Occasion
Number of SSBs per RACH occasion.
totalNumberOfRA-Preambles
Total number of preambles used for contention free random access in the RACH resources defined in CFRA, excluding preambles used for other purposes (e.g. for SI
request). If the field is absent but the field occasions is present, the UE may assume all the 64 preambles are for RA. The setting should be consistent with the setting of ssb-
perRACH-Occasion, if present, i.e. it should be a multiple of the number of SSBs per RACH occasion.
CFRA-SSB-Resource field descriptions

ra-PreambleIndex
The preamble index that the UE shall use when performing CF-RA upon selecting the candidate beams identified by this SSB.
ssb
The ID of an SSB transmitted by this serving cell.
CFRA-TwoStep field descriptions

msgA-CFRA-PUSCH
PUSCH resource configuration(s) for msgA CFRA.
occasionsTwoStepRA
RA occasions for contention free random access. If the field is absent, the UE uses the RA occasions configured in RACH-ConfigCommonTwoStepRA in the first active UL
BWP.
ra-SSB-OccasionMaskIndex
Explicitly signalled PRACH Mask Index for RA Resource selection in TS 38.321 [3]. The mask is valid for all SSB resources signalled in ssb-ResourceList.
rach-ConfigGenericTwoStepRA
Configuration of contention free random access occasions for CFRA 2-step random access type. The UE shall ignore msgA-preambleReceivedTargetPower,
preambleTransMax, msgA-powerRampingStep, msgB-ResponseWindow, msgA-TransMax signaled within this field and use the corresponding values provided in RACH-
ConfigCommonTwoStepRA.
ssb-PerRACH-OccasionTwoStep
Number of SSBs per RACH occasion for 2-step random access type.
totalNumberOfTwoStepRA-Preambles
Total number of preambles used for contention free random access in the RACH resources defined in 2-step CFRA, excluding preambles used for other purposes (e.g. for SI
request). If the field is absent but the field occasions is present, the UE may assume all the 64 preambles are for 2-step RA. The setting should be consistent with the setting of
ssb-perRACH-OccasionTwoStep, if present, i.e. it should be a multiple of the number of SSBs per RACH occasion.
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RACH-ConfigDedicated field descriptions

cfra
Parameters for contention free random access to a given target cell. If this field and cfra-TwoStep are absent, the UE performs contention based random access.
cfra-TwoStep
Parameters for contention free 2-step random access type to a given target cell. Network ensures that cfra and cfra-TwoStep are not configured at the same time.
rachConfigDedicatedIAB
Prach configuration for the IAB-MT.
ra-prioritization
Parameters which apply for prioritized random access procedure to a given target cell (see TS 38.321 [3], clause 5.1.1).
ra-PrioritizationTwoStep
Parameters which apply for prioritized 2-step random access type procedure to a given target cell (see TS 38.321 [3], clause 5.1.1).

SSB-CFRA The field is mandatory present if the field resources in CFRA is set to ssb; otherwise it is absent.
Occasions The field is optionally present, Need S, if the field occasions is present, otherwise it is absent.
– RACH-ConfigGeneric
The IE RACH-ConfigGeneric is used to specify the random-access parameters both for regular random access as well as for beam failure recovery.
RACH-ConfigGeneric information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RACH-CONFIGGENERIC-START
RACH-ConfigGeneric ::= SEQUENCE {

prach-ConfigurationIndex INTEGER (0..255),
msg1-FDM ENUMERATED {one, two, four, eight},
msg1-FrequencyStart INTEGER (0..maxNrofPhysicalResourceBlocks-1),
zeroCorrelationZoneConfig INTEGER(0..15),
preambleReceivedTargetPower INTEGER (-202..-60),
preambleTransMax ENUMERATED {n3, n4, n5, n6, n7, n8, n10, n20, n50, n100, n200},
powerRampingStep ENUMERATED {dB0, dB2, dB4, dB6},
ra-ResponseWindow ENUMERATED {sl1, sl2, sl4, sl8, sl10, sl20, sl40, sl80},
...,
[[
ra-ResponseWindow-r16 ENUMERATED {sl1, sl2, sl4, sl8, sl10, sl20, sl40, sl60, sl80, sl160} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
prach-ConfigurationIndex-v16xy INTEGER (256..262) OPTIONAL -- Need R
]]
}
-- TAG-RACH-CONFIGGENERIC-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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RACH-ConfigGeneric field descriptions

msg1-FDM
The number of PRACH transmission occasions FDMed in one time instance. (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 6.3.3.2).
msg1-FrequencyStart
Offset of lowest PRACH transmission occasion in frequency domain with respective to PRB 0. The value is configured so that the corresponding RACH resource is entirely
within the bandwidth of the UL BWP. (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 6.3.3.2).
powerRampingStep
Power ramping steps for PRACH (see TS 38.321 [3],5.1.3).
prach-ConfigurationIndex
PRACH configuration index. For prach-ConfigurationIndex configured under beamFailureRecovery-Config, the prach-ConfigurationIndex can only correspond to the short
preamble format, (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 6.3.3.2). If the field prach-ConfigurationIndex-v16xy is present, the UE shall ignore the value provided in prach-
ConfigurationIndex (without suffix).
preambleReceivedTargetPower
The target power level at the network receiver side (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.4, TS 38.321 [3], clauses 5.1.2, 5.1.3). Only multiples of 2 dBm may be chosen (e.g. -202, -
200, -198, ...).
preambleTransMax
Max number of RA preamble transmission performed before declaring a failure (see TS 38.321 [3], clauses 5.1.4, 5.1.5).
ra-ResponseWindow
Msg2 (RAR) window length in number of slots. The network configures a value lower than or equal to 10 ms when Msg2 is transmitted with licensed spectrum channel access
and 40 ms when Msg2 is transmitted with shared spectrum channel access (see TS 38.321 [3], clause 5.1.4). UE ignores the field if included in SCellConfig. If ra-
ResponseWindow-r16 is signalled, UE shall ignore the ra-ResponseWindow (without suffix).
zeroCorrelationZoneConfig
N-CS configuration, see Table 6.3.3.1-5 in TS 38.211 [16].
– RACH-ConfigGenericTwoStepRA
The IE RACH-ConfigGenericTwoStepRA is used to specify the 2-step random access type parameters.
RACH-ConfigGenericTwoStepRA information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RACH-CONFIGGENERICTWOSTEPRA-START
RACH-ConfigGenericTwoStepRA-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

msgA-PRACH-ConfigurationIndex-r16 INTEGER (0..262) OPTIONAL, -- Cond 2StepOnly
msgA-RO-FDM-r16 ENUMERATED {one, two, four, eight} OPTIONAL, -- Cond 2StepOnly
msgA-RO-FrequencyStart-r16 INTEGER (0..maxNrofPhysicalResourceBlocks-1) OPTIONAL, -- Cond 2StepOnly
msgA-ZeroCorrelationZoneConfig-r16 INTEGER (0..15) OPTIONAL, -- Cond 2StepOnly
msgA-PreamblePowerRampingStep-r16 ENUMERATED {dB0, dB2, dB4, dB6} OPTIONAL, -- Cond 2StepOnly
msgA-PreambleReceivedTargetPower-r16 INTEGER (-202..-60) OPTIONAL, -- Cond 2StepOnly
msgB-ResponseWindow-r16 ENUMERATED {sl1, sl2, sl4, sl8, sl10, sl20, sl40, sl80, sl160, sl320},
preambleTransMax-r16 ENUMERATED {n3, n4, n5, n6, n7, n8, n10, n20, n50, n100, n200},
msgA-TransMax-r16 ENUMERATED {n1, n2, n4, n6, n8, n10, n20, n50, n100, n200} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...
}
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-- ASN1STOP
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RACH-ConfigGenericTwoStepRA field descriptions

msgA-PreamblePowerRampingStep
Power ramping steps for msgA PRACH. If the field is absent, UE shall use the value of powerRampingStep in RACH-ConfigGeneric in the configured BWP (see TS 38.321 [3],
5.1.3). This field may only be present if no 4-step type RA is configured in the BWP or in the case of separate ROs with 4-step type RA.
msgA-PreambleReceivedTargetPower
The target power level at the network receiver side (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.1.1 and TS 38.321 [3], clause 5.1.1). Only multiples of 2 dBm may be chosen (e.g -202, -200,
-198, …). If the field is absent, UE shall use the value of preambleReceivedTargetPower in RACH-ConfigGeneric in the configured BWP. This field may only be present if no 4-
step type RA is configured in the BWP or in the case of separate ROs with 4-step type RA.
msgA-PRACH-ConfigurationIndex
Cell-specific PRACH configuration index for 2-step RA type. If the field is absent the UE shall use the value of corresponding 4-step random access parameter in the
configured BWP. If the value is in the range of 256 to 262, the field prach-ConfigurationIndex-v16xy should be considered configured (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 6.3.3.2). This
field may only be present if no 4-step type RA is configured in the BWP or in the case of separate ROs with 4-step type RA.
msgA-RO-FDM
The number of msgA PRACH transmission occasions Frequency-Division Multiplexed in one time instance. If the field is absent, UE shall use value of msg1-FDM in RACH-
ConfigGeneric in the configured BWP (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 6.3.3.2). This field may only be present if no 4-step type RA is configured in the BWP or in the case of
separate ROs with 4-step type RA.
msgA-RO-FrequencyStart
Offset of lowest PRACH transmissions occasion in frequency domain with respect to PRB 0. If the field is absent, UE shall use value of msg1-FrequencyStart in RACH-
ConfigGeneric in the configured BWP (see TS 38.211 [16], clauses 5.3.2 and 6.3.3.2). This field may only be present if no 4-step type RA is configured in the BWP or in the
case of separate ROs with 4-step type RA.
msgA-TransMax
Max number of MsgA preamble transmissions performed before switching to 4-step random access (see TS 38.321 [3], clauses 5.1.1). This field may only be applicable in
case of 2-step and 4-step RA type are configured or switching to 4-step type RA is not supported.
msgA-ZeroCorrelationZoneConfig
N-CS configuration for msgA preamble, see Table 6.3.3.1-5 in TS 38.211 [16]. If the field is absent, UE shall use value zeroCorrelationZoneConfig in RACH-ConfigGeneric in
the configured BWP. This field may only be present if no 4-step type RA is configured in the BWP or in the case of separate ROs with 4-step type RA.
msgB-ResponseWindow
MsgB monitoring window length in number of slots. The network configures a value lower than or equal to 40ms (see TS 38.321 [3], clause 5.1.1).
preambleTransMax
Max number of RA preamble transmission performed before declaring a failure (see TS 38.321 [3], clauses 5.1.4, 5.1.5).

2StepOnly The field is mandatory present if there are no 4-step random access configurations configured in the BWP, i.e only 2-step
random access type configured in the BWP, otherwise the field is Need S
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– RA-Prioritization
The IE RA-Prioritization is used to configure prioritized random access.
RA-Prioritization information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RA-PRIORITIZATION-START
RA-Prioritization ::= SEQUENCE {

powerRampingStepHighPriority ENUMERATED {dB0, dB2, dB4, dB6},
scalingFactorBI ENUMERATED {zero, dot25, dot5, dot75} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...
}
-- TAG-RA-PRIORITIZATION-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
RA-Prioritization field descriptions

powerRampingStepHighPrioritiy
Power ramping step applied for prioritized random access procedure.
scalingFactorBI
Scaling factor for the backoff indicator (BI) for the prioritized random access procedure. (see TS 38.321 [3], clause 5.1.4). Value zero corresponds to 0, value dot25
corresponds to 0.25 and so on.
– RadioBearerConfig
The IE RadioBearerConfig is used to add, modify and release signalling and/or data radio bearers. Specifically, this IE carries the parameters for PDCP and, if applicable, SDAP
entities for the radio bearers.
RadioBearerConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RADIOBEARERCONFIG-START
RadioBearerConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

srb-ToAddModList SRB-ToAddModList OPTIONAL, -- Cond HO-Conn
srb3-ToRelease ENUMERATED{true} OPTIONAL, -- Need N
drb-ToAddModList DRB-ToAddModList OPTIONAL, -- Cond HO-toNR
drb-ToReleaseList DRB-ToReleaseList OPTIONAL, -- Need N
securityConfig SecurityConfig OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...
}
SRB-ToAddModList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..2)) OF SRB-ToAddMod

SRB-ToAddMod ::= SEQUENCE {
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srb-Identity SRB-Identity,
reestablishPDCP ENUMERATED{true} OPTIONAL, -- Need N
discardOnPDCP ENUMERATED{true} OPTIONAL, -- Need N
pdcp-Config PDCP-Config OPTIONAL, -- Cond PDCP
...
}
DRB-ToAddModList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxDRB)) OF DRB-ToAddMod
DRB-ToAddMod ::= SEQUENCE {

cnAssociation CHOICE {
eps-BearerIdentity INTEGER (0..15),
sdap-Config SDAP-Config
} OPTIONAL, -- Cond DRBSetup
reestablishPDCP ENUMERATED{true} OPTIONAL, -- Need N
recoverPDCP ENUMERATED{true} OPTIONAL, -- Need N
pdcp-Config PDCP-Config OPTIONAL, -- Cond PDCP
...,
[[
dapsConfig-r16 ENUMERATED{true} OPTIONAL --Need N
]]
}
DRB-ToReleaseList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxDRB)) OF DRB-Identity
SecurityConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

securityAlgorithmConfig SecurityAlgorithmConfig OPTIONAL, -- Cond RBTermChange1
keyToUse ENUMERATED{master, secondary} OPTIONAL, -- Cond RBTermChange
...
}
-- TAG-RADIOBEARERCONFIG-STOP
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DRB-ToAddMod field descriptions

cnAssociation
Indicates if the bearer is associated with the eps-bearerIdentity (when connected to EPC) or sdap-Config (when connected to 5GC).
dapsConfig
Indicates that the bearer is configured as DAPS bearer.This field is optional present, need N, in case masterCellGroup includes ReconfigurationWithSync and MR DC is not
configured. Otherwise the field is absent.
drb-Identity
In case of DC, the DRB identity is unique within the scope of the UE, i.e. an MCG DRB cannot use the same value as a split DRB. For a split DRB the same identity is used for
the MCG and SCG parts of the configuration.
eps-BearerIdentity
The EPS bearer ID determines the EPS bearer.
reestablishPDCP
Indicates that PDCP should be re-established. Network sets this to true whenever the security key used for this radio bearer changes. Key change could for example be due to
termination point change for the bearer, reconfiguration with sync, resuming an RRC connection, or the first reconfiguration after reestablishment. It is also applicable for LTE
procedures when NR PDCP is configured. Network doesn't include this field if dapsConfig is configured for this bearer.
recoverPDCP
Indicates that PDCP should perform recovery according to TS 38.323 [5]. Network doesn't include this field if dapsConfig is configured for this bearer.
sdap-Config
The SDAP configuration determines how to map QoS flows to DRBs when NR or E-UTRA connects to the 5GC and presence/absence of UL/DL SDAP headers.
RadioBearerConfig field descriptions

securityConfig
Indicates the security algorithm and key to use for the signalling and data radio bearers configured with the list in this IE RadioBearerConfig. When the field is not included after
AS security has been activated, the UE shall continue to use the currently configured keyToUse and security algorithm for the radio bearers reconfigured with the lists in this IE
RadioBearerConfig. The field is not included when configuring SRB1 before AS security is activated.
srb3-ToRelease
Release SRB3. SRB3 release can only be done over SRB1 and only at SCG release and reconfiguration with sync.
SecurityConfig field descriptions

keyToUse
Indicates if the bearers configured with the list in this IE RadioBearerConfig are using the master key or the secondary key for deriving ciphering and/or integrity protection
keys. For MR-DC, network should not configure SRB1 and SRB2 with secondary key and SRB3 with the master key. When the field is not included, the UE shall continue to
use the currently configured keyToUse for the radio bearers reconfigured with the lists in this IE RadioBearerConfig.
securityAlgorithmConfig
Indicates the security algorithm for the signalling and data radio bearers configured with the list in this IE RadioBearerConfig. When the field is not included, the UE shall
continue to use the currently configured security algorithm for the radio bearers reconfigured with the lists in this IE RadioBearerConfig.
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SRB-ToAddMod field descriptions

discardOnPDCP
Indicates that PDCP should discard stored SDU and PDU according to TS 38.323 [5].
reestablishPDCP
Indicates that PDCP should be re-established. Network sets this to true whenever the security key used for this radio bearer changes. Key change could for example be due to
reconfiguration with sync, for SRB2 when resuming an RRC connection, or at the first reconfiguration after RRC connection reestablishment in NR. For LTE SRBs using NR
PDCP, it could be for handover, RRC connection reestablishment or resume. Network doesn't include this field if dapsConfig is configured for any DRB.
srb-Identity
Value 1 is applicable for SRB1 only. Value 2 is applicable for SRB2 only. Value 3 is applicable for SRB3 only.

RBTermChange The field is mandatory present in case of set up of signalling and data radio bearer and change of termination point for the
radio bearer between MN and SN. It is optionally present otherwise, Need S.
RBTermChange1 The field is mandatory present in case of:
- set up of signalling and data radio bearer,
- change of termination point for the radio bearer between MN and SN,
- handover from E-UTRA/EPC or E-UTRA/5GC to NR,
- handover from NR or E-UTRA/EPC to E-UTRA/5GC if the UE supports NGEN-DC.
It is optionally present otherwise, Need S.
PDCP The field is mandatory present if the corresponding DRB is being setup or corresponding DRB is reconfigured with NR
PDCP or corresponding SRB associated with two RLC entities is being setup or if the number of RLC bearers associated
with the DRB or SRB is changed. The field is optionally present, Need S, if the corresponding SRB associated with one RLC
entity is being setup or corresponding SRB is reconfigured with NR PDCP; otherwise the field is optionally present, need M.
DRBSetup The field is mandatory present if the corresponding DRB is being setup; otherwise the field is optionally present, need M.
HO-Conn The field is mandatory present
- in case of inter-system handover from E-UTRA/EPC to E-UTRA/5GC or NR,
- or when the fullConfig is included in the RRCReconfiguration message and NE-DC/NR-DC is not configured,
- or in case of RRCSetup.
Otherwise the field is optionally present, need N.
Upon RRCSetup, only SRB1 can be present.
HO-toNR The field is mandatory present
- in case of inter-system handover from E-UTRA/EPC to E-UTRA/5GC or NR,
- or when the fullConfig is included in the RRCReconfiguration message and NE-DC/NR-DC is not configured.
In case of RRCSetup, the field is absent; otherwise the field is optionally present, need N.
– RadioLinkMonitoringConfig
The IE RadioLinkMonitoringConfig is used to configure radio link monitoring for detection of beam- and/or cell radio link failure. See also TS 38.321 [3], clause 5.1.1.
RadioLinkMonitoringConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RADIOLINKMONITORINGCONFIG-START
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RadioLinkMonitoringConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

failureDetectionResourcesToAddModList SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxNrofFailureDetectionResources)) OF RadioLinkMonitoringRS
OPTIONAL, -- Need N
failureDetectionResourcesToReleaseList SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxNrofFailureDetectionResources)) OF RadioLinkMonitoringRS-Id
OPTIONAL, -- Need N
beamFailureInstanceMaxCount ENUMERATED {n1, n2, n3, n4, n5, n6, n8, n10} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
beamFailureDetectionTimer ENUMERATED {pbfd1, pbfd2, pbfd3, pbfd4, pbfd5, pbfd6, pbfd8, pbfd10} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...
}
RadioLinkMonitoringRS ::= SEQUENCE {

radioLinkMonitoringRS-Id RadioLinkMonitoringRS-Id,
purpose ENUMERATED {beamFailure, rlf, both},
detectionResource CHOICE {
},
...
}
-- TAG-RADIOLINKMONITORINGCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
RadioLinkMonitoringConfig field descriptions

beamFailureDetectionTimer
Timer for beam failure detection (see TS 38.321 [3], clause 5.17). See also the BeamFailureRecoveryConfig IE. Value in number of "Qout,LR reporting periods of Beam Failure
Detection" Reference Signal (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 6). Value pbfd1 corresponds to 1 Qout,LR reporting period of Beam Failure Detection Reference Signal, value pbfd2
corresponds to 2 Qout,LR reporting periods of Beam Failure Detection Reference Signal and so on.
beamFailureInstanceMaxCount
This field determines after how many beam failure events the UE triggers beam failure recovery (see TS 38.321 [3], clause 5.17). Value n1 corresponds to 1 beam failure
instance, value n2 corresponds to 2 beam failure instances and so on.
failureDetectionResourcesToAddModList
A list of reference signals for detecting beam failure and/or cell level radio link failure (RLF). The limits of the reference signals that the network can configure are specified in
TS 38.213 [13], table 5-1. The network configures at most two detectionResources per BWP for the purpose beamFailure or both. If no RSs are provided for the purpose of
beam failure detection, the UE performs beam monitoring based on the activated TCI-State for PDCCH as described in TS 38.213 [13], clause 6. If no RSs are provided in this
list for the purpose of RLF detection, the UE performs Cell-RLM based on the activated TCI-State of PDCCH as described in TS 38.213 [13], clause 5. The network ensures
that the UE has a suitable set of reference signals for performing cell-RLM.
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RadioLinkMonitoringRS field descriptions

detectionResource
A reference signal that the UE shall use for radio link monitoring or beam failure detection (depending on the indicated purpose). Only periodic 1-port CSI-RS for BM can be
configured on SCell for beam failure detection purpose.
purpose
Determines whether the UE shall monitor the associated reference signal for the purpose of cell- and/or beam failure detection. For SCell beam failure detection, network only
configures the value to beamFailure.
– RadioLinkMonitoringRS-Id
The IE RadioLinkMonitoringRS-Id is used to identify one RadioLinkMonitoringRS.
RadioLinkMonitoringRS-Id information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RADIOLINKMONITORINGRS-ID-START
RadioLinkMonitoringRS-Id ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofFailureDetectionResources-1)
-- TAG-RADIOLINKMONITORINGRS-ID-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– RAN-AreaCode
The IE RAN-AreaCode is used to identify a RAN area within the scope of a tracking area.
RAN-AreaCode information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RAN-AREACODE-START
RAN-AreaCode ::= INTEGER (0..255)
-- TAG-RAN-AREACODE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– RateMatchPattern
The IE RateMatchPattern is used to configure one rate matching pattern for PDSCH, see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.4.1.
RateMatchPattern information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RATEMATCHPATTERN-START
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RateMatchPattern ::= SEQUENCE {

rateMatchPatternId RateMatchPatternId,
patternType CHOICE {
bitmaps SEQUENCE {
resourceBlocks BIT STRING (SIZE (275)),
symbolsInResourceBlock CHOICE {
oneSlot BIT STRING (SIZE (14)),
twoSlots BIT STRING (SIZE (28))
},
periodicityAndPattern CHOICE {
n40 BIT STRING (SIZE (40))
...
},
controlResourceSet ControlResourceSetId
},
subcarrierSpacing SubcarrierSpacing OPTIONAL, -- Cond CellLevel
dummy ENUMERATED { dynamic, semiStatic },
...,
[[
controlResourceSet-r16 ControlResourceSetId-r16 OPTIONAL -- Need R
]]
-- TAG-RATEMATCHPATTERN-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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RateMatchPattern field descriptions

bitmaps
Indicates rate matching pattern by a pair of bitmaps resourceBlocks and symbolsInResourceBlock to define the rate match pattern within one or two slots, and a third bitmap
periodicityAndPattern to define the repetition pattern with which the pattern defined by the above bitmap pair occurs.
controlResourceSet
This ControlResourceSet is used as a PDSCH rate matching pattern, i.e., PDSCH reception rate matches around it. In frequency domain, the resource is determined by the
frequency domain resource of the CORESET with the corresponding CORESET ID. Time domain resource is determined by the parameters of the associated search space of
the CORESET.
If the field controlResourceSetId-r16 is present, UE shall ignore the controlResourceSetId (without suffix).
periodicityAndPattern
A time domain repetition pattern at which the pattern defined by symbolsInResourceBlock and resourceBlocks recurs. This slot pattern repeats itself continuously. Absence of
this field indicates the value n1, i.e., the symbolsInResourceBlock recurs every 14 symbols (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.4.1).
resourceBlocks
A resource block level bitmap in the frequency domain. A bit in the bitmap set to 1 indicates that the UE shall apply rate matching in the corresponding resource block in
accordance with the symbolsInResourceBlock bitmap. If used as cell-level rate matching pattern, the bitmap identifies "common resource blocks (CRB)". If used as BWP-level
rate matching pattern, the bitmap identifies "physical resource blocks" inside the BWP. The first/ leftmost bit corresponds to resource block 0, and so on (see TS 38.214 [19],
clause 5.1.4.1).
subcarrierSpacing
The SubcarrierSpacing for this resource pattern. If the field is absent, the UE applies the SCS of the associated BWP. The value kHz15 corresponds to µ=0, the value kHz30
corresponds to µ=1, and so on. Only the values 15 kHz, 30 kHz or 60 kHz (FR1), and 60 kHz or 120 kHz (FR2) are applicable (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.4.1).
symbolsInResourceBlock
A symbol level bitmap in time domain. It indicates with a bit set to true that the UE shall rate match around the corresponding symbol. This pattern recurs (in time domain) with
the configured periodicityAndPattern (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.4.1).
For oneSlot, if ECP is configured, the first 12 bits represent the symbols within the slot and the last two bits within the bitstring are ignored by the UE; Otherwise, the 14 bits
represent the symbols within the slot.
For twoSlots, if ECP is configured, the first 12 bits represent the symbols within the first slot and the next 12 bits represent the symbols in the second slot and the last four bits
within the bit string are ignored by the UE; Otherwise, the first 14 bits represent the symbols within the first slot and the next 14 bits represent the symbols in the second slot.
For the bits representing symbols in a slot, the most significant bit of the bit string represents the first symbol in the slot and the second most significant bit represents the
second symbol in the slot and so on.

CellLevel The field is mandatory present if the RateMatchPattern is defined on cell level. The field is absent when the
RateMatchPattern is defined on BWP level. If the RateMatchPattern is defined on BWP level, the UE applies the SCS of the
BWP.
– RateMatchPatternId
The IE RateMatchPatternId identifies one RateMatchMattern (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.4.2).
RateMatchPatternId information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RATEMATCHPATTERNID-START
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-- TAG-RATEMATCHPATTERNID-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– RateMatchPatternLTE-CRS
The IE RateMatchPatternLTE-CRS is used to configure a pattern to rate match around LTE CRS. See TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.4.2.
RateMatchPatternLTE-CRS information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RATEMATCHPATTERNLTE-CRS-START
RateMatchPatternLTE-CRS ::= SEQUENCE {

carrierFreqDL INTEGER (0..16383),
carrierBandwidthDL ENUMERATED {n6, n15, n25, n50, n75, n100, spare2, spare1},
mbsfn-SubframeConfigList EUTRA-MBSFN-SubframeConfigList OPTIONAL, -- Need M
nrofCRS-Ports ENUMERATED {n1, n2, n4},
v-Shift ENUMERATED {n0, n1, n2, n3, n4, n5}
}
LTE-CRS-PatternList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxLTE-CRS-Patterns-r16)) OF RateMatchPatternLTE-CRS
-- TAG-RATEMATCHPATTERNLTE-CRS-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
RateMatchPatternLTE-CRS field descriptions

carrierBandwidthDL
BW of the LTE carrier in number of PRBs (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.4.2).
carrierFreqDL
Center of the LTE carrier (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.4.2).
mbsfn-SubframeConfigList
LTE MBSFN subframe configuration (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.4.2).
nrofCRS-Ports
Number of LTE CRS antenna port to rate-match around (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.4.2).
v-Shift
Shifting value v-shift in LTE to rate match around LTE CRS (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.4.2).
– ReferenceTimeInfo
The IE ReferenceTimeInfo contains timing information for 5G internal system clock used for, e.g., time stamping, see TS 23.501 [32], clause 5.27.1.2.
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ReferenceTimeInfo information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-REFERENCETIMEINFO-START
ReferenceTimeInfo-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

time-r16 ReferenceTime-r16,
uncertainty-r16 INTEGER (0..32767) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
timeInfoType-r16 ENUMERATED {localClock} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
referenceSFN-r16 INTEGER (0..1023) OPTIONAL -- Cond RefTime
}
ReferenceTime-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

refDays-r16 INTEGER (0..72999),
refSeconds-r16 INTEGER (0..86399),
refMilliSeconds-r16 INTEGER (0..999),
refTenNanoSeconds-r16 INTEGER (0..99999)
}
-- TAG-REFERENCETIMEINFO-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
ReferenceTimeInfo field descriptions

referenceSFN
This field indicates the reference SFN corresponding to the reference time information. If referenceTimeInfo field is received in DLInformationTransfer message, this field
indicates the SFN of PCell.
time
This field indicates time reference with 10ns granularity. The indicated time is referenced at the network, i.e., without compensating for RF propagation delay. The indicated
time in 10ns unit from the origin is refDays*86400*1000*100000 + refSeconds*1000*100000 + refMilliSeconds*100000 + refTenNanoSeconds. The refDays field specifies the
sequential number of days (with day count starting at 0) from the origin of the time field.
If the referenceTimeInfo field is received in DLInformationTransfer message, the time field indicates the time at the ending boundary of the system frame indicated by
referenceSFN. The UE considers this frame (indicated by referenceSFN) to be the frame which is nearest to the frame where the message is received (which can be either in
the past or in the future).
If the referenceTimeInfo field is received in SIB9, the time field indicates the time at the SFN boundary at or immediately after the ending boundary of the SI-window in which
SIB9 is transmitted.
If referenceTimeInfo field is received in SIB9, this field is excluded when determining changes in system information, i.e. changes of time should neither result in system
information change notifications nor in a modification of valueTag in SIB1.
timeInfoType
If timeInfoType is not included, the time indicates the GPS time and the origin of the time field is 00:00:00 on Gregorian calendar date 6 January, 1980 (start of GPS time). If
timeInfoType is set to localClock, the origin of the time is unspecified.
uncertainty
This field indicates the uncertainty of the reference time information provided by the time field. The uncertainty is 25ns multiplied by this field. If this field is absent, the
uncertainty is unspecified.
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RefTime The field is mandatory present if referenceTimeInfo is included in DLInformationTransfer message; otherwise the field is
absent.
– RejectWaitTime
The IE RejectWaitTime is used to provide the value in seconds for timer T302.
RejectWaitTime information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-REJECTWAITTIME-START
RejectWaitTime ::= INTEGER (1..16)
-- TAG-REJECTWAITTIME-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– RepetitionSchemeConfig
The IE RepetitionSchemeConfig is used to configure the UE with repetition schemes as specified in TS 38.214 [19].
RepetitionSchemeConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-REPETITIONSCHEMECONFIG-START
RepetitionSchemeConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

fdm-TDM SetupRelease { FDM-TDM } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
slotBased SetupRelease { SlotBased } OPTIONAL -- Need M
}
FDM-TDM ::= SEQUENCE {

repetitionScheme-r16 ENUMERATED {fdmSchemeA, fdmSchemeB,tdmSchemeA },
startingSymbolOffsetK-r16 INTEGER (0..7) OPTIONAL -- Need R
}
SlotBased ::= SEQUENCE {

tciMapping-r16 ENUMERATED {cyclicMapping, sequenticalMapping},
sequenceOffsetforRV-r16 INTEGER (1..3)
}
-- TAG-REPETITIONSCHEMECONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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RepetitionSchemeConfig field descriptions

fdm-TDM
Configures UE with a repetition scheme scheme among fdmSchemeA, fdmSchemeB and tdmSchemeA as specified in clause 5.1 of TS 38.214 [19]
sequenceOffsetforRV
For slot-based repetition scheme, selected RV sequence is applied to transmission occasions associated to the first TRP (i.e. the first TCI state). The RV sequence associated
to the second TRP (i.e. the second TCI state) is determined by a RV offset from that selected RV sequence.
slotBased
Configures UE with slot based repetition scheme. When slot based repetition scheme is configured the parameter repetitionNumber is present in IE PDSCH-
TimeDomainResourceAllocationList
startingSymbolOffsetK
The starting symbol of the second transmission occasion has K symbol offset relative to the last symbol of the first transmission occasion. When UE is configured with
tdmSchemeA, the parameter startingSymbolOffsetK is present, otherwise absent.
tciMapping
Enables TCI state mapping method to PDSCH transmission occasions.
– ReportConfigEUTRA-SL
The IE ReportConfigEUTRA-SL specifies criteria for triggering of a CBR measurement reporting event for V2X sidelink communication. Measurement reporting events are
based on CBR measurement results on the corresponding transmission resource pools for V2X sidelink communication. These events are labelled VN with N equal to 1 and 2.
Event V1: CBR of V2X sidelink communication becomes better than absolute threshold (as specified in TS 36.331 [10]);
Event V2: CBR of V2X sidelink communication becomes worse than absolute threshold (as specified in TS 36.331 [10]);
ReportConfigEUTRA-SL information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-REPORTCONFIGEUTRA-SL-START
ReportConfigEUTRA-SL-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

reportType-r16 CHOICE {
periodical-r16 PeriodicalReportConfigEUTRA-SL-r16,
eventTriggered-r16 EventTriggerConfigEUTRA-SL-r16
}
}
EventTriggerConfigEUTRA-SL-r16::= SEQUENCE {
eventId CHOICE {
eventV1-r16 SEQUENCE {
v1-Threshold-r16 OCTET STRING,
hysteresis-r16 Hysteresis,
timeToTrigger-r16 TimeToTrigger
},
eventV2-r16 SEQUENCE {
v2-Threshold-r16 OCTET STRING,
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...
},
reportInterval-r16 ReportInterval,
reportAmount-r16 ENUMERATED {r1, r2, r4, r8, r16, r32, r64, infinity},
...
}
PeriodicalReportConfigEUTRA-SL-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

...
}
-- TAG-REPORTCONFIGEUTRA-SL-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
ReportConfigEUTRA-SL field descriptions

reportType
Type of the configured CBR measurement report for NR sidelink communication.
EventTriggerConfig field descriptions

vN-Threshold
Threshold used for events v1 and v2 specified in subclauses 5.5.4.13 and 5.5.4.14, respectively. They are contriners with contents being SL-CBR IE as specified in TS 36.331
[10].
eventId
Choice of NR event triggered reporting criteria.
reportAmount
Number of measurement reports applicable for eventTriggered as well as for periodical report types.
timeToTrigger
Time during which specific criteria for the event needs to be met in order to trigger a measurement report.
PeriodicalReportConfigEUTRA-SL field descriptions

reportAmount
– ReportConfigId
The IE ReportConfigId is used to identify a measurement reporting configuration.
ReportConfigId information element

-- ASN1START
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ReportConfigId ::= INTEGER (1..maxReportConfigId)
-- TAG-REPORTCONFIGID-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– ReportConfigInterRAT
The IE ReportConfigInterRAT specifies criteria for triggering of an inter-RAT measurement reporting event. The inter-RAT measurement reporting events for E-UTRA and
UTRA-FDD are labelled BN with N equal to 1, 2 and so on.
Event B1: Neighbour becomes better than absolute threshold;
Event B2: PCell becomes worse than absolute threshold1 AND Neighbour becomes better than another absolute threshold2;
ReportConfigInterRAT information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-REPORTCONFIGINTERRAT-START
ReportConfigInterRAT ::= SEQUENCE {

reportType CHOICE {
periodical PeriodicalReportConfigInterRAT,
eventTriggered EventTriggerConfigInterRAT,
reportCGI ReportCGI-EUTRA,
...,
reportSFTD ReportSFTD-EUTRA
}
}
ReportCGI-EUTRA ::= SEQUENCE {

cellForWhichToReportCGI EUTRA-PhysCellId,
...,
[[
useAutonomousGaps-r16 ENUMERATED {setup} OPTIONAL -- Need R
]]
}
ReportSFTD-EUTRA ::= SEQUENCE {

reportSFTD-Meas BOOLEAN,
reportRSRP BOOLEAN,
...
}
EventTriggerConfigInterRAT ::= SEQUENCE {

eventId CHOICE {
eventB1 SEQUENCE {
b1-ThresholdEUTRA MeasTriggerQuantityEUTRA,
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reportOnLeave BOOLEAN,
timeToTrigger TimeToTrigger,
...
},
eventB2 SEQUENCE {
b2-Threshold1 MeasTriggerQuantity,
b2-Threshold2EUTRA MeasTriggerQuantityEUTRA,
...
},
...,
[[
eventB1-UTRA-FDD-r16 SEQUENCE {
b1-ThresholdUTRA-FDD-r16 MeasTriggerQuantityUTRA-FDD-r16,
reportOnLeave-r16 BOOLEAN,
timeToTrigger-r16 TimeToTrigger,
...
},
eventB2-UTRA-FDD-r16 SEQUENCE {
b2-Threshold1-r16 MeasTriggerQuantity,
b2-Threshold2UTRA-FDD-r16 MeasTriggerQuantityUTRA-FDD-r16,
timeToTrigger-r16 TimeToTrigger,
...
}
]]
},
rsType NR-RS-Type,
reportInterval ReportInterval,
reportAmount ENUMERATED {r1, r2, r4, r8, r16, r32, r64, infinity},
reportQuantity MeasReportQuantity,
maxReportCells INTEGER (1..maxCellReport),
...,
[[
reportQuantityUTRA-FDD-r16 MeasReportQuantityUTRA-FDD-r16 OPTIONAL -- Need R
]]
PeriodicalReportConfigInterRAT ::= SEQUENCE {

reportQuantity MeasReportQuantity,
...
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MeasTriggerQuantityUTRA-FDD-r16 ::= CHOICE{

utra-FDD-RSCP-r16 INTEGER (-5..91),
utra-FDD-EcN0-r16 INTEGER (0..49)
}
MeasReportQuantityUTRA-FDD-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

cpich-RSCP BOOLEAN,
cpich-EcN0 BOOLEAN
}
-- TAG-REPORTCONFIGINTERRAT-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
ReportConfigInterRAT field descriptions

reportType
Type of the configured measurement report. In EN-DC, network does not configure report of type ReportCGI-EUTRA.
ReportCGI-EUTRA field descriptions

useAutonomousGaps
Indicates whether or not the UE is allowed to use autonomous gaps in acquiring system information from the E-UTRAN neighbour cell. When the field is included, the UE
applies the corresponding value for T321.
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EventTriggerConfigInterRAT field descriptions

b2-Threshold1
NR threshold to be used in inter RAT measurement report triggering condition for event B2.
bN-ThresholdEUTRA
E-UTRA threshold value associated with the selected trigger quantity (RSRP, RSRQ, SINR) to be used in inter RAT measurement report triggering condition for event number
bN. In the same eventB2, the network configures the same CHOICE name (rsrp, rsrq or sinr) for the MeasTriggerQuantity of the b2-Threshold1 and for the
MeasTriggerQuantityEUTRA of the b2-Threshold2EUTRA.
eventId
Choice of inter RAT event triggered reporting criteria.
maxReportCells
Max number of non-serving cells to include in the measurement report.
reportAmount
Number of measurement reports applicable for eventTriggered as well as for periodical report types
reportOnLeave
Indicates whether or not the UE shall initiate the measurement reporting procedure when the leaving condition is met for a cell in cellsTriggeredList, as specified in 5.5.4.1.
reportQuantity, reportQuantityUTRA-FDD
The cell measurement quantities to be included in the measurement report. If the field eventB1-UTRA-FDD or eventB2-UTRA-FDD is present, the UE shall ignore the value(s)
provided in reportQuantity.
timeToTrigger
bN-ThresholdUTRA-FDD
UTRA-FDD threshold value associated with the selected trigger quantity (RSCP, EcN0) to be used in inter RAT measurement report triggering condition for event number bN.
utra-FDD-RSCP corresponds to CPICH_RSCP in TS 25.133 [46] for FDD. utra-FDD-EcN0 corresponds to CPICH_Ec/No in TS 25.133 [46] for FDD.
For utra-FDD-RSCP: The actual value is field value – 115 dBm.
For utra-FDD-EcN0: The actual value is (field value – 49)/2 dB.
PeriodicalReportConfigInterRAT field descriptions

maxReportCells
reportAmount
reportQuantity, reportQuantityUTRA-FDD
The cell measurement quantities to be included in the measurement report. If the field reportQuantityUTRA-FDD is present, the UE shall ignore the value(s) provided in
reportQuantity.
– ReportConfigNR
The IE ReportConfigNR specifies criteria for triggering of an NR measurement reporting event or of a CHO or CPC event. For events labelled AN with N equal to 1, 2 and so on,
measurement reporting events and CHO or CPC events are based on cell measurement results, which can either be derived based on SS/PBCH block or CSI-RS.
Event A1: Serving becomes better than absolute threshold;
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Event A2: Serving becomes worse than absolute threshold;
Event A3: Neighbour becomes amount of offset better than PCell/PSCell;
Event A4: Neighbour becomes better than absolute threshold;
Event A5: PCell/PSCell becomes worse than absolute threshold1 AND Neighbour/SCell becomes better than another absolute threshold2;
Event A6: Neighbour becomes amount of offset better than SCell.
For event I1, measurement reporting event is based on CLI measurement results, which can either be derived based on SRS-RSRP or CLI-RSSI.
Event I1: Interference becomes higher than absolute threshold.
ReportConfigNR information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-REPORTCONFIGNR-START
ReportConfigNR ::= SEQUENCE {

reportType CHOICE {
periodical PeriodicalReportConfig,
eventTriggered EventTriggerConfig,
...,
reportCGI ReportCGI,
reportSFTD ReportSFTD-NR,
condTriggerConfig-r16 CondTriggerConfig-r16,
cli-Periodical-r16 CLI-PeriodicalReportConfig-r16,
cli-EventTriggered-r16 CLI-EventTriggerConfig-r16
}
}
ReportCGI ::= SEQUENCE {

cellForWhichToReportCGI PhysCellId,
...,
[[
useAutonomousGaps-r16 ENUMERATED {setup} OPTIONAL -- Need R
]]
ReportSFTD-NR ::= SEQUENCE {

reportSFTD-Meas BOOLEAN,
reportRSRP BOOLEAN,
...,
[[
reportSFTD-NeighMeas ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
drx-SFTD-NeighMeas ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
cellsForWhichToReportSFTD SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxCellSFTD)) OF PhysCellId OPTIONAL -- Need R
]]
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CondTriggerConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

condEventId CHOICE {
condEventA3 SEQUENCE {
a3-Offset MeasTriggerQuantityOffset,
},
condEventA5 SEQUENCE {
a5-Threshold1 MeasTriggerQuantity,
},
...
},
rsType-r16 NR-RS-Type,
...
}
EventTriggerConfig::= SEQUENCE {
eventId CHOICE {
eventA1 SEQUENCE {
a1-Threshold MeasTriggerQuantity,
},
eventA2 SEQUENCE {
},
eventA3 SEQUENCE {
useWhiteCellList BOOLEAN
},
eventA4 SEQUENCE {
},
eventA5 SEQUENCE {
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eventA6 SEQUENCE {
},
...
},
rsType NR-RS-Type,
reportQuantityCell MeasReportQuantity,
reportQuantityRS-Indexes MeasReportQuantity OPTIONAL, -- Need R

maxNrofRS-IndexesToReport INTEGER (1..maxNrofIndexesToReport) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
includeBeamMeasurements BOOLEAN,
reportAddNeighMeas ENUMERATED {setup} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...,
[[
measRSSI-ReportConfig-r16 MeasRSSI-ReportConfig-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
useT312-r16 BOOLEAN OPTIONAL, -- Need M
includeCommonLocationInfo-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
includeBT-Meas-r16 BT-NameListConfig-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
includeWLAN-Meas-r16 WLAN-NameListConfig-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
includeSensor-Meas-r16 Sensor-NameListConfig-r16 OPTIONAL -- Need R
]]
}
PeriodicalReportConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

rsType NR-RS-Type,
reportQuantityCell MeasReportQuantity,
reportQuantityRS-Indexes MeasReportQuantity OPTIONAL, -- Need R

maxNrofRS-IndexesToReport INTEGER (1..maxNrofIndexesToReport) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
includeBeamMeasurements BOOLEAN,
useWhiteCellList BOOLEAN,
...,
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measRSSI-ReportConfig-r16 MeasRSSI-ReportConfig-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
includeCommonLocationInfo-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
includeBT-Meas-r16 BT-NameListConfig-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
includeWLAN-Meas-r16 WLAN-NameListConfig-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
includeSensor-Meas-r16 Sensor-NameListConfig-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
ul-DelayValueConfig-r16 SetupRelease { UL-DelayValueConfig-r16 } OPTIONAL -- Need R
]]
NR-RS-Type ::= ENUMERATED {ssb, csi-rs}
MeasTriggerQuantity ::= CHOICE {

rsrp RSRP-Range,
rsrq RSRQ-Range,
sinr SINR-Range
}
MeasTriggerQuantityOffset ::= CHOICE {

rsrp INTEGER (-30..30),
rsrq INTEGER (-30..30),
sinr INTEGER (-30..30)
}
MeasReportQuantity ::= SEQUENCE {

rsrp BOOLEAN,
rsrq BOOLEAN,
sinr BOOLEAN
}
MeasRSSI-ReportConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

channelOccupancyThreshold-r16 INTEGER (1..ffsValue) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...
}
CLI-EventTriggerConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

eventId-r16 CHOICE {
eventI1-r16 SEQUENCE {
i1-Threshold-r16 MeasTriggerQuantityCLI-r16,
},
...
},
maxReportCLI-r16 INTEGER (1..maxCLI-Report-r16),
...
}
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CLI-PeriodicalReportConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

reportQuantityCLI-r16 MeasReportQuantityCLI-r16,
maxReportCLI-r16 INTEGER (1..maxCLI-Report-r16),
...
}
MeasTriggerQuantityCLI-r16 ::= CHOICE {

srs-RSRP-r16 SRS-RSRP-Range-r16,
cli-RSSI-r16 CLI-RSSI-Range-r16
}
MeasReportQuantityCLI-r16 ::= ENUMERATED {srs-rsrp, cli-rssi}
-- TAG-REPORTCONFIGNR-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
CondTriggerConfig field descriptions

a3-Offset
Offset value(s) to be used in NR conditional configuration triggering condition for cond event a3. The actual value is field value * 0.5 dB.
a5-Threshold1/ a5-Threshold2
Threshold value associated to the selected trigger quantity (e.g. RSRP, RSRQ, SINR) per RS Type (e.g. SS/PBCH block, CSI-RS) to be used in NR conditional configuration
triggering condition for event number a5. In the same eventA5, the network configures the same quantity for the MeasTriggerQuantity of the a5-Threshold1 and for the
MeasTriggerQuantity of the a5-Threshold2.
condEventId
Choice of NR conditional reconfiguration event triggered criteria.
timeToTrigger
Time during which specific criteria for the event needs to be met in order to execute the conditional configuration evaluation.
ReportConfigNR field descriptions

reportType
Type of the configured measurement report. In EN-DC, network does not configure report of type reportCGI using SRB3. The condTriggerConfig is used for CHO or CPC
configuration.
ReportCGI field descriptions

useAutonomousGaps
Indicates whether or not the UE is allowed to use autonomous gaps in acquiring system information from the NR neighbour cell. When the field is included, the UE applies the
corresponding value for T321.
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a3-Offset/a6-Offset
Offset value(s) to be used in NR measurement report triggering condition for event a3/a6. The actual value is field value * 0.5 dB.
aN-ThresholdM
Threshold value associated to the selected trigger quantity (e.g. RSRP, RSRQ, SINR) per RS Type (e.g. SS/PBCH block, CSI-RS) to be used in NR measurement report
triggering condition for event number aN. If multiple thresholds are defined for event number aN, the thresholds are differentiated by M. The network configures aN-Threshold1
only for events A1, A2, A4, A5 and a5-Threshold2 only for event A5. In the same eventA5, the network configures the same quantity for the MeasTriggerQuantity of the a5-
Threshold1 and for the MeasTriggerQuantity of the a5-Threshold2.
channelOccupancyThreshold
RSSI threshold which is used for channel occupancy evaluation.
eventId
maxNrofRS-IndexesToReport
Max number of RS indexes to include in the measurement report for A1-A6 events.
maxReportCells
reportAddNeighMeas
Indicates that the UE shall include the best neighbour cells per serving frequency.
reportAmount
reportOnLeave
Indicates whether or not the UE shall initiate the measurement reporting procedure when the leaving condition is met for a cell in cellsTriggeredList, as specified in 5.5.4.1.
reportQuantityCell
The cell measurement quantities to be included in the measurement report.
reportQuantityRS-Indexes
Indicates which measurement information per RS index the UE shall include in the measurement report.
timeToTrigger
ul-DelayValueConfig
If the field is present, the UE shall perform the actual PDCP queueing delay measurement per DRB as specified in TS 38.314 [53] and the UE shall ignore the fields
reportQuantityCell and maxReportCells. The applicable values for the corresponding reportInterval are (one of the) {ms120, ms240, ms480, ms640, ms1024, ms2048,
ms5120, ms10240, ms20480, ms40960, min1,min6, min12, min30}. The reportInterval indicates the periodicity for reporting of UL PDCP Delay per DRB measurement as
useT312
If value TRUE is configured, the UE shall use the timer T312 with the value t312 as specified in the corresponding measObjectNR. If value FALSE is configured, the timer T312
is considered as disabled. Network configures value TRUE only if reportType is set to eventTriggered.
useWhiteCellList
Indicates whether only the cells included in the white-list of the associated measObject are applicable as specified in 5.5.4.1.
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CLI-EventTriggerConfig field descriptions

i1-Threshold
Threshold value associated to the selected trigger quantity (e.g. SRS-RSRP, CLI-RSSI) to be used in CLI measurement report triggering condition for event i1.
eventId
Choice of CLI event triggered reporting criteria.
maxReportCLI
Max number of CLI measurement resource to include in the measurement report.
reportAmount
Number of measurement reports.
reportOnLeave
Indicates whether or not the UE shall initiate the measurement reporting procedure when the leaving condition is met for a CLI measurement resource in srsTriggeredList or
rssiTriggeredList, as specified in 5.5.4.1.
timeToTrigger
CLI-PeriodicalReportConfig field descriptions

maxReportCLI
Max number of CLI measurement resource to include in the measurement report.
reportAmount
Number of measurement reports.
reportQuantityCLI
The CLI measurement quantities to be included in the measurement report.
PeriodicalReportConfig field descriptions

maxNrofRS-IndexesToReport
Max number of RS indexes to include in the measurement report.
maxReportCells
reportAmount
reportQuantityCell
The cell measurement quantities to be included in the measurement report.
reportQuantityRS-Indexes
Indicates which measurement information per RS index the UE shall include in the measurement report.
useWhiteCellList
Indicates whether only the cells included in the white-list of the associated measObject are applicable as specified in 5.5.4.1.
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ReportSFTD-NR field descriptions

cellForWhichToReportSFTD
Indicates the target NR neighbour cells for SFTD measurement between PCell and NR neighbour cells.
drx-SFTD-NeighMeas
Indicates that the UE shall use available idle periods (i.e. DRX off periods) for the SFTD measurement in NR standalone. The network only includes drx-SFTD-NeighMeas field
when reprtSFTD-NeighMeas is set to true.
reportSFTD-Meas
Indicates whether UE is required to perform SFTD measurement between PCell and NR PSCell in NR-DC.
reportSFTD-NeighMeas
Indicates whether UE is required to perform SFTD measurement between PCell and NR neighbour cells in NR standalone. The network does not include this field if
reportSFTD-Meas is set to true.
reportRSRP
Indicates whether UE is required to include RSRP result of NR PSCell in SFTD measurement result, derived based on SSB. If it is set to true, the network should ensure that
ssb-ConfigMobility is included in the measurement object for NR PSCell.
– ReportConfigNR-SL
The IE ReportConfigNR-SL specifies criteria for triggering of a CBR measurement reporting event for NR sidelink communication. Measurement reporting events are based on
CBR measurement results on the corresponding transmission resource pools. These events are labelled CN with N equal to 1 and 2.
Event C1: CBR of NR sidelink communication becomes better than absolute threshold;
Event C2: CBR of NR sidelink communication becomes worse than absolute threshold;
ReportConfigNR-SL information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-REPORTCONFIGNR-SL-START
ReportConfigNR-SL-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

reportType-r16 CHOICE {
periodical-r16 PeriodicalReportConfigNR-SL-r16,
eventTriggered-r16 EventTriggerConfigNR-SL-r16
}
}
EventTriggerConfigNR-SL-r16::= SEQUENCE {
eventId-r16 CHOICE {
eventC1 SEQUENCE {
c1-Threshold-r16 SL-CBR-r16,
},
eventC2-r16 SEQUENCE {
c2-Threshold-r16 SL-CBR-r16,
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...
},
reportQuantity-r16 MeasReportQuantity-r16,
...
}
PeriodicalReportConfigNR-SL-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

reportQuantity-r16 MeasReportQuantity-r16,
...
}
MeasReportQuantity-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

cbr-r16 BOOLEAN,
...
}
-- TAG-REPORTCONFIGNR-SL-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
ReportConfigNR-SL field descriptions

reportType
Type of the configured CBR measurement report for NR sidelink communication.

cN-Threshold
Threshold used for events C1 and C2 specified in subclauses 5.5.4.11 and 5.5.4.12, respectively.
eventId
reportAmoun
reportQuantity
The sidelink measurement quantities to be included in the measurement report. In this release, this is set as the CBR measurement result.
timeToTrigger
SL-CBR
Value 0 corresponds to 0, value 1 to 0.01, value 2 to 0.02, and so on.
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PeriodicalReportConfigNR-SL field descriptions

reportAmount
reportQuantity
The sidelink measurement quantities to be included in the measurement report. In this release, this is set as the CBR measurement result.
– ReportConfigToAddModList
The IE ReportConfigToAddModList concerns a list of reporting configurations to add or modify.
ReportConfigToAddModList information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-REPORTCONFIGTOADDMODLIST-START
ReportConfigToAddModList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxReportConfigId)) OF ReportConfigToAddMod
ReportConfigToAddMod ::= SEQUENCE {

reportConfigId ReportConfigId,
reportConfig CHOICE {
reportConfigNR ReportConfigNR,
...,
reportConfigInterRAT ReportConfigInterRAT,
reportConfigNR-SL-r16 ReportConfigNR-SL-r16,
reportConfigEUTRA-SL-r16 ReportConfigEUTRA-SL-r16
}
}
-- TAG-REPORTCONFIGTOADDMODLIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– ReportInterval
The IE ReportInterval indicates the interval between periodical reports. The ReportInterval is applicable if the UE performs periodical reporting (i.e. when reportAmount exceeds
1), for triggerTypeevent as well as for triggerTypeperiodical. Value ms120 corresponds to 120 ms, value ms240 corresponds to 240 ms and so on, while value min1 corresponds
to 1 min, min6 corresponds to 6 min and so on.
ReportInterval information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-REPORTINTERVAL-START
ReportInterval ::= ENUMERATED {ms120, ms240, ms480, ms640, ms1024, ms2048, ms5120, ms10240, ms20480, ms40960,
min1,min6, min12, min30 }
-- TAG-REPORTINTERVAL-STOP
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– ReselectionThreshold
The IE ReselectionThreshold is used to indicate an Rx level threshold for cell reselection. Actual value of threshold = field value * 2 [dB].
ReselectionThreshold information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RESELECTIONTHRESHOLD-START
ReselectionThreshold ::= INTEGER (0..31)
-- TAG-RESELECTIONTHRESHOLD-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– ReselectionThresholdQ
The IE ReselectionThresholdQ is used to indicate a quality level threshold for cell reselection. Actual value of threshold = field value [dB].
ReselectionThresholdQ information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RESELECTIONTHRESHOLDQ-START
ReselectionThresholdQ ::= INTEGER (0..31)
-- TAG-RESELECTIONTHRESHOLDQ-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– ResumeCause
The IE ResumeCause is used to indicate the resume cause in RRCResumeRequest and RRCResumeRequest1.
ResumeCause information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RESUMECAUSE-START
ResumeCause ::= ENUMERATED {emergency, highPriorityAccess, mt-Access, mo-Signalling,

mo-Data, mo-VoiceCall, mo-VideoCall, mo-SMS, rna-Update, mps-PriorityAccess,
mcs-PriorityAccess, spare1, spare2, spare3, spare4, spare5 }
-- TAG-RESUMECAUSE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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– RLC-BearerConfig
The IE RLC-BearerConfig is used to configure an RLC entity, a corresponding logical channel in MAC and the linking to a PDCP entity (served radio bearer).
RLC-BearerConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RLC-BEARERCONFIG-START
RLC-BearerConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

logicalChannelIdentity LogicalChannelIdentity,
servedRadioBearer CHOICE {
srb-Identity SRB-Identity,
drb-Identity DRB-Identity
} OPTIONAL, -- Cond LCH-SetupOnly
reestablishRLC ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need N
rlc-Config RLC-Config OPTIONAL, -- Cond LCH-Setup
mac-LogicalChannelConfig LogicalChannelConfig OPTIONAL, -- Cond LCH-Setup
...
}
-- TAG-RLC-BEARERCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
RLC-BearerConfig field descriptions

logicalChannelIdentity
ID used commonly for the MAC logical channel and for the RLC bearer.
reestablishRLC
Indicates that RLC should be re-established. Network sets this to true at least whenever the security key used for the radio bearer associated with this RLC entity changes. For
SRB2 and DRBs, it is also set to true during the resumption of the RRC connection or the first reconfiguration after reestablishment.
rlc-Config
Determines the RLC mode (UM, AM) and provides corresponding parameters. RLC mode reconfiguration can only be performed by DRB release/addition or full configuration.
servedRadioBearer
Associates the RLC Bearer with an SRB or a DRB. The UE shall deliver DL RLC SDUs received via the RLC entity of this RLC bearer to the PDCP entity of the
servedRadioBearer. Furthermore, the UE shall advertise and deliver uplink PDCP PDUs of the uplink PDCP entity of the servedRadioBearer to the uplink RLC entity of this
RLC bearer unless the uplink scheduling restrictions (moreThanOneRLC in PDCP-Config and the restrictions in LogicalChannelConfig) forbid it to do so.

LCH-Setup This field is mandatory present upon creation of a new logical channel for a DRB. This field is optionally present, Need S, upon creation of a
new logical channel for an SRB. It is optionally present, Need M, otherwise.
LCH-SetupOnly This field is mandatory present upon creation of a new logical channel. It is absent, Need M otherwise.
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– RLC-Config
The IE RLC-Config is used to specify the RLC configuration of SRBs and DRBs.
RLC-Config information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RLC-CONFIG-START
RLC-Config ::= CHOICE {

am SEQUENCE {
ul-AM-RLC UL-AM-RLC,
dl-AM-RLC DL-AM-RLC
},
um-Bi-Directional SEQUENCE {
ul-UM-RLC UL-UM-RLC,
dl-UM-RLC DL-UM-RLC
},
um-Uni-Directional-UL SEQUENCE {
ul-UM-RLC UL-UM-RLC
},
um-Uni-Directional-DL SEQUENCE {
dl-UM-RLC DL-UM-RLC
},
...
}
UL-AM-RLC ::= SEQUENCE {

sn-FieldLength SN-FieldLengthAM OPTIONAL, -- Cond Reestab
t-PollRetransmit T-PollRetransmit,
pollPDU PollPDU,
pollByte PollByte,
maxRetxThreshold ENUMERATED { t1, t2, t3, t4, t6, t8, t16, t32 }
}
DL-AM-RLC ::= SEQUENCE {

sn-FieldLength SN-FieldLengthAM OPTIONAL, -- Cond Reestab
t-Reassembly T-Reassembly,
t-StatusProhibit T-StatusProhibit
}
UL-UM-RLC ::= SEQUENCE {

sn-FieldLength SN-FieldLengthUM OPTIONAL -- Cond Reestab
}
DL-UM-RLC ::= SEQUENCE {

sn-FieldLength SN-FieldLengthUM OPTIONAL, -- Cond Reestab
t-Reassembly T-Reassembly
}
T-PollRetransmit ::= ENUMERATED {
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ms5, ms10, ms15, ms20, ms25, ms30, ms35,
ms40, ms45, ms50, ms55, ms60, ms65, ms70,
ms75, ms80, ms85, ms90, ms95, ms100, ms105,
ms110, ms115, ms120, ms125, ms130, ms135,
ms140, ms145, ms150, ms155, ms160, ms165,
ms170, ms175, ms180, ms185, ms190, ms195,
ms200, ms205, ms210, ms215, ms220, ms225,
ms230, ms235, ms240, ms245, ms250, ms300,
ms350, ms400, ms450, ms500, ms800, ms1000,
ms2000, ms4000, ms1-v16xy, ms2-v16xy, ms3-v16xy,
ms4-v16xy, spare1}
PollPDU ::= ENUMERATED {

p4, p8, p16, p32, p64, p128, p256, p512, p1024, p2048, p4096, p6144, p8192, p12288, p16384,p20480,
p24576, p28672, p32768, p40960, p49152, p57344, p65536, infinity, spare8, spare7, spare6, spare5, spare4,
spare3, spare2, spare1}
PollByte ::= ENUMERATED {

kB1, kB2, kB5, kB8, kB10, kB15, kB25, kB50, kB75,
kB100, kB125, kB250, kB375, kB500, kB750, kB1000,
kB1250, kB1500, kB2000, kB3000, kB4000, kB4500,
kB5000, kB5500, kB6000, kB6500, kB7000, kB7500,
mB8, mB9, mB10, mB11, mB12, mB13, mB14, mB15,
mB16, mB17, mB18, mB20, mB25, mB30, mB40, infinity,
spare4, spare3, spare2, spare1}
T-Reassembly ::= ENUMERATED {

ms40, ms45, ms50, ms55, ms60, ms65, ms70,
ms75, ms80, ms85, ms90, ms95, ms100, ms110,
ms120, ms130, ms140, ms150, ms160, ms170,
ms180, ms190, ms200, spare1}
T-StatusProhibit ::= ENUMERATED {

ms40, ms45, ms50, ms55, ms60, ms65, ms70,
ms75, ms80, ms85, ms90, ms95, ms100, ms105,
ms110, ms115, ms120, ms125, ms130, ms135,
ms140, ms145, ms150, ms155, ms160, ms165,
ms170, ms175, ms180, ms185, ms190, ms195,
ms200, ms205, ms210, ms215, ms220, ms225,
ms230, ms235, ms240, ms245, ms250, ms300,
ms350, ms400, ms450, ms500, ms800, ms1000,
ms1200, ms1600, ms2000, ms2400, spare2, spare1}
SN-FieldLengthUM ::= ENUMERATED {size6, size12}

SN-FieldLengthAM ::= ENUMERATED {size12, size18}
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DL-AM-RLC-v16xy ::= SEQUENCE {
t-StatusProhibitExt-r16 T-StatusProhibitExt-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
...
}
T-StatusProhibitExt-r16 ::= ENUMERATED { ms1, ms2, ms3, ms4, spare4, spare3, spare2, spare1}
-- TAG-RLC-CONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
RLC-Config field descriptions

maxRetxThreshold
Parameter for RLC AM in TS 38.322 [4]. Value t1 corresponds to 1 retransmission, value t2 corresponds to 2 retransmissions and so on.
pollByte
Parameter for RLC AM in TS 38.322 [4]. Value kB25 corresponds to 25 kBytes, value kB50 corresponds to 50 kBytes and so on. infinity corresponds to an infinite amount of
kBytes.
pollPDU
Parameter for RLC AM in TS 38.322 [4]. Value p4 corresponds to 4 PDUs, value p8 corresponds to 8 PDUs and so on. infinity corresponds to an infinite number of PDUs.
sn-FieldLength
Indicates the RLC SN field size, see TS 38.322 [4], in bits. Value size6 means 6 bits, value size12 means 12 bits, value size18 means 18 bits. The value of sn-FieldLength for
a DRB shall be changed only using reconfiguration with sync. The network configures only value size12 in SN-FieldLengthAM for SRB.
t-PollRetransmit
Timer for RLC AM in TS 38.322 [4], in milliseconds. Value ms5 means 5 ms, value ms10 means 10 ms and so on.
t-Reassembly
Timer for reassembly in TS 38.322 [4], in milliseconds. Value ms0 means 0 ms, value ms5 means 5 ms and so on.
t-StatusProhibit
Timer for status reporting in TS 38.322 [4], in milliseconds. Value ms0 means 0 ms, value ms5 means 5 ms and so on.
t-StatusProhibitExt
Timer for status reporting in TS 38.322 [4], in milliseconds. Value ms1 means 1 ms, value ms2 means 2 ms and so on. If this field is present, the field t-StatusProhibit is
ignored and t-StatusProhibitExt is used instead.

Reestab The field is mandatory present at bearer setup. It is optionally present, need M, at RLC re-establishment. Otherwise it is
absent. Need M.
– RLF-TimersAndConstants
The IE RLF-TimersAndConstants is used to configure UE specific timers and constants.
RLF-TimersAndConstants information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RLF-TIMERSANDCONSTANTS-START
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RLF-TimersAndConstants ::= SEQUENCE {

t310 ENUMERATED {ms0, ms50, ms100, ms200, ms500, ms1000, ms2000, ms4000, ms6000},
n310 ENUMERATED {n1, n2, n3, n4, n6, n8, n10, n20},
...,
[[
t311 ENUMERATED {ms1000, ms3000, ms5000, ms10000, ms15000, ms20000, ms30000}
]],
[[
t316-r16 SetupRelease {T316-r16 } OPTIONAL -- Cond MCG-Only
]]
}
T316-r16 ::= ENUMERATED {ms50, ms100, ms200, ms300, ms400, ms500, m600, ms1000, ms1500, ms2000}
-- TAG-RLF-TIMERSANDCONSTANTS-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
RLF-TimersAndConstants field descriptions

n3xy
Constants are described in clause 7.3. Value n1 corresponds to 1, value n2 corresponds to 2 and so on.
t3xy
Timers are described in clause 7.1. Value ms0 corresponds to 0 ms, value ms50 corresponds to 50 ms and so on. Configuration of t316 for the MCG indicates that fast MCG
link recovery is configured.

MCG-Only This field is optionally present, Need N, in the RLF-TimersAndConstants of the MCG, if the UE is configured with split SRB1
or SRB3. It is absent otherwise.
– RNTI-Value
The IE RNTI-Value represents a Radio Network Temporary Identity.
RNTI-Value information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RNTI-VALUE-START
RNTI-Value ::= INTEGER (0..65535)
-- TAG-RNTI-VALUE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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– RSRP-Range
The IE RSRP-Range specifies the value range used in RSRP measurements and thresholds. For measurements, integer value for RSRP measurements is according to Table
10.1.6.1-1 in TS 38.133 [14]. For thresholds, the actual value is (IE value – 156) dBm, except for the IE value 127, in which case the actual value is infinity.
RSRP-Range information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RSRP-RANGE-START
RSRP-Range ::= INTEGER(0..127)
-- TAG-RSRP-RANGE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– RSRQ-Range
The IE RSRQ-Range specifies the value range used in RSRQ measurements and thresholds. For measurements, integer value for RSRQ measurements is according to Table
10.1.11.1-1 in TS 38.133 [14]. For thresholds, the actual value is (IE value – 87) / 2 dB.
RSRQ-Range information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RSRQ-RANGE-START
RSRQ-Range ::= INTEGER(0..127)
-- TAG-RSRQ-RANGE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– SCellIndex
The IE SCellIndex concerns a short identity, used to identify an SCell or PSCell. The value range is shared across the Cell Groups.
SCellIndex information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SCELLINDEX-START
SCellIndex ::= INTEGER (1..31)
-- TAG-SCELLINDEX-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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– SchedulingRequestConfig
The IE SchedulingRequestConfig is used to configure the parameters, for the dedicated scheduling request (SR) resources.
SchedulingRequestConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SCHEDULINGREQUESTCONFIG-START
SchedulingRequestConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

schedulingRequestToAddModList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSR-ConfigPerCellGroup)) OF SchedulingRequestToAddMod
OPTIONAL, -- Need N
schedulingRequestToReleaseList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSR-ConfigPerCellGroup)) OF SchedulingRequestId
OPTIONAL -- Need N
}
SchedulingRequestToAddMod ::= SEQUENCE {

schedulingRequestId SchedulingRequestId,
sr-ProhibitTimer ENUMERATED {ms1, ms2, ms4, ms8, ms16, ms32, ms64, ms128} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
sr-TransMax ENUMERATED { n4, n8, n16, n32, n64, spare3, spare2, spare1}
}
-- TAG-SCHEDULINGREQUESTCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SchedulingRequestConfig field descriptions

schedulingRequestToAddModList
List of Scheduling Request configurations to add or modify.
schedulingRequestToReleaseList
List of Scheduling Request configurations to release.
SchedulingRequestToAddMod field descriptions

schedulingRequestId
Used to modify a SR configuration and to indicate, in LogicalChannelConfig, the SR configuration to which a logical channel is mapped and to indicate, in
SchedulingRequestresourceConfig, the SR configuration for which a scheduling request resource is used.
sr-ProhibitTimer
Timer for SR transmission on PUCCH in TS 38.321 [3]. Value is in ms. Value ms1 corresponds to 1ms, value ms2 corresponds to 2ms, and so on. When the field is absent,
the UE applies the value 0.
sr-TransMax
Maximum number of SR transmissions as described in TS 38.321 [3]. Value n4 corresponds to 4, value n8 corresponds to 8, and so on.
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– SchedulingRequestId
The IE SchedulingRequestId is used to identify a Scheduling Request instance in the MAC layer.
SchedulingRequestId information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SCHEDULINGREQUESTID-START
SchedulingRequestId ::= INTEGER (0..7)
-- TAG-SCHEDULINGREQUESTID-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– SchedulingRequestResourceConfig
The IE SchedulingRequestResourceConfig determines physical layer resources on PUCCH where the UE may send the dedicated scheduling request (D-SR) (see TS 38.213 [13],
clause 9.2.4).
SchedulingRequestResourceConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SCHEDULINGREQUESTRESOURCECONFIG-START
SchedulingRequestResourceConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

schedulingRequestResourceId SchedulingRequestResourceId,
schedulingRequestID SchedulingRequestId,
periodicityAndOffset CHOICE {
sym2 NULL,
sym6or7 NULL,
sl1 NULL, -- Recurs in every slot
sl2 INTEGER (0..1),
sl4 INTEGER (0..3),
sl5 INTEGER (0..4),
sl8 INTEGER (0..7),
sl10 INTEGER (0..9),
sl160 INTEGER (0..159),
sl320 INTEGER (0..319),
sl640 INTEGER (0..639)
resource PUCCH-ResourceId OPTIONAL -- Need M
}
SchedulingRequestResourceConfig-v16xy ::= SEQUENCE {

phy-PriorityIndex-r16 ENUMERATED {p0, p1} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
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}
-- TAG-SCHEDULINGREQUESTRESOURCECONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SchedulingRequestResourceConfig field descriptions

SR periodicity and offset in number of symbols or slots (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.2.4) The following periodicities may be configured depending on the chosen subcarrier
spacing:
SCS = 15 kHz: 2sym, 7sym, 1sl, 2sl, 4sl, 5sl, 8sl, 10sl, 16sl, 20sl, 40sl, 80sl
SCS = 60 kHz: 2sym, 7sym/6sym, 1sl, 2sl, 4sl, 8sl, 16sl, 20sl, 40sl, 80sl, 160sl, 320sl
sym6or7 corresponds to 6 symbols if extended cyclic prefix and a SCS of 60 kHz are configured, otherwise it corresponds to 7 symbols.
For periodicities 2sym, 7sym and sl1 the UE assumes an offset of 0 slots.
phy-PriorityIndex
Indicates whether this scheduling request resource is high or low priority in PHY prioritization/multiplexing handling (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.2.4). Value p0 indicates low
priority and value p1 indicates high priority.
resource
ID of the PUCCH resource in which the UE shall send the scheduling request. The actual PUCCH-Resource is configured in PUCCH-Config of the same UL BWP and serving
cell as this SchedulingRequestResourceConfig. The network configures a PUCCH-Resource of PUCCH-format0 or PUCCH-format1 (other formats not supported) (see TS
38.213 [13], clause 9.2.4)
schedulingRequestID
The ID of the SchedulingRequestConfig that uses this scheduling request resource.
– SchedulingRequestResourceId
The IE SchedulingRequestResourceId is used to identify scheduling request resources on PUCCH.
SchedulingRequestResourceId information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SCHEDULINGREQUESTRESOURCEID-START
SchedulingRequestResourceId ::= INTEGER (1..maxNrofSR-Resources)
-- TAG-SCHEDULINGREQUESTRESOURCEID-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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– ScramblingId
The IE ScramblingID is used for scrambling channels and reference signals.
ScramblingId information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SCRAMBLINGID-START
ScramblingId ::= INTEGER(0..1023)
-- TAG-SCRAMBLINGID-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– SCS-SpecificCarrier
The IE SCS-SpecificCarrier provides parameters determining the location and width of the actual carrier or the carrier bandwidth. It is defined specifically for a numerology
(subcarrier spacing (SCS)) and in relation (frequency offset) to Point A.
SCS-SpecificCarrier information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SCS-SPECIFICCARRIER-START
SCS-SpecificCarrier ::= SEQUENCE {

offsetToCarrier INTEGER (0..2199),
carrierBandwidth INTEGER (1..maxNrofPhysicalResourceBlocks),
...,
[[
txDirectCurrentLocation INTEGER (0..4095) OPTIONAL -- Need S
]]
}
-- TAG-SCS-SPECIFICCARRIER-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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SCS-SpecificCarrier field descriptions

carrierBandwidth
Width of this carrier in number of PRBs (using the subcarrierSpacing defined for this carrier) (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 4.4.2).
offsetToCarrier
Offset in frequency domain between Point A (lowest subcarrier of common RB 0) and the lowest usable subcarrier on this carrier in number of PRBs (using the
subcarrierSpacing defined for this carrier). The maximum value corresponds to 275*8-1. See TS 38.211 [16], clause 4.4.2.
txDirectCurrentLocation
Indicates the downlink Tx Direct Current location for the carrier. A value in the range 0..3299 indicates the subcarrier index within the carrier. The values in the value range
3301..4095 are reserved and ignored by the UE. If this field is absent for downlink within ServingCellConfigCommon and ServingCellConfigCommonSIB, the UE assumes the
default value of 3300 (i.e. "Outside the carrier"). (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 4.4.2). Network does not configure this field via ServingCellConfig or for uplink carriers.
subcarrierSpacing
Subcarrier spacing of this carrier. It is used to convert the offsetToCarrier into an actual frequency. Only the values 15 kHz, 30 kHz or 60 kHz (FR1), and 60 kHz or 120 kHz
(FR2) are applicable.
– SDAP-Config
The IE SDAP-Config is used to set the configurable SDAP parameters for a data radio bearer. All configured instances of SDAP-Config with the same value of pdu-Session
correspond to the same SDAP entity as specified in TS 37.324 [24].
SDAP-Config information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SDAP-CONFIG-START
SDAP-Config ::= SEQUENCE {

pdu-Session PDU-SessionID,
sdap-HeaderDL ENUMERATED {present, absent},
sdap-HeaderUL ENUMERATED {present, absent},
defaultDRB BOOLEAN,
mappedQoS-FlowsToAdd SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofQFIs)) OF QFI OPTIONAL, -- Need N
mappedQoS-FlowsToRelease SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofQFIs)) OF QFI OPTIONAL, -- Need N
...
}
QFI ::= INTEGER (0..maxQFI)
PDU-SessionID ::= INTEGER (0..255)
-- TAG-SDAP-CONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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SDAP-Config field descriptions

defaultDRB
Indicates whether or not this is the default DRB for this PDU session. Among all configured instances of SDAP-Config with the same value of pdu-Session, this field shall be
set to true in at most one instance of SDAP-Config and to false in all other instances.
mappedQoS-FlowsToAdd
Indicates the list of QFIs of UL QoS flows of the PDU session to be additionally mapped to this DRB. A QFI value can be included at most once in all configured instances of
SDAP-Config with the same value of pdu-Session. For QoS flow remapping, the QFI value of the remapped QoS flow is only included in mappedQoS-FlowsToAdd in sdap-
Config corresponding to the new DRB and not included in mappedQoS-FlowsToRelease in sdap-Config corresponding to the old DRB.
mappedQoS-FlowsToRelease
Indicates the list of QFIs of QoS flows of the PDU session to be released from existing QoS flow to DRB mapping of this DRB.
pdu-Session
Identity of the PDU session whose QoS flows are mapped to the DRB.
sdap-HeaderUL
Indicates whether or not a SDAP header is present for UL data on this DRB. The field cannot be changed after a DRB is established. The network sets this field to present if
the field defaultDRB is set to true.
sdap-HeaderDL
Indicates whether or not a SDAP header is present for DL data on this DRB. The field cannot be changed after a DRB is established.
– SearchSpace
The IE SearchSpace defines how/where to search for PDCCH candidates. Each search space is associated with one ControlResourceSet. For a scheduled cell in the case of cross
carrier scheduling, except for nrofCandidates, all the optional fields are absent.
SearchSpace information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SEARCHSPACE-START
SearchSpace ::= SEQUENCE {

searchSpaceId SearchSpaceId,
controlResourceSetId ControlResourceSetId OPTIONAL, -- Cond SetupOnly
monitoringSlotPeriodicityAndOffset CHOICE {
sl1 NULL,
sl2 INTEGER (0..1),
sl4 INTEGER (0..3),
sl5 INTEGER (0..4),
sl8 INTEGER (0..7),
sl160 INTEGER (0..159),
sl320 INTEGER (0..319),
sl640 INTEGER (0..639),
sl1280 INTEGER (0..1279),
sl2560 INTEGER (0..2559)
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duration INTEGER (2..2559) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
monitoringSymbolsWithinSlot BIT STRING (SIZE (14)) OPTIONAL, -- Cond Setup
nrofCandidates SEQUENCE {
aggregationLevel1 ENUMERATED {n0, n1, n2, n3, n4, n5, n6, n8},
aggregationLevel16 ENUMERATED {n0, n1, n2, n3, n4, n5, n6, n8}
} OPTIONAL, -- Cond Setup
searchSpaceType CHOICE {
common SEQUENCE {
dci-Format0-0-AndFormat1-0 SEQUENCE {
...
dci-Format2-0 SEQUENCE {
nrofCandidates-SFI SEQUENCE {
aggregationLevel1 ENUMERATED {n1, n2} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
aggregationLevel16 ENUMERATED {n1, n2} OPTIONAL -- Need R
},
...
...
...
dummy1 ENUMERATED {sl1, sl2, sl4, sl5, sl8, sl10, sl16, sl20} OPTIONAL, -- Cond Setup
dummy2 ENUMERATED {n1, n2},
...
},
ue-Specific SEQUENCE {
dci-Formats ENUMERATED {formats0-0-And-1-0, formats0-1-And-1-1},
...,
[[
dci-FormatsSL-r16 ENUMERATED {formats0-0-And-1-0, formats0-1-And-1-1, formats3-0, formats3-1,
formats3-0-And-3-1} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
dci-FormatsExt-r16 ENUMERATED {formats0-1-And-1-1, formats0-2-And-1-2, formats0-1-And-1-1And-0-2-And-1-2}
OPTIONAL, -- Need N
searchSpaceGroupIdList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. 2)) OF INTEGER (0..1) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
freqMonitorLocations-r16 BIT STRING (SIZE (5)) OPTIONAL -- Need R
]]
}
} OPTIONAL -- Cond Setup2
}
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SearchSpace-v16xy ::= SEQUENCE {
searchSpaceId SearchSpaceId,
controlResourceSetId-r16 ControlResourceSetId-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Cond SetupOnly
searchSpaceType-r16 CHOICE {
common-r16 SEQUENCE {
dci-Format2-4-r16 SEQUENCE {
nrofCandidates-CI-r16 SEQUENCE {
aggregationLevel16 ENUMERATED {n1, n2} OPTIONAL -- Need R
},
...
},
dci-Format2-5-v16xy SEQUENCE {
nrofCandidates-IAB-r16 SEQUENCE {
aggregationLevel1-r16 ENUMERATED {n1, n2} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
aggregationLevel16-r16 ENUMERATED {n1, n2} OPTIONAL -- Need R
},
...
},
dci-Format2-6-r16 SEQUENCE {
...
...
},
mt-Specific-v16xy SEQUENCE {
dci-Formats-r16 ENUMERATED {formats2-0-And-2-5},
...
}
} OPTIONAL -- Cond Setup2
}
-- TAG-SEARCHSPACE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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SearchSpace field descriptions

common
Configures this search space as common search space (CSS) and DCI formats to monitor.
controlResourceSetId
The CORESET applicable for this SearchSpace. Value 0 identifies the common CORESET#0 configured in MIB and in ServingCellConfigCommon. Values
1..maxNrofControlResourceSets-1 identify CORESETs configured in System Information or by dedicated signalling. The CORESETs with non-zero controlResourceSetId are
configured in the same BWP as this SearchSpace. If the field controlResourceSetId-r16 is present, UE shall ignore the controlResourceSetId (without suffix).
dummy1, dummy2
dci-Format0-0-AndFormat1-0
If configured, the UE monitors the DCI formats 0_0 and 1_0 according to TS 38.213 [13], clause 10.1.
dci-Format2-0
If configured, UE monitors the DCI format 2_0 according to TS 38.213 [13], clause 10.1, 11.1.1.
dci-Format2-1
If configured, UE monitors the DCI format 2_1 according to TS 38.213 [13], clause 10.1, 11.2.
dci-Format2-2
If configured, UE monitors the DCI format 2_2 according to TS 38.213 [13], clause 10.1, 11.3.
dci-Format2-3
If configured, UE monitors the DCI format 2_3 according to TS 38.213 [13], clause 10.1, 11.4
dci-Format2-4
If configured, UE monitors the DCI format 2_4 according to TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.5. The maximum monitoring periodicity for DCI format 2_4 is 5 slots.
dci-Format2-5
If configured, IAB-MT monitors the DCI format 2_5 according to TS 38.213 [13], clause 14.
dci-Format2-6
If configured, UE monitors the DCI format 2_6 according to TS 38.213 [13], clause 10.1, 11.5. DCI format 2_6 can only be configured on the SpCell.
dci-Formats
Indicates whether the UE monitors in this USS for DCI formats 0-0 and 1-0 or for formats 0-1 and 1-1.
dci-FormatsExt
If this field is present, the field dci-Formats is ignored and dci-FormatsExt is used instead to indicate whether the UE monitors in this USS for DCI formats 0_1 and 1_1 or
format 0_2 and 1_2 or formats 0_1 and 1_1 and 0_2 and 1_2 (see TS 38.212 [17], clause 7.3.1 and TS 38.213 [13], clause 10.1).
Editor 'note: FFS on formats0-0-And-1-0 for dci-FormatsExt.
dci-FormatsSL
Indicates whether the UE monitors in this USS for DCI formats 0-0 and 1-0 or for formats 0-1 and 1-1 or for format 3-0 of dynamic grant or for format 3-1 or for formats 3-0 of
dynamic grant and 3-1.
duration
Number of consecutive slots that a SearchSpace lasts in every occasion, i.e., upon every period as given in the periodicityAndOffset. If the field is absent, the UE applies the
value 1 slot, except for DCI format 2_0. The UE ignores this field for DCI format 2_0. The maximum valid duration is periodicity-1 (periodicity as given in the
monitoringSlotPeriodicityAndOffset).
For IAB-MT, duration indicates number of consecutive slots that a SearchSpace lasts in every occasion, i.e., upon every period as given in the periodicityAndOffset. If the field
is absent, the IAB-MT applies the value 1 slot, except for DCI format 2_0 and DCI format 2_5. The UE ignores this field for DCI format 2_0 and DCI format 2_5. The maximum
valid duration is periodicity-1 (periodicity as given in the monitoringSlotPeriodicityAndOffset).
freqMonitorLocations
1 implies a frequency domain resource allocation replicated from the pattern configured in the associated CORESET is mapped to the RB set. LSB corresponds to lowest RB
set in the BWP. For a RB set indicated in the bitmap, the first PRB of the frequency domain monitoring location confined within the RB set is aligned with {the first PRB of the
RB set + rb-Offset provided by the associated CORESET.
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monitoringSlotPeriodicityAndOffset
Slots for PDCCH Monitoring configured as periodicity and offset. If the UE is configured to monitor DCI format 2_1, only the values 'sl1', 'sl2' or 'sl4' are applicable. If the UE is
configured to monitor DCI format 2_0, only the values ′sl1′, ′sl2′, ′sl4′, ′sl5′, ′sl8′, ′sl10′, ′sl16′, and ′sl20′ are applicable (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 10).
For IAB-MT, If the IAB-MT is configured to monitor DCI format 2_1, only the values 'sl1', 'sl2' or 'sl4' are applicable. If the IAB-MT is configured to monitor DCI format 2_0 or
DCI format 2_5, only the values ′sl1′, ′sl2′, ′sl4′, ′sl5′, ′sl8′, ′sl10′, ′sl16′, and ′sl20′ are applicable (see TS 38.213, clause 10).
monitoringSymbolsWithinSlot
The first symbol(s) for PDCCH monitoring in the slots configured for PDCCH monitoring (see monitoringSlotPeriodicityAndOffset and duration). The most significant (left) bit
represents the first OFDM in a slot, and the second most significant (left) bit represents the second OFDM symbol in a slot and so on. The bit(s) set to one identify the first
OFDM symbol(s) of the control resource set within a slot. If the cyclic prefix of the BWP is set to extended CP, the last two bits within the bit string shall be ignored by the UE .
For DCI format 2_0, the first one symbol applies if the duration of CORESET (in the IE ControlResourceSet) identified by controlResourceSetId indicates 3 symbols, the first
two symbols apply if the duration of CORESET identified by controlResourceSetId indicates 2 symbols, and the first three symbols apply if the duration of CORESET identified
by controlResourceSetId indicates 1 symbol.
See TS 38.213 [13], clause 10.
nrofCandidates-CI
The number of PDCCH candidates specifically for format 2-4 for the configured aggregation level. If an aggregation level is absent, the UE does not search for any candidates
with that aggregation level. The network configures only one aggregationLevel and the corresponding number of candidates (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 10.1).
nrofCandidates-SFI
The number of PDCCH candidates specifically for format 2-0 for the configured aggregation level. If an aggregation level is absent, the UE does not search for any candidates
with that aggregation level. The network configures only one aggregationLevel and the corresponding number of candidates (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.1.1).
nrofCandidates
Number of PDCCH candidates per aggregation level. The number of candidates and aggregation levels configured here applies to all formats unless a particular value is
specified or a format-specific value is provided (see inside searchSpaceType). If configured in the SearchSpace of a cross carrier scheduled cell, this field determines the
number of candidates and aggregation levels to be used on the linked scheduling cell (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 10).
searchSpaceGroupIdList
List of search space group IDs which the search space set is associated with.
searchSpaceId
Identity of the search space. SearchSpaceId = 0 identifies the searchSpaceZero configured via PBCH (MIB) or ServingCellConfigCommon and may hence not be used in the
SearchSpace IE. The searchSpaceId is unique among the BWPs of a Serving Cell. In case of cross carrier scheduling, search spaces with the same searchSpaceId in
scheduled cell and scheduling cell are linked to each other. The UE applies the search space for the scheduled cell only if the DL BWPs in which the linked search spaces are
configured in scheduling cell and scheduled cell are both active.
For an IAB-MT, the search space defines how/where to search for PDCCH candidates for an IAB-MT. Each search space is associated with one ControlResearchSet. For a
scheduled cell in the case of cross carrier scheduling, except for nrofCandidates, all the optional fields are absent.
searchSpaceType
Indicates whether this is a common search space (present) or a UE specific search space as well as DCI formats to monitor for.
ue-Specific
Configures this search space as UE specific search space (USS). The UE monitors the DCI format with CRC scrambled by C-RNTI, CS-RNTI (if configured), and SP-CSI-RNTI
(if configured)
mt-Specific-v16xy
Configure this search space as IAB-MT specific search space (MSS).
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Setup This field is mandatory present upon creation of a new SearchSpace. It is optionally present, Need M, otherwise.
Setup2 Either of searchSpaceType (without suffix) or searchSpaceType-r16 field is mandatory present upon creation of a new
SearchSpace. The fields are optionally present, Need M, otherwise.
SetupOnly This field is mandatory present upon creation of a new SearchSpace. It is absent, Need M, otherwise.
– SearchSpaceId
The IE SearchSpaceId is used to identify Search Spaces. The ID space is used across the BWPs of a Serving Cell. The search space with the SearchSpaceId = 0 identifies the
search space configured via PBCH (MIB) and in ServingCellConfigCommon (searchSpaceZero). The number of Search Spaces per BWP is limited to 10 including the common
and UE specific Search Spaces.
SearchSpaceId information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SEARCHSPACEID-START
SearchSpaceId ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofSearchSpaces-1)
-- TAG-SEARCHSPACEID-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– SearchSpaceZero
The IE SearchSpaceZero is used to configure SearchSpace#0 of the initial BWP (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 13).
SearchSpaceZero information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SEARCHSPACEZERO-START
SearchSpaceZero ::= INTEGER (0..15)
-- TAG-SEARCHSPACEZERO-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– SecurityAlgorithmConfig
The IE SecurityAlgorithmConfig is used to configure AS integrity protection algorithm and AS ciphering algorithm for SRBs and DRBs.
SecurityAlgorithmConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SECURITYALGORITHMCONFIG-START
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SecurityAlgorithmConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

cipheringAlgorithm CipheringAlgorithm,
integrityProtAlgorithm IntegrityProtAlgorithm OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...
}
IntegrityProtAlgorithm ::= ENUMERATED {

nia0, nia1, nia2, nia3, spare4, spare3,
spare2, spare1, ...}
CipheringAlgorithm ::= ENUMERATED {

nea0, nea1, nea2, nea3, spare4, spare3,
spare2, spare1, ...}
-- TAG-SECURITYALGORITHMCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SecurityAlgorithmConfig field descriptions

cipheringAlgorithm
Indicates the ciphering algorithm to be used for SRBs and DRBs, as specified in TS 33.501 [11]. The algorithms nea0-nea3 are identical to the LTE algorithms eea0-3. The
algorithms configured for all bearers using master key shall be the same, and the algorithms configured for all bearers using secondary key, if any, shall be the same. If UE is
connected to E-UTRA/EPC, this field indicates the ciphering algorithm to be used for RBs configured with NR PDCP, as specified in TS 33.501 [11].
integrityProtAlgorithm
Indicates the integrity protection algorithm to be used for SRBs and DRBs, as specified in TS 33.501 [11]. The algorithms nia0-nia3 are identical to the E-UTRA algorithms
eia0-3. The algorithms configured for all bearers using master key shall be the same and the algorithms configured for all bearers using secondary key, if any, shall be the
same. The network does not configure nia0 except for unauthenticated emergency sessions for unauthenticated UEs in LSM (limited service mode).
If UE is connected to E-UTRA/EPC, this field indicates the integrity protection algorithm to be used for SRBs configured with NR PDCP, as specified in TS 33.501 [11]. The
network does not configure nia0 for SRB3.
– SemiStaticChannelAccessConfig
The IE SemiStaticChannelAccessConfig is used to configure channel access parameters when the network is operating in semi-static channel accces mode mode (see clause 4.3
TS 37.213 [48].
SemiStaticChannelAccessConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SEMISTATICCHANNELACCESSCONFIG-START
SemiStaticChannelAccessConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

period ENUMERATED {ms1, ms2, ms2dot5, ms4, ms5, ms10}
}
-- TAG-SEMISTATICCHANNELACCESSCONFIG-STOP
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period
Indicates the periodicity of the semi-static channel access mode (see TS 37.213 [48].
– Sensor-LocationInfo
The IE Sensor-LocationInfo is used by the UE to provide sensor information.
Sensor-LocationInfo information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SENSORLOCATIONINFO-START
Sensor-LocationInfo-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sensor-MeasurementInformation-r16 OCTET STRING OPTIONAL,
sensor-MotionInformation-r16 OCTET STRING OPTIONAL,
...
}
-- TAG-SENSORLOCATIONINFO-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
Sensor-LocationInfo field descriptions

sensor-MeasurementInformation
This field provides barometric pressure measurements as Sensor-MeasurementInformation defined in TS 37.355 [49]. The first/leftmost bit of the first octet contains the most
significant bit.
sensor-MotionInformation
This field provides motion sensor measurements as Sensor-MotionInformation defined in TS 37.355 [49]. The first/leftmost bit of the first octet contains the most significant bit.
– ServCellIndex
The IE ServCellIndex concerns a short identity, used to identify a serving cell (i.e. the PCell, the PSCell or an SCell). Value 0 applies for the PCell, while the SCellIndex that has
previously been assigned applies for SCells.
ServCellIndex information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SERVCELLINDEX-START
ServCellIndex ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofServingCells-1)
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– ServingCellConfig
The IE ServingCellConfig is used to configure (add or modify) the UE with a serving cell, which may be the SpCell or an SCell of an MCG or SCG. The parameters herein are
mostly UE specific but partly also cell specific (e.g. in additionally configured bandwidth parts). Reconfiguration between a PUCCH and PUCCHless SCell is only supported
using an SCell release and add.
ServingCellConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SERVINGCELLCONFIG-START
ServingCellConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

tdd-UL-DL-ConfigurationDedicated TDD-UL-DL-ConfigDedicated OPTIONAL, -- Cond TDD
initialDownlinkBWP BWP-DownlinkDedicated OPTIONAL, -- Need M
downlinkBWP-ToReleaseList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofBWPs)) OF BWP-Id OPTIONAL, -- Need N
downlinkBWP-ToAddModList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofBWPs)) OF BWP-Downlink OPTIONAL, -- Need N
firstActiveDownlinkBWP-Id BWP-Id OPTIONAL, -- Cond SyncAndCellAdd
bwp-InactivityTimer ENUMERATED {ms2, ms3, ms4, ms5, ms6, ms8, ms10, ms20, ms30,
ms40,ms50, ms60, ms80,ms100, ms200,ms300, ms500,
ms750, ms1280, ms1920, ms2560, spare10, spare9, spare8,
spare7, spare6, spare5, spare4, spare3, spare2, spare1 } OPTIONAL, --Need R
defaultDownlinkBWP-Id BWP-Id OPTIONAL, -- Need S
uplinkConfig UplinkConfig OPTIONAL, -- Need M
supplementaryUplink UplinkConfig OPTIONAL, -- Need M
pdcch-ServingCellConfig SetupRelease { PDCCH-ServingCellConfig } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
pdsch-ServingCellConfig SetupRelease { PDSCH-ServingCellConfig } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
csi-MeasConfig SetupRelease { CSI-MeasConfig } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sCellDeactivationTimer ENUMERATED {ms20, ms40, ms80, ms160, ms200, ms240,
ms320, ms400, ms480, ms520, ms640, ms720,
ms840, ms1280, spare2,spare1} OPTIONAL, -- Cond ServingCellWithoutPUCCH
crossCarrierSchedulingConfig CrossCarrierSchedulingConfig OPTIONAL, -- Need M
tag-Id TAG-Id,
dummy ENUMERATED {enabled} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
pathlossReferenceLinking ENUMERATED {spCell, sCell} OPTIONAL, -- Cond SCellOnly
servingCellMO MeasObjectId OPTIONAL, -- Cond MeasObject
...,
[[
lte-CRS-ToMatchAround SetupRelease { RateMatchPatternLTE-CRS } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
downlinkChannelBW-PerSCS-List SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxSCSs)) OF SCS-SpecificCarrier OPTIONAL -- Need S
]],
[[
supplementaryUplinkRelease ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need N
tdd-UL-DL-ConfigurationDedicated-iab-mt-v16xy TDD-UL-DL-ConfigDedicated-IAB-MT-v16xy OPTIONAL, -- Need FFS
firstWithinActiveTimeBWP-Id-r16 BWP-Id OPTIONAL, -- Cond MultipleNonDormantBWP
firstOutsideActiveTimeBWP-Id-r16 BWP-Id OPTIONAL, -- Cond MultipleNonDormantBWP-WUS
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ca-SlotOffset-r16 CHOICE {
refSCS15kHz INTEGER (-2..2),
refSCS30KHz INTEGER (-5..5),
refSCS60KHz INTEGER (-10..10),
refSCS120KHz INTEGER (-20..20)
} OPTIONAL, -- Cond AsyncCA
channelAccessConfig-r16 ChannelAccessConfig-r16 OPTIONAL -- Need M
]]
}
UplinkConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

initialUplinkBWP BWP-UplinkDedicated OPTIONAL, -- Need M
uplinkBWP-ToReleaseList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofBWPs)) OF BWP-Id OPTIONAL, -- Need N
uplinkBWP-ToAddModList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofBWPs)) OF BWP-Uplink OPTIONAL, -- Need N
firstActiveUplinkBWP-Id BWP-Id OPTIONAL, -- Cond SyncAndCellAdd
pusch-ServingCellConfig SetupRelease { PUSCH-ServingCellConfig } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
carrierSwitching SetupRelease { SRS-CarrierSwitching } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...,
[[
powerBoostPi2BPSK BOOLEAN OPTIONAL, -- Need M
uplinkChannelBW-PerSCS-List SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxSCSs)) OF SCS-SpecificCarrier OPTIONAL -- Need S
]],
[[
bdFactorR-r16 ENUMERATED {n1} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
lte-CRS-PatternList-r16 SetupRelease { LTE-CRS-PatternList-r16 } OPTIONAL, -- Cond LTE-CRS
lte-CRS-PatternListSecond-r16 SetupRelease { LTE-CRS-PatternList-r16 } OPTIONAL, -- Cond CORESETPool
enablePLRS-UpdateForPUSCH-SRS ENUMERATED {enabled} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
enableDefaultBeamPL-ForPUSCH0 ENUMERATED {enabled} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
enableDefaultBeamPL-ForPUCCH ENUMERATED {enabled} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
enableDefaultBeamPL-ForSRS ENUMERATED {enabled} OPTIONAL -- Need R
]]
}
ChannelAccessConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

maxEnergyDetectionThreshold-r16 INTEGER(-85..-52),
energyDetectionThresholdOffset-r16 INTEGER (-20..-13),
ul-toDL-COT-SharingED-Threshold-r16 INTEGER (-85..-52) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
absenceOfAnyOtherTechnology-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL -- Need R
}
-- TAG-SERVINGCELLCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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ServingCellConfig field descriptions

absenceOfAnyOtherTechnology
Presence of this field indicates absence on a long term basis (e.g. by level of regulation) of any other technology sharing the carrier; absence of this field indicates the potential
presence of any other technology sharing the carrier, as specified in TS 37.213 [48} clause Y.
bdFactorR
Parameter for determining and distributing the maximum numbers of BD/CCE for mPDCCH based mPDSCH transmission as specified in TS 38.213 [13] Clause 10.1.
bwp-InactivityTimer
The duration in ms after which the UE falls back to the default Bandwidth Part (see TS 38.321 [3], clause 5.15). When the network releases the timer configuration, the UE
stops the timer without switching to the default BWP.
ca-SlotOffset
Slot offset between the primary cell (PCell/PSCell) and the SCell in unaligned frame boundary with slot alignment and partial SFN alignment inter-band CA. Based on this field,
the UE determines the time offset of the SCell as specified in clause 4.5 of TS 38.211 [16]. The granularity of this field is determined by the reference SCS for the slot offset
(i.e. the maximum of PCell/PSCell lowest SCS among all the configured SCSs in DL/UL SCS-SpecificCarrierList in ServingCellConfig and this serving cell's lowest SCS among
all the configured SCSs in DL/UL SCS-SpecificCarrierList in ServingCellConfig).
The Network configures at most single non-zero offset duration in ms (independent on SCS) among CCs in the unaligned CA configuration. If the field is absent, the UE applies
the value of 0.
channelAccessConfig
List of parameters used for access procedures of operation with shared spectrum channel access (see TS 37.213 [48).
crossCarrierSchedulingConfig
Indicates whether this serving cell is cross-carrier scheduled by another serving cell or whether it cross-carrier schedules another serving cell.
defaultDownlinkBWP-Id
The initial bandwidth part is referred to by BWP-Id = 0. ID of the downlink bandwidth part to be used upon expiry of the BWP inactivity timer. This field is UE specific. When the
field is absent the UE uses the initial BWP as default BWP. (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 12 and TS 38.321 [3], clause 5.15).
downlinkBWP-ToAddModList
List of additional downlink bandwidth parts to be added or modified. (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 12).
downlinkBWP-ToReleaseList
List of additional downlink bandwidth parts to be released. (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 12).
downlinkChannelBW-PerSCS-List
A set of UE specific channel bandwidth and location configurations for different subcarrier spacings (numerologies). Defined in relation to Point A. The UE uses the
configuration provided in this field only for the purpose of channel bandwidth and location determination. If absent, UE uses the configuration indicated in scs-
SpecificCarrierList in DownlinkConfigCommon / DownlinkConfigCommonSIB. Network only configures channel bandwidth that corresponds to the channel bandwidth values
defined in TS 38.101-1 [15] and TS 38.101-2 [39].
energyDetectionThresholdOffset
Indicates the offset to the default maximum energy detection threshold value. Unit in dB. Value -13 corresponds to -13dB, value -12 corresponds to -12dB, and so on (i.e. in
steps of 1dB) as specified in TS 37.213 [48].
firstActiveDownlinkBWP-Id
If configured for an SpCell, this field contains the ID of the DL BWP to be activated upon performing the RRC (re-)configuration. If the field is absent, the RRC (re-)configuration
does not impose a BWP switch.
If configured for an SCell, this field contains the ID of the downlink bandwidth part to be used upon MAC-activation of an SCell. The initial bandwidth part is referred to by BWP-
Id = 0.
Upon PCell change and PSCell addition/change, the network sets the firstActiveDownlinkBWP-Id and firstActiveUplinkBWP-Id to the same value.
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initialDownlinkBWP
The dedicated (UE-specific) configuration for the initial downlink bandwidth-part (i.e. DL BWP#0). If any of the optional IEs are configured within this IE, the UE considers the
BWP#0 to be an RRC configured BWP (from UE capability viewpoint). Otherwise, the UE does not consider the BWP#0 as an RRC configured BWP (from UE capability
viewpoint). Network always configures the UE with a value for this field if no other BWPs are configured. NOTE1
lte-CRS-PatternList
A list of LTE CRS patterns around which the UE shall do rate matching for PDSCH. The LTE CRS patterns in this list shall be non-overlapping in frequency.
lte-CRS-PatternListSecond
A list of LTE CRS patterns around which the UE shall do rate matching for PDSCH scheduled with a DCI detected on a CORESET with CORESETPoolIndex configured with 1.
This list is configured only if CORESETPoolIndex configured with 1. The first LTE CRS pattern in this list shall be fully overlapping in frequency with the first LTE CRS pattern
in lte-CRS-PatternList, The second LTE CRS pattern in this list shall be fully overlapping in frequency with the second LTE CRS pattern in lte-CRS-PatternList, and so on.
lte-CRS-ToMatchAround
Parameters to determine an LTE CRS pattern that the UE shall rate match around.
maxEnergyDetectionThreshold
Indicates the absolute maximum energy detection threshold value. Unit in dBm. Value -85 corresponds to -85 dBm, value -84 corresponds to -84 dBm, and so on (i.e. in steps
of 1dBm) as specified in TS 37.213 [48]. If the field is not configured, the UE shall use a default maximum energy detection threshold value as specified in TS 37.213 [48].
pathlossReferenceLinking
Indicates whether UE shall apply as pathloss reference either the downlink of SpCell (PCell for MCG or PSCell for SCG) or of SCell that corresponds with this uplink (see TS
38.213 [13], clause 7).
pdsch-ServingCellConfig
PDSCH related parameters that are not BWP-specific.
Resources patterns which the UE should rate match PDSCH around. The UE rate matches around the union of all resources indicated in the rate match patterns. Rate match
patterns defined here on cell level apply only to PDSCH of the same numerology. See TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.2.2.3.
sCellDeactivationTimer
SCell deactivation timer in TS 38.321 [3]. If the field is absent, the UE applies the value infinity.
servingCellMO
measObjectId of the MeasObjectNR in MeasConfig which is associated to the serving cell. For this MeasObjectNR, the following relationship applies between this
MeasObjectNR and frequencyInfoDL in ServingCellConfigCommon of the serving cell: if ssbFrequency is configured, its value is the same as the absoluteFrequencySSB and if
csi-rs-ResourceConfigMobility is configured, the value of its subcarrierSpacing is present in one entry of the scs-SpecificCarrierList, csi-RS-CellListMobility includes an entry
corresponding to the serving cell (with cellId equal to physCellId in ServingCellConfigCommon) and the frequency range indicated by the csi-rs-MeasurementBW of the entry in
csi-RS-CellListMobility is included in the frequency range indicated by in the entry of the scs-SpecificCarrierList.
supplementaryUplink
Network may configure this field only when supplementaryUplinkConfig is configured in ServingCellConfigCommon or ServingCellConfigCommonSIB.
supplementaryUplinkRelease
If this field is included, the UE shall release the uplink configuration configured by supplementaryUplink. The network only includes either supplementaryUplinkRelease or
supplementaryUplink at a time.
tag-Id
Timing Advance Group ID, as specified in TS 38.321 [3], which this cell belongs to.
tdd-UL-DL-ConfigurationDedicated-iab-mt v16xy
Resource configuration per IAB-MT D/U/F overrides all symbols (with a limitation that effectively only flexible symbols can be overwritten in Rel-16) per slot over the number of
slots as provided by TDD-UL-DL ConfigurationCommon.
ul-toDL-COT-SharingED-Threshold
Maximum energy detection threshold that the UE should use to share channel occupancy with gNB for DL transmission with length no longer than 2, 4, and 8 OFDM symbols
for 15Khz, 30Khz, 60KHz SCS respectively, as specified in TS 37.213 [48].
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uplinkConfig
Network may configure this field only when uplinkConfigCommon is configured in ServingCellConfigCommon or ServingCellConfigCommonSIB.
UplinkConfig field descriptions

carrierSwitching
Includes parameters for configuration of carrier based SRS switching (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.2.1.3.
enableDefaultBeamPlForPUSCH0_0, enableDefaultBeamPlForPUCCH, enableDefaultBeamPlForSRS
When the parameter is present, UE derives the spatial relation and the corresponding pathloss reference Rs as specified in 38.213, clauses 7.1.1, 7.2.1, 7.3.1 and 9.2.2The
network only configures these parameters for FR2.
enablePLRSupdateForPUSCHSRS
When this parameter is present, the Rel-16 feature of MAC CE based pathloss RS updates for PUSCH/SRS is enabled. Network only configures this parameter , when the UE
is configured with sri-PUSCH-PowerControl.
firstActiveUplinkBWP-Id
If configured for an SpCell, this field contains the ID of the UL BWP to be activated upon performing the RRC (re-)configuration. If the field is absent, the RRC (re-)configuration
does not impose a BWP switch.
If configured for an SCell, this field contains the ID of the uplink bandwidth part to be used upon MAC-activation of an SCell. The initial bandwidth part is referred to by
BandiwdthPartId = 0.
initialUplinkBWP
The dedicated (UE-specific) configuration for the initial uplink bandwidth-part (i.e. UL BWP#0). If any of the optional IEs are configured within this IE as part of the IE
uplinkConfig, the UE considers the BWP#0 to be an RRC configured BWP (from UE capability viewpoint). Otherwise, the UE does not consider the BWP#0 as an RRC
configured BWP (from UE capability viewpoint). Network always configures the UE with a value for this field if no other BWPs are configured. NOTE1
powerBoostPi2BPSK
If this field is set to true, the UE determines the maximum output power for PUCCH/PUSCH transmissions that use pi/2 BPSK modulation according to TS 38.101-1 [15],
clause 6.2.4.
pusch-ServingCellConfig
PUSCH related parameters that are not BWP-specific.
uplinkBWP-ToAddModList
The additional bandwidth parts for uplink to be added or modified. In case of TDD uplink- and downlink BWP with the same bandwidthPartId are considered as a BWP pair and
must have the same center frequency.
uplinkBWP-ToReleaseList
The additional bandwidth parts for uplink to be released.
uplinkChannelBW-PerSCS-List
configuration provided in this field only for the purpose of channel bandwidth and location determination. If absent, UE uses the configuration indicated in scs-
SpecificCarrierList in UplinkConfigCommon / UplinkConfigCommonSIB. Network only configures channel bandwidth that corresponds to the channel bandwidth values defined
in TS 38.101-1 [15] and TS 38.101-2 [39].
NOTE 1: If the dedicated part of initial UL/DL BWP configuration is absent, the initial BWP can be used but with some limitations. For example, changing to another BWP
requires RRCReconfiguration since DCI format 1_0 doesn't support DCI-based switching.
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AsyncCA This field is mandatory present for SCells whose slot offset between the SpCell is not 0. Otherwise it is absent, Need S.
CORESETPool This field is optionally present, Need M, if the field lte-CRS-ToMatchAround is not configured and CORESETPoolIndex
configured with 1. It is absent otherwise.
LTE-CRS This field is optionally present, Need M, if the field lte-CRS-ToMatchAround is not configured. It is absent otherwise.
MeasObject This field is mandatory present for the SpCell if the UE has a measConfig, and it is optionally present, Need M, for SCells.
MultipleNonDormantBWP The field is mandatory present when the SCell is configured with more than one BWP-DownlinkDedicated with pdcch-Config
present, otherwise it is absent.
MultipleNonDormantBWP-WUS The field is mandatory present when the SCell is configured with WUS and with more than one BWP-DownlinkDedicated
with pdcch-Config present, otherwise it is absent.
SCellOnly This field is optionally present, Need R, for SCells. It is absent otherwise.
ServingCellWithoutPUCCH This field is optionally present, Need S, for SCells except PUCCH SCells. It is absent otherwise.
SyncAndCellAdd This field is mandatory present for a SpCell upon PCell change and PSCell addition/change and upon
RRCSetup/RRCResume.
The field is mandatory present for an SCell upon addition.
For SpCell, the field is optionally present, Need N, upon reconfiguration without reconfigurationWithSync.
In all other cases the field is absent.
TDD This field is optionally present, Need R, for TDD cells. It is absent otherwise.
– ServingCellConfigCommon
The IE ServingCellConfigCommon is used to configure cell specific parameters of a UE's serving cell. The IE contains parameters which a UE would typically acquire from SSB,
MIB or SIBs when accessing the cell from IDLE. With this IE, the network provides this information in dedicated signalling when configuring a UE with a SCells or with an
additional cell group (SCG). It also provides it for SpCells (MCG and SCG) upon reconfiguration with sync.
ServingCellConfigCommon information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SERVINGCELLCONFIGCOMMON-START
ServingCellConfigCommon ::= SEQUENCE {

physCellId PhysCellId OPTIONAL, -- Cond HOAndServCellAdd,
downlinkConfigCommon DownlinkConfigCommon OPTIONAL, -- Cond HOAndServCellAdd
uplinkConfigCommon UplinkConfigCommon OPTIONAL, -- Need M
supplementaryUplinkConfig UplinkConfigCommon OPTIONAL, -- Need S
n-TimingAdvanceOffset ENUMERATED { n0, n25600, n39936 } OPTIONAL, -- Need S
ssb-PositionsInBurst CHOICE {
shortBitmap BIT STRING (SIZE (4)),
mediumBitmap BIT STRING (SIZE (8)),
longBitmap BIT STRING (SIZE (64))
} OPTIONAL, -- Cond AbsFreqSSB
ssb-periodicityServingCell ENUMERATED { ms5, ms10, ms20, ms40, ms80, ms160, spare2, spare1 } OPTIONAL, -- Need S
dmrs-TypeA-Position ENUMERATED {pos2, pos3},
lte-CRS-ToMatchAround SetupRelease { RateMatchPatternLTE-CRS } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
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ssbSubcarrierSpacing SubcarrierSpacing OPTIONAL, -- Cond HOAndServCellWithSSB
tdd-UL-DL-ConfigurationCommon TDD-UL-DL-ConfigCommon OPTIONAL, -- Cond TDD
ss-PBCH-BlockPower INTEGER (-60..50),
...,
[[
channelAccessMode-r16 CHOICE {
dynamic NULL,
semistatic SemiStaticChannelAccessConfig
discoveryBurst-WindowLength-r16 ENUMERATED {s0dot5, s1, s2, s3, s4, s5} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
ssb-PositionQCL-r16 SSB-PositionQCL-Relationship-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need M
intraCellGuardBandUL-r16 IntraCellGuardBand-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need M
intraCellGuardBandDL-r16 IntraCellGuardBand-r16 OPTIONAL -- Need M
]]
}
IntraCellGuardBand-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..ffsValue)) OF GuardBand-r16 -- FFS upper size 4, assuming 100Mhz cell
GuardBand-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

startCRB-r16 INTEGER (0..ffsValue), --FFS upper range 275
nrofCRBs-r16 INTEGER (1..ffsValue)
}
-- TAG-SERVINGCELLCONFIGCOMMON-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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ServingCellConfigCommon field descriptions

channelAccessMode
If the field is configured as "semistatic", the channel access procedures for semi-static channel occupancy as described in subclause 4.3 in TS 37.213 are applied. Otherwise, if
the field is configured as "dynamic" or if the field is absent, the channel access procedures in TS 37.213, with exception of subclause 4.3 of TS 37.213, are applied.
dmrs-TypeA-Position
Position of (first) DM-RS for downlink (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 7.4.1.1.1) and uplink (TS 38.211 [16], clause 6.4.1.1.3).
downlinkConfigCommon
The common downlink configuration of the serving cell, including the frequency information configuration and the initial downlink BWP common configuration. The parameters
provided herein should match the parameters configured by MIB and SIB1 (if provided) of the serving cell, with the exception of controlResourceSetZero and searchSpaceZero
which can be configured in ServingCellConfigCommon even if MIB indicates that they are absent.
discoveryBurst-WindowLength
Indicates the window length of the discovery burst in ms (see TS 37.213 [48]).
intraCellGuardBandDL
Each value is a CRB index. For every two values, the first/second is the lowest/highest CRB of a guard band between two RB sets. If not configured, the guard bands are
according to the TS 38.101-X).
intraCellGuardBandUL
Each value is a CRB index. For every two values, the first/second is the lowest/highest CRB of a guard band between two RB sets. If not configured, the guard bands are
according to the TS 38.101-X).
longBitmap
Bitmap when maximum number of SS/PBCH blocks per half frame equals to 64 as defined in TS 38.213 [13], clause 4.1.
lte-CRS-ToMatchAround
Parameters to determine an LTE CRS pattern that the UE shall rate match around.
mediumBitmap
n-TimingAdvanceOffset
The N_TA-Offset to be applied for all uplink transmissions on this serving cell. If the field is absent, the UE applies the value defined for the duplex mode and frequency range
of this serving cell. See TS 38.133 [14], table 7.1.2-2.
Resources patterns which the UE should rate match PDSCH around. The UE rate matches around the union of all resources indicated in the rate match patterns. Rate match
patterns defined here on cell level apply only to PDSCH of the same numerology (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.4,1).
semiStaticChannelAccessConfig
The parameters for semi-static channel access. The network configures this only when channelAccessMode is set to semistatic.
shortBitmap
ss-PBCH-BlockPower
Average EPRE of the resources elements that carry secondary synchronization signals in dBm that the NW used for SSB transmission, see TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.
ssb-periodicityServingCell
The SSB periodicity in ms for the rate matching purpose. If the field is absent, the UE applies the value ms5. (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 4.1)
ssb-PositionQCL
Indicates the QCL relationship between SSB positions for a neighbor cell as specified in TS 38.213 [13], clause 4.1.
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ssb-PositionsInBurst
Indicates the time domain positions of the transmitted SS-blocks in a half frame with SS/PBCH blocks as defined in TS 38.213 [13], clause 4.1. The first/ leftmost bit
corresponds to SS/PBCH block index 0, the second bit corresponds to SS/PBCH block index 1, and so on. Value 0 in the bitmap indicates that the corresponding SS/PBCH
block is not transmitted while value 1 indicates that the corresponding SS/PBCH block is transmitted. The network configures the same pattern in this field as in the
corresponding field in ServingCellConfigCommonSIB. For operation with shared spectrum channel access, only mediumBitmap is used. The UE assumes that a bit at position
k > ssb-PositionQCL is 0
supplementaryUplinkConfig
The network configures this field only if uplinkConfigCommon is configured. If this field is absent, the UE shall release the supplementaryUplinkConfig and the
supplementaryUplink configured in ServingCellConfig of this serving cell, if configured.
tdd-UL-DL-ConfigurationCommon
A cell-specific TDD UL/DL configuration, see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.1.

AbsFreqSSB The field is absent when absoluteFrequencySSB in frequencyInfoDL is absent, otherwise the field is mandatory present.
HOAndServCellAdd This field is mandatory present upon SpCell change and upon serving cell (PSCell/SCell) addition. Otherwise, the field is
absent.
HOAndServCellWithSSB This field is mandatory present upon SpCell change and upon serving cell (SCell with SSB or PSCell) addition. Otherwise,
the field is absent.
TDD The field is optionally present, Need R, for TDD cells; otherwise it is absent.
Editor's Note: Optimization of the signalling of intra-cell guard bands is FFS. The field descriptions will be updated after the signalling of guard bands is finalized.
– ServingCellConfigCommonSIB
The IE ServingCellConfigCommonSIB is used to configure cell specific parameters of a UE's serving cell in SIB1.
ServingCellConfigCommonSIB information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SERVINGCELLCONFIGCOMMONSIB-START
ServingCellConfigCommonSIB ::= SEQUENCE {

downlinkConfigCommon DownlinkConfigCommonSIB,
uplinkConfigCommon UplinkConfigCommonSIB OPTIONAL, -- Need R
supplementaryUplink UplinkConfigCommonSIB OPTIONAL, -- Need R
n-TimingAdvanceOffset ENUMERATED { n0, n25600, n39936 } OPTIONAL, -- Need S
ssb-PositionsInBurst SEQUENCE {
inOneGroup BIT STRING (SIZE (8)),
groupPresence BIT STRING (SIZE (8)) OPTIONAL -- Cond FR2-Only
},
ssb-PeriodicityServingCell ENUMERATED {ms5, ms10, ms20, ms40, ms80, ms160},
tdd-UL-DL-ConfigurationCommon TDD-UL-DL-ConfigCommon OPTIONAL, -- Cond TDD
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ss-PBCH-BlockPower INTEGER (-60..50),
...,
[[
channelAccessMode-r16 CHOICE {
dynamic NULL,
semistatic SemiStaticChannelAccessConfig
discoveryBurstWindowLength-r16 ENUMERATED {s0dot5, s1, s2, s3, s4, s5} OPTIONAL -- Need M
]]
-- TAG-SERVINGCELLCONFIGCOMMONSIB-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
ServingCellConfigCommonSIB field descriptions

channelAccessMode
If the field is configured as "semistatic", the channel access procedures for semi-static channel occupancy as described in subclause 4.3 in TS 37.213 are applied. Otherwise, if
the field is configured as "dynamic" or if the field is absent, the channel access procedures in TS 37.213, with exception of subclause 4.3 of TS 37.213, are applied.
discoveryBurstWindowLength
Indicates the window length of the discovery burst in ms (see TS 37.213 [48]).
groupPresence
This field is present when maximum number of SS/PBCH blocks per half frame equals to 64 as defined in TS 38.213 [13], clause 4.1. The first/leftmost bit corresponds to the
SS/PBCH index 0-7, the second bit corresponds to SS/PBCH block 8-15, and so on. Value 0 in the bitmap indicates that the SSBs according to inOneGroup are absent. Value
1 indicates that the SS/PBCH blocks are transmitted in accordance with inOneGroup.
inOneGroup
When maximum number of SS/PBCH blocks per half frame equals to 4 as defined in TS 38.213 [13], clause 4.1, only the 4 leftmost bits are valid; the UE ignores the 4
rightmost bits. When maximum number of SS/PBCH blocks per half frame equals to 8 as defined in TS 38.213 [13], clause 4.1, all 8 bits are valid. The first/ leftmost bit
corresponds to SS/PBCH block index 0, the second bit corresponds to SS/PBCH block index 1, and so on. When maximum number of SS/PBCH blocks per half frame equals
to 64 as defined in TS 38.213 [13], clause 4.1, all 8 bit are valid; The first/ leftmost bit corresponds to the first SS/PBCH block index in the group (i.e., to SSB index 0, 8, and so
on); the second bit corresponds to the second SS/PBCH block index in the group (i.e., to SSB index 1, 9, and so on), and so on. Value 0 in the bitmap indicates that the
corresponding SS/PBCH block is not transmitted while value 1 indicates that the corresponding SS/PBCH block is transmitted.
n-TimingAdvanceOffset
The N_TA-Offset to be applied for random access on this serving cell. If the field is absent, the UE applies the value defined for the duplex mode and frequency range of this
serving cell. See TS 38.133 [14], table 7.1.2-2.
semiStaticChannelAccessConfig
The parameters for semi-static channel access. The network configures this only when channelAccessMode is set to semistatic.
ssb-PositionsInBurst
Time domain positions of the transmitted SS-blocks in an SS-burst as defined in TS 38.213 [13], clause 4.1. For operation with shared spectrum channel access, only
mediumBitmap is used. The UE assumes that a bit at position k > ssb-PositionQCL is 0.
ss-PBCH-BlockPower
Average EPRE of the resources elements that carry secondary synchronization signals in dBm that the NW used for SSB transmission, see TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.
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FR2-Only This field is mandatory present for an FR2 carrier frequency. It is absent otherwise and UE releases any configured value.
TDD The field is optionally present, Need R, for TDD cells; otherwise it is absent.
– ShortI-RNTI-Value
The IE ShortI-RNTI-Value is used to identify the suspended UE context of a UE in RRC_INACTIVE using fewer bits compared to I-RNTI-Value.
ShortI-RNTI-Value information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SHORTI-RNTI-VALUE-START
ShortI-RNTI-Value ::= BIT STRING (SIZE(24))
-- TAG-SHORTI-RNTI-VALUE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– ShortMAC-I
The IE ShortMAC-I is used to identify and verify the UE at RRC connection re-establishment. The 16 least significant bits of the MAC-I calculated using the AS security
configuration of the source PCell, as specified in 5.3.7.4.
ShortMAC-I information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SHORTMAC-I-START
ShortMAC-I ::= BIT STRING (SIZE (16))
-- TAG-SHORTMAC-I-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– SINR-Range
The IE SINR-Range specifies the value range used in SINR measurements and thresholds. For measurements, integer value for SINR measurements is according to Table
10.1.16.1-1 in TS 38.133 [14]. For thresholds, the actual value is (IE value – 46) / 2 dB.
SINR-Range information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SINR-RANGE-START
SINR-Range ::= INTEGER(0..127)
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-- ASN1STOP
– SI-SchedulingInfo
The IE SI-SchedulingInfo contains information needed for acquisition of SI messages.
SI-SchedulingInfo information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG–SI-SCHEDULINGINFO-START
SI-SchedulingInfo ::= SEQUENCE {

schedulingInfoList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxSI-Message)) OF SchedulingInfo,
si-WindowLength ENUMERATED {s5, s10, s20, s40, s80, s160, s320, s640, s1280},
si-RequestConfig SI-RequestConfig OPTIONAL, -- Cond MSG-1
si-RequestConfigSUL SI-RequestConfig OPTIONAL, -- Cond SUL-MSG-1
systemInformationAreaID BIT STRING (SIZE (24)) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...
}
SchedulingInfo ::= SEQUENCE {

si-BroadcastStatus ENUMERATED {broadcasting, notBroadcasting},
si-Periodicity ENUMERATED {rf8, rf16, rf32, rf64, rf128, rf256, rf512},
sib-MappingInfo SIB-Mapping
}
SIB-Mapping ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxSIB)) OF SIB-TypeInfo
SIB-TypeInfo ::= SEQUENCE {

type ENUMERATED {sibType2, sibType3, sibType4, sibType5, sibType6, sibType7, sibType8, sibType9,
spare8, spare7, spare6, spare5, spare4, spare3, spare2, spare1,... },
valueTag INTEGER (0..31) OPTIONAL, -- Cond SIB-TYPE
areaScope ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL -- Need S
}
-- Configuration for Msg1 based SI Request

SI-RequestConfig::= SEQUENCE {
rach-OccasionsSI SEQUENCE {
rach-ConfigSI RACH-ConfigGeneric,
ssb-perRACH-Occasion ENUMERATED {oneEighth, oneFourth, oneHalf, one, two, four, eight, sixteen}
si-RequestPeriod ENUMERATED {one, two, four, six, eight, ten, twelve, sixteen} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
si-RequestResources SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxSI-Message)) OF SI-RequestResources
}
SI-RequestResources ::= SEQUENCE {

ra-PreambleStartIndex INTEGER (0..63),
ra-AssociationPeriodIndex INTEGER (0..15) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
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}
-- TAG-SI-SCHEDULINGINFO-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SchedulingInfo field descriptions

areaScope
Indicates that a SIB is area specific. If the field is absent, the SIB is cell specific.
si-BroadcastStatus
Indicates if the SI message is being broadcasted or not. Change of si-BroadcastStatus should not result in system information change notifications in Short Message
transmitted with P-RNTI over DCI (see clause 6.5). The value of the indication is valid until the end of the BCCH modification period when set to broadcasting.
si-Periodicity
Periodicity of the SI-message in radio frames. Value rf8 corresponds to 8 radio frames, value rf16 corresponds to 16 radio frames, and so on.
SI-RequestConfig field descriptions

rach-OccasionsSI
Configuration of dedicated RACH Occassions for SI. If the field is absent, the UE uses the corresponding parameters configured in rach-ConfigCommon of the initial uplink
BWP.
si-RequestPeriod
Periodicity of the SI-Request configuration in number of association periods.
si-RequestResources
If there is only one entry in the list, the configuration is used for all SI messages for which si-BroadcastStatus is set to notBroadcasting. Otherwise the 1st entry in the list
corresponds to the first SI message in schedulingInfoList for which si-BroadcastStatus is set to notBroadcasting, 2nd entry in the list corresponds to the second SI message in
schedulingInfoList for which si-BroadcastStatus is set to notBroadcasting and so on. Change of si-RequestResources should not result in system information change
notification.
SI-RequestResources field descriptions

ra-AssociationPeriodIndex
Index of the association period in the si-RequestPeriod in which the UE can send the SI request for SI message(s) corresponding to this SI-RequestResources, using the
preambles indicated by ra-PreambleStartIndex and rach occasions indicated by ra-ssb-OccasionMaskIndex.
ra-PreambleStartIndex
If N SSBs are associated with a RACH occasion, where N > = 1, for the i-th SSB (i=0, …, N-1) the preamble with preamble index = ra-PreambleStartIndex + i is used for SI
request; For N < 1, the preamble with preamble index = ra-PreambleStartIndex is used for SI request.
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SI-SchedulingInfo field descriptions

si-RequestConfig
Configuration of Msg1 resources that the UE uses for requesting SI-messages for which si-BroadcastStatus is set to notBroadcasting.
si-RequestConfigSUL
Configuration of Msg1 resources that the UE uses for requesting SI-messages for which si-BroadcastStatus is set to notBroadcasting.
si-WindowLength
The length of the SI scheduling window. Value s5 corresponds to 5 slots, value s10 corresponds to 10 slots and so on. The network always configures si-WindowLength to be
shorter than or equal to the si-Periodicity.
systemInformationAreaID
Indicates the system information area that the cell belongs to, if any. Any SIB with areaScope within the SI is considered to belong to this systemInformationAreaID. The
systemInformationAreaID is unique within a PLMN.

MSG-1 The field is optionally present, Need R, if si-BroadcastStatus is set to notBroadcasting for any SI-message included in SchedulingInfo. It is absent
otherwise.
SIB-TYPE The field is mandatory present if the SIB type is different from SIB6, SIB7 or SIB8. For SIB6, SIB7 and SIB8 it is absent.
SUL-MSG-1 The field is optionally present, Need R, if this serving cell is configured with a supplementary uplink and if si-BroadcastStatus is set to
notBroadcasting for any SI-message included in SchedulingInfo. It is absent otherwise.
– SK-Counter
The IE SK-Counter is a counter used upon initial configuration of SN security for NR-DC and NE-DC, as well as upon refresh of S-KgNB or S-KeNB based on the current or newly
derived KgNB during RRC Resume or RRC Reconfiguration, as defined in TS 33.501 [11].
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SKCOUNTER-START
SK-Counter ::= INTEGER (0..65535)
-- TAG-SKCOUNTER-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– SlotFormatCombinationsPerCell
The IE SlotFormatCombinationsPerCell is used to configure the SlotFormatCombinations applicable for one serving cell (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.1.1).
SlotFormatCombinationsPerCell information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SLOTFORMATCOMBINATIONSPERCELL-START
SlotFormatCombinationsPerCell ::= SEQUENCE {

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slotFormatCombinations SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSlotFormatCombinationsPerSet)) OF SlotFormatCombination
OPTIONAL, -- Need M
positionInDCI INTEGER(0..maxSFI-DCI-PayloadSize-1) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...,
[[
enableConfiguredUL-r16 ENUMERATED {enabled} OPTIONAL -- Need N
]]
SlotFormatCombination ::= SEQUENCE {

slotFormatCombinationId SlotFormatCombinationId,
slotFormats SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSlotFormatsPerCombination)) OF INTEGER (0..255)
}
SlotFormatCombinationId ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofSlotFormatCombinationsPerSet-1)
-- TAG-SLOTFORMATCOMBINATIONSPERCELL-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SlotFormatCombination field descriptions

slotFormatCombinationId
This ID is used in the DCI payload to dynamically select this SlotFormatCombination, see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.1.1.
slotFormats
Slot formats that occur in consecutive slots in time domain order as listed here (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.1.1).
SlotFormatCombinationsPerCell field descriptions

positionInDCI
The (starting) position (bit) of the slotFormatCombinationId (SFI-Index) for this serving cell (servingCellId) within the DCI payload (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.1.1).
servingCellId
The ID of the serving cell for which the slotFormatCombinations are applicable.
slotFormatCombinations
A list with SlotFormatCombinations. Each SlotFormatCombination comprises of one or more SlotFormats (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 4.3.2). The total number of slotFormats in
the slotFormatCombinations list does not exceed 512.
subcarrierSpacing2
Reference subcarrier spacing for a Slot Format Combination on an FDD or SUL cell (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.1.1). For FDD, subcarrierSpacing (SFI-scs) is the reference
SCS for DL BWP and subcarrierSpacing2 (SFI-scs2) is the reference SCS for UL BWP. For SUL, subcarrierSpacing (SFI-scs) is the reference SCS for non-SUL carrier and
subcarrierSpacing2 (SFI-scs2) is the reference SCS for SUL carrier. The network configures a value that is smaller than or equal to any SCS of configured BWPs of the serving
cell that the command applies to. And the network configures a value that is smaller than or equal to the SCS of the serving cell which the UE monitors for SFI indications.
subcarrierSpacing
Reference subcarrier spacing for this Slot Format Combination. The network configures a value that is smaller than or equal to any SCS of configured BWPs of the serving cell
that the command applies to. And the network configures a value that is smaller than or equal to the SCS of the serving cell which the UE monitors for SFI indications (see TS
38.213 [13], clause 11.1.1).
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– SlotFormatIndicator
The IE SlotFormatIndicator is used to configure monitoring a Group-Common-PDCCH for Slot-Format-Indicators (SFI).
SlotFormatIndicator information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SLOTFORMATINDICATOR-START
SlotFormatIndicator ::= SEQUENCE {

sfi-RNTI RNTI-Value,
dci-PayloadSize INTEGER (1..maxSFI-DCI-PayloadSize),
slotFormatCombToAddModList SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxNrofAggregatedCellsPerCellGroup)) OF SlotFormatCombinationsPerCell
OPTIONAL, -- Need N
slotFormatCombToReleaseList SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxNrofAggregatedCellsPerCellGroup)) OF ServCellIndex OPTIONAL, -- Need N
...,
[[
availableRB-SetToAddModList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxNrofAggregatedCellsPerCellGroup)) OF AvailableRB-SetPerCell-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
availableRB-SetToRelease-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxNrofAggregatedCellsPerCellGroup)) OF ServCellIndex OPTIONAL, -- Need N
searchSpaceSwitchTrigger-r16 SEQUENCE {
positionInDCI INTEGER(0..maxSFI-DCI-PayloadSize-1),
id CHOICE {
groupId INTEGER (0..1)
}
co-DurationPerCell-r16 CO-DurationPerCell-r16 OPTIONAL -- Need N
]]
}
CO-DurationPerCell-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

positionInDCI INTEGER(0..maxSFI-DCI-PayloadSize-1) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
co-DurationList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..ffsValue)) OF CO-Duration-r16 -- FFS size upper limit 64
}
CO-Duration-r16 ::= INTEGER (0..ffsValue) -- FFS upper limit 560
-- TAG-SLOTFORMATINDICATOR-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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SlotFormatIndicator field descriptions

availableRB-SetPerCell
position in DCI of the bit(s) indicating the availability of RB sets for UE's serving cells (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.1.1).
co-DurationPerCell
Position in DCI of the bit field indicating Channal Occupancy duration for UE's serving cells (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.1.1). If not configured, the UE uses SFI indication to
determine the channel occupancy duration (if SFI is available).
dci-PayloadSize
Total length of the DCI payload scrambled with SFI-RNTI (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.1.1).
searchSpaceSwitchTrigger
If configured, provides position in DCI of the bit field indicating search space switching flag for a group of serving cells in searchSpaceSwitchingGroup-r16 (see TS 38.213 [13],
clause 11.5.2).
sfi-RNTI
RNTI used for SFI on the given cell (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.1.1).
slotFormatCombToAddModList
A list of SlotFormatCombinations for the UE's serving cells (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.1.1).
– S-NSSAI
The IE S-NSSAI (Single Network Slice Selection Assistance Information) identifies a Network Slice end to end and comprises a slice/service type and a slice differentiator, see TS
23.003 [21].
S-NSSAI information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-S-NSSAI-START
S-NSSAI ::= CHOICE{

sst BIT STRING (SIZE (8)),
sst-SD BIT STRING (SIZE (32))
}
-- TAG-S-NSSAI-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
S-NSSAI field descriptions

sst
Indicates the S-NSSAI consisting of Slice/Service Type, see TS 23.003 [21].
sst-SD
Indicates the S-NSSAI consisting of Slice/Service Type and Slice Differentiator, see TS 23.003 [21].
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– SpeedStateScaleFactors
The IE SpeedStateScaleFactors concerns factors, to be applied when the UE is in medium or high speed state, used for scaling a mobility control related parameter.
SpeedStateScaleFactors information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SPEEDSTATESCALEFACTORS-START
SpeedStateScaleFactors ::= SEQUENCE {

sf-Medium ENUMERATED {oDot25, oDot5, oDot75, lDot0},
sf-High ENUMERATED {oDot25, oDot5, oDot75, lDot0}
}
-- TAG-SPEEDSTATESCALEFACTORS-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SpeedStateScaleFactors field descriptions

sf-High
The concerned mobility control related parameter is multiplied with this factor if the UE is in High Mobility state as defined in TS 38.304 [20]. Value oDot25 corresponds to 0.25,
value oDot5 corresponds to 0.5, oDot75 corresponds to 0.75 and so on.
sf-Medium
The concerned mobility control related parameter is multiplied with this factor if the UE is in Medium Mobility state as defined in TS 38.304 [20]. Value oDot25 corresponds to
0.25, value oDot5 corresponds to 0.5, value oDot75 corresponds to 0.75, and so on.
– SPS-Config
The IE SPS-Config is used to configure downlink semi-persistent transmission. Multiple Downlink SPS configurations may be configured in one BWP of a serving cell.
SPS-Config information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SPS-CONFIG-START
SPS-Config ::= SEQUENCE {

periodicity ENUMERATED {ms10, ms20, ms32, ms40, ms64, ms80, ms128, ms160, ms320, ms640,
spare6, spare5, spare4, spare3, spare2, spare1},
nrofHARQ-Processes INTEGER (1..8),
n1PUCCH-AN PUCCH-ResourceId OPTIONAL, -- Need M
mcs-Table ENUMERATED {qam64LowSE} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
...,
[[
sps-ConfigIndex-r16 SPS-ConfigIndex-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
harq-ProcID-Offset-r16 INTEGER (0..15) OPTIONAL, -- Need N
periodicityExt-r16 INTEGER (1..5120) OPTIONAL, -- Need N
harq-CodebookID-r16 INTEGER (1..2) OPTIONAL -- Need N
]]
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}
-- TAG-SPS-CONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SPS-Config field descriptions

harq-CodebookID
Indicates the HARQ-ACK codebook index for the corresponding HARQ-ACK codebook for SPS PDSCH and ACK for SPS PDSCH release.
harq-ProcID-Offset
Indicates the offset used in deriving the HARQ process IDs, see TS 38.321 [3], clause 5.3.1.
mcs-Table
Indicates the MCS table the UE shall use for DL SPS (see TS 38.214 [19],clause 5.1.3.1. If present, the UE shall use the MCS table of low-SE 64QAM table indicated in Table
5.1.3.1-3 of TS 38.214 [19]. If this field is absent and field mcs-table in PDSCH-Config is set to 'qam256' and the activating DCI is of format 1_1, the UE applies the 256QAM
table indicated in Table 5.1.3.1-2 of TS 38.214 [19]. Otherwise, the UE applies the non-low-SE 64QAM table indicated in Table 5.1.3.1-1 of TS 38.214 [19].
n1PUCCH-AN
HARQ resource for PUCCH for DL SPS. The network configures the resource either as format0 or format1. The actual PUCCH-Resource is configured in PUCCH-Config and
referred to by its ID. See TS 38.213 [13], clause 9.2.3.
nrofHARQ-Processes
Number of configured HARQ processes for SPS DL (see TS 38.321 [3], clause 5.8.1).
periodicity
Periodicity for DL SPS (see TS 38.214 [19] and TS 38.321 [3], clause 5.8.1).
periodicityExt
This field is used to calculate the periodicity for DL SPS (see TS 38.214 [19] and see TS 38.321 [3], clause 5,8.1). If this field is present, the field periodicity is ignored.
The following periodicities are supported depending on the configured subcarrier spacing [slots]:
15 kHz: periodicityExt, where periodicityExt has a value between 1 and 640.
60 kHz with normal CP: periodicityExt, where periodicityExt has a value between 1 and 2560.
60 kHz with ECP: periodicityExt, where periodicityExt has a value between 1 and 2560.
sps-ConfigIndex
Indicates the index of one of multiple SPS configurations.
– SPS-ConfigIndex
The IE SPS-ConfigIndex is used to indicate the index of one of multiple DL SPS configurations in one BWP.
SPS-ConfigIndex information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SPS-CONFIGINDEX-START
SPS-ConfigIndex-r16 ::= INTEGER (0.. maxNrofSPS-Config-r16-1)
-- TAG-SPS-CONFIGINDEX-STOP
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– SPS-ConfigList
The IE SPS-ConfigList is used to configure multiple downlink SPS configurations in one BWP.
SPS-ConfigList information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SPS-CONFIGLIST-START
SPS-ConfigList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sps-ConfigDeactivationStateList-r16 SPS-ConfigDeactivationStateList-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sps-ConfigToAddModList-r16 SPS-ConfigToAddModList-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sps-ConfigToReleaseList-r16 SPS-ConfigToReleaseList-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sps-PUCCH-AN-ListPerCodebook-r16 SPS-PUCCH-AN-ListPerCodebook-r16 OPTIONAL -- Need N
}
SPS-ConfigToAddModList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSPS-Config-r16)) OF SPS-Config

SPS-ConfigToReleaseList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSPS-Config-r16)) OF SPS-ConfigIndex-r16
SPS-ConfigDeactivationState-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSPS-Config-r16)) OF SPS-ConfigIndex-r16

SPS-ConfigDeactivationStateList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..16)) OF SPS-ConfigDeactivationState-r16
SPS-PUCCH-AN-ListPerCodebook-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..2)) OF SPS-PUCCH-AN-List-r16
-- TAG-SPS-CONFIGLIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SPS-ConfigList field descriptions

sps-ConfigDeactivationStateList
Indicates a list of the deactivation states in which each state can be mapped to a single or multiple SPS configurations to be deactivated, see clause 10.2 in TS 38.213 [13] . If
a state is mapped to multiple SPS configurations, each of these SPS configurations is configured with the same harq-CodebookID.
sps-ConfigToAddModList
Indicates a list of multiple DL SPS configurations to be added or modified.
sps-ConfigToReleaseList
Indicates a list of multiple DL SPS configurations to be released.
sps-PUCCH-AN-ListPerCodebook
Indicates a list of PUCCH resources per configured HARQ-ACK codebook. The PUCCH resources are common for all SPS configurations with the indicated HARQ-ACK
codebook. If configured, this overrides n1PUCCH-AN in SPS-config.
– SPS-PUCCH-AN
The IE SPS-PUCCH-AN is used to indicate a PUCCH resource for HARQ ACK and configure the corresponding maximum payload size for the PUCCH resource.
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SPS-PUCCH-AN information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SPS-PUCCH-AN-START
SPS-PUCCH-AN-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sps-PUCCH-AN-ResourceID-r16 PUCCH-ResourceId,
maxPayloadSize-r16 INTEGER (4..256) OPTIONAL -- Need N
}
-- TAG-SPS-PUCCH-AN-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SPS-PUCCH-AN field descriptions

maxPayloadSize
Indicates the maximum payload size for the corresponding PUCCH resource ID.
sps-PUCCH-AN-ResourceID
Indicates the PUCCH resource ID
– SPS-PUCCH-AN-List
The IE SPS-PUCCH-AN-List is used to configure the list of PUCCH resources per HARQ ACK codebook
SPS-PUCCH-AN-List information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SPS-PUCCH-AN-LIST-START
SPS-PUCCH-AN-List-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

harq-CodebookID-r16 INTEGER (1..2),
sps-PUCCH-AN-CodebookResource-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..4)) OF SPS-PUCCH-AN-r16
}
-- TAG-SPS-PUCCH-AN-LIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SPS-PUCCH-AN-List field descriptions

harq-CodebookID
Indicates the HARQ codebook ID.
sps-PUCCH-AN-CodebookResource
Indicates a list of PUCCH resources for HARQ ACK. The field maxPayloadSize is absent for the first and the last SPS-PUCCH-AN in the list.
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– SRB-Identity
The IE SRB-Identity is used to identify a Signalling Radio Bearer (SRB) used by a UE.
SRB-Identity information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SRB-IDENTITY-START
SRB-Identity ::= INTEGER (1..3)
-- TAG-SRB-IDENTITY-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– SRS-CarrierSwitching
The IE SRS-CarrierSwitching is used to configure for SRS carrier switching when PUSCH is not configured and independent SRS power control from that of PUSCH.
SRS-CarrierSwitching information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SRS-CARRIERSWITCHING-START
SRS-CarrierSwitching ::= SEQUENCE {

srs-SwitchFromServCellIndex INTEGER (0..31) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
srs-SwitchFromCarrier ENUMERATED {sUL, nUL},
srs-TPC-PDCCH-Group CHOICE {
typeA SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..32)) OF SRS-TPC-PDCCH-Config,
typeB SRS-TPC-PDCCH-Config
monitoringCells SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofServingCells)) OF ServCellIndex OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...
}
SRS-TPC-PDCCH-Config ::= SEQUENCE {

srs-CC-SetIndexlist SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..4)) OF SRS-CC-SetIndex OPTIONAL -- Need M
}
SRS-CC-SetIndex ::= SEQUENCE {

cc-SetIndex INTEGER (0..3) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
cc-IndexInOneCC-Set INTEGER (0..7) OPTIONAL -- Need M
}
-- TAG-SRS-CARRIERSWITCHING-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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SRS-CC-SetIndex field descriptions

cc-IndexInOneCC-Set
Indicates the CC index in one CC set for Type A (see TS 38.212 [17], TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.3.1, 11.4). The network always includes this field when the srs-TPC-PDCCH-
Group is set to typeA. The network does not configure this field for typeB.
cc-SetIndex
Indicates the CC set index for Type A associated (see TS 38.212 [17], TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.3.1, 11.4). The network always includes this field when the srs-TPC-PDCCH-
Group is set to typeA. The network does not configure this field for typeB.
SRS-CarrierSwitching field descriptions

monitoringCells
A set of serving cells for monitoring PDCCH conveying SRS DCI format with CRC scrambled by TPC-SRS-RNTI (see TS 38.212 [17], TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.3.1, 11.3).
srs-SwitchFromServCellIndex
Indicates the serving cell whose UL transmission may be interrupted during SRS transmission on a PUSCH-less SCell. During SRS transmission on a PUSCH-less SCell, the
UE may temporarily suspend the UL transmission on a serving cell with PUSCH in the same CG to allow the PUSCH-less SCell to transmit SRS. (see TS 38.214 [19], clause
6.2.1.3).
srs-TPC-PDCCH-Group
Network configures the UE with either typeA-SRS-TPC-PDCCH-Group or typeB-SRS-TPC-PDCCH-Group, if any.
typeA
Type A trigger configuration for SRS transmission on a PUSCH-less SCell (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.4).
typeB
Type B trigger configuration for SRS transmission on a PUSCH-less SCell (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.4).
SRS-TPC-PDCCH-Config field descriptions

srs-CC-SetIndexlist
A list of pairs of [cc-SetIndex; cc-IndexInOneCC-Set] (see TS 38.212 [17], TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.3.1, 11.4).
– SRS-Config
The IE SRS-Config is used to configure sounding reference signal transmissions or to configure sounding reference signal measurements for CLI. The configuration defines a list
of SRS-Resources and a list of SRS-ResourceSets. Each resource set defines a set of SRS-Resources. The network triggers the transmission of the set of SRS-Resources using a
configured aperiodicSRS-ResourceTrigger (L1 DCI).
SRS-Config information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SRS-CONFIG-START
SRS-Config ::= SEQUENCE {

srs-ResourceSetToReleaseList SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxNrofSRS-ResourceSets)) OF SRS-ResourceSetId OPTIONAL, -- Need N
srs-ResourceSetToAddModList SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxNrofSRS-ResourceSets)) OF SRS-ResourceSet OPTIONAL, -- Need N
srs-ResourceToReleaseList SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxNrofSRS-Resources)) OF SRS-ResourceId OPTIONAL, -- Need N
srs-ResourceToAddModList SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxNrofSRS-Resources)) OF SRS-Resource OPTIONAL, -- Need N
tpc-Accumulation ENUMERATED {disabled} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
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...,
[[
srs-RequestForDCI-Format1-2-r16 INTEGER (1..2) OPTIONAL, -- Need S
srs-RequestForDCI-Format0-2-r16 INTEGER (1..2) OPTIONAL, -- Need S
srs-ResourceSetToAddModListForDCI-Format0-2-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxNrofSRS-ResourceSets)) OF SRS-ResourceSet OPTIONAL, -- Need N
srs-ResourceSetToReleaseListForDCI-Format0-2-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxNrofSRS-ResourceSets)) OF SRS-ResourceSetId OPTIONAL,-- Need N
srs-PosResourceSetToReleaseList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxNrofSRS-PosResourceSets-r16)) OF SRS-PosResourceSetId-r16
OPTIONAL, -- Need N
srs-PosResourceSetToAddModList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxNrofSRS-PosResourceSets-r16)) OF SRS-PosResourceSet-r16 OPTIONAL,-- Need N
srs-PosResourceToReleaseList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxNrofSRS-PosResources-r16)) OF SRS-PosResourceId-r16 OPTIONAL,-- Need N
srs-PosResourceToAddModList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxNrofSRS-PosResources-r16)) OF SRS-PosResource-r16 OPTIONAL -- Need N
]]
}
SRS-ResourceSet ::= SEQUENCE {

srs-ResourceSetId SRS-ResourceSetId,
srs-ResourceIdList SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxNrofSRS-ResourcesPerSet)) OF SRS-ResourceId OPTIONAL, -- Cond Setup
resourceType CHOICE {
aperiodicSRS-ResourceTrigger INTEGER (1..maxNrofSRS-TriggerStates-1),
csi-RS NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceId OPTIONAL, -- Cond NonCodebook
slotOffset INTEGER (1..32) OPTIONAL, -- Need S
...,
[[
aperiodicSRS-ResourceTriggerList SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxNrofSRS-TriggerStates-2))
OF INTEGER (1..maxNrofSRS-TriggerStates-1) OPTIONAL -- Need M
]]
},
semi-persistent SEQUENCE {
associatedCSI-RS NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceId OPTIONAL, -- Cond NonCodebook
...
},
periodic SEQUENCE {
associatedCSI-RS NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceId OPTIONAL, -- Cond NonCodebook
...
}
},
usage ENUMERATED {beamManagement, codebook, nonCodebook, antennaSwitching},
alpha Alpha OPTIONAL, -- Need S
p0 INTEGER (-202..24) OPTIONAL, -- Cond Setup
pathlossReferenceRS PathlossReferenceRS-Config OPTIONAL, -- Need M
srs-PowerControlAdjustmentStates ENUMERATED { sameAsFci2, separateClosedLoop} OPTIONAL, -- Need S
...,
[[
pathlossReferenceRS-List-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxNrofSRS-PathlossReferenceRS-r16-1)) OF PathlossReferenceRS-Config
OPTIONAL -- Need M
]]
}
PathlossReferenceRS-Config ::= CHOICE {

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SRS-PosResourceSet-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

srs-PosResourceSetId-r16 SRS-PosResourceSetId-r16,
srs-PosResourceIdList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxNrofSRS-ResourcesPerSet)) OF SRS-PosResourceId-r16
OPTIONAL, -- Cond Setup
resourceType-r16 CHOICE {
aperiodic-r16 SEQUENCE {
aperiodicSRS-ResourceTriggerList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxNrofSRS-TriggerStates-1))
OF INTEGER (1..maxNrofSRS-TriggerStates-1) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
slotOffset-r16 INTEGER (1..32) OPTIONAL, -- Need S
...
},
semi-persistent-r16 SEQUENCE {
...
},
periodic-r16 SEQUENCE {
...
}
},
alpha-r16 Alpha OPTIONAL, -- Need S
p0-r16 INTEGER (-202..24) OPTIONAL, -- Cond Setup
pathlossReferenceRS-Pos-r16 CHOICE {
ssb-Index-16 SSB-Index,
csi-RS-Index-r16 NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceId,
ssb-r16 SSB-InfoNcell-r16,
dl-PRS-r16 DL-PRS-Info-r16
...
}
SRS-ResourceSetId ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofSRS-ResourceSets-1)
SRS-PosResourceSetId-r16 ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofSRS-PosResourceSets-1-r16)
SRS-Resource ::= SEQUENCE {

srs-ResourceId SRS-ResourceId,
nrofSRS-Ports ENUMERATED {port1, ports2, ports4},
ptrs-PortIndex ENUMERATED {n0, n1 } OPTIONAL, -- Need R
transmissionComb CHOICE {
n2 SEQUENCE {
combOffset-n2 INTEGER (0..1),
cyclicShift-n2 INTEGER (0..7)
},
n4 SEQUENCE {
combOffset-n4 INTEGER (0..3),
cyclicShift-n4 INTEGER (0..11)
}
},
resourceMapping SEQUENCE {
startPosition INTEGER (0..5),
nrofSymbols ENUMERATED {n1, n2, n4},
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repetitionFactor ENUMERATED {n1, n2, n4}
},
freqDomainPosition INTEGER (0..67),
freqDomainShift INTEGER (0..268),
freqHopping SEQUENCE {
c-SRS INTEGER (0..63),
b-SRS INTEGER (0..3),
b-hop INTEGER (0..3)
},
groupOrSequenceHopping ENUMERATED { neither, groupHopping, sequenceHopping },
resourceType CHOICE {
...
},
semi-persistent SEQUENCE {
periodicityAndOffset-sp SRS-PeriodicityAndOffset,
...
},
periodic SEQUENCE {
periodicityAndOffset-p SRS-PeriodicityAndOffset,
...
}
},
sequenceId INTEGER (0..1023),
spatialRelationInfo SRS-SpatialRelationInfo OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...,
[[
resourceMapping-r16 SEQUENCE {
nrofSymbols-r16 ENUMERATED {n1, n2, n4},
repetitionFactor-r16 ENUMERATED {n1, n2, n4}
]]
SRS-PosResource-r16::= SEQUENCE {
srs-PosResourceId-r16 SRS-PosResourceId-r16,
transmissionComb-r16 CHOICE {
n2-r16 SEQUENCE {
combOffset-n2-r16 INTEGER (0..1),
cyclicShift-n2-r16 INTEGER (0..7)
},
n4-r16 SEQUENCE {
combOffset-n4-16 INTEGER (0..3),
},
n8-r16 SEQUENCE {
combOffset-n8-r16 INTEGER (0..7),
},
...
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resourceMapping-r16 SEQUENCE {
nrofSymbols-r16 ENUMERATED {n1, n2, n4, n8, n12}
},
freqDomainShift-r16 INTEGER (0..268),
freqHopping-r16 SEQUENCE {
c-SRS-r16 INTEGER (0..63)
},
groupOrSequenceHopping-r16 ENUMERATED { neither, groupHopping, sequenceHopping },
resourceType-r16 CHOICE {
aperiodic-r16 SEQUENCE {
...
},
semi-persistent-r16 SEQUENCE {
periodicityAndOffset-sp-r16 SRS-PeriodicityAndOffset-r16,
...
},
periodic-r16 SEQUENCE {
periodicityAndOffset-p-r16 SRS-PeriodicityAndOffset-r16,
...
}
},
sequenceId-r16 INTEGER (0..65535),
spatialRelationInfoPos-r16 SRS-SpatialRelationInfoPos-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...
}
SRS-SpatialRelationInfo ::= SEQUENCE {

servingCellId ServCellIndex OPTIONAL, -- Need S
srs SEQUENCE {
resourceId SRS-ResourceId,
uplinkBWP BWP-Id
}
}
}
SRS-SpatialRelationInfoPos-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

servingCellId-r16 ServCellIndex OPTIONAL, -- Need S
ssb-IndexServing-r16 SSB-Index,
csi-RS-IndexServing-r16 NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceId,
srs-SpatialRelation-r16 SEQUENCE {
resourceSelection-r16 CHOICE {
srs-ResourceId-r16 SRS-ResourceId,
srs-PosResourceId-r16 SRS-PosResourceId-r16
},
uplinkBWP-r16 BWP-Id
},
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ssbNcell-r16 SSB-InfoNcell-r16,
dl-PRS-r16 DL-PRS-Info-r16
}
}
SSB-Configuration-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

halfFrameIndex-r16 ENUMERATED {zero, one},
ssbSubcarrierSpacing-r16 SubcarrierSpacing,
ssb-periodicity-r16 ENUMERATED { ms5, ms10, ms20, ms40, ms80, ms160, spare2,spare1 } OPTIONAL, -- Need S
smtc-r16 SSB-MTC OPTIONAL, -- Need S
sfn-Offset-r16 INTEGER (0..maxNrofFFS-r16),
sfn-SSB-Offset-r16 INTEGER (0..15),
ss-PBCH-BlockPower-r16 INTEGER (-60..50) OPTIONAL -- Cond Pathloss
}
SSB-InfoNcell-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

physicalCellId-r16 PhysCellId,
ssb-IndexNcell-r16 SSB-Index,
ssb-Configuration-r16 SSB-Configuration-r16 OPTIONAL -- Need M
}
DL-PRS-Info-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

trp-Id-r16 INTEGER (0..255),
dl-PRS-ResourceSetId-r16 INTEGER (0..7),
dl-PRS-ResourceId-r16 INTEGER (0..63) OPTIONAL -- Cond Pathloss
}
SRS-ResourceId ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofSRS-Resources-1)

SRS-PosResourceId-r16 ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofSRS-PosResources-1-r16)
SRS-PeriodicityAndOffset ::= CHOICE {

sl1 NULL,
sl2 INTEGER(0..1),
sl4 INTEGER(0..3),
sl5 INTEGER(0..4),
sl8 INTEGER(0..7),
sl10 INTEGER(0..9),
sl1280 INTEGER(0..1279),
sl2560 INTEGER(0..2559)
}
SRS-PeriodicityAndOffset-r16 ::= CHOICE {
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sl2 INTEGER(0..1),
sl4 INTEGER(0..3),
sl5 INTEGER(0..4),
sl8 INTEGER(0..7),
sl10 INTEGER(0..9),
sl1280 INTEGER(0..1279),
sl2560 INTEGER(0..2559),
sl5120 INTEGER(0..5119),
sl10240 INTEGER(0..10239),
sl40960 INTEGER(0..40959),
sl81920 INTEGER(0..81919),
...
}
-- TAG-SRS-CONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SRS-Config field descriptions

tpc-Accumulation
If the field is absent, UE applies TPC commands via accumulation. If disabled, UE applies the TPC command without accumulation (this applies to SRS when a separate
closed loop is configured for SRS) (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.3).
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SRS-Resource field descriptions

cyclicShift-n2
Cyclic shift configuration (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.2.1).
cyclicShift-n4
Cyclic shift configuration (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.2.1).
freqHopping
Includes parameters capturing SRS frequency hopping (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.2.1). For CLI SRS-RSRP measurement, the network always configures this field such
that b-hop > b-SRS.
groupOrSequenceHopping
Parameter(s) for configuring group or sequence hopping (see TS 38.211 [16], clause 6.4.1.4.2). For CLI SRS-RSRP measurement, the network always configures this
parameter to 'neither'.
nrofSRS-Ports
Number of ports. For CLI SRS-RSRP measurement, the network always configures this parameter to 'port1'.
periodicityAndOffset-p
Periodicity and slot offset for this SRS resource. All values are in "number of slots". Value sl1 corresponds to a periodicity of 1 slot, value sl2 corresponds to a periodicity of 2
slots, and so on. For each periodicity the corresponding offset is given in number of slots. For periodicity sl1 the offset is 0 slots (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.2.1). For CLI
SRS-RSRP measurement, sl1280 and sl2560 cannot be configured.
periodicityAndOffset-sp
Periodicity and slot offset for this SRS resource. All values are in "number of slots". Value sl1 corresponds to a periodicity of 1 slot, value sl2 corresponds to a periodicity of 2
slots, and so on. For each periodicity the corresponding offset is given in number of slots. For periodicity sl1 the offset is 0 slots (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.2.1).
ptrs-PortIndex
The PTRS port index for this SRS resource for non-codebook based UL MIMO. This is only applicable when the corresponding PTRS-UplinkConfig is set to CP-OFDM. The
ptrs-PortIndex configured here must be smaller than the maxNrofPorts configured in the PTRS-UplinkConfig (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.2.3.1). This parameter is not
applicable to CLI SRS-RSRP measurement.
resourceMapping
OFDM symbol location of the SRS resource within a slot including nrofSymbols (number of OFDM symbols), startPosition (value 0 refers to the last symbol, value 1 refers to
the second last symbol, and so on) and repetitionFactor (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.2.1 and TS 38.211 [16], clause 6.4.1.4). The configured SRS resource does not exceed
the slot boundary. If resourceMapping-r16 is signalled, UE shall ignore the resourceMapping (without suffix). For CLI SRS-RSRP measurement, the network always configures
nrofSymbols and repetitionFactor to 'n1'.
resourceType
Periodicity and offset for semi-persistent and periodic SRS resource (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.2.1). For CLI SRS-RSRP measurement, only 'periodic' is applicable for
resourceType.
sequenceId
Sequence ID used to initialize pseudo random group and sequence hopping (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.2.1).
spatialRelationInfo
Configuration of the spatial relation between a reference RS and the target SRS. Reference RS can be SSB/CSI-RS/SRS (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.2.1). This parameter is
not applicable to CLI SRS-RSRP measurement.
spatialRelationInfoPos
Configuration of the spatial relation between a reference RS and the target SRS. Reference RS can be SSB/CSI-RS/SRS/DL-PRS (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.2.1).
srs-RequestForDCI-Format0-2
Indicate the number of bits for "SRS request"in DCI format 0_2. When the field is absent, then the value of 0 bit for "SRS request" in DCI format 0_2 is applied. If the parameter
srs-RequestForDCI-Format0-2 is configured to value 1, 1 bit is used to indicate one of the first two rows of Table 7.3.1.1.2-24 in TS 38.212 [17] for triggered aperiodic SRS
resource set. If the value 2 is configured, 2 bits are used to indicate one of the rows of Table 7.3.1.1.2-24 in TS 38.212 [17]. When UE is configured with supplementaryUplink,
an extra bit (the first bit of the SRS request field) is used for the non-SUL/SUL indication.
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srs-RequestForDCI-Format1-2
Indicate the number of bits for "SRS request" in DCI format 1_2. When the field is absent, then the value of 0 bit for "SRS request" in DCI format 1_2 is applied. When the UE
is configured with supplementaryUplink, an extra bit (the first bit of the SRS request field) is used for the non-SUL/SUL indication (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.1.2).
srs-ResourceSetToAddModListForDCI-Format0-2
List of SRS resource set to be added or modified for DCI format 0_2 (see TS 38.212 [17], clause 7.3.1).
srs-ResourceSetToReleaseListForDCI-Format0-2
List of SRS resource set to be released for DCI format 0_2 (see TS 38.212 [17], clause 7.3.1).
transmissionComb
Comb value (2 or 4 or 8) and comb offset (0..combValue-1) (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.2.1).
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SRS-ResourceSet field descriptions

alpha
alpha value for SRS power control (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.3). When the field is absent the UE applies the value 1.
aperiodicSRS-ResourceTriggerList
An additional list of DCI "code points" upon which the UE shall transmit SRS according to this SRS resource set configuration (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.1.2). When the
field is not included during a reconfiguration of SRS-ResourceSet of resourceType set to aperiodic, UE maintains this value based on the Need M; that is, this list is not
considered as an extension of aperiodicSRS-ResourceTrigger for purpose of applying the general rule for extended list in clause 6.1.3.
aperiodicSRS-ResourceTrigger
The DCI "code point" upon which the UE shall transmit SRS according to this SRS resource set configuration (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.1.2).
associatedCSI-RS
ID of CSI-RS resource associated with this SRS resource set in non-codebook based operation (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.1.2).
csi-RS
ID of CSI-RS resource associated with this SRS resource set. (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.1.1.2).
csi-RS-IndexServingcell
Indicates CSI-RS index belonging to a serving cell
dl-PRS-ResourceId
The ID of the DL PRS resource, see TS 37.355 [49]
dl-PRS-ResourceSetId
The ID of the DL PRS resource set, see TS 37.355 [49]
halfFrameIndex
Indicates whether SSB is in the first half or the second half of the frame. Value zero indicates the first half and value 1 indicates the second half.
p0
P0 value for SRS power control. The value is in dBm. Only even values (step size 2) are allowed (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.3).
pathlossReferenceRS
A reference signal (e.g. a CSI-RS config or a SS block) to be used for SRS path loss estimation (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.3).
pathlossReferenceRS-Pos
A reference signal (e.g. a CSI-RS config or a SS block or a DL PRS config) to be used for SRS path loss estimation (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.3).
resourceSelection
Indicates whether the configured SRS spatial relation resource is a SRS-Resource or SRS-PosResource.
resourceType
Time domain behavior of SRS resource configuration, see TS 38.214 [19], clause 6.2.1. The network configures SRS resources in the same resource set with the same time
domain behavior on periodic, aperiodic and semi-persistent SRS.
sfn-SSB-Offset
Indicates the 4 LSBs of the SFN of the cell in which SSB is transmitted
slotOffset
An offset in number of slots between the triggering DCI and the actual transmission of this SRS-ResourceSet. If the field is absent the UE applies no offset (value 0).
srs-PowerControlAdjustmentStates
Indicates whether hsrs,c(i) = fc(i,1) or hsrs,c(i) = fc(i,2) (if twoPUSCH-PC-AdjustmentStates are configured) or separate close loop is configured for SRS. This parameter is
applicable only for Uls on which UE also transmits PUSCH. If absent or release, the UE applies the value sameAs-Fci1 (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.3).
srs-ResourceIdList
The IDs of the SRS-Resources used in this SRS-ResourceSet. If this SRS-ResourceSet is configured with usage set to codebook, the srs-ResourceIdList contains at most 2
entries. If this SRS-ResourceSet is configured with usage set to nonCodebook, the srs-ResourceIdList contains at most 4 entries.
srs-ResourceSetId
The ID of this resource set. It is unique in the context of the BWP in which the parent SRS-Config is defined.
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ssb-IndexNcell
Indicates SSB index belonging to a non-serving cell
ssb-IndexSevingcell
Indicates SSB index belonging to a serving cell
trp-Id
indicates the TRP ID, see TS 37.355 [49]
usage
Indicates if the SRS resource set is used for beam management, codebook based or non-codebook based transmission or antenna switching. See TS 38.214 [19], clause
6.2.1. Reconfiguration between codebook based and non-codebook based transmission is not supported.

Setup This field is mandatory present upon configuration of SRS-ResourceSet or SRS-Resource and optionally present, Need M,
otherwise.
NonCodebook This field is optionally present, Need M, in case of non-codebook based transmission, otherwise the field is absent.
Pathloss The field is mandatory present if pathlossReferenceRS-Pos is included; otherwise it is optionally present, Need R
– SRS-RSRP-Range
The IE SRS-RSRP-Range specifies the value range used in SRS-RSRP measurements and thresholds. The integer value for SRS-RSRP measurements is according to Table [FFS]
in TS 38.133 [14]. For thresholds, the actual value is (IE value –140) dBm, except for the IE value 98, in which case the actual value is infinity.
SRS-RSRP-Range information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SRS-RSRP-RANGE-START
SRS-RSRP-Range-r16 ::= INTEGER(0..98)
-- TAG-SRS-RSRP-RANGE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– SRS-TPC-CommandConfig
The IE SRS-TPC-CommandConfig is used to configure the UE for extracting TPC commands for SRS from a group-TPC messages on DCI
SRS-TPC-CommandConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SRS-TPC-COMMANDCONFIG-START
SRS-TPC-CommandConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

startingBitOfFormat2-3 INTEGER (1..31) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
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...,
[[
startingBitOfFormat2-3SUL INTEGER (1..31) OPTIONAL -- Need R
]]
}
-- TAG-SRS-TPC-COMMANDCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SRS-TPC-CommandConfig field descriptions

fieldTypeFormat2-3
The type of a field within the group DCI with SRS request fields (optional), which indicates how many bits in the field are for SRS request (0 or 2).
Note that for Type A, there is a common SRS request field for all SCells in the set, but each SCell has its own TPC command bits. See TS 38.212 [17] clause 7.3.1 and , TS
38.213 [13], clause 11.3.
startingBitOfFormat2-3
The starting bit position of a block within the group DCI with SRS request fields (optional) and TPC commands. The value 1 of the field corresponds to the first/left most bit of
format2-3. The value 2 of the field corresponds to the second bit format2-3, and so on (see TS 38.212 [17], clause 7.3.1 and TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.3).
startingBitOfFormat2-3SUL
The starting bit position of a block within the group DCI with SRS request fields (optional) and TPC commands for SUL carrier (see TS 38.212 [17], clause 7.3.1 and TS 38.213
[13], clause 11.3).
– SSB-Index
The IE SSB-Index identifies an SS-Block within an SS-Burst. See TS 38.213 [13], clause 4.1.
SSB-Index information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SSB-INDEX-START
SSB-Index ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofSSBs-1)
-- TAG-SSB-INDEX-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– SSB-MTC
The IE SSB-MTC is used to configure measurement timing configurations, i.e., timing occasions at which the UE measures SSBs.
SSB-MTC information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SSB-MTC-START
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SSB-MTC ::= SEQUENCE {

periodicityAndOffset CHOICE {
sf5 INTEGER (0..4),
sf10 INTEGER (0..9),
sf160 INTEGER (0..159)
},
duration ENUMERATED { sf1, sf2, sf3, sf4, sf5 }
}
SSB-MTC2 ::= SEQUENCE {

pci-List SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofPCIsPerSMTC)) OF PhysCellId OPTIONAL, -- Need M
periodicity ENUMERATED {sf5, sf10, sf20, sf40, sf80, spare3, spare2, spare1}
}
SSB-MTC2-LP-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

pci-List SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofPCIsPerSMTC)) OF PhysCellId OPTIONAL, -- Need R
periodicity ENUMERATED {sf10, sf20, sf40, sf80, sf160, spare3, spare2, spare1}
}
SSB-MTC3-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

ssb-MTC-Periodicity-r16 ENUMERATED {ms5, ms10, ms20, ms40, ms80, ms160, ms320, ms640, ms1280},
ssb-MTC-Timingoffset-r16 INTEGER (0..127),
ssb-MTC-Duration-r16 ENUMERATED {sf1, sf2, sf3, sf4, sf5},
ssb-MTC-pci-List-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (0..63)) OF PhysCellId,
ssb-ToMeasure-r16 SetupRelease { SSB-ToMeasure } OPTIONAL -- Need M
}
-- TAG-SSB-MTC-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SSB-MTC field descriptions

duration
Duration of the measurement window in which to receive SS/PBCH blocks. It is given in number of subframes (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 4.1).
Periodicity and offset of the measurement window in which to receive SS/PBCH blocks, see 5.5.2.10. Periodicity and offset are given in number of subframes.
SSB-MTC2 field descriptions

pci-List
PCIs that are known to follow this SMTC.
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SSB-MTC3 field descriptions

ssb-MTC-Duration
SMTC window duration.
ssb-MTC-pci-List
List of physical cell IDs to be measured.
ssb-MTC-Periodity
SMTC window periodicity.
ssb-MTC-Timingoffset
SMTC window timing offset.
– SSB-PositionQCL-Relationship
The IE SSB-PositionQCL-Relationship is used to indicate the QCL relationship between SSB positions on the frequency indicated by ssbFrequency (see TS 38.213 [13], clause
4.1). Value n1 corresponds to 1, value n2 corresponds to 2 and so on.
SSB-PositionQCL-Relationship information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SSB-POSITIONQCL-RELATIONSHIP-START
SSB-PositionQCL-Relationship-r16 ::= ENUMERATED {n1,n2,n4,n8}
-- TAG-SSB-POSITIONQCL-RELATIONSHIP-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– SSB-ToMeasure
The IE SSB-ToMeasure is used to configure a pattern of SSBs.
SSB-ToMeasure information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SSB-TOMEASURE-START
SSB-ToMeasure ::= CHOICE {

shortBitmap BIT STRING (SIZE (4)),
mediumBitmap BIT STRING (SIZE (8)),
longBitmap BIT STRING (SIZE (64))
}
-- TAG-SSB-TOMEASURE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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SSB-ToMeasure field descriptions

longBitmap
mediumBitmap
shortBitmap
– SS-RSSI-Measurement
The IE SS-RSSI-Measurement is used to configure RSSI measurements based on synchronization reference signals.
SS-RSSI-Measurement information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SS-RSSI-MEASUREMENT-START
SS-RSSI-Measurement ::= SEQUENCE {

measurementSlots BIT STRING (SIZE (1..80)),
endSymbol INTEGER(0..3)
}
-- TAG-SS-RSSI-MEASUREMENT-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SS-RSSI-Measurement field descriptions

endSymbol
Within a slot that is configured for RSSI measurements (see measurementSlots) the UE measures the RSSI from symbol 0 to symbol endSymbol. This field identifies the entry
in Table 5.1.3-1 in TS 38.215 [9], which determines the actual end symbol.
measurementSlots
Indicates the slots in which the UE can perform RSSI measurements. The length of the BIT STRING is equal to the number of slots in the configured SMTC window
(determined by the duration and by the subcarrierSpacing). The first (left-most / most significant) bit in the bitmap corresponds to the first slot in the SMTC window, the second
bit in the bitmap corresponds to the second slot in the SMTC window, and so on. The UE measures in slots for which the corresponding bit in the bitmap is set to 1.
– SubcarrierSpacing
The IE SubcarrierSpacing determines the subcarrier spacing. Restrictions applicable for certain frequencies, channels or signals are clarified in the fields that use this IE.
SubcarrierSpacing information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SUBCARRIERSPACING-START
SubcarrierSpacing ::= ENUMERATED {kHz15, kHz30, kHz60, kHz120, kHz240, spare3, spare2, spare1}
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-- TAG-SUBCARRIERSPACING-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– TAG-Config
The IE TAG-Config is used to configure parameters for a time-alignment group.
TAG-Config information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-TAG-CONFIG-START
TAG-Config ::= SEQUENCE {

tag-ToReleaseList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofTAGs)) OF TAG-Id OPTIONAL, -- Need N
tag-ToAddModList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofTAGs)) OF TAG OPTIONAL -- Need N
}
TAG ::= SEQUENCE {

tag-Id TAG-Id,
timeAlignmentTimer TimeAlignmentTimer,
...
}
TAG-Id ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofTAGs-1)
TimeAlignmentTimer ::= ENUMERATED {ms500, ms750, ms1280, ms1920, ms2560, ms5120, ms10240, infinity}
-- TAG-TAG-CONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
TAG field descriptions

tag-Id
Indicates the TAG of the SpCell or an SCell, see TS 38.321 [3]. Uniquely identifies the TAG within the scope of a Cell Group (i.e. MCG or SCG).
timeAlignmentTimer
Value in ms of the timeAlignmentTimer for TAG with ID tag-Id, as specified in TS 38.321 [3].
– TCI-State
The IE TCI-State associates one or two DL reference signals with a corresponding quasi-colocation (QCL) type.
TCI-State information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-TCI-STATE-START
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TCI-State ::= SEQUENCE {

tci-StateId TCI-StateId,
qcl-Type1 QCL-Info,
qcl-Type2 QCL-Info OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...
}
QCL-Info ::= SEQUENCE {

cell ServCellIndex OPTIONAL, -- Need R
bwp-Id BWP-Id OPTIONAL, -- Cond CSI-RS-Indicated
csi-rs NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceId,
ssb SSB-Index
},
qcl-Type ENUMERATED {typeA, typeB, typeC, typeD},
...
}
-- TAG-TCI-STATE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
QCL-Info field descriptions

bwp-Id
The DL BWP which the RS is located in.
cell
The UE's serving cell in which the referenceSignal is configured. If the field is absent, it applies to the serving cell in which the TCI-State is configured. The RS can be located
on a serving cell other than the serving cell in which the TCI-State is configured only if the qcl-Type is configured as typeC or typeD. See TS 38.214 [19] clause 5.1.5.
referenceSignal
Reference signal with which quasi-collocation information is provided as specified in TS 38.214 [19] subclause 5.1.5.
qcl-Type
QCL type as specified in TS 38.214 [19] subclause 5.1.5.

CSI-RS-Indicated This field is mandatory present if csi-rs is included, absent otherwise
– TCI-StateId
The IE TCI-StateId is used to identify one TCI-State configuration.
TCI-StateId information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-TCI-STATEID-START
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TCI-StateId ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofTCI-States-1)
-- TAG-TCI-STATEID-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– TDD-UL-DL-ConfigCommon
The IE TDD-UL-DL-ConfigCommon determines the cell specific Uplink/Downlink TDD configuration.
TDD-UL-DL-ConfigCommon information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-TDD-UL-DL-CONFIGCOMMON-START
TDD-UL-DL-ConfigCommon ::= SEQUENCE {

referenceSubcarrierSpacing SubcarrierSpacing,
pattern1 TDD-UL-DL-Pattern,
pattern2 TDD-UL-DL-Pattern OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...
}
TDD-UL-DL-Pattern ::= SEQUENCE {

dl-UL-TransmissionPeriodicity ENUMERATED {ms0p5, ms0p625, ms1, ms1p25, ms2, ms2p5, ms5, ms10},
nrofDownlinkSlots INTEGER (0..maxNrofSlots),
nrofDownlinkSymbols INTEGER (0..maxNrofSymbols-1),
nrofUplinkSlots INTEGER (0..maxNrofSlots),
nrofUplinkSymbols INTEGER (0..maxNrofSymbols-1),
...,
[[
dl-UL-TransmissionPeriodicity-v1530 ENUMERATED {ms3, ms4} OPTIONAL -- Need R
]]
}
-- TAG-TDD-UL-DL-CONFIGCOMMON-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
TDD-UL-DL-ConfigCommon field descriptions

referenceSubcarrierSpacing
Reference SCS used to determine the time domain boundaries in the UL-DL pattern which must be common across all subcarrier specific carriers, i.e., independent of the
actual subcarrier spacing using for data transmission. Only the values 15, 30 or 60 kHz (FR1), and 60 or 120 kHz (FR2) are applicable. The network configures a not larger
than any SCS of configured BWPs for the serving cell. See TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.1.
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TDD-UL-DL-Pattern field descriptions

dl-UL-TransmissionPeriodicity
Periodicity of the DL-UL pattern, see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.1. If the dl-UL-TransmissionPeriodicity-v1530 is signalled, UE shall ignore the dl-UL-TransmissionPeriodicity
(without suffix).
nrofDownlinkSlots
Number of consecutive full DL slots at the beginning of each DL-UL pattern, see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.1. In this release, the maximum value for this field is 80.
nrofDownlinkSymbols
Number of consecutive DL symbols in the beginning of the slot following the last full DL slot (as derived from nrofDownlinkSlots). The value 0 indicates that there is no partial-
downlink slot. (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.1).
nrofUplinkSlots
Number of consecutive full UL slots at the end of each DL-UL pattern, see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.1. In this release, the maximum value for this field is 80.
nrofUplinkSymbols
Number of consecutive UL symbols in the end of the slot preceding the first full UL slot (as derived from nrofUplinkSlots). The value 0 indicates that there is no partial-uplink
slot. (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.1).
– TDD-UL-DL-ConfigDedicated
The IE TDD-UL-DL-ConfigDedicated determines the UE-specific Uplink/Downlink TDD configuration.
TDD-UL-DL-ConfigDedicated information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-TDD-UL-DL-CONFIGDEDICATED-START
TDD-UL-DL-ConfigDedicated ::= SEQUENCE {

slotSpecificConfigurationsToAddModList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSlots)) OF TDD-UL-DL-SlotConfig OPTIONAL, -- Need N
slotSpecificConfigurationsToReleaseList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSlots)) OF TDD-UL-DL-SlotIndex OPTIONAL, -- Need N
...
}
TDD-UL-DL-ConfigDedicated-IAB-MT-v16xy::= SEQUENCE {
slotSpecificConfigurationsToAddModList-IAB-MT-v16xy SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSlots)) OF TDD-UL-DL-SlotConfig-IAB-MT-v16xy OPTIONAL, -- Need N
slotSpecificConfigurationsToreleaseList-IAB-MT-v16xy SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSlots)) OF TDD-UL-DL-SlotIndex OPTIONAL, -- Need N
...
}
TDD-UL-DL-SlotConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

slotIndex TDD-UL-DL-SlotIndex,
symbols CHOICE {
allDownlink NULL,
allUplink NULL,
explicit SEQUENCE {
nrofDownlinkSymbols INTEGER (1..maxNrofSymbols-1) OPTIONAL, -- Need S
nrofUplinkSymbols INTEGER (1..maxNrofSymbols-1) OPTIONAL -- Need S
}
}
}
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TDD-UL-DL-SlotConfig-IAB-MT-v16xy::= SEQUENCE {
slotIndex-r16 TDD-UL-DL-SlotIndex,
symbols-IAB-MT-r16 CHOICE {
allDownlink-r16 NULL,
allUplink-r16 NULL,
explicit-r16 SEQUENCE {
nrofDownlinkSymbols-r16 INTEGER (1..maxNrofSymbols-1) OPTIONAL, -- Need FFS
nrofUplinkSymbols-r16 INTEGER (1..maxNrofSymbols-1) OPTIONAL -- Need FFS
},
explicit-IAB-MT-r16 SEQUENCE {
nrofDownlinkSymbols-r16 INTEGER (1..maxNrofSymbols-1) OPTIONAL, -- Need FFS
nrofUplinkSymbols-r16 INTEGER (1..maxNrofSymbols-1) OPTIONAL -- Need FFS
}
}
}
TDD-UL-DL-SlotIndex ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofSlots-1)
-- TAG-TDD-UL-DL-CONFIGDEDICATED-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
TDD-UL-DL-ConfigDedicated field descriptions

slotSpecificConfigurationsToAddModList
The slotSpecificConfigurationToAddModList allows overriding UL/DL allocations provided in tdd-UL-DL-configurationCommon, see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.1.
TDD-UL-DL-ConfigDedicated-IAB-MT-v16xy field descriptions

slotSpecificConfigurationsToAddModList-IAB-MT-v16xy
The slotSpecificConfigurationToAddModList-IAB-MT allows overriding UL/DL allocations provided in tdd-UL-DL-configurationCommon with a limitation that effectively only
flexible symbols can be overwritten in Rel-16.
slotSpecificConfigurationsToreleaseList-IAB-MT-v16xy
The slotSpecificConfigurationToreleaseList-IAB-MT allows release of a set of slot configuration previously add with slotSpecificConfigurationToAddModList-IAB-MT.
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TDD-UL-DL-SlotConfig field descriptions

nrofDownlinkSymbols
Number of consecutive DL symbols in the beginning of the slot identified by slotIndex. If the field is absent the UE assumes that there are no leading DL symbols. (see TS
38.213 [13], clause 11.1).
nrofUplinkSymbols
Number of consecutive UL symbols in the end of the slot identified by slotIndex. If the field is absent the UE assumes that there are no trailing UL symbols. (see TS 38.213
[13], clause 11.1).
slotIndex
Identifies a slot within a slot configuration period given in tdd-UL-DL-configurationCommon, see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.1.
symbols
The direction (downlink or uplink) for the symbols in this slot. Value allDownlink indicates that all symbols in this slot are used for downlink; value allUplink indicates that all
symbols in this slot are used for uplink; value explicit indicates explicitly how many symbols in the beginning and end of this slot are allocated to downlink and uplink,
respectively.
TDD-UL-DL-SlotConfig-IAB-MT-v16xy field descriptions

symbols-IAB-MT
The Symbols-IAB-MT is used to configure an IAB-MT with the SlotConfig applicable for one serving cell. Value allDownlink indicates that all symbols in this slot are used for
downlink; value allUplink indicates that all symbols in this slot are used for uplink; value explicit indicates explicitly how many symbols in the beginning and end of this slot are
allocated to downlink and uplink, respectively; value explicit-{IAB-MT} indicates explicitly how many symbols in the beginning and end of this slot are allocated to uplink and
downlink, respectively.
– TrackingAreaCode
The IE TrackingAreaCode is used to identify a tracking area within the scope of a PLMN, see TS 24.501 [23].
TrackingAreaCode information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-TRACKINGAREACODE-START
TrackingAreaCode ::= BIT STRING (SIZE (24))
-- TAG-TRACKINGAREACODE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– T-Reselection
The IE T-Reselection concerns the cell reselection timer Treselection RAT for NR and E-UTRA Value in seconds. For value 0, behaviour as specified in 7.1.2 applies.
T-Reselectioninformation element
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-TRESELECTION-START
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T-Reselection ::= INTEGER (0..7)
-- TAG-TRESELECTION-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– TimeToTrigger
The IE TimeToTrigger specifies the value range used for time to trigger parameter, which concerns the time during which specific criteria for the event needs to be met in order to
trigger a measurement report. Value ms0 corresponds to 0 ms and behaviour as specified in 7.1.2 applies, value ms40 corresponds to 40 ms, and so on.
TimeToTrigger information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-TIMETOTRIGGER-START
TimeToTrigger ::= ENUMERATED {

ms320, ms480, ms512, ms640, ms1024, ms1280, ms2560,
ms5120}
-- TAG-TIMETOTRIGGER-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– UAC-BarringInfoSetIndex
The IE UAC-BarringInfoSetIndex provides the index of the entry in uac-BarringInfoSetList. Value 1 corresponds to the first entry in uac-BarringInfoSetList, value 2 corresponds
to the second entry in this list and so on. An index value referring to an entry not included in uac-BarringInfoSetList indicates no barring.
UAC-BarringInfoSetIndex information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-UAC-BARRINGINFOSETINDEX-START
UAC-BarringInfoSetIndex ::= INTEGER (1..maxBarringInfoSet)
-- TAG-UAC-BARRINGINFOSETINDEX-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– UAC-BarringInfoSetList
The IE UAC-BarringInfoSetList provides a list of access control parameter sets. An access category can be configured with access parameters according to one of the sets.
UAC-BarringInfoSetList information element

-- ASN1START
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-- TAG-UAC-BARRINGINFOSETLIST-START
UAC-BarringInfoSetList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxBarringInfoSet)) OF UAC-BarringInfoSet
UAC-BarringInfoSet ::= SEQUENCE {

uac-BarringFactor ENUMERATED {p00, p05, p10, p15, p20, p25, p30, p40,
p50, p60, p70, p75, p80, p85, p90, p95},
uac-BarringTime ENUMERATED {s4, s8, s16, s32, s64, s128, s256, s512},
uac-BarringForAccessIdentity BIT STRING (SIZE(7))
}
-- TAG-UAC-BARRINGINFOSETLIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
UAC-BarringInfoSetList field descriptions

uac-BarringInfoSetList
List of access control parameter sets. Each access category can be configured with access parameters corresponding to a particular set by uac-barringInfoSetIndex.
Association of an access category with an index that has no corresponding entry in the uac-BarringInfoSetList is valid configuration and indicates no barring.
uac-BarringForAccessIdentity
Indicates whether access attempt is allowed for each Access Identity. The leftmost bit, bit 0 in the bit string corresponds to Access Identity 1, bit 1 in the bit string corresponds
to Access Identity 2, bit 2 in the bit string corresponds to Access Identity 11, bit 3 in the bit string corresponds to Access Identity 12, bit 4 in the bit string corresponds to Access
Identity 13, bit 5 in the bit string corresponds to Access Identity 14, and bit 6 in the bit string corresponds to Access Identity 15. Value 0 means that access attempt is allowed
for the corresponding access identity.
uac-BarringFactor
Represents the probability that access attempt would be allowed during access barring check.
uac-BarringTime
The minimum time in seconds before a new access attempt is to be performed after an access attempt was barred at access barring check for the same access category.
– UAC-BarringPerCatList
The IE UAC-BarringPerCatList provides access control parameters for a list of access categories.
UAC-BarringPerCatList information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-UAC-BARRINGPERCATLIST-START
UAC-BarringPerCatList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxAccessCat-1)) OF UAC-BarringPerCat
UAC-BarringPerCat ::= SEQUENCE {

accessCategory INTEGER (1..maxAccessCat-1),
uac-barringInfoSetIndex UAC-BarringInfoSetIndex
}
-- TAG-UAC-BARRINGPERCATLIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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UAC-BarringPerCatList field descriptions

accessCategory
The Access Category according to TS 22.261 [25].
– UAC-BarringPerPLMN-List
The IE UAC-BarringPerPLMN-List provides access category specific access control parameters, which are configured per PLMN.
UAC-BarringPerPLMN-List information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-UAC-BARRINGPERPLMN-LIST-START
UAC-BarringPerPLMN-List ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxPLMN)) OF UAC-BarringPerPLMN
UAC-BarringPerPLMN ::= SEQUENCE {

plmn-IdentityIndex INTEGER (1..maxPLMN),
uac-ACBarringListType CHOICE{
uac-ImplicitACBarringList SEQUENCE (SIZE(maxAccessCat-1)) OF UAC-BarringInfoSetIndex,
uac-ExplicitACBarringList UAC-BarringPerCatList
}
-- TAG-UAC-BARRINGPERPLMN-LIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
UAC-BarringPerPLMN-List field descriptions

uac-ACBarringListType
Access control parameters for each access category valid only for a specific PLMN. UE behaviour upon absence of this field is specified in clause 5.3.14.2.
plmn-IdentityIndex
Index of the PLMN or SNPN across the plmn-IdentityList and npn-IdentityInfoList fields included in SIB1.
Editor's Note: It is FFS how to add the reference to PNI-NPNs.
– UE-TimersAndConstants
The IE UE-TimersAndConstants contains timers and constants used by the UE in RRC_CONNECTED, RRC_INACTIVE and RRC_IDLE.
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UE-TimersAndConstants information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-UE-TIMERSANDCONSTANTS-START
UE-TimersAndConstants ::= SEQUENCE {

t310 ENUMERATED {ms0, ms50, ms100, ms200, ms500, ms1000, ms2000},
t311 ENUMERATED {ms1000, ms3000, ms5000, ms10000, ms15000, ms20000, ms30000},
...
}
-- TAG-UE-TIMERSANDCONSTANTS-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– UL-DelayValueConfig
The IE UL-DelayValueConfig IE specifies the configuration of the UL PDCP Packet Delay value per DRB measurement specified in TS 38.314 [53].
UL-DelayValueConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-ULDELAYVALUECONFIG-START
UL-DelayValueConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

delay-DRBlist SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxDRB)) OF DRB-Identity
}
-- TAG-ULDELAYVALUECONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
UL-DelayValueConfig field descriptions

Delay-DRBlist
Indicates the DRB IDs used by UE to provide results of UL PDCP Packet Delay value per DRB measurement as specified in TS 38.314 [53].
– UplinkCancellation
The IE UplinkCancellation is used to configure the UE to monitor PDCCH for the CI-RNTI.
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UplinkCancellation information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-UPLINKCANCELLATION-START
UplinkCancellation-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

ci-RNTI-r16 RNTI-Value,
dci-PayloadSizeForCI-r16 INTEGER (0..maxCI-DCI-PayloadSize-r16),
ci-ConfigurationPerServingCell-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofServingCells)) OF CI-ConfigurationPerServingCell-r16,
...
}
CI-ConfigurationPerServingCell-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

positionInDCI-r16 INTEGER (0..maxCI-DCI-PayloadSize-r16-1),
positionInDCI-ForSUL-r16 INTEGER (0..maxCI-DCI-PayloadSize-r16-1) OPTIONAL, -- Cond SUL-Only
ci-PayloadSize-r16 ENUMERATED {n1, n2, n4, n7, n8, n14, n16, n28, n32, n56, n112},
timeFrequencyRegion-r16 SEQUENCE {
timeDurationForCI-r16 ENUMERATED {n2, n4, n7} OPTIONAL, -- Cond SymbolPeriodicity
timeGranularityForCI-r16 ENUMERATED {n1, n2, n4, n7, n14, n28},
frequencyRegionForCI-r16 INTEGER (0..37949),
...
}
}
-- TAG-UPLINKCANCELLATION-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
UplinkCancellation field descriptions

ci-ConfigurationPerServingCell
Indicates (per serving cell) the position of the ci-PaylaodSize bit CI values inside the DCI payload (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.5).
ci-RNTI
RNTI used for indication cancellation in UL (see TS 38.212 [17] clause 7.3.1 and TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.5).
dci-PayloadSizeForCI
Total length of the DCI payload scrambled with CI-RNTI (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.5).
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CI-ConfigurationPerServingCell field descriptions

ci-PayloadSize
Configures the field size for each UL cancelation indicator of this serving cell (servingCellId) (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.5).
Editor 'note: FFS on the value of 1, 5,10,20,25,35 for ci-PayloadSize.
frequencyRegionForCI
Configures the reference frequency region where a detected UL CI is applicable (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.5). It is defined in the same way as locationAndBandwidth.
positionInDCI
Starting position (in number of bit) of the ci-PayloadSize bit CI value applicable for SUL of this serving cell (servingCellId) within the DCI payload (see TS 38.213 [13], clause
11.5).
positionInDCI-ForSUL
Starting position (in number of bit) of the ci-PayloadSize bit CI value applicable for this serving cell (servingCellId) within the DCI payload (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.5).
timeDurationForCI
Configures the duration of the reference time region in symbols where a detected UL CI is applicable of this serving cell (servingCellId) (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.5). If the
configured UL CI monitoring periodicity is larger than 1 slot or 1 slot with only one monitoring occasion, the UE applies the same as the configured UL CI monitoring periodicity,
Editor 'note: FFS on n14 for timeDurationForCI.
timeFrequencyRegion
Configures the reference time and frequeny region where a detected UL CI is applicable of this serving cell (servingCellId) (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.5).
timeGranularityForCI
Configures the number of partitions within the time region of this serving cell (servingCellId) (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 11.5).

SUL-Only The field is optionally present, Need R, if this serving cell is configured with a supplementary uplink (SUL). It is absent
otherwise.
SymbolPeriodicity This field is mandatory present if the configured UL CI monitoring periodicity is less than 1 slot with only one monitoring
occasion, Need M, otherwise absent.
– UplinkConfigCommon
The IE UplinkConfigCommon provides common uplink parameters of a cell.
UplinkConfigCommon information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-UPLINKCONFIGCOMMON-START
UplinkConfigCommon ::= SEQUENCE {

frequencyInfoUL FrequencyInfoUL OPTIONAL, -- Cond InterFreqHOAndServCellAdd
initialUplinkBWP BWP-UplinkCommon OPTIONAL, -- Cond ServCellAdd
dummy TimeAlignmentTimer
}
-- TAG-UPLINKCONFIGCOMMON-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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UplinkConfigCommon field descriptions

frequencyInfoUL
Absolute uplink frequency configuration and subcarrier specific virtual carriers.
initialUplinkBWP
The initial uplink BWP configuration for a SpCell (PCell of MCG or SCG) and SCell (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 12).

InterFreqHOAndServCellAdd This field is mandatory present for inter-frequency handover and upon serving cell (PSCell/SCell) addition. Otherwise, the field is optionally
present, Need M.
ServCellAdd This field is mandatory present upon serving cell addition (for PSCell and SCell) and upon handover from E-UTRA to NR. It is optionally
present, Need M otherwise.
– UplinkConfigCommonSIB
The IE UplinkConfigCommonSIB provides common uplink parameters of a cell.
UplinkConfigCommonSIB information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-UPLINKCONFIGCOMMONSIB-START
UplinkConfigCommonSIB ::= SEQUENCE {

frequencyInfoUL FrequencyInfoUL-SIB,
initialUplinkBWP BWP-UplinkCommon,
timeAlignmentTimerCommon TimeAlignmentTimer
}
-- TAG-UPLINKCONFIGCOMMONSIB-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
UplinkConfigCommonSIB field descriptions

frequencyInfoUL
Absolute uplink frequency configuration and subcarrier specific virtual carriers.
InitialUplinkBWP
The initial uplink BWP configuration for a SpCell (PCell of MCG or SCG) (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 12).
– UplinkTxDirectCurrentList
The IE UplinkTxDirectCurrentList indicates the Tx Direct Current locations per serving cell for each configured UL BWP in the serving cell, based on the BWP numerology and
the associated carrier bandwidth.
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UplinkTxDirectCurrentList information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-UPLINKTXDIRECTCURRENTLIST-START
UplinkTxDirectCurrentList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofServingCells)) OF UplinkTxDirectCurrentCell
UplinkTxDirectCurrentCell ::= SEQUENCE {

servCellIndex ServCellIndex,
uplinkDirectCurrentBWP SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofBWPs)) OF UplinkTxDirectCurrentBWP,
...,
[[
uplinkDirectCurrentBWP-SUL SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofBWPs)) OF UplinkTxDirectCurrentBWP OPTIONAL
]]
}
UplinkTxDirectCurrentBWP ::= SEQUENCE {

bwp-Id BWP-Id,
shift7dot5kHz BOOLEAN,
txDirectCurrentLocation INTEGER (0..3301)
}
-- TAG-UPLINKTXDIRECTCURRENTLIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
UplinkTxDirectCurrentBWP field descriptions

bwp-Id
The BWP-Id of the corresponding uplink BWP.
shift7dot5kHz
Indicates whether there is 7.5 kHz shift or not. 7.5 kHz shift is applied if the field is set to true. Otherwise 7.5 kHz shift is not applied.
txDirectCurrentLocation
The uplink Tx Direct Current location for the carrier. Only values in the value range of this field between 0 and 3299, which indicate the subcarrier index within the carrier
corresponding to the numerology of the corresponding uplink BWP and value 3300, which indicates "Outside the carrier" and value 3301, which indicates "Undetermined
position within the carrier" are used in this version of the specification.
UplinkTxDirectCurrentCell field descriptions

servCellIndex
The serving cell ID of the serving cell corresponding to the uplinkDirectCurrentBWP.
uplinkDirectCurrentBWP
The Tx Direct Current locations for all the uplink BWPs configured at the corresponding serving cell.
uplinkDirectCurrentBWP-SUL
The Tx Direct Current locations for all the supplementary uplink BWPs configured at the corresponding serving cell.
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– ZP-CSI-RS-Resource
The IE ZP-CSI-RS-Resource is used to configure a Zero-Power (ZP) CSI-RS resource (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.4.2). Reconfiguration of a ZP-CSI-RS-Resource between
periodic or semi-persistent and aperiodic is not supported.
ZP-CSI-RS-Resource information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-ZP-CSI-RS-RESOURCE-START
ZP-CSI-RS-Resource ::= SEQUENCE {

zp-CSI-RS-ResourceId ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceId,
resourceMapping CSI-RS-ResourceMapping,
periodicityAndOffset CSI-ResourcePeriodicityAndOffset OPTIONAL, --Cond PeriodicOrSemiPersistent
...
}
ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceId ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofZP-CSI-RS-Resources-1)
-- TAG-ZP-CSI-RS-RESOURCE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
ZP-CSI-RS-Resource field descriptions

Periodicity and slot offset for periodic/semi-persistent ZP-CSI-RS (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.4.2). Network always configures the UE with a value for this field for periodic
and semi-persistent ZP-CSI-RS resource (as indicated in PDSCH-Config).
resourceMapping
OFDM symbol and subcarrier occupancy of the ZP-CSI-RS resource within a slot.
zp-CSI-RS-ResourceId
ZP CSI-RS resource configuration ID (see TS 38.214 [19], clause 5.1.4.2).

PeriodicOrSemiPersistent The field is optionally present, Need M, for periodic and semi-persistent ZP-CSI-RS-Resources (as indicated in PDSCH-
Config). The field is absent otherwise.
– ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSet
The IE ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSet refers to a set of ZP-CSI-RS-Resources using their ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceIds.
ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSet information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-ZP-CSI-RS-RESOURCESET-START
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ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSet ::= SEQUENCE {
zp-CSI-RS-ResourceSetId ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetId,
zp-CSI-RS-ResourceIdList SEQUENCE (SIZE(1..maxNrofZP-CSI-RS-ResourcesPerSet)) OF ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceId,
...
}
-- TAG-ZP-CSI-RS-RESOURCESET-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSet field descriptions

zp-CSI-RS-ResourceIdList
The list of ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceId identifying the ZP-CSI-RS-Resource elements belonging to this set.
– ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetId
The IE ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetId identifies a ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSet.
ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetId information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-ZP-CSI-RS-RESOURCESETID-START
ZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetId ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSets-1)
-- TAG-ZP-CSI-RS-RESOURCESETID-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
6.3.3 UE capability information elements

– AccessStratumRelease
The IE AccessStratumRelease indicates the release supported by the UE.
AccessStratumRelease information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-ACCESSSTRATUMRELEASE-START
AccessStratumRelease ::= ENUMERATED {

rel15, spare7, spare6, spare5, spare4, spare3, spare2, spare1, ... }
-- TAG-ACCESSSTRATUMRELEASE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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– BandCombinationList
The IE BandCombinationList contains a list of NR CA and/or MR-DC band combinations (also including DL only or UL only band).
BandCombinationList information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-BANDCOMBINATIONLIST-START
BandCombinationList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxBandComb)) OF BandCombination
BandCombinationList-v1540 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxBandComb)) OF BandCombination-v1540
BandCombinationList-v16xy ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxBandComb)) OF BandCombination-v16xy
BandCombination ::= SEQUENCE {

bandList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxSimultaneousBands)) OF BandParameters,
featureSetCombination FeatureSetCombinationId,
ca-ParametersEUTRA CA-ParametersEUTRA OPTIONAL,
ca-ParametersNR CA-ParametersNR OPTIONAL,
mrdc-Parameters MRDC-Parameters OPTIONAL,
supportedBandwidthCombinationSet BIT STRING (SIZE (1..32)) OPTIONAL,
powerClass-v1530 ENUMERATED {pc2} OPTIONAL
}
BandCombination-v1540::= SEQUENCE {
bandList-v1540 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxSimultaneousBands)) OF BandParameters-v1540,
ca-ParametersNR-v1540 CA-ParametersNR-v1540 OPTIONAL
}
BandCombination-v1550 ::= SEQUENCE {

ca-ParametersNR-v1550 CA-ParametersNR-v1550
}
BandCombination-v16xy ::= SEQUENCE {

bandList-v16xy SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxSimultaneousBands)) OF BandParameters-v16xy
}
ne-DC-BC ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
ca-ParametersNRDC CA-ParametersNRDC OPTIONAL,
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ca-ParametersEUTRA-v1560 CA-ParametersEUTRA-v1560 OPTIONAL,
ca-ParametersNR-v1560 CA-ParametersNR-v1560 OPTIONAL
}

ca-ParametersEUTRA-v1570 CA-ParametersEUTRA-v1570
}

mrdc-Parameters-v1580 MRDC-Parameters-v1580
}
supportedBandwidthCombinationSetIntraENDC BIT STRING (SIZE (1..32)) OPTIONAL,
mrdc-Parameters-v1590 MRDC-Parameters-v1590
}
BandParameters ::= CHOICE {

eutra SEQUENCE {
bandEUTRA FreqBandIndicatorEUTRA,
ca-BandwidthClassDL-EUTRA CA-BandwidthClassEUTRA OPTIONAL,
ca-BandwidthClassUL-EUTRA CA-BandwidthClassEUTRA OPTIONAL
},
nr SEQUENCE {
bandNR FreqBandIndicatorNR,
ca-BandwidthClassDL-NR CA-BandwidthClassNR OPTIONAL,
ca-BandwidthClassUL-NR CA-BandwidthClassNR OPTIONAL
}
}
BandParameters-v1540 ::= SEQUENCE {

srs-CarrierSwitch CHOICE {
nr SEQUENCE {
srs-SwitchingTimesListNR SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxSimultaneousBands)) OF SRS-SwitchingTimeNR
},
eutra SEQUENCE {
srs-SwitchingTimesListEUTRA SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxSimultaneousBands)) OF SRS-SwitchingTimeEUTRA
}
} OPTIONAL,
srs-TxSwitch SEQUENCE {
supportedSRS-TxPortSwitch ENUMERATED {t1r2, t1r4, t2r4, t1r4-t2r4, t1r1, t2r2, t4r4, notSupported},
txSwitchImpactToRx INTEGER (1..32) OPTIONAL,
txSwitchWithAnotherBand INTEGER (1..32) OPTIONAL
} OPTIONAL
}
BandParameters-v16xy ::= SEQUENCE {

srs-TxSwitch SEQUENCE {
supportedSRS-TxPortSwitch-r16 ENUMERATED {t1r1-t1r2, t1r1-t1r2-t1r4, t1r1-t1r2-t2r2-t2r4, t1r1-t1r2-t2r2-t1r4-t2r4,
t1r1-t2r2, t1r1-t2r2-t4r4}
} OPTIONAL
}
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-- TAG-BANDCOMBINATIONLIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
BandCombination field descriptions

BandCombinationList-v1540, BandCombinationList-v1550, BandCombinationList-v1560, BandCombinationList-v1570, BandCombinationList-v1580,
BandCombinationList-v1590, BandCombinationList-r16
The UE shall include the same number of entries, and listed in the same order, as in BandCombinationList (without suffix).
ca-ParametersNRDC
If the field is included for a band combination in the NR capability container, the field indicates support of NR-DC. Otherwise, the field is absent.
ne-DC-BC
If the field is included for a band combination in the MR-DC capability container, the field indicates support of NE-DC. Otherwise, the field is absent.
srs-SwitchingTimesListNR
Indicates, for a particular pair of NR bands, the RF retuning time when switching between a NR carrier corresponding to this band entry and another (PUSCH-less) NR carrier
corresponding to the band entry in the order indicated below:
- For the first NR band, the UE shall include the same number of entries for NR bands as in bandList, i.e. first entry corresponds to first NR band in bandList and so on,
- For the second NR band, the UE shall include one entry less, i.e. first entry corresponds to the second NR band in bandList and so on
- And so on
srs-SwitchingTimesListEUTRA
Indicates, for a particular pair of E-UTRA bands, the RF retuning time when switching between an E-UTRA carrier corresponding to this band entry and another (PUSCH-less)
E-UTRA carrier corresponding to the band entry in the order indicated below:
- For the first E-UTRA band, the UE shall include the same number of entries for E-UTRA bands as in bandList, i.e. first entry corresponds to first E-UTRA band in
bandList and so on,
- For the second E-UTRA band, the UE shall include one entry less, i.e. first entry corresponds to the second E-UTRA band in bandList and so on
- And so on
– CA-BandwidthClassEUTRA
The IE CA-BandwidthClassEUTRA indicates the E-UTRA CA bandwidth class as defined in TS 36.101 [22], table 5.6A-1.
CA-BandwidthClassEUTRA information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CA-BANDWIDTHCLASSEUTRA-START
CA-BandwidthClassEUTRA ::= ENUMERATED {a, b, c, d, e, f, ...}
-- TAG-CA-BANDWIDTHCLASSEUTRA-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– CA-BandwidthClassNR
The IE CA-BandwidthClassNR indicates the NR CA bandwidth class as defined in TS 38.101-1 [15], table 5.3A.5-1 and TS 38.101-2 [39], table 5.3A.4-1.
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CA-BandwidthClassNR information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CA-BANDWIDTHCLASSNR-START
CA-BandwidthClassNR ::= ENUMERATED {a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, o, p, q, ...}
-- TAG-CA-BANDWIDTHCLASSNR-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– CA-ParametersEUTRA
The IE CA-ParametersEUTRA contains the E-UTRA part of band combination parameters for a given MR-DC band combination.
NOTE: If additional E-UTRA band combination parameters are defined in TS 36.331 [10], which are supported for MR-DC, they will be defined here as well.
CA-ParametersEUTRA information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CA-PARAMETERSEUTRA-START
CA-ParametersEUTRA ::= SEQUENCE {

multipleTimingAdvance ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
simultaneousRx-Tx ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
supportedNAICS-2CRS-AP BIT STRING (SIZE (1..8)) OPTIONAL,
additionalRx-Tx-PerformanceReq ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
ue-CA-PowerClass-N ENUMERATED {class2} OPTIONAL,
supportedBandwidthCombinationSetEUTRA-v1530 BIT STRING (SIZE (1..32)) OPTIONAL,
...
}
CA-ParametersEUTRA-v1560 ::= SEQUENCE {

fd-MIMO-TotalWeightedLayers INTEGER (2..128) OPTIONAL
}
CA-ParametersEUTRA-v1570 ::= SEQUENCE {

dl-1024QAM-TotalWeightedLayers INTEGER (0..10) OPTIONAL
}
-- TAG-CA-PARAMETERSEUTRA-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– CA-ParametersNR
The IE CA-ParametersNR contains carrier aggregation related capabilities that are defined per band combination.
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CA-ParametersNR information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CA-PARAMETERSNR-START
CA-ParametersNR ::= SEQUENCE {

dummy ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
parallelTxSRS-PUCCH-PUSCH ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
parallelTxPRACH-SRS-PUCCH-PUSCH ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
simultaneousRxTxInterBandCA ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
simultaneousRxTxSUL ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
diffNumerologyAcrossPUCCH-Group ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
diffNumerologyWithinPUCCH-GroupSmallerSCS ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
supportedNumberTAG ENUMERATED {n2, n3, n4} OPTIONAL,
...
}
CA-ParametersNR-v1540 ::= SEQUENCE {

simultaneousSRS-AssocCSI-RS-AllCC INTEGER (5..32) OPTIONAL,
csi-RS-IM-ReceptionForFeedbackPerBandComb SEQUENCE {
maxNumberSimultaneousNZP-CSI-RS-ActBWP-AllCC INTEGER (1..64) OPTIONAL,
totalNumberPortsSimultaneousNZP-CSI-RS-ActBWP-AllCC INTEGER (2..256) OPTIONAL
} OPTIONAL,
simultaneousCSI-ReportsAllCC INTEGER (5..32) OPTIONAL,
dualPA-Architecture ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL
}

dummy ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL
}

diffNumerologyWithinPUCCH-GroupLargerSCS ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL
}
-- TAG-CA-PARAMETERSNR-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– CA-ParametersNRDC
The IE CA-ParametersNRDC contains dual connectivity related capabilities that are defined per band combination.
CA-ParametersNRDC information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CA-PARAMETERS-NRDC-START
CA-ParametersNRDC ::= SEQUENCE {

ca-ParametersNR-ForDC CA-ParametersNR OPTIONAL,
ca-ParametersNR-ForDC-v1540 CA-ParametersNR-v1540 OPTIONAL,
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featureSetCombinationDC FeatureSetCombinationId OPTIONAL
}
-- TAG-CA-PARAMETERS-NRDC-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
CA-ParametersNRDC field descriptions

ca-ParametersNR-forDC (with and without suffix)
If this field is present for a band combination, it reports the UE capabilities when NR-DC is configured with the band combination. If no version of this field (i.e., with and without
suffix) is present for a band combination, the ca-ParametersNR field versions (with and without suffix) in BandCombination are applicable to the UE configured with NR-DC for
the band combination.
featureSetCombinationDC
If this field is present for a band combination, it reports the feature set combination supported for the band combination when NR-DC is configured. If this field is absent for a
band combination, the featureSetCombination in BandCombination (without suffix) is applicable to the UE configured with NR-DC for the band combination.
– CodebookParameters
The IE CodebookParameters is used to convey codebook related parameters.
CodebookParameters information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CODEBOOKPARAMETERS-START
CodebookParameters ::= SEQUENCE {

type1 SEQUENCE {
singlePanel SEQUENCE {
supportedCSI-RS-ResourceList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxNrofCSI-RS-Resources)) OF SupportedCSI-RS-Resource,
modes ENUMERATED {mode1, mode1andMode2},
maxNumberCSI-RS-PerResourceSet INTEGER (1..8)
},
multiPanel SEQUENCE {
modes ENUMERATED {mode1, mode2, both},
nrofPanels ENUMERATED {n2, n4},
} OPTIONAL
},
type2 SEQUENCE {
parameterLx INTEGER (2..4),
amplitudeScalingType ENUMERATED {wideband, widebandAndSubband},
amplitudeSubsetRestriction ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL
} OPTIONAL,
type2-PortSelection SEQUENCE {
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amplitudeScalingType ENUMERATED {wideband, widebandAndSubband}
} OPTIONAL
}
SupportedCSI-RS-Resource ::= SEQUENCE {

maxNumberTxPortsPerResource ENUMERATED {p2, p4, p8, p12, p16, p24, p32},
maxNumberResourcesPerBand INTEGER (1..64),
totalNumberTxPortsPerBand INTEGER (2..256)
}
-- TAG-CODEBOOKPARAMETERS-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– FeatureSetCombination
The IE FeatureSetCombination is a two-dimensional matrix of FeatureSet entries.
Each FeatureSetsPerBand contains a list of feature sets applicable to the carrier(s) of one band entry of the associated band combination. Across the associated bands, the UE
shall support the combination of FeatureSets at the same position in the FeatureSetsPerBand. All FeatureSetsPerBand in one FeatureSetCombination must have the same
number of entries.
The number of FeatureSetsPerBand in the FeatureSetCombination must be equal to the number of band entries in an associated band combination. The first FeatureSetPerBand
applies to the first band entry of the band combination, and so on.
Each FeatureSet contains either a pair of NR or E-UTRA feature set IDs for UL and DL.
In case of NR, the actual feature sets for UL and DL are defined in the FeatureSets IE and referred to from here by their ID, i.e., their position in the featureSetsUplink /
featureSetsDownlink list in the FeatureSet IE.
In case of E-UTRA, the feature sets referred to from this list are defined in TS 36.331 [10] and conveyed as part of the UE-EUTRA-Capability container.
The FeatureSetUplink and FeatureSetDownlink referred to from the FeatureSet comprise, among other information, a set of FeatureSetUplinkPerCC-Id:s and
FeatureSetDownlinkPerCC-Id:s. The number of these per-CC IDs determines the number of carriers that the UE is able to aggregate contiguously in frequency domain in the
corresponding band. The number of carriers supported by the UE is also restricted by the bandwidth class indicated in the associated BandCombination, if present.
In feature set combinations the UE shall exclude entries for fallback combinations with same capabilities, since the network may anyway assume that the UE supports those.
NOTE 1: The UE may advertise fallback band-combinations in which it supports additional functionality explicitly in two ways: Either by setting FeatureSet IDs to zero
(inter-band and intra-band non-contiguous fallback) and by reducing the number of FeatureSet-PerCC Ids in a Feature Set (intra-band contiguous fallback). Or by
separate BandCombination entries with associated FeatureSetCombinations.
NOTE 2: The UE may advertise a FeatureSetCombination containing only fallback band combinations. That means, in a FeatureSetCombination, each group of FeatureSets
across the bands may contain at least one pair of FeatureSetUplinkId and FeatureSetDownlinkId which is set to 0/0.
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NOTE 3: The Network configures serving cell(s) and BWP(s) configuration to comply with capabilities derived from the combination of FeatureSets at the same position in
the FeatureSetsPerBand, regardless of activated/deactivated serving cell(s) and BWP(s).
FeatureSetCombination information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-FEATURESETCOMBINATION-START
FeatureSetCombination ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxSimultaneousBands)) OF FeatureSetsPerBand
FeatureSetsPerBand ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFeatureSetsPerBand)) OF FeatureSet
FeatureSet ::= CHOICE {

eutra SEQUENCE {
downlinkSetEUTRA FeatureSetEUTRA-DownlinkId,
uplinkSetEUTRA FeatureSetEUTRA-UplinkId
},
nr SEQUENCE {
downlinkSetNR FeatureSetDownlinkId,
uplinkSetNR FeatureSetUplinkId
}
}
-- TAG-FEATURESETCOMBINATION-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– FeatureSetCombinationId
The IE FeatureSetCombinationId identifies a FeatureSetCombination. The FeatureSetCombinationId of a FeatureSetCombination is the position of the FeatureSetCombination
in the featureSetCombinations list (in UE-NR-Capability or UE-MRDC-Capability). The FeatureSetCombinationId = 0 refers to the first entry in the featureSetCombinations list
(in UE-NR-Capability or UE-MRDC-Capability).
NOTE: The FeatureSetCombinationId = 1024 is not used due to the maximum entry number of featureSetCombinations.
FeatureSetCombinationId information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-FEATURESETCOMBINATIONID-START
FeatureSetCombinationId ::= INTEGER (0.. maxFeatureSetCombinations)
-- TAG-FEATURESETCOMBINATIONID-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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– FeatureSetDownlink
The IE FeatureSetDownlink indicates a set of features that the UE supports on the carriers corresponding to one band entry in a band combination.
FeatureSetDownlink information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-FEATURESETDOWNLINK-START
FeatureSetDownlink ::= SEQUENCE {

featureSetListPerDownlinkCC SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofServingCells)) OF FeatureSetDownlinkPerCC-Id,
intraBandFreqSeparationDL FreqSeparationClass OPTIONAL,

scalingFactor ENUMERATED {f0p4, f0p75, f0p8} OPTIONAL,
crossCarrierScheduling-OtherSCS ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
scellWithoutSSB ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
csi-RS-MeasSCellWithoutSSB ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
dummy1 ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
type1-3-CSS ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
pdcch-MonitoringAnyOccasions ENUMERATED {withoutDCI-Gap, withDCI-Gap} OPTIONAL,
ue-SpecificUL-DL-Assignment ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
searchSpaceSharingCA-DL ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
timeDurationForQCL SEQUENCE {
scs-60kHz ENUMERATED {s7, s14, s28} OPTIONAL,
scs-120kHz ENUMERATED {s14, s28} OPTIONAL
} OPTIONAL,
pdsch-ProcessingType1-DifferentTB-PerSlot SEQUENCE {
scs-15kHz ENUMERATED {upto2, upto4, upto7} OPTIONAL,
scs-120kHz ENUMERATED {upto2, upto4, upto7} OPTIONAL
} OPTIONAL,
dummy3 DummyA OPTIONAL,
dummy4 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxNrofCodebooks)) OF DummyB OPTIONAL,
dummy5 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxNrofCodebooks)) OF DummyC OPTIONAL,
dummy6 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxNrofCodebooks)) OF DummyD OPTIONAL,
dummy7 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxNrofCodebooks)) OF DummyE OPTIONAL
}
FeatureSetDownlink-v1540 ::= SEQUENCE {

oneFL-DMRS-TwoAdditionalDMRS-DL ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
additionalDMRS-DL-Alt ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
twoFL-DMRS-TwoAdditionalDMRS-DL ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
oneFL-DMRS-ThreeAdditionalDMRS-DL ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
pdcch-MonitoringAnyOccasionsWithSpanGap SEQUENCE {
scs-15kHz ENUMERATED {set1, set2, set3} OPTIONAL,
scs-120kHz ENUMERATED {set1, set2, set3} OPTIONAL
} OPTIONAL,
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pdsch-SeparationWithGap ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
pdsch-ProcessingType2 SEQUENCE {
scs-15kHz ProcessingParameters OPTIONAL,
scs-60kHz ProcessingParameters OPTIONAL
} OPTIONAL,
pdsch-ProcessingType2-Limited SEQUENCE {
differentTB-PerSlot-SCS-30kHz ENUMERATED {upto1, upto2, upto4, upto7}
} OPTIONAL,
dl-MCS-TableAlt-DynamicIndication ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL
}
DummyA ::= SEQUENCE {

maxNumberNZP-CSI-RS-PerCC INTEGER (1..32),
maxNumberPortsAcrossNZP-CSI-RS-PerCC ENUMERATED {p2, p4, p8, p12, p16, p24, p32, p40, p48, p56, p64, p72, p80,
p88, p96, p104, p112, p120, p128, p136, p144, p152, p160, p168,
p176, p184, p192, p200, p208, p216, p224, p232, p240, p248, p256},
maxNumberCS-IM-PerCC ENUMERATED {n1, n2, n4, n8, n16, n32},
maxNumberSimultaneousCSI-RS-ActBWP-AllCC ENUMERATED {n5, n6, n7, n8, n9, n10, n12, n14, n16, n18, n20, n22, n24, n26,
n28, n30, n32, n34, n36, n38, n40, n42, n44, n46, n48, n50, n52,
n54, n56, n58, n60, n62, n64},
totalNumberPortsSimultaneousCSI-RS-ActBWP-AllCC ENUMERATED {p8, p12, p16, p24, p32, p40, p48, p56, p64, p72, p80,
p88, p96, p104, p112, p120, p128, p136, p144, p152, p160, p168,
p176, p184, p192, p200, p208, p216, p224, p232, p240, p248, p256}
}
DummyB ::= SEQUENCE {

maxNumberTxPortsPerResource ENUMERATED {p2, p4, p8, p12, p16, p24, p32},
maxNumberResources INTEGER (1..64),
totalNumberTxPorts INTEGER (2..256),
supportedCodebookMode ENUMERATED {mode1, mode1AndMode2},
}
DummyC ::= SEQUENCE {

maxNumberTxPortsPerResource ENUMERATED {p8, p16, p32},
supportedCodebookMode ENUMERATED {mode1, mode2, both},
supportedNumberPanels ENUMERATED {n2, n4},
}
DummyD ::= SEQUENCE {

maxNumberTxPortsPerResource ENUMERATED {p4, p8, p12, p16, p24, p32},
amplitudeSubsetRestriction ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
}
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DummyE ::= SEQUENCE {

maxNumberTxPortsPerResource ENUMERATED {p4, p8, p12, p16, p24, p32},
}
-- TAG-FEATURESETDOWNLINK-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
FeatureSetDownlink field descriptions

crossCarrierScheduling-OtherSCS
The UE shall set this field to the same value as crossCarrierScheduling-OtherSCS in the associated FeatureSetUplink (if present).
featureSetListPerDownlinkCC
Indicates which features the UE supports on the individual DL carriers of the feature set (and hence of a band entry that refer to the feature set). The UE shall hence include at
least as many FeatureSetDownlinkPerCC-Id in this list as the number of carriers it supports according to the ca-BandwidthClassDL, except if indicating additional functionality
by reducing the number of FeatureSetDownlinkPerCC-Id in the feature set (see NOTE 1 in FeatureSetCombination IE description). The order of the elements in this list is not
relevant, i.e., the network may configure any of the carriers in accordance with any of the FeatureSetDownlinkPerCC-Id in this list.
– FeatureSetDownlinkId
The IE FeatureSetDownlinkId identifies a downlink feature set. The FeatureSetDownlinkId of a FeatureSetDownlink is the index position of the FeatureSetDownlink in the
featureSetsDownlink list in the FeatureSets IE. The first element in that list is referred to by FeatureSetDownlinkId = 1. The FeatureSetDownlinkId=0 is not used by an actual
FeatureSetDownlink but means that the UE does not support a carrier in this band of a band combination.
FeatureSetDownlinkId information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-FEATURESETDOWNLINKID-START
FeatureSetDownlinkId ::= INTEGER (0..maxDownlinkFeatureSets)
-- TAG-FEATURESETDOWNLINKID-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– FeatureSetDownlinkPerCC
The IE FeatureSetDownlinkPerCC indicates a set of features that the UE supports on the corresponding carrier of one band entry of a band combination.
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FeatureSetDownlinkPerCC information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-FEATURESETDOWNLINKPERCC-START
FeatureSetDownlinkPerCC ::= SEQUENCE {

supportedSubcarrierSpacingDL SubcarrierSpacing,
supportedBandwidthDL SupportedBandwidth,
channelBW-90mhz ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
maxNumberMIMO-LayersPDSCH MIMO-LayersDL OPTIONAL,
supportedModulationOrderDL ModulationOrder OPTIONAL
}
-- TAG-FEATURESETDOWNLINKPERCC-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– FeatureSetDownlinkPerCC-Id
The IE FeatureSetDownlinkPerCC-Id identifies a set of features applicable to one carrier of a feature set. The FeatureSetDownlinkPerCC-Id of a FeatureSetDownlinkPerCC is
the index position of the FeatureSetDownlinkPerCC in the featureSetsDownlinkPerCC. The first element in the list is referred to by FeatureSetDownlinkPerCC-Id = 1, and so on.
FeatureSetDownlinkPerCC-Id information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-FEATURESETDOWNLINKPERCC-ID-START
FeatureSetDownlinkPerCC-Id ::= INTEGER (1..maxPerCC-FeatureSets)
-- TAG-FEATURESETDOWNLINKPERCC-ID-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– FeatureSetEUTRA-DownlinkId
The IE FeatureSetEUTRA-DownlinkId identifies a downlink feature set in E-UTRA list (see TS 36.331 [10]. The first element in that list is referred to by FeatureSetEUTRA-
DownlinkId = 1. The FeatureSetEUTRA-DownlinkId=0 is used when the UE does not support a carrier in this band of a band combination.
FeatureSetEUTRA-DownlinkId information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-FEATURESETEUTRADOWNLINKID-START
FeatureSetEUTRA-DownlinkId ::= INTEGER (0..maxEUTRA-DL-FeatureSets)
-- TAG-FEATURESETEUTRADOWNLINKID-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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– FeatureSetEUTRA-UplinkId
The IE FeatureSetEUTRA-UplinkId identifies an uplink feature set in E-UTRA list (see TS 36.331 [10]. The first element in that list is referred to by FeatureSetEUTRA-UplinkId
= 1. The FeatureSetEUTRA-UplinkId =0 is used when the UE does not support a carrier in this band of a band combination.
FeatureSetEUTRA-UplinkId information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-FEATURESETEUTRAUPLINKID-START
FeatureSetEUTRA-UplinkId ::= INTEGER (0..maxEUTRA-UL-FeatureSets)
-- TAG-FEATURESETEUTRAUPLINKID-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– FeatureSets
The IE FeatureSets is used to provide pools of downlink and uplink features sets. A FeatureSetCombination refers to the IDs of the feature set(s) that the UE supports in that
FeatureSetCombination. The BandCombination entries in the BandCombinationList then indicate the ID of the FeatureSetCombination that the UE supports for that band
combination.
The entries in the lists in this IE are identified by their index position. For example, the FeatureSetUplinkPerCC-Id = 4 identifies the 4th element in the featureSetsUplinkPerCC
list.
NOTE: When feature sets (per CC) IEs require extension in future versions of the specification, new versions of the FeatureSetDownlink, FeatureSetUplink, FeatureSets,
FeatureSetDownlinkPerCC and/or FeatureSetUplinkPerCC will be created and instantiated in corresponding new lists in the FeatureSets IE. For example, if new
capability bits are to be added to the FeatureSetDownlink, they will instead be defined in a new FeatureSetDownlink-rxy which will be instantiated in a new
featureSetDownlinkList-rxy list. If a UE indicates in a FeatureSetCombination that it supports the FeatureSetDownlink with ID #5, it implies that it supports both
the features in FeatureSetDownlink #5 and FeatureSetDownlink-rxy #5 (if present). The number of entries in the new list(s) shall be the same as in the original
list(s).
FeatureSets information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-FEATURESETS-START
FeatureSets ::= SEQUENCE {

featureSetsDownlink SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxDownlinkFeatureSets)) OF FeatureSetDownlink OPTIONAL,
featureSetsDownlinkPerCC SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxPerCC-FeatureSets)) OF FeatureSetDownlinkPerCC OPTIONAL,
featureSetsUplink SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxUplinkFeatureSets)) OF FeatureSetUplink OPTIONAL,
featureSetsUplinkPerCC SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxPerCC-FeatureSets)) OF FeatureSetUplinkPerCC OPTIONAL,
...,
[[
featureSetsDownlink-v1540 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxDownlinkFeatureSets)) OF FeatureSetDownlink-v1540 OPTIONAL,
featureSetsUplink-v1540 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxUplinkFeatureSets)) OF FeatureSetUplink-v1540 OPTIONAL,
featureSetsUplinkPerCC-v1540 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxPerCC-FeatureSets)) OF FeatureSetUplinkPerCC-v1540 OPTIONAL
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}
-- TAG-FEATURESETS-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– FeatureSetUplink
The IE FeatureSetUplink is used to indicate the features that the UE supports on the carriers corresponding to one band entry in a band combination.
FeatureSetUplink information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-FEATURESETUPLINK-START
FeatureSetUplink ::= SEQUENCE {

featureSetListPerUplinkCC SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxNrofServingCells)) OF FeatureSetUplinkPerCC-Id,
scalingFactor ENUMERATED {f0p4, f0p75, f0p8} OPTIONAL,
crossCarrierScheduling-OtherSCS ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
intraBandFreqSeparationUL FreqSeparationClass OPTIONAL,
searchSpaceSharingCA-UL ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
dummy1 DummyI OPTIONAL,
supportedSRS-Resources SRS-Resources OPTIONAL,
twoPUCCH-Group ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
dynamicSwitchSUL ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
simultaneousTxSUL-NonSUL ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
pusch-ProcessingType1-DifferentTB-PerSlot SEQUENCE {
scs-120kHz ENUMERATED {upto2, upto4, upto7} OPTIONAL
} OPTIONAL,
dummy2 DummyF OPTIONAL
}
FeatureSetUplink-v1540 ::= SEQUENCE {

zeroSlotOffsetAperiodicSRS ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
pa-PhaseDiscontinuityImpacts ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
pusch-SeparationWithGap ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
pusch-ProcessingType2 SEQUENCE {
scs-60kHz ProcessingParameters OPTIONAL
} OPTIONAL,
ul-MCS-TableAlt-DynamicIndication ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL
}
SRS-Resources ::= SEQUENCE {

maxNumberAperiodicSRS-PerBWP ENUMERATED {n1, n2, n4, n8, n16},
maxNumberAperiodicSRS-PerBWP-PerSlot INTEGER (1..6),
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maxNumberPeriodicSRS-PerBWP ENUMERATED {n1, n2, n4, n8, n16},
maxNumberPeriodicSRS-PerBWP-PerSlot INTEGER (1..6),
maxNumberSemiPersistentSRS-PerBWP ENUMERATED {n1, n2, n4, n8, n16},
maxNumberSemiPersistentSRS-PerBWP-PerSlot INTEGER (1..6),
maxNumberSRS-Ports-PerResource ENUMERATED {n1, n2, n4}
}
DummyF ::= SEQUENCE {

maxNumberPeriodicCSI-ReportPerBWP INTEGER (1..4),
maxNumberAperiodicCSI-ReportPerBWP INTEGER (1..4),
maxNumberSemiPersistentCSI-ReportPerBWP INTEGER (0..4),
simultaneousCSI-ReportsAllCC INTEGER (5..32)
}
-- TAG-FEATURESETUPLINK-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
FeatureSetUplink field descriptions

crossCarrierScheduling-OtherSCS
The UE shall set this field to the same value as crossCarrierScheduling-OtherSCS in the associated FeatureSetDownlink (if present).
featureSetListPerUplinkCC
Indicates which features the UE supports on the individual UL carriers of the feature set (and hence of a band entry that refers to the feature set). The UE shall hence include
at least as many FeatureSetUplinkPerCC-Id in this list as the number of carriers it supports according to the ca-BandwidthClassUL, except if indicating additional functionality
by reducing the number of FeatureSetUplinkPerCC-Id in the feature set (see NOTE 1 in FeatureSetCombination IE description). The order of the elements in this list is not
relevant, i.e., the network may configure any of the carriers in accordance with any of the FeatureSetUplinkPerCC-Id in this list.
– FeatureSetUplinkId
The IE FeatureSetUplinkId identifies an uplink feature set. The FeatureSetUplinkId of a FeatureSetUplink is the index position of the FeatureSetUplink in the featureSetsUplink
list in the FeatureSets IE. The first element in the list is referred to by FeatureSetUplinkId = 1, and so on. The FeatureSetUplinkId =0 is not used by an actual FeatureSetUplink
but means that the UE does not support a carrier in this band of a band combination.
FeatureSetUplinkId information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-FEATURESETUPLINKID-START
FeatureSetUplinkId ::= INTEGER (0..maxUplinkFeatureSets)
-- TAG-FEATURESETUPLINKID-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– FeatureSetUplinkPerCC
The IE FeatureSetUplinkPerCC indicates a set of features that the UE supports on the corresponding carrier of one band entry of a band combination.
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FeatureSetUplinkPerCC information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-FEATURESETUPLINKPERCC-START
FeatureSetUplinkPerCC ::= SEQUENCE {

supportedSubcarrierSpacingUL SubcarrierSpacing,
supportedBandwidthUL SupportedBandwidth,
channelBW-90mhz ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
mimo-CB-PUSCH SEQUENCE {
maxNumberMIMO-LayersCB-PUSCH MIMO-LayersUL OPTIONAL,
maxNumberSRS-ResourcePerSet INTEGER (1..2)
} OPTIONAL,
maxNumberMIMO-LayersNonCB-PUSCH MIMO-LayersUL OPTIONAL,
supportedModulationOrderUL ModulationOrder OPTIONAL
}
FeatureSetUplinkPerCC-v1540 ::= SEQUENCE {
mimo-NonCB-PUSCH SEQUENCE {
maxNumberSRS-ResourcePerSet INTEGER (1..4),
maxNumberSimultaneousSRS-ResourceTx INTEGER (1..4)
} OPTIONAL
}
-- TAG-FEATURESETUPLINKPERCC-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– FeatureSetUplinkPerCC-Id
The IE FeatureSetUplinkPerCC-Id identifies a set of features applicable to one carrier of a feature set. The FeatureSetUplinkPerCC-Id of a FeatureSetUplinkPerCC is the index
position of the FeatureSetUplinkPerCC in the featureSetsUplinkPerCC. The first element in the list is referred to by FeatureSetUplinkPerCC-Id = 1, and so on.
FeatureSetUplinkPerCC-Id information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-FEATURESETUPLINKPERCC-ID-START
FeatureSetUplinkPerCC-Id ::= INTEGER (1..maxPerCC-FeatureSets)
-- TAG-FEATURESETUPLINKPERCC-ID-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– FreqBandIndicatorEUTRA
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-FREQBANDINDICATOREUTRA-START
FreqBandIndicatorEUTRA ::= INTEGER (1..maxBandsEUTRA)
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-- TAG-FREQBANDINDICATOREUTRA-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– FreqBandList
The IE FreqBandList is used by the network to request NR CA and/or MR-DC band combinations for specific NR and/or E-UTRA frequency bands and/or up to a specific
number of carriers and/or up to specific aggregated bandwidth. This is also used to request feature sets (for NR) and feature set combinations (for NR and MR-DC).
FreqBandList information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-FREQBANDLIST-START
FreqBandList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxBandsMRDC)) OF FreqBandInformation
FreqBandInformation ::= CHOICE {

bandInformationEUTRA FreqBandInformationEUTRA,
bandInformationNR FreqBandInformationNR
}
FreqBandInformationEUTRA ::= SEQUENCE {

bandEUTRA FreqBandIndicatorEUTRA,
ca-BandwidthClassDL-EUTRA CA-BandwidthClassEUTRA OPTIONAL, -- Need N
ca-BandwidthClassUL-EUTRA CA-BandwidthClassEUTRA OPTIONAL -- Need N
}
FreqBandInformationNR ::= SEQUENCE {

maxBandwidthRequestedDL AggregatedBandwidth OPTIONAL, -- Need N
maxBandwidthRequestedUL AggregatedBandwidth OPTIONAL, -- Need N
maxCarriersRequestedDL INTEGER (1..maxNrofServingCells) OPTIONAL, -- Need N
maxCarriersRequestedUL INTEGER (1..maxNrofServingCells) OPTIONAL -- Need N
}
AggregatedBandwidth ::= ENUMERATED {mhz50, mhz100, mhz150, mhz200, mhz250, mhz300, mhz350,
mhz400, mhz450, mhz500, mhz550, mhz600, mhz650, mhz700, mhz750, mhz800}
-- TAG-FREQBANDLIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– FreqSeparationClass
The IE FreqSeparationClass is used for an intra-band non-contiguous CA band combination to indicate frequency separation between lower edge of lowest CC and upper edge of
highest CC in a frequency band.
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FreqSeparationClass information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-FREQSEPARATIONCLASS-START
FreqSeparationClass ::= ENUMERATED {c1, c2, c3, ...}
-- TAG-FREQSEPARATIONCLASS-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– IMS-Parameters
The IE IMS-Parameters is used to convery capabilities related to IMS.
IMS-Parameters information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-IMS-PARAMETERS-START
IMS-Parameters ::= SEQUENCE {

ims-ParametersCommon IMS-ParametersCommon OPTIONAL,
ims-ParametersFRX-Diff IMS-ParametersFRX-Diff OPTIONAL,
...
}
IMS-ParametersCommon ::= SEQUENCE {

voiceOverEUTRA-5GC ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
...,
[[
voiceOverSCG-BearerEUTRA-5GC ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL
]],
[[
voiceFallbackIndicationEPS-r16 ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL
]]
}
IMS-ParametersFRX-Diff ::= SEQUENCE {

voiceOverNR ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
...
}
-- TAG-IMS-PARAMETERS-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– InterRAT-Parameters
The IE InterRAT-Parameters is used convey UE capabilities related to the other RATs.
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InterRAT-Parameters information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-INTERRAT-PARAMETERS-START
InterRAT-Parameters ::= SEQUENCE {

eutra EUTRA-Parameters OPTIONAL,
...,
[[
utra-FDD-r16 UTRA-FDD-Parameters-r16 OPTIONAL
]]
EUTRA-Parameters ::= SEQUENCE {

supportedBandListEUTRA SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxBandsEUTRA)) OF FreqBandIndicatorEUTRA,
eutra-ParametersCommon EUTRA-ParametersCommon OPTIONAL,
eutra-ParametersXDD-Diff EUTRA-ParametersXDD-Diff OPTIONAL,
...
}
EUTRA-ParametersCommon ::= SEQUENCE {

mfbi-EUTRA ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
modifiedMPR-BehaviorEUTRA BIT STRING (SIZE (32)) OPTIONAL,
multiNS-Pmax-EUTRA ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
rs-SINR-MeasEUTRA ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
...,
[[
ne-DC ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL
]],
[[
nr-HO-ToEN-DC-r16 ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL
]]
}
EUTRA-ParametersXDD-Diff ::= SEQUENCE {

rsrqMeasWidebandEUTRA ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
...
}
UTRA-FDD-Parameters-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

supportedBandListUTRA-FDD-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxBandsUTRA-FDD-r16)) OF SupportedBandUTRA-FDD-r16,
...
}
SupportedBandUTRA-FDD-r16 ::= ENUMERATED {

bandI, bandII, bandIII, bandIV, bandV, bandVI,
bandVII, bandVIII, bandIX, bandX, bandXI,
bandXII, bandXIII, bandXIV, bandXV, bandXVI,
bandXVII, bandXVIII, bandXIX, bandXX,
bandXXI, bandXXII, bandXXIII, bandXXIV,
bandXXV, bandXXVI, bandXXVII, bandXXVIII,
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bandXXIX, bandXXX, bandXXXI, bandXXXII}
-- TAG-INTERRAT-PARAMETERS-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– MAC-Parameters
The IE MAC-Parameters is used to convey capabilities related to MAC.
MAC-Parameters information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MAC-PARAMETERS-START
MAC-Parameters ::= SEQUENCE {

mac-ParametersCommon MAC-ParametersCommon OPTIONAL,
mac-ParametersXDD-Diff MAC-ParametersXDD-Diff OPTIONAL
}
MAC-ParametersCommon ::= SEQUENCE {

lcp-Restriction ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
lch-ToSCellRestriction ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
...,
[[
recommendedBitRate ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
recommendedBitRateQuery ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL
]],
[[
recommendedBitRateMultiplier-r16 ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL
]]
}
MAC-ParametersXDD-Diff ::= SEQUENCE {

skipUplinkTxDynamic ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
logicalChannelSR-DelayTimer ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
longDRX-Cycle ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
shortDRX-Cycle ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
multipleSR-Configurations ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
multipleConfiguredGrants ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
...
}
-- TAG-MAC-PARAMETERS-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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– MeasAndMobParameters
The IE MeasAndMobParameters is used to convey UE capabilities related to measurements for radio resource management (RRM), radio link monitoring (RLM) and mobility
(e.g. handover).
MeasAndMobParameters information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MEASANDMOBPARAMETERS-START
MeasAndMobParameters ::= SEQUENCE {

measAndMobParametersCommon MeasAndMobParametersCommon OPTIONAL,
measAndMobParametersXDD-Diff MeasAndMobParametersXDD-Diff OPTIONAL,
measAndMobParametersFRX-Diff MeasAndMobParametersFRX-Diff OPTIONAL
}
MeasAndMobParametersCommon ::= SEQUENCE {

supportedGapPattern BIT STRING (SIZE (22)) OPTIONAL,
ssb-RLM ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
ssb-AndCSI-RS-RLM ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
...,
[[
eventB-MeasAndReport ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
handoverFDD-TDD ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
eutra-CGI-Reporting ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
nr-CGI-Reporting ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL
]],
[[
independentGapConfig ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
periodicEUTRA-MeasAndReport ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
handoverFR1-FR2 ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
maxNumberCSI-RS-RRM-RS-SINR ENUMERATED {n4, n8, n16, n32, n64, n96} OPTIONAL
]],
[[
nr-CGI-Reporting-ENDC ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL
]]
}
MeasAndMobParametersXDD-Diff ::= SEQUENCE {

intraAndInterF-MeasAndReport ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
eventA-MeasAndReport ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
...,
[[
handoverInterF ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
handoverLTE-EPC ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
handoverLTE-5GC ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL
]],
[[
sftd-MeasNR-Neigh ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
sftd-MeasNR-Neigh-DRX ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL
]],
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[[
eutra-AutonomousGaps-r16 ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
nr-AutonomousGaps-r16 ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
nr-AutonomousGaps-ENDC-r16 ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
handoverUTRA-FDD-r16 ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL
]]
MeasAndMobParametersFRX-Diff ::= SEQUENCE {

ss-SINR-Meas ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
csi-RSRP-AndRSRQ-MeasWithSSB ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
csi-RSRP-AndRSRQ-MeasWithoutSSB ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
csi-SINR-Meas ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
csi-RS-RLM ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
...,
[[
handoverInterF ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
handoverLTE-EPC ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
handoverLTE-5GC ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL
]],
[[
maxNumberResource-CSI-RS-RLM ENUMERATED {n2, n4, n6, n8} OPTIONAL
]],
[[
simultaneousRxDataSSB-DiffNumerology ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL
]],
[[
nr-AutonomousGaps-r16 ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
nr-AutonomousGaps-ENDC-r16 ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
handoverUTRA-FDD-r16 ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL
]]
-- TAG-MEASANDMOBPARAMETERS-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– MeasAndMobParametersMRDC
The IE MeasAndMobParametersMRDC is used to convey capability parameters related to RRM measurements and RRC mobility.
MeasAndMobParametersMRDC information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MEASANDMOBPARAMETERSMRDC-START
MeasAndMobParametersMRDC ::= SEQUENCE {

measAndMobParametersMRDC-Common MeasAndMobParametersMRDC-Common OPTIONAL,
measAndMobParametersMRDC-XDD-Diff MeasAndMobParametersMRDC-XDD-Diff OPTIONAL,
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measAndMobParametersMRDC-FRX-Diff MeasAndMobParametersMRDC-FRX-Diff OPTIONAL
}
MeasAndMobParametersMRDC-v1560 ::= SEQUENCE {

measAndMobParametersMRDC-XDD-Diff-v1560 MeasAndMobParametersMRDC-XDD-Diff-v1560 OPTIONAL
}
MeasAndMobParametersMRDC-Common ::= SEQUENCE {

independentGapConfig ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL
}
MeasAndMobParametersMRDC-XDD-Diff ::= SEQUENCE {

sftd-MeasPSCell ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
sftd-MeasNR-Cell ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL
}
MeasAndMobParametersMRDC-XDD-Diff-v1560 ::= SEQUENCE {

sftd-MeasPSCell-NEDC ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL
}
MeasAndMobParametersMRDC-FRX-Diff ::= SEQUENCE {

simultaneousRxDataSSB-DiffNumerology ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL
}
-- TAG-MEASANDMOBPARAMETERSMRDC-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– MIMO-Layers
The IE MIMO-Layers is used to convey the number of supported MIMO layers.
MIMO-Layers information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MIMO-LAYERS-START
MIMO-LayersDL ::= ENUMERATED {twoLayers, fourLayers, eightLayers}
MIMO-LayersUL ::= ENUMERATED {oneLayer, twoLayers, fourLayers}
-- TAG-MIMO-LAYERS-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– MIMO-ParametersPerBand
The IE MIMO-ParametersPerBand is used to convey MIMO related parameters specific for a certain band (not per feature set or band combination).
3GPP
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MIMO-ParametersPerBand information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MIMO-PARAMETERSPERBAND-START
MIMO-ParametersPerBand ::= SEQUENCE {

tci-StatePDSCH SEQUENCE {
maxNumberConfiguredTCIstatesPerCC ENUMERATED {n4, n8, n16, n32, n64, n128} OPTIONAL,
maxNumberActiveTCI-PerBWP ENUMERATED {n1, n2, n4, n8} OPTIONAL
} OPTIONAL,
additionalActiveTCI-StatePDCCH ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
pusch-TransCoherence ENUMERATED {nonCoherent, partialCoherent, fullCoherent} OPTIONAL,
beamCorrespondenceWithoutUL-BeamSweeping ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
periodicBeamReport ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
aperiodicBeamReport ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
sp-BeamReportPUCCH ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
sp-BeamReportPUSCH ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
dummy1 DummyG OPTIONAL,
maxNumberRxBeam INTEGER (2..8) OPTIONAL,
maxNumberRxTxBeamSwitchDL SEQUENCE {
scs-15kHz ENUMERATED {n4, n7, n14} OPTIONAL,
scs-240kHz ENUMERATED {n4, n7, n14} OPTIONAL
} OPTIONAL,
maxNumberNonGroupBeamReporting ENUMERATED {n1, n2, n4} OPTIONAL,
groupBeamReporting ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
uplinkBeamManagement SEQUENCE {
maxNumberSRS-ResourcePerSet-BM ENUMERATED {n2, n4, n8, n16},
maxNumberSRS-ResourceSet INTEGER (1..8)
} OPTIONAL,
maxNumberCSI-RS-BFD INTEGER (1..64) OPTIONAL,
maxNumberSSB-BFD INTEGER (1..64) OPTIONAL,
maxNumberCSI-RS-SSB-CBD INTEGER (1..256) OPTIONAL,
twoPortsPTRS-UL ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
dummy5 SRS-Resources OPTIONAL,
dummy3 INTEGER (1..4) OPTIONAL,
beamReportTiming SEQUENCE {
scs-15kHz ENUMERATED {sym2, sym4, sym8} OPTIONAL,
scs-30kHz ENUMERATED {sym4, sym8, sym14, sym28} OPTIONAL,
scs-60kHz ENUMERATED {sym8, sym14, sym28} OPTIONAL,
scs-120kHz ENUMERATED {sym14, sym28, sym56} OPTIONAL
} OPTIONAL,
ptrs-DensityRecommendationSetDL SEQUENCE {
scs-15kHz PTRS-DensityRecommendationDL OPTIONAL,
scs-120kHz PTRS-DensityRecommendationDL OPTIONAL
} OPTIONAL,
ptrs-DensityRecommendationSetUL SEQUENCE {
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scs-15kHz PTRS-DensityRecommendationUL OPTIONAL,
scs-120kHz PTRS-DensityRecommendationUL OPTIONAL
} OPTIONAL,
dummy4 DummyH OPTIONAL,
aperiodicTRS ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
...,
[[
dummy6 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL,
beamManagementSSB-CSI-RS BeamManagementSSB-CSI-RS OPTIONAL,
beamSwitchTiming SEQUENCE {
scs-60kHz ENUMERATED {sym14, sym28, sym48, sym224, sym336} OPTIONAL,
scs-120kHz ENUMERATED {sym14, sym28, sym48, sym224, sym336} OPTIONAL
} OPTIONAL,
codebookParameters CodebookParameters OPTIONAL,
csi-RS-IM-ReceptionForFeedback CSI-RS-IM-ReceptionForFeedback OPTIONAL,
csi-RS-ProcFrameworkForSRS CSI-RS-ProcFrameworkForSRS OPTIONAL,
csi-ReportFramework CSI-ReportFramework OPTIONAL,
csi-RS-ForTracking CSI-RS-ForTracking OPTIONAL,
srs-AssocCSI-RS SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxNrofCSI-RS-Resources)) OF SupportedCSI-RS-Resource OPTIONAL,
spatialRelations SpatialRelations OPTIONAL
]]
}
DummyG ::= SEQUENCE {

maxNumberSSB-CSI-RS-ResourceOneTx ENUMERATED {n8, n16, n32, n64},
maxNumberSSB-CSI-RS-ResourceTwoTx ENUMERATED {n0, n4, n8, n16, n32, n64},
supportedCSI-RS-Density ENUMERATED {one, three, oneAndThree}
}
BeamManagementSSB-CSI-RS ::= SEQUENCE {

maxNumberSSB-CSI-RS-ResourceOneTx ENUMERATED {n0, n8, n16, n32, n64},
maxNumberCSI-RS-Resource ENUMERATED {n0, n4, n8, n16, n32, n64},
maxNumberCSI-RS-ResourceTwoTx ENUMERATED {n0, n4, n8, n16, n32, n64},
supportedCSI-RS-Density ENUMERATED {one, three, oneAndThree} OPTIONAL,
maxNumberAperiodicCSI-RS-Resource ENUMERATED {n0, n1, n4, n8, n16, n32, n64}
}
DummyH ::= SEQUENCE {

burstLength INTEGER (1..2),
maxSimultaneousResourceSetsPerCC INTEGER (1..8),
maxConfiguredResourceSetsPerCC INTEGER (1..64),
maxConfiguredResourceSetsAllCC INTEGER (1..128)
}
CSI-RS-ForTracking ::= SEQUENCE {

maxBurstLength INTEGER (1..2),
maxSimultaneousResourceSetsPerCC INTEGER (1..8),
maxConfiguredResourceSetsPerCC INTEGER (1..64),
maxConfiguredResourceSetsAllCC INTEGER (1..256)
}
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CSI-RS-IM-ReceptionForFeedback ::= SEQUENCE {

maxConfigNumberNZP-CSI-RS-PerCC INTEGER (1..64),
maxConfigNumberPortsAcrossNZP-CSI-RS-PerCC INTEGER (2..256),
maxConfigNumberCSI-IM-PerCC ENUMERATED {n1, n2, n4, n8, n16, n32},
maxNumberSimultaneousNZP-CSI-RS-PerCC INTEGER (1..64),
totalNumberPortsSimultaneousNZP-CSI-RS-PerCC INTEGER (2..256)
}
CSI-RS-ProcFrameworkForSRS ::= SEQUENCE {

maxNumberPeriodicSRS-AssocCSI-RS-PerBWP INTEGER (1..4),
maxNumberAperiodicSRS-AssocCSI-RS-PerBWP INTEGER (1..4),
maxNumberSP-SRS-AssocCSI-RS-PerBWP INTEGER (0..4),
simultaneousSRS-AssocCSI-RS-PerCC INTEGER (1..8)
}
CSI-ReportFramework ::= SEQUENCE {

maxNumberPeriodicCSI-PerBWP-ForCSI-Report INTEGER (1..4),
maxNumberAperiodicCSI-PerBWP-ForCSI-Report INTEGER (1..4),
maxNumberSemiPersistentCSI-PerBWP-ForCSI-Report INTEGER (0..4),
maxNumberPeriodicCSI-PerBWP-ForBeamReport INTEGER (1..4),
maxNumberAperiodicCSI-PerBWP-ForBeamReport INTEGER (1..4),
maxNumberAperiodicCSI-triggeringStatePerCC ENUMERATED {n3, n7, n15, n31, n63, n128},
maxNumberSemiPersistentCSI-PerBWP-ForBeamReport INTEGER (0..4),
simultaneousCSI-ReportsPerCC INTEGER (1..8)
}
PTRS-DensityRecommendationDL ::= SEQUENCE {

frequencyDensity1 INTEGER (1..276),
timeDensity1 INTEGER (0..29),
timeDensity3 INTEGER (0..29)
}
PTRS-DensityRecommendationUL ::= SEQUENCE {

sampleDensity1 INTEGER (1..276),
sampleDensity5 INTEGER (1..276)
}
SpatialRelations ::= SEQUENCE {

maxNumberConfiguredSpatialRelations ENUMERATED {n4, n8, n16, n32, n64, n96},
maxNumberActiveSpatialRelations ENUMERATED {n1, n2, n4, n8, n14},
additionalActiveSpatialRelationPUCCH ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
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maxNumberDL-RS-QCL-TypeD ENUMERATED {n1, n2, n4, n8, n14}
}
DummyI ::= SEQUENCE {

supportedSRS-TxPortSwitch ENUMERATED {t1r2, t1r4, t2r4, t1r4-t2r4, tr-equal},
txSwitchImpactToRx ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL
}
-- TAG-MIMO-PARAMETERSPERBAND-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
MIMO-ParametersPerBand field description

csi-RS-IM-ReceptionForFeedback/ csi-RS-ProcFrameworkForSRS/ csi-ReportFramework
CSI related capabilities which the UE supports on each of the carriers operated on this band. For mixed FR1-FR2 band combinations these values may be further limited by the
corresponding fields in Phy-ParametersFRX-Diff.
– ModulationOrder
The IE ModulationOrder is used to convey the maximum supported modulation order.
ModulationOrder information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MODULATIONORDER-START
ModulationOrder ::= ENUMERATED {bpsk-halfpi, bpsk, qpsk, qam16, qam64, qam256}
-- TAG-MODULATIONORDER-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– MRDC-Parameters
The IE MRDC-Parameters contains the band combination parameters specific to MR-DC for a given MR-DC band combination.
MRDC-Parameters information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MRDC-PARAMETERS-START
MRDC-Parameters ::= SEQUENCE {

singleUL-Transmission ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
dynamicPowerSharingENDC ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
tdm-Pattern ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
ul-SharingEUTRA-NR ENUMERATED {tdm, fdm, both} OPTIONAL,
ul-SwitchingTimeEUTRA-NR ENUMERATED {type1, type2} OPTIONAL,
simultaneousRxTxInterBandENDC ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
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asyncIntraBandENDC ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
...,
[[
dualPA-Architecture ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
intraBandENDC-Support ENUMERATED {non-contiguous, both} OPTIONAL,
ul-TimingAlignmentEUTRA-NR ENUMERATED {required} OPTIONAL
]],
[[
maxUplinkDutyCycle-interBandENDC-TDD-PC2-r16 SEQUENCE{
eutra-TDD-Config0-r16 ENUMERATED {n20, n40, n50, n60, n70, n80, n90, n100} OPTIONAL,
eutra-TDD-Config6-r16 ENUMERATED {n20, n40, n50, n60, n70, n80, n90, n100} OPTIONAL
} OPTIONAL
]]
}
MRDC-Parameters-v1580 ::= SEQUENCE {

dynamicPowerSharingNEDC ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL
}
MRDC-Parameters-v1590 ::= SEQUENCE {

interBandContiguousMRDC ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL
}
-- TAG-MRDC-PARAMETERS-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– NRDC-Parameters
The IE NRDC-Parameters contains parameters specific to NR-DC, i.e., which are not applicable to NR SA.
NRDC-Parameters information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-NRDC-PARAMETERS-START
NRDC-Parameters ::= SEQUENCE {

measAndMobParametersNRDC MeasAndMobParametersMRDC OPTIONAL,
generalParametersNRDC GeneralParametersMRDC-XDD-Diff OPTIONAL,
fdd-Add-UE-NRDC-Capabilities UE-MRDC-CapabilityAddXDD-Mode OPTIONAL,
tdd-Add-UE-NRDC-Capabilities UE-MRDC-CapabilityAddXDD-Mode OPTIONAL,
fr1-Add-UE-NRDC-Capabilities UE-MRDC-CapabilityAddFRX-Mode OPTIONAL,
fr2-Add-UE-NRDC-Capabilities UE-MRDC-CapabilityAddFRX-Mode OPTIONAL,
dummy SEQUENCE {} OPTIONAL
}
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NRDC-Parameters-v1570 ::= SEQUENCE {

sfn-SyncNRDC ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL
}
-- TAG-NRDC-PARAMETERS-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– PDCP-Parameters
The IE PDCP-Parameters is used to convey capabilities related to PDCP.
PDCP-Parameters information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PDCP-PARAMETERS-START
PDCP-Parameters ::= SEQUENCE {

supportedROHC-Profiles SEQUENCE {
},
maxNumberROHC-ContextSessions ENUMERATED {cs2, cs4, cs8, cs12, cs16, cs24, cs32, cs48, cs64,
cs128, cs256, cs512, cs1024, cs16384, spare2, spare1},
uplinkOnlyROHC-Profiles ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
continueROHC-Context ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
outOfOrderDelivery ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
shortSN ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
pdcp-DuplicationSRB ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
pdcp-DuplicationMCG-OrSCG-DRB ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
...
}
-- TAG-PDCP-PARAMETERS-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– PDCP-ParametersMRDC
The IE PDCP-ParametersMRDC is used to convey PDCP related capabilities for MR-DC.
3GPP
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PDCP-ParametersMRDC information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PDCP-PARAMETERSMRDC-START
PDCP-ParametersMRDC ::= SEQUENCE {

pdcp-DuplicationSplitSRB ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
pdcp-DuplicationSplitDRB ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL
}
-- TAG-PDCP-PARAMETERSMRDC-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– Phy-Parameters
The IE Phy-Parameters is used to convey the physical layer capabilities.
Phy-Parameters information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PHY-PARAMETERS-START
Phy-Parameters ::= SEQUENCE {

phy-ParametersCommon Phy-ParametersCommon OPTIONAL,
phy-ParametersXDD-Diff Phy-ParametersXDD-Diff OPTIONAL,
phy-ParametersFRX-Diff Phy-ParametersFRX-Diff OPTIONAL,
phy-ParametersFR1 Phy-ParametersFR1 OPTIONAL,
phy-ParametersFR2 Phy-ParametersFR2 OPTIONAL
}
Phy-ParametersCommon ::= SEQUENCE {

csi-RS-CFRA-ForHO ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
dynamicPRB-BundlingDL ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
sp-CSI-ReportPUCCH ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
sp-CSI-ReportPUSCH ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
nzp-CSI-RS-IntefMgmt ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
type2-SP-CSI-Feedback-LongPUCCH ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
precoderGranularityCORESET ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
dynamicHARQ-ACK-Codebook ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
semiStaticHARQ-ACK-Codebook ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
spatialBundlingHARQ-ACK ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
dynamicBetaOffsetInd-HARQ-ACK-CSI ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
pucch-Repetition-F1-3-4 ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
ra-Type0-PUSCH ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
dynamicSwitchRA-Type0-1-PDSCH ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
dynamicSwitchRA-Type0-1-PUSCH ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
pdsch-MappingTypeA ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
pdsch-MappingTypeB ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
interleavingVRB-ToPRB-PDSCH ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
interSlotFreqHopping-PUSCH ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
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type1-PUSCH-RepetitionMultiSlots ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
type2-PUSCH-RepetitionMultiSlots ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
pusch-RepetitionMultiSlots ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
pdsch-RepetitionMultiSlots ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
downlinkSPS ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
configuredUL-GrantType1 ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
configuredUL-GrantType2 ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
pre-EmptIndication-DL ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
cbg-TransIndication-DL ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
cbg-TransIndication-UL ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
cbg-FlushIndication-DL ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
dynamicHARQ-ACK-CodeB-CBG-Retx-DL ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
rateMatchingResrcSetSemi-Static ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
rateMatchingResrcSetDynamic ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
bwp-SwitchingDelay ENUMERATED {type1, type2} OPTIONAL,
...,
[[
dummy ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL
]],
[[
maxNumberSearchSpaces ENUMERATED {n10} OPTIONAL,
rateMatchingCtrlResrcSetDynamic ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
maxLayersMIMO-Indication ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL
]]
}
Phy-ParametersXDD-Diff ::= SEQUENCE {

dynamicSFI ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
twoPUCCH-F0-2-ConsecSymbols ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
twoDifferentTPC-Loop-PUSCH ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
twoDifferentTPC-Loop-PUCCH ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
...,
[[
dl-SchedulingOffset-PDSCH-TypeA ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
dl-SchedulingOffset-PDSCH-TypeB ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
ul-SchedulingOffset ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL
]]
}
Phy-ParametersFRX-Diff ::= SEQUENCE {

dynamicSFI ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
dummy1 BIT STRING (SIZE (2)) OPTIONAL,
twoFL-DMRS BIT STRING (SIZE (2)) OPTIONAL,
supportedDMRS-TypeDL ENUMERATED {type1, type1And2} OPTIONAL,
supportedDMRS-TypeUL ENUMERATED {type1, type1And2} OPTIONAL,
semiOpenLoopCSI ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
csi-ReportWithoutPMI ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
csi-ReportWithoutCQI ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
onePortsPTRS BIT STRING (SIZE (2)) OPTIONAL,
twoPUCCH-F0-2-ConsecSymbols ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
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pucch-F2-WithFH ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
pucch-F0-2WithoutFH ENUMERATED {notSupported} OPTIONAL,
pucch-F1-3-4WithoutFH ENUMERATED {notSupported} OPTIONAL,
mux-SR-HARQ-ACK-CSI-PUCCH-MultiPerSlot ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
uci-CodeBlockSegmentation ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
onePUCCH-LongAndShortFormat ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
twoPUCCH-AnyOthersInSlot ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
intraSlotFreqHopping-PUSCH ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
pusch-LBRM ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
pdcch-BlindDetectionCA INTEGER (4..16) OPTIONAL,
tpc-PUSCH-RNTI ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
tpc-PUCCH-RNTI ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
tpc-SRS-RNTI ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
absoluteTPC-Command ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
twoDifferentTPC-Loop-PUSCH ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
twoDifferentTPC-Loop-PUCCH ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
pusch-HalfPi-BPSK ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
pucch-F3-4-HalfPi-BPSK ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
almostContiguousCP-OFDM-UL ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
sp-CSI-RS ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
sp-CSI-IM ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
tdd-MultiDL-UL-SwitchPerSlot ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
multipleCORESET ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
...,
[[
csi-RS-IM-ReceptionForFeedback CSI-RS-IM-ReceptionForFeedback OPTIONAL,
csi-RS-ProcFrameworkForSRS CSI-RS-ProcFrameworkForSRS OPTIONAL,
csi-ReportFramework CSI-ReportFramework OPTIONAL,
mux-SR-HARQ-ACK-CSI-PUCCH-OncePerSlot SEQUENCE {
sameSymbol ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
diffSymbol ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL
} OPTIONAL,
mux-SR-HARQ-ACK-PUCCH ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
mux-MultipleGroupCtrlCH-Overlap ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
dl-SchedulingOffset-PDSCH-TypeA ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
dl-SchedulingOffset-PDSCH-TypeB ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
ul-SchedulingOffset ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
dl-64QAM-MCS-TableAlt ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
ul-64QAM-MCS-TableAlt ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
cqi-TableAlt ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
oneFL-DMRS-TwoAdditionalDMRS-UL ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
twoFL-DMRS-TwoAdditionalDMRS-UL ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
oneFL-DMRS-ThreeAdditionalDMRS-UL ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL
]],
[[
pdcch-BlindDetectionNRDC SEQUENCE {
pdcch-BlindDetectionMCG-UE INTEGER (1..15),
pdcch-BlindDetectionSCG-UE INTEGER (1..15)
} OPTIONAL,
mux-HARQ-ACK-PUSCH-DiffSymbol ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL
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]]
}
Phy-ParametersFR1 ::= SEQUENCE {

pdcch-MonitoringSingleOccasion ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
scs-60kHz ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
pdsch-256QAM-FR1 ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
pdsch-RE-MappingFR1-PerSymbol ENUMERATED {n10, n20} OPTIONAL,
...,
[[
pdsch-RE-MappingFR1-PerSlot ENUMERATED {n16, n32, n48, n64, n80, n96, n112, n128,
n144, n160, n176, n192, n208, n224, n240, n256} OPTIONAL
]]
}
Phy-ParametersFR2 ::= SEQUENCE {

pdsch-RE-MappingFR2-PerSymbol ENUMERATED {n6, n20} OPTIONAL,
...,
[[
pCell-FR2 ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
pdsch-RE-MappingFR2-PerSlot ENUMERATED {n16, n32, n48, n64, n80, n96, n112, n128,
n144, n160, n176, n192, n208, n224, n240, n256} OPTIONAL
]]
}
-- TAG-PHY-PARAMETERS-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
Phy-ParametersFRX-Diff field description

csi-RS-IM-ReceptionForFeedback/ csi-RS-ProcFrameworkForSRS/ csi-ReportFramework
These fields are optionally present in fr1-fr2-Add-UE-NR-Capabilities in UE-NR-Capability. For a band combination comprised of FR1 and FR2 bands, these parameters, if
present, limit the corresponding parameters in MIMO-ParametersPerBand.
– Phy-ParametersMRDC
The IE Phy-ParametersMRDC is used to convey physical layer capabilities for MR-DC.
Phy-ParametersMRDC information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PHY-PARAMETERSMRDC-START
Phy-ParametersMRDC ::= SEQUENCE {

naics-Capability-List SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofNAICS-Entries)) OF NAICS-Capability-Entry OPTIONAL,
...
}
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NAICS-Capability-Entry ::= SEQUENCE {
numberOfNAICS-CapableCC INTEGER(1..5),
numberOfAggregatedPRB ENUMERATED {n50, n75, n100, n125, n150, n175, n200, n225,
n250, n275, n300, n350, n400, n450, n500, spare},
...
}
-- TAG-PHY-PARAMETERSMRDC-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
PHY-ParametersMRDC field descriptions

naics-Capability-List
Indicates that UE in MR-DC supports NAICS as defined in TS 36.331 [10].
– ProcessingParameters
The IE ProcessingParameters is used to indicate PDSCH/PUSCH processing capabilities supported by the UE.
ProcessingParameters information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PROCESSINGPARAMETERS-START
ProcessingParameters ::= SEQUENCE {

fallback ENUMERATED {sc, cap1-only},
differentTB-PerSlot SEQUENCE {
upto1 NumberOfCarriers OPTIONAL,
upto7 NumberOfCarriers OPTIONAL
} OPTIONAL
}
NumberOfCarriers ::= INTEGER (1..16)
-- TAG-PROCESSINGPARAMETERS-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– RAT-Type
The IE RAT-Type is used to indicate the radio access technology (RAT), including NR, of the requested/transferred UE capabilities.
RAT-Type information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RAT-TYPE-START
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RAT-Type ::= ENUMERATED {nr, eutra-nr, eutra, utra-fdd-v16xy, ...}
-- TAG-RAT-TYPE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– RF-Parameters
The IE RF-Parameters is used to convey RF-related capabilities for NR operation.
RF-Parameters information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RF-PARAMETERS-START
RF-Parameters ::= SEQUENCE {

supportedBandListNR SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxBands)) OF BandNR,
supportedBandCombinationList BandCombinationList OPTIONAL,
appliedFreqBandListFilter FreqBandList OPTIONAL,
...,
[[
supportedBandCombinationList-v1540 BandCombinationList-v1540 OPTIONAL,
srs-SwitchingTimeRequested ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL
]],
[[
supportedBandCombinationList-v1550 BandCombinationList-v1550 OPTIONAL
]],
[[
]],
[[
supportedBandCombinationList-v16xy BandCombinationList-v16xy OPTIONAL
]]
}
BandNR ::= SEQUENCE {

modifiedMPR-Behaviour BIT STRING (SIZE (8)) OPTIONAL,
mimo-ParametersPerBand MIMO-ParametersPerBand OPTIONAL,
extendedCP ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
multipleTCI ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
bwp-WithoutRestriction ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
bwp-SameNumerology ENUMERATED {upto2, upto4} OPTIONAL,
bwp-DiffNumerology ENUMERATED {upto4} OPTIONAL,
crossCarrierScheduling-SameSCS ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
pdsch-256QAM-FR2 ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
pusch-256QAM ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
ue-PowerClass ENUMERATED {pc1, pc2, pc3, pc4} OPTIONAL,
rateMatchingLTE-CRS ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
channelBWs-DL CHOICE {
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fr1 SEQUENCE {
scs-15kHz BIT STRING (SIZE (10)) OPTIONAL,
scs-60kHz BIT STRING (SIZE (10)) OPTIONAL
},
fr2 SEQUENCE {
}
} OPTIONAL,
channelBWs-UL CHOICE {
fr1 SEQUENCE {
},
fr2 SEQUENCE {
}
} OPTIONAL,
...,
[[
maxUplinkDutyCycle-PC2-FR1 ENUMERATED {n60, n70, n80, n90, n100} OPTIONAL
]],
[[
pucch-SpatialRelInfoMAC-CE ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
powerBoosting-pi2BPSK ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL
]],
[[
maxUplinkDutyCycle-FR2 ENUMERATED {n15, n20, n25, n30, n40, n50, n60, n70, n80, n90, n100} OPTIONAL
]],
[[
channelBWs-DL-v1590 CHOICE {
fr1 SEQUENCE {
},
fr2 SEQUENCE {
}
} OPTIONAL,
channelBWs-UL-v1590 CHOICE {
fr1 SEQUENCE {
},
fr2 SEQUENCE {
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} OPTIONAL
]]
}
-- TAG-RF-PARAMETERS-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
RF-Parameters field descriptions

appliedFreqBandListFilter
In this field the UE mirrors the FreqBandList that the NW provided in the capability enquiry, if any. The UE filtered the band combinations in the supportedBandCombinationList
in accordance with this appliedFreqBandListFilter. The UE does not include this field if the UE capability is requested by E-UTRAN and the network request includes the field
eutra-nr-only [10].
supportedBandCombinationList
A list of band combinations that the UE supports for NR (and NR-DC, if requested). The FeatureSetCombinationId:s in this list refer to the FeatureSetCombination entries in the
featureSetCombinations list in the UE-NR-Capability IE. The UE does not include this field if the UE capability is requested by E-UTRAN and the network request includes the
field eutra-nr-only [10].
– RF-ParametersMRDC
The IE RF-ParametersMRDC is used to convey RF related capabilities for MR-DC.
RF-ParametersMRDC information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RF-PARAMETERSMRDC-START
RF-ParametersMRDC ::= SEQUENCE {

supportedBandCombinationList BandCombinationList OPTIONAL,
appliedFreqBandListFilter FreqBandList OPTIONAL,
...,
[[
srs-SwitchingTimeRequested ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL,
]],
[[
]],
[[
supportedBandCombinationList-v1560 BandCombinationList-v1560 OPTIONAL,
supportedBandCombinationListNEDC-Only BandCombinationList OPTIONAL
]],
[[
]],
[[
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[[
]],
[[
supportedBandCombinationList-v16xy BandCombinationList-v16xy OPTIONAL
]]
}
-- TAG-RF-PARAMETERSMRDC-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
RF-ParametersMRDC field descriptions

appliedFreqBandListFilter
In this field the UE mirrors the FreqBandList that the NW provided in the capability enquiry, if any. The UE filtered the band combinations in the supportedBandCombinationList
in accordance with this appliedFreqBandListFilter.
supportedBandCombinationList
A list of band combinations that the UE supports for (NG)EN-DC and/or NE-DC. The FeatureSetCombinationId:s in this list refer to the FeatureSetCombination entries in the
featureSetCombinations list in the UE-MRDC-Capability IE.
supportedBandCombinationListNEDC-Only
A list of band combinations that the UE supports only for NE-DC. The FeatureSetCombinationId:s in this list refer to the FeatureSetCombination entries in the
featureSetCombinations list in the UE-MRDC-Capability IE.
– RLC-Parameters
The IE RLC-Parameters is used to convey capabilities related to RLC.
RLC-Parameters information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RLC-PARAMETERS-START
RLC-Parameters ::= SEQUENCE {

am-WithShortSN ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
um-WithShortSN ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
um-WithLongSN ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
...
}
-- TAG-RLC-PARAMETERS-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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– SDAP-Parameters
The IE SDAP-Parameters is used to convey capabilities related to SDAP.
SDAP-Parameters information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SDAP-PARAMETERS-START
SDAP-Parameters ::= SEQUENCE {

as-ReflectiveQoS ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL,
...
}
-- TAG-SDAP-PARAMETERS-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– SRS-SwitchingTimeNR
The IE SRS-SwitchingTimeNR is used to indicate the SRS carrier switching time supported by the UE for one NR band pair.
SRS-SwitchingTimeNR information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SRS-SWITCHINGTIMENR-START
SRS-SwitchingTimeNR ::= SEQUENCE {

switchingTimeDL ENUMERATED {n0us, n30us, n100us, n140us, n200us, n300us, n500us, n900us} OPTIONAL,
switchingTimeUL ENUMERATED {n0us, n30us, n100us, n140us, n200us, n300us, n500us, n900us} OPTIONAL
}
-- TAG-SRS-SWITCHINGTIMENR-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– SRS-SwitchingTimeEUTRA
The IE SRS-SwitchingTimeEUTRA is used to indicate the SRS carrier switching time supported by the UE for one E-UTRA band pair.
SRS-SwitchingTimeEUTRA information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SRS-SWITCHINGTIMEEUTRA-START
SRS-SwitchingTimeEUTRA ::= SEQUENCE {

switchingTimeDL ENUMERATED {n0, n0dot5, n1, n1dot5, n2, n2dot5, n3, n3dot5, n4, n4dot5, n5, n5dot5, n6, n6dot5, n7}
OPTIONAL,
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OPTIONAL
}
-- TAG-SRS-SWITCHINGTIMEEUTRA-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– SupportedBandwidth
The IE SupportedBandwidth is used to indicate the maximum channel bandwidth supported by the UE on one carrier of a band of a band combination.
SupportedBandwidth information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SUPPORTEDBANDWIDTH-START
SupportedBandwidth ::= CHOICE {

fr1 ENUMERATED {mhz5, mhz10, mhz15, mhz20, mhz25, mhz30, mhz40, mhz50, mhz60, mhz80, mhz100},
fr2 ENUMERATED {mhz50, mhz100, mhz200, mhz400}
}
-- TAG-SUPPORTEDBANDWIDTH-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– UE-CapabilityRAT-ContainerList
The IE UE-CapabilityRAT-ContainerList contains a list of radio access technology specific capability containers.
UE-CapabilityRAT-ContainerList information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-UE-CAPABILITYRAT-CONTAINERLIST-START
UE-CapabilityRAT-ContainerList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (0..maxRAT-CapabilityContainers)) OF UE-CapabilityRAT-Container
UE-CapabilityRAT-Container ::= SEQUENCE {

rat-Type RAT-Type,
ue-CapabilityRAT-Container OCTET STRING
}
-- TAG-UE-CAPABILITYRAT-CONTAINERLIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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UE-CapabilityRAT-ContainerList field descriptions

ue-CapabilityRAT-Container
Container for the UE capabilities of the indicated RAT. The encoding is defined in the specification of each RAT:
For rat-Type set to nr: the encoding of UE capabilities is defined in UE-NR-Capability.
For rat-Type set to eutra-nr: the encoding of UE capabilities is defined in UE-MRDC-Capability.
For rat-Type set to eutra: the encoding of UE capabilities is defined in UE-EUTRA-Capability specified in TS 36.331 [10].
For rat-Type set to utra-fdd: the octet string contains the INTER RAT HANDOVER INFO message defined in TS 25.331 [45].
– UE-CapabilityRAT-RequestList
The IE UE-CapabilityRAT-RequestList is used to request UE capabilities for one or more RATs from the UE.
UE-CapabilityRAT-RequestList information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-UE-CAPABILITYRAT-REQUESTLIST-START
UE-CapabilityRAT-RequestList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxRAT-CapabilityContainers)) OF UE-CapabilityRAT-Request
UE-CapabilityRAT-Request ::= SEQUENCE {

rat-Type RAT-Type,
capabilityRequestFilter OCTET STRING OPTIONAL, -- Need N
...
}
-- TAG-UE-CAPABILITYRAT-REQUESTLIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
UE-CapabilityRAT-Request field descriptions

capabilityRequestFilter
Information by which the network requests the UE to filter the UE capabilities.
For rat-Type set to nr or eutra-nr: the encoding of the capabilityRequestFilter is defined in UE-CapabilityRequestFilterNR.
For rat-Type set to eutra: the encoding of the capabilityRequestFilter is defined by UECapabilityEnquiry message defined in TS36.331 [10], in which RAT-Type in UE-
CapabilityRequest includes only 'eutra'.
rat-Type
The RAT type for which the NW requests UE capabilities.
– UE-CapabilityRequestFilterCommon
The IE UE-CapabilityRequestFilterCommon is used to request filtered UE capabilities. The filter is common for all capability containers that are requested.
UE-CapabilityRequestFilterCommon information element

-- ASN1START
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-- TAG-UE-CAPABILITYREQUESTFILTERCOMMON-START
UE-CapabilityRequestFilterCommon ::= SEQUENCE {

mrdc-Request SEQUENCE {
omitEN-DC ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need N
includeNR-DC ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need N
includeNE-DC ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL -- Need N
...
}
-- TAG-UE-CAPABILITYREQUESTFILTERCOMMON-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
UE-CapabilityRequestFilterCommon field descriptions

includeNE-DC
Only if this field is present, the UE supporting NE-DC shall indicate support for NE-DC in band combinations and include feature set combinations which are applicable to NE-
DC. Band combinations supporting both NE-DC and (NG)EN-DC shall be included in supportedBandCombinationList, band combinations supporting only NE-DC shall be
included in supportedBandCombinationListNEDC-Only.
includeNR-DC
Only if this field is present, the UE supporting NR-DC shall indicate support for NR-DC in band combinations and include feature set combinations which are applicable to NR-
DC.
omitEN-DC
Only if this field is present, the UE shall omit band combinations and feature set combinations which are only applicable to (NG)EN-DC.
– UE-CapabilityRequestFilterNR
The IE UE-CapabilityRequestFilterNR is used to request filtered UE capabilities.
UE-CapabilityRequestFilterNR information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-UE-CAPABILITYREQUESTFILTERNR-START
UE-CapabilityRequestFilterNR ::= SEQUENCE {

frequencyBandListFilter FreqBandList OPTIONAL, -- Need N
nonCriticalExtension UE-CapabilityRequestFilterNR-v1540 OPTIONAL
}
UE-CapabilityRequestFilterNR-v1540 ::= SEQUENCE {

srs-SwitchingTimeRequest ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need N
}
-- TAG-UE-CAPABILITYREQUESTFILTERNR-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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– UE-MRDC-Capability
The IE UE-MRDC-Capability is used to convey the UE Radio Access Capability Parameters for MR-DC, see TS 38.306 [26].
UE-MRDC-Capability information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-UE-MRDC-CAPABILITY-START
UE-MRDC-Capability ::= SEQUENCE {

measAndMobParametersMRDC MeasAndMobParametersMRDC OPTIONAL,
phy-ParametersMRDC-v1530 Phy-ParametersMRDC OPTIONAL,
rf-ParametersMRDC RF-ParametersMRDC,
generalParametersMRDC GeneralParametersMRDC-XDD-Diff OPTIONAL,
fdd-Add-UE-MRDC-Capabilities UE-MRDC-CapabilityAddXDD-Mode OPTIONAL,
tdd-Add-UE-MRDC-Capabilities UE-MRDC-CapabilityAddXDD-Mode OPTIONAL,
fr1-Add-UE-MRDC-Capabilities UE-MRDC-CapabilityAddFRX-Mode OPTIONAL,
fr2-Add-UE-MRDC-Capabilities UE-MRDC-CapabilityAddFRX-Mode OPTIONAL,
featureSetCombinations SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFeatureSetCombinations)) OF FeatureSetCombination OPTIONAL,
pdcp-ParametersMRDC-v1530 PDCP-ParametersMRDC OPTIONAL,
nonCriticalExtension UE-MRDC-Capability-v1560 OPTIONAL
}
UE-MRDC-Capability-v1560 ::= SEQUENCE {

receivedFilters OCTET STRING (CONTAINING UECapabilityEnquiry-v1560-IEs) OPTIONAL,
measAndMobParametersMRDC-v1560 MeasAndMobParametersMRDC-v1560 OPTIONAL,
fdd-Add-UE-MRDC-Capabilities-v1560 UE-MRDC-CapabilityAddXDD-Mode-v1560 OPTIONAL,
tdd-Add-UE-MRDC-Capabilities-v1560 UE-MRDC-CapabilityAddXDD-Mode-v1560 OPTIONAL,
}
UE-MRDC-CapabilityAddXDD-Mode ::= SEQUENCE {

measAndMobParametersMRDC-XDD-Diff MeasAndMobParametersMRDC-XDD-Diff OPTIONAL,
generalParametersMRDC-XDD-Diff GeneralParametersMRDC-XDD-Diff OPTIONAL
}
UE-MRDC-CapabilityAddXDD-Mode-v1560 ::= SEQUENCE {

measAndMobParametersMRDC-XDD-Diff-v1560 MeasAndMobParametersMRDC-XDD-Diff-v1560 OPTIONAL
}
UE-MRDC-CapabilityAddFRX-Mode ::= SEQUENCE {

measAndMobParametersMRDC-FRX-Diff MeasAndMobParametersMRDC-FRX-Diff
}
GeneralParametersMRDC-XDD-Diff ::= SEQUENCE {

splitSRB-WithOneUL-Path ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
splitDRB-withUL-Both-MCG-SCG ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
srb3 ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
v2x-EUTRA ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
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}
-- TAG-UE-MRDC-CAPABILITY-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
UE-MRDC-Capability field descriptions

featureSetCombinations
A list of FeatureSetCombination:s for supportedBandCombinationList and supportedBandCombinationListNEDC-Only in UE-MRDC-Capability. The FeatureSetDownlink:s and
FeatureSetUplink:s referred to from these FeatureSetCombination:s are defined in the featureSets list in UE-NR-Capability.
– UE-NR-Capability
The IE UE-NR-Capability is used to convey the NR UE Radio Access Capability Parameters, see TS 38.306 [26].
UE-NR-Capability information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-UE-NR-CAPABILITY-START
UE-NR-Capability ::= SEQUENCE {

accessStratumRelease AccessStratumRelease,
pdcp-Parameters PDCP-Parameters,
rlc-Parameters RLC-Parameters OPTIONAL,
mac-Parameters MAC-Parameters OPTIONAL,
phy-Parameters Phy-Parameters,
rf-Parameters RF-Parameters,
measAndMobParameters MeasAndMobParameters OPTIONAL,
fdd-Add-UE-NR-Capabilities UE-NR-CapabilityAddXDD-Mode OPTIONAL,
tdd-Add-UE-NR-Capabilities UE-NR-CapabilityAddXDD-Mode OPTIONAL,
fr1-Add-UE-NR-Capabilities UE-NR-CapabilityAddFRX-Mode OPTIONAL,
fr2-Add-UE-NR-Capabilities UE-NR-CapabilityAddFRX-Mode OPTIONAL,
featureSets FeatureSets OPTIONAL,
featureSetCombinations SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFeatureSetCombinations)) OF FeatureSetCombination OPTIONAL,

nonCriticalExtension UE-NR-Capability-v1530 OPTIONAL
}
UE-NR-Capability-v1530 ::= SEQUENCE {

fdd-Add-UE-NR-Capabilities-v1530 UE-NR-CapabilityAddXDD-Mode-v1530 OPTIONAL,
tdd-Add-UE-NR-Capabilities-v1530 UE-NR-CapabilityAddXDD-Mode-v1530 OPTIONAL,
interRAT-Parameters InterRAT-Parameters OPTIONAL,
inactiveState ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
delayBudgetReporting ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
}
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sdap-Parameters SDAP-Parameters OPTIONAL,
overheatingInd ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
ims-Parameters IMS-Parameters OPTIONAL,
fr1-Add-UE-NR-Capabilities-v1540 UE-NR-CapabilityAddFRX-Mode-v1540 OPTIONAL,
fr2-Add-UE-NR-Capabilities-v1540 UE-NR-CapabilityAddFRX-Mode-v1540 OPTIONAL,
fr1-fr2-Add-UE-NR-Capabilities UE-NR-CapabilityAddFRX-Mode OPTIONAL,
}

reducedCP-Latency ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
}

nrdc-Parameters NRDC-Parameters OPTIONAL,
receivedFilters OCTET STRING (CONTAINING UECapabilityEnquiry-v1560-IEs) OPTIONAL,
}

nrdc-Parameters-v1570 NRDC-Parameters-v1570 OPTIONAL,
nonCriticalExtension UE-NR-Capability-v16xy OPTIONAL
}
UE-NR-Capability-v16xy ::= SEQUENCE {

inDeviceCoexInd-r16 ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
dl-DedicatedMessageSegmentation-r16 ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL,
nru-Parameters-r16 NRU-Parameters-r16 OPTIONAL,
}
UE-NR-CapabilityAddXDD-Mode ::= SEQUENCE {

phy-ParametersXDD-Diff Phy-ParametersXDD-Diff OPTIONAL,
mac-ParametersXDD-Diff MAC-ParametersXDD-Diff OPTIONAL,
measAndMobParametersXDD-Diff MeasAndMobParametersXDD-Diff OPTIONAL
}
UE-NR-CapabilityAddXDD-Mode-v1530 ::= SEQUENCE {

eutra-ParametersXDD-Diff EUTRA-ParametersXDD-Diff
}
UE-NR-CapabilityAddFRX-Mode ::= SEQUENCE {

phy-ParametersFRX-Diff Phy-ParametersFRX-Diff OPTIONAL,
measAndMobParametersFRX-Diff MeasAndMobParametersFRX-Diff OPTIONAL
}
UE-NR-CapabilityAddFRX-Mode-v1540 ::= SEQUENCE {

ims-ParametersFRX-Diff IMS-ParametersFRX-Diff OPTIONAL
}
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NRU-Parameters-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

rssi-CO-Measurements-r16 ENUMERATED {supported} OPTIONAL
}
-- TAG-UE-NR-CAPABILITY-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
UE-NR-Capability field descriptions

featureSetCombinations
A list of FeatureSetCombination:s for supportedBandCombinationList in UE-NR-Capability. The FeatureSetDownlink:s and FeatureSetUplink:s referred to from these
FeatureSetCombination:s are defined in the featureSets list in UE-NR-Capability.
rssi-CO-Measurements
Indicates whether the UE supports performing RSSI and Channel Occupancy (CO) measurements for operation with shared spectrum channel access.
Editor's Note: The structure for NR-U capabilities, e.g. whether they should all be in physical parameters, will be revisited after PHY related parameters and the applicability
of NR-U features to licensed are decided
6.3.4 Other information elements

– AbsoluteTimeInfo
The IE AbsoluteTimeInfo indicates an absolute time in a format YY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS and using BCD encoding. The first/ leftmost bit of the bit string contains the most
significant bit of the most significant digit of the year and so on.
AbsoluteTimeInfo information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-ABSOLUTETIMEINFO-START
AbsoluteTimeInfo-r16 ::= BIT STRING (SIZE (48))
-- TAG-ABSOLUTETIMEINFO-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– AreaConfiguration
The AreaConfiguration indicates area for which UE is requested to perform measurement logging. If not configured, measurement logging is not restricted to specific cells or
tracking areas but applies as long as the RPLMN is contained in plmn-IdentityList stored in VarLogMeasReport.
AreaConfiguration information element

-- ASN1START
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-- TAG-AREACONFIGURATION-START
AreaConfiguration-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

areaConfigForServing-r16 AreaConfigForServing-r16,
areaConfigForNeighbour-r16 AreaConfigForNeighbour-r16 OPTIONAL
}
AreaConfigForServing-r16 ::= CHOICE {

cellGlobalIdList-r16 CellGlobalIdList-r16,
trackingAreaCodeList-r16 TrackingAreaCodeList-r16,
trackingAreaIdentityList-r16 TrackingAreaIdentityList-r16
}
AreaConfigForNeighbour-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

dl-CarrierFreq ARFCN-ValueNR,
frequencyBandList MultiFrequencyBandListNR,
cellList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..32)) OF PhysCellId OPTIONAL
}
CellGlobalIdList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..32)) OF CGI-Info-Logging-r16
TrackingAreaCodeList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..8)) OF TrackingAreaCode
TrackingAreaIdentityList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..8)) OF TrackingAreaIdentity-r16
TrackingAreaIdentity-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

trackingAreaCode-r16 TrackingAreaCode
}
-- TAG-AREACONFIGURATION-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
AreaConfiguration field descriptions

AreaConfigForNeighbour
If configured, it indicates the frequency for which UE is requested to perform measurement logging for neighbour cells. UE should perform measurement logging for the
frequency in SIB4 of the current serving cell whose DL-carrierfrequency and at least one FrequencyBandIndicator are included in the AreaConfigForNeighbour. If not
configured, the UE should perform measurement logging for all the neighbour cells.
– BT-NameList
The IE BT-NameList is used to indicate the names of the Bluetooth beacon which the UE is configured to measure.
BT-NameList information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-BTNAMELIST-START
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BT-NameListConfig-r16 ::= CHOICE{
release NULL,
setup BT-NameList-r16
}
BT-NameList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxBT-Name-r16)) OF BT-Name-r16
BT-Name-r16 ::= OCTET STRING (SIZE (1..248))
-- TAG-BTNAMELIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
BT-NameList field descriptions

bt-Name
If configured, the UE only performs Bluetooth measurements according to the names identified. For each name, it refers to LOCAL NAME defined in Bluetooth specification
[51].
– EUTRA-AllowedMeasBandwidth
The IE EUTRA-AllowedMeasBandwidth is used to indicate the maximum allowed measurement bandwidth on a carrier frequency as defined by the parameter Transmission
Bandwidth Configuration "NRB" in TS 36.104 [33]. The values mbw6, mbw15, mbw25, mbw50, mbw75, mbw100 indicate 6, 15, 25, 50, 75 and 100 resource blocks, respectively.
EUTRA-AllowedMeasBandwidth information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-EUTRA-ALLOWEDMEASBANDWIDTH-START
EUTRA-AllowedMeasBandwidth ::= ENUMERATED {mbw6, mbw15, mbw25, mbw50, mbw75, mbw100}
-- TAG-EUTRA-ALLOWEDMEASBANDWIDTH-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– EUTRA-MBSFN-SubframeConfigList
The IE EUTRA-MBSFN-SubframeConfigList is used to define an E-UTRA MBSFN subframe pattern (for the purpose of NR rate matching).
EUTRA-MBSFN-SubframeConfigList information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-EUTRA-MBSFN-SUBFRAMECONFIGLIST-START
EUTRA-MBSFN-SubframeConfigList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxMBSFN-Allocations)) OF EUTRA-MBSFN-SubframeConfig
EUTRA-MBSFN-SubframeConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

radioframeAllocationPeriod ENUMERATED {n1, n2, n4, n8, n16, n32},
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radioframeAllocationOffset INTEGER (0..7),
subframeAllocation1 CHOICE {
oneFrame BIT STRING (SIZE(6)),
fourFrames BIT STRING (SIZE(24))
},
subframeAllocation2 CHOICE {
oneFrame BIT STRING (SIZE(2)),
fourFrames BIT STRING (SIZE(8))
...
}
-- TAG-EUTRA-MBSFN-SUBFRAMECONFIGLIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
EUTRA-MBSFN-SubframeConfig field descriptions

radioframeAllocationOffset
Field as defined in MBSFN-SubframeConfig in TS 36.331 [10].
radioframeAllocationPeriod
Field as defined in MBSFN-SubframeConfig in TS 36.331 [10], where SFN refers to the SFN of the NR serving cell.
subframeAllocation1
Field as defined in MBSFN-SubframeConfig in TS 36.331 [10], where the UE assumes the duplex mode (FDD or TDD) of the NR cell for which the E-UTRA-MBSFN-
SubframeConfig is provided.
subframeAllocation2
Field as defined in MBSFN-SubframeConfig-v1430 in TS 36.331 [10], where the UE assumes the duplex mode (FDD or TDD) of the NR cell for which the E-UTRA-MBSFN-
SubframeConfig is provided.
– EUTRA-MultiBandInfoList
The IE EUTRA-MultiBandInfoList indicates the list of frequency bands in addition to the band represented by CarrierFreq for which cell reselection parameters are common, and
a list of additionalPmax and additionalSpectrumEmission.
EUTRA-MultiBandInfoList information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-EUTRA-MULTIBANDINFOLIST-START
EUTRA-MultiBandInfoList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxMultiBands)) OF EUTRA-MultiBandInfo
EUTRA-MultiBandInfo ::= SEQUENCE {

eutra-FreqBandIndicator FreqBandIndicatorEUTRA,
eutra-NS-PmaxList EUTRA-NS-PmaxList OPTIONAL -- Need R
}
-- TAG-EUTRA-MULTIBANDINFOLIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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– EUTRA-NS-PmaxList
The IE EUTRA-NS-PmaxList concerns a list of additionalPmax and additionalSpectrumEmission, as defined in TS 36.101 [22], table 6.2.4-1 for UEs neither in CE nor BL UEs
and TS 36.101 [22], table 6.2.4E-1 for UEs in CE or BL UEs, for a given frequency band.
EUTRA-NS-PmaxList information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-EUTRA-NS-PMAXLIST-START
EUTRA-NS-PmaxList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxEUTRA-NS-Pmax)) OF EUTRA-NS-PmaxValue
EUTRA-NS-PmaxValue ::= SEQUENCE {

additionalPmax INTEGER (-30..33) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
additionalSpectrumEmission INTEGER (1..288) OPTIONAL -- Need R
}
-- TAG-EUTRA-NS-PMAXLIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– EUTRA-PhysCellId
The IE EUTRA-PhysCellId is used to indicate the physical layer identity of the cell, as defined in TS 36.211 [31].
EUTRA-PhysCellId information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-EUTRA-PHYSCELLID-START
EUTRA-PhysCellId ::= INTEGER (0..503)
-- TAG-EUTRA-PHYSCELLID-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– EUTRA-PhysCellIdRange
The IE EUTRA-PhysCellIdRange is used to encode either a single or a range of physical cell identities. The range is encoded by using a start value and by indicating the number
of consecutive physical cell identities (including start) in the range. For fields comprising multiple occurrences of EUTRA-PhysCellIdRange, NW may configure overlapping
ranges of physical cell identities.
EUTRA-PhysCellIdRange information element

-- ASN1START
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-- TAG-EUTRA-PHYSCELLIDRANGE-START
EUTRA-PhysCellIdRange ::= SEQUENCE {

start EUTRA-PhysCellId,
range ENUMERATED {n4, n8, n12, n16, n24, n32, n48, n64, n84, n96,
n128, n168, n252, n504, spare2, spare1} OPTIONAL -- Need N
}
-- TAG-EUTRA-PHYSCELLIDRANGE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– EUTRA-PresenceAntennaPort1
The IE EUTRA-PresenceAntennaPort1 is used to indicate whether all the neighbouring cells use Antenna Port 1. When set to true, the UE may assume that at least two cell-
specific antenna ports are used in all neighbouring cells.
EUTRA-PresenceAntennaPort1 information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-EUTRA-PRESENCEANTENNAPORT1-START
EUTRA-PresenceAntennaPort1 ::= BOOLEAN
-- TAG-EUTRA-PRESENCEANTENNAPORT1-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– EUTRA-Q-OffsetRange
The IE EUTRA-Q-OffsetRange is used to indicate a cell, or frequency specific offset to be applied when evaluating triggering conditions for measurement reporting. The value in
dB. Value dB-24 corresponds to -24 dB, value dB-22 corresponds to -22 dB and so on.
EUTRA-Q-OffsetRange information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-EUTRA-Q-OFFSETRANGE-START
EUTRA-Q-OffsetRange ::= ENUMERATED {

dB-24, dB-22, dB-20, dB-18, dB-16, dB-14,
dB-12, dB-10, dB-8, dB-6, dB-5, dB-4, dB-3,
dB6, dB8, dB10, dB12, dB14, dB16, dB18,
dB20, dB22, dB24}
-- TAG-EUTRA-Q-OFFSETRANGE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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– LoggingDuration
The LoggingDuration indicates the duration for which UE is requested to perform measurement logging. Value min10 corresponds to 10 minutes, value min20 corresponds to 20
minutes and so on.
LoggingDuration information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-LOGGINGDURATION-START
LoggingDuration-r16 ::= ENUMERATED {

min10, min20, min40, min60, min90, min120, spare2, spare1}
-- TAG-LOGGINGDURATION-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– LoggingInterval
The LoggingInterval indicates the periodicity for logging measurement results. Value ms1280 corresponds to 1.28s, value ms2560 corresponds to 2.56s and so on. Value infinity
means it is equal to the configured value of the LoggingDuration IE.
LoggingInterval information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-LOGGINGINTERVAL-START
LoggingInterval-r16 ::= ENUMERATED {

ms320, ms640, ms1280, ms2560, ms5120, ms10240, ms20480,
ms30720, ms40960, ms61440 , infinity}
-- TAG-LOGGINGINTERVAL-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– LogMeasResultListBT
The IE LogMeasResultListBT covers measured results for Bluetooth.
LogMeasResultListBT information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-LOGMEASRESULTLISTBT-START
LogMeasResultListBT-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxBT-IdReport-r16)) OF LogMeasResultBT-r16
LogMeasResultBT-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

bt-Addr-r16 BIT STRING (SIZE (48)),
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...
}
-- TAG-LOGMEASRESULTLISTBT-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
LogMeasResultListBT field descriptions

bt-Addr
This field indicates the Bluetooth public address of the Bluetooth beacon as defined in TS 37.355 [49].
rssi-BT
This field provides the beacon received signal strength indicator (RSSI) in dBm as defined in TS 37.355 [49].
– LogMeasResultListWLAN
The IE LogMeasResultListWLAN covers measured results for WLAN.
LogMeasResultListWLAN information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-LOGMEASRESULTLISTWLAN-START
LogMeasResultListWLAN-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxWLAN-Id-Report-r16)) OF LogMeasResultWLAN-r16
LogMeasResultWLAN-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

wlan-Identifiers-r16 WLAN-Identifiers-r16,
rssiWLAN-r16 WLAN-RSSI-Range-r16 OPTIONAL,
rtt-WLAN-r16 WLAN-RTT-r16 OPTIONAL,
...
}
WLAN-Identifiers-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

ssid-r16 OCTET STRING (SIZE (1..32)) OPTIONAL, -- Need OR
bssid-r16 OCTET STRING (SIZE (6)) OPTIONAL, -- Need OR
hessid-r16 OCTET STRING (SIZE (6)) OPTIONAL, -- Need OR
...
}
WLAN-RSSI-Range-r16 ::= INTEGER(0..141)
WLAN-RTT-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

rttValue-r16 INTEGER (0..16777215),
rttUnits-r16 ENUMERATED {
microseconds,
hundredsofnanoseconds,
tensofnanoseconds,
nanoseconds,
tenthsofnanoseconds,
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rttAccuracy-r16 INTEGER (0..255) OPTIONAL,
...
}
-- ASN1STOP
-- TAG-LOGMEASRESULTLISTWLAN-STOP
LogMeasResultListWLAN field descriptions

Bssid
Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID) defined in IEEE 802.11-2012 [50].
Hessid
Homogenous Extended Service Set Identifier (HESSID) defined in IEEE 802.11-2012 [50].
rssiWLAN
Measured WLAN RSSI result in dBm.
Rtt-WLAN
This field provides the measured round trip time between the target device and WLAN AP and optionally the accuracy expressed as the standard deviation of the delay. Units
for each of these are 1000ns, 100ns, 10ns, 1ns, and 0.1ns as defined in TS 37.355 [49].
rttValue
This field specifies the Round Trip Time (RTT) measurement between the target device and WLAN AP in units given by the field rttUnits as defined in TS 37.355 [49].
rttUnits
This field specifies the Units for the fields rttValue and rttAccuracy. The available Units are 1000ns, 100ns, 10ns, 1ns, and 0.1ns as defined in TS 37.355 [49].
rttAccuracy
This field provides the estimated accuracy of the provided rttValue expressed as the standard deviation in units given by the field rttUnits as defined in TS 37.355 [49].
Ssid
Service Set Identifier (SSID) defined in IEEE 802.11-2012 [50].
Wlan-Identifiers
Indicates the WLAN parameters used for identification of the WLAN for which the measurement results are applicable.
WLAN-RSSI-Range
The IE WLAN-RSSI-Range specifies the value range used in WLAN RSSI measurements and thresholds. Integer value for WLAN RSSI measurements is according to
mapping table in TS 36.133 [40]. Value 0 corresponds to –infinity, value 1 to -100dBm, value 2 to -99dBm, and so on (i.e. in steps of 1dBm) until value 140, which corresponds
to 39dBm, while value 141 corresponds to +infinity.
– OtherConfig
The IE OtherConfig contains configuration related to miscellaneous other configurations.
OtherConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-OTHERCONFIG-START
OtherConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

delayBudgetReportingConfig CHOICE{
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setup SEQUENCE{
delayBudgetReportingProhibitTimer ENUMERATED {s0, s0dot4, s0dot8, s1dot6, s3, s6, s12, s30}
}
} OPTIONAL -- Need M
}
OtherConfig-v1540 ::= SEQUENCE {

overheatingAssistanceConfig SetupRelease {OverheatingAssistanceConfig} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...,
[[
idc-AssistanceConfig-r16 SetupRelease {IDC-AssistanceConfig-r16} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
btNameList-r16 BT-NameListConfig-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
wlanNameList-r16 WLAN-NameListConfig-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sensorNameList-r16 Sensor-NameListConfig-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
obtainLocationConfig-r16 ObtainLocationConfig-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-AssistanceConfigEUTRA-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
sl-AssistanceConfigNR-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL -- Need R
]]
}
IDC-AssistanceConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

candidateServingFreqListNR-r16 CandidateServingFreqListNR-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...
}
CandidateServingFreqListNR-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreqIDC-r16)) OF ARFCN-ValueNR
OtherConfig-v16xy ::= SEQUENCE {

drx-PreferenceConfig-r16 SetupRelease {DRX-PreferenceConfig-r16} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
maxBW-PreferenceConfig-r16 SetupRelease {MaxBW-PreferenceConfig-r16} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
maxCC-PreferenceConfig-r16 SetupRelease {MaxCC-PreferenceConfig-r16} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
maxMIMO-LayerPreferenceConfig-r16 SetupRelease {MaxMIMO-LayerPreferenceConfig-r16} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
minSchedulingOffsetPreferenceConfig-r16 SetupRelease {MinSchedulingOffsetPreferenceConfig-r16} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
releasePreferenceConfig-r16 SetupRelease {ReleasePreferenceConfig-r16} OPTIONAL -- Need M
}
OverheatingAssistanceConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

overheatingIndicationProhibitTimer ENUMERATED {s0, s0dot5, s1, s2, s5, s10, s20, s30,
s60, s90, s120, s300, s600, spare3, spare2, spare1}
}
DRX-PreferenceConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

drx-PreferenceProhibitTimer-r16 ENUMERATED {
s0, s0dot5, s1, s2, s3, s4, s5, s6, s7,
s8, s9, s10, s20, s30, spare2, spare1}
}
MaxBW-PreferenceConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

maxBW-PreferenceProhibitTimer-r16 ENUMERATED {
s0, s0dot5, s1, s2, s3, s4, s5, s6, s7,
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MaxCC-PreferenceConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

maxCC-PreferenceProhibitTimer-r16 ENUMERATED {
s0, s0dot5, s1, s2, s3, s4, s5, s6, s7,
}
MaxMIMO-LayerPreferenceConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

maxMIMO-LayerPreferenceProhibitTimer-r16 ENUMERATED {
s0, s0dot5, s1, s2, s3, s4, s5, s6, s7,
}
MinSchedulingOffsetPreferenceConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

minSchedulingOffsetPreferenceProhibitTimer-r16 ENUMERATED {
s0, s0dot5, s1, s2, s3, s4, s5, s6, s7,
}
ReleasePreferenceConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

releasePreferenceProhibitTimer-r16 ENUMERATED {
s0, s0dot5, s1, s2, s3, s4, s5, s6, s7,
s8, s9, s10, s20, s30, infinity, spare1}
}
ObtainLocationConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

obtainLocation-r16 ENUMERATED {setup} OPTIONAL -- Need N
}
-- TAG-OTHERCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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OtherConfig field descriptions

candidateServingFreqListNR
Indicates for each candidate NR serving cells, the center frequency around which UE is requested to report IDC issues.
delayBudgetReportingProhibitTimer
Prohibit timer for delay budget reporting. Value in seconds. Value s0 means prohibit timer is set to 0 seconds, value s0dot4 means prohibit timer is set to 0.4 seconds, and so on.
drx-PreferenceConfig
Configuration for the UE to report assistance information to inform the gNB about the UE's DRX preferences for power saving.
drx-PreferenceProhibitTimer
Prohibit timer for DRX preferences assistance information reporting. Value in seconds. Value s0 means prohibit timer is set to 0 seconds, value s0dot5 means prohibit timer is
set to 0.5 seconds, value s1 means prohibit timer is set to 1 second and so on.
idc-AssistanceConfig
Configuration for the UE to report assistance information to inform the gNB about UE detected IDC problem.
maxBW-PreferenceConfig
Configuration for the UE to report assistance information to inform the gNB about the UE's preferred bandwidth for power saving.
maxBW-PreferenceProhibitTimer
Prohibit timer for preferred bandwidth assistance information reporting. Value in seconds. Value s0 means prohibit timer is set to 0 seconds, value s0dot5 means prohibit timer is
set to 0.5 seconds, value s1 means prohibit timer is set to 1 second and so on.
maxCC-PreferenceConfig
Configuration for the UE to report assistance information to inform the gNB about the UE's preferred number of carriers for power saving.
maxCC-PreferenceProhibitTimer
Prohibit timer for preferred number of carriers assistance information reporting. Value in seconds. Value s0 means prohibit timer is set to 0 seconds, value s0dot5 means prohibit
timer is set to 0.5 seconds, value s1 means prohibit timer is set to 1 second and so on.
maxMIMO-LayerPreferenceConfig
Configuration for the UE to report assistance information to inform the gNB about the UE's preferred number of MIMO layers for power saving.
maxMIMO-LayerPreferenceProhibitTimer
Prohibit timer for preferred number of number of MIMO layers assistance information reporting. Value in seconds. Value s0 means prohibit timer is set to 0 seconds, value
s0dot5 means prohibit timer is set to 0.5 seconds, value s1 means prohibit timer is set to 1 second and so on.
minSchedulingOffsetPreferenceConfig
Configuration for the UE to report assistance information to inform the gNB about the UE's preferred minimumSchedulingOffset value for cross-slot scheduling for power saving.
minSchedulingOffsetPreferenceProhibitTimer
Prohibit timer for preferred minimumSchedulingOffset assistance information reporting. Value in seconds. Value s0 means prohibit timer is set to 0 seconds, value s0dot5 means
prohibit timer is set to 0.5 seconds, value s1 means prohibit timer is set to 1 second and so on.
obtainLocation
Requests the UE to attempt to have detailed location information available using GNSS. NR configures the field only if includeLocationInfo is configured for one or more
measurements.
overheatingAssistanceConfig
Configuration for the UE to report assistance information to inform the gNB about UE detected internal overheating.
overheatingIndicationProhibitTimer
Prohibit timer for overheating assistance information reporting. Value in seconds. Value s0 means prohibit timer is set to 0 seconds, value s0dot5 means prohibit timer is set to
0.5 seconds, value s1 means prohibit timer is set to 1 second and so on.
releasePreferenceConfig
Configuration for the UE to report assistance information to inform the gNB about the UE's preference to leave RRC_CONNECTED state.
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releasePreferenceProhibitTimer
Prohibit timer for release preference assistance information reporting. Value in seconds. Value s0 means prohibit timer is set to 0 seconds, value s0dot5 means prohibit timer is
set to 0.5 seconds, value s1 means prohibit timer is set to 1 second and so on. Value infinity means that once a UE has reported a release preference, the UE cannot report a
release preference again during the RRC connection.
sensorNameList
Configuration for the UE to report measurements from specific sensors.
sl-AssistanceConfigEUTRA
Indicate whether UE is configured to provide SPS assistance information for V2X sidelink communication.
sl-AssistanceConfigNR
Indicate whether UE is configured to provide configured grant assistance information for NR sidelink communication.
– PhysCellIdUTRA-FDD
The IE PhysCellIdUTRA-FDD is used to indicate the physical layer identity of the cell, i.e. the primary scrambling code, as defined in TS 25.331 [45].
PhysCellIdUTRA-FDD information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PHYSCELLIDUTRA-FDD-START
PhysCellIdUTRA-FDD-r16 ::= INTEGER (0..511)
-- TAG-PHYSCELLIDUTRA-FDD-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– RRC-TransactionIdentifier
The IE RRC-TransactionIdentifier is used, together with the message type, for the identification of an RRC procedure (transaction).
RRC-TransactionIdentifier information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RRC-TRANSACTIONIDENTIFIER-START
RRC-TransactionIdentifier ::= INTEGER (0..3)
-- TAG-RRC-TRANSACTIONIDENTIFIER-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– Sensor-NameListConfig
The IE Sensor-NameListConfig is used to indicate the names of the sensors which the UE is configured to measure.
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Sensor-NameListConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SENSORNAMELISTCONFIG-START
Sensor-NameListConfig-r16 ::= CHOICE{

release NULL,
setup Sensor-NameList-r16
}
Sensor-NameList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

measUncomBarPre-r16 BOOLEAN OPTIONAL, -- Need R
measUeSpeed BOOLEAN OPTIONAL, -- Need R
measUeOrientation BOOLEAN OPTIONAL -- Need R
}
-- TAG-SENSORNAMELISTCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
Sensor-NameListConfig field descriptions

measUncomBarPre
If configured, the UE reports the uncompensated Barometeric pressure measurement as defined in uncompensatedBarometricPressure-r16.
measUeSpeed
If configured, the UE reports the UE speed measurement as defined in TS 37.355 [49].
measUeOrientation
If configured, the UE reports the UE orientation information as defined in TS 37.355 [49].
– TraceReference
The TraceReference contains parameter Trace Reference as defined in TS 32.422 [52].
TraceReference information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-TRACEREFERENCE-START
TraceReference-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

traceId-r16 OCTET STRING (SIZE (3))
}
-- TAG-TRACEREFERENCE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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– UTRA-FDD-Q-OffsetRange
The IE UTRA-FDD-Q-OffsetRange is used to indicate a frequency specific offset to be applied when evaluating triggering conditions for measurement reporting. The value is in
dB. Value dB-24 corresponds to -24 dB, value dB-22 corresponds to -22 dB and so on.
UTRA-FDD-Q-OffsetRange information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-UTRA-FDD-Q-OFFSETRANGE-START
UTRA-FDD-Q-OffsetRange-r16 ::= ENUMERATED {

dB-24, dB-22, dB-20, dB-18, dB-16, dB-14,
dB-12, dB-10, dB-8, dB-6, dB-5, dB-4, dB-3,
dB6, dB8, dB10, dB12, dB14, dB16, dB18,
dB20, dB22, dB24}
-- TAG-UTRA-FDD-Q-OFFSETRANGE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– VisitedCellInfoList
The IE VisitedCellInfoList includes the mobility history information of maximum of 16 most recently visited cells or time spent outside NR. The most recently visited cell is
stored first in the list. The list includes cells visited in RRC_IDLE, RRC_INACTIVE and RRC_CONNECTED states for NR and RRC_IDLE and RRC_CONNECTED for E-
UTRA.
VisitedCellInfoList information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-VISITEDCELLINFOLIST-START
VisitedCellInfoList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxCellHistory-r16)) OF VisitedCellInfo-r16
VisitedCellInfo-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

visitedCellId-r16 CHOICE {
nr-CellId-r16 CHOICE {
cgi-Info CGI-InfoNR,
carrierFreq-r16 ARFCN-ValueNR
}
},
eutra-CellId-r16 CHOICE {
cellGlobalId-r16 CGI-InfoEUTRA,
carrierFreq-r16 ARFCN-ValueEUTRA
}
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} OPTIONAL,
timeSpent-r16 INTEGER (0..4095),
...
}
-- TAG-VISITEDCELLINFOLIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
VisitedCellInfoList field descriptions

timeSpent
This field indicates the duration of stay in the cell or outside NR approximated to the closest second. If the duration of stay exceeds 4095s, the UE shall set it to 4095s.
visitedCellId
This field indicates the visited cell id including NR and E-UTRA cells.
– WLAN-NameList
The IE WLAN-NameList is used to indicate the names of the WLAN AP for which the UE is configured to measure.
WLAN-NameList information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-WLANNAMELIST-START
WLAN-NameListConfig-r16 ::= CHOICE{

release NULL,
setup WLAN-NameList-r16
}
WLAN-NameList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxWLAN-Name-r16)) OF WLAN-Name-r16
WLAN-Name-r16 ::= OCTET STRING (SIZE (1..32))
-- ASN1STOP
-- TAG-WLANNAMELIST-STOP
WLAN-NameList field descriptions

WLAN-Name
If configured, the UE only performs WLAN measurements according to the names identified. For each name, it refers to Service Set Identifier (SSID) defined in IEEE 802.11-
2012 [50].
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– SL-BWP-Config
The IE SL-BWP-Config is used to configure NR sidelink communication on one particular sidelink bandwidth part.
SL-BWP-Config information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SL-BWP-CONFIG-START
SL-BWP-Config-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-BWP-Id BWP-Id,
sl-BWP-Generic-r16 SL-BWP-Generic-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-BWP-PoolConfig-r16 SL-BWP-PoolConfig-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...
}
SL-BWP-Generic-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-BWP-r16 BWP OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-LengthSymbols-r16 ENUMERATED {sym7, sym8, sym9, sym10, sym11, sym12, sym13, sym14} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-StartSymbol-r16 ENUMERATED {sym0, sym1, sym2, sym3, sym4, sym5, sym6, sym7} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-FilterCoefficient-r16 FilterCoefficient OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...
}
-- TAG-SL-BWP-CONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SL-BWP-Config field descriptions

sl-BWP-Generic
This field indicates the generic parameters on the configured sidelink BWP.
sl-BWP-PoolConfig
This field indicates the resource pool configurations on the configured sidelink BWP.
SL-BWP-Generic field descriptions

sl-FilterCoefficient
This field indicates the measurement filtering coefficient for long-term measurement used for sideilnk open-loop power control.
sl-LengthSymbols
This field indicates the number of symbols used for sidelink in a slot without SL-SSB. A single value can be (pre)configured per sidelink bandwidth part.
sl-StartSymbol
This field indicates the starting symbol used for sidelink in a slot without SL-SSB. A single value can be (pre)configured per sidelink bandwidth part.
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– SL-BWP-ConfigCommon
The IE SL-BWP-ConfigCommon is used to configure the cell-specific configuration information on one particular sidelink bandwidth part.
SL-BWP-ConfigCommon information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SL-BWP-CONFIGCOMMON-START
SL-BWP-ConfigCommon-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-BWP-Generic-r16 SL-BWP-Generic-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
sl-BWP-PoolConfigCommon-r16 SL-BWP-PoolConfigCommon-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...
}
-- TAG-SL-BWP-CONFIGCOMMON-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SL-BWP-ConfigCommon field descriptions

genericParameters
This field indicates the generic parameters on the configured sidelink BWP.
sl-BWP-PoolConfigCommon
This field indicates the resource pool configurations on the configured sidelink BWP.
– SL-BWP-PoolConfig
The IE SL-BWP-PoolConfig is used to configure NR sidelink communication resource pool.
SL-BWP-PoolConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SL-BWP-POOLCONFIG-START
SL-BWP-PoolConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-RxPool-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofRXPool-r16)) OF SL-ResourcePool-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Cond HO
sl-TxPoolSelectedNormal-r16 SL-TxPoolDedicated-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-TxPoolScheduling-r16 SL-TxPoolDedicated-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-TxPoolExceptional-r16 SL-ResourcePoolConfig-r16 OPTIONAL -- Need M
}
SL-TxPoolDedicated-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-PoolToReleaseList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofTXPool-r16)) OF SL-ResourcePoolID-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-PoolToAddModList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofTXPool-r16)) OF SL-ResourcePoolConfig-r16 OPTIONAL -- Need N
}
SL-ResourcePoolConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-ResourcePoolID-r16 SL-ResourcePoolID-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need M
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sl-ResourcePool-r16 SL-ResourcePool-r16 OPTIONAL -- Need M
}
SL-ResourcePoolID-r16 ::= INTEGER (1..maxNrofPoolID-r16)
-- TAG-SL-BWP-POOLCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SL-BWP-Pool-Config field descriptions

sl-RxPool
Indicates the receiving resource pool on the configured BWP.
sl-TxPoolExceptional
Indicates the resources by which the UE is allowed to transmit NR sidelink communication in exceptional conditions on the configured BWP.
sl-TxPoolScheduling
Indicates the resources by which the UE is allowed to transmit NR sidelink communication based on network scheduling on the configured BWP.
sl-TxPoolSelectedNormal
Indicates the resources by which the UE is allowed to transmit NR sidelink communication by UE autonomous resource selection on the configured BWP.

HO This field is optionally present, need M, in an RRCReconfiguration message including reconfigurationWithSync for the handover
case; otherwise it is absent.
– SL-BWP-PoolConfigCommon
The IE SL-BWP-PoolConfigCommon is used to configure configure the cell-specific NR sidelink communication resource pool.
SL-BWP-PoolConfigCommon information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SL-BWP-POOLCONFIGCOMMON-START
SL-BWP-PoolConfigCommon-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-RxPool-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofRXPool-r16)) OF SL-ResourcePool-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
sl-TxPoolSelectedNormal-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofTXPool-r16)) OF SL-ResourcePoolConfig-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
sl-TxPoolExceptional-r16 SL-ResourcePoolConfig-r16 OPTIONAL -- Need R
}
-- TAG-SL-BWP-POOLCONFIGCOMMON-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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– SL-CBR-Priority-TxConfigList
The IE SL-CBR-Priority-TxConfigList indicates the mapping between PSSCH transmission parameter (such as MCS, PRB number, retransmission number, CR limit) sets by
using the indexes of the configurations provided in sl-CBR-PSSCH-TxConfigList, CBR ranges by an index to the entry of the CBR range configuration in sl-CBR-
RangeConfigList, and priority ranges. It also indicates the default PSSCH transmission parameters to be used when CBR measurement results are not available.
SL-CBR-Priority-TxConfigList information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SL-CBR-PRIORITY-TXCONFIGLIST-START
SL-CBR-Priority-TxConfigList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..8)) OF SL-Priority-TxConfigIndex-r16
SL-Priority-TxConfigIndex-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-PriorityThreshold-r16 INTEGER (1..8) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-DefaultTxConfigIndex-r16 INTEGER (0..maxCBR-Level-1-r16) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-CBR-ConfigIndex-r16 INTEGER (0..maxCBR-Config-1-r16) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-Tx-ConfigIndexList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxCBR-Level-r16)) OF SL-TxConfigIndex-r16 OPTIONAL -- Need M
}
SL-TxConfigIndex-r16 ::= INTEGER (0..maxTxConfig-1-r16)
-- TAG-SL-CBR-PRIORITY-TXCONFIGLIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SL-CBR-Priority-TxConfigList field descriptions

sl-CBR-ConfigIndex
Indicates the CBR ranges to be used by an index to the entry of the CBR range configuration in sl-CBR-RangeConfigList.
sl-DefaultTxConfigIndex
Indicates the PSSCH transmission parameters to be used by the UEs which do not have available CBR measurement results, by means of an index to the corresponding entry
in tx-ConfigIndexList. Value 0 indicates the first entry in tx-ConfigIndexList. The field is ignored if the UE has available CBR measurement results.
sl-PriorityThreshold
Indicates the upper bound of priority range which is associated with the configurations in sl-CBR-ConfigIndex and in sl-Tx-ConfigIndexList. The upper bounds of the priority
ranges are configured in ascending order for consecutive entries of SL-Priority-TxConfigIndex in SL-CBR-Priority-TxConfigList. For the first entry of SL-Priority-TxConfigIndex,
the lower bound of the priority range is 1.
– SL-CBR-TxConfigList
The IE SL-CBR-CommonTxConfigList indicates the list of PSSCH transmission parameters (such as MCS, sub-channel number, retransmission number, CR limit) in sl-CBR-
PSSCH-TxConfigList, and the list of CBR ranges in sl-CBR-RangeConfigList, to configure congestion control to the UE for sidelink communicaition.
SL-CBR-CommonTxConfigList information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SL-CBR-COMMONTXCONFIGLIST-START
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SL-CBR-CommonTxConfigList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-CBR-RangeConfigList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxCBR-Config-r16)) OF SL-CBR-LevelsConfig-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-CBR-PSSCH-TxConfigList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxTxConfig-r16)) OF SL-CBR-PSSCH-TxConfig-r16 OPTIONAL -- Need M
}
SL-CBR-LevelsConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxCBR-Level-r16)) OF SL-CBR-r16
SL-CBR-PSSCH-TxConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-CR-Limit-r16 INTEGER(0..10000) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-TxParameters-r16 SL-PSSCH-TxParameters-r16 OPTIONAL -- Need M
}
SL-CBR-r16 ::= INTEGER (0..100)
-- TAG-SL-CBR-COMMONTXCONFIGLIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SL-CBR -TxConfigList field descriptions

sl-CBR-RangeConfigList
Indicates the list of CBR ranges. Each entry of the list indicates in SL-CBR-LevelsConfig the upper bound of the CBR range for the respective entry. The upper bounds of the
CBR ranges are configured in ascending order for consecutive entries of sl-CBR-RangeConfigList. For the first entry of sl-CBR-RangeConfigList the lower bound of the CBR
range is 0. Value 0 corresponds to 0, value 1 to 0.01, value 2 to 0.02, and so on.
sl-CR-Limit
Indicates the maximum limit on the occupancy ratio. Value 0 corresponds to 0, value 1 to 0.0001, value 2 to 0.0002, and so on (i.e. in steps of 0.0001) until value 10000, which
corresponds to 1.
sl-CBR-PSSCH-TxConfigList
Indicates the list of available PSSCH transmission parameters (such as MCS, sub-channel number, retransmission number and CR limit) configurations.
sl-Txparameters
Indicates PSSCH transmission parameters.
– SL-ConfigDedicatedEUTRA
The IE SL-ConfigDedicatedEUTRA specifies the dedicated configuration information forV2X sidelink communication defined in TS 36.331 [10].
SL-ConfigDedicatedEUTRA information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SL-CONFIGDEDICATEDEUTRA-START
SL-ConfigDedicatedEUTRA-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-V2X-ConfigDedicated-r16 OCTET STRING OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-V2X-SPS-Config-r16 OCTET STRING OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-V2X-PDCCH-Config-r16 PDCCH-Config OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-TimeOffsetEUTRA-List-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (8)) OF SL-TimeOffsetEUTRA-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...
}
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SL-TimeOffsetEUTRA-r16 ::= ENUMERATED {ms0, ms0dot25, ms0dot5, ms0dot625, ms0dot75, ms1, ms1dot25, ms1dot5, ms1dot75,
ms2, ms2dot5, ms3, ms4, ms5, ms6, ms8, ms10, ms20}
-- TAG-SL-CONFIGDEDICATEDEUTRA-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SL-ConfigDedicatedEUTRA field descriptions

sl-V2X-ConfigDedicated
This field includes the SL-V2X-ConfigDedicated as specified in TS 36.331 [10], for providing the dedicated configurations for V2X sidelink communication. If the UE is
configured with commTxResources set to setup including scheduled, ignore the IE sl-V-RNTI.
sl-V2X-PDCCH-Config
UE specific PDCCH configuration for scheduling V2X sidelink communication.
sl-V2X-SPS-Config
This field includes the SPS-Config as specified in TS 36.331 [10], for SPS configurations for V2X sidelink communication. Only the configurations related to sidelink SPS are
included.
sl-TimeOffsetEUTRA
This field indicates the possible time offset to (de)activation of V2X sidelink transmission after receiving DCI format 3_1 used for scheduling V2X sidelink communication. Value
ms0dpt75 corresponds to 0.75ms, ms1 corresponds to 1ms and so on.
– SL-ConfigDedicatedNR
The IE SL-ConfigDedicatedNR specifies the dedicated configuration information for NR sidelink communication.
SL-ConfigDedicatedNR information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SL-CONFIGDEDICATEDNR-START
SL-ConfigDedicatedNR-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-ScheduledConfig-r16 SetupRelease { SL-ScheduledConfig-r16 } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-UE-SelectedConfig-r16 SetupRelease { SL-UE-SelectedConfig-r16 } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-FreqInfoToReleaseList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofFreqSL-r16)) OF ARFCN-ValueNR OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-FreqInfoToAddModList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofFreqSL-r16)) OF SL-FreqConfig-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-RadioBearerToReleaseList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSLRB-r16)) OF SLRB-Uu-ConfigIndex-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-RadioBearerToAddModList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSLRB-r16)) OF SL-RadioBearerConfig-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-RLC-BearerToReleaseList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxSL-LCID-r16)) OF SL-RLC-BearerConfigIndex-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-RLC-BearerToAddModList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxSL-LCID-r16)) OF SL-RLC-BearerConfig-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-MeasConfigInfoToReleaseList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSL-Dest-r16)) OF SL-DestinationIndex-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-MeasConfigInfoToAddModList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSL-Dest-r16)) OF SL-MeasConfigInfo-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need M
t400-r16 ENUMERATED {ms100, ms200, ms300, ms400, ms600, ms1000, ms1500, ms2000} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-CSI-Acquisition-r16 ENUMERATED {enabled} OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-CSI-SchedulingRequestId-r16 SchedulingRequestId OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-SSB-PriorityNR-r16 INTEGER (1..8) OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-PUCCH-Config-r16 PUCCH-Config OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-PDCCH-Config-r16 PDCCH-Config OPTIONAL, -- Need N
networkControlledSyncTx-r16 ENUMERATED {on, off} OPTIONAL, -- Need N
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}
SL-DestinationIndex-r16 ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofSL-Dest-1-r16)
-- TAG-SL-CONFIGDEDICATEDNR-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SL-ConfigDedicatedNR field descriptions

networkControlledSyncTx
This field indicates whether the UE shall transmit synchronisation information (i.e. become synchronisation source). Value On indicates the UE to transmit synchronisation
information while value Off indicates the UE to not transmit such information.
sl-NR-AnchorCarrierFreqList
This field indicates the NR anchor carrier frequency list, which can provide the NR sidelink communication configurations
sl-FreqInfoToAddModList
This field indicates the NR sidelink communication configuration on some carrier frequency (ies). In this release, only one entry can be configured in the list.
sl-MeasConfigInfoToAddModList
This field indicates the RSRP measurement configurations for unicast destinations to add and/or modify.
sl-MeasConfigInfoToReleaseList
This field indicates the RSRP measurement configurations for unicast destinations to remove.
sl-RadioBearerToAddModList
sl-RLC-BearerToAddModList
sl-ScheduledConfig
Indicates the configuration for UE to transmit NR sidelink communication based on network scheduling.
sl-CSI-Acquisition
Indicates whether CSI reporting is enabled in sidelink unicast. If the field is absent, sidelink CSI reporting is disabled.
sl-CSI-SchedulingRequestId
If present, it indicates the scheduling request configuration applicable for sidelink CSI report MAC CE, as specified in TS 38.321 [3].
sl-SSB-PriorityNR
This field indicates the priority of NR sidelink SSB transmission and reception.
sl-PUCCH-Config
PUCCH configuration for sidelink communication.
sl-PDCCH-Config
UE specific PDCCH configuration for scheduling sidelink communication.
– SL-ConfiguredGrantConfig
The IE SL-ConfiguredGrantConfig specifies the configured grant configuration information for NR sidelink communication.
SL-ConfiguredGrantConfig information element

-- ASN1START
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-- TAG-SL-CONFIGUREDGRANTCONFIG-START
SL-ConfiguredGrantConfigList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-ConfiguredGrantConfigToReleaseList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofCG-SL-r16)) OF SL-ConfigIndexCG-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-ConfiguredGrantConfigToAddModList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofCG-SL-r16)) OF SL-ConfiguredGrantConfig-r16 OPTIONAL -- Need N
}
SL-ConfiguredGrantConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-ConfigIndexCG-r16 SL-ConfigIndexCG-r16,
sl-PeriodCG-r16 ENUMERATED {ffs} OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-NrOfHARQ-Processes-r16 INTEGER (1..16) OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-HARQ-ProcID-offset-r16 INTEGER (1..16) OPTIONAL, -- Need N
-- Editor notes: The configuration of NrOfHARQ-Processes and HARQ-ProcID-offset is to be confirmed.
rrc-ConfiguredSidelinkGrant SEQUENCE {
sl-TimeResourceCG-Type1-r16 CHOICE{
sl-TimeResourceNumTwo-r16 BIT STRING (SIZE (5)),
sl-TimeResourceNumThree-r16 BIT STRING (SIZE (9))
sl-StartSubchannelCG-Type1-r16 BIT STRING (SIZE (5)) OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-FreqResourceCG-Type1-r16 CHOICE{
sl-FreqResourceNumTwo-r16 BIT STRING (SIZE (8)),
sl-FreqResourceNumThree-r16 BIT STRING (SIZE (13))
sl-TimeOffsetCG-Type1-r16 INTEGER (0..5119) OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-N1PUCCH-AN-r16 PUCCH-ResourceId OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-PSFCH-ToPUCCH-r16 INTEGER (0..15) OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-CG-MaxTransNumList-r16 SL-CG-MaxTransNumList-r16 OPTIONAL -- Need N
...
}
SL-ConfigIndexCG-r16 ::= INTEGER (1..maxNrofCG-SL-r16)
SL-CG-MaxTransNumList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..8)) OF SL-CG-MaxTransNum-r16
SL-CG-MaxTransNum-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-Priority-r16 INTEGER (1..8),
sl-MaxTransNum-r16 INTEGER (1..32)
}
-- TAG-SL-CONFIGUREDGRANTCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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SL- ConfiguredGrantConfig field descriptions

sl-ConfigIndexCG
This field indicates the ID to identify configured grant for sidelink.
sl-CG-MaxTransNumList
This field indicates the maximum number of times that a TB can be transmitted using the resources provided by the configured grant. sl-Priority corresponds to the logical
channel priority.
sl-FreqResourceCG-Type1
This field indicates the frequency resource location of sidelink configured grant Type 1, as defined in TS 38.212 [17]. In case the required size is lower than 8 bits or 13 bits, the
Least Significant Bit will be used. sl-FreqResourceNumTwo is included when then sl-TimeResourceNumTwo is present. sl-FreqResourceNumThree is included when then sl-
TimeResourceNumThree is present.
sl-N1PUCCH-AN
This field indicates the HARQ resource for PUCCH for SL configured grant type 1 or SL configured type 2. The actual PUCCH-Resource is configured in sl-PUCCH-Config and
referred to by its ID.
sl-NrOfHARQ-Processes
This field indicates the number of HARQ processes configured for a specific configured grant. It applies for both Type 1 and Type 2.
sl-PeriodCG
This field indicates the period of sidelink configured grant.
sl-PSFCH-ToPUCCH
This field indicates slot offset between the PSFCH associated with the last PSSCH resource of each period and the PUCCH occasion used for reporting sidelink HARQ.
sl-StartSubchannelCG-Type1
This field indicates the starting sub-channel of sidelink configured grant Type 1.
sl-TimeResourceCG-Type1
This field indicates the time resource location of sidelink configured grant Type 1, as defined in TS 38.212 [17].
sl-TimeOffsetCG-Type1
This field indicates the time offset related to SFN=0.
– SL-DestinationIdentity
The IE SL-DestinationIdentity is used to identify a destination of a NR sidelink communication.
SL-DestinationIdentity information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SL-DESTINATIONIDENTITY-START
SL-DestinationIdentity-r16 ::= BIT STRING (SIZE (24))
-- TAG-SL-DESTINATIONIDENTITY-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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– SL-FreqConfig
The IE SL-FreqConfig specifies the dedicated configuration information on one particular carrier frequency for NR sidelink communication.
SL-FreqConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SL-FREQCONFIG-START
SL-FreqConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-SCS-SpecificCarrierList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxSCSs)) OF SCS-SpecificCarrier,
sl-AbsoluteFrequencyPointA-r16 ARFCN-ValueNR,
sl-AbsoluteFrequencySSB-r16 ARFCN-ValueNR OPTIONAL, -- Need R
frequencyShift7p5khzSL-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Cond V2X-SL-Shared
valueN-r16 INTEGER (-1..1),
sl-BWP-ToReleaseList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSL-BWPs-r16)) OF BWP-Id OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-BWP-ToAddModList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSL-BWPs-r16)) OF SL-BWP-Config-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-SyncConfigList-r16 SL-SyncConfigList-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-PowerControl-r16 SL-PowerControl-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-SyncPriority-r16 ENUMERATED {gnss, gnbEnb} OPTIONAL -- Need N
}
SL-PowerControl-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-MaxTransPower-r16 INTEGER (-30..33),
sl-Alpha-PSSCH-PSCCH-r16 ENUMERATED {alpha0, alpha04, alpha05, alpha06, alpha07, alpha08, alpha09, alpha1} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
dl-Alpha-PSSCH-PSCCH-r16 ENUMERATED {alpha0, alpha04, alpha05, alpha06, alpha07, alpha08, alpha09, alpha1} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-P0-PSSCH-PSCCH-r16 INTEGER (-16..15) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
dl-P0-PSSCH-PSCCH-r16 INTEGER (-16..15) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
dl-Alpha-PSFCH-r16 ENUMERATED {alpha0, alpha04, alpha05, alpha06, alpha07, alpha08, alpha09, alpha1} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
dl-P0-PSFCH-r16 INTEGER (-16..15) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...
}
-- TAG-SL-FREQCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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SL-FreqConfig field descriptions

frequencyShift7p5khzSL
Enable the NR SL transmission with a 7.5 kHz shift to the LTE raster. If the field is absent, the frequency shift is disabled.
sl-AbsoluteFrequencyPointA
Absolute frequency of the reference resource block (Common RB 0). Its lowest subcarrier is also known as Point A.
sl-AbsoluteFrequencySSB
Indicates the frequency location of sidelink SSB. The transmission bandwidth for sidelink SSB is within the bandwidth of this sidelink BWP.
sl-BWP-ToAddModList
This field indicates the list of sidelink BWP(s) on which the NR sidelink communication configuration is to be added or reconfigured. In this release, only one BWP is allowed to
be configured for NR sidelink conmunication.
sl-BWP-ToReleaseList
This field indicates the list of sidelink BWP(s) on which the NR sidelink communication configuration is to be released.
sl-SCS-SpecificCarrierList
configuration provided in this field only for the purpose of channel bandwidth and location determination. In this release, only one SCS-SpecificCarrier is allowed to be
configured for NR sidelink conmunication.
sl-SyncPriority
This field indicates synchronization priority order, as specified in sub-clause 5.8.6.
valueN
Indicate the NR SL transmission with a valueN *5kHz shift to the LTE raster. (see [TS 38.101-1 [15]], clause X.X.X).

V2X-SL-Shared This field is mandatory present if the carrier frequency configured for NR sidelink communication is shared by V2X sidelink
communication. It is absent, Need R, otherwise.
SL-PowerControl field descriptions

sl-MaxTransPower
Indicates the maximum value of the UE's sidelink transmission power on this resource pool. The unit is dBm.
sl-Alpha-PSSCH-PSCCH
Indicates alpha value for sidelink pathloss based power control for PSCCH/PSSCH when sl-P0-PSSCH is configured. When the field is absent the UE applies the value 1.
sl-P0-PSSCH-PSCCH
Indicates P0 value for sidelink pathloss based power control for PSCCH/PSSCH. If not configured, sidelink pathloss based power control is disabled for PSCCH/PSSCH.
dl-Alpha-PSSCH-PSCCH
Indicates alpha value for downlink pathloss based power control for PSCCH/PSSCH when dl-P0-PSSCH is configured. When the field is absent the UE applies the value 1.
dl-P0-PSSCH-PSCCH
Indicates P0 value for downlink pathloss based power control for PSCCH/PSSCH. If not configured, downlink pathloss based power control is disabled for PSCCH/PSSCH.
dl-Alpha-PSFCH
Indicates alpha value for downlink pathloss based power control for PSFCH when dl-P0-PSFCH is configured. When the field is absent the UE applies the value 1.
dl-P0-PSFCH
Indicates P0 value for downlink pathloss based power control for PSFCH. If not configured, downlink pathloss based power control is disabled for PSFCH.
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– SL-FreqConfigCommon
The IE FreqConfigCommon specifies the cell-specific configuration information on one particular carrier frequency for NR sidelink communication.
SL-FreqConfigCommon information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SL-FREQCONFIGCOMMON-START
SL-FreqConfigCommon-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-SCS-SpecificCarrierList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxSCSs)) OF SCS-SpecificCarrier,
sl-AbsoluteFrequencyPointA-r16 ARFCN-ValueNR,
sl-AbsoluteFrequencySSB-r16 ARFCN-ValueNR OPTIONAL, -- Need R
frequencyShift7p5khzSL-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Cond V2X-SL-Shared
valueN-r16 INTEGER (-1..1),
sl-BWP-List-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSL-BWPs-r16)) OF SL-BWP-ConfigCommon-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-SyncPriority-r16 ENUMERATED {gnss, gnbEnb} OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-NbAsSync-r16 BOOLEAN OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-SyncConfigList-r16 SL-SyncConfigList-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-PowerControl-r16 SL-PowerControl-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...
}
-- TAG-SL-FREQCONFIGCOMMON-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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SL-FreqConfigCommon field descriptions

frequencyInfoSL
Indicates the frequency of the sidelink configuration.
frequencyShift7p5khzSL
Enable the NR SL transmission with a 7.5 kHz shift to the LTE raster. If the field is absent, the frequency shift is disabled.
sl-AbsoluteFrequencyPointA
Absolute frequency of the reference resource block (Common RB 0). Its lowest subcarrier is also known as Point A.
sl-AbsoluteFrequencySSB
Indicates the frequency location of sidelink SSB. The transmission bandwidth for sidelink SSB is within the bandwidth of this sidelink BWP.
sl-BWP-List
This field indicates the list of sidelink BWP(s) on which the NR sidelink communication configuration. In this release, only one BWP is allowed to be configured for NR sidelink
conmunication.
sl-NbAsSync
This field indicates whether the network can be selected as synchronization reference directly/indirectly only, if sl-SyncPriority is set to gnss. If this filed is set to TRUE, the
network is enabled to be selected as synchronization reference directly/indirectly. The field is only present in SL-PreconfigurationNR. Otherwise it is absent.
sl-SyncPriority
This field indicates synchronization priority order, as specified in sub-clause 5.8.6..
sl-SyncConfigList
This field indicates the configuration by which the UE is allowed to receive and transmit synchronisation information for NR sidelink communication.
valueN
Indicate the NR SL transmission with a valueN *5kHz shift to the LTE raster (see [TS 38.101-1 [15]], clause X.X.X).

V2X-SL-Shared This field is mandatory present if the carrier frequency configured for NR sidelink communication is shared by V2X sidelink
communication. It is absent, Need R, otherwise.
– SL-LogicalChannelConfig
The IE SL-LogicalChannel Config is used to configure the sidelink logical channel parameters.
SL-LogicalChannelConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SL-LOGICALCHANNELCONFIG-START
SL-LogicalChannelConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-Priority-r16 INTEGER (1..8),
sl-PrioritisedBitRate-r16 ENUMERATED {kBps0, kBps8, kBps16, kBps32, kBps64, kBps128, kBps256, kBps512,
kBps1024, kBps2048, kBps4096, kBps8192, kBps16384, kBps32768, kBps65536, infinity},
sl-BucketSizeDuration-r16 ENUMERATED {ms5, ms10, ms20, ms50, ms100, ms150, ms300, ms500, ms1000,
spare7, spare6, spare5, spare4, spare3,spare2, spare1},
sl-ConfiguredGrantType1Allowed-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
sl-HARQ-FeedbackEnabled-r16 ENUMERATED {enabled, disabled } OPTIONAL, -- Need R
sl-LogicalChannelGroup-r16 INTEGER (0..maxLCG-ID) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
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sl-SchedulingRequestId-r16 SchedulingRequestId OPTIONAL, -- Need R
sl-LogicalChannelSR-DelayTimerApplied-r16 BOOLEAN OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...
}
-- TAG-SL-LOGICALCHANNELCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SL-LogicalChannelConfig field descriptions

sl-BucketSizeDuration
Value in ms. ms5 corresponds to 5 ms, value ms10 corresponds to 10 ms, and so on.
sl-ConfiguredGrantType1Allowed
If present, SL MAC SDUs from this sidelink logical channel can be transmitted on a sidelink configured grant type 1. Corresponds to 'sl-configuredGrantType1Allowed' in TS
38.321 [3].
sl-HARQ-FeedbackEnabled
If present, indicate the HARQ feedback enabled/disabled restriction in LCP for this sidelink logical channel. If set to enabled, the sidelink logical channel will be multiplexed only
with a logical channel which enabling the HARQ feedback. If set to disabled, the sidelink logical channel cannot be multiplexed with a logical channel which enabling the HARQ
feedback. Corresponds to 'sl-HARQ-FeedbackEnabled' in TS 38.321 [3].
sl-LogicalChannelGroup
ID of the sidelink logical channel group, as specified in TS 38.321 [3], which the sidelink logical channel belongs to.
sl-LogicalChannelSR-DelayTimerApplied
Indicates whether to apply the delay timer for SR transmission for this sidelink logical channel. Set to false if sl-logicalChannelSR-DelayTimer is not included in sl-BSR-Config.
sl-PrioritisedBitRate
Value in kiloBytes/s. Value kBps0 corresponds to 0 kiloBytes/s, value kBps8 corresponds to 8 kiloBytes/s, value kBps16 corresponds to 16 kiloBytes/s, and so on. For SRBs,
the value can only be set to infinity.
sl-Priority
Sidelink logical channel priority, as specified in TS 38.321 [3].
sl-SchedulingRequestId
If present, it indicates the scheduling request configuration applicable for this sidelink logical channel, as specified in TS 38.321 [3].
– SL-MeasConfigCommon
The IE SL-MeasConfigCommon is used to set the cell specific RSRP measurement configurations for unicast destionations.
SL-MeasConfigCommon information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SL-MEASCONFIGCOMMON-START
SL-MeasConfigCommon-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-MeasObjectListCommon-r16 SL-MeasObjectList-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
sl-ReportConfigListCommon-r16 SL-ReportConfigList-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
sl-MeasIdListCommon-r16 SL-MeasIdList-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
sl-QuantityConfigCommon-r16 SL-QuantityConfig-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...
}
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-- ASN1STOP
SL-MeasConfigCommon field descriptions

sl-MeasIdListCommon
List of sidelink measurement identities
sl-MeasObjectListCommon
List of sidelink measurement objects.
sl-QuantityConfigCommon
Indicates the layer 3 filtering coefficient for sidelink measurement.
sl-ReportConfigListCommon
List of sidelink measurement reporting configurations.
– SL-MeasConfigInfo
The IE SL-MeasConfigInfo is used to set RSRP measurement configurations for unicast destionations.
SL-MeasConfigInfo information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SL-MEASCONFIGINFO-START
SL-MeasConfigInfo-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-DestinationIndex-r16 SL-DestinationIndex-r16,
sl-MeasConfig-r16 SL-MeasConfig-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
...
}
SL-MeasConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-MeasObjectToRemoveList-r16 SL-MeasObjectToRemoveList-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-MeasObjectToAddModList-r16 SL-MeasObjectList-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-ReportConfigToRemoveList-r16 SL-ReportConfigToRemoveList-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-ReportConfigToAddModList-r16 SL-ReportConfigList-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-MeasIdToRemoveList-r16 SL-MeasIdToRemoveList-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-MeasIdToAddModList-r16 SL-MeasIdList-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-QuantityConfig-r16 SL-QuantityConfig-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
...
}
SL-MeasObjectToRemoveList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSL-ObjectId-r16)) OF SL-MeasObjectId-r16
SL-ReportConfigToRemoveList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSL-ReportConfigId-r16)) OF SL-ReportConfigId-r16
SL-MeasIdToRemoveList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSL-MeasId-r16)) OF SL-MeasId-r16
-- TAG-SL-MEASCONFIGINFO-STOP
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SL-MeasConfigInfo field descriptions

sl-MeasIdToAddModList
List of sidelink measurement identities to add and/or modify.
sl-MeasIdToRemoveList
List of sidelink measurement identities to remove.
sl-MeasObjectToAddModList
List of sidelink measurement objects to add and/or modify.
sl-MeasObjectToRemoveList
List of sidelink measurement objects to remove.
sl-QuantitiyConfig
Indicates the layer 3 filtering coefficient for sidelink measurement.
sl-ReportConfigToAddModList
List of sidelink measurement reporting configurations to add and/or modify.
sl-ReportConfigToRemoveList
List of sidelink measurement reporting configurations to remove.
– SL-MeasIdList
The IE SL-MeasIdList concerns a list of SL measurement identities to add or modify for a destination, with for each entry the sl-MeasId, the associated sl-MeasObjectId and the
associated sl-ReportConfigId.
SL-MeasIdList information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SL-MEASIDLIST-START
SL-MeasIdList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSL-MeasId-r16)) OF SL-MeasIdInfo-r16
SL-MeasIdInfo-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-MeasId-r16 SL-MeasId-r16,
sl-MeasObjectId-r16 SL-MeasObjectId-r16,
sl-ReportConfigId-r16 SL-ReportConfigId-r16,
...
}
SL-MeasId-r16 ::= INTEGER (1..maxNrofSL-MeasId-r16)
-- TAG-SL-MEASIDLIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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– SL-MeasObjectList
The IE SL-MeasObjectList concerns a list of SL measurement objects to add or modify for a destination.
SL-MeasObjectList information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SL-MEASOBJECTLIST-START
SL-MeasObjectList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSL-ObjectId-r16)) OF SL-MeasObjectInfo-r16
SL-MeasObjectInfo-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-MeasObjectId-r16 SL-MeasObjectId-r16,
sl-MeasObject-r16 SL-MeasObject-r16,
...
}
SL-MeasObjectId-r16 ::= INTEGER (1..maxNrofSL-ObjectId-r16)
SL-MeasObject-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

frequencyInfoSL-r16 ARFCN-ValueNR,
...
}
-- TAG-SL-MEASOBJECTLIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SL-MeasObjectList field descriptions

sl-MeasObjectId
It is used to identify a sidelink measurement object configuration.
sl-MeasObject
It specifies information applicable for sidelink DMRS measurement.
– SL-PDCP-Config
The IE SL-PDCP-Config is used to set the configurable PDCP parameters for a sidelink radio bearer.
SL-PDCP-Config information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SL-PDCP-CONFIG-START
SL-PDCP-Config-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-DiscardTimer-r16 ENUMERATED {ms3, ms10, ms20, ms25, ms30, ms40, ms50, ms60, ms75, ms100, ms150, ms200,
ms250, ms300, ms500, ms750, ms1500, infinity} OPTIONAL, -- Cond Setup
sl-PDCP-SN-Size-r16 ENUMERATED {len12bits, len18bits} OPTIONAL, -- Cond Setup2
sl-HeaderCompression-r16 CHOICE {
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notUsed-r16 NULL,
rohc-r16 SEQUENCE {
maxCID-r16 INTEGER (1..16383) DEFAULT 15,
profiles-r16 SEQUENCE {
profile0x0001-r16 BOOLEAN,
profile0x0104-r16 BOOLEAN
}
},
...
},
...
}
-- TAG-SL-PDCP-CONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SL-PDCP-Config field descriptions

sl-DiscardTimer
Value in ms of sl-discardTimer specified in TS 38.323 [5]. Value ms50 corresponds to 50 ms, value ms100 corresponds to 100 ms and so on.
sl-PDCP-SN-Size
PDCP sequence number size for unicast NR sidelink communication, 12 or 18 bits, as specified in TS 38.323 [5]. For groupcast and broadcast NR sidelink communication, only
18bits is applicable.

Setup The field is mandatory present in case of SLRB setup via dedicated signanling and in case of SLRB configuration via system
information and pre-configuration; otherwise the field is OPTIONALly present, need M.
Setup2 The field is mandatory present in case of SLRB setup via dedicated signanling and in case of SLRB configuration via system
information and pre-configuraiton for RLC-AM and RLC-UM for unicast NR sidelink communication; otherwise the field is not
present, Need M.
– SL-PSSCH-TxConfigList
The IE SL-PSSCH-TxConfigList indicates PSSCH transmission parameters. When lower layers select parameters from the range indicated in IE SL-PSSCH-TxConfigList, the UE
considers both configurations in IE SL-PSSCH-TxConfigList and the CBR-dependent configurations represented in IE SL-CBR-Priority-TxConfigList. Only one IE SL-PSSCH-
TxConfig is provided per SL-TypeTxSync.
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SL-PSSCH-TxConfigList information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SL-PSSCH-TXCONFIGLIST-START
SL-PSSCH-TxConfigList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxPSSCH-TxConfig-r16)) OF SL-PSSCH-TxConfig-r16
SL-PSSCH-TxConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-TypeTxSync-r16 SL-TypeTxSync-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
sl-ThresUE-Speed-r16 ENUMERATED {kmph60, kmph80, kmph100, kmph120,
kmph140, kmph160, kmph180, kmph200},
sl-ParametersAboveThres-r16 SL-PSSCH-TxParameters-r16,
sl-ParametersBelowThres-r16 SL-PSSCH-TxParameters-r16,
...
}
SL-PSSCH-TxParameters-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-MinMCS-PSSCH-r16 INTEGER (0..27),
sl-MaxMCS-PSSCH-r16 INTEGER (0..31),
sl-MinSubChannelNumPSSCH-r16 INTEGER (1..27),
sl-MaxSubchannelNumPSSCH-r16 INTEGER (1..27),
sl-MaxTxTransNumPSSCH-r16 INTEGER (1..32),
sl-MaxTxPower-r16 SL-TxPower-r16 OPTIONAL -- Cond CBR
}
-- TAG-SL-PSSCH-TXCONFIGLIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SL-PSSCH-TxConfigList field descriptions

sl-MaxTxTransNumPSSCH
Indicates the maximum transmission number (including new transmission and retransmission) for PSSCH.
sl-MaxTxPower
This filed indicates the maximum transmission power for transmission on PSSCH and PSCCH.
sl-MinMCS-PSSCH, sl-MaxMCS-PSSCH
This field indicates the minimum and maximum MCS values used for transmissions on PSSCH.
sl-MinSubChannelNumPSSCH, sl-MaxSubChannelNumPSSCH
This field indicates the minimum and maximum number of sub-channels which may be used for transmissions on PSSCH.
sl-TypeTxSync
This filed indicates the synchronization reference type. For configurations by the eNB/gNB, only gnbEnb can be configured; and for pre-configuration or when this filed is absent,
the configuration is applicable for all synchronization reference types.
sl-ThresUE-Speed
This filed indicates a UE absolute speed threshold.
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CBR The field is OPTIONALly present, Need R, when SL-PSSCH-TxConfigList is in SL-UE-SelectedConfig in SIB12 or SL-
PreconfigurationNR; otherwise the field is not present, need R.
– SL-QoS-FlowIdentity
The IE SL-QoS-FlowIdentity is used to identify a QoS flow.
SL-QoS-FlowIdentity information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SL-QOS-FLOWIDENTITY-START
SL-QoS-FlowIdentity-r16 ::= INTEGER (1..maxNrofSL-QFIs-r16)
-- TAG-SL-QOS-FLOWIDENTITY-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– SL-QoS-Profile
The IE SL-QoS-Profile is used to give the QoS parameters for a sidelink QoS flow.
SL-QoS-Profile information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SL-QOS-PROFILE-START
SL-QoS-Profile-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-PQI-r16 SL-PQI-r16 OPTIONAL,
sl-GFBR-r16 INTEGER (0..4000000000) OPTIONAL,
sl-MFBR-r16 INTEGER (0..4000000000) OPTIONAL,
sl-Range-r16 INTEGER (1..1000) OPTIONAL,
...
}
SL-PQI-r16 ::= CHOICE {

sl-StandardizedPQI-r16 INTEGER (1..83),
sl-Non-StandardizedPQI-r16 SEQUENCE {
sl-ResourceType-r16 ENUMERATED {gbr, non-GBR, delayCriticalGBR, spare1} OPTIONAL,
sl-PriorityLevel-r16 INTEGER (0..7) OPTIONAL,
sl-PacketDelayBudget-r16 INTEGER (0..1023) OPTIONAL,
sl-PacketErrorRate-r16 INTEGER (0..9) OPTIONAL,
sl-AveragingWindow-r16 INTEGER (0..4095) OPTIONAL,
sl-MaxDataBurstVolume-r16 INTEGER (0..4095) OPTIONAL,
...
}
}
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-- ASN1STOP
SL-QoS-Profile field descriptions

sl-GFBR
Indicate the guaranteed bit rate for a GBR QoS flow. The unit is: Kbit/s
sl-MFBR
Indicate the maximum bit rate for a GBR QoS flow. The unit is: Kbit/s
sl-PQI
This filed indicates either the PQI for standardized PQI or non-standardized QoS parameters.
sl-Range
This field indicates the range parameter of the Qos flow, as defined in clause 5.4.1.1.1, TS 23.287 [55]. It is present only for groupcast. The unit is meter.
SL-PQI field descriptions

sl-AveragingWindow
Indicates the Averaging Window for a QoS flow, and applies to GBR QoS flows only. Unit: ms. The default value of the IE is 2000ms.
sl-MaxDataBurstVolume
Indicates the Maximum Data Burst Volume for a QoS flow, and applies to delay critical GBR QoS flows only. Unit: byte.
sl-PacketDelayBudget
Indicates the Packet Delay Budget for a QoS flow. Upper bound value for the delay that a packet may experience expressed in unit of 0.5ms.
sl-PacketErrorRate
Indicates the Packet Error Rate for a QoS flow. The packet error rate is expressed as Scalar x 10-k where k is the Exponent.
sl-PriorityLevel
Indicates the Priority Level for a QoS flow. Values ordered in decreasing order of priority, i.e. with 1 as the highest priority and 127 as the lowest priority.
sl-StandardizedPQI
Indicate the the PQI for standardized PQI.
– SL-QuantityConfig
The IE SL-QuantityConfig specifies the layer 3 filtering coefficients for NR SL RSRP measurement a destination.
SL-QuantityConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SL-QUANTITYCONFIG-START
SL-QuantityConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-FilterCoefficientDMRS-r16 FilterCoefficient DEFAULT fc4,
...
}
-- TAG-SL-QuantityConfig-STOP
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SL-QuantityConfig field descriptions

sl-FilterCoefficientDMRS
DMRS based L3 filter configuration:
Specifies L3 fitler configuration for sidelink RSRP measurment result from the L1 fiter(s), as defined in TS 38.215 [9].
– SL-RadioBearerConfig
The IE SL-RadioBearerConfig specifies the sidelink DRB configuration information for NR sidelink communication.
SL-RadioBearerConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SL-RADIOBEARERCONFIG-START
SL-RadioBearerConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

slrb-Uu-ConfigIndex-r16 SLRB-Uu-ConfigIndex-r16,
sl-SDAP-Config-r16 SL-SDAP-Config-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Cond SLRBSetup
sl-PDCP-Config-r16 SL-PDCP-Config-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Cond SLRBSetup
sl-TransRange-r16 ENUMERATED {m20, m50, m80, m100, m120, m150, m180, m200, m220, m250, m270, m300, m350, m370,
m400, m420, m450, m480, m500, m550, m600, m700, m1000, spare8, spare7, spare6,
spare5, spare4, spare3, spare2, spare1} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...
}
-- TAG-SL-RADIOBEARERCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SL-RadioBearerCoonfig field descriptions

sl-PDCP-Config
This field indicates the PDCP parameters for the SLRB.
sl-SDAP-Config
This field indicates how to map sidelink QoS flows to SLRB.
slrb-Uu-ConfigIndex
This field indicates the index of SLRB configuration.
sl-TransRange
This field indicates the transmission range of the SLRB. The unit is meter.

SLRBSetup The field is mandatory present in case of SLRB setup via the dedicated signalling and in case of SLRB configuration via
system information and pre-configuration; otherwise the field is optionally present, need M.
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– SL-ReportConfigList
The IE SL-ReportConfigList concerns a list of SL measurement reporting configurations to add or modify for a destination.
SL-ReportConfigList information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SL-REPORTCONFIGLIST-START
SL-ReportConfigList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSL-ReportConfigId-r16)) OF SL-ReportConfigInfo-r16
SL-ReportConfigInfo-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-ReportConfigId-r16 SL-ReportConfigId-r16,
sl-ReportConfig-r16 SL-ReportConfig-r16,
...
}
SL-ReportConfigId-r16 ::= INTEGER (1..maxNrofSL-ReportConfigId-r16)
SL-ReportConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-ReportType-r16 CHOICE {
sl-Periodical-r16 SL-PeriodicalReportConfig-r16,
sl-EventTriggered-r16 SL-EventTriggerConfig-r16,
...
},
...
}
SL-PeriodicalReportConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-ReportInterval-r16 ReportInterval,
sl-ReportAmount-r16 ENUMERATED {r1, r2, r4, r8, r16, r32, r64, infinity},
sl-ReportQuantity-r16 SL-MeasReportQuantity-r16,
sl-RS-Type-r16 SL-RS-Type-r16,
...
}
SL-EventTriggerConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-EventId CHOICE {
eventS1 SEQUENCE {
s1-Threshold SL-MeasTriggerQuantity-r16,
sl-ReportOnLeave BOOLEAN,
sl-Hysteresis Hysteresis,
sl-TimeToTrigger TimeToTrigger,
...
},
eventS2 SEQUENCE {
s2-Threshold SL-MeasTriggerQuantity-r16,
sl-ReportOnLeave BOOLEAN,
sl-Hysteresis Hysteresis,
sl-TimeToTrigger TimeToTrigger,
...
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},
...
},
sl-ReportInterval-r16 ReportInterval,
sl-ReportAmount-r16 ENUMERATED {r1, r2, r4, r8, r16, r32, r64, infinity},
sl-ReportQuantity-r16 SL-MeasReportQuantity-r16,
sl-RS-Type-r16 SL-RS-Type-r16,
...
}
SL-MeasReportQuantity-r16 ::= CHOICE {

sl-RSRP-r16 RSRP-Range,
...
}
SL-MeasTriggerQuantity-r16 ::= CHOICE {

sl-RSRP-r16 RSRP-Range,
...
}
SL-RS-Type-r16 ::= ENUMERATED {dmrs, spare3, spare2, spare1}
-- TAG-SL-REPORTCONFIGLIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SL-ReportConfig field descriptions

sl-ReportType
Type of the configured sidelink measurement report.
SL-EventTriggerConfig field descriptions

sl-EventId
Choice of sidelink measurement event triggered reporting criteria.
sl-ReportAmount
Number of sidelink measurement reports applicable for sl-EventTriggered report type.
sl-ReportInterval
Indicates the interval between periodical reports (i.e., when sl-ReportAmount exceeds 1) for sl-EventTriggered report type.
sl-ReportOnLeave
indicates whether or not the UE shall initiate the sidelink measurement reporting procedure when the leaving condition is meet for a frequency in sl-FrequencyTriggeredList, as
specified in 5.8.10.4.1.
sl-ReportQuantity
The sidelink measurement quantities to be included in the sidelink measurement report.
sl-TimeToTrigger
Time during which specific criteria for the event needs to be met in order to trigger a sidelink measurement report.
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SL-PeriodicReportConfig field descriptions

sl-ReportAmount
Number of sidelink measurement reports applicable for sl-Periodical report type.
sl-ReportInterval
Indicates the interval between periodical reports (i.e., when sl-ReportAmount exceeds 1) for sl-Periodical report type.
sl-ReportQuantity
The sidelink measurement quantities to be included in the sidelink measurement report.
sN-Threshold
Threshold used for events S1 and S2 specified in subclauses 5.8.10.4.2 and 5.8.10.4.3, respectively.
– SL-ResourcePool
The IE SL-ResourcePool specifies the configuration information for NR sidelink communication resource pool.
SL-ResourcePool information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SL-RESOURCEPOOL-START
SL-ResourcePool-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-PSCCH-Config-r16 SetupRelease { SL-PSCCH-Config-r16 } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-PSSCH-Config-r16 SetupRelease { SL-PSSCH-Config-r16 } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-PSFCH-Config-r16 SetupRelease { SL-PSFCH-Config-r16 } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-SyncAllowed-r16 SL-SyncAllowed-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-SubchannelSize-r16 ENUMERATED {n10, n15, n20, n25, n50, n75, n100} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-Period-r16 ENUMERATED {ffs} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-TimeResource-r16 ENUMERATED {ffs} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-StartRB-Subchannel-r16 INTEGER (0..265) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-NumSubchannel-r16 INTEGER (1..27) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-MCS-Table-r16 ENUMERATED {qam64, qam256, qam64LowSE} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-ThreshS-RSSI-CBR-r16 INTEGER (0..45) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-TimeWindowSizeCBR-r16 ENUMERATED {ms100, slot100} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-TimeWindowSizeCR-r16 ENUMERATED {ms1000, slot1000} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-PTRS-Config-r16 SL-PTRS-Config-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-ConfiguredGrantConfigList-r16 SL-ConfiguredGrantConfigList-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-UE-SelectedConfigRP-r16 SL-UE-SelectedConfigRP-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-RxParametersNcell-r16 SEQUENCE {
sl-TDD-Config-r16 TDD-UL-DL-ConfigCommon OPTIONAL,
sl-SyncConfigIndex-r16 INTEGER (0..15)
sl-ZoneConfigMCR-List-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (16)) OF SL-ZoneConfigMCR-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...
}
SL-ZoneConfigMCR-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-ZoneConfigMCR-Index-r16 INTEGER (0..15),
sl-TransRange-r16 ENUMERATED {m20, m50, m80, m100, m120, m150, m180, m200, m220, m250, m270, m300, m350,
m370, m400, m420, m450, m480, m500, m550, m600, m700, m1000, spare8, spare7,
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spare6, spare5, spare4, spare3, spare2, spare1} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-ZoneConfig-r16 SL-ZoneConfig-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...
}
SL-SyncAllowed-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

gnss-Sync-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
gnbEnb-Sync-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
ue-Sync-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL -- Need R
}
SL-PSCCH-Config-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-TimeResourcePSCCH-r16 ENUMERATED {n2, n3} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-FreqResourcePSCCH-r16 ENUMERATED {n10,n12, n15, n20, n25} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-DMRS-ScreambleID-r16 INTEGER (0..65535) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-NumReservedBits-r16 INTEGER (2..4) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...
}
SL-PSSCH-Config-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-PSSCH-DMRS-TimePattern-r16 ENUMERATED {ffs} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-BetaOffsets2ndSCI-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (4)) OF SL-BetaOffsets-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-Scaling-r16 ENUMERATED {f0p5, f0p65, f0p8, f1} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...
}
SL-PSFCH-Config-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-PSFCH-Period-r16 ENUMERATED {sl0, sl1, sl2, sl4} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-PSFCH-RB-Set-r16 BIT STRING (SIZE (275)) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-NumMuxCS-Pair-r16 ENUMERATED {n1, n2, n3, n4, n6} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-MinTimeGapPSFCH-r16 ENUMERATED {sl2, sl3} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-PSFCH-HopID-r16 INTEGER (0..1023) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...
}
SL-PTRS-Config-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {
sl-PTRS-FreqDensity-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (2)) OF INTEGER (1..276) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-PTRS-TimeDensity-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (3)) OF INTEGER (0..29) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-PTRS-RE-Offset-r16 ENUMERATED {offset01, offset10, offset11} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...
}
SL-UE-SelectedConfigRP-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-CBR-Priority-TxConfigList-r16 SL-CBR-Priority-TxConfigList-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-ThresPSSCH-RSRP-List-r16 SL-ThresPSSCH-RSRP-List-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-MultiReserveResource-r16 ENUMERATED {enabled} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-MaxNumPerReserve-r16 ENUMERATED {n2, n3} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-SensingWindow-r16 ENUMERATED {ms100, ms1100} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-SelectionWindow-r16 ENUMERATED {n1, n5, n10, n20} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-ResourceReservePeriodList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..16)) OF SL-ResourceReservePeriod-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-RS-ForSensing-r16 ENUMERATED {pscch, pssch},
...
}
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SL-ResourceReservePeriod-r16 ::= ENUMERATED {s0, s100, s200, s300, s400, s500, s600, s700, s800, s900, s1000}
SL-BetaOffsets-r16 ::= INTEGER (0..31)
-- TAG-SL-RESOURCEPOOL-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SL-ZoneConfigMCR field descriptions

sl-TransRange
Indicates the communication range requirement for the corresponding sl-ZoneConfigMCR-Index.
sl-ZoneConfig
Indicates the zone configuration for the corresponding sl-ZoneConfigMCR-Index.
sl-ZoneConfigMCR-Index
Indicates the codepoint of the communication range requirement field in SCI.
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SL-ResourcePool field descriptions

sl-MCS-Table
Indicates the MCS table used in the resource pool.
sl-NumSubchannel
Indicates the number of subchannels in the corresponding resource pool, which consists of contiguous PRBs only.
sl-Period
Indicates the period of repeating sl-TimeResource.
sl-StartRB-Subchannel
Indicates the lowest RB index of the subchannel with the lowest index in the resource pool.
sl-SubchannelSize
Indicates the minimum granularity in frequency domain for the sensing for PSSCH resource selection in the unit of PRB.
sl-SyncAllowed
Indicates the allowed synchronization reference(s) which is (are) allowed to use the configured resource pool.
sl-SyncConfigIndex
Indicates the synchronisation configuration that is associated with a reception pool, by means of an index to the corresponding entry SL-SyncConfigList of in SIB12 for NR
sidelink communication.
sl-TDD-Config
Indicates the TDD configuration associated with the reception pool of the cell indicated by sl-SyncConfigIndex.
sl-ThreshS-RSSI-CBR
Indicates the S-RSSI threshold for determining the contribution of a sub-channel to the CBR measurement. Value 0 corresponds to -112 dBm, value 1 to -110 dBm, value n to
(-112 + n*2) dBm, and so on.
sl-TimeResource
Indicates the time resource of resource pool within sl-Period.
sl-TimeWindowSizeCBR
Indicates the time window size for CBR measurement.
sl-TimeWindowSizeCR
Indicates the time window size for CR evaluation.
SL-SyncAllowed field descriptions

gnbEnb-Sync
If configured, the (pre-) configured resources can be used if the UE is directly or indirectly synchronized to eNB or gNB (i.e., synchronized to a reference UE which is directly
synchronized to eNB or gNB).
gnss-Sync
If configured, the (pre-) configured resources can be used if the UE is directly or indirectly synchronized to GNSS (i.e., synchronized to a reference UE which is directly
synchronized to GNSS).
ue-Sync
If configured, the (pre-) configured resources can be used if the UE is synchronized to a reference UE which is not synchronized to eNB, gNB and GNSS directly or indirectly.
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SL-PSCCH field descriptions

sl-FreqResourcePSCCH
Indicates the number of PRBs for PSCCH in a resource pool where it is not greater than the number PRBs of the subchannel.
sl-DMRS-ScreambleID
Indicates the initialization value for PSCCH DMRS scrambling.
sl-NumReservedBits
Indicates the number of reserved bits in first stage SCI.
sl-TimeResourcePSCCH
Indicates the number of sumbols of PSCCH in a resource pool.
SL-PSSCH field descriptions

sl-BetaOffsets2ndSCI
Indicates candidates of beta-offset values to determine the number of coded modulation symbols for second stage SCI.
sl-BetaOffsets
Configure beta-offset values for the second stage SCI mapping.
sl-PSSCH-DMRS-TimePattern
Indicates the set of PSSCH DMRS time domain patterns that can be used in the resource pool.
sl-Scaling
Indicates a scaling factor to limit the number of resource elements assigned to the second stage SCI on PSSCH. Value f0p5 corresponds to 0.5, value f0p65 corresponds to
0.65, and so on.
SL-PSFCH field descriptions

sl-PSFCH-Period
Indicates the period of PSFCH resource in the unit of slots within this resource pool. If set to 0, no resource for PSFCH, and HARQ feedback for all transmissions in the
resource pool is disabled.
sl-PSFCH-RB-Set
Indicates the set of PRBs that are actually used for PSFCH transmission and reception..
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SL-UE-SelectedConfigRP field descriptions

sl-MaxNumPerReserve
Indicates the maximum number of reserved PSCCH/PSSCH resources that can be indicated by an SCI.
sl-MultiReserveResource
Indicates if it is allowed to reserve a sidelink resource for an initial transmission of a TB by an SCI associated with a different TB, based on sensing and resource selection
procedure.
sl-ResourceReservePeriod
Set of possible resource reservation period allowed in the resource pool. Up to 16 values can be configured per resource pool.
sl-RS-ForSensing
Indicates whether DMRS of PSCCH or PSSCH is used for L1 RSRP measurement in the sensing operation.
sl-SensingWindow
Parameter that indicates the start of the sensing window.
sl-SelectionWindow
Parameter that determines the end of the selection window in the resource selection for a TB with respect to priority indicated in SCI.
sl-ThresPSSCH-RSRP-List
Indicates a list of 64 thresholds, and the threshold should be selected based on the priority in the decoded SCI and the priority in the SCI to be transmitted. A resource is
excluded if it is indicated or reserved by a decoded SCI and PSSCH RSRP in the associated data resource is above a threshold.
– SL-RLC-BearerConfig
The IE SL-RLC-BearerConfig specifies the SL RLC bearer configuration information for NR sidelink communication.
SL-RLC-BearerConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SL-RLC-BEARERCONFIG-START
SL-RLC-BearerConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-RLC-BearerConfigIndex-r16 SL-RLC-BearerConfigIndex-r16,
sl-ServedRadioBearer-r16 SLRB-Uu-ConfigIndex-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Cond LCH-SetupOnly
sl-RLC-Config-r16 SL-RLC-Config-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Cond LCH-Setup
sl-MAC-LogicalChannelConfig-r16 SL-LogicalChannelConfig-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Cond LCH-Setup
...
}
-- TAG-SL-RLC-BEARERCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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SL-RLC-BearerCoonfig field descriptions

sl-RLC-BearerConfigIndex
The Index of the RLC bearer configuration.
sl-RLC-Config
Determines the RLC mode (UM, AM) and provides corresponding parameters.
sl-ServedRadioBearer
Associates the sidelink RLC Bearer with an SLRB. It Indicates the index of SL radio bearer configuration, which is corresponding to the RLC bearer configuration.

LCH-Setup The field is mandatory present upon creation of a new sidelink logical channel via the dedicated signalling and in case of
SLRB configuration via system information; otherwise the field is optionally present, need M.
LCH-SetupOnly This field is mandatory present upon creation of a new sidelink logical channel and in case of SLRB configuration via system
information and pre-configuration. Otherwise, it is optionally present, Need M.
– SL-RLC-BearerConfigIndex
The IE SL-RadioBearerConfigIndex is used to identify a SL RLC bearer configuration.
SL-RadioBearerConfigIndex information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SL-RLC-BEARERCONFIGINDEX-START
SL-RLC-BearerConfigIndex-r16 ::= INTEGER (1..maxSL-LCID-r16)
-- TAG-RLC-BEARERCONFIGINDEX-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– SL-RLC-Config
The IE SL-RLC-Config is used to specify the RLC configuration of SLRB. RLC AM configuration is only applicable to the unicast NR sidelink communication.
SL-RLC-Config information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SL-RLC-CONFIG-START
SL-RLC-Config-r16 ::= CHOICE {

sl-AM-RLC-r16 SEQUENCE {
sl-SN-FieldLengthAM-r16 SN-FieldLengthAM OPTIONAL, -- Cond SLRBSetup
sl-T-PollRetransmit-r16 T-PollRetransmit,
sl-PollPDU-r16 PollPDU,
sl-PollByte-r16 PollByte,
sl-MaxRetxThreshold-r16 ENUMERATED { t1, t2, t3, t4, t6, t8, t16, t32 }
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},
sl-UM-RLC-r16 SEQUENCE {
sl-SN-FieldLengthUM-r16 SN-FieldLengthUM OPTIONAL -- Cond SLRBSetup
},
...
}
-- TAG-SL-RLC-CONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SL-RLC-Config field descriptions

sl-SN-FieldLengthUM
For groupcast and broadcast, only 6 bits SN length is supported.

SLRBSetup The field is mandatory present in case of SLRB setup via the dedicated signalling and in case of SLRB configuration via
system information and pre-configuration; otherwise the field is optionally present, need M.
– SL-ScheduledConfig
The IE SL-ScheduledConfig specifies sidelink communication configurations used for network scheduled NR sidelink communication.
SL-ScheduledConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SL-SCHEDULEDCONFIG-START
SL-ScheduledConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-RNTI-r16 RNTI-Value,
mac-MainConfigSL-r16 MAC-MainConfigSL-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-Timing-Config-r16 SL-TimingConfig-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-MinMCS-PSSCH-r16 INTEGER (0..27) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-MaxMCS-PSSCH-r16 INTEGER (0..31) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-CS-RNTI-r16 RNTI-Value OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...
}
MAC-MainConfigSL-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-BSR-Config-r16 BSR-Config OPTIONAL, -- Need M
ul-PrioritizationThres-r16 INTEGER (1..16) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
sl-PrioritizationThres-r16 INTEGER (1..8) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...
SL-TimingConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {
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sl-DCI-ToSL-Trans-r16 ENUMERATED{ffs} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...
}
-- TAG-SL-SCHEDULEDCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SL-ScheduledConfig field descriptions

sl-BSR-Config
This field is to configure the sidelink buffer status report.
sl-CS-RNTI
Indicate the RNTI used to scramble CRC of DCI format 3_0, see TS 38.321 [3].
sl-MinMCS-PSSCH, sl-MaxMCS-PSSCH
Indicate the MCS range for PSSCH transmission as specified in TS 38.214 [19]. If both sl-MinMCS-PSSCH and sl-MaxMCS-PSSCH are configured, UE autonomously selects
the MCS from the configured values; If either sl-MinMCS-PSSCH or sl-MaxMCS-PSSCH is configured, UE uses the configured MCS value for PSSCH transmission; If neither
sl-MinMCS-PSSCH nor sl-MaxMCS-PSSCH is configured, the selection of MCS is up to UE implementation.
sl-PrioritizationThres
Indicates the SL priority threshold, which is used to determine whether SL TX is prioritized over UL TX, as specified in TS 38.321 [3].
sl-RNTI
Indicate the C-RNTI used for monitoring the network scheduling to transmit NR sidelink communication (i.e. the mode 1).
ul-PrioritizationThres
Indicates the UL priority threshold, which is used to determine whether SL TX is prioritized over UL TX, as specified in TS 38.321 [3].
SL-TimingConfig field descriptions

sl-DCI-ToSL-Trans
Indicate the time gap between DCI reception and the first sidelink transmission scheduled by the DCI.
– SL-SDAP-Config
The IE SL-SDAP-Config is used to set the configurable SDAP parameters for a Sidelink DRB.
SL-SDAP-Config information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SL-SDAP-CONFIG-START
SL-SDAP-Config-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-SDAP-Header-r16 ENUMERATED {present, absent},
sl-DefaultRB-r16 BOOLEAN,
sl-MappedQoS-Flows-r16 CHOICE {
sl-MappedQoS-FlowsList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSL-QFIs-r16)) OF SL-QoS-Profile-r16,
sl-MappedQoS-FlowsListDedicated-r16 SL-MappedQoS-FlowsListDedicated-r16
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sl-CastType-r16 ENUMERATED {broadcast, groupcast, unicast, spare1} OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...
}
SL-MappedQoS-FlowsListDedicated-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-MappedQoS-FlowsToAddList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSL-QFIs-r16)) OF SL-QoS-FlowIdentity-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-MappedQoS-FlowsToReleaseList-16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSL-QFIs-r16)) OF SL-QoS-FlowIdentity-r16 OPTIONAL -- Need N
}
-- TAG-SL-SDAP-CONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SL-SDAP-Config field descriptions

sl-DefaultRB
Indicates whether or not this is the default SLRB for this NR sidelink communication transmission destination. Among all configured instances of SL-SDAP-Config with the
same value of sl-DestinationIdentity, this field shall be set to true in at most one instance of SL-SDAP-Config and to false in all other instances.
sl-MappedQoS-Flows
Indicates QoS flows to be mapped to the SLRB. The sl-MappedQoS-FlowsListDedicated is optionally present in case of dedicated signanling. Otherwise, the sl-MappedQoS-
FlowsList is optionally present.
sl-MappedQoS-FlowsList
Indicates the list of SL QoS flows ID of the NR sidelink communication transmission destination mapped to this SLRB.
sl-MappedQoS-FlowsToAddList
Indicates the list of SL QoS flows ID of the NR sidelink communication transmission destination to be additionally mapped to this SLRB.
sl-MappedQoS-FlowsToReleaseList
Indicates the list of SL QoS flows ID of the NR sidelink communication transmission destination to be released from existing QoS flow to SLRB mapping of this SLRB.
sl-SDAP-Header
Indicates whether or not a SDAP header is present on this sidelink DRB. The field cannot be changed after a sidelink DRB is established. This field is set to present if the field
sl-DefaultRB is set to true.
– SL-SyncConfig
The IE SL-SyncConfig specifies the configuration information concerning reception of synchronisation signals from neighbouring cells as well as concerning the transmission of
synchronisation signals for sidelink communication.
SL-SyncConfig element
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SL-SYNCCONFIG-START
SL-SyncConfigList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxSL-SyncConfig-r16)) OF SL-SyncConfig-r16
SL-SyncConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-SyncRefMinHyst-r16 ENUMERATED {dB0, dB3, dB6, dB9, dB12} OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-SyncRefDiffHyst-r16 ENUMERATED {dB0, dB3, dB6, dB9, dB12, dBinf} OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-filterCoefficient-r16 FilterCoefficient OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-SSB-TimeAllocation1-r16 SL-SSB-TimeAllocation-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
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sl-SSB-TimeAllocation2-r16 SL-SSB-TimeAllocation-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-SSID-r16 INTEGER (0..671) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
txParameters-r16 SEQUENCE {
syncTxThreshIC-r16 SL-RSRP-Range-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
syncTxThreshOoC-r16 SL-RSRP-Range-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
syncInfoReserved-r16 BIT STRING (SIZE (2)) OPTIONAL -- Need R
},
gnss-Sync-r16 ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...
}
SL-RSRP-Range-r16 ::= INTEGER (0..13)
SL-SSB-TimeAllocation-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-NumSSB-WithinPeriod-r16 ENUMERATED {n1, n2, n4, n5, n16, n32, n64} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
sl-TimeOffsetSSB-r16 INTEGER (0..1279) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
sl-TimeInterval-r16 INTEGER (0..639) OPTIONAL -- Need R
}
-- TAG-SL-SYNCCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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SL-SyncConfig field descriptions

gnss-Sync
if configured, the synchronization configuration is used for SLSS transmission/reception when the UE is synchronized to GNSS. If not configured, the synchronization
configuration is used for SLSS transmission/reception when the UE is synchronized to eNB/gNb.
sl-SyncRefMinHyst
Hysteresis when evaluating a SyncRef UE using absolute comparison.
sl-SyncRefDiffHyst
Hysteresis when evaluating a SyncRef UE using relative comparison.
syncInfoReserved
Reserved for future use.
sl-NumSSB-WithinPeriod
Indicates the number of sidelink SSB transmissions within one sidelink SSB period. The applicable values are related to the subcarrier spacing and frequency as follows:
FR1, SCS = 15 kHz: 1
FR1, SCS = 30 kHz: 1, 2
FR1, SCS = 60 kHz: 1, 2, 4
FR2, SCS = 30 kHz: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32
FR2, SCS = 60 kHz: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64
sl-TimeOffsetSSB
Indicates the slot offset from the start of sidelink SSB period to the first sidelink SSB.
sl-TimeInterval
Indicates the slot interval between neighboring sidelink SSBs. This value is applicable when there are more than one sidelink SSBs within one sidelink SSB period.
sl-SSID
Indicates the ID of sidelink synchronization signal assoicated with different synchronization priorities.
SL-RSRP-Range
Value 0 corresponds to -infinity, value 1 to -115dBm, value 2 to -110dBm, and so on (i.e. in steps of 5dBm) until value 12, which corresponds to -60dBm, while value 13
corresponds to +infinity.
– SL-ThresPSSCH-RSRP-List
IE SL-ThresPSSCH-RSRP-List indicates a threshold used for sensing based UE autonomous resource selection (see TS 38.215 [9]). A resource is excluded if it is indicated or
reserved by a decoded SCI and PSSCH RSRP in the associated data resource is above the threshold defined by IE SL-ThresPSSCH-RSRP-List.
SL-ThresPSSCH-RSRP-List information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SL-THRESPSSCH-RSRP-LIST-START
SL-ThresPSSCH-RSRP-List-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (64)) OF SL-ThresPSSCH-RSRP-r16
SL-ThresPSSCH-RSRP-r16 ::= INTEGER (0..66)
-- TAG-SL-THRESPSSCH-RSRP-LIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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SL-ThresPSSCH-RSRP-List field descriptions

SL-ThresPSSCH-RSRP
Value 0 corresponds to minus infinity dBm, value 1 corresponds to -128dBm, value 2 corresponds to -126dBm, value n corresponds to (-128 + (n-1)*2) dBm and so on, value
66 corresponds to infinity dBm.
– SL-TxPower
The IE SL-TxPower is used to limit the UE's sidelink transmission power on a carrier frequency. The unit is dBm. Value minusinfinity corresponds to –infinity.
SL-TxPower information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SL-TXPOWER-START
SL-TxPower-r16 ::= CHOICE{

minusinfinity-r16 NULL,
txPower-r16 INTEGER (-30..33)
}
-- TAG-SL-TXPOWER-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– SL-TypeTxSync
The IE SL-TypeTxSync indicates the synchronization reference type.
SL-TypeTxSync information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SL-TYPETXSYNC-START
SL-TypeTxSync-r16 ::= ENUMERATED {gnss, gnbEnb, ue}
-- TAG-SL-TYPETXSYNC-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– SL-UE-SelectedConfig
IE SL-UE-SelectedConfig specifies sidelink communication configurations used for UE autonomous resource selection.
SL-UE-SelectedConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SL-UE-SELECTEDCONFIG-START
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SL-UE-SelectedConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-PSSCH-TxConfigList-r16 SL-PSSCH-TxConfigList-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
sl-ProbResourceKeep-r16 ENUMERATED {v0, v0dot2, v0dot4, v0dot6, v0dot8} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
sl-ReselectAfter-r16 ENUMERATED {n1, n2, n3, n4, n5, n6, n7, n8, n9} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
sl-PreemptionEnable-r16 ENUMERATED {enabled} OPTIONAL, -- Need R
sl-CBR-CommonTxConfigList-r16 SL-CBR-CommonTxConfigList-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
ul-PrioritizationThres-r16 INTEGER (1..16) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
sl-PrioritizationThres-r16 INTEGER (1..8) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...
}
-- TAG-SL-UE-SELECTEDCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SL-UE-SelectedConfig field descriptions

sl-PrioritizationThres
Indicates the SL priority threshold, which is used to determine whether SL TX is prioritized over UL TX, as specified in TS 38.321 [3].
sl-ProbResourceKeep
Indicates the probability with which the UE keeps the current resource when the resource reselection counter reaches zero for sensing based UE autonomous resource
selection (see TS 38.321 [3]).
sl-PSSCH-TxConfigList
Indicates PSSCH TX parameters [such as MCS, PRB number, retransmission number], associated to different UE absolute speeds [and different synchronization reference
types] for UE autonomous resource selection.
sl-ReselectAfter
Indicates the number of consecutive skipped transmissions before triggering resource reselection for sidelink communication (see TS 38.321 [3]).
ul-PrioritizationThres
Indicates the UL priority threshold, which is used to determine whether SL TX is prioritized over UL TX, as specified in TS 38.321 [3].
– SL-ZoneConfig
The IE SL-ZoneConfig is used to configure the zone ID related parameters.
SL-ZoneConfig information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SL-ZONECONFIG-START
SL-ZoneConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-ZoneLength-r16 ENUMERATED { m5, m10, m20, m30, m40, m50, spare2, spare1},
...
}
-- TAG-SL-ZONECONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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SL-ZoneConfig field descriptions

sl-ZoneLength
Indicates the length of each geographic zone.
– SLRB-Uu-ConfigIndex
The IE SLRB-Uu-ConfigIndex is used to identify a sidelink DRB configuaration from the network side.
SLRB-Uu-ConfigIndex information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SLRB-UU-CONFIGINDEX-START
SLRB-Uu-ConfigIndex-r16 ::= INTEGER (1..maxNrofSLRB-r16)
-- TAG-SLRB-UU-CONFIGINDEX-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
6.4 RRC multiplicity and type constraint values

– Multiplicity and type constraint definitions
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MULTIPLICITY-AND-TYPE-CONSTRAINT-DEFINITIONS-START
ffsValue INTEGER ::= 65536 -- Placehold for all FFS values, to be removed
maxNrofFFS-r16 INTEGER ::= 65536 -- Maximum number of FFS
maxAI-DCI-PayloadSize-r16 INTEGER ::= 128 --Maximum size of the DCI payload scrambled with ai-RNTI
maxAI-DCI-PayloadSize-r16-1 INTEGER ::= 127 --Maximum size of the DCI payload scrambled with ai-RNTI minus 1
maxBandComb INTEGER ::= 65536 -- Maximum number of DL band combinations
maxBandsUTRA-FDD-r16 INTEGER ::= 64 -- Maximum number of bands listed in UTRA-FDD UE caps
maxBT-IdReport-r16 INTEGER ::= 32 -- Maximum number of Bluetooth IDs to report
maxBT-Name-r16 INTEGER ::= 4 -- Maximum number of Bluetooth name
maxCBR-Config-r16 INTEGER ::= 8 -- Maximum number of CBR range configurations for sidelink communication
-- congestion control
maxCBR-Config-1-r16 INTEGER ::= 7
maxCBR-Level-r16 INTEGER ::= 16 -- Maximum nuber of CBR levels
maxCBR-Level-1-r16 INTEGER ::= 15
maxCellBlack INTEGER ::= 16 -- Maximum number of NR blacklisted cell ranges in SIB3, SIB4
maxCellHistory-r16 INTEGER ::= 16 -- Maximum number of visited cells reported
maxCellInter INTEGER ::= 16 -- Maximum number of inter-Freq cells listed in SIB4
maxCellIntra INTEGER ::= 16 -- Maximum number of intra-Freq cells listed in SIB3
maxCellMeasEUTRA INTEGER ::= 32 -- Maximum number of cells in E-UTRAN
maxCellMeasIdle-r16 INTEGER ::= 65535 -- Maximum number of cells per carrier for idle/inactive measurements is FFS
maxCellMeasUTRA-FDD-r16 INTEGER ::= 32 -- Maximum number of cells in FDD UTRAN
maxCellWhite INTEGER ::= 16 -- Maximum number of NR whitelisted cell ranges in SIB3, SIB4
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maxEARFCN INTEGER ::= 262143 -- Maximum value of E-UTRA carrier frequency
maxEUTRA-CellBlack INTEGER ::= 16 -- Maximum number of E-UTRA blacklisted physical cell identity ranges
-- in SIB5
maxEUTRA-NS-Pmax INTEGER ::= 8 -- Maximum number of NS and P-Max values per band
maxLogMeasReport-r16 INTEGER ::= 520 -- Maximum number of entries for logged measurements
maxMultiBands INTEGER ::= 8 -- Maximum number of additional frequency bands that a cell belongs to
maxNARFCN INTEGER ::= 3279165 -- Maximum value of NR carrier frequency
maxNR-NS-Pmax INTEGER ::= 8 -- Maximum number of NS and P-Max values per band
maxFreqIdle-r16 INTEGER ::= 8 -- Maximum number of carrier frequencies for idle/inactive measurements
maxNrofServingCells INTEGER ::= 32 -- Max number of serving cells (SpCells + SCells)
maxNrofServingCells-1 INTEGER ::= 31 -- Max number of serving cells (SpCell + SCells) per cell group
maxNrofAggregatedCellsPerCellGroup INTEGER ::= 16
maxNrofDUCells-r16 INTEGER ::= 512 -- Max number of cells configured on the collocated IAB-DU
maxNrofAssociatedDUCellsPerMT-r16 INTEGER ::= 65535 -- FFS
maxNrofAvailabilityCombinationsPerSet-r16 INTEGER ::= 512 -- Max number of AvailabilityCombinationId used in the DCI format 2_5
maxNrofAvailabilityCombinationsPerSet-r16-1 INTEGER ::= 511 -- Max number of AvailabilityCombinationId used in the DCI format 2_5 minus 1
maxNrofSCells INTEGER ::= 31 -- Max number of secondary serving cells per cell group
maxNrofCellMeas INTEGER ::= 32 -- Maximum number of entries in each of the cell lists in a measurement
-- object
maxNrofCG-SL-r16 INTEGER ::= 8 -- Max number of configured sidelink grant
maxNrofSS-BlocksToAverage INTEGER ::= 16 -- Max number for the (max) number of SS blocks to average to determine cell
-- measurement
maxNrofCondCells-r16 INTEGER ::= 8 -- Max number of conditional candidate SpCells
maxNrofCSI-RS-ResourcesToAverage INTEGER ::= 16 -- Max number for the (max) number of CSI-RS to average to determine cell
-- measurement
maxNrofDL-Allocations INTEGER ::= 16 -- Maximum number of PDSCH time domain resource allocations
maxNrofSR-ConfigPerCellGroup INTEGER ::= 8 -- Maximum number of SR configurations per cell group
maxLCG-ID INTEGER ::= 7 -- Maximum value of LCG ID
maxLC-ID INTEGER ::= 32 -- Maximum value of Logical Channel ID
maxLC-ID-Iab-r16 INTEGER ::= ffsValue -- Maximum value of BH Logical Channel ID extension
maxLTE-CRS-Patterns-r16 INTEGER ::= 3 -- Maximum number of additional LTE CRS rate matching patterns
maxNrofTAGs INTEGER ::= 4 -- Maximum number of Timing Advance Groups
maxNrofTAGs-1 INTEGER ::= 3 -- Maximum number of Timing Advance Groups minus 1
maxNrofBWPs INTEGER ::= 4 -- Maximum number of BWPs per serving cell
maxNrofCombIDC INTEGER ::= 128 -- Maximum number of reported MR-DC combinations for IDC
maxNrofSymbols-1 INTEGER ::= 13 -- Maximum index identifying a symbol within a slot (14 symbols, indexed
-- from 0..13)
maxNrofSlots INTEGER ::= 320 -- Maximum number of slots in a 10 ms period
maxNrofSlots-1 INTEGER ::= 319 -- Maximum number of slots in a 10 ms period minus 1
maxNrofPhysicalResourceBlocks INTEGER ::= 275 -- Maximum number of PRBs
maxNrofPhysicalResourceBlocks-1 INTEGER ::= 274 -- Maximum number of PRBs minus 1
maxNrofPhysicalResourceBlocksPlus1 INTEGER ::= 276 -- Maximum number of PRBs plus 1
maxNrofControlResourceSets-1 INTEGER ::= 11 -- Max number of CoReSets configurable on a serving cell minus 1
maxNrofControlResourceSets-1-r16 INTEGER ::= 15 -- Max number of CoReSets configurable on a serving cell extended in minus 1
maxNrofCoresetPools-r16 INTEGER ::= 2 -- Maximum number of CORESET pools
maxCoReSetDuration INTEGER ::= 3 -- Max number of OFDM symbols in a control resource set
maxNrofSearchSpaces-1 INTEGER ::= 39 -- Max number of Search Spaces minus 1
maxSFI-DCI-PayloadSize INTEGER ::= 128 -- Max number payload of a DCI scrambled with SFI-RNTI
maxSFI-DCI-PayloadSize-1 INTEGER ::= 127 -- Max number payload of a DCI scrambled with SFI-RNTI minus 1
maxINT-DCI-PayloadSize INTEGER ::= 126 -- Max number payload of a DCI scrambled with INT-RNTI
maxINT-DCI-PayloadSize-1 INTEGER ::= 125 -- Max number payload of a DCI scrambled with INT-RNTI minus 1
maxNrofRateMatchPatterns INTEGER ::= 4 -- Max number of rate matching patterns that may be configured
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maxNrofRateMatchPatterns-1 INTEGER ::= 3 -- Max number of rate matching patterns that may be configured minus 1
maxNrofRateMatchPatternsPerGroup INTEGER ::= 8 -- Max number of rate matching patterns that may be configured in one group
maxNrofCSI-ReportConfigurations INTEGER ::= 48 -- Maximum number of report configurations
maxNrofCSI-ReportConfigurations-1 INTEGER ::= 47 -- Maximum number of report configurations minus 1
maxNrofCSI-ResourceConfigurations INTEGER ::= 112 -- Maximum number of resource configurations
maxNrofCSI-ResourceConfigurations-1 INTEGER ::= 111 -- Maximum number of resource configurations minus 1
maxNrofAP-CSI-RS-ResourcesPerSet INTEGER ::= 16
maxNrOfCSI-AperiodicTriggers INTEGER ::= 128 -- Maximum number of triggers for aperiodic CSI reporting
maxNrofReportConfigPerAperiodicTrigger INTEGER ::= 16 -- Maximum number of report configurations per trigger state for aperiodic
-- reporting
maxNrofNZP-CSI-RS-Resources INTEGER ::= 192 -- Maximum number of Non-Zero-Power (NZP) CSI-RS resources
maxNrofNZP-CSI-RS-Resources-1 INTEGER ::= 191 -- Maximum number of Non-Zero-Power (NZP) CSI-RS resources minus 1
maxNrofNZP-CSI-RS-ResourcesPerSet INTEGER ::= 64 -- Maximum number of NZP CSI-RS resources per resource set
maxNrofNZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSets INTEGER ::= 64 -- Maximum number of NZP CSI-RS resources per cell
maxNrofNZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSets-1 INTEGER ::= 63 -- Maximum number of NZP CSI-RS resources per cell minus 1
maxNrofNZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSetsPerConfig INTEGER ::= 16 -- Maximum number of resource sets per resource configuration
maxNrofNZP-CSI-RS-ResourcesPerConfig INTEGER ::= 128 -- Maximum number of resources per resource configuration
maxNrofZP-CSI-RS-Resources INTEGER ::= 32 -- Maximum number of Zero-Power (ZP) CSI-RS resources
maxNrofZP-CSI-RS-Resources-1 INTEGER ::= 31 -- Maximum number of Zero-Power (ZP) CSI-RS resources minus 1
maxNrofZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSets-1 INTEGER ::= 15
maxNrofZP-CSI-RS-ResourcesPerSet INTEGER ::= 16
maxNrofZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSets INTEGER ::= 16
maxNrofCSI-IM-Resources INTEGER ::= 32 -- Maximum number of CSI-IM resources. See CSI-IM-ResourceMax in 38.214.
maxNrofCSI-IM-Resources-1 INTEGER ::= 31 -- Maximum number of CSI-IM resources minus 1. See CSI-IM-ResourceMax
-- in 38.214.
maxNrofCSI-IM-ResourcesPerSet INTEGER ::= 8 -- Maximum number of CSI-IM resources per set. See CSI-IM-ResourcePerSetMax
-- in 38.214
maxNrofCSI-IM-ResourceSets INTEGER ::= 64 -- Maximum number of NZP CSI-IM resources per cell
maxNrofCSI-IM-ResourceSets-1 INTEGER ::= 63 -- Maximum number of NZP CSI-IM resources per cell minus 1
maxNrofCSI-IM-ResourceSetsPerConfig INTEGER ::= 16 -- Maximum number of CSI IM resource sets per resource configuration
maxNrofCSI-SSB-ResourcePerSet INTEGER ::= 64 -- Maximum number of SSB resources in a resource set
maxNrofCSI-SSB-ResourceSets INTEGER ::= 64 -- Maximum number of CSI SSB resource sets per cell
maxNrofCSI-SSB-ResourceSets-1 INTEGER ::= 63 -- Maximum number of CSI SSB resource sets per cell minus 1
maxNrofCSI-SSB-ResourceSetsPerConfig INTEGER ::= 1 -- Maximum number of CSI SSB resource sets per resource configuration
maxNrofFailureDetectionResources INTEGER ::= 10 -- Maximum number of failure detection resources
maxNrofFailureDetectionResources-1 INTEGER ::= 9 -- Maximum number of failure detection resources minus 1
maxNrofFreqSL-r16 INTEGER ::= 8 -- Maximum number of carrier frequncy for for NR sidelink communication
maxNrofSL-BWPs-r16 INTEGER ::= 4 -- Maximum number of BWP for for NR sidelink communication
maxFreqSL-EUTRA-r16 INTEGER ::= 8 -- Maximum number of EUTRA anchor carrier frequncy for NR sidelink
-- communication
maxNrofSL-MeasId-r16 INTEGER ::= 84 -- Maximum number of sidelink measurement identity (RSRP)
maxNrofSL-ObjectId-r16 INTEGER ::= 64 -- Maximum number of sidelink measurement objects (RSRP)
maxNrofSL-ReportConfigId-r16 INTEGER ::= 64 -- Maximum number of sidelink measurement reporting configuration(RSRP)
maxNrofSL-PoolToMeasureEUTRA-r16 INTEGER ::= 8 -- Maximum number of resoure pool for V2X sidelink measurement to measure
-- for each measurement object (for CBR)
maxNrofSL-PoolToMeasureNR-r16 INTEGER ::= 8 -- Maximum number of resoure pool for NR sidelink measurement to measure for
-- each measurement object (for CBR)
maxFreqSL-NR-r16 INTEGER ::= 8 -- Maximum number of NR anchor carrier frequncy for NR sidelink
-- communication
maxNrofSL-QFIs-r16 INTEGER ::= 2048 -- Maximum number of QoS flow for NR sidelink communication per UE
maxNrofSL-QFIsPerDest-r16 INTEGER ::= 64 -- Maximum number of QoS flow per destination for NR sidelink communication
maxNrofObjectId INTEGER ::= 64 -- Maximum number of measurement objects
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maxNrofPageRec INTEGER ::= 32 -- Maximum number of page records
maxNrofPCI-Ranges INTEGER ::= 8 -- Maximum number of PCI ranges
maxPLMN INTEGER ::= 12 -- Maximum number of PLMNs broadcast and reported by UE at establisghment
maxNrofCSI-RS-ResourcesRRM INTEGER ::= 96 -- Maximum number of CSI-RS resources for an RRM measurement object
maxNrofCSI-RS-ResourcesRRM-1 INTEGER ::= 95 -- Maximum number of CSI-RS resources for an RRM measurement object minus 1
maxNrofMeasId INTEGER ::= 64 -- Maximum number of configured measurements
maxNrofQuantityConfig INTEGER ::= 2 -- Maximum number of quantity configurations
maxNrofCSI-RS-CellsRRM INTEGER ::= 96 -- Maximum number of cells with CSI-RS resources for an RRM measurement
-- object
maxNrofSL-Dest-r16 INTEGER ::= 32 -- Maximum number of destination for NR sidelink communication
maxNrofSL-Dest-1-r16 INTEGER ::= 31 -- Highest index of destination for NR sidelink communication
maxNrofSLRB-r16 INTEGER ::= 512 -- Maximum number of radio bearer for NR sidelink communication per UE
maxSL-LCID-r16 INTEGER ::= 512 -- Maximum number of RLC bearer for NR sidelink communication per UE
maxSL-SyncConfig-r16 INTEGER ::= 16 -- Maximum number of sidelink Sync configurations
maxNrofRXPool-r16 INTEGER ::= 16 -- Maximum number of Rx resource poolfor NR sidelink communication
maxNrofTXPool-r16 INTEGER ::= 8 -- Maximum number of Tx resourcepoolfor NR sidelink communication
maxNrofPoolID-r16 INTEGER ::= 16 -- Maximum index of resource pool for NR sidelink communication
maxNrofSRS-PathlossReferenceRS-r16-1 INTEGER ::= ffsValue --
maxNrofSRS-ResourceSets INTEGER ::= 16 -- Maximum number of SRS resource sets in a BWP.
maxNrofSRS-ResourceSets-1 INTEGER ::= 15 -- Maximum number of SRS resource sets in a BWP minus 1.
maxNrofSRS-PosResourceSets-r16 INTEGER ::= 16 -- Maximum number of SRS Positioning resource sets in a BWP.
maxNrofSRS-PosResourceSets-1-r16 INTEGER ::= 15 -- Maximum number of SRS Positioning resource sets in a BWP minus 1.
maxNrofSRS-Resources INTEGER ::= 64 -- Maximum number of SRS resources.
maxNrofSRS-Resources-1 INTEGER ::= 63 -- Maximum number of SRS resources in an SRS resource set minus 1.
maxNrofSRS-PosResources-r16 INTEGER ::= 64 -- Maximum number of SRS Positioning resources.
maxNrofSRS-PosResources-1-r16 INTEGER ::= 63 -- Maximum number of SRS Positioning resources in an SRS Positioning
-- resource set minus 1.
maxNrofSRS-ResourcesPerSet INTEGER ::= 16 -- Maximum number of SRS resources in an SRS resource set
maxNrofSRS-TriggerStates-1 INTEGER ::= 3 -- Maximum number of SRS trigger states minus 1, i.e., the largest code
-- point.
maxNrofSRS-TriggerStates-2 INTEGER ::= 2 -- Maximum number of SRS trigger states minus 2.
maxRAT-CapabilityContainers INTEGER ::= 8 -- Maximum number of interworking RAT containers (incl NR and MRDC)
maxSimultaneousBands INTEGER ::= 32 -- Maximum number of simultaneously aggregated bands
maxNrofSlotFormatCombinationsPerSet INTEGER ::= 512 -- Maximum number of Slot Format Combinations in a SF-Set.
maxNrofSlotFormatCombinationsPerSet-1 INTEGER ::= 511 -- Maximum number of Slot Format Combinations in a SF-Set minus 1.
maxNrofTrafficPattern-r16 INTEGER ::= 8 -- Maximum number of Traffic Pattern for NR sidelink communication.
maxNrofPUCCH-Resources INTEGER ::= 128
maxNrofPUCCH-Resources-1 INTEGER ::= 127
maxNrofPUCCH-ResourceSets INTEGER ::= 4 -- Maximum number of PUCCH Resource Sets
maxNrofPUCCH-ResourceSets-1 INTEGER ::= 3 -- Maximum number of PUCCH Resource Sets minus 1.
maxNrofPUCCH-ResourcesPerSet INTEGER ::= 32 -- Maximum number of PUCCH Resources per PUCCH-ResourceSet
maxNrofPUCCH-P0-PerSet INTEGER ::= 8 -- Maximum number of P0-pucch present in a p0-pucch set
maxNrofPUCCH-PathlossReferenceRSs INTEGER ::= 4 -- Maximum number of RSs used as pathloss reference for PUCCH power control.
maxNrofPUCCH-PathlossReferenceRSs-1 INTEGER ::= 3 -- Maximum number of RSs used as pathloss reference for PUCCH power
-- control minus 1.
maxNrofPUCCH-PathlossReferenceRSs-r16 INTEGER ::= 64 -- Maximum number of RSs used as pathloss reference for PUCCH power control
-- extended.
maxNrofPUCCH-PathlossReferenceRSs-1-r16 INTEGER ::= 63 -- Maximum number of RSs used as pathloss reference for PUCCH power control
-- minus 1 extended.
maxNrofPUCCH-ResourceGroups-r16 INTEGER ::= 4 -- Maximum number of PUCCH resources groups.
maxNrofPUCCH-ResourcesPerGroup-r16 INTEGER ::= ffsValue -- Maximum number of PUCCH resources in a PUCCH group.
maxNrofPUCCH-ResourcesPerGroup-1-r16 INTEGER ::= ffsValue -- Maximum number of PUCCH resources in a PUCCH group minus 1.
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maxNrofServingCells-r16 INTEGER ::=ffsValue -- Maximum number of serving cells in simultaneousTCI-UpdateList.
maxNrofP0-PUSCH-AlphaSets INTEGER ::=30 -- Maximum number of P0-pusch-alpha-sets (see 38,213, clause 7.1)
maxNrofP0-PUSCH-AlphaSets-1 INTEGER ::=29 -- Maximum number of P0-pusch-alpha-sets minus 1 (see 38,213, clause 7.1)
maxNrofPUSCH-PathlossReferenceRSs INTEGER ::=4 -- Maximum number of RSs used as pathloss reference for PUSCH power control.
maxNrofPUSCH-PathlossReferenceRSs-1 INTEGER ::=3 -- Maximum number of RSs used as pathloss reference for PUSCH power
-- control minus 1.
maxNrofPUSCH-PathlossReferenceRSs-r16 INTEGER ::= 64 -- Maximum number of RSs used as pathloss reference for PUSCH power control
-- extended
maxNrofPUSCH-PathlossReferenceRSs-1-r16 INTEGER ::= 63 -- Maximum number of RSs used as pathloss reference for PUSCH power control
-- minus 1
maxNrofNAICS-Entries INTEGER ::= 8 -- Maximum number of supported NAICS capability set
maxBands INTEGER ::= 1024 -- Maximum number of supported bands in UE capability.
maxBandsMRDC INTEGER ::= 1280
maxBandsEUTRA INTEGER ::= 256
maxCellReport INTEGER ::= 8
maxDRB INTEGER ::= 29 -- Maximum number of DRBs (that can be added in DRB-ToAddModLIst).
maxFreq INTEGER ::= 8 -- Max number of frequencies.
maxFreqIDC-r16 INTEGER ::= 128 -- Max number of frequencies for IDC indication.
maxCombIDC-r16 INTEGER ::= 128 -- Max number of reported UL CA for IDC indication.
maxFreqIDC-MRDC INTEGER ::= 32 -- Maximum number of candidate NR frequencies for MR-DC IDC indication
maxNrofCandidateBeams INTEGER ::= 16 -- Max number of PRACH-ResourceDedicatedBFR that in BFR config.
maxNrofCandidateBeams-r16 INTEGER ::= 64 -- Max number of candidate beam resources in BFR config.
maxNrofCandidateBeamsExt-r16 INTEGER ::= 9999 -- FFS
maxNrofPCIsPerSMTC INTEGER ::= 64 -- Maximun number of PCIs per SMTC.
maxNrofQFIs INTEGER ::= 64
maxNrofResourceAvailabilityPerCombination-r16 INTEGER ::= 64 -- FFS
maxNrOfSemiPersistentPUSCH-Triggers INTEGER ::= 64 -- Maximum number of triggers for semi persistent reporting on PUSCH
maxNrofSR-Resources INTEGER ::= 8 -- Maximum number of SR resources per BWP in a cell.
maxNrofSlotFormatsPerCombination INTEGER ::= 256
maxNrofSpatialRelationInfos INTEGER ::= 8
maxNrofSpatialRelationInfos-r16 INTEGER ::= 64
maxNrofIndexesToReport INTEGER ::= 32
maxNrofIndexesToReport2 INTEGER ::= 64
maxNrofSSBs-r16 INTEGER ::= 64 -- Maximum number of SSB resources in a resource set.
maxNrofSSBs-1 INTEGER ::= 63 -- Maximum number of SSB resources in a resource set minus 1.
maxNrofS-NSSAI INTEGER ::= 8 -- Maximum number of S-NSSAI.
maxNrofTCI-StatesPDCCH INTEGER ::= 64
maxNrofTCI-States INTEGER ::= 128 -- Maximum number of TCI states.
maxNrofTCI-States-1 INTEGER ::= 127 -- Maximum number of TCI states minus 1.
maxNrofUL-Allocations INTEGER ::= 16 -- Maximum number of PUSCH time domain resource allocations.
maxQFI INTEGER ::= 63
maxRA-CSIRS-Resources INTEGER ::= 96
maxRA-OccasionsPerCSIRS INTEGER ::= 64 -- Maximum number of RA occasions for one CSI-RS
maxRA-Occasions-1 INTEGER ::= 511 -- Maximum number of RA occasions in the system
maxRA-SSB-Resources INTEGER ::= 64
maxSCSs INTEGER ::= 5
maxSecondaryCellGroups INTEGER ::= 3
maxNrofServingCellsEUTRA INTEGER ::= 32
maxMBSFN-Allocations INTEGER ::= 8
maxNrofMultiBands INTEGER ::= 8
maxCellSFTD INTEGER ::= 3 -- Maximum number of cells for SFTD reporting
maxReportConfigId INTEGER ::= 64
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maxNrofCodebooks INTEGER ::= 16 -- Maximum number of codebooks suppoted by the UE
maxNrofCSI-RS-Resources INTEGER ::= 7 -- Maximum number of codebook resources supported by the UE
maxNrofSRI-PUSCH-Mappings INTEGER ::= 16
maxNrofSRI-PUSCH-Mappings-1 INTEGER ::= 15
maxSIB INTEGER::= 32 -- Maximum number of SIBs
maxSI-Message INTEGER::= 32 -- Maximum number of SI messages
maxPO-perPF INTEGER ::= 4 -- Maximum number of paging occasion per paging frame
maxAccessCat-1 INTEGER ::= 63 -- Maximum number of Access Categories minus 1
maxBarringInfoSet INTEGER ::= 8 -- Maximum number of Access Categories
maxCellEUTRA INTEGER ::= 8 -- Maximum number of E-UTRA cells in SIB list
maxEUTRA-Carrier INTEGER ::= 8 -- Maximum number of E-UTRA carriers in SIB list
maxPLMNIdentities INTEGER ::= 8 -- Maximum number of PLMN identites in RAN area configurations
maxDownlinkFeatureSets INTEGER ::= 1024 -- (for NR DL) Total number of FeatureSets (size of the pool)
maxUplinkFeatureSets INTEGER ::= 1024 -- (for NR UL) Total number of FeatureSets (size of the pool)
maxEUTRA-DL-FeatureSets INTEGER ::= 256 -- (for E-UTRA) Total number of FeatureSets (size of the pool)
maxEUTRA-UL-FeatureSets INTEGER ::= 256 -- (for E-UTRA) Total number of FeatureSets (size of the pool)
maxFeatureSetsPerBand INTEGER ::= 128 -- (for NR) The number of feature sets associated with one band.
maxPerCC-FeatureSets INTEGER ::= 1024 -- (for NR) Total number of CC-specific FeatureSets (size of the pool)
maxFeatureSetCombinations INTEGER ::= 1024 -- (for MR-DC/NR)Total number of Feature set combinations (size of the
-- pool)
maxInterRAT-RSTD-Freq INTEGER ::= 3
maxHRNN-Len-r16 INTEGER ::= ffsValue -- Maximum length of HRNNs, value is FFS
maxNPN-r16 INTEGER ::= 12 -- Maximum number of NPNs broadcast and reported by UE at establishment
maxNrOfMinSchedulingOffsetValues-r16 INTEGER ::= 2 -- Maximum number of min. scheduling offset (K0/K2) configurations
maxK0-SchedulingOffset-r16 INTEGER ::= 16 -- Maximum number of slots configured as min. scheduling offset (K0)
maxK2-SchedulingOffset-r16 INTEGER ::= 16 -- Maximum number of slots configured as min. scheduling offset (K2)
maxDCI-2-6-Size-r16 INTEGER ::= 140 -- Maximum size of DCI format 2-6
maxDCI-2-6-Size-1-r16 INTEGER ::= 139 -- Maximum DCI format 2-6 size minus 1
maxNrofUL-Allocations-r16 INTEGER ::= 64 -- Maximum number of PUSCH time domain resource allocations
maxNrofP0-PUSCH-Set-r16 INTEGER ::= 2 -- Maximum number of P0 PUSCH set(s)
maxCI-DCI-PayloadSize-r16 INTEGER ::= 126 -- Maximum number of the DCI size for CI
maxCI-DCI-PayloadSize-r16-1 INTEGER ::= 125 -- Maximum number of the DCI size for CI minus 1
maxWLAN-Id-Report-r16 INTEGER ::= 32 -- Maximum number of WLAN IDs to report
maxWLAN-Name-r16 INTEGER ::= 4 -- Maximum number of WLAN name
maxRAReport-r16 INTEGER ::= 8 -- Maximum number of RA procedures information to be included in the
-- RA report
maxTxConfig-r16 INTEGER ::= 64
maxTxConfig-1-r16 INTEGER ::= 63
maxPSSCH-TxConfig-r16 INTEGER ::= 16 -- Maximum number of PSSCH TX configurations
maxNrofCLI-RSSI-Resources-r16 INTEGER ::= 64 -- Maximum number of CLI-RSSI resources for UE
maxNrofCLI-RSSI-Resources-r16-1 INTEGER ::= 63 -- Maximum number of CLI-RSSI resources for UE minus 1
maxNrofSRS-Resources-r16 INTEGER ::= 32 -- Maximum number of SRS resources for CLI measurement for UE
maxCLI-Report-r16 INTEGER ::= 8
maxNrofConfiguredGrantConfig-r16 INTEGER ::= 12 -- Maximum number of configured grant configurations per BWP
maxNrofConfiguredGrantConfig-r16-1 INTEGER ::= 11 -- Maximum number of configured grant configurations per BWP minus 1
maxNrofConfiguredGrantConfigMAC-r16 INTEGER ::= 32 -- Maximum number of configured grant configurations per MAC entity
maxNrofConfiguredGrantConfigMAC-r16-1 INTEGER ::= 31 -- Maximum number of configured grant configurations per MAC entity minus 1
maxNrofSPS-Config-r16 INTEGER ::= 8 -- Maximum number of SPS configurations per BWP
maxNrofSPS-Config-r16-1 INTEGER ::= 7 -- Maximum number of SPS configurations per BWP minus 1
maxNrofDormancyGroups INTEGER ::= 5 --
maxNrofPUCCH-ResourceGroups-1-r16 INTEGER ::= 3 --
maxNrofServingCellsTCI-r16 INTEGER ::= ffsValue --
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-- TAG-MULTIPLICITY-AND-TYPE-CONSTRAINT-DEFINITIONS-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– End of NR-RRC-Definitions
-- ASN1START
END
-- ASN1STOP
6.5 Short Message

Short Messages can be transmitted on PDCCH using P-RNTI with or without associated Paging message using Short Message field in DCI format 1_0 (see TS 38.212 [17],
clause 7.3.1.2.1).
Table 6.5-1 defines Short Messages. Bit 1 is the most significant bit.
Table 6.5-1: Short Messages
Bit Short Message

1 systemInfoModification
If set to 1: indication of a BCCH modification other than SIB6, SIB7 and SIB8.
2 etwsAndCmasIndication
If set to 1: indication of an ETWS primary notification and/or an ETWS secondary notification and/or a CMAS notification.
3 stopPagingMonitoring
If set to 1: stop monitoring PDCCH occasions(s) for paging in this PO.
4–8 Not used in this release of the specification, and shall be ignored by UE if received.
6.6 PC5 RRC messages

6.6.1 General message structure
– PC5-RRC-Definitions
This ASN.1 segment is the start of the PC5 RRC PDU definitions.
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-PC5-RRC-DEFINITIONS-START
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PC5-RRC-Definitions DEFINITIONS AUTOMATIC TAGS ::=
BEGIN
IMPORTS
RRC-TransactionIdentifier,
SN-FieldLengthAM,
SN-FieldLengthUM,
LogicalChannelIdentity,
maxNrofSLRB-r16,
maxNrofSL-QFIs-r16,
maxNrofSL-QFIsPerDest-r16,
RSRP-Range,
SL-MeasConfig-r16,
SL-MeasId-r16
FROM NR-RRC-Definitions;
-- TAG-PC5-RRC-DEFINITIONS-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– SBCCH-SL-BCH-Message
The SBCCH-SL-BCH-Message class is the set of RRC messages that may be sent from the UE to the UE via SL-BCH on the SBCCH logical channel.
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SBCCH-SL-BCH-MESSAGE-START
SBCCH-SL-BCH-Message ::= SEQUENCE {

message SBCCH-SL-BCH-MessageType
}
SBCCH-SL-BCH-MessageType::= CHOICE {
c1 CHOICE {
masterInformationBlockSidelink MasterInformationBlockSidelink,
},
}
-- TAG-SBCCH-SL-BCH-MESSAGE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– SCCH-Message
The SCCH-Message class is the set of RRC messages that may be sent from the UE to the UE for unicast of NR sidelink communication on SCCH logical channel.
-- ASN1START
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SCCH-Message ::= SEQUENCE {

message SCCH-MessageType
}
SCCH-MessageType ::= CHOICE {

c1 CHOICE {
measurementReportSidelink MeasurementReportSidelink,
rrcReconfigurationSidelink RRCReconfigurationSidelink,
rrcReconfigurationCompleteSidelink RRCReconfigurationCompleteSidelink,
rrcReconfigurationFailureSidelink RRCReconfigurationFailureSidelink,
ueCapabilityEnquirySidelink UECapabilityEnquirySidelink,
ueCapabilityInformationSidelink UECapabilityInformationSidelink,
spare2 NULL, spare1 NULL
},
}
-- TAG-SCCH-MESSAGE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP

– MasterInformationBlockSidelink
The MasterInformationBlockSidelink includes the system information transmitted by a UE via SL-BCH.
RLC-SAP: TM
Logical channel: SBCCH
Direction: UE to UE
MasterInformationBlockSidelink
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MASTERINFORMATIONBLOCKSIDELINK-START
MasterInformationBlockSidelink ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-TDD-Config-r16 BIT STRING (SIZE (12)),
inCoverage-r16 BOOLEAN,
directFrameNumber-r16 BIT STRING (SIZE (10)),
slotIndex-r16 BIT STRING (SIZE (7)),
reservedBits-r16 BIT STRING (SIZE (2))
}
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-- ASN1STOP
MasterInformationBlockSidelink field descriptions

directFrameNumber
Indicates the frame number in which S-SSB transmitted.
inCoverage
Value TRUE indicates that the UE transmitting the MasterInformationBlockSidelink is in network coverage.
slotIndex
Indicates the slot index in which S-SSB transmitted.
– MeasurementReportSidelink
The MeasurementReportSidelink message is used for the indication of measurement results of NR sidelink.
Signalling radio bearer: Sidelink SRB for PC5-RRC
RLC-SAP: AM
Logical channel: SCCH
Direction: UE to UE
MeasurementReportSidelink message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MEASUREMENTREPORTSIDELINK-START
MeasurementReportSidelink ::= SEQUENCE {

measurementReportSidelink-r16 MeasurementReportSidelink-IEs-r16,
}
}
MeasurementReportSidelink-IEs-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-measResults-r16 SL-MeasResults-r16,
}
SL-MeasResults-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-MeasResult-r16 SL-MeasResult-r16,
...
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}
SL-MeasResult-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-ResultDMRS-r16 SL-MeasQuantityResult-r16 OPTIONAL,
...
}
SL-MeasQuantityResult-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-RSRP-r16 RSRP-Range OPTIONAL,
...
}
-- TAG-MEASUREMENTREPORTSIDELINK-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
MeasurementReportSidelink field descriptions

sl-MeasId
Identifies the sidelink measurement identity for which the reporting is being performed.
sl-MeasResult
Measured RSRP results of a unicast destination.
– RRCReconfigurationSidelink
The RRCReconfigurationSidelink message is the command to AS configuration of the PC5 RRC connection. It is only applied to unicast of NR sidelink communication.
RLC-SAP: AM
Direction: UE to UE
RRCReconfigurationSidelink message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RRCRECONFIGURATIONSIDELINK-START
RRCReconfigurationSidelink ::= SEQUENCE {

rrc-TransactionIdentifier-r16 RRC-TransactionIdentifier,
rrcReconfigurationSidelink-r16 RRCReconfigurationSidelink-IEs-r16,
}
}
RRCReconfigurationSidelink-IEs-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {
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slrb-ConfigToAddModList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSLRB-r16)) OF SLRB-Config-r16 OPTIONAL,
slrb-ConfigToReleaseList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSLRB-r16)) OF SLRB-PC5-ConfigIndex-r16 OPTIONAL,
sl-MeasConfig-r16 SL-MeasConfig-r16 OPTIONAL,
sl-CSI-RS-Config-r16 SL-CSI-RS-Config-r16 OPTIONAL,
}
SLRB-Config-r16::= SEQUENCE {
slrb-PC5-ConfigIndex-r16 SLRB-PC5-ConfigIndex-r16,
sl-SDAP-ConfigPC5-r16 SL-SDAP-ConfigPC5-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-PDCP-ConfigPC5-r16 SL-PDCP-ConfigPC5-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-RLC-ConfigPC5-r16 SL-RLC-ConfigPC5-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-MAC-LogicalChannelConfigPC5-r16 SL-LogicalChannelConfigPC5-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
...
}
SLRB-PC5-ConfigIndex-r16 ::= INTEGER (1..maxNrofSLRB-r16)
SL-SDAP-ConfigPC5-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-MappedQoS-FlowsToAddList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxNrofSL-QFIsPerDest-r16)) OF SL-PFI-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-MappedQoS-FlowsToReleaseList-16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxNrofSL-QFIsPerDest-r16)) OF SL-PFI-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
...
}
SL-PDCP-ConfigPC5-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-PDCP-SN-Size-r16 ENUMERATED {len12bits, len18bits} OPTIONAL, -- Need N
sl-HeaderCompression-r16 CHOICE {
notUsed-r16 NULL,
rohc-r16 SEQUENCE {
maxCID-r16 INTEGER (1..16383) DEFAULT 15
}
},
...
}
SL-RLC-ConfigPC5-r16 ::= CHOICE {

sl-AM-RLC-r16 SEQUENCE {
sl-SN-FieldLengthAM-r16 SN-FieldLengthAM OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...
},
sl-UM-Bi-Directional-RLC-r16 SEQUENCE {
sl-SN-FieldLengthUM-r16 SN-FieldLengthUM OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...
},
sl-UM-Uni-Directional-RLC-r16 SEQUENCE {
sl-SN-FieldLengthUM-r16 SN-FieldLengthUM OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...
}
}
SL-LogicalChannelConfigPC5-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {
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...
}
SL-PFI-r16 ::= INTEGER (1..64)
SL-CSI-RS-Config-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-CSI-RS-FreqAllocation-r16 CHOICE {
sl-OneAntennaPort-r16 BIT STRING (SIZE (12)),
sl-TwoAntennaPort-r16 BIT STRING (SIZE (6))
sl-CSI-RS-FirstSymbol-r16 ENUMERATED {ffs} OPTIONAL, -- Need N
...
}
-- TAG-RRCRECONFIGURATIONSIDELINK-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
RRCReconfigurationSidelink field descriptions

sl-CSI-RS-FreqAllocation
Indicates the frequency domain position for sidelink CSI-RS.
sl-CSI-RS-FirstSymbol
Indicates the position of first symbol of sidelink CSI-RS.
sl-LogicalChannelIdentity
Indicates the identity of the sidelink logical channel.
sl-MappedQoS-FlowsToAddList
Indicate the QoS flows to be mapped to the configured SLRB. Each entry is indicated by the SL-PFI, which is used between UEs, as defined in TS 23.287 [55].
sl-MappedQoS-FlowsToReleaseList
Indicate the QoS flows to be released from the configured SLRB. Each entry is indicated by the SL-PFI, which is used between UEs, as defined in TS 23.287 [55].
sl-MeasConfig
Indicates the sidelink measurement configuration for the unicast destination.
sl-PDCP-SN-Size
Indicates the PDCP SN size of the configured SLRB.
sl-RLC-Mode
Indicates the RLC configurations whichi is asscicated with the configured SLRB.
– RRCReconfigurationCompleteSidelink
The RRCReconfigurationCompleteSidelink message is used to confirm the successful completion of a PC5 RRC AS reconfiguration. It is only applied to unicast of NR sidelink
communication.
RLC-SAP: AM
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RRCReconfigurationCompleteSidelink message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RRCRECONFIGURATIONCOMPLETESIDELINK-START
RRCReconfigurationCompleteSidelink ::= SEQUENCE {

rrcReconfigurationCompleteSidelink-r16 RRCReconfigurationCompleteSidelink-IEs-r16,
}
}
RRCReconfigurationCompleteSidelink-IEs-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

}
-- TAG-RRCRECONFIGURATIONCOMPLETESIDELINK-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– RRCReconfigurationFailureSidelink
The RRCReconfigurationFailureSidelink message is used to indicate the failure of a PC5 RRC AS reconfiguration. It is only applied to unicast of NR sidelink communication.
RLC-SAP: AM
Direction: UE to UE
RRCReconfigurationFailureSidelink message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-RRCRECONFIGURATIONFAILURESIDELINK-START
RRCReconfigurationFailureSidelink ::= SEQUENCE {

rrcReconfigurationFailureSidelink-r16 RRCReconfigurationFailureSidelink-IEs-r16,
}
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RRCReconfigurationFailureSidelink-IEs-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

}
-- TAG-RRCRECONFIGURATIONFAILURESIDELINK-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– UECapabilityEnquirySidelink
The UECapabilityEnquirySidelink message is used to request UE sidelink capabilities. It is only applied to unicast of NR sidelink communication.
RLC-SAP: AM
Direction: UE to UE
UECapabilityEnquirySidelink information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-UECAPABILITYENQUIRYSIDELINK-START
UECapabilityEnquirySidelink ::= SEQUENCE {

ueCapabilityEnquirySidelink-r16 UECapabilityEnquirySidelink-IEs-r16,
}
}
UECapabilityEnquirySidelink-IEs-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

ueCapabilityInformationSidelink-r16 OCTET STRING OPTIONAL,
}
-- TAG-UECAPABILITYENQUIRYSIDELINK-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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UECapabilityEnquirySidelink-IEs field descriptions

ueCapabilityInformationSidelink
This filed indicates the UECapabilityInformationSidelink message to provide the UE sidelink capability, which can be optionally sent together with UECapabilityEnquirySidelink.
– UECapabilityInformationSidelink
The IE UECapabilityInformationSidelink message is used to transfer UE radio access capabilities. It is only applied to unicast of NR sidelink communication.
RLC-SAP: AM
Direction: UE to UE
UECapabilityInformationSidelink information element

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-UECAPABILITYINFORMATIONSIDELINK-START
UECapabilityInformationSidelink ::= SEQUENCE {

ueCapabilityInformationSidelink-r16 UECapabilityInformationSidelink-IEs-r16,
}
}
UECapabilityInformationSidelink-IEs-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

-- FFS on the details
}
-- TAG-UECAPABILITYINFORMATIONSIDELINK-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– End of PC5-RRC-Definitions
-- ASN1START
END
-- ASN1STOP
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7 Variables and constants

7.1 Timers
7.1.1 Timers (Informative)
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Timer Start Stop At expiry

T300 Upon transmission of Upon reception of RRCSetup or Perform the actions as specified
RRCSetupRequest. RRCReject message, cell re- in 5.3.3.7.
selection and upon abortion of
connection establishment by
upper layers.
T301 Upon transmission of Upon reception of Go to RRC_IDLE
RRCReestabilshmentRe RRCReestablishment or
quest RRCSetup message as well as
when the selected cell becomes
unsuitable
T302 Upon reception of Upon entering Inform upper layers about
RRCReject while RRC_CONNECTED or barring alleviation as specified in
performing RRC RRC_IDLE, upon cell re- 5.3.14.4
connection establishment selection and upon reception of
or resume, upon RRCReject message.
reception of RRCRelease
with waitTime.
T304 Upon reception of Upon successful completion of For T304 of MCG, in case of the
RRCReconfiguration random access on the handover from NR or intra-NR
message including corresponding SpCell handover, initiate the RRC re-
reconfigurationWithSync For T304 of SCG, upon SCG establishment procedure; In
or upon conditional release case of handover to NR, perform
reconfiguration execution the actions defined in the
i.e. when applying a specifications applicable for the
stored source RAT.
RRCReconfiguration
message including For T304 of SCG, inform
reconfigurationWithSync. network about the
reconfiguration with sync failure
by initiating the SCG failure
information procedure as
specified in 5.7.3.
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T310 Upon detecting physical Upon receiving N311 If the T310 is kept in MCG: If AS
layer problems for the consecutive in-sync indications security is not activated: go to
SpCell i.e. upon receiving from lower layers for the SpCell, RRC_IDLE else: initiate the
N310 consecutive out-of- upon receiving MCG failure information
sync indications from RRCReconfiguration with procedure as specified in 5.7.3b
lower layers. reconfigurationWithSync for that or the connection re-
cell group, and upon initiating establishment procedure as
the connection re-establishment specified in 5.3.7.
procedure. If the T310 is kept in SCG,
Upon SCG release, if the T310 Inform E-UTRAN/NR about the
is kept in SCG. SCG radio link failure by
initiating the SCG failure
information procedure as
specified in 5.7.3.
T311 Upon initiating the RRC Upon selection of a suitable NR Enter RRC_IDLE
connection re- cell or a cell using another RAT.
establishment procedure
T312 If T312 is configured in Upon receiving N311 If the T312 is kept in MCG: If
MCG: Upon triggering a consecutive in-sync indications security is not activated: go to
measurement report for a from lower layers for the SpCell, RRC_IDLE else: initiate the
measurement identity for receiving RRCReconfiguration connection re-establishment
which T312 has been with reconfigurationWithSync for procedure.
configured, while T310 in that cell group, upon initiating If the T312 is kept in SCG,
PCell is running. the connection re-establishment Inform E-UTRAN/NR about the
If T312 is configured in procedure, and upon the expiry SCG radio link failure by
SCG: Upon triggering a of T310 in corresponding initiating the SCG failure
measurement report for a SpCell. information procedure.as
measurement identity for Upon SCG release, if the T312 specified in 5.7.3.
which T312 has been is kept in SCG
configured, while T310 in
PSCell is running.
T316 Upon transmission of the Upon resumption of MCG Perform the actions as specified
MCGFailureInformation transmission, upon reception of in 5.7.3b.5.
message RRCRelease, or upon initiating
the re-establishment procedure,
T319 Upon transmission of Upon reception of RRCResume, Perform the actions as specified
RRCResumeRequest or RRCSetup, RRCRelease, in 5.3.13.5.
RRCResumeRequest1. RRCRelease with
suspendConfig or RRCReject
message, cell re-selection and
upon abortion of connection
establishment by upper layers.
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T320 Upon reception of t320 or Upon entering Discard the cell reselection
upon cell (re)selection to RRC_CONNECTED, upon priority information provided by
NR from another RAT reception of RRCRelease, when dedicated signalling.
with validity time PLMN selection is performed on
configured for dedicated request by NAS, when the UE
priorities (in which case enters RRC_IDLE from
the remaining validity RRC_INACTIVE, or upon cell
time is applied). (re)selection to another RAT (in
which case the timer is carried
on to the other RAT).
T321 Upon receiving Upon acquiring the information Initiate the measurement
measConfig including a needed to set all fields of cgi- reporting procedure, stop
reportConfig with the info, upon receiving measConfig performing the related
purpose set to reportCGI that includes removal of the measurements.
reportConfig with the purpose
set to reportCGI and upon
detecting that a cell is not
broadcasting SIB1.
T322 Upon receving Upon acquiring the SFTD Initiate the measurement
measConfig including measurement results, upon reporting procedure, stop
reportConfigNR with the receiving measConfig that performing the related
purpose set to includes removal of the measurements.
reportSFTD and drx- reportConfig with the purpose
SFTD-NeighMeas is set set to reportSFTD.
to true.
T325 Upon reception of Stop deprioritisation of all
RRCRelease message frequencies or NR signalled by
with deprioritisationTimer. RRCRelease.
T330 Upon receiving Upon log volume exceeding the Perform the actions specified in
LoggedMeasurementCon suitable UE memory, upon 5.5a.1.4
figuration message initiating the release of
LoggedMeasurementConfigurati
on procedure
T331 Upon receiving Upon receiving RRCSetup, Perform the actions as specified
RRCRelease message RRCResume, RRCRelease with in 5.7.8.3.
with measIdleDuration idle/inactive measurement
configuration, upon reselecting
to cell that does not belong to
validityArea (if configured), or
upon cell re-selection to another
RAT.
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T342 Upon transmitting Upon initiating the connection No action.
UEAssistanceInformation re-establishment/resume
message with procedures, and upon receiving
DelayBudgetReport. delayBudgetReportingConfig set
to release.
T345 Upon transmitting Upon initiating the connection No action.
UEAssistanceInformation re-establishment procedure and
message with upon initiating the connection
overheatingAssistance resumption procedure
T346a Upon transmitting Upon initiating the connection No action.
message with drx- procedures, and upon receiving
Preference. drx-PreferenceConfig set to
release.
T346b Upon transmitting Upon initiating the connection No action.
message with maxBW- procedures, and upon receiving
Preference. maxBW-PreferenceConfig set to
release.
T346c Upon transmitting Upon initiating the connection No action.
message with maxCC- procedures, and upon receiving
Preference. maxCC-PreferenceConfig set to
release.
T346d Upon transmitting Upon initiating the connection No action.
message with maxMIMO- procedures, and upon receiving
LayerPreference. maxMIMO-
LayerPreferenceConfig set to
release.
T346e Upon transmitting Upon initiating the connection No action.
minSchedulingOffsetPref minSchedulingOffsetPreference
erence. Config set to release.
T346f Upon transmitting Upon initiating the connection No action.
releasePreference. releasePreferenceConfig set to
release.
T380 Upon reception of t380 in Upon reception of RRCResume, Perform the actions as specified
RRCRelease. RRCSetup or RRCRelease. in 5.3.13.
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T390 When access attempt is Upon cell (re)selection, upon Perform the actions as specified
barred at access barring entering RRC_CONNECTED, in 5.3.14.4.
check for an Access upon reception of
Category. The UE RRCReconfiguration including
maintains one instance of reconfigurationWithSync, upon
this timer per Access change of PCell while in
Category. RRC_CONNECTED, upon
reception of
MobilityFromNRCommand, or
upon reception of RRCRelease.
T400 Upon transmission of Upon reception of Perform the sidelink RRC
RRCReconfigurationSidel RRCReconfigurationFailureSidel reconfiguration failure procedure
ink ink or as specified in 5.8.9.1.8
RRCReconfigurationCompleteSi
delink
7.1.2 Timer handling

When the UE applies zero value for a timer, the timer shall be started and immediately expire unless explicitly stated otherwise.
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Counter Reset Incremented When reaching max value
N310 Upon reception of "in- Upon reception of "out-of-sync" Start timer T310
sync" indication from from lower layer while the timer
lower layers; T310 is stopped.
upon receiving
RRCReconfiguration with
for that cell group;
upon initiating the
connection re-
establishment procedure.
N311 Upon reception of "out- Upon reception of the "in-sync" Stop the timer T310.
of-sync" indication from from lower layer while the timer
lower layers; T310 is running.
upon receiving
RRCReconfiguration with
for that cell group;
upon initiating the
connection re-
establishment procedure.
7.3 Constants
Constant Usage
N310 Maximum number of consecutive "out-of-sync" indications for the SpCell received from
lower layers
N311 Maximum number of consecutive "in-sync" indications for the SpCell received from lower
layers
7.4 UE variables
NOTE: To facilitate the specification of the UE behavioural requirements, UE variables are represented using ASN.1. Unless explicitly specified otherwise, it is however
up to UE implementation how to store the variables. The optionality of the IEs in ASN.1 is used only to indicate that the values may not always be available.
– NR-UE-Variables
This ASN.1 segment is the start of the NR UE variable definitions.
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-- ASN1START
-- NR-UE-VARIABLES-START
NR-UE-Variables DEFINITIONS AUTOMATIC TAGS ::=
BEGIN
IMPORTS
ARFCN-ValueNR,
CellIdentity,
EUTRA-PhysCellId,
MeasId,
MeasIdToAddModList,
MeasIdleCarrierEUTRA-r16,
MeasIdleCarrierNR-r16,
MeasResultIdleEUTRA-r16,
MeasResultIdleNR-r16,
MeasObjectToAddModList,
PhysCellId,
RNTI-Value,
ReportConfigToAddModList,
RSRP-Range,
SL-MeasId-r16,
SL-MeasIdList-r16,
SL-MeasObjectList-r16,
SL-ReportConfigList-r16,
SL-QuantityConfig-r16,
Tx-PoolMeasToAddModListEUTRA-r16,
Tx-PoolMeasList-r16,
QuantityConfig,
maxNrofCellMeas,
maxNrofMeasId,
maxFreqIdle-r16, PhysCellIdUTRA-FDD-r16,
ValidityAreaList-r16,
CondConfigToAddModList-r16,
ConnEstFailReport-r16,
LoggingDuration-r16,
LoggingInterval-r16,
LogMeasInfoList-r16,
LogMeasInfo-r16,
RA-Report-r16,
RLF-Report-r16,
TraceReference-r16,
WLAN-Identifiers-r16,
WLAN-NameList-r16,
BT-NameList-r16,
PLMN-Identity,
maxPLMN,
RA-ReportList-r16,
VisitedCellInfoList-r16,
AbsoluteTimeInfo-r16,
LoggedEventTriggerConfig-r16,
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LoggedPeriodicalReportConfig-r16,
Sensor-NameListConfig-r16,
WLAN-NameListConfig-r16,
BT-NameListConfig-r16,
PLMN-IdentityList3-r16,
AreaConfiguration-r16,
maxNrofSL-MeasId-r16,
maxNrofFreqSL-r16,
maxNrofCLI-RSSI-Resources-r16,
maxNrofSRS-Resources-r16,
RSSI-ResourceId-r16,
SRS-ResourceId
-- NR-UE-VARIABLES-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– VarConditionalConfig
The UE variable VarConditionalConfig includes the accumulated configuration of the conditional handover or conditional PSCell change configurations including the pointers to
conditional handover or conditional PSCell change execution condition (associated measId(s)) and the stored target candidate SpCell RRCReconfiguration.
VarConditionalConfig UE variable
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-VARCONDITIONALCONFIG-START
VarConditionalConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

condConfigList CondConfigToAddModList-r16 OPTIONAL
}
-- TAG-VARCONDITIONALCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– VarConnEstFailReport
The UE variable VarConnEstFailReport includes the connection establishment failure information.
VarConnEstFailReport UE variable
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-VARCONNESTFAILREPORT-START
VarConnEstFailReport-r16 ::= ConnEstFailReport-r16
-- TAG-VARCONNESTFAILREPORT-STOP
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– VarLogMeasConfig
The UE variable VarLogMeasConfig includes the configuration of the logging of measurements to be performed by the UE while in RRC_IDLE, RRC_INACTIVE, covering
intra-frequency, inter-frequency and inter-RAT mobility related measurements. The UE performs logging of measurements only while in RRC_IDLE and RRC_INACTIVE.
VarLogMeasConfig UE variable
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-VARLOGMEASCONFIG-START
VarLogMeasConfig-r16-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

areaConfiguration-r16 AreaConfiguration-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
plmn-IdentityList-r16 PLMN-IdentityList3-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
bt-NameList-r16 BT-NameListConfig-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
wlan-NameList-r16 WLAN-NameListConfig-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
sensor-NameList-r16 Sensor-NameListConfig-r16 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
loggingDuration-r16 LoggingDuration-r16,
reportType CHOICE {
periodical LoggedPeriodicalReportConfig-r16,
eventTriggered LoggedEventTriggerConfig-r16
}
}
-- TAG-VARLOGMEASCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– VarLogMeasReport
The UE variable VarLogMeasReport includes the logged measurements information.
VarLogMeasReport UE variable
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-VARLOGMEAREPORT-START
VarLogMeasReport-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

absoluteTimeStamp-r16 AbsoluteTimeInfo-r16,
logMeasInfoList-r16 LogMeasInfoList-r16,
plmn-IdentityList-r16 PLMN-IdentityList3-r16
}
-- TAG-VARLOGMEAREPORT-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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– VarMeasConfig
The UE variable VarMeasConfig includes the accumulated configuration of the measurements to be performed by the UE, covering intra-frequency, inter-frequency and inter-
RAT mobility related measurements.
VarMeasConfig UE variable
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-VARMEASCONFIG-START
VarMeasConfig ::= SEQUENCE {

-- Measurement identities
measIdList MeasIdToAddModList OPTIONAL,
-- Measurement objects
measObjectList MeasObjectToAddModList OPTIONAL,
-- Reporting configurations
reportConfigList ReportConfigToAddModList OPTIONAL,
-- Other parameters
quantityConfig QuantityConfig OPTIONAL,
s-MeasureConfig CHOICE {
ssb-RSRP RSRP-Range,
csi-RSRP RSRP-Range
} OPTIONAL
-- TAG-VARMEASCONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– VarMeasConfigSL
The UE variable VarMeasConfigSL includes the accumulated configuration of the NR sidelink measurements to be performed by the UE of unicast destination.
VarMeasConfigSL UE variable
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-VARMEASCONFIGSL-START
VarMeasConfigSL-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

-- NR sidelink measurement identities
sl-MeasIdList-r16 SL-MeasIdList-r16 OPTIONAL,
-- NR sidelink measurement objects
sl-MeasObjectList-r16 SL-MeasObjectList-r16 OPTIONAL,
-- NR sidelink reporting configurations
sl-reportConfigList-r16 SL-ReportConfigList-r16 OPTIONAL,
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-- Other parameters
sl-QuantityConfig-r16 SL-QuantityConfig-r16 OPTIONAL
}
-- TAG-VARMEASCONFIGSL-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– VarMeasIdleConfig
The UE variable VarMeasIdleConfig includes the configuration of the measurements to be performed by the UE while in RRC_IDLE or RRC_INACTIVE for NR inter-
frequency and inter-RAT (i.e. EUTRA) measurements.
VarMeasIdleConfig UE variable
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-VARMEASIDLECONFIG-START
VarMeasIdleConfig-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

measIdleCarrierListNR-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreqIdle-r16)) OF MeasIdleCarrierNR-r16 OPTIONAL,
measIdleCarrierListEUTRA-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFreqIdle-r16)) OF MeasIdleCarrierEUTRA-r16 OPTIONAL,
measIdleDuration-r16 ENUMERATED {sec10, sec30, sec60, sec120, sec180, sec240, sec300, spare},
validityAreaList-r16 ValidityAreaList-r16 OPTIONAL
}
-- TAG-VARMEASIDLECONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– VarMeasIdleReport
The UE variable VarMeasIdleReport includes the logged measurements information.
VarMeasIdleReport UE variable
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-VARMEASIDLEREPORT-START
VarMeasIdleReport-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

measReportIdleNR-r16 MeasResultIdleNR-r16,
measReportIdleEUTRA-r16 MeasResultIdleEUTRA-r16
}
-- TAG-VARMEASIDLEREPORT-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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– VarMeasReportList
The UE variable VarMeasReportList includes information about the measurements for which the triggering conditions have been met.
VarMeasReportList UE variable
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-VARMEASREPORTLIST-START
VarMeasReportList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofMeasId)) OF VarMeasReport
VarMeasReport ::= SEQUENCE {

-- List of measurement that have been triggered
measId MeasId,
cellsTriggeredList CellsTriggeredList OPTIONAL,
numberOfReportsSent INTEGER,
cli-TriggeredList-r16 CLI-TriggeredList-r16 OPTIONAL,
poolsTriggeredList-r16 CHOICE {
tx-PoolMeasToAddModListEUTRA-r16 Tx-PoolMeasToAddModListEUTRA-r16,
tx-PoolMeasToAddModListNR-r16 Tx-PoolMeasList-r16
} OPTIONAL
}
CellsTriggeredList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofCellMeas)) OF CHOICE {

physCellIdEUTRA EUTRA-PhysCellId,
physCellIdUTRA-FDD-r16 PhysCellIdUTRA-FDD-r16
}
CLI-TriggeredList-r16 ::= CHOICE {

srs-RSRP-TriggeredList-r16 SRS-RSRP-TriggeredList-r16,
cli-RSSI-TriggeredList-r16 CLI-RSSI-TriggeredList-r16
}
SRS-RSRP-TriggeredList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxNrofSRS-Resources-r16)) OF SRS-ResourceId
CLI-RSSI-TriggeredList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxNrofCLI-RSSI-Resources-r16)) OF RSSI-ResourceId-r16
-- TAG-VARMEASREPORTLIST-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– VarMeasReportListSL
The UE variable VarMeasReportListSL includes information about the NR sidelink measurements for which the triggering conditions have been met.
VarMeasReportListSL UE variable
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-VARMEASREPORTLISTSL-START
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VarMeasReportListSL-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSL-MeasId-r16)) OF VarMeasReportSL-r16
VarMeasReportSL-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

-- List of NR sidelink measurement that have been triggered
sl-FrequencyTriggeredList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofFreqSL-r16)) OF ARFCN-ValueNR OPTIONAL,
sl-NumberOfReportsSent-r16 INTEGER
}
-- TAG-VARMEASREPORTLISTSL-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– VarMobilityHistoryReport
The UE variable VarMobilityHistoryReport includes the mobility history information.
VarMobilityHistoryReport UE variable
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-VARMOBILITYHISTORYREPORT-START
VarMobilityHistoryReport-r16 ::= VisitedCellInfoList-r16
-- TAG-VARMOBILITYHISTORYREPORT-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– VarPendingRNA-Update
The UE variable VarPendingRNA-Update indicates whether there is a pending RNA update procedure or not. The setting of this BOOLEAN variable to true means that there is a
pending RNA Update procedure.
VarPendingRNA-Update UE variable
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-VARPENDINGRNA-UPDATE-START
VarPendingRNA-Update ::= SEQUENCE {

pendingRNA-Update BOOLEAN OPTIONAL
}
-- TAG-VARPENDINGRNA-UPDATE-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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– VarRA-Report
The UE variable VarRA-Report includes the random-access related information.
VarRA-Report UE variable
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-VARRA-REPORT-START
VarRA-Report-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

ra-ReportList-r16 RA-ReportList-r16,
plmn-IdentityList-r16 PLMN-IdentityList-r16
}
PLMN-IdentityList-r16 ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxPLMN)) OF PLMN-Identity
-- TAG-VARRA-REPORT-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– VarResumeMAC-Input
The UE variable VarResumeMAC-Input specifies the input used to generate the resumeMAC-I during RRC Connection Resume procedure.
VarResumeMAC-Input variable
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-VARRESUMEMAC-INPUT-START
VarResumeMAC-Input ::= SEQUENCE {

sourcePhysCellId PhysCellId,
targetCellIdentity CellIdentity,
source-c-RNTI RNTI-Value
-- TAG-VARRESUMEMAC-INPUT-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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targetCellIdentity
An input variable used to calculate the resumeMAC-I. Set to the cellIdentity of the first PLMN-Identity included in the PLMN-IdentityInfoList broadcasted in SIB1 of the target cell
i.e. the cell the UE is trying to resume.
source-c-RNTI
Set to C-RNTI that the UE had in the PCell it was connected to prior to suspension of the RRC connection.
sourcePhysCellId
Set to the physical cell identity of the PCell the UE was connected to prior to suspension of the RRC connection.
– VarRLF-Report
The UE variable VarRLF-Report includes the radio link failure information or handover failure information.
VarRLF-Report UE variable
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-VARRLF-REPORT-START
VarRLF-Report-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

rlf-Report-r16 RLF-Report-r16,
plmn-IdentityList-r16 PLMN-IdentityList-r16
}
-- TAG-VARRLF-REPORT-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– VarShortMAC-Input
The UE variable VarShortMAC-Input specifies the input used to generate the shortMAC-I during RRC Connection Reestablishment procedure.
VarShortMAC-Input variable
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-VARSHORTMAC-INPUT-START
VarShortMAC-Input ::= SEQUENCE {

targetCellIdentity CellIdentity,
source-c-RNTI RNTI-Value
}
-- TAG-VARSHORTMAC-INPUT-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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targetCellIdentity
An input variable used to calculate the shortMAC-I. Set to the cellIdentity of the first PLMN-Identity in the PLMN-IdentityInfoList broadcasted in SIB1 of the target cell i.e. the cell
the UE is trying to reestablish the connection.
source-c-RNTI
Set to C-RNTI that the UE had in the PCell it was connected to prior to the reestablishment.
sourcePhysCellId
Set to the physical cell identity of the PCell the UE was connected to prior to the reestablishment.
– End of NR-UE-Variables
-- ASN1START
END
-- ASN1STOP
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8 Protocol data unit abstract syntax

8.1 General
The RRC PDU contents in clause 6 and clause 10 are described using abstract syntax notation one (ASN.1) as specified
in ITU-T Rec. X.680 [6] and X.681 [7]. Transfer syntax for RRC PDUs is derived from their ASN.1 definitions by use
of Packed Encoding Rules, unaligned as specified in ITU-T Rec. X.691 [8].
The following encoding rules apply in addition to what has been specified in X.691:
- When a bit string value is placed in a bit-field as specified in 15.6 to 15.11 in X.691, the leading bit of the bit
string value shall be placed in the leading bit of the bit-field, and the trailing bit of the bit string value shall be
placed in the trailing bit of the bit-field;
NOTE: The terms 'leading bit' and 'trailing bit' are defined in ITU-T Rec. X.680. When using the 'bstring'
notation, the leading bit of the bit string value is on the left, and the trailing bit of the bit string value is on
the right.
- When decoding types constrained with the ASN.1 Contents Constraint ("CONTAINING"), automatic decoding
of the contained type should not be performed because errors in the decoding of the contained type should not
cause the decoding of the entire RRC message PDU to fail. It is recommended that the decoder first decodes the
outer PDU type that contains the OCTET STRING or BIT STRING with the Contents Constraint, and then
decodes the contained type that is nested within the OCTET STRING or BIT STRING as a separate step;
- When decoding a) RRC message PDUs, b) BIT STRING constrained with a Contents Constraint, or c) OCTET
STRING constrained with a Contents Constraint, PER decoders are required to never report an error if there are
extraneous zero or non-zero bits at the end of the encoded RRC message PDU, BIT STRING or OCTET
STRING.
8.2 Structure of encoded RRC messages

An RRC PDU, which is the bit string that is exchanged between peer entities/across the radio interface contains the
basic production as defined in X.691.
RRC PDUs shall be mapped to and from PDCP SDUs (in case of DCCH) or RLC SDUs (in case of PCCH, BCCH or
CCCH) upon transmission and reception as follows:
- when delivering an RRC PDU as an PDCP SDU to the PDCP layer for transmission, the first bit of the RRC
PDU shall be represented as the first bit in the PDCP SDU and onwards; and
- when delivering an RRC PDU as an RLC SDU to the RLC layer for transmission, the first bit of the RRC PDU
shall be represented as the first bit in the RLC SDU and onwards; and
- upon reception of an PDCP SDU from the PDCP layer, the first bit of the PDCP SDU shall represent the first bit
of the RRC PDU and onwards; and
- upon reception of an RLC SDU from the RLC layer, the first bit of the RLC SDU shall represent the first bit of
the RRC PDU and onwards.
8.3 Basic production

The 'basic production' is obtained by applying UNALIGNED PER to the abstract syntax value (the ASN.1 description)
as specified in X.691. It always contains a multiple of 8 bits.
8.4 Extension
The following rules apply with respect to the use of protocol extensions:
- A transmitter compliant with this version of the specification shall, unless explicitly indicated otherwise on a
PDU type basis, set the extension part empty. Transmitters compliant with a later version may send non-empty
extensions;
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- A transmitter compliant with this version of the specification shall set spare bits to zero.
8.5 Padding
If the encoded RRC message does not fill a transport block, the RRC layer shall add padding bits. This applies to PCCH
and BCCH.
Padding bits shall be set to 0 and the number of padding bits is a multiple of 8.
RRC- ASN.1 RRC message Extension
ASN.1 encoder
Basic production (always a multiple of 8 bits)
RRC padding RRC level

padding
RRC- PDU
Basic production
Figure 8.5-1: RRC level padding
9 Specified and default radio configurations

Specified and default configurations are configurations of which the details are specified in the standard. Specified
configurations are fixed while default configurations can be modified using dedicated signalling. The default value for
the parameters not listed in following subclauses shall be set such as the corresponding features are not configured, i.e.
release or false unless explicitly stated otherwise.
NOTE: The UE applies the default values specified in the field description of ASN.1 parameters only when the
parent IE is present. Hence, the UE does not apply all default values in field descriptions when it applies
the "default radio configuration" in accordance with this clause.
9.1 Specified configurations

9.1.1 Logical channel configurations
9.1.1.1 BCCH configuration
Parameters
Name Value Semantics description Ver

SDAP configuration Not used
PDCP configuration Not used
RLC configuration TM
Logical channel configuration Not used
NOTE: RRC will perform padding, if required due to the granularity of the TF signalling, as defined in 8.5.
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9.1.1.2 CCCH configuration

Parameters
Logical channel configuration
>priority 1 Highest priority
>prioritisedBitRate infinity
>bucketSizeDuration ms1000
>logicalChannelGroup 0
9.1.1.3 PCCH configuration

Parameters

Logical channel configuration Not used
NOTE: RRC will perform padding, if required due to the granularity of the TF signalling, as defined in 8.5.
9.1.1.4 SCCH configuration

Parameters that are specified for unicast of NR sidelink communication, which is used for the sidelink signalling radio
bearer of PC5-RRC message.

PDCP configuration
>t-Reordering Undefined Selected by the receiving UE, up to
UE implementation
>pdcp-SN-Size 12
RLC configuration
>sn-FieldLength 12
>t-Reassembly Undefined Selected by the receiving UE, up to
Up to UE implementation
>logicalChannelIdentity 3
MAC configuration
>priority 1
bearer of unprotected PC5-S message (e.g. Direct Communication Request).
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PDCP configuration
UE implementation
>pdcp-SN-Size 18
RLC configuration
>sn-FieldLength 12
MAC configuration
>priority 1
bearer of PC5-S message establishing PC5-S security (e.g. Direct Security Mode Command and Direct Security Mode
Complete).

PDCP configuration
UE implementation
>pdcp-SN-Size 12
RLC configuration
>sn-FieldLength 12
MAC configuration
>priority 1
bearer of protected PC5-S message.

PDCP configuration
UE implementation
>pdcp-SN-Size 12
RLC configuration
>sn-FieldLength 12
MAC configuration
>priority 1
9.1.1.5 STCH configuration

Parameters that are specified for NR sidelink communication, which is used for the sidelink data radio bearer.
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PDCP configuration
UE implementation
>pdcp-SN-Size 18 For broadcast and groupcast of NR
sidelink communication
>maxCID 15 For broadcast and groupcast of NR
>profiles
RLC configuration For broadcast and groupcast of NR
sidelink communication, uni-
directional UM RLC
UM window size is set to 32
>sn-FieldLength 6 For broadcast and groupcast of NR
>logicalChannelIdentity Undefined Selected by the transmitting UE, up to
UE implementation
MAC configuration
>priority
9.1.2 Void
9.2 Default radio configurations
The following clauses only list default values for REL-15 parameters included in protocol version v15.3.0. For all fields
introduced in a later protocol version, the default value is "released" or "false" unless explicitly specified otherwise. If
the UE is to apply default configuration while it is configured with some critically extended fields, the UE shall apply
the original version of those fields with only default values.
NOTE 1: In general, the signalling should preferably support a "release" option for fields introduced after v15.3.0.
The "value not applicable" should be used restrictively, mainly limited to for fields which value is
relevant only if another field is set to a value other than its default.
NOTE 2: For parameters in ServingCellConfig, the default values are specified in the corresponding specification.
9.2.1 Default SRB configurations

Parameters
Name Value Semantics Ver

description
SRB1 SRB2 SRB3
PDCP-Config
>t-Reordering infinity
RLC-Config CHOICE Am
ul-RLC-Config
>sn-FieldLength size12
>t-PollRetransmit ms45
>pollPDU infinity
>pollByte infinity
>maxRetxThreshold t8
dl-RLC-Config
>sn-FieldLength size12
>t-Reassembly ms35
>t-StatusProhibit ms0
logicalChannelIdentity 1 2 3
LogicalChannelConfig
>priority 1 3 1
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9.2.2 Default MAC Cell Group configuration

Parameters

MAC Cell Group configuration
bsr-Config
>periodicBSR-Timer sf10
>retxBSR-Timer sf80
phr-Config
>phr-PeriodicTimer sf10
>phr-ProhibitTimer sf10
>phr-Tx-PowerFactorChange dB1
9.2.3 Default values timers and constants

Parameters

t310 ms1000
n310 n1
t311 ms30000
n311 n1
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9.3 Sidelink pre-configured parameters

This ASN.1 segment is the start of the NR definitions of pre-configured sidelink parameters.
– NR-Sidelink-Preconf
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-NR-SIDELINK-PRECONF-DEFINITIONS-START
NR-Sidelink-Preconf DEFINITIONS AUTOMATIC TAGS ::=
BEGIN
IMPORTS
SL-CBR-CommonTxConfigList-r16,
SL-FreqConfigCommon-r16,
SL-RadioBearerConfig-r16,
SL-RLC-BearerConfig-r16,
SL-EUTRA-AnchorCarrierFreqList-r16,
SL-NR-AnchorCarrierFreqList-r16,
SL-MeasConfigCommon-r16,
SL-UE-SelectedConfig-r16,
TDD-UL-DL-ConfigCommon,
maxNrofFreqSL-r16,
maxNrofSLRB-r16,
maxSL-LCID-r16
-- TAG-NR-SIDELINK-PRECONF-DEFINITIONS-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– SL-PreconfigurationNR
The IE SL-PreconfigurationNR includes the sidelink pre-configured parameters used for NR sidelink communication.
SL-PreconfigurationNR information elements

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-SL-PRECONFIGURATIONNR-START
SL-PreconfigurationNR-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sidelinkPreconfigNR-r16 SidelinkPreconfigNR-r16,
...
}
SidelinkPreconfigNR-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-PreconfigFreqInfoList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofFreqSL-r16)) OF SL-FreqConfigCommon-r16 OPTIONAL,-- Need R
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sl-PreconfigNR-AnchorCarrierFreqList-r16 SL-NR-AnchorCarrierFreqList-r16 OPTIONAL,-- Need R

sl-PreconfigEUTRA-AnchorCarrierFreqList-r16 SL-EUTRA-AnchorCarrierFreqList-r16 OPTIONAL,-- Need R
sl-RadioBearerPreConfigList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofSLRB-r16)) OF SL-RadioBearerConfig-r16 OPTIONAL,-- Need R
sl-RLC-BearerPreConfigList-r16 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxSL-LCID-r16)) OF SL-RLC-BearerConfig-r16 OPTIONAL,-- Need R
sl-MeasPreConfig-r16 SL-MeasConfigCommon-r16 OPTIONAL,-- Need R
sl-OffsetDFN-r16 INTEGER (0..1000) OPTIONAL,-- Need R
t400-r16 ENUMERATED{ms100, ms200, ms300, ms400, ms600, ms1000, ms1500, ms2000} OPTIONAL,-- Need R
sl-SSB-PriorityNR-r16 INTEGER (1..8) OPTIONAL,-- Need R
sl-PreconfigGeneral-r16 SL-PreconfigGeneral-r16 OPTIONAL,-- Need R
sl-UE-SelectedPreConfig-r16 SL-UE-SelectedConfig-r16 OPTIONAL,-- Need R
...
}
SL-PreconfigGeneral-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

sl-TDD-Config-r16 TDD-UL-DL-ConfigCommon OPTIONAL,-- Need R
reservedBits-r16 BIT STRING (SIZE (2)) OPTIONAL,-- Need R
...
}
-- TAG-SL-PRECONFIGURATIONNR-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
SL-PreconfigurationNR field descriptions

sl-OffsetDFN
Indicates the timing offset for the UE to determine DFN timing when GNSS is used for timing reference. Value 0 corresponds to 0 milliseconds, value 1 corresponds to 0.001
milliseconds, value 2 corresponds to 0.002 milliseconds, and so on.
sl-PreconfigEUTRA-AnchorCarrierFreqList
This field indicates the EUTRA anchor carrier frequency list, which can provide the NR sidelink communication configuration.
sl-PreconfigFreqInfoList
This field indicates the NR sidelink communication configuration some carrier frequency(ies). In this relase, only one SL-FreqConfig can be configured in the list.
sl-PreconfigNR-AnchorCarrierFreqList
This field indicates the NR anchor carrier frequency list, which can provide the NR sidelink communication configuration.
sl-RadioBearerPreConfigList
sl-RLC-BearerPreConfigList
sl-SSB-PriorityNR
This field indicates the priority of NR sidelink SSB transmission and reception.
– End of NR-Sidelink-Preconf
-- ASN1START
END
-- ASN1STOP
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10 Generic error handling

10.1 General
The generic error handling defined in the subsequent sub-clauses applies unless explicitly specified otherwise e.g.
within the procedure specific error handling.
The UE shall consider a value as not comprehended when it is set:
- to an extended value that is not defined in the version of the transfer syntax supported by the UE;
- to a spare or reserved value unless the specification defines specific behaviour that the UE shall apply upon
receiving the concerned spare/reserved value.
The UE shall consider a field as not comprehended when it is defined:
- as spare or reserved unless the specification defines specific behaviour that the UE shall apply upon receiving the
concerned spare/reserved field.
10.2 ASN.1 violation or encoding error

The UE shall:
1> when receiving an RRC message on the BCCH, CCCH or PCCH for which the abstract syntax is invalid [6]:
2> ignore the message.
NOTE: This clause applies in case one or more fields is set to a value, other than a spare, reserved or extended
value, not defined in this version of the transfer syntax. E.g. in the case the UE receives value 12 for a
field defined as INTEGER (1..11). In cases like this, it may not be possible to reliably detect which field
is in the error hence the error handling is at the message level.
10.3 Field set to a not comprehended value

The UE shall, when receiving an RRC message on any logical channel:
1> if the message includes a field that has a value that the UE does not comprehend:
2> if a default value is defined for this field:
3> treat the message while using the default value defined for this field;
2> else if the concerned field is optional:
3> treat the message as if the field were absent and in accordance with the need code for absence of the
concerned field;
2> else:
3> treat the message as if the field were absent and in accordance with sub-clause 10.4.
10.4 Mandatory field missing

The UE shall:
1> if the message includes a field that is mandatory to include in the message (e.g. because conditions for
mandatory presence are fulfilled) and that field is absent or treated as absent:
2> if the RRC message was not received on DCCH or CCCH:
3> if the field concerns a (sub-field of) an entry of a list (i.e. a SEQUENCE OF):
4> treat the list as if the entry including the missing or not comprehended field was absent;
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3> else if the field concerns a sub-field of another field, referred to as the 'parent' field i.e. the field that is one
nesting level up compared to the erroneous field:
4> consider the 'parent' field to be set to a not comprehended value;
4> apply the generic error handling to the subsequent 'parent' field(s), until reaching the top nesting level
i.e. the message level;
3> else (field at message level):
4> ignore the message.
NOTE 1: The error handling defined in these sub-clauses implies that the UE ignores a message with the message
type or version set to a not comprehended value.
NOTE 2: The nested error handling for messages received on logical channels other than DCCH and CCCH applies
for errors in extensions also, even for errors that can be regarded as invalid network operation e.g. the
network not observing conditional presence.
NOTE 3: UE behaviour on receipt of an RRC message on DCCH or CCCH that does not include a field that is
mandatory (e.g. because conditions for mandatory presence are fulfilled) is unspecified.
The following ASN.1 further clarifies the levels applicable in case of nested error handling for errors in extension
fields.
-- Example with extension addition group
ItemInfoList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..max)) OFItemInfo
ItemInfo ::= SEQUENCE {

itemIdentity INTEGER (1..max),
field1 Field1,
field2 Field2 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
...
[[
field3-r9 Field3-r9 OPTIONAL, -- Cond Cond1
field4-r9 Field4-r9 OPTIONAL -- Need N
]]
}
-- Example with traditional non-critical extension (empty sequence)
BroadcastInfoBlock1 ::= SEQUENCE {

itemIdentity INTEGER (1..max),
field1 Field1,
field2 Field2 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
nonCriticalExtension BroadcastInfoBlock1-v940-IEs OPTIONAL
}
BroadcastInfoBlock1-v940-IEs::= SEQUENCE {
field3-r9 Field3-r9 OPTIONAL, -- Cond Cond1
field4-r9 Field4-r9 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
nonCriticalExtension SEQUENCE {} OPTIONAL -- Need S
}
-- ASN1STOP
The UE shall, apply the following principles regarding the levels applicable in case of nested error handling:
- an extension additon group is not regarded as a level on its own. E.g. in the ASN.1 extract in the previous, a error
regarding the conditionality of field3 would result in the entire itemInfo entry to be ignored (rather than just the
extension addition group containing field3 and field4);
- a traditional nonCriticalExtension is not regarded as a level on its own. E.g. in the ASN.1 extract in the previous,
an error regarding the conditionality of field3 would result in the entire BroadcastInfoBlock1 to be ignored
(rather than just the non-critical extension containing field3 and field4).
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10.5 Not comprehended field

The UE shall, when receiving an RRC message on any logical channel:
1> if the message includes a field that the UE does not comprehend:
2> treat the rest of the message as if the field was absent.
NOTE: This clause does not apply to the case of an extension to the value range of a field. Such cases are
addressed instead by the requirements in clause 10.3.
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11 Radio information related interactions between network nodes

11.1 General
This clause specifies RRC messages that are transferred between network nodes. These RRC messages may be transferred to or from the UE via another Radio Access
Technology. Consequently, these messages have similar characteristics as the RRC messages that are transferred across the NR radio interface, i.e. the same transfer syntax and
protocol extension mechanisms apply.
11.2 Inter-node RRC messages

11.2.1 General
This clause specifies RRC messages that are sent either across the X2-, Xn- or the NG-interface, either to or from the gNB, i.e. a single 'logical channel' is used for all RRC
messages transferred across network nodes. The information could originate from or be destined for another RAT.
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-NR-INTER-NODE-DEFINITIONS-START
NR-InterNodeDefinitions DEFINITIONS AUTOMATIC TAGS ::=
BEGIN
IMPORTS
ARFCN-ValueNR,
ARFCN-ValueEUTRA,
CellIdentity,
CGI-InfoEUTRA,
CGI-InfoNR,
CSI-RS-Index,
CSI-RS-CellMobility,
DRX-Config,
EUTRA-PhysCellId,
FreqBandIndicatorNR,
GapConfig,
maxBandComb,
maxBands,
maxCellSFTD,
maxFeatureSetsPerBand,
maxFreqIDC-MRDC,
maxNrofCombIDC,
maxNrofSCells,
maxNrofServingCells,
maxNrofServingCells-1,
maxNrofServingCellsEUTRA,
maxNrofIndexesToReport,
maxSimultaneousBands,
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MeasQuantityResults,
MeasResultCellListSFTD-EUTRA,
MeasResultCellListSFTD-NR,
MeasResultList2NR,
MeasResultSCG-Failure,
MeasResultServFreqListEUTRA-SCG,
P-Max,
PhysCellId,
RadioBearerConfig,
RAN-NotificationAreaInfo,
RRCReconfiguration,
ServCellIndex,
SetupRelease,
SSB-Index,
SSB-MTC,
SSB-ToMeasure,
SS-RSSI-Measurement,
ShortMAC-I,
SubcarrierSpacing,
UEAssistanceInformation,
UE-CapabilityRAT-ContainerList,
maxNrofCLI-RSSI-Resources-r16,
maxNrofSRS-Resources-r16,
RSSI-ResourceId-r16,
SRS-ResourceId
-- TAG-NR-INTER-NODE-DEFINITIONS-STOP
-- ASN1STOP

– HandoverCommand
This message is used to transfer the handover command as generated by the target gNB.
Direction: target gNB to source gNB/source RAN.
HandoverCommand message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-HANDOVER-COMMAND-START
HandoverCommand ::= SEQUENCE {

c1 CHOICE{
handoverCommand HandoverCommand-IEs,
},
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}
HandoverCommand-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

handoverCommandMessage OCTET STRING (CONTAINING RRCReconfiguration),
}
-- TAG-HANDOVER-COMMAND-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
HandoverCommand field descriptions

handoverCommandMessage
Contains the RRCReconfiguration message used to perform handover within NR or handover to NR, as generated (entirely) by the target gNB.
– HandoverPreparationInformation
This message is used to transfer the NR RRC information used by the target gNB during handover preparation or UE context retrieval, e.g. in case of resume or re-establishment,
including UE capability information. This message is also used for transferring the information between the CU and DU.
Direction: source gNB/source RAN to target gNB or CU to DU.
HandoverPreparationInformation message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-HANDOVER-PREPARATION-INFORMATION-START
HandoverPreparationInformation ::= SEQUENCE {

c1 CHOICE{
handoverPreparationInformation HandoverPreparationInformation-IEs,
},
}
}
HandoverPreparationInformation-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

ue-CapabilityRAT-List UE-CapabilityRAT-ContainerList,
sourceConfig AS-Config OPTIONAL, -- Cond HO
rrm-Config RRM-Config OPTIONAL,
as-Context AS-Context OPTIONAL,
}
AS-Config ::= SEQUENCE {
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rrcReconfiguration OCTET STRING (CONTAINING RRCReconfiguration),
...,
[[
sourceRB-SN-Config OCTET STRING (CONTAINING RadioBearerConfig) OPTIONAL,
sourceSCG-NR-Config OCTET STRING (CONTAINING RRCReconfiguration) OPTIONAL,
sourceSCG-EUTRA-Config OCTET STRING OPTIONAL
]],
[[
sourceSCG-Configured ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL
]]
AS-Context ::= SEQUENCE {

reestablishmentInfo ReestablishmentInfo OPTIONAL,
configRestrictInfo ConfigRestrictInfoSCG OPTIONAL,
...,
[[ ran-NotificationAreaInfo RAN-NotificationAreaInfo OPTIONAL
]],
[[ ueAssistanceInformation OCTET STRING (CONTAINING UEAssistanceInformation) OPTIONAL -- Cond HO2
]],
[[
selectedBandCombinationSN BandCombinationInfoSN OPTIONAL
]],
[[
configRestrictInfoDAPS-r16 ConfigRestrictInfoDAPS-r16 OPTIONAL,
sidelinkUEInformationNR-r16 OCTET STRING OPTIONAL,
sidelinkUEInformationEUTRA-r16 OCTET STRING OPTIONAL,
ueAssistanceInformationEUTRA-r16 OCTET STRING OPTIONAL
]]
}
ConfigRestrictInfoDAPS-r16 ::= SEQUENCE {

powerCoordination-FR1-r16 SEQUENCE {
p-maxNR-Source-r16 P-Max OPTIONAL,
p-maxNR-Target-r16 P-Max OPTIONAL,
powerControlMode-r16 INTEGER (1..2) OPTIONAL
} OPTIONAL,
maxSCH-TB-BitsDL-r16 INTEGER (1..100) OPTIONAL,
maxSCH-TB-BitsUL-r16 INTEGER (1..100) OPTIONAL
}
ReestablishmentInfo ::= SEQUENCE {

targetCellShortMAC-I ShortMAC-I,
additionalReestabInfoList ReestabNCellInfoList OPTIONAL
}
ReestabNCellInfoList ::= SEQUENCE ( SIZE (1..maxCellPrep) ) OF ReestabNCellInfo
ReestabNCellInfo::= SEQUENCE{
cellIdentity CellIdentity,
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shortMAC-I ShortMAC-I
}
RRM-Config ::= SEQUENCE {

ue-InactiveTime ENUMERATED {
s1, s2, s3, s5, s7, s10, s15, s20,
s25, s30, s40, s50, min1, min1s20, min1s40,
min2, min2s30, min3, min3s30, min4, min5, min6,
min7, min8, min9, min10, min12, min14, min17, min20,
min24, min28, min33, min38, min44, min50, hr1,
hr1min30, hr2, hr2min30, hr3, hr3min30, hr4, hr5, hr6,
hr8, hr10, hr13, hr16, hr20, day1, day1hr12, day2,
day2hr12, day3, day4, day5, day7, day10, day14, day19,
day24, day30, dayMoreThan30} OPTIONAL,
candidateCellInfoList MeasResultList2NR OPTIONAL,
...,
[[
candidateCellInfoListSN-EUTRA MeasResultServFreqListEUTRA-SCG OPTIONAL
]]
}
-- TAG-HANDOVER-PREPARATION-INFORMATION-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
HandoverPreparationInformation field descriptions

as-Context
Local RAN context required by the target gNB or DU.
rrm-Config
Local RAN context used mainly for RRM purposes.
sourceConfig
The radio resource configuration as used in the source cell.
ue-CapabilityRAT-List
The UE radio access related capabilities concerning RATs supported by the UE. A gNB that retrieves MRDC related capability containers ensures that the set of included
MRDC containers is consistent w.r.t. the feature set related information.
ue-InactiveTime
Duration while UE has not received or transmitted any user data. Thus the timer is still running in case e.g., UE measures the neighbour cells for the HO purpose. Value s1
corresponds to 1 second, s2 corresponds to 2 seconds and so on. Value min1 corresponds to 1 minute, value min1s20 corresponds to 1 minute and 20 seconds, value
min1s40 corresponds to 1 minute and 40 seconds and so on. Value hr1 corresponds to 1 hour, hr1min30 corresponds to 1 hour and 30 minutes and so on.
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AS-Config field descriptions

rrcReconfiguration
Contains the RRCReconfiguration configuration as generated entirely by the MN.
sourceRB-SN-Config
Contains the IE RadioBearerConfig as generated entirely by the SN. This field is only used when the UE is configured with SN terminated RB(s).
sourceSCG-Configured
Value true indicates that the UE is configured with NR or EUTRA SCG in source configuration. The field is only used in NR-DC and NE-DC and is included only if the fields
sourceSCG-NR-Config and sourceSCG-EUTRA-Config are absent.
sourceSCG-EUTRA-Config
Contains the current dedicated SCG configuration in RRCConnectionReconfiguration message as specified in TS 36.331 [10] and generated entirely by the SN. In this version
of the specification, the E-UTRA RRCConnectionReconfiguration message can only include the field scg-Configuration . This field is only used in NE-DC.
sourceSCG-NR-Config
Contains the current dedicated SCG configuration in RRCReconfiguration message as generated entirely by the SN. In this version of the specification, the
RRCReconfiguration message can only include fields secondaryCellGroup and measConfig. This field is only used in NR-DC.
AS-Context field descriptions

selectedBandCombinationSN
Indicates the band combination selected by SN in (NG)EN-DC, NE-DC, and NR-DC.
sidelinkUEInformationEUTRA
This field includes SidelinkUEInformation IE as specified in TS 36.331 [10].
sidelinkUEInformationNR
This field includes SidelinkUEInformationNR IE.
ueAssistanceInformation
Includes for each UE assistance feature the information last reported by the UE, if any.
RRM-Config field descriptions

candidateCellInfoList
A list of the best cells on each frequency for which measurement information was available
candidateCellInfoListSN-EUTRA
A list of EUTRA cells including serving cells and best neighbour cells on each serving frequency, for which measurement results were available. This field is only used in NE-
DC.

HO The field is mandatory present in case of handover within NR or UE context retrieval, e.g. in case of resume or re-
establishment. The field is optionally present in case of handover from E-UTRA/5GC. Otherwise the field is absent.
HO2 The field is optionally present in case of handover within NR; otherwise the field is absent.
NOTE 1: The following table indicates per source RAT whether RAT capabilities are included or not.
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NR Included May be included May be included
E-UTRAN Included May be included May be included
NOTE 2: The following table indicates, in case of inter-RAT handover from E-UTRA, which additional IEs are included or not:
Source system sourceConfig rrm-Config as-Context

E-UTRA/EPC Not included May be included Not included
E-UTRA/5GC May be included, but only May be included Not included
radioBearerConfig is included in the
RRCReconfiguration.
– CG-Config
This message is used to transfer the SCG radio configuration as generated by the SgNB or SeNB. It can also be used by a CU to request a DU to perform certain actions, e.g. to
request the DU to perform a new lower layer configuration.
Direction: Secondary gNB or eNB to master gNB or eNB, alternatively CU to DU.
CG-Config message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CG-CONFIG-START
CG-Config ::= SEQUENCE {

c1 CHOICE{
cg-Config CG-Config-IEs,
},
}
}
CG-Config-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

scg-CellGroupConfig OCTET STRING (CONTAINING RRCReconfiguration) OPTIONAL,
scg-RB-Config OCTET STRING (CONTAINING RadioBearerConfig) OPTIONAL,
configRestrictModReq ConfigRestrictModReqSCG OPTIONAL,
drx-InfoSCG DRX-Info OPTIONAL,
candidateCellInfoListSN OCTET STRING (CONTAINING MeasResultList2NR) OPTIONAL,
measConfigSN MeasConfigSN OPTIONAL,
selectedBandCombination BandCombinationInfoSN OPTIONAL,
fr-InfoListSCG FR-InfoList OPTIONAL,
candidateServingFreqListNR CandidateServingFreqListNR OPTIONAL,
nonCriticalExtension CG-Config-v1540-IEs OPTIONAL
}
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CG-Config-v1540-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

pSCellFrequency ARFCN-ValueNR OPTIONAL,
reportCGI-RequestNR SEQUENCE {
requestedCellInfo SEQUENCE {
ssbFrequency ARFCN-ValueNR,
cellForWhichToReportCGI PhysCellId
} OPTIONAL
} OPTIONAL,
ph-InfoSCG PH-TypeListSCG OPTIONAL,
}

pSCellFrequencyEUTRA ARFCN-ValueEUTRA OPTIONAL,
scg-CellGroupConfigEUTRA OCTET STRING OPTIONAL,
candidateCellInfoListSN-EUTRA OCTET STRING OPTIONAL,
candidateServingFreqListEUTRA CandidateServingFreqListEUTRA OPTIONAL,
needForGaps ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL,
drx-ConfigSCG DRX-Config OPTIONAL,
reportCGI-RequestEUTRA SEQUENCE {
requestedCellInfoEUTRA SEQUENCE {
cellForWhichToReportCGI-EUTRA EUTRA-PhysCellId
} OPTIONAL
} OPTIONAL,
}

scellFrequenciesSN-NR SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxNrofServingCells-1)) OF ARFCN-ValueNR OPTIONAL,
scellFrequenciesSN-EUTRA SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxNrofServingCells-1)) OF ARFCN-ValueEUTRA OPTIONAL,
nonCriticalExtension CG-Config-v16xx-IEs OPTIONAL
}
CG-Config-v16xx-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

drx-InfoSCG2 DRX-Info2 OPTIONAL,
}
PH-TypeListSCG ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofServingCells)) OF PH-InfoSCG
PH-InfoSCG ::= SEQUENCE {

ph-Uplink PH-UplinkCarrierSCG,
ph-SupplementaryUplink PH-UplinkCarrierSCG OPTIONAL,
...
}
PH-UplinkCarrierSCG ::= SEQUENCE{

ph-Type1or3 ENUMERATED {type1, type3},
...
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MeasConfigSN ::= SEQUENCE {

measuredFrequenciesSN SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxMeasFreqsSN)) OF NR-FreqInfo OPTIONAL,
...
}
NR-FreqInfo ::= SEQUENCE {

measuredFrequency ARFCN-ValueNR OPTIONAL,
...
}
ConfigRestrictModReqSCG ::= SEQUENCE {

requestedBC-MRDC BandCombinationInfoSN OPTIONAL,
requestedP-MaxFR1 P-Max OPTIONAL,
...,
[[
requestedPDCCH-BlindDetectionSCG INTEGER (1..15) OPTIONAL,
requestedP-MaxEUTRA P-Max OPTIONAL
]],
[[
requestedP-MaxFR2-r16 P-Max OPTIONAL
]]
BandCombinationIndex ::= INTEGER (1..maxBandComb)
BandCombinationInfoSN ::= SEQUENCE {

bandCombinationIndex BandCombinationIndex,
requestedFeatureSets FeatureSetEntryIndex
}
FR-InfoList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofServingCells-1)) OF FR-Info
FR-Info ::= SEQUENCE {

fr-Type ENUMERATED {fr1, fr2}
}
CandidateServingFreqListNR ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxFreqIDC-MRDC)) OF ARFCN-ValueNR
CandidateServingFreqListEUTRA ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxFreqIDC-MRDC)) OF ARFCN-ValueEUTRA
-- TAG-CG-CONFIG-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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CG-Config field descriptions

candidateCellInfoListSN
Contains information regarding cells that the source secondary node suggests the target secondary gNB to consider configuring.
candidateCellInfoListSN-EUTRA
Includes the MeasResultList3EUTRA as specified in TS 36.331 [10]. Contains information regarding cells that the source secondary node suggests the target secondary eNB
to consider configuring. This field is only used in NE-DC.
candidateServingFreqListNR, candidateServingFreqListEUTRA
Indicates frequencies of candidate serving cells for In-Device Co-existence Indication (see TS 36.331 [10]).
configRestrictModReq
Used by SN to request changes to SCG configuration restrictions previously set by MN to ensure UE capabilities are respected. E.g. can be used to request configuring an NR
band combination whose use MN has previously forbidden.
drx-ConfigSCG
This field contains the complete DRX configuration of the SCG. This field is only used in NR-DC.
drx-InfoSCG
This field contains the DRX long and short cycle configuration of the SCG. This field is used in (NG)EN-DC and NE-DC.
drx-InfoSCG2
This field contains the drx-onDurationTimer configuration of the SCG. This field is only used in (NG)EN-DC.
fr-InfoListSCG
Contains information of FR information of serving cells that include PScell and SCells configured in SCG.
measuredFrequenciesSN
Used by SN to indicate a list of frequencies measured by the UE.
needForGaps
In NE-DC, indicates wheter the SN requests gNB to configure measurements gaps.
ph-InfoSCG
Power headroom information in SCG that is needed in the reception of PHR MAC CE of MCG
ph-SupplementaryUplink
Power headroom information for supplementary uplink. In the case of (NG)EN-DC and NR-DC, this field is only present when two UL carriers are configued for a serving cell
and one UL carrier reports type1 PH while the other reports type 3 PH.
ph-Type1or3
Type of power headroom for a certain serving cell in SCG (PSCell and activated SCells). Value type1 refers to type 1 power headroom, value type3 refers to type 3 power
headroom. (See TS 38.321 [3]).
ph-Uplink
Power headroom information for uplink.
pSCellFrequency, pSCellFrequencyEUTRA
Indicates the frequency of PSCell in NR (i.e., pSCellFrequency) or E-UTRA (i.e., pSCellFrequencyEUTRA). In this version of the specification, pSCellFrequency is not used in
NE-DC whereas pSCellFrequencyEUTRA is only used in NE-DC.
reportCGI-RequestNR, reportCGI-RequestEUTRA
Used by SN to indicate to MN about configuring reportCGI procedure. The request may optionally contain information about the cell for which SN intends to configure
reportCGI procedure. In this version of the specification, the reportCGI-RequestNR is used in (NG)EN-DC and NR-DC whereas reportCGI-RequestEUTRA is used only for NE-
DC.
requestedBC-MRDC
Used to request configuring a band combination and corresponding feature sets which are forbidden to use by MN (i.e. outside of the allowedBC-ListMRDC) to allow re-
negotiation of the UE capabilities for SCG configuration.
requestedPDCCH-BlindDetectionSCG
Requested value of the reference number of cells for PDCCH blind detection allowed to be configured for the SCG.
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requestedP-MaxEUTRA
Requested value for the maximum power for the serving cells the UE can use in E-UTRA SCG. This field is only used in NE-DC.
requestedP-MaxFR1
Requested value for the maximum power for the serving cells on frequency range 1 (FR1) in this secondary cell group (see TS 38.104 [12]) the UE can use in NR SCG.
requestedP-MaxFR2
Requested value for the maximum power for the serving cells on frequency range 2 (FR2) in this secondary cell group the UE can use in NR SCG. This field is only used in
NR-DC.
scellFrequenciesSN-EUTRA, scellFrequenciesSN-NR
Indicates the frequency of all SCells configured in SCG. The field scellFrequenciesSN-EUTRA is used in NE-DC; the field scellFrequenciesSN-NR is used in (NG)EN-DC and
NR-DC. In (NG)EN-DC, the field is optionally provided to the MN.
scg-CellGroupConfig
Contains the RRCReconfiguration message (containing only secondaryCellGroup and/or measConfig):
- to be sent to the UE, used upon SCG establishment or modification, as generated (entirely) by the (target) SgNB. In this case, the SN sets the RRCReconfiguration
message in accordance with clause 6 e.g. regarding the "Need" or "Cond" statements.
or
- including the current SCG configuration of the UE, when provided in response to a query from MN, or in SN triggered SN change in order to enable delta signaling by
the target SN. In this case, the SN sets the RRCReconfiguration message in accordance with clause 11.2.3.
The field is absent if neither SCG (re)configuration nor SCG configuration query nor SN triggered SN change is performed, e.g. at inter-node capability/configuration
coordination which does not result in SCG (re)configuration towards the UE. This field is not applicable in NE-DC.
scg-CellGroupConfigEUTRA
Includes the E-UTRA RRCConnectionReconfiguration message as specified in TS 36.331 [10]. In this version of the specification, the E-UTRA RRC message can only include
the field scg-Configuration. Used to (re-)configure the SCG configuration upon SCG establishment or modification, as generated (entirely) by the (target) SeNB. This field is
only used in NE-DC.
scg-RB-Config
Contains the IE RadioBearerConfig:
- to be sent to the UE, used to (re-)configure the SCG RB configuration upon SCG establishment or modification, as generated (entirely) by the (target) SgNB or SeNB. In
this case, the SN sets the RadioBearerConfig in accordance with clause 6, e.g. regarding the "Need" or "Cond" statements.
or
- including the current SCG RB configuration of the UE, when provided in response to a query from MN or in SN triggered SN change or bearer type change between SN
terminated bearer to MN terminated bearer in order to enable delta signaling by the MN or target SN. In this case, the SN sets the RadioBearerConfig in accordance
with clause 11.2.3.
The field is absent if neither SCG (re)configuration nor SCG configuration query nor SN triggered SN change is performed, e.g. at inter-node capability/configuration
coordination which does not result in SCG RB (re)configuration.
selectedBandCombination
Indicates the band combination selected by SN in (NG)EN-DC, NE-DC, and NR-DC. The SN should inform the MN with this field whenever the band combination and/or
feature set it selected for the SCG changes (i.e. even if the new selection concerns a band combination and/or feature set that is allowed by the allowedBC-ListMRDC)
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BandCombinationInfoSN field descriptions

bandCombinationIndex
In case of (NG)EN-DC and NR-DC, this field indicates the position of a band combination in the supportedBandCombinationList. In case of NE-DC, this field indicates the
position of a band combination in the supportedBandCombinationList and/or supportedBandCombinationListNEDC-Only. Band combination entries in
supportedBandCombinationList are referred by an index which corresponds to the position of a band combination in the supportedBandCombinationList. Band combination
entries in supportedBandCombinationListNEDC-Only are referred by an index which corresponds to the position of a band combination in the
supportedBandCombinationListNEDC-Only increased by the number of entries in supportedBandCombinationList.
requestedFeatureSets
The position in the FeatureSetCombination which identifies one FeatureSetUplink/Downlink for each band entry in the associated band combination
– CG-ConfigInfo
This message is used by master eNB or gNB to request the SgNB or SeNB to perform certain actions e.g. to establish, modify or release an SCG. The message may include
additional information e.g. to assist the SgNB or SeNB to set the SCG configuration. It can also be used by a CU to request a DU to perform certain actions, e.g. to establish, or
modify an MCG or SCG.
Direction: Master eNB or gNB to secondary gNB or eNB, alternatively CU to DU.
CG-ConfigInfo message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-CG-CONFIG-INFO-START
CG-ConfigInfo ::= SEQUENCE {

c1 CHOICE{
cg-ConfigInfo CG-ConfigInfo-IEs,
},
}
}
CG-ConfigInfo-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

ue-CapabilityInfo OCTET STRING (CONTAINING UE-CapabilityRAT-ContainerList) OPTIONAL,-- Cond SN-AddMod
candidateCellInfoListMN MeasResultList2NR OPTIONAL,
candidateCellInfoListSN OCTET STRING (CONTAINING MeasResultList2NR) OPTIONAL,
measResultCellListSFTD-NR MeasResultCellListSFTD-NR OPTIONAL,
scgFailureInfo SEQUENCE {
failureType ENUMERATED { t310-Expiry, randomAccessProblem,
rlc-MaxNumRetx, synchReconfigFailure-SCG,
scg-reconfigFailure,
srb3-IntegrityFailure},
measResultSCG OCTET STRING (CONTAINING MeasResultSCG-Failure)
} OPTIONAL,
configRestrictInfo ConfigRestrictInfoSCG OPTIONAL,
drx-InfoMCG DRX-Info OPTIONAL,
measConfigMN MeasConfigMN OPTIONAL,
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sourceConfigSCG OCTET STRING (CONTAINING RRCReconfiguration) OPTIONAL,
scg-RB-Config OCTET STRING (CONTAINING RadioBearerConfig) OPTIONAL,
mcg-RB-Config OCTET STRING (CONTAINING RadioBearerConfig) OPTIONAL,
mrdc-AssistanceInfo MRDC-AssistanceInfo OPTIONAL,
nonCriticalExtension CG-ConfigInfo-v1540-IEs OPTIONAL
}
CG-ConfigInfo-v1540-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

ph-InfoMCG PH-TypeListMCG OPTIONAL,
measResultReportCGI SEQUENCE {
ssbFrequency ARFCN-ValueNR,
cellForWhichToReportCGI PhysCellId,
cgi-Info CGI-InfoNR
} OPTIONAL,
}

candidateCellInfoListMN-EUTRA OCTET STRING OPTIONAL,
candidateCellInfoListSN-EUTRA OCTET STRING OPTIONAL,
sourceConfigSCG-EUTRA OCTET STRING OPTIONAL,
scgFailureInfoEUTRA SEQUENCE {
failureTypeEUTRA ENUMERATED { t313-Expiry, randomAccessProblem,
rlc-MaxNumRetx, scg-ChangeFailure},
measResultSCG-EUTRA OCTET STRING
} OPTIONAL,
drx-ConfigMCG DRX-Config OPTIONAL,
measResultReportCGI-EUTRA SEQUENCE {
cellForWhichToReportCGI-EUTRA EUTRA-PhysCellId,
cgi-InfoEUTRA CGI-InfoEUTRA
} OPTIONAL,
measResultCellListSFTD-EUTRA MeasResultCellListSFTD-EUTRA OPTIONAL,
fr-InfoListMCG FR-InfoList OPTIONAL,
}

sftdFrequencyList-NR SFTD-FrequencyList-NR OPTIONAL,
sftdFrequencyList-EUTRA SFTD-FrequencyList-EUTRA OPTIONAL,
}

servFrequenciesMN-NR SEQUENCE (SIZE (1.. maxNrofServingCells-1)) OF ARFCN-ValueNR OPTIONAL,
nonCriticalExtension CG-ConfigInfo-v16xy-IEs OPTIONAL
}
CG-ConfigInfo-v16xy-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

drx-InfoMCG2 DRX-Info2 OPTIONAL,
alignedDRX-Indication ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL,
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SFTD-FrequencyList-NR ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxCellSFTD)) OF ARFCN-ValueNR
SFTD-FrequencyList-EUTRA ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxCellSFTD)) OF ARFCN-ValueEUTRA
ConfigRestrictInfoSCG ::= SEQUENCE {

allowedBC-ListMRDC BandCombinationInfoList OPTIONAL,
powerCoordination-FR1 SEQUENCE {
p-maxNR-FR1 P-Max OPTIONAL,
p-maxEUTRA P-Max OPTIONAL,
p-maxUE-FR1 P-Max OPTIONAL
} OPTIONAL,
servCellIndexRangeSCG SEQUENCE {
lowBound ServCellIndex,
upBound ServCellIndex
} OPTIONAL, -- Cond SN-AddMod
maxMeasFreqsSCG INTEGER(1..maxMeasFreqsMN) OPTIONAL,
dummy INTEGER(1..maxMeasIdentitiesMN) OPTIONAL,
...,
[[
selectedBandEntriesMNList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxBandComb)) OF SelectedBandEntriesMN OPTIONAL,
pdcch-BlindDetectionSCG INTEGER (1..15) OPTIONAL,
maxNumberROHC-ContextSessionsSN INTEGER(0.. 16384) OPTIONAL
]],
[[
maxIntraFreqMeasIdentitiesSCG INTEGER(1..maxMeasIdentitiesMN) OPTIONAL,
maxInterFreqMeasIdentitiesSCG INTEGER(1..maxMeasIdentitiesMN) OPTIONAL
]],
[[
p-maxNR-FR1-MCG-r16 P-Max OPTIONAL,
powerCoordination-FR2-r16 SEQUENCE {
p-maxNR-FR2-MCG-r16 P-Max OPTIONAL,
p-maxNR-FR2-SCG-r16 P-Max OPTIONAL,
p-maxUE-FR2-r16 P-Max OPTIONAL
} OPTIONAL,
nrdc-PC-mode-FR1-r16 ENUMERATED {semi-static-mode1, semi-static-mode2, dynamic} OPTIONAL,
nrdc-PC-mode-FR2-r16 ENUMERATED {semi-static-mode1, semi-static-mode2, dynamic} OPTIONAL,
maxMeasSRS-ResourceSCG-r16 INTEGER(0..maxNrofSRS-Resources-r16) OPTIONAL,
maxMeasCLI-ResourceSCG-r16 INTEGER(0..maxNrofCLI-RSSI-Resources-r16) OPTIONAL
]]
}
SelectedBandEntriesMN ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxSimultaneousBands)) OF BandEntryIndex
BandEntryIndex ::= INTEGER (0.. maxNrofServingCells)
PH-TypeListMCG ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofServingCells)) OF PH-InfoMCG
PH-InfoMCG ::= SEQUENCE {

ph-Uplink PH-UplinkCarrierMCG,
ph-SupplementaryUplink PH-UplinkCarrierMCG OPTIONAL,
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}
PH-UplinkCarrierMCG ::= SEQUENCE{

ph-Type1or3 ENUMERATED {type1, type3},
...
}
BandCombinationInfoList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxBandComb)) OF BandCombinationInfo
BandCombinationInfo ::= SEQUENCE {

bandCombinationIndex BandCombinationIndex,
allowedFeatureSetsList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxFeatureSetsPerBand)) OF FeatureSetEntryIndex
}
FeatureSetEntryIndex ::= INTEGER (1.. maxFeatureSetsPerBand)
DRX-Info ::= SEQUENCE {

drx-LongCycleStartOffset CHOICE {
ms10 INTEGER(0..9),
ms1024 INTEGER(0..1023),
ms1280 INTEGER(0..1279),
ms2048 INTEGER(0..2047),
ms2560 INTEGER(0..2559),
ms5120 INTEGER(0..5119),
ms10240 INTEGER(0..10239)
},
shortDRX SEQUENCE {
drx-ShortCycle ENUMERATED {
drx-ShortCycleTimer INTEGER (1..16)
} OPTIONAL
}
DRX-Info2 ::= SEQUENCE {

drx-onDurationTimer CHOICE {
subMilliSeconds INTEGER (1..31),
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ms1600, spare8, spare7, spare6, spare5, spare4, spare3, spare2, spare1 }
}
}
MeasConfigMN ::= SEQUENCE {

measuredFrequenciesMN SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxMeasFreqsMN)) OF NR-FreqInfo OPTIONAL,
measGapConfig SetupRelease { GapConfig } OPTIONAL,
gapPurpose ENUMERATED {perUE, perFR1} OPTIONAL,
...,
[[ measGapConfigFR2 SetupRelease { GapConfig } OPTIONAL
]]
MRDC-AssistanceInfo ::= SEQUENCE {

affectedCarrierFreqCombInfoListMRDC SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofCombIDC)) OF AffectedCarrierFreqCombInfoMRDC,
...
}
AffectedCarrierFreqCombInfoMRDC ::= SEQUENCE {

victimSystemType VictimSystemType,
interferenceDirectionMRDC ENUMERATED {eutra-nr, nr, other, utra-nr-other, nr-other, spare3, spare2, spare1},
affectedCarrierFreqCombMRDC SEQUENCE {
affectedCarrierFreqCombEUTRA AffectedCarrierFreqCombEUTRA OPTIONAL,
affectedCarrierFreqCombNR AffectedCarrierFreqCombNR
} OPTIONAL
}
VictimSystemType ::= SEQUENCE {

gps ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL,
glonass ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL,
bds ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL,
galileo ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL,
wlan ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL,
bluetooth ENUMERATED {true} OPTIONAL
}
AffectedCarrierFreqCombEUTRA ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofServingCellsEUTRA)) OF ARFCN-ValueEUTRA
AffectedCarrierFreqCombNR ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofServingCells)) OF ARFCN-ValueNR
-- TAG-CG-CONFIG-INFO-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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CG-ConfigInfo field descriptions

alignedDRX-Indication
This field is signalled upon MN triggered CGI reporting by the UE that requires aligned DRX configurations between the MCG and the SCG (i.e. same DRX cycle and on-
duration configured by MN completely contains on-duration configured by SN).
allowedBC-ListMRDC
A list of indices referring to band combinations in MR-DC capabilities from which SN is allowed to select the SCG band combination. Each entry refers to:
- a band combination numbered according to supportedBandCombinationList in the UE-MRDC-Capability (in case of (NG)EN-DC), or according to
supportedBandCombinationList and supportedBandCombinationListNEDC-Only in the UE-MRDC-Capability (in case of NE-DC), or according to
supportedBandCombinationList in the UE-NR-Capability (in case of NR-DC),
- and the Feature Sets allowed for each band entry. All MR-DC band combinations indicated by this field comprise the MCG band combination, which is a superset of the MCG
band(s) selected by MN.
candidateCellInfoListMN, candidateCellInfoListSN
Contains information regarding cells that the master node or the source node suggests the target gNB or DU to consider configuring.
For (NG)EN-DC, including CSI-RS measurement results in candidateCellInfoListMN is not supported in this version of the specification. For NR-DC, including SSB and/or CSI-
RS measurement results in candidateCellInfoListMN is supported.
candidateCellInfoListMN-EUTRA, candidateCellInfoListSN-EUTRA
Includes the MeasResultList3EUTRA as specified in TS 36.331 [10]. Contains information regarding cells that the master node or the source node suggests the target
secondary eNB to consider configuring. These fields are only used in NE-DC.
configRestrictInfo
Includes fields for which SgNB is explictly indicated to observe a configuration restriction.
drx-ConfigMCG
This field contains the complete DRX configuration of the MCG. This field is only used in NR-DC.
drx-InfoMCG
This field contains the DRX long and short cycle configuration of the MCG. This field is used in (NG)EN-DC and NE-DC.
drx-InfoMCG2
This field contains the drx-onDurationTimer configuration of the MCG and a DRX alignment indication. This field is only used in (NG)EN-DC.
fr-InfoListMCG
Contains information of FR information of serving cells that include PCell and SCell(s) configured in MCG.
dummy
This field is not used in the specification and SN ignores the received value.
maxInterFreqMeasIdentitiesSCG
Indicates the maximum number of allowed measurement identities that the SCG is allowed to configure for inter-frequency measurement. The maximum value for this field is
10. If the field is absent, the SCG is allowed to configure inter-frequency measurements up to the maximum value. This field is only used in NR-DC.
maxIntraFreqMeasIdentitiesSCG
Indicates the maximum number of allowed measurement identities that the SCG is allowed to configure for intra-frequency measurement on each serving frequency. The
maximum value for this field is 9 (in case of (NG)EN-DC or NR-DC) or 10 (in case of NE-DC). If the field is absent, the SCG is allowed to configure intra-frequency
measurements up to the maximum value on each serving frequency.
maxMeasCLI-ResourceSCG
Indicates the maximum number of CLI RSSI resources that the SCG is allowed to configure.
maxMeasFreqsSCG
Indicates the maximum number of NR inter-frequency carriers the SN is allowed to configure with PSCell for measurements.
maxMeasSRS-ResourceSCG
Indicates the maximum number of SRS resources that the SCG is allowed to configure for CLI measurement.
maxNumberROHC-ContextSessionsSN
Indicates the maximum number of context sessions allowed to SN terminated bearer, excluding context sessions that leave all headers uncompressed.
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measuredFrequenciesMN
Used by MN to indicate a list of frequencies measured by the UE.
measGapConfig
Indicates the FR1 and perUE measurement gap configuration configured by MN.
measGapConfigFR2
Indicates the FR2 measurement gap configuration configured by MN.
mcg-RB-Config
Contains all of the fields in the IE RadioBearerConfig used in MCG, used by the SN to support delta configuration to UE, for bearer type change between MN terminated bearer
with NR PDCP to SN terminated bearer. It is also used to indicate the PDCP duplication related information for MN terminated split bearer (whether duplication is configured
and if so, whether it is initially activated) in SN Addition/Modification procedure. Otherwise, this field is absent.
measResultReportCGI, measResultReportCGI-EUTRA
Used by MN to provide SN with CGI-Info for the cell as per SN′s request. In this version of the specification, the measResultReportCGI is used for (NG)EN-DC and NR-DC and
the measResultReportCGI-EUTRA is used only for NE-DC.
measResultSCG-EUTRA
This field includes the MeasResultSCG-FailureMRDC IE as specified in TS 36.331 [10]. This field is only used in NE-DC.
measResultSFTD-EUTRA
SFTD measurement results between the PCell and the E-UTRA PScell in NE-DC. This field is only used in NE-DC.
mrdc-AssistanceInfo
Contains the IDC assistance information for MR-DC reported by the UE (see TS 36.331 [10]).
nrdc-PC-mode-FR1
Indicates the uplink power sharing mode that the UE uses in NR-DC FR1 (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.6).
nrdc-PC-mode-FR2
Indicates the uplink power sharing mode that the UE uses in NR-DC FR2 (see TS 38.213 [13], clause 7.6).
p-maxEUTRA
Indicates the maximum total transmit power to be used by the UE in the E-UTRA cell group (see TS 36.104 [33]). This field is used in (NG)EN-DC and NE-DC.
p-maxNR-FR1
Indicates the maximum total transmit power to be used by the UE in the NR cell group across all serving cells in frequency range 1 (FR1) (see TS 38.104 [12]). The field is
used in (NG)EN-DC and NE-DC.
p-maxUE-FR1
Indicates the maximum total transmit power to be used by the UE across all serving cells in frequency range 1 (FR1).
p-maxNR-FR1-MCG
Indicates the maximum total transmit power to be used by the UE in the NR cell group across all serving cells in frequency range 1 (FR1) (see TS 38.104 [12]) the UE can use
in NR MCG. This field is only used in NR-DC.
p-maxNR-FR2-SCG
in NR SCG.
p-maxUE-FR2
Indicates the maximum total transmit power to be used by the UE across all serving cells in frequency range 2 (FR2).
p-maxNR-FR2-MCG
in NR MCG.
pdcch-BlindDetectionSCG
Indicates the maximum value of the reference number of cells for PDCCH blind detection allowed to be configured for the SCG.
ph-InfoMCG
Power headroom information in MCG that is needed in the reception of PHR MAC CE in SCG.
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ph-SupplementaryUplink
Power headroom information for supplementary uplink. For UE in (NG)EN-DC, this field is absent.
ph-Type1or3
Type of power headroom for a serving cell in MCG (PCell and activated SCells). type1 refers to type 1 power headroom, type3 refers to type 3 power headroom. (See TS
38.321 [3]).
ph-Uplink
Power headroom information for uplink.
powerCoordination-FR1
Indicates the maximum power that the UE can use in FR1.
powerCoordination-FR2
Indicates the maximum power that the UE can use in frequency range 2 (FR2). This field is only used in NR-DC.
scgFailureInfo
Contains SCG failure type and measurement results. In case the sender has no measurement results available, the sender may include one empty entry (i.e. without any
optional fields present) in measResultPerMOList. This field is used in (NG)EN-DC and NR-DC.
scgFailureInfoEUTRA
Contains SCG failure type and measurement results of the EUTRA secondary cell group. This field is only used in NE-DC.
scg-RB-Config
Contains all of the fields in the IE RadioBearerConfig used in SCG, used to allow the target SN to use delta configuration to the UE, e.g. during SN change. The field is
signalled upon change of SN. Otherwise, the field is absent. This field is also absent when master eNB uses full configuration option.
selectedBandEntriesMNList
A list of indices referring to the position of a band entry selected by the MN, in each band combination entry in allowedBC-ListMRDC IE. BandEntryIndex 0 identifies the first
band in the bandList of the BandCombination, BandEntryIndex 1 identifies the second band in the bandList of the BandCombination, and so on. This
selectedBandEntriesMNList includes the same number of entries, and listed in the same order as in allowedBC-ListMRDC. The SN uses this information to determine which
bands out of the NR band combinations in allowedBC-ListMRDC it can configure in SCG. This field is only used in NR-DC.
servCellIndexRangeSCG
Range of serving cell indices that SN is allowed to configure for SCG serving cells.
servFrequenciesMN-NR
Indicates the frequency of all serving cells that include PCell and SCell(s) configured in MCG. This field is only used in NR-DC.
sftdFrequencyList-NR
Includes a list of SSB frequencies. Each entry identifies the SSB frequency of a PSCell, which corresponds to one MeasResultCellSFTD-NR entry in the
MeasResultCellListSFTD-NR.
sftdFrequencyList-EUTRA
Includes a list of E-UTRA frequencies. Each entry identifies the carrier frequency of a PSCell, which corresponds to one MeasResultSFTD-EUTRA entry in the
MeasResultCellListSFTD-EUTRA.
sourceConfigSCG
Includes all of the current SCG configurations used by the target SN to build delta configuration to be sent to UE, e.g. during SN change. The field contains the
RRCReconfiguration message, i.e. including secondaryCellGroup and measConfig. The field is signalled upon change of SN, unless MN uses full configuration option.
Otherwise, the field is absent.
sourceConfigSCG-EUTRA
Includes the E-UTRA RRCConnectionReconfiguration message as specified in TS 36.331 [10]. In this version of the specification, the E-UTRA RRC message can only include
the field scg-Configuration. In this version of the specification, this field is absent when master gNB uses full configuration option. This field is only used in NE-DC.
ue-CapabilityInfo
Contains the IE UE-CapabilityRAT-ContainerList supported by the UE (see NOTE 3). A gNB that retrieves MRDC related capability containers ensures that the set of included
MRDC containers is consistent w.r.t. the feature set related information.
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BandCombinationInfo field descriptions

allowedFeatureSetsList
Defines a subset of the entries in a FeatureSetCombination. Each index identifies a position in the FeatureSetCombination, which corresponds to one
FeatureSetUplink/Downlink for each band entry in the associated band combination.
bandCombinationIndex
In case of (NG)EN-DC and NR-DC, this field indicates the position of a band combination in the supportedBandCombinationList. In case of NE-DC, this field indicates the
position of a band combination in the supportedBandCombinationList and/or supportedBandCombinationListNEDC-Only. Band combination entries in
supportedBandCombinationList are referred by an index which corresponds to the position of a band combination in the supportedBandCombinationList. Band combination
entries in supportedBandCombinationListNEDC-Only are referred by an index which corresponds to the position of a band combination in the
supportedBandCombinationListNEDC-Only increased by the number of entries in supportedBandCombinationList.

SN-AddMod The field is mandatory present upon SN addition and SN change. It is optionally present upon SN modification and inter-MN handover
without SN change. Otherwise, the field is absent.
NOTE 3: The following table indicates per source RAT whether RAT capabilities are included or not in ue-CapabilityInfo.
Source RAT NR capabilities E-UTRA capabilities MR-DC capabilities

E-UTRA Included Not included Included
– MeasurementTimingConfiguration
The MeasurementTimingConfiguration message is used to convey assistance information for measurement timing.
Direction: en-gNB to eNB, eNB to en-gNB, gNB to gNB, ng-eNB to gNB, gNB to ng-eNB, ng-eNB to ng-eNB, gNB DU to gNB CU, and gNB CU to gNB DU.
MeasurementTimingConfiguration message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-MEASUREMENT-TIMING-CONFIGURATION-START
MeasurementTimingConfiguration ::= SEQUENCE {

c1 CHOICE{
measTimingConf MeasurementTimingConfiguration-IEs,
},
}
}
MeasurementTimingConfiguration-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {
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nonCriticalExtension MeasurementTimingConfiguration-v1550-IEs OPTIONAL
}
MeasurementTimingConfiguration-v1550-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

campOnFirstSSB BOOLEAN,
psCellOnlyOnFirstSSB BOOLEAN,
nonCriticalExtension MeasurementTimingConfiguration-v16xy-IEs OPTIONAL
}
MeasurementTimingConfiguration-v16xy-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

csi-RS-Config-r16 SEQUENCE {
csi-RS-SubcarrierSpacing-r16 SubcarrierSpacing,
csi-RS-CellMobility-r16 CSI-RS-CellMobility,
refSSBFreq-r16 ARFCN-ValueNR
},
}
MeasTimingList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxMeasFreqsMN)) OF MeasTiming
MeasTiming ::= SEQUENCE {

frequencyAndTiming SEQUENCE {
ssb-MeasurementTimingConfiguration SSB-MTC,
ss-RSSI-Measurement SS-RSSI-Measurement OPTIONAL
} OPTIONAL,
...,
[[
ssb-ToMeasure SSB-ToMeasure OPTIONAL,
physCellId PhysCellId OPTIONAL
]]
}
-- TAG-MEASUREMENT-TIMING-CONFIGURATION-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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MeasTiming field descriptions

carrierFreq, ssbSubcarrierSpacing
Indicates the frequency and subcarrier spacing of the SS block of the cell for which this message is included, or of other SS blocks within the same carrier.
ssb-MeasurementTimingConfiguration
Indicates the SMTC which can be used to search for SSB of the cell for which the message is included. When the message is included in "Served NR Cell Information" (see TS
36.423 [37]), "Served Cell Information NR" (see TS 38.423 [35]), or "Served Cell Information" (see TS 38.473 [36]), the timing is based on the cell for which the message is
included. When the message is included in "NR Neighbour Information" (see TS 36.423 [37]), or "Served Cell Information" (see TS 38.423 [35]), the timing is based on the cell
indicated in the "Served NR Cell Information" or "Served Cell Information NR" with which the "NR Neighbour Information" or "Neighbour Information NR" is provided. When the
message is included in "CU to DU RRC Information", the timing is based on the cell indicated by SpCell ID with which the message is included.
ss-RSSI-Measurement
Provides the configuration which can be used for RSSI measurements of the cell for which the message is included.
MeasurementTimingConfiguration field descriptions

campOnFirstSSB
Value true indicates that the SSB indicated in the first instance of MeasTiming in the measTiming list can be used for camping and for a PCell configuration (i.e. in
spCellConfigCommon of the masterCellGroup).
csi-RS-CellMobility
Indicates the CSI-RS configuration of the cell for which this message is included. The timing of the CSI-RS resources is based on the SSB indicated by refSSBFreq.
csi-RS-SubcarrierSpacing
Indicates the subcarrier spacing of the CSI-RS resources included in csi-rs-CellMobility.
measTiming
A list of SMTC information, SSB RSSI measurement information and associated NR frequency exchanged via EN-DC X2 Setup, EN-DC Configuration Update, Xn Setup and
NG-RAN Node Configuration Update procedures, or F1 messages between gNB DU and gNB CU.
physCellId
Physical Cell Identity of the SSB on the ARFCN indicated by carrierFreq.
psCellOnlyOnFirstSSB
Value true indicates that only the SSB indicated in the first instance of MeasTiming in the measTiming list can be used for a PSCell configuration (i.e. in spCellConfigCommon
of the secondaryCellGroup).
ssb-ToMeasure
The set of SS blocks to be measured within the SMTC measurement duration (see TS 38.215 [9]).
– UERadioPagingInformation
This message is used to transfer radio paging information, covering both upload to and download from the 5GC, and between gNBs.
Direction: gNB to/ from 5GC and gNB to/from gNB
UERadioPagingInformation message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-UE-RADIO-PAGING-INFORMATION-START
UERadioPagingInformation ::= SEQUENCE {
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c1 CHOICE{
ueRadioPagingInformation UERadioPagingInformation-IEs,
spare7 NULL,
spare6 NULL, spare5 NULL, spare4 NULL,
},
}
}
UERadioPagingInformation-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

supportedBandListNRForPaging SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxBands)) OF FreqBandIndicatorNR OPTIONAL,
}
-- TAG-UE-RADIO-PAGING-INFORMATION-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
UERadioPagingInformation field descriptions

supportedBandListNRForPaging
Indicates the UE supported NR frequency bands which are derived by the gNB from UE-NR-Capability.
– UERadioAccessCapabilityInformation
This message is used to transfer UE radio access capability information, covering both upload to and download from the 5GC.
Direction: ng-eNB or gNB to/ from 5GC
UERadioAccessCapabilityInformation message
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-UE-RADIO-ACCESS-CAPABILITY-INFORMATION-START
UERadioAccessCapabilityInformation ::= SEQUENCE {

c1 CHOICE{
ueRadioAccessCapabilityInformation UERadioAccessCapabilityInformation-IEs,
spare7 NULL,
spare6 NULL, spare5 NULL, spare4 NULL,
},
}
}
UERadioAccessCapabilityInformation-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {
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}
-- TAG-UE-RADIO-ACCESS-CAPABILITY-INFORMATION-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
UERadioAccessCapabilityInformation-IEs field descriptions

ue-RadioAccessCapabilityInfo
Including NR, MR-DC, E-UTRA radio access capabilities. A gNB that retrieves MRDC related capability containers ensures that the set of included MRDC containers is
consistent w.r.t. the feature set related information.
11.2.3 Mandatory information in inter-node RRC messages

For the AS-Config transferred within the HandoverPreparationInformation:
- The source node shall include all fields necessary to reflect the AS configuration of the UE, except for the fields sourceSCG-NR-Config, sourceSCG-EUTRA-Config and
sourceRB-SN-Config, which can be omitted in case the source MN did not receive the latest configuration from the source SN. For RRCReconfiguration included in the
field rrcReconfiguration, ReconfigurationWithSync is included with only the mandatory subfields (e.g. newUE-Identity and t304) and ServingCellConfigCommon;
- Need codes or conditions specified for subfields according to IEs defined in clause 6 do not apply. I.e. some fields shall be included regardless of the "Need" or "Cond"
e.g. discardTimer;
- Based on the received AS configuration, the target node can indicate the delta (difference) to the UE's AS configuration (as included in HandoverCommand). The fields
newUE-Identity and t304 included in ReconfigurationWithSync are not used for delta configuration purpose.
The candidateCellInfoListSN(-EUTRA) in CG-Config and the candidateCellInfoListMN(-EUTRA)/candidateCellInfoListSN(-EUTRA) in CG-ConfigInfo need not be included in
procedures that do not involve a change of node.
For a field that conveys the UE configuration in CG-Config (SN initiated change of SN configuration, or SCG configuration query) and in CG-ConfigInfo upon change of SN (i.e.
mcg-RB-Config, scg-RB-Config and sourceConfigSCG):
- The source node shall include all fields necessary to reflect the AS configuration of the UE, unless stated otherwise in the field description or in this sub-clause. For
RRCReconfiguration included in the field scg-CellGroupConfig in CG-Config, ReconfigurationWithSync is included with only the mandatory subfields (e.g. newUE-
Identity and t304) and ServingCellConfigCommon;
- Need codes or conditions specified for subfields according to IEs defined in clause 6 do not apply;
- Based on the received AS configuration, the target node can indicate the delta (difference) to the UE's AS configuration (as included in CG-Config). The fields newUE-
Identity and t304 included in ReconfigurationWithSync are not used for delta configuration purpose.
For the other fields in CG-Config and CG-ConfigInfo, the sender shall always signal the appropriate value even if same as indicated in the previous RRC INM, unless explicitly
stated otherwise. As an exception to this general rule, the absence of the below listed fields means that the receiver maintains the values informed via the previous message. Note
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that every time there is a change in the configuration covered by a listed field, the MN shall include the field and it shall provide the full configuration provided by that field.
Otherwise, if there is no change, the field can be omitted:
- configRestrictInfo;
- gapPurpose;
- measGapConfig (for which delta signaling applies);
- measGapConfigFR2 (for which delta signaling applies);
- measResultCellListSFTD;
- measResultSFTD-EUTRA;
- sftdFrequencyList-EUTRA;
- sftdFrequencyList-NR;
- ue-CapabilityInfo.
11.3 Inter-node RRC information element definitions

-
11.4 Inter-node RRC multiplicity and type constraint values

– Multiplicity and type constraints definitions
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-NR-MULTIPLICITY-AND-CONSTRAINTS-START
maxMeasFreqsMN INTEGER ::= 32 -- Maximum number of MN-configured measurement frequencies

maxMeasFreqsSN INTEGER ::= 32 -- Maximum number of SN-configured measurement frequencies
maxMeasIdentitiesMN INTEGER ::= 62 -- Maximum number of measurement identities that a UE can be configured with
maxCellPrep INTEGER ::= 32 -- Maximum number of cells prepared for handover
-- TAG-NR-MULTIPLICITY-AND-CONSTRAINTS-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
– End of NR-InterNodeDefinitions
-- ASN1START
-- TAG-NR-INTER-NODE-DEFINITIONS-END-START
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-- TAG-NR-INTER-NODE-DEFINITIONS-END-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
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12 Processing delay requirements for RRC procedures

The UE performance requirements for RRC procedures are specified in the following tables. The performance requirement is expressed as the time in [ms] from the end of
reception of the network -> UE message on the UE physical layer up to when the UE shall be ready for the reception of uplink grant for the UE -> network response message
with no access delay other than the TTI-alignment (e.g. excluding delays caused by scheduling, the random access procedure or physical layer synchronisation). In case the RRC
procedure triggers BWP switching, the RRC procedure delay is the value defined in the following table plus the BWP switching delay defined in TS 38.133 [14], clause 8.6.3.
RRC procedure delay
UL Grant
DL RRC DL
command
RRC UL
UL response
Figure 12.1-1: Illustration of RRC procedure delay
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Table 12.1-1: UE performance requirements for RRC procedures for UEs
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Procedure title: Network -> UE UE -> Network Value Notes

[ms]
RRC Connection Control Procedures
RRC reconfiguration RRCReconfiguration RRCReconfigurationComplete 10
RRC reconfiguration (scell RRCReconfiguration RRCReconfigurationComplete 16

addition/release)
RRC reconfiguration (SCG RRCReconfiguration RRCReconfigurationComplete 16
establishment/ modification/ release)
RRC setup RRCSetup RRCSetupComplete 10
RRC Release RRCRelease NA
RRC re-establishment RRCReestablishment RRCReestablishmentComplete 10
RRC resume RRCResume RRCResumeComplete 6 or Value=6 applies for a
10 UE supporting
reduced CP latency
for the case of
RRCResume
message only
including MAC and
PHY configuration,
and no DRX, SPS,
configured grant, CA
or MIMO re-
configuration will be
triggered by this
message. Further, the
UL grant for
transmission of
RRCResumeComplet
e and the data is
transmitted over
common search space
with DCI format 0_0.
In this scenario, the
RRC procedure delay
[ms] can extend
beyond the reception
of the UL grant, up to
7 ms.
For other cases, Value

= 10 applies.
RRC resume (scell addition) RRCResume RRCResumeComplete 16
Initial AS security activation SecurityModeCommand SecurityModeComplete/Security 5
ModeFailure
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[ms]
Other procedures
UE assistance information UEAssistanceInformation NA
UE capability transfer UECapabilityEnquiry UECapabilityInformation 80
Counter check CounterCheck CounterCheckResponse 5
Annex A (informative): Guidelines, mainly on use of ASN.1

A.1 Introduction
The following clauses contain guidelines for the specification of RRC protocol data units (PDUs) with ASN.1.
A.2 Procedural specification

A.2.1 General principles
The procedural specification provides an overall high level description regarding the UE behaviour in a particular scenario.
It should be noted that most of the UE behaviour associated with the reception of a particular field is covered by the applicable parts of the PDU specification. The procedural
specification may also include specific details of the UE behaviour upon reception of a field, but typically this should be done only for cases that are not easy to capture in the
PDU clause e.g. general actions, more complicated actions depending on the value of multiple fields.
Likewise, the procedural specification need not specify the UE requirements regarding the setting of fields within the messages that are sent to the network i.e. this may also be
covered by the PDU specification.
A.2.2 More detailed aspects

The following more detailed conventions should be used:
- Bullets:
- Capitals should be used in the same manner as in other parts of the procedural text i.e. in most cases no capital applies since the bullets are part of the sentence starting
with 'The UE shall:'
- All bullets, including the last one in a sub-clause, should end with a semi-colon i.e. an ';.
- Conditions:
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- Whenever multiple conditions apply, a semi-colon should be used at the end of each conditions with the exception of the last one, i.e. as in 'if cond1, or cond2.
A.3 PDU specification

A.3.1 General principles
A.3.1.1 ASN.1 sections
The RRC PDU contents are formally and completely described using abstract syntax notation (ASN.1), see X.680 [6], X.681 [7].
The complete ASN.1 code is divided into a number of ASN.1 sections in the specifications. In order to facilitate the extraction of the complete ASN.1 code from the specification,
each ASN.1 section begins with the following:
- a first text paragraph consisting entirely of an ASN.1 start tag, which consists of a double hyphen followed by a single space and the text string "ASN1START" (in all
upper case letters);
- a second text paragraph consisting entirely of a block start tag is included, which consists of a double hyphen followed by a single space and the text string "TAG-NAME-
START" (in all upper case letters), where the "NAME" refers to the main name of the paragraph (in all upper-case letters).
Similarly, each ASN.1 section ends with the following:
- a first text paragraph consisting entirely of a blockstop tag, which consists of a double hyphen followed by a single space and the text string "TAG-NAME-STOP" (in all
upper-case letters), where the "NAME" refers to the main name of the paragraph (in all upper-case letters);
- a second text paragraph consisting entirely of an ASN.1 stop tag, which consists of a double hyphen followed by a singlespace and the text "ASN1STOP" (in all upper case
letters).
This results in the following tags:

-- ASN1START
-- TAG-NAME-START
-- TAG-NAME-STOP
-- ASN1STOP
The text paragraphs containing either of the start and stop tags should not contain any ASN.1 code significant for the complete description of the RRC PDU contents. The
complete ASN.1 code may be extracted by copying all the text paragraphs between an ASN.1 start tag and the following ASN.1 stop tag in the order they appear, throughout the
specification.
NOTE: A typical procedure for extraction of the complete ASN.1 code consists of a first step where the entire RRC PDU contents description (ultimately the entire
specification) is saved into a plain text (ASCII) file format, followed by a second step where the actual extraction takes place, based on the occurrence of the ASN.1
start and stop tags.
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A.3.1.2 ASN.1 identifier naming conventions

The naming of identifiers (i.e., the ASN.1 field and type identifiers) should be based on the following guidelines:
- Message (PDU) identifiers should be ordinary mixed case without hyphenation. These identifiers, e.g., the RRCConnectionModificationCommand, should be used for
reference in the procedure text. Abbreviations should be avoided in these identifiers and abbreviated forms of these identifiers should not be used.
- Type identifiers other than PDU identifiers should be ordinary mixed case, with hyphenation used to set off acronyms only where an adjacent letter is a capital, e.g.,
EstablishmentCause, SelectedPLMN (not Selected-PLMN, since the "d" in "Selected" is lowercase), InitialUE-Identity and MeasSFN-SFN-TimeDifference.
- Field identifiers shall start with a lowercase letter and use mixed case thereafter, e.g., establishmentCause. If a field identifier begins with an acronym (which would
normally be in upper case), the entire acronym is lowercase (plmn-Identity, not pLMN-Identity). The acronym is set off with a hyphen (ue-Identity, not ueIdentity), in order
to facilitate a consistent search pattern with corresponding type identifiers.
- Identifiers should convey the meaning of the identifier and should avoid adding unnecessary postfixes (e.g. abstractions like 'Info') for the name.
- Identifiers that are likely to be keywords of some language, especially widely used languages, such as C++ or Java, should be avoided to the extent possible.
- Identifiers, other than PDU identifiers, longer than 25 characters should be avoided where possible. It is recommended to use abbreviations, which should be done in a
consistent manner i.e. use 'Meas' instead of 'Measurement' for all occurrences. Examples of typical abbreviations are given in table A.3.1.2.1-1 below.
- For future extension: When an extension is introduced a suffix is added to the identifier of the concerned ASN.1 field and/or type. A suffix of the form "-rX" is used, with
X indicating the release, for ASN.1 fields or types introduced in a later release (i.e. a release later than the original/first release of the protocol) as well as for ASN.1 fields
or types for which a revision is introduced in a later release replacing a previous version, e.g., Foo-r9 for the Rel-9 version of the ASN.1 type Foo. A suffix of the form
"-rXb" is used for the first revision of a field that it appears in the same release (X) as the original version of the field, "-rXc" for a second intra-release revision and so on.
A suffix of the form "-vXYZ" is used for ASN.1 fields or types that only are an extension of a corresponding earlier field or type (see sub-clause A.4), e.g., AnElement-
v10b0 for the extension of the ASN.1 type AnElement introduced in version 10.11.0 of the specification. A number 0...9, 10, 11, etc. is used to represent the first part of the
version number, indicating the release of the protocol. Lower case letters a, b, c, etc. are used to represent the second (and third) part of the version number if they are
greater than 9. In the procedural specification, in field descriptions as well as in headings suffices are not used, unless there is a clear need to distinguish the extension
from the original field.
- More generally, in case there is a need to distinguish different variants of an ASN.1 field or IE, a suffix should be added at the end of the identifiers e.g. MeasObjectUTRA,
ConfigCommon. When there is no particular need to distinguish the fields (e.g. because the field is included in different IEs), a common field identifier name may be used.
This may be attractive e.g. in case the procedural specification is the same for the different variants.
- It should be avoided to use field identifiers with the same name within the elements of a CHOICE, including using a CHOICE inside a SEQUENCE (to avoid certain
compiler errors).
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Table A.3.1.2-1: Examples of typical abbreviations used in ASN.1 identifiers
Abbreviation Abbreviated word

Config Configuration
DL Downlink
Ext Extension
Freq Frequency
Id Identity
Ind Indication
Meas Measurement
MIB MasterInformationBlock
Neigh Neighbour(ing)
Param(s) Parameter(s)
Phys Physical
PCI Physical Cell Id
Proc Process
Reconfig Reconfiguration
Reest Re-establishment
Req Request
Rx Reception
Sched Scheduling
SIB SystemInformationBlock
Sync Synchronisation
Thr Threshold
Tx Transmission
UL Uplink
NOTE: The table A.3.1.2.1-1 is not exhaustive. Additional abbreviations may be used in ASN.1 identifiers when needed.
A.3.1.3 Text references using ASN.1 identifiers

A text reference into the RRC PDU contents description from other parts of the specification is made using the ASN.1 field identifier of the referenced type. The ASN.1 field and
type identifiers used in text references should be in the italic font style. The "do not check spelling and grammar" attribute in Word should be set. Quotation marks (i.e., "") should
not be used around the ASN.1 field or type identifier.
A reference to an RRC PDU should be made using the corresponding ASN.1 field identifier followed by the word "message", e.g., a reference to the RRCRelease message.
A reference to a specific part of an RRC PDU, or to a specific part of any other ASN.1 type, should be made using the corresponding ASN.1 field identifier followed by the word
"field", e.g., a reference to the prioritisedBitRate field in the example below.
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priority Priority,
prioritisedBitRate PrioritisedBitRate,
bucketSizeDuration BucketSizeDuration,
logicalChannelGroup INTEGER (0..3)
} OPTIONAL
}
-- ASN1STOP
NOTE: All the ASN.1 start tags in the ASN.1 sections, used as examples in this annex to the specification, are deliberately distorted, in order not to include them when the
ASN.1 description of the RRC PDU contents is extracted from the specification.
A reference to a specific type of information element should be made using the corresponding ASN.1 type identifier preceded by the acronym "IE", e.g., a reference to the IE
LogicalChannelConfig in the example above.
References to a specific type of information element should only be used when those are generic, i.e., without regard to the particular context wherein the specific type of
information element is used. If the reference is related to a particular context, e.g., an RRC PDU type (message) wherein the information element is used, the corresponding field
identifier in that context should be used in the text reference.
A reference to a specific value of an ASN.1 field should be made using the corresponding ASN.1 value without using quotation marks around the ASN.1 value, e.g., 'if the status
field is set to value true'.
A.3.2 High-level message structure

Within each logical channel type, the associated RRC PDU (message) types are alternatives within a CHOICE, as shown in the example below.
DL-DCCH-Message ::= SEQUENCE {

message DL-DCCH-MessageType
}
DL-DCCH-MessageType ::= CHOICE {

c1 CHOICE {
dlInformationTransfer DLInformationTransfer,
handoverFromEUTRAPreparationRequest HandoverFromEUTRAPreparationRequest,
mobilityFromEUTRACommand MobilityFromEUTRACommand,
rrcConnectionReconfiguration RRCConnectionReconfiguration,
rrcConnectionRelease RRCConnectionRelease,
securityModeCommand SecurityModeCommand,
ueCapabilityEnquiry UECapabilityEnquiry,
spare1 NULL
},
}
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A nested two-level CHOICE structure is used, where the alternative PDU types are alternatives within the inner level c1 CHOICE.
Spare alternatives (i.e., spare1 in this case) may be included within the c1 CHOICE to facilitate future extension. The number of such spare alternatives should not extend the
total number of alternatives beyond an integer-power-of-two number of alternatives (i.e., eight in this case).
Further extension of the number of alternative PDU types is facilitated using the messageClassExtension alternative in the outer level CHOICE.
A.3.3 Message definition

Each PDU (message) type is specified in an ASN.1 section similar to the one shown in the example below.
RRCConnectionReconfiguration ::= SEQUENCE {

c1 CHOICE{
rrcConnectionReconfiguration-r8 RRCConnectionReconfiguration-r8-IEs,
},
}
}
RRCConnectionReconfiguration-r8-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

-- Enter the IEs here.
...
}
-- ASN1STOP
Hooks for critical and non-critical extension should normally be included in the PDU type specification. How these hooks are used is further described in sub-clause A.4.
Critical extensions are characterised by a redefinition of the PDU contents and need to be governed by a mechanism for protocol version agreement between the encoder and the
decoder of the PDU, such that the encoder is prevented from sending a critically extended version of the PDU type, which is not comprehended by the decoder.
Critical extension of a PDU type is facilitated by a two-level CHOICE structure, where the alternative PDU contents are alternatives within the inner level c1 CHOICE. Spare
alternatives (i.e., spare3 down to spare1 in this case) may be included within the c1 CHOICE. The number of spare alternatives to be included in the original PDU specification
should be decided case by case, based on the expected rate of critical extension in the future releases of the protocol.
Further critical extension, when the spare alternatives from the original specifications are used up, is facilitated using the criticalExtensionsFuture in the outer level CHOICE.
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In PDU types where critical extension is not expected in the future releases of the protocol, the inner level c1 CHOICE and the spare alternatives may be excluded, as shown in
the example below.
RRCConnectionReconfigurationComplete ::= SEQUENCE {

rrcConnectionReconfigurationComplete-r8
RRCConnectionReconfigurationComplete-r8-IEs,
}
}
RRCConnectionReconfigurationComplete-r8-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

-- Enter the fields here.
...
}
-- ASN1STOP
Non-critical extensions are characterised by the addition of new information to the original specification of the PDU type. If not comprehended, a non-critical extension may be
skipped by the decoder, whilst the decoder is still able to complete the decoding of the comprehended parts of the PDU contents.
Non-critical extensions at locations other than the end of the message or other than at the end of a field contained in a BIT or OCTET STRING are facilitated by use of the ASN.1
extension marker "...". The original specification of a PDU type should normally include the extension marker at the end of the sequence of information elements contained.
Non-critical extensions at the end of the message or at the end of a field that is contained in a BIT or OCTET STRING may be facilitated by use of an empty sequence that is
marked OPTIONAL e.g. as shown in the following example:
RRCMessage-r8-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

field1 InformationElement1,

}
-- ASN1STOP
The ASN.1 section specifying the contents of a PDU type may be followed by a field description table where a further description of, e.g., the semantic properties of the fields
may be included. The general format of this table is shown in the example below. The field description table is absent in case there are no fields for which further description
needs to be provided e.g. because the PDU does not include any fields, or because an IE is defined for each field while there is nothing specific regarding the use of this IE that
needs to be specified.
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%PDU-TypeIdentifier% field descriptions

%field identifier%
Field description.
%field identifier%
Field description.
The field description table has one column. The header row shall contain the ASN.1 type identifier of the PDU type.
The following rows are used to provide field descriptions. Each row shall include a first paragraph with a field identifier (in bold and italic font style) referring to the part of the
PDU to which it applies. The following paragraphs at the same row may include (in regular font style), e.g., semantic description, references to other specifications and/or
specification of value units, which are relevant for the particular part of the PDU.
The parts of the PDU contents that do not require a field description shall be omitted from the field description table.
A.3.4 Information elements

Each IE (information element) type is specified in an ASN.1 section similar to the one shown in the example below.
PRACH-ConfigSIB ::= SEQUENCE {

rootSequenceIndex INTEGER (0..1023),
prach-ConfigInfo PRACH-ConfigInfo
}
PRACH-Config ::= SEQUENCE {

prach-ConfigInfo PRACH-ConfigInfo OPTIONAL -- Need N
}
PRACH-ConfigInfo ::= SEQUENCE {

prach-ConfigIndex ENUMERATED {ffs},
highSpeedFlag ENUMERATED {ffs},
zeroCorrelationZoneConfig ENUMERATED {ffs}
}
-- ASN1STOP
IEs should be introduced whenever there are multiple fields for which the same set of values apply. IEs may also be defined for other reasons e.g. to break down a ASN.1
definition in to smaller pieces.
A group of closely related IE type definitions, like the IEs PRACH-ConfigSIB and PRACH-Config in this example, are preferably placed together in a common ASN.1 section.
The IE type identifiers should in this case have a common base, defined as the generic type identifier. It may be complemented by a suffix to distinguish the different variants.
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The "PRACH-Config" is the generic type identifier in this example, and the "SIB" suffix is added to distinguish the variant. The sub-clause heading and generic references to a
group of closely related IEs defined in this way should use the generic type identifier.
The same principle should apply if a new version, or an extension version, of an existing IE is created for critical or non-critical extension of the protocol (see sub-clause A.4).
The new version, or the extension version, of the IE is included in the same ASN.1 section defining the original. A suffix is added to the type identifier, using the naming
conventions defined in sub-clause A.3.1.2, indicating the release or version of the where the new version, or extension version, was introduced.
Local IE type definitions, like the IE PRACH-ConfigInfo in the example above, may be included in the ASN.1 section and be referenced in the other IE types defined in the same
ASN.1 section. The use of locally defined IE types should be encouraged, as a tool to break up large and complex IE type definitions. It can improve the readability of the code.
There may also be a benefit for the software implementation of the protocol end-points, as these IE types are typically provided by the ASN.1 compiler as independent data
elements, to be used in the software implementation.
An IE type defined in a local context, like the IE PRACH-ConfigInfo, should not be referenced directly from other ASN.1 sections in the RRC specification. An IE type which is
referenced in more than one ASN.1 section should be defined in a separate sub-clause, with a separate heading and a separate ASN.1 section (possibly as one in a set of closely
related IE types, like the IEs PRACH-ConfigSIB and PRACH-Config in the example above). Such IE types are also referred to as 'global IEs'.
NOTE: Referring to an IE type, that is defined as a local IE type in the context of another ASN.1 section, does not generate an ASN.1 compilation error. Nevertheless,
using a locally defined IE type in that way makes the IE type definition difficult to find, as it would not be visible at an outline level of the specification. It should
be avoided.
The ASN.1 section specifying the contents of one or more IE types, like in the example above, may be followed by a field description table, where a further description of, e.g.,
the semantic properties of the fields of the information elements may be included. This table may be absent, similar as indicated in sub-clause A.3.3 for the specification of the
PDU type. The general format of the field description table is the same as shown in sub-clause A.3.3 for the specification of the PDU type.
A.3.5 Fields with optional presence

A field with optional presence may be declared with the keyword DEFAULT. It identifies a default value to be assumed, if the sender does not include a value for that field in the
encoding:
PreambleInfo ::= SEQUENCE {

numberOfRA-Preambles INTEGER (1..64) DEFAULT 1,
...
}
-- ASN1STOP
Alternatively, a field with optional presence may be declared with the keyword OPTIONAL. It identifies a field for which a value can be omitted. The omission carries semantics,
which is different from any normal value of the field:
PRACH-Config ::= SEQUENCE {
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}
-- ASN1STOP
The semantics of an optionally present field, in the case it is omitted, should be indicated at the end of the paragraph including the keyword OPTIONAL, using a short comment
text with a need code. The need code includes the keyword "Need", followed by one of the predefined semantics tags (S, M, N or R) defined in sub-clause 6.1. If the semantics
tag S is used, the semantics of the absent field are further specified either in the field description table following the ASN.1 section, or in procedure text.
The addition of OPTIONAL keywords for capability groups is based on the following guideline. If there is more than one field in the lower level IE, then OPTIONAL keyword is
added at the group level. If there is only one field in the lower level IE, OPTIONAL keyword is not added at the group level.
A.3.6 Fields with conditional presence

A field with conditional presence is declared with the keyword OPTIONAL. In addition, a short comment text shall be included at the end of the paragraph including the keyword
OPTIONAL. The comment text includes the keyword "Cond", followed by a condition tag associated with the field ("UL" in this example):

priority INTEGER (0),
...
} OPTIONAL -- Cond UL
}
-- ASN1STOP
When conditionally present fields are included in an ASN.1 section, the field description table after the ASN.1 section shall be followed by a conditional presence table. The
conditional presence table specifies the conditions for including the fields with conditional presence in the particular ASN.1 section.

UL Specification of the conditions for including the field associated with the condition tag = "UL". Semantics in case of optional presence under certain
conditions may also be specified.
The conditional presence table has two columns. The first column (heading: "Conditional presence") contains the condition tag (in italic font style), which links the fields with a
condition tag in the ASN.1 section to an entry in the table. The second column (heading: "Explanation") contains a text specification of the conditions and requirements for the
presence of the field. The second column may also include semantics, in case of an optional presence of the field, under certain conditions i.e. using the same predefined tags as
defined for optional fields in A.3.5.
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Conditional presence should primarily be used when presence of a field depends on the presence and/or value of other fields within the same message. If the presence of a field
depends on whether another feature/function has been configured, while this function can be configured independently e.g. by another message and/or at another point in time, the
relation is best reflected by means of a statement in the field description table.
If the ASN.1 section does not include any fields with conditional presence, the conditional presence table shall not be included.
Whenever a field is only applicable in specific cases e.g. TDD, use of conditional presence should be considered.
A.3.7 Guidelines on use of lists with elements of SEQUENCE type

Where an information element has the form of a list (the SEQUENCE OF construct in ASN.1) with the type of the list elements being a SEQUENCE data type, an information
element shall be defined for the list elements even if it would not otherwise be needed.
For example, a list of PLMN identities with reservation flags is defined as in the following example:
PLMN-IdentityInfoList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF PLMN-IdentityInfo
PLMN-IdentityInfo ::= SEQUENCE {

cellReservedForOperatorUse ENUMERATED {reserved, notReserved}
}
-- ASN1STOP
rather than as in the following (bad) example, which may cause generated code to contain types with unpredictable names:
-- /bad example/ ASN1START
PLMN-IdentityList ::= SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..6)) OF SEQUENCE {

cellReservedForOperatorUse ENUMERATED {reserved, notReserved}
}
-- ASN1STOP
A.3.8 Guidelines on use of parameterised SetupRelease type

The usage of the parameterised SetupRelease type is like a function call in programming languages where the element type parameter is passed as a parameter. The parameterised
type only implies a textual change in abstract syntax where all references to the parameterised type are replaced by the compiler with the release/setup choice. Two examples of
the usage are shown below:
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RRCMessage-rX-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

field-rX SetupRelease { IE-rX } OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...
}

field-rX SetupRelease { Element-rX }
Element-rX ::= SEQUENCE {

field1-rX IE1-rX,
field2-rX IE2-rX OPTIONAL -- Need N
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The SetupRelease is always be used with only named IEs, i.e. the example below is not allowed:

field-rX SetupRelease { SEQUENCE { -- Unnamed SEQUENCEs are not allowed!
field1-rX IE1-rX,
field2-rX IE2-rX OPTIONAL -- Need N
}
}
If a field defined using the parameterized SetupRelease type requires procedural text, the field is referred to using the values defined for the type itself, namely, "setup" and
"release". For example, procedural text for field-rX above could be as follows:
1> if field-rX is set to "setup":
2> do something;
1> else (field-rX is set to "release"):
2> release field-rX (if appropriate).
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A.3.9 Guidelines on use of ToAddModList and ToReleaseList

In order to benefit from delta signalling when modifying lists with many and/or large elements, so-called add/mod- and release- lists should be used. Instead of a single list
containing all elements of the list, the ASN.1 provides two lists. One list is used to convey the actual elements that are to be added to the list or modified in the list. The second
list conveys only the identities (IDs) of the list elements that are to be released from the list. In other words, the ASN.1 defines only means to signal modifications to a list
maintained in the receiver (typically the UE). An example is provided below:
AnExampleIE ::= SEQUENCE {

elementsToAddModList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofElements)) OF Element OPTIONAL, -- Need N
elementsToReleaseList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofElements)) OF ElementId OPTIONAL, -- Need N
...
}
Element ::= SEQUENCE {

elementId ElementId,
aField INTEG ER (0..16777215),
anotherField OCTET STRING,
...
}
ElementId ::= INTEGER (0..maxNrofElements-1)
maxNrofElements INTEGER ::= 50

maxNrofElements-1 INTEGER ::= 49
As can be seen, the elements of the list must contain an identity (INTEGER) that identifies the elements unambiguously upon addition, modification and removal. It is
recommended to define an IE for that identifier (here ElementId) so that it can be used both for a field inside the element as well as in the elementsToReleaseList.
Both lists should be made OPTIONAL and flagged as "Need N". The need code reflects that the UE does not maintain the received lists as such but rather updates its
configuration using the information therein. In other words, it is not possible to provide via delta signalling an update to a previously signalled elementsToAddModList or
elementsToReleaseList (which Need M would imply). The update is always in relation to the UE's internal configuration.
If no procedural text is provided for a set of ToAddModList and ToReleaseList, the following generic procedure applies:
The UE shall:
1> for each ElementId in the elementsToReleaseList,:
2> if the current UE configuration includes an Element with the given ElementId:
3> release the Element from the current UE configuration;
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1> for each Element in the elementsToAddModList:
2> if the current UE configuration includes an Element with the given ElementId:
3> modify the configured Element in accordance with the received Element;
2> else:
3> add received Element to the UE configuration.
A.3.10 Guidelines on use of of lists (without ToAddModList and ToReleaseList)

As per subclause 6.1.3, when using lists without the ToAddModList and ToReleaseList structure, the contents of the lists are always replaced. To illustrate this, an example is
provided below:
-- TAG_EXAMPLE_LISTS_START
AnExampleIE ::= SEQUENCE {

elementList SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofElements)) OF Element OPTIONAL, -- Need M
...,
[[
elementListExt-v2030 SEQUENCE (SIZE (1..maxNrofElementsExt)) OF Element OPTIONAL, -- Need M
]]
}
Element ::= SEQUENCE {

useFeatureX BOOLEAN,
aField INTEGER (0..127) OPTIONAL, -- Need M
anotherField INTEGER (0..127) OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...
}
maxNrofElements INTEGER ::= 8

maxNrofElements-1 INTEGER ::= 7
maxNrofElementsExt INTEGER ::= 8
maxNrofElementsExt-1 INTEGER ::= 7
-- TAG_EXAMPLE_LISTS_STOP
As can be seen, the elementList list itself uses Need M, but each list entry Element contains mandatory, Need M and Need R fields. If the list is first signalled to UE with 3
entries, and subsequently again with 2 entries, UE shall retain only the latter list, i.e. the list with 2 elements will completely replace the list with 3 elements. That also means that
the field aField will be treated as if it was newly created, i.e. network must include it if it wishes UE to utilize the field even if it was previously signalled. This also implies that
the Need M field (aField) will be treated in the same way as the Need R field (anotherField), i.e. delta signalling is not applied and the network has to signal the field to ensure
UE does not release the value (which is why Need M should not normally be used in the entries of these lists).
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A.4 Extension of the PDU specifications

A.4.1 General principles to ensure compatibility
It is essential that extension of the protocol does not affect interoperability i.e. it is essential that implementations based on different versions of the RRC protocol are able to
interoperate. In particular, this requirement applies for the following kind of protocol extensions:
- Introduction of new PDU types (i.e. these should not cause unexpected behaviour or damage).
- Introduction of additional fields in an extensible PDUs (i.e. it should be possible to ignore uncomprehended extensions without affecting the handling of the other parts of
the message).
- Introduction of additional values of an extensible field of PDUs. If used, the behaviour upon reception of an uncomprehended value should be defined.
It should be noted that the PDU extension mechanism may depend on the logical channel used to transfer the message e.g. for some PDUs an implementation may be aware of the
protocol version of the peer in which case selective ignoring of extensions may not be required.
The non-critical extension mechanism is the primary mechanism for introducing protocol extensions i.e. the critical extension mechanism is used merely when there is a need to
introduce a 'clean' message version. Such a need appears when the last message version includes a large number of non-critical extensions, which results in issues like readability,
overhead associated with the extension markers. The critical extension mechanism may also be considered when it is complicated to accommodate the extensions by means of
non-critical extension mechanisms.
A.4.2 Critical extension of messages and fields

The mechanisms to critically extend a message are defined in A.3.3. There are both "outer branch" and "inner branch" mechanisms available. The "outer branch" consists of a
CHOICE having the name criticalExtensions, with two values, c1 and criticalExtensionsFuture. The criticalExtensionsFuture branch consists of an empty SEQUENCE, while
the c1 branch contains the "inner branch" mechanism.
The "inner branch" structure is a CHOICE with values of the form "MessageName-rX-IEs" (e.g., "RRCConnectionReconfiguration-r8-IEs") or "spareX", with the spare values
having type NULL. The "-rX-IEs" structures contain the complete structure of the message IEs for the appropriate release; i.e., the critical extension branch for the Rel-10 version
of a message includes all Rel-8 and Rel-9 fields (that are not obviated in the later version), rather than containing only the additional Rel-10 fields.
The following guidelines may be used when deciding which mechanism to introduce for a particular message, i.e. only an 'outer branch', or an 'outer branch' in combination with
an 'inner branch' including a certain number of spares:
- For certain messages, e.g. initial uplink messages, messages transmitted on a broadcast channel, critical extension may not be applicable.
- An outer branch may be sufficient for messages not including any fields.
- The number of spares within inner branch should reflect the likelihood that the message will be critically extended in future releases (since each release with a critical
extension for the message consumes one of the spare values). The estimation of the critical extension likelihood may be based on the number, size and changeability of the
fields included in the message.
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- In messages where an inner branch extension mechanism is available, all spare values of the inner branch should be used before any critical extensions are added using the
outer branch.
The following example illustrates the use of the critical extension mechanism by showing the ASN.1 of the original and of a later release
-- /example/ ASN1START -- Original release
RRCMessage ::= SEQUENCE {

c1 CHOICE{
rrcMessage-r8 RRCMessage-r8-IEs,
},
}
}
-- ASN1STOP
-- /example/ ASN1START -- Later release

c1 CHOICE{
rrcMessage-r14 RRCMessage-r14-IEs
},
later CHOICE {
c2 CHOICE{
spare7 NULL, spare6 NULL, spare5 NULL, spare4 NULL,
},
}
}
}
-- ASN1STOP
It is important to note that critical extensions may also be used at the level of individual fields i.e. a field may be replaced by a critically extended version. When sending the
extended version, the original version may also be included (e.g. original field is mandatory, E-UTRAN is unaware if UE supports the extended version). In such cases, a UE
supporting both versions may be required to ignore the original field. The following example illustrates the use of the critical extension mechanism by showing the ASN.1 of the
original and of a later release.
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-- /example/ ASN1START -- Original release

c1 CHOICE{
},
}
}
RRCMessage-rN-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

field1-rN ENUMERATED {
value1, value2, value3, value4} OPTIONAL, -- Need N
field2-rN InformationElement2-rN OPTIONAL, -- Need N
nonCriticalExtension RRCConnectionReconfiguration-vMxy-IEs OPTIONAL
}
RRCConnectionReconfiguration-vMxy-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

field2-rM InformationElement2-rM OPTIONAL, -- Cond NoField2rN
}
-- ASN1STOP

NoField2rN The field is optionally present, need N, if field2-rN is absent. Otherwise the field is absent
Finally, it is noted that a critical extension may be introduced in the same release as the one in which the original field was introduced e.g. to correct an essential ASN.1 error. In
such cases a UE capability may be introduced, to assist the network in deciding whether or not to use the critical extension.
A.4.3 Non-critical extension of messages

A.4.3.1 General principles
The mechanisms to extend a message in a non-critical manner are defined in A.3.3. W.r.t. the use of extension markers, the following additional guidelines apply:
- When further non-critical extensions are added to a message that has been critically extended, the inclusion of these non-critical extensions in earlier critical branches of
the message should be avoided when possible.
- The extension marker ("...") is the primary non-critical extension mechanism that is used but empty sequences may be used if length determinant is not required. Examples
of cases where a length determinant is not required:
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- at the end of a message;
- at the end of a structure contained in a BIT STRING or OCTET STRING.
- When an extension marker is available, non-critical extensions are preferably placed at the location (e.g. the IE) where the concerned parameter belongs from a logical/
functional perspective (referred to as the 'default extension location').
- It is desirable to aggregate extensions of the same release or version of the specification into a group, which should be placed at the lowest possible level.
- In specific cases it may be preferable to place extensions elsewhere (referred to as the 'actual extension location') e.g. when it is possible to aggregate several extensions in
a group. In such a case, the group should be placed at the lowest suitable level in the message. <TBD: ref to separate example>
- In case placement at the default extension location affects earlier critical branches of the message, locating the extension at a following higher level in the message should
be considered.
- In case an extension is not placed at the default extension location, an IE should be defined. The IE's ASN.1 definition should be placed in the same ASN.1 section as the
default extension location. In case there are intermediate levels in-between the actual and the default extension location, an IE may be defined for each level. Intermediate
levels are primarily introduced for readability and overview. Hence intermediate levels need not always be introduced e.g. they may not be needed when the default and
the actual extension location are within the same ASN.1 section. <TBD: ref to separate example>
A.4.3.2 Further guidelines

Further to the general principles defined in the previous section, the following additional guidelines apply regarding the use of extension markers:
- Extension markers within SEQUENCE:
- Extension markers are primarily, but not exclusively, introduced at the higher nesting levels.
- Extension markers are introduced for a SEQUENCE comprising several fields as well as for information elements whose extension would result in complex structures
without it (e.g. re-introducing another list).
- Extension markers are introduced to make it possible to maintain important information structures e.g. parameters relevant for one particular RAT.
- Extension markers are also used for size critical messages (i.e. messages on BCCH, BR-BCCH, PCCH and CCCH), although introduced somewhat more carefully.
- The extension fields introduced (or frozen) in a specific version of the specification are grouped together using double brackets.
- Extension markers within ENUMERATED:
- Spare values may be used until the number of values reaches the next power of 2, while the extension marker caters for extension beyond that limit, given that the use
of spare values in a later Release is possible without any error cases.
- A suffix of the form "vXYZ" is used for the identifier of each new value, e.g. "value-vXYZ".
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- Extension markers within CHOICE:
- Extension markers are introduced when extension is foreseen and when comprehension is not required by the receiver i.e. behaviour is defined for the case where the
receiver cannot comprehend the extended value (e.g. ignoring an optional CHOICE field). It should be noted that defining the behaviour of a receiver upon receiving a
not comprehended choice value is not required if the sender is aware whether or not the receiver supports the extended value.
- A suffix of the form "vXYZ" is used for the identifier of each new choice value, e.g. "choice-vXYZ".
Non-critical extensions at the end of a message/ of a field contained in an OCTET or BIT STRING:
- When a nonCriticalExtension is actually used, a "Need" code should not be provided for the field, which always is a group including at least one extension and a field
facilitating further possible extensions. For simplicity, it is recommended not to provide a "Need" code when the field is not actually used either.
Further, more general, guidelines:
- In case a need code is not provided for a group, a "Need" code is provided for all individual extension fields within the group i.e. including for fields that are not marked as
OPTIONAL. The latter is to clarify the action upon absence of the whole group.
A.4.3.3 Typical example of evolution of IE with local extensions

The following example illustrates the use of the extension marker for a number of elementary cases (sequence, enumerated, choice). The example also illustrates how the IE may
be revised in case the critical extension mechanism is used.
NOTE In case there is a need to support further extensions of release n while the ASN.1 of release (n+1) has been frozen, without requiring the release n receiver to
support decoding of release (n+1) extensions, more advanced mechanisms are needed e.g. including multiple extension markers.

field1 ENUMERATED {
value1, value2, value3, value4-v880,
..., value5-v960 },
field2 CHOICE {
field2a BOOLEAN,
field2b InformationElement2b,
...,
field2c-v960 InformationElement2c-r9
},
...,
[[
field3-r9 InformationElement3-r9 OPTIONAL -- Need R
]],
[[
field3-v9a0 InformationElement3-v9a0 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
field4-r9 InformationElement4 OPTIONAL -- Need R
]]
}
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InformationElement1-r10 ::= SEQUENCE {

field1 ENUMERATED {
value1, value2, value3, value4-v880,
value5-v960, value6-v1170, spare2, spare1, ... },
field2 CHOICE {
field2a BOOLEAN,
field2b InformationElement2b,
field2c-v960 InformationElement2c-r9,
...,
field2d-v12b0 INTEGER (0..63)
},
field3-r9 InformationElement3-r10 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
field4-r9 InformationElement4 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
field5-r10 BOOLEAN,
field6-r10 InformationElement6-r10 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
...,
[[
field3-v1170 InformationElement3-v1170 OPTIONAL -- Need R
]]
}
-- ASN1STOP
Some remarks regarding the extensions of InformationElement1 as shown in the above example:
– The InformationElement1 is initially extended with a number of non-critical extensions. In release 10 however, a critical extension is introduced for the message using this
IE. Consequently, a new version of the IE InformationElement1 (i.e. InformationElement1-r10) is defined in which the earlier non-critical extensions are incorporated by
means of a revision of the original field.
– The value4-v880 is replacing a spare value defined in the original protocol version for field1. Likewise value6-v1170 replaces spare3 that was originally defined in the r10
version of field1.
– Within the critically extended release 10 version of InformationElement1, the names of the original fields/IEs are not changed, unless there is a real need to distinguish
them from other fields/IEs. E.g. the field1 and InformationElement4 were defined in the original protocol version (release 8) and hence not tagged. Moreover, the field3-r9
is introduced in release 9 and not re-tagged; although, the InformationElement3 is also critically extended and therefore tagged InformationElement3-r10 in the release 10
version of InformationElement1.
A.4.3.4 Typical examples of non critical extension at the end of a message

The following example illustrates the use of non-critical extensions at the end of the message or at the end of a field that is contained in a BIT or OCTET STRING i.e. when an
empty sequence is used.
RRCMessage-r8-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

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field3 InformationElement3 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
}

field4-v860 InformationElement4 OPTIONAL, -- Need S
field5-v860 BOOLEAN OPTIONAL, -- Cond C54
}

field6-v940 InformationElement6-r9 OPTIONAL, -- Need R
nonCriticalExtensions SEQUENCE {} OPTIONAL
}
-- ASN1STOP
Some remarks regarding the extensions shown in the above example:
– The InformationElement4 is introduced in the original version of the protocol (release 8) and hence no suffix is used.
A.4.3.5 Examples of non-critical extensions not placed at the default extension location
The following example illustrates the use of non-critical extensions in case an extension is not placed at the default extension location.
– ParentIE-WithEM
The IE ParentIE-WithEMis an example of a high level IE including the extension marker (EM). The root encoding of this IE includes two lower level IEs ChildIE1-WithoutEM
and ChildIE2-WithoutEM which not include the extension marker. Consequently, non-critical extensions of the Child-IEs have to be included at the level of the Parent-IE.
The example illustrates how the two extension IEs ChildIE1-WithoutEM-vNx0 and ChildIE2-WithoutEM-vNx0 (both in release N) are used to connect non-critical extensions with
a default extension location in the lower level IEs to the actual extension location in this IE.
ParentIE-WithEM information element

ParentIE-WithEM ::= SEQUENCE {

-- Root encoding, including:
childIE1-WithoutEM ChildIE1-WithoutEM OPTIONAL, -- Need N
childIE2-WithoutEM ChildIE2-WithoutEM OPTIONAL, -- Need N
...,
[[
childIE1-WithoutEM-vNx0 ChildIE1-WithoutEM-vNx0 OPTIONAL, -- Need N
childIE2-WithoutEM-vNx0 ChildIE2-WithoutEM-vNx0 OPTIONAL -- Need N
]]
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}
-- ASN1STOP
Some remarks regarding the extensions shown in the above example:
– The fields childIEx-WithoutEM-vNx0 may not really need to be optional (depends on what is defined at the next lower level).
– In general, especially when there are several nesting levels, fields should be marked as optional only when there is a clear reason.
– ChildIE1-WithoutEM
The IE ChildIE1-WithoutEM is an example of a lower level IE, used to control certain radio configurations including a configurable feature which can be setup or released using
the local IE ChIE1-ConfigurableFeature. The example illustrates how the new field chIE1-NewField is added in release N to the configuration of the configurable feature. The
example is based on the following assumptions:
– When initially configuring as well as when modifying the new field, the original fields of the configurable feature have to be provided also i.e. as if the extended ones were
present within the setup branch of this feature.
– When the configurable feature is released, the new field should be released also.
– When omitting the original fields of the configurable feature the UE continues using the existing values (which is used to optimise the signalling for features that typically
continue unchanged upon handover).
– When omitting the new field of the configurable feature the UE releases the existing values and discontinues the associated functionality (which may be used to support
release of unsupported functionality upon handover to an eNB supporting an earlier protocol version).
The above assumptions, which affect the use of conditions and need codes, may not always apply. Hence, the example should not be re-used blindly.
ChildIE1-WithoutEM information element

ChildIE1-WithoutEM ::= SEQUENCE {

-- Root encoding, including:
chIE1-ConfigurableFeature ChIE1-ConfigurableFeature OPTIONAL -- Need N
}
ChildIE1-WithoutEM-vNx0 ::= SEQUENCE {

chIE1-ConfigurableFeature-vNx0 ChIE1-ConfigurableFeature-vNx0 OPTIONAL -- Cond ConfigF
}
ChIE1-ConfigurableFeature ::= CHOICE {

release NULL,
setup SEQUENCE {
-- Root encoding
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}
ChIE1-ConfigurableFeature-vNx0 ::= SEQUENCE {

chIE1-NewField-rN INTEGER (0..31)
}
-- ASN1STOP

ConfigF The field is optional present, need R, in case of chIE1-ConfigurableFeature is included and set to "setup"; otherwise the field is absent and the UE
shall delete any existing value for this field.
– ChildIE2-WithoutEM
The IE ChildIE2-WithoutEM is an example of a lower level IE, typically used to control certain radio configurations. The example illustrates how the new field chIE1-NewField
is added in release N to the configuration of the configurable feature.
ChildIE2-WithoutEM information element

ChildIE2-WithoutEM ::= CHOICE {

release NULL,
setup SEQUENCE {
-- Root encoding
}
}
ChildIE2-WithoutEM-vNx0 ::= SEQUENCE {

chIE2-NewField-rN INTEGER (0..31) OPTIONAL -- Cond ConfigF
}
-- ASN1STOP

ConfigF The field is optional present, need R, in case of chIE2-ConfigurableFeature is included and set to "setup"; otherwise the field is absent and the UE
shall delete any existing value for this field.
A.5 Guidelines regarding inclusion of transaction identifiers in RRC messages

The following rules provide guidance on which messages should include a Transaction identifier
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1: DL messages on CCCH that move UE to RRC-Idle should not include the RRC transaction identifier.
2: All network initiated DL messages by default should include the RRC transaction identifier.
3: All UL messages that are direct response to a DL message with an RRC Transaction identifier should include the RRC Transaction identifier.
4: All UL messages that require a direct DL response message should include an RRC transaction identifier.
5: All UL messages that are not in response to a DL message nor require a corresponding response from the network should not include the RRC Transaction identifier.
A.6 Guidelines regarding use of need codes

The following rule provides guidance for determining need codes for optional downlink fields:
- if the field needs to be stored by the UE (i.e. maintained) when absent:
- use Need M (=Maintain);
- else, if the field needs to be released by the UE when absent:
- use Need R (=Release);
- else, if UE shall take no action when the field is absent (i.e. UE does not even need to maintain any existing value of the field):
- use Need N (=None);
- else (UE behaviour upon absence does not fit any of the above conditions):
- use Need S (=Specified);
- specify the UE behaviour upon absence of the field in the procedural text or in the field description table.
A.7 Guidelines regarding use of conditions

Conditions are primarily used to specify network restrictions, for which the following types can be distinguished:
- Message Contents related constraints e.g. that a field B is mandatory present if the same message includes field A and when it is set value X.
- Configuration Constraints e.g. that a field D can only be signalled if field C is configured and set to value Y. (i.e. regardless of whether field C is present in the same
message or previously configured).
The use of these conditions is illustrated by an example.
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RRCMessage-IEs ::= SEQUENCE {

fieldA FieldA OPTIONAL, -- Need M
fieldB FieldB OPTIONAL, -- Cond FieldAsetToX
fieldC FieldC OPTIONAL, -- Need M
fieldD FieldD OPTIONAL, -- Cond FieldCsetToY
}

FieldAsetToX The field is mandatory present if fieldA is included and set to valueX. Otherwise the field
is optionally present, need R.
FieldCsetToY The field is optionally present, need M, if fieldC is configured and set to valueY. Otherwise
the field is absent and the UE does not maintain the value
A.8 Miscellaneous
The following miscellaneous convention should be used:
- UE capabilities: TS 38.306 [26] specifies that the network should in general respect the UE's capabilities. Hence there is no need to include statement clarifying that the
network, when setting the value of a certain configuration field, shall respect the related UE capabilities unless there is a particular need e.g. particularly complicated
cases.
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Annex B (informative): RRC Information

B.1 Protection of RRC messages
The following list provides information which messages can be sent (unprotected) prior to AS security activation and which messages can be sent unprotected after AS security
activation. Those messages indicated "-" in "P" column should never be sent unprotected by gNB or UE. Further requirements are defined in the procedural text.
P…Messages that can be sent (unprotected) prior to AS security activation
A – I…Messages that can be sent without integrity protection after AS security activation
A – C…Messages that can be sent unciphered after AS security activation
NA… Message can never be sent after AS security activation
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Message P A-I A-C Comment

CounterCheck - - -
CounterCheckResponse - - -
DedicatedSIBRequest + - -
DLDedicatedMessageSegment NOTE 1
DLInformationTransfer + - -
DLInformationTransferMRDC - - -
FailureInformation - - -
LocationMeasurementIndication - - -
MCGFailureInformation - - -
MIB + + +
MeasurementReport - - - Measurement configuration may be sent prior to AS security activation. But: In order to protect
privacy of UEs, MeasurementReport is only sent from the UE after successful AS security activation.
MobilityFromNRCommand - - -
Paging + + +
RRCReconfiguration + - - The message shall not be sent unprotected before AS security activation if it is used to perform
handover or to establish SRB2 and DRBs.
RRCReconfigurationComplete + - - Unprotected, if sent as response to RRCReconfiguration which was sent before AS security
activation.
RRCReestablishment - - + Integrity protection applied, but no ciphering.
RRCReestablishmentComplete - - -
RRCReestablishmentRequest - - + This message is not protected by PDCP operation. However, a shortMAC-I is included.
RRCReject + + + Justification for A-I and A-C: the message can be sent in SRB0 in RRC_INACTIVE state, after the
AS security is activated.
RRCRelease + - - Justification for P: If the RRC connection only for signalling not requiring DRBs or ciphered
messages, or the signalling connection has to be released prematurely, this message is sent as
unprotected. RRCRelease message sent before AS security activation cannot include
deprioritisationReq, suspendConfig, redirectedCarrierInfo, cellReselectionPriorities information fields.
RRCResume - - -
RRCResumeComplete - - -
RRCResumeRequest - - + This message is not protected by PDCP operation. However, a resumeMAC-I is included.
RRCResumeRequest1 - - + This message is not protected by PDCP operation. However, a resumeMAC-I is included.
RRCSetup + + + Justification for A-I and A-C: the message can be sent in SRB0 in RRC_INACTIVE state, after the
RRCSetupComplete + NA NA
RRCSetupRequest + NA NA
RRCSystemInfoRequest + + + Justification for A-I and A-C: the message can be sent in SRB0 in RRC_INACTIVE state, after the
SIB1 + + +
SCGFailureInformation - - -
SCGFailureInformationEUTRA - - -
SecurityModeCommand + NA NA Integrity protection applied, but no ciphering (integrity verification done after the message received
by RRC).
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Message P A-I A-C Comment

SecurityModeComplete - - + The message is sent after AS security activation. Integrity protection applied, but no ciphering.
Ciphering is applied after completing the procedure.
SecurityModeFailure + NA NA Neither integrity protection nor ciphering applied.
SystemInformation + + +
UEAssistanceInformation - - -
UECapabilityEnquiry + - - The network should retrieve UE capabilities only after AS security activation.
UECapabilityInformation + - -
ULDedicatedMessageSegment + - -
UEInformationRequest - - -
UEInformationResponse - - - In order to protect privacy of UEs, UEInformationResponse is only sent from the UE after successful
security activation
ULInformationTransfer + - -
ULInformationTransferMRDC - - -
NOTE 1: This message type carries segments of other RRC messages. The protection of an instance of this message is the same as for the message which this message is
carrying.
B.2 Description of BWP configuration options

There are two possible ways to configure BWP#0 (i.e. the initial BWP) for a UE:
1) Configure BWP-DownlinkCommon and BWP-UplinkCommon in ServingCellConfigCommon, but do not configure dedicated configurations in BWP-DownlinkDedicated
or BWP-UplinkDedicated in ServingCellConfig.
2) Configure both BWP-DownlinkCommon and BWP-UplinkCommon in ServingCellConfigCommon and configure dedicated configurations in at least one of BWP-
DownlinkDedicated or BWP-UplinkDedicated in ServingCellConfig.
The same way of configuration is used for UL BWP#0 and DL BWP#0 if both are configured.
With the first option (illustrated by figure B2-1 below), the BWP#0 is not considered to be an RRC-configured BWP, i.e. UE only supporting one BWP can still be configured
with BWP#1 in addition to BWP#0 when using this configuration. The BWP#0 can still be used even if it does not have the dedicated configuration, albeit in a more limited
manner since only the SIB1-defined configurations are available. For example, only DCI format 1_0 can be used with BWP#0 without dedicated configuration, so changing to
another BWP requires RRCReconfiguration since DCI format 1_0 doesn't support DCI-based switching.
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Figure B2-1: BWP#0 configuration without dedicated configuration
With the second option (illustrated by figure B2-2 below), the BWP#0 is considered to be an RRC-configured BWP, i.e. UE only supporting one BWP cannot be configured with
BWP#1 in addition to BWP#0 when using this configuration. However, UE supporting more than one BWP can still switch to and from BWP#0 e.g. via DCI normally, and there
are no explicit limitations to using the BWP#0 (compared to the first option).
Figure B2-2: BWP#0 configuration with dedicated configuration
For BWP#0, the BWP-DownlinkCommon and BWP-UplinkCommon in ServingCellConfigCommon should match the parameters configured by MIB and SIB1 (if provided) in the
corresponding serving cell.
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Annex C (normative): List of CRs Containing Early Implementable Features and

Corrections
This annex lists the Change Requests (CRs) whose changes may be implemented by a UE of an earlier release than which the CR was approved in (i.e. CRs that contain on their
coversheets the sentence "Implementation of this CR from Rel-N will not cause interoperability issues").
Table C-1: List of CRs Containing Early Implementable Features and Corrections
TDoc Number (RP-xxxxxx): CR CR Revision Earliest Additional Information

CR Title Number(s) Number(s) Implementable
Release
RP-200335: Correction on 1141 2 Release 15
usage of access category 2 for
UAC for RNA update
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Annex D (informative):
Change history
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Change history
Date Meeti TDoc CR R C Subject/Comment New
ng ev at versio
n
04/2017 RAN2 R2-1703395 0.0.1
#97bis
04/2017 RAN2 R2-1703922 0.0.2
#97bis
05/2017 RAN2 R2-1705815 0.0.3
#98
06/2017 RAN2 R2-1707187 0.0.4
#NR2
08/2017 RAN2 R2-1708468 0.0.5
#99
09/2017 RAN2 R2-1710557 0.1.0
#99bis
11/2017 RAN2 R2-1713629 0.2.0
#100
11/2017 RAN2 R2-1714126 0.3.0
#100
12/2017 RAN2 R2-1714259 0.4.0
#100
12/2017 RP#78 RP-172570 Submitted for Approval in RAN#78 1.0.0
12/2017 RP#78 Upgraded to Rel-15 (MCC) 15.0.0
03/2018 RP#79 RP-180479 0008 1 F Corrections for EN-DC (Note: the clause numbering between 15.0.0 and 15.1.0
15.1.0 has changed in some cases).
06/2018 RP-80 RP-181326 0042 7 F Miscellaneous EN-DC corrections 15.2.0
RP-80 Correction: Duplicate Foreword clause removed & ASN.1 clauses touched 15.2.1
up
09/2018 RP-81 RP-181942 0100 4 F Introduction of SA 15.3.0
12/2018 RP-82 RP-182656 0179 3 F Handling of Resume Failure 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182651 0187 1 F Clarification on the presence of ra-ResponseWindow 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182656 0188 3 F Addition of RAN specific Access Category 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182653 0199 2 F CR for TS38.331 on MIB 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182653 0200 1 F CR for TS38.331 on PDCCH-ConfigSIB 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182661 0202 2 F Handling Cell Reselection during SI Request 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182649 0213 2 F Corrections on security field descriptions 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182649 0216 2 F Remain issue for T302 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182649 0219 1 F [C204] Handling of timer T380 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182655 0229 2 F Clarification on configured grant timer in 38.331 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182663 0232 2 F CR for ServingCellConfigCommon in 38.331 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182659 0234 3 F Introduction of cell level rate matching parameters in ServingCellConfig 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182650 0235 2 F CR for introducing PSCell frequency in CG-Config 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182650 0236 2 F CR for security handling for eLTE in 38.331 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182650 0237 1 F Handling on simultaneously triggered NAS&AS events (I770) 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182650 0238 2 F Handling on security keys for resume procedure (I774) 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182664 0239 5 F RIL I556, I557, I558 on RB handling when resuming 15.4.0
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RP-82 RP-182650 0242 2 F Security for RRC connection release 15.4.0

RP-82 RP-182650 0243 4 F Corrections on reestablishment and security procedures 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182650 0244 1 F RIL I118 on release case to upper layers for CN paging for a UE in 15.4.0
RRC_INACTIVE
RP-82 RP-182650 0246 2 F CR on SI request procedure in TS38.331 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182650 0248 2 F CR to 38331 on ul-DataSplitThreshold for SRB 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182652 0249 2 F Clarification of guami-Type 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182652 0252 1 F CR to 38.331 on Protection of RRC messages Table 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182663 0254 2 F Access barring check after handover 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182663 0259 3 F Stop of T390 and related UE actions 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182657 0260 4 F Corrections for handover between NR and E-UTRA 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182738 0267 3 F CR on ssb-ToMeasure in MeasurementTimingConfiguration 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182659 0269 3 F Clarification of the applicability of 38.331 to EN-DC 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182654 0270 3 F Clarification on the smtc signalled for intra-NR handover, PSCell change or 15.4.0
SCell addition
RP-82 RP-182654 0273 3 F CR on fallback to the setup procedure 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182654 0275 1 F Correction on cell sorting for periodical measurement reporting 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182660 0277 2 F Measurement related actions upon re-establishment 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182654 0278 1 F CR on threshold description for cell quality derivation 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182654 0282 1 F CR to avoid unnecessary L3 filtered beam measurements 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182660 0283 2 F CR on CGI reporting 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182660 0291 3 F Additional UE capabilities for NR standalone 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182667 0294 4 F NR RRC Processing Time 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182812 0295 5 F Update of L1/RF capabilities 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182651 0296 2 F UE configuration on re-establishment procedure 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182651 0298 2 F SIB size limitation [M201] 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182651 0299 2 F Correction on SRS-TPC-CommandConfig 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182651 0302 2 F Clarification on counter check procedure 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182666 0307 4 F CR on the Clarification for the Support of the Delay Budget Report in NR 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182666 0320 3 F ssb-PositionsInBurst correction 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182666 0325 3 F Barring behaviour when SIB1 reception fails 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182666 0329 5 F System Information Storing and Validity Clarifications and Corrections 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182666 0330 3 F SIBs required before initiating connection 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182652 0333 1 F On contens of measObjectEUTRA 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182654 0335 2 F A3 and A5 corrections – neighbouring cell definition 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182650 0339 2 F SI reception in RRC Connected mode (RIL#II611) 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182650 0340 2 F Miscellaneous corrections on SI procedures 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182652 0342 1 F On RRM measurements related procedual text corrections 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182651 0344 1 F Clarification for absense of nr-NS-PmaxList IE 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182652 0345 2 F Clarification on paging in connected mode 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182651 0350 2 F ASN.1 correction to fr-InfoListSCG in CG-Config 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182661 0355 2 F Update of L2 capability parameters 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182651 0364 1 F Procedures for full config at RRCResume 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182651 0365 2 F Clarification of PDCP-Config field descriptions 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182653 0368 2 F UE Context handling during handover to NR 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182652 0371 2 F [E255] CR to 38.331 on corrections related to CGI reporting timer T321 15.4.0
3GPP
Release 16 826 3GPP TS 38.331 V16.0.0 (2020-03)
RP-82 RP-182655 0375 3 F R2-1817981 CR to 38.331 on pendingRnaUpdate setting 15.4.0

RP-82 RP-182653 0376 2 F Introducing procedure for reporting RLC failures 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182654 0379 2 F Correction of frequency band indication in MeasObjectNR 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182654 0382 2 F RRC connection release triggered by upper layers 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182660 0384 3 F Correction to configuration of measurement object 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182665 0388 3 F Correction to 38331 in SRS-Config 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182657 0391 2 F Correction for PowerControl-related issues 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182668 0395 4 F Inter-band EN-DC Configured Output Power requirements 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182655 0396 2 F E573 Configuration of SRB1 during Resume 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182655 0402 1 F Triggers for abortion of RRC establishment 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182656 0406 2 F Correction on CN type indication for Redirection from NR to E-UTRA 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182664 0409 4 F Miscellaneous minor corrections 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182654 0410 1 F Invalidation of L1 parameter nrofCQIsPerReport 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182654 0411 1 F Clarifications on RNA update and CN registration (N023) 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182666 0412 3 F Missing optionality bit in CG-ConfigInfo 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182662 0414 2 F Clarification for the implementation of UE feature list item 6-1 (BWP op1) 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182654 0417 1 F Clarification on ssb-PositionsInBurst 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182667 0418 3 F Correction to commonControlResourceSet 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182667 0420 2 F Correction to TDD configuration in SIB1 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182668 0421 5 F Clarification on handling of default parameters 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182663 0429 2 F SRB3 integrity protection failure handling 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182653 0431 2 F Corrections to the field decriptions of System Information 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182653 0434 1 F Correction to SI provision in connected mode 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182661 0436 3 F PDCCH Monitoring Occasions in SI Window 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182655 0438 3 F CR on SI Message Acquisition 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182652 0439 1 F Update of nas-SecurityParamFromNR according to LS from SA3 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182652 0445 2 F Correction to Default MAC Cell Group configuration 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182652 0447 1 F Correction to missing field descriptions of PLMN Identity 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182657 0448 2 F Introducing PDCP suspend procedure 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182657 0449 2 F Correction to PDCP statusReportRequired 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182664 0454 3 F CR to 38.331 on the ambiguity of targetCellIdentity in 15.4.0
Resume/Reestablishment MAC-I calculation
RP-82 RP-182655 0457 1 F Corrections on P-Max description 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182651 0460 2 F Clarification on Configuration of multiplePHR for EN-DC and NR-CA 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182656 0469 2 F Correction on conditional presence of PCellOnly 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182657 0474 4 F Introduction of power boosting indicator for pi2BPSK waveform 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182655 0475 1 F Correction on the allowedBC-ListMRDC 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182649 0476 2 F Removal of restriction on RB removal and addition 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182649 0482 2 F Correction to full configuration 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182661 0492 3 F CR on MeasurementTimingConfiguration 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182654 0502 1 F Bandwidth configuration for initial BWP 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182664 0503 4 F CORESET#0 configuration when SIB1 is not broadcast 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182663 0506 1 F Correction on the behaviors with cell reselection while T302 is running 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182661 0509 2 F Correction on SDAP reconfiguration handling 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182663 0510 1 F Clarification for the UE behaviour in camped normally and camped on any 15.4.0
cell states
3GPP
Release 16 827 3GPP TS 38.331 V16.0.0 (2020-03)
RP-82 RP-182663 0514 2 F Correction to description of parameter Ns nAndPagingFrameOffset 15.4.0

RP-82 RP-182649 0515 - F Correction to description of parameter Ns 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182661 0516 1 F CR on UE behaviour after SI Acquisition Failure 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182662 0518 1 F CR on PUCCH-ConfigCommon 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182662 0520 1 F Clarifications on receiving RRCReject without wait timer 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182665 0522 1 F CR on powerControlOffset 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182664 0524 2 F Correction to configuration of firstPDCCH-MonitoringOccasionOfPO 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182660 0539 1 F R on PCCH-Config 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182649 0541 - F Clarification to no barring configuration for Implicit UAC 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182649 0542 - F Correction to Access Category and barring config determination for implicit 15.4.0
access barring
RP-82 RP-182664 0543 2 F Per serving cell MIMO layer configuration 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182661 0545 1 F Correction to reconfiguration with sync 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182659 0552 1 F Correction for SSB power 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182659 0554 1 F Corrections on SearchSpace configuration 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182665 0558 1 F Correction for TCI state in ControlResourceSet 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182663 0560 1 F CR for the optional configuration of subbandSize 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182650 0562 - F Correction on ShortMAC-I description in 38.331 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182661 0567 1 F CR to the field descriptions of System Information 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182650 0569 - F Clarification on SRB3 release 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182650 0570 - F Avoiding security risk for RLC UM bearers during termination point change 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182660 0571 1 F MO configuration with SSB SCS for a given SSB frequency 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182663 0572 1 F Barring alleviation for emergency service 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182664 0575 1 F Corrections for security configurations during setup of SRB1 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182660 0577 1 F Clarification of UE behaviour when frequencyBandList is absent in SIB4 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182661 0578 2 F Handling of missing fields in SIB1 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182659 0580 1 F Correction to ControlResourceSetZero 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182667 0582 2 F Full configuration for inter-RAT handover 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182664 0587 1 F Corrections on number of RadioLinkMonitoringRS condifuration 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182659 0591 1 F Clarification on phr-Type2OtherCell 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182667 0594 2 F Addition of PCI in MeasTiming 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182667 0600 5 F Clarifications to SIBs requiring request procedure 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182659 0601 1 F Correction for support of initial downlink BWP 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182657 0602 1 F Miscellaneous corrections related to idle mode SIBs 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182657 0603 1 F Correction for missing fields in SIB2 and SIB4 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182657 0604 2 F Correction to Q-QualMin value range 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182663 0616 1 F Clarification of cell reselection during resume procedure 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182663 0617 1 F Determination of Access Identities for RRC-triggered Access Attempts 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182663 0618 1 F CR to 38.331 on stopping of timer T390 upon reception of RRCRelease 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182840 0620 3 F CR on MN/SN coordination for report CGI procedure 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182666 0624 2 F CR to 38.331 on aligning I-RNTI terminology in paging and SuspendConfig 15.4.0
(Alt.2)
RP-82 RP-182665 0627 2 F CR to 38.331 on IRAT Cell reselection in RRC_INACTIVE 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182662 0638 1 F CR for pendingRnaUpdate set 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182665 0640 2 F Corrections on BWP ID 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182664 0643 1 F Inter-frequency handover capability 15.4.0
3GPP
Release 16 828 3GPP TS 38.331 V16.0.0 (2020-03)
RP-82 RP-182659 0646 1 F Search space configuration for DCI format 2_0 monitoring 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182739 0647 3 F Correction on power headroom configuration exchange 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182665 0649 2 F UE capability on PA architecture 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182662 0654 1 F CR on pdsch-TimeDomainAllocationList and pusch- 15.4.0
TimeDomainAllocationList
RP-82 RP-182664 0655 1 F Correction on the SSB based RACH configuration 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182659 0656 1 F CR on starting bit of Format 2-3 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182663 0660 1 C CR on wait timer in RRC release 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182662 0664 1 F SCell release at RRC Reestablishment 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182663 0665 1 F Clean up of SRB1 terminology 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182662 0670 1 F Correction on the size of PUCCH resource ID 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182667 0673 3 F CR to 38.331 on Integrity Check failure at RRC Reestablishment 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182661 0680 1 F Correction on SI message acquisition timing 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182653 0682 - F Add t-ReselectionNR-SF in SIB2 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182654 0683 - F freqBandIndicatorNR correction in MultiFrequencyBandListNR-SIB 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182658 0684 2 F Corrections to CellSelectionInfo in SIB1 and SIB4 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182654 0686 - F Correction on the field description of DRX timers 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182661 0687 1 F Correction on DC subcarrier usage in SetupComplete message 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182665 0688 3 F Various carrier frequency definiton corrections 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182661 0689 1 F CR on signaling contiguous and non-contiguous EN-DC capability 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182654 0692 - F Update of the usage of QCL type-C 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182659 0694 1 F Cleanup of references to L1 specifications 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182660 0695 1 F Correction of MeasResultEUTRA 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182660 0696 1 F Missing need code for refFreqCSI-RS 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182661 0697 2 F Missing procedure text in RRC Reconfiguration 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182781 0700 3 F Correction to UE capability procedures in 38.331 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182667 0701 1 F Correction to aperiodicTriggeringOffset 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182664 0709 1 F CR to 38.331 on including serving cell measurements 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182660 0711 1 F CR to 38.331 on associatedSSB 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182662 0714 1 F CR on 38.331 for RRCResumeRequest and RRCResumeRequest1 and 15.4.0
protection of RRCResumeRequest1
RP-82 RP-182667 0715 2 F Correction for reporting of NR serving cell measurements when rsType is 15.4.0
missing
RP-82 RP-182656 0719 1 F Clarification of the values for RangeToBestCell 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182668 0721 2 F CR on handling of timer T380 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182662 0723 2 F CR on supporting signalling only connection 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182838 0725 3 F Signalling introduction of SRS switching capability 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182667 0729 3 B CR on signalling introduction of UE overheating support in NR SA scenario 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182856 0730 4 F CR on SRS antenna switching 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182660 0731 1 F Correction to offsetToPointA 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182655 0732 - F Correction to cell selection parameters 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182665 0746 2 F CR to 38.331 on stopping T302 and UE related actions 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182666 0750 2 F Correction on indication for user plane resource release 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182662 0767 1 F Correction on the terminology scg-ChangeFailure 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182661 0768 1 F Correction on default configuration 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182660 0772 1 F Clarification of measurement object for beam reporting for NR cells 15.4.0
3GPP
Release 16 829 3GPP TS 38.331 V16.0.0 (2020-03)
RP-82 RP-182667 0773 3 F CR to 38.331 on UE AS Context definition – Include suspendConfig 15.4.0

RP-82 RP-182661 0778 1 F CR to 38.331 on HO support in Setup Procedure 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182656 0781 - F CR on description of k0 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182666 0783 2 F CR to 38.331 on removing FFS of locationInfo 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182661 0787 - F Clarification on MIB Acquisition 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182662 0788 - F CR to 38331 on release after completion of inter-RAT HO 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182662 0789 - F CR to 38.331 on rbg-Size in PDSCH-Config, PUSCH-Config and 15.4.0
ConfiguredGrantConfig
RP-82 RP-182657 0790 - F Advanced processing time configuration for PDSCH and PUSCH 15.4.0
RP-82 RP-182896 0791 2 F UE specific channel bandwidth signaling 15.4.0
03/2019 RP-83 RP-190541 0416 4 F Clarification on hopping parameters for PUSCH 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190541 0593 2 F Removal of creation of MCG MAC entity 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190633 0792 1 F Capability for aperiodic CSI-RS triggering with different numerology between 15.5.0
PDCCH and CSI-RS
RP-83 RP-190541 0796 2 F Correction on Mapping between SSBs and PDCCH Monitoring Occasions in 15.5.0
SI Window
RP-83 RP-190541 0797 2 F Correction to SI Reqeust Procedure 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190546 0798 2 F CR to 38.331 on clarification of reportCGI 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190545 0799 2 F Describing mandatory/optional information in inter-node RRC messages 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190541 0800 1 F Search space configuration for cross carrier scheduling 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190542 0803 1 F Clarification on FeatureSetCombinationId zero value 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190546 0805 2 F Clarification on UE Capability Request Filtering 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190545 0807 3 F Miscellaneous non-controversial corrections 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190541 0808 2 F CR to 38.331 on MAC configuration 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190543 0810 2 F Correction to SCG failiure 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190540 0811 1 F Clarifying handling of parent and child IE need nodes 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190544 0812 2 F Clarification to channel bandwidth signalling 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190541 0813 1 F Clarifications to BWP configuration options 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190543 0822 2 F Correction to EUTRA-MBSFN-SubframeConfig 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190545 0823 2 F Clarification on dedicated serving cell configuration in Re-establishment 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190541 0828 2 F Clarification on the BWP id configuration 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190541 0836 1 F Upon entering a new PLMN which is in the list of EPLMNs in RRC 15.5.0
INACTIVE state
RP-83 RP-190546 0843 1 F EUTRA UE capability filtering in NR UE capability enquiry 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190543 0847 2 F Correction to SIB1 transmission during handover 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190545 0850 2 F Clarification to monitoring occasion of PWS notification 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190541 0853 1 F HandoverPreparationInformation for CU/DU 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190542 0855 1 F CR to introduce simultaneousRxDataSSB-DiffNumerology for NR SA 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190550 0858 - F Condition on integrity protection for DRB 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190544 0860 2 F Handling on UE Inactive AS context upon resume 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190542 0861 1 F Miscellaneous Corrections for INACTIVE 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190542 0864 1 F Correction on RRC processing delay 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190540 0865 - F Dummify the ue-BeamLockFunction IE 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190545 0866 2 F Further update of Need codes 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190541 0867 1 F Corrections to reestablishment procedure 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190545 0868 2 F CR on use of positioning measurement gaps for subframe and slot timing 15.5.0
detection towards E-UTRA
3GPP
Release 16 830 3GPP TS 38.331 V16.0.0 (2020-03)
RP-83 RP-190542 0876 2 F Barring alleviation when T302 or T390 is stopped 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190544 0877 2 F Correction on smtc configuration in NR SCell addition procedure 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190543 0884 2 F Correction on the configuration for transform preceding of PUSCH 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190543 0896 2 F Correction to Need Codes in system information 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190541 0897 1 F Corrections on drb-ContinueROHC 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190541 0898 1 F Correction on outOfOrderDelivery 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190542 0902 1 F Corrections on radio link failure related actions 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190541 0904 1 F Clarification for SIB validity 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190540 0905 - F Corrections to MFBI 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190542 0912 1 F CR on clarification on the description of NIA0 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190542 0913 1 F CR on the number of bits of downlink NAS COUNT value 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190541 0920 1 F CR to 38.331 for not supporting different quantities for thresholds in Event 15.5.0
A5 and B2
RP-83 RP-190544 0922 2 F CR on SSB type indication 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190545 0923 2 F Correction for measurements of serving cells without SSB or without CSI-RS 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190540 0930 - F CR on introduction of UE assistance information in inter-node message 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190540 0931 - F CR on description of SRS carrier switching 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190542 0932 1 F Clarification on the relation between CA configuration and supported 15.5.0
featureset combination_Option1
RP-83 RP-190545 0935 2 F Unification of EN-DC terminology 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190550 0938 - F PDCP re-establishment during SRB modification for EUTRA/5GC 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190541 0939 1 F The support of drb-ContinueROHC 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190541 0948 1 F Correction on PTRS port index 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190541 0956 1 F CR on the supplementaryUplink and uplinkConfig 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190545 0963 2 F Correction on MIB acquisition upon Reconfiguration with Sync 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190543 0967 2 F Qoffset for inter-RAT cell reselection 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190541 0975 1 F Correction on SI scheduling 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190543 0976 2 F Correction of uac-AccessCategory1-SelectionAssistanceInfo field description 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190546 0978 3 F Correction on going to RRC_IDLE upon inter-RAT cell reselection in 15.5.0
RRC_INACTIVE
RP-83 RP-190543 0981 2 F Clarification on nrofSS-BlocksToAverage and absThreshSS- 15.5.0
BlocksConsolidation
RP-83 RP-190543 0984 3 F Correction on compilation of featureSets for NR container 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190540 0985 - F Enable and disable of security at DRB setup 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190545 0986 2 F Clarification on TCI state ID 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190544 0987 - F Clarification for random access on SUL 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190545 0988 1 F Correction on supportedBandwidthCombinationSetEUTRA-v1530 usage 15.5.0
RP-83 RP-190544 0989 - F CR on Processing delay requirements for RRC Resume procedures in TS 15.5.0
38.331
04/2019 RP-83 MCC: Formatting error correction (missing carriage return) in the end of 15.5.1
clause 5.3.5.11.
06/2019 RP-84 RP-191379 0906 5 F Reconfig with sync terminology 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191378 0916 5 B Introduction of late drop NGEN-DC, NE-DC and NR-DC 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191374 0996 2 F Correction to the need code of some fields in SIB2 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191377 1003 3 F Clarification for handling of suspendConfig 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191377 1005 3 F Reporting of serving cell and best neighbour cell and sorting of beam 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191377 1011 1 F On T321 timer related informative text correction 15.6.0
3GPP
Release 16 831 3GPP TS 38.331 V16.0.0 (2020-03)
RP-84 RP-191377 1013 1 C CR to direct current report for UL and SUL 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191380 1014 1 F Correction on storing UE AS Inactive Context 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191373 1015 - F Correction on ReconfigurationWithSync 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191380 1016 2 F Correction on Handover from NR to EUTRAN 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191373 1018 - F Introduction of additional UE capability on HARQ-ACK multiplexing on 15.6.0
PUSCH
RP-84 RP-191378 1019 1 F Correction on bar indication of emergency service (access category 2) 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191373 1020 - F Correction on UE configuration for RRC Resume procedure 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191373 1021 - F RRC release with suspend configuration and inter-RAT redirection 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191373 1022 - F RRC Reconfiguration via SRB3 in EN-DC 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191373 1023 - F Corrections on RLC bearer setup 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191373 1024 - F Clarification to Permitted MaxCID for ROHC and Uplink-Only ROHC 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191373 1025 - F Coordination of ROHC capability for MR-DC 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191373 1026 - F Correction on the rlmInSyncOutOfSyncThreshold 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191373 1027 - F Correction on description of tci-PresentInDCI 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191374 1031 - F RRC processing delay for UE capability transfer 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191377 1032 1 F Handling of SMTC configuration 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191378 1033 1 F Clarification on filters used to generate FeatureSets (38.331) 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191374 1034 - F Correction of behavior for eutra-nr-only 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191377 1038 1 F Clarification on CSI-RS resource configuration in MO 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191378 1039 2 F Update on usage of Need codes 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191377 1040 1 F Ignore additional fields in RRC Release message before security activation 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191374 1041 - F Correction on use of Null algorithm for DRBs during emergency calls in LSM 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191380 1042 2 F NR changes for FullConfig for Inter-RAT intra-system HO 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191376 1043 2 F Monitoring of short messages with multi-beams 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191377 1045 1 F Clarification of commonControlResourceSet frequency reference point 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191379 1046 2 F CR on capability of maxUplinkDutyCycle for FR2 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191374 1049 - F CR to subcarrierSpacing in RateMatchPattern and SCS-SpecificCarrier 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191377 1053 1 F CR on transferring common configuration during handover and SN change 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191381 1054 2 F Correction to barring alleviation 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191381 1055 3 F UE behaviour on the cell without TAC 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191379 1058 2 F Correction to RRC resume 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191376 1061 1 F Corrections to inter-node messages 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191378 1063 1 F Clarification on mandatory information in inter node RRC messages 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191374 1066 - F Correction to PWS reception 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191377 1068 1 F Serving cell measurement handling with different rsType configuration 15.6.0
scenarios
RP-84 RP-191374 1069 - F On CGI reporting contents 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191374 1071 - F CR for 38.331 on security related corrections to UE and Network initiated 15.6.0
RRC procedures to increase user's security and privacy
RP-84 RP-191379 1072 3 F Correction on the issue with NCP and ECP for RateMatchPattern 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191377 1075 1 F Security protection of RRC messages 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191381 1076 1 F Introduction of a new NR band for LTE/NR spectrum sharing in Band 41/n41 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191375 1077 - F Stop of T302 and T390 at reception of RRCRelease with waitTime 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191375 1078 - F Restriction of piggybacking of NAS PDUs 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191379 1079 3 F Correction on intra-band fallback behavior with FeatureSetsPerCC 15.6.0
3GPP
Release 16 832 3GPP TS 38.331 V16.0.0 (2020-03)
RP-84 RP-191375 1081 - F Removal of spurious requirement on consistency of feature set combination 15.6.0
IDs
RP-84 RP-191381 1082 3 F Miscellaneous non-controversial corrections Set II 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191377 1083 1 F Correction to configuration of security in RadioBearerConfig 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191379 1086 2 F CR to 38.331 on MeasurementTimingConfiguration 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191375 1088 - F Correction to the description of subcarrierspacing usage in 15.6.0
ServingCellConfigCommon
RP-84 RP-191375 1089 - F 38.331 Clarfication on multiple TA capabilities 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191375 1091 - F Set beamCorrespondenceCA dummy 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191377 1092 1 F Correction on Measurement Report Triggering for Periodical Report 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191375 1094 - F Correction on PDCP duplication configuration 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191375 1095 - F Correction on BWP configuration 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191377 1097 1 F Correction on configuration of pucch-ResourceCommon 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191376 1098 1 F Clarification of PUCCH reconfiguration on NR UL and SUL 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191375 1100 1 F Correction on initial BWP configuration in DownlinkConfigCommon and 15.6.0
UplinkConfigCommon
RP-84 RP-191377 1101 1 F Correction on PUCCH cell 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191377 1103 1 F Correction on the pdcp-Config 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191379 1104 2 F Correction on pathlossReferenceLinking 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191381 1106 2 F Clarification of dedicated priority handling from RRC_INACTIVE to 15.6.0
RRC_IDLE
RP-84 RP-191375 1110 - F Clarification on sending condition for mcg-RB-Config 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191375 1111 - F Clarification of timing reference for CSI-RS resources 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191376 1113 - F Setting of resumeCause for NAS triggered event 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191376 1114 - F UE capability signalling for FD-MIMO processing capabilities for EN-DC 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191376 1115 - F Modified UE capability on different numerologies within the same PUCCH 15.6.0
group
RP-84 RP-191478 1116 2 F Clarification to commonSearchSpaceList in PDCCH-ConfigCommon 15.6.0
RP-84 RP-191589 1117 1 F Removal of "Capability for aperiodic CSI-RS triggering with different 15.6.0
numerology between PDCCH and CSI-RS"
09/2019 RP-85 RP-192196 1120 1 C Additional capability signalling for 1024QAM support 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192191 1121 1 F Correction on TDD-UL-DL-Config 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192191 1122 1 F Correction of the secondHopPRB Parameter 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192190 1123 - F RSRP reporting of SFTD measurement in NR-DC 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192191 1124 1 F Small Corrections for System Information 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192194 1125 - F Corrections for Inter-node Messages 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192191 1126 1 F Clarification of Layer 3 Filtering for E-UTRA 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192190 1127 - F Clarification on FailureInformation report for NE-DC 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192191 1136 1 F Clarification to fullConfig in NR 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192190 1137 - F Updates for positioning measurement gaps for subframe and slot timing 15.7.0
detection towards E-UTRA
RP-85 RP-192191 1138 1 F Clarification for enabling of configured PUSCH frequency hopping 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192191 1139 1 B Introduction of SFTD measurement to neighbour cells for NR SA 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192192 1144 1 F Corrections to 38.331 on SI-schedulingInfo 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192193 1148 2 F Clarification on SRB2 and DRB configuration 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192191 1151 2 F PDU session release indication to upper layers during Full Configuration 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192191 1160 1 F Clarification on max payload of PUCCH-ResourceSet 15.7.0
3GPP
Release 16 833 3GPP TS 38.331 V16.0.0 (2020-03)
RP-85 RP-192191 1161 1 F Clarification on PUSCH configuration 15.7.0

RP-85 RP-192192 1167 1 F Correction of condition HO-toNR and HO-Conn 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192192 1172 1 F Clarifying UE capability freqHoppingPUCCH-F0-2 and freqHoppingPUCCH- 15.7.0
F1-3-4
RP-85 RP-192190 1173 1 F Clarification on selectedBandCombination 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192193 1174 2 F Clarifying handling of information elements on the F1 interface 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192192 1178 1 F Correction of field descriptions in UE-CapabilityRequestFilterCommon 15.7.0
(38.331)
RP-85 RP-192190 1179 - F Clarification of ca-ParametersNR-forDC (38.331) 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192193 1183 2 F Correction on reestablishRLC 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192191 1185 1 F Correction on SFTD measurement configuration 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192193 1191 2 F Handling of embedded RRC message in RRCReconfiguration procedure 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192192 1201 2 F Clarification on definition of PUSCH-Less SCell 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192190 1204 - F Correction on non-critical extension for NRDC-Parameters 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192191 1208 1 F Correction on UE actions upon going to RRC_IDLE 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192192 1211 1 F Correction on the acquisition of MIB and SIB1 for re-establishment 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192192 1212 1 F Correction on band selection in SIB1 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192193 1213 2 F Correction on the actions uption reception of SIB2 and SIB4 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192193 1219 3 F Miscellaneous non-controversial corrections Set III 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192194 1220 3 F Channel Bandwidth validation upon SIB1 acquisition 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192193 1224 1 F Correction of presence conditions for common PSCell parameters 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192190 1226 - F Release of unnecessary power restrictions upon RRC connection re- 15.7.0
establishment in NE-DC and NR-DC
RP-85 RP-192193 1232 2 F Correction of field inclusion for inter-node message 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192192 1234 1 F SFTD measurement information in CG-ConfigInfo 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192192 1235 1 F Correction for UE context retrieval 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192190 1236 - F Correction on CGI measurements 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192191 1237 1 F Corrections to SIB8 for CMAS geo-fencing 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192194 1242 3 F Corrections on the condition of RBTermChange 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192192 1243 1 F CR on clarification of aggregated bandwidth for overheating 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192190 1244 - F Clarification on the selectedBandEntriesMN - Understanding 1 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192194 1253 1 F Correction on RRC connection release indication after handover 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192193 1254 2 F Corrections on SIB1 configuration 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192191 1256 1 F Correction on inter-RAT cell re-selection when UE is in RRC_IDLE 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192193 1257 2 F maxMIMO-Layers for the normal uplink and the supplementary 15.7.0
uplink_Option 1
RP-85 RP-192193 1261 1 F Correction on overheating indication 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192192 1262 - F Handling lists other than AddMod 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192193 1263 1 F Releasing source cell ConfigCommon fields not present in target cell 15.7.0
RP-85 RP-192347 1265 - C Introduction of UE capability for NR-DC with SFN synchronization between 15.7.0
PCell and PSCell
12/2019 RP-86 RP-192934 1147 2 C Security requirement for UE capability enquiry for NR 15.8.0
RP-86 RP-192934 1267 1 F Corrections on CG-Config 15.8.0
RP-86 RP-192934 1273 1 F CR to introduce timer for DRX based SFTD measurement 15.8.0
RP-86 RP-192934 1274 1 F Correction on absence of gapPurpose 15.8.0
RP-86 RP-192934 1278 1 F Correction on field description of cellReselectionInfoCommon 15.8.0
RP-86 RP-192935 1283 2 F Clarifying the alignment of capability filtering across LTE and NR in MR-DC 15.8.0
3GPP
Release 16 834 3GPP TS 38.331 V16.0.0 (2020-03)
RP-86 RP-192934 1292 1 F Correction for P-Max in FR2 15.8.0

RP-86 RP-192934 1296 2 F Correction on frequency indication in SIB1 and SIB2 15.8.0
RP-86 RP-192937 1300 2 F Handling of AS-Config in HandoverPreparationInformation 15.8.0
RP-86 RP-192936 1301 2 F Corrections on scg-RB-Config in CG-Config 15.8.0
RP-86 RP-192937 1305 2 F Correction on MCG measurements in SCGFailureInformation 15.8.0
RP-86 RP-192937 1308 3 F Correction of SRB3 handling at full configuration (Alt2) 15.8.0
RP-86 RP-192936 1309 2 F Correction to integrity protection in DRB addition and modification 15.8.0
RP-86 RP-192938 1323 3 F Miscellaneous non-controversial corrections Set IV 15.8.0
RP-86 RP-192935 1325 2 F Presence and absence of TAC in NR cell 15.8.0
RP-86 RP-192935 1332 4 F Security Algorithms for Radio Bearers 15.8.0
RP-86 RP-192934 1333 1 F Correction on the Msg3 based on demand system information 15.8.0
RP-86 RP-192935 1335 2 F Clarification for aggregated bandwidth for overheating 15.8.0
RP-86 RP-192935 1337 1 F Clarification on the feature set report in EUTRAN 15.8.0
RP-86 RP-192934 1341 1 F CR to 38.331 on CGI information 15.8.0
RP-86 RP-192936 1357 1 F Restoring SDAP and RoHC contexts during Resumption 15.8.0
RP-86 RP-192934 1358 - F Conditional presence on ue-CapabilityInfo and servCellIndexRangeSCG for 15.8.0
inter-MN handover without SN change
RP-86 RP-192934 1362 - F Configuration limitation for RRCRelease message in R15 15.8.0
RP-86 RP-192937 1368 1 F Correction to AS security key update 15.8.0
RP-86 RP-192936 1369 1 F Correction on the condition of RBTermChange 15.8.0
RP-86 RP-192936 1375 1 F Correction on the configuration of split SRB 15.8.0
RP-86 RP-192934 1378 - F Correction on camping conditions 15.8.0
RP-86 RP-192937 1379 1 F Correction on CORESET location 15.8.0
RP-86 RP-192938 1381 2 F Correction to key derivation for the UE configured with sk-counter 15.8.0
RP-86 RP-192936 1383 1 F Correction on the pre-condition for reconfiguration with sync of SCG 15.8.0
RP-86 RP-192935 1385 - F Correction on AS-Config 15.8.0
RP-86 RP-192935 1387 - F Correction on measurement reporting in NR-DC 15.8.0
RP-86 RP-192936 1389 1 F Correction on SIB1 description 15.8.0
RP-86 RP-192937 1402 1 F Correction to Feature Set Combination and Band combination list for NR-DC 15.8.0
(38.331)
RP-86 RP-192937 1403 2 F Security requirements for split PDU session (38.331) 15.8.0
RP-86 RP-192938 1405 2 F Correction of UE assistance information 15.8.0
RP-86 RP-192936 1406 1 F Clarification regarding inter-node transfer of UE capability containers 15.8.0
RP-86 RP-192749 1421 1 F NE-DC dynamic power sharing capability 15.8.0
03/2020 RP-87 RP-200335 1272 3 F Corrections on maxMeasIdentitiesSCG-NR in MR-DC 15.9.0
RP-87 RP-200334 1409 2 F CR on BWCS for inter-ENDC BC with intra-ENDC BC (38.331) 15.9.0
RP-87 RP-200334 1410 4 F CR to 38.331 on support of 70MHz channel bandwidth 15.9.0
RP-87 RP-200335 1440 2 F Clarification on the PLMN-IdentityInfoList 15.9.0
RP-87 RP-200334 1444 1 F Correction on removal of NR-DC and NE-DC band combinations when 15.9.0
capabilityRequestFilterCommon is absent
RP-87 RP-200334 1450 1 F Correction on reporting of uplink TX direct current 15.9.0
RP-87 RP-200334 1454 1 F Corrections to the Location measurement indication procedure 15.9.0
RP-87 RP-200334 1455 - F Introduction of provisions for late non-critical extensions 15.9.0
RP-87 RP-200334 1460 1 F Correction on p-maxNR-FR1 for NE-DC 15.9.0
RP-87 RP-200334 1461 - F Correction on SFTD frequency list in INM 15.9.0
RP-87 RP-200335 1472 2 F Miscellaneous non-controversial corrections Set V 15.9.0
3GPP
Release 16 835 3GPP TS 38.331 V16.0.0 (2020-03)
RP-87 RP-200335 1475 1 F Capability coordination for NE-DC 15.9.0

RP-87 RP-200335 1483 2 F CR on fallback BC reporting 15.9.0
RP-87 RP-200334 1484 1 F CR on overheating assistance reporting in handover case 15.9.0
RP-87 RP-200334 1496 1 F Correction on NZP-CSI-RS-ResourceSet 15.9.0
RP-87 RP-200335 1501 1 F UE capability of intra-band requirements for inter-band EN-DC/NE-DC 15.9.0
03/2020 RP-87 RP-200335 1141 2 F Correction on usage of access category 2 for UAC for RNA update 16.0.0
RP-87 RP-200358 1149 2 F NAS handling error of nas-Container for security key derivation 16.0.0
RP-87 RP-200356 1152 3 F CR on capability of maxUplinkDutyCycle for inter-band EN-DC PC2 UE 16.0.0
RP-87 RP-200357 1168 3 F Support of releasing UL configuration 16.0.0
RP-87 RP-200357 1218 3 B Introduction of a second SMTC per frequency carrier in idle/inactive 16.0.0
RP-87 RP-200358 1312 3 C Introduction of voice fallback indication 16.0.0
RP-87 RP-200358 1354 2 C CR to 38.331 on CSI-RS inter-node message 16.0.0
RP-87 RP-200335 1361 1 B PRACH prioritization parameters for MPS and MCS 16.0.0
RP-87 RP-200358 1433 2 B Introduction of downgraded configuration for SRS antenna switching 16.0.0
RP-87 RP-200355 1434 2 B Introducing autonomous gap in CGI reporting 16.0.0
RP-87 RP-200351 1441 1 B Introduction of UECapabilityInformation segmentation in TS38.331 16.0.0
RP-87 RP-200358 1443 1 B Introduction of NR IDC solution 16.0.0
RP-87 RP-200350 1446 1 B Introduction of SRVCC from 5G to 3G 16.0.0
RP-87 RP-200341 1462 2 B Introduction of on-demand SI procedure in RRC_CONNECTED 16.0.0
RP-87 RP-200358 1465 1 B Introduction of DL RRC segmentation 16.0.0
RP-87 RP-200353 1468 1 B Introducing the support of Non-Public Networks 16.0.0
RP-87 RP-200344 1469 3 B CR for 38.331 for Power Savings 16.0.0
RP-87 RP-200349 1471 4 B 38.331 CR on Integrated Access and Backhaul for NR 16.0.0
RP-87 RP-200348 1476 3 B CR for 38.331 for CA&DC enh 16.0.0
RP-87 RP-200341 1477 2 B Introduction of NR operation with Shared Spectrum Access in RRC 16.0.0
RP-87 RP-200347 1478 2 B Introduction of NR mobility enhancement 16.0.0
RP-87 RP-200335 1486 - B Introduction of additional RACH configurations for TDD FR1 16.0.0
RP-87 RP-200343 1487 1 B Introduction of NR eURLLC 16.0.0
RP-87 RP-200354 1488 2 B CR for introducing MDT and SON 16.0.0
RP-87 RP-200357 1489 - C CR to 38.331 on DRX coordination 16.0.0
RP-87 RP-200346 1493 1 B Introduction of 5G V2X with NR sidelink 16.0.0
RP-87 RP-200340 1494 2 B Introduction of CLI handling and RIM in TS38.331 16.0.0
RP-87 RP-200352 1498 1 B Introduction of NR IIoT 16.0.0
RP-87 RP-200342 1499 1 B Introduction of 2-step RA 16.0.0
RP-87 RP-200339 1500 2 B Introduction of MIMO enhancements 16.0.0
RP-87 RP-200359 1502 - B Recommended Bit Rate/Query for FLUS and MTSI 16.0.0
RP-87 RP-200345 1504 2 B Introduction of NR positioning 16.0.0
RP-87 RP-200358 1505 - B Support of inter-RAT handover from NR to EN-DC in TS 38.331 16.0.0
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3GPP TS 38.331 V16.0.

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5.3.1.2 AS Security ..................................................................................................................................... 47

5.3.7 RRC connection re-establishment.......................................................................................................... 87

5.5.2 Measurement configuration ................................................................................................................. 119

5.7 Other ....................................................................................................................................................... 161

5.7.10.4 Actions upon successful completion of random-access procedure ................................................... 185

5.8.12 DFN derivation from GNSS ................................................................................................................ 210

– UEInformationResponse ................................................................................................................ 281

– MeasIdToAddModList ................................................................................................................... 412

– ServingCellConfig ......................................................................................................................... 568

– FeatureSetDownlinkPerCC ........................................................................................................... 631

– UTRA-FDD-Q-OffsetRange ........................................................................................................... 680

7.1.2 Timer handling ................................................................................................................................... 741

– CG-ConfigInfo .............................................................................................................................. 775

x the first digit:

1 presented to TSG for information;

2 presented to TSG for approval;

3 or greater indicates TSG approved document under change control.

The scope of the present document also includes:

- For a specific reference, subsequent revisions do not apply.

[1] 3GPP TR 21.905: "Vocabulary for 3GPP Specifications".

[2] 3GPP TS 38.300: "NR; Overall description; Stage 2".

[9] 3GPP TS 38.215: "NR; Physical layer measurements".

[11] 3GPP TS 33.501: "Security Architecture and Procedures for 5G System".

[13] 3GPP TS 38.213: "NR; Physical layer procedures for control".

[16] 3GPP TS 38.211: "NR; Physical channels and modulation".

[17] 3GPP TS 38.212: "NR; Multiplexing and channel coding".

[19] 3GPP TS 38.214: "NR; Physical layer procedures for data".

[21] 3GPP TS 23.003: "Numbering, addressing and identification".

[24] 3GPP TS 37.324: "Service Data Adaptation Protocol (SDAP) specification".

[25] 3GPP TS 22.261: "Service requirements for the 5G System".

[26] 3GPP TS 38.306: "User Equipment (UE) radio access capabilities".

[28] ATIS 0700041: "WEA 3.0: Device-Based Geo-Fencing".

[29] 3GPP TS 23.041: "Technical realization of Cell Broadcast Service (CBS)".

[31] 3GPP TS 36.211: "E-UTRA; Physical channels and modulation".

[35] 3GPP TS 38.423: "NG-RAN, Xn application protocol (XnAP)".

[36] 3GPP TS 38.473: "NG-RAN; F1 application protocol (F1AP)".

[37] 3GPP TS 36.423: "E-UTRA; X2 application protocol (X2AP)".

[40] 3GPP TS 36.133:"E-UTRA; Requirements for support of radio resource management".

[41] 3GPP TS 37.340: "E-UTRA and NR; Multi-connectivity; Stage 2".

[42] 3GPP TS 38.413: "NG-RAN, NG Application Protocol (NGAP)".

[43] 3GPP TS 23.502: "Procedures for the 5G System; Stage 2".

[47] 3GPP TS 38.340: "Backhaul Adaptation Protocol (BAP) specification"

[49] 3GPP TS 37.355: "LTE Positioning Protocol (LPP)".

[53] 3GPP TS 38.314: "NR; layer 2 measurements".

3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations

Field: The individual contents of an information element are referred to as fields.

PUCCH SCell: An SCell configured with PUCCH.

PUSCH-Less SCell: An SCell configured without PUSCH.

SNPN identity: an identifier of an SNPN comprising of a PLMN ID and an NID combination.

5GC 5G Core Network

PLMN Public Land Mobile Network

- clause 4.2 describes the RRC protocol model;

- clause 4.4 lists the RRC functions;

- clause 5 specifies RRC procedures, including UE state transitions;

- clause 6 specifies the RRC messages in ASN.1 and description;