RRC
Radio Resource Control
ProtocolIntroduced R99
Definition
The Layer 3 protocol that manages connection establishment, mobility, and configuration of the radio interface between the UE and the network.
Evolution Across Releases
- Present since UMTS; re-specified for E-UTRA in Rel-8 (TS 36.331) and NR in Rel-15 (TS 38.331), adding RRC_INACTIVE in NR.