5.3.9 RRC connection release requested by upper layers

38.3313GPPNRProtocol specificationRadio Resource Control (RRC)Release 17TS

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’.