SBN

Source Block Number

Other
Introduced in Rel-8
SBN is an identifier used in multimedia broadcast and multicast services to number source blocks for error correction. It helps reassemble data packets after transmission, ensuring reliable delivery over lossy networks. This is essential for efficient broadcast and multicast services.

Description

Source Block Number

Purpose & Motivation

Evolution Across Releases

Defining Specifications

SpecificationTitle
TS 26.346 3GPP TS 26.346
TS 26.946 3GPP TS 26.946
TS 26.947 3GPP TS 26.947