TS 06.12 – GSM Comfort Noise for DTX
3GPP TS 06.12 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GSM Comfort Noise for DTX. It is published in 4 releases (Ph2 to R98); the latest version is 7.1.0 in R98.
Specifies comfort noise generation for GSM full rate speech during discontinuous transmission to prevent background noise modulation.
Releases and versions of TS 06.12
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| R98 | 7.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R97 | 6.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R96 | 5.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Ph2 | 4.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 06.12
Category: Services (Speech Services). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Other specifications in the 06 series
- TS 06.07 Digital Test Sequences for GSM Half Rate Speech Codec
- TS 06.08 GSM Half Rate Speech Codec Performance
- TS 06.10 GSM Full Rate Speech Transcoding
- TS 06.11 DTX Frame Substitution and Muting Procedure
- TS 06.20 GSM Half Rate Speech Codec Specification
- TS 06.21 Frame Substitution and Muting for Half Rate Speech
- TS 06.22 Half Rate Speech DTX Comfort Noise
- TS 06.31 DTX operation for GSM speech channels
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 06.12?
3GPP TS 06.12 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GSM Comfort Noise for DTX. Specifies comfort noise generation for GSM full rate speech during discontinuous transmission to prevent background noise modulation.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 06.12?
TS 06.12 is published in 4 releases, from Ph2 to R98. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 7.1.0 (R98).
What category does TS 06.12 belong to?
TS 06.12 belongs to the Services (Speech Services) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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