TS 06.41 – Half Rate Speech DTX Operation Specification
3GPP TS 06.41 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Half Rate Speech DTX Operation Specification. It is published in 4 releases (Ph2 to R98); the latest version is 7.0.1 in R98.
Defines Discontinuous Transmission (DTX) operation for half rate speech channels in GSM, enabling power saving and interference reduction during speech pauses.
Releases and versions of TS 06.41
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| R98 | 7.0.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R97 | 6.0.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R96 | 5.1.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Ph2 | 4.0.2 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 06.41
Category: Radio Access (Physical Layer). 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 06.21 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
- TS 06.32 Voice Activity Detector for DTX
- TS 06.42 Voice Activity Detector for DTX
- TS 06.51 Enhanced Full Rate Speech Processing Introduction
- TS 06.53 GSM Enhanced Full Rate Codec C Code
- TS 06.54 GSM Enhanced Full Rate Speech Codec Testing
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 06.41?
3GPP TS 06.41 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Half Rate Speech DTX Operation Specification. Defines Discontinuous Transmission (DTX) operation for half rate speech channels in GSM, enabling power saving and interference reduction during speech pauses.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 06.41?
TS 06.41 is published in 4 releases, from Ph2 to R98. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 7.0.1 (R98).
What category does TS 06.41 belong to?
TS 06.41 belongs to the Radio Access (Physical Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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