TS 06.51 – Enhanced Full Rate Speech Processing Introduction
3GPP TS 06.51 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Enhanced Full Rate Speech Processing Introduction. It is published in 4 releases (Ph2 to R98); the latest version is 7.2.0 in R98.
Introduction to Enhanced Full Rate (EFR) speech processing functions in GSM, covering speech transcoding, DTX, VAD, comfort noise, and frame handling.
Releases and versions of TS 06.51
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| R98 | 7.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R97 | 6.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R96 | 5.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Ph2 | 4.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 06.51
Category: Services (Speech Services). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: Services.
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 06.31 DTX operation for GSM speech channels
- TS 06.32 Voice Activity Detector for DTX
- TS 06.41 Half Rate Speech DTX Operation Specification
- TS 06.42 Voice Activity Detector for DTX
- TS 06.53 GSM Enhanced Full Rate Codec C Code
- TS 06.54 GSM Enhanced Full Rate Speech Codec Testing
- TS 06.55 Enhanced Full Rate Speech Codec Performance
- TS 06.60 Enhanced Full Rate Speech Codec
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 06.51?
3GPP TS 06.51 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Enhanced Full Rate Speech Processing Introduction. Introduction to Enhanced Full Rate (EFR) speech processing functions in GSM, covering speech transcoding, DTX, VAD, comfort noise, and frame handling.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 06.51?
TS 06.51 is published in 4 releases, from Ph2 to R98. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 7.2.0 (R98).
What category does TS 06.51 belong to?
TS 06.51 belongs to the Services (Speech Services) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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