TS 06.60 – Enhanced Full Rate Speech Codec
3GPP TS 06.60 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Enhanced Full Rate Speech Codec. It is published in 4 releases (Ph2 to R98); the latest version is 7.0.2 in R98.
Defines the Enhanced Full Rate (EFR) speech codec using ACELP algorithm for GSM systems. Specifies bit-level codec details and test sequences.
Releases and versions of TS 06.60
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| R98 | 7.0.2 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R97 | 6.0.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R96 | 5.2.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Ph2 | 4.1.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 06.60
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: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Other specifications in the 06 series
- 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
- TS 06.55 Enhanced Full Rate Speech Codec Performance
- TS 06.61 Frame Substitution and Muting for DTX
- TS 06.62 DTX Comfort Noise for Enhanced Full Rate Speech
- TS 06.71 3GPP GSM 06.90-06.94 Introduction
- TS 06.73 GSM AMR Codec C Implementation
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 06.60?
3GPP TS 06.60 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Enhanced Full Rate Speech Codec. Defines the Enhanced Full Rate (EFR) speech codec using ACELP algorithm for GSM systems. Specifies bit-level codec details and test sequences.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 06.60?
TS 06.60 is published in 4 releases, from Ph2 to R98. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 7.0.2 (R98).
What category does TS 06.60 belong to?
TS 06.60 belongs to the Services (Speech Services) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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