TS 08.60 – Abis Interface Frame Structure and Control
3GPP TS 08.60 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Abis Interface Frame Structure and Control. It is published in 4 releases (Ph2 to R98); the latest version is 7.3.0 in R98.
Defines frame structure and control mechanisms for remote transcoders and rate adaptors on the Abis interface, supporting various speech codecs and data services.
Releases and versions of TS 08.60
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| R98 | 7.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R97 | 6.0.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| R96 | 5.1.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Ph2 | 4.4.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 08.60
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 08 series
- TS 08.52 A-bis Interface Between BSC and BTS
- TS 08.54 BSC-BTS Physical Layer Specification
- TS 08.56 LAPD Protocol for A-bis Interface Signalling
- TS 08.58 A-bis Interface Layer 3 Procedures
- TS 08.61 BTS-TRAU Protocol for Half Rate Channels
- TS 08.62 TFO Inband Signalling Protocol
- TS 08.71 SMLC-BSS Interface Layer 3 for Location Services
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 08.60?
3GPP TS 08.60 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Abis Interface Frame Structure and Control. Defines frame structure and control mechanisms for remote transcoders and rate adaptors on the Abis interface, supporting various speech codecs and data services.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 08.60?
TS 08.60 is published in 4 releases, from Ph2 to R98. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 7.3.0 (R98).
What category does TS 08.60 belong to?
TS 08.60 belongs to the Radio Access (Physical Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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