TS 26.173 – AMR-WB Codec ANSI-C Implementation
3GPP TS 26.173 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for AMR-WB Codec ANSI-C Implementation. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Bit-exact ANSI-C code for the Adaptive Multi-Rate Wideband (AMR-WB) speech codec, including VAD, DTX, and comfort noise.
Releases and versions of TS 26.173
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.1.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 26.173
Category: Services (Codec). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Device manufacturers
- Network operators
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 26.173
Specifications that reference TS 26.173
- TS 26.114 IMS Multimedia Telephony Client
- TS 26.346 MBMS User Services Specification
- TS 26.234 3GPP PSS Protocols and Codecs Specification
- TS 26.445 EVS Codec Specification
- TS 26.446 EVS Codec AMR-WB Backward Compatibility Spec
- TS 26.140 MMS Media Formats and Codecs Specification
- TS 26.117 5G Media Streaming (5GMS)
- TS 26.141 IMS Messaging & Presence Media Formats
- TS 26.223 IMS Telepresence Client Specification
- TS 26.179 Codecs and Media Handling for MCPTT
- TR 26.914 Multimedia Telephony over IP Optimization
- TR 26.976 AMR-WB Codec Characterization & Verification
Other specifications in the 26 series
- TS 26.142 Dynamic and Interactive Multimedia Scenes (DIMS)
- TS 26.143 Messaging Media Profiles
- TS 26.150 Syndicated Feed Reception (SFR) Specification
- TS 26.171 Introduction to AMR-WB Speech Processing
- TS 26.174 AMR-WB Digital Test Sequences Specification
- TS 26.177 DSR Extended Advanced Front-end Test Sequences
- TS 26.179 Codecs and Media Handling for MCPTT
- TS 26.190 AMR-WB Speech Codec Detailed Mapping
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 26.173?
3GPP TS 26.173 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for AMR-WB Codec ANSI-C Implementation. Bit-exact ANSI-C code for the Adaptive Multi-Rate Wideband (AMR-WB) speech codec, including VAD, DTX, and comfort noise.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 26.173?
TS 26.173 is published in 12 releases, from Rel-8 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 26.173 belong to?
TS 26.173 belongs to the Services (Codec) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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