TS 26.250 – IVAS Codec: General Overview
3GPP TS 26.250 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for IVAS Codec: General Overview. Its official 3GPP title is “Codec for Immersive Voice and Audio Services (IVAS); General overview”. It is published in 2 releases (Rel-18 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.1.0 in Rel-19.
Overview of IVAS codec for immersive audio services. Extends EVS, supports stereo and immersive formats, with VAD/DTX/CNG, error concealment, and jitter buffer management.
Releases and versions of TS 26.250
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 26.250
Category: Services (Audio Codec). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Device manufacturers
- Network operators
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Basic. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 26.250
- TR 26.997 Codec for Immersive Voice and Audio Services (IVAS)
- TS 26.131 Terminal Acoustic Performance Requirements
- TS 26.261 Terminal audio performance for immersive services
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 26.441 EVS Audio Processing Introduction
- TS 26.253 IVAS Codec Algorithmic Description
- TS 26.254 IVAS Codec Rendering Specification
- TS 26.258 IVAS Codec Floating-Point C Code
- TS 26.252 Digital Test Sequences for IVAS Codec and Related Functions
- TS 26.255 IVAS Frame Loss Concealment Procedure
- TS 26.256 IVAS Jitter Buffer Management Specification
Specifications that reference TS 26.250
- TS 26.114 IMS Multimedia Telephony Client
- TS 29.163 Interworking between 3GPP IM CN and CS networks
- TS 26.253 IVAS Codec Algorithmic Description
- TS 29.162 IMS-IP Network Interworking
- TS 23.334 IMS-ALG to IMS-AGW Interface (Iq) Stage 2
- TS 29.292 IMS Centralized Services (ICS) Interworking
- TS 26.252 Digital Test Sequences for IVAS Codec and Related Functions
- TS 26.254 IVAS Codec Rendering Specification
- TS 26.256 IVAS Jitter Buffer Management Specification
- TS 26.117 5G Media Streaming (5GMS)
- TS 29.332 MGCF-IM-MGW Interface Protocol (Mn)
- TS 23.333 MRFC-MRFP Mp Interface Requirements
Other specifications in the 26 series
- TS 26.245 3GPP Timed Text Format Specification
- TS 26.246 3GPP SMIL Language Profile Specification
- TS 26.247 Transparent End-to-End Packet-switched Streaming
- TS 26.249 Immersive Audio Split Rendering (ISAR)
- TS 26.251 IVAS Fixed-Point C Code Specification
- TS 26.252 Digital Test Sequences for IVAS Codec and Related Functions
- TS 26.253 IVAS Codec Algorithmic Description
- TS 26.254 IVAS Codec Rendering Specification
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 26.250?
3GPP TS 26.250 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for IVAS Codec: General Overview. Overview of IVAS codec for immersive audio services. Extends EVS, supports stereo and immersive formats, with VAD/DTX/CNG, error concealment, and jitter buffer management.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 26.250?
TS 26.250 is published in 2 releases, from Rel-18 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.1.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 26.250 belong to?
TS 26.250 belongs to the Services (Audio Codec) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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