TS 26.256 – IVAS Jitter Buffer Management Specification
3GPP TS 26.256 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for IVAS Jitter Buffer Management Specification. Its official 3GPP title is “Codec for Immersive Voice and Audio Services (IVAS)”. It is published in 2 releases (Rel-18 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.1.0 in Rel-19.
Defines Jitter Buffer Management for IVAS codec to handle packet arrival jitter in packet-based communications, ensuring smooth audio playout.
Releases and versions of TS 26.256
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 26.256
Category: Services (Audio Codecs). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 26.256
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 26.250 IVAS Codec: General Overview
- TS 26.258 IVAS Codec Floating-Point C Code
- TS 26.253 IVAS Codec Algorithmic Description
- TS 26.441 EVS Audio Processing Introduction
- TS 26.171 Introduction to AMR-WB Speech Processing
- TS 26.114 IMS Multimedia Telephony Client
- TS 26.448 EVS Jitter Buffer Management Specification
- TS 26.131 Terminal Acoustic Performance Requirements
Specifications that reference TS 26.256
- TS 26.114 IMS Multimedia Telephony Client
- TS 26.253 IVAS Codec Algorithmic Description
- TS 26.250 IVAS Codec: General Overview
- TS 26.258 IVAS Codec Floating-Point C Code
- TS 26.252 Digital Test Sequences for IVAS Codec and Related Functions
- TS 26.117 5G Media Streaming (5GMS)
- TR 26.997 Codec for Immersive Voice and Audio Services (IVAS)
Other specifications in the 26 series
- 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
- TS 26.255 IVAS Frame Loss Concealment Procedure
- TS 26.258 IVAS Codec Floating-Point C Code
- TS 26.259 Immersive Audio Subjective Test Methods
- TS 26.260 Objective test methods for immersive audio
- TS 26.261 Terminal audio performance for immersive services
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 26.256?
3GPP TS 26.256 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for IVAS Jitter Buffer Management Specification. Defines Jitter Buffer Management for IVAS codec to handle packet arrival jitter in packet-based communications, ensuring smooth audio playout.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 26.256?
TS 26.256 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 26.256 belong to?
TS 26.256 belongs to the Services (Audio Codecs) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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