TS 26.260 – Objective test methods for immersive audio
3GPP TS 26.260 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Objective test methods for immersive audio. Its official 3GPP title is “Objective test methodologies for the evaluation of immersive audio systems”. It is published in 5 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.1.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies objective test methodologies for evaluating immersive audio systems in 3GPP networks, including various audio formats and IVAS-based UEs.
Releases and versions of TS 26.260
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 26.260
Category: Testing (Audio Quality). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Testing.
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 26.260
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 26.131 Terminal Acoustic Performance Requirements
- TS 26.132 Terminal Acoustic Test Methods for Telephony
- TS 26.250 IVAS Codec: General Overview
- TS 26.253 IVAS Codec Algorithmic Description
- TS 26.254 IVAS Codec Rendering Specification
- TS 26.258 IVAS Codec Floating-Point C Code
Specifications that reference TS 26.260
Other specifications in the 26 series
- TS 26.255 IVAS Frame Loss Concealment Procedure
- TS 26.256 IVAS Jitter Buffer Management Specification
- TS 26.258 IVAS Codec Floating-Point C Code
- TS 26.259 Immersive Audio Subjective Test Methods
- TS 26.261 Terminal audio performance for immersive services
- TS 26.264 IMS-based Conversational Augmented Reality Services
- TS 26.265 Media Delivery: Video Capabilities and Operation Points
- TS 26.267 eCall In-band Modem Specification
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 26.260?
3GPP TS 26.260 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Objective test methods for immersive audio. Specifies objective test methodologies for evaluating immersive audio systems in 3GPP networks, including various audio formats and IVAS-based UEs.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 26.260?
TS 26.260 is published in 5 releases, from Rel-15 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.1.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 26.260 belong to?
TS 26.260 belongs to the Testing (Audio Quality) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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