TS 26.290 – AMR-WB+ Audio Codec Specification
3GPP TS 26.290 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for AMR-WB+ Audio Codec Specification. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies extended AMR-WB+ audio codec for encoding/decoding mono/stereo audio signals including music and speech with VAD/DTX/CNG support.
Releases and versions of TS 26.290
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.0.0 | 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 26.290
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: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 26.290
- TS 26.192 AMR-WB Comfort Noise Requirements
- TS 26.194 Voice Activity Detector for AMR-WB DTX
- TS 26.190 AMR-WB Speech Codec Detailed Mapping
- TS 26.304 Floating-point Extended AMR-WB+ Codec ANSI-C Code
- TS 26.273 Fixed-point AMR-WB+ codec ANSI-C code
- TS 26.193 AMR-WB Source Controlled Rate (SCR) Operation
- TS 26.244 3GPP File Format (3GP) Specification
Specifications that reference TS 26.290
- TS 26.346 MBMS User Services Specification
- TS 26.234 3GPP PSS Protocols and Codecs Specification
- TS 26.445 EVS Codec Specification
- TS 26.244 3GPP File Format (3GP) Specification
- TS 26.140 MMS Media Formats and Codecs Specification
- TS 26.273 Fixed-point AMR-WB+ codec ANSI-C code
- TS 26.304 Floating-point Extended AMR-WB+ Codec ANSI-C Code
- TS 26.117 5G Media Streaming (5GMS)
- TS 26.141 IMS Messaging & Presence Media Formats
- TR 26.936 Audio Codec Characterization Technical Report
- TS 26.274 AMR-WB+ Codec Conformance Testing Specification
Other specifications in the 26 series
- TS 26.269 eCall In-band Modem Conformance Testing
- TS 26.273 Fixed-point AMR-WB+ codec ANSI-C code
- TS 26.274 AMR-WB+ Codec Conformance Testing Specification
- TS 26.281 MCVideo Codecs and Media Handling
- TS 26.304 Floating-point Extended AMR-WB+ Codec ANSI-C Code
- TS 26.307 3GPP HTML5 Profile Specification
- TS 26.346 MBMS User Services Specification
- TS 26.347 MBMS Transport Protocol and API (TRAPI)
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 26.290?
3GPP TS 26.290 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for AMR-WB+ Audio Codec Specification. Specifies extended AMR-WB+ audio codec for encoding/decoding mono/stereo audio signals including music and speech with VAD/DTX/CNG support.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 26.290?
TS 26.290 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 26.290 belong to?
TS 26.290 belongs to the Services (Audio Codec) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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