TR 26.996 – Immersive Audio for Split Rendering Performance
3GPP TR 26.996 is the 3GPP Technical Report for Immersive Audio for Split Rendering Performance. Its official 3GPP title is “Immersive Audio for Split Rendering Scenarios; Performance characterization”. It is published in 2 releases (Rel-18 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.1.0 in Rel-19.
Characterizes audio quality and technical properties of ISAR split rendering solutions for IVAS codec in XR/AR scenarios.
Releases and versions of TR 26.996
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TR 26.996
Category: Services (Media Codecs and Processing). Technology generation: 5G. 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 TR 26.996
- TS 26.253 IVAS Codec Algorithmic Description
- TS 26.258 IVAS Codec Floating-Point C Code
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TR 26.865 Requirements
- TS 26.250 IVAS Codec: General Overview
- TS 26.249 Immersive Audio Split Rendering (ISAR)
- TR 26.997 Codec for Immersive Voice and Audio Services (IVAS)
- TS 26.119 Device Media Capabilities for AR Services
- TR 26.998 5G AR/MR Glasses Integration Study
- TR 26.806 Technical Report on Smartly Tethering AR Glasses
- TR 26.928 Study on eXtended Reality (XR) in 5G
Specifications that reference TR 26.996
- TR 26.997 Codec for Immersive Voice and Audio Services (IVAS)
Other specifications in the 26 series
- TR 26.981 MBMS Provisioning & Content Ingestion Interface Study
- TR 26.982 Multiparty Real-Time Text Protocol Details
- TR 26.985 Media Handling for Advanced V2X Services
- TR 26.989 MCPTT Enhancement Analysis
- TR 26.997 Codec for Immersive Voice and Audio Services (IVAS)
- TR 26.998 5G AR/MR Glasses Integration Study
- TR 26.999 VR Streaming Interoperability Test Material
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TR 26.996?
3GPP TR 26.996 is the 3GPP Technical Report for Immersive Audio for Split Rendering Performance. Characterizes audio quality and technical properties of ISAR split rendering solutions for IVAS codec in XR/AR scenarios.
Which 3GPP releases include TR 26.996?
TR 26.996 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 TR 26.996 belong to?
TR 26.996 belongs to the Services (Media Codecs and Processing) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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