TS 44.160 – GERAN Iu Mode RLC/MAC Protocol Specification
3GPP TS 44.160 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GERAN Iu Mode RLC/MAC Protocol Specification. Its official 3GPP title is “GSM® and the GSM logo are registered and owned by the GSM Association”. It is published in 9 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-16); the latest version is 16.0.0 in Rel-16.
Specifies RLC and MAC layer procedures for GSM/EDGE Radio Access Network in Iu mode.
Releases and versions of TS 44.160
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| 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 44.160
Category: Radio Access (Protocol Definition). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Device manufacturers
- Network operators
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications that reference TS 44.160
- TR 45.902 Flexible Layer One (FLO) for GERAN
Other specifications in the 44 series
- TS 44.068 Group Call Control (GCC) Protocol for VGCS
- TS 44.069 Broadcast Call Control (BCC) Protocol
- TS 44.071 LMU-SMLC LCS Protocol Specification
- TS 44.118 Radio Resource Control (RRC) Protocol for Iu Mode
- TS 44.318 Generic Access Network (GAN) Interface Procedures
- TR 44.901 Extended NACC for External Cell Change
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 44.160?
3GPP TS 44.160 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GERAN Iu Mode RLC/MAC Protocol Specification. Specifies RLC and MAC layer procedures for GSM/EDGE Radio Access Network in Iu mode.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 44.160?
TS 44.160 is published in 9 releases, from Rel-8 to Rel-16. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 16.0.0 (Rel-16).
What category does TS 44.160 belong to?
TS 44.160 belongs to the Radio Access (Protocol Definition) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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