TS 45.003 – Channel Coding and Multiplexing for GSM/EDGE
3GPP TS 45.003 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Channel Coding and Multiplexing for GSM/EDGE. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies encoding, reordering, interleaving, and stealing flags for GSM/EDGE logical channels, including speech, data, and control channels.
Releases and versions of TS 45.003
| 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 | 15.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-13 | 13.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-12 | 12.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-11 | 11.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-10 | 10.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 45.003
Category: Radio Access (Physical Layer). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications that reference TS 45.003
- TS 26.114 IMS Multimedia Telephony Client
- TS 44.018 GSM Radio Resource Management Procedures
- TS 44.060 GERAN RLC/MAC Protocol Specification
- TS 43.064 GPRS Radio Interface Lower-Layer Functions
- TS 48.061 BTS-TRAU Protocol for HR Speech/Data
- TS 43.010 PLMN Connection Types and Network Capabilities
- TS 51.021 RF test methods and conformance requirements for GSM BSS
- TR 45.902 Flexible Layer One (FLO) for GERAN
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 45.003?
3GPP TS 45.003 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Channel Coding and Multiplexing for GSM/EDGE. Specifies encoding, reordering, interleaving, and stealing flags for GSM/EDGE logical channels, including speech, data, and control channels.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 45.003?
TS 45.003 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 45.003 belong to?
TS 45.003 belongs to the Radio Access (Physical Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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