TS 46.002 – Introduction to GSM Half-Rate Speech Processing
3GPP TS 46.002 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Introduction to GSM Half-Rate Speech Processing. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Overview of speech processing functions for GSM half-rate channel, including transcoding, DTX, VAD, comfort noise, and frame substitution.
Releases and versions of TS 46.002
| 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 46.002
Category: Radio Access (Speech Processing). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Device manufacturers
- Network operators
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Low.
Key technologies
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 46.002?
3GPP TS 46.002 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Introduction to GSM Half-Rate Speech Processing. Overview of speech processing functions for GSM half-rate channel, including transcoding, DTX, VAD, comfort noise, and frame substitution.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 46.002?
TS 46.002 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 46.002 belong to?
TS 46.002 belongs to the Radio Access (Speech Processing) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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