TS 46.006 – GSM Half Rate Codec ANSI-C Code
3GPP TS 46.006 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GSM Half Rate Codec ANSI-C Code. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Provides ANSI-C code for bit-exact implementation of GSM half rate speech codec, including VAD, DTX, comfort noise, and frame loss handling.
Releases and versions of TS 46.006
| 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 46.006
Category: Services (Speech Codec). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications that reference TS 46.006
- TR 26.969 eCall In-band Modem Performance Characterization
Other specifications in the 46 series
- TS 46.001 GSM Full Rate Speech Processing Introduction
- TS 46.002 Introduction to GSM Half-Rate Speech Processing
- TS 46.007 GSM Half Rate Speech Codec Test Sequences
- TS 46.008 GSM Half Rate Speech Codec Performance
- TS 46.010 GSM Full Rate Speech Transcoding (RPE-LTP)
- TS 46.011 GSM DTX Frame Substitution and Muting
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 46.006?
3GPP TS 46.006 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GSM Half Rate Codec ANSI-C Code. Provides ANSI-C code for bit-exact implementation of GSM half rate speech codec, including VAD, DTX, comfort noise, and frame loss handling.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 46.006?
TS 46.006 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 46.006 belong to?
TS 46.006 belongs to the Services (Speech Codec) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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