TS 46.008 – GSM Half Rate Speech Codec Performance
3GPP TS 46.008 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GSM Half Rate Speech Codec Performance. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Reports performance of GSM half rate speech codec from characterization and verification tests.
Releases and versions of TS 46.008
| 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 | 11.0.1 | 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 46.008
Category: Services (Speech Codec). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
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 46.006 GSM Half Rate Codec ANSI-C Code
- TS 46.007 GSM Half Rate Speech Codec Test Sequences
- TS 46.010 GSM Full Rate Speech Transcoding (RPE-LTP)
- TS 46.011 GSM DTX Frame Substitution and Muting
- TS 46.012 GSM DTX Comfort Noise Specification
- TS 46.020 GSM Half Rate Speech Codec Specification
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 46.008?
3GPP TS 46.008 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GSM Half Rate Speech Codec Performance. Reports performance of GSM half rate speech codec from characterization and verification tests.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 46.008?
TS 46.008 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 46.008 belong to?
TS 46.008 belongs to the Services (Speech Codec) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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