TS 46.041 – GSM Half Rate Speech DTX Operation
3GPP TS 46.041 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GSM Half Rate Speech DTX Operation. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Describes DTX for GSM half rate speech channels to save power and reduce interference. Covers VAD, comfort noise, and frame handling.
Releases and versions of TS 46.041
| 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 46.041
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: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications that reference TS 46.041
Other specifications in the 46 series
- TS 46.021 GSM Half Rate DTX Frame Substitution & Muting
- TS 46.022 GSM Half Rate DTX Comfort Noise Specification
- TS 46.031 GSM Full Rate Speech DTX Operation
- TS 46.032 GSM Voice Activity Detector (VAD) Specification
- TS 46.042 GSM Half-Rate Voice Activity Detector Specification
- TS 46.051 GSM Enhanced Full Rate Speech Processing Intro
- TS 46.053 GSM Enhanced Full Rate Codec ANSI-C Implementation
- TS 46.054 GSM EFR Speech Codec Test Sequences
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 46.041?
3GPP TS 46.041 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GSM Half Rate Speech DTX Operation. Describes DTX for GSM half rate speech channels to save power and reduce interference. Covers VAD, comfort noise, and frame handling.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 46.041?
TS 46.041 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 46.041 belong to?
TS 46.041 belongs to the Radio Access (Speech Processing) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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