TS 46.053 – GSM Enhanced Full Rate Codec ANSI-C Implementation
3GPP TS 46.053 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GSM Enhanced Full Rate Codec ANSI-C Implementation. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Provides bit-exact ANSI-C code for GSM Enhanced Full Rate speech codec, including VAD, DTX, comfort noise, and frame error handling.
Releases and versions of TS 46.053
| 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 46.053
Category: Services (Speech Codec). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: UE.
Who should read this specification?
- Device manufacturers
- Network operators
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications that reference TS 46.053
- TR 26.969 eCall In-band Modem Performance Characterization
Other specifications in the 46 series
- TS 46.032 GSM Voice Activity Detector (VAD) Specification
- TS 46.041 GSM Half Rate Speech DTX Operation
- TS 46.042 GSM Half-Rate Voice Activity Detector Specification
- TS 46.051 GSM Enhanced Full Rate Speech Processing Intro
- TS 46.054 GSM EFR Speech Codec Test Sequences
- TS 46.055 GSM Enhanced Full Rate Speech Codec Performance
- TS 46.060 GSM Enhanced Full Rate Speech Codec
- TS 46.061 GSM EFR Frame Substitution and Muting Procedure
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 46.053?
3GPP TS 46.053 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GSM Enhanced Full Rate Codec ANSI-C Implementation. Provides bit-exact ANSI-C code for GSM Enhanced Full Rate speech codec, including VAD, DTX, comfort noise, and frame error handling.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 46.053?
TS 46.053 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 46.053 belong to?
TS 46.053 belongs to the Services (Speech Codec) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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