TS 46.081 – GSM Enhanced Full Rate DTX Operation
3GPP TS 46.081 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GSM Enhanced Full Rate DTX Operation. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies DTX operation for GSM EFR speech channels to save power and reduce interference during speech pauses.
Releases and versions of TS 46.081
| 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 46.081
Category: Radio Access (Speech Processing). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications that reference TS 46.081
- TS 48.060 Inband Control of Remote Transcoder/Rate Adaptors
Other specifications in the 46 series
- TS 46.060 GSM Enhanced Full Rate Speech Codec
- TS 46.061 GSM EFR Frame Substitution and Muting Procedure
- TS 46.062 GSM EFR DTX Comfort Noise Specification
- TS 46.076 AMR Codec Study Phase Specification
- TS 46.082 GSM Enhanced Full Rate Voice Activity Detector
- TS 46.085 GSM Speech Codec Interoperability Test Report
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 46.081?
3GPP TS 46.081 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for GSM Enhanced Full Rate DTX Operation. Specifies DTX operation for GSM EFR speech channels to save power and reduce interference during speech pauses.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 46.081?
TS 46.081 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 46.081 belong to?
TS 46.081 belongs to the Radio Access (Speech Processing) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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