TS 48.014 – Gb Interface Physical Layer Specification
3GPP TS 48.014 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Gb Interface Physical Layer Specification. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies physical layer requirements for Gb interface between BSS and SGSN in GPRS networks, referencing Frame Relay Forum standards and various interface types.
Releases and versions of TS 48.014
| 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 48.014
Category: Core Network (Physical Layer). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: CoreNetwork.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 48.014
Specifications that reference TS 48.014
Other specifications in the 48 series
- TS 48.002 BSS-MSC Interface Principles
- TS 48.004 BSS-MSC Interface Physical Layer Structure
- TS 48.006 BSS-MSC interface: Layer 2 and SCCP spec
- TS 48.008 BSS-MSC Interface Layer 3 Procedures
- TS 48.016 Gb Interface Network Service Specification
- TS 48.018 BSS-SGSN Interface for GPRS Control
- TS 48.020 PLMN Rate Adaptation Functions
- TS 48.031 SMLCPP Protocol Definition
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 48.014?
3GPP TS 48.014 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Gb Interface Physical Layer Specification. Specifies physical layer requirements for Gb interface between BSS and SGSN in GPRS networks, referencing Frame Relay Forum standards and various interface types.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 48.014?
TS 48.014 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 48.014 belong to?
TS 48.014 belongs to the Core Network (Physical Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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