TS 48.020 – PLMN Rate Adaptation Functions
3GPP TS 48.020 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for PLMN Rate Adaptation Functions. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Defines rate adaptation functions in BSS transcoders/IWF for adapting radio interface data rates to A/Iu interfaces in A/Gb and GERAN Iu modes.
Releases and versions of TS 48.020
| 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 | 10.0.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-9 | 9.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-8 | 8.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 48.020
Category: Radio Access (Data Link Layer / Rate Adaptation). Technology generation: 2G/3G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications that reference TS 48.020
- TS 29.007 PLMN-PSTN/ISDN Interworking Requirements
- TS 27.001 Terminal Adaptation Functions for PLMN
- TS 48.060 Inband Control of Remote Transcoder/Rate Adaptors
- TS 48.061 BTS-TRAU Protocol for HR Speech/Data
- TS 24.022 Radio Link Protocol (RLP) for Circuit Switched Data
- TS 48.004 BSS-MSC Interface Physical Layer Structure
- TS 23.034 HSCSD Stage 2 Service Description
- TS 43.010 PLMN Connection Types and Network Capabilities
- TS 48.052 BSC-BTS A-bis Interface General Aspects
- TS 48.054 BSC-BTS Physical Layer Interface
- TS 48.001 GSM A-Interface Introduction
- TS 48.103 A Interface User Plane Transport Protocols
Other specifications in the 48 series
- TS 48.008 BSS-MSC Interface Layer 3 Procedures
- TS 48.014 Gb Interface Physical Layer Specification
- TS 48.016 Gb Interface Network Service Specification
- TS 48.018 BSS-SGSN Interface for GPRS Control
- TS 48.031 SMLCPP Protocol Definition
- TS 48.049 Cell Broadcast Service Protocol Specification
- TS 48.051 BSC-BTS Interface Introduction (GSM)
- TS 48.052 BSC-BTS A-bis Interface General Aspects
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 48.020?
3GPP TS 48.020 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for PLMN Rate Adaptation Functions. Defines rate adaptation functions in BSS transcoders/IWF for adapting radio interface data rates to A/Iu interfaces in A/Gb and GERAN Iu modes.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 48.020?
TS 48.020 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 48.020 belong to?
TS 48.020 belongs to the Radio Access (Data Link Layer / Rate Adaptation) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G/3G networks.
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