TS 48.061 – BTS-TRAU Protocol for HR Speech/Data
3GPP TS 48.061 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for BTS-TRAU Protocol for HR Speech/Data. It is published in 12 releases (Rel-8 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies protocol between BTS and remote TRAU for half-rate speech and data, covering frame structures and control signaling.
Releases and versions of TS 48.061
| 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 48.061
Category: Radio Access (BSS Protocols). Technology generation: 2G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 48.061
- TS 48.020 PLMN Rate Adaptation Functions
- TS 48.052 BSC-BTS A-bis Interface General Aspects
- TS 48.054 BSC-BTS Physical Layer Interface
- TS 48.058 BSC-BTS interface layer 3 specification
- TS 26.071 AMR Speech Codec Introduction
- TS 26.090 AMR Speech Codec Detailed Mapping Specification
- TS 26.092 AMR Comfort Noise for SCR Operation
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 48.060 Inband Control of Remote Transcoder/Rate Adaptors
- 48.062 Inband Tandem Free Operation (TFO) of Speech Codecs
- TS 46.020 GSM Half Rate Speech Codec Specification
- TS 44.021 GSM Rate Adaptation Functions for Mobile Stations
Specifications that reference TS 48.061
- TS 23.002 3GPP System Architecture Overview
- TS 48.060 Inband Control of Remote Transcoder/Rate Adaptors
- TS 28.062 Tandem Free Operation (TFO) Service Description
- TS 26.102 Mapping of AMR and other codecs to interfaces
- TS 48.051 BSC-BTS Interface Introduction (GSM)
- TS 48.052 BSC-BTS A-bis Interface General Aspects
- TS 48.054 BSC-BTS Physical Layer Interface
- TS 23.053 Tandem Free Operation (TFO) Stage 2
- TR 23.977 Bandwidth/Resource Savings & Speech Quality Requirements
- TR 43.903 Feasibility Study for A-interface over IP
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 48.061?
3GPP TS 48.061 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for BTS-TRAU Protocol for HR Speech/Data. Specifies protocol between BTS and remote TRAU for half-rate speech and data, covering frame structures and control signaling.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 48.061?
TS 48.061 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 48.061 belong to?
TS 48.061 belongs to the Radio Access (BSS Protocols) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 2G networks.
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