SIST EN 300 909 V8.4.1:2003
(Main)Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+) (GSM); Channel coding (GSM 05.03 version 8.4.1 Release 1999)
General Information
- Abstract
05.03; S31b; CR: A039; R99; 8.3.0; 8.4.0; Fast inband signalling: E-IACCH
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Nov-2003
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Dec-2003
- Due Date
- 01-Dec-2003
- Completion Date
- 01-Dec-2003
- Mandate
- T-172-1
Overview
SIST EN 300 909 V8.4.1:2003 is a Slovenian adoption of the European standard EN 300 909, focused on the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) Phase 2+ framework. Titled "Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+) (GSM); Channel coding," this standard defines specifications for channel coding procedures essential to GSM networks as detailed in GSM 05.03 (version 8.4.1, Release 1999).
Channel coding, as specified in this standard, underpins the reliable transmission of digital data-both voice and signaling-across the radio interface of GSM cellular networks. These coding techniques are critical for maintaining communication integrity, mitigating errors introduced by the wireless environment, and supporting various services, from speech to packet data.
Key Topics
- GSM Channel Coding: The document details coding processes for speech and data channels-covering both full-rate (FR) and half-rate (HR) modes, as well as enhanced and adaptive multirate options.
- Error Detection and Correction: Outlines mechanisms such as block coding, convolutional encoding, and interleaving, which reduce the impact of transmission errors and ensure robust mobile communications.
- Traffic Channels (TCH): Specifies coding procedures for different TCH types, including those used for speech (FR, EFR, HR) and several data rates.
- Control Channels: Describes the coding for essential control channels, such as SACCH (Slow Associated Control Channel), FACCH (Fast Associated Control Channel), and SDCCH (Standalone Dedicated Control Channel).
- Packet-Switched Data: Features channel coding schemes for packet data traffic channels, which support modern mobile data services over GSM, such as GPRS.
- Mapping on Transmission Bursts: Defines how coded information is mapped onto physical bursts for transmission over the radio interface.
- Fast Inband Signalling (E-IACCH): Standards for efficient inband signaling channels to support dynamic network features.
Applications
SIST EN 300 909 V8.4.1:2003 is fundamental for:
- Mobile Network Operators: Ensuring that base stations and mobile devices implement standardized channel coding for interoperability and reliability within GSM networks.
- Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturers: Developing and verifying hardware and software for mobile devices, BTS (Base Transceiver Stations), and associated infrastructure that must comply with GSM channel coding standards.
- Testing and Certification: Used as a reference for conformance testing of GSM network equipment and devices to achieve regulatory and network approval.
- Supporting Data and Voice Services: Enabling reliable voice calls, SMS, packet data (e.g., GPRS), and emerging value-added services in legacy and evolving GSM networks.
By adhering to these defined channel coding procedures, industry stakeholders help guarantee consistent quality of service, compatibility between devices and networks worldwide, and efficient use of the radio spectrum.
Related Standards
To ensure comprehensive GSM network implementation and compatibility, the following related standards are commonly referenced alongside SIST EN 300 909 V8.4.1:2003:
- SIST EN 300 908 (GSM 05.02): Multiplexing and multiple access on the radio path, defining how different channels are managed within the GSM radio interface.
- SIST EN 300 910 (GSM 05.04): Modulation standards for the GSM air interface.
- SIST EN 300 911 (GSM 05.05): Radio transmission and reception specifications.
- GSM 05.10: Specification for radio subsystem synchronization.
- GSM 05.08: Radio subsystem link control.
For the latest documentation and cross-references, it is recommended to consult the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) and the Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo (SIST).
Keywords: GSM standard, digital cellular telecommunications, channel coding, radio interface, control channels, packet-switched data, telecommunications standards, error correction, mobile network interoperability, SIST EN 300 909, ETSI standards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 300 909 V8.4.1:2003 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+) (GSM); Channel coding (GSM 05.03 version 8.4.1 Release 1999)". This standard covers: 05.03; S31b; CR: A039; R99; 8.3.0; 8.4.0; Fast inband signalling: E-IACCH
05.03; S31b; CR: A039; R99; 8.3.0; 8.4.0; Fast inband signalling: E-IACCH
SIST EN 300 909 V8.4.1:2003 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.070.50 - Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM). The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 300 909 V8.4.1:2003 is associated with the following European legislation: Standardization Mandates: T-172-1. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Digital cellular telecommunications system (Phase 2+) (GSM); Channel coding (GSM 05.03 version 8.4.1 Release 1999)33.070.50Globalni sistem za mobilno telekomunikacijo (GSM)Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM)ICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 300 909 Version 8.4.1SIST EN 300 909 V8.4.1:2003en01-december-2003SIST EN 300 909 V8.4.1:2003SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
ETSIEN300909V8.4.1(2000-10)EuropeanStandard(Telecommunicationsseries)Digitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem(Phase2+);Channelcoding(GSM05.03version8.4.1Release1999)GLOBALSYSTEMFORMOBILECOMMUNICATIONSRSIST EN 300 909 V8.4.1:2003
ETSIETSIEN300909V8.4.1(2000-10)2(GSM05.03version8.4.1Release1999)ReferenceREN/SMG-020503Q8R1KeywordsDigitalcellulartelecommunicationssystem,GlobalSystemforMobilecommunications(GSM)ETSI650RoutedesLuciolesF-06921SophiaAntipolisCedex-FRANCETel.:+33492944200Fax:+33493654716SiretN°34862356200017-NAF742CAssociationàbutnonlucratifenregistréeàlaSous-PréfecturedeGrasse(06)N°7803/88ImportantnoticeIndividualcopiesofthepresentdocumentcanbedownloadedfrom:http://www.etsi.orgThepresentdocumentmaybemadeavailableinmorethanoneelectronicversionorinprint.Inanycaseofexistingorperceiveddifferenceincontentsbetweensuchversions,thereferenceversionisthePortableDocumentFormat(PDF).Incaseofdispute,thereferenceshallbetheprintingonETSIprintersofthePDFversionkeptonaspecificnetworkdrivewithinETSISecretariat.Usersofthepresentdocumentshouldbeawarethatthedocumentmaybesubjecttorevisionorchangeofstatus.InformationonthecurrentstatusofthisandotherETSIdocumentsisavailableathttp://www.etsi.org/tb/status/Ifyoufinderrorsinthepresentdocument,sendyourcommentto:editor@etsi.frCopyrightNotificationNopartmaybereproducedexceptasauthorizedbywrittenpermission.Thecopyrightandtheforegoingrestrictionextendtoreproductioninallmedia.©EuropeanTelecommunicationsStandardsInstitute2000.Allrightsreserved.SIST EN 300 909 V8.4.1:2003
ETSIETSIEN300909V8.4.1(2000-10)3(GSM05.03version8.4.1Release1999)ContentsIntellectualPropertyRights.9Foreword.91Scope.101.1References.101.2Abbreviations.112General.112.1Generalorganization.112.2NamingConvention.153TrafficChannels(TCH).173.1Speechchannelatfullrate(TCH/FSandTCH/EFS).173.1.1PreliminarychannelcodingforEFRonly.173.1.1.1CRCcalculation.173.1.1.2Repetitionbits.183.1.1.3Correspondencebetweeninputandoutputofpreliminarychannelcoding.183.1.2ChannelcodingforFRandEFR.183.1.2.1Parityandtailingforaspeechframe.183.1.2.2Convolutionalencoder.193.1.3Interleaving.193.1.4MappingonaBurst.203.2Speechchannelathalfrate(TCH/HS).203.2.1Parityandtailingforaspeechframe.203.2.2Convolutionalencoder.203.2.3Interleaving.213.2.4Mappingonaburst.213.3Datachannelatfullrate,12.0kbit/sradiointerfacerate(9.6kbit/sservices(TCH/F9.6)).223.3.1Interfacewithuserunit.223.3.2Blockcode.223.3.3Convolutionalencoder.223.3.4Interleaving.223.3.5MappingonaBurst.233.4Datachannelatfullrate,6.0kbit/sradiointerfacerate(4.8kbit/sservices(TCH/F4.8)).233.4.1Interfacewithuserunit.233.4.2Blockcode.233.4.3Convolutionalencoder.233.4.4Interleaving.243.4.5MappingonaBurst.243.5Datachannelathalfrate,6.0kbit/sradiointerfacerate(4.8kbit/sservices(TCH/H4.8)).243.5.1Interfacewithuserunit.243.5.2Blockcode.243.5.3Convolutionalencoder.243.5.4Interleaving.243.5.5MappingonaBurst.243.6Datachannelatfullrate,3.6kbit/sradiointerfacerate(2.4kbit/sandlessservices(TCH/F2.4)).243.6.1Interfacewithuserunit.253.6.2Blockcode.253.6.3Convolutionalencoder.253.6.4Interleaving.253.6.5MappingonaBurst.253.7Datachannelathalfrate,3.6kbit/sradiointerfacerate(2.4kbit/sandlessservices(TCH/H2.4)).253.7.1Interfacewithuserunit.253.7.2Blockcode.263.7.3Convolutionalencoder.263.7.4Interleaving.263.7.5MappingonaBurst.263.8Datachannelatfullrate,14.5kbit/sradiointerfacerate(14.4kbit/sservices(TCH/F14.4)).26SIST EN 300 909 V8.4.1:2003
ETSIETSIEN300909V8.4.1(2000-10)4(GSM05.03version8.4.1Release1999)3.8.1Interfacewithuserunit.263.8.2Blockcode.263.8.3Convolutionalencoder.263.8.4Interleaving.273.8.5MappingonaBurst.273.9Adaptivemultiratespeechchannelatfullrate(TCH/AFS).273.9.1SID_UPDATE.273.9.1.1Codingofin-banddata.273.9.1.2Parityandconvolutionalencodingforthecomfortnoiseparameters.283.9.1.3Identificationmarker.293.9.1.4Interleaving.293.9.1.5MappingonaBurst.293.9.2SID_FIRST.293.9.2.1Codingofin-banddata.293.9.2.2Identificationmarker.293.9.2.3Interleaving.303.9.2.4MappingonaBurst.303.9.3ONSET.303.9.3.1Codingofin-banddata.303.9.3.2Interleaving.303.9.3.3MappingonaBurst.303.9.4SPEECH.313.9.4.1Codingofthein-banddata.313.9.4.2Orderingaccordingtosubjectiveimportance.313.9.4.3Parityforspeechframes.323.9.4.4Convolutionalencoder.333.9.4.5Interleaving.403.9.4.6MappingonaBurst.403.9.5RATSCCH.403.9.5.1Codingofin-banddata.403.9.5.2ParityandconvolutionalencodingfortheRATSCCHmessage.403.9.5.3Identificationmarker.413.9.5.4Interleaving.413.9.5.5MappingonaBurst.413.10Adaptivemultiratespeechchannelathalfrate(TCH/AHS).413.10.1SID_UPDATE.423.10.1.1Codingofin-banddata.423.10.1.2Parityandconvolutionalencodingforthecomfortnoiseparameters.423.10.1.3Identificationmarker.433.10.1.4Interleaving.433.10.1.5MappingonaBurst.443.10.2SID_UPDATE_INH.443.10.2.1Codingofin-banddata.443.10.2.2Identificationmarker.443.10.2.3Interleaving.443.10.2.4MappingonaBurst.453.10.3SID_FIRST_P1.453.10.3.1Codingofin-banddata.453.10.3.2Identificationmarker.453.10.3.3Interleaving.453.10.3.4MappingonaBurst.453.10.4SID_FIRST_P2.453.10.4.1Codingofin-banddata.453.10.4.2Interleaving.453.10.4.3MappingonaBurst.463.10.5SID_FIRST_INH.463.10.5.1Codingofin-banddata.463.10.5.2Identificationmarker.463.10.5.3Interleaving.463.10.5.4MappingonaBurst.463.10.6ONSET.463.10.6.1Codingofin-banddata.47SIST EN 300 909 V8.4.1:2003
ETSIETSIEN300909V8.4.1(2000-10)5(GSM05.03version8.4.1Release1999)3.10.6.2Interleaving.473.10.6.3MappingonaBurst.473.10.7SPEECH.473.10.7.1Codingofthein-banddata.473.10.7.2Orderingaccordingtosubjectiveimportance.473.10.7.3Parityforspeechframes.483.10.7.4Convolutionalencoder.493.10.7.5Interleaving.533.10.7.6MappingonaBurst.533.10.8RATSCCH_MARKER.533.10.8.1Codingofin-banddata.543.10.8.2Identificationmarker.543.10.8.3Interleaving.543.10.8.4MappingonaBurst.543.10.9RATSCCH_DATA.543.10.9.1Codingofin-banddata.543.10.9.2ParityandconvolutionalencodingfortheRATSCCHmessage.543.10.9.3Interleaving.553.10.9.4MappingonaBurst.553.11DatachannelforECSDatfullrate,29.0kbit/sradiointerfacerate(28.8kbit/sservices(E-TCH/F28.8)).553.11.1Interfacewithuserunit.553.11.2Blockcode.553.11.2.1Repetitionbits.553.11.2.2ReedSolomonencoder.553.11.3Convolutionalencoder.573.11.3.1Tailingbitsforadataframe.573.11.3.2Convolutionalencodingforadataframe.573.11.4Interleaving.573.11.5MappingonaBurst.583.12DatachannelforECSDatfullrate,32.0kbit/sradiointerfacerate(32.0kbit/sservices(E-TCH/F32.0)).583.12.1Interfacewithuserunit.583.12.2Blockcode.593.12.3Convolutionalencoder.603.12.3.1Tailingbitsforadataframe.603.12.3.2Convolutionalencodingforadataframe.603.12.4Interleaving.603.12.5MappingonaBurst.603.13DatachannelforECSDatfullrate,43.5kbit/sradiointerfacerate(43.2kbit/sservices(E-TCH/F43.2)).603.13.1Interfacewithuserunit.603.13.2Convolutionalencoder.613.13.2.1Tailingbitsforadataframe.613.13.2.2Convolutionalencodingforadataframe.613.13.3Interleaving.613.13.4MappingonaBurst.614ControlChannels.614.1Slowassociatedcontrolchannel(SACCH).614.1.1Blockconstitution.614.1.2Blockcode.614.1.3Convolutionalencoder.624.1.4Interleaving.624.1.5MappingonaBurst.624.2Fastassociatedcontrolchannelatfullrate(FACCH/F).634.2.1Blockconstitution.634.2.2Blockcode.634.2.3Convolutionalencoder.634.2.4Interleaving.634.2.5MappingonaBurst.634.3Fastassociatedcontrolchannelathalfrate(FACCH/H).644.3.1Blockconstitution.644.3.2Blockcode.644.3.3Convolutionalencoder.64SIST EN 300 909 V8.4.1:2003
ETSIETSIEN300909V8.4.1(2000-10)6(GSM05.03version8.4.1Release1999)4.3.4Interleaving.644.3.5MappingonaBurst.644.4Broadcastcontrol,Paging,Accessgrant,NotificationandCellbroadcastchannels(BCCH,PCH,AGCH,NCH,CBCH),CTSPagingandAccessgrantchannels(CTSPCH,CTSAGCH).654.5Stand-alonededicatedcontrolchannel(SDCCH).654.6Randomaccesschannel(RACH).654.7Synchronizationchannel(SCH),Compactsynchronizationchannel(CSCH),CTSBeaconandAccessrequestchannels(CTSBCH-SB,CTSARCH).664.8AccessBurstoncircuitswitchedchannelsotherthanRACH.664.9AccessBurstsforuplinkaccessonachannelusedforVGCS.664.10FastassociatedcontrolchannelatECSDE-TCH/F(E-FACCH/F).674.10.1Blockconstitution.674.10.2Blockcode.674.10.3Convolutionalencoder.674.10.4Interleaving.674.10.5MappingonaBurst.675PacketSwitchedChannels.685.1Packetdatatrafficchannel(PDTCH).685.1.1Packetdatablocktype1(CS-1).685.1.2Packetdatablocktype2(CS-2).685.1.2.1Blockconstitution.685.1.2.2Blockcode.685.1.2.3Convolutionalencoder.695.1.2.4Interleaving.695.1.2.5Mappingonaburst.695.1.3Packetdatablocktype3(CS-3).695.1.3.1Blockconstitution.695.1.3.2Blockcode.695.1.3.3Convolutionalencoder.705.1.3.4Interleaving.705.1.3.5Mappingonaburst.705.1.4Packetdatablocktype4(CS-4).705.1.4.1Blockconstitution.705.1.4.2Blockcode.705.1.4.3Convolutionalencoder.715.1.4.4Interleaving.715.1.4.5Mappingonaburst.715.1.5Packetdatablocktype5(MCS-1).715.1.5.1Downlink(MCS-1DL).715.1.5.1.1Blockconstitution.715.1.5.1.2USFprecoding.715.1.5.1.3Headercoding.725.1.5.1.4Datacoding.725.1.5.1.5Interleaving.735.1.5.1.6Mappingonaburst.745.1.5.2Uplink(MCS-1UL).745.1.5.2.1Blockconstitution.745.1.5.2.2Headercoding.745.1.5.2.3Datacoding.755.1.5.2.4Interleaving.755.1.5.2.5Mappingonaburst.755.1.6Packetdatablocktype6(MCS-2).755.1.6.1Downlink(MCS-2DL).755.1.6.1.1Blockconstitution.755.1.6.1.2USFprecoding.755.1.6.1.3Headercoding.755.1.6.1.4Datacoding.765.1.6.1.5Interleaving.765.1.6.1.6Mappingonaburst.765.1.6.2Uplink(MCS-2UL).775.1.6.2.1Blockconstitution.77SIST EN 300 909 V8.4.1:2003
ETSIETSIEN300909V8.4.1(2000-10)7(GSM05.03version8.4.1Release1999)5.1.6.2.2Headercoding.775.1.6.2.3Datacoding.775.1.6.2.4Interleaving.775.1.6.2.5Mappingonaburst.775.1.7Packetdatablocktype7(MCS-3).775.1.7.1Downlink(MCS-3DL).775.1.7.1.1Blockconstitution.775.1.7.1.2USFprecoding.775.1.7.1.3Headercoding.775.1.7.1.4Datacoding.775.1.7.1.5Interleaving.785.1.7.1.6Mappingonaburst.785.1.7.2Uplink(MCS-3UL).785.1.7.2.1Blockconstitution.785.1.7.2.2Headercoding.785.1.7.2.3Datacoding.795.1.7.2.4Interleaving.795.1.7.2.5Mappingonaburst.795.1.8Packetdatablocktype8(MCS-4).795.1.8.1Downlink(MCS-4DL).795.1.8.1.1Blockconstitution.795.1.8.1.2USFprecoding.795.1.8.1.3Headercoding.795.1.8.1.4Datacoding.795.1.8.1.5Interleaving.805.1.8.1.6Mappingonaburst.805.1.8.2Uplink(MCS-4UL).805.1.8.2.1Blockconstitution.805.1.8.2.2Headercoding.805.1.8.2.3Datacoding.805.1.8.2.4Interleaving.805.1.8.2.5Mappingonaburst.805.1.9Packetdatablocktype9(MCS-5).805.1.9.1Downlink(MCS-5DL).805.1.9.1.1Blockconstitution.805.1.9.1.2USFprecoding.815.1.9.1.3Headercoding.815.1.9.1.4Datacoding.825.1.9.1.5Interleaving.825.1.9.1.6Mappingonaburst.835.1.9.2Uplink(MCS-5UL).845.1.9.2.1Blockconstitution.845.1.9.2.2Headercoding.845.1.9.2.3Datacoding.
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