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Guide to GSM and WCDMA Protocols


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Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Learn basic concepts in telecom protocols Learn general knowledge of GSM protocols

Learn general knowledge of WCDMA protocols

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Chapter 1 Basic Concepts in Telecom Protocols

Chapter 2 Guide to GSM Protocols


Chapter 3 Guide to WCDMA Protocols

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International Organizations for Standardization


ITU ISO ETSI IETF UMTS GSM 3GPP IEEE International Telecommunications Union International Standard Organization European Telecommunications Standards Institute Internet Engineering Task Force Universal Mobile Telecommunications System Global System for Mobile Communications 3rd Generation Partnership Project Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers GSM standards 3GPP standards Telecommunication standards Common standards European standards Internet standards

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Open System Interconnection Model


7 Upper layer: managing host data transmission 6 5 4 3 Bottom layer: managing network data transmission 2 1 Application Layer Presentation Layer Session Layer Transport Layer Network Layer Data Link Layer Physical Layer Facilitating communication between applications Processing data format and performing data encryption Establishing, maintaining and managing a session Setting up end-to-end connection between hosts Performing routing Providing media interaction and link management Managing bit stream transmission

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SAP and Primitives


Service access point (SAP) is a point at which the N layer provides services for N+1 layer.
Entity of N+1 layer SAP N+1 layer Confirm * Request N+1 layer Indcation Response

Entity of N layer

N layer

N layer

Primitives are categorized into the following types: REQUEST primitive: used when a higher layer is requesting a service from the next lower layer INDICATION primitive: used by a layer providing a service to notify the next higher layer of activities related to the primitive type REQUEST RESPONSE primitive: used by a layer to acknowledge receipt, from a lower layer, of the primitive type INDICATION CONFIRM primitive: used by the layer providing the requested service to confirm that the activity has been completed

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Protocol Stack

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Protocol Structure
In general, a protocol consists of the following sections: Introduction (scope, references and abbreviations) Background knowledge (protocol significance and relation with other protocols) Detailed description (related processes, such as the objective, operation, and result) Related messages Information element codes in messages Appendix (supplementary description of key points in the protocol)

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The Way to Read Protocols


To read protocols effectively, follow the principles below: Read a protocol from the general introduction to the detailed description step by step, that is, from the easy to the difficult. Read the outline first to get a general knowledge of the contents, and then browse the whole context. Analyze the introduction section to find out the source and objective of the protocol. Focus on the basic processing flow, and combine the message (and message codes if necessary) learning with the protocol learning.

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Questions
Can you recall any international organization for standardization?

What is the OSI model?


What is the basic structure of a protocol?

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Chapter 1 Basic Concepts in Telecom Protocols

Chapter 2 Guide to GSM protocols


Chapter 3 Guide to WCDMA protocols

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Development of GSM
Mobile communication has gone through the development from analog communication to digital communication. The digital mobile communication mechanism at present consists of GSM (Pan-Europe), ADC (the US) and JDC (PDC now, Japan). Following are the milestones in the GSM development. In 1982, Conference of European Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) set up the GSM, targeting at developing the second generation of mobile communication system. In 1986, the eight systems proposed after numerous researches and experiments were tested on site in Paris. In 1987, the GSM member states achieved an agreement on adopting the technologies such as the TDMA, RPE-LTP, and GMSK after the on-site tests and demonstrations. In 1988, 18 European countries signed the GSM memorandum of understanding. In 1989, the GSM recommendations took effect. In 1991, the GSM technology and network were formally adopted in Europe. The second generation of mobile communication came into being. The GSM experienced the updating from V5, V6 to V7. The GPRS was introduced at the V6 stage. The 3GPP was established. In 1999 and 2000, the 3G 1999 and 3G 2000 were put forward respectively.
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GSM Recommendations (1)


GSM network description: GSM 01.02 GSM protocol abbreviations: GSM 01.04 Cheating-proof system: GSM 01.31 and GSM 02.31 Lawful interception: GSM 01.48GSM 02.33 GPRS: GSM 01.60, GSM 01.61, GSM 02.60, GSM 04.60, GSM 04.64 and GSM 04.65 GSM service principles: GSM 02.01 GSM bearer service: GSM 02.02 GSM telephony service: GSM 02.03 GSM supplementary service: GSM 02.04, GSM 03.11 and GSM 09.11 Mobile station: GSM 02.06GSM 02.07GSM 02.30GSM 02.40 and GSM 03.22 IMEI: GSM 02.16 ODB: GSM 02.41 and GSM 03.15 Network indicator and time zone: GSM 02.42 SoLSA: GSM 02.43 and 3G 23073 PDS: GSM 02.63 and GSM 04.63 MNP: GSM 02.66 eMLPP: GSM 02.67 and GSM 04.67 VGCS: GSM 02.68 VBS: GSM 02.69 LCS: 3G 22071 CD: GSM 02.72GSM 04.72
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GSM Recommendations (2)


CAMEL: GSM 02.78, GSM 03.78 and GSM 09.78 SOR: GSM 02.79 and GSM 03.79 Calling line identification service: GSM 02.81, GSM 03.81, and GSM 04.81 Call forwarding service: GSM 02.82, GSM 03.82 and GSM 04.82 Call waiting and call holding: GSM 02.83, GSM 03.83 and GSM 04.83 MPTY: GSM 02.84GSM 03.84 and GSM 04.84 CUG: GSM 02.85GSM 03.85 and GSM 04.85 Aoc and CAI: GSM 02.86, GSM 02.24, GSM 03.86 and GSM 04.86 Call Barring: GSM 02.88, GSM 03.88 and GSM 04.88 Network capability and structure: 03.xx User data recovery: GSM 03.07 User data management: GSM 03.08 and GSM 03.16 Switchover: GSM 03.09 Location update: GSM 03.12 DTMF support: GSM 03.14 Basic call processing: GSM 03.18 Network safety: GSM 02.09 and GSM 03.20 SMS: GSM 03.40 and GSM 04.11 SMSCB: GSM 03.41 and GSM 04.12 Videotex and fax: GSM 03.43, GSM 03.44, GSM 03.45 and GSM 03.46 Interaction between GSM and other networks: GSM 03.47, GSM 03.49, GSM 03.50, GSM 03.70 and GSM 09.01
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GSM Recommendations (3)


UUS: GSM 03.87 and GSM 04.87 USSD: GSM 03.90 and GSM 04.90 ECT: GSM 03.91 and GSM 04.91 CCBS: GSM 03.93 and GSM 04.93 CNAP: GSM 03.96 and GSM 04.96 MSP: GSM 03.97 MS-BS-BSS-A interface: GSM 04.01, GSM 04.02, GSM 04.03, GSM 04.04, GSM 04.05, GSM 04.07, GSM 04.08, GSM 04.10, GSM 04.11, GSM 04.12, GSM 04.13, GSM 04.14, GSM 04.18, GSM 04.21, GSM 04.22, GSM 04.80 and GSM 08.xx CTS: GSM 04.56 and GSM 04.57 GCC: GSM 04.68 BCC: GSM 04.69 BSS physical layer: GSM 05.xx Full rate and half rate: GSM 06.xx Terminal: GSM 07.xx MAP: GSM 09.02 Interaction with PSTN/ISUP: GSM 09.03, GSM 09.04, GSM 09.05, GSM 09.06, GSM 09.07 and 09.12 E interface BSSAP: GSM 09.08 BSS-NSS information mapping: GSM 09.10 SIM-ME interface: GSM 09.91 FIGS: GSM 02.31
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GSM System Structure and Interfaces


The GSM system structure is defined in the 03.02 recommendation.

GSM supports the following interfaces in the CS domain of the core network: A: BSC<->MSC B: MSC<->VLR C: MSC<-HLR D: VLR<->HLR E: MSC<->MSC F: MSC<->EIR G: VLR<->VLR H: HLR<->AuC

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A interface Protocol Stack


Layer3-CC Layer3-MM Layer3-RR Data link layer Physical layer BSS BSSAP OMA BSSMAP P DTAP SCCP MTP3 MTP2 MTP1 PCM-A DTAP GSM 04.08 08.06 BSSMAP GSM 08.06 08.08 SCCP ITU-T Q712/713/714 MTP3 ITU-T Q704 MTP2 ITU-T Q703 MTP1 ITU-T Q702 ITU-T G711

Radio resource management (RR) Mobility management (MM) Call control (CC) Message transfer part (MTP) Signalling connection control part (SCCP) BSS operation and maintenance application part (BSSOMAP) Base station subsystem application part (BSSAP)

BSS management application part (BSSMAP)


Direct transfer application part (DTAP)

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Questions
Can you recall any main recommendation of GSM?

Can you recall any main interface of GSM?

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Chapter 1 Basic Concepts in Telecom Protocols

Chapter 2 Guide to GSM protocols


Chapter 3 Guide to WCDMA Protocol

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3GPP Specification Description


Same to the naming convention of GSM specifications, 3GPP specifications are named in the format of 2X.XXX. The 21-series requirements specifications put forward requirements for certain specifications to be standardized. After the specifications are standardized, the 21-series requirements specifications are not used or used to describe the system performance. Among them, the 21.101 specifications are important references to query the specifications from the 21 series to the 35 series. Specifications recommended: 21.101 3rd Generation mobile system Release 1999 Specifications 21.102 3rd Generation mobile system Release 4 Specifications 21.905 3G Vocabulary

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Mobile Service Specifications


Telecom service (3GPP TS 22.003) TS11 Telephony TS12 Emergency Calls TS21 Short message MT/PP 3GPP TS 23.040 TS22 Short message MO/PP 3GPP TS 23.040 TS23 Cell Broadcast Service 3GPP TS 23.041 TS61 Alternate speech and facsimile group 3 ITU-T T.30 TS62 Automatic Facsimile group 3 ITU-T T.30 TS91 Voice Group Call Service 3GPP TS42.068 TS92 Voice Broadcast Service 3GPP TS42.069 Bearer service (3GPP TS 22.002/29.007) BS2X Asynchronous General Bearer Service BS3X Synchronous General Bearer Service

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Mobile Service Specifications


Supplementary service (3GPP TS 22.003)

22.004

General on supplementary services

23.011

Technical realization of supplementary services

24.010

Mobile radio interface layer 3-supplementary services specificationgeneral aspects Mobile radio layer 3 supplementary service specification; Formats and coding Signaling interworking for supplementary services

24.080 29.011

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Mobility Management Specifications


23.007 23.016 Restoration procedures Subscriber data management

23.012 24.008 29.002 23.122 25.304

Location management procedures Mobile radio interface layer 3 specification Mobile application part (MAP) specification Non-Access-Stratum functions related to mobile station (MS) in idle mode UE procedures in idle mode and procedures for cell reselection in connected mode

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ISUP Recommendations (1)


Entry
ISDN User Part functional description ISDN user part general functions of messages and signals ISDN user part formats and codes

Source
Q.761

Description
This recommendation describes the ISDN user part function.

Q.762

This recommendation describes the messages, parameters and the signaling information contained within parameters used by the ISDN user part protocol, and their functions. This recommendation specifies the formats and codes of the ISDN user part messages and parameters required to support basic bearer services and supplementary services. This recommendation describes the ISDN user part signaling procedures of the set-up and clear down of national and international ISDN connections used for "ISUP'97". Actions common for all types of exchanges are described only once. Different or additional actions required in an exchange are specified in a separate sub clause applicable to that type of exchange. The procedures specified in clause 2 relate to basic calls (for example, calls not involving supplementary services and IN). Signaling availability

Q.763

ISDN user part signaling procedures

Q.764

performance objectives

Q.766

Signaling dependability
Signaling delay Signaling system limitations

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ISUP Recommendations (2)


Entry Source Description
This recommendation provides general information for ISDN supplementary services. It describes generic procedures, network specific facilities and end-to-end signaling methods. It also contains the generic format for the supplementary service descriptions contained in Recommendations Q.731 to Q.737, to be used in conjunction with the ISDN User Part (ISUP) defined in Recommendations Q.761 to Q.764 and Recommendation Q.767 "Application of the ISDN user part of CCITT Signaling System No. 7 for international ISDN connections". A listing of the currently defined supplementary services is included as well. It is assumed that the ISDN follows the international numbering plan defined for the ISDN and provides a basic circuit switched service between ISDN terminals or between ISDN terminals and terminals being connected to the existing international telephone network.

ISDN supplementary services

Q.730

Numbering plan

CCITT Recommend ation E.164

Test specification

Q.784Q.785

ISUP basic call test specification.


ISUP protocol test specification for supplementary services

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TUP Recommendations (1)


Entry
TUP function description

Source
Q.721

Description
This recommendation describes the TUP function.

TUP general functions of messages and signals

Q.722

This recommendation describes the general function of telephone signaling messages and the telephone signals and other information components contained in those messages.

Basic format characteristics Formats and codes Q.723 Label Telephone signal message formats and codes

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TUP Recommendations (2)


Entry
Signaling procedures

Source
Q.724 Normal call set-up

Description
Dual seizure with both-way operation

Automatic repeat attempt


Speed of switching and signal transfer in international exchanges Blocking and unblocking of circuits and circuit groups Release of international connections and associated equipment Continuity-check for 4-wire speech circuits Continuity-check for 2-wire speech circuits Interruption control for multiplex systems Supplementary services Echo suppressor control Congestion control Telephone User Part outage State transition diagrams

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TUP Recommendations (3)


Entry
Signaling Performance

Source
Q.725

Description
Signaling performance in the telephone application

Test specification

Q.783

This recommendation contains a set of detailed tests for the Signaling system No. 7 telephony user part (TUP).

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UMTS System Structure and Interfaces


PSTN PSTN PSTN Gi Gp

CSMGW

Mc

GMSC server
C
Nc Mh

GGSN

The UMTS system structure is defined in the 23.002 recommendation. UMTS supports the following interfaces in the CS domain of the core network: A: BSC<->MSC B: MSC<->VLR C: MSC<-HLR D: VLR<->HLR E: MSC<->MSC F: MSC<->EIR G: VLR<->VLR H: HLR<->AuC IuCS: MSC<->RNC Mc: MSC<->MGW Nc: MSC<->MSC Nb: MGW<->MGW Gs: VLR<-SGSN
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Gc

HLR
D

PSTN Nb

AuC
Gr

Gn

EIR
F Gf Gs

VLR
B

E Nc

VLR
B

MSC server
Mc

MSC server
Mc

SGSN CN

CS-MGW
Nb

CS-MGW
A Gb IuCS IuPS

BSS BSC
Abis

RNS RNC
Iub
Iur

RNC Node B

BTS Um

BTS

Node B
cell

Uu ME
SIM-ME i/f or Cu

SIM

USIM
MS

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IU-CS Interface Protocol Stacks


Radio Network Layer Control Plane RANAP User Plane Iu UP Protocol Layer

Transport Network Layer

Transport Network User Plane

Transport Network Control Plane


Q.2630.2

Transport Network User Plane

SCCP MTP3b SSCF-NNI SSCOP AAL5

Q.2150.1 MTP3b SSCF-NNI SSCOP AAL5 AAL2

ATM Physical Layer

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Description of IU-CS Interface Protocol Stack


Based on the vertical plane structure of the Iu-CS protocol, the Iu-CS interface protocol can be described in the following aspects: Control plane: The RANAP (TS25.413) and signaling bearer (TS25.412) recommendations are used on this plane. User plane: The IuUP (TS25.415) and data bearer (TS25.414) recommendations are used on this plane. Transport network control plane: The ALCAP (ITU-T Q.2630.1 and ITU-T Q.2630.2) and signalling bearer (TS25.414) recommendations are used on this plane. List of recommendations: 23.930 Iu principles 23.110 UMTS access layer services and functions 25.410 UTRAN Iu interface: Introduction and principles 25.411 UTRAN Iu interface: UTRAN Iu layer interface 1 25.412 UTRAN Iu interface: Signaling transport 25.413 UTRAN Iu interface: RANAP signaling 25.414 UTRAN Iu interface: Data transport and transport signaling 25.415 UTRAN Iu interface: User plane recommendation 25.419 UTRAN Iu interface: Service area broadcast protocol (SABP) ITU-T Recommendation Q.2210 MTP3-B
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Structure of RANAP Protocol Stack


Iu-CS MSC Server (MSOFTX3000) RANAP SCCP MTP3B STC SAAL AAL5 ATM PL RNC RANAP SCCP MTP3B STC M3UA SCTP IP MAC M3UA SCTP IP Iu-CS MSC Server (MSOFTX3000) RANAP SCCP RNC RANAP SCCP

SAAL
AAL5

ATM
PL

MAC

(a) ATM-based

(b) IP-based

The structure of RANAP protocol stack is based on the following signaling bearer systems: ATM-based broadband SS7 (SAAL-NNI, MTP3b and SCCP) IP-based signaling transmission system (IP, SCTP and M3UA) The RANAP protocol stack consists of the following parts:

Radio access network application part (RANAP) (TS25.413) on radio network layer
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Structure of MAP Protocol Stack


MAP TCAP SCCP MTP3 MTP2 MTP1 PCM-A GSM 29.002 TCAP ITU-T Q771/772/773 SCCP ITU-T Q712/713/714 MTP3 ITU-T Q704 MTP2 ITU-T Q703 MTP1 ITU-T Q702 ITU-T G711

The mobile application part (MAP) protocol defines how messages are exchanged between CDMA network entities for the purpose of realizing the MS roaming function. The involved network entities include the MSC Server, VLR, SGSN, HLR, SMC and GMLC. In the UMTS network, the C, D, E, G, Lg and L interfaces can all transfer MAP messages. The MAP protocol at the C and D interfaces implements signaling interaction of the following services: Location registration Authentication Subscriber management Fault recovery (user data recovery during PRN) Call handling (routing information and roaming number retrieval) Supplementary service PSI (provide subscriber information)

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Structure of E Interface Protocol Stack


TUP MTP3 MTP2 MTP1 PCM-A ISUP TUP Q.72X ISUP Q.76X

MTP3 ITU-T Q704 MTP2 ITU-T Q703 MTP1 ITU-T Q702 ITU-T G711

When traffic data is transferred on the E interface, the TUP/ISUP protocol stack is adopted.
When related mobile signaling is transferred on the E interface, the MAP protocol stack is adopted. The MAP protocol implements signaling interaction of the following services: Inter-office handover SMS transfer

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E Interface Protocol Stack


MS/BSSA MSC-A A-HO-REQUIRED MAP-Prep-Handover req. MAP-Allocate-Handover-Number req. A-HO-REQUEST A-HO-REQUEST-ACK MAP-Prep-Handover resp. IAM MAP-Send-Handover-Report resp. (1) A-HO-COMMAND ACM MAP-Process-Access-Sig req. MAP-Send-End-Signal req. ANSWER RELEASE MAP-Send-End-Signal resp. A-HO-DETECT A-HO-COMPLETE MAP-Send-Handover-Report req. MSC-B BSS-B/MS VLR-B

A-CLR-CMD/COM

End of call

NOTE 1: Can be sent at any time after the reception of IAM

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F Interface Protocol Stack


MAP TCAP SCCP MTP3 MTP2 MTP1 PCM-A GSM 29.002 TCAP ITU-T Q771/772/773 SCCP ITU-T Q712/713/714 MTP3 ITU-T Q704 MTP2 ITU-T Q703 MTP1 ITU-T Q702 ITU-T G711

The F interface protocol stack also belongs to the MAP protocol stack. The F interface protocol stack implements the signaling interaction of the CheckImei service to check the international mobile station equipment identity (IMEI).

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Mc Interface Protocol Stack


Mc (G)MSC Server MGW (G)MSC Server H.248 MTP3B SCTP IP MAC L1 SCTP IP MAC ATM L1 PL ATM PL STC SAAL AAL5 Mc MGW H.248 MTP3B STC SAAL AAL5

H.248

H.248

(a)

IP-based

(b) ATM-based

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Nc Interface Protocol Stack


(G)MSC Server Nc MSC Server BICC MTP3 MTP2 MTP1 (G)MSC Server BICC M3UA Nc MSC Server BICC M3UA SCTP IP MAC L1

BICC MTP3
MTP2 MTP1

SCTP IP MAC L1

(a) (G)MSC Server BICC SCTP IP MAC L1

TDM-based Nc MSC Server BICC SCTP IP MAC L1 (G)MSC Server BICC MTP3B STC SAAL AAL5

(b)

M3UA-based Nc MSC Server BICC MTP3B STC SAAL AAL5

ATM
PL

ATM
PL

(c)

SCTP/IP-based

(d)

ATM-based

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BICC Protocol
The bearer independent call control protocol (BICC) is a bearer-unspecific call control protocol used in the backbone network. It is used in data networks including the ATM network and IP network to bear the PSTN/ISDN service comprehensively. Therefore, BICC is considered as an important tool to facilitate the change from the traditional telecommunication network to the multi-service integration platform. The control part and bearer part are separated in BICC. That is, BICC does not directly control the media resources (ATM and IP), but controls them through standard bearer control protocol (H.248 protocol). BICC is developed based on the narrowband ISUP protocol. It can be considered as a version that comes out of narrowband ISUP protocol with the detailed circuit control part deleted. However, it can never be compatible with the ISUP protocol. Theoretically, BICC can be used in all types of signal transport protocol stack to provide bearer-unspecific call control. The BICC protocol includes the ITU-T recommendations Q.1902, Q.2150 and Q.765.

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BICC Protocols
The bearer-unspecific BICC protocol proposed by the ITU-T has three different versions. They are CS1, CS2 and CS3. Protocol model, coding and decoding, and call flow Q.1902.1: BICC CS2 Function description (functionality and protocol model) Q.1902.2: BICC CS2 Common functions of messages and parameters Q.1902.3: BICC CS2 Format and coding/decoding of messages and parameters Q.1902.4: BICC CS2 Call flow and supplementary abnormity processing flow APM Q.1950: Call bearer control protocol Q.1970: IP bearer control protocol Q.1990: BICC bear Control Tunnel Protocol Q.765: Application transport mechanism Q.765.5: APM coding type Signaling bearer Q.2150.0: Common signaling transport service Q.2150.1: STC on MTP3 and MTP3b Q.2150.2: STC on SSCOP and SSCOPMCE Q.2150.3: STC on SCTP

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Nb Interface Protocol Stack

Iu UP
Radio Protocols

Iu UP

Nb UP

Nb UP

Transport Layer

SRNC Iu

MGW Nb

MGW

Nb UP AAL-2 SAR SSCS (I.366.1) AAL2 (I.363.2) ATM

Nb UP RTP UDP IPv4 or IPv6

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CAP Interface Protocol Stack


CAP TCAP SCCP MTP3 MTP2 MTP1 PCM-A GSM 23.078 29.078 TCAP ITU-T Q771/772/773 SCCP ITU-T Q712/713/714 MTP3 ITU-T Q704 MTP2 ITU-T Q703 MTP1 ITU-T Q702 ITU-T G711

The CAMEL application part (CAP) is developed based on the INAP protocol used in the wired intelligent network. CAP supports the CAMEL service by enabling the signaling interaction between functional entities (GSM SSF, GSM SRF and GSM SCF) of the wireless intelligent network (WIN). CAP is part of the SS7, belonging to the user part of the transaction capability application part (TCAP). It uses the structured/unstructured conversation capability provided by the TCAP to realize the signaling interaction between different entities. Recommendations: ETSI /3GPP CAMEL Phase1, Phase2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 TS 23.078 (SSF/SCF) TS 23.018(Call flow) TS 29.078 (CAP)
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Questions
Can you recall any main interface in WCDMA?

Can you explain the relation between GSM and WCDMA?

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