SAE - System Architecture EvolutionSAE is a study group whose objective was to develop a framework for an evolution or migration of the 3GPP system to a higher-data-rate, lower-latency,... View more
SAI - Service Area IdentifierThe Service Area Identifier is used to identify an area consisting of one or more cells belonging to the same LA (Location Area). Such an area is call... View more
SAM - ubsequent Address MessageA SS7 (Signalling System No.7) signalling message which carries further dial numbers after the initial address message has been sent. ... View more
Sampling rateThe sampling rate indicates the number of samples taken per given unit of time. It identifies the rate at which signals are sampled for subsequent mod... View more
SAP - Service Access PointA conceptual point where a protocol layer offers access to its services to the layer above or below. ... View more
SAP - Session Announcement ProtocolSAP is a protocol used for broadcasting multicast session information. It is standardized by the IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) in RFC 2974. ... View more
SAPI - Service Access Point IdentifierAn identifier given to a SAP (Service Access Point). The SAPI may identify the type of service, signalling, Data transfer, Management etc. required by... View more
SAPSD - Scheduled Automatic Power Save DeliveryThe term S-APSD is used in wireless networks supporting the IEEE 802.11e Quality of Service enhancement. It was introduced in order to support power m... View more
SAR - Segmentation And ReassemblyA process by which a PDU (Protocol Data Unit) is split or segmented in order for it to be transported over a given medium. The segments will then be r... View more
SAT - SIM Application ToolkitThe SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) Application Toolkit function resides on GSM. It essentially enables the SIM card to drive the GSM handset, allowi... View more
SatelliteA communication device designed to orbit about the earth and relay information to ground stations or mobiles. ... View more
Satellite communicationsA telecommunications service provided via one or more satellites. ... View more
Satellite phoneA wireless phone that utilizes satellites to relay the voice and data signals. ... View more
SB - Synchronisation BurstInformation used by the receiver to get synchronized to an incoming signal. ... View more
SBA - Service Based ArchitectureSBA is the name given to the 5G Core network, in which the control plane elements operate as VNFs (Virtualized Network Functions). Communication betwe... View more
SBC - Session Border Controller A SBC is a SIP based Application Level Gateway, deployed in next generation networks to provide services and features such as NAT Traversal, Security... View more
SBCF - Session Based Charging FunctionIn the 3GPP specifications, the SBCF is a key function of the OCF (Online Charging Function). As such, its role is to carry out session based charging... View more
SBI - Service Based InterfaceSBI is the term given to the API based communication that can take place between two VNFs (Virtualized Network Functions) within the 5G SBA (Service B... View more
SBLP - Service Based Local PolicySBLP is a QoS control mechanism which is typically employed in cellular networks. ... View more
SC-FDMA - Single CarrierLTE uplink requirements differ from downlink requirements in several ways. Not surprisingly, power consumption is a key consideration for UE terminals... View more
