Technical / Reference Specifications & Documents for Public Comments

Draft Technical Specification for SIP standards for Voice Interconnection (IMDA Issue 1, Revision 1) (432.42KB)

Description

This Specification defines the minimum technical requirements for SIP standards for Voice Interconnection at the Point of Interconnection (POI).

Note: This Specification also refers to the document IMDA SEC-INTC (125.55KB) for the cybersecurity requirements for operators interconnecting their IP-based networks for voice services. However, IMDA SEC-INTC is NOT open for public consultation.

Draft Technical Specification for Security Requirements for Private Automatic Branch Exchanges (299.08KB)

This specification sets out the minimum technical security requirements for Private Automatic Branch Exchanges (PABX) sold in Singapore, with the objective of safeguarding the telecommunications networks.

Proposed timelines and implementation plan (upon finalisation of the IMDA TS PABX-SEC after public comment):

I. T0: Publication of IMDA TS PABX-SEC

• Dealers/suppliers can begin registering new PABXs models that comply with IMDA TS PABX-SEC with manual submission of security declaration
• For existing models registered prior to publication of IMDA TS PABX-SEC
  - Can continue to sell the PABXs in the market; or
  - Register with IMDA for compliance with IMDA TS PABX-SEC

II. T0 + 6 months: IMDA TS PABX-SEC put in force

• Dealers/suppliers shall register new PABXs models that comply with IMDA TS PABX-SEC
• For existing models registered prior to IMDA TS PABX-SEC in force:
  - Can continue to sell the PABXs in the market; or
  - Register with IMDA for compliance with IMDA TS PABX-SEC

III. T0 + 12 months: Compliance for all PABXs sold for local use

• All PABXs sold for local use in Singapore shall comply with IMDA TS PABX-SEC
• Dealers/suppliers shall cease selling for local use all existing models that do not comply with IMDA TS PABX-SEC.

Draft Technical Specification for Terminal Equipment connecting to the Integrated Services Digital Network (299.08KB)

This revision updates the following:

• Under Annex A.1, Optional Layer 3 Requirements section (corresponding to ITU-T Rec. Q.931 (05/98) Section 4.5.10), Calling Party Number field - Add the following note for Singtel’s implementation:

  • “For Singtel, only screening indicator for network provided is supported in PRA”; and

• Under Annex A.2, Guide to the recognised Information Elements, Calling party number (Q.931 clause 4.5.10) section, Octet 3a*, Screening Indicator field – amend all “User-provided” fields to “Not Supported”.

Technical Specification for Cellular Base Station and Repeater System (IMDA TS CBS Issue 1 Revision 3) (497.68KB)

This revision updates the existing technical Specifications for cellular base stations and repeater systems.

Draft Technical Specifications for Short Range Devices (IMDA Issue 1, Revision 3) (618.82KB)

The invitation for public comment for this revision is an extension to the one that was closed on 25 Apr 2023. There are specifications for the 6GHz band that have been inserted in this latest update.

Draft Technical Specifications for Short Range Devices (IMDA Issue 1, Revision 3) (1.06MB)

This revision updates the existing Technical Specifications for Short Range Devices (TS SRD) with the following changes:

• Keeping up with the latest developments in international standards
• Changes in requirements on equipment safety testing
• Changes in spectrum allocation and power limits

For more detailed changes to the specifications, please refer to Annex B in the document.

Draft Reference Specification for Quantum Key Distribution Networks (IMDA RS QKDN Issue 1) (1.67MB)

This reference specification provides a general fundamental guideline for QKDNs deployment. It defines the general framework and functional architecture of QKDN. It also specifies the main functions and related specifications in the different layers of QKDNs, such as quantum layer, key management layer, QKDN control and management layer and service layer.

Draft Technical Specification for Security Requirements for Cellular Devices (IMDA TS CD-SEC Issue 1) (387.34KB)

This Specification defines the minimum technical security requirements for the design and management of Devices implemented on cellular networks to better safeguard communication networks from security threats in the area of connection efficiency.

It also sets out to minimise the vulnerability of the individual cellular Devices, ensuring that these devices are better protected and secured in the areas of Access Control and Over-The-Air (OTA) updating.

This Specification is applicable to cellular Devices which support Section 7 on Connection Efficiency Requirements of the GSMA TS.34 v5.0: IoT Device Connection Efficiency Guidelines, and also subject for compliance either with IMDA Technical Specification for Internet of Things (IMDA TS IOT) or IMDA Technical Specification for Cellular Mobile Terminal (IMDA TS CMT).

Draft Technical Specifications for Short Range Devices (IMDA Issue 1, Revision 2) (1.07MB)

This revision updates the existing Technical Specifications for Short Range Devices (TS SRD) with the following changes:

• Keeping up with the latest developments in international standards
• Addition of a sub-section on equipment safety testing
• Addition of an assessment conformance checklist
• Revision to Table 1: Technical Requirements for Short Range Devices (SRD)
• Re-ordering of frequency bands in ascending order

For more detailed changes to the specifications, please refer to Annex B1 in the document.

Draft Technical Specification for Cellular Base Station and Repeat System (IMDA TS CBS Issue 1, Revision 2) (579.21KB)and Cellular Mobile Terminal (IMDA TS CMT Issue 1, Revision 2) (738.41KB)

This revision updates the existing technical Specifications for cellular base stations and repeater systems and cellular mobile terminals with the following changes:

• Keeping up with the latest developments in international standards
• Inclusion of 5G technical specifications
• Changes in radiofrequency electromagnetic field safety
• Revision of conformance checklist

Responses Received as at Closing Date: 28 Aug 2020

Sierra Wireless Comment on IMDA TS CMT.pdf (225.30KB)

Draft Technical Specification for Security Requirements for Cellular Devices (IMDA TS CD-SEC Issue 1) (524.08KB)

This Specification defines the minimum technical security requirements for design and management of devices implemented on cellular networks to better safeguard communication networks from security threats in the area of connection efficiency. It also includes the requirements for Access Control and Over-The-Air (OTA) updating (when implemented).

Draft Technical Specification for Security Requirements for Cellular Devices (IMDA TS CD-SEC Issue 1) (525.69KB)

This Specification defines the minimum technical security requirements for design and management of devices implemented on cellular networks to better safeguard communication networks from security threats in the area of connection efficiency.  It also includes the requirements for Access Control and Over-The-Air (OTA) updating (when implemented).

In view of requests received from the industry for more time to review the draft IMDA TS CD-SEC Issue 1, IMDA has conducted a second round of public comments (refer to the above row).

Technical Specification for Integrated Receiver Decoder for use with 2nd generation Digital Terrestrial Television broadcasting system (IMDA TS DVB-T2 IRD Issue 1 Revision 1)

Summary of Comments Received & IMDA’s Explanatory Notes (297.22KB)

Draft Technical Specification for Integrated Receiver Decoder for use with 2nd generation Digital Terrestrial Television broadcasting system (IMDA TS DVB-T2 IRD Issue 1 Revision 1) (866.63KB)

This revision provides clarity in the measurement techniques for radiated radio-frequency electromagnetic field immunity testing at the enclosure of the DVB-T2 IRD, and update on a SG6 transmission mode that offers a more robust modulation scheme for enhancing the indoor reception.

Responses Received as at Closing Date: 13 Oct 2017

Sony Malaysia (329.20KB)

Panasonic Singapore (209.61KB)

Technical Specification for Internet of Things (IMDA TS IOT Issue 1)

Draft Technical Specification for Internet of Things (IMDA TS IOT Issue 1) (349.29KB)

This Specification defines the minimum technical requirements for Internet of Things (IoT) devices that use low power wide area technologies to operate in one of the authorised frequency bands or frequencies and transmit within the corresponding output power levels stated. In particular, the requirements for Narrowband-IoT (NB-IoT) and Category M1 (CAT-M1) technologies are defined in this issue 1.

Technical Specification for Dedicated Short-Range Communications in Intelligent Transport Systems (IMDA TS DSRC Issue 1 Revision 1)

Draft Technical Specification for Dedicated Short-Range Communications in Intelligent Transport Systems (IMDA TS DSRC Issue 1 Revision 1) (903.06KB)

The revision provides further clarity in requirements for implementation of the IEEE 802.11 WLAN MAC and PHY layer specifications, operating Outside the Context of a Basic service set (OCB), and a Checklist for ITS Service Providers to indicate requirements specific to their implementations for conformity assessment by suppliers of DSRC devices.

Technical Specification for Cellular Mobile Terminal (IMDA TS CMT Issue 1 Revision 1) and Technical Specification for Cellular Base Station and Repeater System (IMDA TS CBS Issue 1 Revision 1)

Decision paper for the Revision of Technical Specifications for Cellular Mobile Terminal, Base Station and Repeater System (306.46KB)

Revision of the Technical Specification for Cellular Mobile Terminal (IMDA TS CMT Issue 1) and Cellular Base Station and Repeater System (IMDA TS CBS Issue 1)

Proposed revision includes:

• Support for Long Term Evolution – Advanced Time Division Duplex Radio Interface Technology (LTE-Advanced TDD RIT), also known as Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access Technology (E-UTRA RAT);
• Use of E-UTRA Band 38 and Band 40;
• Revision of Conformance Verification Checklist for clarity of requirements for supporting LTE-Advanced TDD RIT (E-UTRA RAT); and
• Safety testing of CMT to be performed to the IEC 60950-1 safety standard.

Draft IMDA Technical Specification for CMT Issue 1 Rev 1

Draft IMDA Technical Specification for CBS Issue 1 Rev 1

Responses Received as at Closing Date: 21 Jun 2017

Sony Mobile Communications International AB (172.42KB)

Ericsson Telecommunications Pte Ltd (586.59KB)

Wideminds Pte Ltd (653.52KB)

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (199.07KB)

Technical Specification for the Integrated Receiver Decoder for use with the Second Generation Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting System

Explanatory memorandum for the revision of Technical Specification for the Integrated Receiver Decoder for use with the Second Generation Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting System (296.72KB)

Public Consultation on the Revision of the Technical Specification for the DVB-T2 IRD (327.36KB)

IMDA is conducting a public consultation on the revision of the Technical Specification for the DVB-T2 Integrated Receiver Decoder (IRD).

Technical Specification for Dedicated Short-Range Communications in Intelligent Transport Systems (“ITS”) operating in the 5.9GHz Frequency Band

This Specification is intended for the development and implementation of an ITS architecture for Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) communications envisaged in the Smart Nation

Decision Paper for the Technical Specification for Dedicated Short-Range Communications in Intelligent Transport Systems (“ITS”) operating in the 5.9GHz Frequency Band (295.43KB)

Public consultation on the proposed regulatory framework and standards for Intelligent Transport Systems (“ITS”) in the 5.9 GHz Frequency Band

IDA invites feedback from the public on the Draft IDA Technical Specification for DSRC. 

Responses Received as at Closing Date : 15 Jan 2016

StarHub Mobile Pte Ltd (253.27KB)

Cisco System (USA) Pte Ltd (252.35KB)

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (256.54KB)

Public Consultation by MDA-IDA on the Revision of the Technical Specification for the DVB-T2 IRD (88.49KB)

Draft IDA-MDA Technical Specification for DVB-T2 IRD Issue 1 Revision 2 (340.35KB)

MDA and IDA are jointly conducting a public consultation on the revision of the Technical Specification for the DVB-T2 Integrated Receiver Decoder (IRD).

No comments received

These Specifications have been updated with ITU-T references for supporting the implementation of the NGN Release 2 scope of capabilities and services.

NGN Release 1 adopted previously may support: 

• Multimedia services (including PSTN/ISDN simulation services);
• PSTN/ISDN replacement (emulation services); 
• Data communication services; and
• Public interest aspects (for both multimedia and PSTN/ISDN replacement support).

• IPTV services;
• Converged web browsing services;
• Ubiquitous sensor network applications and services; 
• Tag-based identification applications and services; and
• Managed delivery services.

Draft Technical Specification for Terminal Equipment connecting to the Network Terminating Equipment or the Public Switched Telephone Network for access to voice band services (607.07KB)

Draft Technical Specification for Terminal Equipment connecting to the Integrated Services Digital Network (830.83KB)

Draft Technical Specification for Cable Modems connected to High-Speed Data-Over-Cable-Systems (576.72KB)

Draft Technical Specification for Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line Modems (433.30KB)

Draft Technical Specification for Terminal Equipment connected to 2Mbit/s, 34 Mbit/s and 140 Mbit/s Digital Leased Lines (383.76KB)

Responses Received as at Closing Date : 16 Aug 2013

StarHub Ltd  (830.78KB)

• Allow the use of 9-315 kHz for medical & biological telemetry with field strength up to 30 dBµA/m @ 10m
• Revise the field strength of induction loop devices in the band 16 - 150 kHz from 66 dBµA/m @ 3m to 66 dBµA/m @ 10m. 

Responses Received as at Closing Date : 16 Oct 2012 

The following two respondents supported the proposed revision to the IDA TS SRD.

SiEMIC (49.64KB)
TUV Rheinland (29.71KB)

Technical Specification for DVB-T2 Integrated Receiver Decoder (IDA TS IRD-T2) (497.06KB)

Summary of Responses and MDA/IDA's Decisions (239.20KB)

Public Consultation by MDA-IDA on the Technical Specification for DVB-T2 Integrated Receiver Decoder (181.26KB)

Draft Technical Specification for DVB-T2 Integrated Receiver Decoder (IDA TS IRD-T2) (552.91KB)

MDA and IDA have received requests to extend the deadline for the submission of comments to the Technical Specification for DVB-T2 Integrated Receiver Decoder. Having considered the requests, MDA and IDA agree to extend the submission deadline till 28 August 2012, 12pm, Singapore time.

Responses Received as at Closing Date : 28 Aug 2012 

Digital TV Labs (32.97KB)
Dolby Laboratories Singapore (856.36KB)
Fraunhofer IIS (175.06KB)
High Tech TV/SindiTV (418.79KB)
Media Broadcast GmbH (76.87KB) - revised by respondent on 31 Aug 2012
MediaCorp Technologies (43.45KB)
Panasonic R&D Center Singapore (69.21KB)
Public - Mr Cheng Kim Wai (11.43KB)
Public - Mr Klaven Siow Wei Woon (44.97KB)
SkyCom Satellite System Pte Ltd (28.98KB)
Sony EMCS (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd (146.92KB)
StarHub Cable Vision Ltd (29.84KB)
STMicroelectronics (Thailand) Ltd (88.59KB)
Toshiba Singapore Pte Ltd Engineering Centre (16.32KB)
Verimatrix (503.67KB)
VS Marketing and Engineering Pte Ltd (259.44KB)
 

 




21 Aug 12

• Revise maximum transmitter output power from 2000W to 100W.
• Include Technical References to include IEEE P802.16m, ETSI EN 301 908-19, ETSI EN 301 908-20 to include IMT-Advanced Requirements.

No comments received

This Specification defines the minimum technical requirements for the connection of PLC devices to the mains network for the purpose of data transfer and telecommunications and also possibly, for the supply of electrical energy to the devices. 

Summary of Responses & IDA's Decisions (214.73KB)

IPv6 Standard specification has been evolving dramatically since the depletion of global free pool of IPv4 address in Feb. For this revision, we have upgraded a few specifications in the Transition Mechanism Requirement from Draft to RFC status. We have also replaced some Expired RFCs by latest RFCs in IPv6 Security Requirement and inserted new RFCs in the Address Requirement, IPv6 Security Requirement, Transition Mechanism Requirement and Link Specific Requirement.

No comments received

Technical Specification for Cellular Mobile Terminal (IDA TS CMT) (24.36KB)

Incorporating the essential technical requirements for compliance formerly defined  under the Specifications IDA TS GSM-MT and IDA TS 3G-MT.

Inclusion of IMT 2000's E -UTRA FDD technology.

Technical Specification for Cellular Base Station and Repeater Station (IDA TS CBS) (63.84KB)

Incorporating the essential technical requirements for compliance formerly defined  under the Specifications IDA TS GSM-BS and IDA TS 3G-BS.

Inclusion of IMT 2000's E -UTRA FDD technology.

• 136.00 - 174.00 MHz
• 400.00 - 410.00 MHz
• 430.00 - 450.00 MHz

Public Consultation on the Revision of the Technical Specification for the DVB-T2 IRD (327.36KB)

Draft IMDA Technical Specification for DVB-T2 IRD Issue 1  (1.26MB)