IEEE Std 802.20.2-2010 PDF

Full title and description

IEEE Standard for Conformance to IEEE 802.20 Systems — Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (PICS) Proforma. This document defines the PICS proforma (per ISO/IEC 9646‑7 and ITU‑T X.296) to be used for declaring implemented capabilities and options for access nodes (base stations) and access/user terminals that implement the IEEE 802.20 air interface.

Abstract

The standard provides a structured Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (PICS) proforma that lists capabilities, options and conformance parameters of IEEE 802.20 implementations. It is intended to allow suppliers to declare which features of the IEEE 802.20 air interface they support and to allow users and testers to evaluate device conformance and interoperability. The PICS proforma complements the technical specification in IEEE Std 802.20 (air interface) and associated performance and test documents.

General information

• Status: Inactive — Withdrawn (withdrawn 7 May 2018).
• Publication date: Published 22 April 2010 (Board approval 25 March 2010; ANSI approval 6 October 2010).
• Publisher: IEEE (IEEE Standards Association / IEEE Computer Society).
• ICS / categories: Telecommunications / data communications and radiocommunications (typical ICS headings: 33.040 — Telecommunication systems / data communication networks; 33.060 — Radiocommunications).
• Edition / version: IEEE Std 802.20.2‑2010 (first published edition, 2010).
• Number of pages: 30 pages (PDF). ISBN listed for the IEEE PDF edition: 978‑0‑7381‑6233‑1.

Scope

This standard provides the Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (PICS) proforma for IEEE 802.20 systems — i.e., the standardized instrument by which suppliers declare which protocol options and capabilities of the IEEE 802.20 air interface they have implemented. It applies to both access network nodes (base stations/access nodes) and access/user terminals and is intended to be used alongside IEEE Std 802.20 (air interface), the minimum performance specification (IEEE 802.20.3), and related amendments. The document follows conformance principles of ISO/IEC 9646‑7 and ITU‑T X.296.

Key topics and requirements

• Format and content of the PICS proforma for IEEE 802.20 implementations (fields for capabilities, options, conditional items and conformance statements).
• Reference to ISO/IEC 9646‑7 and ITU‑T X.296 conformance framework and terminology.
• Mapping of IEEE 802.20 air‑interface features and protocol modes into explicit PICS items to support conformance testing and declarations.
• Complementary relationship with IEEE Std 802.20 (air interface spec) and IEEE 802.20.3 (minimum performance & test methods).

Typical use and users

Primary users are device manufacturers (access nodes and terminals), test laboratories, certification bodies and network operators who need a standardized declaration of implemented features for interoperability and conformance assessment. The proforma is used when documenting implemented protocol options during product development, pre‑market testing, procurement evaluation and formal conformance testing.

Related standards

Closely related IEEE documents include: IEEE Std 802.20‑2008 (Part 20 — Air Interface for Mobile Broadband Wireless Access systems), IEEE Std 802.20.3‑2010 (Minimum Performance Characteristics and test methods), IEEE Std 802.20a‑2010 and IEEE Std 802.20b‑2010 (amendments). The PICS proforma is intended to be used together with those technical and test specifications.

Keywords

IEEE 802.20, MBWA, Mobile Broadband Wireless Access, PICS, Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement, conformance, interoperability, access terminal, access node, base station.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: IEEE Std 802.20.2‑2010 is the Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (PICS) proforma for IEEE 802.20 systems — a structured form used to declare which protocol features and options of the IEEE 802.20 air interface are implemented by a product.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It specifies the format and content of the PICS proforma, maps IEEE 802.20 air‑interface features into conformance items, and references the ISO/IEC and ITU‑T conformance framework used for protocol conformance statements and testing. It does not itself define PHY/MAC technical requirements — those are in IEEE Std 802.20 (air interface) and companion documents.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Device and equipment manufacturers, test laboratories, certification programs, procurement teams and network operators use the PICS proforma to record and evaluate implemented protocol options for interoperability and conformance activities.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: IEEE Std 802.20.2‑2010 was published in 2010 and subsequently listed as Inactive—Withdrawn (withdrawn 7 May 2018). The IEEE 802.20 working group is disbanded and MBWA activity is no longer active; users should treat this standard as withdrawn and refer to any later or alternate standards or industry practices for current deployments.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the IEEE 802.20 suite of documents: IEEE Std 802.20 (air interface), IEEE Std 802.20.2 (this PICS proforma), IEEE Std 802.20.3 (minimum performance and tests) and related amendments (802.20a, 802.20b). These companion documents together define the interface, performance requirements and conformance/test instruments for MBWA.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: PICS, conformance, IEEE 802.20, MBWA, protocol implementation, interoperability, access terminal, base station.