Forward Error Correction Framework
RFC 6363, “Forward Error Correction Framework”, is a Proposed Standard document published in October 2011 by M. Watson, A. Begen, V. Roca. It has since been updated by RFC 8680. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document describes a framework for using Forward Error Correction (FEC) codes with applications in public and private IP networks to provide protection against packet loss. The framework supports applying FEC to arbitrary packet flows over unreliable transport and is primarily intended for real-time, or streaming, media. This framework can be used to define Content Delivery Protocols that provide FEC for streaming media delivery or other packet flows. Content Delivery Protocols defined using this framework can support any FEC scheme (and associated FEC codes) that is compliant with various requirements defined in this document. Thus, Content Delivery Protocols can be defined that are not specific to a particular FEC scheme, and FEC schemes can be defined that are not specific to a particular Content Delivery Protocol. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
What “Proposed Standard” means
An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.
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- RFC 6362 Multiple Attachments for Electronic Data Interchange - Internet Integration
- RFC 6364 Session Description Protocol Elements for the Forward Error Correction Framework
- RFC 6361 PPP Transparent Interconnection of Lots of Links Protocol Control Protocol
- RFC 6365 Terminology Used in Internationalization in the IETF
- RFC 6360 Conclusion of FYI RFC Sub-Series
- RFC 6366 Requirements for an Internet Audio Codec
- RFC 6359 Datatracker Extensions to Include IANA and RFC Editor Processing Information
- RFC 6367 Addition of the Camellia Cipher Suites to Transport Layer Security