TS 23.222 – Common API Framework (CAPIF)
3GPP TS 23.222 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Common API Framework (CAPIF). Its official 3GPP title is “Functional architecture and information flows to support Common API Framework for 3GPP Northbound APIs”. It is published in 6 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.1.0 in Rel-20.
Defines a common framework for publishing, discovering, authorizing, invoking, managing, logging, and charging service APIs across EPS and 5GS deployments.
Releases and versions of TS 23.222
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.13.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.7.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 23.222
Category: Services (Common API Framework). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 23.222
- TS 33.122 CAPIF Security Architecture Specification
- TS 23.435 Network Slice Capability Enablement (NSCE) Architecture
- TS 23.434 Service Enabler Architecture Layer (SEAL) for Verticals
- TS 33.501 5G Security Architecture
- TS 28.541 5G Network Resource Model (NRM) Stage 2 and 3
- TS 28.532 Generic Management Services for Mobile Networks
- TS 28.538 Management and orchestration for edge computing
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 32.254 Charging for Northbound APIs
- TS 23.682 Architecture for MTC and SCEF Enhancements
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 23.502 5G System Procedures
Specifications that reference TS 23.222
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 23.502 5G System Procedures
- TS 23.682 Architecture for MTC and SCEF Enhancements
- TS 29.122 T8 SCEF Service Exposure APIs
- TS 23.273 5G Location Services Architecture Stage 2
- TS 29.522 NEF Northbound Interface
- TS 23.558 Enabling Edge Applications
- TS 23.434 Service Enabler Architecture Layer (SEAL) for Verticals
- TS 23.700 Study on SEAL Phase 4
- TS 33.535 5G AKMA: Authentication and Key Management for Apps
- TS 33.122 CAPIF Security Architecture Specification
- TS 23.256 UAS Support Architecture Enhancements
Other specifications in the 23 series
- TS 23.214 Control and User Plane Separation for EPC
- TS 23.216 SRVCC Architecture Enhancements
- TS 23.218 IMS Call Model Specification
- TS 23.221 3GPP System Architectural Requirements
- TS 23.226 Global Text Telephony (GTT) Stage 2
- TS 23.227 UE Resource Scheduling and Application Management
- TS 23.228 IP Multimedia Core Network Subsystem
- TS 23.231 SIP-I based CS core network stage 2
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 23.222?
3GPP TS 23.222 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Common API Framework (CAPIF). Defines a common framework for publishing, discovering, authorizing, invoking, managing, logging, and charging service APIs across EPS and 5GS deployments.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 23.222?
TS 23.222 is published in 6 releases, from Rel-15 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.1.0 (Rel-20).
What category does TS 23.222 belong to?
TS 23.222 belongs to the Services (Common API Framework) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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