TS 23.435 – Network Slice Capability Enablement (NSCE) Architecture
3GPP TS 23.435 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Network Slice Capability Enablement (NSCE) Architecture. Its official 3GPP title is “Procedures for Network Slice Capability Exposure for Application Layer Enablement Service”. It is published in 3 releases (Rel-18 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.0.0 in Rel-20.
Specifies architecture and procedures for exposing network slice capabilities to third parties via SEAL, including lifecycle management, policy harmonization, and analytics.
Releases and versions of TS 23.435
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 23.435
Category: Services (Network Slicing). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 23.435
- TS 28.541 5G Network Resource Model (NRM) Stage 2 and 3
- TS 28.535 Closed Control Loop Assurance Management
- TS 23.502 5G System Procedures
- TS 29.536 Nnsacf Network Slice Admission Control
- TS 33.501 5G Security Architecture
- TS 28.530 Network Slicing Concepts & Requirements
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 23.503 5G Policy and Charging Control Framework
- TS 23.548 5G Edge Computing Stage 2 Architecture
- TS 28.552 5G Network Performance Measurements
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 28.554 5G End-to-End KPI Definitions
Specifications that reference TS 23.435
- TS 23.222 Common API Framework (CAPIF)
- TS 23.434 Service Enabler Architecture Layer (SEAL) for Verticals
- TS 23.700 Study on SEAL Phase 4
- TS 23.433 SEAL Data Delivery Architecture
- TS 23.436 Application Data Analytics Enablement
- TS 29.549 SEAL Service APIs
- TS 23.255 UAS Application Enabler Architecture
- TS 29.435 NSCE Server Services API Specification
- TS 24.549 SEAL Network Slice Capability Enablement Protocol
- TR 26.941 5G Media Slicing Extensions
Other specifications in the 23 series
- TS 23.406 IMS Stage 2 Endorsement for NGN
- TS 23.417 IMS Core Component for NGN Architecture
- TS 23.433 SEAL Data Delivery Architecture
- TS 23.434 Service Enabler Architecture Layer (SEAL) for Verticals
- TS 23.436 Application Data Analytics Enablement
- TS 23.437 Spatial Anchors and Mapping for Metaverse
- TS 23.438 Digital Asset Service for Mobile Metaverse
- TS 23.468 Group Communication System Enablers for LTE
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 23.435?
3GPP TS 23.435 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Network Slice Capability Enablement (NSCE) Architecture. Specifies architecture and procedures for exposing network slice capabilities to third parties via SEAL, including lifecycle management, policy harmonization, and analytics.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 23.435?
TS 23.435 is published in 3 releases, from Rel-18 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.0.0 (Rel-20).
What category does TS 23.435 belong to?
TS 23.435 belongs to the Services (Network Slicing) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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