TS 23.542 – PIN Application Enabler Layer Architecture
3GPP TS 23.542 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for PIN Application Enabler Layer Architecture. Its official 3GPP title is “Application layer support for Personal IoT Network”. It is published in 3 releases (Rel-18 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.3.0 in Rel-20.
Specifies application enabler layer architecture and procedures for enabling Personal IoT Network (PIN) applications over 3GPP 5G networks, including PIN management, discovery, and service switching.
Releases and versions of TS 23.542
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.3.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.6.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 23.542
Category: Services (Personal IoT Networks). 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 23.542
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 22.261 5G System Service Requirements
- TS 22.101 Service Principles for PLMNs
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 23.502 5G System Procedures
- TS 37.355 LTE Positioning Protocol (LPP)
- TS 23.222 Common API Framework (CAPIF)
- TS 33.122 CAPIF Security Architecture Specification
Specifications that reference TS 23.542
Other specifications in the 23 series
- TS 23.517 IMS Core Architecture for TISPAN NGN
- TS 23.521 SMS over generic 3GPP IP access Stage 2
- TS 23.527 5G Restoration Procedures for N4 Interface
- TS 23.540 5G Service-Based SMS Architecture
- TS 23.548 5G Edge Computing Stage 2 Architecture
- TS 23.554 MSGin5G Service Application Architecture
- TS 23.558 Enabling Edge Applications
- TS 23.586 Ranging & Sidelink Positioning in 5GS
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 23.542?
3GPP TS 23.542 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for PIN Application Enabler Layer Architecture. Specifies application enabler layer architecture and procedures for enabling Personal IoT Network (PIN) applications over 3GPP 5G networks, including PIN management, discovery, and service switching.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 23.542?
TS 23.542 is published in 3 releases, from Rel-18 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.3.0 (Rel-20).
What category does TS 23.542 belong to?
TS 23.542 belongs to the Services (Personal IoT Networks) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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