TS 29.222 – CAPIF Northbound API Protocol
3GPP TS 29.222 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for CAPIF Northbound API Protocol. Its official 3GPP title is “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 the Common API Framework protocols and services for discovering, publishing, securing, managing, monitoring, and auditing 3GPP northbound APIs.
Releases and versions of TS 29.222
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.9.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.11.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.14.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.15.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 29.222
Category: Services (Common API Framework). Technology generation: 5G. 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 29.222
- TS 29.122 T8 SCEF Service Exposure APIs
- TS 29.522 NEF Northbound Interface
- TS 33.122 CAPIF Security Architecture Specification
- TS 29.501 5GC SBI API Design Principles
- TS 29.571 5G Common Data Types
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 29.523 Policy Control Event Exposure Service
- TR 21.900 3GPP Document Management Working Methods
- TS 29.510 NRF Service-Based Interface
- TS 23.222 Common API Framework (CAPIF)
- TS 29.572 5G LMF Service-Based Interface
Specifications that reference TS 29.222
- TS 29.122 T8 SCEF Service Exposure APIs
- TS 29.522 NEF Northbound Interface
- TS 29.558 Edge Application Enablement APIs
- TS 29.549 SEAL Service APIs
- TS 29.116 REST-based protocol for xMB reference point
- TS 26.510 5G Media Streaming and Real-Time Communication APIs
- TR 28.824 Technical Report on Network Slice Capability Exposure
- TS 29.435 NSCE Server Services API Specification
- TS 29.486 V2X Application Enabler (VAE) Protocol; Stage 3
- TS 29.548 SEAL Data Delivery Server Services Stage 3
- TS 29.538 MSGin5G Service API Stage 3
- TR 23.946 CAPIF Usage Guidelines
Other specifications in the 29 series
- TS 29.214 Rx Interface for Policy and Charging Control
- TS 29.215 S9 Reference Point Stage 3 Specification
- TS 29.217 Policy and Charging Control (PCC) for Np Interface
- TS 29.219 Sy Reference Point Stage 3 Specification
- TS 29.228 IMS Cx and Dx Interface Procedures
- TS 29.229 Diameter Protocol for Cx/Dx Interfaces
- TS 29.230 3GPP Diameter Protocol Codes Specification
- TS 29.231 Application of SIP-I Protocols to CS Core Network
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 29.222?
3GPP TS 29.222 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for CAPIF Northbound API Protocol. Defines the Common API Framework protocols and services for discovering, publishing, securing, managing, monitoring, and auditing 3GPP northbound APIs.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 29.222?
TS 29.222 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 29.222 belong to?
TS 29.222 belongs to the Services (Common API Framework) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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