3GPP Explainer

5G System Architecture

Explore the comprehensive 5G system architecture with interactive diagrams, network functions, and service-based interfaces according to 3GPP specifications.

Interactive Network Functions

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Network Slice Management

Visualize different network slices and their resource allocation in real-time.

Core Network Functions

Key network functions that form the backbone of the 5G system architecture.

AM

AMF

Access and Mobility Management Function

Core Function
SM

SMF

Session Management Function

Core Function
UP

UPF

User Plane Function

Core Function
AU

AUSF

Authentication Server Function

Core Function
UD

UDM

Unified Data Management

Core Function
PC

PCF

Policy Control Function

Core Function
NR

NRF

Network Repository Function

Core Function
NS

NSSF

Network Slice Selection Function

Core Function
NE

NEF

Network Exposure Function

Core Function

Technical Specifications

Service-Based Architecture

  • • HTTP/2 based communication
  • • RESTful API interfaces
  • • OAuth 2.0 authentication
  • • JSON data serialization
  • • Service discovery via NRF

Network Slicing

  • • eMBB: Enhanced Mobile Broadband
  • • URLLC: Ultra-Reliable Low Latency
  • • mMTC: Massive Machine Type Communications
  • • Dynamic resource allocation
  • • Isolated network instances
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