6G • Core Network

NWDAF 2.0

6G Distributed Real-Time Network Data Analytics Function

The evolved analytics engine for 6G coordinating federated learning models and real-time inference across edge clouds and radio units.

Technical Explanation

5G NWDAF provided centralized, periodic statistical analytics. 6G NWDAF 2.0 is a distributed, real-time intelligence plane that coordinates federated learning across thousands of mobile edge nodes. It continuously aggregates encrypted gradient updates, detects micro-burst congestion anomalies, predicts radio channel degradation, and programs proactive handover triggers directly into base station schedulers.

Key Functions

  • Coordinating federated model training across distributed base stations and edge servers
  • Real-time streaming telemetry analysis with sub-millisecond anomaly detection
  • Predictive mobility profiling and proactive beam preparation for high-speed users
  • Cross-layer energy consumption modeling to power down underutilized RF elements
  • Publishing model inference APIs to third-party enterprise slices via standardized endpoints
Specifications
3GPP Rel-19 TS 23.288 Evolution, ETSI ENI 005
Interfaces
Nnwdaf-6gN-fed-learnN-ai-telemetry

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