The Agilent/Keysight E5515C is the hardware platform for the 8960 Series 10 wireless communications test set, used to emulate cellular networks and test wireless devices. It supports a wide range of cellular technologies through licensed measurement and lab applications for both manufacturing and development workflows.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB, LAN |
| Platform/Series | 8960 Series 10 hardware platform (E5515C) |
RF Specifications (General)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Port Impedance | 50 Ω |
Signal Generation (Base Station Emulation)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Base-Station/Network Emulation | Supported via 8960 lab applications |
| Signal Waveform Generation | Provided by 8960 test/lab applications (technology dependent) |
| Network Emulation Flexibility | Flexible network emulation via lab applications |
Technology Support — GSM/GPRS/EDGE
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| GSM Technology Support | Supported (via measurement applications) |
| GPRS Technology Support | Supported (via measurement applications) |
| EGPRS Technology Support | Supported (via measurement applications) |
Technology Support — W‑CDMA/HSPA
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| W‑CDMA Technology Support | Supported (via measurement applications) |
| HSPA Technology Support | Supported (via measurement applications) |
Technology Support — cdma2000/1xEV‑DO
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| cdma2000 Technology Support | Supported (via measurement applications) |
| 1xEV‑DO Technology Support | Supported (via measurement applications) |
| IS‑95 (cdmaOne) Support | Supported (via measurement applications) |
Technology Support — Other
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| TIA/EIA‑136 Support | Supported (via measurement applications) |
| AMPS Support | Supported (via measurement applications) |
Packet Data and IP Services
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| End‑to‑End Data Services | Supported via 8960 lab applications |
RF Measurements (Uplink)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Parametric Testing | Extensive RF parametric tests via test applications |
System Performance and Capacity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing Test Focus | High speed, accuracy, and repeatability (8960 test applications) |
Programming and Automation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Remote Control Interface | GPIB (remote control supported) |
Connectivity and I/O
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| LAN Interface Presence | Present (instrument I/O) |
| GPIB Interface Presence | Present (instrument I/O) |
Software Options and Licensing
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Software Upgradeable | Yes (measurement and lab applications) |
| Measurement Applications | 8960 test applications for manufacturing |
| Lab Applications | 8960 lab applications for development and analysis |
Applications
High‑volume mobile phone manufacturing test and wireless device development with network emulation and end‑to‑end data services (via 8960 applications).