Keysight Technologies 8960 User manual

Conguration Guide
Keysight 8960
Wireless Com mu ni ca tions Test Set

02 | Keysight | 8960 Series 10 Wireless Communications Test Set - Conguration Guide
8960 Series 10 Wireless Communications Test Set –
Mainframe, Applications, and Software
To accelerate the testing of wireless devices throughout design and manufacturing, use
the Keysight Technologies, Inc. 8960 Series 10 wireless communications test set.
The building blocks of the 8960 are an E5515 test set mainframe and mobile test
applications (TAs) or lab applications (LAs). Test applications provide RF parametric
measurements and base station emulation capabilities for all major 2G/3G/3.5G cellular
technologies. Lab applications add a wide range of IP data test capabilities and sup-
port real-world testing of today’s hot applications such as data throughput, SMS/MMS,
AGPS, simultaneous services, and more.
Wireless Test Manager is a family of easy-to-use software which automates parametric
measurements and basic call processing tests on the 8960. Wireless Test Manager runs
on a Windows PC.
Interactive functional test software automates real-world data application test on the
8960. Interactive functional test software runs on a Windows PC.
This conguration guide describes how to congure a new 8960 test set for single or
multiple wireless formats and lists the upgrades available for existing 8960 test sets.
Conguring a New 8960 for Your Application
Tables 1 and 2 show the recommended or required options to purchase with a new 8960
for testing various wireless formats. Table 1 outlines the various test application cong-
uration options. Table 2 outlines the lab application congurations available. Table 3 lists
LA annual contracts. An annual contract provides early LA releases and LA upgrades for
the term of the contract.
If adding a TA or LA to an existing E5515C/E mainframe, refer to the section entitled,
Adding wireless technology formats to your 8960 test set.

03 | Keysight | 8960 Series 10 Wireless Communications Test Set - Conguration Guide
Table 1. Conguring a new 8960 with a test application
Wireless technology format TA model (option) Mainframe model Mainframe options
(For E5515C only, model no. - option) Wireless test
manager
Required Required1Required Recommended
cdma2000®/IS-95/AMPS E1962B E5515C, E5515E 003 002 E6567E/F
Release A: New control channels E1962B-401 E5515C, E5515E 003 002
Advanced AMPS E1962B-402 E5515C, E5515E 003 002
Authentication E1962B-403 E5515C, E5515E 003 002
Digital bus (fading) E1962B-405 E5515C, E5515E 003 002
Multi-unit synchronization E1962B-406 E5515C, E5515E 003 002
Protocol logging E1962B-407 E5515C, E5515E 003 002
cdma2000 SMS E1962B-409 E5515C, E5515E 003 002
cdma2000 1x Advanced E1962B-410 E5515C, E5515E 003 002
W-CDMA E1963A E5515C, E5515E 003 002 E6568E/F
W-CDMA end-to-end video E1963A-401 E5515C, E5515E 003 002
W-CDMA video loopback E1963A-402 E5515C, E5515E 003 002
HSDPA test modes E1963A-403 E5515C, E5515E 003 002
HSDPA 14.4 Mbps test mode2E1963A-405 E5515C, E5515E 003 002
W-CDMA enhanced audio E1963A-408 E5515C, E5515E 003 002
W-CDMA advanced SMS E1963A-409 E5515C, E5515E 003 002
HSUPA test modes3E1963A-413 E5515C, E5515E 003 002
HSPA+ test modes4E1963A-423 E5515C, E5515E 003 002
DC-HSDPA test modes5E1963A-433 E5515E
HSDPA MIMO test modes E1963A-435 E5515E
1xEV-DO E1966A E5515C, E5515E 003 002 E6567E/F
1xEV-DO Release A and B E1966A-102 E5515C, E5515E 003 002
1xEV-DO multi-carrier6E1966A-103 E5515C, E5515E 003 002
1xEV-DO Rel B Optional DRC7E1966A-104 E5515C, E5515E 003 002
Digital bus (fading) E1966A-405 E5515C, E5515E 003 002
Multi-unit synchronization E1966A-406 E5515C, E5515E 003 002
Protocol logging E1966A-407 E5515C, E5515E 003 002
1xEV-DO factory test mode E1976A E5515C, E5515E 003 002
1xEV-DO FTM Rel A and B E1976A-102 E5515C, E5515E 003 002
GSM/GPRS8E1968A E5515C, E5515E 002 003 E6568E/F
GSM E1968A-101 E5515C, E5515E 002 003
GPRS E1968A-102 E5515C, E5515E 002 003
EGPRS E1968A-103 E5515C, E5515E 002 003
Evolved EDGE9 E1968A-104 E5515C, E5515E 002 003
GSM and GPRS E1968A-201 E5515C, E5515E 002 003
GSM, GPRS, and EGPRS E1968A-202 E5515C, E5515E 002 003
GSM/GPRS VAMOS E1968A-406 E5515C, E5515E 002, 003
GSM/GPRS enhanced audio E1968A-408 E5515C, E5515E 002 003
GSM/GPRS advanced SMS E1968A-409 E5515C, E5515E 002 003
PAvT E1968A-410 E5515C, E5515E 002 003
I/Q capture capability E1968A-411 E5515C, E5515E 002 003
Mobile calculated BER E1968A-419 E5515C, E5515E 002 003
Class 34 E1968A-430 E5515C, E5515E 002 003
Class 45 E1968A-431 E5515C, E5515E 002 003
1. New E5515s may not work with old revisions or discontinued applications. Please contact your Keysight sales representative to determine application
compatibility.
2. HSDPA 14.4 Mbps test mode (E1963A-405) requires HSDPA test modes (E1963A-403).
3. HSUPA test modes (E1963A-413) require HSDPA test modes (E1963A-403). Please contact your Keysight sales representative to determine application
compatibility.
4. HSPA+ test modes (E1963A-423) require HSDPA test modes (E1963A-403), HSUPA test modes (E1963A-413), and HSDPA 14.4 Mbps. test modes
(E1963A-405).
5. DC-HSDPA test modes (E1963A-433) require HSDPA test modes (E1963A-403), HSUPA test modes (E1963A-413), HSDPA 14.4 Mbps test modes
(E1963A-405), and HSPA+ test modes (E1963A-423). This feature requires E5515E HW, or E5515C with E5515CU-80E, or equivalent HW upgrade.
Please contact your Keysight Sales Representative for more information.
6. E1966A-103 requires both E1966A-102 and E1966A-406.
7. E1966A-104 requires E1966A-102.
8. Must order at least one format option (-101, -102, -103, -201, or -202) with E1968A GSM/GPRS TA.
9. E1968A-104 requires E1968A-103 or E1968A-202 licenses.

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Table 1. Conguring a new 8960 with a test application continued
Wireless technology format TA model (option) Mainframe model Mainframe options
(For E5515C only, model no. - option) Wireless test
manager
Required Required1Required Recommended
TD-SCDMA_GSM fast switch E1969A E5515C, E5515E 002, 003
Test application2
TD-SCDMA non-signaling test mode E1969A-101 E5515C, E5515E 003 002
TD-SCDMA signaling mode E1969A-201 E5515C, E5515E 003 002
TD-SCDMA FDT11 E1969A-301 E5515C, E5515E 003 002
TD-HSDPA E1969A-40310 E5515C, E5515E 003 002
TD-SCDMA protocol logging E1969A-40713, 25 E5515C, E5515E 003 002
TD-SCDMA RTVocoder E1969A-40813 E5515C, E5515E 003 002
TD-HSUPA test mode E1969A-41314, 16 E5515C, E5515E 003 002
Packet data service E1969A-50215, 16 E5515C, E5515E 003 002
Inter-RAT with TD-LTE25 E1969A-501 E5515C, E5515E 003 002
Simultaneous service E1969A-50317 E5515C, E5515E 003 002
E5515 application features3 E1999A E5515C, E5515E 002, 003
Fast device tune enhanced E1999A-202 E5515C, E5515E 002, 003
GPS single channel source E1999A-206 E5515C, E5515E 003 002
PESQ measurment4
2-box voice handover12 E1999A-301 E1999A-501
E5515C, E5515E
E5515C, E5515E
002, 003
002, 003
Test application fast switching5E1987A E5515C, E5515E 002, 003
UMTS test application suite6E1993A E5515C, E5515E 002, 003 E6568E/F
cdma2000/1xEV-DO TA suite7E1996A E5515C, E5515E 003 002 E6567E/F
Test application suite8E1991B E5515C, E5515E 002, 003
Revision to current9E5515C-R2C E5515C, E5515E 002, 003
1. New E5515s may not work with old revisions or discontinued applications. Please contact your Keysight sales representative to determine application
compatibility.
2. Must order at least one option (-101 or -201) with E1969A TD-SCDMA_GSM fast switch test application. E1969A allows fast switching across TD-SCDMA
and GSM/GPRS/EGPRS test applications that have a valid license.
3. E5515 application features require one or more TA formats (models E1962B, E1963A, E1966A, and E1968A). See Table 1 for required mainframe
options for each TA.
4. E1999A-301 is required to enable PESQ measurement in the E1962B, E1963A, and E1968A TAs and the E6701I, E6702E, and E6703H LAs.
5. E1987A allows fast switching across all TA technology formats that have a valid license except for TD-SCDMA. E1987A is free and does not require
and E1987A license.
6. E1993A includes TAs for W-CDMA, GSM, GPRS, EGPRS, and fast switching (models E1963A, E1968A-202, and E1987A). Suite does not include feature
options. Feature options can be ordered as additional options to E1993A (see Table 1 for E1963A-xxx and E1968A-xxx options).
7. E1996A includes TAs for cdma2000, 1xEV-DO, and fast switching (models E1962B, E1966A, and E1987A). Suite does not include feature options.
Feature options can be ordered as additional options to E1996A (see Table 1 for E1962B-xxx and E1966A-xxx options).
8. E1991B includes TAs for cdma2000, 1xEV-DO, W-CDMA, GSM, GPRS, EGPRS, AMPS, and fast switching (models E1961A, E1962B, E1963A, E1966A,
E1968A-202, and E1987A). Suite does not include feature options. Feature options can be ordered as additional options to E1991B (see Table 1 for
E1962B-xxx, E1963A-xxx, E1966A-xxx, and E1968A-xxx options).
9. One time upgrade that enables revision to current license protected features on test applications. R2C applies to all the TAs installed on a single
E5515C or E5515E test set. See Table 1 for required mainframe options for each TA.
10. E1969A-403 requires E1969A-201.
11. E1969A-301 requires E1969A-201 or E1969A-101.
12. E1999A-501 is required to enable 2-box voice handover in the E1963A and E1968A.
13 E1969A-407 and -408 requires E1969A-201.
14 E1969A-413 requires E1969A-201 and E1969A-403.
15 E1969A-502 requires E1969A-201 and E1969A-403.
16. This feature requires E5515E, or the latest E5515C, or E5515C with the CU-80C, CU-80E or CU-787 upgrade. Please contact your Keysight Sales
Representative for more information. E1969A-501 requires E1969A-201.
17. E1969A-503 requires E1969A-502 license.

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Table 2. Conguring a new 8960 with a lab application
1. New E5515s will not work with most older revisions or discontinued applications. The E6701K, E6702G, E6703J, E6706G, and related LA suites require the
latest E5515C or E5515E. Old E5515Cs need to be upgraded with E5515CU-80C or -80E to run these new LAs. Please contact your Keysight Sales Repre-
sentative to determine application compatibility.
2. For more information on fading visit www.keysight.com/nd/8960-fading or visit www.keysight.com/nd/E5515releasenotes.
3. E6705A requires E6701F or newer. E6705A may optionally be used with E6708A for UMA/GAN ciphering.
4. E6701 LA required for E6704A LA.
5. E6708A for 2G/3G requires E6701G and/or E6703F or newer and optionally E6705A and/or E6715A for UMA/GAN ciphering. E6708A license installs on
8960 and enables the E6962B GANC (generic access network controller) software (downloaded free from the Web and installed on a standalone PC) to
connect to the 8960 to facilitate GAN data connectivity. User supplies third-party security gateway (SEGW) SW for the PC.
6. E6715A requires E6703F or newer. E6715A may optionally be used with E6708A for UMA/GAN ciphering.
7. E6716G includes LAs for cdma2000 and 1xEV-DO (models E6702F, E6706F, and E6785I).
8. E6717H includes LAs for W-CDMA/HSPA, GSM, GPRS, EGPRS, and fast switching (models E6701J, E6703I, E6704A, and E6785I).
9. E6719J includes LAs for cdma2000, 1xEV-DO, W-CDMA/HSPA, GSM, GPRS, EGPRS, and fast switching (models E6701J, E6702F, E6703I, E6704A,
E6706G, and E6785I).
10.
Wireless technology format
LA model
(option)
Mainframe model Mainframe options
(For E5515C only, model no. - option)
Required Required1Required Recommended
GSM/GPRS E6701K E5515C, E5515E 002 003
GSM/GPRS/EGPRS fading2E6701K E5515C, E5515E 002, 003, 00411 003
GSM/GPRS/EGPRS encryption3E6705A E5515C, E5515E 002
EGPRS4E6704A E5515C, E5515E 002 003
Enhanced GAN license5E6708A
cdma2000 E6702G E5515C, E5515E 003 002
cdma2000 fading2E6702G E5515C, E5515E 003, 00411 002
W-CDMA/HSPA E6703J E5515C, E5515E 002, 003 002
W-CDMA fading2E6703J E5515C, E5515E 003, 00411 002
W-CDMA/HSPA ciphering6E6715A E5515C, E5515E 003 002
1xEV-DO with Release A & B E6706G E5515C, E5515E 003 002
1xEV-DO fading2E6706G E5515C, E5515E 003, 00411 002
cdma2000/1xEV-DO LA Suite7E6716G E5515C, E5515E 003 002
UMTS lab application suite8E6717H E5515C, E5515E 002, 003
Lab application suite9E6719J E5515C, E5515E 002, 003
Lab application fast switching10 E6785J E5515C, E5515E 002, 003
E6785J fast switches between GSM/GPRS, W-CDMA, cdma2000, and 1xEV-DO. Requires one or more of the following: E6701K, E6702G, E6703J, and
E6706G LAs. Order E6704A LA to add EGPRS to fast switching.
E5515E-004 is needed for E5515E to enable fading functionality.
11.

06 | Keysight | 8960 Series 10 Wireless Communications Test Set - Conguration Guide
Test Set Mainframe
E5515C/E 8960 Series 10 mainframes. Require at least one of the Keysight Technol-
ogies test or lab applications. Older revision and discontinued applications
are not compatible with new E5515s. Please contact your Keysight sales
representative to determine application compatibility.
Test set mainframe options
E5515C-002 Second RF source. Required for all GSM, GPRS, and EGPRS applications.
E5515C-003 Flexible CDMA base station emulator. Required for all cdma2000/IS-95/
AMPS, W-CDMA/HSPA, 1xEV-DO, and TD-SCDMA applications.
E5515C/E-004 Digital bus. Enables fading in cdma2000, 1xEV-DO, GSM/GPRS/EGPRS, and
W-CDMA/HSPA LAs. (Note: E5515C-004 requires E5515C-003.)
E5515C/E-ABA Documentation for applications purchased with a mainframe. Consists of a
CD-ROM that includes all of the test and lab application documentation.
Optional calibration
R-50C-011-3 Keysight Calibration Upfront Support Plan 3 year coverage
R-50C-011-5 Keysight Calibration Upfront Support Plan 5 year coverage
R-50C-021-3 Z540 Calibration Upfront Support Plan 3 year coverage
R-50C-021-5 Z540 Calibration Upfront Support Plan 5 year coverage
Accessories
Programmed test SIM cards
E5515-10009 Universal SIM Card. Optional with E6703
External adapters
E5520A FM adapter. Connects to the RF Out Only port on the E5515C to enable
testing of FM receivers

07 | Keysight | 8960 Series 10 Wireless Communications Test Set - Conguration Guide
Test Applications and Feature Options
Note: If adding a test application to an existing mainframe, see Adding wireless technology formats to your 8960 test set.
E1962B cdma2000/IS-95/AMPS mobile test application.
(Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-003.)
E1962B-401 cdma2000 Rel A control channels.
(Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-003.)
E1962B-402 Advanced AMPS. (Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-003.)
E1962B-403 cdma2000 authentication.
(Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-003.)
E1962B-405 cdma2000 digital bus (fading).
(Requires E5515E with E5515E-004 or E5515C with E5515C-003
and E5515C-004.)
E1962B-406 cdma2000 multi-unit synchronization.
(Requires two E5515Es or E5515Cs with E5515C-003.)
E1962B-407 cdma2000 protocol logging.
(Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-003 and E6584A-002.)
E1962B-409 cdma2000 SMS. (Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-003.)
E1962B-410 cdma2000 1x Advanced.
(Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-003.)
E1963A W-CDMA mobile test application.
(Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-003.)
E1963A-401 W-CDMA end-to-end video.
(Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-003.)
E1963A-402 W-CDMA video loopback.
(Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-003.)
E1963A-403 HSDPA test modes.
(Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-003.)
E1963A-405 HSDPA 14.4 Mbps test mode.
(Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-003 and E1963A-403.)
E1963A-408 W-CDMA enhanced audio.
(Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-003.)
E1963A-409 W-CDMA advanced SMS.
(Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-003.)
E1963A-413 HSUPA test modes.
(Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-003 and E1963A-403.)
E1963A-423 HSPA+ test modes.
(Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-003, E1963A-403,
E1963A-405, and E1963A-413.)
E1963A-433 DC-HSDPA test mode.
(Requires E5515E, E1963A-403, E1963A-405, E1963A-413, and
E1963A-423.)
E1963A-435 HSDPA MIMO test modes.
(Requires E5515E, E1963A-403, E1963A-405, E1963A-413 and
E1963A-423.)
E1966A-406 1xEV-DO multi-unit synchronization.
(Requires two or more E5515Es, or E5515Cs with E5515C-003.)
E1966A-407 1xEV-DO protocol logging.
(Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-003 and E6584A-006.)

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Test Applications and Feature Options continued
Note: If adding a test application to an existing mainframe, see Adding wireless technology formats to your 8960 test set.
E1968A E1968A GSM/GPRS mobile test application. GSM, GPRS, EGPRS formats available. Must
specify an option for a specic format or combination of formats.
E1968A-101 GSM functionality. (Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-002.)
E1968A-102 GPRS functionality. (Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-002.)
E1968A-103 EGPRS functionality. (Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-002.)
E1968A-1041 Evolved EDGE functionality.
(Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-002.)
E1968A-201 GSM/GPRS functionality.
(Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-002.)
E1968A-202 GSM/GPRS/EGPRS functionality.
(Requires E5515C and E5515C-002.)
E1968A-406 GSM/GPRS VAMOS.
(Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-002 and E5515C-003.)
E1968A-408 GSM/GPRS Enhanced Audio.
(Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-002.)
E1968A-409 GSM/GPRS advanced SMS.
(Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-002.)
E1968A-410 EGPRS phase and amplitude versus time.
(Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-002.)
E19 6 8A-411 I/Q capture capability.
(Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-002.)
E1968A-419 GSM/GPRS mobile calculated BER.
(Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-002.)
E1968A-430 Class 34. (Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-002.)
E1968A-431 Class 45. (Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-002.)
E1969A TD-SCDMA_GSM fast switch test application. Must specify an option for TD-SCDMA. Fast
switches across TD-SCDMA and GSM/GPRS/EGPRS TA
formats. (Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-002 and E5515C-003.)
E1969A-101 TD-SCDMA non-signaling test mode.
(Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-003.)
E1969A-201 TD-SCDMA signaling mode. (Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-003.)
E1969A-301 TD-SCDMA fast device tune. (Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-003.)
E1969A-403 TD-HSDPA (Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-003.)
E1969A-407 Protocol logging. (Requires E5515E or E5515C/E5515C-003, and
E1969A-201.)
E1969A-408 Real-time vocoder. (Requires E5515E or E5515C/E5515C-003 and
E1969A-201)
E1969A-413 TD-HSUPA. (Requires E5515E or E5515C/E5515C-003, E1969A-201, and
E1969A-403.)
E1969A-502 Packet data service. (Requires E5515E or E5515C/E5515C-003, E1969A-201,
and E1969A-403.)
E1969A-503 Simultaneous service. (Requires E5515E or
E5515C/E5515C-003, E1969A-201,-403 and -502.)
E1976A 1xEV-DO factory test mode test application. (Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-003.)
E1976A-102 1xEV-DO Release A and Release B factory test mode. (Requires E5515E or
E5515C with E5515C-003.)

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Test application suites and application features
E1987A Fast switching test application. Fast switches across all TA formats except for
TD-SCDMA. (Requires at least two TAs, E5515C/E and E5515 options for the
wireless formats to be switched.)
E1991B 8960 test application suite. Includes TAs for GSM, GPRS, EGPRS, AMPS,
cdma2000, 1xEV-DO, W-CDMA, and fast switching. Contains E1968A-202,
E1962B, E1963A, E1966A, and E1987A TAs. (Requires E5515E or E5515C with
E5515C-002 and E5515C-003. E1991B is for installation on a single 8960 test set.
TA feature options are not included and must be ordered separately as options to
E1991B.)
E1993A 8960 UMTS test application suite. Includes TAs for GSM, GPRS, EGPRS, W-CDMA,
and fast switching. Contains E1968A-202, E1963A, and E1987A TAs. (Requires
E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-002 and E5515C-003. E1993A is for installation
on a single 8960 test set. TA feature options are not included and must be ordered
separately as options to E1993A.)
E1996A 8960 cdma2000/1xEV-DO test application suite. Includes TAs for cdma2000,
1xEV-DO, AMPS, and fast switching. Contains E1962B, E1966A, and E1987A TAs.
(Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-003. E1996A is for installation on a
single 8960 test set. TA feature options are not included and must be ordered
separately as options to E1996A.)
E1999A E5515 application features
E1999A-202 Fast device tune enhanced measurement. Enables fast device
tune measurement in E1962B, E1963A, E1966A, E1968A, and
E1987A TAs.
(Requires E1962B, E1963A, E1966A, or E1968A TA.)
E1999A-206 Single channel GPS source. Simulates GPS signal with default
navigation messages.
(Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-003 and a TA.)
E1999A-301 PESQ measurement.
Provides an objective method to predict vocoder speech quality
using the industry standard PESQ algorithm.
(Requires one of the E1962B, E1963A, E1968A, E6701K, E6702G,
and E6703J applications.)
E1999A-501 2-box voice handover.
Enables 2-box voice handovers between E1963A and E1968A.
(Requires E1963A and E1968A TA.)
Test application includes
– Test application license
– 8960 documentation set. (Includes documentation for all 8960 TAs and LAs.
Must specify language localization option. When ordered with an E5515
mainframe use E5515 application documentation options.)

10 | Keysight | 8960 Series 10 Wireless Communications Test Set - Conguration Guide
Lab Applications and Feature Options
Note: If adding a lab application to an existing mainframe, see the section entitled, Adding wireless technology formats to your 8960 test set.
E6701K GSM/GPRS lab application. (Requires E5515E or E5515C (with S/N MY52101001
and above) with E5515C-002. Order E5515E-004 or E5515C-003 with
E5515C-004 to enable fading.)
E6702G cdma2000 lab application. (Requires E5515E or E5515C (with S/N MY52101001
and above) with E5515C-003. Order E5515E-004 or E5515C-004 to enable fading.)
E6703J W-CDMA/HSPA lab application. (Requires E5515E or E5515C (with S/N
MY52101001 and above) with E5515C-003. Order E5515E-004 or E5515C-004 to
enable fading.) UMTS (W-CDMA) USIM card is optional.
E6704A EGPRS lab application. (Requires E6701 and E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-002.)
E6705A GSM/GPRS encryption. E6705A requires E6701F or newer. E6705A may optionally
be used with E6708A for UMA/GAN ciphering.
E6706G 1xEV-DO lab application with Release A & B. (Requires E5515E or E5515C
(with S/N MY52101001 and above) with E5515C-003. Order E5515E-004 or
E5515C-004 to enable fading.)
E6708A Enhanced GAN license for 2G/3G. License installed on 8960, enables the E6962B
GANC software (download for free from Web and install on standalone PC) to
connect 8960 and test advanced UMA/GAN capability. Requires E6701G and/or
E6703F or newer. User also supplies third party security gateway (SEGW) soft-
ware for the PC.
E6785J Fast switching lab application for GSM/GPRS/EGPRS, W-CDMA, cdma2000, and
1xEV-DO. Requires one or more LAs (E6701K, E6702G, E6703J, E6706G), E5515E
or E5515C (with S/N MY52101001 and above) with E5515C-002 and E5515C-003.
For EGPRS capability, add E6704A. Order E5515E-004 or E5515C-004 to enable
fading.
E6715A W-CDMA/HSPA ciphering. E6715A requires E6703G or newer. E6715A may op-
tionally be used with E6708A for UMA/GAN ciphering.
E6716G cdma2000/1xEV-DO lab application suite. Includes LAs for cdma2000 and
1xEV-DO with Release A & B. Contains E6702G, E6706G, E6785J LAs. (Requires
E5515E or E5515C (with S/N MY52101001 and above) with E5515C-003. Order
E5515E-004 or E5515C-004 to enable fading. E6716G is for installation on a single
8960 test set.)
E6717H 8960 lab application UMTS suite. Includes LAs for GSM, GPRS, EGPRS, and
W-CDMA/HSPA. Contains E6701K, E6703J, E6704A, and E6785J fast switch-
ing LA. (Requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515C-002 and E5515C-003. Order
E5515E-004 or E5515C-004 to enable fading. E6717H is for installation on a single
8960 test set.)
E6719J Lab application suite. Includes LAs for GSM, GPRS, EGPRS, cdma2000, W-CD-
MA/HSPA, 1xEV-DO with Release A & B, and fast switching. Contains E6701K,
E6702G, E6703J, E6704A, and E6706G. LAs plus E6785J fast switching LA.
(Requires E5515E or E5515C (with S/N MY52101001 and above) with E5515C-002
and E5515C-003. Order E5515E-004 or E5515C-004 to enable fading. E6719I is
for installation on a single 8960 test set.)

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Lab application includes
– Lab application license
– Wireless protocol advisor (WPA) software for specied format. WPA is PC software that
works with 8960 lab applications to capture and analyze wireless protocols.
– 8960 application documentation. (Must specify localization option. When ordered
with E5515 mainframe use E5515 application documentation options.)
E6584A PC software that works with 8960 lab applications to capture and analyze
wireless protocols. (CD-ROM included with LA. Download application for free
at www.keysight.com/nd/8960downloads.) To order a CD-ROM without an
LA, order E6584A.
Wireless Test Manager Software
Formats WTM model
TA and LA Wireless Test Manager software
cdma2000/IS-95/AMPS E6567F
1xEV-DO E6567F
GSM/GPRS/EGPRS E6568F
W-CDMA/GSM/GPRS/EGPRS E6568F
cdma2000/IS-95/1xEV-DO E6567F
Run-time license for all formats E6571F
Interactive Functional Test Software
Interactive functional test software runs on a standalone PC to automate real-world functional
test (with the N5972A) and operator-specic test plans (with the N5973A and N5974A). See the
IFT technical overviews available at www.keysight.com/nd/ift.
Wireless Test Manager software runs on a standalone PC to automate the 8960 and requires
a specic model and revision of TA and LA. See the data sheet or overview to determine com-
patible TAs and LAs at www.keysight.com/nd/wtm. Wireless Test Manager software runs
Visual Basic.NET .
E6965A The E6965A location server emulator software is a standalone Windows PC-
based software application that emulates a network- based location server.
The E6965A facilitates testing of location services related hardware and
rmware/software in SUPL-enabled terminal (SET) devices that utilize assisted
GPS (A-GPS) positioning. Secure user plane location (SUPL) is a technology
which utilizes existing cellular infrastructure and standards to transfer location
services (LCS) data over a user plane bearer, such as internet protocol (IP). The
E6965A with options 1FP and 2FP facilitates A-GPS/location service testing
via the user plane by emulating a SUPL location platform. Used in combination
with the Keysight 8960 wireless communications test set and an appropriate
lab application, the E6965A makes it possible to test a SUPL-enabled terminal
on your benchtop. For more information see www.keysight.com/nd/E6965A.
E6965A-1FP SUPL server emulator
E6965A-2FP LCS positioning server emulator
Location Server Emulator Software

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Upgrading an Existing 8960 Test Set
The 8960 is a exible test set that can be upgraded to meet your changing wireless test needs.
There are four types of 8960 upgrades:
1. Updating an existing test/lab application
2. Upgrading an application to a new model number
3. Upgrading a test application to a lab application
4. Adding a wireless technology format
When upgrading applications, an 8960 HW upgrade may need to enable the mainframe to run
the new applications or enable the new features. For example, adding the DC-HSDPA applica-
tion may require that the E5515C HW be updated with E5515CU-80E, E5515CU-58C, -80C, or
-80E. Other individual E5515C HW upgrade kits may be required to support specic features or
applications for other wireless technologies. Please contact your Keysight Sales Representative
for more information.
1. Updating a TA or LA revision to get new features
TAs and LAs are periodically revised to add new features, improve performance, or resolve
known issues. New features typically require a TA option upgrade, TA revision to current up-
grade, LA model upgrade, LA option upgrade, or an E5515 mainframe hardware upgrade. Refer
to Table 4 to determine the appropriate TA upgrade.
The latest features available for the 8960 are described in the TA release notes at
www.keysight.com/nd/8960manuals. To determine if a hardware upgrade may be required to
enable a feature, contact your Keysight Sales Representative.
TA and LA downloads are available at www.keysight.com/nd/8960downloads. A valid license
is required. Contact your Keysight Sales Representative for application upgrade information.
NOTE: Application suites (E1991, E1993, E1996, E6716, E6717, and E6719) can be updated by
upgrading the individual constituent applications. For example, to upgrade the E6701G GSM/
GPRS lab application and the E6703F W-CDMA lab application purchased in the E6717D UMTS
LA suite, the individual upgrades E6701KU-003 and E6703JU-003 should be purchased. There
are no upgrade products for the suites as a whole. Typically using newer 8960 HW requires the
latest application revisions, but there are some exceptions. For more information visit
www.keysight.com/nd/E5515releasenotes.

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TA format Feature Application Feature option upgrade1
cdma2000 cdma2000 Rel A new control channels
Advanced AMPS
Authentication
Digital bus (fading)
Multi-unit synchronization
Protocol logging
cdma2000 SMS
cdma2000 1x Advanced
E1962B
E1962B
E1962B
E1962B
E1962B
E1962B
E1962B
E1962B
E1962BU-401
E1962BU-402
E1962BU-403
E1962BU-405
E1962BU-406
E1962BU-407
E1962BU-409
E1962BU-410
W-CDMA W-CDMA end-to-end video
W-CDMA video loopback
HSDPA test modes
HSDPA 14.4 Mbps test mode2
W-CDMA enhanced audio
W-CDMA advanced SMS
HSUPA test modes3
HSPA+ test modes4
DC-HSDPA test modes5
HSDPA MIMO test modes18
E1963A
E1963A
E1963A
E1963A
E1963A
E1963A
E1963A
E1963A
E1963A
E1963A
E1963AU-401
E1963AU-402
E1963AU-403
E1963AU-405
E1963AU-408
E1963AU-409
E1963AU-413
E1963AU-423
E1963AU-433
E1963AU-435
1xEV-DO 1xEV-DO Rel A and B
1xEV-DO Rel B multi-carrier6
1xEV-DO Rel B optional DRC7
Digital bus (fading)
Multi-unit synchronization
Protocol logging
E1966A
E1966A
E1966A
E1966A
E1966A
E1966A
E1966AU-102
E1966AU-103
E1966AU-104
E1966AU-405
E1966AU-406
E1966AU-407
GSM/GPRS/EGPRS Evolved EDGE
GSM/GPRS VAMOS
GSM/GPRS enhanced audio
GSM/GPRS advanced SMS
PAvT
I/Q capture
Mobile-calculated BER
Class 34
Class 45
E1968A
E1968A10
E1968A
E1968A
E1968A
E1968A
E1968A
E1968A
E1968A
E1968A-10411
E1968A-406
E1968A-408
E1968A-409
E1968A-410
E1968A-411
E1968A-419
E1968A-430
E1968A-431
TD-SCDMA TD-HSDPA
FDT
Protocol logging
TD-SCDMA RTVocoder
TD-HSUPA
Packet data services
Inter-RAT with TD-LTE
Simultaneous service
E1969A
E1969A
E1969A
E1969A
E1969A
E1969A
E1969A
E1969A
E1969AU-40312
E1969AU-30113
E1969AU-40714
E1969AU-40812
E1969AU-41315
E1969AU-50216
E1969AU-50117
E1969AU-503
Multiple Fast device tune enhanced
Single channel GPS source
PESQ measurement
2-box voice handover
Multiple8
Multiple
Multiple
Multiple
E1999AU-202, E1999A-202
E1999A-206
E1999A-301
E1999A-501
Revision to current Revision to current, one-time upgrade Multiple9E5515CU-R2C
Table 4. TA Upgrades
1. Some TA features are enabled by a feature option. Required feature options are listed.
2. HSDPA 14.4 Mbps test mode (E1963AU-405) requires HSDPA test modes (E1963A/AU-403).
3. HSUPA test modes (E1963AU-413) requires HSDPA test modes (E1963A/AU-403).
4. HSPA+ test modes (E1963AU-423) requires HSDPA test modes (E1963A/AU-403), HSDPA 14.4 Mbps test mode (E1963A/AU-405), and HSUPA test
modes (E1963A/AU-413).
5. DC-HSDPA test modes (E1963AU-433) require HSDPA test modes (E1963A/AU-403), HSDPA 14.4 Mbps test modes (E1963A/AU-405), HSUPA test
modes (E1963A/AU-413), and HSPA+ test modes (E1963A/AU-423). DC-HSDPA requires E5515E or E5515C with E5515CU-80E upgrade.
6. E1966A-103 requires both E1966A-102 and E1966A-406.
7. E1966A-104 requires E1966A-102; or optionally, E1966A-103 and E1966A-406.
8. To upgrade an existing E1999A-201 Fast Device Tune feature option to E1999A-202 Fast Device Tune Enhanced, order E1999AU-202. Otherwise, use
E1999A-202 to order a new Fast Device Tune Enhanced feature option.
9. One license enables all revision to current license protected features in all licensed TAs (E1962B, E1963A, E1966A, E1968A, E1987A.) Refer to the TA
Release Notes at www.keysight.com/nd/8960manuals for Revision to Current license protected TA feature information.
10. E1968A-406 requires E1968A-101 license.
11. E1968A-104 requires E1968A-103 or E1968A-202 license.
12. E1969AU-403, -408 requires E1969A-201 license.
13. E1969AU-301 requires E1969A-101 or E1969A-201 license.
14. E1969AU-407 requires E1969A-201 license. Requires E5515E, or E5515C (with S/N MY52101001 and above), or an old E5515C with E5515CU-80C or
-80E, or any other equivalent hardware upgrade. Contact your Keysight Sales Representatives for more information.
15. E1969AU-413 requires E1969A-201 and E1969A-403 license. Requires E5515E, or E5515C (with S/N MY52101001 and above), or an old E5515C with
E5515CU-80C or -80E, or any other equivalent hardware upgrade. Contact your Keysight Sales Representatives for more information.
16. E1969AU-502 requires E1969A-201 and E1969A-403 license. Requires E5515E, or E5515C (with S/N MY52101001 and above), or an old E5515C with
E5515CU-80C or -80E, or any other equivalent hardware upgrade. Contact your Keysight Sales Representatives for more information.
17. E1969AU-501 requires E1969A-201 and E5515E or E5515C (with S/N MY52101001 and above), or an old E5515C with E5515CU-80C or -80E, or any
other equivalent hardware upgrade. Contact your Keysight Sales Representatives for more information.
18. HSDPA MIMO test modes E1963A-435 requires E1963A/AU-403, -405 ,-413, and -423, and E5515E or E5515C with the E5515CU-80E upgrade.

14 | Keysight | 8960 Series 10 Wireless Communications Test Set - Conguration Guide
2. Upgrading an existing application to a new model number
Upgrading a TA or LA to a new model number (e.g. E1985B to E1987A, or E6701F to E6701G)
offers important new features and functionality. LA upgrades to newer model numbers are
offered as an upgrade product. TA upgrades may be free downloads or upgrade products. TA
and LA upgrades are customer-installable. Refer to Table 5 for available TA model upgrades
and Table 6 for available LA upgrades. Some TA and LA model upgrades may require an E5515
hardware upgrade to run or enable specic features. Contact your Keysight Sales Representa-
tive for specic application upgrade information.
Table 5. TA model number upgrades3
TA format Application Upgrade to order
From To
GSM TA E1960A E1968A-101 Free upgrade1
GPRS TA E1964A E1968A-102 Free upgrade1
Fast switch TA E1985A, B, C, D, or E E1987A Free upgrade1, 2
1. Download free upgrades at www.keysight.com/nd/8960downloads.
2. E5515C with serial number < GB45070001 or any US serial number may require a hardware upgrade. Please
contact an Keysight Sales Representative for more information.
3. To upgrade to any of the latest TA revisions (shipped after March 12, 2012) requires at least the
E5515CU-787 upgrade. Please contact your Keysight Sales Representative for more information.
Table 6. LA model number upgrades
LA format Application Upgrade to order
From To
GSM/GPRS LA E6701F and prior versions E6701K E6701KU-0021
GSM/GPRS LA E6701G E6701K E6701KU-0031
GSM/GPRS LA E6701H E6701K E6701KU-0041
GSM/GPRS LA E6701I E6701K E6701KU-005
GSM/GPRS LA E6701J E6701K E6701KU-0061
cdma2000 LA E6702B and prior versions E6702G E6702GU-0021
cdma2000 LA E6702C E6702G E6702GU-0031
cdma2000 LA E6702D E6702G E6702FU-0041
cdma2000 LA E6702E E6702G E6702GU-005
cdma2000 LA E6702F E6702G E6702GU-0061
W-CDMA/HSPA LA E6703E and prior versions E6703J E6703JU-0021
W-CDMA/HSPA LA E6703F E6703J E6703JU-0031
W-CDMA/HSPA LA E6703G E6703J E6703JU-0041
W-CDMA/HSPA LA E6703H E6703J E6703JU-005
W-CDMA/HSPA LA E6703I E6703J E6703JU-0061
1xEV-DO LA E6706B and prior versions E6706G E6706GU-0021
1xEV-DO LA E6706C E6706G E6706GU-0031
1xEV-DO LA E6706D E6706G E6706GU-0041
1xEV-DO LA E6706E E6706G E6706GU-005
1xEV-DO LA E6706F E6706G E6706GU-0061
Fast switching E6785A, B, C, D,
E, F, G, H, or I
E6785J Free upgrade1,2
1. To upgrade to any of the latest LA revisions requires E5515E, the latest E5515C (with S/N MY52101001 and
above), or E5515C with at least E5515CU-787 or E5515CU-80C. Please contact your Keysight Sales Repre-
sentative for more information.
2. Download free upgrades at www.keysight.com/nd/8960downloads.

15 | Keysight | 8960 Series 10 Wireless Communications Test Set - Conguration Guide
3. Upgrading a test application to a lab application
Upgrading a TA to an LA (e.g. E1962B to E6702F) is customer-installed. Some TA to LA up-
grades may require an E5515 mainframe hardware upgrade. TA to LA upgrades must be
customer installed, they cannot be ordered pre-installed on new instruments. Contact your
Keysight Sales Representative for compatibility information.
Table 7. TA to LA upgrades
TA format Application Upgrade to order
From To
GSM/GPRS TA to LA E1968A E6701K E6701KU-0011
cdma2000 TA to LA E1962B E6702G E6702GU-0011
W-CDMA TA to LA E1963A E6703J E6703JU-0011
1xEV-DO TA to LA E1966A E6706G E6706GU-0011
Fast switching E1987A E6785J Free upgrade1, 2
1. The latest LA revisions require E5515E, the latest E5515C (with S/N MY52101001 and above), or E5515C
with at least E5515CU-787 or E5515CU-80C. Please contact your Keysight Sales Representative for more
information.
2. Download free upgrades at www.keysight.com/nd/8960downloads.
4. Adding wireless technology formats to your 8960 test set
You can add any TA or LA to an existing E5515E or E5515C. Being able to purchase another
wireless format for your existing E5515 may save considerable expense when compared to
purchasing a new test set. Adding a new TA or LA to an existing E5515E or E5515C may re-
quire a hardware upgrade. Contact your Keysight Sales Representative for details and delivery
information.
Important: Existing TA and LAs installed on an E5515E or E5515C may have to be updated to
a newer revision or new model after a hardware upgrade. Older LA models may not work on
an upgraded E5515. Before ordering an E5515 hardware upgrade, check with your Keysight
Sales Representative to make sure you have ordered the necessary LA upgrades to run on the
upgraded E5515 hardware.
5. Three main hardware upgrade kits for the E5515C
Upgradin There are three primary E5515C upgrade kits: E5515CU-80E, -80C, and -58C. Each
of these kits include a batch of HW modules. Other kits are available for E5515C-specic HW
upgrades. Some HW upgrade kits are used to enable the E5515C to operate new 8960 TAs
and LAs.
E5515CU-80E This HW upgrade kit updates most, but not all, key E5515C modules
to be the same as the E5515E in order to support DC-HSDPA. Contact
your Keysight Sales Representative for more information or visit;
www.keysight.com/nd/E5515CU-80E.
E5515CU-80C This HW upgrade kit updates most, but not all, E5515C modules to be
the same as the E5515C hardware shipped from March 12, 2012.
Contact your Keysight Sales Representative for more information or
visit; www.keysight.com/nd/E5515CU-80C.
E5515CU-58C This kit is used to upgrade very old E5515C units to a HW version that
is equivalent to the HW release of September 2008. However, not all
modules are included. Contact your Keysight Sales Representative for
more information or visit; www.keysight.com/nd/E5515CU-58C.

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