Keysight / Agilent E6651A Mobile WiMAX Test Set
The Keysight E6651A stands at the forefront of mobile WiMAX testing, integrating a powerful base station emulation alongside comprehensive RF parametric testing capabilities. Designed for seamless support of IEEE 802.16e 2005 Protocol Conformance Test (PCT), this advanced test set enhances existing WiMAX solutions tailored for development, verification, and compliance objectives.
Universal Testing Solution
Engineered to serve multiple teams within an engineering environment, the E6651A is perfect for protocol development, RF and baseband verification, and application integration. This versatility ensures that your investment remains in constant use, driving efficiency and productivity across departments.
Exceptional RF Capabilities
With instrument-grade RF signal generation and analysis that reaches up to 6 GHz, the E6651A is well-equipped to tackle both current and future WiMAX profiles. A comprehensive suite of RF measurements enables precise characterization, calibration, and verification of both WiMAX transmitters and receivers. The inclusion of the N6422C WiMAX Wireless Test Manager dramatically simplifies the automation of test plans and enhances overall test coverage.
MIMO Testing Options
To keep pace with the latest mobile standards, the E6651A supports MIMO configurations for Wave 2 testing. Key capabilities include:
- Downlink Space-Time Coding (STC) (Matrix A)
- Downlink Spatial Multiplexing (MIMO) (Matrix B)
- Uplink Collaborative Spatial Multiplexing
- Upgradable hardware (E6651AU) to incorporate MIMO functionality into earlier versions of the instrument
Enhanced Protocol Logging and Analysis
The E6651A is complemented by the N6421A WiMAX protocol logging and analysis software, and the E6655A WiMAX lab application. These tools extend the testing capabilities to include protocol analysis and end-to-end functional testing, allowing for stress-testing and debugging of protocol and data handling processes.
Comprehensive Support and Upgrade Options
With the E6651AS-1SY software and technical support contract, users receive software updates and ongoing feature enhancements for the system's firmware, including access to product experts via the My Support Center for technical inquiries.
Protocol Conformance Testing
Equipped with N6430A PCT and NCT solutions, the E6651A empowers equipment developers and test houses to execute verified protocol test cases, confirming compliance with WiMAX standards. Custom TTCN-3 test cases can be developed to rigorously evaluate design limits, supporting both base station and subscriber station testing.
Key Features and Specifications:
- Conformance:
- WiMAX Forum®-validated PCT and NCT solutions
- Integral component in RPT systems
- Capability to minimize reliance on test houses with pre-RCT and pre-mIOT tests
- Protocol:
- TTCN-3 protocol test case support
- Integrated base station emulation for network entry and data transfer
- Stack-based protocol tests for thorough validation
- Real-time protocol debugging and analysis
- RF Performance:
- High-fidelity signal source and analyzer up to 6 GHz
- Dual downlink channels to support MIMO MS testing
- Extensive suite of RF parametric tests available
- Automation software with readily available test plans
- Functional and Application Testing:
- End-to-end IP connectivity achieving over 10 Mbps data throughput (UDP)
- Support for handover initiated by both MS and BS
- Functional and battery life testing with sleep and idle mode capabilities
- Security testing compliant with PKMv2 encryption to FreeRADIUS AAA server
