Keysight N5181B MXG RF Analog Signal Generator up to 6GHz
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Benefits of the N5181B MXG RF Generator with Outstanding Performance and Low Phase Noise
- RF analog signal generator with frequency range 9 kHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz.
- Outstanding performance and low phase noise.
- Excellent spurious characteristics.
Keysight N5181B MXG RF Analog Signal Generator up to 6 GHz
The Keysight N5181B MXG RF analog signal generator is the ideal when low phase noise and excellent spurious characteristics are required. The N5181B MXG covers a frequency range of 9 kHz to 3, or 6 GHz.
- RF analog signal generator with frequency range 9 kHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz.
- Produce variety of analog signals.
- Phase noise typ. -146 dBc/Hz.
- Spurious at 1 GHz (nonharmonics) -96 dBc.
- Fit for general purpose receiver sensitivity test, system level component characterizations, and consumer electronics design and manufacturing test.
- LAN/Ethernet, USB, and GPIB interfaces.
Model Overview
| Model | N5181B-503 | N5181B-506 | |
| Frequency range | 9 kHz...3 GHz | 9 kHz...6 GHz | |
| Power setting range | -144...+19 dBm (standard), –144 dBm...+30 dBm (option 1EA) | ||
| Max. output power | +24 dBm | ||
| Amplitude accuracy at 1 GHz, -30...-60 dBm | ±0.6 dB; typ. ±0.3 dB | ||
| Phase noise | typ. -146 dBc/Hz | ||
| Switching speed | ≤800 µs | ||
| Harmonics (at 1 GHz) | -35 dBc | ||
| Nonharmonics (at 1 GHz) | <-96 dBc | ||
| Modulation | Phase modulation max. deviation in normal mode 2 rad FM max. deviation (at 1 GHz) 4 MHz AM max. depth 100% | ||
| Narrow pulse width | 20 ns | ||
| Interfaces | LAN/Ethernet, USB 2.0, GPIB/IEEE488; SCPI-compatible | ||
| Dimensions (mm) | 88 x 426 x 489; approx. 13.6 kg | ||
Keysight N5181B Series Options and Upgrades
| Model | Description |
| N5181B-006 | Instrument security and removable memory card |
| N5181B-099 | Expanded license key upgradability |
| N5181B-1EA | High output power |
| N5181B-1EM | Move all connectors to rear panel |
| N5181B-1EQ | Low specified power (less than -110 dBm) |
| N5181B-1ER | Flexible reference input (1...50 MHz) |
| N5181B-303 | Multifunction generator |
| N5181B-503 | Frequency range, 9 kHz to 3 GHz |
| N5181B-506 | Frequency range, 9 kHz to 6 GHz |
| N5181B-A6J | ANSI Z540-1-1994 calibration |
| N5181B-AMG | Calibration + uncertainties + guardbanding (accredited) |
| N5181B-AXT | Hard transit case |
| N5181B-CVR | Front panel cover |
| N5181B-SD0 | No internal non-volatile memory/solid state drive |
| N5181B-UK6 | Commercial calibration certificate with test data |
| N5181B-UNT | AM, FM, phase modulation |
| N5181B-UNW | Narrow pulse modulation |
| N5181B-UNX | Low phase noise |
| N5181B-UNY | Enhanced low phase noise |
| N5181B-UNZ | Fast frequency switching |
| N5181B-CD1 | CD-ROM containing the documentation set |
| Upgrades | |
| N5181BU-006 | Instrument security and removable memory card |
| N5181BU-099 | Expanded license key upgradability |
| N5181BU-1EA | High output power |
| N5181BU-1EQ | Low specified power (less than -110 dBm) |
| N5181BU-1ER | Flexible reference input (1...50 MHz) |
| N5181BU-303 | Multifunction generator |
| N5181BU-HDT | Differential trigger adaptor |
| N5181BU-SD0 | No internal non-volatile memory/solid state drive |
| N5181BU-UNT | AM, FM, phase modulation |
| N5181BU-UNW | Narrow pulse modulation |
| N5181BU-UNZ | Fast frequency switching |
Keysight N51xx Series Model Comparison
| Model | ▸N5166B CXG | ▸N5171B EXG | ▸N5181B MXG |
| Frequency range | 9 kHz...3 GHz 9 kHz...6 GHz | 9 kHz...1 GHz 9 kHz...3 GHz 9 kHz...6 GHz | 9 kHz...3 GHz 9 kHz...6 GHz |
| Benefits/application | General purpose vector signal generator with 120 MHz internal baseband generator. Supports PathWave Signal Generation (Signal Studio) Waveform playback | Achieve fast throughput and greater uptime with cost effective performance optimized for manufacturing test | Outstanding hardware performance including excellent phase noise and spurious characteristics |
| Phase noise at 1 GHz, 20 Hz offset | -119 dBc/Hz | -122 dBc/Hz | -146 dBc/Hz |
| Spurious at 1 GHz (nonharmonics) | -72 dBc | -72 dBc | -96 dBc |
| Output power | +18 dBm | +21 dBm | +24 dBm |
| USB power meter | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Step/list sweep | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bandwidth (BBG, vector) | 120 MHz | - | - |
| Arbitrary waveform memory max. (with option) | 512 MS | - | - |
| AM, FM, ΦM, pulse | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| I/Q modulation | ✓ | - | - |
| Pulse train | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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