The Keysight N5162A MXG ATE vector signal generator is designed specifically for automated test equipment (ATE) environments. Based on the performance of the N5182A MXG, the N5162A eliminates the front-panel display and relocates all connectors to the rear panel to enable secure, space-efficient rack configurations at a reduced price. It features high output power, extremely fast switching speeds, and robust vector modulation capability.
Specifications
Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum Frequency | 100 kHz |
| Maximum Frequency | 6 GHz (option dependent) |
| Frequency Resolution | 0.01 Hz |
| External Reference Input Frequency | 10 MHz (standard), 1 to 50 MHz (with Option 1ER) |
Output
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Output Power | +23 dBm (typical, up to 3 GHz with high-power option) |
| Output Power Range | -110 to +13 dBm (standard, electronic attenuator) |
| Phase Noise | ≤ -121 dBc/Hz @ 20 kHz offset, 1 GHz carrier (typical) |
Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Modulation | AM, FM, Phase (øM), Pulse, and Vector/Digital I/Q |
| Sweep Modes | Digital step and list sweep (simultaneous frequency, power, and waveform) |
| Pulse Modulation On/Off Ratio | > 80 dB (typical) |
| Digital Modulation Formats | ASK, FSK, MSK, PSK, QAM |
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Reference Oscillator | 10 MHz (internal/external) |
| Interfaces | 100BaseT LAN, USB 2.0, GPIB, and LXI Class C |
| Display | None (streamlined for ATE configurations) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 2RU (88 mm H x 426 mm W x 489 mm D) |
| Weight | < 11.3 kg |
Frequency & Sweep Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Options | 100 kHz to 3 GHz (Option 503) or 100 kHz to 6 GHz (Option 506) |
| Frequency Switching Speed (SCPI Mode) | ≤ 1.2 ms |
| Frequency Switching Speed (List Mode) | ≤ 900 μs (simultaneous frequency, amplitude, and waveform switching) |
| Dwell Time Range | 100 μs to 100 s |
Vector / Baseband Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Baseband RF Bandwidth | 100 MHz |
| AWG Sample Rate | up to 125 MSa/s |
| Playback Memory Depth | Up to 64 MSa |
| Storage Memory Depth | 800 MSa |
| W-CDMA Dynamic Range (1-Carrier) | -73 dBc @ -2 dBm channel power (typical) |
| W-CDMA Dynamic Range (4-Carrier) | ≤ -67 dBc @ -8 dBm channel power (typical) |
| Baseband Generator Mode | Arbitrary waveform only |
| Supported Reference Waveforms | WLAN, WiMAX, W-CDMA, cdma2000, GSM, TD-SCDMA, and more |
Amplitude & Level Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Output Power | +13 dBm |
| High Output Power Option | +23 dBm up to 3 GHz (Option 1EA) |
| Attenuator Type | Electronic (highly-reliable, fast-switching) |
Spectral Purity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| SSB Phase Noise at 1 GHz | ≤ -121 dBc/Hz @ 20 kHz offset (typical) |
| Harmonics | <-30 dBc (for output power ≤ +10 dBm, ≥ 10 MHz) |
| Non-harmonics | <-65 dBc (100 kHz to 250 MHz), <-75 dBc (250 to 750 MHz), <-69 dBc (750 MHz to 1.5 GHz), <-63 dBc (1.5 to 3.0 GHz), <-57 dBc (3.0 to 6.0 GHz) at > 10 kHz offset |
| Sub-harmonics | None (< 3.0 GHz), <-76 dBc (3.0 to 6.0 GHz) |
Rear Panel Connectors & Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Output Connector Type | Type-N female, rear panel |
| LXI Compliance Class | LXI Class-C |
System, Control & Programming
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Programming Languages | SCPI, Backwards compatible with ESG, PSG, 8648 signal generators, and other vendors' generators |
| Software Drivers Supported | IVI-COM |
| Self-Maintenance and Repair | Downtime < 2 hours using field-replaceable assemblies |
Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 2RU (Rack Unit) |
| Connector Configuration | All connectors relocated to the rear panel |
| Front Panel Configuration | No display and no connectors on the front panel for secure ATE racking |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | < 250 W maximum |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 to 55 °C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 to 70 °C |
| Operating Humidity | Up to 95% RH at 40 °C (non-condensing) |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 4,600 meters (15,000 feet) |
| Acoustic Noise | < 55 dBA (nominal) |
RF Output
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Nominal Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Maximum Reverse Power | 50 W (DC to 2 GHz), 25 W (2 to 4 GHz), 20 W (4 to 6 GHz) |
| Maximum Reverse DC Voltage | 50 VDC |
Frequency Reference
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Internal Reference Aging Rate | ±1 ppm/year |
| Standard Internal Reference Temperature Stability | ±1 ppm (0 to 55 °C) |
Baseband Generator
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Baseband DAC Resolution | 16-bit |
Amplitude
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Level Accuracy | ±0.6 dB (250 kHz to 3.0 GHz), ±0.8 dB (3.0 to 6.0 GHz) for power levels ≥ -110 dBm |
| Level Resolution | 0.01 dB |
| Output VSWR | < 1.4:1 (250 kHz to 1.5 GHz), < 1.6:1 (1.5 to 3.0 GHz), < 1.8:1 (3.0 to 6.0 GHz) at levels < 0 dBm |
I/Q Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External I/Q Input Impedance | 50 Ω (nominal) |
| External I/Q Full Scale Input | 0.5 V (nominal) |
Technology
RF Vector Signal Generator
Applications
Automated Test Equipment (ATE), production testing of wireless communication devices and components
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