The Keysight (Agilent) N5182A-503 is a high-performance vector signal generator from the MXG series, configured with Option 503 to provide a frequency range from 250 kHz to 3 GHz. It is engineered for fast switching speeds, high reliability, and excellent spectral purity. It is ideal for testing components and receivers in cellular and lower ISM frequency bands, including W-CDMA, cdma2000, WLAN, and WiMAX.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB, LAN (100Base-T), USB 2.0 Host, USB 2.0 Device, LXI Class C |
| Display | Monochrome backlit LCD screen |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz (100 to 120 VAC at 400 Hz); < 250 W maximum power consumption |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 426 mm × 88 mm × 489 mm |
| Rack Height | 2U |
Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 250 kHz to 3 GHz |
| Frequency Resolution | 0.01 Hz |
| Frequency Switching Speed (List Mode) | 5 ms (standard with digital modulation) / 900 µs (with Option UNZ) |
| Frequency Switching Speed (SCPI Mode) | 5 ms (standard with digital modulation) / 1.15 ms (with Option UNZ) |
| Sweep Modes | Step, List |
Amplitude
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output Power Range (Minimum) | -110 dBm (standard with electronic attenuator) / -127 dBm (with Option 1EQ) |
| Amplitude Resolution | 0.01 dB |
| Output Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) | < 1.4:1 (typical, 250 kHz to 3 GHz) |
| Maximum Reverse Power | 50 W (average, ≤ 3 GHz) |
| Amplitude Switching Speed | ≤ 5 ms (standard) / ≤ 1.15 ms (with Option UNZ) |
Spectral Purity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| SSB Phase Noise | -116 dBc/Hz (at 1 GHz carrier, 20 kHz offset) |
| Harmonics | <-30 dBc (at 1 GHz, output level ≤ +4 dBm) |
| Non-Harmonics (Spurious) | <-62 dBc (carrier ≤ 3 GHz, offset > 10 kHz) |
| Sub-Harmonics | None (for carrier ≤ 3 GHz) |
Vector Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Baseband Generator Bandwidth | up to 80 MHz (RF bandwidth, option dependent) |
| Arbitrary Waveform Memory Capacity | up to 64 MSa (baseband option dependent) |
| DAC Resolution | 16-bit |
| Sampling Rate Range | 100 kSa/s to 100 MSa/s |
| I/Q Modulation Bandwidth (Internal) | up to 80 MHz (RF bandwidth) |
| I/Q Modulation Bandwidth (External RF) | up to 160 MHz |
| Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) | < 1.2% (typical, 1-carrier W-CDMA, 2 GHz, +4 dBm) |
Analog Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Modulation (FM) Maximum Deviation | up to 40 MHz (carrier dependent) |
| Phase Modulation (Phi-M) Maximum Deviation | up to 40 rad (carrier dependent) |
| Amplitude Modulation (AM) Depth Range | 0 to 100% |
| Minimum Pulse Width | 20 ns (typical) |
Frequency Reference
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Reference Aging Rate | ±1 ppm/year (standard TCXO) / ±0.05 ppm/year (with Option UNX) |
| Temperature Stability | ±1 ppm (0 to 55 °C, standard TCXO) / ±0.01 ppm (with Option UNX) |
| External Reference Input Frequency | 10 MHz (standard) |
| External Reference Input Level | -3.5 to +20 dBm (typical) |
| Reference Output Frequency | 10 MHz |
| External Reference Input Impedance | 50 Ω (nominal) |
| External Reference Output Impedance | 50 Ω (nominal) |
Rear and Front Panel Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Output Connector Type | Type-N female, 50 Ω |
| External I/Q Inputs (I and Q) | BNC female, front panel, 50 Ω |
| External I/Q Outputs (I and Q) | BNC female, front panel, 50 Ω |
| Trigger/Event Inputs and Outputs | External Trigger Input, Event Outputs, Marker Outputs (BNC) |
| LAN Interface | 100Base-T (RJ-45) |
| GPIB Interface | IEEE-488 (rear panel) |
| USB 2.0 Host/Device Ports | Type-A (front/rear panel) and Type-B (rear panel) |
System and Software Features
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| SCPI Command Compatibility | Compatible with ESG, PSG, and standard SCPI |
| Instrument Drivers (IVI/LabVIEW) | IVI-COM, IVI-C, LabVIEW drivers available |
| Signal Creation Software Compatibility | Keysight Signal Studio (N76xx) |
| Embedded Web Server | Yes (LXI compliant web interface) |
Physical and Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 to 70 °C |
| Operating Humidity | Up to 95% relative humidity at 40 °C (non-condensing) |
| Calibration Cycle | 3 years recommended |
Ordering Configurations and Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range Options | Option 503 (100 kHz to 3 GHz) |
| Attenuator Options | Electronic attenuator (standard) |
Available Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option UNT | AM, FM, Phase Modulation |
| Option UNW | Narrow pulse modulation |
| Option 1EL | Differential I/Q outputs |
| Option 1EM | Rear-panel RF output |
| Option 1ER | Flexible reference input |
| Option 019 | 64 MSa ARB memory |
| Option 651 | Internal baseband generator (30 MSa/s, 8 MSa) |
| Option 652 | Internal baseband generator (60 MSa/s, 8 MSa) |
| Option 654 | Internal baseband generator (125 MSa/s, 8 MSa) |
Sweep
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Step Sweep Points | 2 to 601 |
| List Sweep Points | 2 to 3,201 |
Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| EMC Compliance | Complies with European EMC Directive 2004/108/EC |
| Safety Compliance | Complies with European Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC |
RF Output
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| LXI Compliance | LXI Class C |
Technology
RF Vector Signal Generator
Applications
LO/clock substitution, interference generation, component testing, and receiver verification in cellular and ISM bands