The Keysight (formerly Agilent) N5182A MXG is a highly reliable RF vector signal generator optimized for manufacturing cellular communications and wireless connectivity components. Designed in a compact 2RU form factor, it offers fast frequency and amplitude switching, industry-leading ACLR performance, and scalable RF and baseband configurations.
Specifications
Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum Frequency | 100 kHz |
| Maximum Frequency | 3 or 6 GHz (configuration dependent) |
| Frequency Resolution | 0.01 Hz |
| Phase Offset Resolution | 0.1° |
Output
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Output Power | +13 dBm (standard, ≤ 3 GHz) / +23 dBm (with Option UNB) |
| Output Power Range | -110 to +13 dBm (standard, ≤ 3 GHz) |
| Phase Noise | -121 dBc/Hz (typical at 1 GHz carrier, 20 kHz offset) |
Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Modulation | AM, FM, PM, Pulse, Digital I/Q |
| Sweep Modes | Step, List |
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Reference Oscillator | 10 MHz |
| Interfaces | LAN (100Base-T, LXI Class C), GPIB, USB 2.0 |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 426 × 88 × 432 |
Frequency Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range Options | 100 kHz to 3 GHz (Option 503) or 6 GHz (Option 506) |
| Frequency Switching Speed (SCPI) | < 1.2 ms |
| Frequency Switching Speed (List Mode) | < 900 μs (simultaneous frequency, amplitude, and waveform) |
| Internal Reference Frequency | 10 MHz |
Amplitude and Output Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Absolute Level Accuracy | ± 0.6 dB (typical, standard, ≤ 3 GHz) |
Spectral Purity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Harmonics | < -30 dBc (typical) |
I/Q Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| I/Q Inputs (External) | 50 Ω (BNC female) |
Baseband Generator (Internal)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sample Rate | Up to 125 MSa/s (with Option 654) |
| Modulation Bandwidth (RF) | Up to 100 MHz (with Option 654) |
| Waveform Playback Memory | Up to 64 MSa (with Option 019) |
Digital Modulation Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported Communication Standards | W-CDMA, HSDPA/HSUPA, WiMAX, cdma2000 & 1xEV-DO, GSM/EDGE, WLAN, TD-SCDMA (via Signal Studio) |
Connectivity and Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Output Connector Type | Type-N (female) |
| RF Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Supported Command Sets (SCPI) | SCPI |
Physical and Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Rackmount Size | 2RU |
Maintenance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Calibration Time | < 1 hour (simplified self-maintenance) |
| Repair Time | 30 minutes (using field-replaceable assemblies) |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Amplitude Resolution | 0.01 dB |
| Amplitude Switching Speed (List Mode) | ≤ 900 μs |
RF Output
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Reverse Power Protection | 50 W |
| Maximum DC Voltage | 50 VDC |
Baseband Generator
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Baseband DAC Resolution | 16 bits |
| Baseband Sample Rate Options | 30 MSa/s (Opt 651), 60 MSa/s (Opt 652), 125 MSa/s (Opt 654) |
Triggering
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Modes | Free run, trigger key, external, timer, bus |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55 °C |
| Maximum Operating Altitude | 4600 meters (15,000 feet) |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 250 W maximum |
| AC Input Voltage | 100 to 120 VAC / 220 to 240 VAC |
Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| LXI Compliance | LXI Class C |
| EMC Compliance | IEC/EN 61326-1, CISPR 11 Group 1 Class A |
| Safety Compliance | IEC/EN 61010-1 |
Technology
Vector Signal Generation
Applications
Cellular Component Manufacturing, Wireless Connectivity Testing, RF and Baseband Test