The Keysight N5182B is a high-performance MXG X-Series RF Vector Signal Generator, known for its outstanding phase noise, ACPR, and output power characteristics, essential for demanding RF test applications.
Specifications
Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum Frequency | 9 kHz |
| Maximum Frequency | 6 GHz |
| Frequency Resolution | 0.01 Hz |
| Reference Oscillator Aging Rate | ±1 ppm/year (standard); ±0.01 ppm/year (Opt. 002) |
| Frequency Switching Speed (CW Mode) | 5 ms (typ) |
Output
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Output Power | +18 dBm (standard) |
| Output Power Range | -144 dBm to +18 dBm (standard) |
| Phase Noise | -146 dBc/Hz at 20 kHz offset, 1 GHz carrier |
Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Modulation | AM, FM, Phase Modulation (ØM), Pulse, ASK, FSK, MSK, PSK, QAM, custom I/Q |
| Sweep Modes | Step, List |
| I/Q Modulator Carrier Leakage | <-45 dBc (typ, baseband OFF) |
| I/Q Modulator Image Rejection | <-45 dBc (typ, baseband OFF) |
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Reference Oscillator | 10 MHz internal (standard); external 10 MHz input |
| Interfaces | 1000BaseT LAN (LXI compliant), USB 2.0 (Host & Device), GPIB (IEEE-488) |
| Display | Integrated |
| Warm-up Time | 60 minutes for rated specifications |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100-240 VAC, 50/60/400 Hz |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 426 mm × 88 mm × 489 mm |
| Weight | 14.5 kg |
| Rack Units | 2U |
Frequency Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Switching Speed (List Mode) | 800 µs |
Spectral Purity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Harmonics (1 GHz carrier) | -35 dBc |
| Non-Harmonic Spurious (1 GHz carrier) | -96 dBc |
Analog Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| AM Modulation Frequency Range | DC to 50 kHz |
| FM Deviation (Max at 1 GHz carrier) | 4 MHz |
| PM Deviation (Max at 1 GHz carrier) | 2 rad |
| Narrow Pulse Width | 20 ns |
Vector Modulation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF I/Q Modulation Bandwidth | Up to 300 MHz |
| EVM (160 MHz 802.11ac) | <0.4% |
| ACPR (W-CDMA 64 DPCH) | ≤-73 dBc |
| Waveform Playback Memory | 1024 Msa |
| Internal Waveform Memory | 30 GB (internal, non-removable SSD, Opt. 007); 8 GB (external, removable SSD, Opt. 006) |
| Baseband Generator Bandwidth | 160 MHz |
| Baseband Generator Mode | Waveform playback and real-time |
| Real-time I/Q Bandwidth (Baseband Generator) | 160 MHz |
| Supported Wireless Standards | LTE, HSPA+, WLAN (including 802.11ac), GNSS, DVB |
Sweep Capabilities
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sweep Modes (Detailed) | Step (Digital), List |
External Inputs/Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Low Frequency Output | Yes |
| 10 MHz Reference Output | Yes |
| Digital I/O (via N5102A) | Yes |
Remote Programming and Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| GPIB Interface | Yes |
| LAN Interface | 1000BaseT Ethernet |
| USB Device Port | USB 2.0 (Device) |
| USB Host Ports | USB 2.0 (Host) |
| Programming Language | SCPI, IVI-COM, MATLAB drivers |
| LXI Compliance | LXI Class C |
General Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Storage | 30 GB |
| Backward Compatibility | ESG, MXG, PSG, 8648x, and more |
| USB Power Sensor Compatibility | Agilent USB power sensors |
RF Output
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Output Connector | Type N female |
| Output Impedance | 50 Ohm nominal |
| Output Attenuator Step Size | 0.01 dB |
| Level Accuracy | ±0.6 dB (100 MHz to 3 GHz, 0 dBm to +18 dBm); varies with frequency and power |
| RF Output VSWR | 1.5:1 (typ, attenuation >= 10 dB) |
| RF Output Reverse Power Protection | +50 W |
Reference
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Reference Input Connector | BNC female |
| Reference Output Connector | BNC female |
Modulation Inputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External I/Q Inputs | I, Q, and Clock inputs (SMA female) |
Control I/O
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger In/Out Connectors | BNC female (Event 1, Event 2, Trigger 1, Trigger 2, Ref Out, Marker) |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 °C to 55 °C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 °C to +70 °C |
| Humidity | 5% to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing) |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 4,600 m (15,000 ft) |
| Operating Shock | 5 g |
| Operating Vibration | 0.05 grms |
Power
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 400 VA (max), 300 W (typical) |
| AC Power Frequency | 47-63 Hz |
Baseband Generator
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Baseband Generator Sample Rate | 200 MSa/s (Option 657/660); 250 MSa/s (Option 658/659/661/662) |
| Baseband Generator Vertical Resolution | 14 bits |
Reference Input/Output
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| 10 MHz Reference Input Level | 0 to +10 dBm (nominal +5 dBm) |
| 10 MHz Reference Input Impedance | 50 Ohm |
| 10 MHz Reference Output Level | +5 dBm "±2 dB |
| 10 MHz Reference Output Impedance | 50 Ohm |
Trigger Input/Output
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Input Type | TTL compatible |
| Trigger Input Impedance | 50 Ohm |
| Trigger Output Type | TTL compatible |
| Trigger Output Impedance | 50 Ohm |
Technology
RF Vector Signal Generation
Applications
Wireless communication testing, component characterization, radar system development, receiver testing
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