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N5182B

Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP)Signal

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.

RF and MicrowaveWireless Communications

Specifications

Frequency

ParameterValue
Minimum Frequency9 kHz
Maximum Frequency6 GHz
Frequency Resolution0.01 Hz
Reference Oscillator Aging Rate±1 ppm/year (standard); ±0.01 ppm/year (Opt. 002)
Frequency Switching Speed (CW Mode)5 ms (typ)

Output

ParameterValue
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

ParameterValue
ModulationAM, FM, Phase Modulation (ØM), Pulse, ASK, FSK, MSK, PSK, QAM, custom I/Q
Sweep ModesStep, List
I/Q Modulator Carrier Leakage<-45 dBc (typ, baseband OFF)
I/Q Modulator Image Rejection<-45 dBc (typ, baseband OFF)

General

ParameterValue
Reference Oscillator10 MHz internal (standard); external 10 MHz input
Interfaces1000BaseT LAN (LXI compliant), USB 2.0 (Host & Device), GPIB (IEEE-488)
DisplayIntegrated
Warm-up Time60 minutes for rated specifications

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100-240 VAC, 50/60/400 Hz
Dimensions (W×H×D)426 mm × 88 mm × 489 mm
Weight14.5 kg
Rack Units2U

Frequency Characteristics

ParameterValue
Frequency Switching Speed (List Mode)800 µs

Spectral Purity

ParameterValue
Harmonics (1 GHz carrier)-35 dBc
Non-Harmonic Spurious (1 GHz carrier)-96 dBc

Analog Modulation

ParameterValue
AM Modulation Frequency RangeDC to 50 kHz
FM Deviation (Max at 1 GHz carrier)4 MHz
PM Deviation (Max at 1 GHz carrier)2 rad
Narrow Pulse Width20 ns

Vector Modulation

ParameterValue
RF I/Q Modulation BandwidthUp to 300 MHz
EVM (160 MHz 802.11ac)<0.4%
ACPR (W-CDMA 64 DPCH)≤-73 dBc
Waveform Playback Memory1024 Msa
Internal Waveform Memory30 GB (internal, non-removable SSD, Opt. 007); 8 GB (external, removable SSD, Opt. 006)
Baseband Generator Bandwidth160 MHz
Baseband Generator ModeWaveform playback and real-time
Real-time I/Q Bandwidth (Baseband Generator)160 MHz
Supported Wireless StandardsLTE, HSPA+, WLAN (including 802.11ac), GNSS, DVB

Sweep Capabilities

ParameterValue
Sweep Modes (Detailed)Step (Digital), List

External Inputs/Outputs

ParameterValue
Low Frequency OutputYes
10 MHz Reference OutputYes
Digital I/O (via N5102A)Yes

Remote Programming and Interfaces

ParameterValue
GPIB InterfaceYes
LAN Interface1000BaseT Ethernet
USB Device PortUSB 2.0 (Device)
USB Host PortsUSB 2.0 (Host)
Programming LanguageSCPI, IVI-COM, MATLAB drivers
LXI ComplianceLXI Class C

General Characteristics

ParameterValue
Internal Storage30 GB
Backward CompatibilityESG, MXG, PSG, 8648x, and more
USB Power Sensor CompatibilityAgilent USB power sensors

RF Output

ParameterValue
RF Output ConnectorType N female
Output Impedance50 Ohm nominal
Output Attenuator Step Size0.01 dB
Level Accuracy±0.6 dB (100 MHz to 3 GHz, 0 dBm to +18 dBm); varies with frequency and power
RF Output VSWR1.5:1 (typ, attenuation >= 10 dB)
RF Output Reverse Power Protection+50 W

Reference

ParameterValue
Reference Input ConnectorBNC female
Reference Output ConnectorBNC female

Modulation Inputs

ParameterValue
External I/Q InputsI, Q, and Clock inputs (SMA female)

Control I/O

ParameterValue
Trigger In/Out ConnectorsBNC female (Event 1, Event 2, Trigger 1, Trigger 2, Ref Out, Marker)

Environmental

ParameterValue
Operating Temperature Range0 °C to 55 °C
Storage Temperature Range-40 °C to +70 °C
Humidity5% to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Operating AltitudeUp to 4,600 m (15,000 ft)
Operating Shock5 g
Operating Vibration0.05 grms

Power

ParameterValue
Power Consumption400 VA (max), 300 W (typical)
AC Power Frequency47-63 Hz

Baseband Generator

ParameterValue
Baseband Generator Sample Rate200 MSa/s (Option 657/660); 250 MSa/s (Option 658/659/661/662)
Baseband Generator Vertical Resolution14 bits

Reference Input/Output

ParameterValue
10 MHz Reference Input Level0 to +10 dBm (nominal +5 dBm)
10 MHz Reference Input Impedance50 Ohm
10 MHz Reference Output Level+5 dBm "±2 dB
10 MHz Reference Output Impedance50 Ohm

Trigger Input/Output

ParameterValue
Trigger Input TypeTTL compatible
Trigger Input Impedance50 Ohm
Trigger Output TypeTTL compatible
Trigger Output Impedance50 Ohm

Technology

RF Vector Signal Generation

Applications

Wireless communication testing, component characterization, radar system development, receiver testing