N5183A

Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP)Signal

The Keysight (formerly Agilent) N5183A MXG is a microwave analog signal generator providing precise and reliable RF stimulus for broadband component manufacturing and test up to 40 GHz. With rapid frequency switching speeds and high output power options, it is designed for demanding high-throughput applications like antenna manufacturing and device characterization.

Microwave RF and Microwave

Specifications

Frequency

Parameter	Value
Minimum Frequency	100 kHz
Maximum Frequency	40 GHz (Option 540)
Frequency Resolution	0.01 Hz

Modulation

Parameter	Value
Modulation	AM, FM, Phase (ΦM), and Pulse modulation
Sweep Modes	Digital step and list sweep
AM, FM, Phase Modulation	Requires Option UNT
Pulse Modulation	Requires Option UNU (Standard) or UNW (Narrow)
Pulse Modulation On/Off Ratio	> 80 dB (typical, option dependent)

General

Parameter	Value
Reference Oscillator	10 MHz
Interfaces	100BaseT LAN, USB 2.0, GPIB

Physical

Parameter	Value
Dimensions (W×H×D)	426 × 88 × 432 mm
Weight	13.8 kg
RF Output Connector	3.5 mm (m) for 20 GHz option; 2.4 mm (m) for 31.8 / 40 GHz options

Frequency Specifications

Parameter	Value
Frequency Options	20 GHz (Option 520), 31.8 GHz (Option 532), or 40 GHz (Option 540)
Frequency Switching Speed	≤ 900 µs (≤ 600 µs typical)
Internal Reference Frequency	10 MHz

Amplitude and Output Specifications

Parameter	Value
Output Impedance	50 Ω (nominal)

Pulse Modulation

Parameter	Value
Minimum Pulse Width	20 ns

Sweep Capabilities

Parameter	Value
Sweep Types	Step, List

Remote Control and Software

Parameter	Value
Remote Interfaces	LAN (100BaseT), USB 2.0, GPIB
LXI Compliance Class	LXI Class C
Supported Programming Languages	SCPI
Software/Driver Support	IVI-COM drivers
Legacy Instrument Emulation Modes	Backward compatible with PSG, 8340, 8360, and 8370 Series

Physical and Power Specifications

Parameter	Value
Form Factor / Rack Units	2 RU

Environmental

Parameter	Value
Operating Temperature	0 to 55 °C
Operating Altitude	Up to 4,600 meters (15,000 ft)

Amplitude & Power

Parameter	Value
Amplitude Resolution	0.01 dB

Frequency & Phase

Parameter	Value
External Reference Input Frequency	10 MHz (standard), 1 to 50 MHz (with Option 1ER)

Sweep

Parameter	Value
List Sweep Maximum Points	3201
Step Sweep Maximum Points	65535
Sweep Trigger Sources	Free run, Trigger Key, External, Timer, Bus

Compliance & Safety

Parameter	Value
EMC Compliance	IEC/EN 61326-1
Safety Compliance	IEC/EN 61010-1

Technology

Microwave Analog

Applications

Broadband component manufacturing, antenna test, LO substitution, CW interferer, and device characterization

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