The Keysight N5183B is an MXG X-Series microwave analog signal generator designed for high performance in RF and microwave applications. It offers excellent phase noise, fast switching speeds, and high output power, available with various frequency range options up to 40 GHz.

Specifications

Frequency

ParameterValue
Minimum Frequency9 kHz
Maximum Frequency40 GHz
Frequency Resolution0.001 Hz

Output

ParameterValue
Maximum Output Power+20 dBm (with Option 1EA at 20 GHz)
Output Power Range-130 dBm to +20 dBm (with Option 1E1 and Option 1EA)

Modulation

ParameterValue
ModulationAM, FM, PM, Pulse (option dependent)
Sweep ModesStep, List
Internal Modulation WaveformsSine, Square, Triangle, Ramp, Noise (Option UNT)
AM Depth0 to 100% (Option UNT)

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesGPIB (IEEE-488), LAN (1000Base-T), USB 2.0
Recommended Calibration Cycle3 years

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 to 120 VAC (50/60/400 Hz), 220 to 240 VAC (50/60 Hz)

Frequency Specifications

ParameterValue
Frequency OptionsOption 513 (9 kHz to 13 GHz), Option 520 (9 kHz to 20 GHz), Option 532 (9 kHz to 31.8 GHz), Option 540 (9 kHz to 40 GHz)
Internal Reference Frequency10 MHz

Amplitude Specifications

ParameterValue
Amplitude Resolution0.01 dB
Output Impedance50 Ω (nominal)

Pulse Modulation

ParameterValue
Minimum Pulse Width20 ns (with Option UNW)

Inputs, Outputs, and Interfaces

ParameterValue
RF Output Connector3.5 mm (m) or 2.4 mm (m) depending on frequency option

Environmental and Compliance

ParameterValue
Operating Temperature0 °C to 55 °C

Physical and Power

ParameterValue
Rackmount Size2 RU

Environmental

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature-40 °C to 71 °C
Environmental StandardMIL-PRF-28800F Class 3
Operating AltitudeUp to 4,600 m (15,000 ft)

Compliance

ParameterValue
EMC ComplianceIEC 61326-1, CISPR 11 Group 1 Class A
Safety ComplianceIEC 61010-1, CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1

Options

ParameterValue
Available Modulation OptionsUNT (AM/FM/PM), UNW (Narrow Pulse Modulation)

Software & Control

ParameterValue
Command CompatibilitySCPI, Keysight PSG, 8340/8360, 83700, and 8673 series (backward compatible)

Technology

Analog Signal Generation

Applications

RF and Microwave Test, Radar, Communications