N5181A MXG Signal Generator Available in 1, 3 and 6 GHz Models.
Optimized to provide accurate and repeatable reference signals in manufacturing. Provides better value for your investment by increasing throughput, maximizing uptime, and saving rack space. With scalable RF performance, easily configured to meet your specific test needs, including LO and clock substitution, CW interferers, and modulated signals for analog communication systems such as AM, FM, PM, pulse and narrow pulse.
| Key Features |
| 1, 3, and 6 GHz models |
| Fast switching speeds: <= 5ms in SCPI mode, |
| Option UNZ improves speed to <=1.15ms |
| Simultaneous frequency and amplitude switching at <=5ms, |
| Option UNZ improves speed to <= 900us in list mode |
| Benefits |
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| Output Power | -110dBm to +10dBm at 3GHz
-127dBm to +10dBm at 3GHz with option 1EQ
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| Interfaces | GPIB IEEE-488.2, 1987 with listen and talk
LAN 100BaseT LAN interface
LXI class C compliant
USB Version 2.0
Control languages SCPI Version 1997.0
RF output connector: Type N(f)
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| Specifications |
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N5181A
MXG RF Analog Signal Generator
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| Feature | Parameter |
| Performance Level | ◆◆◆◇◇◇ |
| Output Power @1 GHz | -127 dBm to +23 dBm |
| Phase Noise @1 GHz (20 kHz offset) | -121 dBc/Hz |
| Frequency Switching (Typical) | < 700 µs |
| Harmonics @1 GHz | <-35 dBc |
| IQ Modulation BW Internal/External | n/a |
| Non-Harmonics @1 GHz | ≤ 62 dBc |
| Sweep Mode | List
Step
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| Baseband Generator Mode | n/a |
| Software-General Purpose | AM, FM, PM
Pulse
Pulse Train Generator
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| Software-Cellular/Wireless Connectivity | n/a |
| Software-Audio/Video Broadcasting | n/a |
| Software-Detection/Positioning/Tracking/Navigation | n/a |
| Waveform Playback Memory | n/a |
| Frequency Modulation-Maximum Deviation @1 GHz | 10 MHz |
| Frequency Modulation-Rate @100 kHz Deviation | DC to 7 MHz |
| Phase Modulation-Maximum Deviation | 1.25 rad to 20 rad |
| Phase Modulation-Maximum Deviation in High-BW Mode | 0.125 rad to 2 rad |
| Amplitude Modulation-Maximum Depth | 100% |
| Amplitude Modulation-Rate | 0 to 10 kHz |
| Applications Available | Yes |
| Specifications |
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| MXG RF Analog Signal Generator |
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| Frequency Options |
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| Model | Description |
| N5181A-501 | 100 kHz to 1 GHz |
| N5181A-503 | 100 kHz to 3 GHz |
| N5181A-506 | 100 kHz to 6 GHz |
