N5182B MXG X-Series RF vector high performance signal generators are fine-tuned to be your “golden transmitter” in R&D with 9 kHz to 6 GHz frequency coverage. Simulate real-world signals with real-time capabilities with Signal Studio software.
Whether you’re pushing for a linear RF chain or an optimized link budget, the MXG delivers what you need: phase noise, ACPR, channel coding, and more. Take your devices and designs to the limit with the MXG.
The MXG is the pure and precise alternative to the analog PSG, with advantages in size and speed. It delivers the performance you need--spectral purity, output power, switching speed and more--to perform module- and system-level testing.
Generate the signals you need with outstanding hardware performance. Test radar receiver sensitivity with best-in-class phase noise and spurious performance. Shrink your test stand with two rack-unit height. Maximize throughput with fast switching speed. Compensate for system loss, stimulate remote DUTs, and drive high-power amplifiers while retaining signal integrity . Simulate multi-channel composite analog modulation with integrated multifunction generation. Create variable RADAR PRI and pulse width with integrated pulse train generator.
| Key Features |
| Frequency ranges: 9 kHz to 6 GHz |
| Phase noise at 1 GHz, 20 kHz offset: –146 dBc/Hz |
| Spurious at 1 GHz (nonharmonics) : –96 dBc |
| Output power at 1 GHz: +27 dBm |
| ACPR (vector) W-CDMA 64 DPCH: –73 dBc |
| EVM (vector) 802.11ac/LTE: 0.4 percent |
| Benefits |
| Generate the signals you need with outstanding hardware performance |
| Test radar receiver sensitivity, characterize ADC or mixer signal-to-noise ratio, or find receiver out-of-band rejection with unmatched phase noise and spurious performance |
| Drive power amplifiers and characterize nonlinear behavior with industry-leading ACPR and output power |
| Test wideband receivers and components, such as for 802.11ac WLAN, with the only one-box, factory-equalized 160 MHz RF bandwidth solution |
| Test a broad range of signals with the most sophisticated applications |
| Support multiple technologies for cellular, wireless connectivity, video, and tracking/navigation applications with Signal Studio software |
| Simulate real-world signals with real-time capabilities for LTE, GNSS, DVB, and more |
| Leverage 1 GSa playback memory and perform long, time-varying functional testing of receivers with proprietary waveforms |
| Maximize resources with low cost of ownership |
| Increase uptime with high mean time between failures (MTBF) based on first- generation MXG track record |
| Minimize downtime and expenses with self-maintenance strategy and low-cost repairs |
| Specifications |
|
| MXG X-Series RF Vector Signal Generator |
|
| Feature | Parameter |
| Frequency | 9 kHz to 6 GHz |
| Frequency Options | 3, 6 GHz |
| Performance Level | ◆◆◆◆◇◇ |
| Output Power @1 GHz | + 24 dBm to n/a |
| Phase Noise @1 GHz (20 kHz offset) | -131 dBc/Hz |
| Frequency Switching (Typical) | ≤ 800 μs |
| Harmonics @1 GHz | < –35 dBc (< +4 dBm) |
| IQ Modulation BW Internal/External | n/a |
| Non-Harmonics @1 GHz | -92 dBc |
| Sweep Mode | n/a |
| Baseband Generator Mode | Waveform Playback and Real-Time |
| Software-General Purpose | AM, FM, PM
Analog I/Q Input
ASK
FSK, MSK
I/Q Waveform
MATLAB
Multitone, NPR
Noise (AWGN)
Phase Noise Impairment
PSK
Pulse
Pulse Train Generator
QAM
|
| Software-Cellular/Wireless Connectivity | 1xEV-DO
802.11 WLAN
802.16 WiMAX
Bluetooth®
cdma2000
cdmaOne
EDGE Evolution
GPRS/EGPRS
GSM/EDGE
HSPA, HSPA+
LTE
NADC, PDC
PHS, DECT
TD-SCDMA
TETRA, APCO
W-CDMA
|
| Software-Audio/Video Broadcasting | ATSC, ATSC-M/H
CMMB
DAB, DAB+, DMB-Audio
DOCSIS DS
DTMB
DVB-C/S/S2
DVB-T/H/T2
FM Stereo, RDS/RBDS
ISDB-T/TSB/TB/Tmm
J.83 Annex A/B/C
T-DMB
|
| Software-Detection/Positioning/Tracking/Navigation | n/a |
| Waveform Playback Memory | 1024 Msa |
| Frequency Modulation-Maximum Deviation @1 GHz | n/a |
| Frequency Modulation-Rate @100 kHz Deviation | n/a |
| Phase Modulation-Maximum Deviation | n/a |
| Phase Modulation-Maximum Deviation in High-BW Mode | n/a |
| Amplitude Modulation-Maximum Depth | n/a |
| Amplitude Modulation-Rate | n/a |
| Applications Available | Yes |
| Vector | Yes |
| Specifications |
|
| MXG Signal Generators |
|
| Model Overview |
|
| Model | Description |
| N5181B | N5181B MXG X-Series RF analog high performance signal generators are fine-tuned to be your “golden transmitter” in R&D with 9 kHz to 6 GHz frequency coverage. |
| N5182B | N5181B MXG X-Series RF analog high performance signal generators are fine-tuned to be your “golden transmitter” in R&D with 9 kHz to 6 GHz frequency coverage. |
| N5183B | N5183B MXG X-Series microwave analog signal generator offers 9 kHz to 40 GHz frequency coverage and near PSG levels of phase noise performance with advantages in size and speed. |
| Specifications |
|
| MXG X-Series Signal Generator |
|
| Frequency Range |
|
| Option | Description |
| Option 503 | Frequency Range: 9 kHz (5 MHz I/Q mode) to 3 GHz
Resolution: 0.001Hz
Phase Offset: Adjustable in nominal 0.1° increments
|
| Option 506 | Frequency Range: 9 kHz (5 MHz I/Q mode) to 6 GHz
Resolution: 0.001Hz
Phase Offset: Adjustable in nominal 0.1° increments
|
| Option 506 + FRQ | Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 7.2 GHz ¹
Resolution: 0.001Hz
Phase Offset: Adjustable in nominal 0.1° increments
|
Note:
¹ Only applicable to N5182B; requires option 506 and N5182BX07 Frequency Extender.
