Keysight (Agilent) N5181A

| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 100 kHz to 1 GHz |
| Output Power | -127 to +13 dBm to 4.5 GHz, +7 dBm to 6 GHz |
| Modulation | AM, FM, ΦM, pulse (depending on configuration) |
| Frequency Resolution | 0.01 Hz |
| Harmonics | ≤ -30 dBc to 3 GHz; ≤ -44 dBc at 3 to 6 GHz |
| Sweep Modes | step sweep, list mode |
| Timebase Aging | ±1 × 10⁻⁶ per year |
| RF Output Connector | Type-N female |
| Interfaces | GPIB, LAN (LXI), USB |
| Dimensions | 426 × 103 × 432 mm |
| Weight | 12.5 kg |
Available configurations
| Model | Frequency range | Configuration |
| N5181A-501 | 100 kHz to 1 GHz | Analog signal generator |
| N5181A-503 | 100 kHz to 3 GHz | Analog signal generator |
| N5181A-506 | 100 kHz to 6 GHz | Analog signal generator |
Keysight (Agilent) N5181A-501 MXG RF Options:
- N5181A-501 - 501 - Frequency range from 100 kHz to 1 GHz
- N5181A-501 - UNZ - Fast switching
- N5181A-501 - 1EA - High output power
- N5181A-501 - 1EQ - Low power (< –110 dBm)
- N5181A-501 - UNU - Pulse modulation
- N5181A-501 - UNW - Narrow pulse modulation
- N5181A-501 - UNT - AM, FM, phase modulation
- N5181A-501 - 006 - Instrument security
- N5181A-501 - 1ER - Flexible reference input (1 to 50 MHz)
- N5181A-501 - 1EM - Move RF output to rear panel
- N5181A-501 - UK6 - Commercial calibration certificate with test data
- N5181A-501 - 099 - Expanded license key upgradeability
- N5181A-501 - 1CM - Rackmount kit
- N5181A-501 - 1CN - Front handle kit
- N5181A-501 - 1CP - Rackmount and front handle kit
- N5181A-501 - 1CR - Rack slide kit
- N5181A-501 - AXT - Transit case
- N5181A-501 - 800 - Customer service kit front panel connector configuration
- N5181A-501 - 801 - Customer service kit rear panel connector configuration
The Keysight (Agilent) N5181A-501 MXG RF Analog Signal Generator delivers high reliability and up to +23 dBm output power at 1 GHz, with wide frequency coverage from 100 kHz to 6 GHz. It features a typical phase noise of -121 dBc/Hz and supports AM, FM, ØM, and pulse modulation, ensuring accurate signal generation for various test setups.
With scalable performance and rapid frequency/amplitude switching, it is ideal for LO and clock substitution, CW interferers, and analog communication system testing. Interfaces include LAN, USB, and GPIB.
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Options and configurations
- Frequency Range: 100 kHz to 1 GHz (Opt. 501)
- Modulation: AM, FM, ΦM (Opt. UNT), pulse (Opt. UNU/UNW)





