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Keysight (Agilent) N5181A

100kHz to 6GHz MXG Analog Signal Generator
0.01 Hz Frequency Resolution
step sweep, list mode Sweep Modes
±1 × 10⁻⁶ per year Timebase Aging
Type-N female RF Output Connector
GPIB, LAN (LXI), USB Interfaces
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Attribute Value
Frequency Resolution 0.01 Hz
Sweep Modes step sweep, list mode
Timebase Aging ±1 × 10⁻⁶ per year
RF Output Connector Type-N female
Interfaces GPIB, LAN (LXI), USB
Frequency Range 100 kHz to 1, 3 or 6 GHz; spec. from 250 kHz
Output Power -127 to +13 dBm to 4.5 GHz, +7 dBm to 6 GHz
Modulation AM, FM, ΦM, pulse (depending on configuration)
Harmonics ≤ -30 dBc to 3 GHz; ≤ -44 dBc at 3 to 6 GHz
Dimensions 426 × 103 × 432 mm
Weight 12.5 kg

Available configurations

ModelFrequency rangeConfiguration
N5181A-501100 kHz to 1 GHzAnalog signal generator
N5181A-503100 kHz to 3 GHzAnalog signal generator
N5181A-506100 kHz to 6 GHzAnalog signal generator
Keysight Technologies N5181A Options:
  • N5181A - 501 - Frequency range from 250 kHz to 1 GHz
  • N5181A - 503 - Frequency range from 250 kHz to 3 GHz
  • N5181A - 506 - Frequency range from 250 kHz to 6 GHz
  • N5181A - UNZ - Fast switching
  • N5181A - 1EQ - Low power (<-110 dBm)
  • N5181A - UNU - Pulse modulation
  • N5181A - UNT - AM, FM, phase modulation
  • N5181A - 006 - Instrument security
  • N5181A - 1ER - Flexible reference input (1-50 MHz)
  • N5181A - 1EM - Move RF output to rear panel
  • N5181A - UK6 - Commercial calibration certificate with test data
  • N5181A - 1CM - Rackmount kit
  • N5181A - 1CN - Front handle kit
  • N5181A - 1CP - Rackmount and front handle kit
  • N5181A - 1CR - Rack slide kit
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The Keysight (Agilent) N5181A MXG analog signal generator offers high reliability and power in a compact 2RU design, supporting 100 kHz to 6 GHz with up to +23 dBm output at 1 GHz. It ensures precision with -121 dBc/Hz phase noise at 20 kHz offset and fast switching speeds of 1.2 ms (SCPI) and 900 µs (list mode). This generator includes AM, FM, ØM, pulse modulation, and sweep features with digital step and list capabilities, and supports multiple communication interfaces like LAN, USB 2.0, GPIB, and LXI class-B compliance.

Ideal for LO/clock substitution and analog system testing, it enhances throughput and uptime with scalable performance and field-replaceable parts, reducing downtime to under 2 hours.

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Options and configurations

  • Frequency Range: 100 kHz to 1, 3 or 6 GHz (Opt. 501/503/506); spec. from 250 kHz
  • Modulation: AM, FM, ΦM (Opt. UNT), pulse (Opt. UNU/UNW)
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