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Keysight (Agilent) N5181B

Option 506 (9 kHz to 6 GHz) – MXG Analog Signal Generator, Type N (f)
9 kHz to 6 GHz Frequency Range
0.001 Hz Frequency Resolution
step sweep, list mode Sweep Modes
< ±1 × 10⁻⁷ per year Timebase Aging
Type-N female RF Output Connector
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Attribute Value
Frequency Range 9 kHz to 6 GHz
Frequency Resolution 0.001 Hz
Sweep Modes step sweep, list mode
Timebase Aging < ±1 × 10⁻⁷ per year
RF Output Connector Type-N female
Output Power -144 to +18 dBm at 10 MHz to 3 GHz
SSB Phase Noise -134 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz, 20 kHz offset (typ.)
Modulation AM, FM, ΦM, pulse (depending on configuration)
Level Accuracy ±0.6 dB (spec.) at 5 MHz to 6 GHz, max. to -60 dBm
Harmonics < -35 dBc (spec.) at 9 kHz to 3 GHz
Non-Harmonics -75 to -87 dBc (spec.), >10 kHz offset
Switching Speed ≤ 1.15 ms (typ.)
Interfaces GPIB, LAN (LXI), USB
Dimensions 426 × 88 × 489 mm
Weight 13.6 kg

Available configurations

ModelFrequency rangeConfiguration
N5181B-5039 kHz to 3 GHzAnalog signal generator
N5181B-5069 kHz to 6 GHzAnalog signal generator
Keysight (Agilent) N5181B-506 Options:
  • N5181B-506 - 501 - RF analog model: 9 kHz to 1 GHz
  • N5181B-506 - 503 - RF analog model: 9 kHz to 3 GHz
  • N5181B-506 - 506 - RF analog model: 9 kHz to 6 GHz
  • N5181B-506 - UNT - Analog modulation: AM, FM, and ΦM
  • N5181B-506 - UNW - Narrow pulse modulation, including internal pulse generator
  • N5181B-506 - 303 - LF multifunction generator
  • N5181B-506 - 320 - Pulse train generator (requires Option UNW)
  • N5181B-506 - 1EM - RF output moved to rear panel
  • N5181B-506 - 1EQ - Output attenuator
  • N5181B-506 - 1ER - Flexible reference input, 1-50 MHz
  • N5181B-506 - 012 - LO In/Out for phase coherency
  • N5181B-506 - 099 - Expanded license key upgradability
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The Keysight (Agilent) N5181B-506 is a high-performance signal generator with a frequency range from 100 kHz to 6 GHz, ensuring precision in linear device testing. It features fast switching of frequency and amplitude and supports AM, FM, phase, and pulse modulation as standard.

Ideal for characterizing wireless devices such as Wi-Fi, LTE, and Bluetooth modules, the N5181B-506 ensures stable signal output and accurate testing results in advanced communication applications.

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Options and configurations

  • Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 6 GHz (Opt. 506)
  • Output Power: -144 to +18 dBm (+24 dBm with Opt. 1EA) at 10 MHz to 3 GHz
  • SSB Phase Noise: -134 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz, 20 kHz offset (typ.); -146 dBc/Hz (typ.) with Opt. UNX
  • Modulation: AM, FM, ΦM (Opt. UNT), pulse (Opt. UNW)
  • Switching Speed: ≤ 1.15 ms (typ.); ≤ 950 µs (typ.) with Opt. UNZ
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