Keysight (Agilent) N5181B
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Resolution | 0.001 Hz |
| Sweep Modes | step sweep, list mode |
| Timebase Aging | < ±1 × 10⁻⁷ per year |
| RF Output Connector | Type-N female |
| Interfaces | GPIB, LAN (LXI), USB |
| Frequency Range | 9 kHz to 3 or 6 GHz |
| 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.) |
| Dimensions | 426 × 88 × 489 mm |
| Weight | 13.6 kg |
Available configurations
| Model | Frequency range | Configuration |
| N5181B-503 | 9 kHz to 3 GHz | Analog signal generator |
| N5181B-506 | 9 kHz to 6 GHz | Analog signal generator |
Keysight (Agilent) N5181B MXG X-Series RF Options:
- N5181B - 503 - Frequency range 9 kHz to 3 GHz
- N5181B - 506 - Frequency range 9 kHz to 6 GHz
- N5181B - 1EA - High output power
- N5181B - 1EQ - Extended low power range (to -127 dBm)
- N5181B - 1EM - Rear panel RF output and I/Q inputs
- N5181B - 1EL - Differential I/Q outputs (I bar and Q bar)
- N5181B - 1ER - Extended external reference input (1 to 50 MHz)
- N5181B - UNZ - Ultra-fast frequency and amplitude switching
- N5181B - UNX - Ultra-low phase noise
- N5181B - UNY - Ultra-low phase noise with signal-to-noise optimization mode
- N5181B - UNT - AM, FM, and phase modulation
- N5181B - UNW - Narrow pulse modulation with internal pulse generator
- N5181B - UNV - Enhanced vector modulation performance (ACPR)
- N5181B - 012 - Phase coherence (LO input and output)
- N5181B - 302 - Avionics (VOR, ILS, marker beacon)
- N5181B - 303 - Multifunction generator
- N5181B - 320 - Pulse train generator (requires Option UNW)
- N5181B - 006 - Removable 8 GB solid state memory (SD card) security option
- N5181B - 009 - 30 GB internal solid state drive storage
The Keysight (Agilent) N5181B MXG X-Series RF Signal Generator offers a frequency range from 9 kHz to 3 or 6 GHz, delivering +24 dBm output to 3 GHz with electronic attenuation. It features -146 dBc phase noise at 1 GHz, -96 dBc non-harmonics, AM/FM/ØM/pulse modulation, and supports digital step and list sweeps.
Ideal for RADAR receiver testing and ADC/mixer characterization, it includes pulse train and multifunction generators, and supports SCPI, IVI-COM, and MATLAB. Interfaces include LAN, USB, and GPIB.
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Options and configurations
- Frequency Range: 9 kHz to 3 or 6 GHz (Opt. 503/506)
- 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
