Keysight (Agilent) N5183A

| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Resolution | 0.01 Hz |
| Harmonics | -54 dBc (spec.) at 2 to 20 GHz |
| Sweep Modes | step sweep, list mode |
| Timebase Aging | < ±1 × 10⁻⁶ per year |
| Interfaces | GPIB, LAN (LXI), USB |
| Frequency Range | 100 kHz to 20, 31.8 or 40 GHz |
| Output Power | -130 to +11 dBm (depending on configuration) |
| SSB Phase Noise | -95 dBc/Hz at 10 GHz, 20 kHz offset (spec.); -98 dBc/Hz (typ.) |
| Modulation | AM, FM, ΦM, pulse (depending on configuration) |
| Level Accuracy | ±0.6 dB to 2 GHz; ±0.9 dB at 2 to 20 GHz |
| Switching Speed | ≤ 5 ms |
| RF Output Connector | 3.5 mm male (depending on configuration) |
| Dimensions | 426 × 88 × 432 mm |
| Weight | 13.8 kg |
Available configurations
| Model | Frequency range | Configuration |
| N5183A-520 | 100 kHz to 20 GHz | Analog signal generator |
| N5183A-532 | 100 kHz to 31.8 GHz | Analog signal generator |
| N5183A-540 | 100 kHz to 40 GHz | Analog signal generator |
| N5183A-520 | 100 kHz to 20 GHz | Analog signal generator |
Keysight (Agilent) N5183A Options:
Options available for the Keysight (Agilent) MXG microwave analog signal generator (N5183A). Installed options vary from unit to unit – ask us for the exact configuration of the instrument you are interested in.
- N5183A - 520 - Frequency range 100 kHz to 20 GHz
- N5183A - 532 - Frequency range 100 kHz to 31.8 GHz
- N5183A - 540 - Frequency range 100 kHz to 40 GHz
- N5183A - UNT - AM, FM and phase modulation
- N5183A - UNU - Pulse modulation
- N5183A - UNW - Narrow pulse modulation
- N5183A - 1E1 - Step attenuator
- N5183A - 1EA - High output power
- N5183A - 1ER - Flexible reference input
- N5183A - 1EM - RF output moved to rear panel
- N5183A - 006 - Instrument security
- N5183A - 1CM - Rack mount kit
- N5183A - 1CN - Front handle kit
- N5183A - 1CP - Rack mount kit with handles
The Keysight (Agilent) N5183A MXG microwave signal generator delivers up to 40 GHz frequency range with =900 µs switching time and +18 dBm output at 20 GHz. It supports AM, FM, pulse modulation with <10 ns rise/fall time, and is optimized for high-power broadband component testing.
Equipped with digital/step sweep, self-maintenance features, and multiple interfaces (LAN, USB, GPIB), it's ideal for LO substitution, CW interferer, and analog modulation scenarios.
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Options and configurations
- Frequency Range: 100 kHz to 20, 31.8 or 40 GHz (Opt. 520/532/540)
- Output Power: -130 to +11 dBm (Opt. 520, with Opt. 1E1); +19 dBm at 3.2 to 20 GHz with Opt. 1EA
- Modulation: AM, FM, ΦM (Opt. UNT), pulse (Opt. UNU/UNW)
- Switching Speed: ≤ 5 ms; ≤ 1.15 ms with Opt. UNZ
- RF Output Connector: 3.5 mm male (Opt. 520), 2.4 mm male (Opt. 532/540); Type-N with Opt. 1ED





