Product Overview

Key Features & Specifications
Keysight N5183A MXG Vector Signal Generator, 100 kHz to 40 GHz

• Address parametric testing of microwave components & receivers
• Perform local oscillator (LO) upconversion for microwave backhaul links or CW blocking for receiver testing
• Maximize test throughput with 600-µs frequency switching
• Characterize microwave filters & amplifiers with good output power and level accuracy

 
Signal characteristics

• 100 kHz 20, 31.8 or 40 GHz
• +18 dBm at 20 GHz output power
• = 900 µs frequency switching speeds
• = -98 dBc/Hz typical phase noise at 20 kHz offset

 
Modulation and sweep

• AM, FM, øM, and pulse
• < 10 ns pulse rise/fall time and 20 ns pulse widths
• Digital step and list sweep with simultaneous switching of frequency, power, and waveform

 
Baseband generation and signal creation

• 100 MHz internal I/Q baseband generator with real-time equalization for excellent EVM performance
• Up to 64 MSa playback memory and 800 MSa storage
• Create reference signals: LTE, HSPA+, WiMAX™, WLAN, DVB-H, DAB, MATLAB and
• Multi-channel Baseband generation, Digital I/O, MIMO Fading and RF to RF fading with N5106A PXB baseband generator and channel emulator

 
Automation and communication interface

• 100BaseT LAN, LXI class-B, USB 2.0, and GPIB
• SCPI and IVI-COM drivers
• Backwards compatible with all ESG, PSG, 8648 signal generators, and other vendors´ signal generators

 
Description
N5183A MXG microwave analog signal generators deliver the performance needed for broadband component manufacturing up to 40 GHz. This instrument provides = 900 µs frequency switching (=600 µs typically) to improve test times for applications like antenna test and manufacturing, with a small size (2RU) to better utilize rack space. Excellent power and level accuracy make the MXG microwave a reliable stimulus for driving high power devices. The MXG microwave can be configured to meet your test needs today, from LO substitution and CW interferer to analog modulation for device characterization, and is easily upgraded to meet your needs in the future.