Keysight N5181B MXG X-Series RF Analog Signal Generator, 9 kHz to 6 GHz
Keysight N5181B MXG X-Series RF Analog Signal Generator, 9 kHz to 6 GHz
N5181B-Option 503: 9 kHz to 3 GHz
N5181B-Option 506: 9 kHz to 6 GHz
N5181B MXG X-Series RF analog high performance signal generators are fine-tuned to be your “golden transmitter”
in R&D with 9 kHz to 6 GHz frequency coverage.
Highlights
▶NOTE: This product is going to be discontinued and will be replaced by N5185A MXG analog signal generator
Test your design within and beyond its limits
▶Generate the signals you need with outstanding hardware performance, including unmatched phase
noise and spurious characteristics
▶Drive power amplifiers and characterize nonlinear behavior with industry-leading output power
▶Thoroughly test receiver performance by simulating complex analog modulation scenarios with
multi-function generator capability
▶Lower your cost of ownership with 3-year cal cycles and comprehensive solutions for self-maintenance
Definitions and Conditions
Specifications represent warranted performance of a calibrated instrument that has been stored for a
minimum of 2 hours within the operating temperature of 0 to 55 °C, unless otherwise stated, and after
a 45 minute warm-up period. The specifications include measurement uncertainty. Data represented in
this document are specifications unless otherwise noted.
Typical (typ) describes additional product performance information that is not covered by the product
warranty. It is performance beyond specifications that 80 percent of the units exhibit with a 90 percent
confidence level at room temperature (approximately 25 °C). Typical performance does not include
measurement uncertainty.
Nominal (nom) values indicate the expected mean or average performance, or an attribute whose
performance is by design, such as the 50 ohm connector. This data is not warranted and is measured
at room temperature (approximately 25 °C).
Measured (meas) describes an attribute measured during the design phase for purposes of communicating
expected performance, such as amplitude drift vs. time. This data is not warranted and is measured at room
temperature (approximately 25 °C).
Options
General Performance Features
N5181B-UNZ: Fast frequency switching
N5181B-UNX: Low phase noise
N5181B-UNY: Enhanced low phase noise
N5181B-1EA: High output power
N5181B-1EQ: Low specified power (less than -110 dBm)
N5181B-1ER: Flexible reference input (1-50 MHz)
N5181B-SD0: No internal non-volatile memory/solid state drive
N5181B-099: Expanded license key upgradability
Frequency Range
N5181B-503: Frequency range, 9 kHz to 3 GHz
N5181B-506: Frequency range, 9 kHz to 6 GHz
Connector Configuration
N5181B-UNM: Standard front panel connector configuration
N5181B-1EM: Move all connectors to rear panel
Calibration Documentation
N5181B-UK6: Commercial calibration certificate with test data
N5181B-A6J: ANSI Z540-1-1994 Calibration
N5181B-AMG: Calibration + Uncertainties + Guardbanding (Accredited)
Analog Modulation
N5181B-UNW: Narrow pulse modulation
N5181B-UNT: AM, FM, phase modulation
N5181B-303: Multifunction generator
Additional Features
N5181B-006: Instrument security and removable memory card
Accessories
N5181B-AXT: Hard transit case
N5181B-CVR: Front panel cover
Software with Subscription
N5180302B: Avionics VOR/ILS
N5180320B: Pulse train generator







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