Description
Item #: N5181A
Manufacturer: Agilent
Series: MXG
N5181A by Agilent is an MXG RF Analog Signal Generator in the MXG series. N5181A features a Frequency Switching of < 700 µs and Harmonics @ 1 GHz of <-35 dBc.
The HP Agilent N5181A MXG RF Analog Signal Generator enables the user to decrease test times and optimize throughput with its wide frequency range and quick amplitude switching speeds. The N5181A MXG RF Analog Signal Generator is well-suited for depot and ATE tests, component manufacturing tests, and installation and maintenance. This MXG RF Analog Signal Generator can be used in several applications: transmitting source for antenna tests, LO substitution, and blocker/interferer signals. This model is dependable and has self-maintenance options, thus guaranteeing an affordable cost for the user.
The HP Agilent N5181A minimizes test time, while also speeding up the start-up process with numerous features that make system configuration easier: USB 2.0 connectors, GPIB, and LAN connectivity, LXI class C compliance, and backward code compatibility with Keysight and other types of signal generators. The phase noise of the N5181A is ≤ –121 dBc/Hz. The switching speed is ≤ 1.2 ms in SCPI mode and ≤ 900 μs in list mode. This model also has an electronic attenuator and -127 to +13 dBm power levels.
The frequency range of this model is from 250 kHz to 1, 3, or 6 GHz, depending on the option added. There are a multitude of options for the user to choose from, ensuring that this MXG RF Analog Signal Generator is versatile and can be customized to meet each user’s unique measurement and performance requirements. Several of these options are moving the RF output to the back panel, instrument security, fast switching (frequency and amplifier), high power, low power, pulse modulation, and narrow pulse modulation.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Agilent |
|---|---|
| Part Number | N5181A |
| Series | MXG |
| Type | MXG RF Analog Signal Generator |
| Frequency Switching | < 700 µs |
| Harmonics @ 1 GHz | <-35 dBc |
| Phase Noise @ 1 GHz (20 kHz offset) | -121 dBc/Hz |
| Output Power @ 1 GHz | -127 dBm to +23 dBm |
| Dimensions | 3.5 x 16.8 x 17 in. |
| Weight | 27.5 lbs. |
| Option 501 | Frequency range from 100 kHz to 1 GHz (cannot be ordered with Option 503 or 506) |
| Option 503 | Frequency range from 100 kHz to 3 GHz (cannot be ordered with Option 501 or 506) |
| Option 506 | Frequency range from 100 kHz to 6 GHz (cannot be ordered with Option 503 or 501) |
| Option UNZ | Fast switching |
| Option UNT | AM, FM, phase modulation |
| Option 1EQ | Low power (< –110 dBm) |
| Option 6 | Instrument security |
| Option UNU | Pulse modulation (cannot be ordered with Option UNW) |
| Option UNW | Narrow pulse modulation (cannot be ordered with Option UNU) |
| Option 320 | Pulse train generator (requires Option UNU or UNW) |
| Option 1EA | High output power |
| Option 99 | Expanded license key upgradeability Option 099 is recommended for anyone considering future upgrades. Option 099 simplifies the upgrade process by enabling upgrades via a license key for Options 1EA, 1EQ, UNU, UNW, UNT and UNZ. |
| Option 1EM | Move all connectors to rear panel |
| Option 1ER | Flexible reference input (1 to 50 MHz) |
| Option 1CM | Rackmount kit (cannot be ordered with Option 1CN, 1CP, or 1CR) |
| Option 1CN | Front handle kit (cannot be ordered with Option 1CM or 1CP) |
| Option 1CP | Rackmount kit with front handles (cannot be ordered with Option 1CM, 1CN, or 1CR) |
| Option 1CR | Rack slide kit (cannot be ordered with Option 1CM or 1CP) |
| Option CD1 | CD-ROM containing the English documentation set, including user’s guide, installation guide, programming guide, service guide, SCPI command reference, error messages, programming examples, and data sheets. In addition, Korean, Chinese, Japanese and Russian localized users’s guide. |
| Option ABA | Printed copy of the English documentation set |
| Option AB1 | Printed copy of user’s guide – Korean localization |
| Option AB2 | Printed copy of user’s guide – Chinese localization |
| Option ABJ | Printed copy of user’s guide – Japanese localization |
| Option AKT | Printed copy of user’s guide – Russian localization |
| Option 0BW | Service documentation, assembly level |
| Option AXT | Hard transit case |
