The Keysight N5183A MXG is a microwave analog signal generator spanning 100 kHz to 40 GHz, engineered for aerospace, defense, and communications applications requiring broadband component testing and signal simulation. It delivers superior output power, level accuracy, and phase noise performance in a compact 2U form factor suitable for rack-based installations.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Range & Switching
• 100 kHz to 40 GHz (20 GHz, 31.8 GHz, and 40 GHz configurations available)
• Frequency switching: 4.5 GHz) outside this range
• Temperature coefficient: –0.2 dB/°C outside 15–35 °C
• Amplitude switching: ≤ 5 ms typical from command/trigger to ±0.2 dB settlement
Phase Noise
• –116 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz (20 kHz offset), typical
• –113 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz carrier (20 kHz offset)
• –89 dBc/Hz at 20 GHz carrier (20 kHz offset)
Spectral Purity
• Harmonics: 20 GHz)
• Non-harmonics: ≤–70 dBc at 1 GHz
Modulation
• AM (0–10 kHz rate, 90% maximum depth), FM (10 MHz deviation at 1 GHz, DC–7 MHz rate), PM (1.25–160 rad; high-BW mode: 0.125–16 rad), and pulse modulation
• Pulse modulation: 80 dB on/off ratio
• Pulse train generator capability
• AM and FM run concurrently; FM and PM cannot combine
• List sweep and step sweep modes with simultaneous frequency/amplitude sweeps
– Compatibility & Integration
Backward compatible with legacy Agilent and HP signal generators, preserving existing software investments.
