The Keysight N5192A UXG X-Series Vector Adapter is a modified-version vector signal generator engineered to extend the capabilities of UXG agile signal generators across 50 MHz to 20 GHz. This adapter delivers high-performance vector signal generation and analysis for complex threat simulation, radar testing, and electronic warfare applications without requiring U.S. export licensing. The N5192A generates sophisticated waveforms including complex pulses with variable rise/fall times, arbitrary modulation, non-linear chirps, and communication signals through its digital IQ baseband architecture.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Performance
• Operating Range: 50 MHz to 20 GHz
• Tunable Down To: 10 MHz
• External Reference: 10 MHz input, ± 1.0 ppm lock range
• Reference Output: 10 MHz or 100 MHz user-selectable
Baseband Generator
• Sample Rate: 250 MSa/s
• Baseband Bandwidth: 200 MHz
• Waveform Memory: 512 MSa per channel
• Non-Volatile Storage: 512 Gbyte on removable SSD drive
Signal Parameters
• Amplitude Range: 120 dB agile
• Update Rate: < 500 ns typical
• Streaming Mode: Phase and amplitude settling time measured from end of leading pulse to settled state in following pulse
Connectors and Interfaces
• RF Output: 3.5 mm (m) with included 3.5 mm (f) to 3.5 mm (f) adapter
• Trigger/Control: SMA and SMB connectors
• Signal Paths: 6 GHz in/out, LO In, IF Ref In/Out, IF In/Out, PRCN Marker Out
• Synchronization: System Sync In/Out, External 10 MHz Reference Input
Environmental
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 50°C
– Key Features
• Vector signal generation with IQ baseband system
• Complex pulse simulation with arbitrary intra-pulse modulation
• 512 Gbyte waveform library on removable SSD
• Tunable to 10 MHz minimum frequency
• Export-license-free operation
• Supports external reference synchronization
– Typical Applications
• Radar system testing and validation
• Electronic warfare (EW) threat simulation
• Wireless communication signal generation
• Complex signal environment modeling
– Compatibility & Integration
Requires N5191A UXG agile signal generator with options CC1 and SS3. Software option N5192ST1A available. Perpetual licensing supported through Keysight License Manager with optional support subscriptions.
