The Keysight N5183M MXG ATE is an RF analog signal generator engineered for high-performance automated test equipment environments. Operating from 100 kHz to 20 GHz, it delivers calibrated analog signals with maximum output power of +20 dBm and minimum power down to -140 dBm, supporting demanding RF testing across electronic warfare, aerospace, and defense applications.
Technical Specifications
Frequency & Power Performance
• Frequency range: 100 kHz to 20 GHz (extendable to 40 GHz with Option B7B doubler or 60 GHz with Option B7C tripler, both requiring Option 542)
• Output power: +20 dBm maximum (typical @ 1 GHz); -140 dBm minimum
• Power accuracy: ±0.5 dB over specified temperature range
• Flatness: ±0.5 dB typical across full frequency band
• Phase noise: -128 dBc/Hz @ 1 GHz, 10 kHz offset; -115 dBc/Hz @ 10 GHz, 10 kHz offset
• Spurious outputs: -30 dBm); <-60 dBc non-harmonics
• THD: <-40 dBc typical; IMD: 70 dB on/off ratio, 10 ns minimum pulse width
• Frequency switching: <1 ms typical (list mode, across 1 GHz bandwidth)
• Amplitude switching: <1 ms typical
• Amplitude resolution: 0.1 dB; Frequency resolution: 0.01 Hz
– Key Features
• Type-N female RF connector
• 0.01 Hz frequency resolution for precise tuning
• Rapid sub-millisecond switching for ATE integration
• LAN (LXI Class C), USB 2.0, and optional GPIB interfaces
• 19-inch rack-mountable form factor; approximately 18 kg
– Typical Applications
Electronic warfare simulation, aerospace defense testing, component characterization, and automated production test environments requiring high-speed frequency and amplitude switching with low distortion.
– Compatibility & Integration
SCPI, MATLAB, LabVIEW, and Python programming support. Compatible with PathWave Test and VSA software. Powered by 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz input; power consumption <400 VA.
