Analog modulation specifications ......................................................................................... 13
Vector modulation specifications—N5182B only ................................................................. 18
General specifications ........................................................................................................... 29
Inputs and outputs ................................................................................................................. 30
Related literature ................................................................................................................... 32
Definitions and Conditions
Pure and precise
On the path to better
performance, the Keysight
Technologies, Inc. MXG X-Series
signal generators are fine-tuned
to be your “golden transmitter” in
R&D. Whether you’re pushing for
a linear RF chain or an optimized
link budget, the analog and vector
MXG models deliver what you
need: phase noise, ACPR, channel
coding, and more. Take your
devices and designs to the limit
with the MXG.
Specifications represent warranted performance of a calibrated instrument that has
been stored for a minimum of 2 hours within the operating temperature range 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 drif t vs. time. This data is
not warranted and is measured at room temperature (approximately 25 °C).
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Frequency Specifications
Frequency range
Frequency rangeOption 5039 kHz (5 MHz I/Q mode) to 3 GHz
Option 5069 kHz (5 MHz I/Q mode) to 6 GHz
Resolution0.001 Hz
Phase offsetAdjustable in nominal 0.1 ° increments
Frequency bands
1. N is a factor used to help define cer tain specifications within the document.
1. Time from receipt of SCPI command or trigger signal to within 0.1 ppm of final frequency or within 100 Hz, whichever is greater.
2. With internal channel corrections on, the frequency switching speed is < 1.3 ms, measured for list mode and SCPI mode cached frequency points. For the
initial frequency point in SCPI mode the time is < 3.3 ms, measured. The instrument will automatically cache the most recently used 1024 frequencies. There
is no speed degradation for amplitude-only changes.
3. Specifications apply when status register updates are off. For export control purposes CW switching speed to within 0.05% of final frequency is
190 μs (measured).
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Frequency reference
Accuracy± (time since last adjustment x aging rate)
± temperature effects
± line voltage effects
± calibration accuracy
Internal time base reference oscillator aging rate
1
< ± 1 x 10-7/year
< ± 5 x 10
-10
/day after 30 days
Initial achievable calibration accuracy± 4 x 10-8 or ± 40 ppb
Adjustment resolution< 1 x 10
Temperature effects< ± 2 x 10
-10
-10
, nominal
Line voltage effects< ± 1 x 10-9 for ± 10% change, nominal
Reference output
Frequency10 MHz
Amplitude≥ +4 dBm, nominal into 50 Ω load
External reference input
Input frequency, standard10 MHz
Input frequency, Option 1ER1 to 50 MHz (in multiples of 0.1 Hz)
2
StabilityFollows the stability of external reference input signal
Lock range± 1 ppm
Amplitude–3 dBm to +20 dBm, nominal
Impedance50 Ω, nominal
WaveformSine or square
Sweep modes (frequency and amplitude)
Operating modesStep sweep (equally spaced frequency and amplitude or logarithmically spaced
frequency steps)
List sweep (arbitrary list of frequency and amplitude steps)
Simultaneously sweep waveforms with N5182B; see Baseband Generator
section for more detail
Sweep rangeWithin instrument frequency range
Dwell time100 µs to 100 s
Number of points2 to 65535 (step sweep)
1 to 3201 (list sweep)
Step changeLinear or logarithmic
TriggeringFree run, trigger key, external, timer, bus (GPIB, LAN, USB)
1. Not verified by Keysight N7800A TME Calibration and Adjustments Software. Daily aging rate may be verified as a supplementary chargeable service, on
request.
2. Close-in phase noise will degrade when reference input is tuned away from 10 MHz.
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Amplitude Specifications
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0123456
Output power (dBm)
Frequency (GHz)
Measured max leveled CW and I/Q rms power
Maximum power with Option 1EA
Standard
Output parameters
Settable range +30 to –144 dBm
Resolution0.01 dB
Step attenuator0 to 130 dB in 5 dB steps electronic type
ConnectorType N 50 Ω, nominal
Max output power 1 () = typical
FrequencyStandard Option 1E A
9 kHz to 10 MHz+13 dBm+17 dBm (+18 dBm)
> 10 MHz to 3 GHz+18 dBm+24 dBm (+26 dBm)
> 3 to 5 GHz+16 dBm+19 dBm (+20 dBm)
> 5 to 6.0 GHz+16 dBm+18 dBm (+19 dBm)
1. Quoted specif ications bet ween 20 °C and 30 °C. Maximum output power t ypically decreases by 0.01 dB/°C for temperatures outside this range.
RangeMax power to –60 dBm< –60 to –110 dBm< –110 to –127 dBm
9 to 100 kHz(± 0.6 dB)(± 0.9 dB)
100 kHz to 5 MHz ± 0.8 dB (± 0.3)± 0.9 dB (± 0.3)
> 5 MHz to 3 GHz± 0.6 dB (± 0.3)± 0.8 dB (± 0.3)± 1.5 dB (± 0.5)
> 3 to 6 GHz± 0.6 dB (± 0.3)± 1.1 dB (± 0.3)± 1.6 dB (± 0.6)
Absolute level accuracy in CW mode (ALC off, power search run, relative to ALC on)
9 kHz to 6 GHz± 0.15 dB, typical
Absolute level accuracy in digital I/Q mode (N5182B only)
(ALC on, relative to CW, W-CDMA 1 DPCH configuration < +10 dBm)
5 MHz to 6 GHz± 0.25 dB, (0.05 dB)
1. Quoted specifications between 20 °C and 30 °C. For temperatures outside this range, absolute level accuracy degrades by 0.01 dB/°C. Output power may
drif t up to 0.10 dB < 3 GHz and 0.15 dB > 3 GHz per g/kg change in absolute humidity (nom).
Measured level accuracy at –110 dBm
1
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
–0.2
Power error (dB)
–0.4
–0.6
–0.8
–1
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
Upper std dev (1 σ)
Mean
Lower std dev (1 σ)
Frequency (MHz)
Measured level accuracy at –130 dBm
1
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
–0.2
Power error (dB)
–0.4
–0.6
–0.8
–1
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
Upper std dev (1 σ)
Mean
Lower std dev (1 σ)
Frequency (MHz)
Measured level accuracy at –140 dBm
1
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
–0.2
Power error (dB)
–0.4
–0.6
–0.8
–1
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
Upper std dev (1 σ)
Mean
Lower std dev (1 σ)
Frequency (MHz)
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Measured amplitude repeatablity +5 dBm ALC on
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
–0.1
–0.2
Delta from initial (dB)
–0.3
–0.4
–0.5
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Elapsed time (minutes)
850 MHz
1900 MHz
2200 MHz
3500 MHz
5800 MHz
Measured relative level accuracy
at 850 MHz initial power +10 dBm
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
–0.1
–0.2
Power error (dB)
–0.3
–0.4
–0.5
0 –20 –40 -60 –80 –100 –120 –140
Upper std dev (1 σ)
Mean
Lower std dev (1 σ)
Final power (dBm)
Repeatability measures the abilit y of the instrument to return to a given
power setting after a random excursion to any other frequency and power
setting. It should not be confused with absolute level accuracy.
Measured ALC linearity
850 MHz, CW, relative to 0 dBm
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
Error (dB)
–0.1
–0.2
–0.3
–20 –15 –10 –5 0 5 10
Amplitude (dB)
Upper std dev (1 σ)
Mean
Lower std dev
(1 σ)
Relative level accuracy measures the accuracy of a step change
from any power level to any other power level. This is useful for large
changes (such as 5 dB s teps).
Measured ALC linearity
1900 MHz, CW, relative to 0 dBm
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
Error (dB)
–0.1
–0.2
–0.3
–20 –15 –10 –5 0 5 10
Upper std dev
Mean
Lower std dev
(1 σ)
(1 σ )
Amplitude (dB)
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SWR (measured CW mode)
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
0123456
SWR
Frequency (GHz)
Measured SWR
0 dB
15 dB
-35.00
-30.00
-25.00
-20.00
-15.00
-10.00
-5.00
0.00
0123456
Output power (dBm)
Frequency (GHz)
Measured attenuator threshold level
Threshold for bypass attenuator
Threshold for 10 dB attenuator
Functional power range–15 dBm to –144 dBm, measured
User flatness correction
Number of points3201
Number of tablesDependent on available free memory in instrument; 10,000 maximum
Entry modesUSB/L AN direct power meter control, LAN to GPIB and USB to GPIB, remote bus and manual USB/GPIB power
meter control
Sweep modes
See Frequency Specifications section for more detail
1. Time from receipt of SCPI command or trigger signal to amplitude settled within 0.2 dB. Switching speed specifications apply when status register updates
are off.
1. Use external 10 MHz input path, between +3 to +7 dBm for ma ximum performance.
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Residual FM (CW mode, 300 Hz to 3 kHz BW, CCITT, rms)
5 MHz to 6 GHz< N x 2 Hz (measured) (see N value in frequency band table)
Residual AM (CW mode, 0.3 to 3 kHz BW, rms, +5 dBm)
100 kHz to 3 GHz< 0.01% (measured)
Harmonics (CW mode)
RangeStandard < +4 dBmOption 1EA < +12 dBm
9 kHz to 3 GHz< –35 dBc< –30 dBc
> 3 to 4 GHz< –35 dBc, typical< –35 dBc, typical
> 4 to 6 GHz< –53 dBc, typical< –40 dBc, typical
Nonharmonics (CW mode) 1 () = typical
Range> 10 KHz offset
Standard (dBc)UNX or UNY (dBc)
9 kHz to < 5 MHz–65, nominal–65, nominal
5 to < 250 MHz–75–75 (–80)
250 to < 750 MHz–87–96 (–100)
750 MHz to < 1.5 GHz–87–92 (–96)
1.5 to < 3.0 GHz–81–86 (–90)
3 to 6 GHz–75–80 (–84)
Subharmonics (CW mode) () = typical
9 kHz to 1.5 GHz None
> 1.5 to 3 GHz–77 dBc (–91)
> 3 to 6 GHz–74 dBc (–81)
Jitter (standard phase noise)
2
Carrier frequencySONET/SDH data raterms jitter BWμUI rms, typicalSeconds, typical
155 MHz155 MB/s100 Hz to 1.5 MHz91.80.6 ps
622 MHz622 MB/s1 KHz to 5 MHz50.581 fs
2.488 GHz2488 MB/s5 kHz to 20 MHz19880 fs
Jitter (UNX or UNY phase noise)
2
Carrier frequencySONET/SDH data raterms jitter BWμUI rms, measuredSeconds, measured
155 MHz155 MB/s100 Hz to 1.5 MHz400.25 ps
622 MHz622 MB/s1 KHz to 5 MHz2133 fs
2.488 GHz2488 MB/s5 kHz to 20 MHz7229 fs
Phase coherence (Option 012)
LO input frequency range250 MHz to 6 GHz, nominal
LO input power range0 to +12 dBm, nominal
LO output frequency range250 MHz to 6 GHz, nominal
LO output power range0 to +12 dBm, nominal
1. < 3 GHz fixed 100 MHz spur is specified @ –78 dBc. In signal-to-noise optimization mode 100 MHz spur is < –100 dBc, measured.
2. Calculated from phase noise performance in CW mode at +10 dBm. For other frequencies, data rates, or bandwidths, please consult your sales
representative.
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Analog Modulation Specifications
Frequency bands
Band #Frequency rangeN
19 kHz to < 5 MHz(digital synthesis)
15 to < 250 MHz1
2250 to < 375 MHz0.25
3375 to < 750 MHz0.5
4750 to < 1500 MHz1
51500 to < 3000.001 MHz2
63000.001 to 6000 MHz4
Frequency modulation (Option UNT) (See N value above)
Max deviationN × 4 MHz, nominal
Resolution1 Hz, nominal
Deviation accuracy< ± 2% + 20 Hz (1 kHz rate, deviation is N x 50 kHz)
Modulation frequency response
@ 100 kHz deviation
1 dB bandwidth
3 dB bandwidth
Carrier frequency accuracy< ± 0.2% of set deviation + (N × 1 Hz)
Relative to CW< ± 0.06% of set deviation + (N × 1 Hz), typical
Total harmonic distortion< 0.4% [1 kHz rate, deviation is N x 50 kHz]
FM using external inputs 1 or 2Sensitivity+1 V peak for indicated deviation, nominal
Input impedance50 Ω/600 Ω/1 MΩ, nominal
PathsFM path 1 and FM path 2 are summed internally for
Phase modulation (Option UNT) (See N value above)
Maximum deviationNormal bandwidthN × 2 radians, nominal
High-bandwidth modeN × 0.2 radians, nominal
Frequency responseNormal bandwidth (3 dB)DC to 1 MHz, nominal
Frequency accuracySame as RF reference source, nominal
LF audio output0 to 5 V peak into 50 Ω, –5V to 5 V offset, nominal
Multifunction generator (Option 303)
The multifunction generator option (Option 303) consists of seven waveform generators that can be set independently with up to five simultaneously using the composite modulation features in AM, FM/PM, and LF out
Waveform
Function generator 1Sine, triangle, square, positive ramp, negative ramp, pulse
Function generator 2Sine, triangle, square, positive ramp, negative ramp, pulse
Dual function generator Sine, triangle, square, positive ramp, negative ramp, phase offset, and amplitude ratio for Tone 2
relative to Tone 1
Swept function generatorSine, triangle, square, positive ramp, negative ramp
External video delay (ext input to video)30 ns, nominal
RF delay (video to RF output)20 ns, nominal
Pulse overshoot(< 15%)
Input level+1 Vpeak = RF on into 50 Ω, nominal
Td video delay (variable)
Tw video pulse width (variable)
Tp pulse period (variable)
Tm RF delay
Trf RF pulse width
Tf RF pulse fall time
Tr RF pulse rise time
Vor pulse overshoot
Vf Video feedthrough
Sync
Output
Video
Output
RF Pulse
Output
50%
T
d
50%
T
p
V
V
f
or
T
rf
T
f
50%
10%
90%
T
w
T
m
T
r
Internal pulse generator (included with Option UNW)
Maximum voltage per output1 V peak-to-peak or 0.5 V peak
Bandwidth (I, Q)Baseband (I or Q)80 MHz, nominal (Option 656 and 657)
RF (I+Q)160 MHz, nominal (Option 656 and 657)
Amplitude flatness± 0.2 dB measured with channel corrections optimized for I/Q output
Phase flatness± 2.5 degrees measured with channel corrections optimized for I/Q output
Common mode I/Q offset ± 1.5 V into 50 Ω (200 µV resolution)
Differential mode I or Q of fset± 50 mV into 50 Ω (200 µV resolution)
1. I/Q adjustments represent user intverface nominal parameter ranges and not specifications.
2. Internal I/Q adjustments apply to RF out and I/Q outputs simultaneously.
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Internal real-time complex digital I/Q filters (included with Option 656)
Factory channel correction (256 taps)
Corrects the linear phase and amplitude response of the baseband I/Q and RF outputs of the signal generator using factory calibration arrays.
(default mode is off)
RF amplitude flatness (160 MHz)± 0.2 dB measured
RF phase flatness (160 MHz)± 2 degrees measured
User channel correction (256 taps)
Automated routine uses power sensor to correct for linear phase and amplitude response of DUT (equalizer). See Users Guide for more details.
Recommended max amplitude error for
± 15 dB
correction
Recommended max phase error for
± 25 degrees
correction
Equalization filter (256 taps)
User can download and apply inverse or custom phase and amplitude response coefficients from tools such as MATLAB, 89600 VSA or SystemVue to
correct for linear errors of DUT/system. See Users Guide for more details.
Baseband generator (Options 656 and 657)
Channels2 [I and Q]
Resolution16 bits [1/65,536]
Sample rateOption 656
Option 656 and 657
100 Sa/s to 100 MSa/s
100 Sa/s to 200 MSa/s
Maximum number of waveform files in cache 1024
RF (I+Q) bandwidthOption 656
Option 656 and 657
80 MHz, nominal
160 MHz, nominal
Interpolated DAC rate800 MHz (waveforms only need OSR = 1.25 )
Frequency offset range± 80 MHz
Digital sweep modesIn list sweep mode each point in the list can have independent waveforms (N5182B) along with user
definable frequencies and amplitudes; see the Amplitude and Frequency Specifications sections for more
detail.
Waveform switching speed
Waveform transfer rates
(measured, no markers, unencrypted)
1
SCPI mode
List/step sweep mode
≤ 5 ms, measured (standard)
≤ 1.2 ms, measured (Option UNZ)
≤ 5 ms, measured (standard)
≤ 900 µs, measured (Option UNZ)
FTP LAN to internal SSD 10.7 MB/sec or 2.67 Msa/sec
Internal SSD to FTP LAN 7.7 MB/sec 1.92 Msa/sec
FTP LAN to BBG8.2 MB/sec or 2.05 Msa/sec
FTP LAN to BBG encrypted4 MB/sec or 1 Msa/sec
USB to BBG19 MB/sec or 4.75 Msa/sec
BBG to USB1.2 MB/sec or 300 Ksa/sec
Internal SSD to BBG48 MB/sec or 12 Msa/sec
BBG to internal SSD1.2 MB/sec or 300 Ksa/sec
SD card to BBG (Option 006)2.7 MB/sec or 678 Ksa/sec
BBG to SD card (Option 006) 845 KB/sec or 211 Ksa/sec
1. SCPI mode switching speed applies when waveforms are pre-loaded in list sweep and sample rate ≥ 10 MSa /s.
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Arbitrary waveform memory
Maximum playback
capacity
32 Msa (standard)
512 Msa (Option 022)
1024 Msa (Option 023)
Maximum storage
capacity including
markers
Waveform segments
Segment length
3 GBytes/800 Msa (standard)
30 GBytes/7.5 Gsa (Option 009)
8 GBytes / 2 Gsa (Option 006)
60 samples to 32 Msa (standard)
60 samples to 512 Msa (Option 022)
60 samples to 1024 Msa (Option 023)
Minimum memory al-
256 samples
location per segment
Maximum number of
8192
segments
LabelMaximum number of waveform files
Value1024
Waveform sequencesMaximum number of
> 2000 depending on non-volatile memory usage
sequences
Maximum number of
segments/sequence
Maximum number of
32,000 (standard)
4 million (Option 022 or 023)
65,535
repetitions
TriggersTypesContinuous, single, gated, segment advance
SourceTrigger key, external, bus (GPIB, LAN, USB)
ContinuousFree run, trigger and run, reset and run
Modes
SingleNo retrigger, buffered trigger, restart on trigger
Single trigger - restart on trigger mode will initiate a FIFO clear. Therefore, the latency includes re-filling the
buffer. The latency is 8 µs + (1406 x sample period) ± 1 sample clock period, nominal
Note: Option 660 is not required for real-time custom modulation (Option 431)
Memory: Shares memory with Options 656 and 657
Triggering: Same as Options 656 and 657
Markers: 3 markers available, all other features are same as Options 656 and 657
Digital baseband inputs/outputs (Option 003/004)
Options 003 and 004 activate the rear panel digital I/Q bus and enable connectivity to the N5102A digital signal interface module. In output mode
(003), you can deliver realistic complex-modulated signals such as LTE, GPS, WLAN, custom pulses and many others directly to your digital devices and
subsystems. In the input mode (004), the interface module ports your digital input to the signal generator's baseband system, providing a quick and easy
way of upconverting to calibrated analog I/Q, IF, or RF frequencies. In both operating modes, the interface module adapts to your device with the logic
type, data format, clock features, and signaling you require.
Data (requires N5102A)
Digital data formatUser-selectable: 2's complement or binary offset, I/Q (I, I-bar, Q, Q-bar) or digital IF output (real, imaginary)
Data port Dual 16-bit data buses support parallel, parallel I/Q interleaved, parallel Q/I interleaved, or serial port
configuration
N5102A connectors (breakout boards)144-pin Tyco Z-Dok+ connects to break-out boards (included with N5102A) that interface with the following
Data output resamplingMXG baseband output is resampled to the arbitrary clock rate set by the user via real-time curve-fit
calculations.
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Clock (requires N5102A)
Clock input User selectable: internal clock, device under test clock, or external clock (via SMA or breakout board)
N5102A SMA Ext Clock In connector: 50 Ω, 0 dBm nominal, 1 to 400 MHz
Clock output User selectable: via breakout board or SMA Clock Out connector
N5102A SMA Clock Out connector: 2 Vpp into load > 5K Ω from 1 to 100 kHz, 400 mVpp into 50 Ω load from
100 kHz to 400 MHz
Sample rate (limited by MXG sample
rate)
User-selectable in parallel mode up to a maximum 200 MHz, but limited by other user settings (see N5102A
users guide for more details).
User-selectable in serial mode, the maximum rate is 400 MHz/word size.
Bit rate (limited by MXG sample rate)Parallel Up to 200 MHz x word size (1.6 Gbps LVDS, CMOS and LVTTL) per parallel bus,
2 parallel buses available
Serial Up to 400 MHz per serial line (400 Mbps LVDS) or 150 MHz per serial line (150 Mbps (CMOS/LVTTL) 32
lines available
Clocks per sample In parallel output mode, the data sample can be held for 1, 2 or 4 clock cycles
Clock to data skew Coarse adjustment in 90° steps from 0 to 270º; fine-adjustment in increments of 100 ps up to 5 ns
Clock polarity Clock signals may be inverted
Frequency reference input 1 to 100 MHz BNC, 50 Ω, 3 dBm ± 6 dB
Power supply (included on N5102A) Output: 5V, 4A DC
AWGN (Option 403)
TypeReal-time, continuously calculated, and played using DSP
Modes of operationStandalone or digitally added to signal played by arbitrary waveform or real-time baseband generator
BandwidthWith Option 6561 Hz to 80 MHz
With Option 656 and 6571 Hz to 160 MHz
Crest factor15 dB
Randomness90 bit pseudo-random generation, repetition period 313 x 109 years
Carrier-to-noise ratio± 100 dB when added to signal
Carrier-to-noise ratio formatsC/N, Eb/No
Carrier-to-noise ratio errorMagnitude error ≤ 0.2 dB at baseband I/Q outputs
Custom modulation Arb Mode (Option 431)
ModulationPSKBPSK, QPSK, OQPSK, π/4DQPSK, gray coded and
1. ACPR specifications apply when the instrument is maintained within 20 to 30 °C.
2. This is rms power. Conver t from rms to peak envelope power (PEP) with the following equation: PEP = rms power + crest factor
(for example, 3GPP test model 1 with 6 4 DPCH has a crest factor 11.5 dB, therefore at +5 dBm rms, the PEP = 5 dBm + 11.5dB = +16.5 dBm PEP).
1 DPCH, 1 carrier1800 to 2200 MHz
Test model 1 with
64 DPCH, 1 carrier
Test model 1 with
64 DPCH, 4 carrier
1800 to 2200 MHz
1800 to 2200 MHz
– 69 dBc–73 dBc–71 dBc–75 dBc–71 dBc–75 dBc
–68 dBc–70 dBc–71 dBc–73 dBc–71 dBc–72 dBc
–63 dBc–65 dBc–65 dBc–67 dBc–64 dBc–66 dBc
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3GPP LTE-FDD distortion performance
51
-78
-76
-74
-72
-70
-66
-68
-10-50 510
ACLR (dBc)
Power level (dBm)
Measured single carrier 3GPP W-CDMA ACLR TM1
(with Option UNV + 1EA)
64 DPCH
1 DPCH
-72
-70
-68
-66
-64
-62
-60
-10-50 510
ACLR (dBc)
Power level (dBm)
Measured 4 carrier 3GPP W-CDMA ACLR TM1 64 DPCH
(with Option UNV +1EA)
1
StandardOption UNVOption UNV
with Option 1EA
Power level≤ 2 dBm
2
≤ 2 dBm
2
≤ 5 dBm
2
OffsetConfigurationFrequencySpecTypSpecTypSpecTyp
Adjacent (10 MHz)
Alternate (20 MHz)
1. ACPR specifications apply when the instrument is maintained within 20 to 30 °C.
2. This is rms power. Conver t from rms to peak envelope power with the following equation: PEP = rms power + crest factor
(for example, 3GPP test model 1 with 6 4 DPCH has a crest factor 11.5 dB, therefore at +5 dBm rms, the PEP = 5 dBm + 11.5 dB = +16.5 dBm PEP).
802.16e Mobile WiMAX™ distortion performance, measured
Power
Offset
3
Configuration
4
FrequencyStandard,
UNV, measured
measured
< -7 dBm10 MHzQPSK2.5 and 3.5 GHz–65 dBc–68 dBc
Up to +5 dBm10 MHzQPSK3.5 GHz–62 dBc–65 dBc
1. Performance evaluated at bottom, middle, and top of bands shown.
2. This is rms power. Conver t from rms to peak envelope power (PEP) with the following equation: PEP = rms power + crest factor
(for example: 3GPP test model 1 with 64 DPCH has a crest factor > 11 dB, therefore at +5 dBm rms the PEP = 5 dBm + 11 dB = +16 dBm PEP).
ALC ON-Corrections OFF
ALC ON-Corrections ON
ALC OFF-Corrections ON
Bit error rate [BER] analyzer (Option UN7)
Clock rate100 Hz to 60 MHz (usable to 90 MHz)
Data patternsPN9, 11, 15, 20, 23
Resolution10 digits
Bit sequence length100 bits to 4,294 Gbits after synchronization
Other featuresInput clock phase adjustment and gate delay
Direct measurement triggering
Data and reference signal outputs
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Real-time display
Bit count
Error-bit-count
Bit error rate
Pass/fail indication
Valid data and clock detection
Automatic re-synchronization
Special pattern ignore
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General Specifications
Remote programming
InterfacesGPIB IEEE-488.2, 1987 with listen and talk
LAN 1000BaseT LAN interface, LXI class C compliant
USB Version 2.0
Control languagesControl languages SCPI Version 1997.0
Compatibility languagesKeysight Technologies: N5181A\61A, N 5182A\62A, N5183A, E4438C, E4428C, E442xB, E443xB,
Relative humidity - type tested at 95% to temperatures up to 40 °C decreasing linearly to 50% rH at 55 °C (non-condensing)
Environmental stress
Samples of this product have been type tested in accordance with the Keysight Environmental Test Manual and verified to be robust against the environmental stresses of storage, transportation and end-use; those stresses include but are not limited to temperature, humidity, shock, vibration, altitude,
and power line conditions; test methods are aligned with IEC 60068-2 and levels are similar to MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3
Safety
Complies with European Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
– IEC/EN 61326-1or IEC/EN 61326-2-1
– CISPR Pub 11 Group 1, class A
– AS/NZS CISPR 11
– ICES/NMB-001
Memory
– Memory is shared by instrument states, user data files, sweep list files, waveform sequences, and other files
– 3 GB (30 GB with Option 009) memory available in the N5182B
– Security Option 006 allows storage of up to 8 GB on SD card
– Depending on how the memory is utilized, a maximum of 1000 instrument states can be saved
Acoustic noise emission
LpA < 70 dB
Operator position
Normal position
Per ISO 7779
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001;
cet appareil ISM est conforme a la norme NMB-001 du Canada
Geraeuschemission
LpA < 70 dB
Am Arbeitsplatz
Normaler Betrieb
Nach DIN 45635 t.19
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Security (Option 006)
– Removable 8 GB solid state memory (SD card) from rear panel
– User can force all files to be stored only on external memory card including instrument states, user data files, sweep list files, waveforms, waveform
sequences, and other files.
– Memory sanitizing, memory sanitizing on, power on, and display blanking– Note: Read/write speeds to external memory card will be slower compared to internal solid-state drive (Option 009)
Self-test
Internal diagnostic routines test most modules in a preset condition; for each module, if its node voltages are within acceptable limits, the module passes
the test
Weight
N5181B: ≤ 13.6 kg (30 lb) net, ≤ 28.6 kg (63 lb) shipping
N5182B: ≤ 15.9 kg (35 lb) net, ≤ 30.8 kg (68 lb) shipping
Dimensions
88 mm H x 426 mm W x 489 mm L (length includes rear panel feet)
(3.5 in H x 16.8 in W x 19.2 in L)
Max length (L) including RF connector tip to end of rear panel feet is 508 mm (20 in)
Recommended calibration cycle
36 months
ISO compliant
This instrument is manufactured in an ISO-9001 registered facility in concurrence with Keysight Technologies’ commitment to quality.
Inputs and Outputs
Front panel connectors
RF outputOutputs the RF signal via a precision N type female connector; see output section for reverse power
protection information
I and Q inputsBNC input accepts “in-phase” and “quadrature” input signals for I/Q modulation; nominal input imped-
ance is 50 Ω, damage levels are 1 Vrms and 5 Vpeak
USB 2.0Used with a memory stick for transferring instrument states, licenses and other files into or out of the
instrument; also used with U2000, U848X and U202X Series USB power sensors.
Rear panel connectors
Rear panel inputs and outputs are 3.3 V CMOS, unless indicated otherwise; CMOS inputs will accept 5 V CMOS, 3 V CMOS, or TTL voltage levels
RF output (Option 1EM)Outputs the RF signal via a precision N type female connector
I and Q inputs (Option 1EM)Accepts “in-phase” and “quadrature” input signals for I/Q modulation SMB connector, nominal input
impedance is 50 Ω; damage levels are 1 Vrms and 5 Vpeak; Option 1EM units will come with 2 SMB to
BNC adapters
I and Q outputsBNC outputs the analog I/Q modulation signals from the internal baseband generator; nominal output
impedance 50 Ω, DC coupled; damage levels ± 2 V
I bar and Q bar outputs (Option 1EL)BNC outputs the complement of the I and Q signals for differential applications;
Event 1This connector outputs the programmable timing signal generated by marker 1
The marker signal can also be routed internally to control the RF blanking and ALC hold functions; this
signal is also available on the AUX I/O connector
With bit error rate analyzer (Option UN7) this connector is used for data input
Damage levels are > +8 V and < –4 V
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Pattern triggerAccepts signal to trigger internal pattern generator to start single pattern output, for use with the
internal baseband generators
Accepts CMOS signal with minimum pulse width of 10 ns
Female BNC
Damage levels are > +8 V and < –4 V
BBTRIG 1For arbitrary and real-time baseband generators I/O such as Markers or trigger inputs
With bit error rate analyzer (Option UN7) this connector is used for clock input
BBTRIG 2For arbitrary and real-time baseband generators I/O such as Markers or trigger inputs
With bit error rate analyzer (Option UN7) this connector is used for gate input
Sweep outGenerates output voltage, 0 to +10 V when the signal generator is sweeping; this output can also be
programmed to indicate when the source is settled or output pulse video and is TTL and CMOS compatible in this mode; output impedance < 1 Ω, can drive 2 kΩ; damage levels are ± 15 V
LO in (Option 012)Accepts a signal from a master signal generator that is used as the LO for MXG vector in order to
configure a phase coherent system; nominal input levels between 0 to
+12 dBm; nominal input impedance 50 Ω
LO out (Option 012)Outputs a reference signal that can be used in a phase coherent system; nominal output levels between
0 to +12 dBm; nominal output impedance 50 Ω
DAC Clk In (Option 012)Reserved for future use.
Digital bus I/OTo be used with PXB or N5102A digital signal interface module
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Aux I/O Aux I/O port sends and/or receives auxiliary signaling information:
For Option UN7 this connector is used to output reference data, clock, error signals, and more
Output markers to an external device from arbitrary waveform or real-time generation application such as: frame
markers, pulse-per-second, even-second, and more.
Input signals from external DUT to modif y characteristics of a signal being generated such as changing output
power (power control loop testing), advancing or delaying timing (timing advance loop testing), HARQ ACK/NAK
delivery (HARQ process loop testing) or streaming external data, clock and symbol synch for custom modulation.
I/O is application specific (CDMA, 3GPP, GNSS, LTE, custom). See User Guide or Signal Studio help for more
details.
Connector type: 36 pin 3M connector (part number N10236-52B2PC). The mating connector is a 3M 10136-3000
wire mount plug or 3M 10136-8000 IDC plug with a 3M 10336 shell.
For Option 431 real-time custom modulation the follow pin numbers are assigned:
Data input = pin 23
Data clock input = pin 29
Symbol sync input = pin 25
Burst input = pin 27
Data output = pin 35
Data clock output = pin 6
Symbol sync output = pin 37
Event 1 output = pin 1
Event 2 output = pin 33
USB 2.0The USB connector provides remote programming functions via SCPI
LAN (1000 BaseT)The L AN connector provides the same SCPI remote programming functionality as the GPIB connector and is also
used to access the internal Web server and FTP server
Trigger response time for the immediate LAN trigger is 0.5 ms (minimum),
4 ms (maximum), 2 ms, typical; delayed/alarm triger is unknown
Trigger output response time is 0.5 ms (minimum), 4 ms (maximum), 2 ms, typical
GPIBThe GPIB connector provides remote programming functionality via SCPI
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Related Literature
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MXG Configuration Guide5990-9959EN
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EXG Configuration Guide5990-9958EN
X-Series Signal Generator Brochure5990-9957EN
Signal Studio Software Brochure5989-6448EN
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