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Agilent N5182A MXG
Vector Signal Generator
Data Sheet
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Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Amplitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Spectral Purity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Analog Modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Frequency modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Phase modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Amplitude modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Pulse modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Internal analog modulation source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
External modulation inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Simultaneous modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Vector Modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Baseband Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
EVM Performance data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
3GPP W-CDMA distortion performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
3GPP2 cdma2000 distortion performance . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
GSM/EDGE Output RF Spectrum (ORFS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Mobile WiMax (802.16e) distortion performance . . . . . . . .19
General Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Related Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Application literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Product literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Table of Contents
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Specification (spec): Represents warranted performance of a calibrated
instrument over a temperature range of 0 to 55 °C, unless otherwise stated,
and after a 45 minute warm-up period. Includes measurement uncertainty.
Data represented in this document are specifications unless otherwise noted.
Typical (typ): Represents characteristic performance, which 80% of the
instruments manufactured will meet. This data is not warranted, does not
include measurement uncertainty, and is valid only at room temperature
(approximately 25°C).
Nominal (nom): The expected mean or average performance, or an attribute
whose performance is by design, such as the 50 Ω connector. This data is not
warranted and is measured at room temperature (approximately 25°C).
Measured (meas): An attribute measured during the design phase for
purposes of communicating expected performance, such as amplitude drift
vs. time. This data is not warranted and is measured at room temperature
(approximately 25°C).
Note: All graphs contain measured data from several units at room temperature unless
otherwise noted
Definitions
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Range
Option 503 250 kHz to 3 GHz
Option 506 250 kHz to 6 GHz
Minimum frequency 100 kHz
1
Resolution 0.01 Hz
Phase offset Adjustable in nominal 0.01° increments
Frequency bands
2
Band Frequency range N
1 100 kHz to < 250 MHz 0.5
2 250 MHz to < 375 MHz 0.125
3 375 MHz to < 750 MHz 0.25
4 750 MHz to < 1500 MHz 0.5
5 1500 MHz to < 3000.001 MHz 1
6 3000.001 MHz to 6000 MHz 2
Switching speed
3, 4
Type Standard Option UNZ
Digital Modulation off
SCPI mode ≤ 5 ms (typ) ≤ 1.15 ms
List/Step sweep mode ≤ 5 ms (typ) ≤ 900 us
Digital Modulation on
SCPI mode ≤ 5 ms (typ) ≤ 1.15 ms
List/Step sweep mode ≤ 5 ms (typ) ≤ 900 us
Accuracy ± aging rate
± temperature effects
± line voltage effects
I
nternal time base
reference oscillator
aging rate ≤ ± 5 ppm/10 yrs, < ± 1 ppm/yr
Temperature effects ± 1 ppm (0 to 55 °C)
Line voltage effects ± 0.1 ppm (nom)
Line voltage range 5% to –10% (nom)
Reference output
Frequency 10 MHz
Amplitude ≥ +4 dBm (nom) into 50 Ω load
1. Performance below 250 kHz is unspecified.
2. N is a factor used to help define certain specifications within the document.
3. Time from receipt of SCPI command or trigger signal to within 0.1 ppm of final frequency or
within 100 Hz, whichever is greater, and amplitude settled to within 0.2 dB.
4. Additional time may be required for the amplitude to settle within 0.2 dB when switching
to or from frequencies < 500 kHz or amplitudes > +5 dBm
Frequency
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External reference input
Input frequency Standard Option 1ER
10 MHz 1– 50 MHz (in multiples of 0.1 Hz)
Lock range ± 1 ppm
Amplitude > –3.5 to 20 dBm (nom)
Impedance 50 Ω (nom)
Digital sweep modes
Operating modes Step sweep (equally or logarithmically spaced
frequency steps)
List sweep (arbitrary list of frequency steps)
Can also simultaneously sweep amplitude and waveforms
See amplitude and baseband generator sections
for more detail
Sweep range Within instrument frequency range
Dwell time 100 us to 100 sec
Number of points 2 to 65535 (step sweep)
1 to 1601 (list sweep)
Step change Linear or logarithmic
Triggering Free run, trigger key, external, timer, bus (GPIB, LAN, USB)
Output power
Range
1
Standard Option 1EQ
2
250 kHz to 2.5 GHz –110 to + 13 dBm –127 to +13 dBm
> 2.5 GHz to 3.0 GHz –110 to +10 dBm –127 to +10 dBm
> 3.0 GHz to 4.5 GHz –110 to +13 dBm –127 to +13 dBm
> 4.5 GHz to 5.8 GHz –110 to +10 dBm –127 to +10 dBm
> 5.8 GHz to 6 GHz –110 to +7 dBm –127 to +7 dBm
1. Quoted specifications between 20 °C and 30 °C. Maximum output power typically decreases by
0.2 dB/degree C for temperatures outside this range.
2. Settable to –144 dBm with option 1EQ, but unspecified below –127 dBm.
Amplitude
Maximum available output power
Maximum available output power
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18
17
17
16
16
15
15
14
14
13
13
Max output power (dBm
Max output power (dBm)
12
12
11
11
10
10
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency (MHz)
6
Resolution 0.02 dB (nom)
Step attenuator 0 to 130 dB in 5 dB steps, electronic type
Connector 50 Ω (nom)
SWR
≤ 1.4 GHz 1.7:1 (typ)
> 1.4 GHz to 4 GHz 2.3:1 (typ)
> 4.0 GHz to 5.0 GHz 2.4:1 (typ)
> 5.0 GHz to 6.0 GHz 2:2:1 (typ)
Maximum reverse power
Max DC voltage 50 VDC (nom)
250 kHz to 6 GHz 2 W (nom)
Switching speed
1
Type Standard Option UNZ
Digital modulation off
SCPI mode ≤ 5 ms ≤ 750 us
List/Step sweep mode ≤ 5 ms ≤ 500 us
Digital modulation on
SCPI mode ≤ 5 ms ≤ 1.15 ms
List/Step sweep mode ≤ 5 ms ≤ 900 us
Absolute level accuracy in CW mode
2
[ALC on]
Standard Option 1EQ
+7 dBm to –60 dBm < –60 dBm to –110 dBm < –110 dBm to –127 dBm
250 kHz to 1 MHz ≤ 0.6 dB ≤ 0.7 dB ≤ 1.7 dB
> 1 MHz to 1 GHz ≤ 0.6 dB ≤ 0.7 dB ≤ 1.0 dB
> 1 GHz to 3 GHz ≤ 0.7 dB ≤ 0.9 dB ≤ 1.4 dB
> 3 GHz to 4 GHz ≤ 0.8 dB ≤ 0.9 dB ≤ 1.0 dB
> 4 GHz to 6 GHz ≤ 0.8 dB ≤ 1.1 dB ≤ 1.3 dB
1. Time from receipt of SCPI command or trigger signal to amplitude settled within 0.2 dB when
switching to or from amplitudes < +5 dBm.
2. Quoted specifications between 20 °C and 30 °C. For temperatures outside this range, absolute
level accuracy degrades by 0.01 dB/degree C for frequencies ≤ 4.5 GHz and 0.02 dB/degree C
for frequencies > 4.5 GHz.
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Absolute level accuracy in CW mode [ALC off, relative to ALC on] 0.35 dB (typ)
Absolute level accuracy in digital I/Q mode [ALC on, relative to CW]
300 MHz to 2.5 GHz 0.25 dB
3.3 GHz to 3.8 GHz 0.45 dB
5.0 GHz to 6.0 GHz 0.25 dB
0
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
Frequency (MHz)
MEAN
UPPER STD DEV
LOWER STD DEV
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 600
Frequency (MHz)
MEAN
UPPER STD DEV
LOWER STD DEV
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
Frequency (MHz)
MEAN
UPPER STD DEV
LOWER STD DEV
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0.5
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 (i.e. 5 dB steps).
Repeatability measures the ability 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.
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
Amplitude repeatablity +5 dBm ALC on
0
–0.1
Delta from initial (dB)
–0.2
–0.3
850 MHz
1900 MHz
2200 MHz
3500 MHz
–0.4
5800 MHz
–0.5
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Elapsed time (minutes)
Relative level accuracy at 850 MHz initial power +10 dBm
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
Upper STD Dev
Mean
Lower STD Dev
0
–0.1
Power error (dB)
–0.2
–0.3
–0.4
–0.5
0 –20 –40 -60 –80 –100 –120 –140
Final power (dBm)
9
Linearity measures the accuracy of small changes while the attenuator
is held in a steady state. This is useful for fine resolution changes.
0.3
0.2
0.1
ALC linearity 850 MHz, CW, relative to 0 dBm
Upper STD Dev
Mean
Lower STD Dev
ALC linearity 1900 MHz, CW, relative to 0 dBm
0.3
0.2
0.1
Upper STD Dev
Mean
Lower STD Dev
0
Error (dB)
–0.1
–0.2
–0.3
–20 –15 –10 –5 0 5 10
Amplitude (dB)
ALC linearity 2200 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
Mean
Lower STD Dev
0
Error (dB)
–0.1
–0.2
–0.3
–20 –15 –10 –5 0 5 10
Amplitude (dB)
ALC linearity 3500 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
Mean
Lower STD Dev
ALC linearity 5800 MHz, CW, relative to 0 dBm
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
Error (dB)
–0.1
–0.2
–0.3
–25 –20 –15 –10 –5 0 5
Amplitude (dB)
Upper STD Dev
Mean
Lower STD Dev
User flatness correction
Number of points 1601
Number of tables Dependent on available free memory in instrument
Digital sweep modes
Operating modes Step sweep (evenly spaced amplitude steps)
List sweep (arbitrary list of amplitude steps)
Can also simultaneously sweep frequency and waveforms.
See frequency and baseband generator sections for more detail.
Sweep range Within instrument amplitude range
Dwell time 100 us to 100 sec
Number of points 2 to 65535 (step sweep) 1 to 1601 (list sweep)
Step change Linear
Triggering Free run, trigger key, external, timer, bus (GPIB, LAN, USB)
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Single sideband phase noise [at 20 kHz offset]
Spectral Purity
500 MHz ≤ –126 dBc/Hz (typ)
1 GHz ≤ –121 dBc/Hz (typ)
2 GHz ≤ –115 dBc/Hz (typ)
3 GHz ≤ –110 dBc/Hz (typ)
4 GHz ≤ –109 dBc/Hz (typ)
6 GHz ≤ –104 dBc/Hz (typ)
Single sideband phase noise in CW mode
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
–100
–110
–120
–130
–140
–150
–160
–170
10 100 1 k 10 k 100 k 1 M 10 M 100M
L(f) [dBc/Hz] vs. f [Hz}
5.8 GHz
3.5 GHz
2.2 GHz
1.9 GHz
1 GHz
850 MHz
Single sideband phase noise with I/Q modulation
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
–100
–110
–120
–130
–140
–150
–160
–170
10 100 1 k 10 k 100 k 1 M 10 M 100M
L(f) [dBc/Hz] vs. f [Hz}
5.8 GHz
3.5 GHz
2.2 GHz
1.9 GHz
1 GHz
850 MHz
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Residual FM [CW mode, 300 Hz to 3 kHz BW, CCITT, rµs] <N x 2 Hz (typ)
Harmonics
1
[CW mode, output level <4 dBm]
≤ 3 GHz < –30 dBc
> 3 GHz to 6 GHz < –44 dBc (typ)
Nonharmonics
1
[CW mode]
>10 kHz offset
250 kHz to 250 MHz < –54 dBc
> 250 MHz to 375 MHz < –61 dBc
> 375 MHz to 750 MHz < –55 dBc
> 750 MHz to 1.5 GHz < –48 dBc
> 1.5 GHz to 3 GHz < –48 dBc
> 3 GHz to 6 GHz ≤ –42 dBc
Subharmonics
1
[CW mode]
≤ 4 GHz < –76 dBc
> 4 GHz to 5 GHz < –64 dBc
> 5 GHz to 5.5 GHz < –50 dBc
> 5.5 GHz to 6 GHz < –46 dBc
Jitter:
2
Carrier SONET/SDH
Frequency Data rate rms jitter BW uUI rms Femtoseconds
155 MHz 155 MB/s 100 Hz to 1.5 MHz 84 537
622 MHz 155 MB/s 1 kHz to 5 MHz 47 75
2.488 GHz 2488 MB/s 5 kHz to 20 MHz 178 72
1. Harmonics, sub-harmonics, and non-harmonics outside the frequency range of the
instrument are typical.
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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Frequency modulation
(Option UNT)
Max deviation N times 10 MHz (nom)
Resolution 0.1% of deviation or 1 Hz, which ever is greater (nom)
Deviation accuracy
[1 kHz rate, deviation
is N x 100 kHz] < ±2% + 20 Hz
Modulation frequency response [at 100 kHz deviation]
1 dB bandwidth 3 dB bandwidth
DC coupled DC to 3 MHz (nom) DC to 7 MHz (nom)
AC coupled 5 Hz to 3 MHz (nom) 5 Hz to 7 MHz (nom)
Carrier frequency accuracy < ±0.2% of set deviation
relative to CW in DCFM + (Nx1 Hz)
1
< ±0.06% of set deviation
+ (Nx1 Hz) (typ)
2
Distortion [1 kHz rate, deviation is N x 100 kHz] < 0.4%
Sensitivity when using external input +1V peak for indicated
deviation (nom)
Phase modulation
(Option UNT)
Modulation deviation and frequency response:
Max dev 3 dB bandwidth
Normal BW N times 10 radians (nom) DC to 1 MHz (nom)
High BW mode N time 1 radian (nom) DC to 4 MHz (nom)
Resolution 0.1% of deviation (nom)
Deviation accuracy [1 kHz rate, normal BW mode] < +0.5% + 0.01 rad (typ)
Distortion [1 kHz rate, deviation
normal BW mode] < 0.2% (typ)
Sensitivity when using external input +1V peak for indicated
deviation (nom)
Amplitude modulation
3
(Option UNT)
AM depth type Linear or exponential
Depth
Maximum 90%
Resolution 0.1% of depth (nom)
Depth accuracy [1 kHz rate] < ±4% of setting +1% (typ)
Modulation rate [3 dB BW]
DC coupled 0 to 10 kHz (typ)
AC coupled 5 Hz to 10 kHz (typ)
Distortion [1 kHz rate] < 2% (typ)
Sensitivity when using external input +1V peak for indicated depth (nom)
1. Specification valid for temperature changes of less than ± 5 °C since last DCFM calibration.
2. Typical performance immediately after a DCFM calibration.
3. AM is specified at carrier frequencies from 500 kHz to 3 GHz, power levels ≤ ±4 dBm,
and depths ≤ 90%.
Analog Modulation
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Pulse modulation
(Option UNU)
1
On/Off ratio > 80 dB (typ)
Rise time < 50 ns (typ)
Fall time < 50 ns (typ)
Minimum width
ALC on ≥ 2 us (typ)
ALC off ≥ 500 ns
Resolution 20 ns (nom)
Pulse repetition frequency
ALC on DC to 500 kHz
ALC off DC to 2 MHz
Resolution 20 ns (nom)
Level accuracy < 1 dB (typ)
(relative to CW, ALC on or off)
Video feedthrough < 0.5 V (typ)
Pulse overshoot < 15% (typ)
Pulse compression 15 ns (typ)
Pulse delay
Internal delay 50 ns (nom)
External delay 100 ns (nom)
External input
Input impedance 50 ohm (nom)
Level +1Vpeak = ON (nom)
Internal pulse generator
Modes Free-run, square, triggered, adjustable doublet,
trigger doublet, gated, and external pulse
Square wave rate 0.1 Hz to 10 MHz, 0.1 Hz resolution (nom)
Pulse period 500 ns to 42 seconds (nom)
Pulse width 500 ns to pulse period-10 ns (nom)
Resolution 20 ns (nom)
Adjustable trigger delay: –pulse period + 10 ns to pulse period
to pulse width –10 ns
Settable delay
Free run –3.99 us to 3.97 us
Triggered 0 to 40 s
Resolution
[delay, width, period] 10 ns (nom)
Pulse doublets
1st pulse delay
(relative to sync out) 0 to 42 s –pulse width –10 ns
1st pulse width 500 ns to 42 s –delay –10 ns
2nd pulse delay
(relative to pulse 1) 0 to 42 s –(delay1 + width2) –10 ns
2nd pulse width 20 ns to 42 s –(delay1 + delay2) –10 ns
1. Pulse specifications apply to frequencies > 10 MHz.
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Internal analog modulation source
(Option UNT)
Waveform Sine
Rate range 100 mHz to 2 MHz
Resolution 1 mHz
Frequency accuracy Same as RF reference source (nom)
External modulation inputs
Modulation types: FM, AM, Phase Mod, Pulse mod
Input impedance 50 Ω (nom)
Simultaneous modulation
1
All modulation types (FM, AM, φM and pulse modulation) may be simultaneously
enabled except: FM and phase modulation can not be combined; two modulation
types can not be simultaneously generated using the same modulation source.
For example the baseband generator, AM, and FM can run concurrently and all will
modulate the output RF. This is useful for simulating signal impairments.
1. If AM or pulse modulation are on then phase and FM specifications do not apply
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External I/Q Inputs
Impedance 50 Ω (nom)
Full Scale input 1.0 V
p
(sqrt(I2+ Q2) = 0.15 Vrms) (nom)
Vector Modulation
I/Q bandwidth using external I/Q source (ALC off).
I/Q bandwidth plot using optional internal baseband generator
3
1
–1
–3
–5
dB
–7
–9
–11
–13
–15
–200 –150 –100 –50 0 50 100 150 200
Frequency offset from carrier (MHz)
5800 MHz
3500 MHz
2200 MHz
1900 MHz
1800 MHz
850 MHz
3
2
1
0
–1
–2
–3
–4
–5
–6
dB
–7
–8
–9
–10
–11
–12
–13
–14
–15
–60 –45 –30 –15 0 15 30 45 60
Frequency offset from carrier (MHz)
5800 MHz
3500 MHz
2200 MHz
1900 MHz
1800 MHz
850 MHz
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1. I/Q adjustments represent user interface parameter ranges and not “specifications”.
I/Q input and output data
1
External I/Q inputs
Impedance 50 Ω (nom)
Bandwidth 50 MHz baseband (nom)
100 MHz RF (nom)
I offset ±100 mV
Q offset ±100 mV
Quadrature angle adjustment ±200 units
Internal I/Q from baseband generator
I offset ±20%
Q offset ±20%
I/Q gain ±1 dB
Quadrature angle adjustment ±10 °
I/Q skew ±800 ns
I/Q delay ±400 ns
External I/Q outputs
Impedance 50 Ω (nom)
Type Single ended or differential (Option 1EL)
Full scale output voltage ±1.5 Vpeak (nom), high impedance
Bandwidth 100 MHz baseband (nom)
200 MHz RF (nom)
Common mode I/Q offset ±2.5 V
Differential mode I offset ±25 mV
Differential mode Q offset ±25 mV
(Options 651, 652, 654)
Channels 2 [I and Q]
Sample rate and bandwidth Clock rate Bandwidth
Option 651 1 kSa/s to 30 MSa/s 24 MHz
Option 652 1 kSa/s to 60 MSa/s 28 MHz
Option 654 1 kSa/s to 125 MSa/s 100 MHz
Effective DAC resolution 11 bits
16 bits (option UNV)
Reconstruction filter 50 MHz
Baseband frequency offset range ±50 MHz
Waveform switching speed Standard Option UNZ
SCPI mode ≤ 5 ms ≤ 1.2 ms (typ)
List/Step sweep mode ≤ 5 ms ≤ 900 us (typ)
Baseband Generator
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Digital sweep modes In list sweep mode each point in the list
can have independent waveforms along
with user definable frequencies and
amplitudes. See the amplitude and frequency
sections for more detail.
Arbitrary waveform memory
Maximum playback capacity 8 Msa, 64 Msa (Option 019)
Maximum storage capacity
including markers 100 Msa
Waveform segments
Segment length 60 samples to 8 MSa
60 samples to 64 MSa (Option 019)
Maximum number of segments 1024, 8192 (Option 019)
in playback memory
Maximum number of segments 1024
in non-volatile memory
Minimum memory allocation 256 samples
per segment
Waveform sequences
Maximum number of sequences Up to 2000 depending on memory usage
Maximum number of
segments/sequence 1024
Maximum number of repetitions 65535
Triggers
Types Continuous, single, gated, segment advance
Source Trigger key, external, bus (GPIB, LAN, USB)
Modes
Continuous Free run, trigger and run, reset and run
Single No retrigger, buffered trigger,
immediate retrigger
Gated Negative polarity or positive polarity
Segment advance Single or continuous
External delay time 8 ns to 30 s
External delay resolution 8 ns
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Markers
[Markers are defined in a segment during the waveform generation process, or from
the front panel. A marker can also be routed to the RF blanking and ALC Hold functions]
Marker polarity Negative, positive
Number of markers 4
Burst on / off ratio > 80 dB (typ)
AWGN [Option 403]
Type Real-time, continuously calculated and played using DSP
Modes of operation Standalone or digitally added to arbitrary waveform
Bandwidth
1
1 Hz to 100 MHz
Crest factor 15 dB
Randomness 90 bit pseudo-random generation, repetition period 253 x 10
9
years
Carrier to noise ratio ± 100 dB when added to arbitrary waveforms
Carrier to noise
ratio error Magnitude error ≤ 0.2 dB at baseband I/Q outputs
EVM performance data
2, 3
Format GSM EDGE cdma2000/1xEV-D0 W-CDMA
Modulation type GMSK (bursted) 3pi/8 8PSK (bursted) OQPSK QPSK
Modulation rate 270.833 ksps 270.833 ksps 1.2288 ksps 3.84 Mcps
Channel configuration 1 timeslot 1 timeslot pilot channel 1 DPCH
Frequency
4
800 MHz to 900 MHz 800 MHz to 900 MHz 800 MHz to 900 MHz
1800 MHz to 1900 MHz 1800 MHz to 1900 MHz 1800 MHz to 1900 MHz 1800 MHZ to 2200 MHz
EVM power level ≤ 7 dBm ≤ 7 dBm ≤ 7 dBm ≤ 7 dBm
EVM Global phase error Spec Typ Spec Typ Spec Typ
Spec Typ 1.2% 0.7% 1.7% 1.3% 1.2% 0.8%
rms 0.8 ° 0.2 °
peak 1.5 ° 0.6 °
Format 802.11a/g 802.16e WiMAX
5
QPSK
6
16QAM
6
Modulation type 64QAM 64QAM QPSK 16QAM
Modulation rate 54 Mbps — 4 MSps 4 MSps
Frequency
4
2400 MHz to 2484 MHz 2300 MHz to 2690 MHz < 3 GHz < 6 GHz < 3 GHz < 6 GHz
5150 MHz to 5825 MHz 3300 to 3800 MHz
EVM power level < 7 dBm < 7 dBm ≤ 4 dBm ≤ 4 dBm ≤ 4 dBm ≤ 4 dBm
EVM 0.5% (typ) 0.4% (typ) Spec Typ Spec Typ Spec Typ Spec Typ
1.2% 0.8% 1.9% 1.1% 1.1% 0.6% 1.5% 0.9%
1. Maximum bandwidth depends on installed baseband generator options.
2. EVM specifications apply for the default ARB file setup conditions with the default ARB files
supplied with the instrument.
3. EVM specifications apply after execution of an I/Q calibration when the instrument is
maintained within ±5 °C of the calibration temperature.
4. Performance evaluated at bottom, middle and top of bands shown.
5. 802.16e WiMAX signal configuration: bandwidth: 10 MHz, FFT: 1024, frame length: 5ms,
guard period: 1/8, symbol rolloff: 5%, content: 30 symbols of PN9 data.
6. The QPSK and 16QAM signals were tested with a root Nyquist filter with a = 0.25.
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3GPP W-CDMA distortion performance
Offset Configuration Frequency
1
Standard Option UNV
Spec Typ Spec Typ
Adjacent (5 MHz)
1 DPCH, 1 carrier
2
–68 dBc –70 dBc –71 dBc –73 dBc
Alternate (10 MHz)
1800 MHz to 2200 MHz
–69 dBc –70 dBc –71 dBc –75 dBc
Adjacent (5 MHz) Test model 1 with –64 dBc –65 dBc –71 dBc –73 dBc
Alternate (10 MHz) 64 DPCH,1 carrier
2
1800 MHz to 2200 MHz
–67 dBc –67 dBc –71 dBc –75 dBc
Adjacent (5 MHz) Test Model 1 with –57 dBc –59 dBc –65 dBc –67 dBc
Alternate (10 MHz) 64 DPCH, 4 carrier
3
1800 MHz to 2200 MHz
–57 dBc –60 dBc –66 dBc –68 dBc
3GPP2 cdma2000 distortion performance
2
Offset Configuration Frequency
1
Standard Option UNV
885 kHz to 1.98 MHz
800 MHz to 900 MHz
–78 dBc (typ) –78 dBc (typ)
1.98 MHz to 4 MHz
9 channel forward link
1800 MHz to 1900 MHz
–83 dBc (typ) –85 dBc (typ)
4 MHz to 10 MHz –88 dBc (typ) –93 dBc (typ)
GSM / EDGE Output RF Spectrum (ORFS)
4
GSM EDGE
Offset Configuration Frequency
1
Standard Option UNV Standard Option UNV
200 kHz
800 MHz
–33 dBc (typ) –37 dBc (typ) –35 dBc (typ) –39 dBc (typ)
400 kHz
to 900 MHz
–67 dBc (typ) –71 dBc (typ) –67 dBc (typ) –71 dBc (typ)
600 kHz –79 dBc (typ) –83 dBc (typ) –78 dBc (typ) –82 dBc (typ)
800 kHz
1800 MHz
–80 dBc (typ) –84 dBc (typ) –80 dBc (typ) –84 dBc (typ)
1200 kHz
to 1900 MHz
–82 dBc (typ) –86 dBc (typ) –81 dBc (typ) –85 dBc (typ)
802.16e Mobile WiMax distortion performance
2
Offet Configuration
5, 6
Frequency Standard Option UNV
10 MHz QPSK modulation 2.5 GHz and 3.5 GHz –63 dBc (typ) –68 dBc (typ)
1. Performance evaluated at bottom, middle and top of bands shown.
2. Specifications apply for power levels ≤ –7 dBm.
3. Specifications apply for power levels ≤–8 dBm.
4. Specifications apply for power levels ≤+7 dBm.
5. 802.16e WiMAX signal configuration: bandwidth: 10 MHz, FFT: 1024, frame length: 5ms,
guard period: 1/8, symbol rolloff: 5%, content: 30 symbols of PN9 data.
6. Measurement configuration: reference channel integration BW: 9.5 MHz, offset channel
integration BW: 9 MHz, channel offset: 10 MHz.
800 MHz
to 900 MHz
1800 MHz
to 1900 MHz
1 normal
timeslot,
bursted
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Signal configuration: OSR: 4
Window length: 16
Power level: 0 dBm
Carrier frequency: 5.805 GHz
Signal configuration: OSR: 4
Window length: 16
Power level: 0 dBm
Carrier frequency: 5.805 GHz
Single carrier 3GPP W-CDMA signal
with Test Model 1 with 64 DPCH
4 carrier 3GPP W-CDMA signal
with Test Model 1 with 64 DPCH
802.11a WLAN spectral mask performance
802.11a WLAN EVM performance
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Signal configuration: QPSK modulation
Alpha: 0.25
Power level: +4 dBm
Symbol rate: 4 MSymb/s
Signal configuration: QPSK modulation
Alpha: 0.25
Power level: +4 dBm
Carrier frequency 2.2 GHz
Signal configuration: Downlink signal, 30 symbols, QPSK, 10 MHz bandwidth
Power level: –7 dBm
Signal configuration: Downlink signal, 30 symbols, 64QAM, 10 MHz bandwidth
Power level: –7 dBm
802.16e WiMAX EVM performance data
802.16e WiMAX spectral mask performance
Measured EVM performance versus modulation rate
2
1.5
1
EVM (% RMS)
0.5
0
0.01 0.02 0.1 0.5 2 10 20
Modulation rate (MHZ)
ALC ON
ALC OFF
Measured EVM performance versus carrier frequency
2
1.5
1
EVM (% RMS)
0.5
0
25 250 1000 1750 2500 3250 4000 4750 5500
Frequency (MHZ)
ALC ON
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Remote programming
Interfaces GPIB IEEE-488.2, 1987 with listen and talk
LAN 100BaseT LAN interface,
LXI class C compliant
USB Version 2.0
Control languages SCPI Version 1997.0
Compatibility languages supporting a subset of common commands
1
Agilent Technologies E4438C, E4428C, E442xB, E443xB, E8241A,
E8244A, E8251A, E8254A, E8247C, E8257C/D,
E8267C/D, 8648 series, 8656B, E8663B, 8657A/B
Aeroflex Incorporated 3410 series
Rohde & Schwarz SMU200A, SMJ100A, SMATE200A, SMIQ,
SML, SMV
Power requirements 100 to 120 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
220 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
250 W maximum
Operating temperature range 0 to 55 °C
Storage temperature range –40 to 70 °C
Operating and storage altitude 15,000 feet
Environmental stress Samples of this product have been type tested in
accordance with the Agilent 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
73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC
• IEC/EN 61010-1
• Canada: CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1
• USA: UL 61010-1
EMC Complies with European EMC Directive
89/336/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC
• IEC/EN 61326
• CISPR Pub 11 Group 1, class A
• AS/NZS CISPR 11:2002
• ICES/NMB-001
Memory Memory is shared by instrument states, user
data files, sweep list files, waveform sequences,
and other files. There is 512 MB of flash memory
available in the N5182A MXG. Depending on
how the memory is utilized, a maximum of 1000
instrument states can be saved.
Security (Option 006) Memory sanitizing, memory sanitizing on power
on, and display blanking
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.
1. Firmware version A.01.10 and later.
General characteristics
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Weight ≤ 12.5 kg (27.5 lb.) net, ≤ 27.2 kg (60 lb.) shipping
Dimensions 103 mm H x 426 mm W x 432 mm L
[4.07 in H x 16.8 in W x 17 in L]
Recommended
calibration cycle 24 months
ISO compliant The Agilent N5182A MXG is manufactured in an ISO-9001
registered facility in concurrence with Agilent Technologies’
commitment to quality.
Front panel connectors
1
RF output Outputs the RF signal via a precision N type female connector.
I and Q inputs Accepts “in-phase” and “quadrature” input signals for I/Q
modulation. Nominal input impedance is 50 Ω. Damage
levels are 1 Vrms and 5 Vpeak.
USB 2.0 Used with a memory stick for transferring waveforms,
instrument states, and other files into or out of the
instrument. Licenses can only be transferred into the
instrument.
Rear panel connectors
1
RF output (Option 1EM) Outputs the RF signal via a precision N type female connector.
I and Q outputs Outputs the analog I/Q modulation signals from the internal
baseband generator. Nominal output impedance 50 Ω,
DC coupled. Damage levels ± 2 V.
I and Q outputs Outputs the complement of the I and Q signals for
differential applications. Nominal output impedance is 50 Ω,
DC-coupled. Damage levels are ± 2 V.
EXT Clk Reserved for future use.
Event 1 This 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.
This output is TTL and 3.3 V CMOS compatible. Damage
levels are > +8 V and < –4 V.
Pattern trigger Accepts signal to trigger internal pattern generator to start
single pattern output, for use with the internal baseband
generator (Option 651, 652, 654). This input is TTL and
CMOS compatible. Damage levels are > +8 V and < –4 V.
Sweep out Generates 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 2k Ω. Damage levels
are ±15 V.
AM External AM input. Nominal input impedance is 50 Ω.
Damage levels are ± 5 V.
FM External FM input. Nominal input impedance is 50 Ω.
Damage levels are ± 5 V.
Pulse External pulse modulation input. This input is TTL and
CMOS compatible. Low logic levels are 0 V and high logic
levels are +1 V. Nominal input impedance is 50 Ω. Input
damage levels are ≤ –0.3 V and ≥ +5.3 V.
1. All connectors are BNC unless otherwise noted.
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Trigger in Accepts TTL and CMOS level signals for triggering
point-to-point in sweep mode. Damage levels are ≤ –0.3 V
and ≥ +5.3 V.
Trigger out Outputs a TTL and CMOS compatible level signal for use
with sweep mode. The signal is high at start of dwell, or
when waiting for point trigger in manual sweep mode; low
when dwell is over or point trigger is received. This output
can also be programmed to indicate when the source is
settled, pulse synchronization, or pulse video. Nominal
output impedance 50 ohms. Input damage levels are
≤ –0.3 V and ≥ +5.3 V.
Reference input Accepts a 10 MHz reference signal used to frequency lock
the internal timebase. Option 1ER adds the capability to
lock to a frequency from 1 MHz to 50 MHz. Nominal input
level -3.5 to +20 dBm, impedance 50 Ω.
10 MHz out Outputs the 10 MHz reference signal used by internal
timebase. Level nominally +3.9 dBm. Nominal output
impedance 50 Ω. Input damage level is +16 dBm.
Digital bus I/O Reserved for future use.
Aux IO The AUX I/O connector provides additional digital signal
(25 pin SCSI II Connector) outputs as follows.
Event 1 - 4 (Pin 1 - 4) This connector outputs programmable
timing signals generated by markers 1 - 4. The marker
signals can also routed internally to control the RF blanking
and ALC hold functions. This output is TTL and 3.3 V CMOS
compatible. Damage levels are > +8 V and < –4 V.
USB 2.0 The USB connector provides remote programming
functions via SCPI.
LAN (100 BaseT) The LAN connector provides the same SCPI remote
programming functionality as the GPIB connector. The LAN
connector is also used to access the internal web server
and FTP server. The LAN supports DHCP, sockets SCPI,
VXI-11 SCPI, connection monitoring, dynamic hostname
services, TCP keep alive. This interface is LXI class C
compliant.
GPIB The GPIB connector provides remote programming
functionality via SCPI.
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Frequency 503 Frequency range from 250 kHz to 3 GHz
506 Frequency range from 250 kHz to 6 GHz
Performance UNZ Fast switching
enhancements 1EQ Low power (<-110 dBm)
UNU Pulse modulation
UNT AM, FM, phase modulation
006 Instrument security
1ER Flexible reference input (1-50 MHz)
1EM Move RF output to rear panel
UK6 Commercial calibration certificate with test data
Vector specific options 651 Internal baseband generator (30 MSa/s, 8 MSa)
652 Internal baseband generator (60 MSa/s, 8 MSa)
654 Internal baseband generator (125 MSa/s, 8 MSa)
019 Increase baseband generator memory to 64 MSa
1EL Differential I/Q outputs
403 Calibrated AWGN
UNV Enhanced dynamic range
Signal Studio software
N7600B
Signal Studio for 3GPP W-CDMA with HSDPA/HSUPA
N7601B Signal Studio for 3GPP2 CDMA
N7602B Signal Studio for GSM/EDGE
N7617B Signal Studio for 802.11 WLAN
N7615B Signal Studio for 802.16 WiMax
N7612B Signal Studio for TD-SCDMA
Accessories 1CM Rackmount kit
1CN Front handle kit
1CP Rackmount and front handle kit
1CR Rack slide kit
Ordering Information
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Application literature
• RF Source Basics, a self-paced tutorial (CD-ROM), literature number 5980-2060E.
• Accurate amplifier ACLR and ACPR testing with the Agilent MXG Vector Signal
Generator, literature number 5989-5471EN
• Improving Throughput with Fast RF Signal Generator Switching,
literature number 5989-5487EN
• Digital Modulation in Communications Systems-An Introduction,
Application Note 1298, literature number 5965-7160E.
• Testing CDMA Base Station Amplifiers, Application Note 1307,
literature number 5967-5486E.
Product literature
• Signal Generators - Vector, Analog, and CW Models, Selection Guide,
literature number 5965-3094E.
• Agilent MXG Signal Generator, Brochure, Literature number 5989-5074EN
• Agilent MXG Signal Generator, Configuration Guide, Literature number 5989-5485EN
• Agilent N5181A analog signal generator, data sheet, Literature number 5989-5311EN
• E4438C ESG Vector Signal Generator, Brochure, literature number 5988-3935EN.
• E4438C ESG Vector Signal Generator, Configuration Guide,
literature number 5988-4085EN.
Related Literature
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