MXG Analog Signal Generator
Express Confi gurations
N5181AEP MXG RF Analog (100 kHz to 1, 3 or 6 GHz)
N5183AEP MXG MW Analog (100 kHz to 20 GHz)
Technical Overview
When you just can’t wait, get the same great
Agilent MXG analog signal generators—faster
When You Just Can’t Wait ...
Sometimes the best
answer is a great tool at
the right time
Six express models are
available: CXA and EXA
signal analyzers, RF and
microwave MXG analog
signal generators, and
two ENA Series network
analyzers.
• Preloaded with popular
features
• Ready for off-the-shelf
delivery from authorized
distributors
• Included features are
value priced
It’s an unbeatable combination: Save time and
money while keeping your
project or production line
moving.
A great tool at the right time is often the best solution. That’s why
Agilent offers preconfigured RF and microwave instruments that are
ready for off-the-shelf delivery from our authorized distributors.
Six express models are available: CXA and EXA signal analyzers, RF and
microwave MXG analog signal generators, and two ENA Series network
analyzers. Preloaded with popular features, the express configurations
deliver the same specifications and functionality as Agilent’s build-to-order
instruments. They also provide the same level of upgradeability, ensuring
that they—and you—can evolve as your test needs change.
Best of all, the included features are value priced. It’s an unbeatable combination: Save time and money while keeping your project or production line
moving.
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Make an Impact with Optimized Signal Generation
Accuracy, repeatability and reliability are essential to the testing of communication systems, receivers and components.
That’s why Agilent MXG signal generators have been optimized to meet the needs of product designers in R&D and test
engineers in manufacturing.
There are two express MXG analog signal generators, one RF and one microwave. The express MXG RF analog signal
generator is ideal for component design and production verification up to 6 GHz with included expanded license key
upgradeability and AM/FM/phase modulation, plus optional pulse modulation. The express MXG microwave analog has
a maximum frequency of 20 GHz and is optimized for manufacturing with included step attenuator and AM/FM/phase
modulation, plus optional narrow pulse modulation. High output power is optional on both the RF and microwave models.
Key specifications Express MXG RF analog Express MXG microwave analog
Frequency range 100 kHz to 1, 3 or 6 GHz 100 kHz to 20 GHz
Output power +23 dBm (optional) +18 dBm (optional)
Frequency switching speed 5 ms (typical) 5 ms
Phase noise (20 kHz offset at 1 GHz) –121 dBc (typical) –121 dBc (typical)
Non-harmonics –56 dBc (typical) –50 dBc (> 2 to 20 GHz)
Create precise RF reference signals with MXG RF analog
The MXG RF analog signal generator
is optimized to provide the accurate
and repeatable reference signals
needed on an R&D bench or the production line. With scalable RF performance, the MXG is easily configured
to meet your needs in a wide range of
applications: local oscillator (LO) and
clock substitution; continuous wave
(CW) interferers; power calibration;
antenna testing; and analog communication systems that use AM, FM
or phase modulation.
Enhance testing at microwave frequencies with with express MXG microwave analog
The MXG microwave analog signal
generator covers 100 kHz to 20
GHz and delivers the performance
needed for the testing of broadband
components, radar and military communications systems. Excellent power
and level accuracy provide a reliable
stimulus that can drive high-power
devices. Typical applications include
LO substitution, blocker/interferer
signals and antenna testing (as transmitting source).
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Address Your Immediate Needs with Built-In Capabilities
Both express MXG models are pre-configured with the key features most commonly included in a build-to-order
instrument. This ensures that you’re getting a great tool that provides the functionality you need today—and is
easily upgradable if you want to add features tomorrow. The table summarizes the capabilities included in the RF and
microwave versions of the express MXG.
Express model Included capability
Express MXG RF analog and
Express MXG microwave analog
Express MXG RF analog
Express MXG microwave analog
AM/FM/phase modulation: Generates internally or externally driven
AM, FM and PM signals. Especially useful when testing analog communication
systems.
Expanded license key upgradeability: Contains the hardware
required to enable fast, easy performance upgrades with the purchase of
the appropriate license key (equivalent to N5181A-099; not required for
N5183AEP).
Step attenuator: Provides calibrated output levels down to –130 dBm while
maintaining level accuracy that is superior to higher-priced instruments. Useful
when testing the selectivity and sensitivity of receivers expected to acquire
extremely low-power signals.
Pre-configured
with the most
common features
in a build-to-order
instrument
Express MXG analog signal generators cover a wide range of applications
including local oscillator (LO) and clock substitution; continuous wave (CW)
interferers; power calibration; antenna testing; and analog communication
systems that use AM, FM or phase modulation.
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Enhance Your Signal Generator with Optional Features
In addition to the pre-configured features, you can tailor your express MXGs with two optional capabilities. One of the
options enhances instrument performance with high output power. The other options add instrument functionality for
pulse modulation or narrow pulse modulation.
Performance
Available on both N5181AEP and
N5183AEP.
• Increases the output power
level to +23 dBm up to 3 GHz
for N5181AEP and to +18 dBm
from 3.2 to 20 GHz for N5183AEP.
• Additional output power can be
used to compensate for path
losses from system components
or effectively characterize
transceivers.
• Common test applications include:
High output power
(Option 1EA)
P
◦ Verification of amplifier linearity
◦ Generation of blocking and
interference signals
◦ Characterization of transceiver
maximum input level
Functionality
Pulse modulation
(Option UNU)
F
Available on N5181AEP.
• Adds pulse modulation with
variable pulse width, fast rise/fall
times, variable repetition rate up to
2 MHz and 80 dB on/off ratio.
• Recommended for the testing of RF
radar, communication and control
systems that use pulse modulation
or experience pulse-modulated
interference when deployed.
• Typical applications include:
◦ Testing of components and
power amplifiers with CW pulses
◦ Testing of antennas and radar
receivers with modulated pulses
◦ Generation of interference
signals
Functionality
Narrow pulse
modulation
F
Available on N5183AEP.
• Adds narrow pulse modulation
variable pulse widths, fast rise/fall
times, variable repetition rate up to
10 MHz and > 80 dB on/off ratio.
• Recommended for the testing of
microwave radar, communication
and control systems that use
pulse modulation or experience
pulse-modulated interference when
deployed.
• Typical applications include:
◦ Testing of components and
◦ Testing of antennas and radar
◦ Generation of interference
(Option UNW)
power amplifiers with CW
pulses
receivers with modulated pulses
signals
The express MXGs are optimized to provide the accurate and repeatable reference
signals needed on an R&D bench or the production line. All of this capability fits into
just two rack units (2RU), saving valuable rack space.
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