Agilent N5183AEP Data Sheet

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
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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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Confi gure Your MXG Analog Signal Generator
It takes just two steps to tailor an express MXG to meet your requirements. The first step is to select the frequency range. The second step is to add optional capabilities, if needed.
Express MXG RF analog
Step 1. Select maximum frequency (choose one; includes expanded license key upgradeability)
Model number Frequency range Included capabilities Equivalent build-to-order model:
N5181A-501 with
N5181AEP-001 100 kHz to 1 GHz AM/FM/phase modulation
N5181AEP-002 100 kHz to 3 GHz AM/FM/phase modulation
N5181AEP-003 100 kHz to 6 GHz AM/FM/phase modulation
Step 2. Add optional features (choose up to two)
Option number Description Notes
N5181AEP-1EA High output power Provides +23 dBm of output power, often eliminating the need for an external
power amplifier; excellent level accuracy enables precise characterization of devices
N5181AEP-UNU Pulse modulation Adds the capability to generate pulse-modulated signals; pulse parameters
such as pulse width and repetition rate can be set internally or controlled by an external source
Options UNT and 099 N5181A-503 with Options UNT and 099 N5181A-506 with Options UNT and 099
Express MXG microwave analog
Step 1. Select maximum frequency (choose one; includes expanded license key upgradeability)
Model number Frequency range Included capabilities Equivalent build-to-order model:
N5183AEP 100 kHz to 20 GHz AM/FM/pulse modulation step
attenuator
N5183A-520 with Options UNT and 1E1
Step 2. Add optional features
Option number Description Notes
N5183AEP-1EA High output power Provides +18 dBm of output power, often eliminating the need for an external
power amplifier; excellent level accuracy enables precise characterization of devices
N5183AEP-UNW Narrow pulse
modulation
Adds the capability to generate pulse-modulated signals with pulse width as narrow as 20 ns; pulse parameters such as pulse width and repetition rate can be set from the front panel
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Specifi cations
Express N5181AEP MXG RF and N5183AEP MXG microwave analog configurations
For detailed specifications, refer to the N5181A MXG RF Analog Signal Generator Data Sheet, literature number 5989-5311EN. For detailed specifications, refer to the N5183A MXG Microwave Analog Signal Generator Data Sheet, literature number 5989-7572EN.
N5181AEP MXG RF analog signal generator express configuration
Frequency range 100 kHz to 1, 3 or 6 GHz 100 kHz to 20 GHz; performance below
Frequency switching speed 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; additional time may be required for the amplitude to settle within 0.2 dB when switching to or from frequencies < 500 kHz
Type (standard)
SCPI mode ≤ 5 ms (typ) List/step sweep mode ≤ 5 ms (typ)
Internal time base reference oscillator aging rate
External reference input frequency Output power Quoted specifications between 20 and
30 °C. Maximum output power typically decreases by 0.04 dB/°C for temperatures outside this range. Minimum output power: 110 dBm
Aging rate is determined by design as a function of the TCXO
and is not specified < ± 1 ppm/yr (nom)
Standard (fixed): 10 MHz ±10 Hz
N5183AEP MXG analog signal generator express configuration
250 kHz is unspecified, except as indicated
Quoted specifications between 15 and 35 °C. Maximum output power typically decreases by 0.2 dB/°C for temperatures outside this range. Minimum output power: –90 dBm (settable to –130 dBm)
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Specifi cations, Continued
Express N5181AEP MXG RF and N5183AEP MXG microwave analog configurations
N5181AEP N5183AEP
Maximum output power
Range Standard Option 1EA
100 to 250 kHz +13 dBm +15 dBm +11 dBm +14 dBm > 100 kHz to 50 MHz +13 dBm +15 dBm
> 250 kHz to 3.2 GHz +11 dBm +15 dBm > 50 MHz to 3.0 GHz +13 dBm +23 dBm — > 3.0 to 5.0 GHz +13 dBm +17 dBm — > 5.0 GHz +11 dBm +16 dBm — > 3.2 MHz to 20 GHz +11 dBm +18 dBm
Amplitude switching speed
Type Standard Standard
SCPI mode ≤ 5 ms (typ) ≤ 2 ms (typ) List/step sweep mode ≤ 5 ms (typ) ≤ 2 ms (typ)
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; quoted specifications between 20 and 30 °C; for temperatures outside this range, absolute level accuracy degrades by 0.005 dB/°C for frequencies ≤ 4.5 GHz and 0.01 dB/°C for frequencies > 4.5 GHz
Performance below 250 kHz is unspecified except as indicated.
Standard Option 1EA
(high output power)
Time from receipt of SCPI command or trigger signal to amplitude settled within
0.2 dB; specification does not apply when switching from and to amplitudes where ALC levels are < 0 dB
(high output power)
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Specifi cations, Continued
Express N5181AEP MXG RF and N5183AEP MXG microwave analog configurations
N5181AEP N5183AEP
Absolute level accuracy (ALC on)
Frequency range +23 to –60 dBm < –60 to –110 dBm > + 10 to –10 dBm –10 to –75 dBm –75 to –90 dBm
100 kHz to 250 kHz ±0.6 dB ±1.0 dB — > 250 kHz to 1 MHz ±0.6 dB ±0.7 dB
250 kHz to 2 GHz ±0.6 dB ±1.4 dB — > 1 MHz to 1 GHz ±0.6 dB ±0.7 dB
> 1 to 3 GHz ±0.6 dB ±0.8 dB — > 2 to 20 GHz ±0.9 dB ±1.0 dB ±1.6 dB > 3 to 4 GHz ±0.7 dB ±0.8 dB — > 4 to 6 GHz ±0.8 dB ±1.1 dB Spectral purity Single sideband phase noise (at 20 kHz offset)
Or maximum specified output power, whichever is lower. Quoted specifications between 20 °C and 30 °C. For temperatures outside this range, absolute level accuracy degrades by
0.005 dB/°C for frequencies ≤ 4.5 GHz and 0.01 dB/°C for frequencies > 4.5 GHz. Output power may drift up to .003 dB per g/Kg change in specific humidity (nom)
Level accuracy applies from –20 dBm to maximum output power between 15 °C and 35 °C; for temperatures outside this range, absolute level accuracy degraded by 0.01 dB/°C for frequencies ≤ 4.5 GHz and 0.02 dB/°C for frequencies > 4.5 GHz; specifications do not apply above the maximum specified power
500 MHz 1 GHz 2 GHz 3 GHz 4 GHz 5 GHz 6 GHz 10 GHz 20 GHz
≤ –126 dBc/Hz (typ) ≤ –121 dBc/Hz (typ) ≤ –115 dBc/Hz (typ) ≤ –110 dBc/Hz (typ) ≤ –109 dBc/Hz (typ) — ≤ –104 dBc/Hz (typ) — —
≤ –122 dBc/Hz (typ) ≤ –116 dBc/Hz (typ) ≤ –110 dBc/Hz (typ) ≤ –110 dBc/Hz (typ) ≤ –104 dBc/Hz (typ) ≤ –104 dBc/Hz (typ) — ≤ –98 dBc/Hz (typ) ≤ –92 dBc/Hz (typ)
N5183AEP MXG microwave analog signal generator only
N5183AEP only
Absolute level accuracy with step attenuator (dB) Equivalent to N5183A-1E1
Frequency range > + 10 dBm +10 to –10 dBm < –10 to –75 dBm < –75 to –90 dBm
250 kHz to 2 GHz ±0.6 dB ±0.6 dB ±0.7 dB ±1.4 dB > 2 to 20 GHz ±0.9 dB ±0.9 dB ±1.0 dB ±1.6 dB
> 20 to 40 GHz ±1.0 dB ±0.9 dB ±1.1 dB ±2.0 dB
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Specifi cations, Continued
N5181AEP single sideband phase noise optimized signal-to-noise floor mode
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
-100
-110
-120
-130
-140
-150
-160
-170
1.E+01 1.E+02 1.E+03 1.E+04 1.E+05 1.E+06 1.E+07 1.E+08
L(f) [dBc/Hz] vs. f[Hz]
1. Signal-to-noise optimized mode will improve broadband noise floor. In this mode, other specifications may not apply. Applies to instrument serial number prefix 4818xxxx or above.
5.8 GHz
3.5 GHz
2.2 GHz
1.9 GHz
1 GHz
850 MHz
N5183AEP single sideband phase noise
0 –10 –20 –30 –40 –50 –60 –70 –80 –90
–100 –110 –120 –130 –140 –150 –160 –170
10 100 1000 10000 100000 1000000 1E+07 1E+08
L(f) [dBc/Hz] vs. f [Hz]
20 GHz 10 GHz
1 GHz
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Specifi cations, Continued
N5181AEP N5183AEP
Analog modulation
Frequency bands
Band Frequency range N Frequency range N
1 100 kHz to < 250 MHz 1 100 kHz to < 250 MHz 1
2 250 to < 375 MHz 0.25 250 to < 375 MHz 0.25
3 375 to < 750 MHz 0.5 375 to < 750 MHz 0.5
4 750 to < 1500 MHz 1 750 to < 1500 MHz 1
5 1500 to < 3000.001 MHz 2 1.5 to < 3.0 GHz 2
6 3000.001 to 6000 MHz 4 3.0 to < 6.0 GHz 4
7 6.0 to < 12.0 GHz 8
8 12.0 to < 20.0 GHz 16
Frequency modulation Max deviation N x 10 MHz (nom) N x 10 MHz (nom)
Modulation frequency response (at 100 kHz deviation)
DC coupled DC to 3 MHz (nom) DC to 7 MHz (nom) DC to 3 MHz (nom) DC to 7 MHz (nom) AC coupled 5 Hz to 3 MHz (nom) 5 Hz to 7 MHz (nom) 5 Hz to 3 MHz (nom) 5 Hz to 7 MHz (nom)
Phase modulation
Modulation deviation and frequency response
Normal BW N x 5 radians (nom) DC to 1 MHz (nom) N x 5 radians (nom) DC to 1 MHz (nom) High BW mode N x 0.5 radians (nom) DC to 4 MHz (nom) N x 0.5 radians (nom) DC to 4 MHz (nom)
Amplitude modulation
Maximum depth 100% 90% Modulation rate (3 dB BW)
N is a factor used to define certain
specifications in the document
N is a factor used to define certain FM and ΦM
specifications in the instrument
N5181AEP N5183AEP
Equivalent to N5181A-UNT Equivalent to N5183A-UNT
1 dB bandwidth 3 dB bandwidth 1 dB bandwidth 3 dB bandwidth
Equivalent to N5181A-UNT Equivalent to N5183A-UNT
Max deviation 3 dB bandwidth Max deviation 3 dB bandwidth
AM is specified at carrier frequencies from 1 MHz to 3 GHz, power levels ≤ +4 dBm, and with ALC on and envelope peaks within ALC operating range (–20 dBm to maximum specified power, excluding step-attenuator setting); equivalent to N5181A-UNT
• DC coupled: 0 to 10 kHz (typ)
• AC coupled: 5 Hz to 10 kHz (typ)
AM is specified at carrier frequencies > 2 MHz, ALC on, and when AM envelope does not exceed max power or go below –15 dBm for Option 520; equivalent to N5183A-UNT
• DC coupled: 0 to 10 kHz (typ)
• AC coupled: 5 Hz to 10 kHz (typ)
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Specifi cations, Continued
N5181AEP N5183AEP
Pulse modulation (Option UNU) Narrow pulse modulation (Option UNW)
Pulse specifications apply to frequencies > 500 MHz; operable down to 10 MHz On/off ratio > 80 dB (typ) > 80 dB (typ) Rise/fall time < 50 ns (typ) < 10 ns; 7 ns (typ) Minimum width ≥ 500 ns ALC OFF ≥ 20 ns ALC OFF Pulse repetition frequency
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 30 ns (500 ns with UNU) to
Pulse width 20 ns (500 ns with UNU) to
Resolution 10 ns (nom) 10 ns (nom)
DC to 2 MHz ALC OFF DC to 5 MHz for > 3.2 GHz
Internal pulse generator (included with Option UNU)
42 seconds (nom)
pulse period – 10 ns (nom)
Internal pulse generator (included with Option UNW)
30 ns to 42 seconds (nom) 20 ns to pulse period –10 ns (nom)
Recommended calibration cycle
Remote programming
Interfaces GPIB IEEE-488.2, 1987 with listen and talk LAN 100BaseT LAN interface, LXI Class B compliant
USB Version 2.0 Control languages SCPI Version 1997.0
Compatibility languages supporting 100% of commonly used commands
Instrument charactristics
Weight ≤ 12.5 kg (27.5 lb.) net, ≤ 27.2 kg (60 lb.)
Dimensions 88 mm H x 426 mm W x 432 mm L (3.5 in H x 16.8 in W x 17 in L)
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More Information
MXG RF and Microwave Analog Signal Generators
Power to overcome system losses
Increase throughput
Lower cost of ownership
Extensive code compatibility
The MXG delivers the performance you require for a wide variety of broad­band measurements in a compact, 2U-high package, making it a particularly useful tool for RF and microwave component and system manufacturing test applications, including LO and clock substitution, continuous wave (CW) interferers, power calibration, antenna testing, and analog communication systems that use AM, FM or phase modulation.
Every microwave engineer knows that as frequencies go up, so do power losses through cables, switches, filters, and other components in your test system. The MXG helps to overcome those losses and provide adequate power to your device.
Demanding schedules require that modern test systems deliver high measure­ment throughput. The MXGs delivers a fast, reliable stimulus.
Every element of the MXG is designed to maximize uptime and reduce your cost of ownership, from a simplified design that delivers high reliability to cost- and time-effective tools for easy self-maintenance. The MXG has 100% internal diagnostic capability and is composed of a few easily replaceable, pre-calibrated assemblies that minimize any potential downtime to less than 1 working day.
The MXG enables you to extend the life of your automated test systems without losing your significant investment in software. With compatibility languages for the signal generators on the previous pages, the MXG makes it easy to refresh your existing test systems.
Defi nitions and conditions
Specification (spec): Represents 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): 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).
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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.
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