EXG X-Series Signal Generators
N5171B Analog & N5172B Vector
9 kHz to 1, 3, or 6 GHz
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Table of Contents
Definitions and conditions .............................................3
Frequency specifications ..............................................4
Amplitude specifications ..............................................6
Spectral purity specifications .........................................11
Analog modulation specifications ......................................13
Vector modulation specifications - N5172B only ..........................17
General specifications ...............................................28
Inputs and outputs ..................................................30
Related literature ...................................................32
2
Definitions and Conditions
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 expect 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 drift 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 range Option 501 (N5171B only) 9 kHz to 1 GHz
Option 503 9 kHz (5 MHz IQ mode) to 3 GHz
Option 506 9 kHz (5 MHz IQ mode) to 6 GHz
Resolution 0.01 Hz
Phase offset Adjustable in nominal 0.1 ° increments
Frequency bands
Frequency switching speed
CW mode
SCPI mode ≤ 5 ms, typical ≤ 1.15 ms ≤ 950 µs
List/step sweep mode ≤ 5 ms, typical ≤ 900 µs ≤ 800 µs
Digital modulation on (N5172B only)
SCPI mode ≤ 5 ms, typical ≤ 1.15 ms ≤ 1.05 ms
List/step sweep mode ≤ 5 ms, typical ≤ 900 µs ≤ 800 µs
1. N is a factor used to help define certain specifications within the document.
2. 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 from 20 to 30 °C. When switching into or out of band 6 amplitude settling time is within 0.3 dB. Implies simultaneous
frequency and amplitude switching.
3. 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.
4. Specifications apply when status register updates are off.
1
Band Frequency range N
1 9 kHz to < 5 MHz Digital synthesis
1 5 to < 250 MHz 1
2 250 to < 375 MHz 0.25
3 375 to < 750 MHz 0.5
4 750 to < 1500 MHz 1
5 1500 to < 3000.001 MHz 2
6 3000.001 to 6000 MHz 4
2, 3
Standard Option UNZ
4
Option UNZ, typical
4
Frequency reference
± aging rate
Accuracy
± temperature effects
± line voltage effects
Internal time base reference oscillator aging rate
1
≤ ± 5 ppm/10 yrs, < ± 1 ppm/yr, nominal
Adjustment resolution < 1 x 10^-10, nominal
Temperature effects ± 1 ppm (0 to 55 °C), nominal
Line voltage effects ± 0.1 ppm, nominal; 5% to –10%, nominal
Reference output
Frequency 10 MHz
Amplitude ≥ +4 dBm, nominal into 50 Ω load
External reference input
Input frequency, standard 10 MHz
Input frequency, Option 1ER 1 to 50 MHz (in multiples of 0.1 Hz)
Lock range ± 1 ppm
Amplitude > –3.0 to 20 dBm, nominal
Impedance 50 Ω, nominal
Waveform Sine or square
Sweep modes (frequency and amplitude)
Operating modes Step sweep (equally spaced frequency and amplitude or
logarithmically spaced frequency steps)
List sweep (arbitrary list of frequency and amplitude steps)
Simultaneously sweep waveforms with N5172B; see Baseband
Generator section for more detail
Sweep range Within instrument frequency range
Dwell time 100 µs to 100 s
Number of points 2 to 65535 (step sweep)
1 to 3201 (list sweep)
Step change Linear or logarithmic
Triggering Free run, trigger key, external, timer, bus (GPIB, LAN, USB)
1. Aging rate is determined by design as a function of the TCXO.
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Amplitude Specifications
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0 123456
Output power (dBm)
Frequency (GHz)
Measured max leveled CW and IQ rms power
Maximum power with Option 1EA
Standard
Output parameters
Settable range +30 to –144 dBm
Resolution 0.01 dB, nominal
Step attenuator 0 to 130 dB in 5 dB steps electronic type
Connector Type N 50 Ω, nominal
Max output power 1 () = typical
Frequency Standard Option 1EA
9 kHz to 10 MHz +13 dBm +17 dBm (+18 dBm)
> 10 MHz to 3 GHz +18 dBm +21 dBm (+26 dBm)
> 3 to 6 GHz +16 dBm +18 dBm (+19 dBm)
1. Quoted specifications between 20 °C and 30 °C. Maximum output power typically decreases by 0.01 dB/°C for temperatures outside this range.
6
Measured level accuracy at –140 dBm
Frequency (MHz)
Power error (dB)
1
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
–0.2
–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)
Measured level accuracy at –110 dBm
Frequency (MHz)
Power error (dB)
1
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
–0.2
–0.4
–0.6
–0.8
–1
Upper std dev (1 σ)
Mean
Lower std dev (1 σ)
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
Measurement level accuracy at –130 dBm
Frequency (MHz)
Power error (dB)
1
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
–0.2
–0.4
–0.6
–0.8
–1
Upper std dev (1 σ)
Mean
Lower std dev (1 σ)
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
Absolute level accuracy in CW mode 1 (ALC on) ()= typical
Range +24 to –60 dBm < –60 to –110 dBm < –110 to –127 dBm
9 to 100 kHz ± 0.6 dB (± 0.6) ± 0.9 dB (± 0.9)
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) (± 0.5)
> 3 to 6 GHz ± 0.6 dB (± 0.3) ± 1.1 dB (± 0.3) (± 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)
9 kHz to 6 GHz ± 0.25 dB, typical
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 drift up to 0.10 dB < 3 GHz and 0.15 dB > 3 GHz per g/kg change in absolute humidity (nom).
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0 20 40 60 80 100 120
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
–0.1
–0.2
–0.3
–0.4
–0.5
Elapsed time (minutes)
Delta from initial (dB)
Measured amplitude repeatablity +5 dBm ALC on
850 MHz
1900 MHz
2200 MHz
3500 MHz
5800 MHz
Repeatability measures the ability of the instrument to return
Measured relative level accuracy
at 850 MHz initial power +10 dBm
Final power (dBm)
Power error (dB)
0 –20 –40 -60 –80 –100 –120 –140
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
–0.1
–0.2
–0.3
–0.4
–0.5
Upper std dev (1 σ)
Mean
Lower std dev (1 σ)
Measured ALC linearity
1900 MHz, CW, relative to 0 dBm
Amplitude (dB)
–20 –15 –10 –5 0 5 10
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
–0.1
–0.2
–0.3
Error (dB)
Upper std dev (1 σ)
Mean
Lower std dev
(1 σ )
Measured ALC linearity
850 MHz, CW, relative to 0 dBm
Amplitude (dB)
–20 –15 –10 –5 0 5 10
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
–0.1
–0.2
–0.3
Error (dB)
Upper std dev (1 σ)
Mean
Lower std dev
(1 σ)
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.
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 steps).
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SWR (measured CW mode) 1
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
Frequency Attenuator state
Bypass 0 to 10 dB 15 dB or more
≤ 1.0 GHz < 1.3:1 < 1.35:1 < 1.2:1
> 1.0 to 2 GHz < 1.55:1 < 1:5:1 < 1.3:1
> 2 to 3 GHz < 1.8:1 < 1.5:1 < 1.45:1
> 3 to 4 GHz < 1.5:1 < 1.6:1 < 1.7:1
> 4 to 6 GHz < 1.9:1 < 1.6:1 < 1.6:1
1. SWR < 1.60:1 below 30 kHz.
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Maximum reverse power, nominal
< 1 GHz 50 W
> 1 to < 2 GHz 25 W
> 2 to < 6 GHz 20 W
Max DC voltage 50 VDC
Trip level 2 W
Amplitude switching speed 1Standard Option UNZ Option UNZ, typical
CW mode
SCPI mode ≤ 5 ms, typical ≤ 750 µs ≤ 650 µs
Power search SCPI mode < 12 ms, measured
List/step sweep mode ≤ 5 ms, typical ≤ 500 µs ≤ 300 µs
Digital modulation on (N5172B only)
SCPI mode ≤ 5 ms, typical ≤ 1.15 ms ≤ 950 µs
Power search SCPI mode < 12 ms, measured
List/step sweep mode ≤ 5 ms, typical ≤ 900 µs ≤ 400 µs
Alternate power level control (N5172B only)
Switching time
(via waveform markers)
Functional power range –15 dBm to –144 dBm, measured
20 µs within ± 1 dB, measured
User flatness correction
Number of points 3201
Number of tables Dependent on available free memory in instrument; 10,000 maximum
Entry modes USB/LAN 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.
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Spectral Purity Specifications
- 170
- 160
- 150
- 140
- 130
- 120
-110
- 100
-90
-80
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
10 Hz 100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz100 kHz1 MHz10 MHz 100 MHz
L(f) [dBc/Hz] vs. frequency
Measured standard phase noise CW mode
6 GHz
3 GHz
2 GHz
1 GHz
250 MHz
100 MHz
- 170
- 160
- 150
- 140
- 130
- 120
-110
- 100
-90
-80
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
10 Hz 100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz100 kHz1 MHz10 MHz 100 MHz
1 GHz
L(f) [dBc/Hz] vs. frequency
Measured absolute phase noise, S/N mode + 10 dBm
1 GHz 0 dBm
1 GHz 0 dBm S/N
1 GHz +23 dBm
- 170
- 160
- 150
- 140
- 130
- 120
-110
- 100
-90
-80
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
10 Hz1 Hz 100 Hz
1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz 1 MHz 10 MHz 100 MHz
L(f) [dBc/Hz] vs. frequency
Measured AM noise @ 1 GHz S/N mode on/off, 2kHz ALC bandwidth
- 170
- 160
- 150
- 140
- 130
- 120
-110
- 100
-90
-80
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
10 Hz 100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz100 kHz1 MHz10 MHz 100 MHz
6 GHz
3 GHz
2 GHz
1 GHz
250 MHz
100 MHz
L(f) [dBc/Hz] vs. frequency
Measured absolute phase noise with IQ modulation
Absolute SSB phase noise (dBc/Hz, CW at 20 kHz offset, typical)
5 MHz to < 250 MHz –119
250 MHz –133
500 MHz –128
1 GHz –122
2 GHz –115
3 GHz –110
4 GHz –109
6 GHz –103
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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)
Harmonics (CW mode)
Range Standard < +4 dBm Option 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)
Range > 10 KHz offset
Standard (dBc)
9 kHz to < 5 MHz –65, nominal
5 to < 250 MHz –75
250 to < 750 MHz –75
750 MHz to < 1.5 GHz –72
1.5 to < 3.0 GHz –66
3 to 6 GHz –60
Subharmonics (CW mode)
9 kHz to 1.5 GHz None
> 1.5 to 3 GHz –77 dBc
> 3 to 6 GHz –74 dBc
1
Jitter
Carrier frequency SONET/SDH data rate rms jitter BW μUI rms, measured Seconds, typical
155 MHz 155 MB/s 100 Hz to 1.5 MHz 140 0.9 ps
622 MHz 622 MB/s 1 KHz to 5 MHz 67 0.11 ps
2.488 GHz 2488 MB/s 5 kHz to 20 MHz 271 0.11 ps
Phase coherence (Option 012)
LO input frequency range 250 MHz to 6 GHz, nominal
LO input power range 0 to +12 dBm, nominal
LO output frequency range 250 MHz to 6 GHz, nominal
LO output power range 0 to +12 dBm, nominal
1. 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 range N
1 9 kHz to <5 MHz 1 (digital synthesis)
1 5 to < 250 MHz 1
2 250 to < 375 MHz 0.25
3 375 to < 750 MHz 0.5
4 750 to < 1500 MHz 1
5 1500 to < 3000.001 MHz 2
6 3000.001 to 6000 MHz 4
Frequency modulation (Option UNT) (See N value above)
Max deviation N × 10 MHz, nominal
Resolution 0.1% of deviation or 1 Hz, whichever is greater, nominal
Deviation accuracy < ± 2% + 20 Hz (1 kHz rate, deviation is N x 50 kHz)
Modulation frequency response
@ 100 KHz rate
Carrier frequency accuracy < ± 0.2% of set deviation + (N × 1 Hz)
Relative to CW in DCFM < ± 0.06% of set deviation + (N × 1 Hz), typical
Distortion < 0.4% [1 kHz rate, deviation is N x 50 kHz]
FM using external inputs 1 or 2 Sensitivity +1 V peak for indicated deviation, nominal
1 dB bandwidth DC/5 Hz to 3 MHz, nominal
3 dB bandwidth DC/1 Hz to 7 MHz, nominal
1
2
Input impedance 50 Ω/600 Ω/1 M Ω, nominal
Paths FM path 1 and FM path 2 are summed
internally for composite modulation
Phase modulation (Option UNT) (See N value above)
Maximum deviation Normal bandwidth N × 5 radians, nominal
High-bandwidth mode N × 0.5 radians, nominal
Frequency response Normal bandwidth (3 dB) DC to 1 MHz, nominal
High-bandwidth mode (3 dB) DC to 4 MHz, nominal
Resolution 0.1% of deviation
Deviation accuracy < + 0.5% + 0.01 rad, typical [1 kHz rate, normal bandwidth mode]
Distortion < 0.2% (typ) [1 kHz rate, deviation normal bandwidth mode]
ΦM using external inputs 1 or 2 Sensitivity +1 V peak for indicated deviation, nominal
Input impedance 50 Ω or 600 Ω or 1 M Ω, nominal
Paths ΦM path 1 and ΦM path 2 are summed
internally for composite modulation
1. Specification valid for temperature changes of less than ± 5 °C since last DCFM calibration.
2. Typical performance immediately after a DCFM calibration.
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Amplitude modulation (Option UNT)
1
AM depth type Linear or exponential
Maximum depth 100%
Depth resolution 0.1% of depth (nom)
AM depth error
@1 KHz rate and < 80% depth
f < 5 MHz < 1.5% of setting + 1% (typ 0.5% of setting + 1%)
5 MHz ≤ f ≤ 2 GHz < 3% of setting + 1 %
2 < f < 3 GHz < 5% of setting + 1% (typical 3% of setting + 1%)
Total harmonic distortion
@ 1 KHz rate
F < 5 MHz
5 MHz ≤ f < 2 GHz
30% depth < 0.25%, typical
80% depth < 0.5%, typical
30% depth < 2%
(2 to 3 GHz is typical)
80% depth < 2%
Frequency response 30% depth, 3 dB BW DC/10 Hz to 50 KHz
Frequency response wideband AM
Rates ALC off/on: DC/800 Hz to 80 MHz, nominal
(N5172B only)
AM inputs using external inputs
1 or 2
Sensitivity +1 V peak for indicated depth (Over-range can be 200% or
2.2 V peak)
Input impedance 50 Ω or 600 Ω or 1M Ω, Damage level: ± 5 V max
Paths AM path 1 and AM path 2 are summed internally for composite
modulation
Wideband AM inputs
(N5172B only)
Simultaneous and composite modulation
Sensitivity 0.25 V = 100% (I input + 0.5 V offset)
Input impedance 50 Ω, nominal (I input)
2
Simultaneous modulation All modulation types (IQ, FM, AM, ΦM, and pulse modulation) may be simultaneously enabled
except: FM and phase modulation cannot be combined and two modulation types cannot be
simultaneously generated using the same modulation source; for example, the baseband I/Q
generator, AM, and FM can run concurrently and all will modulate the output RF (this is useful
for simulating signal impairments)
Composite modulation AM, FM, and ΦM each consist of two modulation paths which are summed internally for
composite modulation; modulation can be any combination of internal or external sources
AM FM Phase Pulse Internal IQ
2
External IQ
AM + + + + + +
FM + + – + + +
Phase + – + + + +
Pulse + + + – + +
Internal I/Q
External IQ
2
2
+ + + + * +
+ + + + + –
+ = compatible, – = incompatible, * = Internal + External
1. AM specifications apply 6 dB below maximum specified power from 20 to 30 °C.
2. IQ modulation available on N5172B.
2
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External modulation inputs
(Option UNT required for FM, AM, and phase modulation inputs; Option UNW required for pulse modulation inputs)
EXT1 AM, FM, PM
EXT2 AM, FM, PM
PULSE Pulse (50 Ω only)
I Wideband AM (50 Ω only, N5172B only)
Input impedance 50 Ω, 1 MΩ, 600 Ω, DC and AC coupled
Standard internal analog modulation source
(Single sine wave generator for use with AM, FM, phase modulation requires Option UNT or 303)
Waveform Sine
Rate range 0.1 Hz to 2 MHz (tunable to 3 MHz)
Resolution 0.1 Hz
Frequency accuracy Same as RF reference source, nominal
LF audio output 0 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 1 Sine, triangle, square, positive ramp, negative ramp, pulse
Function generator 2 Sine, 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 generator Sine, triangle, square, positive ramp, negative ramp
Trigger: free run, trigger key, bus, external, internal, timer trigger
Noise generator 1 Uniform, Gaussian
Noise generator 2 Uniform, Gaussian
DC Only for LF output –5 V to +5 V, nominal
Frequency parameters
Sine wave 0.1 Hz to 10 MHz, nominal
Triangle, square, ramp, pulse 0.1 Hz to 1 MHz, nominal
Noise bandwidth 10 MHz, nominal
Resolution 0.1 Hz
Frequency accuracy Same as RF reference source, nominal
Narrow pulse modulation (Option UNW) 1 () = typical
On/off ratio (> 80 dB)
Rise/fall times (Tr, Tf) < 10 ns; (7 ns)
Minimum pulse width ALC on/off ≥ 2 us/≥ 20 ns
Repetition frequency ALC on/off 10 Hz to 500 kHz/DC to 10 MHz
Level accuracy (relative to CW) ALC on/off
Width compression (RF width relative to video out) (< 5 ns)
1. Pulse specifications apply to frequencies > 500 MHz. Operable down to 10 MHz.
2. With power search on.
2
< ± 1.0 dB (± 0.5) dB/(< ± 0.5) dB
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Video feed-through 1 ≤ 3GHz/> 3 GHz (< 50 mV/< 5 mV)
Sync
Output
Video
Output
RF Pulse
Output
T
d
T
m
T
w
T
rf
V
f
T
f
T
r
V
or
T
p
50%
50%
10%
90%
50%
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
Internal pulse generator (included with Option UNW)
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, nominal
Pulse period 30 ns to 42 seconds, nominal
Pulse width 20 ns to pulse period –10 ns, nominal
Resolution 10 ns
Adjustable trigger delay –pulse period + 10 ns to pulse period to pulse width –10 ns
Settable delay Free run –3.99 to 3.97 µs
Triggered 0 to 40 s
Resolution (delay, width, period) 10 ns, nominal
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 0 to 42 s – (Delay 1 + Width 2) – 10 ns
2nd pulse width 20 ns to 42 s – (Delay 1 + Delay 2) – 10 ns
Pulse train generator Option 320 (requires Option UNW)
Number of pulse patterns 2047
On/off time range 20 ns to 42 sec
1. Video feed through applies to power levels < +10 dBm.
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Vector Modulation Specifications
-200 -150 -100 -50 0 50 100 150 200
3
1
-1
-3
-5
-7
-9
-11
-13
-15
Frequency offset from carrier (MHz)
Measured external IQ bandwidth
dB
5800 MHz
3500 MHz
2200 MHz
1900 MHz
1800 MHz
850 MHz
60.0040.0020.00-20.00-40.00-60.00 0.00
Normalized power (dB)
Frequency offset (MHz)
Measured RF I/Q channel flatness using internal baseband generator
(EXG factory channel correctons ON)
-0.50
-0.40
-0.30
-0.20
-0.10
0.10
0.20
0.30
0.40
0.50
0.00
850 MHz
1000 MHz
1800 MHz
1900 MHz
2200 MHz
5800 MHz
N5172B only
I/Q modulator external inputs
1
Bandwidth Baseband (I or Q) Up to 100 MHz baseband, nominal
RF (I+Q) Up to 200 MHz RF, nominal
I or Q offset ± 100 mV (200 uV resolution)
I/Q gain balance ± 4 dB (0.001 dB resolution)
IQ attenuation 0 to 50 dB (0.01 dB resolution)
Quadrature angle adjustment ± 200 units
Full scale input drive (I+Q) 0.5 V into 50 Ω, nominal
Internal I/Q baseband generator adjustments
1, 2
(Options 653 and 655)
I/Q offset ± 20% (0.025% dB resolution)
I/Q gain ± 1 dB (0.001 dB resolution)
Quadrature angle adjustment ± 10 ° (0.01 degrees resolution)
I/Q phase ± 360.00 ° (0.01 degrees resolution)
I/Q skew ± 500 ns (1 picosecond resolution)
I/Q delay ± 250 ns (1 picosecond resolution)
External I/Q outputs
1
Impedance 50 Ω, nominal per output
100 Ω, nominal differential output
Type Single-ended or differential (Option 1 EL)
Maximum voltage per output ± 0.5 V peak-to-peak; into 50 Ω (200 uV resolution)
Bandwidth (I, Q) Baseband (I or Q) 60 MHz, nominal (Option 653 and 655)
RF (I+Q) 120 MHz, nominal (Option 653 and 655)
Amplitude flatness ± 0.2 dB measured with channel corrections optimized for IQ output
Phase flatness ± 2.5 degrees measured with channel corrections optimized for IQ output
Common mode I/Q offset ± 1.5 V into 50 Ω (200 uV resolution)
Differential mode I or Q offset ± 25 mV into 50 Ω (200 uV resolution)
1. I/Q adjustments represent user intverface nominal parameter ranges and not specifications.
2. Internal IQ adjustments apply to RF out and IQ outputs simultaneously.
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Internal real-time complex digital I/Q filters (included with Option 653 )
Factory channel correction (256 taps)
Corrects the linear phase and amplitude response of the baseband IQ and RF outputs of the signal generator using factory calibration
arrays (default mode is off).
RF amplitude flatness (120 MHz) ± 0.2 dB measured
RF phase flatness (120 MHz) ± 2 degrees measured
User channel correction (256 taps)
Automated routine uses USB power sensor to correct for linear phase and amplitude response of DUT (equalizer). See User Guide for
more details.
Max RF amplitude flatness correction ± 15 dB
Max RF phase flatness correction ± 20 degrees
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 User Guide for more details.
Baseband generator (Options 653 and 655)
Channels 2 [I and Q]
Resolution 16 bits [1/65,536]
Sample rate Option 653 100 Sa/s to 75 MSa/s
Option 653 and 655 100 Sa/s to 150 MSa/s
RF (I+Q) bandwidth Option 653 60 MHz, nominal
Option 653 and 655 120 MHz, nominal
Interpolated DAC rate 800 MHz (waveforms only need OSR = 1.25 )
Frequency offset range ± 60 MHz
Digital sweep modes In list sweep mode each point in the list can have independent waveforms (N5172B)
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)
1. SCPI mode switching speed applies when waveforms are pre-loaded in list sweep and sample rate ≥ 10 MSa/s.
1
SCPI mode
List/step sweep mode
≤ 5 ms, measured (standard)
≤ 1.2 ms, measured (Option UNZ)
≤ 5 ms, measured (standard)
≤ 900 us, 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 BBG 8.2 MB/sec or 2.05 Msa/sec
FTP LAN to BBG encrypted 4 MB/sec or 1 Msa/sec
USB to BBG 19 MB/sec or 4.75 Msa/sec
BBG to USB 1.2 MB/sec or 300 Ksa/sec
Internal SSD to BBG 48 MB/sec or 12 Msa/sec
BBG to internal SSD 1.2 MB/sec or 300 Ksa/sec
SD card to BBG (Option 006)
BBG to SD card (Option 006) 845 KB/sec or 211 Ksa/sec
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Arbitrary waveform memory
Maximum playback
capacity
32 Msa (standard)
256 Msa (Option 021)
512 Msa (Option 022)
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 256 Msa (Option 021)
60 samples to 512 Msa (Option 022)
Minimum memory
256 samples
allocation per
segment
Maximum number of
8192
segments
Waveform sequences Maximum number of
> 2000 depending on non-volatile memory usage
sequences
Maximum number of
segments/sequence
Maximum number of
32,000 (standard)
4 million (Option 021 or 022)
65,535
repetitions
Triggers Types Continuous, single, gated, segment advance
Source
Trigger key, external, bus (GPIB, LAN, USB)
Continuous Free run, trigger and run, reset and run
Modes
Single
Gated Negative polarity or positive polarity
No retrigger, buffered trigger, restart on trigger
Segment advance Single or continuous
External coarse delay time 5 ns to 40 s
External coarse delay resolution 5 ns
Trigger latency (Single trigger only) 356 ns + 1 sample clock period, nominal
Trigger accuracy (Single trigger only) ± 2.5 ns, nominal
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
Multi-baseband generator
synchronization mode
(multiple sources)
Fan out 1 master and up to 15 slaves
Trigger repeatability < 1 ns, nominal
Trigger accuracy Same as normal mode
Trigger latency Same as normal mode
Fine trigger delay range See Internal IQ Baseband section
Fine trigger delay resolution See Internal IQ Baseband section
IQ phase adjustment range See Internal IQ Baseband section
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, ALC hold functions, and alternate
amplitude; see Users Guide for more information
Marker polarity Negative, positive
Number of markers 4
RF blanking/burst on/off ratio > 80 dB
Alternate amplitude control switching speed See amplitude section
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Real-time modulation FIR filter: Nyquist, root-Nyquist, WCDMA, EDGE, Gaussian, rectangular, APCO
25 C4FM, IS-95, User FIR
(Applies real-time FIR filtering when playing waveforms with OSR=1. Helps reduce waveform
size for long simulation times. Option 660 not required).
Real-time baseband generator (Option 660)
Real-time baseband generator required
for real-time Signal Studio
applications
1
Cellular real-time applications LTE-FDD, LTE-TDD, HSPA+/W-CDMA, GSM/
EDGE, cdma2000
®
Real-time navigation GPS, GLONASS, Galileo
Real-time video applications
DVB-T/T2/H/S/S2/C/J.83 Annex A/C, ISDB-T/
Note: Option 660 is not required for real-time custom modulation (Option 431)
Memory: Shares memory with Options 653 and 655
Triggering: Same as Options 653 and 655
Markers: 3 markers available, all other features are same as Options 653 and 655
Digital baseband inputs/outputs (Option 003/004)
Options 003 and 004 activate the rear panel digital I/Q bus and enables 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 format User-selectable: 2's complement or binary offset, IQ (I, I-bar, Q, Q-bar) or digital IF output
(real, imaginary)
Data port Dual 16-bit data buses support parallel, parallel IQ interleaved, parallel QI 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 connector types: 68-pin SCSI, 38-pin dual AMP Mictor, 100-pin dual
Samtec, 20-pin dual 0.1 inch headers, 40-pin dual 0.1 inch headers
Logic types Single-ended: LVTTL, 1.5V CMOS, 1.8V CMOS, 2.5V CMOS, 3.3.V CMOS
Differential: LVDS
Data output resampling EXG baseband output is resampled to the arbitrary clock rate set by the user via real-time
curve-fit calculations.
1. See www.agilent.com/find/signalstudio for more information.
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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 EXG sample
rate)
Bit rate (limited by EXG sample rate) Parallel Up to 150 MHz x word size (1.6 Gbps LVDS, CMOS and LVTTL) per parallel bus,
Clocks per sample In parallel output mode, the data sample can be held for 1, 2 or 4 clock cycles
Clock to data skew
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
User-selectable in parallel mode up to a maximum 150 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.
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
Coarse adjustment in 90° steps from 0 to 270º; fine-adjustment in increments of 100 ps up to 5 ns
AWGN (Option 403)
Type Real-time, continuously calculated, and played using DSP
Modes of operation
Bandwidth With Option 653 1 Hz to 60 MHz
Crest factor 15 dB
Randomness 90 bit pseudo-random generation, repetition period 313 x 10^9 years
Carrier-to-noise ratio ± 100 dB when added to signal
Carrier-to-noise ratio formats C/N, Eb/No
Carrier-to-noise ratio error Magnitude error ≤ 0.2 dB at baseband I/Q outputs
Standalone or digitally added to signal played by arbitrary waveform or real-time baseband generator
With Option 653 and 655 1 Hz to 120 MHz
Custom modulation Arb Mode (Option 431)
Modulation PSK BPSK, QPSK, OQPSK, π/4DQPSK, gray coded and
unbalanced QPSK, 8PSK, 16PSK, D8PSK
QAM 4, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 1024 (and 89600 VSA mappings)
FSK Selectable: 2, 4, 8, 16, C4FM
MSK 0 to 100°
ASK 0 to 100%
Multicarrier Number of carriers
Frequency offset (per carrier) Up to –60 to +60 MHz
Power offset (per carrier) 0 dB to –40 dB
Symbol rate 50 sps to 75 Msps
Filter types Nyquist, root-Nyquist, Gaussian, rectangular, APCO 25 C4EM, user
Quick setup modes
Data Random only
APCO 25w/C4FM, APCO25 w/CQPSK, Bluetooth®, CDPD, DECT, EDGE, GSM, NADC, PDC,
PHS, PWT, TETRA
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Up to 100 (limited by a max bandwidth of 120 MHz
depending on symbol rate and modulation type)
Custom modulation real-time mode (Option 431) (Does not require Option 660)
Modulation PSK BPSK, QPSK, OQPSK, π/4DQPSK, gray coded and unbalanced
QPSK, 8PSK, 16PSK, D8PSK
QAM 4, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 1024 (and 89600 VSA mappings)
Selectable 2,4,8, 16 level symmetric,
C4FM
FSK
MSK 0 to 100 °
ASK 0 to 100%
Custom I/Q Custom map of 1024 unique values
Frequency offset Up to –60 MHz to +60 MHz
Symbol rate Internal generated data
External serial data 1 sps to [(50 Mbits/sec)/(#bits/symbol)]
Filter types Selectable Nyquist, root-Nyquist, Gaussian, rectangular, APCO 25 (phase
Custom FIR
Quick setup modes APCO 25 with (C4FM, CQPSK, HCPM, HDQPSK), TETRA , Bluetooth, CDPD, DECT, EDGE,
GSM, NADC, PDC, PHS, PWT, WorldSpace, Iridium, ICO, CT2, TFTS
Trigger delay Range 0 to 1,048,575 bits
Resolution 1 bit
Data types
Internally generated
Direct-pattern RAM [PRAM] max size
Note: Used for custom TDMA/non-standard framing
User file
Externally streamed data
(via AUX IO)
Internal burst shape
(varies with bit rate)
Rise/fall time range Up to 30 bits
Rise/fall delay range –15 to +15 bits
1. Bit clock and symbol sync inputs will be available in future firmware release.
User-defined Custom map of up to 16
deviation levels
Max deviation 20 MHz
1 sps to 75 Msps and max of 10 bits per symbol (Option 653 + 655)
1 and 2 UL and DL), IS-95, WCDMA, EDGE (wide and HSR)
16-bit resolution, up to 64 symbols long, automatically resampled
to 1024 coefficients (max)
> 32 to 64 symbol filter: symbol rate ≤ 12.5 MHz
> 16 to 32 symbol filter: symbol rate ≤ 25 MHz
Internal filters switch to 16 tap when symbol rate is between 25
and 75 MHz
Pseudo-random patterns
PN9, PN11, PN15, PN20, PN23
Repeating sequence Any 4-bit sequence
32 Mb (standard)
512 Mb (Option 021)
1024 Mb (Option 022)
32 MB (standard)
256 MB (Option 021)
512 MB (Option 022)
Type Serial data
Inputs/outputs
1
Data, symbol sync, bit clock
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Multitone and two-tone (Option 430)
Number of tones 2 to 64, with selectable on/off state per tone
Frequency spacing 100 Hz to 120 MHz (with Option 653 and 655)
Phase (per tone) Fixed or random
Real-time phase noise impairments (Option 432)
Close-in phase noise characteristics –20 dB per decade
Far-out phase noise characteristics –20 dB per decade
Mid-frequency characteristics Start frequency (f1) Offset settable from 0 to 77 MHz
Stop frequency (f2) Offset settable from 0 to 77 MHz
Phase noise amplitude level (L(f)) User selected; max degradation dependent on f2
3GPP W-CDMA distortion performance
Power level ≤ 2 dBm
1,2
Standard Option UNV
2
≤ 2 dBm
2
Option UNV
with Option 1EA
≤ 5 dBm
2
Offset Configuration Frequency Spec Typ Spec Typ Spec Typ
Adjacent (5 MHz)
Alternate (10 MHz) –70 dBc –75 dBc –72 dBc –77 dBc –71 dBc –77 dBc
Adjacent (5 MHz)
Alternate (10 MHz) –73 dBc –72 dBc –76 dBc –71 dBc –76 dBc
Adjacent (5 MHz)
Alternate (10 MHz) –64 dBc –66 dBc –66 dBc –68 dBc –66 dBc –68 dBc
1 DPCH, 1 carrier 1800 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
1. ACPR specifications apply when the instrument is maintained within ± 20 to 30 °C.
2. This is rms power. Convert 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 11.5 dB, therefore at +5 dBm rms, the PEP = 5 dBm + 11.5dB = +16.5 dBm PEP).
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-78
-76
-74
-72
-70
-66
-68
-10-50510
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
-10-50510
ACLR (dBc)
Power level (dBm)
Measured 4 carrier 3GPP W-CDMA ACLR TM1 64 DPCH
(with Option UNV +1EA)
3GPP LTE-FDD distortion performance
-78
-76
-74
-72
-70
-68
-66
-64
-62
-60
-10-50 510
ACLR (dBc)
Power level (dBm)
Measured 10 MHz LTE E-TM 1.1 QPSK ACLR
(with Option UNV + 1EA)
LTE-Offset 1 (10 MHz)
LTE-Offset 2 (20 MHz)
1
Standard Option UNV
Power level ≤ 2 dBm
2
≤ 2 dBm
2
Offset Configuration Frequency Spec Typ Spec Typ Spec Typ
Adjacent (10 MHz)
Alternate (20 MHz)
3
10 MHz E-TM 1.1
3
QPSK
1800 to 2200 MHz
–64 dBc –66 dBc –67 dBc –69 dBc –64 dBc –67 dBc
–66 dBc –68 dBc –69 dBc –71 dBc –69 dBc –71 dBc
1. ACPR specifications apply when the instrument is maintained within ± 20 to 30 °C.
2. This is rms power. Convert from rms to peak envelope power with the following equation: PEP = rms power + crest factor
(for example, 3GPP test model 1 with 64 DPCH has a crest factor 11.5 dB, therefore at +5 dBm rms, the PEP = 5 dBm + 11.5 dB = +16.5 dBm PEP).
3. ACPR measurement configuration: reference channel integration BW: 9.015 MHz, offset channel integration bandwidth: 9.015 MHz.
Option UNV
with Option 1EA
≤ 5 dBm
2
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GSM/EDGE output RF spectrum (ORFS)
GSM EDGE
Power level < +7 dBm < +7 dBm
Offset Configuration Frequency
200 kHz
1
Standard,
typical
–34 dBc –36 dBc –37 dBc –38 dBc
Option UNV,
typical
Standard,
typical
Option UNV,
typical
400 kHz –69 dBc –70 dBc –69 dBc –70 dBc
600 kHz –81 dBc –82 dBc –80 dBc –81 dBc
1 normal timeslot,
bursted
800 to 900 MHz
1800 to 1900 MHz
800 kHz –82 dBc –83 dBc –82 dBc –83 dBc
1200 kHz –84 dBc –85 dBc –83 dBc –84 dBc
3GPP2 cdma2000 distortion performance, typical
Standard Option UNV Option UNV + 1EA
Power level
2
≤ 2dBm ≤ 2 dBm ≤ 5 dBm
Offset Configuration Frequency (1) Typical Typical Typical
885 kHz to 1.98 MHz
> 1.98 to 4.0 MHz
> 4.0 to 10 MHz
9 channel forward
link
800 to 900 MHz
–78 dBc
–79 dBc –77 dBc
–86 dBc –87 dBc –87 dBc
–91 dBc –93 dBc –93 dBc
802.16e Mobile WiMAX™ distortion performance, measured
Power
Offset
3
Configuration
4
Frequency
<-7 dBm 10 MHz QPSK 2.5 and 3.5 GHz –65 dBc –68 dBc
Up to +5 dBm 10 MHz QPSK 3.5 GHz –62 dBc –65 dBc
1. Performance evaluated at bottom, middle, and top of bands shown.
2. This is rms power. Convert 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).
3. Measurement configuration: reference channel integration BW: 9.5 MHz, offset channel integration BW: 9 MHz, channel offset: 10 MHz.
4. 802.16e WiMAX signal configuration―bandwidth: 10 MHz, FFT: 1024, frame length: 5 ms, guard period: 1/ 8, symbol rolloff: 5%, content: 30 symbols
of PN9 data.
Standard,
measured
UNV, measured
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EVM performance data
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2
-15-10 -5 0510 15
EVM (% rms)
Power level (dBm)
Measured EVM performance vs. power
801.11ac 80 MHz 256 QAM @ 5.775 GHz
Rx equalizer training: preamble only
(EXG factory channel corrections enabled)
Format GSM EDGE
Modulation type GMSK (bursted)
1, 2
3pi/8 8PSK (bursted)
cdma2000/1xEV-DO
W-CDMA LTE FDD
QPSK QPSK 64 QAM
3
Modulation rate 270.833 ksps 70.833 ksps 1.2288 Mcps 3.84 Mcps 10 MHz BW
Channel
1 timeslot 1 timeslot Pilot channel 1 DPCH E-TM 3.1
configuration
Frequency
4
800 to 900 MHz
1800 to1900 MHz
800 to 900 MHz
1800 to 1900 MHz
800 to 900 MHz
1800 to 1900 MHz
1800 to 2200 MHz 1800 to 2200 MHz
EVM power level ≤ 7 dBm ≤ 7 dBm ≤ 7 dBm ≤ 7 dBm ≤ 7 dBm
EVM power level
≤ 13 dBm ≤ 13 dBm ≤ 13 dBm ≤ 13 dBm ≤ 13 dBm
with Option 1EA
EVM/global
phase error
Spec Type Spec Type Spec Type Spec Type Measured
ms 0.8 ° 0.2 ° 1.2% 0.75% 1.3% 0.8% 1.2% 0.8% 0.2%
Format 802.11a/g 802.11ac
5
QPSK 16 QAM
Modulation type 64 QAM 256 QAM QPSK 16 QAM
Modulation rate 54 Mbps
Frequency
4
2400 to
2484 MHz
5150 to
5825 MHz
80 MHz BW
5.775 GHz
4 Msps (root-Nyquist filter α = 0.25)
≤ 3 GHz ≤ 6 GHz ≤ 3 GHz ≤ 6 GHz
EVM power level ≤ –5 dBm ≤ –5 dBm ≤ 4 dBm ≤ 4 dBm ≤ 4 dBm ≤ 4 dBm
EVM power level
≤ 2 dBm ≤ 2 dBm ≤ 10 dBm ≤ 10 dBm ≤ 10 dBm ≤ 10 dBm
with Option 1EA
EVM
Measured Measured
Spec Type Spec Type Spec Type Spec Type
0.3% 0.4% 1.2% 0.8% 1.9% 1.1% 1.1% 0.65% 1.5% 0.9%
1. EVM specifications apply for the default ARB file setup conditions with the default ARB files supplied with the instrument.
2. EVM specifications apply after execution of I/Q calibration when the instrument is maintained within ± 5 °C of the calibration temperature.
3. LTE FDD E-TM 3.1,10 MHz, 64 QAM PDSCH, full resource block. Measured EVM after DC calibration.
4. Performance evaluated at bottom, middle, and top of bands shown.
5. WLAN 802.11ac 80 MHz, 256 QAM, MCS 8, 7 symbols, no filtering. Channel corrections enabled. Rx equalizer training: preamble only.
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0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2
0 2000 3000 4000 5000 60001000
EVM (% rms)
Frequency (MHz)
Measured EVM performance vs carrier frequency
(QPSK, Alpha-0.25, Power = +4 dBm, Symbol Rate = 4 MSyb/s, ALC ON)
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
-10-5051015
EVM (% rms)
Power (dBm)
Measured LT E E-TM 3.1 10 MHZ EVM(@ 2100 MHz)
with Option 1EA
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0 2000 3000 4000 5000 60001000
EVM (% ms)
Frequency (MHz)
Measured EVM performance vs carrier frequency
(Internal channel correction OFF and ON)
QPSK, Alpha = 0.25, Power = +4 dBm, Symbol rate = 62.5 MSym/s, ALC ON
Correction ON
Correction OFF
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
3
2.5
3.5
4
4.5
5
03020 5040 60 7010
EVM (% rms)
Symbol rate (MHz)
Measured EVM performance vs symbol rate
(EXG factory channel correction OFF/ON, ALC ON/OFF)
QPSK, Alpha = 0.25, Power = +4 dBm, Freq. = 2.2 GHz
ALC ON-Corrections OFF
ALC ON-Corrections ON
ALC OFF-Corrections ON
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General Specifications
Remote programming
Interfaces GPIB IEEE-488.2, 1987 with listen and talk
LAN 1000BaseT LAN interface, LXI Class C compliant
USB Version 2.0
Control languages SCPI Version 1997.0
Compatibility languages Agilent Technologies: N5181A\61A, N 5182A\62A, N5183A, E4438C, E4428C,
E442xB, E443xB, E8241A, E8244A, E8251A, E8254A, E8247C, E8257C/D, E8267C/D,
8648 Series, 8656B, E8663B, 8657A/B, 8662A, 8663A
Aeroflex Inc.: 3410 Series
Rohde & Schwarz: SMB100A, SMBV100A, SMU200A, SMJ100A, SMATE200A, SMIQ,
SML, SMV
Power requirements
100-120 VAC, 50/60/400 Hz
220-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
160 W maximum (N5171B)
300 W maximum (N5172B)
Operating temperature range
0 to 55 °C
Storage temperature range
–40 to 70 °C
Operating and storage altitude
Up to 15,000 feet
Humidity
Relative humidity - type tested at 95%, +40 °C (non-condensing)
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 MILPRF-28800F Class 3
Safety
Complies with European Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
• IEC/EN61010-1,2ndEdition
• Canada:CSAC22.2No.61010-1
• USA:ULstdno.61010-1,2ndEdition
• GermanAcousticstatement
Acoustic noise emission
LpA < 70 dB
Operator position
Normal position
Per ISO 7779
Geraeuschemission
LpA < 70 dB
Am Arbeitsplatz
Normaler Betrieb
Nach DIN 45635 t.19
EMC
Complies with European EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
• IEC/EN61326-1orIEC/EN61326-2-1
• CISPRPub11Group1,classA
• AS/NZSCISPR11
• ICES/NMB-001
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001;
cet appareil ISM est conforme a la norme NMB-001 du Canada
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Memory
• Memoryissharedbyinstrumentstates,userdatales,sweeplistles,waveformsequences,andotherles
• 3GB(30GBwithOption009)memoryavailableintheN5172B
• SecurityOption006allowsstorageofupto8GBonSDcard
• Dependingonhowthememoryisutilized,amaximumof1000instrumentstatescanbesaved
Security (Option 006)
• Removable8GBsolidstatememory(SDcard)fromrearpanel
• Usercanforcealllestobestoredonlyonexternalmemorycardincludinginstrumentstates,userdatales,sweeplistles,
waveforms, waveform sequences, and other files.
• Memorysanitizing,memorysanitizingon,poweron,anddisplayblanking
• DisableUSBports
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
N5171B: ≤ 13.6 kg (30 lb) net, ≤ 28.6 kg (63 lb.) shipping
N5172B: ≤ 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 Agilent Technologies’ commitment to quality.
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Inputs and Outputs
Front panel connectors
RF output Outputs the RF signal via a precision N type female connector; see output section for
reverse power protection information
I and Q inputs BNC input 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 instrument states, licenses and other files
into or out of the instrument; also used with U2000 Series USB average power sensors
For a current list of supported memory sticks, visit
click on Technical Support, and refer to FAQs: Waveform Downloads and Storage
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 outputs BNC 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 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
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 generators
Accepts CMOS signal with minimum pulse width of 10 ns
Female BNC
Damage levels are > +8 V and < –4 V
BBTRIG 1 Reserved for arbitrary and real-time baseband generators I/O such as Markers or
trigger inputs
BBTRIG 2 Reserved for arbitrary and real-time baseband generators I/O such as Markers or
trigger inputs
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 2 kΩ; damage levels are ± 15 V
Ext 1 External AM/FM/PM #1 input; nominal input impedance is 50 Ω/600 Ω/1M Ω,
nominal; damage levels are ± 5 V
Ext 2 External AM/FM/PM #2 input; nominal input impedance is 50 Ω/600 Ω /1M Ω,
nominal; damage levels are ± 5 V
LF OUT 0 to 5 V peak into 50 Ω, –5 V to 5 V offset, nominal
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
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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, and 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 Ω
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 to +20 dBm, impedance 50 Ω, sine or square waveform
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
LO in (Option 012) Accepts a signal from a master signal generator that is used as the LO for EXG 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/O To be used with PXB or N5102A digital signal interface module
Aux IO Aux IO port sends and/or receives auxiliary signaling information:
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 modify 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.
IO is application specific (CDMA, 3GPP, GNSS, LTE, custom etc). 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.
USB 2.0 The USB connector provides remote programming functions via SCPI
LAN (1000 BaseT) The LAN 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
Supports DHCP, sockets SCPI, VXI-11 SCPI, connection monitoring, dynamic hostname
services, TCP keep alive
LXI class C compliant
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
GPIB The GPIB connector provides remote programming functionality via SCPI
RoHS compliance The MXG and EXG signal generators are reduction of hazardous substances (RoHS)
compliant. Designed and manufactured to be free of lead, mercury, and other
hazardous substances.
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