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
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 rangeOption 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
Resolution0.01 Hz
Phase offsetAdjustable in nominal 0.1 ° increments
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
BandFrequency rangeN
19 kHz to < 5 MHzDigital synthesis
15 to < 250 MHz1
2250 to < 375 MHz0.25
3375 to < 750 MHz0.5
4750 to < 1500 MHz1
51500 to < 3000.001 MHz2
63000.001 to 6000 MHz4
2, 3
StandardOption UNZ
4
Option UNZ, typical
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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
Frequency10 MHz
Amplitude≥ +4 dBm, nominal into 50 Ω load
External reference input
Input frequency, standard10 MHz
Input frequency, Option 1ER1 to 50 MHz (in multiples of 0.1 Hz)
Lock range± 1 ppm
Amplitude> –3.0 to 20 dBm, nominal
Impedance50 Ω, nominal
WaveformSine or square
Sweep modes (frequency and amplitude)
Operating modesStep sweep (equally spaced frequency and amplitude or
logarithmically spaced frequency steps)
List sweep (arbitrary list of frequency and amplitude steps)
Simultaneously sweep waveforms with N5172B; see Baseband
Generator section for more detail
Sweep rangeWithin instrument frequency range
Dwell time100 µs to 100 s
Number of points2 to 65535 (step sweep)
1 to 3201 (list sweep)
Step changeLinear or logarithmic
TriggeringFree run, trigger key, external, timer, bus (GPIB, LAN, USB)
1. 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
0123456
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
Resolution0.01 dB, nominal
Step attenuator0 to 130 dB in 5 dB steps electronic type
ConnectorType N 50 Ω, nominal
Max output power 1 () = typical
FrequencyStandard 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.
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
Functional power range–15 dBm to –144 dBm, measured
20 µs within ± 1 dB, measured
User flatness correction
Number of points3201
Number of tablesDependent on available free memory in instrument; 10,000 maximum
Entry modesUSB/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.
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)
RangeStandard < +4 dBmOption 1EA < +12 dBm
9 kHz to 3 GHz< –35 dBc< –30 dBc
> 3 to 4 GHz< –35 dBc, typical< –35 dBc, typical
> 4 to 6 GHz< –53 dBc, typical< –40 dBc, typical
Nonharmonics (CW mode)
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 frequencySONET/SDH data rate rms jitter BWμUI rms, measuredSeconds, typical
155 MHz155 MB/s100 Hz to 1.5 MHz1400.9 ps
622 MHz622 MB/s1 KHz to 5 MHz670.11 ps
2.488 GHz2488 MB/s5 kHz to 20 MHz2710.11 ps
Phase coherence (Option 012)
LO input frequency range250 MHz to 6 GHz, nominal
LO input power range0 to +12 dBm, nominal
LO output frequency range250 MHz to 6 GHz, nominal
LO output power range0 to +12 dBm, nominal
1. Calculated from phase noise performance in CW mode at +10 dBm. For other frequencies, data rates, or bandwidths, please consult your sales
representative.
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Analog Modulation Specifications
Frequency bands
Band #Frequency rangeN
19 kHz to <5 MHz1 (digital synthesis)
15 to < 250 MHz1
2250 to < 375 MHz0.25
3375 to < 750 MHz0.5
4750 to < 1500 MHz1
51500 to < 3000.001 MHz2
63000.001 to 6000 MHz4
Frequency modulation (Option UNT) (See N value above)
Max deviationN × 10 MHz, nominal
Resolution0.1% 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 2Sensitivity+1 V peak for indicated deviation, nominal
1 dB bandwidthDC/5 Hz to 3 MHz, nominal
3 dB bandwidthDC/1 Hz to 7 MHz, nominal
1
2
Input impedance50 Ω/600 Ω/1 M Ω, nominal
PathsFM path 1 and FM path 2 are summed
internally for composite modulation
Phase modulation (Option UNT) (See N value above)
Maximum deviationNormal bandwidthN × 5 radians, nominal
High-bandwidth modeN × 0.5 radians, nominal
Frequency responseNormal bandwidth (3 dB)DC to 1 MHz, nominal
Distortion< 0.2% (typ) [1 kHz rate, deviation normal bandwidth mode]
ΦM using external inputs 1 or 2Sensitivity+1 V peak for indicated deviation, nominal
Input impedance50 Ω or 600 Ω or 1 M Ω, nominal
PathsΦM 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 typeLinear or exponential
Maximum depth100%
Depth resolution0.1% 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 BWDC/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 impedance50 Ω or 600 Ω or 1M Ω, Damage level: ± 5 V max
PathsAM path 1 and AM path 2 are summed internally for composite
modulation
Wideband AM inputs
(N5172B only)
Simultaneous and composite modulation
Sensitivity0.25 V = 100% (I input + 0.5 V offset)
Input impedance50 Ω, nominal (I input)
2
Simultaneous modulationAll 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 modulationAM, 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
1. AM specifications apply 6 dB below maximum specified power from 20 to 30 °C.
2. IQ modulation available on N5172B.
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External modulation inputs
(Option UNT required for FM, AM, and phase modulation inputs; Option UNW required for pulse modulation inputs)
EXT1AM, FM, PM
EXT2AM, FM, PM
PULSEPulse (50 Ω only)
IWideband AM (50 Ω only, N5172B only)
Input impedance50 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)
WaveformSine
Rate range0.1 Hz to 2 MHz (tunable to 3 MHz)
Resolution0.1 Hz
Frequency accuracySame as RF reference source, nominal
LF audio output0 to 5 V peak into 50 Ω, –5V to 5 V offset, nominal
Multifunction generator (Option 303)
The multifunction generator option (Option 303) consists of seven waveform generators that can be set independently with up to five
simultaneously using the composite modulation features in AM, FM/PM, and LF out
Waveform
Function generator 1Sine, triangle, square, positive ramp, negative ramp, pulse
Function generator 2Sine, triangle, square, positive ramp, negative ramp, pulse
Dual function generator Sine, triangle, square, positive ramp, negative ramp, phase offset, and amplitude
ratio for Tone 2 relative to Tone 1
Swept function generatorSine, triangle, square, positive ramp, negative ramp
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)
ModesFree-run, square, triggered, adjustable doublet, trigger doublet, gated, and
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)
Channels2 [I and Q]
Resolution16 bits [1/65,536]
Sample rateOption 653100 Sa/s to 75 MSa/s
Option 653 and 655100 Sa/s to 150 MSa/s
RF (I+Q) bandwidthOption 65360 MHz, nominal
Option 653 and 655120 MHz, nominal
Interpolated DAC rate800 MHz (waveforms only need OSR = 1.25 )
Frequency offset range± 60 MHz
Digital sweep modesIn 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 BBG8.2 MB/sec or 2.05 Msa/sec
FTP LAN to BBG encrypted4 MB/sec or 1 Msa/sec
USB to BBG19 MB/sec or 4.75 Msa/sec
BBG to USB1.2 MB/sec or 300 Ksa/sec
Internal SSD to BBG48 MB/sec or 12 Msa/sec
BBG to internal SSD1.2 MB/sec or 300 Ksa/sec
SD card to BBG (Option 006)
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 sequencesMaximum number of
> 2000 depending on non-volatile memory usage
sequences
Maximum number of
segments/sequence
Maximum number of
32,000 (standard)
4 million (Option 021 or 022)
65,535
repetitions
TriggersTypesContinuous, single, gated, segment advance
Source
Trigger key, external, bus (GPIB, LAN, USB)
ContinuousFree run, trigger and run, reset and run
Modes
Single
GatedNegative polarity or positive polarity
No retrigger, buffered trigger, restart on trigger
Single trigger - restart on trigger mode will initiate a FIFO clear. Therefore, the latency
includes re-filling the buffer. The latency is 8 µs + (1406 x sample period) ± 1 sample clock
period, nominal
Fine trigger delay rangeSee Internal IQ Baseband section
Fine trigger delay resolutionSee Internal IQ Baseband section
IQ phase adjustment rangeSee Internal IQ Baseband section
MarkersMarkers 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 polarityNegative, positive
Number of markers4
RF blanking/burst on/off ratio> 80 dB
Alternate amplitude control switching speedSee 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
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 formatUser-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
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 rangeUp 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-definedCustom map of up to 16
deviation levels
Max deviation20 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 sequenceAny 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)
TypeSerial data
Inputs/outputs
1
Data, symbol sync, bit clock
22
Multitone and two-tone (Option 430)
Number of tones2 to 64, with selectable on/off state per tone
Frequency spacing100 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 characteristicsStart 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
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
StandardOption UNV
Power level≤ 2 dBm
2
≤ 2 dBm
2
OffsetConfigurationFrequencySpecTypSpecTypSpecTyp
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).
802.16e Mobile WiMAX™ distortion performance, measured
Power
Offset
3
Configuration
4
Frequency
<-7 dBm10 MHzQPSK2.5 and 3.5 GHz–65 dBc–68 dBc
Up to +5 dBm10 MHzQPSK3.5 GHz–62 dBc–65 dBc
1. Performance evaluated at bottom, middle, and top of bands shown.
2. This is rms power. 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).
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
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 outputOutputs the RF signal via a precision N type female connector; see output section for
reverse power protection information
I and Q inputsBNC input accepts “in-phase” and “quadrature” input signals for I/Q modulation;
nominal input impedance is 50 Ω, damage levels are 1 Vrms and 5 Vpeak
USB 2.0Used with a memory stick for transferring instrument states, licenses and other files
into or out of the instrument; also used with U2000 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 outputsBNC outputs the analog I/Q modulation signals from the internal baseband generator;
nominal output impedance 50 Ω, DC coupled; damage levels ± 2 V
I bar and Q bar outputs (Option 1EL)BNC outputs the complement of the I and Q signals for differential applications;
Event 1This connector outputs the programmable timing signal generated by marker 1
The marker signal can also be routed internally to control the RF blanking and ALC hold
functions; this signal is also available on the AUX I/O connector
Damage levels are > +8 V and < –4 V
Pattern triggerAccepts signal to trigger internal pattern generator to start single pattern output, for
use with the internal baseband generators
Accepts CMOS signal with minimum pulse width of 10 ns
Female BNC
Damage levels are > +8 V and < –4 V
BBTRIG 1Reserved for arbitrary and real-time baseband generators I/O such as Markers or
trigger inputs
BBTRIG 2Reserved for arbitrary and real-time baseband generators I/O such as Markers or
trigger inputs
Sweep outGenerates output voltage, 0 to +10 V when the signal generator is sweeping; this
output can also be programmed to indicate when the source is settled or output pulse
video and is TTL and CMOS compatible in this mode; output impedance < 1 Ω, can
drive 2 kΩ; damage levels are ± 15 V
LF OUT0 to 5 V peak into 50 Ω, –5 V to 5 V offset, nominal
PulseExternal 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 inAccepts TTL and CMOS level signals for triggering point-to-point in sweep mode;
damage levels are ≤ –0.3 V and ≥ +5.3 V
Trigger outOutputs 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 inputAccepts 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 outOutputs the 10 MHz reference signal used by internal timebase; level nominally
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/OTo 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 2.0The 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
GPIBThe GPIB connector provides remote programming functionality via SCPI
RoHS complianceThe 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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