N5166B CXG
RF Vector Signal Generator
9 kHz – 3 or 6 GHz
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Table of Contents
Configure your N5166B CXG RF Vector Signal Generator ........................................ 3
Step 1. Choose frequency range........................................................................... 3
Step 2. Choose baseband options ........................................................................ 3
Step 3. Choose performance enhancement options ............................................. 3
Step 4. Choose Signal Studio and embedded software .................................. 4
Step 5. Choose accessories ................................................................................. 5
Step 6. Others: Calibration option, Service options ............................................... 5
Upgrade Your Existing N5166B CXG ........................................................................ 6
Reference .................................................................................................................. 7
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Frequency range, 9 kHz – 3 GHz
N5166B-503
Not compatible with 506
Upgrade baseband generator memory from
32 to 512 MSa
AM, FM, phase modulation
N5166B-UNT
Narrow pulse modulation
N5166B-UNW
Multifunction generator
N5166B-303
Internal solid-state drive
N5166B-009
Flexible reference input
N5166B-1ER
Configure your N5166B CXG RF Vector Signal Generator
This step-by-step process will help you to configure the N5166B CXG signal generator. Choose options to
meet your requirements.
N5166B CXG is an entry-level RF vector signal generator in the X-Series signal generators. For detailed
specifications, refer to the CXG signal generator data sheet (5992-3959EN).
Step 1. Choose frequency range
Description Option number Additional information
Frequency range, 9 kHz – 6 GHz N5166B-506 Not compatible with 503
Step 2. Choose baseband options
Description Option number Additional information
ARB baseband generator
(60 MHz RF bandwidth, 32 MSa)
Upgrade baseband generator from
60 to 120 MHz RF bandwidth
N5166B-653
N5166B-655 Requires 653
N5166B-022 Requires 653
Step 3. Choose performance enhancement options
Description Option number Additional information
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Step 4. Choose Signal Studio and embedded software
Cellular communications
N7600C
Signal Studio for W-CDMA/HSPA+1
Requires option 653
N7601C
Signal Studio for cdma2000®/1xEV-DO1
Requires option 653
N7602C
Signal Studio for GSM/EDGE/Evo1
Requires option 653
N7612C
Signal Studio for TD-SCDMA/HSPA1
Requires option 653
Signal Studio for LTE/LTE Advanced FDD/LTEAdvanced Pro (NB-IoT/eMTC)
Requires option 653
N7625C
Signal Studio for LTE/LTE-Advanced TDD
Requires option 653
N7626C
Signal Studio for V2X
Requires option 653
N7630C
Signal Studio for Pre-5G1
Requires option 653
N7631C
Signal Studio for 5G NR
Requires option 653
Wireless connectivity
Signal Studio for Bluetooth (BR, EDR, LE 4.0,
BT5)
Requires option 653
N7607C
Signal Studio for DFS Radar Profiles
Requires option 653
N7610C
Signal Studio for IoT (Internet of Things)
Requires option 653
Signal Studio for WLAN
802.11a/b/g/j/p/n/ac/ah/ax1
Requires option 653
Detection, positioning, tracking & navigation
Signal Studio for Global Navigation Satellite
Systems (GNSS)1
Requires option 653
General purpose
N7608C
Signal Studio for Custom modulation
Requires option 653
N5180320B
Pulse train generator
Option UNW
N5180403B
Calibrated AWGN
Option 653
N5180430B
Multitone and two-tone
Option 653
N5180431B
Custom digital modulation
Option 653
N5166B
Waveform license 5-pack 1 to 9
Use option 221 to 229 to purchase up to
Requires option 653
N5166B
Waveform license 50-pack 1 to 10
Use option 250 to 259 to purchase up to
Requires option 653
Note: The following software can be added at purchase or as an upgrade. To configure Signal Studio
applications, refer to the configuration assistant at: www.keysight.com/find/signalstudio. For more
information on Signal Studio configuration and licenses, go to www.keysight.com/find/SS_licensing.
Product number Description Additional information
N7624C
N7606C
N7617C
N7609C
221-229
250-259
1
Only support “File Export” based waveform playback.
You may also consult your nearest Keysight sales representative for more details about software license types,
or refer to Software Terms, Types and KeysightCare (5992-3419EN) for more information.
9-pack for 45 Signal Studio waveforms
offline playback utility.
10-pack for 500 Signal Studio
waveforms offline playback utility.
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Step 5. Choose accessories
Rack mount flange kit
1CM110A
Rack mount flange kit with front handles
1CP104A
Rack slide kit
1CR112A
Front handle kit
1CN106A
Front panel cover
N5180CVRB
Hard transit case
N5180AXTB
Commercial calibration certificate with test data
N5166B-UK6
Remote scheduled assistance 1 to 999 hours
PS-S10
Daily productivity assistance
PS-S20
Description Option number Additional information
Step 6. Others: Calibration option, Service options
Description Option number Additional information
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Upgrade Your Existing N5166B CXG
ARB baseband generator
(60 MHz RF bandwidth, 32 MSa)
N5166BU
221-229
N5166BU
250-259
Fast license-key upgrades for options that do not require additional hardware:
1. Place an order for the upgrade with Keysight and request to
receive the software entitlement certificate through email
2. Redeem the certificate through the Web by following the
instructions on the certificate
3. Install the license file using Keysight License Manager
4. Begin using the new capability
Installation, calibration and verification information is available at: www.keysight.com/find/cxg_upgrades
Description Upgrade number Requirement Additional information
N5166BU-653 None Customer installable – software, license key
Upgrade baseband generator from
60 to 120 MHz RF BW
Upgrade baseband generator
memory from 32 to 512 MSa
AM, FM, phase modulation N5166BU-UNT None Customer installable – software, license key
Narrow pulse modulation N5166BU-UNW None Customer installable – software, license key
Multifunction generator N5166BU-303 None Customer installable – software, license key
Internal solid-state drive N5166BU-009 None Customer installable – software, license key
Flexible reference input N5166BU-1ER None Customer installable – software, license key
Waveform license 5-pack 1 to 9
Waveform license 50-pack 1 to 10
N5166BU-655 653 Customer installable – software, license key
N5166BU-022 653 Customer installable – software, license key
653 Customer installable – software, license key
653 Customer installable – software, license key
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This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies, 2019, 2020, Published in USA, June 1, 2020, 5992-4077EN
Reference
Publication title Publication number
N5166B CXG signal generator data sheet 5992-3959EN
N9000B CXA signal analyzer data sheet 5992-1274EN
X-Series Signal Sources Technical Overview 5990-9957EN
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