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CONFIGURATION
MXG X-Series Signal Generators
N5181B Analog and N5182B Vector
This configuration guide will help you determine which performance
options, software applications, accessories, and services to include
with your new MXG or to add as upgrades to an existing MXG.
GUIDE
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Configure Your MXG X-Series Signal Generator
This step-by-step process will help you configure your MXG signal generator. Tailor the performance to meet your requirements. For
detailed specifications, refer to the MXG signal generator data sheet (5991-0038EN).
N5181B MXG X-Series RF Analog Signal Generator
Configure your new MXG analog signal generator
Step 1. Select maximum frequency range (required option; frequency range not upgradeable)
Description Option number Additional information
Frequency range from 9 kHz to 3 GHz N5181B-5 0 3 Not compatible with 506
Frequency range from 9 kHz to 6 GHz N5181B-5 0 6 Not compatible with 503
Step 2. Choose connector configuration
Description Option number Additional information
Move all connectors to rear panel N5181B-1EM Not upgradable
Step 3. Choose performance enhancement options
Description Option number Additional information
AM, FM, phase modulation N5181B-UNT
Low phase noise N5181B-UNX Not compatible with UNY, not upgradable
Enhanced low phase noise N518 1B-UN Y Not compatible with UNX, not upgradable
Fast switching N5181B-UNZ
Narrow pulse modulation N5181B-UNW
Multifunction generator N5181B-3 0 3
Instrument security and removable memory card N5181B-006
No internal non-volatile memory N5181B-SD0 Requires firmware B.01.80 or newer
High output power N5181B-1EA
Low specified power (<–110 dBm) N5181B -1EQ
Flexible reference input (1 to 50 MHz) N5181B-1ER
Expanded license key upgradability N5181B-099 Option 099 is recommended for anyone considering future
upgrades. Option 099 simplifies the upgrade process by enabling
upgrades via a license key for Options 1EA, 1EQ, and UNZ. Without
Option 099, upgrades for these options require purchase and
installation of hardware in a field retrofit kit. For more information,
visit www.keysight.com/find/SSupgrades.
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Step 4. Choose accessory and documentation options
Description Option number
Rack slide kit 1CR112A
Front handle kit 1CN106A
Rack mount flange kit 1CM110 A
Rack mount flange kit with front handles 1CP104A
Front panel cover N5181B-CVR
Hard transit case N5181B-A XT
CD-ROM containing English documentation set N5181B-CD1
Step 5. Choose embedded software
Note: The following software can be added at purchase or as an upgrade. For more information on licenses, go to www.keysight.com/find/SS_licensing
Description Option number Hardware requirements
Avionics (VOR/ILS) N5180302B
Pulse train generator N5180320B UNW
Step 6. Choose calibration options
Description Option number
MXG analog ANSI Z540-1-1994 calibration N5181B-A 6 J
MXG analog Keysight Cal + uncertainties + guardbanding (accredited cal) N5181B-A MG
Commercial calibration certificate with test data N5181B-UK6
Calibration Assurance Plan, Return-to-Keysight, 5 Years R-50C-011-5
Calibration Assurance Plan, Return-to-Keysight, 7 Years R-50C-011-7
Calibration Assurance Plan, Return-to-Keysight, 10 Years R-50C-011-10
Step 7. Choose startup assistance service options
Description Option number
Remote scheduled assistance 1- 999 hours PS-S10
Daily productivity assistance PS-S20
Signal generator and source basics; half-day, maximum of eight students on site PS-T10-ASG
Custom services to be qualified by Keysight PS-X10
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Upgrade your Existing MXG Analog Signal Generator
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/mxg_upgrades
Description Upgrade number Requirements Additional information
Instrument security and removable memory card N5181BU-006 None Hardware and license key upgrade
No internal non-volatile memory N5181BU-SD0 None Customer installable - sof tware, license key
Expanded license key upgradability N5181BU-099 None Hardware and license key upgrade
High output power N5181BU-1E A 099 Customer installable - software, license key
Low specified power (<–110 dBm) N5181BU-1EQ
Flexible reference input (1 to 50 MHz) N5181B U-1ER
Multifunction generator N5181BU-303 None Customer installable - software, license key
Avionics (VOR/ILS) N5180302B None Customer installable - software, license key
Pulse train generator N5180320B UNW Customer installable - software, license key
AM, FM, phase modulation N5181BU-UNT None Customer installable - software, license key
Narrow pulse modulation N5181BU-UNW None Customer installable - software, license key
Fast switching N5181BU-UNZ 099 Customer installable - software, license key
Rack slide kit 1CR112A None Hardware
Front handle kit 1CN106A None Hardware
Rack mount flange kit 1CM110 A None Hardware
Rack mount flange kit with front handles 1CP104A None Hardware
Front panel cover N5180 -40019 None Hardware
099 Customer installable - software, license key
None
You can upgrade!
Options can be
added after your
initial purchase.
Most X-Series
options are
license-key
upgradeable.
Requires firmware B.01.80 or newer
Customer installable - software, license key
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N5182B MXG X-Series RF Vector Signal Generator
Configure your new MXG vector signal generator
Step 1. Select maximum frequency range (required option; frequency range not upgradeable)
Description Option number Additional information
Frequency range from 9 kHz to 3 GHz N5182B-503 Not compatible with 506
Frequency range from 9 kHz to 6 GHz N5182B-506 Not compatible with 503
Frequency range from 9 kHz to 7.2 GHz N5182B-FRQ Requires 506 and N5182BX07 Frequency Extender
1. The N5182BX07 Frequency Ex tender is orderable separately. Refer to the N5182BX07 configuration guide for more information
Step 2. Choose connector configuration
Description Option number Additional information
Move all connectors to rear panel N5 182B -1E M Not upgradable
Differential I/Q outputs N5182B-1EL
Step 3. Choose performance enhancement options
Description Option number Additional information
AM, FM, phase modulation N5182B-UN T
Enhanced dynamic range N5182B-UNV Requires 656
Narrow pulse modulation N5182B-UNW
Low phase noise N5181B-UNX
Enhanced low phase noise
Fast switching N5182B-UNZ
Multifunction generator N5182B-3 03
Instrument security and removable memory card N5182B-006
Internal solid-state memory N5182B-009
No internal non volatile memory/solid state drive N5182B-SD 0 Not compatible with option 009 and 660
High output power N5 182B -1E A
Low specified power (<–110 dBm) N518 2B-1EQ
Flexible reference input (1 to 50 MHz) N518 2B-1ER
LO in/out for phase coherency N5182B-012
Expanded license key upgradability N5182B-099 Option 099 is recommended for anyone considering future
N5182B-UNY
Not compatible with UNY, not upgradeable
Not compatible with UNX, not upgradeable
Requires firmware B.01.80 or newer
upgrades. Option 099 simplifies the upgrade process by enabling
upgrades via a license key for Options 1EA, 1EQ, UNV, and UNZ.
Without Option 099, upgrades for these options require purchase
and installation of hardware in a field retrofit kit. For more
information, visit www.keysight.com/find/SSupgrades.
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Step 4. Choose baseband generator options
Description Option number Additional information
ARB baseband generator (80 MHz RF bandwidth, 32 MSa) N5182B-656
Upgrade baseband generator from 80 to 160 MHz RF bandwidth N5182B-657 Requires 656
Upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 to 512 MSa N5182B-022 Requires 656
Upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 to 1 GSa N5182B-023 Requires 656
Upgrade baseband generator with real-time capability N5182B-6 60 Requires 656
Digital output connectivity with the N5102A N5182B-003 Requires 656, not upgradable
Digital input connectivity with the N5102A N5182B-004 Requires 656, not upgradable
Step 5. Choose Signal Studio and embedded software
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 Hardware requirements Recommended hardware
options
Cellular communications
N7600B Signal Studio for W-CDMA/HSPA+ (ARB and real-time) 656
660, 503, UNV, 403
660 for real-time
N7601B Signal Studio for cdma2000/1xEV-DO (ARB and real-time) 656
660, 503, 403, UNV
660 for real-time
N7602B Signal Studio for GSM/EDGE/Evo (ARB and real-time)
656
660, 503, 403, UNV, UNZ
660 for real-time
N7612B Signal Studio for TD-SCDMA /HSDPA 656 503, 403, UNV
N7624B Signal Studio for LTE/LTE-Advanced FDD (ARB and real-time) 656
657, 660, 506, 403, UNV
660 for real-time
N7625B Signal Studio for LTE/LTE-Advanced TDD (ARB and real-time) 656
657, 660, 506, 403, UNV
660 for real-time
Wireless connectivity
N7606B Signal Studio for Bluetooth
®
656 506, 403, UNV
N7615B Signal Studio for Mobile WiMAX 656 506, 403, UNV
N7617B Signal Studio for WLAN 802.11a/b/g/j/p/n/ac 656 657, 506, 403, UNV
Audio/video broadcasting
N7623B Signal Studio for digital video (ARB and real-time) 656
660, 506, 403, 023, UNV
660 for real-time
N7611B Signal Studio for broadcast radio 656 506, 403, UNV
Detection, positioning, tracking, and navigation
N7609B Signal Studio for Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) (real-time) 656
660, 503, 023, 403
660 for real-time
General purpose
N5180302B Avionics (VOR/ILS)
N5180403B Calibrated AWGN 656
N5180 4 30B Multitone and two-tone 656
N5180431B Custom digital modulation 656
N5180 4 32B Phase noise impairment 656
N5180UN7B Internal bit error rate analyzer
N7622B Signal Studio toolkit – free utility 656 503, UNV
N5182B
221-229
N5182B
250-259
Waveform license 5-pack 1 to 9 (purchase up to 9 packs for 45 Signal
Studio waveforms)
Waveform license 50-pack 1 to 10 (purchase up to 10 packs for 500
Signal Studio waveforms)
656 503, UNV
656 503, UNV
N6171A MATLAB software 656, 503, UNV
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Step 6. Choose accessory and documentation options
Description Option number
Rack slide kit 1CR112A
Front handle kit 1CN106A
Rack mount flange kit 1CM110 A
Rack mount flange kit with front handles 1CP104A
Front panel cover N5182B-CVR
Hard transit case N5182B-AXT
CD-ROM containing English documentation set N5182B-CD1
Step 7. Choose calibration options
Description Option number
Keysight Calibration + Uncertainties + Guardbanding (accredited cal) N5182B-AMG
Commercial calibration certificate with test data N5182B-UK6
ANSI Z 5 40-1-1994 Calib r ation N5182B-A6J
Calibration Assurance Plan, Return-to-Keysight, 5 years R-50C-011-5
Calibration Assurance Plan, Return-to-Keysight, 7 years R-50C-011-7
Calibration Assurance Plan, Return-to-Keysight, 10 years R-50C-011-10
Step 8. Choose startup assistance service options
Description Option number Additional information
Remote scheduled assistance 1- 999 hours PS-S10
Daily productivity assistance PS-S20
Signal generator and source basics; half-day, maximum of eight students
PS-T10-ASG
on site
Custom services to be qualified by Keysight PS-X10
Find us at www.keysight.com
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Upgrade your Existing MXG Vector Signal Generator
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/mxg_upgrades
Description Upgrade number Requirements Additional information
Instrument securit y and removable memory card N5182BU-006 None Hardware and license key upgrade
Internal solid-state memory N5182BU-009 None Customer installable – software, license key
No internal non volatile memory/solid state drive N5182BU-SD0 None Customer installable - software, license key and hardware
LO in/out for phase coherency N5182BU-012 None Hardware and license key upgrade
Upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 to 512 MSa N5182BU-022 656 Customer installable – software, license key
Upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 MSa to 1 GSa N5182BU-023 656 Customer installable – software, license key
Upgrade baseband generator memory from 512 MSa to 1 GSa N5182BU-043 022 and 656 Customer installable – software, license key
Expanded license key upgradability N5182BU-099 None Hardware and license key upgrade
High output power N5182BU-1EA 099 Customer installable – sof tware, license key
Differential I/Q outputs N5182BU-1EL None Customer installable – software, license key
Low specified power (<–110 dB m) N5182BU-1EQ 099 Customer installable – software, license key
Flexible reference input (1 to 50 MHz) N5182BU-1ER None Customer installable – software, license key
5-pack waveform license N5182BU-221 656 Customer installable – software, license key
50-pack waveform license N5182BU-250 656 Customer installable – software, license key
Multifunction generator N5182BU-303 None Customer installable – sof tware, license key
Avionics (VOR/ILS) N5180302B None Customer installable – software, license key
Pulse train generator N5180320B UNW Customer installable – software, license key
Calibrated AWGN N5180403B 656 Customer installable – sof tware, license key
Multitone and two-tone N518043 0B 656 Customer installable – sof tware, license key
Custom digital modulation N5180431B 656 Customer installable – software, license key
Phase noise impairment N518 0432B 656 Customer installable – sof tware, license key
Internal bit error rate analyzer N518 0UN7B None Customer installable - software, license key
ARB baseband generator (80 MHz RF bandwidth, 32 MSa) N5182BU-656 None Customer installable – software, license key
Upgrade baseband generator from 80 to 160 MHz RF bandwidth N5182BU-657 656 Customer installable – sof tware, license key
Upgrade baseband generator with real-time capability N5182BU-660 656 Hardware and license key upgrade
AM, FM, phase modulation N5182BU-UNT None Customer installable – software, license key
Enhanced dynamic range N5182BU-UNV 099, 656 Customer installable – software, license key
Narrow pulse modulation N5182BU-UNW None Customer installable – software, license key
Fast switching N5182BU-UNZ 099 Customer installable – software, license key
Rack slide kit 1CR112A None Hardware
Front handle kit 1CN106 A None Hardware
Rack mount flange kit 1C M110A None Hardware
Rack mount flange kit with front handles 1CP104A None Hardware
Front panel cover N5180-4 0019 None Hardware
Frequency extender connectivity N5182BU-FRQ 506 Customer installable - software, license key
You can upgrade!
Options can be
added after your
initial purchase.
Most X-Series
options are
license-key
upgradeable.
Requires firmware B.01.80 or newer
Not compatible with option 009 and 660
Requires N5182BX07 Frequency Extender
GRADE
UP
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Related Literature
Publication name Publication number
X-Series Signal Generators N5181B/N5171B Analog N5182B/N5172B Vector –Technical Overview 5990-9957EN
MXG X-Series Signal Generators N5181B Analog & N5182B Vector – Data Sheet 5991-0038EN
N5182BX07 Frequency Extender User Guide N5182-90001
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