HP N5181A Fast switching speed Datasheet

Agilent N5181A MXG
and N5161A MXG ATE
Analog Signal Generators
Data Sheet Optimized for
performance and speed
• Fast switching speeds
• Simplified self-maintenance
• High output power
Table of Contents
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Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Amplitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Spectral Purity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Analog Modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Frequency modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Phase modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Amplitude modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Internal analog modulation source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Narrow pulse modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Pulse modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
External modulation inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Simultaneous modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
General Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Ordering Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Archive Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Related Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Application literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Product literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Definitions
Specification (spec): Represents warranted performance of a calibrated instrument
that has been stored for a minimum of 2 hours within the operating temperature range
of 0 to 55 °C, unless otherwise stated, and after a 45 minute warm-up period. The
specifications include measurement uncertainty. Data represented in this document
are specifications unless otherwise noted.
Typical (typ): Represents characteristic performance, which 80% of the instruments
manufactured will meet. This data is not warranted, does not include measurement
uncertainty, and is valid only at room temperature (approximately 25 °C).
Nominal (nom): The expected mean or average performance, or an attribute whose
performance is by design, such as the 50 Ω connector. This data is not warranted and
is measured at room temperature (approximately 25 °C).
Measured (meas): An attribute measured during the design phase for purposes of
communicating expected performance, such as amplitude drift vs. time. This data is
not warranted and is measured at room temperature (approximately 25 °C).
Note: All graphs contain measured data from several units at room temperature unless
otherwise noted.
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Frequency
Range
Option 501
Option 503
Option 506
100 kHz to 1 GHz
100 kHz to 3 GHz
100 kHz to 6 GHz
Minimum frequency
100 kHz 1
Resolution
0.01 Hz
Phase offset
Adjustable in nominal 0.01° increments
Frequency bands 2
Band
1
2
3
4
5
6
Frequency range
100 kHz to < 250 MHz
250 to < 375 MHz
375 to < 750 MHz
750 to < 1500 MHz
1500 to < 3000.001 MHz
3000.001 to 6000 MHz
N
1
0.25
0.5
1
2
4
Switching speed 3, 4
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
4
Type
Standard
Option UNZ 5
Option UNZ 5
(typical)
SCPI mode
List/Step sweep mode
≤ 5 ms (typ)
≤ 5 ms (typ)
≤ 1.15 ms
≤ 900 µs
≤ 950 µs
≤ 700 µs
Performance below 250 kHz is unspecified except as indicated, for units with serial numbers
ending with 4742xxxx or greater. For units with lower serial numbers refer to the Archive
Section at end of this document.
N is a factor used to help define certain specifications within the document.
Time from receipt of SCPI command or trigger signal to within 0.1 ppm of final frequency
or within 100 Hz, whichever is greater, and amplitude settled to within 0.2 dB.
Additional time may be required for the amplitude to settle within 0.2 dB when switching
to or from frequencies < 500 kHz.
Specifications apply when status register updates are off.
Accuracy
± aging rate
± temperature effects
± line voltage effects
Internal time base reference
oscillator aging rate
≤ ± 5 ppm/10 yrs, < ± 1 ppm/yr (nom) 1
Temperature effects
± 1 ppm (0 to 55 °C) (nom)
Line voltage effects
± 0.1 ppm (nom); 5% to –10% (nom)
Reference output
Frequency
Amplitude
10 MHz
≥ +4 dBm (nom) into 50 Ω load
External reference input
Input frequency
Lock range
Amplitude
Impedance
Waveform
Standard
Option 1ER
10 MHz
1 to 50 MHz (in multiples of 0.1 Hz)
± 1 ppm
> –3.5 to 20 dBm (nom)
50 Ω (nom)
Sine or square
Digital sweep modes
Operating modes
Sweep range
Dwell time
Number of points
Step change
Triggering
1.
Step sweep (equally or logarithmically spaced
frequency steps)
List sweep (arbitrary list of frequency steps)
Can also simultaneously sweep amplitude.
See amplitude section
for more detail.
Within instrument frequency range
100 µs to 100 s
2 to 65535 (step sweep)
1 to 3201 (list sweep)
Linear or logarithmic
Free run, trigger key, external, timer, bus (GPIB, LAN, USB)
Aging rate is determined by design as a function of the TCXO and is not specified.
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Amplitude
Output power 1
Minimum output power
with Option 1EQ 2
–110 dBm
–127 dBm
Maximum output power
Range
100 kHz to 250 kHz
> 250 kHz to 50 MHz
> 50 MHz to 3.0 GHz
> 3.0 GHz to 5.0 GHz
> 5.0 GHz
Standard 3
+13 dBm
+13 dBm
+13 dBm
+13 dBm
+11 dBm
Option 1EA
+15 dBm
+15 dBm
+23 dBm
+17 dBm
+16 dBm
30
Output power (dBm)
25
20
15
10
Maximum power with Option 1EA
Maximum standard power
5
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Frequency (GHz)
Resolution
0.01 dB (nom)
Step attenuator
0 to 130 dB in 5 dB steps, electronic type
Connector
50 Ω (nom)
SWR 4
≤ 1.7 GHz
> 1.7 to 3 GHz
> 3 to 4 GHz
> 4 to 6 GHz
1.4:1 (typ)
1.55:1 (typ)
1.7:1 (typ)
1.6:1 (typ)
Maximum reverse power
Max DC voltage
100 kHz to 6 GHz
1.
2.
3.
4.
6
50 VDC (nom)
2 W (nom)
Quoted specifications between 20 and 30 °C. Maximum output power typically decreases by
0.04 dB/ °C for temperatures outside this range.
Settable to –144 dBm with option 1EQ, but unspecified below –127 dBm.
Specifications apply to units with serial numbers ending with 4818xxxx or greater. For units
with lower serial numbers refer to the Archive Section at end of this document.
SWR values apply to units with serial numbers ending with 4818xxxx or greater. For units
with lower serial numbers refer to the Archive Section at end of this document.
Switching speed 1, 2
Type
Standard
Option UNZ
Option UNZ
(typical)
SCPI mode
List/Step sweep mode
≤ 5 ms (typ)
≤ 5 ms (typ)
≤ 750 µs
≤ 500 µs
≤ 650 µs
≤ 400 µs
Absolute level accuracy 3 [ALC on]
Standard
+23 4
100 kHz to 250 kHz 5
> 250 kHz to 1 MHz
> 1 MHz to 1 GHz
> 1 to 3 GHz
> 3 to 4 GHz
> 4 to 6 GHz
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
to –60 dBm < –60 to –110 dBm
±0.6 dB
±0.6 dB
±0.6 dB
±0.6 dB
±0.7 dB
±0.8 dB
±1.0 dB
±0.7 dB
±0.7 dB
±0.8 dB
±0.8 dB
±1.1 dB
Option 1EQ
< –110 to –127 dBm
—
±1.7 dB
±1.0 dB
±1.1 dB
±1.1 dB
±1.3 dB
Time from receipt of SCPI command or trigger signal to amplitude settled within 0.2 dB. For
units with serial numbers ending in 4742xxxx or less, switching speed is specified for power
levels < +5 dBm.
Switching speed specifications apply when status register updates are off.
Quoted specifications between 20 °C and 30 °C. For temperatures outside this range, absolute
level accuracy degrades by 0.005 dB/°C for frequencies ≤ 4.5 GHz and 0.01 dB/°C for
frequencies > 4.5 GHz. Output power may drift up to .003 dB per g/Kg change in specific
humidity (nom).
Or maximum specified output power, whichever is lower.
Specification applies to units with serial numbers ending with 4818xxxx or greater.
For units with lower serial numbers refer to the Archive Section at end of this document.
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Absolute level accuracy [ALC off, relative to ALC on]
Level accuracy at –130 dBm
1
1
0.8
0.8
0.6
0.6
0.4
0.4
Power error (dB)
Power error (dB)
Level accuracy at –110 dBm
±0.35 dB (typ)
0.2
0
–0.2
0.2
0
–0.2
–0.4
–0.4
Upper std dev (1 σ)
Mean
Lower std dev (1 σ)
–0.6
–0.8
Upper std dev (1 σ)
Mean
Lower std dev (1 σ)
–0.6
–0.8
–1
–1
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
0
6000
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency (MHz)
Level accuracy at –140 dBm
1
0.8
0.6
Power error (dB)
0.4
0.2
0
–0.2
–0.4
–0.6
Upper std dev (1 s)
Mean
Lower std dev (1 s)
–0.8
–1
0
1000
2000
3000
Frequency (MHz)
8
4000
5000
6000
Amplitude repeatablity +5 dBm ALC on
0.5
0.4
Delta from initial (dB)
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
–0.1
850 MHz
–0.2
1900 MHz
2200 MHz
–0.3
3500 MHz
–0.4
5800 MHz
–0.5
0
20
40
60
80
Elapsed time (minutes)
100
120
Repeatability measures the ability of the instrument to return 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 at 850 MHz initial power +10 dBm
0.5
0.4
Upper std dev (1 σ)
Mean
Lower std dev (1 σ)
0.3
Power error (dB)
0.2
0.1
0
–0.1
–0.2
–0.3
–0.4
–0.5
0
–20
–40
-60
–80
Final power (dBm)
–100
–120
–140
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 (i.e. 5 dB steps).
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ALC linearity 850 MHz, CW, relative to 0 dBm
ALC linearity 1900 MHz, CW, relative to 0 dBm
0.3
0.3
Upper std dev (1 σ)
Mean
Lower std dev (1 σ)
0.1
0
0.1
0
–0.1
–0.1
–0.2
–0.2
–0.3
–20
–15
–10
–5
0
5
Upper std dev (1 σ)
Mean
Lower std dev (1 σ)
0.2
Error (dB)
Error (dB)
0.2
–0.3
–20
10
–15
–10
Amplitude (dB)
ALC linearity 2200 MHz, CW, relative to 0 dBm
5
10
ALC linearity 3500 MHz, CW, relative to 0 dBm
Upper std dev (1 σ)
Mean
Lower std dev (1 σ)
0.2
0.1
0
0.1
0
–0.1
–0.1
–0.2
–0.2
–15
–10
–5
Amplitude (dB)
0
5
Upper std dev (1 σ)
Mean
Lower std dev (1σ)
0.2
Error (dB)
Error (dB)
0
0.3
0.3
–0.3
–20
–5
Amplitude (dB)
–0.3
–20
10
–15
–10
–5
Amplitude (dB)
0
5
10
ALC linearity 5800 MHz, CW, relative to 0 dBm
0.3
Linearity measures the accuracy of small changes while the attenuator
is held in a steady state. This is useful for fine resolution changes.
Upper std dev (1 σ)
Mean
Lower std dev (1 σ)
Error (dB)
0.2
0.1
0
–0.1
–0.2
–0.3
–25
10
–20
–15
–10
–5
Amplitude (dB)
0
5
User flatness correction
Number of points
Number of tables
3201
Dependent on available free memory in instrument;
10000 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
Digital sweep modes
Spectral Purity
Operating modes
Step sweep (evenly spaced amplitude steps)
List sweep (arbitrary list of amplitude steps)
Can also simultaneously sweep frequency.
See frequency section for more detail.
Sweep range
Dwell time
Number of points
Step change
Triggering
Within instrument amplitude range
100 µs to 100 s
2 to 65535 (step sweep) 1 to 3201 (list sweep)
Linear
Free run, trigger key, external, timer, bus (GPIB, LAN, USB)
Single sideband phase noise [at 20 kHz offset]
500 MHz
1 GHz
2 GHz
3 GHz
4 GHz
6 GHz
≤ –126 dBc/Hz (typ)
≤ –121 dBc/Hz (typ)
≤ –115 dBc/Hz (typ)
≤ –110 dBc/Hz (typ)
≤ –109 dBc/Hz (typ)
≤ –104 dBc/Hz (typ)
Single sideband phase noise in CW mode
-20
-30
-40
5.8 GHz
3.5 GHz
2.2 GHz
1.9 GHz
1 GHz
850 MHz
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
-100
-110
-120
-130
-140
-150
-160
-170
1.E+01
1.E+02
1.E+03
1.E+04
1.E+05
1.E+06
1.E+07
1.E+08
L(f) [dBc/Hz] vs. f[Hz]
Single sideband phase noise optimized signal-to-noise floor mode¹
-20
-30
-40
5.8 GHz
-50
3.5 GHz
-60
2.2 GHz
-70
1.9 GHz
1 GHz
-80
850 MHz
-90
-100
-110
-120
-130
-140
-150
-160
-170
1.E+01
1.E+02
1.E+03
1.E+04
1.E+05
1.E+06
1.E+07
1.E+08
L(f) [dBc/Hz] vs. f[Hz]
1. Signal-to-noise optimized mode will improve broadband noise floor. In this mode, other specifications
may not apply. Applies to instrument serial number prefix 4818xxxx or above.
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Residual FM [CW mode, 300 Hz to 3 kHz BW, CCITT, rµs]
< N x 2 Hz (typ)
Harmonics 1 [CW mode, output level]
Range
250 kHz to 3 GHz
> 3 to 4 GHz
> 4 to 6 GHz
(< +4 dBm)
< –35 dBc
< –41 dBc (typ)
< –53 dBc (typ)
1EA (< +12 dBm)
< –30 dBc
< –30 dBc (typ)
< –40 dBc (typ)
Nonharmonics 1 [CW mode]
250 kHz to 250 MHz
> 250 to 375 MHz
> 375 to 750 MHz
> 750 MHz to 3 GHz
> 3 to 6 GHz
>10 kHz offset
< –62 dBc, < –70 dBc (typ)
< –68 dBc, < –81 dBc (typ)
< –57 dBc, < –73 dBc (typ)
< –54 dBc, < –62 dBc (typ)
< –47 dBc, < –56 dBc (typ)
Subharmonics 1 [CW mode]
250 kHz to 3.0 GHz
> 3.0 to 4.5 GHz
> 4.5 to 5.5 GHz
> 5.5 to 6 GHz
< –73 dBc
< –68 dBc
< –56 dBc
< –52 dBc
Jitter 2
Carrier
Frequency
155 MHz
622 MHz
2.488 GHz
1.
2.
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SONET/SDH
Data rate
155 MB/s
622 MB/s
2488 MB/s
rms jitter BW
100 Hz to 1.5 MHz
1 kHz to 5 MHz
5 kHz to 20 MHz
µUI rms
84
47
178
Femtoseconds
537
75
72
Harmonics, subharmonics, and non-harmonics apply to instruments with serial numbers
greater than 4818xxxx and are typical outside the frequency range of the instrument. Refer to
the Archive Section at end of this document for specifications for units with lower serial numbers.
Calculated from phase noise performance in CW mode at +10 dBm. For other frequencies,
data rates, or bandwidths, please consult your sales representative.
Analog Modulation
Frequency modulation 1
(Option UNT)
Max deviation
N x 10 MHz (nom)
Resolution
0.1% of deviation or 1 Hz, which ever is greater (nom)
Deviation accuracy
[1 kHz rate, deviation
is N x 50 kHz]
< ±2% + 20 Hz
Modulation frequency response [at 100 kHz deviation]
1 dB bandwidth
3 dB bandwidth
DC coupled
DC to 3 MHz (nom)
DC to 7 MHz (nom)
AC coupled
5 Hz to 3 MHz (nom)
5 Hz to 7 MHz (nom)
Carrier frequency accuracy < ±0.2% of set deviation
relative to CW in DCFM
+ (N x 1 Hz) 2
< ±0.06% of set deviation
+ (N x 1 Hz) (typ) 3
Distortion [1 kHz rate, deviation is N x 50 kHz]
< 0.4%
Sensitivity when using external input
+1V peak for indicated
deviation (nom)
Phase modulation 1
(Option UNT)
Modulation deviation and frequency response:
Max dev
Normal BW
N x 5 radians (nom)
High BW mode
N x 10 radians (nom)
3 dB bandwidth
DC to 1 MHz (nom)
DC to 4 MHz (nom)
Resolution
0.1% of deviation (nom)
Deviation accuracy [1 kHz rate, normal BW mode] < +0.5% + 0.01 rad (typ)
Distortion [1 kHz rate, deviation
normal BW mode]
< 0.2% (typ)
Sensitivity when using external input
+1V peak for indicated
deviation (nom)
Amplitude modulation 4
(Option UNT)
AM depth type
Depth
Maximum
Resolution
Depth accuracy [1 kHz rate]
Modulation rate [3 dB BW]
DC coupled
AC coupled
Distortion [1 kHz rate]
Sensitivity when using external input
1.
2.
3.
4.
Linear or exponential
100%
0.1% of depth (nom)
< ±4% of setting +1% (typ)
0 to 10 kHz (typ)
5 Hz to 10 kHz (typ)
< 2% (typ)
+1V peak for indicated depth (nom)
N is a factor used to define certain specifications in the document. Refer to page 4 for N values.
Specification valid for temperature changes of less than ± 5 °C since last DCFM calibration.
Typical performance immediately after a DCFM calibration.
AM is specified at carrier frequencies from 500 kHz to 3 GHz, power levels ≤ ±4 dBm, and with
ALC on and envelope peaks within ALC operating range (–20 dBm to maximum specified power,
excluding step-attenuator setting).
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Internal analog modulation source
(Single sine wave generator for use with AM, FM, phase modulation. Requires Option UNT)
Waveform
Sine
Rate range
0.1 Hz to 2 MHz (tuneable to 3 MHz)
Resolution
0.1 Hz
Frequency accuracy Same as RF reference source (nom)
Pulse modulation
(Option UNU) 1
On/Off ratio
> 80 dB (typ)
Rise time
< 50 ns (typ)
Fall time
< 50 ns (typ)
Minimum width
ALC on
≥ 2 µs
ALC off
≥ 500 ns
Resolution
20 ns (nom)
Pulse repetition frequency
ALC on
DC to 500 kHz
ALC off
DC to 2 MHz
Level accuracy
< 1 dB (typ)
(relative to CW, ALC on or off)
Video feedthrough
< 350 mV (typ) 2
Pulse overshoot
< 15% (typ)
Pulse compression
5 ns (typ)
Pulse delay
RF delay (video to RF output) 10 ns (nom)
Video delay (ext input to video) 30 ns (nom)
External input
Input impedance
50 ohm (nom)
Level
+1 Vpeak = ON (nom)
Internal pulse generator
Modes
Free-run, square, triggered, adjustable doublet,
trigger doublet, gated, and external pulse
Square wave rate
0.1 Hz to 10 MHz, 0.1 Hz resolution (nom)
Pulse period
500 ns to 42 seconds (nom)
Pulse width
500 ns to pulse period – 10 ns (nom)
Resolution
10 ns (nom)
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 (nom)
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
(relative to pulse 1)
0 to 42 s – (delay1 + width2) – 10 ns
2nd pulse width
20 ns to 42 s – (delay1 + delay2) – 10 ns
1.
2.
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Pulse specifications apply to frequencies > 500 MHz. Operable down to 10 MHz.
Specification applies for power levels < 10 dBm.
Narrow pulse modulation
(Option UNW) 1
On/Off ratio
Rise/Fall times (Tr, Tf)
Minimum pulse width
Internally leveled
ALC off 2
Repetition frequency
Internally leveled
ALC off 2
Level accuracy (relative to CW)
Internally leveled
ALC off 2
Width compression
(RF width relative to video out)
Video feed-through 3
Video delay (ext input to video)
RF delay (video to RF output)
Pulse overshoot
Input level
Input impedance
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
500 MHz to 3.0 GHz
> 80 dB (typ)
< 10 ns; 7 ns (typ)
Above 3.0 GHz
> 80 dB (typ)
< 10 ns; 7 ns (typ)
≥ 2 µs
≥ 20 ns
≥ 2 µs
≥ 20 ns
10 Hz to 500 kHz
dc to 5 MHz
10 Hz to 500 kHz
dc to 10 MHz
< ±1.0 dB
< ±1.0 dB (typ)
< 5 ns (typ)
< ±1.0 dB
< ±1.0 dB (typ)
< 5 ns (typ)
< 50 mv (typ)
20 ns (nom)
10 ns (nom)
< 15% (typ)
+1 Vpeak = RF On
50 Ω (nom)
< 5 mv (typ)
20 ns (nom)
10 ns (nom)
< 15% (typ)
+1 Vpeak = RF On
50 Ω (nom)
Sync
Output
Td
Video
Output
50%
50%
Tw
Tp
Tm
RF Pulse
Output
50%
10%
Vor
Vf
Trf
90%
Tr
Tf
External modulation inputs
(Requires Option UNT)
Modulation types
Input impedance
FM, AM, phase mod, pulse mod
50 Ω (nom)
Simultaneous modulation 4
All modulation types (FM, AM, φM and pulse modulation) may be simultaneously
enabled except: FM and phase modulation can not be combined; two modulation
types can not be simultaneously generated using the same modulation source.
For example, AM and FM can run concurrently and will modulate the output RF.
This is useful for simulating signal impairments.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Pulse specifications apply to frequencies > 500 MHz. Operable down to 10 MHz.
With power search on.
Video feed through applies to power levels < +10 dBm.
If AM or pulse modulation are on then phase and FM specifications do not apply.
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General Characteristics
Remote programming
Interfaces
Control languages
GPIB
LAN
USB
SCPI
IEEE-488.2, 1987 with listen and talk
100BaseT LAN interface,
LXI class C compliant
Version 2.0
Version 1997.0
Compatibility languages supporting 100% of commonly used commands 1
Agilent Technologies
Aeroflex Incorporated
Rohde & Schwarz
Power requirements
Operating temperature range
Storage temperature range
Operating and storage altitude
Environmental stress
Safety/EMC
Memory
Security (Option 006)
Self test
Weight
Dimensions
Recommended
calibration cycle
ISO compliant
1.
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Firmware version A.01.10 and later.
E4438C, E4428C, E442xB, E443xB, E8241A,
E8244A, E8251A, E8254A, E8247C, E8257C/D,
E8267C/D, 8648 series, 8656B, E8663B, 8657A/B
3410 series
SMU200A, SMJ100A, SMATE200A, SMIQ,
SML, SMV
100 to 120 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, 400 Hz
220 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, 400 Hz
250 W maximum
0 to 55 °C
–40 to 70 °C
up to 15,000 feet
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 MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3.
Complies with applicable Safety and EMC
regulations and directives.
Memory is shared by instrument states, sweep
list files, and other files. There are 4 GB of
flash memory available in the N5181A MXG.
Depending on how the memory is utilized, a
maximum of 1000 instrument states can be saved.
Memory sanitizing, memory sanitizing on power
on, and display blanking
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.
≤ 12.5 kg (27.5 lb.) net, ≤ 27.2 kg (60 lb.) shipping
103 mm H x 426 mm W x 432 mm L
[3.5 in H x 16.8 in W x 17 in L]
24 months
The Agilent N5181A MXG is manufactured in an
ISO-9001 registered facility in concurrence with
Agilent Technologies’ commitment to quality.
Front panel connectors 1
RF output 2
USB 2.0
Rear panel connectors 1
RF output
(Option 1EM or N5161A)
Sweep out
AM
FM
Pulse
Trigger in
Trigger out
Reference input
10 MHz out
USB 2.0
1.
2.
Outputs the RF signal via a precision N type female connector.
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 www.agilent.com/find/MXG, click on
Technical Support, and refer to FAQs: Waveform
Downloads and Storage.
Outputs the RF signal via a precision N type female connector.
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.
External AM input. Nominal input impedance is 50 Ω.
Damage levels are ± 5 V.
External FM input. Nominal input impedance is 50 Ω.
Damage levels are ± 5 V.
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.
Accepts TTL and CMOS level signals for triggering
point-to-point in sweep mode. Damage levels are ≤ –0.3 V
and ≥ +5.3 V.
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; 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 ohms. Input damage levels are
≤ –0.3 V and ≥ +5.3 V.
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 -3.5 to +20 dBm, impedance 50 Ω, sine or square
waveform.
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.
The USB connector provides remote programming
functions via SCPI.
All connectors are BNC unless otherwise noted.
All N5161A MXG ATE connectors located on rear panel.
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LAN (100 BaseT)
GPIB
Ordering Information
The LAN connector provides the same SCPI remote
programming functionality as the GPIB connector. The LAN
connector is also used to access the internal web server
and FTP server. The LAN supports DHCP, sockets SCPI,
VXI-11 SCPI, connection monitoring, dynamic hostname
services, TCP keep alive. This interface is LXI class C and
B compliant. Trigger response time for the immediate
LAN trigger is 0.5 ms (minimum), 4 ms (maximum), 2 ms
typical; delayed/alarm trigger is unknown. Trigger output
response time is 0.5 ms (minimum), 4 ms (maximum),
2 ms typical.
The GPIB connector provides remote programming
functionality via SCPI.
Frequency
501
503
506
Frequency range from 100 kHz to 1 GHz
Frequency range from 100 kHz to 3 GHz
Frequency range from 100 kHz to 6 GHz
Performance
enhancements
UNZ
1EA
1EQ
UNU
UNW
UNT
006
1ER
1EM
UK6
099
Fast switching
High output power
Low power (< –110 dBm)
Pulse modulation
Narrow pulse modulation
AM, FM, phase modulation
Instrument security
Flexible reference input (1 to 50 MHz)
Move RF output to rear panel 1
Commercial calibration certificate with test data
Expanded license key upgradeability 2
Accessories
1CM
1CN
1CP
1CR
AXT
800
Rackmount kit
Front handle kit
Rackmount and front handle kit
Rack slide kit
Transit case
Customer service kit front panel connector
configuration
Customer service kit rear panel connector
configuration
801
1.
2.
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Not available on N5161A MXG ATE.
For more information on upgrades and Option 099 refer to Agilent MXG Signal Generator
Configuration Guide, literature number 5989-5485EN.
Frequency
Minimum frequency 100 kHz 1
Output power
Range 2
100 kHz to 250 kHz
> 250 kHz to 2.5 GHz
> 2.5 to 3.0 GHz
> 3.0 to 4.5 GHz
> 4.5 to 5.8 GHz
> 5.8 to 6 GHz
(for serial number
prefix 4742xxxx)
Standard
-110 to +4 dBm
-110 to +13 dBm
-110 to +10 dBm
-110 to +13 dBm
-110 to +10 dBm
-110 to +7 dBm
Option 1EQ 3
-127 to +4 dBm
-127 to +13 dBm
-127 to +10 dBm
-127 to +13 dBm
-127 to +10 dBm
-127 to +7 dBm
Measured maximum available output power
18
17
Max output power (dBm)
(dBm
Archive Section
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
00.25
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
Frequency (MHz)
Output power
(for serial number
prefixes lower than
4742xxxx)
1.
2.
3.
Range 2
250 kHz to 2.5 GHz
> 2.5 to 3.0 GHz
> 3.0 to 4.5 GHz
> 4.5 to 5.8 GHz
> 5.8 to 6 GHz
Standard
-110 to +13 dBm
-110 to +10 dBm
-110 to +13 dBm
-110 to +10 dBm
-110 to +7 dBm
Option 1EQ 3
-127 to +13 dBm
-127 to +10 dBm
-127 to +13 dBm
-127 to +10 dBm
-127 to +7 dBm
Performance below 250 kHz is unspecified for units with serial numbers lower than 4742xxxx.
Quoted specifications between 20 and 30 °C. Maximum output power typically decreases by
0.2 dB/°C for temperatures outside of this range.
Settable to -144 dBm with Option 1EQ, but unspecified below -127 dBm.
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Maximum available output power
18
Max output power (dBm)
(dBm
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
Frequency (MHz)
SWR
(for serial number
prefix 4742xxxx)
≤ 2.1 GHz
> 2.1 GHz to 4 GHz
> 4.0 GHz 5.6 GHz
> 5.6 GHz to 6 GHz
1.4:1 (typ)
1.5:1 (typ)
1.7:1 (typ)
2.0:1 (typ)
Maximum
reverse power
Max DC voltage
250 kHz to 6 GHz
50 VDC (nom)
2 W (nom)
SWR
(for serial number
prefixes lower than
4742xxxx)
≤ 1.4 GHz
> 1.4 GHz to 4 GHz
> 4.0 GHz 5.0 GHz
> 5.0 GHz to 6 GHz
1.7:1 (typ)
2.3:1 (typ)
2.4:1 (typ)
2.2:1 (typ)
Maximum
reverse power
Max DC voltage
50 kHz to 6 GHz
50 VDC (nom)
2 W (nom)
Absolute level accuracy in CW mode 1 [ALC on]
(for serial number prefix 4742xxxx)
100 kHz to 250 kHz
> 250 kHz to 1 MHz
> 1 MHz to 1 GHz
> 1 GHz to 3 GHz
> 3 GHz to 4 GHz
> 4 GHz to 6 GHz
Standard
+7 2 to -60 dBm < -60 to -110 dBm
±0.6 dB
±1.0 dB
±0.6 dB
±0.7 dB
±0.6 dB
±0.7 dB
±0.7 dB
±0.9 dB
±0.8 dB
±0.9 dB
±0.8 dB
±1.1 dB
Option 1EQ
< -110 to -127 dBm
--±1.7 dB
±1.0 dB
±1.4 dB
±1.0 dB
±1.3 dB
Absolute level accuracy in CW mode 1 [ALC on]
(for serial number prefixes lower than 4742xxxx)
250 kHz to 1 MHz
> 1 MHz to 1 GHz
> 1 GHz to 3 GHz
> 3 GHz to 4 GHz
> 4 GHz to 6 GHz
1.
2.
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Standard
+7 to -60 dBm
< -60 to -110 dBm
±0.6 dB
±0.7 dB
±0.6 dB
±0.7 dB
±0.7 dB
±0.9 dB
±0.8 dB
±0.9 dB
±0.8 dB
±1.1 dB
Option 1EQ
< -110 to -127 dBm
±1.7 dB
±1.0 dB
±1.4 dB
±1.0 dB
±1.3 dB
Quoted specifications between 20 and 30 °C. For temperatures outside of this range, absolute level
accuracy degrades by 0.01 dB/ °C for frequencies ≤ 4.5 GHz and 0.02 dB/ °C for frequencies > 4.5 GHz.
Level accuracy specified to +7 dBm or maximum specified output power, whichever is lower.
Spectral Purity
(for serial numbers lower than 4818xxxx)
Harmonics 1 [CW mode, output level < 4 dBm]
250 kHz to 3 GHz
< -30 dBc
> 3 GHz to 6 GHz
< -44 dBc (typ)
Nonharmonics 1 [CW mode], > 10 kHz offset
250 kHz to 250 MHz
< -54 dBc, < 70 dBc (typ)
> 250 MHz to 375 MHz
< -61 dBc, < -81 dBc (typ)
> 375 MHz to 750 MHz
< -55 dBc, < -73 dBc (typ)
> 750 MHz to 1.5 GHz
< -48 dBc, < -62 dBc (typ)
> 1.5 GHz to 3 GHz
< -48 dBc, < -62 dBc (typ)
> 3 GHz to 6 GHz
< -42 dBc, < -56 dBc (typ)
Subharmonics 1 [CW mode]
≤ 4 GHz
< -76 dBc
> 4 GHz to 5 GHz
< -64 dBc
> 5 GHz to 5.5 GHz
< -50 dBc
> 5.5 GHz to 6 GHz
< -46 dBc
1.
Harmonics, sub-harmonics, and non-harmonics outside the frequency range of the instrument
are typical.
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Related Literature
Application literature
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•
•
•
•
RF Source Basics, a self-paced tutorial
(CD-ROM), literature number 5980-2060E.
Accurate amplifier ACLR and ACPR testing with the Agilent MXG Vector Signal Generator,
literature number 5989-5471EN
Improving Throughput with Fast RF Signal Generator Switching,
literature number 5989-5487EN
Digital Modulation in Communications Systems-An Introduction,
Application Note 1298, literature number 5965-7160E.
Testing CDMA Base Station Amplifiers,
Application Note 1307, literature number 5967-5486E.
Product literature
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Agilent MXG Signal Generator, Brochure, literature number 5989-5074EN
Agilent MXG Signal Generator, Configuration Guide, literature number 5989-5485EN
Agilent N5181A analog signal generator, Data Sheet, literature number 5989-5311EN
E4438C ESG Vector Signal Generator, Brochure, literature number 5988-3935EN.
E4438C ESG Vector Signal Generator, Configuration Guide, literature number 5988-4085EN.
E4438C ESG Vector Signal Generator, Data Sheet, literature number 5988-4039EN
1.
2.
Not available on N5161A MXG ATE.
For more information on upgrades and Option 099 refer to Agilent MXG Signal Generator Configuration
Guide, literature number 5989-5485EN.
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