AGILENT N5182A

Agilent N5182A MXG
and N5162A MXG ATE
Vector Signal Generators
Data Sheet
Optimized for Performance
and Speed
• Fast switching speeds
• Industry-best ACPR
• Simplified self-maintenance
• Signal Studio software
• 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
Pulse modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Narrow pulse modulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
External modulation inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Simultaneous modulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Vector Modulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Baseband Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
EVM performance data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3GPP W-CDMA distortion performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3GPP2 cdma2000® distortion performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
GSM/EDGE output RF spectrum (ORFS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
802.16e mobile WiMAX™ distortion performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
General Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Ordering Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Archive Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Related Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Application literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Product literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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 503
Option 506
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
Type
Digital modulation off
SCPI mode
List/Step sweep mode
Digital modulation on
SCPI mode
List/Step sweep mode
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
4
Standard
Option UNZ 5
Option UNZ 5
(typical)
≤ 5 ms (typ)
≤ 5 ms (typ)
≤ 1.15 ms
≤ 900 µs
≤ 950 µs
≤ 700 µs
≤ 5 ms (typ)
≤ 5 ms (typ)
≤ 1.15 ms
≤ 900 µs
≤ 1.05 ms
≤ 800 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 and waveforms.
See amplitude and baseband generator sections
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. It is not specified.
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Amplitude
Output power 1
Minimum output power
with Option 1EQ
-110 dBm
-127 dBm 2
Range
100 kHz to 50 MHz
> 50 MHz to 3 GHz
> 3 GHz to 5.0 GHz
> 5.0 GHz
Standard 3
+13 dBm
+13 dBm
+13 dBm
+11 dBm
Option 1EA
+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 the 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
Digital modulation off
SCPI mode
List/Step sweep mode
Digital modulation on
SCPI mode
List/Step sweep mode
Standard
Option UNZ
Option UNZ
typical
≤ 5 ms (typ)
≤ 5 ms (typ)
≤ 750 µs
≤ 500 µs
≤ 650 µs
≤ 400 µs
≤ 5 ms (typ)
≤ 5 ms (typ)
≤ 1.15 ms
≤ 900 µs
≤ 950 µs
≤ 700 µs
Absolute level accuracy in CW mode 3 [ALC on]
Standard
+23 5
100 kHz to 250 kHz 4
> 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
±0.6 dB
±0.6 dB
±0.6 dB
±0.6 dB
±0.7 dB
±0.8 dB
Option 1EQ
< –60 to –110 dBm
< –110 to –127 dBm
±1.0 dB
±0.7 dB
±0.7 dB
±0.8 dB
±0.8 dB
±1.1 dB
—
±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).
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.
Or maximum specified output power, whichever is lower.
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Absolute level accuracy in CW mode [ALC off, relative to ALC on]
±0.35 dB (typ)
Absolute level accuracy in digital I/Q mode [ALC on, relative to CW]
300 MHz to 2.5 GHz
3.3 to 3.8 GHz
5.0 to 6.0 GHz
±0.25 dB
±0.45 dB
±0.25 dB
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
0.2
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 σ)
Mean
Lower std dev (1 σ)
–0.8
–1
0
1000
2000
3000
Frequency (MHz)
8
4000
5000
6000
Relative level accuracy at 850 MHz initial power +10 dBm
0.5
0.4
0.4
0.3
0.3
0.2
0.2
Power error (dB)
Delta from initial (dB)
Amplitude repeatablity +5 dBm ALC on
0.5
0.1
0
–0.1
850 MHz
–0.2
1900 MHz
0.1
0
–0.1
–0.2
2200 MHz
–0.3
Upper std dev (1 σ)
Mean
Lower std dev (1 σ)
–0.3
3500 MHz
–0.4
–0.4
5800 MHz
–0.5
–0.5
0
20
40
60
80
Elapsed time (minutes)
100
0
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.
-60
–80
Final power (dBm)
–100
–120
–140
ALC linearity 1900 MHz, CW, relative to 0 dBm
0.3
0.3
Upper std dev (1 σ)
Mean
Lower std dev (1 σ)
0.2
Upper std dev (1 σ)
Mean
Lower std dev (1 σ )
0.2
0.1
Error (dB)
Error (dB)
–40
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).
ALC linearity 850 MHz, CW, relative to 0 dBm
0
–0.1
0.1
0
–0.1
–0.2
–0.3
–20
–20
–0.2
–15
–10
–5
Amplitude (dB)
0
5
10
–0.3
–20
–15
–10
–5
Amplitude (dB)
0
5
10
9
ALC linearity 2200 MHz, CW, relative to 0 dBm
ALC linearity 3500 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
Amplitude (dB)
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
–5
Amplitude (dB)
0
5
10
ALC linearity 5800 MHz, CW, relative to 0 dBm
0.3
Error (dB)
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 s)
Mean
Lower std dev (1 s)
0.2
0.1
0
–0.1
–0.2
–0.3
–25
–20
–15
–10
–5
0
5
Amplitude (dB)
User flatness correction
Number of points
Number of tables
Entry modes
3201
Dependent on available free memory in instrument;
10,000 maximum
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
Operating modes
Step sweep (evenly spaced amplitude steps)
List sweep (arbitrary list of amplitude steps)
Can also simultaneously sweep frequency and waveforms.
See frequency and baseband generator sections for more detail.
Sweep range
Dwell time
Number of points
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)
Step change
Triggering
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Spectral Purity
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
5.8 GHz
3.5 GHz
2.2 GHz
1.9 GHz
1 GHz
850 MHz
-40
-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 with I/Q modulation
-20
-30
5.8 GHz
3.5 GHz
2.2 GHz
1.9 GHz
1 GHz
850 MHz
-40
-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
5.8 GHz
3.5 GHz
2.2 GHz
1.9 GHz
1 GHz
850 MHz
-40
-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]
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
1.
2.
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Carrier
Frequency
SONET/SDH
Data rate
rms jitter BW
µUI rms
Femtoseconds
155 MHz
622 MHz
2.488 GHz
155 MB/s
622 MB/s
2488 MB/s
100 Hz to 1.5 MHz
1 kHz to 5 MHz
5 kHz to 20 MHz
84
47
178
537
75
72
Harmonics, subharmonics, and non-harmonics apply to instruments with serial number
prefixes 4818xxxx or greater 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 × 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 × 1 Hz) 2
< ±0.06% of set deviation
+ (N × 1 Hz) (typ) 3
Distortion [1 kHz rate, deviation is N x 50 kHz]
< 0.4%
Sensitivity when using external input
+1 V peak for indicated
deviation (nom)
Phase modulation 1
(Option UNT)
Modulation deviation and frequency response:
Max dev
Normal BW
N × 5 radians (nom)
High BW mode
N × 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
+1 V peak for indicated
deviation (nom)
Amplitude modulation 1, 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)
+1 V peak for indicated depth (nom)
N is a factor used to help define certain specifications. Refer to page 4 for N value.
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
< 250 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
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 the baseband generator, AM, and FM can run concurrently and all 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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Vector Modulation
I/Q input and output data 1
External I/Q inputs 2
Impedance
Bandwidth
50 Ω (nom)
Up to 100 MHz baseband (nom)
Up to 200 MHz RF (nom)
I offset
±100 mV
Q offset
±100 mV
Quadrature angle adjustment
±200 units
For optimum ACPR/EVM performance up to specified RF output power. 3
Range
I, Q (rms)
rss
100 kHz to 1.2 GHz
132 mV
187 mV
1.2 GHz to 1.45 GHz
123 mV
174 mV
1.45 GHz to 2.2 GHz
114 mV
161 mV
2.2 GHz to 2.45 GHz
100 mV
141 mV
2.45 GHz to 3.0 GHz
81 mV
115 mV
3.0 GHz to 3.9 GHz
112 mV
158 mV
3.9 GHz to 4.5 GHz
132 mV
187 mV
4.5 GHz to 5.8 GHz
90 mV
127 mV
5.8 GHz to 6 GHz
25 mV
35 mV
Internal I/Q from baseband generator
I offset
Q offset
I/Q gain
Quadrature angle adjustment
I/Q skew
I/Q delay
External I/Q outputs
Impedance
Type
Maximum voltage per output
Bandwidth
Common mode I/Q offset
Differential mode I offset
Differential mode Q offset
±20%
±20%
±1 dB
±10 °
±800 ns
±400 ns
50 Ω (nom) per output
100 ohm (nom) differential output
Single ended or differential (Option 1EL)
±2 V peak to peak; into high impedance
50 MHz baseband (nom)
100 MHz RF (nom)
±5 V into high impedance
±50 mV into high impedance
±50 mV into high impedance
I/Q bandwidth using external I/Q source (ALC off).
3
1
–1
–3
dB
–5
–7
1. I/Q adjustments represent user interface
parameter ranges and not “specifications.”
2. ALC must be on while using external IQ
inputs.
3. ACPR/EVM degrades beyond listed RF
output power.
5800 MHz
3500 MHz
2200 MHz
1900 MHz
1800 MHz
850 MHz
–9
–11
–13
–15
–200
16
–150
–100
–50
0
50
100
Frequency offset from carrier (MHz)
150
200
dB
I/Q bandwidth plot using optional internal baseband generator
Baseband Generator
3
2
1
0
–1
–2
–3
–4
–5
–6
–7
–8
–9
–10
–11
–12
–13
–14
–15
–60
5800 MHz
3500 MHz
2200 MHz
1900 MHz
1800 MHz
850 MHz
–45
–30
–15
0
15
30
Frequency offset from carrier (MHz)
(Options 651, 652, 654)
Channels
Sample rate and bandwidth
Option 651
Option 652
Option 654
Effective DAC resolution
2 [I and Q]
Clock rate
100 Sa/s to 30 MSa/s
100 Sa/s to 60 MSa/s
100 Sa/s to 125 MSa/s
11 bits
16 bits (Option UNV)
50 MHz
± 50 MHz
45
60
Bandwidth
24 MHz
48 MHz
100 MHz
Reconstruction filter
Baseband frequency offset range
Waveform switching speed
Type
Standard
Option UNZ
1
SCPI mode
≤ 5 ms (typ)
≤ 1.2 ms (typ)
List/Step sweep mode
≤ 5 ms (typ)
≤ 900 µs (typ)
Digital sweep modes
In list sweep mode each point in the list
can have independent waveforms along
with user definable frequencies and
amplitudes. See the amplitude and frequency
sections for more detail.
Data transfer rates
LAN to non-volatile storage
161 kSa/s (meas)
LAN to baseband generator
265 kSa/s (meas)
Non-volatile storage to
baseband generator
262 kSa/s (meas)
1.
SCPI mode switching speed applies when waveforms are pre-loaded in list sweep and
sample rate ≥ 10 MSa/s.
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Arbitrary waveform memory
Maximum playback capacity
Maximum storage capacity
including markers
Waveform segments
Segment length
Maximum number of segments
in baseband generator playback
memory
Maximum number of segments
in non-volatile memory
Minimum memory allocation
per segment
Waveform sequences
Maximum number of sequences
Maximum number of
segments/sequence
Maximum number of repetitions
Triggers
Types
Source
Modes
Continuous
Single
8 MSa, 64 MSa (Option 019)
800 MSa
60 samples to 8 MSa
60 samples to 64 MSa (Option 019)
1024, 8192 (Option 019)
8192
256 samples
Up to 2000 depending on memory usage
1024
65535
Continuous, single, gated, segment advance
Trigger key, external, bus (GPIB, LAN, USB)
Free run, trigger and run, reset and run
No retrigger, buffered trigger,
immediate retrigger
Negative polarity or positive polarity
Single or continuous
8 ns to 30 s
8 ns
490 ns + 1 sample clock period (nom)
±4 ns (nom)
Gated
Segment advance
External delay time
External delay resolution
Trigger latency 1
Trigger accuracy 1
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 and ALC Hold functions]
Marker polarity
Negative, positive
Number of markers
4
Burst on / off ratio
> 80 dB (typ)
AWGN [Option 403]
Type
Real-time, continuously calculated and
played using DSP
Modes of operation
Standalone or digitally added to arbitrary
waveform
Bandwidth 2
1 Hz to 100 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 arbitrary
waveforms
Carrier to noise ratio error
Magnitude error ≤ 0.2 dB at baseband I/Q
outputs
1.
2.
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Single trigger mode only.
Maximum bandwidth depends on installed baseband generator options.
Custom modulation (Option 431)
Multicarrier
Number of carriers
Frequency offset [per carrier]
Power offset [per carrier]
Symbol rate
Filter types
Modulation
PSK
QAM
FSK
MSK
ASK
Quick Setup modes
Data
Multitone and two-tone (Option 430)
Number of tones
Frequency spacing
Phase [per tone]
Up to 100 [limited by a max bandwidth of
80 MHz depending on symbol rate and
modulation type]
–40 MHz to +40 MHz
0 dB to –40 dB
50 sps to 62.5 Msps
Nyquist, Root Nyquist, Gaussian,
Rectangular, APCO 25 C4EM, user
BPSK, QPSK, OQPSK, π/4DQPSK,
8PSK, 16PSK, D8PSK
4, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256
Selectable: 2, 4, 8, 16
APCO 25w/C4FM, APCO25 w/CQPSK,
Bluetooth, CDPD, DECT, EDGE, GSM,
NADC, PDC, PHS, PWT, TETRA
Random only
2 to 64, with selectable on/off state per tone
100 Hz to 100 MHz
Fixed or random
Real-time Phase Noise Impairments (Option 432)
Close-in phase noise characteristics
–20 dB/decade slope
Far-out phase noise characteristics
–20 dB/decade slope
Mid frequency characteristics
Start frequency (f1)
Offset settable from 0 to 48 MHz
Stop frequency (f2)
Offset settable from 0 to 48 MHz
Phase noise amplitude level (L(f))
User selected; max degradation dependent
on f2
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EVM performance data 1, 2
Format
GSM
EDGE
cdma2000/1xEV-D0
W-CDMA
Modulation type
Modulation rate
Channel configuration
Frequency 3
GMSK (bursted)
270.833 ksps
1 timeslot
800 to 900 MHz
1800 to 1900 MHz
≤ 7 dBm
≤ 13 dBm
3pi/8 8PSK (bursted)
270.833 ksps
1 timeslot
800 to 900 MHz
1800 to 1900 MHz
≤ 7 dBm
≤ 13 dBm
QPSK
1.2288 Mcps
pilot channel
800 to 900 MHz
1800 to 1900 MHz
≤ 7 dBm
≤ 13 dBm
QPSK
3.84 Mcps
1 DPCH
1800 to 2200 MHz
≤ 7 dBm
≤ 13 dBm
Global phase error
Spec
Typ
rms 0.8 ° 0.2 °
peak 1.5 ° 0.6 °
Spec
1.2%
Spec
1.3%
Spec
1.2%
Format
802.11a/g
802.16e WiMAX 4
Modulation type
Modulation rate
Frequency 3
64QAM
54 Mbps
2400 to 2484 MHz
5150 to 5825 MHz
≤ –5 dBm
≤ 2 dBm
64QAM
—
2300 to 2690 MHz
3300 to 3800 MHz
≤ 2 dBm
≤ 8 dBm
0.51% (measured)
0.4% (measured)
EVM power level
EVM power level
with Option 1EA
EVM
EVM power level
EVM power level
with Option 1EA
EVM
Typ
0.7%
Typ
0.8%
QPSK 5
Typ
0.8%
16QAM 5
QPSK
4 MSps
≤ 3 GHz
≤ 6 GHz
16QAM
4 MSps
≤ 3 GHz
≤ 6 GHz
≤ 4 dBm
≤ 10 dBm
≤ 4 dBm
≤ 10 dBm
≤ 4 dBm
≤ 10 dBm
Spec Typ
1.2% 0.8%
Spec Typ
1.9% 1.1%
Spec Typ
1.1% 0.6%
≤ 4 dBm
≤ 10 dBm
Spec Typ
1.5% 0.9%
3GPP W-CDMA distortion performance
Offset
Configuration
Frequency
Power level
Adjacent (5 MHz)
Alternate (10 MHz)
Adjacent (5 MHz)
Alternate (10 MHz)
Adjacent (5 MHz)
Alternate (10 MHz)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
20
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
Standard
Option UNV
Option UNV with
Option 1EA
≤ –7 dBm
Spec
Typ
–68 dBc –70 dBc
–69 dBc –70 dBc
–64 dBc –65 dBc
–67 dBc –67 dBc
–57 dBc –59 dBc
–57 dBc –60 dBc
≤ –7 dBm
Spec
Typ
–71 dBc –73 dBc
–71 dBc –75 dBc
–71 dBc –73 dBc
–71 dBc –75 dBc
–65 dBc –67 dBc
–66 dBc –68 dBc
≤ 5 dBm
Spec
–71 dBc
–71 dBc
–71 dBc
–71 dBc
–64 dBc
–66 dBc
Typ
–73 dBc
–75 dBc
–73 dBc
–75 dBc
–66 dBc
–68 dBc
EVM specifications apply for the default ARB file setup conditions with the default ARB files supplied with the instrument.
EVM specifications apply after execution of an I/Q calibration when the instrument is maintained within ± 5 °C of the calibration temperature.
Performance evaluated at bottom, middle and top of bands shown.
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.
The QPSK and 16QAM signals were tested with a root Nyquist filter with α = 0.2
3GPP2 cdma2000 distortion performance
Offset
Configuration
885 kHz to 1.98 MHz 9 channel forward link
> 1.98 to 4.0 MHz
> 4.0 to 10 MHz
Frequency
Standard (typ)
Option UNV (typ)
Option UNV with
Option 1EA (typ)
800 to 900 MHz
1800 to 2200 MHz
Power ≤ –7 dB
–78 dBc
–83 dBc
–88 dBc
Power ≤ –7 dB
–79 dBc
–87 dBc
–93 dBc
Power ≤ 5 dB
–77 dBc
–87 dBc
–93 dBc
Single carrier 3GPP W-CDMA ACLR test model 1
(with Option UNV and 1EA)
4 carrier 3GPP W-CDMA test model 1 with 64 DPCH ACLR
(Typical with Option UNV and 1EA)
1 DPCH
64 DPCH
-69.00
-61
-70.00
-62
-63
ACLR (dBc)
ACLR (dBc)
-71.00
-72.00
-73.00
-64
-65
-66
-67
-74.00
-68
-75.00
-69
-76.00
-10
-15
0
5
-70
-10
10
Power level (dBm)
3GPP2 cdma2000 ACLR 9 channel forward link
(with Option UNV and 1EA)
6
-4
-2
0
2
Power level (dBm)
4
6
8
WiMAX distortion performance
(with Option UNV and 1EA)
-76
10
2500 MHz
3500 MHz
0
-77
-10
-78
-20
-79
-80
ACLR (dBc)
ACLR (dBc)
-8
-81
-82
-83
-30
-40
-50
-84
-85
-60
-86
-70
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
Power level (dBm)
2
4
6
-80
-12
-7
-2
3
Power level (dBm)
8
13
18
Signal configuration: QPSK
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GSM / EDGE output RF spectrum (ORFS) 1
GSM
Offset
(typ)
Configuration
200 kHz
400 kHz
600 kHz
800 kHz
1200 kHz
1 normal
timeslot,
bursted
Frequency 2
Standard
(typ)
Option UNV
(typ)
Standard
(typ)
800800
MHz
to
to900
900MHz
MHz
1800 MHz
1800 to
to 1900 MHz
1900 MHz
–33 dBc
–67 dBc
–79 dBc
–80 dBc
–82 dBc
–37 dBc
–71 dBc
–83 dBc
–84 dBc
–86 dBc
–35 dBc
–67 dBc
–78 dBc
–80 dBc
–81 dBc
EDGE
Option UNV
(typ)
–39 dBc
–71 dBc
–82 dBc
–84 dBc
–85 dBc
802.16e mobile WiMAX distortion performance 3
Power level
Offset
Configuration 3,4 Frequency
Standard (meas) UNV (meas)
< –7 dBm
Up to +5 dBm
10 MHz
10 MHz
QPSK
QPSK
–62 dBc
–61 dBc
1.
2.
3.
4.
22
2.5 and 3.5 GHz
3.5 GHz
–66 dBc
–65 dBc
Specifications apply for power levels ≤ +7 dBm.
Performance evaluated at bottom, middle and top of bands shown.
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.
Measurement configuration: reference channel integration BW: 9.5 MHz, offset channel integration BW: 9 MHz, channel offset: 10 MHz.
Single carrier 3GPP W-CDMA signal
with Test Model 1 with 64 DPCH
4 carrier 3GPP W-CDMA signal
with Test Model 1 with 64 DPCH
802.11a WLAN spectral mask performance
802.11a WLAN EVM performance
Signal configuration:
Window length:
Power level:
Carrier frequency:
1.
2.
3.
4.
OSR: 4
16
0 dBm
5.805 GHz
Signal configuration:
Window length:
Power level:
Carrier frequency:
OSR: 4
16
0 dBm
5.805 GHz
Specifications apply for power levels ≤ +7 dBm.
Performance evaluated at bottom, middle and top of bands shown.
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.
Measurement configuration: reference channel integration BW: 9.5 MHz, offset channel integration BW: 9 MHz, channel offset: 10 MHz.
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802.16e WiMAX spectral mask performance
802.16e WiMAX EVM performance data
Signal configuration: Downlink signal, 30 symbols, QPSK, 10 MHz bandwidth
Power level:
–7 dBm
Signal configuration:
Power level:
Measured EVM performance versus modulation rate
Measured EVM performance versus carrier frequency
2
2
ALC ON
1.5
ALC OFF
1
EVM (% RMS)
EVM (% RMS)
Downlink signal, 30 symbols, 64QAM, 10 MHz bandwidth
–7 dBm
1.5
ALC ON
1
0.5
0.5
0
0
25
0.01
0.02
Signal configuration:
Alpha:
Power level:
Carrier frequency
24
0.1
0.5
2
Modulation rate (MHZ)
QPSK modulation
0.25
+4 dBm
2.2 GHz
10
250
20
Signal configuration:
Alpha:
Power level:
Symbol rate:
1000
1750 2500 3250 4000
Frequency (MHZ)
QPSK modulation
0.25
+4 dBm
4 MSymb/s
4750
5500
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
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, user
data files, sweep list files, waveform sequences,
and other files. There are 4 GB of flash memory
available in the N5182A 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.
1. Firmware version A.01.10 and later.
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Weight
dimensions
Recommended
calibration cycle
ISO compliant
Front panel connectors 1
RF output 2
I and Q inputs 2
USB 2.0
Rear panel connectors 1
RF output
(Option 1EM or N5162A)
I and Q inputs
(Option 1EM or N5162A)
I and Q outputs
–
–
I and Q outputs
(Option 1EL)
EXT Clk
Event 1
Pattern trigger
Sweep out
AM
FM
1.
2.
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≤ 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 N5182A MXG is manufactured in an ISO-9001
registered facility in concurrence with Agilent Technologies’
commitment to quality.
Outputs the RF signal via a precision N type female connector.
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.
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.
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 and
N5162A units will come with 2 SMB to BNC adapters.
Outputs the analog I/Q modulation signals from the internal
baseband generator. Nominal output impedance 50 Ω,
DC coupled. Damage levels ±2 V.
Outputs the complement of the I and Q signals for differential
applications. Nominal output impedance is 50 Ω, DC-coupled.
Damage levels are ±2 V.
Reserved for future use.
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.
This output is TTL and 3.3 V CMOS compatible. Damage
levels are > +8 V and < –4 V.
Accepts signal to trigger internal pattern generator to start
single pattern output, for use with the internal baseband
generator (Option 651, 652, 654). This input is TTL and
CMOS compatible. Female BNC; nominal impedance 50 Ω.
Damage levels are > +8 V and < –4 V.
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.
All connectors are BNC unless otherwise noted.
All N5162A MXG ATE connectors located on rear panel.
Pulse
Trigger in
Trigger out
Reference input
10 MHz out
LO in (Option 012)
LO out (Option 012)
Digital bus I/O
Aux IO
(25 pin SCSI II connector)
USB 2.0
LAN (100 BaseT)
GPIB
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.
Accepts a signal from a master signal generator that is
used as the LO for MXG vector in order to configure a
phase coherent system of 2 to 4 MXG vector signal
generators. Nominal input levels between 0 to +7 dBm.
Nominal input impedance 50 (ohm).
Outputs a reference signal that can be supplied to up
to 4 MXG vector signal generators in a phase coherent
system. Nominal output levels between 0 to 7 dBm.
Nominal output impedance 50 (ohm).
Reserved for future use.
The AUX I/O connector provides additional digital signal
outputs as follows.
Event 1 - 4 (Pin 1 - 4) This connector outputs programmable
timing signals generated by markers 1 - 4. The marker
signals can also routed internally to control the RF blanking
and ALC hold functions. This output is TTL and 3.3 V CMOS
compatible. Damage levels are > +8 V and < –4 V.
The USB connector provides remote programming
functions via SCPI.
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 triger 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.
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Ordering Information
Frequency
503
506
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
012
Fast switching
High output power
Low power (< –110 dBm)
Pulse modulation
Narrow pulse modulation
AM, FM, phase modulation
Instrument security
Flexible reference input (1-50 MHz)
Move RF output to rear panel 1
Commercial calibration certificate with test data
Expanded license key upgradeability 2
LO in/out for phase coherency
Vector specific options 651
652
654
019
1EL
403
UNV
430
431
432
Internal baseband generator (30 MSa/s, 8 MSa)
Internal baseband generator (60 MSa/s, 8 MSa)
Internal baseband generator (125 MSa/s, 8 MSa)
Increase baseband generator memory to 64 MSa
Differential I/Q outputs
Calibrated AWGN
Enhanced dynamic range
Multitone and two-tone
Custom digital modulation
Phase noise impairments
Signal Studio software N7600B Signal Studio for 3GPP W-CDMA with HSDPA/HSUPA
Accessories
N7601B
N7602B
N7612B
N7613A
N7615B
N7617B
N7621B
N7622A
N7623B
N7624B
Signal Studio for 3GPP2 CDMA
Signal Studio for GSM/EDGE
Signal Studio for TD-SCDMA
Signal Studio for 802.16-2004 (WiMAX)
Signal Studio for 802.16 WiMAX
Signal Studio for 802.11 WLAN
Signal Studio for multitone distortion test
Signal Studio toolkit
Signal Studio for digital video
Signal Studio for 3GPP LTE
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 N5162A 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
Standard
100 kHz to 250 kHz
-110 to +4 dBm
> 250 kHz to 2.5 GHz -110 to +13 dBm
> 2.5 to 3.0 GHz
-110 to +10 dBm
> 3.0 to 4.5 GHz
-110 to +13 dBm
> 4.5 to 5.8 GHz
-110 to +10 dBm
> 5.8 to 6 GHz
-110 to +7 dBm
(for serial number
prefix 4742xxxx)
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.
30
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
Related Literature
Application literature
• 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
• 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.
Harmonics, sub-harmonics, and non-harmonics outside the frequency range of the instrument
are typical.
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