MXG X-Series Signal Generators N5181B Analog & N5182B Vector - Configuration Guide

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MXG X-Series Signal Generators N5181B Analog & N5182B Vector - Configuration Guide

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CONFIGURATION GUIDE
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.

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-503

Not compatible with 506

Frequency range from 9 kHz to 6 GHz

N5181B-506

Not compatible with 503

Step 2. Choose connector configuration Description Move all connectors to rear panel

Option number N5181B-1EM

Additional information Not upgradable

Step 3. Choose performance enhancement options Description AM, FM, phase modulation Low phase noise Enhanced low phase noise Fast switching Narrow pulse modulation Multifunction generator Instrument security and removable memory card No internal non-volatile memory High output power Low specified power (<­110 dBm) Flexible reference input (1 to 50 MHz) Expanded license key upgradability

Option number N5181B-UNT N5181B-UNX N5181B-UNY N5181B-UNZ N5181B-UNW N5181B-303 N5181B-006 N5181B-SD0 N5181B-1EA N5181B-1EQ N5181B-1ER N5181B-099

Additional information Not compatible with UNY, not upgradable Not compatible with UNX, not upgradable
Requires firmware B.01.80 or newer
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 Rack slide kit Front handle kit Rack mount flange kit Rack mount flange kit with front handles Front panel cover Hard transit case CD-ROM containing English documentation set

Option number 1CR112A 1CN106A 1CM110A 1CP104A N5181B-CVR N5181B-AXT 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 MXG analog ANSI Z540-1-1994 calibration MXG analog Keysight Cal + uncertainties + guardbanding (accredited cal) Commercial calibration certificate with test data Calibration Assurance Plan, Return-to-Keysight, 5 Years Calibration Assurance Plan, Return-to-Keysight, 7 Years Calibration Assurance Plan, Return-to-Keysight, 10 Years

Option number N5181B-A6J N5181B-AMG N5181B-UK6 R-50C-011-5 R-50C-011-7 R-50C-011-10

Step 7. Choose startup assistance service options Description Remote scheduled assistance 1- 999 hours Daily productivity assistance Signal generator and source basics; half-day, maximum of eight students on site Custom services to be qualified by Keysight

Option number PS-S10 PS-S20 PS-T10-ASG 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

You can upgrade!

Options can be added after your initial purchase. Most X-Series options are license-key upgradeable.

UP
GRADE

Description Instrument security and removable memory card No internal non-volatile memory
Expanded license key upgradability High output power Low specified power (<­110 dBm) Flexible reference input (1 to 50 MHz) Multifunction generator Avionics (VOR/ILS) Pulse train generator AM, FM, phase modulation Narrow pulse modulation Fast switching Rack slide kit Front handle kit Rack mount flange kit Rack mount flange kit with front handles Front panel cover

Upgrade number N5181BU-006 N5181BU-SD0
N5181BU-099 N5181BU-1EA N5181BU-1EQ N5181BU-1ER N5181BU-303 N5180302B N5180320B N5181BU-UNT N5181BU-UNW N5181BU-UNZ 1CR112A 1CN106A 1CM110A 1CP104A N5180-40019

Requirements None None
None 099 099 None None None UNW None None 099 None None None None None

Additional information Hardware and license key upgrade Customer installable - software, license key Requires firmware B.01.80 or newer Hardware and license key upgrade Customer installable - software, license key Customer installable - software, license key Customer installable - software, license key Customer installable - software, license key Customer installable - software, license key Customer installable - software, license key Customer installable - software, license key Customer installable - software, license key Customer installable - software, license key Hardware Hardware Hardware Hardware Hardware

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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 Extender1

1. The N5182BX07 Frequency Extender is orderable separately. Refer to the N5182BX07 configuration guide for more information

Step 2. Choose connector configuration Description Move all connectors to rear panel Differential I/Q outputs

Option number N5182B-1EM N5182B-1EL

Additional information Not upgradable

Step 3. Choose performance enhancement options Description AM, FM, phase modulation Enhanced dynamic range Narrow pulse modulation Low phase noise Enhanced low phase noise Fast switching Multifunction generator Instrument security and removable memory card Internal solid-state memory No internal non volatile memory/solid state drive
High output power Low specified power (<­110 dBm) Flexible reference input (1 to 50 MHz) LO in/out for phase coherency Expanded license key upgradability

Option number N5182B-UNT N5182B-UNV N5182B-UNW N5181B-UNX N5182B-UNY N5182B-UNZ N5182B-303 N5182B-006 N5182B-009 N5182B-SD0
N5182B-1EA N5182B-1EQ N5182B-1ER N5182B-012 N5182B-099

Additional information Requires 656 Not compatible with UNY, not upgradeable Not compatible with UNX, not upgradeable
Not compatible with option 009 and 660 Requires firmware B.01.80 or newer
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, 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 ARB baseband generator (80 MHz RF bandwidth, 32 MSa) Upgrade baseband generator from 80 to 160 MHz RF bandwidth Upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 to 512 MSa Upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 to 1 GSa Upgrade baseband generator with real-time capability Digital output connectivity with the N5102A Digital input connectivity with the N5102A

Option number N5182B-656 N5182B-657 N5182B-022 N5182B-023 N5182B-660 N5182B-003 N5182B-004

Additional information
Requires 656 Requires 656 Requires 656 Requires 656 Requires 656, not upgradable 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

N5180430B

Multitone and two-tone

656

N5180431B

Custom digital modulation

656

N5180432B

Phase noise impairment

656

N5180UN7B

Internal bit error rate analyzer

N7622B

Signal Studio toolkit ­ free utility

656

503, UNV

N5182B

Waveform license 5-pack 1 to 9 (purchase up to 9 packs for 45 Signal 656

503, UNV

221-229

Studio waveforms)

N5182B

Waveform license 50-pack 1 to 10 (purchase up to 10 packs for 500 656

503, UNV

250-259

Signal Studio waveforms)

N6171A

MATLAB software

656, 503, UNV

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Step 6. Choose accessory and documentation options Description Rack slide kit Front handle kit Rack mount flange kit Rack mount flange kit with front handles Front panel cover Hard transit case CD-ROM containing English documentation set

Option number 1CR112A 1CN106A 1CM110A 1CP104A N5182B-CVR N5182B-AXT N5182B-CD1

Step 7. Choose calibration options Description Keysight Calibration + Uncertainties + Guardbanding (accredited cal) Commercial calibration certificate with test data ANSI Z540-1-1994 Calibration Calibration Assurance Plan, Return-to-Keysight, 5 years Calibration Assurance Plan, Return-to-Keysight, 7 years Calibration Assurance Plan, Return-to-Keysight, 10 years

Option number N5182B-AMG N5182B-UK6 N5182B-A6J R-50C-011-5 R-50C-011-7 R-50C-011-10

Step 8. Choose startup assistance service options Description Remote scheduled assistance 1- 999 hours Daily productivity assistance Signal generator and source basics; half-day, maximum of eight students on site Custom services to be qualified by Keysight

Option number PS-S10 PS-S20 PS-T10-ASG
PS-X10

Additional information

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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

You can upgrade!

Options can be added after your initial purchase. Most X-Series options are license-key upgradeable.

UP
GRADE

Description Instrument security and removable memory card Internal solid-state memory No internal non volatile memory/solid state drive
LO in/out for phase coherency Upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 to 512 MSa Upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 MSa to 1 GSa Upgrade baseband generator memory from 512 MSa to 1 GSa Expanded license key upgradability High output power Differential I/Q outputs Low specified power (<­110 dBm) Flexible reference input (1 to 50 MHz) 5-pack waveform license 50-pack waveform license Multifunction generator Avionics (VOR/ILS) Pulse train generator Calibrated AWGN Multitone and two-tone Custom digital modulation Phase noise impairment Internal bit error rate analyzer ARB baseband generator (80 MHz RF bandwidth, 32 MSa) Upgrade baseband generator from 80 to 160 MHz RF bandwidth Upgrade baseband generator with real-time capability AM, FM, phase modulation Enhanced dynamic range Narrow pulse modulation Fast switching Rack slide kit Front handle kit Rack mount flange kit Rack mount flange kit with front handles Front panel cover Frequency extender connectivity

Upgrade number N5182BU-006 N5182BU-009 N5182BU-SD0
N5182BU-012 N5182BU-022 N5182BU-023 N5182BU-043 N5182BU-099 N5182BU-1EA N5182BU-1EL N5182BU-1EQ N5182BU-1ER N5182BU-221 N5182BU-250 N5182BU-303 N5180302B N5180320B N5180403B N5180430B N5180431B N5180432B N5180UN7B N5182BU-656 N5182BU-657 N5182BU-660 N5182BU-UNT N5182BU-UNV N5182BU-UNW N5182BU-UNZ 1CR112A 1CN106A 1CM110A 1CP104A N5180-40019 N5182BU-FRQ

Requirements None None None
None 656 656 022 and 656 None 099 None 099 None 656 656 None None UNW 656 656 656 656 None None 656 656 None 099, 656 None 099 None None None None None 506

Additional information Hardware and license key upgrade Customer installable ­ software, license key Customer installable - software, license key and hardware Requires firmware B.01.80 or newer Not compatible with option 009 and 660 Hardware and license key upgrade Customer installable ­ software, license key Customer installable ­ software, license key Customer installable ­ software, license key Hardware and license key upgrade Customer installable ­ software, license key Customer installable ­ software, license key Customer installable ­ software, license key Customer installable ­ software, license key Customer installable ­ software, license key Customer installable ­ software, license key Customer installable ­ software, license key Customer installable ­ software, license key Customer installable ­ software, license key Customer installable ­ software, license key Customer installable ­ software, license key Customer installable ­ software, license key Customer installable ­ software, license key Customer installable - software, license key Customer installable ­ software, license key Customer installable ­ software, license key Hardware and license key upgrade Customer installable ­ software, license key Customer installable ­ software, license key Customer installable ­ software, license key Customer installable ­ software, license key Hardware Hardware Hardware Hardware Hardware Customer installable - software, license key Requires N5182BX07 Frequency Extender

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Related Literature
Publication name X-Series Signal Generators N5181B/N5171B Analog N5182B/N5172B Vector ­Technical Overview MXG X-Series Signal Generators N5181B Analog & N5182B Vector ­ Data Sheet N5182BX07 Frequency Extender User Guide
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Publication number 5990-9957EN 5991-0038EN N5182-90001

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This information is subject to change without notice. © Keysight Technologies, 2012-2019, Published in USA , September 11, 2019, 5990-9959EN

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