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Keysight EXG and MXG X-Series Signal Generators User’s Guide
Signal Generator Overview
Signal Generator Features
Signal Generator Features
— N5171B/N5181B, RF analog models: 9 kHz to 1 (N5171B only), 3, or 6 GHz (Options 501, 503,
and 506 respectively)
— N5172B/N5182B, RF vector models: 9 kHz to 3 or 6 GHz (Options 503, and 506 respectively)
— N5173B/N5183B, Microwave analog models: 9 kHz to 13, 20, 31.8 or 40 GHz (Options 513, 520,
532, and 540 respectively)
— electronic attenuator (N5172B, N5172B, N5181B, N5182B)
— mechanical attenuator (N5173B or N5183B, Option 1E1)
— vector models can include waveforms in list sweep
— automatic leveling control (ALC)
— real-time modulation filtering
— 8648/ESG code compatible
— 10 MHz reference oscillator with external output
— two channel power meter display
— user settable maximum power limit
— user flatness correction
— external analog I/Q inputs (vector models)
— enhanced assembly replacement
— GPIB, USB 2.0, and 100Base–T LAN interfaces
— deep amplitude modulation providing greater dynamic range
— manual power search (ALC off)
— SCPI and IVI–COM driver
— multiple baseband generator synchronization when using multiple signal generators
(master/slave setup)
— with Signal Studio Software, vector models can generate 802.11 WLAN, W–CDMA, cdma2000,
1xEV–DO, GSM, EDGE, and more
— real-time baseband generator (Option 660)
— pulse train generator (Option 320)
— LF multifunction generator (Option 303)
— narrow pulse modulation, including internal pulse generator (Option UNW)
— analog differential I/Q outputs (vector models, Option 1EL)
— analog modulation: AM, FM, and
Φ
M (Option UNT)
— arbitrary I/Q waveform playback up to 200 MSa/s (vector models, Option 656/657)
