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• Fast switching speeds
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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. Definitions

Option 501 100 kHz to 1 GHz Option 503 100 kHz to 3 GHz Option 506 100 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 Frequency range N 1 100 kHz to < 250 MHz 1 2 250 to < 375 MHz 0.25 3 375 to < 750 MHz 0.5 4 750 to < 1500 MHz 1 5 1500 to < 3000.001 MHz 2 6 3000.001 to 6000 MHz 4 Switching speed 3, 4 Option UNZ 5 Type Standard Option UNZ 5 (typical) SCPI mode ≤ 5 ms (typ) ≤ 1.15 ms ≤ 950 µs List/Step sweep mode ≤ 5 ms (typ) ≤ 900 µs ≤ 700 µs 1. 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. 2. N is a factor used to help define certain specifications within the document. 3. 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. 4. Additional time may be required for the amplitude to settle within 0.2 dB when switching to or from frequencies < 500 kHz. 5. Specifications apply when status register updates are off. Frequency

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 10 MHz Amplitude ≥ +4 dBm (nom) into 50 Ω load External reference input Input frequency Standard Option 1ER 10 MHz 1 to 50 MHz (in multiples of 0.1 Hz) Lock range ± 1 ppm Amplitude > –3.5 to 20 dBm (nom) Impedance 50 Ω (nom) Waveform Sine or square Digital sweep modes Operating modes 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. Sweep range Within instrument frequency range Dwell time 100 µs to 100 s Number of points 2 to 65535 (step sweep) 1 to 3201 (list sweep) Step change Linear or logarithmic Triggering Free run, trigger key, external, timer, bus (GPIB, LAN, USB) 1. Aging rate is determined by design as a function of the TCXO and is not specifi ed.

Minimum output power –110 dBm with Option 1EQ 2 –127 dBm Maximum output power Range Standard 3 Option 1EA 100 kHz to 250 kHz +13 dBm +15 dBm > 250 kHz to 50 MHz +13 dBm +15 dBm > 50 MHz to 3.0 GHz +13 dBm +23 dBm > 3.0 GHz to 5.0 GHz +13 dBm +17 dBm > 5.0 GHz +11 dBm +16 dBm 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 1.4:1 (typ) > 1.7 to 3 GHz 1.55:1 (typ) > 3 to 4 GHz 1.7:1 (typ) > 4 to 6 GHz 1.6:1 (typ) Maximum reverse power Max DC voltage 50 VDC (nom) 100 kHz to 6 GHz 2 W (nom) 1. Quoted specifications between 20 and 30 °C. Maximum output power typically decreases by 0.04 dB/ °C for temperatures outside this range. 2. Settable to –144 dBm with option 1EQ, but unspecified below –127 dBm. 3. 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. 4. 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. Amplitude 0123456 Frequency (GHz) Output power (dBm) Maximum power with Option 1EA Maximum standard power

Switching speed 1, 2 Option UNZ Type Standard Option UNZ (typical) SCPI mode ≤ 5 ms (typ) ≤ 750 µs ≤ 650 µs List/Step sweep mode ≤ 5 ms (typ) ≤ 500 µs ≤ 400 µs Absolute level accuracy 3 [ALC on] Standard Option 1EQ +23 4 to –60 dBm < –60 to –110 dBm < –110 to –127 dBm 100 kHz to 250 kHz 5 ±0.6 dB ±1.0 dB — > 250 kHz to 1 MHz ±0.6 dB ±0.7 dB ±1.7 dB > 1 MHz to 1 GHz ±0.6 dB ±0.7 dB ±1.0 dB > 1 to 3 GHz ±0.6 dB ±0.8 dB ±1.1 dB > 3 to 4 GHz ±0.7 dB ±0.8 dB ±1.1 dB > 4 to 6 GHz ±0.8 dB ±1.1 dB ±1.3 dB 1. 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. 2. Switching speed specifications apply when status register updates are off. 3. 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). 4. Or maximum specified output power, whichever is lower. 5. 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.

Absolute level accuracy [ALC off, relative to ALC on] ±0.35 dB (typ) Level accuracy at –140 dBm Frequency (MHz) Power error (dB) 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 –0.2 –0.4 –0.6 –0.8 Upper std dev (1 s) Mean Lower std dev (1 s) 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 Level accuracy at –110 dBm Frequency (MHz) Power error (dB) 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 –0.2 –0.4 –0.6 –0.8 Upper std dev (1 σ) Mean Lower std dev (1 σ) 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 Level accuracy at –130 dBm Frequency (MHz) Power error (dB) 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 –0.2 –0.4 –0.6 –0.8 Upper std dev (1 σ) Mean Lower std dev (1 σ) 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 600

Relative level accuracy at 850 MHz initial power +10 dBm Final power (dBm) Power error (dB) 0 –20 –40 -60 –80 –100 –120 –140 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 –0.1 –0.2 –0.3 –0.4 –0.5 Upper std dev (1 σ) Mean Lower std dev (1 σ) 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 –0.1 –0.2 –0.3 –0.4 –0.5 Elapsed time (minutes) Delta from initial (dB) Amplitude repeatablity +5 dBm ALC on

850 MHz

1900 MHz

2200 MHz

3500 MHz

5800 MHz

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). 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.

Linearity measures the accuracy of small changes while the attenuator is held in a steady state. This is useful for fine resolution changes. ALC linearity 1900 MHz, CW, relative to 0 dBm Amplitude (dB) –20 –15 –10 –5 0 5 10 0.3 0.2 0.1 –0.1 –0.2 –0.3 Error (dB) Upper std dev (1 σ) Mean Lower std dev (1 σ) ALC linearity 2200 MHz, CW, relative to 0 dBm Amplitude (dB) –20 –15 –10 –5 0 5 10 0.3 0.2 0.1 –0.1 –0.2 –0.3 Error (dB) Upper std dev (1 σ) Mean Lower std dev (1 σ) ALC linearity 3500 MHz, CW, relative to 0 dBm Amplitude (dB) –20 –15 –10 –5 0 5 10 0.3 0.2 0.1 –0.1 –0.2 –0.3 Error (dB) Upper std dev (1 σ) Mean Lower std dev (1σ) ALC linearity 5800 MHz, CW, relative to 0 dBm Amplitude (dB) 0.3 0.2 0.1 –0.1 –0.2 –0.3 Error (dB) Upper std dev (1 σ) Mean Lower std dev (1 σ) ALC linearity 850 MHz, CW, relative to 0 dBm Amplitude (dB) –20 –15 –10 –5 0 5 10 0.3 0.2 0.1 –0.1 –0.2 –0.3 Error (dB) Upper std dev (1 σ) Mean Lower std dev (1 σ)

Number of tables 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 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 Within instrument amplitude range Dwell time 100 µs to 100 s Number of points 2 to 65535 (step sweep) 1 to 3201 (list sweep) Step change Linear Triggering Free run, trigger key, external, timer, bus (GPIB, LAN, USB) Single sideband phase noise [at 20 kHz offset] Single sideband phase noise in CW mode -170 -160 -150 -140 -130 -120 -110 -100 -90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 L(f) [dBc/Hz] vs. f[Hz]

5.8 GHz

3.5 GHz

2.2 GHz

1.9 GHz

1 GHz

500 MHz ≤ –126 dBc/Hz (typ)

1 GHz ≤ –121 dBc/Hz (typ)

2 GHz ≤ –115 dBc/Hz (typ)

3 GHz ≤ –110 dBc/Hz (typ)

4 GHz ≤ –109 dBc/Hz (typ)

6 GHz ≤ –104 dBc/Hz (typ)

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. Single sideband phase noise optimized signal-to-noise floor mode¹ -170 -160 -150 -140 -130 -120 -110 -100 -90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 L(f) [dBc/Hz] vs. f[Hz]

Residual FM [CW mode, 300 Hz to 3 kHz BW, CCITT, rµs] < N x 2 Hz (typ) Harmonics 1 [CW mode, output level] Range (< +4 dBm) 1EA (< +12 dBm) 250 kHz to 3 GHz < –35 dBc < –30 dBc > 3 to 4 GHz < –41 dBc (typ) < –30 dBc (typ) > 4 to 6 GHz < –53 dBc (typ) < –40 dBc (typ) Nonharmonics 1 [CW mode] >10 kHz offset 250 kHz to 250 MHz < –62 dBc, < –70 dBc (typ) > 250 to 375 MHz < –68 dBc, < –81 dBc (typ) > 375 to 750 MHz < –57 dBc, < –73 dBc (typ) > 750 MHz to 3 GHz < –54 dBc, < –62 dBc (typ) > 3 to 6 GHz < –47 dBc, < –56 dBc (typ) Subharmonics 1 [CW mode] 250 kHz to 3.0 GHz < –73 dBc > 3.0 to 4.5 GHz < –68 dBc > 4.5 to 5.5 GHz < –56 dBc > 5.5 to 6 GHz < –52 dBc Jitter 2 Carrier SONET/SDH Frequency Data rate rms jitter BW µUI rms Femtoseconds 155 MHz 155 MB/s 100 Hz to 1.5 MHz 84 537

622 MHz 622 MB/s 1 kHz to 5 MHz 47 75

2.488 GHz 2488 MB/s 5 kHz to 20 MHz 178 72

1. 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. 2. Calculated from phase noise performance in CW mode at +10 dBm. For other frequencies, data rates, or bandwidths, please consult your sales representative.

(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) < ±0.06% of set deviation + (N x 1 Hz) (typ) 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 3 dB bandwidth Normal BW N x 5 radians (nom) DC to 1 MHz (nom) High BW mode N x 10 radians (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 Linear or exponential Depth Maximum 100% Resolution 0.1% of depth (nom) Depth accuracy [1 kHz rate] < ±4% of setting +1% (typ) Modulation rate [3 dB BW] DC coupled 0 to 10 kHz (typ) AC coupled 5 Hz to 10 kHz (typ) Distortion [1 kHz rate] < 2% (typ) Sensitivity when using external input +1V peak for indicated depth (nom) 1. N is a factor used to define certain specifications in the document. Refer to page 4 for N values. 2. Specification valid for temperature changes of less than ± 5 °C since last DCFM calibration. 3. Typical performance immediately after a DCFM calibration. 4. 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). Analog Modulation

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) 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. Pulse specifications apply to frequencies > 500 MHz. Operable down to 10 MHz. 2. Specification applies for power levels < 10 dBm.

(Option UNW) 1 500 MHz to 3.0 GHz Above 3.0 GHz On/Off ratio > 80 dB (typ) > 80 dB (typ) Rise/Fall times (Tr, Tf) < 10 ns; 7 ns (typ) < 10 ns; 7 ns (typ) Minimum pulse width Internally leveled ≥ 2 µs ≥ 2 µs ALC off 2 ≥ 20 ns ≥ 20 ns Repetition frequency Internally leveled 10 Hz to 500 kHz 10 Hz to 500 kHz ALC off 2 dc to 5 MHz dc to 10 MHz Level accuracy (relative to CW) Internally leveled < ±1.0 dB < ±1.0 dB ALC off 2 < ±1.0 dB (typ) < ±1.0 dB (typ) Width compression < 5 ns (typ) < 5 ns (typ) (RF width relative to video out) Video feed-through 3 < 50 mv (typ) < 5 mv (typ) Video delay (ext input to video) 20 ns (nom) 20 ns (nom) RF delay (video to RF output) 10 ns (nom) 10 ns (nom) Pulse overshoot < 15% (typ) < 15% (typ) Input level +1 Vpeak = RF On +1 Vpeak = RF On Input impedance 50 Ω (nom) 50 Ω (nom) External modulation inputs (Requires Option UNT) Modulation types FM, AM, phase mod, pulse mod Input impedance 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. Sync Output Video Output RF Pulse Output Td Tm Tw Trf Vf TfTr Vor Tp 50% 50% 10% 90% 50% 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 1. Pulse specifications apply to frequencies > 500 MHz. Operable down to 10 MHz. 2. With power search on. 3. Video feed through applies to power levels < +10 dBm. 4. If AM or pulse modulation are on then phase and FM specifications do not apply.

Interfaces GPIB IEEE-488.2, 1987 with listen and talk LAN 100BaseT LAN interface, LXI class C compliant USB Version 2.0 Control languages SCPI Version 1997.0 Compatibility languages supporting 100% of commonly used commands Agilent Technologies E4438C, E4428C, E442xB, E443xB, E8241A, E8244A, E8251A, E8254A, E8247C, E8257C/D, E8267C/D, 8648 series, 8656B, E8663B, 8657A/B Aeroflex Incorporated 3410 series Rohde & Schwarz SMU200A, SMJ100A, SMATE200A, SMIQ, SML, SMV Power requirements 100 to 120 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, 400 Hz 220 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, 400 Hz

250 W maximum

Operating temperature range 0 to 55 °C Storage temperature range –40 to 70 °C Operating and storage altitude up to 15,000 feet Environmental stress 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. Safety/EMC Complies with applicable Safety and EMC regulations and directives. Memory 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. Security (Option 006) Memory sanitizing, memory sanitizing on power on, and display blanking Self test 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. Weight Dimensions 103 mm H x 426 mm W x 432 mm L [3.5 in H x 16.8 in W x 17 in L] Recommended calibration cycle 24 months ISO compliant The Agilent N5181A MXG is manufactured in an ISO-9001 registered facility in concurrence with Agilent Technologies’ commitment to quality. 1. Firmware version A.01.10 and later. General Characteristics

RF output 2 Outputs the RF signal via a precision N type female connector. USB 2.0 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. Rear panel connectors RF output Outputs the RF signal via a precision N type female connector. (Option 1EM or N5161A) Generates output voltage, 0 to +10 V when the signal Sweep out 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. AM External AM input. Nominal input impedance is 50 Ω. Damage levels are ± 5 V. FM External FM input. Nominal input impedance is 50 Ω. Damage levels are ± 5 V. Pulse 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. Trigger in Accepts TTL and CMOS level signals for triggering point-to-point in sweep mode. Damage levels are ≤ –0.3 V and ≥ +5.3 V. Trigger out 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 Reference input 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.

10 MHz out 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. USB 2.0 The USB connector provides remote programming functions via SCPI. 1. All connectors are BNC unless otherwise noted. 2. All N5161A MXG ATE connectors located on rear panel.

LAN (100 BaseT) 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. GPIB The GPIB connector provides remote programming functionality via SCPI. Frequency 501 Frequency range from 100 kHz to 1 GHz

503 Frequency range from 100 kHz to 3 GHz

506 Frequency range from 100 kHz to 6 GHz

Performance UNZ Fast switching enhancements 1EA High output power 1EQ Low power (< –110 dBm) UNU Pulse modulation UNW Narrow pulse modulation UNT AM, FM, phase modulation

006 Instrument security

1ER Flexible reference input (1 to 50 MHz) 1EM Move RF output to rear panel UK6 Commercial calibration certificate with test data

099 Expanded license key upgradeability

Accessories 1CM Rackmount kit 1CN Front handle kit 1CP Rackmount and front handle kit 1CR Rack slide kit AXT Transit case

800 Customer service kit front panel connector

801 Customer service kit rear panel connector

1. Not available on N5161A MXG ATE. 2. For more information on upgrades and Option 099 refer to Agilent MXG Signal Generator Configuration Guide, literature number 5989-5485EN.

Ordering Information

Archive Section Frequency Minimum frequency 100 kHz 1 Output power Range 2 Standard Option 1EQ 3 (for serial number 100 kHz to 250 kHz -110 to +4 dBm -127 to +4 dBm prefix 4742xxxx) > 250 kHz to 2.5 GHz -110 to +13 dBm -127 to +13 dBm > 2.5 to 3.0 GHz -110 to +10 dBm -127 to +10 dBm > 3.0 to 4.5 GHz -110 to +13 dBm -127 to +13 dBm > 4.5 to 5.8 GHz -110 to +10 dBm -127 to +10 dBm > 5.8 to 6 GHz -110 to +7 dBm -127 to +7 dBm Output power Range 2 Standard Option 1EQ 3 (for serial number 250 kHz to 2.5 GHz -110 to +13 dBm -127 to +13 dBm prefixes lower than > 2.5 to 3.0 GHz -110 to +10 dBm -127 to +10 dBm 4742xxxx) > 3.0 to 4.5 GHz -110 to +13 dBm -127 to +13 dBm > 4.5 to 5.8 GHz -110 to +10 dBm -127 to +10 dBm > 5.8 to 6 GHz -110 to +7 dBm -127 to +7 dBm 1. Performance below 250 kHz is unspecified for units with serial numbers lower than 4742xxxx. 2. Quoted specifications between 20 and 30 °C. Maximum output power typically decreases by 0.2 dB/°C for temperatures outside of this range. 3. Settable to -144 dBm with Option 1EQ, but unspecified below -127 dBm. Frequency (MHz) Max output power (dBm) 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 Measured maximum available output power Frequency (MHz) Max output power (dBm 0.25 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000

Maximum available output power Frequency (MHz) Max output power (dBm) 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 Maximum available output power Frequency (MHz) Max output power (dBm 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 SWR ≤ 2.1 GHz 1.4:1 (typ) (for serial number > 2.1 GHz to 4 GHz 1.5:1 (typ) prefix 4742xxxx) > 4.0 GHz 5.6 GHz 1.7:1 (typ) > 5.6 GHz to 6 GHz 2.0:1 (typ) Maximum Max DC voltage 50 VDC (nom) reverse power 250 kHz to 6 GHz 2 W (nom) SWR ≤ 1.4 GHz 1.7:1 (typ) (for serial number > 1.4 GHz to 4 GHz 2.3:1 (typ) prefixes lower than > 4.0 GHz 5.0 GHz 2.4:1 (typ) 4742xxxx) > 5.0 GHz to 6 GHz 2.2:1 (typ) Maximum Max DC voltage 50 VDC (nom) reverse power 50 kHz to 6 GHz 2 W (nom) Absolute level accuracy in CW mode 1 [ALC on] (for serial number prefix 4742xxxx) Standard Option 1EQ +7 2 to -60 dBm < -60 to -110 dBm < -110 to -127 dBm 100 kHz to 250 kHz ±0.6 dB ±1.0 dB --- > 250 kHz to 1 MHz ±0.6 dB ±0.7 dB ±1.7 dB > 1 MHz to 1 GHz ±0.6 dB ±0.7 dB ±1.0 dB > 1 GHz to 3 GHz ±0.7 dB ±0.9 dB ±1.4 dB > 3 GHz to 4 GHz ±0.8 dB ±0.9 dB ±1.0 dB > 4 GHz to 6 GHz ±0.8 dB ±1.1 dB ±1.3 dB Absolute level accuracy in CW mode 1 [ALC on] (for serial number prefixes lower than 4742xxxx) Standard Option 1EQ +7 to -60 dBm < -60 to -110 dBm < -110 to -127 dBm 250 kHz to 1 MHz ±0.6 dB ±0.7 dB ±1.7 dB > 1 MHz to 1 GHz ±0.6 dB ±0.7 dB ±1.0 dB > 1 GHz to 3 GHz ±0.7 dB ±0.9 dB ±1.4 dB > 3 GHz to 4 GHz ±0.8 dB ±0.9 dB ±1.0 dB > 4 GHz to 6 GHz ±0.8 dB ±1.1 dB ±1.3 dB 1. Quoted specifications between 20 and 30 °C. For temperatures outside of this range, absolute level 2. Level accuracy specified to +7 dBm or maximum specified output power, whichever is lower.

(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. Spectral Purity

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