2 Agilent N5161A/62A/81A/82A/83A MXG Signal Generators User’s Guide
Signal Generator Overview Preliminary
Signal Generator Features Preliminar
Signal Generator Features
• N5161A
1
/N5181A, RF analog models: 100 kHz to 1
2
, 3, or 6 GHz (Options 501
2
, 503, and 506
respectively)
N5162A
1
/N5182A, RF vector models: 100 kHz to 3 or 6 GHz (Options 503, and 506 respectively)
N5183A, Microwave analog model: 100 kHz to 20, 31.8, or 40 GHz (Options 520, 532, and 540
respectively)
• electronic attenuator (N5161A/62A/81A/82A only)
• mechanical attenuator (N5183A with Option 1E1 only)
• step & list sweep of frequency, power, or frequency and power
• vector models can include waveforms in list sweep
• adjustable pulse delay (Option UNU)
• analog differential I/Q outputs (vector models, Option 1EL)
• analog modulation: AM, FM, and ΦM (Option UNT)
• arbitrary I/Q waveform playback up to 125 MSa/s (vector models, Option 654)
• automatic leveling control (ALC); power calibration
•bandwidth control (ALC)
• deep amplitude modulation providing greater dynamic range
• enhanced assembly replacement
• external AM, FM, and ΦM inputs (Option UNT)
• external analog I/Q inputs (vector models)
• flexible reference input, 1 – 50 MHz (Option 1ER)
• GPIB, USB 2.0, and 100Base–T LAN interfaces
•improved signal to noise ratio
• LO In/Out (Option 012)
• LXI is supported
• Digital Bus I/O compatibility with the PXB
• manual power search (ALC off) (Option 099 and or instruments starting with serial numbers
4818 and greater)
• multiple baseband generator synchronization when using multiple signal generators (master/slave
setup)
• narrow pulse modulation (Option UNW)
• phase noise interference (vector models, Option 432)
• SCPI and IVI–COM driver
1
The N5161A/62A – Automated Test Equipment (ATE) have a blank front panel (i.e. no front panel display,
hardkeys or softkeys).
2
Option 501 is not applicable to the N5161A.