Keysight N5182A MXG Vector Signal Generator, 100 kHz to 6 GHz

The Keysight N5182A MXG Vector Signal Generator delivers RF and microwave signal generation from 100 kHz to 6 GHz with 0.01 Hz frequency resolution. Built for component design verification and manufacturing test of cellular and wireless connectivity devices, it combines fast switching speeds, high output power, and flexible modulation in a compact 2U form factor.

Technical Specifications

• Range: 100 kHz to 6 GHz across six bands (100 kHz to 6000 MHz)


• Resolution: 0.01 Hz


• External reference input: 10 MHz standard (1 to 50 MHz with Option 1ER)


• Lock range: ±1 ppm Amplitude


• Output power: Up to +23 dBm up to 3 GHz with electronic attenuator


• Low power output: Down to <−110 dBm Switching Performance


• SCPI mode: ≤1.5 ms


• List mode (frequency and amplitude): ≤5 ms


• List mode (frequency, amplitude, and waveform): ≤900 µs Modulation


• Analog: AM, FM, phase modulation


• Vector: ASK, FSK, MSK, PSK, QAM


• Pulse modulation: Available with Option UNU


• Digital step and list sweep with simultaneous frequency, power, and waveform switching Baseband Generation


• Internal I/Q baseband generator: 100 MHz with real-time equalization


• Playback memory: Up to 64 MSa


• Storage capacity: Up to 800 MSa


• Supported standards: LTE, HSPA+, WiMAX, WLAN, DVB-H, DAB, MATLAB Performance Metrics


• W-CDMA dynamic range: ≤−73 dBc at +5 dBm output power


• ACLR: −73 dBc at +5 dBm for single-carrier W-CDMA

Key Features

• Six frequency bands enable optimized performance across 100 kHz to 6 GHz span


• Fast list-mode switching supports rapid parameter changes for manufacturing throughput


• Internal baseband with 64 MSa playback and 800 MSa storage for complex signal scenarios


• Multi-channel capability via N5106A PXB baseband generator integration


• Phase coherency support through LO IN/OUT connectivity

Typical Applications

• Cellular component design and verification


• Wireless transceiver characterization


• Standards-based signal generation (LTE, WLAN, WiMAX)


• Manufacturing test of RF modules and subsystems

Compatibility & Integration

• Interfaces: 100BaseT LAN, LXI Class-B, USB 2.0, GPIB


• Drivers: SCPI and IVI-COM


• Backward compatible with ESG, PSG, and 8648 signal generators


• Signal Studio software for flexible signal creation and configuration


• Software upgrade via license key (Option 099)