Agilent / Keysight N5183A MXG Microwave Analog Signal Generator, 100 kHz to 40 GHz
Agilent / Keysight RF Signal Sources. Model: N5183A.
- Model
- Agilent / Keysight N5183A
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $27,730
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- N5183A
This unit
The Keysight N5183A MXG is a microwave analog signal generator spanning 100 kHz to 40 GHz, engineered for aerospace, defense, and communications applications requiring broadband component testing and signal simulation. It delivers superior output power, level accuracy, and phase noise performance in a compact 2U form factor suitable for rack-based installations.
Technical Specifications
Frequency Range & Switching- 100 kHz to 40 GHz (20 GHz, 31.8 GHz, and 40 GHz configurations available)
- Frequency switching: 4.5 GHz) outside this range
- Temperature coefficient: –0.2 dB/°C outside 15–35 °C
- Amplitude switching: ≤ 5 ms typical from command/trigger to ±0.2 dB settlement Phase Noise
- –116 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz (20 kHz offset), typical
- –113 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz carrier (20 kHz offset)
- –89 dBc/Hz at 20 GHz carrier (20 kHz offset) Spectral Purity
- Harmonics: 20 GHz)
- Non-harmonics: ≤–70 dBc at 1 GHz Modulation
- AM (0–10 kHz rate, 90% maximum depth), FM (10 MHz deviation at 1 GHz, DC–7 MHz rate), PM (1.25–160 rad; high-BW mode: 0.125–16 rad), and pulse modulation
- Pulse modulation: 80 dB on/off ratio
- Pulse train generator capability
- AM and FM run concurrently; FM and PM cannot combine
- List sweep and step sweep modes with simultaneous frequency/amplitude sweeps
Compatibility & Integration Backward compatible with legacy Agilent and HP signal generators, preserving existing software investments.
Agilent / Keysight N5183A — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Agilent / Keysight N5183A. Calibration covers output frequency accuracy, output power level accuracy across the full frequency range, AM/FM/PM/pulse modulation accuracy, harmonic and spurious output levels, and phase noise floor verification. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Agilent / Keysight N5183A faults: YIG oscillator failure (no output or loss of lock), step attenuator wear (output drops or steps at set attenuation), ALC loop failure (uncontrolled output power), I/Q modulator assembly failure. HP/Agilent 836xx series most common faults are YIG oscillator failure and step attenuator contact wear causing output steps or drops at specific attenuation settings. Keysight E4428C/E4438C units most commonly develop ALC loop failure and I/Q modulator assembly faults. YIG oscillator replacement and attenuator service are stocked repairs.
Agilent / Keysight N5183A price
This Agilent / Keysight N5183A is listed at $27,730. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Agilent / Keysight N5183A calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Agilent / Keysight N5183A is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers output frequency accuracy, output power level accuracy across the full frequency range, AM/FM/PM/pulse modulation accuracy, harmonic and spurious output levels, and phase noise floor verification. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
