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N5185A MXG Analog Signal Generator
Compact, multichannel analog signal generator with frequency coverage up to 8.5 GHz per channel
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Highlights
Evolving technologies in wireless communications and aerospace and defense applications demand higher frequency coverage using complex modulation schemes like multiple-input / multiple-output (MIMO), beamforming, and multiplexing to maximize data throughput. The Keysight N5185A MXG analog signal generator provides consistent and repeatable results that are ideal for multiport testing. The MXG’s custom DAC application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) use direct digital synthesis to deliver precise signals in one easy-to-use box.
- Covers frequency range from 9 kHz to 8.5 GHz with excellent phase noise and output power.
- Supports military radio communications and MIMO tests with up to four unique outputs.
- Reduces measurement uncertainty in power amplifier characterizations when using the embedded reflectometer.
- Maximizes production capacity without sacrificing rack space in a 2U box.
- Enables fast access to a dedicated team of KeysightCare technical support engineers.
Match-Corrected Measurements
To accurately characterize the performance of your device under test (DUT), you need to calculate measurement uncertainty and reduce mismatch errors associated with cables and test fixtures. The embedded reflectometer in the MXG analog signal generator expedites this process by characterizing the fixture and the DUT's match to deliver a more accurate test signal closer to the DUT input. Conveniently minimize measurement uncertainty and simplify test setups in seconds.
Learn more about the benefits of our new MXG signal generator's embedded reflectometer.
Key Specifications
Amplifier Intermodulation
Improving the performance of radio and wireless communications systems requires designers to use two or more test signals. This enables them to accurately measure and characterize the distortion and frequency behavior of unwanted signals caused by the amplifier's nonlinearity.
The Keysight N5185A MXG analog signal generator provides multichannel configurations to simplify complex test setups so you can create the multiple test signals you need, all in one instrument.
The Custom Power Behind Our Instruments
Pushing the boundaries of technology requires multichannel capabilities, precise phase control, and signal fidelity beyond basic measurements. Keysight powers every performance product with custom monolithic microwave integrated circuits, designed in-house and manufactured in our proprietary indium phosphide (InP) and gallium arsenide (GaAs) fab. Keysight semiconductors in the MXG signal generator enable exceptional multichannel phase noise and output power. Count on Keysight to accelerate your next innovation.
KeysightCare
Elevate the productivity of your engineering teams to meet the demands of increasingly complex RF testing by providing priority access to industry-leading technical experts, a comprehensive knowledge center, and committed turnaround times for repair and calibration. The MXG vector signal generator includes one year of KeysightCare Assured with the option to upgrade to a three- to five- year service plan. Advance your workflow with KeysightCare.
- Committed response time for technical support as soon as two business hours.
- Committed repair and calibration turnaround times as soon as five business days.
- Worldwide KeysightCare service and support.
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