Description
A radar front end or microwave receiver needs a clean carrier before it needs anything fancy. The Keysight N5183B signal generator supplies one. It is an MXG analog microwave source that tunes from 9 kHz up to 40 GHz, depending on options. Lost in HCM also lists it for rental and sale, with service on request.
A quiet carrier that hops fast
Phase noise can be as low as -146 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz with a 20 kHz offset, so receiver tests stay clean. Output power also reaches 23 dBm at 1 GHz. Frequency switching takes 600 microseconds, so calibration and production lines move faster.
| Frequency range | 9 kHz to 20, 31.8 or 40 GHz, option dependent |
|---|---|
| Output power at 1 GHz | Up to 23 dBm |
| Phase noise at 1 GHz, 20 kHz offset | As low as -146 dBc/Hz |
| Frequency switching | 600 microseconds |
| Outputs | 1 RF output |
| Modulation | AM, FM, phase and pulse options |
Analog by design
This model is an analog generator. It offers AM, FM, phase and pulse options, but it does not create wideband I/Q signals. So pick a vector generator if your test needs that. Internal function generators still produce narrowband chirps and antenna-scan simulation. The compact 2U body also suits benches and automated racks.
Where the Keysight N5183B signal generator fits
- Stimulus for radar modules, such as chirp tests.
- Sensitivity tests on microwave receivers, because the source stays clean.
- Local-oscillator substitution during bring-up.
- Automated calibration and production test.
Buyers also compare it with the Rohde & Schwarz SMA100B and Tektronix signal-generation solutions. Then check phase noise at your own carrier and offset, leveled power, harmonics, switching speed, modulation and connector options.
Settle the options before you ask for a quote
The top frequency, the connector and the modulation choices all depend on installed options. For example, a 40 GHz radar project needs a different unit from a 20 GHz receiver check. Please request a quote from Lost in HCM for the Keysight N5183B signal generator. Include your frequency, power and modulation needs, plus rental dates or a purchase request. The wider signal generators range shows related models, and you can contact SMK Vietnam for a second opinion. Official figures sit on the Keysight website.
N5183B questions
How high does it tune?
Configured units cover 20, 31.8 or 40 GHz, depending on the frequency option.
Can it make vector modulation?
No. It is an analog microwave generator, so choose a vector generator when you need wideband I/Q modulation.
Which connector does it carry?
The connector depends on the frequency option, so confirm it for the unit you want.
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