Keysight N5166B CXG RF Vector Signal Generator up to 6GHz
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Benefits of the N5166B CXG RF Generator for Signals from CW to Analog and Vector
- RF vector signal generator for a variety of signals from CW to analog and vector.
- Frequency range 9 kHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz.
- Internal baseband generator up to 120 MHz.
Keysight N5166B CXG RF Vector Signal Generator up to 6 GHz
The Keysight N5166B CXG RF vector signal generator is the ideal solution to support the design and test of IoT and general-purpose devices, to perform basic parametric testing of components and functional verification of receivers. The N5166B CXG covers a frequency range of 9 kHz to 3 or 6 GHz and up to 120 MHz RF modulation bandwidth. With the N5166B CXG you can test your device with multiple verified, standards-compliant vector signals.
- RF vector signal generator with frequency range 9 kHz to 3 GHz or 6 GHz.
- Produce variety of signals from CW to analog and vector.
- Produce standard-compliant wireless signals by playing back PathWave Signal Generation (Signal Studio) waveforms.
- Internal baseband generator up to 120 MHz RF bandwidth; external I/Q inputs up to 200 MHz RF bandwidth.
- Fit for general purpose receiver sensitivity test, system level component characterizations, and consumer electronics design and manufacturing test.
- LAN/Ethernet, USB, and GPIB interfaces.
Model Overview
| Model | N5166B-503 | N5166B-506 |
| Frequency range | 9 kHz...3 GHz | 9 kHz...6 GHz |
| Power setting range | -144...+19 dBm | |
| Max. output power | +18 dBm | |
| Amplitude accuracy at 1 GHz, -30...-60 dBm | ±0.6 dB; typ. ±0.3 dB | |
| Phase noise | typ. -119 dBc/Hz | |
| Switching speed | <5 ms | |
| Harmonics (at 1 GHz) | -35 dBc | |
| BBG BW (RF) | 60/120 MHz (internal IQ), 200 MHz (external IQ) | |
| EVM | 0.8%, typ. 0.2% (GSM) 1.2%, typ. 0.8% (W-CDMA) 1.2%, typ. 0.8% (QPSK) 1.1%, typ. 0.65% (16QAM) | |
| Narrow pulse width | 20 ns | |
| Waveform playback memory | 32 MS, optional 512 MS (option 022) | |
| Data storage | 3 GB internal (30 GB with option 009); external: USB 2.0 compatible memory devices supported | |
| Interfaces | LAN/Ethernet, USB 2.0, GPIB/IEEE488; SCPI-compatible | |
| Dimensions (mm) | 88 x 426 x 489; approx. 15.8 kg | |
Keysight N5166B Series Options and Upgrades
| Model | Description |
| N5166B-009 | Internal solid state memory |
| N5166B-022 | Upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 MS to 512 MS (requires option 653) |
| N5166B-1ER | Flexible reference input (1...50 MHz) |
| N5166B-303 | Multifunction generator |
| N5166B-310 | 3 GHz "Good Value Bundle" includes options 503, 653 |
| N5166B-320 | 3 GHz "Better Value Bundle" includes options 503, 653, 655 |
| N5166B-503 | Frequency range 9 kHz to 3 GHz |
| N5166B-506 | Frequency range 9 kHz to 6 GHz |
| N5166B-610 | 6 GHz "Good Value Bundle" includes options 506, 653 |
| N5166B-620 | 6 GHz "Better Value Bundle" includes options 506, 653, 655 |
| N5166B-630 | 6 GHz "Best Value Bundle" includes options 506, 653, 655, 022, UNT, 221 |
| N5166B-653 | ARB baseband generator (60 MHz RF bandwidth, 32 MS) |
| N5166B-655 | Upgrade baseband generator from 60 to 120 MHz RF bandwidth (requires option 653) |
| N5166B-UK6 | Commercial calibration certificate with test data |
| N5166B-UNT | AM, FM, phase modulation |
| N5166B-UNW | Narrow pulse modulation |
| N5180AXTB | Hard transit case |
| N5180CVRB | Front panel cover |
| 1CM110A | Rack mount flange kit |
| 1CP104A | Rack mount flange kit with front handles |
| 1CR112A | Rack slide kit |
| 1CN106A | Front handle kit |
| Upgrades | |
| N5166BU-009 | Internal solid state memory |
| N5166BU-022 | Upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 MS to 512 MS (requires option 653) |
| N5166BU-1ER | Flexible reference input (1...50 MHz) |
| N5166BU-303 | Multifunction generator |
| N5166BU-653 | ARB baseband generator (60 MHz RF bandwidth, 32 MS) |
| N5166BU-655 | Upgrade baseband generator from 60 to 120 MHz RF bandwidth (requires option 653) |
| N5166BU-UNT | AM, FM, phase modulation |
| N5166BU-UNW | Narrow pulse modulation |
Keysight N51xx Series Model Comparison
| Model | ▸N5166B CXG | ▸N5171B EXG | ▸N5181B MXG |
| Frequency range | 9 kHz...3 GHz 9 kHz...6 GHz | 9 kHz...1 GHz 9 kHz...3 GHz 9 kHz...6 GHz | 9 kHz...3 GHz 9 kHz...6 GHz |
| Benefits/application | General purpose vector signal generator with 120 MHz internal baseband generator. Supports PathWave Signal Generation (Signal Studio) Waveform playback | Achieve fast throughput and greater uptime with cost effective performance optimized for manufacturing test | Outstanding hardware performance including excellent phase noise and spurious characteristics |
| Phase noise at 1 GHz, 20 Hz offset | -119 dBc/Hz | -122 dBc/Hz | -146 dBc/Hz |
| Spurious at 1 GHz (nonharmonics) | -72 dBc | -72 dBc | -96 dBc |
| Output power | +18 dBm | +21 dBm | +24 dBm |
| USB power meter | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Step/list sweep | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bandwidth (BBG, vector) | 120 MHz | - | - |
| Arbitrary waveform memory max. (with option) | 512 MS | - | - |
| AM, FM, ΦM, pulse | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| I/Q modulation | ✓ | - | - |
| Pulse train | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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