Keysight Technologies
MXG X-Series Signal Generator
N5183B Microwave Analog
Configuration Guide
This configuration guide will help you
determine which performance options,
software applications, accessories, and
services to include with your new MXG or
to add as upgrades to an existing MXG..
02 | Keysight | MXG X-Series Signal Generator N5183B Microwave Analog Configuration Guide
Configure Your N5183B MXG Microwave Analog Signal Generator
This step-by-step process will help you configure your MXG microwave signal generator. Tailor the performance to meet your
requirements. For detailed specifications, refer to the MXG signal generator data sheet (5991-3131EN).
Step 1. Select maximum frequency range (required option; frequency range not upgradeable)
Matching
N5183A
options
Description
Option
number
Frequency range from 9 kHz to 13 GHz
N5183B-513
Not compatible with 520, 532, 540
Includes standard adapter 3.5 mm female to
3.5 mm female
Frequency range from 9 kHz to 20 GHz
N5183B-520
Not compatible with 513, 532, 540
Includes standard adapter 3.5 mm female to
3.5 mm female
N5183A-520
Frequency range from 9 kHz to 31.8 GHz
N5183B-532
Not compatible with 513, 520, 540
Includes standard adapter set, 2.4 mm female-female and
2.4 mm female to 2.9 mm female
N5183A-532
Frequency range from 9 kHz to 40 GHz
N5183B-540
Not compatible with 513, 520, 532
Includes standard adapter set, 2.4 mm female-female and
2.4 mm female to 2.9 mm female
N5183A-540
Additional information
Step 2. Choose connector configuration
Description
Option
number
Additional information
Matching
N5183A
options
Move all connectors to rear panel
N5183B-1EM
Not upgradable
N5183A-1EM
Type-N (f) RF output connector
N5183B-1ED
Not upgradable
Not compatible with 532 or 540
Includes standard adapter type-N male to 3.5 mm female
N5183A-1ED
Step 3. Choose performance enhancement options
Matching
N5183A
options
Description
Option
number
AM, FM, phase modulation
N5183B-UNT
Narrow pulse modulation
N5183B-UNW
Not compatible with UW2
N5183A-UNW
Narrow pulse modulation up to 31.8 GHz
N5183B-UW2
Not compatible with UNW. Requires 540
N5183A-HNS
Enhanced low phase noise
N5183B-UNY
Not upgradable
Multifunction generator
N5183B-303
Pulse train generator
N5183B-320
Instrument security and removable
memory card
N5183B-006
Fast frequency switching
N5183B-UNZ
Not compatible with UZ2
N5183A-UNZ
Fast frequency switching > 1.15 ms and
0.05% of final frequency
N5183B-UZ2
Not compatible with UNZ
N5183A-HNZ
High output power
N5183B-1EA
N5183A-1EA
Step attenuator
N5183B-1E1
N5183A-1E1
Flexible reference input (1 to 50 MHz)
N5183B-1ER
N5183A-1ER
Additional information
N5183A-UNT
Requires UNW
N5183A-320
N5183A-006
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Step 4. Choose accessory and documentation options
Description
Option number
Matching
N5183A options
Rack slide kit
1CR012A
N5183A-1CR
Front handle kit
1CN006A
N5183A-1CN
Rack mount flange kit
1CM010A
N5183A-1CM
Rack mount flange kit with front handles
1CP004A
N5183A-1CP
Hard transit case
N5183B-AXT
N5183A-AXT
CD-ROM containing English documentation set
N5183B-CD1
N5183A-CD1
Service documentation, assembly and component
N5183B-0BW
N5183A-0BW
Description
Option number
Matching
N5183A options
3-year warranty (return-to-Keysight), standard
Included
Included
Return-to-Keysight warranty, 5 years
R-51B-001-5C
R-51B-001-5C
Onsite warranty 1 year
R-51C-001-1CU
Onsite warranty 3 year
R-51C-001-3CU
Commercial calibration certificate with test data
N5183B-UK6
N5183A-UK6
Keysight Calibration + Uncertainties + Guardbanding (accredited cal)
N5183B-AMG
N5183A-1A7
ANSI Z540-1-1994 Calibration
N5183B-A6J
R-50C-021-3
Calibration Assurance Plan, Return-to-Keysight, 5 years
R-50C-011-5
R-50C-011-5
Description
Option number
Matching
N5183A options
Remote scheduled assistance 1 to 999 hours
PS-S10
PS-S10
Daily productivity assistance
PS-S20
PS-S20
Signal generator and source basics; half-day, maximum of eight
students on site
PS-T10-ASG
PS-T10-ASG
Custom services to be qualified by Keysight
PS-X10
PS-X10
Step 5. Choose warranty and calibration options
Step 6. Choose startup assistance service options
04 | Keysight | MXG X-Series Signal Generator N5183B Microwave Analog Configuration Guide
Upgrade your existing MXG analog signal generator
Fast license-key upgrades for options that do not require additional hardware:
1. Place an order for the upgrade with Keysight Technologies, Inc. and request to
receive the software entitlement certificate through email
2. Redeem the certificate through the Web by following the instructions on
the certificate
3. Install the license file using Keysight License Manager
4. Begin using the new capability
Installation, calibration, and verification information is available at:
www.keysight.com/find/mxg_upgrades
You Can Upgrade!
Options can be
added after your
initial purchase.
UP
GRADE
Most X-Series
options are license-key
upgradeable.
Description
Upgrade number
Requirements
Additional information
Service documentation, assembly and
component
N5183BU-0BW
None
Printed copy of service guide
Instrument security and removable
memory card
N5183BU-006
None
Hardware and license key upgrade
High output power
N5183BU-1EA
None
Customer installable software, license key
Flexible reference input (1 to 50 MHz)
N5183BU-1ER
None
Customer installable software, license key
Step attenuator
N5173BU-1E1
None
Customer installable - software, license key
Multifunction generator
N5183BU-303
None
Customer installable software, license key
Pulse train generator
N5183BU-320
Requires UNW
Customer installable software, license key
Hard transit case
N5183BU-AXT
None
CD-ROM containing English
documentation set
N5183BU-CD1
None
Commercial calibration certificate with N5183BU-UK6
test data
None
AM, FM, phase modulation
N5183BU-UNT
None
Customer installable software, license key
Narrow pulse modulation
N5183BU-UNW
None
Customer installable software, license key
Fast switching
N5183BU-UNZ
Not compatible
with UZ2
Customer installable software, license key
Narrow pulse modulation up to 31.8 GHz N5183BU-UW2
Not compatible
with UNW:
requires 540
Customer installable - software, license key
Fast frequency switching > 1.15 ms
and 0.05% of final frequency
N5183BU-UZ2
Not compatible
with UNZ
Customer installable - software, licence key
Rack slide kit
1CR012A
None
Hardware
Front handle kit
1CN006A
None
Hardware
Rack mount flange kit
1CM010A
None
Hardware
Rack mount flange kit with front
handles
1CP004A
None
Hardware
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Related Literature
Keysight X-Series Signal Generators
EXG Microwave Analog Signal Generator Data Sheet, 5991-3132EN
MXG Microwave Analog Signal Generator Data Sheet, 5991-3131EN
Microwave Signal Generator Flyer, 5991-3594EN
X-Series Signal Generator Brochure, 5990-9957EN
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