Product Data Sheet_81 EWS_Agile Signal Generator.pdf

D A T A S H E E T

N5193A1

UXG Agile Signal Generator 10 MHz to 20 or 40 GHz

1. Because of the high-performance characteristics of the N5193A, a U.S. export license is required.

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Definitions and Conditions

Specification (spec): represents warranted performance of a calibrated instrument that has been stored for a minimum of 2 hours within the operating temperature range of 0 to 55 °C, unless otherwise stated, and after a 1 hour warm-up period. The specifications include measurement uncertainty. Data represented in this document are specifications unless otherwise noted.

Typical (typ): describes additional product performance information. It is performance beyond specifications that 80% of the units exhibit with a 95% confidence level at room temperature (approximately 25 °C). Typical performance does not include measurement uncertainty.

Nominal (nom): describes the expected mean or average performance, or an attribute whose performance is by design, such as the 50 Ω connector. This data is not warranted and is measured at room temperature (approximately 25 °C).

Measured (meas): describes an attribute measured during the design phase for purposes of communicating expected performance, such as amplitude drift vs. time. This data is not warranted and is measured at room temperature (approximately 25 °C).

All of the above apply when using the instrument in its default settings unless otherwise stated.

This data sheet provides a summary of the key performance parameters for the N5193A UXG Agile Signal Generator. All options referenced in this data sheet are described in the UXG configuration guide (5992-1116EN).

Unless otherwise noted, this data sheet applies to units with serial numbers ending with 5646xxxx or greater and firmware revision A.01.86.

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Frequency

Range Specified range Tunable range

Option 520 10 MHz to 20 GHz 10 MHz to 21.5 GHz Option 540 10 MHz to 40 GHz 10 MHz to 40 GHz CW frequency resolution Standard 10 kHz Option FR1 0.001 Hz Frequency switching modes Phase continuous switching Minimizes phase changes and spectral splatter when transitioning to a new frequency within a band.

Phase coherent switching When returning to a prior frequency, returns to the prior phase trajectory at that frequency, assuming the same setup conditions. Some temporary amplitude and phase changes may occur during transitions.

Phase offset

Adjustable in 0.1° increments (nom) Accuracy

Accuracy is equivalent to the internal or external frequency reference in use.

Choices are the internal timebase reference oscillator, the external reference input, the system sync input, and the 6 GHz input.

Internal timebase reference oscillator Initial calibration accuracy ± 5 × 10-8

Aging rate 1 ± 3 × 10-8/year or ± 2.5 x 10-10/day after 30 days Temperature effects ± 4.5 × 10-9 (nom) from 0 to 55 °C Electronic frequency control (EFC) sensitivity –0.04 ppm/V (nom) from –10 V to +10 V External 10 MHz reference input Frequency 10 MHz Modes Manually or automatically selected Lock range ± 1.0 ppm (nom) Input amplitude 6 dBm ± 6 dB (nom). To optimize phase noise use 6 dBm ± 2 dB (nom) Input impedance 50 Ω (nom) Other reference choices System sync in/out See the Synchronization Section 6 GHz in/out See the Synchronization Section Reference output (10/100 MHz output) Frequency 10 MHz or 100 MHz, user selectable Amplitude 7 dBm (nom) into 50 Ω load

1. Not verified by Keysight N7800A TME Calibration and Adjustment Software. Daily aging rate may be verified as a supplementary chargeable service, on request.

Specifications

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1. In Option 520, the 18.8 to 21.5 GHz band behaves like it is part of Region A5.

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Frequency band overview Default bands (Mode A) Provide lowest harmonics and spurious signals.

42.2 to 1980 MHz band (Mode B) Provides wider bandwidth at low frequencies for wider chirps, wider FM, and better pulse shape.

338 to 2610 MHz band (Mode B) Provides wider bandwidth at low frequencies for wider chirps, wider FM, and better pulse shape.

Reduces pulse video feedthrough.

Power

Dual attenuator specified frequency range (Option AT2) Option 520 Option 540

Electronic agile attenuator 10 MHz to 20 GHz 10 MHz to 40 GHz Mechanical step attenuator 10 MHz to 20 GHz 10 MHz to 40 GHz Dual attenuator step size (Option AT2) Electronic agile attenuator 0 dB to 65 dB in 5 dB steps, for frequencies up to 40 GHz, or bypassed Mechanical step attenuator 0 dB to 85 dB in 5 dB steps, for frequencies up to 40 GHz Maximum output power (Option 520) Frequency Standard Option AT2

Electronic attenuator bypassed Option AT2 1

Electronic attenuator inline 10 MHz to 13 GHz 10 dBm 10 dBm –1 dBm > 13 GHz to 18 GHz 10 dBm 10 dBm –4 dBm > 18 GHz to 20 GHz 10 dBm 10 dBm –6 dBm Maximum output power (Option 540) Frequency Standard Option AT2

Electronic attenuator bypassed Option AT2 1

Electronic attenuator inline 10 MHz to 13 GHz 10 dBm 8 dBm –3 dBm > 13 GHz to 18 GHz 10 dBm 8 dBm –5 dBm > 18 GHz to 20.55 GHz 7 dBm 6 dBm –10 dBm > 20.55 GHz to < 25.6 GHz 10 dBm 10 dBm –7 dBm

25.6 GHz to 32 GHz 7 dBm 6 dBm –8 dBm

> 32 GHz to 40 GHz 7 dBm 7 dBm –7 dBm

1. Note that during EW simulations using option AT2 agile power capability, these are the maximum power values available in the agile power range. Bypass mode is not recommended for EW simulations that require > 20 dB agile power capability, as the mechanical switches used to switch between bypass and inline modes can take as long as 20 ms (nom) to change modes.

Measured maximum output power (Opt 520)

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Minimum settable output power Frequency Standard Option AT2 Electronic attenuator bypassed Option AT2 Electronic attenuator inline

10 MHz to 20 GHz –10 dBm –95 dBm –130 dBm > 20 GHz to 40 GHz (Option 540) –10 dBm –95 dBm –130 dBm Agile power range Frequency Standard Option AT2 Electronic attenuator bypassed Option AT2 Electronic attenuator inline

Option 520 10 Hz to 20 GHz 20 dB (nom) 20 dB (nom) 90 dB (nom) Option 540 10 Hz to 18 GHz 20 dB (nom) 20 dB (nom) 90 dB (nom) > 18 to 20.55 GHz 17 dB (nom) 20 dB (nom) 90 dB (nom) > 20.55 to < 25.6 GHz 20 dB (nom) 10 dB (nom) 80 dB (nom)

25.6 GHz to 40 GHz 17 dB (nom) 10 dB (nom) 80 dB (nom)

Leveling modes ALC on Internal power leveling ALC off 1 No power leveling ALC off with power alignment Power alignment is a routine that improves level accuracy with ALC off. It aligns the power level with ALC off to match the power level with ALC on at a customer specified power level. It should be run at regular intervals and whenever the operating temperature changes ± 5 °C from the alignment temperature.

RF Gating Turns RF power on/off with external trigger

1. For EW simulations using option AT2 agile power capability, it is strongly recommended to operate with ALC mode off after running power alignment. If ALC mode is left on, switching speed performance will be significantly reduced.

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Without Option AT2 Option AT2 with electronic attenuator bypassed Option AT2 with electronic attenuator inline

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Amplitude resolution

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Level accuracy (Option 520) 1

Specifications apply for CW signals that do not exceed the maximum specified power. For instruments with Option 1ED Type-N connectors, specifications apply below 18 GHz and performance is typically degraded 0.2 dB above 18 GHz.

Output power (Standard) ALC on ALC off 2, 3

10 to 0 dBm ± 1.4 dB (typ) ± 2.0 dB (typ) Output power (Option AT2) Mechanical attenuator Electronic attenuator ALC on ALC off 2, 3

10 to 2 dBm 0 dB Bypass ± 1.5 dB ± 2.0 dB < 2 to –10 dBm 0 dB Bypass ± 1.6 dB (typ) ± 2.5 dB (typ) 10 to –75 dBm Auto Bypass ± 1.5 dB ± 2.0 dB –3 to –65 dBm 0 dB Inline ± 1.5 dB ± 2.0 dB 4

< –65 to –90 dBm 0 dB Inline ± 2.0 dB ± 2.5 dB 4

5 to –10 dBm Auto Auto ± 1.5 dB ± 2.0 dB 4

< –10 to –80 dBm Auto Auto ± 1.6 dB ± 2.5 dB 4

Level accuracy (Option 540, frequency ≤ 20 GHz) 1

Specifications apply for CW signals that do not exceed the maximum specified power.

Output power (Standard) ALC on ALC off 2, 3

10 dBm to 0 dBm ± 1.4 dB (typ) ± 2.0 dB (typ) Output power (Option AT2) Mechanical attenuator Electronic attenuator ALC on ALC off 2, 3

10 to 0 dBm 0 dB Bypass ± 1.5 dB ± 2.0 dB < 0 to –10 dBm 0 dB Bypass ± 1.6 dB (typ) ± 2.5 dB (typ) 10 to –75 dBm Auto Bypass ± 1.5 dB ± 2.0 dB –15 to –65 dBm 0 dB Inline ± 1.5 dB ± 2.0 dB < –65 to –90 dBm 0 dB Inline ± 2.0 dB ± 2.5 dB 4

5 to -10 dBm Auto Auto ± 1.5 dB ± 2.0 dB 4

< –10 to –80 dBm Auto Auto ± 1.6 dB ± 2.5 dB 4

Level accuracy (Option 540, frequency > 20 GHz) Specifications apply for CW signals that do not exceed the maximum specified power.

Output power (Standard) ALC on ALC off 2, 3

10 dBm to 0 dBm ± 1.4 dB (typ) ± 4.5 dB (typ) Output power (Option AT2) Mechanical attenuator Electronic attenuator ALC on ALC off 2, 3

10 to 0 dBm 0 dB Bypass ± 1.8 dB ± 4.5 dB < 0 to –10 dBm 0 dB Bypass ± 1.6 dB (typ) ± 5.0 dB (typ) 10 to –50 dBm Auto Bypass ± 1.8 dB ± 4.5 dB < –50 to –75 dBm Auto Bypass ± 2.2 dB ± 4.5 dB –15 to –65 dBm 0 dB Inline ± 2.0 dB ± 4.5 dB 5 to –10 dBm Auto Auto ± 2.0 dB ± 4.5 dB < –10 to –80 dBm Auto Auto ± 2.6 dB ± 4.5 dB Agile power linearity (frequency ≤ 20 GHz with Option AT2) 3

Measured relative to –5 dBm for Option 520 and relative to –15 dBm for Option 540 with the mechanical step attenuator set to 0 dB and the electronic attenuator inline.

10 MHz to 13 GHz ± 0.4 dB (typ) for relative power from 0 to –75 dB > 13 GHz to 20 GHz ± 0.5 dB (typ) for relative power from 0 to –75 dB Agile power linearity (frequency > 20 GHz with Options 540 and AT2) 3

Measured relative to –15 dBm with the mechanical step attenuator set to 0 dB and the electronic attenuator inline.

> 20 GHz to 40 GHz ± 1.8 dB (typ) for relative power from 0 to –60 dB

± 2.2 dB (typ) for relative power from –60 to –65 dB

1. Specifications shown represent uncorrected performance at the RF output port. Level accuracy at the DUT input can be significantly improved by running the UXG user amplitude correction routine with a power sensor.

2. Specifications apply after running power alignment at +4 dBm power level. It is strongly recommended that EW simulations be performed with ALC mode off after running power alignment. If ALC mode is left on, switching speed performance will be significantly reduced.

3. The Power Alignment routine aligns ALC off level accuracy performance to ALC ON performance at a customer specified power. It should be run at regular intervals, and whenever the operating temperature changes ± 5 °C from the alignment temperature. For optimal performance in applications where the instrument will be used at more than one power level, execute power alignment at a power level < 5 dBm and with the output attenuation set to the desired operating condition.

4. For frequencies > 17 to 20 GHz, level accuracy degrades by an additional 0.5 dB.

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Temperature stability ALC on and frequency ≤ 20 GHz ± 0.02 dB/°C (typ) ALC on and frequency > 20 GHz ± 0.04 dB/°C (typ) ALC off and frequency ≤ 20 GHz ± 0.07 dB/°C (typ) ALC off and frequency > 20 GHz ± 0.15 dB/°C (typ) Output impedance

50 Ω (nom) SWR (meas) without Option AT2 Frequency Option 520 with 1ED Option 540 10 MHz to 1 GHz 1.4 : 1 1.4 : 1 > 1 GHz to 2 GHz 1.4 : 1 1.5 : 1 > 2 GHz to 18 GHz 1.7 : 1 2 : 1 > 18 GHz to 20 GHz 1.9 : 1 2 : 1 > 20 GHz to 40 GHz N/A 3 : 1 SWR (meas) with Option AT2, electronic attenuator bypassed, mechanical attenuator = 0 dB Frequency Option 520 without 1ED Option 520 with 1ED Option 540 10 MHz to 1 GHz 1.4 : 1 1.4 : 1 1.4 : 1 > 1 GHz to 2 GHz 1.4 : 1 1.4 : 1 1.5 : 1 > 2 GHz to 18 GHz 1.7 : 1 1.7 : 1 2 : 1 > 18 GHz to 20 GHz 1.8 : 1 1.8 : 1 2 : 1 > 20 GHz to 40 GHz N/A N/A 2 : 1 SWR (meas) with Option AT2, electronic attenuator bypassed, mechanical attenuator > 0 dB Frequency Option 520 without 1ED Option 520 with 1ED Option 540 10 MHz to 1 GHz 1.2 : 1 1.2 : 1 1.2 : 1 > 1 GHz to 2 GHz 1.2 : 1 1.2 : 1 1.2 : 1 > 2 GHz to 18 GHz 1.5 : 1 1.5 : 1 1.4 : 1 > 18 GHz to 20 GHz 1.5 : 1 1.5 : 1 1.4 : 1 > 20 GHz to 40 GHz N/A N/A 1.5 : 1 SWR (meas) with Option AT2, electronic attenuator inline Frequency Option 520 without 1ED Option 520 with 1ED Option 540 10 MHz to 1 GHz 1.6 : 1 1.6 : 1 1.6 : 1 > 1 GHz to 2 GHz 1.5 : 1 1.5 : 1 1.5 : 1 > 2 GHz to 18 GHz 1.7 : 1 1.7 : 1 1.7 : 1 > 18 GHz to 20 GHz 1.7 : 1 1.7 : 1 1.7 : 1 > 20 GHz to 40 GHz N/A N/A 1.8 : 1 Maximum reverse power

1/2 Watt, 0 VDC User corrections The User Corrections capability can apply corrections across frequency for amplitude, phase and time. Corrections can only be applied when the UXG operates in Streaming Mode. Amplitude-only corrections can be done with a power sensor. In order to maximize agile dynamic range, it may necessary to modify mechanical attenuator settings depending on PDW amplitude values and the peak amplitude loss being corrected.

Number of points/table 2 to 3201 Number of tables Dependent on available free memory in instrument; 10,000 maximum Entry modes USB/LAN direct power meter control, LAN to GPIB and USB to GPIB, remote bus, and manual USB/GPIB power meter control

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Switching speed

Agile switching modes Fast CW Switching Mode The fast control port (Options CC1 or CC2) provides agile switching of CW frequency at a constant amplitude with the lowest latency. When using the CC1 Interface Card, Option FR1 is required.

Normal Mode The fast control port (Options CC1, CC3, or CC4) provides agile switching of frequency, phase, amplitude, pulse modulation, frequency modulation, phase modulation, and chirp. Option CC2 provides agile switching of frequency only.

List Mode Internal list memory and a hardware trigger provide agile switching of frequency, phase, amplitude, pulse modulation, frequency modulation, phase modulation, and chirp.

Streaming Mode The LAN interface or fast control port (Options CC1, CC3, or CC4) is asynchronous and utilizes time stamps to provide agile switching of frequency, phase, amplitude, pulse modulation, frequency modulation, phase modulation and chirp.

PDWs can also be streamed via the internal hard drive. Option PM1 is required to stream.

Frequency transition types Transition examples Type 1 A frequency change in which the initial frequency and final frequency are in the same band per the frequency band diagrams in the frequency section, but not in region A0.

3.77 GHz to 4.3 GHz

35 GHz to 39 GHz

Type 2 A frequency change in which the initial frequency and final frequency are in the same region per the frequency band diagrams in the frequency section, but not in region A0.

1 GHz (A1) to 500 MHz (A1) 34 GHz (A9) to 40 GHz (A9)

Type 3 A frequency change in which the initial frequency and final frequency are in regions A1 through A5 per the frequency band diagrams in the frequency section.

1 GHz (A1) to 18 GHz (A5) 10 GHz (A4) to 3 GHz (A2)

Type 4 A frequency change not described in Types 1, 2, or 3. 1 GHz (A1) to 37 GHz (A9) 28 GHz (A8) to 10 GHz (A4) 22 GHz (A6) to 39 GHz (A9)

RF transition speed For frequency and phase transitions at a fixed power level, with ALC off and the electronic attenuator bypassed, for frequencies < 32 GHz.

Measured from the first phase change of more than 0.1 radians that occurs after the input trigger, and measured to RF phase settled. Applies to Normal, Streaming, or List Mode, not Fast CW Switching Mode.

Transition type Standard Option SS1 Option SS4 Type 1 95 μs (typ) 1 μs (typ) 50 ns (typ) Switching speed for Normal, Streaming, or List Mode Update rate - Determined by transition time as measured from pulse sync out or list point start to RF phase and amplitude settled with ALC off.

With Option AT2, includes amplitude changes over the agile power range.

Transition type Standard Option SS1 Option SS4 Type 1, 2, or 3 95 μs 1 μs 180 ns Type 4 95 μs 31 μs 1 2.7 µs Latency - measured from input trigger to RF phase and amplitude settled with ALC off. With Option AT2, includes amplitude changes over the agile power range.

Transition type Standard Option SS1 Option SS4 Type 1, 2 or 3 95 μs 1.5 μs 650 ns Type 4 95 μs 31 μs 1 3.2 µs CW switching speed for Fast CW Switching Mode 2

Update rate - Determined by transition time as measured from pulse sync out to RF phase and amplitude settled at a fixed power level with ALC off.

Transition type Standard Option SS1 Option SS4 Type 1, 2 or 3 95 μs 1 μs 240 ns Type 4 95 μs 31 μs 1 2.7 µs Latency - measured from input trigger to RF phase and amplitude settled at a fixed power level with ALC off.

Transition type Standard Option SS1 Option SS4 Type 1, 2 or 3 95 μs 1 μs 370 ns Type 4 95 μs 31 μs 1 2.9 µs

1. For units with s/n 5646xxxx or greater, typical option SS1 type 4 switching speed is 4 µs.

2. When using the CC1 interface card for Fast CW switching, Option FR1 is required.

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Additional contributors to switching speed With GPIB, LAN, or USB control Add 900 μs (nom) from receipt of SCPI command or trigger signal.

With Opt AT2 attenuators Add 20 ms (nom) for any change in the mechanical attenuator or bypass switch. These are controllable via GPIB, LAN, or USB. These are not controllable via list or fast control port (Options CC1, CC2, CC3, or CC4).

For frequencies in Region A0 Add 1 µs (nom) when switching to or from any frequency in Region A0.

Switching Speed Definitions Triggered Pulse

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Pulse Video

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Switching Speed Definitions List Pulse

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RF phase settling criteria Final frequency 10 MHz to 8.6 GHz Measured to phase settled within 0.1 radians of final phase.

> 8.6 GHz to 17.3 GHz Measured to phase settled within 0.2 radians of final phase.

> 17.3 GHz Measured to phase settled within 0.3 radians of final phase.

RF amplitude settling criteria

Measured to amplitude settled within 1 dB of final amplitude.

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Synchronization Multiple UXG units can be synchronized together to have phase coherent outputs. This is useful for simulating angle-of-arrival (AoA) and phased array antenna wavefronts.

Synchronization input connections 10 MHz input Accepts a basic external reference at 10 MHz. Achieves lower residual phase noise than a 10 MHz input at the system sync input. See the Rear Panel Connectors Section for connection details.

System sync input Recommended external reference input for use in system environments where trigger jitter and phase stability are important. Accepts a wide variety of input frequencies. See the Rear Panel Connectors Section for connection details.

6 GHz input Provides high stability synchronization between multiple signal generators. This is not a general 6 GHz connection.

Only the 6 GHz synchronization output from another compatible signal generator should be connected. See the Rear Panel Connectors Section for connection details. For a single N5193A its 6 GHz output is fed into its own 6 GHz input.

Synchronization output connections 10/100 MHz output Provides a basic external reference at 10 MHz or 100 MHz. Achieves better spectral purity than the system sync output. Output power is +7 dBm1. See the Rear Panel Connectors Section for connection details.

RF sync output Recommended external reference output for use in system environments where trigger jitter and phase stability are important. Normally provides a 250 MHz output, but other frequencies are available. Output power is +11 dBm1. See the Rear Panel Connectors Section for connection details.

6 GHz output Provides high phase stability synchronization between multiple signal generations. Output power is +15 dBm1.

See the Rear Panel Connectors Section for connection details.

System sync input Frequency 1 to 250 MHz in 1 MHz steps. Default value is 250 MHz.

Lock range ± 1.0 ppm (nom) Amplitude 6 dBm ± 6 dB (nom). To optimize phase noise use 6 dBm ± 2 dB (nom).

Input impedance 50 Ω (nom) Usage The input frequency is not auto-detected. It must be entered manually and must be accurate to within the lock range above.

RF sync output Frequency 10 MHz, 100 MHz, or 250 MHz, selectable. Multi-box synchronization overrides this selection and may use other frequencies.

Amplitude 11 dBm1

Output impedance 50 Ω (nom) 6 GHz input Frequency 6 GHz Lock range ± 1.0 ppm (nom) Amplitude 11 dBm ± 6 dB (nom) Input impedance 50 Ω (nom) Usage This input must be connected to the 6 GHz output (described below) or a similar output from another compatible signal generator. The signal generator will not function without a 6 GHz signal at this input.

6 GHz output Frequency 6 GHz Amplitude 15 dBm1

Output impedance 50 Ω (nom) Usage A rigid jumper cable is provided to connect the 6 GHz output to the 6 GHz input. The jumper can be removed to distribute this signal to other equipment. When distributing this signal to multiple UXG signal generators, approximately 12 dB of loss is permissible before distribution amplifiers are required. One of the distributed outputs from a primary signal generator must be connected back into the 6 GHz input of the primary signal generator.

Reference bandwidth Standard 25 Hz Option EP1 25 Hz, 75 Hz, 400 Hz, or 2 kHz, selectable

1. Does not include a guard band for performance distribution, measurement uncertainty, or environmental variations.

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List mode List mode lets you play out a list of PDW’s located in and read from the instrument’s FPGA memory. The memory contains a series of list points where each list point contains multiple signal attributes. This mode supports dynamic sequencing using the external trigger ports.

Operating modes List of frequency, phase, amplitude, pulse, chirp, and modulation parameters such as Barker codes.

Timing Uniform timer Standard Advance every 100 μs to 34 s Option SS1 Advance every 1 μs to 34 s Option SS4 Advance every 48 ns to 34 s Dwell timer Standard Advance every 100 μs to 17 s Option SS1 Advance every 1 μs to 17 s Option SS4 Advance every 48 ns to 17 s Number of points Arbitrary list 1 to 500,000 per table assuming 50 sequences

Lists and sequences share the same memory

1. Typically requires driving the PDWs via a compiled language program.

Normal mode Normal mode is optimized for maximum update rate (throughput). If the fast control port (FCP) Option CC1, CC3, or CC4 is installed, it provides the capability to use pulse descriptor words (PDWs) to control frequency, amplitude, phase, pulse (include chirp or phase coding), and FM or M. With CC1, the PDW is streamed into the rear-panel FCP 100-pin connector using 46-bit wide control words.

The control word information is executed synchronously upon receipt of a trigger.

Fast CW mode Fast CW mode is optimized for minimum latency. The FCP control over signal attributes is limited to CW frequency switching and the addition of FM/ M provided this option was purchased. It is typically used with the FCP Option CC2 for compatibility with instruments used in legacy test systems. When using the CC1 interface card, Option FR1 is required.

PDW Streaming mode Streaming provides agile control of most of the instrument settings via a continuous stream of PDWs transferred from the internal SSD or an external source, such as a LAN or the Fast Control Port (with Option CC3 or CC4). The set of parameters controlled by Streaming include frequency, frequency band map, band adjust, relative power, phase, phase mode, pulse width, pulse start time, FM (chirp) and PM (phase coding). Each PDW consists of seven 32-bit words. The streaming PDW parameters are executed asynchronously, based on the time stamp information contained within the PDW. Option PM1 is required to stream.

From file on solid state drive (SSD) PDW streaming rate 750 k pulses/s (nom) Over LAN port PDW streaming rate 750 k pulses/s (nom) Over fast control port (FCP) (Options CC3/CC4) PDW streaming rate 6 M pulses/s (nom) Over CC4 10 GbE LAN interface 1

PDW Streaming Rate 6 M pulses/s (nom) Triggering PDW streaming trigger Auto, external, single, SCPI, timer, or trigger key PDW streaming trigger types Play, abort, or cancel Time accuracy Pulse start time accuracy/resolution 40 ps (typ)/10 ps Pulse fine delay accuracy/resolution 40 ps (typ)/10 ps

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Triggering Point trigger Auto, external, single, SCPI, timer, or trigger key List trigger Auto, external, single, SCPI, timer, or trigger key Sequence trigger Auto, external, single, SCPI, timer, or trigger key Markers Marker types List, sequence, point Number of configurable markers Up to 12, 8 simultaneously Settable marker parameters Polarity, delay

Spectral purity

Harmonics Measured at +10 dBm or maximum specified power, whichever is lower. Performance is unspecified for harmonics beyond the specified frequency range.

Fundamental frequency Harmonic level 10 MHz to 2.61 GHz (Frequency Mode B) –25 dBc (typ) 10 MHz to 1 GHz (Frequency Mode A) –40 dBc > 1 GHz to 2 GHz (Frequency Mode A) –50 dBc > 2 GHz (Frequency Mode A and B) –55 dBc Sub-harmonics Measured at +10 dBm or maximum specified power, whichever is lower. Sub-harmonics are defined as Carrier Freq *(x/N), where N indicates the frequency multiplication number and X is an integer value that is not an integer multiple of N. Does not apply to non-harmonic spurs which may overlap with sub-harmonics. Performance is unspecified for sub-harmonics beyond the specified frequency range.

Fundamental frequency 1/2, 3/4, and 3/2 sub-harmonics Other sub-harmonics N

0.01 to < 1.43 GHz None None 1

1.43 to < 2.85 GHz –75 dBc –80 dBc 2

2.85 to < 5.7 GHz –75 dBc –80 dBc 4

5.7 to < 11.4 GHz –75 dBc –80 dBc 8

11.4 to < 16 GHz –70 dBc –80 dBc 16 16 to 20 GHz –65 dBc (typ) –70 dBc (typ) 16 > 20 to < 22.8 GHz (Opt 540) –70 dBc (typ) –70 dBc (typ) 16

22.8 to 38 GHz (Opt 540) –70 dBc (typ) –70 dBc (typ) 32 > 38 to 40 GHz (Opt 540) –62 dBc (typ) –70 dBc (typ) 32 Non-harmonics Measured in Frequency Mode A at +10 dBm or maximum specified power, whichever is lower. Performance is unspecified for non-harmonics beyond the specified frequency range.

Fundamental frequency Offsets > 300 Hz excluding

Power-line related Power-line related using external 10 MHz input

Power-line related using System Sync input

0.01 to < 1.43 GHz –70 dBc (typ) –60 dBc (typ) –60 dBc

1.43 to < 2.85 GHz –70 dBc (typ) –60 dBc (typ) –60 dBc

2.85 to < 5.7 GHz –70 dBc (typ) –50 dBc (typ) –60 dBc

5.7 to < 11.4 GHz –70 dBc (typ) –50 dBc (typ) –60 dBc

11.4 to < 18 GHz –70 dBc (typ) –50 dBc (typ) –60 dBc 18 to 20 GHz –70 dBc (typ) –50 dBc (typ) > 20 GHz (Opt 540) 1 –65 dBc (typ) –45 dBc (typ) Broadband noise In CW mode at +10 dBm or maximum specified output power, whichever is lower, for offsets > 10 MHz.

Frequency Broadband noise 10 MHz to 20 GHz –131 dBc/Hz (typ) > 20 GHz to 40 GHz (Opt 540) –125 dBc/Hz (typ)

1. At precisely 22 GHz, several spurs coalesce and may add to –60 dBc. Moving 1 Hz away from 22 GHz avoids this issue.

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Phase noise Phase noise is measured using a CW signal at +10 dBm or maximum specified power, whichever is less, with spur optimizations off.

Phase noise specifications exclude external mechanical vibration.

Absolute SSB phase noise (dBc/Hz) Offset from carrier 20 kHz

Frequency Spec (typ)

0.01 to < 1.43 GHz –132 (–135)

1.43 to < 2.85 GHz –125 (–129)

2.85 to < 5.7 GHz –119 (–122)

5.7 to < 11.4 GHz –114 (–117)

11.4 to 20 GHz –109 (–112) > 20 GHz (Opt 540) –103 (–106) Option EP1: Absolute SSB phase noise (dBc/Hz) for offsets ≤ 100 kHz

Offset from carrier 1 Hz 10 Hz 100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz

Frequency Spec (typ) Spec (typ) Spec (typ) Spec (typ) Spec (typ) Spec (typ)

0.01 to < 1.43 GHz –59 (–68) –79 (–93) –95 (–109) –121 (–134) –137 (–144) –139 (–147)

1.43 to < 2.85 GHz –53 (–63) –76 (–86) –88 (–101) –114 (–127) –129 (–136) –134 (–141)

2.85 to < 5.7 GHz –43 (–53) –69 (–79) –84 (–97) –108 (–122) –128 (–132) –128 (–135)

5.7 to < 11.4 GHz –37 (–49) –63 (–73) –78 (–90) –101 (–114) –121 (–126) –122 (–130)

11.4 to 20 GHz –33 (–44) –58 (–68) –69 (–84) –96 (–110) –114 (–120) –117 (–125) > 20 GHz (Opt 540) –27 (–38) –52 (–62) –63 (–78) –90 (–104) –108 (–114) –111 (–119) Option EP1: Absolute SSB phase noise (dBc/Hz) for offsets ≥ 1 MHz

Offset from carrier

1 MHz 10 MHz 100 MHz

Frequency Spec (typ) Spec (typ) Spec (typ)

10 to < 50 MHz –145 (–151) N/A N/A 50 to < 500 MHz –145 (–151) –144 (–151) N/A

0.5 to <1.43 GHz –145 (–151) –144 (–151) –137 (–147)

1.43 to < 2.85 GHz –141 (–147) –144 (–151) –139 (–147)

2.85 to < 5.7 GHz –137 (–143) –139 (–145) –134 (–142)

5.7 to < 11.4 GHz –131 (–137) –131 (–139) –129 (–137)

11.4 to 20 GHz –126 (–131) –126 (–134) –123 (–131)

> 20 GHz (Opt 540) –120 (–125) –120 (–128) –117 (–125)

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Option EP1 measured absolute SSB phase noise

Offset (Hz)

L( f)

(d B c/ H z)

1 10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M 100M

−170 −160 −150 −140 −130 −120 −110 −100 −90 −80 −70 −60 −50 −40 −30 −20

Frequency

40 GHz 20 GHz 10 GHz 1 GHz 100 MHz 10 MHz

Option EP1 measured residual phase noise at 1 GHz

Offset (Hz)

L( f)

(d B c/ H z)

1 10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M 100M

−170 −160 −150 −140 −130 −120 −110 −100 −90 −80 −70 −60 −50 −40 −30 −20

External Reference

10 MHz In 250 MHz In 6 GHz In

Option EP1 measured residual phase noise Using external 10 MHz reference

Offset (Hz)

L( f)

(d B c/ H z)

1 10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M 100M

−170 −160 −150 −140 −130 −120 −110 −100 −90 −80 −70 −60 −50 −40 −30 −20

Frequency

40 GHz 20 GHz 10 GHz 1 GHz 10 MHz

-170 -160 -150 -140 -130 -120 -110 -100

-90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20

Option EP1 measured residual phase noise at 10 GHz

L( f)

(d B c/ H z)

Offset (Hz)

1 10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M 100M

External Reference

10 MHz In 250 MHz In 6 GHz In

Offset (Hz)

L( f)

(d B c/ H z)

1 10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M 100M

−170 −160 −150 −140 −130 −120 −110 −100 −90 −80 −70 −60 −50 −40 −30 −20

Reference Bandwidth

25 Hz 75 Hz 400 Hz 2 kHz

Option EP1 measured absolute phase noise at 10 GHz Using internal 10 MHz reference

Option EP1 measured residual phase noise at 10 GHz Using external10 MHz reference

Offset (Hz)

L( f)

(d B c/ H z)

1 10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M 100M

−170 −160 −150 −140 −130 −120 −110 −100 −90 −80 −70 −60 −50 −40 −30 −20

Reference Bandwidth

25 Hz 75 Hz 400 Hz 2 kHz

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Option EP1 measured AM noise at 10 GHz

Offset (Hz)

L( f)

(d B c/ H z)

1 10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M 100M

−170 −160 −150 −140 −130 −120 −110 −100 −90 −80 −70 −60 −50 −40 −30 −20

ALC Setting

Off Narrow bandwidth Normal bandwidth

Option EP1 measured Allan Deviation at 1 GHz τ (seconds)

0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000

1e−11

1e−10

1e−09

1e−08 σ y (τ

Option EP1 measured absolute SSB phase noise

Fundamental Frequency

L( f)

(d B c/ H z)

MHz

MHz

MHz

MHz

MHz

MHz

GHz

GHz

GHz

GHz

GHz

GHz

−170 −160 −150 −140 −130 −120 −110 −100 −90 −80 −70 −60 −50 −40 −30 −20

Offset Freq

1 Hz 10 Hz 100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz 1 MHz 10 MHz 100 MHz

Standard and Option EP1 absolute SSB phase noise Measured at 10 GHz

Offset (Hz)

L( f)

(d B c/ H z)

100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M 100M

−170 −160 −150 −140 −130 −120 −110 −100 −90 −80 −70 −60 −50 −40 −30 −20

Standard Option EP1

Pulse modulation (Option PM1) For frequencies from 400 MHz to 1.43 GHz, pulse modulation specifications apply in Mode B only. For frequencies below 400 MHz, pulse modulation is not specified.

Pulse types External input The RF pulse width is the same as the input pulse width at the pulse/trigger gate input connector.

Triggered The internal pulse generator is triggered by a selectable trigger source. The pulse delay and width are settable.

List mode The pulse parameters are defined in a list.

Streaming mode The pulse parameters are defined in the streamed PDW data.

Free run The internal pulse generator generates pulses with the specified parameters without waiting for a trigger.

On/off ratio

0.4 to < 4.2 GHz 80 dB (90 dB typ)

4.2 GHz to 20 GHz 90 dB

> 20 GHz (Option 540) 80 dB (90 dB typ) Rise/fall times

0.4 to < 1.43 GHz (6 ns typ)

1.43 to < 2.85 GHz 10 ns (6 ns typ) ≥ 2.85 GHz 10 ns (3 ns typ) Minimum pulse width ALC on 50 ns ALC off 10 ns Minimum pulse repetition interval ALC on 60 ns ALC off 20 ns

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Time accuracy Pulse start time accuracy/resolution 40 ps (typ)/10 ps

Pulse fine delay accuracy/resolution 40 ps (typ)/10 ps Level accuracy (relative to CW) For pulse width ≥ 100 ns with ALC on and for pulse width ≥ 10 ns with ALC off.

0.4 to < 1.43 GHz ± 1 dB (typ) ≥ 1.43 GHz ± 1 dB (typ) Width compression RF width relative to video out ± 5 ns (typ) Video feed-through For frequencies ≥ 400 MHz and output power of 10 dBm or less 10% (typ) Video delay External input to video output 60 ns (meas) RF delay (video to RF output) Frequency > 500 MHz 10 ns (meas) Pulse overshoot

10% (typ) Input level

+1 V = RF on 0 V = RF off

Input impedance 50 Ω (nom)

Sync Output

Video Output

RF Pulse Output

50% Td

Tp

Tw

Tm

50%

Vor

Trf

Vf 10%

90%

Tr Tf

Measured pulse shape Frequency = 9 GHz, power = 10 dBm, amplitude = 10 dBm, ALC off, pulse width = 10 ns, pulse period = 100 ns. The oscilloscope is protected by a 10 dB pad and the timescale is set to 2 ns/div.

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Chirp and chirped-pulse modulation (Options UNT and PM1) Option WC1 is required for chirp control through the Option CC1 I/O interface.

FCP in normal mode Streaming mode Fast CW mode 2 List mode Options installed

Opt CC1 (LVDS) or Opt CC3/CC4 (10 Gbit Ethernet)

Opt CC2 (BCD)

FMCW Chirp UNT FMCW 1 FMCW: 16 chirp slope selections FMCW 1 FMCW not available FMCW 1

Pulse Chirp UNT + PM1 LFM within pulse 1 Chirped pulse not available LFM within pulse 1 Chirped pulse not available LFM within pulse

Note: CW chirp (opt UNT required) and Pulse Chirp (opt PM1 required) are available under the Pulse/Chirp hardkey in all modes except Fast CW mode. Option WC1 is required for wideband modulation, including chirp.

1. Capability available with Firmware Revision A.01.70 with Option U03 or later.

2. When using the CC1 interface card for Fast CW switching, Option FR1 is required.

Pulse types Compatible without jitter Free-run, synchronously triggered With ± 8 ns jitter Asynchronously triggered Incompatible External pulse Pulse and chirp alignment

Chirp start time is aligned to pulse start time within ± 50 ns (typ) Deviation (peak to peak) with Option UNT Option 520 cannot chirp beyond 21.5 GHz. Option 540 cannot chirp beyond 40 GHz.

Frequency Maximum peak to peak deviation 10 MHz to < 250 MHz 8 MHz 250 MHz to < 8 GHz 256 MHz 8 GHz to < 12 GHz 384 MHz 12 GHz to < 18 GHz 512 MHz 18 GHz to 20 GHz 768 MHz > 20 GHz to < 26.5 GHz (Option 540) 768 MHz ≥ 26.5 GHz (Option 540) 1024 MHz Deviation (peak to peak) with Options UNT and WC1 Option 520 cannot chirp beyond 21.5 GHz. Option 540 cannot chirp beyond 40 GHz.

Frequency Maximum peak to peak deviation 50 MHz to 20 GHz 10% of center frequency > 20 GHz (Option 540) 1.2 GHz Wider deviations are available when not near a band edge, for example, any chirp which lies within one band is obtainable. See the frequency band diagrams. Amplitude accuracy may degrade for wide chirps.

Rate Range 10 kHz/μs to 1.3 GHz/ns Resolution 10 kHz/μs to 0.32768 kHz/ns depending on rate

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Internal pulse generator (Option PM1)

Internal pulse generator Modes Free-run, square, and triggered Square wave rate 0.1 Hz to 10 MHz with 0.1 Hz resolution (nom) Pulse period (PRI) (Tp) 30 ns to 42 s, corresponding to repetition frequencies of 0.024 Hz to 33.33 MHz Minimum pulse width (Tw) 4 ns (nom) Pulse accuracy 40 ps (typ) Delay resolution 10 ps PRI resolution 2 ns Width resolution 2 ns

Frequency modulation (Option UNT)

Maximum rate Internal or external 10 MHz Maximum peak deviation with Option UNT Option 520 cannot deviate beyond 21.5 GHz. Option 540 cannot deviate beyond 40 GHz.

Frequency Maximum peak deviation 10 MHz to < 250 MHz 4 MHz 250 MHz to < 8 GHz 128 MHz 8 GHz to < 12 GHz 192 MHz 12 GHz to < 18 GHz 256 MHz 18 GHz to 20 GHz 384 MHz > 20 GHz to < 26.5 GHz (Option 540) 384 MHz ≥ 26.5 GHz (Option 540) 512 MHz Maximum peak deviation with Options UNT and WC1 Option 520 cannot deviate beyond 21.5 GHz. Option 540 cannot deviate beyond 40 GHz.

Frequency Maximum peak deviation 10 MHz to 20 GHz 5% of center frequency > 20 GHz (Option 540) 600 MHz Wider deviations are available when not near a band edge, for example, any FM deviation which lies within one band is obtainable. See the frequency band diagrams. Amplitude accuracy may degrade for wide FM.

Resolution

0.1% of deviation or 1 Hz, whichever is greater Deviation accuracy Measured at a 1 kHz rate with 100 kHz deviation.

Internal ± 1% of FM deviation (± 0.2% typ) External In ± 3.5% of FM deviation + 20 Hz Modulation frequency response (3 dB bandwidth) Measured at 100 kHz deviation.

DC coupling DC to 10 MHz (nom) AC coupling 5 Hz to 10 MHz (nom) External DC FM carrier offset At the calibrated deviation and carrier frequency, within 5 °C of ambient temperature at time of user calibration.

± 0.1% of set deviation (meas) Distortion Measured at a 1 kHz rate with 100 kHz deviation.

0.4% Sensitivity

± 1 Vpeak for indicated deviation

Frequency coding (FSK) Number of levels 16 levels, at least 32 maps Minimum bin width 4 ns Maximum pattern length 65,536 bits/pattern

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Phase modulation (Option UNT)

Maximum rate Internal or external 10 MHz Maximum peak deviation in radians

5% of carrier frequency 600 MHz or or 12 whichever is less modulation frequency modulation frequency π

Resolution 0.1% of set deviation

Deviation accuracy Measured at a 1 kHz rate with 3π rad deviation.

Internal ± 1 % of M deviation (± 0.2% typ) External In ± 3.5% of M deviation Modulation frequency response (3 dB bandwidth) Measured at 3π rad deviation DC coupling DC to 10 MHz (nom) AC coupling 5 Hz to 10 MHz (nom) Distortion Measured at a 1 kHz rate with 3π rad deviation Total harmonic distortion 0.5% (0.1% typ) Sensitivity

± 1 Vpeak for indicated deviation

Phase modulation types Triggered BPSK Phase can be changed 180˚ on a bin-by-bin basis every 8 ns via an external trigger Barker coding Supported codes 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 13 Phase coding (PSK) Number of levels 16 levels, at least 32 maps Minimum bin width/resolution 4 ns / 4 ns Maximum pattern length 65,536 bits/pattern

Amplitude modulation (Option UNT) AM performance is typical up to 20 GHz with ALC on when AM peaks do not exceed maximum specified power. AM performance is not specified with ALC off or above 20 GHz or when AM peaks exceed maximum specified power.

Maximum depth 80% (14 dB)

Depth accuracy ALC on, 1 kHz rate and depth ≤ 80% ± (6% of setting + 1%) External input (selectable polarity) Sensitivity for indicated depth 1 Vpeak

Maximum voltage ± 1 V Modulation frequency response (3 dB bandwidth) 1

Measured at 30% depth DC coupling DC to 10 MHz (nom) AC coupling 5 Hz to 10 MHz (nom) Distortion 30% AM, 1 kHz rate 1.5% total harmonic distortion 60% AM, 1 kHz rate 2% total harmonic distortion

1. Units without an option AT2 attenuator will have degraded performance.

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Internal modulation source (Option UNT)

Dual function generators Provide two independent signals (internal1 and internal2) for use with AM, FM, M, or LF output Waveforms Sine, square, positive ramp, negative ramp, triangle, pulse, uniform noise, Gaussian noise Rate range Sine 0.1 Hz to 10 MHz Square, ramp, triangle 0.1 Hz to 1 MHz Resolution 0.1 Hz Accuracy Same as timebase LF output Output Internal 1, internal 2, noise generator 1, noise generator 2

Also provides monitoring of function generators when used for AM, FM, or M Amplitude 0 to 5 Vpeak (nom) into 50 Ω or 10 V (nom) into 1 MΩ Output impedance 50 Ω (nom)

Remote programming

Interfaces GPIB (IEEE-488.2,1987) with listen and talk, USB 2.0, and 1000BaseT LAN interface.

Control languages SCPI version 1997.0. Code compatibility modes for Aeroflex 2500, 2200, FS2000 or FS5000.

IEEE-488 functions SH1, AH1, T6, TE0, L4, LE0, SR1, RL1, PP0, DC1, DT0, C0, E2 Keysight IO libraries Keysight’s IO Library Suite helps you quickly establish an error-free connection between your PC and instruments, regardless of the vendor. It provides robust instrument control and works with the software development environment you choose.

Simultaneous modulation

Simultaneous modulation All modulation types (FM, AM, M, chirp, and pulse modulation) may be simultaneously enabled except FM with M.

AM, FM, and M can sum simultaneous inputs from any two sources (Ext1, Ext2, internal1, or internal2).

Any given source (Ext1, Ext2, internal1, or internal2) may be routed to only one activated modulation type.

External modulation inputs (Option UNT)

Connections Ext1 and Ext2 Modulation types AM, FM, and M Input impedance 50 Ω, 600 Ω, or 1 MΩ (nom) switched

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General specifications

Power requirements 100/120 VAC 50/60/400 Hz or 220/240 VAC 50/60 Hz (automatically selected) < 350 W typical, 400 W maximum

Operating temperature range 0 to 55 °C Storage temperature range –40 to 70 °C; during storage below –20 °C, instrument states may be lost Altitude 0 to 4600 m (15,000 ft) Humidity Maximum relative humidity (non-condensing): 95%RH up to 40 °C, decreases linearly to 45%RH at 55 °C 2

Environmental testing Samples of this product have been tested in accordance with the Keysight Environmental Test Manual and verified to be robust against the environmental stresses of storage, transportation, and end-use. Those stresses include but are not limited to temperature, humidity, shock, vibration, altitude, and power line conditions. Test methods are aligned with IEC 60068-2 and levels are similar to MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3. Phase noise specifications are not warranted in a vibrating environment.

ISO compliant This family of signal generators is manufactured in an ISO-9001 registered facility in concurrence with Keysight’s commitment to quality.

EMC Conforms to the immunity and emission requirements of IEC/EN 61326-1 including the conducted and radiated emission requirements of CISPR Pub 11/2009 Group 1, Class A.

Acoustic noise Normal: 48 dBA (nom) Worst case: 68 dBA (nom)

Storage Memory is shared by instrument states and sweep list files.

The solid-state drive initially has at least 512 GB of free space 1.

Security Display blanking Memory clearing functions (See Application Note, “Security Features of Keysight Technologies Signal Generators,” Part Number E4400-90621).

Removable Solid State Drive (SSD) with all user data.

Self-test Internal diagnostic routine tests most modules in a preset condition. If node voltages are within acceptable limits, then the module passes the test.

Weight < 25 kg (54 lb.) net < 34 kg (73 lb.) shipping

Dimensions 134 mm H x 426 mm W x 559 mm D (5.25” H x 16.8” W x 22.0” D) Recommended calibration cycle 12 months

1. Instruments with s/n 53310101 to 58039999 (shipped prior to March 9, 2018) have 480 GB capacity.

2. From 40 °C to 55 °C, the maximum % Relative Humidity follows the line of constant dew point.

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Input/Output Descriptions

Front panel connectors Unless otherwise noted, all connectors are BNC female, digital inputs and outputs are 3.3 V CMOS, and digital inputs will accept 5 V CMOS, 3 V CMOS, or TTL voltage levels. Option 1EM moves all connectors to the rear panel except the USB connectors.

RF output Output impedance 50 Ω (nom) Option 520 Standard: Precision APC-3.5 male; plus 3.5 to 3.5 mm female adapter

Option 1ED: Type-N female; plus Type-N male to SMA female adapter Option 540 Precision 2.4 mm male; plus 2.4 to 2.4 mm and 2.4 to 2.9 mm female adapters.

USB 2.0 primary (2 ports) Allows control of USB devices. USB Type-A female connector. Nominal output current 0.5 A.

LF output Outputs the internally generated LF source. Nominal output impedance 50 Ω.

External input 1 Drives either AM, FM, or M . Nominal input impedance is 50 Ω, 600 Ω, or 1 MΩ, selectable. Damage levels are 5 Vrms and 10 Vpeak.

External input 2 Drives either AM, FM, or M . Nominal input impedance is 50 Ω, 600 Ω, or 1 MΩ, selectable. Damage levels are 5 Vrms and 10 Vpeak.

Pulse/trigger gate input Accepts input signal for external pulse modulation. Also accepts external trigger pulse input for internal pulse modulation.

Nominal impedance 50 Ω. Damage levels are 5 Vrms and 10 Vpeak.

Pulse video out Outputs a signal that follows the RF output for internal pulse modes. TTL-level compatible. Nominal source impedance 50 Ω.

Pulse sync out Outputs a synchronizing pulse, nominally 50 ns width, for internal pulse modes. TTL-level compatible, nominal source impedance 50 Ω.

Rear panel connectors Unless otherwise noted, all connectors are BNC female, digital inputs and outputs are 3.3 V CMOS, and digital inputs will accept 5 V CMOS, 3 V CMOS, or TTL voltage levels. Option 1EM moves the front panel connectors to the rear panel except the USB connectors.

GPIB Operates as a GPIB controller or device. IEEE-488 bus connector.

LAN (1000 BaseT) Allows LAN TCP/IP communication. RJ45 Ethertwist connector. The LAN connector provides the same SCPI remote programming functionality as the GPIB connector. The LAN connector is a used to access the internal web server and FTP server. The LAN supports DHCP, HiSLIP, sockets SCPI, VXI-11 SCPI, connection monitoring, dynamic hostname services, and TCP keep alive. This interface is LXI class C compliant.

USB 2.0 primary (2 ports) Allows control of USB devices. USB Type-A female connector. Nominal output current 0.5 A.

USB 2.0 secondary (1 port) Receives control from USB host. USB Type-B female connector. Nominal output current 0.5 A.

PCIe x8 Provides 8 lanes of PCIe I/O. Reserved for future use.

10 MHz input Accepts a 10 MHz external reference (timebase) input. Nominal input impedance 50 Ω. Nominal input range 0 to 12 dBm.

10/100 MHz output Provides a reference signal of 10 MHz or 100 MHz, selectable. Nominal output impedance 50 Ω. Output power is +7 dBm1.

Suitable for use with the 10 MHz input or System Sync input of another compatible signal generator.

10 MHz EFC Accepts an external DC voltage, ranging from -10 V to +10 V, for electronic frequency control (EFC) of the internal 10 MHz reference oscillator. This voltage inversely tunes the oscillator about its center frequency. See the EFC sensitivity in the frequency section. The nominal input impedance is greater than 1 MΩ.

System sync input Accepts an external reference input. The acceptable frequencies are listed in the synchronization section. Nominal input impedance 50 Ω, with a DC block. Nominal input range 0 to 12 dBm.

RF sync output Provides an external reference output of 10, 100, or 250 MHz, or Sync Output, selectable. Nominal output impedance 50 Ω. Suitable for use with the System sync input. This output is a square wave with a fast rise time. To avoid electromagnetic interference, use coaxial cable with at least 90 dB shielding effectiveness. Example: Times Microwave Systems LMR 240 coaxial cable used in Amphenol PN 115101-22-48.00 BNC cable assembly. Output power is +11 dBm1.

6 GHz input SMA female connector. Accepts a synchronization input of 6 GHz. Nominal input impedance 50 Ω. Nominal input range 5 to 17 dBm. Damage levels are above +23 dBm.

6 GHz output SMA female connector. Provides a synchronization output of 6 GHz. Nominal output impedance 50 Ω. Output power is + 15 dBm1.