Keysight
The Keysight N5181B is an analog signal generator with a maximum frequency of 6 GHz. The Keysight N5181B provides phase noise of -146 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz (20 kHz offset) and a maximum output power of +24 dBm at 1 GHz. The Keysight N5181B achieves a frequency switching time of 800 μs.[1]
Plate 01Keysight Agilent N5181B MXG X-Series 6GHz RF Analog Signal G
Plate 02Keysight Agilent N5181B MXG X-Series 6GHz RF Analog Signal G
The Keysight N5181B is an RF signal generator in the MXG product family. The N5181B has a maximum frequency of 6 GHz. The N5181B has a maximum output power of +24 dBm. The N5181B has a frequency switching time of 800 microseconds.[1]
The N5181B sits in the signal generation part of the RF test toolbox. The N5181B is used alongside other RF test instruments for work on wireless communication systems and related components.[1]
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The N5181B maximum frequency is 6 GHz.[1]
The N5181B maximum output power is +24 dBm.[1]
The N5181B frequency switching time is 800 microseconds.[1]
The N5181B phase noise at 1 GHz with a 20 kHz offset is -146 dBc per hertz.[1]
The N5181B belongs to the MXG Vector family.[1]
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Last updated Oct 5, 2026.