Keysight

N5186A

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The Keysight N5186A is a vector signal generator in the MXG series. The N5186A covers a maximum frequency of 8.5 GHz. The N5186A delivers a maximum RF bandwidth of 960 MHz.^[1]

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What it is

The Keysight N5186A is a vector signal generator.^[1]

The N5186A belongs to Keysight’s MXG vector signal generator family.^[1]

Applications

The N5186A is used for RF and microwave signal generation in communications test.^[1]

The N5186A supports testing of digitally modulated wireless signals.^[1]

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical2

Phase noise at 1 GHz, 20 kHz offset: -147 dBc/Hz (meas)^[1]
Max RF bandwidth (internal / external): 960 MHz^[1]

Configuration & options5

Product Family: MXG^[1]
Type: Vector^[1]
Maximum frequency: 8.5 GHz^[1]
Max output power at 20 GHz: +27 dBm (meas)^[1]
Frequency switching: 9 ms (meas)^[1]

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Phase noise at 1 GHz, 20 kHz offset-147 dBc/Hz (meas)^[1]
Max RF bandwidth (internal / external)960 MHz^[1]

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Frequently asked questions

What family does the N5186A belong to?

The N5186A belongs to the MXG vector signal generator family.^[1]

What kind of instrument is the N5186A?

The N5186A is a vector signal generator.^[1]

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No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the N5186A are on record.
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The control-system platform and OS era of the N5186A are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the N5186A are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the N5186A is not on record.
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