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N5182B MXG X-Series RF Vector Signal Generator Upgrades

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Most of the N5182B MXG X-Series RF vector signal generator options are available for post-sale retrofit.

Hardware upgrade kits contain installation instructions and the desired assembly. Adjustments or performance verifications may be required to ensure the instrument meets the published specifications.

  • Some performance verification tests can be performed using the N7800A Calibration & Adjustment Software. All adjustments must be performed using the N7800A Calibration & Adjustment Software.
  • More involved upgrades require the instrument be shipped to an Agilent Service Center to have the upgrade installed. Make sure to obtain a quote for the installation before sending the instrument and upgrade kit to an Agilent Service Center to get installed. A full calibration is the only way to guarantee specifications are being met.

The table below provides an Installation Note for each upgrade. The installation note includes a list of the performance verification tests and adjustments required as well as the test equipment and test software necessary to complete the upgrade. In most cases the instrument will need to be sent to and Agilent Service Center.

Hardware upgrades may require that a minimum firmware is already installed. Up-to-date firmware can be downloaded at no charge from the Firmware Upgrade Center.

Some hardware upgrades may also require the redemption and installation of a license key before they will be activated. Once a redemption certificate is received, the license key(s) can be redeemed at the Software License Redemption Website.

Option Description Order As eDelivery Installation Note Upgrade Contents Minimum Firmware Adjustments Required Additional Requirements Incompatible With Installed By - Installation Time
003 Digital output connectivity with N5102A N5182BU-003 Yes License key installation Software, License key ≥ B.01.30 None 656 None Customer - 0.5 Hrs
004 Digital input connectivity with N5102A N5182BU-004 Yes License key installation Software, License Key ≥ B.01.30 None 656 None Customer - 0.5 Hrs
006

Instrument security and removable memory card

 N5182BU-006 No Installation note Hardware, License key ≥ B.01.01 None None None Customer - 0.5 Hrs
009 Internal solid state memory N5182BU-009 Yes License key installation Software, License key ≥ B.01.01 None None None Customer - 0.5 Hrs
012

LO in/out for phase coherency
Not available yet

 N5182BU-012 No TBA Hardware, License key ≥ B.01.01 None None None TBA
022 Upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 MSa to 512 MSa N5182BU-022 Yes License key installation Software, License key ≥ B.01.01 None 656 None Customer - 0.5 Hrs
023 Upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 MSa to 1 GSa N5182BU-022 Yes License key installation Software, License key ≥ B.01.01 None 656 None Customer - 0.5 Hrs
043 Upgrade baseband generator memory from 512 MSa to 1 GSa N5182BU-043 Yes License key installation Software, License key ≥ B.01.01 None None None Customer - 0.5 Hrs
099

Expanded license key upgradability
Not available yet

N5182BU-099

 No TBA Hardware, License key ≥ B.01.01 None None None TBA
1EA High output power N5182BU-1EA Yes License key installation Software, License key ≥ B.01.01 None 099 None Customer - 0.5 Hrs
1EL Differential I/Q outputs N5182BU-1EL Yes License key installation Software, License key  ≥ B.01.01 None None None Customer - 0.5 Hrs
1EM Move all connectors to rear panel Only available at time of instrument purchase Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
1EQ Low specified power (less than -110 dBm) N5182BU-1EQ Yes License key installation Software, License key ≥ B.01.01 None 099 None Customer - 0.5 Hrs
1ER Flexible reference input (1-50 MHz) N5182BU-1ER Yes License key installation Software, License key ≥ B.01.01 None None  None Customer - 0.5 Hrs
221-229 Waveform license 5-pack N5182BU-22x Yes License key installation Software, License key  ≥ B.01.01 None 656 None Customer - 0.5 Hrs
250-259 Waveform license 50-pack N5182BU-25x  Yes License key installation Software, License key  ≥ B.01.01 None 656 None Customer - 0.5 Hrs
303 Multifunction generator N5182BU-303 Yes License key installation Software, License key ≥ B.01.01 None None None Customer - 0.5 Hrs
320 Pulse train generator N5182BU-320 Yes License key installation Software, License key ≥ B.01.01 None UNW None Customer - 0.5 Hrs 
403 Calibrated AWGN N5182BU-403 Yes License key installation Software, License key  ≥ B.01.01 None 656 None Customer - 0.5 Hrs
430 Multitone and two-tone N5182BU-430 Yes License key installation Software, License key  ≥ B.01.01 None 656 None Customer - 0.5 Hrs
431 Custom digital modulation N5182BU-431 Yes License key installation Software, License key  ≥ B.01.01 None 656 None Customer - 0.5 Hrs
432 Phase noise impairment N5182BU-432 Yes License key installation Software, License key  ≥ B.01.01 None 656 None Customer - 0.5 Hrs

503

 Frequency range options Only available at time of instrument purchase Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
506
656 ARB baseband generator (80 MHz RF bandwidth, 32 MSa) N5182BU-656 Yes License key installation Software, License key  ≥ B.01.01 None None None Customer - 0.5 Hrs
657 Upgrade baseband generator to 160 MHz RF bandwidth N5182BU-657 Yes License key installation Software, License key ≥ B.01.01 None 656 None Customer - 0.5 Hrs
660

Upgrade baseband generator with real-time capability
Not available yet

 N5182BU-660 Yes TBA Hardware, License key ≥ B.01.01 None 656 None TBA
UNM Standard front panel outputs Only available at time of instrument purchase Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
UNT AM, FM, phase modulation N5182BU-UNT Yes License key installation Software, License key ≥ B.01.01 None None None Customer - 0.5 Hrs
UNV Enhanced dynamic range N5182BU-UNV Yes License key installation Software, License key ≥ B.01.01 None 099, 656 None Customer - 0.5 Hrs
UNW Narrow pulse modulation N5182BU-UNW Yes License key installation Software, License key ≥ B.01.01 None None None Customer - 0.5 Hrs
UNZ Fast switching N5182BU-UNZ Yes License key installation Software, License key ≥ B.01.01 None 099 None Customer - 0.5 Hrs

 

N5182B Accessories
Option Description Order As eDelivery Installation Note Upgrade Contents Minimum Firmware Adjustments Required Additional Requirements Incompatible With Installed By -Installation Time
0BW Service documentation, assembly and component N5182B-0BW No None Service guide None None  None None Not applicable
1CM Rack mount flange kit 1CM010A No None Hardware None None None None Customer - 0.5 Hrs
1CN Front handle kit 1CN006A No None Hardware None None None None Customer - 0.5 Hrs
1CP

Rack mount flange kit with front handles
Not available yet

 1CP004A No None Hardware None None None None Customer - 0.5 Hrs
1CR Rack slide kit 1CR012A No None Hardware None None None None Customer - 0.5 Hrs
AB2 China - Chinese localization N5182B-AB2 No None User's guide None None  None None Not applicable
ABA Printed copy of the English documentation set N5182B-ABA No None User's guide None None  None None Not applicable
CD1 CD-ROM containing the English documentation set N5182B-CD1 No None Documentation set None None  None  None Not applicable
UK6 Commercial calibration certificate with test data N5182U-UK6 No None Certificate with test data None None None None Not applicable

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