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How do I upgrade my N5182B MXG Vector Signal Generator?

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.

  • Most 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 a Keysight Service Center to have the upgrade 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.

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.

OptionDescriptionOrder AseDeliveryInstallation NoteUpgrade ContentsMinimum FirmwareAdjustments RequiredAdditional
Requirements
Incompatible WithInstalled ByInstallation Time
003Digital output connectivity with N5102AOnly available at time of instrument purchaseNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicable
004Digital input connectivity with N5102AOnly available at time of instrument purchaseNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicable
006Instrument security and removable memory cardN5182BU-006NoAvailableHardware,
License key
B.01.80NoneNoneNoneAdvanced User0.5 Hr
009Internal solid state memoryN5182BU-009YesLicense key installationLicense keyNoneNoneNoneNoneUser0.5 Hr
012

LO in/out for phase coherency

N5182BU-012NoAvailableHardware,
License key
NoneNoneOption 656NoneAdvanced User2.0 Hr
022Upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 MSa to 512 MSaN5182BU-022YesLicense key installationLicense keyNoneNoneOption 656NoneUser0.5 Hr
023Upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 MSa to 1 GSaN5182BU-023YesLicense key installationLicense keyNoneNoneOption 656NoneUser0.5 Hr
043Upgrade baseband generator memory from 512 MSa to 1 GSaN5182BU-043YesLicense key installationLicense keyNoneNoneOption 022 and 656NoneUser0.5 Hr
099

Expanded license key upgradability

N5182BU-099

NoAvailableHardware,
License key
NoneNoneNoneNoneAdvanced User1.5 Hr
1EAHigh output powerN5182BU-1EAYesLicense key installationLicense keyNoneNoneOption 099NoneUser0.5 Hr
1ELDifferential I/Q outputsN5182BU-1ELYesLicense key installationLicense key NoneNoneOption 656NoneUser0.5 Hr
1EMMove all connectors to rear panelOnly available at time of instrument purchaseNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicable
1EQLow specified power (less than -110 dBm)N5182BU-1EQYesLicense key installationLicense keyNoneNoneOption 099NoneUser0.5 Hr
1ERFlexible reference input (1-50 MHz)N5182BU-1ERYesLicense key installationLicense keyNoneNoneNone NoneUser0.5 Hr
221-229Waveform license 5-packN5182BU-22xYesLicense key installationSoftware,
License key 
NoneNoneOption 656NoneUser0.5 Hr
250-259Waveform license 50-packN5182BU-25x YesLicense key installationSoftware,
License key 
NoneNoneOption 656NoneUser0.5 Hr
302Avionics (VOR/ILS)N5180302BYesLicense key installation1License KeyB.01.75NoneSerial prefix ≥MY/SG/US56201NoneUser10.5 Hr
303Multifunction generatorN5182BU-303YesLicense key installationLicense keyNoneNoneNoneNoneUser0.5 Hr
320Pulse train generatorN5180320BYesLicense key installationLicense keyB.01.75NoneOption UNWNoneUser0.5 Hrs
403Calibrated AWGNN5180403BYesLicense key installationLicense key B.01.75NoneOption 656NoneUser0.5 Hr
430Multitone and two-toneN5180430BYesLicense key installationLicense key B.01.75NoneOption 656NoneUser0.5 Hr
431Custom digital modulationN5180431BYesLicense key installationLicense key B.01.75NoneOption 656NoneUser0.5 Hr
432Phase noise impairmentN5180432BYesLicense key installationLicense key B.01.75NoneOption 656NoneUser0.5 Hr
503
506
Frequency range optionsOnly available at time of instrument purchaseNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicable
656ARB baseband generator (80 MHz RF bandwidth, 32 MSa)N5182BU-656YesLicense key installationLicense key NoneNoneNoneNoneUser0.5 Hr
657Upgrade baseband generator to 160 MHz RF bandwidthN5182BU-657YesLicense key installationLicense keyNoneNoneOption 656NoneUser0.5 Hr
660Upgrade baseband generator with real-time capabilityN5182BU-660NoAvailableHardware,
License key
NoneNoneOption 656NoneAdvanced User2.0 Hrs
FRQFrequency Extender ConnectivityN5182BU-FRQYesLicense key installationLicense keyB.01.85NoneOption 506Opiton 503User0.5 Hr
SD0No internal user non-volatile memoryN5182BU-SD0YesAvailableLicense keyB.01.80NoneNoneOption 009 and 660Advanced User2.0 Hrs
UN7Internal Bit Error Rate AnalyzerN5180UN7BYesLicense key installationLicense keyB.01.75NoneNoneNoneUser0.5 Hr
UNMStandard front panel outputsOnly available at time of instrument purchaseNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicable
UNTAM, FM, phase modulationN5182BU-UNTYesLicense key installationLicense keyNoneNoneNoneNoneUser0.5 Hr
UNVEnhanced dynamic rangeN5182BU-UNVYesLicense key installationLicense keyNoneNoneOption 099 and 656NoneUser0.5 Hr
UNWNarrow pulse modulationN5182BU-UNWYesLicense key installationLicense keyNoneNoneNoneNoneUser0.5 Hr
UNXLow phase noiseOnly available at time of instrument purchaseNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicable
UNYEnhanced low phase noiseOnly available at time of instrument purchaseNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableNot applicable
UNZFast switchingN5182BU-UNZYesLicense key installationLicense keyNoneNoneOption 099NoneUser0.5 Hr

 1 - Instruments with a serial number prefix less than MY/SG/US5620 must be sent to a Keysight service center for license installation and option 302 performance verification.


N5182B Accessories
OptionDescriptionColor SchemeOrder AseDeliveryInstallation NoteUpgrade ContentsInstalled ByInstallation Time
1CMRack mount flange kitLight1CM010ANoAvailableHardwareUser0.5 Hr
Dark1CM110A
1CNFront handle kitLight1CN006ANoAvailableHardwareUser0.5 Hr
Dark1CN106A
1CPRack mount flange kit with front handlesLight1CP004ANoAvailableHardwareUser0.5 Hr
Dark1CP104A
1CRRack slide kitLight1CR012ANoAvailableHardwareUser0.5 Hr
Dark1CR112A




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