How do I upgrade my N5166B CXG Vector Signal Generator?
Most of the N5166B CXG 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.
Option | Description | Order As | eDelivery | Installation Note | Upgrade Contents | Minimum Firmware | Adjustments Required | Additional Requirements | Incompatible With | Installed By | Installation Time |
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009 | Internal solid state memory | N5166BU-009 | Yes | License key installation | License key | B.01.80 | None | None | None | User | 0.5 Hrs |
022 | Upgrade baseband generator memory from 32 MSa to 512 MSa | N5166BU-022 | Yes | License key installation | License key | B.01.80 | None | Option 653 | None | User | 0.5 Hrs |
1ER | Flexible reference input (1-50 MHz) | N5166BU-1ER | Yes | License key installation | License key | B.01.80 | None | None | None | User | 0.5 Hrs |
221-229 | Waveform license 5-pack | N5166BU-22x | Yes | License key installation | Software, License key | B.01.80 | None | Option 653 | None | User | 0.5 Hrs |
250-259 | Waveform license 50-pack | N5166BU-25x | Yes | License key installation | Software, License key | B.01.80 | None | Option 653 | None | User | 0.5 Hrs |
303 | Multifunction generator | N5166BU-303 | Yes | License key installation | License key | B.01.80 | None | None | None | User | 0.5 Hrs |
320 | Pulse train generator | N5180320B | Yes | License key installation | License key | B.01.80 | None | Option UNW | None | User | 0.5 Hrs |
403 | Calibrated AWGN | N5180403B | Yes | License key installation | License key | B.01.80 | None | Option 653 | None | User | 0.5 Hrs |
430 | Multitone and two-tone | N5180430B | Yes | License key installation | License key | B.01.80 | None | Option 653 | None | User | 0.5 Hrs |
431 | Custom digital modulation | N5180431B | Yes | License key installation | License key | B.01.80 | None | Option 653 | None | User | 0.5 Hrs |
503 506 | 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 | Not applicable |
653 | BBG 60 MHz Bandwidth - 32 MSa | N5182BU-656 | Yes | License key installation | License key | B.01.80 | None | None | None | User | 0.5 Hrs |
655 | BBG Upgrade from 60 MHz to 120 MHz RF Bandwidth | N5166BU-657 | Yes | License key installation | License key | B.01.80 | None | Option 653 | None | User | 0.5 Hrs |
UNT | AM, FM, phase modulation | N5166BU-UNT | Yes | License key installation | License key | B.01.80 | None | None | None | User | 0.5 Hrs |
UNW | Narrow pulse modulation | N5166BU-UNW | Yes | License key installation | License key | B.01.80 | None | None | None | User | 0.5 Hrs |
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Option | Description | Order As | eDelivery | Installation Note | Upgrade Contents | Minimum Firmware | Adjustments Required | Additional Requirements | Incompatible With | Installed By | Installation Time |
1CM | Rack mount flange kit | 1CM110A | No | Available | Hardware | None | None | None | 1CN106A, 1CP104A | User | 0.5 Hrs |
1CN | Front handle kit | 1CN106A | No | Available | Hardware | None | None | None | 1CM110A, 1CP104A | User | 0.5 Hrs |
1CP | Rack mount flange kit with front handles | 1CP104A | No | Available | Hardware | None | None | None | 1CM110A, 1CN106A | User | 0.5 Hrs |
1CR | Rack slide kit | 1CR112A | No | Available | Hardware | None | None | None | 1CM110A, 1CP104A | User | 0.5 Hrs |